Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ It Started With Snow ❯ Chapter 14 - Jou's 4th month ( Chapter 16 )

It Started With Snow

Warnings: Mpreg

Notes: Again, each chapter as far as I'm planning, will be one month of Jou's pregnancy. This chapter starts month 4.

Disclaimer:

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~Previous Chapter~

"I guess we need to tell Yugi, huh." Jou asked on the way home.

Turning the situation over in his mind, Seto responded, "No, we don't have to. Not yet."

"We should. He'll be happy." Jou reasoned.

"Just wait for a little. I think we need to get use to the idea ourselves." Seto suggested.

Jou turned and looked out the window of the Avalanche. "Are you happy with this?"

"Well, yes. But I'm not sure if we can handle two of them." Seto admitted. "We'll be okay, though. We have time, friends, and each other. It will be alright."

They fell silent for awhile. Then, out of the blue Jou asked, "Seto, can we get some raspberries?"

~Chapter 14~

Jou was sitting on the bed that he shared with Seto. In his hands were all the cards he'd collected through out Battle City and Duelist Kingdom. Unknown to him, Mokuba was at the door watching. The raven haired boy had come to his brother's room to ask if he could go to Yugi's. He never expected to see his brother's mate there.

Mokuba whispered, "Jou? You okay?"

The younger Kaiba had been informed of his new nieces or nephews as soon as it was a certainty. Since then, he had become protective of the blonde and worried about him constantly.

Not expecting to hear anyone, Jou jumped from the bed. "Mokuba…I'm fine, but what are you doing?"

"I was looking for Seto." The youth came over and sat by Jou. "Do you want to come with me to Yugi's?"

Shaking his head, Jou responded, "No. I…I don't even know why I brought these cards out. I was looking for something to read, really."

"Okay." Mokuba said disappointedly. "Tell Seto where I went, then." And he ran off to the Game Shop.

When he was sure the boy was gone, Jou put his cards away in their case, and got up from the bed. Lately, he'd wanted to duel. Usually, Kaiba would play a match or two with him, but Seto was at the office more now because one of his PR people had screwed up big time and no one else was intelligent enough to straighten it out.

Walking down to the kitchen to grab a snack, Jou found a note on the table. Picking it up, he saw it was from his Dragon. Deciding that he'd wait to read it, the blonde opened the fridge. Pulling out some chicken from the night before and a bottle of Hershey's chocolate syrup, Jou sat at the table and began reading the note.

My Puppy,

Today should be the last day when I'm going to have to be away from you. Hopefully you'll be up to doing something "different" tonight. Mokuba is helping me with this, so, let him do what he wants. Anyway, take care of yourself and take it easy. I'll see you tonight.

Love the three of you,

Seto

"Wonder what he's planning now." Jou said to nobody in particular. As he sat with the note re-reading it, he was dipping the cold chicken in the chocolate sauce (1). Only four months into his pregnancy and he was craving the most odd things. Right now it was the chicken and chocolate. Last week it was a combination of peanut butter ice cream, green olives, and orange juice (2).

Finishing the chicken, Jou sat back in the chair trying to figure out what he wanted to do until Seto came back. Finally, he decided to go down to the pool and just enjoy feeling weightless.

Even as Jou stripped by himself, he was still self-conscious of his growing body. From behind, Jou looked like himself. From the sides and straight on, there was no mistaking it. Jou's belly, while still rather small for twins, looked larger than it was due to his small frame. Pulling on trunks, Jou gathered towels and a pair of goggles and headed down to the pool.

It was late in the afternoon, and Jou was hoping Seto would be home soon, but he wanted to enjoy his time in the pool. Stepping into the cool water, Jou adjusted the goggles and ducked under the water. Resurfacing, Jou began to take a few easy laps up and back. After a few repetitions, Jou took off his goggles, lay on his back and floated. Standing once more, Jou was a little more than waist deep in water. He waded to the steps leading into the pool and sat down three steps in. The cool water felt good on his stretched skin.

Placing a hand on his belly, Jou started talking to his twins. "I hope when you two are born, your other daddy will stay home more. I hate him for having to be away now. I feel like he's missing out on everything. He says he'll be with us, but I don't know. I hope he's truthful. I love your daddy so much. Of course you two know that. I just hope he still loves me as much…" Jou trailed off, intimidated by that thought.

Suddenly, two strong arms wrapped around Jou's shoulders as a warm body slid behind him. "I do. I always have, and I always will." Seto purred as his hands joined Jou's to rest on the blonde's stomach.

"You're here early." Jou leaned back against Seto's shoulder/

"I can leave if you want, Pup." Seto said a bit hurt.

Grabbing on to the brunette's upper arm, Jou moaned, "No…god no. I want you to stay."

"Relax, love. I'm here. I'm not going anywhere. Yet."

Jou's body tensed. "Yet? What do you mean yet?" He demanded.

"Nothing. I'll tell you later." Seto rubbed Jou's belly slowly, knowing that it was sensitive and would more than likely drive his husband crazy.

A low moan rose from Jou. "Seto…"

Chuckling, Seto said, "Not now, Pup. I will not be cleaning the pool tonight. I have other plans." As he moved to get up, Seto felt a tiny flutter against his hand. "Jou, what was that?"

"I don't know…" Jou thought a minute and started chanting, "I hurt them, I know I did. Never should have swum. I hurt them…."

Seto ran from the pool to his discarded pants. Digging feverishly for his cell, he did the one thing his mind could think to do. "Yugi, is Yami there? Can you have him come over. Something's wrong with the twins. Yes, you heard right, twins. Thanks."

Jou was still in the water, "We forgot to tell them, didn't we."

"Yes, anyway, Yami's coming over. Yugi's staying with Mokuba. They're still working on things for tonight if everything's fine. Seto got back in the water and held Jou. "Can I ask you one thing?

"Yeah" Jou answered, knowing what was coming.

"Why were you swimming laps with them?

"I was just bored, and wanted to pass the time. I didn't do anything hard or straining. It felt good."

Within twenty minutes, Yami came running into the pool. He was dressed in something other than his leather-clad outfit. Apparently, he'd been in the sun because he had on black swim trunks that were a little damp and smelled of sun lotion.

"Jounouchi, what's wrong?" asked the Pharaoh as he moved in front of the blonde.

"Me and Seto were sitting here, we were talking and he had his hands on the twins…and…we both felt something." Jou looked ready to cry.

Smiling to himself, Yami put one of his own hands against Jou's stomach. He had a good idea what happened and found it amusing that one of his priests could be so dense about things. With his shadow powers, Yami reached out to the two little ones. He made a link much like the mind-link between himself and Yugi. He mentally touched the twins and felt their emotions. Not wanting to expose them to the darkness that long, he pulled away, satisfied with his answer.

"Seto, Jou…the twins were just kicking. They're able to do that now." Yami stated to laugh at their bewildered faces, wondering if he should deliver the rest of the message. "They also said for you, Seto, that they love when you're being tender with Jou and paying attention to all of them. Jou, they want you to stop with the chicken and chocolate. They'd like some sardines and pineapple."

Seto went from pale white to being a violent green while Jou began to contemplate that idea. Seeing this, Yami put an arm around Seto. "It's okay. I was kidding about the last part."

"I'm going to severely hurt you Yami. I really am." Kaiba threatened.

"No you're not. Who else would you call when something "went wrong"? Anyway, it's later than you think. Go get yourselves ready. Everything is set up in the game shop for us." Yami caught Jou looking at him strangely. "Ask Seto. He'll have to fill you in."

Jou and Kaiba saw Yami out and began getting changed. "Seto…" Jou was sitting on the bed, waiting to get his clothes from the bathroom where he'd flung them.

"Yeah?"

"I think the twins are moving again…do you… want to feel?"

Seto came out and sat beside the blonde. He put his hand across Jou's stomach. Seconds later, he felt a flutter just underneath his hand.

"Wow…" he breathed. "That's amazing…"

Jou smiled, "You should try it from this end."

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Okay, that was just a little chapter because I was bored and had the time on my hands. What's going over at Yugi's?? Anyhow, some reviews have warned me not to get bored with this. So far, my interest in this is really high, just a lack of time to work on it. So, this is just to let you all know that I haven't forgotten about you all.

Is for Blackrose Thorn. Here's your contribution!

Is for Delta VT. This was so…odd, I had to put it in.

And, anyone willing to draw a picture can send it to dreamwalker_7@hotmail.com. Just please, put in the subject line ISWS pic. That way I won't delete it.

As a side note to that…anyone sending me anything to that address, make sure you fill in a DECRIPTIVE subject line. I have the mail set to block spam. If it's not tagged so I recognize it, it will be deleted.

Thank you's:

Dtamerx: I don't think I'm great, but if you do, more power to ya. An edible Seto, eh…I DO like that idea. =) Hope you like this little chappy, and I happen to like raspberries. Even with the seeds.

Angel Reaper: Jou's father will be coming. I'm debating on how to use him, though.

Star Light Shadow: Hmm…I wonder what else you'd have in mind for poor Jou to crave?? =)

Delta VT: I added you to my AIM. I use Shinigami709 there, if you want to add me. I'm going to use your ideas for cravings later when I can torment Seto with them, too.

Hikari Raine: Oh, Seto will be doing a lot of bending over backwards. That and walking on eggshells at some point. Your entire perspective of Seto might change.

Macbeth's Mistress: I'm trying not to make you wait too long! =)

Redkite1019: Wow, India….*blinks* I'm impressed. Let me know who you like Juliana…India…never met someone from there, till now! =)

Chibi Penguin Kolden: As I've stated, I'm not planning on getting bored with this. I just need the time to sit and do it. =) As for the Siamese twins, I don't think so. Not that it's a bad idea, just not what my mind has in store.

Blackrose Thorn: I'm glad you gave some cravings…those were…sick. =) I loved it.

Mage of Black Flames: Hmm….another from Hell….I wonder if I've seen you there? =) If someone says otherwise about me in your eyes, I'll pray you have mercy on the poor soul.

Death Rose: I'm glad you like it. Future chapters…yup, I think this is one! Hope you enjoy.

And to anyone who I forgot, thank you.