Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Dark-Hunter characters because they belong to Sherrilyn Kenyon. Now, on with the story.
**And major note/hint** For a major hint Savitar has purple/lavender eyes.
My heart was breaking; I would never hold my Apostolos ever again.
Gasping in surprise, I cried out as pain tore through my belly; caused by a persistent kick in my womb.
"What is it akra?" said Xedrix, instantly appearing before me.
"I need my dagger!" I gasped, feeling another kick. He quickly handed me my dagger and I tried to cut my belly open, but I couldn't.
After failing again, Xedrix helped me make another slice. Gently, he helped the baby out and as I saw her face I was astounded. The baby had all of the same features of Apostolos but…I gasped. It was a girl! I couldn't believe it, twins!
Xedrix cut the cord and gently wrapped her in a scarf. Then handed her to me and he healed the fresh wound. Looking down at the twin made me think of her brother. She looked so much like him. The very thought brought tears to my eyes.
Finally being free, she filled her lungs for the first time and she let out a soundless wail. She continued to cry with her mouth open, still there was no sound. Then, I heard her in my mind. Appos, Help!
"Xedrix something is wrong! She can't breathe. Help her!" I demanded, getting light-headed. Then I passed out.
I woke up in a panic. "Xiamara!" I cried.
"Yes akra?"
"W-where…h-how is-"
"Calm down akra, it is done.," she said and I nodded at her. Suddenly, I remembered what had happened earlier.
"Wait!"
"Akra?"
"Xedrix?"
"Right here akra."
I looked down next to the bloodied bed and I saw Xedrix sitting on the floor holding my second baby. Cooing, she tried grabbing a hold of his finger. When she caught it, she put his finger into her mouth and suckled it. I could barely stand the sight, heartbroken I motioned for Xedrix to hand her to me.
When she entered my arms, she looked at me with her big eyes that matched my own. "What shall I name you Didimos* Apostolos?" Staring into her eyes I searched their fathomless depths, searing for what her name should be. While I couldn't love my Apostolos, his didimos was the only one I could give it to. "She shall be called for which is what I can only give to Apostolos and his didimos. So which is why you shall be called Imora, my love." As if pleased with her name Imora gurgled in happiness and she clapped her chubby hands. Apostolos...
I choked on a sob, she reminded me so much of him. Having the same profound wisdom and understanding that surpassed even my own. I could only think on in saddness.
As is sensing my sadness she looked at me, then she rested her blue hands on my cheeks. Pains shot through my head as she showed me something.
I saw Apostolos. Mommy, Where's Appos? Imora wants Appos. She said in my head.
"I don't know sweetie." my voice quivered and my heart clenched, she wanted her brother. "Basi!" I roared.
"Now what?" she whined, still drunk.
"Did you-?"
"Yes!" she cried impatiently.
I hesitated for a minute, then I forced myself to say. "I thank you."
She looked at me in surprise, for the fact that I had thanked her. Then her surprise changed to immense curiosity.
"What's you got?" she slurred, eyes burning brightly in curiosity. She leaned forward but before she could see Imora she froze. A horrified look flashed across her features. "Oh no, Matera!" she gasped. "Apollymi won't like that." I looked at her confused.
"What Basi?" I demanded. "What did my sister do?" Basi paled, in fear and before I could question her, she disappeared.
What I didn't know was, at the moment that Basi froze she realized that Epithymia touched Apostolos. The twin's bond is so strong that, when the hand of desire touched Apostolos the both of them would have to fight off those who wanted them just because of their mad lust.
Sorry if that last part is a doozy but I can't really explain it. Essentially it means that when Acheron was touched by Epithymia that same touch was transferred to Imora and the human's will be getting at her too because of their "mad lust". But that's only a small hint on what will happen to her.
P.S. Imora's name means "love" in Atlantian. Please read and review I really would like to hear your comments and suggestions.
*Didimos: δίδυμη; is the Greek word for twin
