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Chapter 20:

"We can't take away caste Seven. We just took away caste Eight. We need a new plan without ALL castes. Not just a few," Maxon said.

We were in a meeting discussing what we should do.

"King Maxon is right; we can't suddenly keep taking them away. This is going to take years, not days. Also, we can't Ileá perfect. There are always going to be people that are starving, we just can't classify them. Even if we do, we can't label them based on job and wealth," I say agreeing with Maxon.

The advisors were nuts. They think we can just make everything perfect, but we can't.

Suddenly Aspen burst through the door.

"Your majesties, I'm sorry to interrupt. Our supply ships going to and from Germany have been attacked. We don't know who yet, but we are trying to figure out."

Everybody in the room had the same expression. Shock. The rebels were supposed to be done. Were these the German rebels? No, Germany was one of the earliest countries to be settled and they never had anybody fighting.

The television screen suddenly turned on and a mysterious man with a black mask, as well as black clothes on appeared.

He chuckled and said, "I see you've found out about my surprise. Well, we don't like this world. We don't like this creation. We don't like you. We make our own rules. We make our own cities. Here's an introduction to the guerrilla. Don't get in our way."

My eyes were wide in shock due to what we just saw.

"Maxon, who were they," I asked grabbing his hand.

He looked at me worriedly and saw I was shaking a tiny bit.

"America, I have no idea."

"Maybe, the Queen should rest," an adviser said.

"I'm fine,' I snapped.

"No, he's right. It's not good for the baby," Maxon replied.

"I'm three months pregnant, I'm not going to just sit and relax 24/7," I said rolling my eyes.

"Fine, meet you in 15 minutes in our room. Aspen, lead her out would you?"

He nodded a professional nod before opening the door for me. I reluctantly passed and started taking steps.

"Congrats on the baby, by the way," Aspen said with a smile.

Him and Lucy had gotten married as well and he was extremely happy. I was glad they found love because they needed each other. Aspen needed someone to calm him down, and Lucy needed someone to lean on.

"Thank you, how's your family?"

"They're fine," he said.

He opened the bedroom door and before leaving said, "Keep the baby safe."

What?

I felt trapped in this room. I ran through what was going to happen. We had a report this Friday announcing I'm pregnant. I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow morning. Umm… oh yes I have to tell Marlee soon. Oh my god, Marlee.

I haven't seen her in forever.

There was an unsteady knock on the door that interrupted my thoughts. I walked over and opened it to see my uncle. Even though he was technically my dad, he never raised me so I'm just going to call him Uncle Johnathan.

"Ames, may I come in?"

"I'm busy…"

"You're not doing anything…"

"Fine, but make it quick. Maxon will be up here soon."

We walked in and sat down.

"I realized, I've missed so much of your life. I missed your birthdays and your falls and I know I can't make that up to you. I just wanted to give you something as your father."

"My father is the person who raised me," I said looking down.

"Right you are,"

We sat in silence for a few seconds until he gently took my hand.

He placed a chain in my hand.

I looked down and saw a songbird bracelet.

I looked at my uncle's eyes and realized they were watery.

He got up to leave, but stopped and turned to me. "I love you sweetheart."

This was my father. I had to love him right? I stood up and gave him a hug. He seemed surprised by the gesture, but hugged me back.

I didn't say anything. I couldn't.

He walked out the room and shut the door.

Maxon walked in moments later. He looked stressed, but smiled when he looked at me.

"Hello my dearest," he said leaning over and trying to kiss me.

I dodged his lips and playfully swatted him.

"What happened in the 15 minute meeting without me?" I asked narrowing my eyes.

"Relax, nothing much. We're trying to figure out who

, but we don't know how. We're going to have tons of meetings tomorrow to discuss. The first one's for both of us at 8:00 am."

"Maxon, I have a doctor's appointment then."

"Is this the first one?"

I nodded my head silently.

He took my hand in his. "I want to be there America. I want to be there for you and our child so let's move the meeting."

"King Maxon and Queen America, my name is Doctor Melina."

We were going to see the baby in my stomach and both of us were excited yet nervous

"It's wonderful to meet you," I say with a smile.

She seemed around her mid-thirties. She was very nice and her blond her was gorgeous.

"So before we start, I know you both are probably nervous for your first child. I have three, and I'm going to tell you not to be worried. At first, it'll be hard to get used to always giving attention, but then it becomes the natural thing to do.I'll tell you all about how to care for the baby later on in the pregnancy. I'm going to ask you to lay down."

Maxon helped me up and then adjusted my pillows so they were good.

"Perfect, now we are going to take an ultrasound. No what that is, is where we are going to see how the baby is doing so far. I'm going to use a cold gel on your stomach so we can see."

"Should I change or…"

"No, you can just lift your dress up."

That's going to be awkward, but I'm guessing there are worse things.

I slowly picked up the edge of my dress and slid it up so my stomach was visible.

"You need to relax and it's going to be very cold."

I nodded and Maxon held my hand a bit tighter.

Once the gel was on she turned on a screen.

"America, look it's our baby," Maxon said excitedly. His eyes were filled with wonder and his hands were warm and comforting.

I smiled and he said, "I can't believe it's real!"

I shook my head and tried to hide my amusement.

The screen wasn't too clear, but sure enough a baby was in my stomach. I could see the head and legs and arm even though they were tiny.

"This is beautiful," I said my voice barley above a whisper.

'It sure is."

Once we got out, Maxon and I quickly went to our room for a tiny break before the meetings start.

He started kissing me and then stopped when he saw my bracelet.

"I thought it was a necklace?" He asked.

"My uncle gave it, anyways where were we?" I said pulling him down for another kiss.

"When?" He asked pulling away.

"He came yesterday. He was just saying sorry for missing things in my life. H-He told me he loved me."

"Oh," was all Maxon said in return.

Suddenly he stepped away from me.

"Maxon, are you okay?" I ask.

He buried his head in his hands.

I went to him and lifted his head up.

"Please tell me what happened?" I asked again.

"I'm sorry. I feel like I'm losing you. I want to spend every second with you, but I can't. There are so many complications and I haven't even comforted you. Here I am like a weakling. Oh, and the way I yelled at you. I'm just scared because…. Because I'm turning into my father," he whispered horrified.

I pulled him in for a hug and said, "Shh, you are not losing me. You are not turning into your father. You were stressed. You needed a break and you're weren't able to get that. It's alright, I love you."

We stood in each other's embrace for a while. He was right in one way, we were getting farther apart, but Maxon was nothing like his father. That I knew for sure.

Maxon went down to the floor and kneeled.

He put is head lightly on my stomach before looking up.

"I love you both so so much."

That's chapter 20 for you :)