It's confirmed that Tasha is pregnant, and must now ensure the health of the hybrid baby she carries. She still has some doubts though.
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Yesterday's Tasha Part 11
Rejan didn't know what to say at first. He merely looked at the woman who was his wife, and now, according to her, would be the mother of his firstborn child. He leaned forward and kissed her gently. "You lie here. I'm going to call my friend Remar. He knows the best in the field. We'll make sure everything goes well, Tasha. Don't worry. Rest now."
Tasha smiled and shut her eyes. The room finally had stopped spinning, but she was afraid that if she opened her eyes again, it would start all over. Suralin sat with her, probably because Rejan had ordered her to. As Tasha lay there, she felt a warm hand on hers. She opened her eyes, to see Suralin regarding her with interest. "How are you feeling, ke'rhin?"
Suralin had just called her friend. Tasha smiled, replying, "I'm doing better, thank you. You don't have to babysit me, you know. So if Rejan told you..."
"I chose to be here. I want to make sure that you're doing well, and to be here waiting, if you are not. The general will return shortly. He waits for Doctor Seran outside."
Suralin was always a font of information, and her being there was a comfort to Tasha. What if the successful birth of a Human/Romulan hybrid required painful tests or treatments? Tasha had to decide if she would do anything for this child to be born. Having a child was not something she had given much thought to. Now, here she was, probably pregnant and it wasn't even fully human. She wondered about this Doctor Seran. Could he be trusted? Her mind swam with questions.
Rejan returned shortly with another Romulan in tow. He dismissed Suralin, who looked back at Tasha with an encouraging smile.
"Tasha, this is Doctor Seran, a friend of Remar's, and an excellent doctor in the field of inter-species bredding." He moved aside for the other Romulan, who sat on the bed next to Tasha. He ran a device over the middle of her body. After checking the results, he announced, "Yes, you are going to have a baby."
He turned to Rejan, and said, "I do have a treatment that will give the fetus a greater chance for viability. You see, Lady Tasha," he explained, using the formal address for a married woman, you have Human blood elements, while Rejan has Romulan blood elements. Human blood is iron based, while Romulan blood is copper based. It is essential we adapt the two to each other, otherwise cells may attack one another as invaders. Once we balance the blood elements, the child should gestate normally. It will possess elements from both parents. Don't worry, Lady Tasha, we'll see to the healthy birth of your child."
Rejan indicated for Doctor Seran to go to the living room, while he went to check on Tasha. "If you feel better, you should sit up for awhile. I'll see that Suralin prepares you a meal."
Tasha pushed herself into a sitting position, noticed the world didn't spin, and swung her legs to the side of the bed. She really did feel better. But Rejan would have none of it.
"Stay here," he said. "I'm going to let Doctor Seran go and be right back." He left to show his guest out.
"Doctor Seran, what exactly will be involved with the blood treatments? I don't want Tasha hurt in any way."
"You worry too much, Rejan. I will see to her comfort and safety. There aren't many Romulan/Human hybrids on Romulus. It would be interesting to study the infant."
Rejan glared at the man next to him. "This is my child you're talking about, not some animal to be experimented on! If you think to get your hands on...."
"I meant no offence, General. Forgive me. I'll let you know how we should next proceed. Good day," he said, quickly leaving before he found himself serving aboard a garbage scow.
Rejan watched man depart. "Impudent bastard," he spat. He went back inside, picked up a tray for Tasha that Suralin had prepared, and took it to her.
"Here you are, Tasha. I want you to rest, just for the time being." He set the tray on the bed, and after a moment, decided to join her.
"You can stay?" she asked. She was so tired of being alone for the most part.
"Yes," he said, kissing her. "Now what has Suralin fixed?" He looked at the tray, picked up something and nibbled on it.
Tasha settled against the cushions. "Do you think that doctor can be trusted?" she asked, worried.
"I think that fear will keep him in place. He knows the power I wield," Rejan replied, satisfied it was the truth.
"Well, I guess you have everything you want now," Tasha remarked.
He gave her a questioning look.
"Power, position, a wife, now a child on the way. In the research I've done about your people, family, it seems, is very important," she clarified.
"Yes, it's true, family is important, for many reasons." Rejan leaned back, enjoying just talking with his wife in this manner. "I never thought to have a family myself. No time, no desire. It was just something I never considered."
"Same with me," Tasha said, nodding. "Guess we're just a couple of old war horses. Too busy with our careers to think of anything else."
Rejan leaned closer to Tasha. "Until now." He placed his hand on her chin, and turning her head towards his, and kissed her once again, tasting what she'd just eaten. Her lips tasted sweet. He placed a hand on her still flat belly. "Now I will work on my dynasty. We will work, together."
Tasha nestled against Rejan, while eating another tidbit from the tray. Her heart was full, yet nagging at the back of her mind was the thought that she was living in the proverbial gilded cage. How long before she went mad from boredom? How long before she found she didn't want this life anymore?