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I would first like to apologise for not updating for the past couple of week because it was actually not my fault. The villa I was staying at in Antigua had no Wifi. No Wifi=No Updates. I'm back now though and I have a usual length chapter for you. (more or less)
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On with the story!
They made it back to the Palace around lunch time. Levi had gone on horse back to the Slums, but walked back with Eren, Farlan and Isabel, while Erwin took Lucas.
Annie went with the guards, wanting to eat something. Eren smiled. He was glad he got to see her again.
"Annie disappeared after Hanji took you back to the Palace," Levi suddenly said. Eren turned to his mate and hummed in response. Isabel and Farlan were a few feet behind, having a conversation of their own. "She's always been like that. I glad that she is safe. The only thing I fear for is Connie and Sasha; she'll drain their food."
Eren smirked.
"She doesn't look like a girl that would eat much," Eren commented. Levi chuckled.
"True. But that girl has an appetite. She's never tried Connie's cooking either." Eren laughed a little as they went passed the Palace gates. It was there where he stopped for a few seconds like the world had froze right before his very eyes. Levi turned to him as he too stopped just ahead of his mate.
"Eren?" Levi questioned. Eren didn't say anything as he fell to his knees. "Eren!" Levi shouted as he caught his husband before he landed on his stomach. He shook him gently as Isabel and Farlan ran over.
"What's wrong?" Isabel asked. Eren was still concious, but was breathing hard. Levi felt his forehead.
"He's got a fever. You really are a piece of work, shitty brat," Levi muttered. Eren smiled softly.
"But you still love me..." Eren said. Levi nodded, before picking him up bridal style and carrying him the short distance to the Palace. Farlan had ran on ahead to get Hanji, who met them in the entrance.
"Farlan told me. Bring him to the lab," Hanji said quickly. Eren looked to Levi afraid, gripping in to his shirt.
"I don't want to go into lock-down," Eren said, almost crying. Levi sighed and said nothing and he kissed Eren on the forehead. Hanji smiled.
"Don't worry, Eren. Many people get fevers when they are pregnant. I just need to make sure you're alright," she comforted the Omega.
They walked into the lab and Levi placed Eren on the bed, sitting beside him. Hanji fetched a pail of water, soaking a cloth in the cold water, before placing it on Eren's forehead. She turned to her King.
"Go. Eren will be alright with me. I believe you have a guest to attend to," she said, smiling. Levi clicked his tongue. He was about to refuse when Eren spoke out.
"Go see Annie. I'm sure you need to stop her from devouring your kitchen," he muttered, smiling softly. Levi huffed.
"Shitty Brat," Levi said, before getting of the bed and walking out of the door and down the hall.
Levi could already hear noises coming from the kitchen as he left the lab. He opened the door and found Annie in the middle of a sandwich that was the size of a large baguette. She turned to the door and grunted to Levi.
"Chew, swallow, and then talk," Levi ordered. Annie rolled her eyes before doing as he said and swallowing.
"You got some seriously good food here, Levi. Compliments to the chief," she said, nodding to Connie, who was trying to calm down Sasha. Levi huffed and walked over to his childhood friend. "Where's Eren?" Annie asked.
"The lab. He got a fever as soon as we came through the gates," Levi informed. Annie nodded and put down her sandwich.
"He'll be fine. I'm just glad to see that he's alright. I know I told you that he and the cub would be alright, but I still wondered these past few months. Sorry I didn't visit sooner," she apologised. Levi shook his head.
"It's only a fever. Eren fears that he will have to go into lock-down. That look in his eyes was something I never wanted to see. I sometimes forget the things he has been through and see him as just a damsel in distress. He will never be such a thing. So, how long are you staying for?" he asked. Annie thought for a moment.
"How long am I allowed to stay for? I don't want to say something like four months and you look like I have just ruined your whole life," she said. Levi side smiled.
"I live in a palace, Annie. We have enough rooms and enough food even for you to stay here for the rest of your life, but I'm sure your wouldn't want that," Levi explained. Annie huffed.
"I don't eat that much. Anyway, I might stay here until the cub is born. I want to at least be here taking I did save it's life," she said. Levi nodded.
"That's fine. I'll have a room made up for you. I'm sure Eren would be thrilled to have you here for Christmas." Annie smirked.
"He does know that Christmas is your birthday, right?" she asked, leaning in. Levi annoyingly pushed her away.
"Of course. We didn't get marry and not know anything about each other," he huffed. Annie finished up her sandwich and leaned back in her chair, arms folded.
"You got married really quickly. How long have you known him for? I thought I was delirious when I heard the people of Rose start shouting that the King of Maria was getting married. At first I thought it was to someone else, but I know you well enough to know that you would never do that," Annie asked. Levi clicked him tongue.
"It's hasn't even been a year yet," he muttered. Annie looked to the King at the corner of her eye.
"At least you got to know each other. I've known Alphas, and even Betas, who have found their mate and taken them immediately. Marriage is a rare thing these days and I think you have done well. A few months seriously isn't much, but it's better than most people."
It was then Hanji walked in to the kitchen, smiling a little.
"Eren's alright. He's currently sleeping. The cub is in no danger. They seem to be moving a lot though. Everything is normal. No lock-down" she announced. Levi sighed in relief.
"Eren will be happy. He looked absolutely terrified like he had done something wrong," he muttered, resting his head on the counter. Hanji nodded and left the room.
"Happy?" Annie wondered. Levi nodded slowly. Annie tilted her head. "Really? You've never nodded your head before when I've ever asked you that question. You always grunt and walk away," she asked confused.
Levi sat up and shrugged his shoulders.
"Don't get me wrong, Annie. I'm still the same ruthless person I was all those years ago, but even I can be happy once in a while. My mate and cub are safe, therefore I am happy. Eren is the type of person that makes me worried because sometimes he is more reckless than me. God, I should be used to this by now," he explained. Annie smiled to herself and got off the stool.
"I'm going to look around for a bit. This'll be my home for a few months anyway," she said, walking off.
"Hey, Annie?" Levi called before she left the room. She turned to him and looked puzzled.
"Yeah?" Levi gestured, using him index finger, to follow. Annie was a little creeped out by it, but followed anyway.
Levi led Annie outside and into the Palace grounds. She looked around and smelt the clean air. Everything smelt fresh and of flowers, well except for the stables.
Annie frowned as Levi walked into the stables.
"We going for a ride?" she questioned, but Levi gestured for her to be silent. Annie just huffed and folded her arms.
"Wait here," he told her. Annie raised an eyebrow.
"What am I? A dog?" she questioned. Levi rolled his eyes and walked off to the office. He opened the door and found Reiner and Bertolt talked. The both stood up and bowed as their King entered the office.
"Oi, you two useless halfwits. This stable is filthy. It reeks and I want it cleaned now!" Levi ordered. Both stable workers looked terrifies.
"Yes, Your Majesty," Reiner said, before they both ran out of the office. Levi made sure to follow as they ran out into the main entrance and stood very still as their eyes set upon their guest.
All three of them looked bewildered. Levi just smiled to himself at his work.
"Annie?" Reiner questioned. Annie smiled softly.
"Reiner. Bertolt," she said, making a smile Levi had never seen before.
He watched as they all hugged it out as they were reunited. Bertolt turned to Levi.
"Was this meant to be a surprise, or are we really meant to clean the stables?" he asked. Levi rolled his eyes.
"Yes, it was meant to be a surprise. However, clean the stables anyway. It really does smell and I swear I can see dust of Lucas, even though I was only riding him a few hours ago," he said. Reiner and Bertolt nodded.
Levi left the stables after that, leaving them to cry till their heart's content. He walked back into the Palace and made his way to the lab, when he saw Petra coming down the stairs.
"Petra," he called. Petra nodded and walked over to him.
"Yes, Your Majesty," knowing full well by the tone of his voice that he didn't want to have a chat.
"Prepare a room for Annie. She is going to be staying with us for a while," he ordered. Petra smiled and bowed before going back up the stairs and rushing to her fellow maids.
Levi walked to the lab and opened the door. He found Armin sitting by the bed, soaking Eren's cloth. He turned to the door and stood up, bowing.
"Eren just woke up," the Beta said, before walking out of the room, allowing Eren and Levi to be alone.
Levi walked over to the bed and sat on the chair Armin was just sitting on. Eren still looked a little out of it, but he smiled as his mate came into view.
"The number of times I have been in this bed is phenomenal," Eren muttered. Levi huffed and placed the soaked cloth on Eren's forehead.
"The number of times I have sat in this chair is phenomenal," Levi mocked. Eren smiled and stared up at the ceiling.
"Hanji told me that the cub is fine, so I won't be going into lock-down. I'm guessing your going to forbid me from leaving the Palace for now," Eren guessed. Levi clicked his tongue.
"I could. That way I could keep an eye on you and you wouldn't go off chasing a past that isn't yours," he said, a little more harsher than he planned. Eren looked down, disappointed at himself. Levi sighed. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to say it like that. I'm glad you went there and saw things for yourself. I'm glad you're not the type of person who always wants to stay home. It was nice seeing the cavern again. You just always seem to get into trouble though."
Eren sighed.
"I'm sorry. I knew something was bad, but I wanted to see it. You may like me like this, but sometimes I hate myself for what I've become," he muttered. Levi huffed.
"Don't hate yourself over wanting to be a free spirit. You can be one when this is over. Anyway, changing subject: guess who had a touching reunion?" Levi said, trying to lighten the mood. Eren cheered up.
"You reunited Annie, Bertolt and Reiner?" he asked. Levi nodded. Eren smiled and rolled onto his side, his cloth falling off. Levi tried to put it back on but Eren flicked his hand away. "I don't need it," he said stubbornly, grabbing Levi's hand and placing it on his belly.
They waited a few seconds before Levi felt something kick at his palm. He smiled softly and leaned down to kiss Eren on the forehead.
"Only a few more months and you'll be free," Levi said to both his mate and cub.
"I can't wait..." Eren muttered before falling back to sleep.
. . .
Eren recovered from his fever in a matter of days. Levi kept a close eye on him, especially during the meetings that they had. Eren was currently about 26 weeks pregnant, so he was about 6 and a half months.
There was less than a month until Eren's coronation, which meant Levi's birthday was close. Eren had been prodding Levi in an attempt to get something out of him for what he wanted.
It was a cold morning around the end of November when Eren asked such a question. It was starting to annoy the Alpha.
"Eren." Levi tried to calm down by taking a deep breath, before speaking again. "I don't need anything from you. I live in a Palace and I am a King. What do you give someone who already has everything? You're already giving me a child. Can't that be a late Birthday present?" he asked. Eren glared.
"No." Eren had been very straight forward with that. Levi gave a puzzled looked, before feeling Eren's forehead.
"You sure you haven't got another fever?" he asked, only for Eren to slap his hand away and push him down so that Eren was straddling him.
"I'm fine. I wanted to do something for you on that day, but I can't because I'm like this. I hate this stupid pregnancy shit," Eren whined, resting his head on Levi's chest, gripping his shirt.
Levi sighed and ruffled Eren's hair.
"You can still do something for me, but nothing extreme," he said. Eren looked up.
"So no sex? That's it?" he questioned. Levi frowned. Eren was up to something.
"Yes?" Eren leaned back and smiled.
"Alright then," he said, getting off. Levi grabbing his wrist.
"Eren, what are you planning?" Levi asked, very suspicious. Eren just smiled.
"Something that is both fun and not extreme," he replied, pecking Levi on the lips. Levi raised an eyebrow.
"Well, since we're asking, what do you want for Christmas? It maybe my Birthday, but it is still a holiday for everyone else," he asked. Eren turned to Levi, his smile gone.
"I honestly don't know..." he muttered. Levi rolled his eyes, before getting out of bed.
"You ask me such a question when you don't even know the answer to yours," the Alpha stated. Eren huffed.
"That's not it, I just don't know what I want. I was thinking of a new cloak, but Hitch already got us some for our wedding," he muttered.
"Those aren't winter cloaks. If it's a winter cloak that you want, then that's fine. What colour?" Levi asked.
Eren thought for a moment, before shyly saying, "Red."
Levi raised an eyebrow as he looked at his husband.
"I've never seen you in red before. What? Do you want a hood that has white fluff on it too?" Levi teased. Eren pouted.
"Fine, then I don't want anything from you then," he said stubbornly. Levi rolled his eyes, before going back to getting changed.
"I see what I can do. If you really want to get me something the how about asking Farlan. He seems to know me better than I know myself. He'll probably say something like a new sword," he said.
"Not around the cub," Eren stated. Levi chuckled.
"Come on. We have a meeting," he said, before walking to the door.
"What!? You could have told me. You've been talking to me while you've been getting dressed and you could see I was still in bed," Eren said, rushing around the room to find his clothes. His tail was all scruffy with knots.
Levi sighed as Eren was putting on his clothes. He grabbed the hair brush.
"Come here," he said. Eren gave a puzzled look to his mate, but did as he was told and sat on the stool.
Levi began to brush Eren's tail. "I can do that myself, you know," he commented. Levi tapped Eren on the head with the brush.
"Just be quiet and let me get all these knots out," he said. Eren sat still and mentally zipped his mouth shut. "There. Now let's go," Levi muttered, putting down the brush before walking out of the room.
Eren swiftly followed, or as swiftly as he could in his state. They walked down the hall and to the meeting room where everyone was waiting. They all stood up and bowed to their King, even their future Queen.
Everyone sat down in their seats and the meeting began. It was about the usual stuff. Thieves, taxes and borders. It was until the end of the meeting that the elderly Alpha stood up and addressed everyone.
"I would also like to share with you that in only a few week we will have a new Queen," he pointed to Eren, who nodded in respect. "We have already begun preparations for the event, but we need to make sure that Sir Eren knows what he is doing." Eren sat up straight.
"No one has really told me what I am supposed to be doing, so could one of you fill me in?" he asked. Levi leaned forward.
"You basically have to promise to do what the Kingmaker says. Things like 'helping to govern the people' and 'staying loyal to your King' will come up. I will be asking some questions as well," he said. Eren huffed, but nodded.
The elderly Alpha spoke out again.
"In a few weeks rehearsals will be required for the occasion. Rivaille had to go through them as well when he was crowned. You shall become the Queen, Sir Eren," he said. Eren bit his lip and nodded.
"I understand," he muttered. Everyone nodded and with that the meeting was over. Eren huffed and leaned back into his seat, his hand on his stomach. It had been a long meeting, but he had contributed a lot to it.
Levi looked to his mate.
"You okay?" he asked. Eren nodded.
"I'm going to be a Queen in a few weeks time," he stated, trying to find reason and happiness in his words, but found none.
"You don't seem too happy about it," Levi wondered. Eren huffed.
"I don't know. The whole thing about governing the people - I feel more than happy to do so. However, why must I be questioned about my loyalty to you? Is this to do with the fact that I am an Omega in everyone's eyes, so no matter what I will never be your equal and must bow to you?" he said depressed. Levi sighed.
"You take this all too close to heart. You know that you will always be my equal, no matter what the people think. You stay loyal to me, and I stay loyal to you, just like in our wedding vows," he stated, kissing Eren's forehead.
Farlan came over and smiled.
"You'll be fine, Eren. Besides, if you're lucky the Kingmaker may change some of the things to be said," he said, winking. Eren smiled, before getting up.
"I'm going to go and see Hanji," he said. Levi gave a puzzled look.
"You're not sick again, are you?" he asked. Eren shook his head.
"No, I just need to ask her somethings," he replied, before leaving the room and walking down stairs.
He saw Mikasa along the way and waved to her as she was currently on duty. He walked into the lab, and guess what? Smoke!
"Hanji!" Eren shouted. A bang immediately went off as he said that, and violent coughing.
"What now? Why do people always disturb me in my precious private time? Huh, Armin, why?" Hanji's crying voice came from inside the smoke.
Eren sighed and went inside. He found Hanji crying over Armin's shoulder, wearing the world's goofiest goggles.
"Um, Hanji, Eren's here," Armin pointed out, waving to his best friend. Hanji recovered quickly and walked over to a window and opened it, before trying to find Eren in the smoke.
"Armin, I thought you said Eren was here. Eren? Eren!?" Hanji called.
"Hanji!" Eren shouted again from behind Hanji, making her jump.
"Ah, there you are. You shouldn't hide," she said. Eren face palmed.
"What is this? A comedy act?" he questioned. Hanji wondered.
"Hummm. Maybe we need more smoke," she said.
"No more smoke. Please," Eren nearly begged. Even Armin joined in.
Hanji smiled and laughed.
"What can I do for you anyway? You don't seem to be sick, but this doesn't seem to be a usual chat. Come, let's talk in my office. Armin!-"
"Yeah, yeah, I get it. Clean up the smoke," Armin said, bringing out the paper fans.
Hanji and Eren walked into her office and sat down.
"Tea?" she asked. Eren nodded and they both sat down the hot cups in their hands. "Well, what can I do?" Eren bit his lip.
"I just want to know what's going to happen in the next few months," he questioned. Hanji smiled and took a sip of her tea.
"Yes, you're nearly seven months, aren't you? You're bound to be already feeling aches and cramps. You may tend to feel sick. You may want to eat, you may not. The last few months I think are always the most confusing. I've never experienced them, but I've had other patients," she said. Eren nodded, blushing a little at the subject.
"Yeah, but what actually happens," Eren muttered, trying to emphasis. Hanji frowned, before realising what he meant.
"Oh, you mean on the day?" she said, clearing not ashamed to be talking about it. Eren nodded. "Okay, well the first thing you need to know is that a few weeks before birth, the baby will drop."
"Drop?" Eren looked a little scarred.
"Drop. Close to your pelvis and bladder, so you'll be using the toilet more," Hanji explained. She started counting on her fingers, "You're joints will feel looser; you'll get diarrhoea; and you'll have the urge to nest."
"Nest?" Eren questioned.
"Nest. I wish Levi luck with that one when you take up the bed, even though it'll be difficult to sleep" Hanji said. Eren shrugged his shoulders.
"Wouldn't be best if I have the urge to 'nest' in here. I'll be giving birth here, right?" Eren asked. Hanji's facial expression looked surprise, until she smiled.
"Eren, you won't be giving birth in the lab. You'll be giving birth in birthing room. It's a special room on the other side of the palace for those special occasions. You're giving birth to royalty, so they can't be born in a smelly old lab," she explained.
"What's the point? I'm fine giving birth here," Eren complained, but Hanji shook her head.
"It's something the royals do, Eren, and whether you like it or not, you are a royal, just not officially yet."
Eren huffed.
"What else?" he asked stubbornly.
"Contractions and your water breaking. These are final signs. You're probably getting contractions right now, but that is normal. So don't panic! They will be stronger and believe me, you will know. That's enough for now. You're due in February, and it is nearly December. You'll be fine. Just come to me if you need anything else. I'll be part of the team that help you, even though I have never delivered from a boy before..." Hanji said. Eren sighed.
"I don't think anyone has," he replied, before finishing his tea. "Thanks, Hanji," Eren said, before leaving the lab.
. . .
Eren sat in the library, reading some new books that had just been delivered my none other than Hitch. She really had changed since they first met and it made Eren a little happier. Some of the books were picture book, like the one he was reading.
Levi walked into the room and saw his mate.
"How was your talk?" he asked. Eren shrugged his shoulders.
"Embarrassing as hell, but informative," he replied. Levi looked puzzled.
"What did you talk about?" he asked. Eren put down his book slowly.
"I wanted to know what is going to happen to be in the next couple of months. I'm already afraid enough and I don't want to be afraid even more," Eren replied. Levi sighed and sat down next to the Omega.
"What did she say?" he asked another question.
"Nest..." Eren immediately said.
"Nest?" Levi questioned.
"Nest."
"Okay, what about a nest?" Levi asked.
"Hanji said that I will most likely have the urge to nest," Eren replied. Levi immediately realised what Eren meant.
"Eren, I think you have misunderstood what Hanji meant. You're not a bird. You're not going to get a lot of sleep, so you may sleep during the day. Piles of pillows and blankets. That sort of nest, shitty brat," Levi explained.
"Oh, that makes it much more clear," Eren said. Levi sighed and scratched his head.
"Well now that is cleared up. Let's have dinner. Connie has cooked some stew and I'm starving," he said. Eren nodded and heard his stomach grumble.
"I need food," Eren muttered.
"Then hurry up!" Levi called from the opposite side of the room.
Yay! Chapter 43! (Just cheering the chapters until the end). The chapter was a complete mix. It had a reunion, the Talk, Christmas preparations, coronation preparations and Eren being ill.
Anyway, I hope you guys liked this chapter. My holiday was lovely and I'm counting down the days until Final Fantasy XV is to be released. It's mine! If any of you (who are nice) want to be my friend on the PlayStation Network, then PM me and I'll give you my details.
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