Goblin Slayer couldn't sleep. He was used to getting little sleep in the past. Despite his friends and wives telling him it was bad for his health, he needed to in order to complete some goblin slaying quests. They weren't creatures that were just active during the day. He guessed it came with the territory since they usually lived in cold and dark places. Goblins were truly a menace all day long so he had to be prepared.

Tonight he couldn't sleep for another reason. There were no goblins about. He had checked thoroughly. No, the reasons were around him in cradles. Seven children. Three boys and four girls. They were all his. His responsibility. They came into this world because of him. He was glad to see them. To see the happiness they brought his many wives. He would never forget those moments or their first smiles in this world.

Yet the ever present thought nagged at him. Nagged at him as he sat there watching them sleep. His hands gripped each other tightly and he was thankful he wasn't in his armor or there would be a slight clinking sound. It wasn't something he thought about as much as he once did. He even went about walking the place even more so without his armor. It helped that he had people to aid him in his endeavors.

Aid. Help. It wasn't hard to comprehend that anymore. Once he was unsure that he needed any. He had killed plenty of goblin nests himself and he didn't want to endanger anyone other than himself. Yet now he couldn't think of doing it without them. That was partially because they helped him kill more goblins better and the fact they kept him alive. He wasn't an idiot. He'd be dead by now without them and he'd be eternally grateful. Yet, he was still bothered by the fact that they'd follow him so eagerly into danger. Danger he sought out.

"Goblin Slayer?" A soft and feminine voice spoke up behind him. He turned his head to see Sword Maiden. The Gold level adventurer quietly walked into the room. She wasn't wearing her usual priestess robes but instead had on a standard white, bedding robe. It still hugged her curves quite nicely, "Why aren't you in bed?"

"Something's on my mind," Goblin Slayer answered. "I can't sleep."

"Do you want to talk about it?"

"No," was his simple answer.

Sword Maiden softly sighed and took a seat beside him. He was thankful for how soft her voice normally was. It helped them have a conversation without waking up the babies, "That just means you really need to talk about it."

"I don't think so."

"Stubborn as always, my love." Sword Maiden smiled and looked at the cribs. "They are beautiful. All of them, aren't they?"

Goblin Slayer nodded, "Yes."

"And since you are troubled, you wanted to make sure they were safe?"

Goblin Slayer nodded once more, "Yes."

Sword Maiden's smile only grew, "That's why I love you, my goblin slayer. You worry so much more about other people compared to yourself. Yet that's why you sometimes annoy me. Please tell me what troubles you so."

Goblin Slayer was quiet for a moment. He mentally debated on whether to tell her or not but realized he'd just be swamped the next morning anyways once the other girls get wind of this, "There are still goblins."

Sword Maiden frowned, "Yes, there are."

"I brought innocent children into this world filled with them," Goblin Slayer balled up his fist as he looked over his children, his daughters especially. "I promised myself I would kill all of them but…"

"But there are still more and more," Sword Maiden bowed her head, "Yes, it is a problem but it's getting better."

"That's not good enough," Goblin Slayer said and they were silent for a moment. "What if… what if one of them is killed by a goblin? What if I'm not there to stop it? I should be. I should be able to get rid of them and save them from that fate."

"You are but one man," Sword Maiden touched his shoulder, "Even with your friends, goblins… goblins will always be there."

Goblin Slayer immediately put his own hand over hers. He knew of her own trauma. He never wanted to make her sad and did everything in his power to help. His sisters lasts words rang through his mind. He needed to help women and that went especially for the ones he loved, "I will protect you."

Sword Maiden kissed his head, "You are so kind. Our children are lucky to have you as a father. So please do not beat yourself up over this. With you as a father, no goblin will get the better of them. They'll know better. They will act better and not make the same mistakes some adventurers make when it comes to those beasts. Besides, your efforts have cleared plenty of areas they can explore of the green menace. So they can have their own fun and adventures."

"Yeah," Goblin Slayer said.

Sword Maiden tilted his face up to meet hers, "So please cheer up. For their sake and ours. You are doing your best and that's all we care about."

Goblin Slayer looked up into her eyes. They were still murky as ever and his hatred of goblins burned. Yet the love he felt for her and the others burned just as brightly. They cared about him despite everything telling him they shouldn't. They sought to make the world a better place in his eyes and take away his pain. He still wondered why he was worthy of their love each day, "Thank you."

Sword Maiden nodded, "You are welcome." She leaned down and kissed him. She pulled back quickly, "Now let's not be naughty in front of the little ones. The others are asleep but…" She traced her hand down his cheek, "I'd like a little alone time with my hero, if he is up for it."

Goblin Slayer looked to the children first, which made Sword Maiden happy. As a father should, they were his first concern.

"With the amount of traps and wards around this place, even the Demon Lord would pause before attacking." Sword Maiden pulled him up out of his chair. "So let's be happy, my knight in shining armor."

"Shining armor is terrible when fighting-" He caught himself. Some of the girls found it slightly annoying that he still only thought in terms of fighting goblins. He was getting better. He even took a few 'non' goblin quests to please High Elf Archer.

Sword Maiden quietly giggled, "Oh yes, it is terrible. I like your rugged appearance much more so. More striking that way." She led him out of the room.

Goblin Slayer wouldn't say it out loud, but spending 'time' with his wives was certainly something he looked forward too.

Off in the distance, another child was being born. This one was much more rowdier then those of Goblin Slayer's. As for why, the response would be because who the father was. The apple didn't always land far from the tree after all.

Spearman paced back and forth as he stood outside the door. They had called a couple of wet nurses to help with Witch's pregnancy. A small part of him was still surprised that they ended up getting married. They had been friends for years and he never saw it coming until Witch just up and confessed, kissing him to boot. He didn't regret it. He had come to love her as she wanted and he couldn't think of anyone else. She helped him get over Guild Girl and gave him plenty of loving. How the fuck he didn't notice how hot she was before was beyond him but he could at least boast he had the most beautiful wife in the region, if not the world.

One of the wet nurses came out into the hallways, "It's a girl."

Spearman looked at her and opened his mouth.

"They are both perfectly healthy, so don't worry." The wet nurse opened the door further for him to go inside.

He didn't waste any time. He hurried to his wife's side. She lay there with a contented but tired smile, holding a bundle in her arms that was crying up a storm.

"She's… as noisy… as you are." Witch smirked.

"Got my lungs for sure," Spearman smirked, trying his best not to cry. Men didn't cry, especially in front of their women.

"Would you… like to… hold her, Spearman?" Witch asked.

Spearman looked to the bundle and gulped. Before him was his child. A small, precious and fragile being. He was a warrior. Would he accidentally hurt his daughter if he held her too tightly? He hesitantly held her in his arms and pulled her up. As he looked into her face, the baby stopped crying. Her eyes opened, golden like her mothers. Her hair was slightly redder than his. She looked so cute.

He sniffled, "You… you are so adorable, my little warrior."

"Or wizard," Witch held up a finger. "She… could be a…. Wizard."

Spearman moved his finger close to his daughter and she grabbed it. He laughed, "With a grip like this, she's a warrior in the making." The baby smiled, copying her father's movement. Then he started to cry, "She's so beautiful!"

Witch sighed as she watched her husband cry while her baby flailed her little arms. She didn't regret finally capturing her love's eyes. It was worth every moment and she loved her newborn daughter dearly. She just knew she'd have to worry about two hotheads in the future. Oh well, love took sacrifice after all.

Sorry about the wait. A lot of other projects took up time. Hope you liked this.

Yeah, this story will mostly just be slice of life. The first few chapters are going to be about the little ones in the early days. As you can see, I am going to extend some time to the other couples as well. Their kids will be important in the future arcs since I don't want just GS kids to have all the spotlight.

Also, there aren't enough Witch/Spearman stories or material. Witch has an obvious crush on her friend and I don't see a lot of people doing much with it. Well I'm going to show some more Witch/Spearman goodness.

Until next time, I hope you all take care.