Andy collapsed to the ground sobbing, starting to hyperventilate.
"Andy? What happened?" Ryon's face was confused as he sat up.
"He came in.. and magic.. Baby." Was all she managed to get out around her heavy breathing.
Ryon froze, his eyes traveling to her large abdomen. "Oh gods.." He crawled over to her, wrapping his arms around her.
She finally got a bit better control of her breathing, "He controlled me..."
"I'm going to kill that bastard slowly." The words were venomous, spit out between his gritted teeth.
"We should kill it too.." she said quietly.
"Your choice." He answered. "I'll get something from the doctor, if you want."
She sobbed, "It's mine so I want it but it's ... I don't want his magic baby.. He wants to use it to take over the throne."
"Take it away from him. Don't let him get his hands on it. Raise it right." Ryon looked thoughtful.
She nodded slowly, pushing herself up and swaying. "I'm sorry.. I need some time. I'll be in my room.."
He nodded. "I understand. I'll take care of everyone until you're ready." He stood and picked up his unconscious brother and headed for the door.
Andy slowly walked to her room, drawing herself a bath and getting in. She put a hand on her belly, already able to feel the baby kicking. She cried a while longer before getting out, collapsing on her bed and curling up, trying to imagine what it would be like to be a mother. She finally fell asleep, nightmares of being attacked haunting her.
Ryusei and Kenji exchanged looks in the infirmary, rising as one and going to Andy's room.
Ryusei frowned. "We must destroy it before his plan completes."
Kenji sighed. "Will she allow it?"
Ryusei looked grim. "I don't know."
They vanished, reappearing next to her bed.
Andy was now crying in her sleep from the nightmares.
Kenji lay a hand on her forehead. "Sleep." His power enveloped her.
She soon settled, her breathing evening out.
Ryusei placed a hand on her abdomen and concentrated. His power entered her and his face tightened. Suddenly, a mauve light shot out of her, slamming into him and dropping him to the floor.
Kenji knelt beside him, his mind racing.
If the child was this powerful already, what would happen when it was born? He cursed inwardly as he tried to rouse Ryusei with no success.
Andy woke early in the morning and considered going to breakfast, but stopped when she realized she had no idea how she was going to explain this pregnancy to anyone. She wrapped her arms around her belly, feeling a constant rush of overwhelming emotions.
There was a knock at her door.
"Come in," she yelled.
Ryon came in, a grim Kenji following.
"Are you better?" Ryon asked as Kenji began pacing.
"I mean.. I was raped with magic and I'm filled with crazy pregnancy hormones, but sure, I'm better."
"I mean, have you decided what to do?" Ryon shook his head as Kenji opened his mouth. "You be quiet."
"I don't know.. I've always thought about having a child someday, but in this situation... but can I handle killing an innocent baby..?" She stared at the blanket.
"I'll do it." Kenji scowled at Ryon. "It must be destroyed before it is born. It is powerful and we can't allow Dakon to influence it at all. Ryusei wasn't powerful enough, but I am." He began to approach her.
"Wait.. You already tried to destroy it? Without even asking me?" She looked visibly hurt.
"You told Ryon.." Kenji sighed. "You were having nightmares. Ryusei and I came in and he tried to destroy it. It fought back.."
"How is Ryusei?" she asked quietly.
"No one can wake him." He looked down at the floor. "Forgive us. We failed to protect you."
Andy looked at Ryon, "How is everyone else doing?"
"Stable. Still unconscious." He rubbed his hands nervously. "What happens if he reappears? We can't fight him, he's already proven that."
"Even if we killed this baby.. There's nothing stopping him from coming and making another one.." Andy looked down. "What do I do?"
"Destroy the child. When Dakron comes back, I will fight him. It's my duty as a Fae. He can not be allowed to regain his power."
"What would you do?" she looked at Ryon. "You said we could raise it ourselves.."
Kenji grew alarmed and whirled on Ryon. "Are you mad? This is DAKON'S child! You weren't here 200 years ago for his first rule, but I was!"
Andy stared at him sadly before letting out a sob, "If you have to, just get it over with..."
Kenji's hand began to glow and he laid it on her belly. His eyes glowed as the blue light enveloped her. A few seconds later, the mauve light shot out again and hit the Fae in the chest. He gritted his teeth, struggling to keep it from overwhelming him. But he lost, thrown across the room as it forced him away. He crumpled as the light disappeared, lying on the carpet.
Andy stared in shock, tears in her eyes once again. She pushed herself up and went to check on him, trying to kneel beside him.
His eyes stared at her lifelessly, his head at an impossible angle.
She closed her eyes for a few moments, focusing before a purple light surrounded him.
He inhaled sharply and uttered a curse. "It's too late.."
"Can we kill it in a non magical way?"
He shook his head. "He's too developed. That beam was focused, not just a reaction. He will be born in a matter of days."
Andy nodded slowly, pushing herself into a standing position.
Kenji sat up, a defeated expression on his face. "This is worse than it was the first time. We are powerless and the world will once again be plunged into darkness."
Andy sat down, "I'm sorry..."
"I should have been more vigilant. It is my failure, not yours." Kenji kneeled before her. "I will accept any punishment you feel appropriate."
She shook her head, "I'm not going to punish you."
He sighed. "I must report to my people. Please care for Ryusei." He stood and vanished.
Andy looked at Ryon, "I'll understand if you guys want to leave.."
He shook his head. "You need us more than ever. And Tet will never leave, you know that."
"Is it bad that the tiniest part of me is excited..? I guess I shouldn't say that if this brings the end of the world though."
He laughed. "Spoken like a true mother to be."
The baby kicked out.
She put her hand on her belly, giving a soft smile.
"Why don't we go to the infirmary and see if I can wake Ryusei?" She suggested to Ryon before pausing, "If the others wake up, can you tell them what happened..? I don't exactly want to.."
He nodded and opened the door.
They headed down to the infirmary, Andy going to Ryusei's side and trying to work on healing him. Purple light appeared and surrounded him.
Nothing happened.
Andy looked at him worriedly.
Suddenly, the mauve light reappeared and mixed with the purple.
Ryusei twitched, his eyes opening in confusion. "Andy?"
"Hey," she smiled at him softly.
"What happened? The last thing I remember is.." He stared at her belly.
"It doesn't want to be destroyed it seems." She said quietly.
His face fell and he nodded. "Kenji?"
"He's okay, going to talk to the Faes."
Ryusei took a deep breath. "What are you going to do?"
"Have him and hope for the best."
Ryusei snorted. "What about Dakon?"
"I don't know yet.." she hung her head.
Tet groaned, one hand going to his chest. "Andy.."
"Hey," she said softly as she approached him.
"Markus..where is that bastard? Did he hurt you?" Tet sat up, then froze as he got a look at her. "What the hell happened?"
Andy looked at Ryon, unsure where to start. "Markus is far from our problem right now.."
Ryon laid a hand on Tet's shoulder. "She was attacked by a wizard. The child is his."
Tet growled. "I will tear him into pieces. He will not lay another finger on you. Are you keeping it?"
"We can't kill it.. They've tried."
"They?" He raised an eyebrow.
"Ryusei and Kenji.."
"Why? Just because of the situation? Or is there more?" His eyes narrowed.
"He's pretty powerful already. But we don't want him getting taken away and influenced."
"Who's the wizard?"
She looked away, "Dakon."