(Here's the next chapter! Enjoy! Reviews are appreciated!)
Eugene ran towards them.
"Heyy, I hope I get a son!" Eugene sighed. "I could show him how do the smoulder as soon as he's born!"
"I'm pretty sure a newborn can't do a smoulder." Rapunzel laughed.
"Punzel….I've been thinking." Arianna began
Rapunzel turned to her mother. "Yes Mother?"
"When I fell deathly ill when you were born, your father brewed a tea with the sundrop flower. I was healed, and its abilities were passed onto your hair. Could your abilities pass onto your child?" Arianna asked
Rapunzel's eyes widened. "It….it could." Rapunzel stammered.
Harold turned the wheelchair into the infirmary. There was a large group of medical staff surrounding Idunn's bed.
"Uh….what's going on?" Idunn asked, slightly nervous.
"Ah yes. When you snuck out, you removed your heart monitor wires. You must have forgotten that they make a flat line noise when the wires are removed. Shortly after you left, I was called to the infirmary to respond to a code blue." Harold replied.
"A code blue?" Eugene asked, confused. "I don't speak doctor-ish, doc. English?"
"It's what we yell when we think a patient's heart has stopped. We heard the flatline…and we thought you were dead."
Arianna gasped and glared at her sister. "Idunn! How could you? You scared everyone!"
"Then we grabbed our equipment and found you missing. I don't know which situation is worse. And you know the worst part? I never got to finish my sandwich or my coffee!" Harold moaned.
Nurse Violetta cleared her throat. "Uh…..we must remember priorities, doctor."
Idunn slunk down in the wheelchair, embarrassed.
One of the nurses handed her the walking stick. She slowly stood up, with the help of Arianna and Rapunzel. They helped Idunn back into bed. Harold re-attached everything.
"These attachments aren't just for decorations, Queen Idunn. They're actually there for a reason. Especially the monitors. I know they can be itchy, but they do serve a purpose. You did have a large plank of wood stuck in your when you came here. Your heart is still unstable, and we need to monitor it." Harold said.
Idunn rolled her eyes and sighed. "I just want to go to the village with my sister."
"I understand, Your Majesty, but recovery comes before fun. The village is visible from the balcony. Your sister can bring items from the village to you. You are making excellent progress however. Let's not ruin it by disobeying my orders. Everyone here wants you to recover."
"Especially me." Arianna smiled and kissed Idunn's head. Harold continued attaching the equipment.
"A shirt?" Harold asked. "Why are you wearing a shirt? Your scar needs the ability to breathe!" He began to undo Idunn's shirt.
"Oh darn…well I'm gonna go…." Eugene muttered.
"Well I thought that going through the castle with my breasts on display was highly inappropriate…." Idunn muttered.
Arianna quickly pulled the curtain and glared at Eugene. "Don't you dare even think about looking. Otherwise you'll meet the legendary Darerianna."
"Ha…I wouldn't dream of it!" Eugene replied.
Rapunzel lay down on the bed next to Idunn's. The baby kicked continuously.
Rapunzel stared up at the ceiling. "I'd love a baby girl. I'm nervous though, but I've heard the first baby is always the most interesting."
"I mean you're living proof of that, blondie." Eugene said.
Rapunzel smiled.
Harold pulled the curtain back. "Alright, let's check on this baby." He made his way over to Rapunzel.
Arianna walked over to Rapunzel and held her hand.
Arianna lifted up Rapunzel's dress, so Harold could have access to her stomach. Rapunzel's stomach was still slightly wobbling from the baby kicking.
"Is...is that normal?" Eugene asked.
"Yes, the baby is just exercising their limbs. That happens with every pregnant woman. Don't you know anything about babies?" Harold asked. ''
"Er…nope. I spent most of the first half of my life thieving…" Eugene replied
"Riiiight…." Harold replied. He placed his stethoscope on the side of Rapunzel's stomach to find the baby's heartbeat.
"Nope….not there." He placed it on the other side. "Nope…wait…there you are, you little pickle!" Harold exclaimed.
Everyone looked at Harold, perplexed.
"Pickle? I mean little person." Harold said, awkwardly. "They seem normal with a regular heartbeat."
"Ha…I'm jealous." Idunn replied.
Harold offered the stethoscope to Rapunzel. Rapunzel handed it to her mother. Her father entered the room too.
"She's the proud grandmother." Rapunzel giggled.
Arianna put the stethoscope in her ears and placed it on Rapunzel's stomach.
Thump thump thump thump thump thump.
Arianna gasped in awe. "Hi little baby….its your Grandma Arianna here. We can't wait to meet you. You have your Grandpa Frederic and your Great Aunt Idunn and a wonderful Daddy and Mummy. We're so excited to meet you." Arianna stroked Rapunzel's stomach gently.
"Rapunzel…I'd like to apologise for my reaction earlier." Frederic said, walking to Rapunzel.
"Never mind that, Fred, we are going to have a beautiful grandchild!" Arianna said.
"I know, I know. I guess it was just the shock….I guess I've just very protective of you since you returned. I'm proud of you, especially now that you are taking the responsibilities of having your own children. And now you even have the expert. Aunt Idunn has done it twice. I'm sure she'll be your baby guide." Frederic chuckled.
Frederic kissed his daughter on the cheek. "We're proud of you."
(That's it for this chapter! Thanks for reading! Also, I won't be able to upload new chapters until the 25th of January)
