Spell Of a Merman

~A day later~

Reno: Um.. Vincent? *Looks over at Vincent.*

Vincent: +Yes, my love?+ *He flutters his tail in happiness in hearing Reno's voice.*

Reno: +I have something to tell you yo..+ *Rubs his tail against Vincent's fluttering one.*

Vincent: +Tell me...+ *He gives Reno a sweet kiss.*

Reno: *Moans softly at the kiss.* +I'm with child yo.. You.. I thinks humans say 'knocked me up'?+

Vincent: +Really? We're going to have a baby?+ *He excitedly holds Reno against him.*

Reno: *Smiles at Vincent's happiness, his tail flutters in at his happiness and rubs against him.* +Yes, you're gonna be a Father yo!+

Vincent: +I...can't believe it... Reno, I'm very happy.+

Reno: +You are? You're not upset it's happened so soon yo?+ *Nuzzles at Vincent's chest, wrapping an arm around his belly.*

Vincent: +Why would I be upset?+

Reno: +I don't know yo.. We just mated and now we're gonna have a baby! Our life is gonna change alot..+

Vincent: +I guess I just have powerful sperm...+ *He smiles slightly.*

Reno: +And I was in heat yo! It's over now I have a baby!+ *Wraps more of his tail around Vincent.* +Father will be pleased yo!+

Vincent: +Do you want to tell him together?+

Reno: +Yeah, you need to be there yo!+ *Kisses at his chest.* +Do you want to do it now?

Vincent: +Yes, let's tell him. Your father will have to respect me now because I gave him a grandchild...+

Reno: +He does abit already yo! I seen the look he gives you before! He likes you, but he won't show it till he wants too..+ *Flicks his tail, moving off the floor with Vincent.* +Lets go then!+

Vincent: +You have to wait, remember?+ *He swims in front of Reno and leads him to the throne room.*

Reno: +I know.. I've had to all my life yo!+ *Swims behind Vincent, looking down.*

Vincent: +Don't worry, once I'm on the throne, you can swim with me equally...+

Reno: +It may not be that easy yo, these have been our ways since the first Merperson was made.. But thank you yo!+

Vincent: +May we enter?+ *He waits at the throne room door for Rufus to allow both him and Reno to enter.*

Rufus: +Yes, you may..+ *Looks to Scarlett resting against him, her hand on the little bump.*

Reno: *Follows behind Vincent, smiles softly at the sight of his father with his mate.* (I like seein' dad like this yo!)

Vincent: +I would like to report that Reno is with child...+

Rufus: *Lets out a rare smile, his eyes fill with joy.* +This is good news! Our clan will grow.. Come, my son.. I want to feel my grandchild..+

Reno: *Smiles softly, moves in front of Vincent and goes to his Father.* +It just happened, not much to feel yet yo..+

Vincent: +I'm glad to see this pleases you...+

Rufus: +Very much so, it show hope for our kingdom.. And I can feel it's aura, very small but it's there.. It will grow up strong.. You can room with Scarlett when the egg comes..+

Reno: (Crap.. Haven't told Vinny that part yet!) +Tthank you, father...+ *Looks down at his father's hand.*

Vincent: +An egg? Reno can lay eggs?+

Rufus: +Yes, of course.. How else would we have them?+ *Looks at Reno.* +You have not told him how our people have children?+

Reno: +No..We haven't gotten to that yet yo.. I..I was gonna tell him after we saw you..+

Vincent: +It's alright. Don't worry about it, Reno...+

Rufus: *Sighs, leans back against his throne.* +Yes, I know this is a big change to you to Reno.. But you must tell him about our people if he is to rule..+

Reno: +I will, Father.. I promise yo..+ *Holds onto his stomach, rubbing where his child is.*

Vincent: +Excuse us, please...+ *He takes Reno gently by the hand and leads him towards the exit.*

Reno: *Follows after Vincent, holding tightly to his hand.* (He's gonna be upset, he won't understand yo!)

Rufus: +I will call for you later tonight.. I wish to speak more..+ *Calls out as they walks out.*

Vincent: +Sorry for removing you...I didn't want your father to be upset...+

Reno: +It's okay yo.. He's right, I need ta tell you more.. I've been so into bein' with you I forgot about you not knowin' our ways..+

Vincent: *He sits down in the palace court.* +Tell me more...+

Reno: +Well, we do have eggs.. It will stay inside me for 'bout two weeks, then I will give birth.. The baby will grow inside the egg for 'bout four ta six week before it hatches and we have a baby girl or boy yo!+

Vincent: +What do you hope the sex will be?+

Reno: +I only hope it is healthy..And..+ *Looks down in shame.* +I pray to Neptune if it's a male, it's not a submissive..+

Vincent: +I wouldn't mind if they were submissive or not...But I understand...+

Reno: +And..There's something else yo.. Aafter the egg is born, me and it will be moved ta a room on the other side of the palace.. With Scarlett now I guess..+

Vincent: +Will I be able to see the egg? I want to help you birth the egg since it's your first time. I don't want you to be alone...+

Reno: +You can be there for the birth and can see it, but after it we'll be taken to the room and stay there till it hatches yo.. I can come out and see you yo but.. Tthe egg stays there..

Vincent: +I can't be with you?+

Reno: + I can see you durin' the day yo! Bbut at night I have ta be with the egg, it..it needs my energy yo..+ *Looks down as he keeps rubbing his belly.*

Vincent: +But, can I be in the room with you?+

Reno: +No, not in the room I'll be in with Scarlett yo..+

Vincent: +Why not? Is it another cultural difference?+

Reno: +Mmales have been know to eeat their eggs if hungry enough or they're mmad at their mate and want to teach a lesson.. We hhide our eggs till they hatch now, we've lost to many eggs.. I..I can't lose another baby yo!+ *A tear falls.*

Vincent: +You think I'd eat our child? I thought you knew me better than that!+

Reno: *Whimpers, his tail wraps around himself.* +I..I know you wwon't.. Bbut, you hhave the blood of a mmale now yo.. I..I can't help it..I'm ssorry!+

Vincent: +I wish you would have told me before... Humans have different practices when they give birth. Now I learn that I can't even see the egg when it comes...+ *He sighs sharply.*

Reno: +I..I'm sorry.. Yyou can for a bit..Bbut Father will make sure we're taken to the room right aafter yo.. Ddo..do you wish it didn't happen now?+ *A few more silent tears fall, his tail wraps tighter around himself.*

Vincent: +No, I just wish you would let me see the egg after you give birth... Once isn't enough. How would you feel is you couldn't see your egg until it hatched?+

Reno: +IIt would kill me..Aand the egg, it needs my energy to help it grow yo.. Bbut I can ttry to let you see if ssometimes.. But if Father finds out, we'll be in trouble..+

Vincent: +Reno...what would you do if I happened to bare an egg? I would want you to see it more than once...+

Reno: *Starts to cry, holding himself tightly.* +I'm ssorry! I..I want tto bbut..I'm so scared yo! I ccan't lose another one, I can't, I can't!+

Vincent: +Reno...please don't cry. You'll make yourself stressed+

Reno: +I'm ssorry! Pplease, don't leave me! I..I'll try, I'll try and llet you see it yo!+ *Cries harder, his body shaking with his sobs.*

Vincent: +Shh...+ *He rubs Reno's shoulders comfortingly. He looks up as he hears Rufus come out from his chambers.*

Rufus: +What's going on here? I can hear my son's cries from my throne and it's upsetting Scarlett.. You're putting mine and your child in danger...+ *Glares at Vincent.*

Reno: *His cries soften but tears keep coming, hides his face in his arms.*

Vincent: +Do not glare at me...Reno is just emotional from the pregnancy...+

Rufus: +Yes, you never say anything to make a pregnant female or submissive cry, if their body is in distress they will lose the baby! And you are not king yet, you can not tell me what to do, I am protecting my son from the pain of losing a child..+

Reno: *Lets out a sob.* +Nno, not again.. Pplease, no yo!+

Vincent: (I'm starting to hate this...) +Let us be...+ *He takes Reno's hand and begins to swim for his and Reno's room.*

Rufus: *Growls.* +For now..Till you get him calmed down, but we will talk about this Vincent..+ *Angrily swims back to his mate.*

Reno: *Sniffs as he tries to calm himself, knowing he'll lose the baby if he keeps going.* +I..I'm sorry..Pplease don't be mad at Dad.. He's doin' wwhat he's been taught yo..I..I will bbring tthe egg to see you oonce a week, will that work?+

Vincent: *He sighs as he enters the room with Reno.* +You weren't human long enough to understand...I want to see our egg unconditionally...+

Reno: +I..I know.. I wish we wwere like that yo.. But we're not.. I know yyou'd never hurt it but my instinct iis tellin' me to protect, it kknows your male.. Please, forgive me yo!+ *Looks with red eyes at Vincent, holding on tightly to him.*

Vincent: +Do you understand me, Reno? All I want is to be with the family...+

Reno: +Yyes, I wwant that too.. I can ttry and stay here with yyou..But..But I'll be wwith it all the time yo..Iit's the only way my mind will be at rest..+ *Looks down.*

Vincent: +I'll stay in the room with you if you let me... I'll only leave to find food...+

Reno: +You ccan't if I'm there with Scarlett.. Father may let me stay with you but never near his egg..He won't even near it in fear he may hurt it yo..+

Vincent: *He flicks his tail in frustration.* +Your men have no idea how to act...leaving your women and submissive alone for two weeks when you should be taken care of.+

Reno: +We're not alone, we can see our mates! Jjust not the eggs.. Ffather is such a firm believe ccause he saw my grandpa eat his mothers egg! Ddon't be so down on our people, if yyou saw what males can do you would do the same yo!

Vincent: +I want to change that behavior... Doesn't it bother you?+

Reno: +A bit, but it's all I've know Vincent.. Aand unless you can change the blood of the males it will still happen.. It has worked for thousands of years yo..+

Vincent: +Maybe there is a way... Wouldn't a submissive mating with another submissive work?+

Reno: +No, we have no seed.. What comes out of our cock is the same as our juices yo..+ *Plays with what's left of the mating bed.*

Vincent: +I see...Reno if it is possible, will you help me change how the men act down here?+

Reno: +Iif it's possible yo.. I will, but.. It may be a long time till then.. Wwe can talk to Father and ask if I ccan get my own room so you can stay in with me yo.. I still need to be away from the other males..+ *Shyly looks up at Vincent, still worried Vincent is upset at him.*

Vincent: +I know...They act like heathens...+

Reno: +It's how we're made, Vincent.. You are still new, the blood soon will start to control you too yo..+

Vincent: +I won't allow it...+

Reno: +You can't control it, Vinny.. But you can learn, Zack can show you yo! He's a male.. Please.. I know our ways are very different then yours, but don't hate us..IIf..if you wwant I can hhave you changed back..+

Vincent: +I want to prove you and all the males wrong...I won't be like them.+

Reno: +Tthen talk to Zack.. He was born a bit different yo, he's a male but he can hold back the impulses.. He was always made fun of..+ *Sits up abit, still holding his belly.*

Vincent: +If I go, will you come with me?+

Reno: +I'll have ta, you don't know where Angeal lives and that's where Zack will be yo! He always goes and sees him at this time..+ *Swims up to Vincent, shyly rubs his tail against Vincent's.*

Vincent: *He bushes his tail against Reno and allows him to lead, wanting to show Reno that he is equal.*

Reno: *Moves to swim next to Vincent, locking arms with him as they swim. Moves Vincent's hand to his belly.* +Can you see aura's yet yo?+

Vincent: +Are auras subtle? I can see glowing faintly around each merperson...+

Reno: *Chuckles softly.* +That's our magic, our aura's or in our chests yo! Yours is a beautiful, red like your eyes!+

Vincent: +Does each color mean something?+

Reno: +It's the color of our souls, when it's bright that mean it's happy! Dark means it's sad or angry.. Aand if it's pure bblack that means it's evil. Ssephiroth's was black..

Vincent: *He sighs remembering Sephiroth.* +I wonder what has happened to him...+

Reno: +Hhe..he came to see me.. I kknow why he's so messed up..+*Shakes a bit as he remembers, lets out a whimper.*

Vincent: +Let's not talk about it. I don't want to upset you.+

Reno: +Yyeah, I can't get upset yo..+ *Leans against Vincent as they swim.* +We're gettin' close.. Angeal likes to live away from everyone else yo.+

Vincent: +I wouldn't blame him...+

Reno: +After his mate died he moved out here with Zack, I would come out here all the time yo! Zack would hide be when I would sneak away from my studies yo! Dad would get so mad!+ *Chuckles as he remembers.*

Vincent: +What are your studies like? Do you have schools like humans?+

Reno: +It depends on if you're male, submissive or female.. Males learn to fight, I learned how to sing and use my powers yo..And of course our history.. I learned more then normal since I was a prince.+

Vincent: +I see...what about novels, mathematics...?+

Reno: +We have no need for them, we have our own writing and you humans have so many different writings it's confusin' yo!+

Vincent: +Not even stories? Do merpeople have writing?+

Reno: +Our stories are passed down yo, Angeal can tell you alot of them! He's one of our Elders.. And we do, we have special tablets we use yo! You'll have to learn our writings soon..

Vincent: +I would like to speak to him... This Angeal seems interesting.+

Reno: +He is! He's like a second father to me, I would always follow Zack around. He has a very strong sense of honor and the old ways..+

*Moves around the large rock and smiles at the sight of Angeal's place, him and Zack sparring in front of it.* +Angeal is the best warrior next to my Father!+

Vincent: +They can teach me your warrior ways...+

Reno: +Yes, Angeal is the best teacher! But he'll only teach who he thinks is strong enough. So far just my dad and Zack have learned his lessons yo!+*Keeps watching them, loving how they move.*

Angeal: +Faster Zack.. You had legs to long, son.. You're not as fast as you were..+ *Smirks slightly at Zack as he blocks an attack.*

Zack: +Hey, I enjoyed every minute of being on land!+ *He strikes at Angeal again.*

Angeal: +I know, you still reek of your new mate..+ *Blocks again before he pushes back against Zack, striking him hard and fast.* +Come on, son!+

Zack: +You're just an old man!+ *He slices Angeal's cheek with his sword.*

Angeal: *Chuckles and does the same to Zack, over an old one. Now making an X on Zack's face before he strikes Zack's sword, smirks when it breaks in half at the force.* +I may be old, But I an still stronger then you, boy..+ *Spits in his hand and rubs the cut.* +Did you enjoy the show, Reno?+

Reno: *Blushes and swims up with Vincent.* +Yeah, I love watchin' you two fight yo! How did you know I was there?+

Angeal: +You have always hidden back there, Reno.. I can sense you like I do my son..+ *Stabs his large sword in the ground.* +Hello Reno's mate, it is good to see you again..+

Vincent: +Hello, I'm Vincent...+

Angeal: +Yes, Zack has told me about you.. I thank you for saving Reno, Rufus was close to attacking land..+

Vincent: +I saved him just at the right time. I don't think Reno would have held on any longer.+

Reno: *Lets out a small whimper, holding his belly tightly.* +I wwas gonna die in a week yo..+

Angeal: +It would of hit us hard.. You mean alot to our people, Reno.. We are in your debt, Vincent..+

Vincent: +Thank you, Angeal...+

Zack: +I'm glad Reno chose you, Vincent.+ *He slowly inches toward Angeal's sword.*

Reno: +I wouldn't have anyone else yo, he's my soul mate!+ *Nuzzles against Vincent lovingly.*

Angeal: +Yes, I can see that.. And congratulations on your child..+ *Smiles at them.*

Reno: +Thank you yo! I'm very excited to see it..+ *Rubs his belly, smiling softly.*

Vincent: *He rubs Reno's stomach as well.* +I can't wait to see it...+

Zack: +Do you have names picked out?+ *He moves even closer to Angeal's sword.*

Reno: +No, not yet.. I..I haven't thought of any names yo.+ *Leans against Vincent.*

Angeal: +It will come to you.. Zackary's didn't till he hatched from the egg..+ *His tail flicks hard at Zack outreached hand.* +Do not touch that, Zackary..+

Zack: +I wasn't touching anything.+

Reno: *Giggles at the sight, hides his face in Vincent's arms.* (He's so funny!)

Angeal: You were going to Zackary, I may be old but I'm not dumb.. You are not ready for that yet..+

Zack: +You're imagining things. I wasn't going to do anything. Anyway Reno, I'm glad you're with child...+

Angeal: +So I imagined you only a foot from my sword? And yes, it will be a strong heir..+ *Moves back to grab his sword.*

Reno: +Thanks, Zack! I hope you'll hide my baby from it's lessons as well yo!+ *Giggles at Zack.*

Zack: +As always! I'll sneak away with your kid!+

Angeal: *Sighs.* +Zackary.. You'll get in trouble like you would with Reno..+

Reno: +You'll like it, Angeal! You always told me stories, you can to the baby to yo!+

Vincent: +First, please tell me about some of your history in the ocean...I want to educate myself.+

Angeal: +I was wondering when you two would come to me.. I'm guessing you would like me to train you in our ways of war as well?+

Reno: +Yes, I know you don't take many students but.. He is really strong, I've seen him fight yo. Zack can vogue for him!+

Vincent: +I would like you to teach me everything I need to know.+

Angeal: +I will tell him all he needs to know, but I will wait to see if I will train him..+ *Takes his sword and heads into his place.* +Follow me if you wish..+

Reno: *Looks up at Vincent.* +Do you want too yo?+

Vincent: +Yes, I'll be back soon...+ *He begins to follow Angeal.*

Angeal: +Zackary, watch Reno for us.. Get him something to eat if he needs it..+ *Goes in and sets his sword down against the stone wall.*

Vincent: +How will you know if you can train me?+

Angeal: +After I spend some time with you, I only train those who I feel are worth it and will use what I teach them for good..+ *Turns to look at Vincent.* +Tell me why you think I should train you?+

Vincent: +I'm not usually the one to brag...I was a fighter on land before I became a merman...+

Angeal: +Many people who come to me are fighters.. What makes you different?+ *Crosses his arms.*

Vincent: +I helped protect the Earth from humans stealing her energy. I had to protect Reno and save him from dying...+

Angeal: +Hmm.. I will have an answer for you in the morning.. Now do you have any questions for me?+

Vincent: +One thing...Were you able to see Zack as an egg?+

Angeal: +Oh yes, you humans have children differently.. I was able to hold his egg after he was born.. I could feel his little heartbeat in my hand.. But then my mate took it and went to our room.. I wasn't able to hold him again till he hatched.. She knew I would never hurt him, but their instincts are very strong after, they will not eat for weeks to stay with the egg to protect it..+

Vincent: +Wouldn't you have liked to see it?+

Angeal: +Of course, but I did not want to cause my mate any more distress then she already was in..I will admit, I have lost control and let my male take over.. I reget it but it can not be helped, soon it will happen to you as well..+

Vincent: +Why is everyone so certain that my "male" blood will take over? Just how many male humans have been changed into mermen? I'm assuming not many since I've been not seen as a part of your society by some...+

Angeal: +Because it will at a point, it can't be controlled.. Over the years? A hundred.. And..+ *Sighs, rubbing his forehead.* +They are always worse then normal mermen, they are not used to the feelings.. A friend of mine was and he..he killed his mate when he lost control..+

Vincent: +Worse? I'm not your normal human, I'm very capable of controlling myself. I will not allow myself to act in such a manner...+

Angeal: +Yes.. I can sense that, but it makes you more dangerous... I pray you do, but wait till it happens.. Zack and I will help you..+

Vincent: +Thank you for your offer...I would like to think I will need minimal help.+

Angeal: +I know, but you must never be so confident, Vincent.. You are still new to our world, don't take us lightly..+

Vincent: +I must thank you for your concern…Tell me more about your people, Angeal.+

Angeal: +They are your people now, one day you will be ruling us… My family has always be in servitude of the royal family.. There is other colonies of merpeople, Rufus rules over this one and another..+

Vincent: +What would you like to know about humans?+

Angeal: *His tail flicks a bit.* +I haven't been on land in over a hundred years, how have your people advanced? They have things now that let out sonic signals like we have… How was your army advanced?+

Vincent: +We have machines called submarines…They can dive deep into the ocean to explore. Humans can now fly in airplanes, explore space and communicate with satellites with radios, television, and phones. We've landed on the moon, and have machines called cars to travel long distances. We have farms, and mass food production. There are so many advances that humans have achieved, it must be hard to fathom since you haven't been on land in over a hundred years…+

Angeal: *His tail flicks in excitement at what he heard.* +Yes, have seen those submarines.. We have lost some of our younglings to them.. You can fly? That is amazing, your people have come a long way… Been to the moon, what we wouldn't give to go there.. He controls the waves, he is the seas mate..+

Vincent: +Maybe you should at least visit the surface when Zack goes to see Cloud? You can sometimes see our aircrafts in the sky and you can see our cities from the ocean.+

Angeal: +I've been meaning too, but I am the general our army and have had to stay here.. We've had some trouble with the other clans, but I would like the see the man that took my son's heart..+

Vincent: +You would like him…I know what happened to your mate, but maybe you can find someone for you?+

Angeal: *His tail falls a bit at the mention of his mate, his eyes sadden.* +Yes… Her gills sealed up a few weeks after Zackary hatched… He was to young for the spell to turn human and I could not leave… She decided she would rather die a mermaid with her family then live forever on land without us.. She was my one and only mate Vincent, when she died..She took my heart with her.+

Vincent: *I understand…I'm sorry. You should still go to the surface with Zack. I have a feeling you and Cloud will get along.+

Angeal: +Thank you… I will ask Rufus if I may, I am sure he will say yes.. Tell me about him..+

Vincent: +He was, and still is my best friend. He's a young man….a few years younger than I. Is there anything else you want to know about him?+

Angeal: +Zackary has always liked the younger.. Denzel says he is strong, is that true?+

Vincent: +Strong, yes…and he is smart. He's twenty-two in human years.+

Angeal: *Huffs a bit.* +He is a baby.. But if it is who Zackary loves, I will approve.. If he takes it well being changed, I know human man would not like being a submissive..+

Vincent: +No, I don't think becoming submissive would go over well with Cloud… But I can't speak for him. He may change once things calm down on land. He's been the group's leader, and the time will come when the surface won't need him anymore. He needs to be with someone.+

Angeal: +He can not help it, Zackary is a male and his mate will have to become a submissive to be able to bear his heirs.. I hope that is soon, I can see Zackary hurting from not being with his mate..+ *Sighs slightly.* +I think that is enough for today, you need to be around your mate at all times till he has the egg.. He will be even weaker then normal..+

Vincent: +We can talk more tomorrow… We should meet over dinner, if that's alright with you.+

Angeal: +Yes, that is fine with me.. Zackary and I will go hunting tomorrow and have it ready.. Tell Reno we'll have extra for him..+ *Swims out of his home.*

Vincent: *He swims out after Angeal.* +I'll tell him…+

Reno: +Vinny!+ *Quickly swims up to Vincent, hugging him tightly and nuzzles at his chest.*

Vincent: +How would you like to have dinner with Zack and Angeal tomorrow?+ *He gently kisses Reno's soft lips.*

Reno: +I'd love to yo! I take it you two had fun?+ *Rumbles happily in his chest.*

Vincent: +We talked about Cloud. Angeal wants to meet him…+

Reno: +Oh, I think he'll like him yo!+ *Yawns as he nuzzles closer to Vincent, his body tired from everything that has happened and his new child.*

Vincent: +Let's go home…We can rest together.+

Reno: +Mm, yes! To our home yo..+ *Kisses Vincent as they start to swim away.*

Vincent: +Do you need anything before we go home?+

Reno: +We should wait a few days before we ask dad 'bout havin' a room of my own yo, give him time to cool down!+ *Kisses Vincent again, missing him.*

Vincent: +We'll wait to ask him…Are you hungry?+

Reno: +Yes! I'm starved yo!+ *Blushes lightly as his stomach growls loudly.*

Vincent: +Once we get home, you can relax and I'll feed you whatever you like...+

Reno: +Mmm.. What did I do for Neptune to give me a great mate like you yo?+ *Kisses at Vincent's chin and nuzzles at his neck.*

Vincent: +Nothing...+ *He gives Reno a gentle kiss.*

Reno: *Moans softly at the kiss, tightens his arms around Vincent as they swim, not paying any attention to the merpeople around him.* +Mm.. I had to do something yo, how else could I get you?+

Vincent: +Maybe you were born?+ *He chuckles slightly and rubs his tail against Reno's stomach.*

Reno: +No, I was born wrong yo.. Mm..that feels so good, Vinny!+ *Shudders against Vincent.*

Vincent: +No one can be born "wrong".+ *He flicks his tail against Reno's chest.*

Reno: +I was yo, the first son is always born male.. Has been since our people were first made, but I..I..Something isn't right with me.. I don't want to talk 'bout it..+ *Shivers at the rubs, nuzzles at Vincent's chest.*

Vincent: +Shh...Let's go home...+

Reno: +Yes please.. I'm tired and hungry yo..+ *Sighs softly as they make it closer to their room, getting comfort from his mate.*

Vincent: +We'll talk about what you said earlier later...+

Reno: +It was nothing yo, just forget it..+ *Sees his room and lets Vincent go before he swims into it, laying down on the even smaller mating bed.*

Vincent: +I'm sorry, Reno...I just want to know more about you...+

Reno: +No.. I should be yo, you have a right to know 'bout your mate.. I just need ta rest a bit. The baby already makin' me tired!+

Vincent: +Rest, and I'll get food for you.+ *He gives Reno a loving kiss.*

Reno: +Mmm..Thank you, love.. I think dad may have alot left from the hunters yo!+

Reno: +Mm.. okay yo..I love you..+ *His eyes close, falling asleep as soon as they do.*

~2 weeks later~

Reno: *Quickly swims around the room, moving the sand into a nest as he keeps moving the clothes he's found over it. Huffing and whining when it's not how he wants it.*

Vincent: *He swims into the room when he hears Reno moving about.* +What's wrong? You need to be resting.+

Reno: +It's not right yo! It gets all bumpy and the sides keep fallin' down when I rest against it yo! I keep putting it back but it does it again! And the clothes are all wrong!+

Vincent: +Rest...+ *He swims further into the room and begins to arrange the room the way Reno wants.*

Reno: *Moves to the ground, his hand rubbing the bump where his egg it. Starts to huff again as he watches Vincent.* +No, no, no! Let me do it yo! You're doin' it all wrong!+ *Weakly pushes Vincent away before he starts to do it again.*

Vincent: +Reno, you're heavily pregnant. Lay down and rest, please.+

Reno: +But you're doin' it wrong yo! It has to..to be perfect! Let me do..ahh!+ *Wraps his arms around his belly as he cries out in pain, his tail quickly wrapping around it as well.*

Vincent: *He gently guides Reno to their bed of sand.* +You must lay down...+

Reno: +Uhh.. It hhurts yo! I..Ahh!+ *Reaches out and quickly grabs on tightly to Vincent, the bump onhis stomach starts to twitch and move.*

Vincent: +It's coming, isn't it? Hold onto me, Reno...+

Reno: *Growls and grinds his teeth.* +Nno, it's just mmovin' for fun yo! Oohh Neptune!+ *Cries out in pain as he digs his nails into Vincent's back.*

Vincent: +You're alright...I'm here for you, Reno.+

Reno: +IIt hurts so fuckin' bad yo! Uhh!+ *His tails uncurls, the slit starts to widen as some blood seeps out.*

Vincent: +Go ahead and push...+ *He comfortingly rubs Reno's tail.*

Reno: *Groans out in pain as he starts to push, hunching down as the bump makes it's way down and disappears into Reno's tail, his gills flutter heavily as he pants.* +Iit's to much yoo.. I..I ccan't, I'm to weak!+

Vincent: +You can, you have to...+ *He holds on tight to Reno's hands.*

Reno: +Nno, I ccan't..I'm wrong yo..It..it won't mmove..Iit knows!+ *Tears fall as goes weak in Vincent's body.*

Vincent: +No, keep pushing Reno! Please...+

Reno: *More tears fall as he weakly moves up Vincent's body, his submissive making him obey Vincent. Grabs on tightly to Vincent's hands and digs his nails into Vincent's hands as he pushes hard, screams out in pain as the egg breaks out of his opening. Red water covers the area over it as his tail curls up to hold and protect if from rolling off and falling.*

Vincent: *He places his hand gently against the egg and kisses Reno lovingly.* +You did it...I love you...+

Reno: *Weakly kisses back, his gills still fluttering madly as he shakily reaches a hand down to grab his egg, wanting to see it.* +I did.. Oonly cause I couldn't ssay no to your order yo.. My..my baby would of died without you. I love you so much..+

Vincent: +I didn't order you, I begged you...+ *He brushes his hand against the blue egg with brown flecks.*

Reno: +To me it was an order yo.. It's..so beautiful..+ *Holds the egg tightly to his chest, kissing it.*

Vincent: +It is...Our child...+

Reno: +My baby..I..I almost lost you again yo..+ *Starts to sob as he kisses the egg, still holding it. His tail moving up to hide it.*

Vincent: +Please don't cry...and don't hide our egg from me...+

Reno: +Ssorry, I..so sscared to lose baby again yo.. I can't hhelp it,pplease don't be mmad..+ *Keeps crying as he slowly lets his tail down, wraps it tightly around Vincent.*

Vincent: +Kiss me, Reno...and let's lay together...+ *He plays with Reno's hair and gently kisses Reno's neck.*

Reno: *Moans softly at the kiss, goes limp against Vincent as he tilts his head up to kiss Vincent.* +Llove you so much yo.. You make all my dreams come true, Vincent..+

Vincent: *He traces Reno's chest with his fingers.* +I'll make any dream you want come true...+

Reno: +Mm.. Never leave me yo. Or our baby..+ *Looks down at the egg, smiling as he sees the baby's aura moving around in it.*

Vincent: +Can you tell the sex? Is it a boy or a girl?+

Reno: +No, we won't know till it hatches, but it's happy yo! It's moving around a lot.+ *Kisses it again.*

Vincent: +That's right...+ *He presses his hand against the egg shell and feels the baby move around.*

Reno: *Tenses a bit at Vincent touching the egg, but forces himself to calm down.* +Don't push to hard yo, you can break the egg or hurt the baby!+

Vincent: +I'm not pushing hard...See?+ *He lays Reno's hand on top of his own.* +Beautiful...+

Reno: +I know but you've touched an egg before a-and they can break easily yo.. Yyou're so strong..I can't help it..+ *Softly rubs Vincent's hand as they look at the egg.* +It is, never seen something so beautiful!+

Vincent: +Just wait until it's hatched...+

Reno: +I can't wait yo, I've been waitin' my whole life to see it..+ *Holds the egg close as his yawns, his body tired from the birth.*

Vincent: +Sleep, my sweet...I love you.+ *He kisses Reno's forehead and lays down next to Reno.*

Reno: +But..Need to tell dad and...protect egg yo.. + *His eyes close at the kiss, snuggles closer to Vincent, careful not to smash the egg.* +Love you..+

Vincent: +I'll tell him. You worry about resting...+

Reno: +Not..not tire...+ *Falls to sleep, his tail moving up to cover the egg between him and Vincent.*

Vincent: +Rest...+ *He kisses Reno's forehead and swims quietly out of the room to alert Rufus about the egg. He swims to Rufus's chambers and waits to be invited in.*

Rufus: +Enter..+ *Says sharply.*

Vincent: +It's me, Rufus...+ *He swims into Rufus's chambers.* +Reno has laid his egg...+

Rufus: *Lets out a small smile, his tail flicks in happiness.* +I thought I heard him cry out, congratulation Vincent.. You are a Father now..I..I would have a guard sent over but I know Reno wants to stay with you..+ *Sighs and holds his head.*

Vincent: *He nods.* +Thank you, please take care...+ *He swims out of Rufus's chambers and returns to Reno's room to lay with him and the egg.*

Reno: +Mmm..+ *Lets our rumbles of happiness as he moves close to Vincent's warmth, holds the egg closer.*

Vincent: +I told your father...+ *He gently strokes Reno's hair and kisses Reno as he sleeps.*

Reno: *Rumbles louder as he nuzzles at Vincent.* +No...'eave you..+

Vincent: +Of course not...Your dad may be over later...+

Reno: +'kay.. Wake up..here yo+ *Curls up tighter against Vincent, his tail hiding the egg from veiw*

Vincent: *He curls his tail to cover Reno and the egg. He smiles when the egg moves and begins to glow.*

Reno: *Moans a bit, cracks his eyes open and looks at his egg. Lets out a tired smile.* +It's happy yo... It's takin' our energy to grow, Mom said I would do this when Father was near...+

Vincent: +Every baby needs its father...+ *He gently kisses Reno's neck.*

Reno: +Mm.. I had a Father..But our baby is lucky to have one like you yo.. I love you, my mate..+ *Tilts his neck over for more kisses.*

Vincent: +I can feel its happiness...It will grow up healthy and happy.+

Reno: +Yes and be strong and kind like you yo.. I don't know what I'd do if I didn't have you, I...I don't think I'd be here now..+

Vincent: +Rest, Reno...I love you...+ *He kisses Reno's eyelids.*

Reno: *Lets out some rumbles of happiness, closes his eyes again. Relaxing against Vincent.* +I love you, Vincent.. My mate.. Stay with me forever yo..+ *Goes into a peaceful sleep.*

~That's the end of this story! We will make a sequel sometime in the future! We hope you liked it!~