Koneko101- Ok, this is a continuation of the Christmas one shot. I don't know if you all will like it, but tough shit. Enjoy!

Jade held back a groan as she shifted. Beck gave her a concerned glance before focusing on Sikowitz. Jade shifted again before resting her head on his shoulder. Her stomach had been churning all day, and she tried desperately to keep her breakfast down. Not that dry toast was much of a breakfast. Closing her eyes, she relaxed slightly when she felt Beck rubbing her arm. She bit her lip as her nausea increased, soon getting to the point where she couldn't hold it back anymore. Eyes snapping open, she jumped up and bolted for the bathroom. She barely made it to a stall before she began heaving into the porcelain bowl. Vaguely hearing the door open, she shivered slightly when warm hands smoothed her hair back. Another set of hands rubbed her back soothingly as she emptied her stomach.

A few moments later, she finally reduced to a few dry heaves. Spitting once, she sat back on shaky knees. Cat wiped her mouth with a paper towel, and then Tori held a water bottle to her lips. She helped the sick girl rinse her mouth before leaving her with Cat. Exiting the bathroom, she saw Beck fidgeting outside as Andre and Robbie tried to calm him down.

"Beck?"

His head shot up, and he was in front of her in seconds.

"She's sick, a virus maybe. She threw up, and should probably go home and rest," Tori explained quickly before Beck could speak.

"Ok, ok, I'll take her home after I talk to Lane. It's Friday anyway, so we can just stay home for the weekend," he rambled, mostly to himself as he headed for Lane's office.

Taking deep breaths, Beck allowed himself to calm down. He knew Jade was acting strange, and when she ran from the room he had felt his stomach drop. Now that he knew she would be okay, he could focus on getting her healthy again. Knocking on Lane's door, he waited for a response before entering. Lane was in his wicker chair, going over some papers.

"Ah, Beck. How can I help you?" he asked pleasantly.

"Jade is sick. I just wanted to let you know before I take her home."

Lane frowned slightly as he sat back. "Yes, of course. I will inform your teachers and send your work home with one of your pack. Tell Jade I hope she feels better."

Beck smiled at the man. He really did like Lane; he was one of the few who truly cared about Jade's well-being, even from the beginning. As the only human in a were school, it had taken some time for everyone to accept her.

"Will do, Lane. I'll call you if she still feels bad on Monday," Beck told him before leaving.

Getting their bags from Sikowitz, he briefed him on the situation before returning to the others. Jade was out of the bathroom, chewing gum as she leaned against the lockers. Her eyes were only half open, and she was slightly paler than usual. He could tell she was exhausted. Wrapping an arm around her waist, he kissed her temple before leading her away.

"Come on, babe, let's go home."

"What about class?" she mumbled, leaning on him a bit more.

"Don't worry, got it covered," he assured her as they crossed the parking lot.

Opening her door, he made sure she was settled before shutting the door. Getting in himself, he saw her rest her head on the seat while starting the car. Her breathing evened out from sleep before he was off school grounds. Lacing their free hands together, he let her sleep as he drove quietly to the RV. The drive was quick, and he soon was turning off the truck in his driveway. Jade was still asleep, and he scooted over to nuzzle her neck. Inhaling deeply, he frowned at the scent. Jade normally smelt of cinnamon, but now there was something else. It wasn't unpleasant, in fact it was quite intriguing, but he wondered what it was. Deciding to ask his mom later, he exited the truck before going to Jade's side.

Collecting their bags, he easily lifted Jade with one arm. He managed to get them into the RV before depositing her on the bed. Jade curled up amid the blankets, and Beck pulled her shoes off before covering her. She let out a content sound before slipping into a deeper sleep. Beck watched her for a moment before going to the main house. His mother looked up when he came in, her brow furrowing in concern.

"Honey, are you alright? It's only 9!" she asked worriedly.

"Jade's sick, and she's asleep in the RV. Can you take a look at her, please? She… her scent…. She smells different," Beck admitted.

Claire felt her frown deepen as she followed Beck outside. He peeked inside before motioning his mother inside. Jade was on her side under the blanket, curled around a pillow. Beck smoothed her hair back before looking to his mom.

"Is she gonna be okay?" he asked worriedly.

Claire smiled as she pat his shoulder. At times she forgot he was so young. Turning to Jade, she began to take deep breaths. She could smell the cinnamon scent she usually had, but there was also something else. It was familiar, yet she couldn't quite place it. It reminded her of when spring began, out in the forest. Her eyes snapped open as she placed the scent. Pulling Beck's arm, she practically threw him out of the RV. She made sure to close the door quietly before turning on her son.

"When did you forget the herb I made for Jade?" she barked.

Beck blinked in confusion before thinking. "Umm, a couple of months ago I think. It was right after the cricket. She got her period later that week, though, so it wasn't a big deal."

Claire let out a breath as she began to pace. She wasn't angry, she knew they had been mating and that things happened. She just worried about the effect on Jade. Taking a deep breath, she steeled herself before facing Beck.

"It can take up to two weeks for the pregnancy to show up, so since it was so close just because she got her period means nothing. Jade is pregnant. That scent on her is your child."

Beck staggered slightly as he took this in, and Claire could see and smell the shock and panic rising in him. Rushing forward, she hugged him tightly to her.

"It'll be alright, my darling. Your father and I will both be here, and a pup is a wonderful thing. It is something to embrace with joy, not something to fear," she soothed, rocking him gently.

Beck nodded as he hugged her back, calming slightly. He took another moment to collect himself before pulling back. His mother was right, a pup was to love, not fear. As a were, he had a natural attachment to children. They were always a cause for celebration among his kind.

"Go, Beck. Go be with Jade," his mother ordered gently as she nudged him forward.

Beck smiled at her, kissing her cheek before returning to the RV. Sitting on the edge of the bed, he stared at Jade for a moment. Brushing his knuckles on her check, he watched as she sighed and moved closer, a small smile gracing her lips. He smiled himself as he finally calmed completely. Here was his mate, carrying his child, and he knew it would all be okay. Kicking off his boots, he carefully climbed over Jade to curl around her. Kissing her neck, he pushed her shirt up slightly to rest his hand on her stomach. There was his baby, and he fell asleep like that, dreaming of his future offspring.

…

It had been almost two months since he found out. When he told Jade, she had been surprisingly calm. She said that she had suspected for a while, what with the mood swings and lack of period, but had been too scared to take a test. He had quickly assured her that everything would be fine, and that they would welcome this change. They told Lane next, and he had been completely supportive. He had provided Jade with a personal hall pass for when she had to rush out of class when she felt sick. Telling Mr. West had been a little harder, and her father had ranted and raved for almost an hour before calming down. Though that probably had more to do with the fact that Jade had been in tears by this time. Despite everything, he really did love his daughter. Being a were himself, he understood that things happened. It always amazed Beck that Jade had gone years with having a supernatural father but never finding out about them. Though he supposed after taking after her human mother, Mr. West wanted to protect her as much as he could. Especially what happened after turning her mother after she had given birth to Jade.

Their pack had been very welcoming, and was always eager to help. The girls were also very excited about the new pup that would be coming, and had been doting on Jade ever since she started showing. She now sported an obvious baby bump, but was still able to move normally for the most part. Only one person had been openly angry. Ryder was seething every time he saw them. Despite knowing Beck and Jade were mates, he still believed Jade should have been his. Despite her leaving him for Beck and admitting to Ryder she just couldn't feel for him like he deserved, Ryder never let it go. Beck kept his guard up around him, so Ryder rarely had any opportunities. Until now. Beck had been kept after class, so Jade was alone at her locker. The air conditioner pushed her scent toward him, showering him with cinnamon and spring. Clenching his fist, he stalked over to her locker, waiting until she turned before using his arms to box her in.

"Well, well. Little Jadey, all alone. What to do about that," he mocked.

Jade stayed quiet, but he could hear her heartbeat quicken.

"Aaw, is little Jadey scared? Too bad you chose that WEAKLING, I could have made sure you never had a reason to be afraid of anything," he growled.

"Back off, Ryder. That was years ago. I thought you had let it go," she forced out.

"You were supposed to be mine! THIS is supposed to be MINE!" he shouted, grabbing her stomach painfully tight.

Jade let out a pained gasp as his nails dug in, her hand grabbing his wrist in a vain attempt to loosen his grip. Gritting her teeth, she tried to get her breathing under control.

"I'm Beck's, Ryder. Not yours, never yours. You need someone who can love you unconditionally, and that's not me. I'm sorry," she said softly.

Ryder saw his world go red. Snarling, he ignored her scream as his claws came out. He dug them in deep into her belly, pulling up as he ripped them out. Jade's blood gushed out as she stared up at him, her face shocked as she crumpled to the ground. Her hands shook as she tried to stop the blood from flowing. Growling angrily, he raised his hand to strike again when he was pushed away. Snarling, he whirled around to see Andre and Cat. Andre bared his now fanged teeth as Cat tried to stop the bleeding. Flexing in fury, Ryder took a swipe at Andre. Big mistake. Snarling, Andre quickly changed before launching at the other male. His teeth sunk into Ryder's arm, merely digging deeper as he heard the bones begin to crack. Ryder wailed in agony as he tried to get Andre to release him.

Neither noticed when Beck came upon the scene, nor how his face paled as he rushed to his mate's side. They DID notice the furious roar that echoed down the hall, making the gathering wolves all back up from the fight. Ryder barely had time to look up before Beck had snapped his leg. Andre let the injured boy go, feeling satisfied as Beck broke the other leg. Ryder howled in pain, but he wasn't going anywhere. For now Beck could focus on Jade. She was starch white, and her breathing was shallow. The wound was still bleeding heavily, and Beck knew she needed help. Lifting her carefully, he told Cat to bring the others to the hospital before rushing out. His people's hospital was only a few miles away, but the run seemed to never end. After what felt like hours, he finally burst through the door.

"I need help! NOW!" he shouted desperately.

A nurse rushed forward with a stretcher, and shoved a clipboard at him after he set her down. Beck watched her take Jade away before falling into a chair. He felt numb as he filled out the forms, a million thoughts going through his mind. He never noticed his pack had arrived until Tori touched his shoulder.

"It'll be okay, Beck. They are going to do everything they can. Mom said she would take care of Jade personally," she comforted.

Beck nodded, not trusting himself to speak. He knew Holly was a wonderful nurse, being one of the few who know how to help humans as well as were's. While a human hospital was normally okay, sometime his people's own doctors were needed. Now was definitely one of those times. Taking shaky breaths, he tried to keep himself composed. It worked for the most part, but a few tears escaped. They waited for about an hour before Holly came out. She held up a hand to silence the questions before they began.

"Jade is currently in surgery. She is going to need a few blood transfusions, and we already have someone getting her blood from the human blood bank. She will need to take it easy for a few weeks, no strenuous activity, and as much bed rest as possible. We will keep her for the next three or four days to make sure everything goes correctly, but she should pull through."

Everyone let out sounds of relief before Beck finally spoke.

"What… what about the baby?"

Holly sighed before looking at him sadly. "I'm sorry, Beck. The damage was too much. The womb was penetrated slightly, making her leak amniotic fluid at a rapid rate. Her body wasn't able to repair both of the damages, so it aborted to try and keep her alive. It's not Jade's fault, it is just a defense mechanism of the body. There was nothing we could go."

Beck grit his teeth as he fisted a hand in his hair. Breathing shakily, he finally let out a mournful wail. Mourning for his injured mate, and the child that never got a chance to be. Cat and Tori hugged him, and Robbie and Andre rubbed his back in silent comfort. Allowing his wolf to grieve slightly, he let out a few whines before composing himself. Jade needed him to be strong, now was not the time to fall apart. Holly waited for him to look up before speaking.

"I can take you to the room we have for her. It's not normal procedure, but I will make an exception this once. When she's stable, we will bring her up," she said gently before leading the way.

Jade had a private room, and there was a small couch, armchair, and side table. The girls left quickly, telling Beck they were going to get some things to make Jade feel more secure. The guys left to go get some food, and Beck soon found himself alone. Sitting on the couch, he finally allowed himself to break down. He barely noticed the shift, but soon his pained howls echoed through the room. He heard the door open, and two sets of arms circled around him. He allowed Andre and Robbie to comfort him for a moment before making his place in the corner. From here he had a clear view of the bed and door, but was still out of the way.

His friends took up the couch, and about twenty minutes later the girls returned. Neither said anything when they saw Beck, and went about setting up the room. A few pictures were placed on the table, and Jade's favorite scissors were put in front of them. One he recognized as her favorite black pair and the other was the pair Cat got her for Christmas, from the Scissoring. She had a somewhat frightening obsession with that movie. He also recognized the pictures. One was of the whole group at the fair; another was the two of them kissing outside the RV. The last was his favorite. The gang had gone out to the park one day, and he and Jade had been returning from a private walk. She had demanded he carry her, jumping onto his back in a piggy back. Cat had come bounding up with a camera, and both had grinned widely for the camera. Her head was resting on his shoulder, her hair falling down in a soft waterfall.

The girls pulled out a black skull blanket, curling up under it on the armchair. Everyone fell silent as they settled down to wait, the only noise coming from the TV in the corner. They stayed this way for an hour, then another, and then another. When the third hour passed, Beck finally perked up. He could hear wheels coming closer to the room. He had to force himself not to jump up when they brought Jade in. She had a large oxygen mask on, and her midsection was tightly bound in bandages. They went about setting her up on the bed, fixing the IV and putting a heart monitor on her finger. Holly made sure she would be comfortable, pulling the sheet up to keep her warm. She paused when Tori handed her Jade's blanket before putting that on her as well. Putting another shot of morphine into the IV, she left with the promise to return soon to check up on her.

Beck finally stood as he moved to her bedside. Sniffing her slightly, he licked her cheek before sitting. He rested his large head on her bed, watching her as she slept. His ears stayed forward, listening to her breath. In, out, in, out. He focused all of his attention on her breathing. As long as that continued, he would wait as long as was needed. The wait ended up being about an hour. He ears twitched as he saw her eye begin to flutter open. His head rose as she let out a pained groan, forcing her eyes to open partway. The bright lights made her wince, but she could feel Beck's soft fur against her arm. The action calmed her, and she felt him move away before a now human Beck looked down at her. She tried to raise her arm to touch him, but she was too tired. She could feel the mask on her face, and just wanted to take it off.

"You have to leave it on, love. It's helping you breathe easier," Beck explained, seemingly reading her mind.

She hummed slightly, letting out a small noise when he embraced her gently. She nuzzled his neck slightly, making him let out a shaky chuckle.

"Your okay, your gonna be okay, I promise," he said with a kiss to her head. He seemed to be speaking more for his benefit than hers.

"Baby?" she croaked out.

Beck's eyes fell, and she had her answer. Tears fell silently as she closed her eyes. Beck held her close in silent comfort, sharing the pain of their loss. The others gathered around them to offer support, but let the couple have a moment. No one noticed when Holly entered the room. Her eyes filled with tears at the scene, and she blinked them back before clearing her throat.

"I need to check the bandages," she said quietly, waiting until only Beck remained at her bedside.

Holly asked the basic questions as she checked Jade's wounds. Was she in pain, dizzy, nauseous, lightheaded, blurred vision? Jade stayed silent through this, instead opting to nod or shake her head. Tears still fell down her face, and Beck squeezed her hand in silent comfort. Once her exam was finished, she looked up at her lover before allowing her eyes to shut in exhaustion. Beck smiled slightly as he stroked her cheek. Holly checked the IV, putting a small shot of painkiller into it and telling Jade to get some sleep before leaving the room. Beck looked at his pack mates, and then jerked his head toward the door. They all filed out at his silent command, leaving the two alone. Beck released a sigh as he looked at his Jade, who looked back with half-lidded eyes.

"Lay with me?" she requested, trying to move slightly.

Beck just nodded, removing his shoes and over shirt before curling around her. Mindful of her injuries, he wrapped her in his arms to anchor her. He knew how she liked to move in her sleep, and he also knew she needed to not do that if she was to heal.

"I love you," he whispered, dropping a kiss to her cheek over the mask.

She grunted in acknowledgment, too tired to respond. She slipped into sleep, giving Beck's arm a small squeeze. Thankfully he knew what she meant, knew that she was saying how she loved him as well. He knew that tomorrow would be hard, that the full comprehension of losing their baby would come up. But he also knew that they would get past this, and would have to come to terms with their loss. Lacing his fingers with Jades, he followed her into sleep, knowing he would need his rest for what tomorrow would bring.

Well, that's it. If you want, I could try to do one where she doesn't lose the baby. Just let me know. Sorry, no smut in this chapter. Maybe next time!