Ailsa slowly moved through the forest, heading toward the village to visit Avery. She suddenly heard a crack of a branch, making her look up. She saw suited figures and began trying to run. She moved a lot slower than usual though, since her belly was large. They easily caught up to her, throwing a net around her and dragging her away.

Gaelin hummed to himself as he put the finishing touches on a nursery. The window suddenly shattered inward and he stared as a round black object landed at his feet. A green gas erupted and he tried to back away as shouts and screams were heard outside. But the room spun and he found himself falling, the room going black.

Ailsa was tied to a table. She struggled against it as scientists entered. She suddenly knew where she was taken.

Cold metal touched her belly as they uncovered it. She shivered and tried to fight harder. She tried to focus and tap into the darkness to try to fight them, but found she couldn't. She wondered if she didn't have the strength as her body was focused on caring for two other beings.

She was injected with drugs and soon she began feeling contractions. She shook her head, trying to think of a way to get free so her babies would be safe.

Gaelin thrashed and fought as scientists began taking samples from him. "I am going to kill you all!"

One of the scientists wordlessly picked up a syringe filled with blue liquid. At a nod from another, the scientist injected it, picking up a clipboard as Gaelin's chest tightened. He tried to suck in a breath, but he felt like he was being compressed. His jaw moved soundlessly as blood began trickling from every visible opening. He went into convulsions as the blood pooled around him, then froze and wilted onto the table.

The scientists nodded to each other, then calmly walked into the next room.

Ailsa had tears in her eyes as the contractions got worse. She knew they wanted to do tests on her babies and she tried to keep thinking of ways out. Nothing she tried ever worked though.

The door suddenly flew open, Tet racing in. He began shooting scientists as wolves attacked the rest. When they were down, he released Ailsa, covering her up and giving her a gentle smile. "Hey, everything's okay now."

"Thank you," she said quietly. She tried to push herself up but stopped as she had another contraction.

"Stay still. I'll get Morgane." Tet paled and ran for the door.

A moment later, Morgane was beside her, speaking quietly. "Deep breaths, okay?"

She nodded slowly, trying to do as instructed.

She quickly checked her, then forced a smile. "When I tell you, you need to push as hard as you can." She waited a moment, then calmly said "Push."

Ailsa did, trying not to scream.

"That's it. You're doing real good." Morgane quickly grabbed the first baby as it slid out and cried loudly. She cleaned it up, then looked at Ailsa. "Almost done. You need to push again."

Ailsa nodded slowly and pushed.

"The second baby is out," Morgane smiled as the baby howled in protest at the cold air. She cleaned it off, wrapping and placing both babies in Ailsa's arms before stepping back.

One baby had a tuft of blonde hair and light hazel eyes. The other had a curl of dark hair with dark brown eyes. Ailsa stared at them in amazement as her body tried to relax.

Tet returned and with Morgane's help, got her into a small carriage. "Get her to Avery and Daiki."

Ailsa paused a moment, "Where's Gaelin?"

Tet swallowed hard. "Just rest. You'll be with your brothers soon." He nodded to a subdued Ori, who climbed into the driver's seat and tapped the horses.

Ailsa shook her head, "Tell me where Gaelin is."

"He's dead. Along with half the forest sanctuary." Tet struggled against the tears. "You need to get safe. The babies need you now. Ori, go!"

Ailsa pushed herself to stand even though she was a little shaky. "Take me to them.."

"Gaelin is here. The rest..are still at the sanctuary. Ailsa, you don't want to see this." Tet begged her.

"Bring him to me.. Please."

Tet took a ragged breath, then went back inside the building. He emerged, Gaelin laying limp in his arms.

Ailsa gently took him, laying him in the carriage. She then forced energy into him rapidly.

He jerked, then went still again.

She continued pushing energy into him for a few minutes before noticing the blonde baby looking at them. Ailsa frowned a moment before her eyes widened. She gently took the baby and held her close to Gaelin. As Ailsa went back to spreading light into him, a light came from the baby as well.

Gaelin arched his back and his eyes flew open, He gasped for breath, locking gazes with Ailsa. He stared at the baby in confusion before his eyes slid closed again.

Ailsa set the baby back down, cradling Gaelin. She finally looked toward Ori, "Take me to the forest sanctuary.."

Morgane uttered a hushed sob and buried her face in Tet's shoulder. Tet simply nodded at Ori, then the carriage was moving quickly.

When they arrived, she moved away from Gaelin. She smiled at the babies before getting out,"Ori, please watch them all?"

He dipped his head wordlessly.

Ailsa moved into the sanctuary, looking around slowly.

A pall of smoke was dissipating, bodies still where they fell. A tiny hand was outstretched towards her, the body hidden under a man huddled protectively over it.

She let out a small sob before moving him off. She closed her eyes for a moment, then light spread throughout the sanctuary. She focused for a long time, the light coating the bodies. Finally, she collapsed to the floor.

Ori gently picked her up and brought her into the nursery. He laid her on the couch and placed the babies in the twin bassinets before retreating. He carefully moved the others into the infirmary, then sat down numbly.

Ailsa woke to the sound of crying. She pushed herself up weakly and went to care for the babies. After they were calmed, she held them tight, carrying them out as she looked around.

Ori and the wolves were cleaning up, no words being spoken. He looked up and gave her a sad smile.

Ailsa moved to the infirmary, checking everyone over before beginning to push light into them. Light from the blonde baby also appeared, joining hers.

"You can't keep healing everyone, little one. That's my job," She said softly.

The baby's eyes began to glow for a moment.

"I know, light. You're just helping. Thank you."

Morgane rushed in, sobbing a thank you as she held her family close.

Tet exhaled in relief, then his eyes narrowed. "Where are the others?"

Ailsa shrugged slightly, "Where had they been before?"

"Lucien and Aubrey were separated from us. Marched away while they slaughtered us." Shinji was quiet, his eyes distant.

"I'll find them," Ailsa decided.

"You should rest." Tet argued.

"I'll be okay." She said as she gently laid down her babies and kissed their little heads. She focused on the two men and a light appeared. She began following it out the door.

They lay in a clearing, stakes in their hearts and bullets in their heads.

She removed the stakes and began working to heal everything up. It took over an hour to get them healed enough to revive.

Their eyes fluttered open in confusion. They stared at her, then averted their eyes.

"Are you feeling alright?"

"We failed." Lucien spoke quietly.

"Everyone is safe and alive. You did your best and I'm proud of you for that."

Aubrey sighed. "You are not angry?"

"Why would I be?"

"I am sure everyone was not safe when you arrived. Thus we failed. We were to protect everyone and we did not."

"I don't blame you, alright? It's not just your job to protect everyone, and sometimes there will be things you can't protect everyone from. It's part of life."

"You are kind. Your children are safe?"

"Yes," she nodded. "Don't worry."

They stood slowly, swaying slightly.

She helped them back to the sanctuary, heading into the infirmary again.

Kei met her, his face grim. "I was looking for you."

"What's up?"

"Gaelin."

"What's wrong with him?" She asked worriedly.

"I wish I knew. He isn't responding at all, aside from breathing."

"I'm a little stronger now than I had been.. I'll see what I can do to help."

Kei nodded, excusing himself.

She approached Gaelin and began working on healing what she could find. She pushed energy into him rapidly, finding remnants of the drug they'd given him. She worked it out of his body and continued trying to heal anything else wrong.

He twitched, his eyes fluttering open. They swirled, dark and with no recognition.

"Gaelin?" She asked softly.

His gaze slowly moved to her face and he tilted his head slightly.

"Hey, you're safe now."

Slowly, the darkness cleared and he shuddered. He reached a trembling hand toward her belly, tears in his eyes.

"Our babies are safe. When you're feeling better, you can meet them, okay?"

He gave her a shaky smile and clasped her hand.

"I love you," she smiled softly, kissing his cheek.

He whispered it back, laying his head on her shoulder.

She held him close.