The song I do not own is Sleepsong by Secret Garden 8)
Chapter Forty
12 Weeks
"I don't know... We've been discussing this for a month and we're no closer to making a decision. It's risky." He told her with worry filling his tone.
Kyoko sighed. "Kuon dear, I'm fully aware of the risks. That's why the doctor wanted us to discuss it. It's risky if I don't. Wouldn't you agree?"
He knew she was right. "Alright... We'll do it your way, but the second I think you're in danger..." He conceded, but only after an extensive amount of convincing from both his parents and his mother-in-law. Alpha children were not easily carried and given birth to. They were absolute hell on the mother if proper precautions weren't taken.
She smiled brightly at the decision they had finally come to regarding the C-section and hugged him tightly. "Darling... We'll be fine." She kissed his cheek.
"Good... Now finish your lunch." He commanded reveling in the fact that he was the one nagging about meals now, instead of her.
"So Mrs. Hizuri, have you and your husband come to a decision on what we discussed?" Dr. Kealoha asked.
She looked up at Kuon as he stood next to the exam table where she had been sitting. He nodded to her. She smiled brightly. "Yes Doctor. We've decided to go with the C-section."
He nodded and sighed with relief. "Good, good. It's for the best. It will be a lot less stressful on you and the babies. I'm going to give you a list of websites and some pamphlets on what exercises you can do to strengthen those muscles beforehand to make your recovery easier when the time comes."
She gave him a confused look. "Do I need to start doing them now?"
He nodded. "Yes, it would help if you started as soon as possible." He thumbed through her file. "Let's see... You should also try eating a bit more protein and a bit more fruit with vitamin C. I'll give you a list of safe protein drinks if you're having issues eating that much meat. Otherwise you are doing very well. I will see you again in 4 more weeks." He smiled as he stood to leave the room. "Don't forget to make your next appointment." He smiled and left the room.
The head nurse entered moments later. "Ah Mrs. Hizuri, here's the information Dr. Kealoha had for you and let's see..." She pondered as her fingers danced across her little notepad computer in her hands. "He said 4 weeks? Here we go. Oh, you will be getting another ultrasound to check progress. Did you want to find out the sex of the twins?" She asked with a gentle smile.
Kyoko and Kuon both smiled and nodded after silently agreeing with each other.
"Very good then." She took a pen and a small card from her pocket and wrote the information down for them. "We will see you in 4 weeks."
"Thank you.." Kuon told her as she left the room.
Kyoko giggled. "Kuon..." She whispered. "We get to see them again next month."
He kissed her temple. "We sure do my Queen."
"Is that the new music?" Kuon asked as she took the disk from the envelope the courier at the door gave her.
Kyoko smiled and nodded. "I can finally add the lyrics...Then I send it back to them and I'll be done until next year." She told him excitedly.
He smiled gently and kissed her temple. "Just don't over-do it." He warned as she walked back to her studio.
"Yeah, yeah... I know." She told him as she went through the door and shut it behind her. "Now let's start this." She whispered as she put the disc in.
One Hour Later:
Kyoko poked her head out the door and called for him. "Kuon! Could you come here and help me with this?" Her voice sounded a little frustrated and whiny.
He smirked and set the book he had been reading down. "What'cha need Baby?" He asked as he went to her.
"I just need a good ear and someone that can push a button." She growled.
Kuon sighed. "Calm down..." He said softly as he rubbed her back. He had a hunch that hormones had a hand in her mood. "I'll help."
"Sorry... Thank you." She said meekly as he kissed her again and they entered her studio.
She explained what she needed him to do and entered the recording booth. She nodded, he did as she had instructed and he felt her song wrap around him and caress his ears.
"Lay down your head and I'll sing you a lullaby
Back to the years of loo-li lai-lay
And I'll sing you to sleep and I'll sing you tomorrow
Bless you with love for the road that you go
May you sail far to the far fields of fortune
With diamonds and pearls at your head and your feet
And may you need never to banish misfortune
May you find kindness in all that you meet
May there always be angels to watch over you
To guide you each step of the way
To guard you and keep you safe from all harm
Loo-li, loo-li, lai-lay
May you bring love and may you bring happiness
Be loved in return to the end of your days
Now fall off to sleep, I'm not meaning to keep you
I'll just sit for a while and sing loo-li, lai-lay
May there always be angels to watch over you
To guide you each step of the way
To guard you and keep you safe from all harm
Loo-li, loo-li, lai-lay, loo-li, loo-li, lai-lay..."
He sat in awe of his little wife's talent at the moment. For him, it was undeniably the most beautiful thing to ever grace his ears. He pressed the button ending the recording and gave her a thumb's up. "God Kyoko... That was beautiful." He told her breathlessly.
She blushed. As much as he had said it before and she had been complimented on her talent, she still felt a bit embarrassed when told. "Thank you... I wrote it for our babies." She smiled as she rubbed her little tummy as she stood before him.
Kuon pulled her to him by her waist and kissed her belly before standing. "I think they will love their Mommy's gift." He hugged her gently and rested his cheek on her little belly. "Hungry?" He asked.
She nodded.
"Good, because I'm starving. Let's go see if Dad will let us help with dinner." His stomach growled and she giggled.
Dishes were done, leftovers were stored and Kyoko and Julie were sitting on the patio enjoying their tea while Kuu and Kuon were surfing. The sun was finally setting and the view was spectacular as she watched her husband and her father-in-law ride the bubbling waves that looked as though they were extinguishing the fire of the sun.
Kyoko giggled at the thought of how ancient people actually believed that the ocean put out the fire of the sun. She could see now how they could think that without proper knowledge.
Julie looked at her in curiosity. "Hmm?"
Kyoko explained what she found amusing and Julie agreed. "You're right. I never really thought of that." She smiled. "Oh... How is your recording coming along?" She asked.
Kyoko shifted to a more comfortable position on her lounge chair. "I think I'll have it all done in a few days. I know it'll be done before Maria and Lory get here though."
Julie raised an eyebrow. "So the kidnapper is going to show his face?" She growled a cute growl.
Kyoko laughed. "It's alright Mom. He's only visiting." She reassured her.
"Well, I'll make sure to keep an eye on him. He tends to cause trouble wherever he goes. I don't want him messing with my children while he's here." Julie warned.
Kyoko gave her a confused look. "You really think he would do that now that Kuon and I are together?" It worried her a bit.
"He absolutely would..." Julie told her with finality as she took another sip of her tea.
Kuon and Kuu smirked at each other with a mischievous look in their eyes as they walked from the shore, dripping wet to their women. Kuu shook his wet hair at Julie and Kuon sat on the lounge between Kyoko's legs and leaned his wet body onto her. The girls squealed and giggled at their antics.
"Kuon, get up! You're making me all wet!" Kyoko squealed.
Julie pushed Kuu away and giggled as she rose from her seat and dragged him into the house. "Let's get you dried off, Lover-boy."
Kuon turned a bit and looked at Kyoko with his lusty Emperor of the Night and grinned. "Am I now?" He purred as his hand lightly brushed up her thigh and his lips nipped at her waist.
She shivered with delight and let out a soft little moan. "Kuon... Uh... We can't do that out here." Her voice was breathy and filled with lust after the little pet and nip he provided on her sensitive skin.
He gently put her bathing suit cover-up back into place and stood. "Well then..." He started as he picked her up. "I guess we'll continue this in a less open location." He smiled mischievously as he hoisted her into his arms like a child and wrapped her legs around his waist, then carried her to their bedroom.