Disclaimer: Sadly, nothing has changed since I last updated - Mutant X and
its characters still do not belong to me.
Words in / / = Thoughts.
Words in * * = Italics.
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Chapter 7.
Two months later.
While their three teammates were occupied with their various errands and missions in aid of New Mutants, Shalimar and Adam kept themselves busy decorating the nursery and preparing for the imminent arrival.
As Shalimar's room was the biggest, Brennan moved in with her and the next room had been turned into a baby bedroom, with a bathroom and playroom attached.
Only Shalimar and Adam, and occasionally Emma ever entered the new baby suite, and they spent hours closeted away in the room, painting and papering it and setting up the equipment they bought.
An aura of secrecy surrounded the baby suite and at times Brennan wished that he hadn't been quite so vehement about not knowing the sex of his unborn child.
The curiosity was killing him.
Too proud to admit that he had changed his mind, poor Brennan simply suffered in silence, comforting himself with the thought that he had only four more months to wait.
/I'll know soon enough. /
* * *
The morning sickness still plagued her and now that the kicking had begun, Shalimar felt like every part of her insides must be bruised.
Adam had been firm in his refusal to allow her to take part in any kind of physically exerting activity and she chafed at the restriction.
With her husband and her friends often out working, she found that time was hanging very heavily on her hands.
Apart from her decorating tasks and occasionally working in the lab with Adam, she spent most of her time either reading or meditating.
She was dying for some action.
The only comfort that she had was the reminder that there was only four months left of her confinement.
She laid her hand on the now visible swell under her dress.
/All I can say is that you'd better not arrive late! /
* * *
Emma was in her element.
Baby shopping was fast becoming her favourite activity, followed closely by helping to decorate the nursery.
Jesse and Brennan watched, bemused, as she went on trip after trip to the mall, always returning laden down with at least half a dozen bags.
They always offered to help her carry her bags, hoping to catch a glimpse of the contents and a clue as to what Shalimar was carrying but she always refused.
After what seemed like her hundredth shopping trip, Jesse had scared poor Brennan to death with one of his suggestions.
"Do you think that Shal's having quads or quints, or something to need all that stuff?"
Brennan was looking forward to having a baby in his life.
The idea of a small army of babies - all with mutant powers - crawling around Sanctuary terrified him.
* * *
Jesse had bought a new camcorder and enough blank tapes to supply a small film company and was enjoying the idea of being the resident 'goofy uncle', filming every move the baby made.
The tapes of Shalimar as a baby had been very popular in the Underground. He had already received several requests from mutants who wanted their own copy.
It was time for a sequel.
* * *
Adam was being very careful about monitoring Shalimar's pregnancy.
Feral confinements were usually difficult. Feral mothers to be often suffered from morning sickness all day and it usually lasted for the full nine months. Their babies tended to be more active as well, causing a great deal of pain and discomfort with their constant kicking.
/At least the elemental side hasn't manifested yet. / Adam thought grimly. /The last thing that Shalimar needs is to be electrocuted from the inside! /
Adam had already made extensive preparations for the birth, converting one of his labs into a delivery room and filling it with the latest birthing facilities and neonatal care equipment, making certain that he was prepared for every possible contingency.
Despite the less than pleasant time she was having, Adam had to admit that he had never seen his first 'child' look as happy as she did now.
She undoubtedly had what Emma had referred to as 'pregnant lady glow' and she and Brennan were enjoying a special closeness as they waited for the birth.
Adam would have done anything for the woman he loved as dearly as if she was his own daughter.
Seeing her happy filled him with more joy than anything else in the world ever could have.
TBC.
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It's very short, I know, but the next one will be longer. Thanks for the reviews.
Words in / / = Thoughts.
Words in * * = Italics.
*
Chapter 7.
Two months later.
While their three teammates were occupied with their various errands and missions in aid of New Mutants, Shalimar and Adam kept themselves busy decorating the nursery and preparing for the imminent arrival.
As Shalimar's room was the biggest, Brennan moved in with her and the next room had been turned into a baby bedroom, with a bathroom and playroom attached.
Only Shalimar and Adam, and occasionally Emma ever entered the new baby suite, and they spent hours closeted away in the room, painting and papering it and setting up the equipment they bought.
An aura of secrecy surrounded the baby suite and at times Brennan wished that he hadn't been quite so vehement about not knowing the sex of his unborn child.
The curiosity was killing him.
Too proud to admit that he had changed his mind, poor Brennan simply suffered in silence, comforting himself with the thought that he had only four more months to wait.
/I'll know soon enough. /
* * *
The morning sickness still plagued her and now that the kicking had begun, Shalimar felt like every part of her insides must be bruised.
Adam had been firm in his refusal to allow her to take part in any kind of physically exerting activity and she chafed at the restriction.
With her husband and her friends often out working, she found that time was hanging very heavily on her hands.
Apart from her decorating tasks and occasionally working in the lab with Adam, she spent most of her time either reading or meditating.
She was dying for some action.
The only comfort that she had was the reminder that there was only four months left of her confinement.
She laid her hand on the now visible swell under her dress.
/All I can say is that you'd better not arrive late! /
* * *
Emma was in her element.
Baby shopping was fast becoming her favourite activity, followed closely by helping to decorate the nursery.
Jesse and Brennan watched, bemused, as she went on trip after trip to the mall, always returning laden down with at least half a dozen bags.
They always offered to help her carry her bags, hoping to catch a glimpse of the contents and a clue as to what Shalimar was carrying but she always refused.
After what seemed like her hundredth shopping trip, Jesse had scared poor Brennan to death with one of his suggestions.
"Do you think that Shal's having quads or quints, or something to need all that stuff?"
Brennan was looking forward to having a baby in his life.
The idea of a small army of babies - all with mutant powers - crawling around Sanctuary terrified him.
* * *
Jesse had bought a new camcorder and enough blank tapes to supply a small film company and was enjoying the idea of being the resident 'goofy uncle', filming every move the baby made.
The tapes of Shalimar as a baby had been very popular in the Underground. He had already received several requests from mutants who wanted their own copy.
It was time for a sequel.
* * *
Adam was being very careful about monitoring Shalimar's pregnancy.
Feral confinements were usually difficult. Feral mothers to be often suffered from morning sickness all day and it usually lasted for the full nine months. Their babies tended to be more active as well, causing a great deal of pain and discomfort with their constant kicking.
/At least the elemental side hasn't manifested yet. / Adam thought grimly. /The last thing that Shalimar needs is to be electrocuted from the inside! /
Adam had already made extensive preparations for the birth, converting one of his labs into a delivery room and filling it with the latest birthing facilities and neonatal care equipment, making certain that he was prepared for every possible contingency.
Despite the less than pleasant time she was having, Adam had to admit that he had never seen his first 'child' look as happy as she did now.
She undoubtedly had what Emma had referred to as 'pregnant lady glow' and she and Brennan were enjoying a special closeness as they waited for the birth.
Adam would have done anything for the woman he loved as dearly as if she was his own daughter.
Seeing her happy filled him with more joy than anything else in the world ever could have.
TBC.
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It's very short, I know, but the next one will be longer. Thanks for the reviews.