Ahkmenrah's POV

Months had passed and the city was back to what it was before the battle. Nubia wanted to help the people, but I wouldn't let her so she just supervised. I was also doing better. My leg had fully recovered and now I am back doing my duties. I still hurt a little when I stood too long, but I wouldn't let anyone know.

At the moment Nubia was resting. She was getting tired a lot more lately. I was in the throne room thinking about some things. I was still a little worried about my brother even though I haven't heard or seen him in months.

I was just looking through some paper work I have neglected when I heard the door open. I looked up and saw Ava running; she hid behind me.

A few people in the palace didn't like the idea of Ava staying here. They said she should stay with someone in the city. I didn't see a problem with her staying. Besides, I've become attached to her and she's attached to me.

"Ava, what are you doing?" I asked as I looked down at her.

"Hiding from my teachers. They say I have to learn stuff, but I just want to play."

I was about to say something when I heard someone come in. I looked up and saw it was one of Ava's teachers.

"I'm sorry to disturb you, Pharaoh, but have you seen Ava? That little girl has snuck off again."

"No I haven't." I said as I forced back a smile.

"Will you let me know if you see her? She has to finish her lesson."

"I will do that."

"Thank you." Then she left.

I turned around and looked at Ava who was smiling.

"Thanks for not teling them where I was."

"Don't expect that all the time. Your lessons are important."

"I know, but I don't feel like learning now. I want to play."

I shook my head as I smiled. "Well then, go play."

"Ok." Ava started running out of the room. When she got to the door she stopped then ran ran back to me. "Ahk, can I ask you a question."

"Of course you can."

"When I was playing with one of the servants' kids they asked if I was a princess now and I didn't know what to say. Can I be a princess?"

I know it has been hard for Ava the last few months. She had to deal with the death of her parents and had to adjust living in the palace. It wasn't easy for people to accept her.

I looked at Ava and smiled at her. "Yes, you are a princess."

Ava got the biggest smile on her face as she ran out of the room saying, "I can't wait to tell the other kids."

I shook my head as I chuckled.

A few minutes after Ava left my mind drifted back to Nubia. She had been depressed for a while after Bakura's death. She was happy when I said we could give him a royal burial. I admit that Bakura wasn't that bad and he did save my life. It's a shame we didn't have more time together.

Nubia's POV

I was standing on the balcony as I looked out at the city. We had come a long way since the battle...well, the people did since I couldn't help. Ahkmenrah was afraid that if I did too much then that wouldn't be good for the baby so he restricted me to bed rest. It was very boring doing nothing all day. If I didn't do something then I would go mad. It wasn't easy to sneak out since the soldiers were watching my move and I couldn't run since my stomach is huge. I feel like I swallowed a ball.

My thoughts drifted to Bakura. It was hard dealing with is passing. For a while I always expected him to appear like he always did and when he never came I would cry. Ahkmenrah was kind with me. When he caught me crying he wouldn't say anything; he would just hold me. He knew Bakura was my best friend and that his death was hard. Ahkmenrah was always there for me when I needed to talk or if I just needed him with me. I knew Bakura's time would have been up before the baby was born, but I do wish that he was here to see him or her.

I sighed as I walked out of the room. I can't stay here any longer. Pregnant or not I have to do something.

I walked out to the garden and was surprised to see it was still alive. I hadn't been out here for awhile so I thought it would be dead. I sat down and looked at the flowers around me. They appeared to have been watered recently. Before I could begin to wonder who did it I heard a noise.

"Who's there?"

"It's just me, Nubia." Ava said as she came out from behind some flowers; she was holding a watering can.

I smiled at her. "So you have been taking care of the flowers."

"Yes. I was playing and when I came out here I saw they needed water."

"Thank you."

Ava had become attached to both me and Ahkmenrah. I know it wasn't easy for her, but she seems to be doing fine now.

Suddenly Ava jumped up and down with a big smile. "I asked Ahk if I can be a princess since I am living with you now and he said that I can."

"Princess Ava does sound nice."

"Yes it does. Now I have a question for you." Ava stopped jumping. "Can I be a big sister to your baby?"

"Of course you can. You will be a great big sister."

"Thank you."

For a while Ava and I stayed out in the garden as she continued to water the flowers and we talked about the baby; she suggested some names. She wanted to know when the baby would be born and I told her it could be any day. She was excited when she felt the baby kick.

Ava and I headed back into the palace and she continued talking about all the things she could teach the baby; I smiled. Some time she seemed more excited then me.

We were halfway back to my room when I felt pain in my stomach. I leaned against the wall as I waited for the pain to pass.

"Nubia, are you all right?" Ava asked with concern.

"I'm fine. It's just a little pain that will pass."

After a few minutes the pain did pass and I smiled at Ava, letting her know I was all right. We continued walking and when I go to my bedroom another wave of pain came. This was severe then the last one. I fell to the flor as I screamed in pain. Ava looked worried. She said that she would get the healers then took off running. The pain continued to get worse and it felt like I was getting ripped apart.

Ahkmenrah's POV

I was on my way to see how Nubia was doing. I hadn't seen her since this morning and I felt a little bad. It seemed we hadn't been able to sepnd much time together with me always working and Nubia resting. She was very stubborn and refused to rest because she said it would get boring. I just didn't want her to put the baby in danger and I think she realized that when she finally agreed.

I was almost to the room when one of the healers came running up to me. I instantly thought about Nubia.

"My Pharaoh, the Queen is in labor."

"Take me to her."

We quickly made our way to the room Nubia was in. When we got there I saw Ava sitting outside the door and she looked worried. When she saw me she ran up to me and asked if Nubia would be all right. I assured her that Nubia would be fine, she is just having the baby.

I walked into the room and I saw Nubia lying on a bed. She was drenched in sweat and she looked very tired. She smiled when she saw me. I walked over to her and held her hand.

"I'm here, Nubia."

"I didn't think that baby would come this soon."

And that's when it hit me: the baby was coming. Very soon Nubia and I would have our first baby. I'm going to be a father. At that moment so many thoughts went through my head. Was I going to be a good father? I didn't know a lot about taking care of a baby...actually I knew nothing about taking care of a baby. I hope Nubia has knowledge in this area.

I was snapped out of my thoughts when pain went through my hand. I looked down and saw Nubia was clenching it. Nubia was clearly in pain and I kept telling her that it would be over soon. I wasn't sure if that was true, but I had to say something to calm her.

I looked over at the healers and saw they looked worried and were whispering to one another.

"What's wrong?" I asked.

The healer looked at me frantically. "The baby is stuck."

"Stuck? What do you mean stuck?"

I looked back at Nubia who looked scared. I kept telling her that everything would be all right. I didn't let it show since I was being strong for Nubia, but I was afraid as well. I was praying that everything was going to be all right.

After what seemed like hours the baby finally came, but it wasn't crying or moving. Nubia looked at the baby and started crying as she asked if the baby was all right. The healers hit the baby a few times on the back (not hard) After a few hits the baby started crying; both Nubia and I smiled.

As one of the healers started cleaning the baby another healer said the second baby was coming. I looked at him with shock.

"Second baby?" Nubia and I said together.

The second baby came out with no problems like the first did and it was taken to be cleaned. I looked over at Nubia and smiled at her. "You did it."

"I never want to do that again." Nubia said with a laugh.

Once both babies were cleaned we got to hold them.

"Congragulations, they are both boys."

The healers soon left us alone and Ava poked her head in. I smiled at her and told her she could come in.

"You have two?" Ava said in surprise.

Nubia chuckled. "Yes, we have two."

"Have you thought of names for them."

"Well, I did come up with one name." Nubia looked at me. "I would like to name one of them Bakura."

"I have no problem with that."

"What about the other one?"

"How about Khufu?" I suggested.

"Khufu. I like it." Nubia said.

"So I'm a big sister to two brothers. That will be a lot of work."

Nubia and I laughed as we agreed with her. It would be a lot of work caring for two babies, but together we can handle it.

That night was very different from other nights. The babies would cry so Nubia would feed them then we would go to sleep, but a few hours later they would cry again. After awhile I decided to stay up since I knew I wouldn't be getting much sleep anyway.

Nubia's POV

The next morning when I woke up it felt like I didn't sleep at all. I was still very tired. I wasn't expecting to have two babies, but I didn't mind. I was happy with my new sons. I looked at them and the looked so peaceful sleeping.

I looked around and saw Ahkmenrah standing on the balcony. I walked over to him and wrapped my arms around him. "Thinking about your new sons?"

"Yes. I'm still getting use to that."

"I know what you mean. I still can't believe that I'm a mother."

Ahkmenrah was silent and I knew he was thinking of something other then Bakura and Khufu.

"What else is on your mind?"

Ahkmenrah sighed as he turned and looked at me. "I won't lie to you, Nubia. I'm afraid. I'm afraid that when our sons grow up they will be like my brother and I."

"Ahkmenrah, you have nothing to worry about. I know they will turn out just fine."

"How do you know?"

"Because they have two wonderful parents and a big sister that will keep them in line."

"What if-"

I put my finger on his lips. "They won't turn out like you and your brother. I promise you that."

Ahkmenrah just nodded. I know he is still worryng about that, but I won't let that happen. Niether one of our sons will turn out like Kahmunrah.