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Romeo And Juliet Of Dragon City Chapter 10
Artha, Lance, and Nafisa with their Dragons will be hiding out at an abandoned warehouse for a while until they can figure out what they're next move will be in order to get better situated. Parmon hooked them up with the location so that's a plus.
It's not much, but until the heat on them dies down it'll have to do for them at present time.
Despite the danger Nafisa has an important appointment to keep at the OBGYN.
Yes, Nafisa already took a pregnancy test back at there are cases where they're not always accurate so she wants a second opinion. Who knows Nafisa might night actually be pregnant after all however unlikely that may be. The odds are not in Nafisa's favor in regards to this.
Nafisa is currently in the waiting room with two other women in alternate stages of pregnancy. Moonbeam as expected is outside. Believe it or not Moonbeam actually tried to follow Nafisa in there, but she wasn't having it not one bit. Neither did the receptionist at the front desk who released a startled cry when Moonbeam stuck her head in the doorway. Properly admonished this time Moonbeam retreated to wait outside in a secluded spot where she won't be so easily spotted.
Out of range a Wraith Dragon stood vigil, concealed underneath its cloaking property's as it keeps an eye on Nafisa and her activity's.
At last it was Nafisa's turn to visit the doctor on staff.
Stepping into the waiting area, the Nurse said "Miss Penn, the doctor is ready to see you now."
Nafisa rises from the chair she'd been seated in, heart thumping hard in the chest.
The OBGYN was already sitting at a table with notes prepared. The OBGYN motioned for Nafisa to take the seat opposite her and then got right down to work. To be sure what Nafisa is coming in for the OBGYN asked some routine follow up questions. Afterwards she had a clearer understanding of Nafisa's condition. It's a good thing the OBGYN does this so no unseemly mistakes are made for her sake and whatever patient she's dealing with at the time. This leaves a clean and beneficial visit.
"Yes, it seems the urine test came out positive. Tell me, do you remember when you had your last period," inquired the OBGYN.
Doing some quick calculations in her head, Nafisa said "July 16th, a few weeks following the end of the last racing season. It lasted about five days"
"If you are pregnant are you planning on keeping the baby," asked the OBGYN, pausing in her note taking in order to ask this.
Nafisa gasped, gaze traveling down to the clenched fists on her legs while she deliberated over this. If Nafisa is being honest with herself then she's still not all that sure. Her mind keeps telling her to do one thing and her heart another. It's all very stressful and that's something she can do without right now. Nafisa's uncomfortable silence is answer enough for the doctor.
Gently coaxing Nafisa, the OBGYN said "Let's do an exam first, shall we? I'll meet you in the other room."
Returning into the vicinity, the Nurse said "Miss Penn, this way please."
The Nurse then took her to the adjoining room where the equipment needed for the examination is held. Nafisa froze as she stares at the examination table and all the other stuff positioned around the room. Nerves spike as fear she absorbs it all in.
"Please take your underwear off and lie down on the examination table. You may keep your skirt on if you want," directed the Nurse, prepping for the procedure.
"Uh, ok," said Nafisa, quietly.
Nafisa then puts her purse into a nearby basket and removes her underwear while keeping the skirt on. She lied down on the examination table as asked. The OBGYN and sat down on a stool at the end, slipping on some gloves.
"Ok, Miss Penn, please. Try to relax," said the OBGYN, soothingly.
Nafisa leaned backwards, shutting her eyes as she just wants to get this over with.
All in all this took no longer than around fifteen minutes. At the end of it the doctor printed out an ultrasound picture of her womb. Here are the results from the extracted analysis.
The OBGYN showed Nafisa the real ultrasound photo upon her request.
Smiling, the OBGYN said "Well you are pregnant. Now this small black circle is the chorionic sack. That little dot you see inside? It's your baby."
Nafisa stares blankly at the image, heartbeat thumping and the sound of a baby crying surrounding her. Nafisa was already expecting this outcome so she should've been unfazed and yet she isn't. The reality of it is giving her an opposing view to follow. A maternal instinct blossoming inside.
"We count the weeks your pregnant by counting the last week of your last period as week zero. So you're in the middle of the sixth week," said the OBGYN, cheerfully. "If you decide to keep the baby, please come back in two weeks for a checkup. If you wish to have an abortion, the sooner we schedule the operation, the easier it will be on your body. You can keep the ultrasound if you like."
"Thank you, but I think I'll wait to save an ultrasound image until I'm further along," said Nafisa. I'm positive I'll be keeping the baby, but if I change my mind I'll let you know soon."
"Of course. The Nurse up front will give you prescription of prenatal vitamins. You can come in for regular refills each time they run low," said the OBGYN. "Please don't hesitate to call this office if you have any questions."
Nafisa left the doctors office taking the prenatal vitamins with her. She'll have to be careful when she takes them and have an excuse at the ready just incase.
Nafisa releases a sharp whistle calling Moonbeam to her.
As Nafisa climbs onto Moonbeams back the Dragon rumbles low in her throat to show concern.
Petting Moonbeam on her crest, Nafisa said "It's all right, Girl. The doctor confirmed it. I'm pregnant. We'd best be getting home now. It's no good to stay out in the open too long."
Moonbeam then began to head back to where the rest of the family are.
Halfway there the Wraith Dragon made its presence known, becoming visible in front of them.
Nafisa instantly knows who sent it.
Moordryd often borrowed his fathers Wraith Dragons without him the wiser in order to contact Nafisa. Obviously this is one of those times.
This is routine.
Nafisa allows the Wraith Dragon to lead them to an remote location where Moordryd is patiently waiting for her to show up. His own Dragon looming nearby in the shadows.
The moment he heard them coming Moordryd slowly lifted his head aiming a sheepish expression in her direction. Nafisa isn't surprised by that. Moordryd knows he messed up major.
Anger boiling deep within Nafisa slides off Moonbeam's back stomping over to him.
Grimacing at the fire in Nafisa's eyes, hands held up placating, Moordryd said "Nafisa-."
Nafisa didn't give him the chance to complete that sentence. She simply hauled her arm back and slapped him in the face. Moordryd's head snapped to the side leaving his jaw aching.
Groaning as he rubbed his now aching jaw, Moordryd said "I deserved that."
"What the hell were you thinking," demanded Nafisa, seething. "You promised me you'd keep it under control so my family wouldn't get hurt and look! My father is missing, perhaps dead, and my youngest brother is probably traumatized. Not to mention the damage you've done to Penn Stables with the explosion."
"That wasn't my doing. I didn't even know about the explosives until they went off. Caine and Rancid planned that part. I had no hand in it. They got way too carried away. Believe me, I laid it on them pretty thick when we got back to base," explained Moordryd, imploringly.
As much as Nafisa wants to stay mad at him, she can't. Nafisa has long learned by now to tell when Moordryd is telling the truth and he's definitely being sincere.
Nafisa's fury slowly ebbs away until all that's left is mild irritation. Her emotions are so jumbled right now that she doesn't really know what to think.
"I really am sorry, Nafisa," said Moordryd, remorseful. "Who knows, your dad may still be alive. You just have to be patient.
"I know," said Nafisa.
"What happened to your brothers? Did they manage to get away too," said Moordryd.
Nodding, Nafisa said "Yes, both are safe including Beau. I think we have a way to where your father won't be able to get his hands on him after this."
"Really? How," said Moordryd, brow raised.
"Beau has the ability to change his markings so he's able to disguise himself entirely. The only time he'll be wearing his black and gold colors is when he's in action with the new Dragon Booster," said Nafisa.
"He has a rider now? Who is it," pressed Moordryd.
"My brother," said Nafisa.
A pause.
"You've got to be joking," said Moordryd, incredulous.
Shaking her head, Nafisa said "No I am not. Beau chose him."
"Well that's going to make things a lot harder," said Moordryd.
"You don't know the half of it. In light of all that's happened he's going to enter the races coming up to support my family. So you'll be seeing him on the tracks," said Nafisa.
Running a hand over his head, Moordryd said "All right I'll have to work around that. You do realize I can't take it easy on him, right?"
"I know and I'm not asking you to. Artha needs to be challenged in order to bring out his full potential. Just promise me you won't serious hurt him," beseeched Nafisa.
"That I can do. Now I have a question for you," said Moordryd.
"What," said Nafisa.
Arms crossed, eyes hard, Moordryd said "What were you doing at the doctors office? And before you even bother denying it remember the Wraith Dragons have cameras on them. I saw you come out of there. What's going on?"
This is certainly not how Nafisa ever planned on telling Moordryd about her pregnancy, but looks like anything else is no longer optional.
Swallowing back her nerves, Nafisa said "Moordryd, do you recall that time when you asked me to come over to your crews home base when they were off on an assignment for your father?"
"Yes, but I don't see how that-," said Moordryd, freezing as the memory hits him full in the face, eyes slowly traveling down to her stomach.
To clarify Nafisa presses a hand over her abdomen.
"You're…," said Moordryd, unable to say it.
"I'm pregnant," said Nafisa, barely above a whisper.
Moordryd tried to talk, but found himself speechless.
Nafisa sees this as a chance to take advantage to say her piece before losing her nerve.
"I found out only a couple of days ago and came here to make sure I wasn't imagining things. I was avoiding the truth by not thinking about it. But there were signs that I couldn't ignore so I started to worry. But when the pregnancy test turned out positive I really freaked because it was like I had to run anymore. And I was scared to go to the clinic, but I thought I should get an abortion soon if I was pregnant. I thought I could just go one like before as if nothing had happened, if I had an abortion and didn't tell anyone. But at the clinic I saw the sonogram, I saw the little baby that's inside me and suddenly it all felt so real to me. If I have the abortion then we could stay together a lot easier and it might work out for us. But I don't want to just get an abortion and go on like nothing happened. All my fears and worries left me and I knew I just need to pull myself together. I don't know how to explain it, Moordryd. I just feel so attached to this baby and now I'm thinking about how I can do this. I know…I know it's not exactly ideal for you especially with your goals on getting into the Academy and considering the feud between our families. Perhaps I can become a single mother and raise the baby on my own? Yes, I can. But I have to keep telling myself the truth is that after last night I have no money and racing is going to be tough. I'm at a total loss. I don't know how I'm going to make it through this. I want to have this baby and raise it as your child. If that's all right with you" said Nafisa, rubbing the tears on her cheeks.
Nafisa didn't know when she had started crying. Must've been somewhere in the middle.
Nafisa avoided looking directly at him. There was so much tension that Nafisa is starting to fear his reaction.
Then there are footsteps and Moordryd is standing directly in front of her. Without saying a word Moordryd tugs Nafisa to him. He engulfs her into his arms, gently pressing her face into his shoulder.
Nafisa breaks down even more stifling her sobs.
"I love you, Nafisa. There's no way I'm letting you do this alone. This is our child. We'll do this together as a family," said Moordryd.
Authors Note:
Wishing you all had a Happy 4th of July!
Hope you all like this one! I certainly did while writing it for your vast enjoyment! ;D