Unexpected Surprises

The beauty of the Northern Island reignited every time there was a fresh layer of snow. However, there were not as many occupants inside the Palace that could appreciate its beauty. Many of the palace guards had been sent throughout the Oz, in search for the last of the Longcoats. Overseeing the Central City Company was the Commander of the guards; Wyatt Cain.

The company was scheduled to remain in Central City for one week's times. The Palaces occupants seemed to have less than bright spirits, especially DG. Since Cain's departure, DG's health seemed to decrease.

Even before Cain's company set out to Central City, DG's health seemed to slowly decrease, causing everyone to worry over her. In addition, did not let Cain leave on a pleasant note.

DG pulled herself up from the floor. She turned to the faucet and turned on the water. She washed her face and hands. Letting the cool water calm her warm face. She picked up the towel to her right and dried her face and hands.

"Still feeling ill Deeg?" Azkadellia stood outside the bathroom door. Hearing the faucet running, she peeked her head in.

DG shook her head. "I don't know what's wrong with me. This is the third morning I've felt this sick." She looked at herself in the mirror. Turning she headed for the door.

DG did a double take. She looked back at the mirror. At first, all DG could see was the lack of color in her face. Then DG saw it. Her stomach seemed to be slightly larger.

"Az, be honest. Does my stomach look bigger?" DG asked.

Azkadellia walked into the bathroom. "Odd time to be worried about your weight Deeg."

"Az, just answer me." DG said.

Az looked at DG's stomach. "I'll admit you look a little bigger. But not by much. Do you think it has something to do with-" She stopped mid-sentence.

DG gave Az a look that made sure they were thinking the same thing. "Let's find out for sure. I need to talk to Raw."

As if on cue, someone knocked on DG's door. Azkadellia quickly walked to the door and opened it. Raw looked at Az and then DG, who peeked out of the door. Raw quickly walked to DG and gave her a big hug.

"I guess Raw knows." Az said.

"Raw, we were going to ask you something." DG explained.

"Raw know. DG mother." Raw replied. He released DG.

DG inhaled deeply. A sudden wave of dizziness overcame her. Az and Raw quickly leaned DG against the wall.

"Deeg, you alright?" Azkadellia asked.

"I'm…I'm fine Az." DG stuttered. She smiled widely. "I'm…I'm going to be a mother!"

Az hugged DG tightly, laughing. "Congratulations Deeg."

DG released Az. Suddenly, reality struck, "Oh no."

"What is it?" Az asked.

"Cain won't return for another five days." DG answered.

"Raw keep secret. Tell no one until Tin Man knows." Raw said.

"Don't worry DG, as long as we don't tell the others, Cain will be the first one to know." Az assured DG.

DG nodded. "Now the problem is thinking of a way to tell him." She looked out at the falling snow. Suddenly, DG was not looking forward for Cain's return.

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TBC

So what did you think of the first chapter as the prequel to Whole? If you see any errors please tell me so I can edit it. I've already edited this once, but I may've missed something.

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