Misako looked down at her stomach, just barely sticking out away from herself. She sighed, pulling her shirt down over it. As she fastened her belt she winced, her gi being a little too tight. She sighed, undoing her belt. Really?! Ugh, being pregnant is worse than I thought…

Garmadon suddenly crossed her mind, Misako shaking her head at the memory. This is his baby, but I can't go back. I have to complete my training… but training is going to get harder the bigger I get...ugh why must this always happen to ME?!

She huffed, gathering her stuff. "I suppose I'll just have to go and face Chen myself...the Serpentine war is imminent…"

"Master Chen?"

Chen looked up from his papers, shooing the kabuki away. "Misako! What can I do for you?"

"I-I want to join my family in the Serpentine War...I feel that my family needs me…"

Chen frowned, standing up. "You want to leave? But your training-"

Misako stood defiantly. "I must return home."

He sighed. "Very well...go. Leave my presence…"

Misako left, slamming the door behind her. She wandered down the path leading away from the monastery, not for a second looking back.

Misako returned to the monastery, being greeted by Wu.

"Misako! You're back!" The younger brother happily embraced her, Misako uncomfortable. "Wu…"

Garmadon followed afterwards, seeing his wife. "Mia…"

Misako smiled. "Darling…" Their lips met, Misako taking in Garmadon's rich scent; pine forest and campfire smoke. She let go, her eyes shining. Garmadon's eyes sparkled, happy that his lover was finally home. His hands rested on her hips, her hands on his shoulders. Her smile faded. "Darling...I have some news to share with you…alone…"

Wu huffed. "I'll be outside…"

Garmadon smiled. "News…?"

She took his hand, laying it on her stomach. "We're having a baby…"

His eyes widened. "Serious?"

Misako blanched. Oh no… he's upset...oh… Her hand slipped protectively over the small bump, finding Garmadon's hand still there. She looked up to see a smile still on his face. "Mia...this is...great!"

She smiled. "Really?"

His lips secured themselves to hers, passionately sharing his love for the smaller woman.

Garmadon, Wu, and Misako advanced with the other elemental masters, a sword in Misako's hands. Garmadon and Wu both had staffs, their preferred weapons. They charged, fighting the Anacondrai Army.

Nearby, Clouse possessed a spell book, containing dangerous magic. He muttered one of them, aimed at Misako. A rush of dark magic surged towards Misako, knocking her down. She started breathing heavily, being overpowered by the Anacondrai warrior she was dueling. Garmadon came to her aid, helping her to her feet. "Wh-What happened to you? You suddenly just...fell."

Misako shook her head. "I don't know...thank you for covering for me…" She coughed, purple smoke coming from between her lips.

Garmadon gasped. "Dark magic?! But-th-that hasn't been practiced for thousands of years!"

Misako glanced up, seeing Clouse fleeing. "I think I know who did it-" She cut off, feeling a sharp pain inside her head. She screamed in pain, halting both sides of the fight.

Her eyes were stained blood red, her skin blanching. She grimaced, collapsing.

Garmadon knelt down, grasping her hand. "Mia?"

She glared at him, crimson-stained eyes fierce. "LEAVE ME ALONE! I DON'T NEED YOU! I HATE YOU! STAY OUT OF MY LIFE!"

Tears welled up in Garmadon's eyes, his arm wrapped around her waist. "Misako...you don't mean that!"

Misako shoved him away, snarling. "I mean EVERY WORD!"

Garmadon sat there, staring at his wife in disbelief. He stood up, looking sadly at her. "I'll go, then…"

Misako moaned in pain, rubbing her temples. The crimson in her eyes faded, her irises once again a deep green. Her eyes were wide with fear. "Garmadon...Garmadon! Wait!"

Said man turned, seeing the fear in his wife's eyes. "Mia…"

Misako held him close. "Garmadon...I am so sorry! I love you...please don't leave me…"

Garmadon kissed her cheek. "Misako...you don't have to apologize...I love you...you mean the world to me. Stay with me…"

Misako smiled, wiping the tears from his eyes. "Always and forever."

Clouse cussed under his breath, creeping away. "She always gets the best of us...I'll get her one day, just wait…"

Garmadon had Misako in his arms, laughing as he brought her into the house they shared. The paint was peeling, some of the floorboards were loose, and one of the walls was crumbling. And yet, it was their home. Over the course of three months they fixed it up, plastering the walls, repairing the floors, adding carpet, and setting up a nursery for the new baby. Misako was now eight months along, and certainly showing it.

"Darling, what color should the nursery be?"

Garmadon shrugged. "Something...soothing. But no pink…"

Misako frowned. "What if it's a girl?"

"No pink."

She sighed, playfully whacking him with a home-construction catalog. "Stubborn mule...fine, no pink. How about...lavender?"

Garmadon scratched his head. "Lavender I guess would be okay...if our child is a flower!"

Misako snorted with laughter. "Okay, what about, oh, I don't know, blue?"

"Blue's good."

The catalog met the back of Garmadon's head. "Next time, just say that!"

The older male chuckled. "Okay, I will."

Misako facepalmed. "What did I say…"

Garmadon snickered. "So, you want to do this again, I take it?"

Misako raised an eyebrow. "No…"

Garmadon held up his hands in defeat, leaning over to kiss her cheek. "I'll go pick up the paint...be back soon, darling…"

Misako smiled. "See you later…"

How are y'all? I'm doin' good...

Sorry for the lack of updates...school and writer's block and that good stuff really put me behind...

~JR