Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ It Started With Snow ❯ Chapter 13 B ( Chapter 14 )

It Started With Snow

Warnings: Mpreg, slight language, citrus of some kind

Notes: Again, each chapter as far as I'm planning, will be one month of Jou's pregnancy. This chapter however is the second part of month 3. There will be one more section for Chapter 13. That will be a short one most likely dealing with the doctor visit. Also, from the previous chapter, the (1) was in reference to a saying my Program Coordinator always says when she's frustrated.

Disclaimer: I found one of my muses. I caught Haldir last night. He was attempting to tie Legolas in a tree, upside down. I don't know why, I don't want to know why. Anyway, Haldir gets to do the disclaimer.

Haldir: Shinigami owns nothing except the idea for this story. Yu-Gi-Oh! isn't hers, cause if it was, she could stop working and go do fun things with her friends.. She also don't own Simple Plan or the Juliana Theory (but god knows she wishes she did.)

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~Previous Chapter~

Not being one hundred percent sure, Kaiba took an educated guess based on what he knew of female pregnancies, " I don't think so." He rolled over to look at the beautiful blonde. As he did so, he put a hand over the slight swelling, "However, I do think that you're starting to show, Pup."

Jou took offense to that remark and whacked Seto in the head with a pillow. "I'm not fat! And if I am, it's because of your damn kid!"

"Jou, I'm sorry. I think it's wonderful. It means that the baby is healthy."

Jou threw a blanket at Seto to go along with his pillow. "I don't want to sleep in the same bed with someone who thinks I'm fat." With that statement, Jou rolled over, curled up, and ignored Kaiba.

Gathering his things, Seto walked down the hallway to the living room muttering, "Damn hormones. If I have to live with this for the next six months, I'm going to drive a spike through my forehead (1)." It was going to be a cold night for Seto and a lonely one for Jou.

~Chapter 13 B~

Seto woke up with muscles that were sore in places he didn't know could get sore. After being thrown out last night by Jou, he'd spent the night on the couch. As he eased himself off the couch, he slowly made his way to the kitchen trying to aggravate as few muscles as possible.

"I hope Jou wakes up in a better mood. I'm NOT sleeping on that thing tonight." Seto mused to himself as he began making coffee.

While the coffee began to brew, Seto started looking for something edible to make for breakfast that wouldn't upset his pup's stomach. The last few days hadn't been too kind on Jou in the morning. Almost like clockwork, Jou would get up and promptly run for the bathroom. Today seemed to be no different. Seto listened as he heard faint footsteps making their morning run.

Up in the bathroom, Jou was kneeling on front of the toilet, heaving what was left of his supper from last night. After he got his stomach under control, Jou leaned against the cool bathtub. Closing his eyes, he steadied his breathing before getting to shaky feet.

"Damn, I hope this ends soon. I'm not in the mood to have this for the next six months." Jou muttered to himself.

Returning to the bedroom, the blonde began getting ready for the day. He was going to get to go to his concert later on, but Seto wanted to go shopping and run some errands before meeting up with Yugi and Yami. Picking out a silk, black, sleeveless shirt and a sapphire blue collared shirt, which he wore open, and a pair of black jeans, Jou slipped them on and went down stairs to apologize to his blue-eyed dragon.

Reaching the kitchen, Jou caught the scent of pancakes. Despite the slight wave of nausea that came over him, he decided he was hungry, however seeing Seto with his back turned and the thin shirt he wore to bed, Jou came to the conclusion that he was hungry for something more than pancakes.

"Good morning, beautiful…" Jou purred into Seto's ear.

"Morning. If I keep talking to you, are you going to make me sleep outside tonight?" Seto asked, making light of last night. After all, it wasn't Jou's fault. Not really, anyway.

Jou looked guilty. "No. About last night…I'm sorry. I don't know why I said that, or why I took exception to the comment. I know I'm not going to look like this much longer." Sitting down at the table, Jou's guilty expression turned dark. "I'm sorry."

Seto walked over with a plate of pancakes and knelt before his blonde puppy. "You have nothing to be sorry for." Seto placed a hand on Jou's tiny swelling, "I have no idea what's going on with you, but I'm willing to go through hell if we can have this little one here." Pulling his hand away from Jou's stomach and caressing Jou's cheek, Seto consoled, "I told you before, I don't care how you look. I love you for you."

Jou simply looked into the twin pools of deep blue. "Thank you."

Seto got up and got his own breakfast. "Don't worry about it. Eat up. We need to get going."

Later that day, Seto and Jou had joined with Yugi and Yami for a quick supper before the concert. Yugi had dressed in a dark red shirt, black jeans, and his customary boots. He'd taken off the bracelets he wore, but his choker was still there. On his wrists were several black and red jelly bracelets. Yami was dressed all in black. His shirt was sleeveless, made of leather, and incredibly formfitting. Even to Jou, he looked hot.

Seto himself was also very easy on the eyes. For the night, Seto looked like he'd taken fashion tips from Yami. Seto had on a tight blue shirt that had shiny thread through it with a leather vest over it. On the back of the vest, was a dragon embroidered with silver thread. He had on leather pants that looked painted on, and black army style boots. Around his neck was a silver dragon charm hanging from a leather rope. On his wrists were black leather bracers that had silver rings on the straps. From Jou's point of view, if his dragon could have gotten any hotter, he'd have spontaneously combusted.

"So, have you had another appointment Jou?" Yugi asked.

"Um…I'm having one tomorrow. I guess we'll find out how everything's going" the blonde answered between bites of his cheeseburger.

Yami had been sitting, silently observing his light and Jou. He remembered the warning he'd given Jou when Yugi invited him to the concert. Jou didn't know it, but Yami had been able to detect something abnormal with Kaiba's little one. Still not being completely sure of himself, Yami didn't say anything to Jou. He didn't want him worrying needlessly.

"Seto?" Jou asked, leaning over to the brunette. "I want ice cream."

Seto just looked at the blonde. Jou had finished three cheeseburgers, two fries, and a large coke. Now he wanted ice cream. Knowing if he told the blonde no, it would make the rest of the day impossible, but giving in would probably result in someone being thrown up on, Seto just put his head down. Thankfully, Yami saved him from making a decision.

"Hey Jou, we need to get to the concert so we can get as close as possible. Besides, I know Yugi wants to see the opening band."

"Oh, okay." Jou looked a little sad. He'd wanted ice cream all day. "Who's opening anyway?"

Yami blushed. "A band called The Juliana Theory."

Noticing the former Pharaoh's sudden flush, Jou decided to be brave. "Yami…why are you blushing?" Jou teased.

"Um…"

"Come on, out with it. Or is the ex-ruler of Egypt afraid of a humble commoner?" Jou continued antagonize the spirit.

This caused Yami to blush even brighter red. "Well, Yugi loves the band. He was playing it one night and…well, it was one of the first bands we ever made love to. It was Yugi's idea." He added defensively.

Jou nudged Yami in the ribs. "Okay Romeo, what was the song?"

"Umm…" Yami thought a minute. "I don't remember."

Yugi helped out. He meant to whisper it to Yami, but ended up saying it loud enough for the group to hear. "It was `White Days'." As he thought back a minute, he added, "Well, really it was the whole Love album."

The boys left the restaurant and piled into Yugi's little Sunfire. Seto cradled Jou against him as Yami drove to the little club. Seto felt bad for his pup. He'd been sleeping more and more since he started carrying the baby. Hoping that Yugi wouldn't look back and see the two of them, Kaiba started stroking the blonde hair absently. Apparently, Seto had nodded off himself, because the next thing he remembered was Yugi shaking his knee trying to rouse the sleeping brunette.

"Hey, we're here, you guys coming to the actual concert, or just planning on sitting here all night?" Yugi teased.

Seto woke Jou up and got out slowly. Yami held their tickets out to them. It was beginning to look like rain, so the group hurried down to the little club where the concert was held. Inside were some of the early people. The bands were just beginning to set up their equipment and run through their sound checks.

"Sweet! We can get really close to the stage!" Yugi exclaimed quite happily.

Putting a hand on his light's shoulder, Yami warned, "Do you think that's a safe idea?"

"Oh, right…I forgot about Jou." Yugi looked crestfallen.

"Well, that, too. I was thinking in terms of us."

Yugi stared at Yami puzzled.

"I know how listening to Juliana turns you on, little one. It wouldn't be good to get thrown out for indecent exposure." Yami whispered in Yugi's ear, causing the smaller teen to blush.

Meanwhile, Jou and Seto made their way to the front near the railing and were watching the roadies arrange the equipment. Seeing that the club was filling up quickly, Yami and Yugi went to join their friends. Within minutes, the whole club went completely dark.

Soft notes from a guitar filled the club. A soft blue light washed over the crowd. Then, a piano joined in and red lights mixed with blue. Drums added to the haunting melody as red, blue, and green lights began swirling. All of a sudden, the colors went out, the music stopped, and with a burst of pure white light, there were five men on the stage. The Juliana Theory had taken the stage, leaving everyone breathless, opening the concert with "Emotion Is Dead Part 1" then following immediately into "If I Told You This Was Killing Me, Would You Stop".

Yami was holding Yugi from behind and simultaneously arousing the young teen. The music was already affecting Jou as well. He had fallen in love with the band. They were somewhat emo, somewhat rock, and all-around awesome. Leaning against Seto, laced his hand with the brunette's.

The band slowed the tempo a little with "Into The Dark", "Jewel to Sparkle", and "White Days". Shortly after "White Days" started, the two tri-haired teens were nowhere to be seen, leaving Seto and Jou alone.

"I guess they couldn't stand not reliving that night." Seto remarked.

Jou nodded, too entranced by the lead singer to turn around. He was saddened when the band announced that they were going to play their last song and that the crowd was great. Finishing with "August In Bethany", The Juliana Theory left the stage and their fans screaming for more.

After a brief intermission, the stage was set for Simple Plan. Jou was getting excited. In minutes, his favorite band in the world would be playing less than ten feet away from him. He got his wish.

Simple Plan opened with their song, "God Must Hate Me". It was one of Jou's favorites. He often listened to it when his father use to beat on him. The old memories sent a twinge of worry through the blonde's body.

However, when Simple Plan began playing "Addicted", Jou felt Seto pull him closer to him. The crowd had been getting slowly wilder as the concert went on. Some fans in the back were already moshing, and it was working it's way forward. Jou however started jumping along with everyone else and enjoying himself thoroughly.

"Jou, be careful. Should you really be doing that?" Seto warned.

Not hearing his blue-eyed love, Jou continued till the end of the song. Simple Plan played a few more songs before having to close. They ended with "Perfect." Jou stopped jumping and grabbed onto Seto. Within minutes, Seto could feel a wetness on his shirt.

Looking down, he saw Jou with tears in his eyes. "What's wrong, love?"

Jou simply shook his head. He left Seto's side saying he'd meet up with him in the parking lot he was going to the bathroom.

Outside, it had started raining and Seto, Yami, and Yugi, the latter two looking slightly disheveled stood waiting on Jou. He arrived ten minutes later looking like he'd been through a war.

Yugi was the first one to react. "Jou, what happened? Are you okay?" He ran to his friend's side.

"Yeah, I'm fine. It's nothing you guys can help with." He looked so gloomy, Yugi wanted to glomp his friend.

Seto said nothing, but gave Jou a warning glare before hissing, "If anything happened to our child…" he couldn't finish his threat. He wouldn't allow himself to think like that.

Jou finally cracked a smile, "No, it's nothing like that. I'll explain to you at home."

The four boys reached Yugi's car and piled in out of the cold rain. Yami was driving again to allow his light to sleep off whatever activities that had gone on at the concert. Seto and Jou were in the back again. With it being a relatively dark ride home, Jou lay against Seto. With his head resting on Seto's chest, Jou could feel the brunette's breathing even out. It was then that Jou took Seto's hand and held it over his stomach. Had Jou been able to see, Seto had a slight smile gracing his shadowed features.

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Okay, that was ungodly long. Sorry for not doing much with Simple Plan. I have never seen them perform live. The Juliana Theory however, I have seen three times and still can't believe what I'm seeing. I urge you to check out both bands if you haven't, they're wonderful. I know this wasn't one of my best, but I needed to get it done with to keep this moving. This was written on roughly 3 hours of sleep, so…well, you try writing well with that much sleep. =)

Thank You's:

Mimiheart: Not a problem, I'm glad you're enjoying it.

MacBeth's Mistress: Jou's not fat, he's pregnant! Go ask Seto. =) Anyway, glad to see a new name, it's always a good feeling.

Star Light Shadow: I don't know. I never know where this is going until it's typed. But, I'm not going to do anything drastic…yet. =) You'll make it.

Moon: Believe me, I'm going to have fun with Seto and Jou later. A lot of fun. As for "expanding" the lemon/lime/citrus thing, well…something's going to expand, that's for darn sure. =)

Wish He Was Mine: Probably what's odd is my writing. Some days it's good, some days it really needs life support. I like to describe things. I've tried to do as good a job as J.R.R. Tolkein, but it's never going to be that good. Thanks for the review.

Dtamerx: Erm...I wouldn't advertise me talking to myself. =) I look forward to reading your reviews. They brighten my day.

D&G: Yes, I wholeheartedly agree. Very beautiful, just like the parental units. =)

Black Angel Reaper: Yup, my first attempt. Yes, Seto will make it. Just depends on in how many pieces. =)

Rowan Girl: Missed ya! Glad to see you're back. BTW, I haven't forgotten your Ryou fic. Nothing has truly inspired me. Any ideas, let me know!

Ieiaio: Here's the next chapter. I want to keep this going as I've said before. Thanks.

To all who read and reviewed, thank you again. I love reading what you all have to say. Getting that notification in my email's inbox makes my day. To those who didn't review, I hope you enjoyed this and hope that you decide to review sometime. =) If you liked this one, check out my other fics.

Until next time, Ja ne!