The Scientist and the Silversmith

Hello lovely readers, and welcome to the Sequel of "The Brat and the Basket Maker"!

I realised that I had lots of ideas for future ficlets in the TBatBM universe and didn't want to wait until that one is finished to share them with you. So, TBatBM will chronicle Charles' and Erik's life until the birth of the twins, and future chapters and ficlets will find a place here.

Of course there is the possibility of spoilers, but they will be announced beforehand.

For the first chapter there aren't any, because it's already revealed that Charles and Erik will have twins named Anya and David. And if you ever read anything by me, you can imagine that there will be no medical emergencies during the birth, everyone is fine.

So, enjoy! Anya and David are about five or six here.

"Wake up, daddy!"

Charles buries his head under his pillow instead and waves inefficiently into the general direction of his husband. Thank God that Erik is a morning person.

Anya, who is used to this by now, lowers her voice in concern. "Did daddy not sleep well, papa?"

Erik's answer is a soothing rumble too low for Charles' half-asleep ears to make out, but his subconscious registers that his Alpha is on the job of taking care of their offspring. The bed moves as Erik gets up, no doubt to start breakfast. The last thing Charles registers before slipping back into Morpheus' arms is the kiss Erik presses to his shoulder blade.

Charles feels much more alert a while later when he is woken a second time by whispering. Blinking his eyes in the general direction of the door reveals Anya holding open the door for a beaming David who is balancing a tray with breakfast.

Charles feels an answering smile spread on his face as he sits up.

He never could have imagined how much he'd end up loving these two little marvels. From feeling overwhelmed, and cheated, and just wanting the pregnancy to go away, to feeling like his heart will burst with joy whenever they come running to him for a hug, or look up with big, awestruck eyes when he explains something... it has been quite a journey.

He helps David to position the tray on his night stand, and holds open his arms for a hug. The twins happily scramble up the bed and hug him tight, and he peppers their crowns with kisses.

Then David sits up and claps his hands in excitement. "I made you breakfast, daddy! Papa helped, and Anya opened the doors!"

Charles beams at his children. "Thank you, my darlings. That was very nice of you both. Let's see what delicious treats you're spoiling me with, hmm?"

It doesn't take long for Erik to join them with the teapot and a huge stack of pancakes. They all have a great time with their impromptu picnic in bed. When Charles looks at his cheerfully chattering children and Erik's fond smile, he can hardly believe he ever got this lucky.

Aaand that's it so far, I hope you enjoyed!

I'm working on another one where the twins question why they should brush their teeth and Charles explains it using Science!

So, anything you'd like to see, feel free to request it! There are no time limits or other limits, like on characters who should be involved, or what should be happening, as long as it's in this 'verse I'm open to any ideas!

So long my darlings, have a nice week!