A/N- Hey everyone! So, I had my first final, but now I don't have a final till Thursday! So, I might post the last chapter tomorrow… yes you read it correctly, the last chapter! This one is sort of the last chapter for the story and the next chapter is just the epilogue. Anyway, enjoy!
BloomAmber- Thanks for editing, as always! I'm glad you loved that last chapter!
Estelin- Well, you won't really see the months, but instead the day she gives birth. Don't worry, Darien is still pretty possessive…
James Birdsong- I'm glad you like it! Thanks for the review!
Sailor cyanide- I wasn't sure how people to would react to those chapters, but yes it is S/D again and will be till the end!
Silver Moon Goddess1- I'm glad I made you happy!
Chibiangel413- I don't think there will ever be a movie that's better than the book… there's just so many details in a book that could never be translated into a movie. Plus, novels are just too long to put include everything. But anyway, I'm glad you're enjoying everything!
Lilcatfish96- Yes, I will continue posting for the M version. I'm not sure when since I was hoping a few days ago, but that didn't happen. Just keep watching for it!
Lovelyl- I figured if you really know what's going on you'll get it, otherwise you'll just ignore those hints. The real scenes are in the other story though!
Raye85- I don't mind the questions, in fact I like it because that means you're really into the story. Also, this sort of skips the 9 months. Just so you know, the pack does know… especially since Serena is a public figure amongst the pack.
Grim reaper sakura- Yes, they can talk to Sere in her dreams. I just thought it would be interesting… anyway, I'm glad you're enjoying this!
Serena sighed as she sunk into one of the cushioned chairs in Darien's office. Her stomach looked like it was ready to burst… she felt like she was ready to burst. The babies were due any day.
Dr. McNabb had called about two days later with Serena's results. Serena was anemic and Dr. McNabb said she'd be fine as long as she took iron pills and made sure she kept eating red meat. She made sure to have a diet plan and a bottle of the pills ready for Serena at the front desk of her office. As soon as Darien heard the last part he had his jacket on and was grabbing his keys. Serena growled in annoyance, but followed Darien out. Ever since Serena had started to take the iron pills she had gotten her energy level back up and returned to the same old Serena, except for her growing stomach.
Since Serena's first dream she had actually seen her kids. Every dream they sent her was always black and then they would appear. The little girl had golden hair like her mother, but dark blue eyes like her father. The little boy had gold hair, like his sister and mother, and the light blue eyes of his mother. At first Serena had been upset that neither of the twins looked like Darien, but Darien said he didn't care.
"I thought you were up in bed." Darien said. He looked up at Serena and watched her just sit there. Even with her large stomach, he could never take his eyes off her.
"I was, but I got bored." Serena huffed. "I'm so sick of just laying around all of the time. I wish Endymion and Rini would just come out already." The twins kicked and Serena winced.
"They're getting violent." Darien said.
"They don't like me talking like that actually." Serena growled.
"You know you're not supposed to be though." Darien said. "Dr. McNabb wants you in bed till the babies are born."
"But I'm bored!" Serena whined.
"You sound like you're in high school." Darien laughed. "I'll come up and sit with you if you stay in bed."
"Bring a game?" Serena asked innocently.
"I'll bring one up. Just let me finish reading this." Darien indicated to the paper in his hands.
"Alright, be quick though." Serena said. She pushed herself out of the chair and waddled out of the room.
Darien went back to reading the paper. He was happy he only had one more page so he could relax for the rest of the night with Serena.
"DARIEN!" Serena screamed.
"I'LL BE UP IN A SEC!" Darien replied, not waiting to hear what she wanted. Ever since she had been confined to the bed she had either wanted to be up and moving or have him in bed with her.
"DARIEN!" Serena screeched again, only this time with a bit more panic. Darien's head shot up as the tone finally hit him. He shot out of the chair and ran over to the stairs. Serena was standing in the middle of the chair looking down. Darien looked down and noticed the water at her feet.
Darien jumped up the stairs and grabbed Serena around the waist. He brought her down to the bottom of the stairs. Their living room had been transformed into a delivery room. Some werewolves had wolf puppies while others had human babies. There was no telling in what form the infants would be delivered so pack births were held at the parent's home.
"Dr. McNabb? We need you over here… Serena's water just broke… yes she's in the living room… ok… I will… ok… see you soon." Serena could hear Darien make the call to her doctor as she settled herself on the pillows that she had set up. "Abby!..."
"Darien, get off the fucking phone and get over here!" Serena yelled. Darien was instantly by her side, but he was still on the phone. Serena growled and reached up to grab the offending object. She flung it across the room as soon as she had it in her hand.
"Sere!" Darien cried in protest.
"Abby will call the others." Serena replied. Darien nodded and sat behind Serena. Serena instantly relaxed into his touch and rested her head on his shoulder.
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It had been hours since Serena had gone into labor. Dr. McNabb and Abby had rushed over. They let Darien stay in with Serena until her contractions started to come to close to one another. Darien put up a fight so they called Mike and Jack in to drag him out.
Since then Darien had been pacing in front of the closed sliding doors. The others were lounging about. All of those in attendance winced every time Serena cried out as another contraction hit. After every scream, Serena would plead to have Darien come back to her. The first few times the guys had to hold him back before he broke down the door to go after her.
"Are we going to have to go through the same thing?" Amy asked. She was sitting next to Zack, idly playing with his fingers.
"Most likely. I believe more werewolf births are completely natural." Zack explained. "Plus, we can't go to a hospital since we are never sure if the babies will come out as wolves or humans."
"An ultra sound wouldn't work?" Amy asked.
"I've never really thought about it." Zack shrugged. "I mean, it should work… It's just that most of us like to stick to tradition. The biggest change a pack makes is if it has to move. Even that can be quite a shock."
"What about alpha changes?" Amy asked.
"There's a shock that runs through the pack for a while, but usually one is bred and raised to be an alpha so it really isn't surprising." Zack said.
"Darien, your mate would like to see you." Abby said with a big smile. She had barely finished her sentence when Darien rushed past her to get into the room. Everyone else stood up to go in, but Abby stopped them. "Only Darien right now. I'd also assume Darien will be quite protective for a day or two so you might just have to wait."
"Make that a definite." Dr. McNabb said. Her bag was in her hand and her smock draped over her arm. "He asked me if she was fine and if I was done then kicked me out."
"Everyone should go home then. Darien will call you when you can come over and see the babies."
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Serena stared down at her twins. Rini had come out as a human baby while Endymion was delivered as a wolf. Serena was happy Abby and Dr. McNabb were there since they knew how to deliver the wolf births. Endymion's claws were already sharp and Serena was sure he would have torn her apart if Dr. McNabb hadn't be there to help things along. Darien currently had Rini in his arms while Serena was drying Endy's fur. Darien couldn't believe that after all of these months, he was finally holding his baby girl.
As soon as Darien was sure Serena was fine and everything Dr. McNabb and Abby needed to do was done, he kicked them out. He was waiting for everyone else to leave before moving Serena and the babies upstairs. He heard most of the people leave, but could still smell Mike and Mina waiting outside. Darien couldn't hold the growl he let out, causing Serena to look up at him.
"They're our friends, Dare. They just want to see the babies and know everything is alright." Serena said when she realized what was wrong.
"Doesn't matter… I want them out." Darien replied. "They can see the babies when they're older and can protect themselves."
"Darien, they aren't going to hurt the babies." Serena sighed. Darien continued to ignore Serena's logic and just stared at the door.
Darien pulled out his phone careful so not to disturb the sleeping baby in his arms. He growled a "get out" before slamming his phone shut. He glared at the door, until his daughter start to wiggle and cry in his arm.
"Darien, give her to me." Serena said. Endy was still fast asleep on her lab. Serena held out her arms and Darien reluctantly allowed his wife to take hold of their daughter. She cooed quietly and rocked her daughter in his arms until the baby fell back to sleep.
"Did I do something wrong?" Darien asked quietly.
"You just got overworked and she sensed it so it made her upset. Don't worry about, Dare." Serena replied. "Can we go up to bed now? My back's absolutely killing me."
"Of course." Darien said. Serena handed him Rini once more before picking up Endy from her lap. Darien helped Serena up from the floor. She wobbled a bit, but Darien wrapped his free arm around her to stead her. When they made it to their room, Darien set Rini in her crib before taking Endy from Serenity.
Serena sighed as she sunk into the blankets and comforter. When she opened her eyes she was greeted by the sight of Darien stroking their son's fur. "He'll be a wolf for a while." Serena said.
"How long?" Darien asked. "And how long till Rini can change?"
"Abby nor Dr. McNabb knew. They said they might learn by themselves or we'll have to teach them at some point."
"How will we feed him then?" Darien asked. "Will he take a bottle?"
"I'm not bottle feeding either of my babies." Serena said. "I just have to change for him to get milk."
"Can he open his eyes?" Darien asked.
"Not right now, but he should in a few days. Since he's still part human some of his development will be faster." Serena explained. "Now come to bed. I've had to go through labor without you… you're not getting away from me now."
"You know that wasn't my choice." Darien said as he joined Serena in their bed. "The guys usually had to hold me back."
"Abby said something about you becoming to protective and possessive." Serena said. She sighed in contentment as she cuddled up against Darien. Within a few minutes, Serena was asleep. Darien held her close to his body as he listened to her even breathing. He looked at the two cribs at the foot at the bed and smiled knowing his son and daughter were asleep there. He eventually fell asleep with the help of the even breathing of the three most important people in his life.
