Atem's POV
I am currently sitting in my throne thinking, thinking about Loretta, I'm very worried about her. It has been two whole days since Seto & Karim found & rescued Loretta from Bakura's evil clutches & she still hasn't recovered from her injuries, I dont want her to die I love her. I also have in the back of my mind that I am going to be a Father for the second time so I worry for my unborn children, are they still alive or has Bakura killed them too, I hope not. Letting out a large sigh I sit with my elbows on the arms of my throne rubbing my temples, what more can I do, I sit here stressing while Loretta lays in bed in our chambers unconscious, I need to go & see her it may just cheer me up.
Walking through the halls of my Palace I stop outside the door to the chamber I share with Loretta, taking a deep breath I close my eyes "You can do this Atem..." I tell myself as I slowly release the built-up air out through my nose & open my eyes & the door. Walking into the room I gaze in sadness at my beautiful wife who is laying in my bed barely breathing. Falling to my knees at her bedside I pick up her hand & kiss the top of it softly, "my poor girl, you didn't deserve any of this why did he have to cut your beautiful hair & damage your face, oh my darling" I say as I gently caress my thumb over the stitches on her cheek. Taking off my crown I can now easily rest my head on her hand that I am still holding onto "Please come back to me, I miss you, I can't sleep at night, I'm restless & depressed without you by my side, my heart longs to see your beautiful Sapphire eyes & hear your wonderful voice, I love you Loretta..." I say as I feel a tear tracking down my cheek that drips off my chin & onto my kilt "I won't lose you, I just won't" I say squeezing my eyes shut as more tears travel down my face.
normal pov
After falling asleep at her bedside, Atem wakes up finding himself gazing directly into two beautiful glistening sapphire pools "L-Loretta..." he stutters "Y-You're awake, I-I can't believe it, how are you feeling?" Atem finishes as happy tears well up in his eyes "alot better but my leg really hurts" she said looking down at her bandaged limb "I knew I should have never left you to sleep alone, if I would have just been by your side Bakura would've never taken you away from me, I love you Loretta & you mean the world to me" Atem says as he puts himself up onto the bed next to Loretta "Could you help me to sit up please, its been so long since I have given you a hug" "Ok just take it easy your still not completely recovered but now I should get Isis to check your wounds & change those bandages" Atem said as he slid his hand under Loretta's back & gently pushed her up, pulling her with the other arm.
Still holding his hand Loretta pulled Atem in embracing him tightly, resting her chin on his shoulder & nuzzling the side of his neck with her nose "h-hey that tickles" Atem chuckled "its so nice to hear you laughing again, even though I was unconscious I could still hear everything that was said including what you were saying this morning" Loretta said as she sat back from Atem & smiled at him "Oh, you heard all that?..." Atem said in surprise as Loretta nodded "I meant every word, Loretta, I fell into a depressed state when I thought you would never wake up, I couldn't sleep at night & when I was able to I would be woken up with nightmares stemming back to what Bakura did to you & some going as far as him actually taking your life" Atem said he cast his eyes down hiding his face behind his bangs, gently lifting his chin Loretta looked back into his eyes "You don't have to worry about that happening, I'm here & I'm still alive, albeit with a few cuts & bruises" Loretta said with a giggle "Yes you are right & I'm so very glad you are back with me but I have bad news for you...The reason your leg is so sore is that when Bakura beat you up he broke your leg, so you are going to need someone to help you walk for a while until it fully heals" "He must've done it before he knocked me out, I...argh!" Loretta winced in pain holding her stomach "Loretta, what's wrong why are you in pain" Atem said in a panic "I think...The twins are coming" Loretta said hoarsely "But I thought they weren't due for another month at least" said Atem with his eyes widening "Please go & get Isis Atem...Argh! Hurry" Loretta said as she cried out in pain again.
Atem's POV
As I open the door I'm shocked to see Isis standing in front me on the other side "Pardon my intrusion your majesty..." she says with a bow "but I heard the Queen crying out in pain, is everything ok?" she questions as she tilts her head to look through my open door "No I don't think so, Loretta's in labour & is in a lot of pain" I say as another loud cry of pain from Loretta hits my ears "yes I see, she definitely is in labour, would you like to stay with her my King or wait until after the twins are born" she asks as she walks past me & over to Loretta "I think I will stay, I owe it to Loretta to be here for her" I say pushing the door shut & walk over Loretta's opposite side taking her hand. "Its ok now, calm down, Isis is here to help you now, just take it easy" I sooth as my thumb caresses her hand "take a deep breath & close your eyes for a second...Now breath out, you can do this Loretta just focus on me & do what your body tells you when you are ready" I finish trailing my fingers up & down her arm to settle her as she nods.
Feeling Loretta squeezing my hand tighter & tighter I can tell that she is struggling to give birth to the first child, I need to say something, "You can do it Loretta, just remember to breath" I say kissing the back of her hand as she gives me a tired smile "Your almost there your highness, one more push & then the first baby will be born" I hear Isis say as Loretta cries out again.
The whole room then goes silent until the small squeak of a baby is heard "Congratulations my Pharaoh your firstborn child is a boy" Isis says happily as a happy tear rolls down my cheek "Thank you Isis..." I nod as I look down at Loretta who has her eyes closed & is breathing very slowly but heavily "Is Loretta going to be ok?" I question as a look of concern spreads across my face "the Queen has lost quite a lot of blood but should recover very quickly, our only hope is that the next child is born a lot quicker" "May I see my Son please Isis" I ask as I walk over to her "Oh, yes, of course, you can & i think you might be pleasantly surprised of this child's features" Isis beams as she carefully hands me, my Son,.
Gently pushing the cloth back that covers the small boys head, I look at him in amazement, its like looking in a tiny mirror. This child has the same unruly tri-coloured hair as me but the one thing that makes him different is that he has Loretta's beautiful Sapphire eyes "What are you going to name your new Prince, my Pharaoh" says Isis as the baby in my arms takes her finger "I think I may have to discuss it with Loretta..." I say sheepishly "But I think I'm going to name him after my Great Grand Father Amenhotep" "That sounds wonderful Pharaoh, I am so happy for you" "Thank you Isis, I'll just go into the other room with him for now, I dont want him to be startled if Loretta starts going into labour again" I said as I moved my son up onto my shoulder "once the Queen wakes up I'll will get you so she can feed him, he seems to be fine for now" Isis said with a smile as I walk away & shut the door behind me.
Normal POV
An hour or so later Atem was woken by a loud scream, panicking for a second & then calming down he realised that it was Loretta. Checking that his newborn son was safe & still asleep Atem made his way into the other room to be with Loretta, walking into his chambers he saw that his second child was already over half way through being born, rushing over to Loretta's side he took her hand & kissed it "I'm sorry I didn't come sooner, I fell asleep looking after Amenhotep" "Thank you...for being here...Atem" Loretta said panting as she took a quick couple of breaths "I wouldn't miss this for anything, I love you Loretta & I want to be here for you any way that I can..." Atem said smiling "Now come on Loretta just one or two more pushes & then you are done" Atem finished looking at Isis as she nodded in agreement "You can do it, your highness, just one more big push" Isis said as Loretta started to push again & then passed out as the baby was delivered.
Seeing that Loretta had fainted, Atem's eyes widened in worry but then began to relax as he gently moved Loretta's bangs off her forehead "You have done so well, rest up now my darling you deserve it. Isis? What gender is my second child" Atem questioned watching Isis wrap the baby up in a cloth & clean its face "Congratulations my Pharaoh, you have another beautiful baby girl" Isis said smiling "may I have her?" "Certainly my King, I will leave you alone with the Queen now, if there is anything you need I will be in my chambers with Shada" Isis said with a bow as she handed the newborn to Atem "Thank you Isis, Loretta & I really appreciate everything you do for us, enjoy your time with Shada" Atem said with a smile as he looked down at his newborn Daughter & smiled at her.
The next day Atem was getting ready to hold a special meeting to introduce his two new & both living twins "Excuse me Seto?..." questioned Mahad "Do you know why the Pharaoh has called this meeting? Its not usual for us to have a meeting in the morning" "I dont know? But apparently, it is a surprise" said Seto with a smirk which made Mahad frown. As the Six members of Atems royal court stood around talking to one another trying to figure out what their King was up to, said King was with his Queen getting his day old twins ready to be presented to the rest of the Royal court "you ok Atem, how are you getting on with Amen' " Loretta giggled "I've got him dressed but his bangs won't stay down" Atem said with a small growl as he struggled with the young boys hair "Don't worry about it Atem, he's a baby...Aww look at you Amen' aren't you so cute" Loretta cooed at the boy as she came around from the other side of the bed with his twin sister, both babies were dressed in a long white tunic to their knees, Amenhotep having dark grey bands on his sleeves & Ankara having dark purple "Are you ready to go, Loretta,, my Royal court is probably waiting for us" Atem said with a chuckle.
Walking into the throne room Atem walked past his royal court members in complete silence, taking his place on his throne he sat down closing his eyes & smirking "Pharaoh?" Seto asked "Where is the Queen" "I am right here Seto" Loretta said to everyone as she walked into the throne room with one baby in each arm, looking at their Queen the royal court gasped in surprise "I-I cant believe it, T-twins" Seto stuttered "What an absolute miracle, a boy! And a girl" Shimon gapped at the two babies as Loretta took her place in her throne handing Amenhotep to Atem who stood up & held his son protectively but proudly in his arms "After the death of my other son Aten, I am proud to introduce to you to Prince Amenhotep, my Son will become your next Pharaoh when my time has come & sitting on Loretta's knee, however, is Princess Ankara" Atem said gesturing with his hand to Loretta.
Walking up to Atem, Shimon put his hand on Atem's shoulder "Congratulations my King, I am so pleased that you finally have a male heir to carry on your legacy & no doubt he will be a splitting image of you when he is older" Shimon smiled "Thank you Shimon, yes only difference is that he has his Mothers beautiful Sapphire eyes" Atem said looking over his shoulder & smiling at her lovingly as she sat & fed Ankara. As days & weeks went by the twins began to grow, as each one started to look like his/her opposite parent, Amenhoteps blonde bangs began to sharpen slightly as more could be seen coming through, whereas his Sapphire eyes stayed slightly rounded much like his Mother. Ankara's deep violet eyes, on the other hand, started to narrow, much like her sisters at the same age & her black hair was now getting long enough that Loretta could just tie it into small pigtails.