Chapter 26 – Long Live the Duke and Duchess

A month later, it was that time again: The Royal Birthdays. Aurora and Murphy were so excited because it was their birthdays, but also all the festivities in celebration of their birthdays with that of their father's. Sasha was very excited herself. Not because of the Royal Birthdays, but because Becky was coming from Club with not only Finn and the rest of the Club group, but Baby Aiden. Sasha and Charlotte were both looking forward to meeting him. And Sasha couldn't wait for Becky to meet Liam and Hunter.

"I can't wait to see Becky," Vaughn exclaimed with excitement on the 22nd of July.

"Me too," Murphy said.

"I can't wait to meet Aiden," Aurora commented.

"We are excited for all of that too," Charlotte said.

"Yes," Sasha said.

"But Charlotte, you and Sami have some special news to tell Becky and Finn in person!" Aurora exclaimed.

Sasha smiled as her friend light up with excitement. Charlotte was pregnant. Not everyone knew about it. Sasha, Seth, the king, queen, princesses, and Ric knew about it.

Charlotte had made the discovery recent. Charlotte told Sami right away after she made the discovery. The two together told the king and queen first. Then they told the princesses, Sasha, and Seth together. Charlotte wrote a letter to Ric, because he was at the estate and not at court. Ric came to court a few days later after he received the letter from Charlotte. Upon seeing each other, they both cried. They were so happy.

"Princesses, Sasha and Charlotte," A male voiced called. The three princesses and two ladies looked over to see Sami.

"Are they here, Sami?" Vaughn said.

"Yes, everyone has arrived from Club."

The three princesses looked at their ladies.

"Come on," Sasha said, grabbing hold of Vaughn's hand.

Vaughn smiled. She and Sasha took off running.

"Wait for us," Murphy said.

"Come on," Vaughn shouted.

Murphy and Aurora grabbed onto each other's hand and followed their baby sister and lady. Charlotte took Sami's hand and the two chased after the princesses and Sasha.

Becky smiled as she held onto her one-month-old son in her arms. She stood in the throne room. Finn was greeting Hunter, Stephanie, Ric, as well as the Duke of Heart, Shawn Michaels. It was the twenty-second and it was his birthday again. Shawn would have his own birthday celebration later that evening as he had the year before.

"Becky," Ric said.

"Hi," Becky said with a bright smile.

Ric walked over to her. He embraced her. "You look great, sweetheart."

"Thank you. I feel great," Becky replied. "Meet your grandson."

Ric smiled as Becky handed Aiden over to him.

"Becky!" The princesses yelled.

Aiden started crying.

"Oh, no," Stephanie said.

"Oh, you're okay, my sweet boy," Becky said taking Aiden back from Ric.

The princesses looked at Sasha and Charlotte.

"It's all right," Sasha said.

The three princesses continued walking toward Becky and Ric.

"Yes, there we go," Becky said as Aiden was no longer cried. "Yes, the princesses didn't mean to wake up, my sweet." She looked over toward the princesses. "Come here, sweethearts."

The princesses smiled.

Becky kneeled down and hugged each of them with one arm. She then let them get a look at Aiden. Becky stood back up and talked with all three of them for a few minutes.

Sasha and Charlotte greeted Finn with a big hug.

"You both look great," He said.

"Thank you," Sasha said.

"Yes, thank you," Charlotte said.

"How does it feel to be a papa?"

"I love it!" Finn exclaimed. "How is it being a mama to twin boys?"

"The best! I love my babies so much. But I want to meet my nephew!"

"Then come meet him," Becky said.

Sasha smiled. She moved toward Becky. She gave her a hug.

After everyone had greeted each other and gotten a look at Aiden, Becky and Finn took Aiden to their rooms to get settled in. Charlotte and Sami joined them. Sasha knew they were going to tell Becky and Finn about Charlotte being pregnant herself now. Sasha took the princesses with her to her rooms where Liam and Hunter were.

Sasha and Seth had two servants from their own household in Shield come look after their twin boys when they needed to be.

"Let's be quiet coming in here, girls," Sasha said as they were outside the door.

"Shh," Vaughn said. Aurora and Murphy nodded their heads.

Sasha smiled. She opened the doors leading into the sitting room. She turned to the princesses. She motioned for them to go in first. The three did and they were quiet.

"My lady and princesses," One of the servants said as she bowed.

"Hi Daphne," Sasha said, closing the doors. "How are the boys?"

"Sound asleep, my lady," Daphne replied. "But I'm sure they'll be awake and ready to feed soon."

"I'm sure as well. And I will take care of them when I need to."

Daphne smiled. She then went back to what she was doing.

Sasha turned to the princesses with a smile.

"When does everyone from Shield arrive?" Murphy asked.

"Tomorrow," Sasha replied.

"Are Baby Nathan and Little Sasha coming with everyone as well?" Vaughn asked.

"Yes. Nikki and Brie would not leave their little ones behind unless they absolutely had to. And that is not the case."

"Yay!"

"I love having all the little ones here and then coming here," Aurora commented.

"I do too," Murphy said.

"It'll be fun when Charlotte has her and Sami's baby," Vaughn said.

"Yes, yes," Aurora and Murphy agreed with their little sister.

"I agree my ladies," Sasha replied with a smile. "I hope she has a boy too. Reed Zayn for after her little brother as Liam is named after mine."

"Yes," Vaughn said. "And then everyone have daughters for their next babies"

"Oh, yes! I want that too. I want a little girl myself. I would love three little girls just like you three."

"Yes, and you name them after us like you named Hunter after Papa," Murphy smiled.

Sasha laughed. "We'll see."

Later that evening…

"Welcome everyone," Hunter announced as everyone was in the great hall for the celebration of the Duke of Heart's birthday. "to the Duke of Heart, Shawn Michaels's birthday celebration."

Everyone clapped.

"I insist every year that my dear friend celebrates his birthday with me," Hunter said. "But then have him stay to celebrate my birthday with that of Princess Aurora's and Princess Murphy's birthday for the Royal Birthdays Festivities. And my dear friend and one of my most loyal and trusted subjects stays and takes part in most of the activities.

"However, the festivities for the Royal Birthdays will started tomorrow. But tonight, we celebrate Shawn's birthday!"

Everyone clapped.

"Thank you. Thank you," Shawn said. "I love celebrating my birthday with everyone. Especially my dearest friends. As you know one is the king." Looked toward Hunter. Hunter smiled.

"However," Shawn said, turning back to the crowd of everyone. "My other dearest friend is the Duke of Natch, Ric Flair." Shawn pointed toward Ric. He was standing with Charlotte and Sami.

Ric nodded his head.

"But ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls," Shawn said. "The Duke of Natch has an announcement he would like to make."

Ric smiled as everyone had his attention. "Ladies and gentlemen, one month ago, I became the grandfather to three healthy boys from that of my adopted daughters, Sasha Rollins and Becky Balor. My new grandsons being William Richard Rollins, Hunter Seth Rollins, and Aiden Finn Balor.

"However, I will be having another grandson or even a granddaughter in seven months! My beautiful daughter, Charlotte is pregnant!"

Everyone clapped and cheered. Charlotte grinned from ear to ear as she had her arms around Sami's right arm.

"So, there is much to celebrate other than my birthday," Shawn announced.

"Yes," Hunter said. "Not only do we celebrate the Royal Birthdays in the coming days. We will also celebrate the newest arrivals of sons to two of my favorite Dukes, the Duke of Shield, Seth Rollins and the Duke of Club, Finn Balor. And that of their Duchesses, Sasha Rollins and Becky Balor."

Everyone clapped.

"But first, my dear court," Hunter continued. "Let's all eat, drink, and dance as we always do!"

Everyone clapped and cheered.

Charlotte, Sami, and Ric received many congratulations for the other courtiers. Charlotte and Sami received the congratulations because they would be a new mama and papa. And Ric received the congratulations, because he would be a grandfather with another grandchild. He had grandchildren through his other son and daughter. But another grandchild was always wonderful.

Sasha, Becky, and Charlotte all had so much fun that evening as well. The three best friends and sisters were together again. They spent the evening chatting, laughing, giggling and dancing. And when it was the end of the night, the three parted ways with no problems. Because they would see each other again the next morning.

'Today was a great day," Sasha said as Seth joined her in bed a half hour later.

"I agree," Seth replied.

"I am so happy Becky and Finn are here. And I can't see everyone from Shield tomorrow."

"Yes, the last time I was there they couldn't wait to see you either."

"It has been a fast year," Sasha commented. "Last year around this time we were all worried about the factions."

"Oh, yes," Seth replied. "That was not fun. So many lives were at stake. I did not enjoy having Roman, Dean, Daniel, and John with me. All I could think about other than you, the king, queen, and princesses was Galina, Joelle, Renee, Brie, and Nikki all here waiting for their husbands, father, and fiancé to return."

"I was waiting for to return too, Seth. I was so scared," Sasha said as she began to cry. "And I was trying to take care of all those women, trying to keep their spirits up. But when I was alone, I would cry, praying you would come back! I had lost my father, mother, and brother. I did not want to lose someone else who I had had loved so much. I always loved my father even the day he left us. But now, I dislike him for everything he has done!"

"It's okay," Seth said as he wrapped his arms around his wife, trying to calm her down. "I'm sorry."

"Please don't ever let me lose you or our sons!"

"I promise! Not for a long time!"

Sasha continued to cry. She knew he meant losing him in death. And she knew he meant it when they were both grey and old.

"I love you," She sobbed.

"I love you too, Sasha!" Seth replied. "And I will make sure you never lose me or our sons. But you must understand danger can come again."

"I do understand. But let's not think about it until we absolutely must, please!"

"And we will not! Everyone is safe!"

Seth continued to hold her and calm her down. She eventually calmed down.

The next day, everyone from Shield arrived. Sasha as well as Galina and Joelle were happy to see them all. Galina and Joelle stayed at court still. Roman did as well. And whenever necessary he and Seth would both ride out together for Shield.

All the ladies—Sasha, Galina, Renee, Nikki, and Brie—were all happy to see each other. It had been since Charlotte and Sami's wedding that everyone has seen each other last. And that was three months ago. And Little Sasha and her cousin, Nathan had grown so much since Sasha saw them last.

"I can't wait to show you Liam and Hunter," Sasha grinned.

"We can't wait to see them," Brie said.

"Oh, yes," Nikki said. "Seth has talked endlessly about them in his letters to Shield. Dean, John, and Daniel make sure to read them to us for all the news other than your own letters."

"And I myself am pregnant as well," Renee added.

"Congratulations," Sasha said. She hugged her. "Charlotte is pregnant as well! Ric announced it to the whole court last night. But Charlotte and Sami told me, Seth, the king, queen, and princesses when she discovered it. Becky and Finn were told by Charlotte and Sami after they arrived yesterday."

"Children all around for everyone!" Galina said.

Galina unfortunately could not have any more children. She had been pregnant a second time after Joelle. But she had a rough childbirth. She lost the baby and she couldn't have any more children after that. Roman and Galina were both disappointed, but they loved Joelle lots. She was their little princess.

"It's great," Renee said.

"I want to see Liam and Hunter right now," Nikki demanded.

"Yes, come, come," Sasha said.

Sasha with Galina, Renee, Nikki, and Brie all went into the castle and went to Seth and Sasha's rooms where the twins were. Nikki and Brie carried their son and daughter with them. Nathan was four months old. And Little Sasha was not too far from being a year old.

Everyone was quiet as the followed Sasha into the sitting room.

"My lady," Daphne said, bowing to Sasha.

"Hi," Sasha smiled.

"Hello to my other ladies from Shield."

"Good to see you, Daphne," Brie said with a smile. Renee and Nikki agreed.

"Come to the see the boys?"

"Yes," Sasha grinned. "Come with me."

Daphne smiled. She followed Sasha into the bed chambers where Liam and Hunter both slept soundly in their cradles not too far from their parents' bed. Sasha gently picked Liam up, while Daphne picked up Hunter. They whined.

"Shh, you're all right, my sweet boy," Sasha said, calming Liam down. He was okay. Sasha told Daphne to give her Hunter. Daphne smiled as she placed Hunter in Sasha's other arm. "I have them both." Daphne nodded her head.

Sasha made her way back out into the sitting room. Brie, Nikki, and Renee both grasped when they saw those sweet little boys in Sasha's arms.

"They're so handsome," Renee whispered. She slowly walked over to Sasha and took a look at each one.

"Take one of them and hold me," Sasha encouraged.

"Thank you," Renee said. "Which one is which?"

"Liam is in my right arm and Hunter is right here."

"I'll take Hunter."

Sasha grinned as Renee picked Hunter from her arms. Renee grinned herself as she settled Hunter in her arms. Sasha got a good hold on Liam again. Galina took Little Sasha into her arms while Brie walked over.

Sasha smiled as Brie took Liam from her arms. Brie grinned as she settled him in her arms.

"They're both handsome, Sasha," Nikki grinned.

"Thank you," Sasha said.

"How was it birthing two babies at once? We've heard from our mother, but you tell us."

"Yes," Brie said.

"It was tiring," Sasha admitted. "Having one baby was tiring. But when the next one came, you can't give up. You have one more."

"I hope Daniel and I have another child and we have a boy."

"I want a girl next time," Nikki said. "I'll even take twin girls like my mom."

"I don't care what I have," Renee commented. "I'm just excited to be having a baby."

"How is Dean?" Sasha asked.

"He is so proud. He adores Little Sasha and Nathan. And he couldn't care less what we have. He just wants a healthy baby as I do."

"He has adored Joelle for a lot of years too," Galina commented.

"I don't want to bring up a sour subject," Nikki said. "But does all of us having babies hurt you and Roman in anyway."

"We made our peace," Galina replied. "We're so happy for everyone! And Joelle might not have a little brother or sister from me and her father directly. But she has a little sister and brothers from all of you. More so her cousins. Because we are all sisters here."

"Yes," Sasha said. "I am glad that I have a lot of brothers and sisters now after I lost my little brother."

"Your little brother is never gone, Sasha," Brie said. "He is always with you, because you carry a piece of him in your heart. But his name will on in this one."

Sasha nodded her a head with a grin. "Yes, my very strong boys!" She slowly started to cry.

"It's all right," Nikki said, moving toward Sasha and wrapping her free arm around her as she held her son in her other arm.

"I know it is," Sasha said. "I've just been so emotional with everything. Especially last night."

"What was last night?" Nikki asked, moving back.

"Seth and I were talking about what all had happened in the last year from this time. It was the factions and everything with it. Him worrying about all your husbands. Then I told him I was here trying to be brave and take care of all of you. But also how I cried alone myself, worrying about him."

"That would do it," Galina commented.

"Yes," Renee said.

"But its all right now, Sasha," Brie said. "We're all here and everyone is safe. All our husbands did great with the factions. Nikki, Renee, and you did not like John, Dean, and Seth with the attack on the castle, because they were fighting. I had my husband in the next room. My sister and friend did not have theirs. And Galina had Roman right with her too. And we know it was scarier for you, Becky, and Charlotte because of the men coming through the secret passages into your room and then being captured."

"Don't focus on that," Nikki said. "We'll all worry about uprising and all that when and if it happens again in our lifetimes. Our children might see it after we're gone. But they'll handle it just like we all did last year."

Sasha nodded her head. "Thank you," She said, wiping her tears. "I missed all of you even with Galina here."

"I missed everyone as well," Galina said.

"We're all together again," Brie said. "And we will for at least the next week."

"And all of us together will have fun with Becky and Charlotte," Renee said. "All your sisters!"

"Yes," Sasha smiled. "And all our children are cousins!"

All the ladies agreed.

And at that precise moment, Seth with Roman, Dean, John and Daniel came into the room themselves.

"Hello ladies," Seth said, seeing them all.

The ladies all greeted him. He smiled. Renee moved toward him and gave him Hunter.

"Thank you," He said.

"My pleasure," Renee said. She looked at her husband. Dean grinned back at her.

Brie handed Liam back to Sasha and she took Little Sasha from Galina. All the ladies moved out of the way.

Sasha looked at her husband with a smile. Seth smiled back.

"Gentlemen," Seth said. "Meet Hunter Seth Rollins and William Richard Rollins."

"Liam and Hunter," Sasha said. "My most precious delights."

"Long live our duke, duchess, and their sons," Daniel said.

"Long live our duke, duchess, and their sons," Everyone said as they bowed to Seth and Sasha.

Seth and Sasha smiled.