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YOUR HUSBAND, KARMA Akabane, had no other choice but to leave you pregnant for five months for war. You weren't completely enthusiastic about the idea, but you knew well enough it was the best for your country.
Weeping wives, children, and relatives huddled with their beloved soldiers, not wanting to face the fact that they'd be risking their lives out there.
Karma's forehead was pressed against yours, placing his hand on top of your belly gently.
"Do you wanna name him?" You asked, looking up at him with a small smile. "Just in case."
Karma went silent for a few moments, thinking to himself about your question. Thinking about a name right now was pretty difficult.
"How about (C/N)?"
You chuckled and looked down onto your baby bump, your heart beating erratically as you thought more about finally becoming a real family.
"(C/N) it is."
***
Today was the day. The day where the soldiers that traveled far from (Y/C) finally come back. It's been nearly a year since the crew left, which was taking a lot longer than what most anticipated. Was the war that intense?
Sadly, you didn't have anyone to wait for across the docks. Rumor spread around your village that Karma was dead. You didn't want to believe it, but it's been circling around the place for so long it led you to thinking he actually was gone.
You stare outside of your house, watching as people ran outside to be reunited with their loved ones. You felt a little bitter about it, but nonetheless, you were happy they were together again.
Suddenly, your child rushes towards you with a confused look.
"Mama, what's happening outside?" He/She asked, pointing to the rows of ships near the dock. "There's so many people."
"Those, are the soldiers that came home from battle. Most of them are fathers coming home to their families."
"Well, where is our father then?" He/She asked, oblivious to the fact that you stiffened up at the question.
Your gaze darted from one place to another, not sure how you'd explain this to your child in the most child-friendly way. He/She was far too young to know the details about dying.
"Well," you began, grabbing a hold of your child's tiny hands. "Your father—"
Just before you could finish your sentence, the door swung open loudly, causing you to jump a little in surprise. The sound of heavy boots and shaky breaths echoed all around the empty house. A man with red-hair stepped inside.
Karma.
He looked around the place wildly with panicked eyes. "(Y/N)? (Y/N) where are you?"
"K-Karma..?" You say, standing up from your seat almost immediately, it made you feel a little dizzy, but it didn't matter at the moment. "Is that really you?"
Your gaze met with his, causing a wave of butterflies flutter in your stomach for the very first time in what felt like forever. He pulled you into his arms tightly, his hands a little shaky as he held onto your waist firmly.
"Oh god," he breathed, his voice shaky as he buried his face on the crook of your neck, finally able to breathe in your scent. "Finally."
"I... I thought you were dead! The people, they've been saying that you got killed, and that they threw you in the water and washed up here!" You cry, sobbing into his chest uncontrollably.
"I thought I lost you too. You and the child—"
"Papa?"
Both of your gazes landed on (C/N). Karma's tight brace came loose as he took a step closer to your child. He kept on switching gazes between you and (C/N) with wide eyes, not sure if he wanted to believe what he was seeing in front of him.
"Are you... are you (C/N)?" He asked in a soft voice, accompanied by a huge smile slowly spreading across his face.
(C/N) switched gazes between you and the redhead, unsure of what to do. You nodded eagerly, signaling that this was, in fact, his/her father.
"Yes. Are you Papa?" (C/N) asked with wide eyes, seeming to look a lot more fascinated with him already.
"You bet I am, bud," He smiled, ruffling his/her hair playfully. "I can't believe we're a real family already."
Karma swept (C/N) into his arms, followed by his/her cheery giggles as you walk closer to the two with a huge shit-eating grin on your face. Your husband extended his arms, gesturing for you to join in on the hug.
You stood up to your toes and gave him a soft peck on the lips. "Welcome home, Karma."
