Dalla had now been in Locksley for two months and was beginning to be accepted. After all she was a pagan and people thought they were uncivilized. Thankfully Robin had persuaded the villagers she wasn't a witch. Even the priest had accepted her but he still tried to convert her. She would simply pull out her hammer amulet, bring it to her lips and then mutter a prayer to Odin or Thor and he would back off.

Dalla opened the door of the house and was greeted by a kiss from Luke. She put down her things and then grabbed him in a warm hug.

"How's Djaq doing?"He inquired about his sister-in-law.

"Fine. The baby will be here soon. About that, I will need your help on that day."

"Anything" Luke replied eager to offer any assistance he could

"On the day the baby comes I need you to make sure your brother stays out of the house until I say he can come in. It's very bad luck to have men present at a birth."

"Yeah I think I can do that. You want some broth?" He asked offering her a bowl of steaming liquid

Two weeks later Dalla was leaning on the front door frame and she saw a freshly flowered daffodil and decided it was a good omen. Just then Will came bounding up out of breath.

"Dalla...Djaq." He said between pants "Labour...baby!" Dalla under stood this and set to work.

"Luke!" She shouted in to the house "baby on the way, you know what to do" She grabbed a leather satchel filled with her supplies and bolted it to the other side of the village with Will and Luke in tow.

As Dalla entered Will's house Will was ready to follow but was stopped by a hand on his wrist.

"Oh no you don't you're stayin' out here with me." Said Luke to a bemused Will and he promptly explained that for a man to be present at birth was like sticking your hand into an angry wasps nest, in other words a very bad idea. Will winced as Djaq screamed in pain and cursed and dammed in a language that neither of the brother could understand.

A few hours later Dalla emerged from the house wiping her hands on a scrap of cloth.

"You can come in now" She addressed the two men. When they stepped inside the bedroom the most amazing site greeted Will's eyes. His wife was sat up in bed surrounded by blankets, hair plastered to her head with sweat and in her arms was a tiny whimpering bundle. He sat down on the bed beside her and kissed her passionately. He was then allowed to hold the tiny baby. He stared at the child in awe had he really helped create the beautiful babe in his arms.

Dalla and Luke stood at the end of the bed looking at the small family in front of them. Dalla crossed her arms over her chest and sighed it really was a lovely sight. Luke put an arm round her and kissed the top of her head as he whispered "well done Dal." And then Dalla knew she was finally happy she would not forget the murder of her people but she knew she could move on to a life of happiness with Luke.

THE END

Finally I've finished hope you liked it. I think it may have been a bit too sickly sweet at the end because I'm now feeling a little sick. Any way please review. Thanks loads. Vogonz out!