The time had finally come, Grell's delivery. It was 5:34 pm on September 4th, 1914 when the vampire had gone into labor. Grell was walking down the hall in his apartment when his water broke. Thank god William was there to help Grell get to the hospital within the Shinigami realm.
The ravenette practically busted down the doors of the infirmary; Grell had to get in, NOW. The redhead was holding his stomach and groaning. He's in so much pain, William thought sadly.
"Will…It hurts…" Grell uttered. William guided Grell into the hospital and planted kisses on his head.
"I'm sorry darling, it'll be alright. Just think though! Soon, you'll have the baby you've always wanted," William told the wincing vampire. Grell managed a slight smile.
"Then I'll suffer through it…" Grell spoke. The redhead didn't seem like he was going to be able to walk much further, so William picked him bridal-style. The other reapers stared wide eyed at the strange couple.
"Don't just stand there! Take Grell to a doctor!" William commanded. Several Shinigami scattered and searched for a doctor that could help with this special situation. While the search for doctor commenced, Alan dashed into the hospital lobby. The brunette was panting and his light eyes darted around. Once he spotted Grell, his face lit up with joy.
"Grell!" Alan called. Alan hurried over and looked at the distressed redhead, "How you feeling?" he asked with a gentle smile. Grell responded with a groan, "I see," Alan looked up to William.
"Are you ready?" Alan asked seriously. William made direct eye contact with Alan before answering.
"Yes, I don't think I've ever been more ready for anything," William answered firmly. Alan nodded.
"You better be sir, Grell is going to need you. You better be there, be the responsible father Grell's child deserves and the faithful husband Grell deserves," Alan said protectively. William raised an eyebrow.
"Since when have you cared so much for Grell?" William asked.
"Grell is my best friend and I've seen him go through some dark stuff, no thanks to society. Grell isn't accepted by most people, but he is realest person here. He may be extremely self righteous, but at least he knows who he is and he isn't afraid to hide it. I'm telling you this because he loves you more than anyone has ever loved someone. He deserves only the best. Remember that Mr. Spears," Alan spelled out. The brunette had never spoken to anyone in such a manner, but he had to get his message across. He truly believed Grell deserved the best of everything; the cheery vampire had a saddening past that no one dared speak of.
For a few seconds, William was flabbergasted. Alan Humphries, the shyest Shinigami in the association was raising his voice to his superior? This was clearly serious. William listened to every last word and nodded affirmatively as a reply. Alan saw the doctor approaching and motioned him to William.
"Go take care of Grell, and if it's not much trouble, I'd like to know when the baby is born…" Alan said as he left the hospital.
William carried Grell into a delivery room and set him down. Grell went behind a shade and changed into a hospital gown. William helped Grell onto the hospital bed, holding his shaking hand.
"Ah!" Grell cried out.
"Are you alright?" William asked in a panic. Grell nodded and smiled.
"I'm fine…just a little pain is all," Grell grunted as he laid down. William held Grell's hand tightly.
"I'll be right here the whole time," William promised. The ravenette kissed the redhead's hand tenderly.
The doctor walked up, holding a clipboard with many papers stacked on it. The doctor was female, which relaxed Grell.
"Alright Miss Sutcliff, are you ready?" The woman asked with a comforting smile.
"Ready as I'll ever be," Grell muttered. The woman laughed and put the clipboard aside. It was time for the birth of a Shinigami.
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After some hours, everything had settled. Grell had given birth to two babies actually; this was found as Grell was in labor, which was quite the surprise. Grell had fraternal twins, a boy and a girl. The boy was named William and the girl was named Ella. The couple couldn't have been happier.
Grell laid in his hospital bed cradling his baby girl as William held their son.
"I love them so much, more than my own life," Grell fawned over his beloved twins. William smiled genuinely as he gazed at Grell's adoring face.
"As do I my darling," William said as held Grell's hand, "I'm very proud of you and I'm forever grateful to you for having my children," Grell blushed and giggled.
"We make adorable~ babies Will~" Grell purred. William rolled his eyes, but smirked. Grell looked at both babies and furrowed his eyebrows, "Do you think that both babies are reapers or vampires? Or maybe one's a reaper and the other is a vampire?" Grell asked.
"Either is possible. In fact, theirs is a third possibility. They could both be half reaper, half vampire," William said, "We'll find out soon," As the couple continued to dote over there children, William remembered something very important, "Grell can you hold William Jr. for a moment, I promised Alan that I'd tell him when you gave birth," Grell nodded and took the infant into his arms. Just before exiting the room, William looked back over his shoulder. The image he saw would forever be in his mind. He saw Grell cradling Ella and William Jr. in his arms; Grell possessed an expression of the utmost bliss as he held the sleeping twins. William smiled and left the room to find Alan.
The ravenette searched the hospital lobby for Alan, only to find him with company. Alan was standing in the corner of the room and appeared to be fighting. When William was within range, he could tell Alan was fighting with Eric and Ronald. Alan spotted William behind Eric and waved.
"Mr. Spears!" Alan called. William walked up to the group.
"Hello gentlemen. Alan, I've come to retrieve you just like you asked. Grell has given birth and is with the babies now," William updated.
"Oh thank you sir! This is- wait…babies?!" Alan practically screeched. William nodded.
"Yes. As it turns out, Grell was pregnant with fraternal twins, a boy and a girl," The ravenette explained. Alan's jaw hung open for a moment, and then snapped back up.
"That's wonderful sir, congratulations!" Alan beamed. Eric however had scolding face.
"Let me get this straight. You fucked a hellborn and it had babies?! Spears, are you bloody mad!?" Eric boomed. William's eyebrow twitched.
"Eric Slingby, Grell is not and 'it'. I can assure you I'm not mad. And once again, Grell is no danger to anyone, much less anything and neither are our children," William sighed. This was getting rather irritating. Why couldn't Eric just accept Grell for what he is now?
"Whatever," Eric said crossing his arms.
"Well I'm sure it would make Grell feel wonderful if you all came to see him. He believes you are his friends after all," William told them.
"I'll gladly go see Grell," Alan responded. Ronald looked very unsure the whole time, but he nodded in agreement. Eric remained unresponsive.
"Very well," William ended. The ravenette then turned and headed back to Grell's room. Alan followed behind, almost skipping; Ronald's head was down as he walked. Once returning to Grell's room, William opened to door and walked in, "I'm back," he said simply. Grell looked up and grinned; he grin grew as he saw Alan and Ronald.
"Alan! Ronnie!" Grell exclaimed. Alan walked over to Grell and kissed his forehead.
"I'm so happy for you Grell," Alan said, "You deserve this," Alan looked back at William, giving him a knowing look.
"H-Hi Grell…" Ronald mumbled. The blond hadn't moved since entering the room. Grell cocked his head.
"Ronnie? Something wrong?" Grell asked rather confused. William glared at Ronald and growled. This was definitely not the time to be acting in such a manner. Grell was happier than he's ever been, and William would not let that change because of Ronald's behavior.
"Mr. Knox, may I speak with you outside for a moment?" William asked, but it was more of a command. Without waiting for a response, he left the room. Sure enough, Ronald followed. William shut the door and glared at Ronald, "What is the matter with you?"
"N-nothing sir…" Ronald mumbled.
"Don't give me that crap," William growled, "Grell finally got what he's always wanted, he's extremely happy! I'm not about to let you ruin this moment because you're scared of what he is! Nothing's changed about your senpai!" William scolded. The blond took a deep breath.
"Mr. Spears, I know nothing's changed. It's just…I don't like you two together…as a couple," Ronald admitted. William narrowed his eyes and snarled.
"Excuse me, I must not of heard you right," William said with a cold voice. Ronald looked William in the eye.
"William, you don't deserve Grell. After all the heartache and trouble he's gone through to get you, you don't deserve anyone like that. You hurt him, you beat him, and you destroyed him. Now you realize what an asshole you've been? You didn't realize that the first time you made him cry? Sure you've been together for a few years now, but you've known him for decades. You should be kissing the ground he walks on for loving you still and having your children," Ronald declared. William's eyes were wide in awe. Ronald had a point. It was only just a few years ago he finally accepted his feelings for Grell.
"I know I should be praising him, and trust me I do. I know he deserves much better, but he wants me. He wants something, he will get it. I'm going to give him everything I can. I know I've been a fool. I hate myself every day for it. But I have Grell now, he's my life now," William countered. Ronald looked away, "Besides, why do you care so much anyway? Alan I know why, he's Grell's best friend. But you are just his student," The ravenette said harshly.
"Because for decades, I'm the one he came to when you rejected him. I was his shoulder to cry on," Ronald said as he turned around, "Because I take care of him,"