Here is Kel's story on how she gave birth. I was gunna do Daine but imakeladrygirl and Joy-phoenix-dragon asked me to do Kel so here it goes.
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"Nealen of Queenscove get your bum into gear and out of bed." Keladry roared from behind the closed door. "I will count to five and if you're not out here by the time I reach five, I will… I will." Her mind went blank as to what to say next, which wasn't an uncommon thing
being heavily pregnant.
"I will- come in and drag you out personally." She started counting.
"One, Two, Three…" She had almost got to five when the door burst open, revealing a tussled, half dressed man.
"Oh, good your up." She said sweetly her mood suddenly changing at the sight of him. He groaned and pushed his hair away from his face.
"Kel how many times have I told you, screaming and stressing is not good for a baby."
"More than enough." She answered crisply.
"Now get a shirt on we have work to do." And with that, the expectant mum walked straight down the hall and down the stairs that led outside.
Neal mumbled but quickly pulled on shirt and boots, and followed the woman outside into the chilly winter morning.
"Kel the sun has not yet risen above the walls what are we doing up this early? You know just as well as I do that the refugees are not arriving until after lunch." Kel turned towards him and Neal stopped quick, quite worried t hat he was about to get his head bitten off. But to his complete surprise and everyone else around them, she smiled and said sweetly.
"That, my dear Nealen, is where you are wrong. I just received a letter by raven that they are not ten miles from New Hope, so get your things ready we have an accompany of tired refugees, soldiers, a black robe mage and a wild mage to attend to." Neal grinned, Kel's happiness shone just as brightly as the sun creeping over the top of the wall. She had not seen Dom for more than two weeks as he had been sent to retrieve eighty refugees and supplies from Fort Steadfast. He walked towards the infirmary smiling, maybe with Dom home he could sleep in of a morning.
Kel was standing at the top of the wall, using her spyglass to search the trees for the first sign of the company that were due to arrive. There still wasn't any movement. There was a shout from down below her and the pregnant knight looked down to see Tobe standing there, hands on hips with a frown on his face.
"My lady, how many times have I, Dom and Neal told you not to go up there. It isn't safe you being pregnant 'n' all." Kel smiled down to her small charge and shouted down to him.
"Tobe I am perfectly fine up here." As she said this she felt a small sharp pain in her lower stomach. She quickly hid the shock of the pain behind her Yamini mask.
"Besides I will be down soon and then you can fuss over me." Tobe mumbled something out of the side of his mouth and went off towards the infirmary. Kel turned back towards the forest and placed one hand on her stomach and one hand on the wall.
"Ouuuch." She said quietly to herself. "Goddess that hurt." The pain stopped and Kel dismissed it as a normal cramp. There was a sudden screech above her and the knight looked up to see a large golden eagle soaring overhead. Kel called a greeting to the bird and waved, knowing exactly who it was.
Kel looked towards the forest and her heart beat faster as she saw the company of refugees and soldiers ride out of the fringe of the trees. Dom's home was all she could think. Dom is home! She could hear their voices now; Merric's shouting orders, and the natural voices of chatter and an odd laugh from a child.
Kel let out a massive sigh of relief to see that every soldier, including a certain sergeant, ride up towards the open gates of New Hope .There was another sharp pain in her belly but this time it was much stronger than the one before, she gripped the wall to stop herself from buckling to the ground and gasped for breath. Eventually the pain stopped and Kel slowly stood straight again. Dom saw her and gave her a wink before shouting orders to his men. The refugees were in the centre of the large yard, Numair was handing his horse over to an ostler and Daine was standing beside him, arm strung around his waist. They waved to Kel but both frowned as she grabbed at her stomach and stumbled forward. Daine ran towards the steps of the wall but stopped when she saw that Kel was about to fall.
"NUMAIR CATCH HER!" The wild mage screamed and ran towards the bottom of the wall. Friends that had risen from their beds shouted as their commander fell, but breathed a sigh of relief as she landed softly on the ground, caught by Numair's magic. Numair, Daine and Tobe rushed to her side. Dom had turned at the scream and his heart stopped as he watched his wife fall. Never would that picture of his love falling leave his mind. He heard Merric's shout but ignored it and ran to Kel's side.r his heart stopped as he watched his wife fall. Never for the rest of his life would he not stop
He ordered Tobe to fetch Neal and then sat and stroked Kel's cheek.
"Oh Dom thank the gods your back." She whispered through clenched teeth.
Dom smiled at his wife.
"I have missed you so much."
Numair was crouching next to Daine, looking worriedly at Kel.
"If you don't mind I think we should move Kel to the infirmary to get her checked on." The knight started to protest.
"What about the refugees?" Daine chuckled as Dom lifted his wife into his arms.
"I can't just leave them here without getting them settled first."
"After you go and see that healer of yours first Keladry." Numair said sternly. There was a running of footsteps and Neal was beside them a little out of breath.
"Keladry did not we tell you to stay away from that wall? DIDN'T WE!" Kel sighed and retorted quickly.
"Yes but-" She was cut short by another wave of pain that left her feeling dizzy. Neal looked worried and placed his hands on her belly.
"The stress of everything has sent you into labour." He said quietly, smiling a little.
"Dom take her to the infirmary for me please, Numair, stay a moment?" He asked the very tall mage. Numair did as the healer asked, confused but smiled at the couple and his wife.
"I will catch up." Neal looked off towards the infirmary then back at Numair.
"What do you know about breeched births?" He asked in hushed tones.
"Kel's baby has turned within the last two weeks and now is firmly lodged the wrong direction." Numair sighed and rubbed his eyes.
"I wish I had some sort of healing gift but I don't, I'm sorry." Neal shook his head.
"Don't be. I know about breeched births but only if the go right. I have never seen a bad breeched birth."
"Neal if itan open a speak spell with your father."or help, maybe Daine will know a little bit but if you want i helps Daine's mother is the Green lady, call on her for help, maybe Daine will know a little bit but if you want I can open a speak spell with your father." Neal nodded his thanks.
"I need to do a proper check first, and then we will see."
Kel was lying back on a pile of cushions with her dreamy eyes closed. Dom was sitting beside her, gently running fingers over her face and through her hair, trying to get her relaxed. Neal had hands placed over her stomach and he too had his eyes closed as he did a healing inspection. Another contraction hit and Kel swore, and tightly gripped the side of the bed.
Finally Neal was done and he stood back with a sigh.
"Kel I have some bad news." He said, running his fingers through his hair.
"Your baby has turned and lodged itself in the wrong direction. If it doesn't decide to turn quick smart it will be born breeched." He paused to see their reactions. Numair and Daine were sitting outside with Tobe. Merric was fixing up the refugees but would be there soon enough.
Dom looked confused but the look of horror on Kel's face was pure. Her tanned skin turned white and her body stiffened, not even the best Yamini could hide Kel's terror. Dom spoke first.
"Is that a problem?" He asked, looking from his wife then to his cousin.
"Surely nothing can go to wrong, not with you here cous?" Kel closed her eyes trying to keep the tears locked up but a single one escaped.
"Dom I don't think you understand the situation. If something goes wrong, if the baby is to tightly wedged, or its head gets lodged in the birth canal, or if we can't get oxygen to it in time the baby or both it and Kel could die."
Dom's face drained of colour and he hissed out.
"Don't say that Neal, everything will be fine."
"No Dom, things could go wrong and I might not know how to fix it, there is a chance that both of them could die." Dom stood up and stalked towards his cousin. Neal hated to say this in front of Kel so bluntly but she needed to know the truth.
"They are not going to die Neal!" Dom shouted, and swung an arm towards his cousin. Neal ducked and Kel shouted, despite her shock. The door burst open to show the two mages, Merric who must have arrived and Tobe.
"Dom get out until you can sit quietly. Merric go with him." She looked Dom straight in the eye as she said this. He looked at her worriedly but the worry changed to hurt. He didn't move. Her eyes glazed with fury.
"Dom just go and get some air. Daine will stay with me." Dom nodded ever so slightly and stalked out of the room, Merric running to catch up. Daine came and sat beside the knight and took her hand, murmuring comforting things in her ear; the wild mage wiped the sweat from Kel's face with a wash cloth and warm water. Neal sat down in chair hard and put his head in his hands. Numair stood beside him and place a hand on his shoulder.
"Its fine Neal, I will open up a spell so you can see and hear you father." Neal nodded his thanks before rising.
"I had better get things ready then."
Dom stalked out of the infirmary and kicked the closest thing, a bucket. He sent it flying across the yard as stunned onlookers stood gaping at their knight masters husband. Merric came out behind Dom and grabbed him by the shoulders.
"Dom what has gotten into you? You're acting as though she is already dead." Dom shook out of his friend hold and pushed him away.
"Dom stop being stupid and get your act together. Kel needs you in there, ok? She needs you." Dom stopped and put his head in his hands.
"She could die Merric. They both could I wouldn't be able to stop it happening." Merric grabbed Dom by the shoulders again.
"That's not going to happen; she will have this baby fine."
The whole day seemed to go forever. Kel's water broke and her contractions got worse. Dom came back in and the group left them alone for a while, knowing that the couple were fixing things up. Kel was starting to tire as the sun slowly reached for the west, the baby still hadn't been born and Neal was getting anxious. Daine was in the room with them but Numair, Merric and Tobe were outside waiting.
Dom was sitting next to Kel, slowly stroking her arm and neck, still trying to relax her. Neal had consulted in his father several times and the last time he did so, both Jon and Alanna were standing in the room with him offering advice and knowledge.
Finally as the sun started its setting process Kel had the urge to push. Neal jumped from his seat and knocked on the door for Numair to start the spell once more. A black sparkling mirror length wall opened up to reveal Neal's father, the king and his champion, all lazing about. They all stood quickly when they saw Neal.
Daine was standing with Neal at the foot of the bed, holding a large clean cloth for when the baby arrived.
Luckily for Kel, the baby seemed to want to come, its feet came first, then its hips, then its waist but when the baby got to its shoulders it stopped. Neal looked towards his father worriedly and quickly spoke to him. Kel was in intense pain as Dom tried to comfort her. The baby who was visibly a girl was actually on her right side and her shoulders had become lodged. Daine was holding the baby, trying to keep her warm
Kel moaned and looked towards Neal.
"Neal- what's wrong?" She asked tiredly, her head on the pillows.
"Why are you talking- to your father?" Neal finished his conversation and came to Kel.
"She is stuck Kel, I have to twist her so she can be born." He placed a hand on her shoulder.
"It's going to hurt." Kel nodded and said quietly.
"Hurry." Neal quickly went back to his post and listed to his father's advice. Kel was close to screaming as Neal did as his father told him. He hated causing so much pain on his friend. Suddenly things happened in a rush. The baby girl's shoulders released and Kel was pushing again, and quite quickly Daine was holding a baby girl.
The infant was silent as Daine started to rub the child. Kel was gripping the front of Dom's shirt as tears ran down her face.
Neal turned the baby upside down and flicked her feet, hoping to make her cry. Everything was so quiet. Suddenly, in the harsh silence, the baby stirred and a wail escaped her lungs. Cheers erupted from outside the infirmary window. Neal ignored the cheers and turned the baby onto her side and used a finger to clear the babe's mouth. Both him and Daine had blood over there arms and shirts. Neal wrapped the baby in a clean blanket and then cleaned a few things up before gently placing the baby on Kel's chest.
Dom placed his head on Kel's and together they watched the wailing child, tears in both their eyes. Neal said goodbye to his father and got Numair to close the spell. Kel, oblivious to the people around her unbuttoned her shirt and let her daughter suckle on her breast. Daine covered them with a clean blanket and then helped Neal clean things up.
The door burst open to expose Merric, Numair, Tobe and her old Knight master.
"What in the name of the goddess are you doing here?" Dom and Kel asked at the same moment.
"I was passing by and thought I should stop for a visit." He said crisply stalking forward into the room.
Kel chuckled and peeped under the blanket to marvel at her daughter. She was so beautiful. She had a crown of black hair that was still a little damp, but that was all Kel could see.
Dom looked down at his wife and smiled, kissing her softly.
"What is her name?" Tobe piped up, looking in from behind the large knight. Kel thought for a moment, both her and Dom hadn't really thought of a name yet, but one from their list sprang to her lips.
"Toni." She said tiredly.
"I think we should call her Toni." She looked up to Dom and got a smile, he had liked that name.
"Well I think we should find some strong ale and drink to Toni." Neal said sarcastically.
"May she be a more sweet tempered thing than her mother." Laughter filled the room and cheers from the people of New Hope lifted into the twilight sky.
Well what did you think of that story? It was 1:00 in the morning when I came up with that baby name so please don't criticize it. LOL
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