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An Old Sorrow A New Hope
Chapter:14 The Logan's
Rachel and Azalea sit beside Terra's bed in the infirmary. It has only been one week and four days since Azalea had used her powers to keep Terra's baby safe. And Rachel had been right. The magic had sensed that Terra's power was a danger to the baby. The magic was making the baby grow faster each day. Terra was only one month one week and four days along and she looked like she was at least seven months along. Rachel was currently reshaping the magical barrier around the baby. Terra was in a magical coma to stop the pain. This was the third time in two days that Rachel had to reshape the barrier.
That should do it for now.
I wish we could help her more then we are.
So do I Azal. But if we do any more then we already have we'll hurt her and the baby.
I wish I had know that this would happen when I used my powers to "help" her.
We already told you that you did the right thing. Said Changeling having come into the room. If you didn't do it she would have lost the baby. It would have broken her to lose this baby.
I know but I still feel guilty. About all the pain she has to go through. The coma may keep the biggest part of the pain away but when she wakes up she'll feel like her intestines have been ripped out and then put back in the wrong order.
I'm going to say something that you'll never hear me say again. And if you tell anyone I'll deny that I said it. Your my hero.
How am I your hero?
You have the power to declare yourself a god. You could rule over us. And if you did there is nobody that could oppose you. But you choose to stand with us instead of above us. That takes wisdom and courage to stand with people who you know that you could crush them as if they were nothing more then dry leaves under your boots.
Rachel and Azalea were both shocked. Not only at his words but at the seriousness in his voice. Thanks Changeling I needed that.
You've earned the right to call me by my name.
What do you mean earned?
I only let people I trust completely call me by my name. You've earned my trust by protecting my kid before he or she is even born.
Well thanks Garfield.
So Ree how long do you think Terra has to go before she has the baby?
Three days five at the most. Any more then that we'll have to induce labor.
So in five days I'll be a dad. Said Garfield with a big smile on his face.
Let's hope for three or four. The baby might be to big to deliver naturally if the pregnancy goes on any longer then five days.
Ok I get it. Do you thing Terra will be alright.
She'll be fine you don't have to worry. I'm going to go get some sleep you should go get some sleep to Azalea.
What about Terra. Someone has to watch over her.
I'll do it. Said Garfield. It's my watch anyway.
Ok but you better wake us if anything happens.
The next three days passed as usual. Rachel would change the shape of the barrier two sometimes three times a day. Terra looked like she was nine months along even though she was only One month two weeks along. I don't like this Terra.
What's wrong? Asked Terra.
Nothing but if you've haven't gone into labor within the day. I think we should induce labor.
Will it hurt the baby?
No. The baby will be fine.
What will happen if we don't induce labor?
Your life along with the baby's will be in danger. By this time tomorrow the baby will to big to deliver naturally.
Are there any other options?
I could stop the spell that Azalea used. But then your powers will treat the baby as a threat.
When can we induce labor?
If you haven't gone into labor by 6:00 am tomorrow morning we'll have to induce labor.
I don't think we'll have to induce labor. My water just broke.
Rachel looked down and saw that Terra's water had broken. She quickly called Azalea with her mind. Azalea Terra has gone into labor get Cyborg and Garfield down hear now.
They're not here. There was a bank robbery downtown. They both went to take care of it.
Get on the computer and call their communicators and tell them what's going on.
Azalea ran to the computer and called Cyborg.
Azalea what do you ne-.
Get back now. Terra gone into labor.
We're already on our way. We'll be their in five minutes.
Azalea ran down to the infirmary. Mom Cy and Gar are five minutes away.
Ok.
Do you need any help until Cy gets here.
Go and hold Terra's hand. She going to need something to squeeze when the contractions come.
Azalea was holding Terra's left hand when the first contraction came.
Terra screamed while in the contraction. Crap that hurt.
Jennifer came in. What do you need me to do.
Hand me that dilation ruler over there.
Jennifer handed Rachel the ruler. And Rachel lifted the sheet that covered Terra's lower half. Your four centimeters dilated.
How long will this take? Asked Azalea.
Terra screamed again. Please tell me this is almost over.
Sorry it's just beginning. Rachel took another measurement. Five and a half. Another three or four contractions and you'll be ready to start pushing.
Garfield and Cyborg came in eight minutes after Azalea called them.
Terra I'm here. Do you need anything.
Terra screamed for a third time. Yea a fucking knife.
Why a knife? Asked Garfield.
Your not getting a knife and your seven centimeters dilated. Said Rachel only one or two more and then you can push.
Do you want me to take over Ree? Asked Cyborg.
Hell no. I want someone who's been through this.
That's cool Terra. What do you want me to do Ree.
Prepare everything that we're going to need after the baby is born. Jenn go get the power limiter collar that I had Cy make.
Were is it?
Workbench in the garage on the left side of the T-car. Said Cyborg while getting the requested supplies.
Terra screamed for the fourth time. Your not putting a collar on me. I'm not a damn dog.
Terra your causing tremors. If this keeps up it will be a full blown earthquake and your eight and a half centimeters dilated one more and then you can push if the pattern keeps up.
Jennifer Returned with the collar. Put it on her Terra I know how you fell about it but you need to let Jenn put it on you.
Jennifer put the collar on Terra. I'm sorry Terra.
Don't be Ree's right. If I don't wear it it could cause an earthquake.
Garfield took Terra's right hand.
Terra screamed for the fifth time. Just cut me open and get the baby out of me.
Ok your ten centimeters on the next construction you'll need to push.
I've got every thing. Said Cyborg.
Why do you need sutures? Asked Garfield. Is Terra going to be alright?
The sutures are for when she has to be sewn up.
What do you mean sewn up?
You ever tried to squeeze a cantaloupe out of a water balloon.
Why would I do that?
That basically what Terra is doing. She is going to rip open. And We'll have to sew her up.
I fell a construction coming.
Get ready to push. One. Two. Three push
Terra face contorted in pain as she pushed. After the construction ended she relaxed.
I can see the head just a couple more to go.
You're doing great babe. Just a few more.
I can hear Gar. I swear to god that I'm going to cut your balls off after this is done.
Azalea laughed at the look on Garfield's face.
Ok Terra on three you need to push again. One. Two. Three. Push.
Terra's face contorted in pain for the second time.
Almost there Terra. One more push and you'll be able to hold your baby.
Jenn get some ice chips and feed them to Terra.
Jennifer did as ordered.
Last time Terra on three ok. One. Two. Three. Push.
Terra face contorted in pain for the third time.
The baby came out and Rachel cleaned out the baby's nasal passages. And the baby started to cry.
Is it a boy or girl? Asked Terra.
It's a boy. Said Rachel while smiling.
Can I hold hi-. Terra was cut off as another bout of pain rolled over her. Her face once again contorted in pain.
Cy take the baby and wrap him in a blanket. Terra you need to push.
What's going on?
She's having twins. Said Azalea.
Didn't you say that you sensed a baby as in one?
I did only sense one. I don't know what's going on anymore then you at this point.
Ree what's going on?
Not right now Gar. Wait until she's out of labor. Terra you have to push same way on three. One. Two. Three. Push.
Terra's face once again contorted in pain. I fell like I'm about to pass out.
I can see the head. Just one more big push. Come on Terra On three. One. Two. Three. Push.
Terra cried out as she pushed as hard as she could. The baby came out and Rachel immediately cleaned out the baby's nasal passages. The room erupted in a fit of crying. After Terra heard the crying she smiled and then passed out.
It's a girl. Said Rachel. Azalea how did you cast the spell that you used?
I didn't cast a spell. I just willed my powers to protect the baby.
That explains it.
It explains what? Asked Garfield.
Rachel turned the baby so Garfield could see her. The baby had pale ash grey skin with a small patch a black hair with violet highlights. When you willed your powers to protect the baby you didn't specify that it should only do so in her womb. Your powers used your and Terra's Dna to create a way of protecting the baby once he was born.
So your saying that Azalea her father.
Yes.
So what does that mean?
She was literally born to protect your son. You should start thinking of names for your kids.
I want to wait for Terra to wake up before I do that.
Ok. I'm going to get some sleep call me when she wakes up.
After nine and a half hours Terra woke up she groaned out. Are the Babies ok?
Garfield jumped at the sound of her voice. Yea their fine. I have to call Ree and Azalea down here.
Why? Is there something wrong? Asked Terra in a panicked voice.
Everything's fine they just have something to explain.
What is it? If the babies are fine then is there something wrong with me.
Just let them explain ok.
Fine. Said Terra with a huff.
Garfield called Rachel and Azalea using his communicator. They were in the infirmary in the matter of seconds. Rachel was pushing a cart that Garfield Knew held the babies.
Terra before you see your babies there something you have to know. Said Rachel.
What did my powers dis forum them? Asked Terra with fear evident in her voice.
No Terra your powers didn't hurt the babies.
Then what's wrong? Why can't I see my babies?
Terra I willed my powers to protect your and Garfield's baby. When I willed them to protect the baby I didn't will them to stop after the baby was born.
What do you mean?
My powers made the second baby.
What? I don't understand.
Azalea was looking at her feet tears falling down her cheeks. I inadvertently got you pregnant with the second baby. I'm so sorry I didn't mean to. Said Azalea in between sobs. Please don't hate me. I really didn't mean it.
Azalea come hear sweetie. When Azalea came close enough Terra hugged her. I know you didn't mean it to turn out like this. And I don't hate you. I should be thinking you.
Thanking me for what? I essentially rapped you.
No you gave me my baby.
That's right. Said Garfield. Without your powers to protect our baby he would have died. Now we have a son.
But your daughter is part me and part you Terra. And my mom can tell you. Demons are a handful. I wouldn't blame you if you hated me for forcing the baby on you.
Your right she is part you and me. And from what I understand she will be very protective of her brother.
Only until he can protect himself. After he can protect himself she might die and it will be my fault.
She has her own powers. She doesn't need your powers to live. Said Rachel.
What did you name them Gar?
I wanted to wait until you woke up to name them.
I think Azalea should name the girl. What do you say Gar.
I second that. Said Garfield.
Azalea would you like to pick her name.
Are you sure?
Yes you can name her. Said Terra with a big smile on her face.
Then Calea for a first name and Prostatis for a middle name.
What does Prostatis mean? Asked Garfield.
Prostatis is Greek for protector. Said Rachel.
I like it Calea Prostatis Logan. Said Terra. It's got a nice ring to it.
What about the boy? Asked Terra.
How about Davevon Steve Logan? Asked Garfield.
I like it. Said Terra.
With that Rachel placed Davevon and Calea in Terra's arms.
Welcome to the world Calea and Davevon. Said Terra with the biggest smile on her face.