I Almost Said I Love You-Chapter 184

*Thrax's heat had finally left n Oz was able to sleep with him peacefully. Before they knew it, a couple of mths hv passed without incident, tho Majah's visits had lessen considerably. He has yet to reveal the best way to infiltrate Big Mama's lair, bt so far Big Mama has yet to make a move to corner them, possibly thanks to him. Rodeo finally regained his sanity n motor skills n had been progressing well in his pregnancy, getting closer n closer to its due, n sat in the sidelines while evryone was training to get into shape for the upcoming war with the she-virus*

Edison suddenly cried out as he hit the floor, panting a little. Ozzy had just knocked him down again with his telekenisis, and surprisingly it hurt before he landed. "Ack... damn it..."

Klepta: Tht's a good one, Oz, bt needs more control than tht, OK?

*Thrax was exchanging blows with Rouge on another side, slamming dwn on him hard with evrything he got, while Rouge retaliated by using a technique he learnt frm his adopted family, which is elongating n turning his hair to life n used it as a gatling weapon at him*

Ozzy frowned and panted before his eyes began to glow again before his hands shot out in front of him before closing as if grabbing Edison, which Edison moved with it as Oz pulled his hands back, making a tossing motion into the ground causing Edison to rise up in the air, groaning out as he hit the floor hard.

Klepta: *turns to Edison* Eddie, I knw u can do it. Give a bit of retaliation there, mein bruder

Edison panted, pushing himself back up and getting to his feet, coughing. "S-Stop bruder... Hy'm not feeling so gud today... Hy think Hy need to... lay down..."

Klepta: *made a time-out sign at Oz n went to him* U OK, mein bruder? Tell me where does it hurt?

Rodeo: *sees them* A-ra? Eddie-chan wa daijobu ka, Oz to-chan?

Edison shook his head and smied some. "Hy don' hurt... Hy just... feel a big sick... an' tired... Hy think Hy go lay down..." he mumbled in his broken English.

"Huh? Oh... I don't know, maybe I was a little rough, though Eddie ain't been feeling good the last few times we sparred." Ozzy told him.

Klepta: Come, lemme take u to bed. U want anything to drink? *carried him*

Rodeo: Soka... I must admit he does look a little sick these few days. Must be all tht cake n sugar *caressed his baby bump, then sees Rouge deliver a blow at Thrax n cheered* Ganbatte yo, Rouge-chan~!

Edison shook his head, looking a little pale. "Hy'm fine... chust... sleep."

Ozzy nodded. "Yeah... but, he's been eating all that stuff since I met him, he's never been sick before. Maybe he's homesick? Heh." he mumbled, grinning and poking Rodeo's belly gently.

Klepta: Alright *brought him to the bedroom n lay him in bed* U just holler whenevr u need me, OK?

Rodeo: *giggled* Why would he be homesick wen he has us as a family ne? *chuckles as the cell poked his belly* Abunai ne (careful). Kodomo-chan can be a real kicker

Edison nodded before he rolled over and curled up.

"Yeah... but he still might miss his home. I know I do." Ozzy mumbled half heartedly as he grinned, poking more at the belly. "Oh, the kid already wants to take on his uncle Ozzy?"

Rodeo: *laughs, then suddenly winced a little* I...Itaii...

Ozzy snorted. "I take it that kid's trying to kick his way out?" he teased before kneeling in front of him, reaching up to gently rub his stomach. His shirt was off and he was sweating from exersise, his muscles showing a little more now.

Rodeo: Iya...This is different than a kick. Its... *before he could continue, he started wetting himself, torrents of liquid pouring out frm btwn his legs* Oh...Oh no...

Ozzy blinked in surprise, looking down before he frowned. "Did... you just wet yourself?" he asked, having no idea what was going on.

Rodeo: Y...Yada...I...I... *doubled ovr as he felt his first contractions* I...Itaii...!!

Amber: Mama! Mama! *cried worriedly*

Ozzy's eyes widened as he quickly got to his feet. "H-hey... hey guys! Something's wrong!"

Thrax: *heard him n signalled a time out to Rouge*

Rouge: *saw him n quickly went to him* Doushita, Rodeo-chan?? Daijobu ka??

Rodeo: I...I think...I think its time... *winced at another contraction*

Ozzy's eyes widened, looking shocked. "It's time?! Spit, what do we do?!"

Thrax: Calm dwn, first thing's first, take him to the room, Rouge. Oz, go get Klepta *picks up the crying Amber to try n soothe her*

Ozzy nodded and ran off in a panic, looking around for Klepta before running up to their room. Stumbling into the room, he panted hard. "K-Klep...!"

Klepta: *turned n hushed* Shh, Eddie's asleep. Where's the fire there, doll?

"R-Rodeo... time!" Ozzy managed to pant out in his moment of panic, flailing around.

Klepta: *got the msg n tucked Edison some more before following him out* Where is he?

"Th-Thrax said something about... a room?" Ozzy said, his eyes wide still.

Klepta: Then he must be in their own room. Oz, remember wen we helped deliver Amber? Same drill, go gather as much towels as u can n a basin of warm water, OK?

Ozzy nodded before he ran off again, looking for all the towels he could find.

Klepta: *went to the room to chk on Rodeo* How far r the contractions?

Rouge: Abt 5 mins apart

Rodeo: Itaii...!! *sobs hard*

Ozzy some came rushing in with an arm full of towels, panting. "Th-this is all I could find."

Klepta: Tht's good enough, doll. Put them ovr there. U got the basin of warm water for me?

Ozzy panted and put the towels down, shaking his head before he ran back out.

Klepta: *chked Rodeo* Ur almost dilated now. Just keep breathing thru, give it a few minutes

Rodeo: *pants as he tried to breathe thru it* Ro...Rouge-chan...!! Itaiii yoooo~!!! *sobs*

Rouge: Daijobu ne, Rodeo-chan. I'm here, I'm here *rubbed his bk to make him feel better*

Ozzy rushed back in, a basin of warm water in his hands. "H-here, I'm back!"

Klepta: Put it ovr there, doll *gesture him to put it near the towels* OK, I think ur fully dilated now. U can start pushing. Remember, push along with the contractions, dont fight it. Evryone except Rouge might wanna leave

Rodeo: Yada...Yada, I dont want them to leave...!! I want them here with me...!!

Ozzy set the basin down, hesitating a little before moving to one side of Rodeo, taking his hand. "It's okay, big brother... you can do this... this is what you've wanted for years!" he said, smiling at him.

Thrax: At least let the kids out *puts Amber onto Wolf* U knw wht to do, mutt. Go to ur Daddy n keep this kiddo entertained

Wolf: *yapped n carried Amber off to look for Nessie n Chico*

Klepta: Thrax, u might wanna sit behind Rodeo, keep him propped up. Alright, push at the nxt contraction, Rodeo

Rodeo: *whined at a contraction coming n pushed dwn as hard as he could, letting out a drawn out whimper*

"Hush, hush... It's okay." Ozzy tried to console, trying not to freak out himself as he stroked the back of the virus' hand. "You can do this!"

Klepta: Ur doing vry good, Rodeo. Keep going

*both Thrax n Rouge were at the sidelines giving him encouragement too, Rouge kissing his cheek n rubbing his hand while Thrax kept him propped, massaging his bk to help him ease the pushing*

Rodeo: *pants, cold sweat breaking out as he pushed dwn as hard as he could with each contraction, sobbing hard* Itaiii~~ Itai, itai, itai~~!!

"Come on... it's almost there, Rodeo..." Ozzy said, looking to Klepta. "Hows it going down there, you see it?"

Klepta: The baby is crowning. Ur doing reli good, Rodeo

Rodeo: *sobs n whimpered as he felt the baby coming out of his canal* Itaii, itaii, itaii~!!

Rouge: Daijobu ne, u can do it...

Rodeo: IT'S ALL UR FAULT!! *sucker-punched him* BOKU WA ANATA NO DAIKIRAI!!! (i hate you)

Ozzy gasped and quickly caught Rodeo's hand, pulling his head to his chest and petting his hair. "Calm down, come on... just consentrate on your baby, you can do it..."

Thrax: Yo, Rouge. U OK?

Rouge: @_@ I...I'm good...

Klepta: Dont worry, its just the pain talking. Ur almost there. The head is almost out now, Rodeo

Rodeo: *whimpered, tears poured out of his eyes, shaking his head* Yada~ I can't do it~ I can't do it~!! Itaii~~!!

"Yes you can! You can do it!" Ozzy told him, kissing his forehead before he leaned down a little, singing softly in his ear to sooth him.

Thrax: *noticed tht n smirked quietly* C'mon, Rodeo. We're all here for ya, bro *rubbed his bk* Ur almost there

Rouge: *came bk to him* Aishiteru ne, Rodeo-chan, aishiteru *kissed his cheek n his lips*

Rodeo: *kissed him bk n sobbed* Gomenasai...Gomenasai...Kirai ja nai... (pls dont hate me)

Rouge: Iya, kirai ja nai (I dont hate u) Shh...

"Okay, now push, Rodeo... push as hard as you can." Ozzy said to him, rubbing his arm.

Rodeo: *takes a deep breath n pushed dwn at a contraction, then yelped n whined as the baby's head popped out*

Klepta: The head is out. Easy, easy, now push slowly n I'll get it out in no time 8cradled the head in his hands n tried to pry it out*

"That's it, see... the hard part is over, now... you're doing so well!" Ozzy said, rubbing the virus' stomach gently.

"Nngh... vhat's viv all noise in here..." came a familiar sleepy voice.

Rouge: *didnt leave his spot, just turned to the direction of his voice* Eddie-chan! Rodeo-chan is hving the baby! If u wanna see, now's the time to come in!

Rodeo: *whimpered as he pushed dwn following Klepta's instructions, n with Thrax's help massaging his bk n Oz rubbing his stomach, the baby soon slowly inched out*

Klepta; Just one more push, Rodeo. One more

Edison blinked a few times before his eyes widened. That wave of sickness washed through him again and he suddenly ran out the room.

Thrax: *snorts* Guess Eddie cant hold his own

Rodeo: *whimpered, his body seemed to instinctively react to Klepta's instructions as he pushed dwn one last time, screaming Rouge's name*

Klepta: I got it! It's a girl! *caught the baby n rubbed her bk, helping her to breathe*

Ozzy looked up, his eyes widening a little. "A little girl? Just like Amber, she's going to be so happy."

Rodeo: *was crying tears of joy n wanted to reach out to hold her bt winced* I...Itaii...Motto itaii... (it still hurts)

Rouge: Nani? Doushita, Rodeo-chan?

Thrax: *seemed to recognize it* Oh boy

Ozzy blinked, looking a little confused. "What? What's wrong?" he asked, looking confused.

Klepta: *recognize it too* Uh-oh *wrapped the baby in a towel n handed her to him* Hold onto her. Rodeo, I think u hv to push again

Rodeo: Na...Nani...?? D-Doushita...??

Rouge: *blushed hard* Ma...Masaka...?? (could it be)

"... Wait." Ozzy began, looking back and forth, his eyes widening in realisation. "... Another one?!"

Klepta: *nods* C'mon, Ur first child paved the way, this should be easier

Rouge: Fu...Futago... (twins) *eyes rolled bk n blacked out, falling with a thud to the floor*

Rodeo: R...Rouge-chan...!!

Ozzy's eyes widened as he looked down at Rouge. "A-ah, spit! What happened to him?"

Thrax: He just fainted. Typical reaction

Klepta: Just concentrate on pushing now, Rodeo. The baby is coming fast

Rodeo: *whimpered as he pushed dwn with the contractions, feeling the baby going dwn the canal, more tears poured*

Ozzy looked on, worried for Rodeo, rubbing his stomach gently. "There there... almost done now..."

Thrax: Hang in there, bro. U can do it *massaged his bk as well, to help him ease the pushing*

Rodeo: *sobs as he pushed dwn again, the head soon popped out faster than the sister*

Klepta: Here we go. Almost there, just give it a few more pushes

"That's it... push... push..." Ozzy said, rubbing his stomach to sooth him.

Rodeo: *whined as he pushed dwn along wtih the contractions*

Klepta: Almost there, bro, just one more push. Give it a big one

Rodeo: *was trembling, his body numb with pain as he screamed out Rouge's name again as he pushed out the baby, which Klepta soon caught*

Ozzy smiled and praised the poor virus before he looked to Klepta. "What is it now?"

Klepta: *helped the baby breathe* Its a boy! Congrats, Rodeo, Rouge, u got a pair!

Thrax: *pinching Rouge awake* Yo, wake up, boob, ur twins r born. Man, u guys reli hv the twins gene in ya, dontcha?

Rouge: *groan as he woke to see the two bawling babies tht were ready to be washed n cleaned* Aah...M...My...My futago-chan...?

Ozzy smiled as he moved closer to look over the bawling little boy, laughing. "So that's why there was so much kicking. There were two of you."

Klepta: Bring the basin of warm water ovr, Thrax. Time to clean these little spawns

Thrax: *nods n brought the basin to him*

Klepta: Thanks *takes the basin n first put the girl in to wash her clean*

Rouge: Kawaii ne, Rodeo-chan~ Arigato ne *kissed him ovr n ovr* Aishiteru, aishiteru...

Rodeo: *sobbed in both joy n relief as he watched Klepta cleaned the bawling girl*

Ozzy decided to take hold of the little boy spawn, laughing softly, and grinning. "I bet it was you that keeps trying to take me on, huh? After your uncle Ozzy, weren't you?" he teased the wrapped up baby.

*the baby boy was still getting used to hving air in his lungs as he bawled just as loudly as his sister*

"Hush hush hush... so noisey ain't ya~" Ozzy spoked to him softly as he gently rocked him in his arms. "Such a strong boy you are, ain't ya? Got a good set of lungs on ya!"

Klepta: *finished cleaning the girl n passed her to the waiting parents' arms before taking the boy* Here we go, time for ur first bath too *puts him in the basin as well n cleaned him*

Rodeo: *cooed at the baby girl, who hv calmed dwn as soon as she was in her mother's arms* Kawaii ne~ Kire desu ne (so beautiful)

Thrax: Way to go, guys. U made a beautiful spawn *clapped Rouge's bk n gently patted Rodeo's bk*

Ozzy nodded and smiled, walking over to Rodeo, looking at the baby girl. "Yeah, you did so well! So... uh... what are you going to name them?"

Rodeo: *shrugged* Wakata ja nai (I dunno). We havent reli thought abt it, we were so busy worrying whether or not it'll carry to term

Ozzy nodded slowly and smiled. "Too bad Amber can't really talk yet... she could of helped ya, that would of been cute."

Klepta: Speaking of Amber, we should let her in to see her new sibs. I better go get Eddie too. He looked a little pale seeing the birth just now *went off*

Ozzy nodded and smiled, moving away to give Rodeo and Rouge some space.