Mother screamed in agony. "I thought the second time would be easier," she panted as she gripped father's hand.
"I honestly couldn't say," he said in pain as his hand was losing circulation.
The room was dark and it had been threatening to rain all day. Mother was becoming exhausted.
"One more push, your highness," the mid-wife said to mother.
Thunder filled the palace as Lossenethir's lungs filled with air and he began to cry.
"It's a boy," the midwife said as she placed him in mother's arms.
"Hello, Lossenethir. Finally, you meet the world," she said quietly to her second son. Lossenethir was almost three weeks over due. That was why she had said finally. Soon, he had fallen asleep.
Lossenethir was unlike the rest of us. His eyes were a deep indigo, almost that of wild blueberries, while our eyes were a dark brown or blue that of the sky. His hair was platinum blonde, while ours was dark blonde or golden blonde. He was a seer. He considered his visions a curse. He was destined to be the healer out of the eight of us. He was gentle and caring. He was a mentor to me. He always had good advice to give. He is now one of father's advisors.
* * *
"Where's Lossenethir?" Celebiathion asked mother.
"Probably in the forest playing," she answered.
"Yes, of course he is. I didn't even think," he said as he left her on the main staircase.
* * *
"Lossenethir?" Celebiathion called, racing through the trees. "Lossenethir?"
"I'm near the stream!" Lossenethir called in return. Celebiathion found him. Lossenethir looked up. "What is it?"
"You'll never guess," he panted. "What I found."
"What?" Lossenethir asked turning to face our older brother.
"Come with me and I'll show you," he said and turned back to the forest
"Fine," Lossenethir sighed as he got up to follow him.
"I'll race you," Celebiathion said with a smirk.
"Fine, on the count of three: One… Two…" Lossenethir broke off running.
"Hey! That's not fair!" Celebiathion called chasing him. "You don't even know where we are going!"
"You're right," Lossenethir stopped. "Where are we going?" Celebiathion kept running.
"You'll see. Follow me."
The both slowed to a walk and made their way to a small clearing. Celebiathion stopped.
"Close your eyes," he said.
"Why?" Lossenethir asked.
"Just do it!" He laughed and Lossenethir closed his eyes. Celebiathion led him into the clearing. "Alright, open your eyes."
Lossenethir did as he was bid to. He gasped.
* * *
They never did tell me what they had found. It was a well-guarded secret between the two of them. Actually, it was quite frustrating at times, listening to the two of them laughing over whatever it was. I had always used to ask and they would say it was of no matter to me and to mind my own business. I never did understand their connection. Maybe it was because they were the two eldest. It certainly wasn't upon similar interests.
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A/N: O.k. Have any suggestions for names? Have any suggestions on how I can break to the father the happy news 6 more times? Tell me in a review. Joan, thanks for the advice and I will try but I am not usually one for a lot of detail, I usually write what I have to say and that's bad for a writer I know but old habits die hard as "they" say. I'll try my best but I may not be as successful as one might hope. : ) Anyway Thanks so much for reading and reviewing: Joan Milligan, Tenshiamanda and Artemisa. Luv Gia