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We arrived back at camp mid afternoon, with several of our people coming to help unload the seed containers and take the medical supplies to Abby. Raven gestured for me to get going with her head, so I walked back through the village towards the Dropship. Indra was outside the ship, standing guard, nodding to me as I approached.
"She's resting."
"Thank you Indra."
"Nathan is coming to relieve me in a moment," She said, as I walked up the ramp.
"Sounds good. Tell him to pop his head in so I know," I said softly as I got closer to the curtain at the opening. She nodded, before turning back to her post. I gently pulled back the curtain, slipping inside quietly, seeing the girls reading quietly on the floor while Clarke slept. The wolves were resting beside the girls, only perking up their ears at me. I smiled softly and said, "It's just me."
"Daddy," Callie beamed, whispering, "I thought you would be back later."
"We were done quickly. We even got to make another stop along the way back."
"Where?" Madi asked quietly, leaning against me as I sat down beside her.
"I stopped at the lab where Callie and Mama stayed during the first years after Praimfiya. The place Callie was born," I said, and then quietly in my head, "And conceived."
"I wasn't born here?" Callie asked confused.
"No, you were a little baby in your Mom's tummy, just like right now she has another baby growing in her," I explained, "And she had to stay inside this lab to protect both of you. She didn't know it was safe, because your sister was out here for those two years by herself."
"You were alone Madi?" Callie asked, looking upset by this seemingly new information.
"Yes, you and Mama found me. She made rabbit and vegetables and I hadn't eaten anything so good in a long time. And you offered your doll for me to play with," Madi said, smiling at her little sister.
"I am so thankful your Mama had you two. She would have been so lonely without you both," I said quietly, kissing both of them on the head.
"Mama said that too," Madi said. It was funny to me that Madi should see Clarke as her Mom, when in truth she was only about ten years younger that Clarke. But Clarke had that effect on people.
"Daddy, you were in the sky, right?" Callie said sadly.
"Yes I was. But I came back."
"But you weren't here. And Mama was sad. It mad me sad," She said, whimpering softly. I gently wiped away her tears that fell and said, "I was here with you. I'm always in your heart, wherever you are."
"I know that," She said, laying her head on my chest.
"You girls know that I love you right? I have loved you since I heard your heartbeat, Callie, and since your Mama told that you were all alone for those two years, Madi. You are my girls," I said, kissing them both on the forehead.
"We love you Daddy," Madi said, "Don't leave."
"I promise, I am here for you always."
"Bellamy," Nathan's low voice sounded to my right. I nodded to him, and he ducked back out.
I had a small idea about how I could be less nagging of Clarke and still do something nice for her. I quickly whispered the idea to the girls, sending them out to wait by Nathan while I wrote a quick note for Clarke, in case she woke up. Placing it on the pillow next to her, I watched her for a moment, breathing peacefully. Sneaking out quietly, I clapped Nathan on the back and said, "When are you two gonna make it official?"
"Don't tempt me man," He smirked, "It's all I want. Arden wants kids too, which is a little difficult unless someone is willing to give us their baby."
"Right now, its quiet, but I have a feeling Clarke started a trend and we just haven't heard anything yet," I said, smirking, "There might be a girl in the village that doesn't want children. Can't put everything else on hold for that though."
The girls hugged Nathan's legs, before we took off to arrange my surprise. It was surprisingly easy to do, just it took time. But I had months before it was needed. So, the girls were sworn to secrecy, giggling the entire time we walked to the Medical hut to see Abby.
"Grandma!" Callie yelled, running up and squeezing her Grandmother's legs.
"Hello sweetheart," Abby said, picking Callie up, "You must be getting taller, cause you weren't this heavy yesterday."
"I'm gonna be tall like my Daddy," Callie said matter-of-factly. I noticed Harper in the corner of the room, looking as pale as a ghost, as did Emori who was sitting beside her.
"Hey, what's up?" I asked gently to the girls.
"Well…" Harper started, before Emori turned to wretch into a bucket.
"Oh boy," I said, noticing the similar symptoms.
"Yeah, oh boy," Emori said, wiping her mouth.
"I take it, Abby and I are the first to know?" I said softly.
"Yes."
"Harper, more than one syllable," I said, laying a hand on her shoulder.
"I was so excited for Clarke. And I'm so terrified of my own. What does that make me?" She asked, eyes watering.
"Human. Do you know how scared shitless I was when Clarke radioed that I was going to be a father? Honestly thought I was going to faint. Mainly because I forgot how to breathe."
"I don't even know if John wants a kid," Emori said, "We'd been so careful up on the Ring."
"Same here. What if…"
"Nope. I'm going to tell you the same thing Raven told me. Don't live your life by what if's. If they can't man up and be with you, I will kick their asses out of Eden. Clarke will back me up on that," I said, gesturing to them that I wanted to give them a hug. They each took a shoulder, wrapping around me in relief.
"What's with the group hug?" John said, sticking his head in.
"John," Emori said, pulling back suddenly, looking pale again.
"Remember, I've got our back," I said quietly as I turned to call to the girls, "Let's go pick your Mom some flowers."
"Yay!" Callie said, hugging her Grandmother quickly before dashing out the door. Madi ran after her with an eye roll, "Wait for Daddy!"
Murphy scrutinized me as I walked up to the door.
"Just know, if you don't react well, I'm gonna kick your ass to within an inch of your life," I said seriously.
"What?" He said confused as I walked past him.
Harper exited behind me, stopping along with me to take a breath. She looked over to the direction of the field and said, "I should find Monty."
"Need an escort? I just wanted to give Emori and John some space. Abby will make herself scarce for them too," I said, gesturing with my head, "Let's go."
"But what about Clarke?" Harper asked.
"She's sleeping. And I left her a note, so it shouldn't take her too long to figure out I have the girls out for a walk."
Harper nodded as Callie came up and tugged her arm, "Come pick flowers with us Auntie Harper!"
"I would love to sweetie," She smiled softly, as I gestured for them to lead the way. Callie skipped through the forest, with Madi and Harper on her heels. I walked behind a ways. Harper was, for lack of a better term, more delicate than Clarke or Raven. She needed a softer touch to her problems, as I had understood better after the 6 years we spent in space.
So, by hanging back, I hoped to give her a chance to come to terms with her future. Showing her how wonderful it could be to be a parent, with kids that adored you for giving them life, food, and love. She smiled at the way Callie would dance everywhere and I knew my plan was working.
The forest thinned, showing a wall of sunlight over a brown field. Most of the land was tilled, with farmers from Wonkru already planting the seeds we brought only half an hour ago.
I saw Monty look up at the sound of Callie's laughter, as Harper and her found flowers on the edge of the field. He waved and I gave a quick nod of my head towards Harper. He got the message, passing the bag of seeds off to another of the farmers.
"Harper," He said, jogging over.
"Hi," She said, as he took stock of her face, looking concerned. I winked at Madi and said, "I see some more flowers over there. Go take your sister."
She nodded, smiling mischievously and running off with Callie in tow. I nodded to Harper, moving to catch up to the girls. I was almost out of earshot, when I heard Harper say, "Monty, I'm pregnant."
I shouldn't have stopped walking, but I did, cause I cared about them and their happiness. And if Monty was going to react badly…
"Pregnant?" Monty said, excited, "We are going to be parents?"
I turned my head slightly to see him pulling Harper in for a hug. In all reality, I should have stayed behind to see how Murphy reacted. I turned back to the girls, to give Harper and Monty a moment, seeing how happy Callie was as her sister put flowers behind her ears. Madi looked over at me and said, "Dad, come help me show Callie how to make a flower crown. We'll make one for you!"
"Alright, I will sit still long enough for you to put it on me," I teased, plopping down beside them in the long grass.
The girls set to work, talking and laughing as I heard Monty yell to the farmers, "I'm gonna be a Dad!"
The farmers cheered, as Harper laughed at Monty's outrageous joy over their news. The girls looked up, excited at their aunt and uncle.
"A baby!" They said to each other.
"Another baby for Wonkru!" Madi cheered.
"Actually, there is another baby," I said softly to myself.
The girls brought Harper flowers and congratulated them as I heard the early dinner gong. They pulled us all back to camp, chatting away to Harper about the baby while I gave Monty a congratulations pat on the back.
"Never thought I would be a Dad," He said softly.
"Same here man. But it's the best," I smiled, as I saw Murphy and Emori talking quietly. She looked over at our approaching girls and found my eyes, giving a quick smile to signal everything was okay.
"That's a relief," I sighed.
"What's a relief?" I heard Clarke ask, smiling as she approached us.
"Mama! Auntie Harper is gonna have a b-" Callie was interrupted by my hand over her mouth, confused as to why I stopped her.
"That's for Auntie Harper to tell," I said, giving her a stern look. She pouted, "Okay."
"Well, you won't be the only one pregnant," Harper said sheepishly to Clarke's confused look. Clarke beamed and hugged Harper close, "That's amazing, congratulations."
"Us too," I head Emori pipe up from behind us.
"Really?" Clarke asked, smirking at Murphy.
"Guess I need to be a little more mature now," Murphy said, making us all smile. He was gonna be amusing to watch as a Dad.