I have returned!

Jacquelyn was throwing up – again.

Bunnymund tapped his foot impatiently, his own stomach turning at the sound of his wife's retching. What was going on with her? For the past few mornings, She'd been nauseous, but she swore she wasn't sick. She thought it was just something she ate, but Bunnymund wasn't sure.

He jumped back from the door as it opened. Jacquelyn wiped her mouth with the back of her hand.

"You know, I never had this many problems when I was just Jack Frost." She muttered, chuckling weakly before rubbing her head. "Ugh, I just want to melt into a puddle of ouch." Bunnymund could only hug her, cradling her in his arms. "What did I eat?"

Bunnymund picked her up, making his way back to the bedroom. "I don't know, love, but we better figure it out so you can feel better." Jacquelyn only sighed, snuggling into Bunnymund.

"Isn't there anyone magical I can see about it?" she closed her eyes, stomach calm now. She was tired, and truth be told, she had to pee… again. "My boobs hurt." She grumbled.

Bunnymund made a sympathetic sound, lying Jacquelyn gently on the bed. "M'sorry, what can I do to help?" he rubbed her back soothingly. Jacquelyn fought the urge to go back to sleep. "Jackie?"

She groaned softly, turning to face the worried rabbit. "I should go see Mother Nature. Maybe this has something to do with me being female. You just… go work on Easter. I don't want you to get behind." She turned back over, deciding to take a nap before she went to bother Nature. Just as she was slipping into slumber, something clicked in her brain. She jumped up, startling Bunnymund.

"Oh my MiM."

"What?" Bunnymund asked worriedly. Jacquelyn's eyes were wide, and she turned them on the rabbit.

"Aster… do you think I may be…"

It clicked immediately, and Jacquelyn watched the color drain from Bunny's fur. "No… no that's not possible, is it?"

Jacquelyn snorted. "I turned into a girl, married a rabbit, am a magical spirit, and you want to know if it's possible if I'm pregnant?" she asked flatly, staring him.

"Don't look at me like that." he snapped. Jacquelyn pouted. "Sorry. Anyway, are ya sure? Maybe it is just something ya ate."

Jacquelyn gave him the look again, and Bunny threw up his hands in exasperation. "You know what, fine. Let's go see Mother Nature." Picking her up, he tapped a foot and dropped down into his tunnels.

"Hey Aster?"

"Yes, love."

"What will we do if I am pregnant?"

Aster tripped over his feet, and Jacquelyn clutched his fur as he attempted not to drop her. When they were stable again, Bunny put her down gently, rubbing the back of his neck.

"I dunno. We've only been married about for a few months, Jackie. I don't know if kids are what we need right now."

Jacquelyn nodded in understanding. He wasn't wrong. They were adjusting to married life well (nothing had really changed since they'd lived together for so long before) but Jack was still a roamer, and Bunny was always busy with Easter prep. They didn't really have time for children. Jacquelyn herself was still a child by guardian standards. Even so, she wrapped a protective arm around her middle, and Aster rubbed her shoulders gently.

"If you are pregnant, I will take care of you, Jackie. You know I will."

Jacquelyn nodded, and they continued on to Mother Nature's, hand in hand.

Much like Tooth's Palace, Mother Nature's Glade did not exist in a realm humans could reach. Only mythical and magical creatures could access it, but even then, Mother Nature' security was something to brag about. The deer that guarded the door looked docile, but Jacquelyn knew from talking to Nature that it was ready to tear you to shreds if you fucked with her.

Mother Nature was fluttering around outside of her house when they arrived. She seemed stressed, but she smiled thinly as they approached the door.

"Jacquelyn, As-Bunnymund. How nice of you to drop by."

Jacquelyn ran up to her, hugging her tight. Nature sighed, hugging back. When them released, Mother Nature looked over to Bunnymund. "Are you hungry? Want any tea?"

Bunnymund raised an eyebrow. Mother Nature only got this flustered when something was wrong. "You alright, Nature?"

"I'm fine! Perfect. Please, come inside." She fluttered into her home, leaving them no choice but to follow

Jack took a seat at the toadstool table. "Actually, Mother, we had something to ask you."

Mother Nature froze in the midst of pouring some tea. "Yes?"

"Aster and I think… I might be pregnant."

Both Bunny and Jacquelyn jumped as the teapot crashed to the floor. "What?" she screeched, and Bunnymund stood, moving protectively behind Jacquelyn.

"We dunno for sure, Nature. That's why we came to you. Jackie's been sick and aching lately, an we wanna know why. You can sense new life, right? We need your help."

Mother Nature nodded mutely, face white. Composing herself, she approached the small guardian, her hands glowing white. "Hold still." She murmured, putting a hand on each side of Jacquelyn. For several moments, she didn't move –

Then she nodded.

"I… am?" Jacquelyn said weakly, and Mother Nature nodded again, removing her hands.

"About two months, actually. I can't believe it took you this long to notice." Mother Nature was much more subdued now. She calmly cleaned up the spill she'd caused, setting about to prepare more tea.

Jacquelyn opened her mouth to say something, but nothing escaped her lips. She was pregnant? Two months pregnant?! Turning to face her husband, she was prepared to see her near horror mirrored on his face – instead, the brightest smile she'd ever seen was plastered on his face.

"Aster?"

"I'm gonna be a dad." He whispered in amazement. He whooped, scooping Jacquelyn up into a tight hug. Jacquelyn hugged him back hesitantly, wondering when the feeling of dread in her stomach would go away.

Think this is it? It's only the beginning :)