**Chapter 15: New Beginnings**

This was it, delivery day. Ami woke up with a start, her body jolted by a sudden gush of liquid. She looked at Minako in a panic, "My water broke!" she exclaimed, as she felt a wave of contractions wash over her. Minako jumped into action, helping Ami sit up in bed. "Don't worry, I've got this," she said, trying to reassure her. "Let's get you to the hospital." As they quickly got dressed, Ami couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions. She was excited to meet her babies, but also nervous about the pain and the unknown. Minako could sense her girlfriend's anxiety and took her hand, giving it a reassuring squeeze. At the hospital, Minako helped Ami into a wheelchair, and they quickly made their way to the delivery room. Ami was wheeled in, and the medical staff began to prep her for the birth of her babies. Minako was by her side, holding her hand and offering words of encouragement. As they waited for the doctor to come in, Minako called their friends and family to let them know that it was time. "Usagi, Rei, it's time. Meet us at the hospital ASAP," she said, her voice calm and collected. She then called Makoto, who was also a part of their close-knit group. "Makoto, Ami's in labor. Can you meet us at the hospital?" Minako asked, her hands moving swiftly as she packed Ami's bag. Within the hour, Usagi, Rei, Makoto, and the kids, Uriah and Rachel, arrived at the hospital, excited to meet the new additions to the family. As they entered the delivery room, they could see the exhaustion and pain on Ami's face, but also the determination to push through. "Push, Ami, push!" the doctor urged, as Minako held Ami's hand, coaching her through the contractions. Ami gritted her teeth and pushed with all her might, her body trembling with effort. Minako was by her side, cheering her on and offering words of encouragement. Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, the doctor exclaimed, "It's a girl and a boy!" Ami and Minako looked at each other, tears of joy streaming down their faces. As they gazed at their babies, they knew that their lives had changed forever. The nurse placed the babies in Ami's arms, and she gazed at them in wonder. "We have a Mary and an Aiden," she whispered, as Minako smiled and helped her hold the babies. Usagi, Rei, and Makoto cheered and clapped as they gazed at the newborns. Uriah and Rachel squealed with delight, "We have cousins! We have cousins!" Minako, overwhelmed with emotion, announced, "And I have something else to share. Ami said yes, and we're getting married!" The room erupted in cheers and applause as the kids and adults alike celebrated the new additions to the family. As Ami and Minako gazed at their babies, they knew that their love had created something beautiful. They had two precious little ones to love and cherish, and they couldn't wait to start this new chapter in their lives together.