A/N: Okay. First and foremost, this story is COMPLETE. And I cry every time I read it so you will need tissues. Again, this was originally a role play with Zelda so half the credit to her! I hope you enjoy this and try not to cry too hard. I'll post a chapter a day.

Chapter Six

Oliver went very still for a moment. His hold on Mai tightened, and he pulled her into his body.

Mai hugged Naru back, knowing he must have mixed emotions.

Then Luella smiled. "They…they found him in a hospital Noll…alive and in a coma! He…he has a chance Noll!"

Had he not been Naru, he would have fallen to the floor.

Gene was alive? and in a… coma? That… but how could that have been?!

Mai wanted to cry in happiness. Gene was alive…maybe losing her wouldn't hurt as much now.

"Will…would you like to go to Japan Naru?" Mai asked softly.

Luella nodded. "Martin will be going…Mai…I talked to your doctor and he suggested that you don't travel in your condition anymore. He's worried about the stress from traveling and the stress that is on your body from the cancer and the pregnancy."

Mai nodded. "I understand…I wasn't going to assume I could go. I mean he may have visited my dreams but…we never actually knew each other."

Sighing, Naru shook his head. He hated that he was about to deny the opportunity to see his brother, but Mai really needed him. And… if she were to get worse while he was away…

"I… I'm going to stay here." He said, hoping his brother would forgive him.

Luella's eyes softened. "I understand. Then I'll go with Martin. When he wakes, we will explain to him why you stayed behind. Gene will understand."

When she was gone, Mai looked at Naru. "N-Naru! He's your brother…"

"I know…" Naru sighed. "But… I need to be with you right now." He closed his eyes before resting his chin on the top of her head.

Luella practically ran through the halls of the hospital. Martin tried to keep up but his own heart was beating erratically.

As soon as the plane landed, they got the call that Gene was awake. Luella burst through the door, Martin on her heels.

Holding his head, Gene let out a groan. He was still in shock that he was actually alive.

When Luella burst through the door of his room, he jumped up in shock before sighing. He then smiled softly. "Hey mum."

Luella let out a sob and threw her arms around him, holding him gently. Martin stepped forward and placed a hand on his head.

"Oh Gene!" Luella gasped.

Martin smiled. "We are so happy you are alive…Noll isn't here but he is relieved as well."

Gene nodded while wrapping an arm around his mother's body. "I know." He smiled. "I can't wait to see them. About time he and Mai got together."

He looked up to his father and smiled at him.

Martin was a little surprised. "You were able to observe…so you are aware that Mai is pregnant?"

Gene blinked. "No…" He shook his head. "I… I only know the basics… I was able to visit Mai in her dreams and pick up some things but… I didn't know that."

Martin smiles a sad smile. "We found out about a week or two before they got married…they actually had just gotten back from their honeymoon."

Luella sniffled, tears coming to her eyes. "Noll didn't come not just because Mai is pregnant…Gene…you'll learn eventually. Mai has cancer."

His face went blank. That's why Noll suddenly made a move.

"Oh my god…." He whispered.

Luella dabbed at her eyes. "They found out around the time he asked her to marry him. I found out a few months before they married and Martin found out a couple of weeks before."

Martin nodded. "Noll…he loves her…I've never seen him like this with anyone."

Gene nodded his head, "I'm glad they're spending time together, and have the chance to be with each other."

Luella nodded. "Hopefully you can leave soon…at least be transferred to a hospital back home."

Martin stepped to the door. "I'll speak with the doctor."

"Yeah… I… I'd like that. I want to see them, Noll and Mai."

Luella chuckled. "Mai's barely three months and she is already showing a little. I hope it's twins."

Gene snorted. "I don't know if Noll would want twins."

Luella sighed. "He would love his children no matter what!"

He rolled his eyes. "I mean, well… duh, he would love them, but I think he would find it to be a shock. Ya know? But then again, he would say something about having them all at once and making it easier."

Luella chuckled. "He has calmed down some…Mai is good for him. I hope when it's time for her to do treatment that it helps her. I'd hate for not only Noll to lose her but their child as well. That poor baby…"

"Yeah…" Gene whispered. He'd hate to think of something like that happening if he were really dead… Noll would be a wreck.

Martin returned soon after with the confirmation that Gene could leave. He made arrangements for home care and therapy. So Gene could really go home.

"I really have to use a cane!" Gene pouted. Noll was sure to poke fun at him for it.

Martin sighed. "Yes Gene. You can. No hitting Noll either."

Gene frowned. "That would have been the only highlight!" He crossed his arms before glancing at his mother, chuckling. "So… I guess that means I don't have to go back to school for a while then, ehh?"

Luella sighed. "No, Gene. So you can keep Mai company while Noll is working."

"Sure can do!" He beamed.

A few days later, Noll was waiting with Mai at the house for his parents and Gene.

"The idiot won't shut up…" Oliver mumbled, holding his head.

Mai giggled. "What is he saying?"

"Any and everything…" Naru groaned. He didn't mention how his older twin constantly teased him about finally getting laid too…

Soon Mai watched Gene hobble to the door. The moment he saw Mai and Noll, he dropped his cane and threw his arms around Mai tightly.

"Sister!" He exclaimed.

Oliver grimaced. Gene looked like a moron…

"Gene! You can't be standing without your cane!" Luella scolded, pulling him away from Mai and shoving the wooden stick back into his hand.

Gene sighed. "Mother! I was greeting my sister in LAW! law mother! Noll's married! Without me!"

Oliver rolled his eyes. "Did you honestly think I was going to share?" He teased dryly.

"No fair! I was supposed to marry first!"

Mai rolled her eyes and glared at Gene.

"And you got the pretty girl!"

"I am not an object!" Mai snapped, her hormones spiking.

Naru resisted the urge to pinch his nose.

"Come on Mai," he said gently, "why don't we go inside."

Mai nodded and took his hand, stepping inside. Gene smiled.

"I'm really glad Noll got his head out of his ass."

"Eugene!"

Martin sighed before urging his wife and son to follow. "Gene, you should head up to bed. Lu and I will be up shortly."

Gene sighed. "Fine. Tell Mai I wanna feel her stomach too."

"Might have to take that one up with Noll," Luella said, her brow raised. She quickly kissed Gene's forehead before moving into the kitchen.

Gene hobbled after her. "But it's my niece or nephew! I have to feel it! And spoil it when it's born!"

Luella giggled. "Don't worry, we'll spoil it. Now Gene, bed. You don't need to be moving around so much right now."

Gene sighed. "Fine! I'll bug Noll in his head then."

He hobbled back up the stairs, sending question after question to Oliver about his baby and Mai.

"Gene! Shut up!" Noll yelled, disturbing the whole house.

Mai jumped, dropping the tea cup she had been bringing to Naru on his bedroom floor.

Closing his eyes for a moment, Naru quickly knelt down and helped Mai clean up the mess of tea and the broken cup.

"I apologize. He's being right annoying at the moment."

Although… I somewhat missed it…

Mai looked at Naru with soft eyes. "He missed you…maybe you guys should do something together…nothing strenuous. Take him to a park or something. I'm sure there's a wheel chair for him…"

Noll snorted. "I'm sure I'll have to be pulling him out of the pond then. He wouldn't give up on chasing the ducks, trust me."

Mai giggled and that soon turned into laughter. "I just pictured him rolling the chair into the water!"

She pressed her body to his, resting against him with her eyes closed and a smile on her face.

"I'm glad he is alive…maybe when I'm gone it won't be so hard for you," Mai said softly.

Noll shook his head. "I'm glad to have him back as well, but Mai… This isn't going to make things easier when…" He choked up slightly, not wanting to acknowledge the fact it was going to happen soon.

Mai touched his face and then took one of his hands and pressed it to the barely there swell of her stomach.

"Maybe I'll have a chance…to be with you and see our little boy or girl grow up. Only time and treatment will tell."

Nodding, Noll leaned closer into Mai. Hopefully she would be around for a long while after they had their child.

Gene was excited. After being on bed rest for three months he could now move around freely! With a cane of course.

And Mai had been visiting him often, sometimes with Noll. And she was growing! She should be reaching six months just about any day now.

"We're all going to the park today," Oliver announced, giving his brother a look as if to say 'best behavior'.

Gene smiled brightly and looked at Mai. Yep…she's grown. He wondered if he could feel and listen to the baby today…

Taking Mai's hand, Noll glanced at Gene one more time before shaking his head.

Touch her and I take the cane.

Gene pouted. "Mai…can I feel the baby? Please!"

Mai giggled. "There is nothing to feel yet Gene. I promise."

"But you're six months!"

Noll rolled his eyes. "Can we just get going already?"

Mai glared and lightly pushed Naru's shoulder. "Maybe I want people to feel our baby! It's exciting Naru…and the only time I'll be pregnant…"

Gene winced. He hated to be reminded that Mai was actually dying.

Oliver was still for a moment. He then sighed before grabbing Mai and pulling him closer to his body.

He then placed his hand over the bulge of Mai's stomach and kissed her lightly.

Gene felt a lump in his throat. He really wished there was a chance he could take the illness from Mai…even have it himself. He doesn't even want to imagine what Noll would be like if Mai does die.

Mai leaned into him. "Naru…I do love you and I'm glad we are experiencing this together."

"As am I…" he whispered. He then glanced at his brother, offering him a somber look with his eyes.

Don't do anything stupid. I'm going to need you…

Gene nodded in understanding. Then he smiled.

"So…can I touch it?"

Mai giggled, the mood lifting. "Come here Gene."

He smirked and stepped up to her and Noll, pressing his hands against the swell of Mai's stomach. His face brightened.

"Wow…never felt a pregnant stomach before!"

Shaking his head, Naru simply leaned against Mai slightly, watching his brother study her belly.

"It must seem like quite an accomplishment for you I take it."

Gene snorted. "You're the one with the accomplishment. Finally a man Noll! I became one when I was fourteen."

Mai blushed.

"Really now? That's an interesting little fact." He smirked, planning to use that bit of information as leverage when needed.

Gene glared at him. "Don't even think about using that against me. Martin already knows…he walked in on us."

Mai snorted.

Noll raised a brow. "And why were Luella and I never made aware of this?"

Gene looked sheepish. "Mother would cry…I like guys Noll."

"Ah…" He didn't say another word on the matter. Although, he had a feeling that was the case originally. "I see."

Gene winked at Mai. "And there were plenty of handsome guys in Japan…that Yasu though…I should meet him…"

Mai giggled. She didn't even want to imagine them being together.

Oliver snorted. "Right. I'm sure you two would get along quite well." He shook his head. "Well, should we be leaving now?"

"Yes! Come on! Let's go…the ducks await!" Gene said dramatically.

Mai shook her head, staying next to Naru as they followed him. As they walked, Mai suddenly stopped, shock on her face.

Then she smiled and grabbed Naru's arm.

"What is it?" Naru asked softly while they followed Gene out of the house.

"Hang on…wait," Mai whispered.

Then she took his hand and pressed it against her stomach and waited.

Naru waited for a moment before he felt something kick against his hand.

"Mai…" his lips turned up as he stopped completely.

Mai smiled brightly. "I wanted you to be the first when it happened…she's moving all over!"

Gene stopped and turned. "What are you two love birds doing?"

We were just going to start groping and touching one another behind your back… What the hell does it look like we're doing? He glanced down at the position of his hand and then looked to Gene.

"The baby's moving."

Gene's eyes lit up. "I want to feel!"

He hurried up to them and stopped beside Noll and waited. He looked to both Noll and Mai for permission.

Noll nodded his head, waiting for Mai to answer.

Mai sighed. "Well go on."

Gene smiled and placed his hand next to Noll's. Then his smile widened when he felt the bump against his hand.

"It's rather remarkable, isn't it." Noll smiled.

Gene looked at Noll, an easy and fond smile on his lips. "It is…you have no idea how lucky you are Noll. I'm glad you are having this experience."

Gene looked at Noll, an easy and fond smile on his lips. "It is…you have no idea how lucky you are Noll. I'm glad you are having this experience."

Naru gave his brother a look between happiness and sadness. He was lucky… to have Mai, and soon, have her child in his arms.

Gene's smile turned teasing. "Mai I bet you fifty pounds that Noll passes out in the delivery room."

Mai rolled her eyes. "I doubt he will. So I refuse to make any bets!"

Oliver scowled. "I'm not going to faint simply because Mai gives birth." If he had to deliver…. it might be another story.

Gene thought he caught a certain thought and smirked. "And if you have to deliver it? How would you feel about that Noll? Things can happen!"

Mai groaned. She didn't even want to think about the pain that would bring her. She was hoping for some medication when the time came.

"Gene, I think Mai's going to make it to a hospital." He sighed.

"Fine…don't come complaining to me in my head if that happens," Gene teased.

"Gene! You better not jinx this!" Mai snapped, glaring.

Groaning, Naru took his head in his hand. "Why are we even having this conversation…?" he mumbled.

"Well…we could talk about Mai's changing body before and after baby–OW!"

Gene rubbed his head from where Mai had hit him with her purse. She glared.

"Don't aggravate a pregnant woman!"

"That was by far the most amusing event of the day," Noll commented. He glanced at Mai and pulled her back slightly.

"That's enough now. Gene is still rather delicate at the moment. I'll allow you to go after him properly once he has completely healed."

MAi narrowed her eyes. "Just wait until I don't have a passenger! You delinquent!"

Gene winced, stepping back. He had really pissed her off. And Martin had even told him not to try and push Mai's buttons. He hadn't even been trying!

Fantastic job, Gene. Naru said with a sardonic tone in his brother's mind.

Gene held up his hands. "So…who wants to see ducks?"

Mai smiled happily. "I do! They are so cute!"

Gene sweat dropped.

"Let's get going," Oliver said, finally getting everyone out of the house and into the car.

Mai sat next to Naru, her hand in his. Soon they reached the park and she smiled, imagining their daughter running and playing in the sun.

She didn't care if they didn't know what they were having officially…Mai was sure it was a girl.

Sitting under a tree, Noll held Mai in his lap, simply enjoying being close to her. In the meantime, he glanced near the pond to see Gene swinging his cane at the poor ducks.

Mai was busy drawing in a notebook, the trees and pond coming to life on her page. She looked up with a ball hit her foot, seeing a kick ball.

In the distance a small child was running towards them, stumbling as he went.

Mai smiled at the cuteness.

Oliver looked at the little boy running to retrieve the kickball. He gave a small smile.

Meanwhile, Gene cursed, "Ah! Damn thing bit me!"

Oliver turned his head and rolled his eyes.

The little boy slowed, eyes wide and staring at Mai's belly. Mai smiled reassuringly and picked the ball up, offering it to him.

"Ah crap!" The entire flock had started chasing him, and unfortunately for Gene, he couldn't make it to far before he fell into the grass and was covered by a multitude of ducks.

Mai burst out laughing. Gene had become a human duck pile.

"Idiot…" Noll sighed, shifting Mai so he could stand before going off to aid his brother.

A/N: Review if you'd like! Thought you would like Gene being a comic relief :D