Second Chance

New Arrivals! Hope For the Future!

((Thanks to my best friend, TheSaiyanJedi5, for his help and support on this chapter! *gives him all the hope bagels*))

((Akemi's POV))

I whimpered as the pains from the night before continued. They hadn't stopped since I laid down last night. And they were only getting worse. And these pains...could only mean one thing. No..! I thought. Not now! Not yet! I held my belly and panted heavily. Mondo woke up, having felt me cringe. "Akemi?" he said. "I-I'm okay. The baby just kicked me really hard," I assured him. 

Mondo frowned. "Are you sure? Is there anything I can do to help you?" He asked. I nodded. "I'm fine," I said. "But...Makoto left a note under our door. He wants the guys to meet and find a way out while the girls hang out."

Mondo nodded. "Okay, but...If you need help..." he said. "I'll send one of the girls your way," I assured him. He nodded. "Okay," he said. I smiled. "Go." He nodded and left the room, waving goodbye as he did so. 

After he left, I walked out of my room and headed to Mukuro's. Along the way, I met Chihiro in the hall. "Chihiro?" I frowned. "Let me guess...Mondo told you to help me," I said. Chihiro shook his head. " No, I want to help you!" he said. "Honestly, I wouldn't be much help with the others..." 

I smiled. "Then, can you help me get to Mukuro's?" I asked. Chihiro nodded. "O-Okay!" He put my arm around his shoulder and supported me the entire way to Mukuro's. Halfway there, I panted heavily. Dammit...! I thought. The contractions...are already starting...!!! 

Chihiro looked at me nervously. "Akemi...A-Are you alright?" I nodded, then whimpered in pain. The contractions were getting worse and worse by the minute. Chihiro looked at me, concerned. "Akemi!!! What's wrong?!" he said. 

"I...I need to get to Mukuro! And fast!" I said through the pain. Chihiro nodded and quickly got me to her room. I rang the buzzer as quickly as I could. There was no answer. I held my swollen belly, in greater pain than ever before. "Wh-Where is she!?" Chihiro reached over and rang the buzzer again. This time, Mukuro answered the door. "Chihiro?" Then, she saw me, keeled over in pain. "What's wrong?" she asked calmly.  

Chihiro looked up at her. It was obvious that he was afraid, not just for me, but for the baby as well. "I-It's Akemi! She's holding her belly and....Th-The baby...! I-I think something's wrong!" he said, in tears. "Calm down. Luckily, as part of my Fenrir training, I received countless medical training as well. I'll be able to tell if something's wrong or not," Mukuro said. She put on a glove and started to examine my body. Then, she gasped. 

"Chihiro...Nothing's wrong with the baby," she said. "Then...Why is Akemi hurting so much?" he asked. Mukuro looked up at him. "Because she's in labor. She's fully dilated and her contractions are close together. The baby is coming. And soon," she replied.  "What?! But Mondo isn't here!"Chihiro said. 

Mukuro looked down. "Well, whether he is or not, this baby is coming. And there's no time to get her to the Nurse's Office...The bathhouse is closer. I'll her there, as quickly as I can. You find Kyoko and the others. Go now!" She said. Chihiro nodded and left to find the others. Mukuro picked me up. I whimpered in pain. 

Before I knew it, I was in the Bathhouse. As soon as she laid me on the floor she looked at me. "Akemi, I need you to push. Now," she said. I shook my head. "I-I can't! Mondo...Should be here!" I said. "If you don't, your baby will die!" Mukuro said. I closed my eyes and squeezed out the tears within them as I pushed. "Ahhhh!!!" 

Mukuro smiled. "You're doing great, Akemi. Keep it up!" She said. Right then, Chihiro came in with the others. Immediately, Sakura, Hina, and Kyoko went to my side. "Akemi..." Hina said. "You'll be okay. You can do this." Kyoko held my hand and nodded. "She's right. You're strong." Sakura took out a cool rag and gently put it on my forehead. "Deep breaths, Akemi. Just take deep breaths and you'll be fine," she said.

I sobbed as the pains increased. "M-Mondo!!!!" I yelled. Kyoko turned to Chihiro. "Chihiro, go find Mondo! Hurry!" She said. Chihiro nodded and ran to find Mondo.

-Meanwhile-

((Mondo's POV))

I looked around for hours with the other guys (and Toko, since she refused to leave Togami's side) for an exit. But just like every other time we tried, we found nothing. Makoto sighed and shook his head. "No luck. Looks like we'll have to try again tomorrow," he said. I punched the wall in pure rage. "Damn it!!" I said. 

I have to find some way out of here! Not just for us and for Akemi...But for our child as well! I thought. "It's okay, Mondo," Makoto said. Hiro nodded in agreement. "He's right dude! We'll find a way out! For serious!" he added. I nodded. He's right, I thought. I can't just give up! 

Just as we were leaving, Chihiro ran up to us, out of breath. "M-Mondo! The baby! Akemi! Sh-she's-! She's..!!!!" he said. I didn't understand half of what he said, mostly because he was out of breath. "Slow down, Chihiro," I said. "What did you say?" Taka nodded in agreement. "Tell us calmly. Take a deep breath and start over." 

Chihiro did as he asked. "It's Akemi! She's having the baby!" he said. My eyes widened.  I remembered that Akemi had pains this morning before I left. So...Those pains meant...! I thought. "What?! Where is she!?" "She's in the Bathhouse! Follow me!" Chihiro yelled as he ran. Makoto and the others followed. Hold on Akemi...I'm coming! I  thought. Just hold on! 

I ran to the bathhouse and nearly tore down the door as I opened it. "AKEMI!!!!!" I yelled. The sight I saw...Was one I never thought I'd see. Akemi was laying in her makeshift bed with a baby girl in one hand...And a baby boy in the other. She smiled as she saw me. "Mondo..." she said. I gasped and smiled. "T-T-Twins..." I said happily.

 Hiro smiled and gave me a pat on the back. "Didn't know ya had it in ya, Mondo!" he said. I sat next to Akemi, looking at my son and daughter. They're both...So beautiful, I thought, smiling brightly. And I'm a...a dad...

"Would you like to hold Ayumi?" Akemi asked, smiling. I nodded and held her close. "Do you have anything you want to say to her?" she asked. I nodded and smiled. "Hey little one," I said gently. Ayumi grabbed my finger and started sucking it gently. I looked down at her. "I'll protect you, Ayumi.....Like I am with your mother and your brother too," I said. 

Akemi smiled. "I know you will." I smiled as the others gathered around to look at Ayumi and Daiya. Byakuya frowned (as usual), but oddly enough he didn't turn away. "Hmph. I suppose I should...congratulate you." "Thanks," I said.

Suddenly, Toko smiled and looked at Daiya and Ayumi. "Awwww!!!! They're so cute!!!!!!" She said. Then, she blushed as everyone else looked at her. "Wh-What? I-I'm a...a s-sucker for b-b-babies," she said. "Okay then," I said. 

Akemi smiled and looked at Mukuro. "Mukuro? Do you wanna hold Daiya?" she asked. Mukuro nodded and took the baby. Taka smiled. "Bro...He looks just like you," he said. I smiled. "And Ayumi looks just like her mother." At that moment, Ayumi cooed softly. Everyone "awwed" as it happened. 

I smiled. Do you see, Daiya? I'm happy now. So you don't have to worry anymore, big bro. I thought happily. Akemi and I will get out of here...And we'll raise these two right! That's my promise to you...As a man! 

To be continued..!

Next time:Akemi's Pain and Monokuma's Rage!