Proxy-Naruto-69

The dull thudding of the hammer broke your concentration as you were carefully trying to pour the neutral color paint into the slanted tray. Thankful that Kid had the foresight to lay tarp on the floor, you still internally curse at the droplets that fell on it from his distracting noises, but grateful that it protected the newly installed flooring.

“Why are you bothering with that anyways? We still have to paint the walls!” you complain to your lover.

“Tch, better to have it done now and paint over the studs than doing it later and chip the paint! Ungrateful ass,” his golden amber eyes roll in their sockets as he made his way towards you.

“Rude ass,” you click your tongue back at him.

Soft sponge rollers bounce off your head and you shoot him a glare, watching him juggle a few more in his hands with a warning look on his face.

“Careful, I’m fully armed babe,” he gave you a devious grin.

Taking the high road from the arm pun you wanted to chuck back at him, you give him a curt nod and stand tall. Picking up the broomstick handles you bought during a 2-4-1 sale at the department store, you toss one his way and he drops the sponge rollers while fumbling with the stick.

“Fully armed but not loaded,” you chuckle, taking one of the rollers he had thrown at you and attaching it to your handle. You dip it into the paint tray and begin rolling the thick liquid on to the walls.

“WAIT A SECOND!” his shout startles you causing your concentrated rolls to stutter, dripping thick paint lines down the wall and on the tarp covering.

“ACH! What?!”

“You needa do the primer first, ya ding dong!”

If your eyes could shoot laser beams, he’d be a dead man.

“If you took a second to read, you would know that this brand is primer + paint, bolthead!”

“TCH, WHAT WAS THAT?!”

From the corner of your eyes you watch as he picks up the accent paint color, squinted eyes reading the description written in large, bold print on the front. You could hear a soft ‘ooooohhhh’ escape him before he tried to nonchalantly pretend he knew that the whole time. Attaching the sponge roller to his own broomstick, he follows your example and begins painting the adjacent wall.

The soft rock music plays in the background as you paint, with you softly singing the lyrics and Kid backing you up with the chorus. It’s peaceful for about an hour as you work in tandem. That is, until your paint rollers met each other on the same wall.

With a confused look, you look up at him and then turn around to take the room in. Did he—

Yep. He did. Kid forgot to leave the back wall plain for the accent color.

“Don’t. Say. A Word,” Kid gripes with a hand over the bandana tied above his forehead to keep his hair out of his face.

You don’t say anything. Not a single peep. You simply turn around and continue coating the already covered wall to keep yourself in check from making a cheeky remark. They say that in long-term dating, partners pick up each other’s traits and habits. A learned habit for you was sassing the fuck out of the sardonic man. He could dish it but not always take it, and it was those delicious moments that made life a little bit sweeter.

Instead you mind yourself and allow a resigned sigh to escape you. A single syllable dripped from your lips as you did so, and you could feel the tension in the room spike. Your shoulders hunch, waiting in anticipation when the first droplets of cool liquid hit your skin.

“YOU DID NOT!” you shriek, dropping the paint roller and rubbing your hands to your backside, inspecting the residue. Your favorite color – the accent paint. “MOTHERFU—” the rest of your words die on your tongue as more paint splatters on you.

With a charged cry you rush at him, fully prepared to tackle your body into his like the defensive lineman you always knew you had inside you. Unfortunately for you, Kid’s height will always be his key advantage. With one hand he held you back by your forehead while with his other hand he shook the loaded paint stirrer over your body, covering you in very expensive paint.

“I’M GONNA DESTROY YOU!!” you cry out, only to be suddenly lifted under your thighs in his strong arms.

Kid presses your back flat against the back wall and shuts you up with a hard press of his lips against yours. Grinning into the kiss, he enjoys the way you melt into his touch as you kiss him back. During your fervent make out he pushed you up and around the wall in what seemed like lust-filled frenzy.

Turns out he was making wall art.

You stare wide-eyed at the mess he made by pressing your paint splattered body against the wall. Your own face smeared in red from his lipstick that he trails down your neck as you wordlessly gaze at the wall.

“I dunno, you showed me your Pinterest board and while it looked nice, I think this looks better,” he whispers in your ear.

You turn to face him, “You’re a dumb bitch if you think I’m letting you leave it this way.” The pout on his face is both too adorable and also too sad to look at. “Oh my goooodd, fine let’s fix it together.”

A small smile on his lips, he stood next to you as you quickly work together to finish the last wall. Taking a step back, he laces his fingers with yours and brings your hand to his lips to place a soft kiss on the back of it.

“This domesticity shit ain’t so bad when I’m doing it with you, angel.”

-Months passed going about your day your lack of energy was more prominent. Your body felt very clammy, and just nothing settled in your stomach, it would come back up. Ace was aware you had days where you didn’t do well and it would last a day or two, but it wouldn’t happen for this long 3 months. You kept pushing it off saying it will go away soon. 

-Ace began to worry that it could be something more serious. Finally taking you to the clinic to get checked out. You were anxious during the whole exam; you didn’t know if you were getting worse and it was just a matter of time you had left on this Earth. So many thoughts when on in your mind and his.

-When the Doctor arrived back in the room you both were in. He looked at you are giving a weary smile “I’m not too sure how to tell you this I myself am a little surprised by this, we have discussed previously before…conception wasn’t possible with everything going on with your health but looking at your test you are 10 weeks along in your pregnancy.” The doctor stated first. Both yours and Ace’s eyes shot open wide at the news given right now. The doctor continued to speak “This could explain some of the symptoms you’re experiencing right now…. they can be more intensified because of your medical issues. I must be honest with you, this does worry me with your medical history, the possibility of this pregnancy going to full term is very slim…. Even if you were able to carry full term there is the risk during the birthing process your and the child’s lives could be endangered...It is still early for other alternative options.”

- “I don’t want the alternative option…I want this baby” you quickly responded without hesitation.

-The doctor even Ace looked at you “Do you understand the risk of this _____?”  The Doctor responded. You nodded the Doctor spoke once more “Very well.” After the news the doctor explained all the proper care for your pregnancy and, he wanted you to come back often for checkups to make sure you and the baby were okay. Ace during the rest of the appt was quiet he really didn’t say much. -Getting home Ace was trying to figure out what to say because he did worry about you and your health. But he did fear what if he lost you during the process. “________.” he said in a lower tone than usual.

- “Your gonna ask me the same thing.” asked him. He looked over at you with a frown on his face. Ace didn’t like the risk of the pregnancy you could see it on his face and what the Doctor explained to you both made him overthink everything. - “I can’t lose you ______,” he reached for your hand “What if.” placing a finger on his lips before he spoke again.

- “Ace, I know what you must be thinking… But what if nothing happens and everything is smooth sailing. This is something I’ve dreamt about since I was a little girl myself.” your hand placed on his cheek your thumbs softly stroking the upper part of the cheek. “Being told I couldn’t have a child, that there was no possibility of it happening… now look us 10 weeks along. Ace this means a lot to me that I’m carrying our baby we created.” the corner of your lip slightly curled up looking up at him.

-Ace knew you were a stubborn one, he let a small sigh out his lips a gave a small weary smile. Deep down he was happy that something like this would happen when he thought it wouldn’t. He did have high hopes for you both living. 

-The delivery happened way sooner than expected just like the Doctor said. The small premature newborn that was just brought into this world was taken to the NICU while the Doctor attended to you making sure you were okay. Ace in this time was freaking out he couldn’t even see the baby as they rushed out quickly, but also worried how exhausted your looked some small blood vessles popped throughout your body noticeably on your face. 

- A month had passed as the baby was still in NICU they were making progress they were able to breathe on their own now. They were still so small and fraglie as you held them in your arms. During this hole time you could hear a relief sigh coming from Ace. He felt so much weight lifted off his shoulder seeing how things turned out. You were here and your guys little bundle of joy now. “We can take them home soon just a few more days.” Ace softly said kissing the top of your head and then placing a gentle kiss on the baby's forehead. 

Whitebeard

-Whitebeard and you had many sons together, even though they weren’t by blood you treated them like you gave birth to them. As you got a bit older you did start to become the minor health issues started to become more chronic it affected your daily life some days you were good like nothing was wrong and other days you couldn’t get out of bed. You and Edward did talk about having a baby before many years back but,  the years spent together one was never produced in that time. It did bother you every now and then but you looked at it, you were a mother to a group of boys who never knew what it was like to have a mother in there life growing up. 

-For the past few nights it was harder to sleep your hips and lower back were hurting more than usual. Unable to get a decent night of sleep Edward knew something up when your normal sleep pattern became more out of wack.

-That following morning Edward wanted you to see the Marco for an exam. As you were talking to Marco explaining all your symptoms. He had a curious look on his face, the same look he had when he was thinking. Marco performed the exam when he asked you about your last menstrual cycle and ran a few tests. You told him it was a few months but you thought your body was going through the ‘change’ that's why they stopped. “Well it’s not the ‘change’ you're going through yoi, your still fairly young to go through that, I mean with the exam I was a little suspicious on something but get this back, Mom, you're expecting a baby.” He adjusted his glasses.  “Medical point of view this can be a high-risk pregnancy so many complications for you and also the unborn child.”

-"A baby?” you were still stuck at that part it seem the last part you didn’t clearly listen to what Marco said. Marco saw the soft expression on your face, he knew this was something you did want both you and pops. Marco did discuss this with you more, all the complications for you and this child but also he wanted you to let Pops know the news. 

-Whitebeards was sitting in his chair he was soaking up the sun rays on this nice morning. He saw you approaching you and you were fidgeting with your fingers. “_______ how are you feeling? What did Marco say?” he asked you as you took a seat next ot him. “I’m okay right now, the symptoms of pregnancy will ease up in a few weeks hopefully.” You looked over at you him you began to chew on your inner cheek. You decided to just come out with it because you know you wouldn’t be able to do it later.  

“Pregnancy? Wait your pregnant.?”  his expression changed quickly “I thought you?” he asked some of the crew heard his expression their eyes watch both you and Whitebeard. 

“Well apparently I’m still too young for that to happen to me.” you're reached for his hand placing it on your abdomen. Your abdomen was a bit hard it was due to the baby growing. Seeing his eyes look at your abdomen, for years it finally decided to happen he was happy a bit uneasy about the idea. He knew how your health affected your body. He worried if you got attached to your guy's unborn child and if something happened to them it would break your heart causing your health to descrease more. 

“My dear…Do you understand what could happen if the baby doesn’t make it? Would you be okay with that and the risk it can put you in as well?”

“Marco told me already, I have already started to mentally prepare myself for any outcome… After so many years it finally came Edward. A small piece of you and me was made. Even though I feel sluggish, this will be a  exciting experience for the both of us.” seeing the signature smile he hadn’t seen in a few weeks made him smile from ear to ear. “Well in that case this causes for a celebration. My son we will be expecting a new member to join our family in a few months!!!” he shouted loud and proud on the ship. The crew began to cheer hearing the news of the new member that will be part of there family soon.

-This baby was on the larger side, and your blood pressure would spike randomly causing you to be bed-written towards the end of the pregnancy. No matter how bad you felt you pushed through it during the whole pregnancy. When it was finally time to deliver you were full-term, the pain was causing your blood pressure to raise rather quickly which wasn’t a good sign. Your breathing became more shallow your mind foggy from the lack of oxygen. Whitebeard seeing the agony and pain you were experiencing with the labor did worry him. Marco himself was staying calm during the whole process. After the final push which felt like it took forever until you heard the small cries. Feeling overwhelmed as you heard that faint cry of the baby you just birthed. 

-It took a few hours for your blood pressure to come down, your body was exhausted but you couldn’t stop looking at the sleeping baby next to you sleeping in the bassinet. “Our baby  is lucky to have a strong mother  like you in their life, with everything you endured you still pushed through it the best you can.” he said in a quiet tone not wanting to wake the baby “I'm proud of you my dear.”

Law

-Being with Law for so many years he was always on top your health making sure you were okay. There was only so much he could do but just something things that couldn’t be fix. Few years back you both were expecting a child together. During the delivery it was supposed to be an exciting time, but it ended in grief, Law did all he could at the time, but the child didn’t make it. It was hard on the both of you during that dark time.  You both were dealing with it in your own ways.

-After experiencing this tragic event, Law didn’t want you to both go through this again. He noticed your health became more concerning to him after the delivery. With a mixture of medical complications, Law knew you like the back of his hand.  You were still experiencing broken heart syndrome from the loss of the baby. 

-Law was in his office looking down at the results of your recent blood work from a few hours ago, noticing some abnormal results he ran additional testing. He began to think of any little thing you had been experiencing recently or the past few months. One thing stood out to him; this causes him to check HCG levels. Law was anxious flipping through the final report pages. Running his fingers through his hair, he was flexing his jaw, as he was trying to process the HCG level results. He didn’t expect how far along you already were because you didn’t show at all. Some of the symptoms you had were already on going for some time and the absence of your menstrual cycle could have been to your chronic illnesses.

- Law had sometime to think of what to say before he went to you with the results. He had you come to his office. Law watched you sit down across from him. The more he looked the more he noticed small changes about you. “I did get results back ya..” the way Law sounded did worry you a bit. 

- “what are they?” you were bouncing your leg wondering what he was going to say.

-“Your HCG levels confirmed you are pregnant… 24 weeks gestational…. ______ you hadn’t felt anything, no movement or anything?” He asked you then looked at your abdomen he hand rubbed his goatee.

- you felt your heart beating through your ears. You shook your head. “No movement….Law…” the concern tone in your voice “do you think?” 

-Law had to be sure so he wanted another confirmation, placing you on the bed the ultrasound machine was rolled to you. Placing the cold jelly on your tummy. The probe was on your tummy both of you looked at the monitor. The immediate relief you both heard the heart beat of the baby.  Placing your hand on your mouth feeling yourself become a bit emotional. You could see Law watch the monitor “They musten be really active… they are enjoying there nap ya." adjusting the angle  of the probe to make sure he didn’t see any concerning things with the baby along with the womb. "Everything seems normal right now, they are just on the small side. I know there is still a ways to go… things can happen in that time frame. Your body has been through a lot and it may get worse _______ ya”

- “I know there is that risk… But if it means they get a chance to live…I’m okay with it.” you softly said. Law removed the probe from your tummy and cleaned the jelly off you. You sat up waiting for Law to face you, when he finally turned towards you, your hands cupped his cheek. “Law my love all we can do is hope for the best. Let's enjoy this moment ” pressing your forehead against his. Your words did soothe him at the moment but he was going to keep a sharp eye and the baby. 

-Law had the crew on stand by all hands were on deck when you went into labor. Law made sure he kept an eye on the baby's heart rate.  Each push you endured was taking a lot of your energy.  You felt like you didn’t even have a lot of strength to push. The final push you took all your strength all you could remember in that time was Law looking at the baby who was crying before you blacked out. 

-Not knowing how long you were out your eyes fluttered open seeing. Your body felt sore you let a low groan when you moved slightly causing it to get Law’s attention. “______, don’t try to move around a lot… you used a lot of your strength ya.” Law helps you sit up in the bed. 

-"where’s the baby?” was the first question that came out of your mouth. Law could see the concerned look on your face and the timid voice as you asked the question

-"The baby is fine. They just fell asleep, as soon as you did the final push your blood pressure dropped quite fast it didn’t look good. Honestly did scare me… because I thought lost you in that moment.” Law looked at you before walking to the bassinet where the newborn slumbered. Carefully picking the small child he walked them over to you. Carefully bringing the baby to your arms, the tears poured down your face looking at the small dark-haired child with chubby cheeks sleeping. “Without you, I wouldn’t have experienced this kind of feeling before ya” - “what feeling is that Law?” asked him. 

- “feeling complete.” 

Shanks 

-You did feel insecure about not being able to bear a child with him, countless times of trying but nothing worked. Shanks reassured you many times as long as you were by his side nothing else matter. Shanks is a VERY VERY fertile man and for you not to even become pregnant after one encounter of making love with one another discouraged you. Shanks himself loved you very dearly but he knew your health was a serious issue, seeing you so fragile at times worried him. He didn’t want to put your body through a pregnancy if that meant losing your life.

-Leaning against the wall trying to catch your breathe it seemed to become a bit hotter in the hallway walking to the deck. The more your walked the dizzier you gotten. Benn happen to notice you struggling to walk, he made his way quicker towards you as he notice you seemed to pass out. He caught you before you landed hard on the floor. 

-Benn taking you to the infirmary and then letting Shanks know what happened. The dizzy spells were happening often. Few days had pass and stopping at a local island Shanks took you to the local Doctor on the island to get checked out. They did the basic evaluation and went over your medical hx. “Well, the symptoms you are having right now are not due to the illness you currently have.  The pressure you do have then the dizziness right after is usually caused when a baby is on the larger side. The uterus is pressed against blood vessels and this can cause you to become dizzy. It happens a lot in the second trimester.”

- “wait a baby?” Shanks said looking at the doctor understanding what he just said. 

- “Yes a baby, 13 weeks along. I can understand this may be a shocker to you both but it can happen. There are many other factors as the pregnancy gets farther down the road I know you are both aware of. This can also flare up your other issues as well Miss. Think about what you want to do...my office is always open if you have any question. ” the conernced voice echoed in the both of your guys head.

-The doctor left the room, Shanks still processing the information given to him. “What do you want _____?” he asked. Shanks understood the risk of going on with the pregnancy, he feared he may lose you at any time. 

-” Do I have to tell you my answer, when you already know what it will be.” running your fingers through your hair letting out a sigh. “I know what you might be thinking, your thinking ahead of the future…Let's not think about the future right now Shanks… At this moment me and you are having a child together...If my body was able to hold this baby for this long, I have faith my body can can keep them in for 23 more weeks.”

-Shanks hearing the spark in your voice, you were determine to show him everything was going to be okay. The red-haired pirate closed his eyes for a brief moment letting a small smile out. “If you feel like you can do this, I will support you 100% all the way babe. I just dont like the idea of your life being gambled like this.” Shanks leaned over his hand laid on your abdomen. 

-It would be a lie to say the pregnancy was smooth sailing sure there were moments you felt good but oftentimes you didn’t feel well, you were in bed taking it easy most of the time The closer to the delivery the more it worried him.. When your water broke this man turned white as a ghost. In his mind, all he could think about was ‘please let her get through this safely with the baby.’ 

- Hours of being in labor had passed the room was quiet, Shanks came back into the room to find you asleep, against your chest was the small red hair newborn sleeping peacefully. The gentle swaying of the boat put you both to sleep. “You are one something ______, you didn’t give up one time during the pregnancy, something I admired from the very beginning when I first met you.” He leaned over the bed placing a kiss on your temple.