Zervis: AMITY (Book 3)

Epilogue (The Finale)

Zeref's POV

"Dad...da..a...da..." The little bundle of joy banged its gentle hands on my cheek. Mavis sat on the floor holding the baby in place for the baby to properly stand up.
"Mavis...is...he..." I couldn't believe my eyes.
"Yes. He is ours..." She whispered in happiness. I took the baby into my hands and held him up. My face was bland as if I'm waiting to get pinched to wake up. A smile formed on my lips. He looks just like Mavis. Blonde hair but with my hair style.
"Hi baby..." He started giggling. He smiled showing off that toothless mouth of his. I felt something warm in my heart. Like I've experienced love at first sight all over again.
"He likes you already..." Mavis sat closer to me. I set August unto my lap. He started nibbling on his fingers. "August, meet your Daddy..." Mavis leaned her head to my shoulder.
"August..." I tried to say his name. He started blowing bubbles with his saliva while smiling at me. My vision was getting blurry. A tear slid down from my eye as I pulled August closer to me. I kissed both of his cheeks. Just the simple contact made me feel whole.
"Yeah...like the month we first met..." Says Mavis. I scotched closer and pulled her into a loving embrace. A sweet silence came over us. August leaned his head close to my chest. I believe he is listening to my heartbeat. He slowly fell asleep on my chest on wards. For once, I felt at peace.

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Later...

Mavis and I sat on each side of August's crib with the night light on. I watched him peacefully sleep while sucking his pacifier. I couldn't believe that I have a son. Much importantly, being a Father. Mavis walked away to open the window to let in the cold air. I studied August's features. A boyish replica of Mavis, I chuckled. Looks like I'll be handling two Mavis' in my life.

Looking at the side, I Saw Mavis just standing at the window with her arms crossed. Something is definitely bothering her. I gave August one last goodnight kiss before walking towards her.
"Mavis?" I touched her hand. She intertwined hers with mine.
"After you left, I went on an emotional stampede. I treated everyone as a threat including Lucy." My mind started portraying what Mavis told. "It was a painful sight to see. I remember Lucy crying as I curled into a ball by the corner clutching my stomach. I didn't know what was going on until Lady Porlyuska stepped in to help."

So the old hag was part of this. Maybe she was the one who spilled the beans to Mavis. Thought it was none of her business, I still appreciate what she did. Helping Mavis in times of need. "Lady Poryuska acted as both my Psychologist and my Psychiatrist. I became less violent. A month after my unnecessary tantrums, I now realized what were parts of the cause of my mood swings. It was a big shock to me that I was pregnant...with your child." At The last part, Mavis sounded like it was venom dripping down her mouth.

Did she not want the baby? "I won't lie. Because I was acting crazy, I made several attempts for suicide and even abortion when no one was around." I swallowed a lump on my throat after hearing that. The thought of Mavis hurting herself...no...killing herself was worse that the demons killing her. "It was overwhelming. Can you imagine it? I just got raped...lost my dignity and my virginity. The whole country knows of my situation...students from school started bullying me. I thought that it just got worse if they saw I was pregnant. I had enough of life. I just wanted it to end." Mavis kept an emotionless face even though tears were threatening to fall and that her voice was cracking at each sentence.

"But I fought through. This wasn't over. I wasn't gonna fall victim to it. I fought back. Knowing that I had people who cared for me. Lucy and Zera...even Lady Porlyuska cared for me. If they believed that I'll pull through, then I'm not giving up. Hearing all the negative things happening to them, I felt disgusted. They are taking the fall for my actions. I will not let them live through hell like that." Mavis gripped my hand tight and turned to me with the biggest most genuine smile ever. "And this baby...he doesn't deserve my bad treatment to myself. August isn't at fault here. I grew to love him every single day. I didn't care about anybody's opinion except mine at the moment. All I know is that, I was recovering...and happy that I am."