Mike sat in the car listening to Rachel’s complaints for what seemed to him to be the one-millionth time, they had just been secretly married two months and they already having fights.

”I can’t go shopping, I can hardly sleep out of the house I’m bored Mike”, she complained.

“Listen, Rachel, for the hundredth time, you can’t be seen, you’re a human, no one must know you’re here”, Mike said calmly, they loved each other, they really do but Rachel was just finding her stay in the magic dimension a little less interesting than she thought it would, she and Mike had married even against Mike’s mother’s Will and the law.

“When then at least can we have you know a kid?”, she asked “a kid?”, Mike asked Surprised bringing the car to a rough land in front of the house. Rachel got out angrily, and his tone annoyed her, she walked into the house and locked it. She sat on the sofa, locking the door out of annoyance even though she know Mike would just teleport inside, and true to her that he appeared beside her. 

He tried to put his arm around her but she gently pushed it away, “Rachel, I know things are a little rough now, I have a job that doesn't pay much and you’re asking me for a child” he said, “then let me work” she suggested “where all the jobs you can do are outside this neighborhood” he said.

“What about Mr. Wale our neighbor, he knows I’m a human and could take care of his home while he’s at work” Rachel pleaded, “the gnome, he told you he needed someone to do that yesterday didn’t he?” Mike asked, surprised she would be happy to accept such a job just so she did not have to stay home until he got back from his job at one of the restaurants not far from their neighborhood, Hawks Lane.

“Mike, I’m twenty-four, graduated from college a year ago but because of this marriage I didn’t take any jobs open to me on earth, the least you can do is let me find something to do here,” she said dragging him closer by the collar of his shirt, she looked very angry, even he with his powers was a little shaken. She smiled and let him go.

“So can I?”, she asked sweetly

“I guess it’s safe since everyone here in Hawks Lane knows you and you’re close to them, why not?” he answered sitting down on an armchair. Rachel hugs him and gives him a peck on the cheek before walking to the kitchen to prepare dinner.

“Just remember once I’m done with my enchanter-level studies and I’m able to get a better job, you may have to quit,” he said loudly as she left.

“No way!” She yelled from the kitchen 

“Women, just impossible to satisfy “ he sighed, levitating the remote into his hands and turning on the T.V.

***

Mike heard a knock on the door, he opens it only to see a female pixie dressed in a post-delivery outfit, she brought a small package out of her post bag which became a stack of magazines with fairies and witches in different stylish outfits as they loaded in Mike’s hand, “your wife surely knows her style” the pixie said.

“Yeah, and how to make me buy it,” he said reaching into his pockets to grab some money “oh where’s the newspaper?”

“Right here,” the pixie said dropping it on top of the magazines. Mike gave her the coins which immediately became tiny as they flew into her hands “say hi to the Mrs for me” the pixie said flying off.

“Rachel come get your dumb magazine, I can’t believe you waste half the money I give you on these things,” he said. Rachel ran into the living room and took the stack of magazines from him.

“I think this is yours,” she said throwing the newspaper on his face.

“Thanks,” he said sarcastically as he went back, to preparing to leave for his enchanter-level course, for eight years since he left high school he’s been studying this course to become an enchanter so he could at least get a job in the magic council even if it was being a secretary to one of the four law keepers, it would surely pay better than his current job, “just one more year” he whispered to himself

“Mike look at this isn’t it lovely,” Rachel said, bringing one of the magazines in front of him, “will you get it for me?”

“Yeah, if I ever become a law keeper. That thing costs five hundred blotts” he said turning away. Rachel was not giving up that easily, she dropped the magazines stood in front of him, and put her arm around his neck to pull him closer, “please, Mikey, come on” she begged batting her eyelashes

“That trick won’t work this time sweetie,” Mike said trying not to look into her bright blue eyes if he did he’d definitely give in, why did he have to marry someone so beautiful? She did not even need magical powers to make people like her.

“Come on” she continued pulling him closer, their eyes met as she planted a kiss on his lips.

“Alright, I’ll get it,” he said when she let go

“I love you” she squealed, picking up the magazine to show him the dress again, as she did an envelope dropped out, Mike picked it up and looked at the name of the sender

“Oh no, it’s my mum again” he sighed 

“That old witch,” Rachel said, she had gotten tired of seeing Mike’s mother’s letters, she couldn’t believe how the evilest being in the magic dimension would give birth to someone as sweet as Mike.

“She said we should be careful, she hates you, and she won’t plead before the magic council for my case because as a magical element, I should know the rules,” he said after reading the letter.

“And I hate your mum,” Rachel said 

“The whole magic dimension does” he added picking up his briefcase 

“See you later tonight” Rachel waved, as he walked out, she tore the letter up and threw it in the trash bin, “I’m not having you or any magic dress up my marriage,” she said.

  ***

”Wait you’re what?” Mike exclaimed as Rachel drops the news on him.

“You heard me, I’m pregnant,” she said joyfully.

“Mrs. Wayne noticed I was feeling weaker this morning, she’s a doctor so she ran some home tests, and boom, she told me”, she added, not noticing Mike's stare of disbelief.

“Did she run the test twice?” He asked 

“Yes, is anything wrong?” She questioned, her grin falling slightly.

He was silent for a while before hugging her, “No, it’s perfect,” he whispered into her ear. How did he explain their child would be hunted down, he'd have to see the hurt on her face as he explained mixed children weren't allowed. He didn't want to see that.

***

Nine months later, Rachel is laying on the bed in Mrs. Wayne’s guest room, Mike had brought her to stay with the kind fairy a month ago. That day, Rachel had given birth to a baby girl.

Mike came into the room right after, Mrs. Wayne closing the door behind him, she was a plump, rosy lady with blonde hair and a beautiful pair of wings which glimmered. Mike sat beside Rachel, who woke up.

“Mike you’re here,” she said drowsily

“Of course, sorry I couldn't be here for the moment," It would have been suspicious if he'd called off work earlier, "Where’s you know who?” He asked.

“Right here,” Mrs. Wayne cut in carrying the baby out of a cradle on the other side of the room. Rachel sat up and received the baby into her arms, “it’s a girl,” Mrs. Wayne added softly with a smile.

Mike made to touch the baby’s face but the little thing held his index finger and giggled before letting go, she had fair caramel skin that may go shades darker to match her Rachel's when she grew up. Her eyes were closed but he hoped they match Rachel's soft brown orbs as well. 

“I’m carrying out a blood and magic test in the other room, I’ll be back with the results soon,” the kind fairy said and left.

“I give you the honor of giving the first name, milady,” Mike said tickling the baby on her tummy

“I think, Freya,” Rachel said with a smirk.

“Of course, you'd name our child after a mythical god," he chuckled, they'd both settled on the plan of revealing the names they chose on the day their daughter was born, "Her second name could be...Valerie.” Mike added, and the baby giggled even more as if she really loved the name.

A few minutes later Mrs. Wayne came in, holding some papers with a downcast look, “Her name please, so I can put it on the documents.” She asked

“Freya Valerie Spells,” Mike replied 

“Well, I’m afraid to say, but although the test shows she’s healthy, Freya's an ‘M’ negative, she can't use magic.” Mrs. Wayne said handing Mike the tests.

He smiled reading the papers, “Thank you so much, Mrs. Wayne,” he said joyfully.

“Wait you’re not worried?” Mrs. Wayne and Rachel asked at the same time young Freya began to giggle again.

“Not in the least,” Mike said taking Freya from Rachel and kissing her on the forehead. He'd been hoping for this, if Freya had no magic, it would be easier for him to convince Rachel they should move to earth as a family so things would be easier for their daughter. “Who’s a good baby? you’re a good baby”

“Rest Rachel,” Mrs. Wayne said bringing out a baby blue wand and casting a sleep spell on Rachel who went out in an instant. She took Freya from Mike and put her back in the cot, “They’ll be ready to leave in a week” she added as she escorted Mike out.

“Thanks again, Mrs. Wayne, I am forever grateful,” he said.

“Don’t worry, it’s the least I could do for such a nice young lady.”

Mike shook her hand with promises to pay back her kindness before dashing off to perform other duties that would require his attention. He wanted to stay by Rachel's side but there was so much he had to do to make sure their lives would be easier.

***

That same day the supreme council had trouble with one of its members, Helda Hexxini.

She was a witch of Enchantress level and was also one of the four Law Keepers, men and who men who governed the magic realm.

That day Helda was expelled from the council for two reasons; the first was not doing her job, which was to choose the next guardian for the Magisphere and the second was trying to use dark magic to harness its power.

Hexxini left the council swearing vengeance, and exiled herself to the Darklands, far from Casterlot because of the shame she had brought on her family, or at least that was why people thought she left. 

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