Hey guys. Sorry I've been away for a while. Just moved into the new house this month. Been unpacking, getting new furniture and stuff. Plus with me not having the internet for a while, I don't get on to write much. I miss my old house dearly, so many good memories but so many bad as well. I'm hoping this new house will create more good memories then bad. I am also hoping this place gives me more inspiration to write. See I already feel it P Enjoy!

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Underworld: Covened Beings

By: Holly

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Chapter Eleven: Double Trouble

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"Its alright, love. Just let it out." Marcus told Selene as he held her hair back while she vomited in the toilet. Morning sickness. Marcus held her hair back for her and kept rubbing a cold we rag on her neck and for head to keep her cool. She tended to over heat when she was throwing up.

"Why weren't we more careful?" A bitter Selene asked after vomiting but then having to do it again after she spoke. Marcus just shook his head and tried to keep her calm, cool, and relaxed.

"I know I know. Who knew it only took one time?" Marcus asked with a smirk causing Selene to elbow him in the groin. He tried not to make any noise from the pain and just said, "I only meant that when it wasn't as easy way before you were even born." Marcus said without making it sound as if he was in pain. Once Selene finished vomiting, She brushed her teeth and walked into her room that she shared with Marcus and laid on the bed.

"I feel so miserable. My body aches, I'm always so hungry, I'm mad one second, sad the next, I hate being pregnant!" Selene said as she flopped down on the bed.

"Well, Its hard I know, love b-" Marcus started to say. "Well I don't know its hard but I've seen pregnancies before. Yours is a special pregnancy. You just have to relax. I will be here with you the whole time and to help raise our child." Marcus told Selene as he tucked her into the big feather bed. She smiled up at him as he sat next to her.

"Tell me, What was it like growing up a vampire, Marcus?" Selene curiously asked her mate as he took her hand in his and caressed It, keeping her calm and relaxed.

"Who ever said I did?"

"Well I just assumed, since you were an Elder, that you were a natural born." Selene said as she rolled onto her side and looked up at him.

"Well you assumed wrong. I grew up on a farm in Dublin. I was also the last Elder chosen. I lived in Ireland until I was 16. My mother died when I was 5 and left my father to raise my sisters and I. Yes I was the only male. We came over here when I was 16, my sisters all younger then I. My father came here to find work and housing for us. When I was 19 I met Amelia. My two youngest sisters had just died from what now humans call the flu. Amelia was a vampire and I asked her to make me one. She said a human grief was not her type. Well I moved back to Ireland when I was 20 and came back 4 years later. When I was 30 My fiancée was killed by a vampire. Well, I thought maybe she had become one so I found Amelia once again and she made me a vampire. But I did not know what I had done. I watched empires rise and crumble. I watched the world change. It was something I would have to live with. Well, Viktor and Amelia had started their coven and took me in. They had killed half the vampires in London until there were only about half a dozen of us. So we made new vampires, and some would mate and had natural born. The problem was, 7 out of 10 of the offspring would die. Before we knew it, it was 1800 and we had a whole coven, and was a war between Lycans, as us. It was my turn to go down just as the war had gotten bad. I don't remember anything but the next thing I knew, it was 2002 and I awoke in my sleep and when I came above ground I was tossed. And I met you." Marcus told the story to her. He ran a hand through her hair. "Now we can create a coven of our own. Once your father and your family, and everyone else is out of the way, we will have our coven Selene, I promise." Marcus promised his lover. She nodded as Marcus leaned down and gently kissed her on her head. Just then there was a knock at the door. "Come in." Lucian's head peaked through the door.

"Some people are here to see you, my friends." He said with a smile. Lucian opened the door and in trotted 3 small black and white kittens. Selene smiled big and Marcus laughed. "Thought you two could use some company other then yourselves." Lucian said with a smile, his hands behind his back, Marcus walked over and picked up the three mewing kittens and put them on the bed.

The kitten with the black body, white stripes and white eyes went right to Selene. Selene picked it up and cuddled it. The one with the black body and white paws, white striped tail and white ears staid with Marcus and kept licking his fingers. The kitten with the white body, black stripes and the bit of brown around its eyes and tail hopped off the bed and trotted over to Marcus. They had all found friends.

"They seem to have favorites." Marcus said with a laugh. He looked over at Selene who looked as happy as could be and looked to Lucian who was trying to not show his gentle side and just petting the other cat, he had even found a friend. It was a happy moment in his life because of someone they had all thought of as a foe for so many years.

"Has Baden or Gage tried to contact us yet? Or happen to send men to attack?" Marcus asked Lucian. Selene started to feel a bit uneasy but she couldn't help it after what happened. She had to tell Marcus.

"Not yet. Surprisingly. It has been almost 2 weeks." Lucian said as he picked up the small kitten.

"They must be planning. If I know Michael like I think I do, he must have a few tricks up his sleeve." Selene told them as she cuddled the small cat in her hands. Marcus and both nodded in agreement.

"Knowing them, they are planning something. Which means we have to get you out of here and as far as we can, for the well being of yours and Marcus's child, Selene." Lucian told Selene as he walked over to the end of the bed.

"What? I'm not leaving. This is my house."

"Selene they know where you live and they will come, sooner or later they will come. If would be safer for you and your child."

"Look Lucian, I can protect my child and my self just fine. I'm not fragile just because I'm pregnant." Selene argued with the newly found friend, now laying sprawled out in her lap as she petted her furry friend's fluffy stomach.

"Selene he is right though. You are not in the shape to fight. Your vomiting almost 3 times in one hour, you get dizzy easily, and your pregnant. I want you and our child to be as safe as possible. I'm not taking any chances. More then one life is at stake." Marcus told her sternly, not letting her get a word in. "Now that's final. I called Asia and she agreed with it. She is going to be taking you to the states, just until this war with your father is over." Selene sighed, beaten. It was 3 against 2. She knew she had to.

"Fine. But you two have to promise me you wont go off. You will wait until they attack, not you go off and attack them." Selene looked at them both, pleading with her eyes.

"Yes." They both said at the same time.

"And you call me everyday to know that your alive." They both nodded and Selene almost wanted to cry. Marcus took her into his arms.

"Its alright, my love. We will be fine."

"I will go and alert my men." Selene and Marcus looked at him. "What? Just because her and half the vampire coven killed most of my men doesn't mean I don't have any." Lucian said with a smirk. They all laughed and Selene hugged Lucian as well.

"Thank you, Lucian." Selene told him with more gratitude then he knew. He smiled and hugged her back.

"Just because we had trouble in the past doesn't mean I wouldn't help you out. Marcus is a great man. I would help him any day." Lucian said with a smile, his fangs showing a bit. The group let out a laugh.

"You're great, old friend." Marcus complimented Lucian; proud to have him on their side. He was going to talk to him after Selene had left about starting a coven. But now while she was here and just becoming pregnant.

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Selene hugged Marcus as she stood before the steps of the plane. She didn't want to leave but knew she had to. Lucian and his 3 best men where there to wish her a safe trip. Marcus didn't want to let go of Selene as they stood there.

"I don't want to go." Selene said tears coming down her face. It could be the last time she was going to see him.

"I know its hard, love, But remember, its for the best. For our child." Marcus put his hand on top of Selene's still small belly. He could sense the baby even stronger then before now. Selene started to cry and hug him again.

"Promise me you'll live for us." Selene whispered in his ear as the tears burned her eyes.

"I promise." Marcus whispered into Selene's ear as Asia walked down the steps.

"We have to go Selene." Asia hated to make her leave but knew it was for the best.

"Alright." Selene walked over to Lucian and his few men. "And you take care of him. And don't get yourself killed. God knows you'll see some beauty and get side tracked." Selene said with a smirk as she hugged him. Lucian laughed.

"No one as beautiful as you." Lucian said as he hugged her back. Selene blushed and walked over to Marcus. She hugged him one last time.

"I love you both." He told her in her ear.

"We love you too." Selene told him in his ear before kissing him. Selene got the strength and pulled away from her mate. She walked up the stairs, fearing this would be the last of Marcus. Asia helped Selene up the stairs and into the plane. Selene watched out the window as they took off in the 7 people plane. All she could do is cry. She felt so much fear for her mate.

Marcus waved as Selene took off to the states. 2 tears rolled down his cheek, one for his un-born child and the other for his lover. Marcus turned to Lucian once he could see the plane no more.

"We must get planning." Lucian told Marcus. Marcus nodded in agreement and him and the men walked over to the car, getting in and driving off to the warehouse, where they would train and plan everything.

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"And would Mistoffelees be the one doing the medical work with them? If you have anyone better then we could use them." Marcus asked Lucian and a few of his men as they sat around Marcus's office desk.

"He's the best I got, my friend. He knows more then even the mortal doctors do." Lucian smirked. Marcus nodded.

"Good good. And Macavity, what have you got for me?" Marcus asked the flaming red haired, very built tall man. He turned to Marcus.

"The weapons you asked are ready. I also got Dex to fix up your automobiles. They are armed, dangerous, and faster then you could ask for." Macavity nodded his head, a big smile on his face. He was a big but very smart man. He was in charged of the weapons they would use against Gage.

"Very nice. Nekoy, what about the outfits, I needed light gear but protective." Marcus looked over at the blondish Russian man. He nodded and fixed his glasses.

"Yes sir. I inserted a plate within all of the suits. Its thin but can take any kind of bullet. I was going to line the whole suit with the vest protection we had made but certain bullets would just go right through. The metal is thin, and is very light so it would feel like you are wearing regular clothes, sir." The Russian man said in a Russian accent, speaking as best English as he could. Marcus nodded.

"Perfect. And last but not least, the woman who I have been waiting to talk to, Joy. How are the plans coming along hon." Marcus looked up from his papers. Joy smiled.

"Everything is perfect. We got the sensor dictions up and running. They are being added to the weapons and clothes as we speak. I pulled a few strings with one of the vampires back at the mansion, he said he knew some people and got us this." Joy held up an odd object.

"What is it?" Marcus asked a bit dumbfounded.

Joy laughed, "it's the latest technology, and the best tracking devise"

"What exactly does it track?"

"Anyone. You need their blood though." Joy informed him.

"Could it be blood of a descendant?" Lucian asked, thinking what Marcus was thinking.

"Yes. The tracker might get confused but I could work as long as the descendant is at least 50 miles away from the actual person. It will pick up with the next similar blood."

"Perfect. We could use Selene's blood from the lab and keep Gage on the device. Can it do multiple people as well?"

"Yes. Only 6 at a time." Marcus nodded.

"Perfect. Gage, Baden. Gage, and spike, and who ever else we need to keep a look out for. Lets get going guys. No time to waist."

"B-But I thought you told Selene you would wait till they attacked." Nekoy said looked around a bit, Marcus glared at him.

"If I was to see my child be born, or see Selene for that matter, we have to attack first, they wont be expecting it. They think we are to weak. We have to attack them first, by surprise." Marcus told him, a bit of cockiness in his voice but more confident. They all left and headed out. They were attacking tomorrow. No questions asked.

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Selene rested her head on Asia's arm as they drove toward the safe house. Selene had been crying almost the whole plane ride. Asia finally got her to calm down after her seventh and final throwing up session. Selene was so tried, yet so worried and scared. So much had been happening. She didn't know what to do. She felt so helpless.

"Selene. We are here love." Asia said gently as the car came to a soft stop. Selene looked up and around, before looking at Asia and nodded. They were finally at their destination. "Nebula is getting your bags, lets get you inside. Its cold." Asia told Selene as they walked toward the 2 story house. Selene nodded and pulled her jacket around her more as they walked up the steps and into the house.

"Where are we?" Selene asked a bit nervous.

"A small town outside of western Maryland. Not to worry. You are safe here. There are guards around the premises. Selene nodded and just walked inside.

"Can I go to my room? I'm tired." Selene plainly said. As if she had no emotion in her. She had cried it all out of her system and just wanted and needed sleep.

"Of course. Let me show you to it." They walked up the stairs and into a room, that had a small loft, where the bed was in it. "You are going to be staying here." Selene looked around at the room. The bottom looked like it was a nursery and the loft just had a bed and TV along with a dresser in it.

"Why is there a nursery?" Asia looked down, feeling horrible.

"Umm. Well, Marcus, told us that the war might last longer than 9 months. He said if you must stay here until after you child's birth, he wanted us to give you a nursery." Asia told Selene. Selene shook her head.

"There was no need to. Marcus will end the war before the week is even up." Selene said a bit harsher then usual. Asia closed her eyes and looked down. "I-I'm sorry, Asia. I just…" Selene hugged Asia and she hugged her back.

"Its alright. Come, lets get you changed and into bed." Asia helped Selene take a bath, get changed into pajamas and into bed. Asia staid with Selene until she was asleep which was not very long. She fell asleep almost instantly.

Once she was asleep, Asia retrieved to her own room and picked up her phone. She dialed the number and spoke.

"She's safe like you asked." Asia told the person on the other end of the line.

"Good. Thank you Asia. I couldn't ask for more." It was Marcus.

"No problem. She knows. She thinks it will be over before the week is even up. She's so scared, Marcus." Asia told Marcus, worried about Selene's state and how it might effect the baby.

"Its alright. Just protect her please. Tell her I love her and our child." Marcus ordered Asia. Asia nodded.

"With my life, Marcus." Marcus hung up as so did Asia. To think Selene would have to be stuck here for 9 months. She thought it was going to be a simple fight. Marcus wasn't only going to fight for them, but was going to keep her here until even after their child was born for safety reasons. Asia would do what he said but she listened to Selene more. She wasn't staying for 9 months, even if Marcus liked it or not. She would never make her stay here for that long unless the war was still on.

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Tbc?………