GWB15E

60. Chapter 15. A new Saga begins.

The months went by placidly and every time the pregnancy was noticed more to Beruche. Roy, on the other hand, was very happy and did not allow his little wife, as he said in a caring and protective tone, to make any effort. When he had neither to train nor to play nor Bertie went to teach, which for both of them sadness did not happen very often, they used to go for long walks. As soon as they could the girl made a sound to find out the sex of the baby, and to the joy of both turned out to be a boy. They have really loved to have a girl too, but the memory of the boy of the future was unquestionably marked on them. For most of the time they talked about what Leval would be like, it was clear they were going to give him that name. Would he be like that boy who came from the future to warn them? Physically they thought so, but they were worried about the way they were going to educate him. The boy had told them that he missed a father to imitate in the future and Roy felt obliged to be that father for him. Beruche, on the other hand, wanted to avoid him all sorts of traumas and problems, and hoped that the life of sacrifice and struggle that she and her husband had had would not affect him at all.

Parallel and within a few months, they received the news that Cooan was also expecting a baby. It was wonderful for Tom, his wife soon noticed that the period did not come. Before saying anything to her husband she secured herself with some evidence and then waited for the boy to return.

-Hello, sweetheart,-  he greeted her as he entered the house and found her ordering one of the rooms. -

-Hello my love! - she smiled to him of a luminous form. -

-What are you doing?- The boy wanted to know as he watched as his wife had taken out some boxes and other things and worked on decorating it. - I see you very busy.

-I've prepared the room for our guest.- The girl replied.-

Although Tom shrugged, he did not know anyone was coming. And after a few seconds of bewilderment he asked his wife, who was watching him visibly amused.

-Who is coming? Is Rei going to have time to visit us at last?

-It's not about her, but we could say it's someone of the family. - Cooan laughed.-

-I have no idea.-  He thought, perhaps her wife might want to surprise him. -

In fact, he thought that the priestess had recently visited them. He himself remembered how Connie was very happy, shortly after returning from their Honeymoon trip , which was quite entertaining, of course. They had just moved into their home and were completing the decor. Rei called them to ask how they had gone on their Honeymoon and Cooan did not hesitate to ask her to go and see their new house. Tom was surprised but he did not care, on the contrary. He really appreciated that girl. He thought that, had it not been for her, he might never have known her wife. And for once that girl did not make herself beg. She said she had free time and entrusted the care of the sanctuary to her faithful friend Yuuichirou, who had finished his university studies. So next day she took the plane and after a few hours the two went to wait for her at the Portland airport. The girl appeared in a white blouse, a skirt and red shoes that remembered something in her warrior uniform. She wore her long brown hair in a ponytail and wore sunglasses. After presenting her passport and tourist visa with the name of Reiko Hino, her artistic alias, and answering the questions of rigor, surpassing all sorts of detectors, she was allowed to pass after listening to the preceptive. "Welcome to the United States of America"

-Rei! Exclaimed Cooan jubilantly as soon as she saw her coming through the tunnel of entrances.

-What a joy to see you! - the other young woman replied, hugging her friend to take off her glasses immediately .-

-Did you have a good flight?- Her friend Tom asked her. -

-Yes, thank you very much,-  the girl replied, giving her hand to the boy who immediately shook it.

-How are the girls? - Cooan was interested.-

-Oh!, very well ... each dedicated to carving the future.- He smiled at the meaning of the phrase adding .- You know, before being guardians of the future we have to get a present.

Although after saying this, her face seemed to fade a little. Her friend immediately perceived it.

-Is there something wrong? - She wanted to know.

-Well, nothing, it's the trip, I'm tired. Jet lag, you know. - Rei replied with a joviality that seemed forced. -

-Come on then, leave me your suitcases.- Tom offered.- I suppose that  jet lag is affecting you.

-We'll get home soon and you can rest. - Cooan smiled. -

Her partner nodded willingly. Immediately the boy took over the luggage. He got it into a rental car and it was Connie who drove home. Rei was in the passenger seat.

-I see that the lessons that Mamoru-san gave you to drive have been of much use.

-Yes, shortly after finishing at the Golden, Bertie and I took the driving license from here. And we came very well all these classes.- The above mentioned rephrased.- In this country you have to go by car to practically all the places.

-You live quite far, it is true,-  her friend admitted. -

-We wanted a quiet, pleasant place with lots of nature around. – Tom said.-

Making good his words the vehicle ran along a road flanked by a very long row of trees and vegetation. Framed that in a serene blue sky. It really was a beautiful setting. The Japanese priestess admired the views while remembering the forests of her native country.

-Is very pretty. You have done the right thing coming to live here. - Rei praised. -

-This is paradise! - I remember that, as a child, in Nemesis, I dreamed of such large and beautiful forests. And with lakes of crystalline waters. - Cooan confessed. Adding not without nostalgia.- Sometimes my mother told us that her grandmother had described the landscapes of Earth to her. When she went to see her own grandparents. And they looked a lot like this one. That's why I liked it a lot...

-God willing we would love even more that when we have our children. They will be raised in such a place. - Tom stated at his wife's smiling assent.-

-I'm sure it will be that way. -Her guest smiled. -

Little else they chatted on the way to the house, once they arrived Cooan parked and Tom took out the suitcases entering them in the room destined to guests. As it was evening, they prepared something light for dinner. Seated at the table the priestess then told them in more detail how things were going for Japan.

-If you came to see Usagi you would not recognize her! - She said almost with admiration. – She has become much more responsible and even applied in the studies. Now she wants to go into a good university.

-And what did you say about what she would like to study? - Tom was interested. -

-Given her future role as queen and mother, she told us that psychology or political science would be very good. And I agree. - Rei said with approval. -

-Do you agree with Usagi? - Cooan laughed.- Really?

- I told you that you would not recognize her! - The priestess laughed in turn. -

- Well, and what about you? Cooan asked. - Do you have any plans?

- Aside from singing sometimes occasionally, I continue in the Hikawa Shrine, I am very busy. I take part in many charitable campaigns and try to educate children in the arts and traditions of Shintoism. - The young woman explained. -

-And Yuuichirou stayed in charge while you were coming, right? - Tom asked, adding. - I like that guy. We hardly agreed when he came to see you one afternoon, before we left.

He referred to the occasion in which he and his now wife, visited Japan and lent a hand to Rei with the preparations for a festival. The rest of the girls could not go. Shortly after all this happened, that other boy came. He was studying at a university in Yokohama. But he wanted to go try to contribute in something. He was surprised to see that these foreigners had helped the priestess. Even then he recognized Cooan and greeted her sympathetically. Yet he looked at Tom almost as if he had nailed a knife to him. At least until the stranger introduced himself as the boyfriend of Rei's friend.

-Poor guy! Cooan laughed. - Every time he sees a man near the sanctuary, he thinks he's a suitor of yours.

-Yes. - She sighed resignedly, referring to her friends, now even with comical tones. - Even when they are women.- If only you had seen the argument he had with Haruka!

-That boy is crazy for you. There is  plain to see. And I think he's a good guy. You could give it a try. - Tom suggested.-

-Yes, I saw it clearly the last time we faced each other. He risked a lot for you. Every time I think about what I did to him then... poor boy! - Cooan lamented now. -

-That happened a long time ago. You must forget it. - Her friend stated. -

-No, seriously ... - her interlocutor replied, looking quizzically at Rei. - Tom's right. Why do not you give him a chance?

-He's a great boy, but I cannot match his feelings. - Her guest could say with regret. -

-And why not? You are supposed to live like ordinary people now. You have the right to love too. -Cooan encouraged her, adding.-  I tell you the same as you to me once. Do not close your doors to love.

Her friend stared at her plate with a thoughtful gesture, then smiled faintly to respond.

-Yes, you're right. We'll see what happens. In fact he is even more attractive now. Having finished studying economics and start working in his father's business, he has gotten used to wearing a suit and tie, and even shaving!

-Did he? I do not believe that! - Laughed her interlocutor.- He has not that beard no longer?

- Some things have changed.- Rei could now mutter with a softer tint, sentencing in a still voice.- But there are some that are already decided ...

As her friends watched her strangely, the priestess only smiled and, putting aside that, she wanted to know, on the other hand, trying to turn that conversation into more lively paths.

-Well, now it's up to you. Tell me a little about your life. How are you going to the newlyweds?

And both Tom and his wife, informed her of their plans, emphasizing that of wanting to be parents as soon as possible. It was Cooan who proposed to Rei.

-We wish we had at least a couple of children or three. Who knows? But one thing is for sure. We would very much like you to be the godmother of all of them.

-I? - The sailor was pointed at her chest with surprise. -

-It would be an honor for us. - Tom said. - Please, accept.

Rei smiled broadly now, she was very excited. She nodded in delight and assurance.

-The honor would be mine. Of course, count on me when the time comes, which I am sure will come.

-Have you seen it in the sacred fire?- Cooan asked.-

The priestess smiled again, declaring with affection and sympathy.

-I see it in your eyes. In the desire to be parents you have. And I know you'll be the best in the world in that trade ...

Her friends blushed and everyone laughed at that. Then they continued to talk about more things. Rei spent a few days and they showed her some of Oregon's most beautiful landscapes and places. They said goodbye wishing that this kind of prediction she made them was fulfilled. Now Tom came out of those memories. If it was not the priestess who was to come. Who could it be? It could have been his brother Daniel, perhaps some sister of Connie, or Roy and Bertie might have said something about going there. So he wanted to know.

-When is going to come that guest?

Now Cooan could not help but laugh, but when she gently stroked her stomach, she answered to the boy's surprise.

-I think in nine months I'm not entirely sure. But it will come.

The poor boy opened his mouth in amazement, then smiled broadly and barely could say in a voice choked with emotion.

-Then that means that you, that we! ... well, that ...

-Yes, I'm expecting a child. - She finally revealed. -

Tom hugged her, carefully of course, and lifted her in his arms full of joy. After giving her endless kisses he could barely babble with his face lit with happiness.

-Are you sure? ... We have to tell my parents, and Roy and Bertie, and the others!

-Do not worry, we'll have time. And this weekend we could go and see your parents, Tommy. We will tell them there.

Her husband agreed on that, and it was even better when she learned that her brother and her fiancé would also go. The two of them had a few days off and decided to go see the boy's parents, so both couples met at the airport. Tom and his wife went to look for them and when they disembarked they received them enthusiastically.

-Tommy! - his brother who ran to hug him, exclaimed. -

-I'm glad to see you, Dany, - he said, holding him tight. -

Both girls smiled funny, Daniel's girlfriend immediately greeted Cooan.

-I'm very glad to see you. - She smiled at him with a slight bow, as was the custom in her place of origin. -

-So do I, Mimet. - The interviewee replied and immediately asked. - How is everything for Japan?

- Wonderful!. Working hard. Your sister Petz and Sapphire send you regards. - She replied, waving now to her future brother-in-law who had already released his brother. - And what do you have to tell?

-Well, we're going to extend the family. - Tom said with visible contentment. -

-Hey, congratulations! - his brother replied giving him another hug, then he gave a kiss to his sister-in-law and his girlfriend did the same. - That's great.

-Many good wishes. - Mimet wished, taking her partner's hand. -

-I want to tell Rei, - Cooan said, looking radiant. -

-But you have to tell our parents first. - Daniel told them -

Of course that was the plan. They immediately picked up the luggage from the young couple of newcomers and headed for the Rodney's house. There they were greeted by Sarah, the mother of both boys. Will, their father, was in town buying some things. As soon as they learned that their children were coming they wanted to prepare a good dinner. The young people waited until the patriarch of the family arrived to give the happy news. Sarah could barely keep from crying with joy and hugged her eldest son and daughter-in-law. The days passed quickly and they talked a lot about the future baby. Especially women, Sarah loved Constance, as she called her, just like a daughter and Mimet also was very happy to become aunt. The men, on the other hand, departed even more soberly about the future. At last, upon returning to Portland, Tom made all sorts of celebrations of joy. He did in the west coast just as his colleague on the east. He tried to spare Cooan any unnecessary effort, even the ones she wanted to do, to the girl´s patient resignation. Both couples were struggling with purchases, last model strollers, little clothes, rattles with lights, chicks that pecked with noise, absorbing diapers. Between Tom and Roy, although separated by distance, the rivalry of who bought for his baby the most superfluous, tacky and derisory article, as well as inadequate for a newborn, seemed to have broken out. But that's why they did not have to worry, they were already using them. Every time they brought home a new acquisition, Beruche or Cooan would sigh, shrugging their shoulders and wanted to make their husbands feel it in phrases like ...

- "Roy, that's for children from the age of three, or Tom, the child will not be able to handle a nunchaku when he is born, even if they are made of cotton."

To which both invariably responded carefree more or less with phrases such as ...

- He will grow, and meanwhile I can use it.

This produced the astonished face of their respective wives. And to make matters worse, they added with total conviction.

- "No, do not put on that face, I have always liked these things and I did not have anything like that. Besides, I have to make sure they are not dangerous for the baby.

Between these and other disquisitions the months went by, the bellies grew and with them some other complex on the part of the girls, in particular Beruche that was more plump. She had lost her stupendous figure and her face was more rounded. Despite hearing from her husband that he was delighted with her new look, she kept looking at him with growing concern. In Roy ´s company she tried to avoid it, but she felt bad, he did not shimmy her like before. One day, the boy caught her pouting in front of the mirror.

-But Cubito, what's the matter? – He inquired worriedly - Does something hurt you? Are you alright ?..

She nodded, trying to keep the tears away, but she was more sensitive than usual. And when Roy tenderly embraced her from behind, she could not help it.

-What's the matter, honey? - He insisted, looking at her in a frightened way. -

-Oh Roy! - She stammered. - Look at me. I have become very fat, I have become a seal.

-That's why you are like this? - Her husband smiled without care with a gesture of relief. - Come on honey! It's not true, you're still very pretty. - He rebuffed. -

-No, do not try to comfort me. - She sobbed, her solicitous husband gave her a handkerchief because it also looked like she was going to runny, while his wife said with regret. - You did not like me like you used to.

-What nonsense! - He hastened to say. - I like you a lot more than before.

-And why do not you hug me? - She asked disconsolately. - You do not love me anymore.

-Of course I love you, silly ...

-And you insult me. - Bertie added, wiping away her tears. -

-I do not insult you, alas! - Roy denied that he was in a hurry, he did not know how to react, say what he said, Bertie was going to take it wrong. - Give me a hug. - He asked her by gently surrounding her with her arms and planting a kiss on the head to explain later gently. - What happens is that I want to be careful with you, because I'm so gross and I could hurt you and our baby.- Come on, let's go for a walk.

-I seem as a sack of potatoes. – The girl said, looking disconsolate. -

-No, you do not look like it,-his interlocutor retorted. -

-Yes! I do. - She insisted, pointing to the mirror. -

-Well, yes you do, you are my bag of potatoes. - He smiled in order to dedramatize. -

-You see? Now you say it too. - She complained in a plaintive voice. -

-But you do not listen to me when I tell you otherwise,- Roy replied, being more and more confused. -

-So what? – Beruche added annoyed. - But at least you could take the opposite in that. Men are all insensitive. And the saiyajin more.

The boy looked up at the ceiling and sighed, this was complicated! he wish he had to break the face of some space monster who wanted to dominate the Earth as it had just happened months ago. But he also remembered that years ago, his teacher had warned him about the women of the super saiyajin by his own experience with his. Goku already warned him that the only thing in the universe that could scare a super saiyajin level three was his own wife. Roy thought he had exaggerated, but now he was not sure. He still remembered that, in one of those few breaks they made, sitting next to his mentor in a cloud of that white and endless celestial expanse where they trained.

-But master. - You cannot say that! - The boy was laughing .-

-Yes I can.-  Son Goku replied, by adding.- You do not see how my wife got when she forced me, well, she forced Piccolo and me to take our driving license.

-Come now! - The boy smile shaking his head in disbelief.-

-I'll give you some good advice. And it is even more important than the ones I give you when we fight. - His master told him, adding in almost philosophical tones. - When you fight against an enemy, the more powerful you are, the more you will enjoy. You do not have to worry about giving him a good spanking. But do not fight with your wife. Because there you will be lost.

-Are not you exaggerating a little?- The boy asked incredulously. -

However his fellow, sitting as he was in the lotus position, shook his head and replied.

-The good thing about a demon or a space invader is that after the fight you do not have to sleep with him. He may tear you apart but not send you to the couch or stop talking to you for a week. And even starve yourself because he refuses to make you food. - He remastered with the expression of horror .- That among other things ... you will see. I assure you that even Vegeta fears Bulma when she gets angry ... well, and I fear her too ... - Sentenced waving a hand .- Do not see what personality she has, the same goes for my wife!

-Hahaha. It will not be so much! - Roy laughs.-

-Well, You´ll figure out by yourself. I assure you. You will find out. - He replied, stating in a tone that marked the nostalgia.- And to think that when Chichi proposed to marry me I accepted because I thought that marriage was something to eat ...

-What? – An astonished Roy exclaimed. - You must be kidding, right?

-No,- his mentor reaffirmed, by adding. - It's just that, you see, I had to touch her in the crotch to find out if she was a girl and she told me that it was very compromising so I have to promise to marry her.

Now his disciple was staring at him with wide eyes. He could barely replicate.

-With all due respect, master Son Goku, you are so weird ...

- Question of lack of experience. I was only twelve years old, I had grown up with my grandfather and I did not know what the girls were like. - Goku laughed, putting a hand to his neck to sigh. - Oh, what a time those! That's why I'm telling you, listen to me and be careful about that topic. For that there is no training in the Corner that counts. Well, maybe bear the master Kaio who is  annoying sometimes but he gives you good food to to eat ...

And the boy just shrugged, then resumed their usual training. Now he remembered that, sighing as he thought with growing distress.

-Master, of course you were very wise. I should have listened to you ...

-Buish! - His wife was crying, while he was stammering. - I'm horrible! I seem to have swallowed a ball ...

-Let's see, honey. -He said to Beruche with a whisper, trying to choose his words carefully. - This is normal. You are reaching the end of pregnancy ...

-And after that? - She said even more plaintively. - What happens if I stay like this later? ..

-No, no, - his companion repeated. - You'll see how then, with a little exercise, you'll be back as before.

-But if I stay like this, would you love me? - She asked in a fearful tone and a look of slaughtered ram. -

-I swear! - Roy exclaimed raising the palms of the hands. - You would be my very favorite in every way.

-But there are so many beautiful girls and you travel so much with your games.- She objected adding with a tinge of childish plea. - Could not you just play at home?

-What? - Roy almost laughed at the absurdity of the proposition, but he relaxed enough to reply politely and patiently. - We have to go to the opposing camps as well. If you want, I can take you with me, so They'll think you have swallowed some ball, ha, ha! Come on, let's go for a walk.

-Do not laugh at me! - She replied, pouting more. - And do not compared me to a ball!

-But I do not laugh. - Roy said in alarm. - And who has compared you to anything?  It's just that you ask me for some very strange things, little cube.

-You do not like me anymore, - she complained, adding with reproach. - I'll just ask you for a little of something and then it bothers you.

-Darling, - her long-suffering husband argued, armed with a great deal of patience. - The other day you woke me up at four in the morning because you had a craving for ice cream with cranberries. The day before, when everything was closed, you asked for a double beat of vanilla with peach and strawberry.

-And kiwi! - Added Beruche with an accusing tone. - You forgot the Kiwi! And you know I like it a lot.

-It was all closed, I had to fly to another State. - Roy explained almost apologetically. -

-But that is nothing to you. - Argued Beruche stating with certainty. - You can fly very fast. And tele transport you to the sites.

-Yes, but I do not detect the energy of the bakery. - The boy objected with growing overwhelm, since he could not withdraw to the absurdity of that discussion did what he did .- Nor do the ice cream emit waves of power. Besides, you have always told me to stop using my powers, unless there is an important reason that ...

-If you cared about me you would not complain that much! And this was an emergency!

She cut him reproachfully, twisting her nose, crossing her arms and turning her back, as if she were always angry.

-Do I complain? - Roy said, opening his eyes wide, unable to believe what he was hearing. - Oh Bertie! - He sighed again as he laid his hands on her shoulders and turned her back to the mirror to add with mild reproof. - This is not worthy of you, look at you, you whimper like a spoiled child. Where is my righteous fighter? - He whispered, stroking her chin with tenderness and even regret. - Come on, this is not you ...

Beruche said nothing, she felt that her husband was right. Poor Roy!, he tried to please her even in her most unimpressive desires. But she felt insecure and even fearful of something she had never experienced. She was very happy with the idea of ​​being mother, but she could not stop thinking about it that would affect her in front of her husband who was still as attractive and fit as ever. She was not unaware that he aroused many passions among women. And so she confessed it with visibly pity.

-I'm afraid I'll stop liking you. - She responded to lying mucus. - I do not want to lose you!

-How do you think you're going to lose me? - Roy asked, embracing her. –

 Beruche leaned her head against his chest, while her husband added sweetly, tossing her platinum hair, they were almost beginning to turn to tone more blonde.

- But how can you think that? cubito!

 It was curious but the tone of hair of the girl and her sisters as the years passed, evolved to more normal tints among terrestrial humans. Although that was one of the things that mattered less to Bertie now that she was still being comforted by the tender words of her husband who was telling her.

 - You are the most beautiful thing I have ever seen and in that belly of yours is our child. For which we have both dreamed and expected. Do you remember?

The girl smiled again, with her husband holding her in her arms and away from any other girl, she felt much better. Soon they left. Roy and she took a long walk holding hands. As soon as the girl calm down, he promised to spend as much time as possible together and encouraged her to be patient, there was little left.

-I'm sorry,- she apologized now. - I feel somewhat insecure, and scared. I want to be the same as always for you.

-You'll always be my little cube. - He smiled as he put an arm around his wife's shoulders. - And my greatest hope is that we grow old together, watching our son grow. Contemplating how he becomes that wonderful boy we were fortunate to meet.

She let herself be hugged by him, feeling happy. Thus, the days continued until ... The first in order to give birth was precisely Beruche, after a pair of false alarms which Roy rushed to take her to the hospital. Although the only thing he ended up getting were two parking fines. He could not use the instant translation because he did not know anyone there and maybe it would not have been a good idea if they tried to go unnoticed. At least they had done ultrasound scans and they knew that everything was going perfectly. But, at last, the time came when things were really going. Bertie  was for real and this time Roy decided to tuck her well and take her flying.

-Auu! She cried, covering her bulging belly. It hurts…

-Calm down, we are soon there - He tried to calm her but he was even more restless.-

He landed with her in the back of the hospital making sure not to be seen. From there he ran with her in his arms to the front door and entered. As soon as he could get hold of a phone he called all his friends. It was his wife's wish that Ami's mother help her in the childbirth and, if possible, that the sailor herself, in her capacity as a godmother and that thanks to her high intellectual level had compressed secondary education and was already in her first year of medicine, accompany her. During that time the former warrior had passed her English C-1 level examination with brilliance. She finished high school and although she also considered the option of going to Germany to study but  she finally opted for the USA. Thanks to her magnificent academic record, she was accepted neither more nor less than at the prestigious Harvard University. So she was able to enroll and study in her medical school. The good thing was that while she was in Boston she could often see her friends. This made the young couple very happy and asked her to be present at the time of childbirth. Ami of course accepted delighted. In addition, attending a birth was the first thing they taught. In this way, while searching for the energy of the girl, she remembered the last visit she made home, she would do almost a couple of months of that ...

They knocked on the door. Roy listened, but he saw Bertie, with her more than appreciable belly, come out to open. He realized who was calling and wanted to surprise to his wife. Listening at some distance. In fact, the girl smiled full of joy at seeing her friend. Ami wore a very elegant jacket and trousers of cream shades, and a blue-blue bow on her chest.

-Hello Bertie-chan! - the Japanese cordially greeted .

-Ami-chan. - Bertie exclaimed, hugging her carefully as she asked. - When did you come? I know you passed all entrance exams. !! Congratulations!!

-A week ago. I have settled in the college of the faculty and we have already begun the course. -She told her friend as they entered. -

Beruche offered to sit down and immediately brought a refreshment to her guest as she warned her husband.

-Roy! ... come, look who has come ...

Her husband smiled quickly, dressed in a pair of shorts, slippers and nothing else, he had been doing some shooting in the basket they had in the backyard of the house. He approached the newcomer and offered his hand cordially as he wanted to know gleefully.

-Hello Ami! - How nice to see you, girl! How is everything in Japan?

-It was all very well when I left-  the young woman smiled, embarrassed to see the spectacular physique of his interlocutor, all full of muscles really developed .- Although they have been a few weeks of that.

-Your mother will be very proud of you. Like the rest of us, - said the hostess. - I hope she stays well. We have not seen her since we were in Japan honoring the memory of your grandfather Ken.

-Thank you. The only thing I've done has been studying. -The girl replied modestly.- And my mother is still working hard. But I've only been in front of the books, nothing special. I had to think little.

-And you think little? - Roy laughed with total careless, causing his two interlocutors to do the same.- For a lot of you will have hatched. Come on, it's so difficult to be admitted in Harvard. You are amazing!

-I hope you'll stay for at least a couple of days. -  Bertie said to her friend, changing the subject to say to her husband. "Go, go to shower, poor Ami, she is embarrassed seeing you like this!

-But what's the matter?-  The boy shrugged, pleading, She is family ...

Bertie sighed, shaking her head and extending her palms in turn, in a gesture of "what am I going to do with him" that her guest picked up perfectly. Ami laughed unabashedly, which in turn provoked the smile of her hosts. When she finally controlled herself, she was able to respond to her friend.

-Yes, I can stay at least this weekend.

-We have to go shopping. And play some game of chess. And then if you want, we can go to the pool, I have pre-mom swimming lessons. - Beruche commented with growing enthusiasm. -

- And then some movie at home. Of which I like best ... something of pressing catch. Remember when Usagi and I did the fighting poses? - Roy said in a funny way to proclaim. - I have recorded some matches that are incredible! ...

The young woman nodded with another irrepressible smile. It was Bertie who intervened by moving her head once more.

-That will be in your dreams. - She fought back at her husband with narrowed eyes. - We have more interesting things to do.

-Come on, little cube! do not be boring .- He asked with a half-smile little mischievous .-

- Do not worry about it. Ami and I are going to have a lot of fun without needing those movies of you, guys with shotguns and chainsaws killing demons, which, by the way, is something that I grow very tired. And I mean killing them myself.

Roy shrugged comically and his guest could not help but laugh. Soon the future doctor told them.

-I'm glad to see you so happy. And besides, there is so little left for Leval to arrive. Cause you are going to call him that, right?

-Of course. - His interlocutor smiled, passing an affectionate arm around his wife's shoulders. -

-And when our son is born, you know that we want to ask you, Ami, that you will be her godmother .- Bertie told her making her friend's expression light.-

-I was very excited when you gave me the news of your pregnancy at Usagi-chan's coming-of-age party. For me it will be an honor. _She stated with an inclination of gratitude. -

-No, the honor will be ours,"- Roy said, repeating that gesture to make them smile.

Then Beruche told her guest.

-When my sisters and I began again in this world, we decided that if we ever married and we had children, we would want you to be their godmothers. Cooan will ask Rei. Petz, I guess to Makoto, In my case it was clear ... - And after a timid smile her gesture was sad to sigh.-  And my sister Kalie, well ... she would have wished it had been Minako.

Ami also seemed saddened by the memory of Karaberasu. What Roy could not imagine was what would happen next. Taking advantage of that Beruche was a moment to the bathroom the invited one told to him what had happened to sailor Venus because of disobeying the orders received of no interfere. In her own way, she wanted to honor that kind of desire of the sisters. Luckily, the punishment lasted little. Her friend was now a famous singer and actress. Who knows? Maybe she could finally locate Kalie after all.

-Then,- The perplexed Roy said.-  She knew where Kalie was.

-Let's just say things should happen this way. - Ami replied in a low tone of voice to keep them from being heard. – Please, do not tell Bertie or the others ...

-Well, if you say so, you'll have a good reason. I'm relieved to know Kalie is fine, but it's hard not to be able to tell my wife. - The boy lamented. -

-I should not have told you, but it was something I had to get out of myself. Now I think it does not matter so much anymore. The order they gave us was not to interfere, though implicitly we should not say anything. But I could not shut it up any longer. Just remember. - Ami told him to assure to his friend. - She's fine, there are important people looking after her well-being. And I am convinced that one day she will return.

            Roy could not say if those words were due to a knowledge that Mercury had of what was going to happen or were merely a desire of the young woman. Then he remembered with a smile as his wife returned and finally sent him to the shower. Now, going back to reality, she tried to capture the energy of Bertie's friend. When he succeeded, he telephoned her to warn her and summon her to a place with no witnesses to bring her and her mother to the hospital. Dr. Saeko Mizuno, attractive middle-aged woman, short hair similar to that of her daughter and calm and discreet character (luckily), could hardly be informed of the situation without going into too much detail. Fortunately, she was due to attend a medical obstetrics congress in the “Big Apple” and her daughter was transferred from Boston by Roy. Between the two they made believe that Ami enjoyed a few days off and that they wanted her intervention so that it was a Mizuno who helped in the birth of her daughter's future godson. Even surprised, she accepted by presenting her medical school license and passport. As she had a good reputation she had no problems and being the private clinic of Roy's team players, she was allowed to intervene as deference to him. So the boy and Ami were waiting outside the room. The girl came in and went out as necessary to act as liaison. Beruche, meanwhile, breathed deeply and complained of the strong contractions.

-Oh my God! protested the painful Bertie. - I feel like somebody has a fight inside me and my gut looks like the ring. Of course this baby has warrior wood.

-Mizuno asked affectionately, wiping the girl from the sweat that beaded her forehead with a gauze and asking. - How often do you feel them?

-The contractions? - Inquired the girl, looking at the doctor who nodded. -Every five minutes.

- Be patient. Ami's mother smiled. - You still have some time left. -

- When the time comes, let Roy know, please. After what he has trained with me in the exercises to prepare the birth, He could be suffer a heart attack if we could not do them together. - Could say with humor before releasing a meaning. - Oh! Now the contraction had only been waiting for three minutes. -

- Well, things are going faster than I thought. - Dr. Mizuno recognized that she reassured her patient with a soft one. - I'm going to call him.

For all that time and regardless of the formalities or prudence Roy had been transporting himself to his friends with the help of instant translation. Luckily that place was not too crowded, given its private character. In this way, when he assembled the group, they all sat together, well, some standing and chatting and others, the rest, reassuring the budding father who was pacing nervously. Then Dr. Mizuno left.

-Mr. Malden?- She asked cautiously. -

-What?- Jumped the questioner who could barely stammer. - What's up? Already, now! Has the child been born? ...

- No, calm down. - The doctor asked him with a soft smile and told him. - Your wife wants you to go with her.

- But she's okay, right? - Roy asked anguished and visibly uneasy. -

-Do not worry boy, I just came to call you to help your wife with childbirth, that's all, - said the doctor.-

-Thank you so much for coming. - The boy replied, trying to calm down. -

-I told you on that occasion that for anything you needed from me and my family, we would be there. - Saeko smiled, adding kindly. - Now, your wife needs you next to her.

And then she invited the boy to enter the room with Ami. There they both disinfected themselves and were able to enter next to the girl who already was almost ready for the great moment. He ran to grasp her hand quickly as both mother and daughter Mizuno commented on the situation and the routine steps to follow.

-How are you, honey? Does it hurt a lot? - Her husband wanted to know, not without concern. -

-Oh! - Beruche replied almost with a groan - another contraction. This child has a lot of strength and he has not yet been born.

- It's my son. - Roy smiled more relaxed, adding with visible pride. – We saiyajin are like this.

- He will be a great sportsman when he will be older. - Agreed his wife - like his father.

-And sure as handsome and intelligent as his mother. - He added affectionately. -

The contractions were happening every minute. Beruche began to have to control her breathing. Helped by Roy, who supervised the same even more nervousness than she. Although he did not stop repeating that everything was coming out perfectly so she had to be calmed, although it was he who really needed to calm down. Dr. Mizuno instructed her daughter, so Ami, along with the hospital anesthetist, to take care of the epidural to avoid unnecessary discomfort to her friend. And after a few moments that seemed eternal, Bertie was in the final phase of childbirth. Dr. Mizuno and Ami ordered her to push with all her might. Roy was clutching her hand. His face was paler than hers.

- I can see his head, he's out! - the doctor encouraged her, adding to the woman in the parturient – Just a little more.

-C'mon darling! - Roy asked between nervous and enthusiastic. - One more effort! have courage.

Beruche gathered all her strength, the few remaining and pushed, the baby came out at last and she was exhausted on the bed. Ami took care of raising the child and Dr. Mizuno cut the umbilical cord, covered the newborn with a blanket, and then turned him upside down banging his behind until he made him cry.

-That's it,- the doctor said with satisfaction, - He is a precious child.

- How wonderful Bertie! - Ami told her friend that she was somewhat stunned and weakened even by the effort and could only smile pale. -He's very healthy ...

            Suddenly Dr. Mizuno gasped and almost dropped the child. The father came up to him, holding him fast in his arms.

-But what is that?- She whispered, pointing to the baby's bottom. -

Roy noticed that a little furry tail was born on the bottom of the baby. He quickly identified her, thanks to what Son Goku told him so long ago in Heaven, and what he witnessed when he met his own brother, as distinctive of the race of the saiyajin. When Ami's mother overcame her initial surprise, her own daughter explained that it was not strange and the baby's father then confessed some of the truth.

-It sounds incredible, but I see it with my own eyes.- She admitted that she then added to her daughter. -Ami, my daughter, after so many years, I was not unaware that you were a warrior of justice, but this surpasses me.

- That's why I wanted you to help me, Mom. - The girl smiled when she commented. - We owe a lot to Roy and his kindred and I wanted to have the satisfaction of helping bring one of them into this world. The bad thing is that I still do not have the necessary qualification.

Her mother smiled more easily now and nodded in turn.

-And after what you told me. I am honored to have helped. Maybe if it was not for Roy's grandfather, we would not be here. He saved my father Kenshiro. We will always be grateful for it.

-They actually saved each other, Doctor.- The boy commented. -

-You can call me Saeko.- The woman replied.-

-What do we do with the baby?- Ami wanted to know. - If Bertie sees this, - he said, pointing to that hairy tail that moved from side to side.

 Then it was the father who took the child in his arms and asked them.

- Wait a minute, do not say anything to my wife, I'll be right back.

Having said that the boy disappeared moving to heaven with the child, there he called Landar who, after congratulating him, divined his intention and took that appendix to the baby. The boy cried painfully at first but then found himself well. Roy returned with him instantly. Dr. Mizuno was delirious.

-Calm down, All has been fixed. - Roy said in a nonchalant tone as he noticed the woman's gesture. -

- Do not worry, even if I told this, nobody would believe me. - She said while Ami held one of her mother´s hand and smiled a little silly .- This is incredible!

Meanwhile, Beruche was asking, enough to be able to speak again.

- Let me see my son! Where is he? Please, let me hold him! - She asked them with insistence and visible desire. -

Now Dr. Mizuno gave the newborn to her, wrapped in a blanket. Bertie put it on her chest caressing him with a wide smile of satisfaction and love. Her heartbeat numbed the baby. He was pinned to her, curled up like a little frog. His mother caressed him very gently.

-He's our son, - she said, very excited and full of pride. - Is not that lovely, Roy?

- Yes my love. - He said in the same way. The baby looked at his father without being able to see him yet, but with the image of him reflected in his big blue eyes and Roy said enthusiastically. -He has his mother´s eyes, indigo blue, so beautiful and deep!- He added, too excited, and full of joy. - I'll tell the others!

And like the wind he ran out of the operating room and informed everyone. Hugs and congratulations ensued, then the natural impatience to see the child, though Roy omitted telling them the tail affair. Ami and her mother also came out, who, of course, did not say anything either about that. Saeko only said that Beruche was tired and it would be best if they could wait for the next day to see her and the baby. Everyone agreed somewhat reluctantly but understanding that  it was for the best.

-It must be so wonderful to be a mother. -  Petz said, full of joy for her younger sister. -

-Well, I won´t have to wait to much - Cooan smiled, feeling her tummy with visible emotion. - I want it so much!

- At the moment it is better that we all go to rest. - Sapphire suggested with a cheerful but tired tint. - It's been a hard day to stay up late.

Everyone agreed, Roy insisted on sleeping in the hospital, but everyone convinced him that it would not be necessary, because both Beruche and his baby were in good health and well looked after. So that persuaded the members of the group , they went to sleep with palpable joy. The next day they saw the mother and the child again. Everyone was approaching the baby and caressing him. Emerald cradled him in her arms and whispered.

-What an adorable baby!

-It seems untrue that it's such a little thing. -Diamond added. -

- Well, it's time for you to encourage each other to have one. - Beruche laughed-

-Well, - Emerald mused, turning red. - It's still a bit early. We have thought that maybe, in a year or two, when we are less tied down by work.

-Yes, -Diamante agreed, corroborating his wife's words, - we wish we had time to raise a child in peace.

-Well, do not delay for too long. - Roy said. - That then surely it will give you more laziness and of course, you do not know what you are missing.

-Oh heavens! - Tom smiled, holding Cooan's hand and adding with feigned fear - and to think that in a few months it will be our turn.

Everyone laughed at that thought. Thus, after celebrating the birth in large, the group said goodbye. Indeed, within a few months Cooan had a son. The young woman remembered the last visit of Rei, when the priestess promised to come to know her future godson was born.

-You look great, -the priestess said as she entered the house of her friends, accompanied by Tom.- Hello Cooan!

Her friend had gone to open the door when she heard the bell ringing, she had a large belly. The pregnancy was almost seven months old then. Then she told the newcomer.

-Put your hand here.

Rei rested her right hand on that bulging belly and smiled. She had noticed a tap.

-He's asking to get out! - Cooan laughed. She now wore her hair combed in the form of ponytail without those funny cat ears form so characteristic of her.- And I am also looking forward to see you.

-He will be a precious child. - That is for sure, - The priestess affirmed. -

-And you made it possible. - Her grateful friend smiled. -

Then there was a clear throat from Tom. Both girls laughed ... the embarrassed Cooan could barely say as she sat on a nearby couch.

-Well, you understand what I mean, Rei!

Her friend chuckled in her turn, and sat next to her. Nodding while the husband of the future mother commented on amusement.

-Of course, I hope you do not forget my small contribution, my dear.

-No, of course not! - Laughed Cooan, who was able to calm herself down a little to affirm more seriously and with emotion. - But if Rei had not believed in me we would not be here now, so happily married and waiting for our son.

-It was you who wanted to change and embrace a new life. It has cost you and your sisters a lot to get here. – The priestess was quick to comment on her guest.-

-That's something I'll always thank you for. - Tom said. - You and the other sailors. And when the child is born and possible we would like to take him to your sanctuary so he can received your blessing.

-It will be an honor for me. – The excited priestess said,  proceeding to inform them with a cheerful tone in her voice. - I have seen the sacred flames before coming, and everything will be fine.

            Her friends listened delightedly. That was a fleeting but very nice stay. The happiness was felt in the environment. And after a few months it was like that. That was a more normal birth than Bertie's and her friends were also there, only this time took longer, since the hospital was somewhat more crowded, to make translations. The baby was named Alan, just as the Leval of the future had said he would be called. As agreed the godmother of the child was Rei who even traveled to Portland to see the newborn. In addition to that she gave a Shinto amulet to him that, according to her, would always protect him from all evil. After a few months, the Rodney kept their word and in effect, Rei did a ritual blessing the child and perceiving that he was destined to become a good man, something that greatly pleased her ...

-Yes, at least fate has smiled at my friends. -She thought with satisfaction when she said goodbye to them at the airport in Narita. - Usagi handed me over, these children will be the next generation of fighters for the cause of good.

The fact is that her friends were not with her that day, they were very busy with their respective chores. In this way Rei returned to the sanctuary. Meditating

-And still others have to be born who will have a very important role to play in their lives ...

That's how it was, although for the other girls it took some more time. After almost two years of their marriage with Sapphire and Diamond, Petz and Emerald also had children. Petz, a boy who was born in Tokyo, whom they called Coraion. Here, the sailors in full, especially Jupiter who had a good friendship with the brand new mom and was very happy when she was asked to be the godmother. Now, after saying goodbye to each other in order to not to overwhelm the parents and the child, Makoto contemplated the newborn huddled in the arms of the his mother.

-It's a very beautiful baby, - the warrior Jupiter in his civilian identity said, she was next to the bed of the hospital where Petz was. - So small and so adorable ...

The convalescent smiled radiantly. Her husband was on the other side of the bed, visibly happy in turn.

-The only thing that disturbs me is that my brother and Esmeralda could not come. She is about seven months and it was not advisable to travel. - He commented.-

-That's very good, in a little while, Coraion will have a cousin. - Petz said. -

-Coraion? - Makoto repeated. -

-Yes, it was my father's name. A derivation from our grandfather Corindon. We wanted to call our son like this in homage to him. - Explained Sapphire.

-If he had been a child, we might have named her my husband's mother. Although Esmeralda asked me to let her to use it.

-We would have called her Nairia then. - Sapphire added. -

-Well, I hope we can have more children- His wife said.-

-Hey, not so fast. You just had one right now! - Her friend laughed. - At least recover you a little ...

-The bad thing is the business. -She lamented, though not in the way she used to, but almost with a laughing expression. - I'll have to close Otafukuya for a few days.

-You can hire somebody. And, if necessary, I'll stop by and see how the thing is going. - Her interlocutor offered her.-

-Well. - Petz replied. - I appreciate that, although I will close it for a couple of weeks and then I can take my son to work. We have a rest room in the back room. I will take care of him there. Having some dependents will make that easy.

-I can take it to me to design infrastructures or some robots.- Sapphire said with joke dyes.- To prepare him for the future.

Both girls laughed at that thought. After that, Makoto immediately commented with joy.

-I'm already looking forward to seeing him to grow up in order to make some pies for him. -

-I hope we do not spoil him. - Petz said. - He has to be a good man when tomorrow comes. And I want to be a good mother.

-That I have not the slightest doubt .- Her husband asserted by giving her a kiss on the lips .- You will be the best mother in the entire world.

Then he caressed the baby who seemed to be asleep now. Makoto smiled tenderly when she saw him and said good-bye, leaving the Lassart family to rest. In turn, other friends like Kaori, Professor Tomoe and even Daniel and Mimet, came to know the child. For her part, as Sapphire had said, Esmeralda was pregnant. The truth is that the model herself did not realize that she was in that condition at first. Months before the birth of his nephew she went to her demanding tours of parades and traveled much. She and Diamante  saw infrequently each other although they enjoyed their reunions. One day, being lent to spend one of the collections in the house Deveraux in the headquarters in Paris, the girl began to feel bad.

-I have a stomach upset. - She complained to one of her colleagues, named Tricia, another model with long blonde hair and a height like hers.

-We are going to leave in just fifteen minutes to the catwalk. - The other young woman commented uneasily. -

-I will. Even if It difficult to me. I don’t want  Madame Deveraux  gets angry.- The unhappy girl could smile.-

She did so, although she felt worse and worse  she did not hesitate, once they called her out she managed to smile and pose as in her best days. However, as soon as she finished her third dress she had to run to toilet. There she vomited the breakfast. She felt better now. It was that nausea that sometimes assaulted her in the morning. She came out a little more relieved but with a sense of dizziness. Her companion, worried about her during the whole parade, was quick to ask.

-Emerald. Are you better?...

-I have to sit down. - It was almost the only thing she could say before she collapsed. -

-Emerald! - Her alarmed friend exclaimed, drawing the attention of some other models and workers .- What happen to you?

Several of them carefully lifted her from the floor and held her down on one of the backstage sofas. A few minutes later she woke up. She was in the infirmary, lying on a bed. Among the faces that swirled a short distance from the entrance, she distinguished Mrs. Deveraux's. An old woman with gray hair but with an inquisitive and deep look in those blue eyes so inquisitive that she had. She immediately took the word, ordering to that troupe.

-The rest of you. Have you called the doctor?

-Yes, Madame Deveraux,- replied Carla, one of the seamstresses. -

The old woman nodded, and then she turned her attention to her young model, unwilling to ask as she entered the room.

-How do you feel, child?

-Better, thank you, madam. I am a little bit stunned. - She whispered. - But better.

-Why did not you tell me that you felt bad? - She warned now with a tone between reproving and worried .-

-You always say that first of all is the obligation. -

-But I've never said that is before health, my dear. – The old woman said. -

At that moment the doctor came in, a middle-aged man in a white coat and a stethoscope around his neck. After saying good afternoon to Mrs. Deveraux, she turned away and the doctor eyed Esmeralda as she asked.

- Have you had these dizziness frequently?

-No, the truth is that until recently I did not feel bad. But lately I get up with nausea and as soon as I get some orange juice my stomach turns. - The girl explained.-

The doctor nodded, taking his patient's pulse. Then he gave a slight smile and told the owner.

-I'm afraid this girl will not be able to stay on the catwalk for now.

-What is wrong with me? – Esmeralda cried, really astonished and frightened. - Am I sick? It's bad? Tell me the truth, please! ...

-No, it's not serious. - The doctor hurried to reply. – You must calm down first. In your condition it is not good to be startled.

Emerald was puzzled and not knowing what to answer. Although the old woman smiled slightly and grabbed a model hand with her own, she said in reassuring tones.

-This is very clear, child. Apparently you and your husband, that Crystal or whatever he is called, you have not lose the time when you have occasion to see each other.

Her interlocutor was puzzled, she did not quite understand. Then it all came to her mind, almost like a flash. Now she opened her eyes in a really remarkable way as she could barely stammer with great emotion.

-Am I? I am?...

-You're six weeks pregnant, I think. Congratulations! -The doctor declared adding with more casual tone.- Now, you must rest. If Mrs. Deveraux has no problem. At least during the first few months of pregnancy these are the ones who have the most risk.

However Emerald hardly heard him, she only cried with great joy.

-Ma chère. You're exhausted. You must sleep. - The old woman indicated. -

-Yes, Mrs. Deveraux, but I'm so happy!  - She could say in tears.

-It's not for less. - Now her interlocutor smiled more sharply insisting in her words. - But try to rest.

-Diamond. I have to tell him! She exclaimed, trying to get up.

However, her boss stopped her by placing a hand on the girl's right arm. She then commented.

-Your husband has been warned, he will arrive soon. But it's still a while until he does. You better rest so you do not scare him. We only told him that he had to come because you were indisposed.

The girl, however, wanted to talk to her husband to give her that wonderful news, even though she was really tired. Finally she agreed to go to sleep. The dream overcame her at once. Her boss remained at her side in the infirmary until finally, after a couple of hours. Diamond arrived.

-Is my wife okay? - He asked hurriedly, hurrying into the room. -

-Calm yourself young man .- Madame Deveraux asked quietly, - your wife is perfectly well. Only that she has worked too much the last few days.

-When I was notified at work they did not want to give me any details .- The boy commented with visible anger .- And if you are her boss you should not have allowed her to work in these conditions. - He reproached .-

The old woman looked at him with some discomfort, but at once she replied without changing her calm tone.

-You are young and impetuous.  And you must control your temper. But  you are right in something. If I had been aware of the situation, I would have forbidden her to go to the catwalk. Still, she did not even know she was pushing herself beyond what was advisable. That's why I'm going to give your wife a long vacation. So I hope you take care of her as she deserves. Until she recovers completely.

Now Diamond was worried. Perhaps he had disrespected the lady who had a reputation for being rather eccentric and could have put his wife's career in danger. Then he nodded, declaring in a softer, more conciliatory tone.

-I'm so sorry if I offended you, I did not mean to. I apologize. It's just that I'm very worried about Emerald. She is everything for me!

-I do not question it. - His interlocutor nodded, looking at him with greater sympathy as she added condescendingly. - Do not be afraid. As for her condition this is normal. If you want details, as soon as she wake up she will give them to you. Now I must leave you. I have many obligations. Stay here as long as you need, if you need anything I'll have it brought to you immediately.

-Thank you, Mrs. Deveraux. You are very kind.

The old woman left the infirmary without saying another word. Diamond stood there, holding his sleeping wife hand between his. After a few minutes she began to move and slowly open her eyes.

-How are you sweetheart? - He asked softly. -

There he was, in his suit and tie, fresh from work. He would have run and even perhaps flown to her side. How different it was from those bitter days in Nemesis when he completely ignored her! But all that happened a long time ago. Now she smiled radiantly happy and muttered.

-I'm better than ever. And you must be too, my love ... for what I have to tell you ...

-Tell me, what do you have? - The young man asked, unable to hide his concern. - Do not frighten me, I beg you. What's wrong?

His wife took a few seconds to take a deep breath, let out a tear and finally smile back.

- I'm going to get a little fat from now on. I hope I´d continue to look attractive to you for the next nine months.

Who opened the mouth and eyes like dishes now was the prince. He was able to say with emotion.

-So are you?

-Six weeks, the doctor believes. - She nodded, her face lit with joy. -

The boy hugged her, yes, delicately. They were both like that for a while. At last the girl was able to say.

-I hope everything goes well and gives you a healthy and strong son.

-Son or daughter, whatever comes will be wonderful! -  He stated euphorically. - From now on honey, We will spend more time together.

-I suppose Mrs. Deveraux will give me permission. Although I can continue designing, I will not be able to get on the catwalk until after a while. - She said. -

-Yes, she told me. - Her husband, admitted understanding now. - Of course! She knew, but did not tell me, so you could do it yourself.

Emerald smiled. In the end her boss was a good woman. Demanding yes, but she had shown her appreciation. It was normal, the young model was  very focused on her work. In fact she loved it. Although from that very moment her baby would be the primordial thing. It was the most beautiful thing she could offer to his beloved. And he shared that opinion. They soon returned home. The following months, in fact, the girl was fattening at a normal rate. After doing an ultrasound they even saw that it would be a girl. The future mother did not hesitate as soon as she proposed.

-We could call her Amethyst, like your mother.

-That would be great. Even if you want to call her Maray as yours, I will not object.

-No my love. The queen was my true mother to me. To the biological I could not get to know her unfortunately. She died shortly after I was born. Maybe we have another daughter in the future. Who knows? We will keep the name of Maray and the name of Nairia, in case there is an opportunity to use them in some sisters for our daughter. -She could smile, even pleading with humor.- And maybe we can call her Alexandra or Annette, like my boss.

-As you wish, darling. - Diamond agreed. He was already happy enough to add with humor. - And that would surely enchant that woman so stretched ...

Emerald laughed, though it was not her high-pitched laughter, but a more subdued laugh, yet something complicated to bear, when she said amused.

-If Roy could listen to you, you call someone strained!

Her husband had to nod and giggled with her. That was a great day for the couple, full of happiness and hope. The following months passed with that same dye of illusion. And finally, after the nine of rigor, the great moment arrived. Although the mother, as an international top model, was already quite famous in all media of society, the matter happened certainly unnoticed. The delivery was fast and very good. As soon as the nurses washed the baby a little and wrapped it in a little towel they gave her to Diamante. The proud dad was able to hold a sturdy girl, with violet eyes and some blond hair, in his arms.

-She is so beautiful! - The prince stammered really excited. - Take her my love, here is our daughter. - He told his wife when she recovered a few minutes after having given birth. - She is precious, same as you ...

Emerald held her in her arms, leaning against her chest, while the little girl grimaced with her mouth and closed her eyes. The model could not help crying full of happiness.

-My daughter! - She was sobbing. - My child! Ma cherie! Diamond, until now I had never been able to understand ... what your mother and mine must have felt ...

-There is nothing more important in the whole universe, - he added, asserting with solemn and categorical enthusiasm. - From this very moment on I swear to you that I will do all that is necessary for our daughter to grow up happily and live her life as fully and safely possible.

-Yes, I want to give her all the love that sometimes we lacked. - The new mother agreed. -To help her to become a good woman, courageous and with great dreams to be able to perform. And above all, keep her away from intrigues, struggles and any evil.

And so they decided. Soon Emerald was discharged. It happened that days after they left the hospital, almost two weeks after the birth, there was a football match between two Spanish teams whose loud and lively puffs crowded the city, displacing any other informational event. They even met with Nephrite, who, a great fan of that sport, had come to witness the match. Once in Paris, he visited them fleetingly before the beginning. And this almost got Diamond to regret losing it, because he explained that he wanted to see one of the two teams, mythical in Europe, to conquer its eighth continental title.

-Well. -the Prince of the Four Skies added. - It has been a pleasure to see you and I repeat my congratulations. - He pointed out watching the little newborn sleep in her crib to report complacently. -Amanda is also expecting ...

-That is fantastic! - His friend exclaimed .- Congratulations to you too!

-So that's why she did not come with you? - Esmeralda asked.-

-She said she preferred to be quiet at home. Although, either I do not know her or she would be plotting some of her plans. - His interlocutor replied with humor. -

- I wish you well, when the baby is born, I expect you to call us immediately. - Diamond said. -

-If it's a boy, He can marry your daughter! - - Nephrite joked.

-I cannot imagine you as father in law of my daughter ! - His friend joked in turn.

The guest smiled and this time, and after giving an affectionate look to the little girl, he said goodbye.

-Good-bye, beautiful lady. Farewell to you too, my friends. I hope we see each other very soon.

And so they were. Indeed, when Paul was born, the pair settled in Paris paid a visit to their friends carrying the little Amethyst. Time passed for everyone. After about two years of Leval's birth. Beruche, also had another baby, this time with a child less cravings, and aided only by Ami, who was already in the middle of her career as a doctor. It was a girl that they called Kerria Lorein, the first name of her daughter reminded Bertie of the beautiful flowers growing in the garden of the palace of Nemesis and the last was a clear reminder of the previous incarnation of herself. They were sure that the girl would be as beautiful and charming as her homonym, the princess of the ancient terrestrial kingdom! and also, it fulfilled the desire of both of them to form a little couple. The son who had Karaberasu, in parallel with them, was called Mazoui and was almost two years older than Leval and later, Kalie got married with a doctor named Mathew, she had a daughter  they called Katherine. These events were followed by Minako with a lot of interest. The sailor, now a famous artist, did her best to help her friend, even from the distance. Despite the hard punishment she had to face, she never wanted to abandon Karaberasu completely to her fate. And in fact she finally came to see her and, in tears, she accepted the proposal to be the godmother of both children. For their part the Rodney had had more children as well. Another boy, Lance, and finally a girl to whom Cooan, fulfilling the promise she made to her mother when she was only a child, named Idina. And her friend Rei did not miss any of her births, being the godmother of all of them and that while carrying on her duties as a priestess of Hikawa and her university studies of philosophy were quite absorbing. Also the same Chibiusa wanted to come from the future, yes, something older already and with her escorts the sailor Asteroids, to accompany Cooan because she had a great friendship with her. Promising them and Tom that she would visit them sometime, whenever her obligations would allow them, to watch the children grow. Thus, a full generation would slowly, gradually, take over. The paths of the different couples were separated almost completely for some years. Their lives took different courses and immersed in their own families, environments and works, they could not just be seen at the moment. In the case of the Malden  they spent a few years in which tranquility was the predominant situation and Roy had won some league titles with his team and even a medal in the Olympics. During the time elapsed both parents had very solicitously taken care of their offspring. It was memorable to see the father's concerns when Beruche left and took care of the child. If they cried, Roy ran to change their diapers or give them the bottle depending on the cases. Many times he tried to prepare while he rocked the child. At last, and when Leval fell asleep, his father had to admit that he ended up much more exhausted for caring for his son than for training in the Corner of Soul and Time. With Kerria happened something similar, but they already had more experience and were handled with much more ease. After these years, and when Leval turned five, the day came to take him to preschool. Kerria, for her part, would go to the kinder garden. Roy did not train Leval yet, for he and his wife both thought he was still too young. His father decided to wait some years still, convinced by Bertie. She wanted the boy and girl to enjoy a normal childhood, with no worries except the normal ones at their respective ages, and if possible, they would never have to learn to fight just like their father and the rest did. Although he did not entirely agree with that point of view he admitted that he could wait some time yet. In any case the education and happiness of their children were first of all the main thing for Beruche and her husband, so they were completely in agreement. So that even during the very few visits that his brother, the king of the Saiyan, accompanied by his wife, the Queen, came to the Earth with their guardians, Roy asked them not to show their powers to the children. The  children´s own father did not do it, although for the little ones he was already a great hero just by  appearing on TV and scoring baskets.

-Bertie's right. If we have to emphasize something it has to be this. Being as normal people in a familiar and safe world.- He said to himself. -

In Portland, Tom and Cooan adopted a similar resolution raising their children in the quiet, enclosed environment of nature surrounding their place of residence. Since, when Idina was born, they moved to a quiet small town with an attractive residential area, located a few kilometers from the previous one. Still in a more open place and full of natural beauties, with an even bigger house. It was a magnificent change for them as the two worshiped life in contact with nature and their respective centers of work were still a step away. In fact, neither of the couples was doing anything wrong. Thanks to their great efforts and their respective merits, (recognized by the different governments of their countries always at unofficial level, so that they never had problems to be shown in the press for causes that were not strictly professional). Thus their children could enjoy a life more than comfortable and almost seemed to exist an undeclared pact between the different families. Children should be left out of the issues of their former lives. At least until they were adults enough to come to an understanding. Nephrite and Amanda also thought that, they were the latter that had married and they had two sons, Paul was followed by a girl named Samantha. Even Ail and Ann had judged it advisable not to return to Earth with their offspring until they were old enough to don´t discover their status as aliens. Apart from that, their children Giaal and Naya, grew admirably, being even more graceful and harmonious than their fathers.

-It's a shame we cannot go see our friends more often. - Annie sighed. -

-Well, you know, we can make a trip to Earth sometime. Nimock and the others will take care of our children. - Ail replied. -

-We could take them with us. - His wife proposed. -

-Maybe when they're older. They still do not control their powers well and could be transformed into our original form in the middle of any busy street in case they could be afraid of something. - Ail replied with concern. -

-You're right, - his wife sighed. - Well, with a little patience, they'll control their ability to transform at will in a few years. Then it would not hurt them to know the Earth ...

And her husband nodded. Someday their offspring could go to that beautiful planet. But if something filled with pride and satisfaction to all on Earth was that their little ones were just that, terrestrial, born in that world and yet with a promising future ahead that seemed clear of problems and tribulations. The few times they were seen and the few encounters between the children gave them the opportunity to show off theirs and admire those of the others. And almost without realizing it, they came to the determination not to see too much for each boy and girl to forge their own world of friends and grow in their own environment, without being influenced more than necessary by the children of others. It is curious to note that Amethyst, for instance, had much more connection with the daughter of Ian Masters, since she was the goddaughter of the billionaire. Amethyst saw Master´s daughter more, than she saw her own cousins ​​Coraion and Granate. Despite of the mistrust and initial antipathy, the magnate proved not to be a bad person and his relationship with Diamond was evolving into a good friendship. It certainly helped that the prince of Nemesis had finally agreed to work for the Masters Corporation. Both Diamond and Emerald were also very supportive for the man who seemed all-powerful but to whom misfortune struck in a cruel way barely a couple of years after marrying. And both were also the godfathers of the magnate's only daughter.

In the case of Bertie and Roy's son and daughter and those of Tom and Cooan curiously, being separated by the whole continent, since they lived on opposite coasts, they were almost unrelated to each other. They were sometimes seen each other’s during childhood and above all Idina and Kerria enjoyed playing together pretending to be princesses, making friends on another occasion with a little girl of her age and very high crib. As for the Rodney, they traveled to Japan with relative frequency to visit Petz, Sapphire and their nephews. And also, of course, Rei and the other sailors. Of all the children of the couple who liked to go there, and even to learn Japanese, the keenest was little Idina. Her godmother instructed her  being still very small, in how to wear a kimono well and even in some other sanctuary ceremonies and rituals against evil spirits. The priestess loved Idina as if she was her own daughter. She came to see in the sacred flames that the girl would have a great destiny to fulfill, although she was not revealed which. Also Chibiusa, being a rather beautiful young woman, the times that came to visit them from the future, was delighted with the little girl. The same goes to the quartet of sailor asteroids who always entertained her with magic tricks and juggling. As for the boys, Alan, the eldest, was more of the style of his father, open and friendly, he loved martial arts, and Lance, the second son, was more reserved and mysterious, and very fond of reading. It was from him that Rei could hardly see anything when he consulted the fire in the temple.

-How weird! The priestess thought. - It is as if this child did not have a single destiny ... as if it were changing, just like a roulette wheel. I do not see where it will stop ... I'd better not tell Cooan and Tom about this ... maybe in a few years the visions can be cleared up.

As far as Nephrite and Amanda were concerned, they distanced themselves more from the rest, immersed in British society and their antiquities business. They were also involved in their activities as members of the secret services that collaborated with Her Majesty's government, and above all with another organization that was at an even higher level. Regarding their two children both were good students and very correct. Although fairly British in terms of phlegm and knowing. Their parents had no problem in letting them on they own choices when they were reaching a teenage age since they were always educated to be able to operate in a very independent way. Of course, attending private schools of great prestige in England and the whole world. For their part both the Prince of the Four Skies and his wife whenever they could visit Diamond and Esmeralda who were the closest to all of their friends. On some occasions even living some adventure. Like when Mrs. Deveraux died.

-Wow, - Emerald said after the funeral. - Poor Madame Deveraux! I could barely say goodbye to her in the hospital ...

-She lived a long, full and profitable life, sweetheart. - Diamante tried to comfort her.-

-And she raised her house of fashion and modeling agency with a lot of work. What I never imagined was that she left all that to me. His wife sighted, In fact Emerald seemed to be overwhelmed just thinking about that.

-She left her legacy to the best person she knew.- Her husband replied, looking at her with pride.-

-But you know what that means.- Emerald could say. - I have little time to see our daughter. Now I will have even less.

-You will know how to use it wisely-  her husband assured her.-

-Now I must examine the papers and documents she left me. Some are from the same Second World War.- She told him.- And it has many antiques ...

-You do not have to worry about that, when Nephrite and Amanda come to see us, he will advise you for sure.- Your husband encouraged her with care. -

And so it was, though neither of them could even suspect where they and their friends would take the papers and antiques. Finally, those who lived in other planets did lose contact almost definitely. For Ail and Ann their occupations in their new world were such that they did not leave them much time to go to Earth. And their children grew fully adapted to their birth planet. In the case of Giaal the boy had more desire to explore other regions of the universe and is what he did when he was old enough to be independent. Naya instead spent more time with her parents. The girl always heard them talking about that beautiful blue planet and gave a curious glance of her aquamarine eyes to the photographs and images that showed her of such a beautiful place.

-One day I wish I could visit the Earth.

-You'll love her.- Her mother promised, however adding .- When you're ready ...

And in the case of Lornd and Setsuna, who also had three offspring, they devoted themselves more and more to educating them as future heirs. However, Pluto always told her husband that it would be good if their children could go to Earth as an educational trip. While a number of serious problems prevented their boys from going, at least as young, the middle-aged daughter, named Seren, being much like her mother, did travel years later to Earth. The same as the children of other important Saiyan. Some were even educated in human uses and customs, in order to establish bonds of friendship and cooperation with that planet and with the moon that orbited it.

            But in any case, despite the multiple avatars that each family had to face in the years that followed, each and every one of them always kept their friends in their hearts. In the few occasions that they had arranged to meet, they were delighted to see and remember the old days. Although their offspring were in many cases strangers, this did not concern their parents whose bonds of friendship and camaraderie were strong enough not to break despite time and distance. The key question was, could they ever be forced to revive them in a new battle?

                                             

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