You were really upset with Ronal and Tonowari. You usually would overlook their attitudes, and their mannerisms but, this pregnancy and the fact that they both missed it when they knew you were close was foul. All of the emotions and feelings you had bottled up and taken at face value exploded and you had told them everything from the moment you got together to the present as they stood silent for once not having anything to say. The silence said everything you needed to know. You demanded to have a separate Marui from them and when they tried to deny it, you explained that they didn't even cuddle you so they'll be fine. That was roughly a month ago and you've had their mothers and your own come and see you neither of them trying to convince you to go back or force you to do anything you don't want to do. 

"Ma'ite, let us watch him and you go take a walk, yeah? You haven't left the Marui in a long time." It was true, you were so pissed at Ronal and Tonowari but, you had a bigger fear of being seen by the people knowing they will have suspicious and not in the mood to be confronted. You still would allow them to see Aonung and you saw Tsireya but, it wasn't the same. You will give them credit for trying, your favorite foods, jewelry and even clothes have been left for you to find in the morning and evenings. You wanted a verbal apology and to talk but, that would mean the three of you needed to actually sit down instead of you dismissing them, huh?

"You're right. I'll be back. Irayo." You smiled at the three women including your mom pretending to not notice that they were surprised but, said nothing. You got up and once outside the Marui you took a deep breath and made your way down to the beach. You bypassed a few Metkayina who greeted you a bit confusingly but, did nevertheless. The children flocked to you, talking your ear off and you allowed yourself to be pulled into their games. It was nice. They were so excited that you were actually playing with them and who were you to ruin it? Yes, you came out here to clear your mind but, they were helping in their own way, children always saw and understood in their own way more than adults do. 

"When can we see baby Aonung!" Of course, they wanted to see your bundle of joy but, he was at home right now. 

"How about tomorrow?" They cheered but, you held up your hand making sure you had all of their attention. "However, all of you must be good and do everything you're supposed to, okay?" They nodded seriously and you fought the grin for a second "Can you all be good for your parents? For me?" They cheered happily and you allowed the smile to overtake your face this time. "Group hug!" You always did this with the children and they threw themselves knocking you over with a laugh. You let them get their fill before they dispersed allowing you to get back on your feet and head towards your original destination. Once on the beach away in a little secluded part, you sat on a rock ledge letting your feet dip in the water. You allowed your thoughts to wander. You wanted to forgive them, you could forgive them but, they needed to earn it. They had to earn your forgiveness and you will admit the gifts are nice but, you wanted verbal apologies. You needed to be mentally stimulated by them. That was your gripe with them from the beginning of the relationship. Neither one wanted to take responsibility for when they were wrong but, you did. They acted like they didn't want the relationship to work. 

"Ma'ite!" You jumped startled out of your thoughts looking ahead to see your father with Ronal's and Tonowari's father riding on Ilu's towards you. Those three were always together having no problem getting along with each other from the jump. The mothers either but, of course, you got the short end of the stick and ended up with the most headstrong, idiotic duos in the fucking village. Fuck your heart. "Why are you here alone? What's wrong?" You knew all three of them knew of you, Ronal, and Tonowari's situation. You smiled a bit tiredly at your dad making sure to wave at the other two who hovered waiting to hear your answer as well.

"They finally convinced me to come outside, they have Ao'nung all three of them." You addressed all of them with that statement. The four of you stayed together conversing about everything and anything, somehow getting on the topic of their childhood and the stupid things all three of them did. You forgot that the three of them were actually friends growing up and the bond the three had was that of triplets almost. It was endearing, each of them having a sixth sense for the other. 

"THE AKULA ALMOST TOOK A CHUNK OF MY ASSHOLE" You were in a fit of hysterics right along with your dad and Ronal's dad listening to Tonowari's dad talk about getting chased by an Akula while hunting and he could feel it's breath on his butt. You pictured younger him swimming for his life since all this happened when Tonowari was a baby. 

"Is that the same day I got bit on my nipples?" That ended you, a laugh from the gut escaping you listening to the absurdity of Ronal's dad's talk of getting his nipples almost bitten off by fish and his voice went higher than his mother's. You couldn't sit up, stomach and sides aching from laughing so much, tears streaming down your face missing the happy looks the three men shared continuing their exaggerated storytelling. If they told little white lies to get you to smile and laugh harder that was their secret and theirs alone. 

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By the time you went back to the Marui, you felt lighter than before, the talk with your father and the other two making you feel light on your feet. It was nice to giggle, to laugh, to smile. It felt like it was a weight on your shoulders lifted and you were sure to hug and kiss all of them in thanks and if you squeezed your father a little harder, a little longer then it's fine. He's your dad and your the baby girl so he can do it. Making it to the Marui you were greeted by Aonung on his back babbling away and squirming his way across the mat. It was a sight to behold 

"Mama's baby boy." You got on your hands and knees crawled to him and lay beside him watching as he reached out to grab a hold of your hair that fell in your face. 

"You seem to glow." You turned to Ronal's mom with a smile glancing at your mom and the other mother as well. 

"The air did me well, I also saw the children and papa." You talked a little bit about what you did before coming back here not wanting to be far from Aonung. All years of your baby's life will be important but, the first couple of years is when you will solidify the kind of bond you will have with him. You want him to be able to trust you and you want to watch him become a successful young man. He will not be Olo'eyktan, that bestowed upon Tsireya who was born first. He can be whatever he chooses to be but, that is for another time. 

"We will take our leave." You looked up bidding the three of them goodbye, purring at the way your mom caressed your face and pressed her forehead to hers in comfort before leaving as well. This left you alone with your thoughts and Aonung. You were tired of thinking so much because it led to all sorts of emotions that you didn't want to feel right now. It will affect Aonung and the last thing you wanted to do was upset your baby. Tsireya was a year older, a baby herself but, still older, and would whine whenever you were upset almost completely in tune with your emotions which was unnerving. It was also, a good sign that she would make a beautiful, intelligent Tsahik for the Metkayina one day. As you watched Aonung breathe your ears picked up on footsteps outside of your Marui. You were silent watching the door not surprised to see Tonowari and Ronal with stuff. They looked up meeting your gaze, hesitating but, they powered on placing food on the mat for you and two bracelets for Aonung. When they pulled back, you grabbed the bracelets inspecting them noticing that they had beads of the same color on his song cord that hung on the wall next to your own.

"Do you like it?" You looked over at Ronal who seemed bashful, a blush across the bridge of her nose to her ears. You were not used to seeing such an expression on her face so you stared at her taking in her features before focusing back on the bracelets with a light smile

"It matches his song cord." You hummed placing one of the bracelets on his wrist and the other one to the side with his other things. One day he will outgrow them and you have no doubt between the three of you, he will never miss it because a new one will take the old one's place. "Thank you." She let out a breath that you only picked up on because of the silence. It was a comfortable silence but, you knew the two of them wanted to say something so you patiently waited for either one to say anything.

"There is a spot I have found on one of my...explorations that I think you will like to see." You turned to Tonowari knowing that was the key word for him wanting to talk to you but, you wanted him to say it. "I want you to come with me. With us. If you have time and wish to tomorrow that is." You stared at Tonowari the same way you did with Ronal enjoying the way these two seemingly strong individuals squirmed under your gaze. Taking a breath deciding to end his suffering you answered. 

"I will come. Tomorrow. I will find the two of you when I am ready." You didn't offer either of them a smile but, nodded watching the two of them exit the Marui with shy looks over their shoulders aimed at you. Once they were out of earshot you laid flat on your back bringing Aonung up off the floor to lie on your chest. "Let's hope those two idiots have enough brain power to earn me back, right ma'itan?" The only answer you got was a light snore.

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The next part will be the final part because this was only supposed to have been a one-shot but, here we are! Hope you people enjoy it and see you in the next/last part!