Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters from Angel, just Sienna and Ashiria. Nor do I own the song.
Things you need to know before I start:
Italics - thoughts of characters
" " - things said by characters
( ) - things I put in to help you if you are confused….or just my random comments (or not so random, depends)
Note: This story starts between 'Dead End' and 'Belonging' so no Connor stuff has happened yet.
Chapter 3:
"I do," responds Cordelia quietly, speaking for the first time since the arrival of Ashiria.
"You do?" Gunn questions disbelieving, "Since when?"
"Since I got pregnant with multiple demon brats, and to answer your look, that obviously means you won't stop 'till you know why, being pregnant and not being able to move is deathly boring. So, on with it already! We need to get this baby delivered, that is unless you want it dead and served on a platter!" exclaimed Cordy. This got everyone shooting out of their seats and ready for orders. "Angel, you carry her up to a room where the baby can be delivered. Wesley, heat up some blankets. Gunn, lock this place up; we can't have any 'I'm evil and I want to disturb you during the delivery, while your off guard' things getting in. Fred, go get a face cloth, 2 pitchers of ice cold water, a glass, and some major pain killers. We need to keep her cool and comfy. Well, don't just stare, get moving!" God, I love being in charge!
Six long hours later a tiny wailing could be heard. "Angel, it's a girl!" cooed Cordy. Cordy cleaned up the little infant and wrapped her in a warm, heated blanket. She then held her out to Angel. "Would you like to hold her?" Angel just stood stock still, staring the little infant with a white/silver mane already to her shoulders, a golden horn, and horse-like ears, with amazement. It was painfully obvious that he was about to cry.
"Angel, man, are you alright?" asked Gunn, concerned.
"How stupid of me, of course you want to hold her," chimed Cordy happily. She then placed the infant in Angel's arms, adjusting his arms to the right angle. "See, you hold her like this." Just as Cordy placed the baby in Angel's arms, the crying halted and the big, blue eyes on the adorably tiny face gazed at Angel expectantly.
"I know how to hold a baby, Cordelia!" exclaims Angel annoyed, but his face softened as he gazed down on the infant in his arms.
"Just thought that you could have forgotten, since I'm guessing you, being Mr. Big Broodiness king, haven't held a baby in a few centuries."
"Hey! I resent that! I'm only 246!"
"Whatever, you get my point."
Angel just continued to stare down at the infant in silence without replying. Then Angel slowly brought his gaze away from his newborn daughter and placed it on the Ashiria. "Would you like to hold her?" asked Angel softly.
She nodded with a smile on her face, and Angel slowly, and a bit reluctantly, placed the infant in Ashiria's awaiting arms. She stroked the little face and pulled the baby tightly, but gently against her stomach in an embrace. I knew I made the right choice in deciding to leave the little one with Angel, her father, even though he is a vampire. Then again, he is no regular vamp, so that helps, with the soul and all. Tears began rolling down Ashiria's cheeks as she whispered, "I love you so much, little one. I will also miss you terribly, and I am sorry I cannot be here to raise you, with your Daddy, but fate is a funny thing. It doesn't always go your way. I will always be a part of you, and will always be with you, right in your little heart. You'll be ok; Daddy and his friends will take good care of you. Everything will be alright, you'll see. One day you will take your place, and your destiny will be revealed, bit by bit. It will be hard, there will be many rough times ahead, but you have to be strong, and go on despite the hardships and pain. Everything will be alright in the end, you'll see. I love you." Ashiria then kissed her daughter's head, and then began singing in an angelic voice. (no pun intended)
Hush now, my baby
Be still love, don't cry
Sleep like you're rocked by the stream
Sleep and remember
My last lullaby
And I'll be with you when you dream
Drift on a river
That flows through my arms
Drift as I'm singing to you
I see you smiling
So peaceful and calm
And holding you,
I'm smiling, too
Here in my arms
Safe from all harm
Holding you,
I'm smiling, too
Hush now, my baby
Be still, love, don't cry
Sleep like you're rocked by the stream
Sleep and remember this river lullaby
And I'll be with you when you dream
I'll be with you when you dream
By this time, the tiny infant was fast asleep, and everyone else was amazed at her wonderful voice and the effect on child. "Here, take her Angel, she is yours and will always be." Angel took their child from her arms. Once Ashiria was sure Angel was set with the baby she said softly, "Let her know how much I love her," and with that Ashiria passed away.
Everyone was shock still, staring at Ashiria's dead body. Then Gunn interrupted the silence, turning towards Angel and saying, "Ok, well, now what?"
At this Cordy's attention was brought forth as well, "She needs a name, what are you gonna name her?" At this everyone (everyone alive that is) turned to look at Angel expectantly.
Angel, not taking his eyes off of the mother of his daughter, replied softly, "Sienna, I shall name her Sienna. Her middle name will be Hailey, and her last name will be that of her mother's since I don't have one, Foqueita (foe- quee- ta)."
TBC: Angel's a new father…..from the way he acts sometimes, that's somewhat of a scary thought. sweatdrop