Fake Fan Fiction / Pet Shop Of Horrors Fan Fiction ❯ Double Dipped ❯ Lucky ( Chapter 4 )

I just want to apologize for this chapter taking so long. Honestly I thought I would continue writing when I got home, but my computer was not working properly, I tried to have it fixed, but it was impossible. My father sent a brand new computer, but it does not have a word program, it has some ancient program, but hopefully before the week is out I will have a workable word-processing situation and the updates will continue.

Double Dipped 4

Leon would forever wonder how D could sit in sunlight and remain as pale as freshly fallen snow. He sat with a beam shining around him while he rocked gently back and forth. D looked up and smiled serenely at Leon. Leon noted that lately, D's hands had rested on his tummy. “You've gotten so plump,” Leon said with a grin.

“I am heading towards six months,” D said and stood with the aid of the arm rests on the rocking chair. Leon moved to hold the chair steady. He noticed that D needed another haircut.

“Tomorrow morning I'll cut your hair.” Leon said, D smiled he had himself noticed that his hair was longer, but he was too tired lately to make much of a big deal about it.

“D!” Leon sighed as Andy's voice could be heard as she ran headlong through the garden looking for him. Leon had forgotten why he had sought D out the moment he had seen D looking so beautiful sitting in the garden sunlight. “I have the most wonderful idea, we, the Princesses, your grandmother and I, are going to throw you a baby shower.”

D stared for a moment at the mention of his grandmother. He had only recently thought of the Lady Aurora as his grandmother, but hearing of how she had helped raise his father, even though she never officially claimed to be his mother was amazing to him. “A baby shower?” D said softly and stood still while Andy gushed over his rounding belly. D moved his unbound hair over his shoulder and smiled at his father who entered the garden with JJ. “Do you know anything about a shower father?”

“Shower?” Lord D said with a puzzled frown. “I think I heard Andy squealing about it when she ran in here all excited, leaving the little princling in the care of his doting father and God-father.” Lord D smiled and then inquired if D was feeling well for his face was flushed and he seemed to be having trouble with his back. D placed a hand on the small of his back and sighed.

“I am fine father; it just seems that my front weighs more than my back.” D said and stretched using Leon as leverage. Leon placed his hand on D's tummy with a worried frown, he glanced at Lord D who simply smiled and followed JJ and the rest of the group to the front of the shop for tea.

As Andy rambled on, Lord D had a curious look on his face. “Your Highness, do you think that it would be possible to have two parties at the same time?” Lord D asked.

Andy looked at him oddly; she scanned him momentarily then smiled brightly. “Your wedding is your day; it should be all about you.”

Lord D blushed and looked away from Andy's penetrating gaze, “I would be honored to share a day with my son, if he would not mind sharing with me.” D smiled and nodded. “Jemi-Chan, do you think we should explain things to NaaNaa?” JJ sighed before he nodded grimly. “I think I would be better able to speak to her in a tone that she would understand.” Lord D smiled his most beautiful smile and JJ fell in love all over again.

 

Break

Nana opened her door with a smile for her Grand son and his lover. She had become enamored of the beautiful doctor that her dear Jemi had brought into her life. Not only had her heal improved, but she had never seen her grand son happier. She had a feeling that they wanted to talk to her about something. Nana smiled and glanced at the ring that graced Lord D's hand. She had a feeling that they would be talking to her about that.

As Nana sat and listened to the soft spoken explanation she stared in wonder. “You are telling me that you are not human?” She asked Lord D who nodded slowly and gave her a reassuring smile.

“I am a Kami, an ancient race...” As Lord D continued his explanation JJ sat and watched understanding more about the creature he loved.

JJ looked oddly at Lord D, “Darling, how old are you?”

Lord D looked at JJ and smiled, it was a question that had bothered JJ for a while now. “I was just passing my 35th year when the Savior was born in a manger.”

“Oh my God...” Nana said as tears fell down her aged face.

“There is one more thing NaaNaa,” Lord D said and Nana again was charmed by his accent. “The Kami race is a special race and our abilities and our bodies are unlike anything that humans could comprehend. Even so, I must explain more to you.” Lord D took a deep breath and smiled. “I am to bear a child for your grandson,” Lord D said. Nana stared open mouthed at Lord D. “I know it is a bit much to comprehend right now, but it is true.” Lord D continued. “Right now I merely carry a...” Lord D paused and tried to think of a way to explain his current condition. “I carry the possibility of a child, the child will cause my body to accommodate and in the end I will become pregnant and deliver.”

“A child,” Nana said and more tears fell from ageless eyes. She clutched Lord D's hand to her bosom and kissed his smooth cheek. “Thank you.”

 

Break

JJ was amazed that his grand mother had taken the news so well. When he mentioned his feelings to Lord D later that night as Lord D prepared for bed, Lord D simply smiled at him and said, “It does seem like she would be more in shock of the news to you. I understand though, you see the very ole and the very young are more able to accept the many strange and wonderful things in this world. The young have not lived long enough for cynicism to taint them and the old have come to understand their own deficiencies in knowing all and are willing to accept the new.”

“You are very wise, and very beautiful,” JJ said with a grin and took Lord D into his arms. Lord D leaned back against JJ smiling as the bed robe he had so neatly arranged came undone.

Break

 

Andy was thrilled by the many flowers that graced Count D's garden. She flitted from one end of the lush greenery to the other happily applauding the wondrous beauty. “Oh D it is perfect, we will have the shower and the wedding right here.” Andy giggled as she began to think of the many ribbons and flower arrangements that would be made and set about as decorations. “I'm seeing candles, lots and lots of candles.” Count and Lord D just smiled as she ran about planning.

 

Break

 

D tried his best to bow before the Arcadian King, but all he managed was a half nod/bow, over his expanded tummy. Zarro could not help but laugh at the blushing Kami and in turned bowed to D. Lord D smiled when Zarro sniffed him with raised brows. “If you please, Your Majesty, my child is unaware of his impending sibling as yet and I would like to break the news to him gently.” Lord D whispered to the king.

“Break the news; you speak as if it is a portent of doom instead of a joyous occasion.” King Zarro said with a grin and took in the formal deep green cheongsam that Lord D wore. He like the yellow border and spring flower motif, the outfit matched JJ's white suit with a green vest perfectly. “Kami's in bloom, such a wonderful occurrence.” D looked oddly at the king before he accepted Leon's aid to sit on a chair set up in the garden. It had been decorated with ribbons and bows. Colorful birds flew in prearranged, choreographed arcs throughout the garden.

Leon held in a laugh as a robin perched on D's head and made as if to stay. D gently cupped the little creature in his hand and sent it on its way. JJ held tight to his grandmother's hand as he presented her to the Arcadian Royalty. High Prince Daphnus bowed over her hand and complemented her till she blushed like a school girl. “NaaNaa, I would like to introduce you to my son, he is tired more often than not now so please forgive him, or rather me, because I will not allow him to stand and greet you.” Nana's eyes bulged as she got a good look at D's figure. He sat primly in a chair and made to rise but Lord D, true to his word, placed a hand on his shoulder to stall the movement. “You have a long day ahead of you, rest while you can.”

D nodded at his father, “Yes father. I pleased to meet you,” D said when he turned his attention to Nana. “I have heard a great deal of wonderful things about you.” D continued to smile at the older lady and he paused when he felt a small hand clutching the sleeve of his robe. He looked down at Chris. “Is something wrong?”

Chris hung his head -No- he said to the count and sighed.

Count D smiled. “Christopher, you know, sometimes when the bay grows my skin stretches,” Lord D grinned at his son as he continued to talk to the child. “And it can be a discomfort; would you mind terribly rubbing it for me?” D placed Chris small hand on his round tummy and moved it in circular motions. The baby moved and Chris's eyes widened and he smiled brightly up at D before he stared at the quivering pattered silk under his hand.

Ryo, Dee, Bikky and Carol arrived at the shop smiling and bearing gifts for both the commitment and the baby shower. D noticed Ryo's pensive look although he tried his best to hide it. Queen Victoria arrived with Heaven and Celeste. Heaven's white garments sparkled in the bright sunlight. She smiled at JJ's Grandmother, before tears welled in her eyes and she excused herself. Nana stared in wonder at the girl she had played with as a young girl. “She hasn't aged…. Is she like you, a Kami?” Nana asked Lord D who shook his head.

“She is not a Kami,” Lord D said sadly as he stared at the most mixed race creature he had ever met.

Bikky found Chris where he still stood rubbing Count D's tummy. “What are you doing?” Bikky asked when he saw that Count D had dozed off.

“His skin stretches, and I'm making it feel better,” Chris said and looked up.

-He's just like a baby himself, rub his tummy he goes to sleep, just like when my aunt had a baby,- Bikky laughed as Leon came and gently ran his fore finger down D's nose. D awoke with a smile and blushed to have fallen asleep so quickly. Leon had noticed that with all the current activity, Chris had been feeling left out. Leave it to D, he thought, to find a solution.

“I love you,” Leon whispered in D's ear. D smiled and returned the sentiment. Leon placed his hand over Chris's. Chris grinned and left Leon to it before he ran of to play with Bikky Carol, and the pets in the shop.

 

Break

 

The Garden was silent as Lord D accepted a wedding band from JJ and placed one of his own on JJ's hand. They spoke their vows quietly. Once they had taken their seats Andy stood and walked forward, she smiled as they held hands. “I know that you all, well those of you who have seen us perform before, wondered in February why Clarisande sang Lucky,” Nestoir said and grinned at his wife. “The reason was because we needed a song with the proper sentiments sang softly in the background, my wife is incapable of such a feat, well here it is…” Nestoir stepped aside and picked up a guitar and Andy inhaled.

 

“It was a Monday, when my lover told me,
"never pay the reaper with love only."
what could I say to you, except, "I love you."
and "I'd give my life for yours."

I know we are… we are the lucky ones.
I know we are… we are the lucky ones.
I know we are… we are the lucky ones, dear.”

 

The Audience felt the song reverberate through their hearts and pull. The first tear fell from D's multicolored eyes and Leon squeezed his hand. JJ nuzzled Lord D's neck and rocked back and forth. Andy continued seemingly oblivious to the affects she had on the gathered crowd. Jill clutched a soggy tissue and stared blinking up at Andy.

 

“Remember the time we made love in the roses?
(And you took my picture in all sorts of poses!)
How could I ever get over you, when I'd give my life for yours.

I know we are... we are the lucky ones.
I know we are... we are the lucky ones.
I know we are... we are the lucky ones.
I know we are… we are the lucky ones, dear.”

 

Diana felt as if her heart beat in tune to the pulsing beat played by Nestoir who stared at his wife as if she were the only person on the planet. The king smiled gleefully and held his wife. He knew Andy did not mean to project her feelings, but she had so much love it was nearly impossible for her to contain them all. Andy looked deeply into Nestoir's eyes and a silver tear fell down her cheek.

 

“My dear, it's time to say, I thank God for you.
I thank God for you in each and every single way.
And, I know... I know... I know... I know...

It's time to let you know. Time to let you know.
Time to let you know. Time to sit here and say:”

 

Andy paused and the crowd held their breath.

 

“I know we are... we are the lucky ones.
I know we are... we are the lucky ones.
I know we are... we are the lucky ones.
I know we are… we are the lucky ones, dear. Dear…
We are the lucky ones, dear... We are the Luck ones dear….

We are the lucky ones dear…”

 

Andy breathed in and was silent as Nestoir played the last notes of the song. Dee wrapped his arms around Ryo and agreed with Nestoir, there was no way she could have sung the song quietly in the background. Ryo squeezed Dee's hand and sighed. “Dee, A woman called the house yesterday, she claims to be Bikky's aunt, she want to take him home.” Ryo sighed as he felt Dee clench his fingers. Tears fell down Ryo's face as the crowd cheered.