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Dark Nights	By : MarianTheBlackadder Category: M through R > Only Lovers Left Alive Views: 4341 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 1
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Secrets
                Adam had been letting Dani go her own way for the most part. She was taking an interest in doing things again, she actually got a computer and set it up even though it was a closed circuit computer that didn’t hook up to the internet. She was still afraid that it would attract people who wanted to capture and experiment on a vampire again. She’d had enough of that for 10 lifetimes and had learned her lesson.
                They had kept the bag of specialized equipment that Sean had packed and taken with them when they fled the compound. Dani knew how to use some of it having seen it used on her person first hand. The other pieces she studied and learned how to use on herself and even Adam when he would allow her. He consented more often than not wanting her to take an interest in something again. He could see the tragedy in her years of training and natural talent as a nurse going to waste. As much as he and Eve were wary of it, her passion really was in helping others. Solving puzzles and making life better for others.
                But one evening, Adam sensed something different about her. She seemed somewhat wistful, her eyes looking up at the full moon, but her thoughts elsewhere. When he woke he found her on the large balcony of the second floor of their home. She had a shawl around her shoulders, and her eyes gazed at the large bright orb in the sky. Her vampire eyes seemed to sparkle, her skin seemed even softer, almost a glow to her. There was a small smile tucked away at the corner of her mouth. So small, that perhaps she wasn’t even aware herself that she was wearing it. He stood in silence just inside the door watching her for ages. She was so very beautiful, her long soft hair, her alabaster smooth skin, everything about her was beyond lovely tonight.
                Unable to simply look any longer, he stepped out onto the balcony making his presence known. He walked over stepping behind her and resting his hands on her shoulders. She smiled up at him and he leaned down kissing her forehead. “You should have woken me.” He said rubbing her shoulders a bit.
                “I didn’t want to disturb you. You seemed quite tired. If you are only waking now then you must have been exhausted.” He half smiled.
                “I’ve been awake for a while. I found you had come out here and didn’t want to disturb you.”He sat down beside her curiously studying his young vampire. There was something about her, something different. He reached up carefully smoothing his fingers through her hair back over her shoulder so it wasn’t obstructing his view of her beautiful face. “What has been captivating your thoughts?”
                Dani was quiet for several moments before a small smile appeared on her lips as she looked up at the moon again. “I was just thinking . . . how lucky I am. How lucky I am to have found you.”
                Adam cocked his head not completely understanding. “Considering . . . the extreme hell you’ve lived through since the first day you met me, long before you were turned, I’m not sure ‘lucky’ is the word you’re looking for, darling.”
                Her smile grew a bit wider as she reached over taking his hand in both of hers resting it on her thigh as she held it tight. Her eyes turned towards the bright moon. Moonlight had a tendency to make their eyes illuminate in a way that no humans ever could. No fancy treatments, no strange contacts, not surgeries could reproduce it. It was captivating. “When I was a little girl, tragedy started to strike right from the start. My father, then my brother, my sister, and then at last my mother. All before my 18^th birthday. I didn’t know, or understand why all those bad things had struck me and left me alone. Jeremy was really the only one I had. Was more of a family to me then my own was if I’m honest. I don’t really remember my father, or my brother. My mother was distant for as long as I could remember. But losing a husband and a child being left with two daughters to raise on her own . . . . I can understand.” Adam’s hand held hers tight listening as she spoke. There were so many things in her past he would erase for her if he could. Both in her human life and in her vampire one.
                “When my sister died when I was 12, and how she died . . . I think finally broke my mother completely. She couldn’t cope with so much horror, and tragedy and loss. My grades were top of the charts always. I think I buried myself in school when things at home were so . . . . numb. I received a full scholarship for medical school to study to be a phlebotomist. Not long after my graduation from high school . . . my mother died. I was on my own then. I made a few friends here and there . . . . but the only other person I really had in the world was Jeremy. My best friend and a brother. I think his love for me as a friend is what kept me from falling into depression, into simply drowning in the sorrow from all the death and tragedy that plagued my family.”
                Dani had, of course, told him of most of these things before. But he would listen to her speak it a million times over and a million times again if it’s what she needed. Adam moved a bit closer smoothing his hand through her hair once more before wrapping his arms around her pulling her into a tight embrace as they just held there together for a moment. She wrapped her arms around him hugging him back. Never feeling safer, loved, and at peace then she was in his arms. Closing her eyes and resting her head against his chest.
                “There’s something different about you darling.” Adam whispered stroking her hair gently breathing in her scent that was even sweeter to him somehow. However Dani’s eyes opened when he said that and her smile faded. He felt her body tense in his arms. He furrowed his brow when she pulled back. She started to say something but didn’t and instead started to stand as if to walk away. But Adam caught her hand not letting her retreat, “Dani?” He questioned not understanding what was wrong.
                “I should go . . . do dishes.” She said softly. “Have you had breakfast?”
                He just gave her a look before pulling her back down to sit on the bench never releasing her hand. “Tell me.” He said seriously looking into her eyes. There was a long moment as her eyes looked down and she swallowed a lump in her throat. “Dani,” Now he was beginning to get worried, “What is going on?” He demanded.
                “I . . . I’m . . .” She tried to speak but the words came out as squeaks and she couldn’t look at him. Adam looked at her a little closer before his eyes turned down towards her abdomen.
                “You’re pregnant.” He said finishing her statement. He felt her tremble and his eyes returned to her face. There were tears there, and he could feel the wave of emotion that washed over her.
                “I’m sorry Adam.” She breathed in an ashamed ghost like whisper.
                This wasn’t as big a surprise as it had been before. They knew it was a possibility and they were hardly being careful or doing anything to avoid it. Reaching up he cupped her face in his hands gently stroking her cheeks with his thumbs. Her eyes closed feeling a sense of relief at his touch, even though she was still afraid of what was going to happen. He placed a tender kiss on her lips staying close, “Don’t apologize.” He whispered. “You’ve done, nothing wrong sweetheart.” He rested his forehead against hers closing his eyes as well. Although he knew he couldn’t show them right now, he had just as many emotions and a bit of panic and nervousness inside him with this development. She breathed with a small whimper as she couldn’t hold her tears back and he kissed her again before folding her into his arms holding her tight.
Bit of News
                Adam stood next to the door in silence watching Dani sleep. He’d gotten up putting on his black lounge pants not having been able to sleep. She really did seem more beautiful than usual. He’d never had children before. Not before he was turned, certainly not after. Perhaps it was true, that when a woman you care about, a woman you love carries your child, she’s even more beautiful than before.
                The cell started to ring and he stepped back out of the room pulling the door closed walking down the hallway. “Eve.” He said relieved just to hear her voice.
                “What’s wrong darling?” She questioned, “You sounded so distraught in your message?”
                “I have news.” Adam said pausing a moment not certain how to tell her. “Dani is with child.”
                Eve listened to everything he had to say letting him get everything out that he’d been holding in for Dani’s sake. She didn’t speak until he requested that she return. “No.” She said without a moment’s hesitation.
                This was hardly what Adam wanted to hear and he was a bit surprised and taken aback by her answer. “What?” He said in disbelief, “No? . . .” He was absolutely astonished. She’d never turned him down when he needed her so badly. “Eve . . . please, I need you.”
                “No.” She stated again. “Adam, Dani needs you. She needs your undivided attention right now and my being there is nothing but a distraction. She’ll draw back into herself and do everything possible to stay away from you, from us. She still believes that she is not my equal and that she has no place in our family.”
                “She knows that we love her, we both do. You can’t stay away now, Eve. You’ve never been needed more.” Adam countered.
                “Darling . . . it’s because I love you, and Dani . . . both of you, that I must stay away. She’s going to be very vulnerable and insecure right now.” She answered.
                “But that’s all the more reason we need you here. So she feels safe, and knows that she is loved.” He pointed out. “If ever there was a time we needed to make her understand we’re a family, it’s now. Eve, please. Don’t make me beg you.”
                Eve just smiled softly looking at him knowing he was just as nervous as Dani was about this. “You are the father of her child, Adam. The reassurance and love she needs right now is yours.” There was a pause when Adam turned away feeling a bit angry and betrayed by her refusal to his request. “When it gets close to when the baby is due to arrive, then I will come. But the two of you need time to accept this, and learn how to be excited about the new life you created together.” Adam clinched his jaw not responding. He understood what she was saying and where she was coming from but he still felt upset that she had turned him away when he so desperately wanted her back with him. “Has she contacted Jeremy yet? Is he going to help with finding out what is happening and what needs to be done now?”
                Adam shook his head, “She hasn’t told anyone. I’m not even sure that she was going to tell me. It was as though she thought I was going to be angry by this. Like I thought she did it on purpose and would blame her.”
                “She’s scared darling. She’s never had a child of her own and she’s the first of our kind to be able to reproduce this way. It’s not as though she could talk to someone who has gone through this before as one might do a mother or sister when they had children of her own.” Eve explained.
                Adam sighed looking down. “I don’t know if she’s ready for this Eve. I don’t know that I’m ready for it. This was not supposed to be possible.”
                “Everything will be fine Adam. There’s nothing to worry about. The both of you have to stop looking at this like it’s a curse and see it for the blessing it truly is. We’re going to have a new addition to our family, and that is wonderful. Not a human turned into a vampire, but a child born into our line as one of us from the beginning.” She reminded him. Adam remained silent for a moment turning things over in his mind. “I promise you darling, I will come home soon but right now . . . you both must endeavor to accept this. She needs you Adam.”
Pacts
                Dani had been silent, almost hanging her head for a few days since she told Adam about her condition. He hadn’t said anything at first but it couldn’t continue. Still in her mind it was as though she thought she’d done something wrong, something unforgiveable. Pouring their supper he walked into the living room where she was sitting on the couch handing her her glass. She thanked him and took it holding it between her hands. Adam’s hand rested on her shoulder and she closed her eyes resting her face to it slightly.
                He sat down beside her quietly as she looked into her glass. “Dani.” He said putting down his dinner and turning towards her. “Tell me what’s in your mind.” He said directly.
                She looked at him a little confused, it was sort of a broad question. “Tell you . . . what?”
                Adam took her glass and set it on the table next to his taking her hand in his. “Tell me how you feel about this?” She hesitated a moment her eyes turning down. She started to speak but stopped her, “Without . . . thinking of me, without thinking of Eve, I want to know what you think. How you feel about being pregnant.”
                Dani swallowed feeling a tightness in her throat as her eyes turned down again. She hadn’t really focused on how she felt. All her attention was on Eve and Adam. How this would affect them, how it felt like she’d betrayed them by letting this happen even though they would both tell her that was foolish nonsense. “I don’t know I . . .” She paused considering it. “I never really thought about . . . having kids before. I was so focused on my career, on helping other people. I’m not even really sure I even considered that I might one day be married. Have someone that I wanted to have kids with.” She admitted.
                “How do you feel now?” Adam asked trying to guide her thoughts in the right direction. She wasn’t doing it on purpose but it seemed like she was avoiding letting herself think about it.
                She fell silent looking at her hand wrapped in his, looking inside trying to decide how she felt. “Scared.” She said softly. “Confused. Numb.”
                Adam could understand those feelings extremely well. He had similar feelings when it was clear that she was expecting. “All natural things to feel. Weather a vampire or a zombie.” He said reaching up and gently running his fingers through her hair. She fell silent again which was a little frustrating to Adam. He wanted her to talk to him but it seemed like she was too scared, a bit in shock to discover this had come about a third time. “Dani . . . do you want to be a mother?” He asked directly.
                Once again, there was a dead uneasy silence. She swallowed the lump in her throat and she wouldn’t look up at him, “. . . I can . . . I mean . . . it worked before . . . abortion I mean. I can have it . . . taken away . . .”
                “No. The first time it was stolen from you, the second time it had to be done because it was hurting you. Neither is the case this time. No one is going to take your child from you, and it’s not hurting you. Your headaches haven’t even come back. This time it’s your decision. It’s your choice. If you don’t want to have this baby, you don’t have to. We aren’t going to force you to. I’M not going to force you to.” He took both of her hands in his ducking his head slightly trying to get her to make eye contact. “But if you want to, have this baby and give motherhood a try . . . I’ll support you. I’ll take care of you. Take care of you both. You won’t go through this alone and you certainly won’t be doing it on your own.” He caressed her face gently as her frightened eyes finally met his.
                “Really?” She said in a ghost like whisper. He half smiled not understanding how she could have ever thought anything else.
                He leaned in and kissed her tenderly looking into her eyes once more, “I love you sweetheart. You know this already.” After a moment he leaned in a little closer and whispered, “And I think you would make a wonderful mother.” She smiled a little more before she wrapped her arms around him leaning her head against his shoulder as though a huge weight had been lifted from her. Adam smiled and held her close. He kissed her head before gently stroking her hair holding her tighter. She was still just a baby herself. Adam wasn’t certain he was ready for this either, but he would be strong for her.
Medical Tests
                Jeremy flew in once Dani told him the news. She met him at the airport and he hugged her lifting her from the ground. It had been sometime since they’d seen each other. Dani’s heart sank a little bit, as she could clearly see that he had aged a little bit. It wouldn’t have mattered except she hadn’t aged at all. He was changing, and she was staying the same.
                Having a few contacts, Jeremy managed to secure some equipment and a room at the local medical college and took Dani there so they could use it. She lay on the table under a sheet nervously twisting her fingers together while Jeremy warmed up the machine. “Since we know that sonograms don’t work very well for you guys, I figured this is a better way. I can see you just fine on video and webcam so ya know. Let’s try it and see what happens.”
                She sighed, “God I hate these. Internal sonograms, cameras, and such, so invasive. Ya know?” Reaching over you squeezed his hand, “I’m really sorry it has to be you who does it.”
                “Oh hush. I’m practically an uncle.” He smiled squeezing her hand to reassure her. She smiles a little bit and nods but was still quite nervous. “So far so good. Your temperature is a bit higher than usual but we already know that’s normal when you’re pregnant.” He said punching in a few settings.
                “Higher temperature. Basically I go from cold to luke warm. Either way, still a corpse.” She sighed. Jeremy arched a brow noting that her nerves and mood were both rattled since he arrived. The door opened as Adam slipped into the room closing the door.
                “Oh good. Was wondering if grumpy was going to get here in time.” Jeremy commented.
                “Shut up.” Adam said walking over and standing on the other side of Dani taking her hand and leaning down kissing her head. She smiled a little closing her eyes as she seemed less tense once he arrived. Jeremy moved down to Dani’s feet carefully guiding her heels to the stirrups.
                Dani groaned a little bit covering her face with her hand. “Come on. You’re a nurse, no big deal.” Jeremy said moving the sheet up carefully guiding the camera inside her. She closed her eyes tight feeling embarrassed and humiliated. Jeremy moved the camera into position and worked the machine to get the settings right. “You’re growling.” Jeremy said after a moment.
                Adam cleared his throat slightly not realizing he’d been making a sound. Of course he was a bit annoyed that anyone friend, family or foe was touching her looking at her intimately when she belonged to him. Of course he knew in this case it was necessary and nothing torrid was involved, but at the same time, it still agitated him somewhat. He held her hand a little tighter seeing that she was trying to keep from crying.
                “Dani.” Jeremy said with a smile, “look there.” Taking a breath she opened her eyes and looked up at the monitor. Her eyes lit up a little bit seeing a small form. It was unmistakably a fetus, formed much further than it should be at this point, at least it would be odd if it were human. But this was uncharted territory for everyone. Fingers, toes, legs, arms, and shadows of bone that were most definitely tiny fangs. Jeremy took a few pictures, moving the camera carefully for different angles.
                “Is it . . . can you see if it’s . . .” Dani said curiously.
                “Nope. Not yet. Little one is as stubborn as grumpy puss over there and won’t let us see at the moment.” Adam just glared at Jeremy and the snide comments. “Everything looks really good though. I can’t tell exactly what your gestation period is yet, and even though the baby is developed this much, it’s still the size a human fetus would be at this stage.”
                “So, it still could be 9-10 months. Like a human.” Dani said.
                “Probably the most likely time table that we should be counting on.” He said taking a few more shots. As a medical technician this was his field of work and he was quite good at it. For once his talents and training could be used to help Dani instead of venturing outside his area of expertise. “How are you feeling? Headaches again?”
                Dani shook her head, “No. Not even a twinge actually.” She said a bit surprised that they hadn’t come back with a vengeance.
                “That’s great though. You would have started having them by now if they were going to come back. It’s been a couple of years since the last time, your body might have adapted better to your new biology. Instead of fighting it, it’s accepted it. Maybe those vitamins I’ve been sending you and the supplements are helping out.”
                She sighed and gave a nod. Jeremy knew that she was still feeling embarrassed and humiliated and withdrew the sonogram scope/camera before moving back to the console to save the pictures and print up a few copies. At once Dani sat up wrapping the gown around her a little tighter before disappearing to change back into normal clothes.
                When she was gone, Adam walked closer to the screen looking at the images that had been taken. It was hard to believe that the child he was looking at, the child growing in Dani’s womb, was his. This was impossible. It defied everything that he knew about his own existence for all these centuries. “I’ve seen that look before.” Jeremy said typing in a few commands. Adam glanced at him. “Usually on guys who didn’t expect to be fathers. Not quite certain how to feel about it.”
                “Spare me from your acumen, boy.” Adam said in a low voice. Jeremy smirked. It seemed that Adam never was going to stop being a jerk. He looked over his shoulder making sure that Dani hadn’t returned yet, “Look, I think it’s best if I move closer for a while in case she needs medical help of any kind. I haven’t told her yet but I would like it if my fiancé came with me. Would that be acceptable to you?” Adam turned starring at him narrowing his eyes slightly. “She’s trustworthy, and if Dani needs help, she’s also an NP. Nurse practitioner.”
                “You’ve told her of us?” Adam knew he’d been warned against such a thing and Jeremy had promised Dani that he wouldn’t.
                “No, not yet. But we’re planning on being married before the years out. I know that Dani would be perfectly fine with her coming to live with me, and would jump at the chance to say yes without hesitation.” He paused and turned towards Adam. “But, I’m trying to follow your rules because I know Dani wants me to. It’s your permission I need before I bring her with me.”
                Adam would have normally denied him right away; however with Dani’s predicament and the unknown complications that could arise, there didn’t seem to be much choice. She needed the help and the comfort it would give her to have her friend nearby. If his fiancé had the skills he said, and if she could be trusted, it would insure that Dani would be well taken care of and have all the help she needed for whatever may arise. Looking back at the screen he studied the clear image of the child. So small, completely innocent, secreted away deep in the young woman’s body whom he deeply loved and cared for. “Bring her here if you wish.” Adam said after a few moments. “We will decide once she’s here if she can be trusted.”
                Needless to say, Jeremy was shocked that Adam had given his consent. He expected there to be some kind of argument, a struggle even, but there wasn’t. Although having talked to Eve before boarding the plane to come here, it was a bit more understandable then it would be otherwise. “We’ll move into the apartment complex just a few blocks from where you’re living. That way we’re close should a need arise.”
                “Just make certain she remains healthy.” Adam said seriously, “If her health begins to decline in any form, we must know about it immediately.”
                Dani came back from the bathroom fully dressed pulling her hoodie on. “Jeremy, can we get a couple of copies of those? I wanted to send them to Eve so she could see. I don’t want to send any digital photos for obvious reasons.”
                “Of course, I’m printing them up right now. A set for Eve and a set for the two of you. After that I’ll wipe the system and start diagnostics on the equipment to make sure we get everything and nothing can be found.” Dani smiled and gave a nod hugging him and kissing his cheek.
                “Thank you.” She said hugging him again so happy to see him. “Have you eaten?” She questioned.
                “Didn’t have time to grab something on the way, but ya know. I’ll get something on the way back.” He said stretching a little bit.
                “Oh, well then we can stop somewhere on the way home to get you something.” She looked at Adam, “Can’t we? We don’t have zombie food in right now. I’ll have to go shopping tomorrow night.” Adam hated having ‘guests’ in his house but at the moment it was a necessary evil. Dani started cleaning the moment she found that Jeremy was on his way to them. She scrubbed the entire place from top to bottom and redecorated and outfitted the three guest rooms they had. There was a fourth in the basement but that one was for emergencies or for others of their kind that might needed a place to crash during the day away from the sunlight. She always kept that one spotless from top to bottom and well made. Just in case.
                Eve had told him that it was a possibility that she would begin work on the house. Being with child for the first time, many women often would start to ‘nest’ in anticipation of the new arrival. It was understandable, and rather a relief to know that she was doing something that was normal. However her cleaning did go to extremes sometimes, he found himself helping her clean as he didn’t want her to do anything that could hurt her or the baby.
New Friends
                Adam awoke first and got up disappearing for a few minutes into the immaculately clean kitchen before coming back with their breakfast. He set the glasses on the bedside table and poured them to the rim, licking the drops from his fingers before closing the carafe. Then he turned back towards her and leaned down wrapping his arms around her fit but soft body. Nuzzling her neck slightly as he cupped her face in his hand.
                “It’s evening darling.” He whispered gently in her ear as he continued to nuzzle against her face, finding her lips he kissed her sensually enjoying her taste. She took a deep breath before her eyes opened. When he kissed her again, she smiled and kissed him back. It was the best thing in the world to wake up in his strong harms and his beautiful face. Looking into each other’s eyes a moment, they held each other tight before kissing again. Then another, causing both to become aroused by the moment. However, the kiss broke as Adam decided that she needed first and foremost her breakfast. Regardless of the circumstances, he was intent on seeing that she remained properly nourished.
                He placed the glass of blood carefully into her hand so that she wouldn’t drop it and immediately Dani took it drinking deeply. She felt like she was starving no matter how much she drank. No doubt with their unborn child being the most likely culprit. Dani knew that pregnant women had increased appetites and now she knew from personal experience. She finished hers lying back against the pillows watching as Adam drank his then leaned back across her lap enjoying the taste and effects of his own meal.
                After a few moments, his eyes opened as he looked up at Dani. “How are you feeling today love?” He questioned reaching up and touching her face.
                Dani sighed softly before running her fingers through his long black hair. “Tired. For no reason that I can tell.” She was obviously frustrated by this.
                “Well, I don’t think it’s too hard to imagine what is causing it. He rolled over facing her looking into her eyes before resting his hand gently over her abdomen which already was showing a bump. “You’re body has to provide for another now besides itself.” He said gently stroking her belly with his thumb. It was slow and slight, but he was beginning to get used to the idea of a child.
                “Jeremy said that Kaylee’s flight went well. She arrived yesterday afternoon and they had to have time to settle in so she could rest. We’ll get to meet her tonight.” She said still amazed that Adam agreed to any of this. It was such a struggle to get him to give an inch on anything.
                Adam was quiet for a moment before he sighed, “You realize, this is all for you don’t you.” His eyes turned up towards her face. It was far out of his comfort zone to do things out of his routine. It seemed like since they had moved here together, there was no chance to develop a routine without something changing. Needless to say he was very agitated lately.
                “I know.” She said softly. “And I know you’re worried about Kaylee. But Jeremy trusts her and he believes she’ll keep our secrets. He wouldn’t endanger us by risking bringing someone who doesn’t have his complete trust and confidence.”
                He was quiet another moment before sitting up cupping her face in his hand. Perhaps it was because of all the other times since her rebirth that she was in peril, and the way that misfortune and bad luck followed her like a stray mongrel . . . but regardless if the zombie was trustworthy or not, his guard was not going to go down at any point. If they weren’t in completely uncharted territory, he would have forbidden it. He would have forbidden Dani to ever contact Jeremy again after they had left Detroit behind, but he couldn’t. He’d proven himself trustworthy, reliable, and useful in the past and they still needed him at times. Even though she didn’t say anything, she saw in Dani’s eyes that she had noticed Jeremy had aged where she didn’t. After a time, seeing him continue to age while she remained the same would hurt her severely. Sooner or later, contact with Jeremy was going to have to be severed. To spare her the pain of watching him wither away and die.
                “For you.” He repeated in a whisper before kissing her tenderly wrapping his arm around her pulling her body against holding her tight as she wrapped her arms around him and they kissed once more.
(To Be Continued . . . .)
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