*Authors Note*
I will be done with the hybrids giving birth after this chapter i promise. i was thinking as you can get a better idea of all the children i'm going to skip ahead and have them all talking and grown a little so you can understand their gifts better and so it gives me time to help move the story forward :) thank you*
Annie's POV
Throughout my pregnancy it has been very tough, I don't get to see anyone much anymore and nobody really sees mom and dad and Aidan. Because they are at home with me and aside from dad and Zack being at work mom is home alone taking care of Aidan and myself and my daughter. Carlisle comes and checks on me 3 times a day because the baby has been growing at an irregular pace we don't know why, and as the pregnancy has progressed the baby has become a lot stronger, blood is what Mollie craves at the moment which is harsh to say Zack isn't really that excited because he is so worried about my wellbeing. I have kept tabs with Nessie, Lizzie, EJ and Mase through the mind but I haven't been able to see my nephews and niece much because I don't want them to worry I do get to speak to them on the phone though and it is very strange hearing them speak.
anyway since it's been now 5 months and I am now on the month of my due date what is going to happen is that Carlisle Is going to have to deliver Mollie by C-Section which I'm very worried about, mom, dad and Zack have been very supportive and though I feel terrible not being able to see the rest of the family I know they are supportive too. But unfortunately I am bed bound because my daughter is a lot stronger now. Zack has taken time off work to be with me every step of the way through my pregnancy.
"Carlisle will be here any minute now honey" I sat up weakly in bed and nodded. "Thanks darling.. The sooner we get our daughter out of me the better…" Zack sighed and nodded. "I know honey.. I just don't like seeing you in pain that's all.." there wasn't really much to say so he bent down and kissed me. Then soon there was a soft tap at the door. "Come in?" I said softly. Then the door opened and it was Carlisle I smiled warmly at him.
"Hey Carlisle, how's everybody?" Carlisle smiled happily and contently at me. "Hey Annie, were doing great the kids are growing perfectly especially Ellie, Ant and Jack, they're standing and crawling by themselves, they're talking and reading perfectly it's amazing" I smiled as I watched as how Carlisle's face shone brightly him talking about his great grandchildren. Not long after it was time for Carlisle to do my check up and from what I can see she is growing very quickly now. he kept touching my stomach in certain places and it HURT!.
"Sorry Annie.. It seems another one has been cracked.. Which means I'm going to have to deliver the baby sooner than planned.. Any longer the baby will become a lot more stronger.. Your daughter isn't like the others.. She will become very strong and she will not intentionally hurt you and damage parts of your body soon.. She is big enough to be delivered so.. Tomorrow we will be delivering your baby".
Ok… now I am scared.. I looked at Zack and he held no emotion.. He just looked blank.. But I can't say I'm excited.. I've had the most roughest pregnancy out of everyone I will be overjoyed when I have Mollie in my arms until then I'm not all that excited.. Because if anything goes wrong.. If I lose too much blood then I can't be turned because I can be killed by vampire venom. Carlisle can see the panic in the face and reassured me. "Don't worry Annie, I know it's a scary thing but I'm going to be here every step of the way to make sure that Mollie arrives as safely as possible and I'm going to make sure that you are unharmed and safe too."
I smiled and felt a lot better and reassured, Zack comforted me and kissed my forehead. "Thank you for everything Carlisle I don't know what I would have done. I appreciate it". Carlisle smiled. "No need to thank me Annie as I always say, were family we take care of our family, now get some rest, you're going to need it with what your body is going to go through tomorrow". I nodded taking Carlisle's advice then soon enough Carlisle was gone. Zack smiled a warm hearted but concerned smile; he wondered over to me and snuggled next to me with his hand secured on my stomach.
"Annie… I'm so sorry.. For not being here as much as I should.. I know I've left you to deal with her by yourself… But.. You got to understand my point of view.. How can I watch my own daughter … Hurt my wife… I just can't sit here and watch this.. But I realise I should have man up and help you rather than be selfish and run away from what I was feeling and should have concentrated on you. & I know your mother resents me for that. I'm just… So, so sorry… I really am, no matter how strong you are. I know you, and I know deep within you are upset with me and that's the last thing I want you to feel. I love you so much and I love our daughter just as much and I promise I will never do anything to hurt you again, I just hope in your heart you can forgive me".
I tried to compose myself I must admit I have kept away from the family and for the most part I have had to deal with my pregnancy alone. Zack has my best interest at heart but I admit I have been really hurt and upset by how he has acted, when Mollie first started kicking even if she did hurt me a little I expected it but for him to just point blank refuse to even touch and feel the kick of his own daughter was what got me I was left to appreciate the little miracle by myself Zack went out hunting a lot, or stayed at work doing longer hours than usual he even helped out at Masen & Co.'s garage, but I knew in some way it was to just avoid being at home, he would be home very late and go to work really early It was like he just didn't want to be near me he wouldn't cuddle me, kiss me, he wouldn't even look at me.
On his days off he would be at Carlisle's helping Carlisle and Esme, or just hang out with Emmett, jasper and everybody and he knew I would be bed bound and wouldn't be able to move so he would make my food and leave it on my beside table, but my mother would come round and would shake her head and put it in the bin making me my meals.
My mother and dad was here for me throughout my pregnancy without them I don't know what I would have done, but for Zack's actions I can't forgive him, he's gone to extreme lengths to avoid me or even help me and support me that's what my head is saying anyway. But my heart with him looking so disappointed in himself for what he has done makes me think that maybe I should forgive him and it's understandable because if I saw something that was hurting Zack I would be a little resentful BUT it's not Mollie's fault she's a baby and a very intelligent one at best when I talk to my tummy and say that hurts mommy she adjusts herself in a way that it doesn't hurt me she soothes my tummy and I even hear a little voice in my head saying sorry.
So what am I to do? Forgive Zack or leave him to wallow in his own self-pity. I am at a crossroad and I think I need time until I can fully forgive him. "Zack… I love you too, but now it's time for you to see it from my point of view" I didn't need to explain I used Nessie's gift to show him my memories from these past few months I put my hand on his cheek and he saw everything I witnessed, he felt how I felt. His topaz eyes flittered witnessing it all and when it was done he was in complete shock and took deep breaths.
"Now you know… & I'm sure your aware.. That I can't just forget all this and forgive you and pretend to be a happy family.. When were not.. It's going to take time.. Even when our daughter is born. I understand that you didn't like our baby hurting me but it's not like she does it on purpose she's a clever baby and she understands that when she hurts me she adjusts herself.. She loves us, I know she would never do anything to upset us.. I think it's time you understood that our baby isn't an enemy, she's a very strong baby.. What did you expect? That she was like Nessie's twins? More human? She has a lot more vampire in her what did you expect?"
(I don't know the actual term I did say ¼ vampire hybrid but my friend laughed at me and said what happened to the other ¾ so it made me look like an idiot -_- so if anyone can come up with the correct term I would appreciate it :).)
Zack didn't say anything, he had a look of hopelessness like as if someone died, and he stood up and then accepted for what it is. "I understand, and I know our daughter wouldn't do it on purpose… I just I don't know.. I'm just so sorry.. I know it's not good enough at the moment I just wanted you to know that I am going to be there by your side when you give birth.. And I will try with every bone in my body to make it right". I nodded but with the stress of what's happening I could feel my body give out and Zack noticed so he pulled the duvet over me tucked me in kissed my stomach and kissed me. "I'm in the next room shout me if you need anything I love you…" I nodded and shut my eyes. I felt him touch my cheek and moved a piece of hair out of my face and tucked the piece of hair behind my ear.
The next morning and I awoke to a much colder morning. I could hear the wind rip into the forest the skies were grey and the forest was still today is the day that my daughter will be born.. Is the weather telling me that this day may not be a good one? Who knows, I stretched my limbs and shifted as much as I could out of bed on the last leg of my pregnancy my belly swollen to a much bigger size which has caused me to waddle extremely but also get really tired with the extra load. Anyway I saw an envelope that was meant for me which was from Zack.
Dear Anna-Maria,
I can't stress how sorry I am, my actions are unforgiveable and I want today to make it right and prove to you how sorry I am to both you and Mollie. Once you awake from your slumber I hope you see this letter and also a small box.
Once again my dear I am so sorry. I love you so much beautiful.
Zackarier x.x.x
I put down the letter and saw a beautiful wrapped box with a silver bow I opened the box and inside was the most beautiful bracelets they were both diamond encrusted but one of them was very small and in the middle it had a small metal block and it was carved with the saying 'Daughter' & mine said 'Mother' I couldn't help but smile they were beautiful I heard the door creek open and Zack slowly walked in and I smiled. "Come here!" he walked to me and I hugged him and kissed him. "Thank you so much! They are so beautiful" Zack chuckled and held me tightly. "I'm glad you like them.."
The day went by and all we did was watch films and I drank blood to prepare for the birth. It's now 4.00 in the evening and I heard a tap at the door assuming it was Carlisle but when Zack opened the door it wasn't. It was my sister with my nephews and niece. I was so overwhelmed because of the drastic changes in them they look like 1 years old and yet it's only been 2 months they are walking. Lillian is so beautiful she looks like her father with the same shade hair and eye colour and the strong features, Anthony looks like his mother same shade hair and eye colour and facial features and you have jack that looks like both parents they are all so beautiful. "Aunty Annie!" I laughed as they ran towards me and gave me a hug. Zack chuckled. Ellie giggled as I just about managed to pick her up. "Oh my god hello darlings look at how much you 3 have grown!"
Ellie spoke first. "Are you okay aunty Annie?, everybody's been worried" I could cry and I hugged my little niece. "Of course sweetie, I'm going to be having my baby today that's all." Ellie nodded then Jack spoke. "Aunty Annie?" I looked at my nephew. "Yes Jack?" he looked concerned. "Is the baby going to be our cousin too?" I chuckled. "Of course sweetheart she's going to be your youngest cousin." Jack cheered. "Yay! I can't wait to play baseball with him." I chuckled. "Well if SHE would like to play but I don't think so."
Ellie cheered but Jack didn't. "What? Another girl? We have too many girl cousins! That's not fair!" I shook my head. I realised Ant was sat playing with a toy car, he seemed very content though. "Anthony?" Ant stopped and looked at me and smiled. "Yes Aunty Annie?" I smiled back. "Why don't you come and talk to me sweetie with your brother and sister rather than play by yourself." Ant shook his head.
"It's okay aunty Annie I don't mind playing by myself." Ellie and Jack sighed. "Don't worry aunty Annie ant likes to be by himself sometimes, he isn't upset or anything that's just him" Jack explained and I nodded. "Okay well why don't you two play with him while I talk to your mommy ok? And I'm sure if you ask uncle Zack he will gladly make you something to drink!" Zack chuckled and all 3 of them followed him to the kitchen while I and sofie spoke. "What's all that about?" Sofie sighed. "I don't know.. Anthony is just so quiet.. But that's just who he is, he does love everybody and he isn't sad all the time he just.. Prefers to be by himself.. I guess he's like Masen in that way. Very quiet, very shy, loves to explore the forest..
I mean one day I saw him climb the highest tree I mean I know he couldn't really hurt himself cause he's a hybrid but it's just the fact that he didn't tell me where he was.. I don't know." I get what she meant. "Well to be honest Sofia you shouldn't need to worry about Anthony, I mean just because he isn't as talkative or loud doesn't mean it's something to be worried about I think it's nice to have a child that's very independent and quiet that means you wouldn't need to worry about him."
Sofie smiled and hugged me. "Thanks Annie." It was nice to see my sister it's been so long I have missed her. "Thank you for coming to see me Sofia I really do appreciate it. How is Masen? Bet he loves being a father?" Sofie giggled and nodded. "Yeah he loves it, loves them all dearly and vice versa. We've discovered Ellie and Ant's gift now." I was shocked. "Really? Wow what are they?" Sofie giggled.
"Ellie can teleport we discovered it when one minute she was in her bedroom then the next she was downstairs playing with her toys" I giggled. "No way, what's Anthony's gift?" "He has a gift that is a lot more advanced than mine Ant can change his scent, rather than me cutting my scent off and he can camouflage into his surroundings which I think is pretty cool" I smiled his gift is well suited to his personality in my opinion.
Few hours later Sofie and me talked, played with the triplets then they left as I was preparing for my unpredictable delivery then another tap at the door and it was Carlisle words cannot describe as to how or what I was feeling. Nerves were sky high as to how this was going to go down… what would I wear? I just… I don't know I sat back in my bed but Carlisle stopped me. "No Annie if we're going to do deliver your baby it will have to be in my study.." I looked at Zack startled. "Oh.. Um okay?" Carlisle reassured me. "No need to worry though Annie your mother had already packed for you and Mollie so you don't need to pack anything okay so come on my cars outside" I nodded and took a deep breathe.
Once arrived Carlisle rushed me upstairs into the birthing room and wasted no time as I could feel that it was my daughter's time to come out left any longer she would damage my organs. I know they would probably heal quicker but there's some damage that not even a hybrid could overcome. So I laid on the bed Carlisle injected me with Morphine and I felt a little drowsy I could not feel anything, but I was still awake Zack was by my side and kissed my forehead, I could feel a slight uncomfortable and hard kick from my daughter then I heard Carlisle say. "I'm going to start getting your daughter out now Annie, you will feel slight discomfort and possibly a little pain okay?" I nodded drowsily.
"Do whatever needs to be done… Carlisle" Carlisle called Jasper and Esme in the room, it was so weird seeing them there, my mother came rushing in by my side and Esme was smiling at me while Carlisle and Jasper worked on trying to get my daughter out. "How are you Annie, you look so pale my dear!" I smiled at Esme drowsily. "I'm okay Esme… I'm so sorry… That I haven't been to see you all." Esme smiled warmly. "Don't be silly my dear, we all understood, Carlisle told us it was best to give you some space that's why we haven't visited in a while. We didn't want to cause stress of having people round."
Zack's POV
Just watching my wife give birth was just horrifying to me, Annie was drowsy from the morphine and Lilly was still giving my evils… I sighed I knew I need to make amends and I know this isn't the time but before I could confront her Carlisle called me. "Zack I want you to come and help me get Mollie out get some gloves on the table!" I nodded petrified. Then Lilly growled. "Why should HE get to deliver my grandchild, from up to this point he wanted nothing to do with my daughter and granddaughter!" I growled back.
"Now's not the time to be arguing on who gets to deliver the child I just want MY daughter and wife safe! This isn't a game!" Lilly raged. "Well I'm sorry but the only birth I had when my own child bit her way through my stomach and I bleed nearly to death!" Annie roared. "WILL YOU PLEASE SHUT UP! BOTH OF YOU!" Jasper controlled the situation as I could feel my annoyance drop down a feel levels I smiled at Jasper in appreciation then I continued to help Carlisle with much more confidence.
What I saw so far was like a horror film there was blood and a cut open stomach and we needed to get the baby out quickly as vampire hybrid skin heals quite quickly but I trembled as I could see my daughter though in blood she looked content and happy. Carlisle then said to me. "Okay Zacky get a good grip of Mollie and pull her out okay on the count of 3 1..2..3 pull!" I did exactly what I was told and If I could cry I would have done and this beautiful baby girl in my arms that didn't cry she looked at me then cried. I held her close and kissed her bloodied forehead and spoke to her.
"Hello Mollie. I'm your daddy; welcome to the world my darling!" I could hear happy cries from Annie and I handed Mollie straight to her and she was so overwhelmed and happy. "Zack you were amazing! You delivered our daughter so well. I love you! We both do!" Nothing else mattered, I and my wife thanked everybody but Lilly was still resentful. I didn't want anything to break out happy spirits so I decided to confront her. "Lilly can I talk to you in private please?" Lilly walked outside as did i. "What is it?". "Okay… Maybe I deserve this, but look I know since being here I have screwed up on things especially when Annie was pregnant and I'm really sorry.. You know I keep her interests at heart and yes it may have been the most selfish moves but I couldn't bare seeing my own child hurt my wife.
Ask Chris I'm sure he would tell you the same, Ask Edward he hated the Quadruplets for the exact same reason when he didn't even know they were babies. So yes you can torture me for this or understand that I'm not the only person who wouldn't react the same way.
I'm sure if Chris saw what you had to go through with Sofia he would rage." Lilly looked at me and agreed. "I'm sorry Zack.. I guess you're right. But from a parents point of view I have had to deal with Annie crying to me because of your actions and if it was Mollie going through it with someone else I'm sure you would kill that person! So I will let this go. My grandchild is born and I'm happy so we will put this behind us." I smiled and hugged Lilly. "Thanks Lilly or should I say Grandma!" Lilly smiled widely. "Hah that's going to get some used to!" I chuckled. "Well your already a grandma to 3 children" Lilly chuckled and nodded then left me and my wife too it, to get some bonding time with our daughter.