Goddess: And alas, we knew it all had to end, but so fast...
Dushu: the pain hurts us precious...
Cally: standard disclaimer here... along with another for Dushu's comment above... you just have to keep us overworked...:Glares:
After that, and after I felt I could be up and about, I carried Kahoku about with me. I pondered on my elders words. She said they had named me for Kali. She was a Hawaiian deity, and a strong one at that from the outlook of the shamans. I wondered what this meant for my future, and for the future of my son. I also pondered what his growth rate would be like.
I had Richie scan him, and he found no trace of whatever it was that made the pregnancy go so quickly. I was glad. At least that part would be normal. In all honesty, I was glad now that I had a child. I could learn not to hate Francis for what he did to me when he gave me such a beautiful son. I only hoped that was all I would get from him. I had no love of him.
Virgil found me cooing to Kahoku. He sat down next to me and played with Kahoku for a moment. I smiled as I watched him. I pondered what it would be like to have someone like him as a father figure for Kahoku. It was an intriguing thought. One I would like to pursue if it came up. I like Virgil a lot more than I gave myself credit for, but his feelings, I didn't know how much they were returned.
The feasting started, my family celebrated the birth, and the return of my family. They knew I could not stay. I had many things ahead of me, but not in Hawaii. I was destined to bring life back to my family. And to make sure they hid no longer. I did not know how much time I had to do it, but I would try my hardest before Kali took her hand back from me and let me either ascend with her, or stay on earth as a mortal. Some of my family received this honor.
"Hey, Kailie. I was just watching you think. Are you alright?" Virgil asked.
"I'm fine. Just wondering what's in store for me." I said.
"You'll always have us. No matter what, we will stand by you." Richie said.
"Yeah. I hoped you would. We start college soon. I don't think that I can manage with Kahoku. But I can't bear to leave him here. I want to bring him with me. How am I going to afford college and raising him?" I asked.
"We've got a few connections. My pops can help, though it would be one hell of a day trying to explain it to him how you got a baby so fast. But our best bet is Bruce Wayne. He'll help you out. Especially if you're on our side." Virgil said.
"Yeah. I think he'd understand a lot. You might even manage a free baby sitter. A lot of the Justice League doesn't have time for creating a family. They would probably enjoy helping you out if they don't have something to do. Then there are the titans. And us. We can always help you out." Richie said.
"Don't rule out Alfred. That man is great. He may be old, but I get the feeling he's as sharp as ever. You'll be able to manage." Virgil said.
"I'm glad." I said, tears in my eyes.
Richie then asked to play with Kahoku. I handed my son to him, and the two started laughing with each other. Richie had made a toy for him, safe of course, out of scrap things. I guess I could count on that from him, he would always be able to keep my son entertained.
Virgil watched too, but took my hand and we started to walk. The moon was out and my family, my people, were still celebrating. I listened to the jungle, I listened to the land. I had missed it greatly. It was one of the most beautiful nights I had experienced in a long time
"Kailie, I don't know what the future holds for any of us. I know that I don't want Hot Streak in Kahoku's life, and you don't either. All I can say, is that I will do what I can to help you. This entire time we've been in Hawaii, I've been thinking of our lives in high school, and after. I don't know where we're all going, but hopefully it's to Gotham University." Virgil said.
"I know Virgil. I hope youwillbe in Kahoku's life." I said quietly.
He looked at me, a smile alighting in his wonderful dark brown eyes. I fell into those eyes, feeling him kissing me tenderly. He held me in his arms, and I listened to his heartbeat, feeling it drum in his chest, like the throbbing of the land. We stayed like that for a long time.
I still don't know what is in store for us, but as we head back to Dakota to face the others, we will be ready. Hot Streak was sent to a prison, but I didn't doubt that he would soon be freed. I was glad the timing was as well as it was, because there was a lot of explaining I couldn't do.
We were home at last. I sighed. It was nothing like Hawaii, but it was going to be home for a little longer. I didn't know what would happen now, but I had the feeling a few heroes wouldn't wait too long to stop in and talk to me about my son, and our future. I sat out watching the sunset, listening to my sun coo as he played with his toy. I would love my life, I just knew it.
Goddess: Well... thats it... :sniffles:
Cally: We're actually thinking of writing a sequel. Tell us what you think of that, and we just might do that ...:Happy face that won't show up here anyway: