This wound up being quite a long series… and with lots of Championshipping lemon! ^^

Disclaimer: Pokemon belongs to Nintendo and Shogakukan Comics. This non-profit, non-copyright infringing fanfiction belongs to me under international copyright laws and taking it is plagiarism. Thank you. *Phantomness bows*

Notes: <> for telepathy, ** for thoughts, italics if a pokemon talks

Warnings: Pregnancy, fluff

Chapter 10

She waved as they walked back to the hotel.

Lance waved too, but didn't say anything else until they were back in their room and she was making hot chocolate for Red.

< That felt kind of nice, actually, > Red told Lance. < We could tell someone about our lives and not have to worry. >

< I know. > Lance added a marshmallow to the mug, sitting down next to Red. < It's hard hiding who we are. >

< Mate… I’m glad we don't have to hide here. >

< Me too. > She agreed.

Red gave Lance a kiss. < Lance? >

< Mm, > Lance grinned. She hugged Red close. < Though it's a bit ironic that you're the parent carrying the eggs, considering what we did. >

She nodded. < I love you Lance-chan… >

< I love you too. > Lance purred, giving Red another kiss.

After finishing her hot chocolate and brushing her teeth, Red curled up and fell asleep. The Ice Guardian curled up next to her, and joined her in slumber.

The next morning Red found that her belly had grown quite large. She couldn't even curl up properly.

Lance was already awake. She had ordered breakfast for them, and was drinking milk. "How are you feeling?" She asked.

< Better. But I'm annoyed that I can't curl up any more...>

< That's good. It looks as though you'll be having eggs today. >

Red blushed. < Does that mean I have to stay in bed? >

< I'll get Chansey to take a look. > Lance said. < I'm afraid so... can you move? >

< A bit… > Red blinked. < Lance!? >

Lance gasped, as she saw Red shudder, just as Chansey appeared. < Red! I think they're coming! >

The girl began to feel immense pain. < Lance! >

Chansey rushed to Red's side. < Hold her! > She called. Lance nodded, pinning Red down as Red began to convulse, shaking.

The frightened child looked into Lance's eyes.

< Shh…I'm here for you... > Lance soothed. Chansey watched anxiously, as the first egg began to descend, slippery with fluids.

Red began to cry. Lance held onto her Mate and kissed her again, even as the first egg was laid and the second one started coming. The Thunder Guardian felt her energy disappearing fast.

Lance began to channel, and Chansey gave a cheer as the last egg was finally laid. As soon as it was over, Red fell into such a deep sleep she was almost comatose. Her body truly needed the rest.

She smiled and kissed her Mate, as she gathered up the eggs and wrapped them in a blanket, before she climbed next to Red. Chansey waved and then disappeared.

Red slept for almost two days. Lance quietly kept vigil. She was waiting for her to wake and keeping the eggs warm.

The next morning Red woke feeling drained.

Lance was waiting with a bowl of cinnamon and apple oatmeal for her. "Morning, Red."

< Morning… > Red could barely keep her eyes open.

< I made you breakfast. > Lance said, sitting next to her. < Want me to feed you, Mate? >

< Please? I can barely lift my head. >

One of the Maids came to check on them, having heard soft crying the day before.

< Oh! You laid your eggs! > She said. < Are you all right? >

Lance was supporting Red on her arm while she fed her bite by bite slowly.

< Just very tired… >

The maid smiled. She should tell the Dragon Master and his Mate...

< I'm so proud of you, Red. >

Red giggled. < May see my eggs? >

< Of course. > Lance smiled. Two of the eggs were light blue, but one was white with brown stripes. Lance had wrapped them well in several blankets.

Red smiled. < Two dragons. >

< I think so, yes. > Lance smiled.

< I wonder what the third is? >

< Who knows? > Lance smiled. < But three... > She hugged Red. < One would have made me happy. >

Her Mate nodded slightly, with a large but tired smile on her face.

Lance kissed her again. < You're amazing, Red. >

< Thank you, my love. > She fell asleep soon after she finished eating, curling around their eggs protectively.

Lance resigned herself to waiting some more, and began reading a book.

Wataru and Ash came around at lunchtime when Red was stirring from her sleep.

"Hi, Ash, Wataru." Lance quietly spoke, inviting them in.

They went in quietly as Red woke up. < Lance? >

< Hello, Red. > Lance sent. < Feeling better? They came to visit. >

< A little... I still feel drained. > She smiled as she uncurled slightly so that Wataru and Ash could see her eggs.

“Oh! How cute!" Ash grinned.

She gave them an exhausted look. < Yeah. Hello Ash, Wataru. >

< I'm very happy for you. > Wataru smiled.

Lance hugged Red. < Still hungry? >

She nodded.

The older girl brought over some sandwiches. She handed the tuna fish one to Red first.

She ate slowly and watched as Ash quietly blessed their Eggs.

Red looked at Lance. < A blessing? >

She nudged Lance gently.

< Wow. > Lance said. < Thank you. >

< I can't do all of my duties until next year, but I can do this for you. > The black-haired boy explained sheepishly.

< This is fine. > Red gave Ash a warm smile, before she started in on her next sandwich. He grinned smiled.

Wataru watched Red and winked at Ash. Next year...

He could hardly wait...

After a few more minutes, they decided to leave the tired couple alone so they could rest. They just knew Red would be a wonderful mother...

"I'm happy for them." Ash told the Dragon Master quietly.

"Me too." Wataru squeezed Ash’s hand.

"No one is more deserving…” He said thoughtfully. "After everything they've gone through and done, it’s amazing!”

“I know. I'm surprised they didn't have children earlier." Wataru agreed.

Ash agreed.

“Next year, it will be our turn.” Wataru reassured Ash with a proud look.

His lover nodded. "I can hardly wait..."

The two of them walked away from the hotel, lost in thought.

Soon enough, it was the end of the week. Red was back to her normal self. Lance was very glad, though the eggs still hadn't hatched.

She was holding one of the blue ones lovingly.

< We must leave now. > Red said quietly.

< I know. > Lance sighed. < We cannot leave our own home for long. >

< It was nice to be able to get away, if even for a little bit. > Red turned to Lance. < I'm not being selfish, am I? >

< Of course not! > Lance said. < If you are, I'm being selfish too. Don't we deserve ordinary happiness? >

< Well, we got a week, which is more then we normally get. > A gateway opened before them.

< That's true. > Lance said, and they stepped inside. < And we do have souvenirs... >

Red grinned nodding.

Ash and Wataru walked up.

< Good-bye, Red. Lance. I'll miss you! > Ash called.

Red waved as she and Lance walked through the gateway. < Me too. Bye! >

< Goodbye. > Lance sent, and then the portal closed behind them. When they faded back into view, they were in Red's house.

End Chapter

Completed 8/18/07

I realize that this chapter was quite saccharinely sweet. However, at least it’s over! I hope everyone made it through without cavities! *Laugh*

It’s an overabundance of fluff, ne?

I wonder if Red really does want a family. Lance probably wouldn’t care much, but for Red/Ash, it might be more important.

Pika-chan: *Eating sandwiches*

Phantomness: *Rolls eyes*

Lance: You wrote lots of BDSM to make up for this, love. No worries

Phantomness: True! *Wicked smile*

Red: *Rolls eyes*