AN:
Marmottine: It was a surprise for me as well, but it felt right to write it and now I am stuck with it… hope I make the best of it.
Kuon: He was terrified; that Bies just appeared out of nowhere, but maybe Lambert had her story in mind. And I think he was quite glad, he didn´t need to kill them by his own. You are right, she will have a target on her head as soon as the wild hunt will hear about that! Or the witch Hunters : blue hair and pregnant with a Witcher baby… what did I get myself into with writing that? But there is no going back now!
Please enjoy :)
But she had no luck, over a month later, Milli still felt ill and didn´t had her period. To make matters worse, was her mood all over the world: One second, she was happy, another sad and then so angry, that she believed steam would come out of her ears.
Definitely pregnant. Shit.
"Can´t you decide on one mood woman? You make me all mushy in the brain with all the changes!" Lambert muttered after another rollercoaster ride of emotions, over a span of ten minutes.
"Do you think this is easy for me? My eyes are burning and dry from the tiers, my head and back are hurting, and I have no idea why I suddenly start crying. I am confusing myself!" the young pregnant woman screamed, angry with herself that she had no control over her feelings.
She had always hated to cry in front of others, she feared to come over as weak and she didn´t want to get pitied. Now with all the hormones circling in her veins, her body turned against her and the emotions fought for the leadership. Currently guilt was winning.
"Sorry, Lambert. I didn´t want to snap at you. I am just tired, and my emotions are driving me crazy and I wouldn't blame you if you would leave me on the side of the road or at the castle and you go your own way. I would leave me behind right now." She whispered with a big sight, how her companion hadn´t killed her by now was against her knowledge.
"Then why aren´t you sleeping? Nothing will happen, you know that." He told her with a sigh, he wanted to help her, but had no idea how.
"I would, but I can´t. This stupid hormones won´t let me. Sorry you are stuck with me."
"Told you we are stuck with each other no matter what happened. True I didn´t meant this to be happening, but it could be worse-"
"And how could it be worse?"
"You could still be puking the whole day."
"Yeah. At least that is over. How long till we are at Kaer Morhen? I would kill for a bed right now, and if it´s only a pallet. As long it is not on the floor anymore."
"We will reach the boarders in around two days. One, if we ride through the night, but then the horse needs a rest soon. The castle is a two days ride from then, using the Witcher´s path. We have our own rooms there, since we are only four that are staying there regularly."
"Are you offering me your bed? But where will you sleep then?" She grinned.
"I am offering to SHARE my bed with you. Otherwise I will put a pallet there for you. "Now try to rest. I will wake you when we make camp, or something happens." Lambert whispered against her hair and placed a gentle kiss on the back of her head. Since their talk back in Novigrad, he sometimes did that, Milli was more of a surprise hugger or a little kiss on the cheeks as a thank you.
One of Lamberts arms snaked around her hips (to secure her on the horse), his hand resting on her lower stomach. If on purpose or not, she felt a smile grace her lips, when she felt his strong hand gently laying where their child was growing, it almost felt like the whole situation was planned and they were a little happy family. Unbeknownst to her, Lambert was also smiling; another normal thing he had thought lost, was happening. His heart warmed when he felt her relax against his chest and slip into a slumber.
He had witnessed the changes his female companion was going through the last two months. Her body had started to change: her breasts started to grow, and her lower stomach began to float. She was getting tired more easily and she was physically drained from her own mood swings and the situation at hand. Lambert wanted to help her, but didn´t knew how; his only idea was to support her and try to help through it with everything he could do. And if it means to get shouted at (or cried, or simply ignored) he would sit throughit. It was kind of his fault as well, even when he still had no idea how it was possible for her to be pregnant, but he somehow liked the idea that he had created life and would be a father. Though he feared what his mutations might cause: Would it be a good life for the child or would it have to life with deformations or be able to life at all?
He had to force himself to not let his thoughts wander. His priority at the moment was to get them save to Kaer Morhen, and the more dangerous part of the path was ahead of them; wyverns, basilisks, bears and other beasts were waiting for them in the valley the castle overlooked.
The trainees had to train somewhere after all, so only the proximity of the castle was kept clear of them.
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"I need to pee."
"Again? You just did five minutes ago." The Witcher said in disbelieve.
"Yes, again. It´s not my fault your path follows a fucking river. It makes me need to pee. Maybe you don´t know it, but pregnant women have a weak bladder, so it is not my fault. It is the babies." Milli stated, annoyed by her own body and her companions bickering.
"We just need to get around the corner. Then we should see the castle. It´s not far from here, do you think you can wait till then? It would be safer for you- for all of us."
Did he just include the baby? That's a first.
"If you say so. I will try my best. You are the professional here after all." She smiled and hoped she wouldn´t pee her pants, her pregnant bladder wasn´t very trust worthy at that moment.
Somehow he must have felt her uncertainty, because he gave the horse his spores and let it fall into a trot.
Turning the corner her eyes fell onto an old castle sitting in the side of a mountain, a wooded draw bridge was the only entrance she was able to see, and wasn´t it for Lambert, she had thought it was just an old ruin and not dared to go near. Who knows what kind of things lives in ruins like that in this world.
The sound of hooves hitting old wood, pulled her out of her thoughts and she heard the her well known sound of metal hitting metal.
"Sounds like Vesemir is training. Maybe Eskel is already here." Lambert mumbled into her ear and usually she would get nervous at that moment, but all her thoughts were with her full bladder and need to pee.
"Lambert. I haven't thought to see you back this early in the year! And you are not alone." An older looking man, with greyish hair greeted them, deflecting a swords attack of a black-haired man.
"Yeah, Mr Grumpy, didn´t thought to see you at all this year." He mocked.
"Eskel. Shut up." Lambert groaned, guiding the horse towards the little stables.
"How was your path? The war must have brought some good contracts."
I need to pee. Hurry up!
"A lot of Necrophages. To many bloodsuckers for my liking and the other usually shit."
Guys.
They continued making small talk, until the older male took the word.
"Why don´t you introduce us to your companion and tell us why she´s here."
"I am his payment. Names Milli and I really need to pee. So can you please get off the horse Lambert?" She interjected, before Lambert could say anything.
"Sorry." He mumbled and get of the saddle, she is following suit.
"Just around the corner is a little alcove you can use." Vesemir told her and she send him a grateful smile.
That feels soo good. I almost peed my pants. Let´s get back to the others. Damn that was embarrassing.
Making her way back to the three men, she heard hushed voices arguing between each other. Lambert had an annoyed look on his face, when she turned the corner, but it softened ever so slightly when his eyes fell on her.
"Sorry for that."
"It´s fine Miss. Traveling with that idiot can have the result someone wants to flee." Eskel grinned
"If you say so. Either way, I meant the short introduction. Usually I would at least change a few words before peeing into someone's front yard. What? Did I say something wrong? Did I cross a line?"
"Where did you find her? I like her." Eskel laughed again and Lambert looked a bit like a fish out of the water, was he allowed to tell them how they met? And how much should he tell.
"The long or short version?" She asked.
"You look tired, the short one will be enough for now." Vesemir said with a sincere look on his face.
"Alright. I lived in a little village with an old couple. Sapra and Dapra had been so nice to take me in. Because of my blue hair, and the eldest was an asshole, he tried to get rid of me and succeeded when Lambert took a contract for killing ghouls. He wanted a horse, he got me and here we are."
"How did he- you used the law of surprise to get a horse. Lambert are you kidding me?" Vesemir scolded his former trainee.
"At least the riding part still works." Eskel mumbled.
"Well, he is the one who likes to get ridden, I don´t think that would be the same if he would have ended up with the horse." Utter silence and shocked faces.
Shit.
"I said that out loud, didn´t I?" She mumbled towards Lambert and he nodded. "Sorry. My brain mouth filter seemed to have stop working." Heat rise in her face and she must look like a tomato then.
Stupid pregnant brain.
"It´s alright." Lambert grinned,"I now for a long time now that you aren't like the Ladies from here. At least we don´t have to be quiet now, Kitten."
"Really?" She asked him in disbelieve. "Kitten-"
"Ups?"
"´Ups´ my ass. Doesn´t matter now. Can we go inside? I really am tired." She quickly said, feeling a mood swing appear.
No need to break that news now as well. Maybe get to know them more.
"Of course Miss. Lambert, take care of your horse. We will be waiting in the common area." The oldest Witcher stated and motioned for Milli to follow them.
"Miss my ass. She´s neither a miss nor a Lady!" Lambert grumble and Milli stick out her tongue.
"You should be glad. One would never travel with you. How she managed I don´t know. Usually the woman says you are shit in bed." Eskel jabbed his comrade.
"Did you just presumed I have a low standard or even called me a whore?" She breathed with fake anger, she knew he was only mocking Lambert, but she didn´t really like the way how.
"Yeah, did you?" Lambert asked his friend, though in his voice was real anger, and Milli saw his hands clench into fists.
"What did he do this time." Vesemir sighted, when he saw the looks on her students faces.
"He called me a whore with low standard." Milli stated and she couldn´t suppress a laugh, when the black haired Witcher got a slap at the back of his head by an armoured hand.
"I taught you better. Apologise!" He scolded, and the grown ass man looked like a little boy again.
"Sorry.", he muttered, and Milli felt a bit guilty.
"Is alright. Lambert´s right. I am no Lady or Miss and I know you wanted to mock Lambert, but that was a bit over the top."
"You are not mad with him?" Vesemir asked surprise.
"Nope, got called worse. A witch, troll, Leon´s girlfriend – but that is a story for another day."
"Come, I show you where to stay and then you can sleep. You must be tired after the long way on the road." Vesemir offered, but Lambert piped in.
"No need. She will stay in my room. Come on Milli. Let´s get you some rest."
Handing her her bags, he guided her to an old door and up to his room. Confused looks followed them, and the Witchers were curious to get to know the woman better, that somehow domesticated Grumpy to a certain degree.
Up in his room, Lambert got the bed ready and motioned for his companion to lay down. She did, leaving enough room for him to join her and he happily obliged.
Pulling her against his chest, the two companions slipped into a light slumber.
They reached Kaer Morhen and Milli met Vesemir and Eskel. Finally.
Thanks for reading and I hope you liked it. Please let me know what you think :)