Auda walked down the halls of House Solidor, looking for Basch. Today was the day of her first appointment and she wanted him to go with her. She found him and Larsa, along with Judge Zaragabath. "Lady Auda," Zaragabath bowed his head. "Don't you have to see the healers soon?"

Auda nodded her head. "I'm here to get the father. I take it you are able to cover for a while? And you really don't have to call me Lady. I'm lady to none."

Zaragabath looked back up at her. "You will soon be Judge's Gabranth's wife, it is all but polite. He looked at Basch, "Judge Gabranth may I borrow her for a moment. It shall not be long."

Basch nodded his head. Zaragabath and Auda walked away. The woman looked at him, "Yes?"

"You will make your uncle proud." He put her hand on her shoulder, "Do not let those beneath you make you unhappy. Your uncle always believed that you are innocent."

Auda looked away, "He… He did? Then why did he place me under arrest then?"

"He wanted to prove your innocence in the court of all so none could doubt." He pulled away, "I'll watch over Larsa, go."

Auda nodded her head, "Thank you." She went to Basch. "Ready to go?"

Basch nodded his head, and lead the way. Auda walked at his side. "What did he want?"

"Judge Ghis…" She trailed off.

He grabbed her hand and gave it a squeeze. "After do you wish to visit…?"

She squeezed back before he could finish. "I regret not…"

"I know."


Auda looked at the screen, the ultrasound picture was showing twins. Auda blinked, looking at them. "Two… Can twins really be past down in families?"

"It's a myth." The healer spoke, "And if there is a connection it would only be on the mother's side only. The fact that Judge Gabranth is a twin is mere coincidence." She looked at the screen, "As you see, there are two sacks, so the twins are fraternal."

"Do you know the genders?" Basch asked.

"Not until about 16 weeks, or a little later." The healer then looked at the screen. "Judging by the ultrasound, I say you are 10 weeks. Everything looks healthy and normal." She printed a picture, and handed Auda the paper. "Here you go." She then pushed away the ultrasound equipment. "You two are free to go."

Basch helped her up, and she got dressed. She started to giggle. "Twins, I can't believe it."

Basch laughed as well. "There would be a surprise for everyone."

"Ugh… I wanna know the genders so badly!" She looked at the sky. "I would like to pay him a visit after all. You think he will hear me?"

Auda stood at a grave, Judge Magister Ghis, died 704 was written on the stone. She swallowed. "Uncle, it is I again. I sometimes think what would have been if we did made amends…You know… I'm going to be a mother now. I don't want to make the same mistakes my parents made. I don't want us to be the perfect family, and have everyone buckle under the pressure. Judge Zaragabath said you always believed in my innocence. You wanted to prove everyone wrong. I'm sorry… I'm so so sorry uncle Ghis."

"Auda…" Basch looked at her, he had his arms open.

She smiled and she crashed into his arms. "Let's just go home okay."

"As you wish."

"Our real home? Where everyone calls you as your real name?"

Basch looked down at her, "Auda, you know that isn't possible…" He kissed her forehead. "Larsa still needs us."

"It killed me in there with the healer…"

"As I." He grabbed her hands. "This is the path we picked. We cannot change it, no matter how we wish." He kissed her on her lips. "Auda… We knew that this would happen. This is the sacrifice we've made…"

"Is it worth it?" She asked.

"To avoid war and collapse it is."

She nodded her head. "You are one hell of a knight…"

"Which made you fall for me did it not?" He joked.

She laughed lightly, "And I walk the path with you, and now our children. Twins… My gosh… I have to tell Lady Ashe, and tell everyone. I wonder if Fran knew all this time… She knew I was without me even telling her a word…"

Basch laughed. "Let's head to our home."

Auda nodded her head. "Our children will be loved… I guess that home will be our real home."

"Aye."

"Did you expect us to have children this soon?"

Basch shook his head, "No, though it is welcomed. We have everything we need. Things may be difficult, but we will get through it."

"When should we get married?"

Basch pulled her into his arms. "You want to marry me or Gabranth first?"

Auda rolled her eyes at his joke, "You should know the answer to that." She and Basch went onto the airship cab that took them back to House Solidor. "In all accounts, it seems like you and I are already married."

"Aye, we shall have a small get together for the ceremony for us and those who know who we are…"

"That would be nice." Auda smiled, "And we can just sign the papers as Gabranth and Auda… I love you Basch."

"And I love you."


Auda looked at Larsa and Judge Zaragabath. They looked at Basch and then at Auda. "How did it go?" Larsa asked.

"I'm having twins. They are healthy and strong." Auda answered.

"Twins? Congratulations." Zaragabath spoke, "Judge Gabranth, Auda, you two are not alone, if you need anything, I am here."

Auda nodded her head, "Thank you, Judge Zaragabath." She then looked at Basch. "I think we have everything covered right love?"

Basch nodded his head as well. "Yes, we will keep your offer in mind Judge Zaragabath." He touched Auda's stomach. "Auda, love, why don't you get some sleep?"

Auda rolled her eyes, "I'm actually quite hungry, the sickness is gone, and I would like something sweet…"

"I shall join you." Larsa spoke up. "I too am hungry. Will you two join us?"

"I need to catch up on my own work," Judge Zaragabath spoke, "Perhaps next time, my Lord." He looked at Auda and Gabranth. "Auda, Judge Ghis…"

"You said all I needed to hear." Auda interrupted, "Thank you again Judge Zaragabath, I am glad you have not changed. You were always nice to me."

He nodded his head, "All but of course, you have always been a sweet child. You will be an amazing mother. I shall take my leave." He bowed his head and left.


Vaan looked at Penelo blinking, and then grabbed the note. He then ran to the Sandsea and looked at Tomaj and Cu Sith. "Tomaj, Auda wrote to us."

Tomaj grabbed the note and read out load. As of now, 'Gabranth' and I are married, though the ceremony as Basch and I won't happen until June 10th. (Which is opposite order in which I would have liked.) Would you guys be able to make it? And guess what? I am expecting twins, and I am finally starting to show. Crazy huh? I don't know their sex yet, but I am hoping one each. And no, twins do not run in families.

Oh! Before I forget, will you guys visit Queen Ashe? She won't say it to keep her pride, but she still misses Rasler, so you guys gotta help keep her mind free! And I hope you all are doing well. Cu Sith, make sure you are keeping Tomaj out of trouble, and Penelo same for you with Vaan. I shall visit when I can, but that would depend on the airships… I can't travel through teleport stones. Not pregnancy approved. ~ Auda


Auda screamed, squeezing Basch's hand. Fran wasn't taking no for an answer, she really wanted to deliver the children. Auda wouldn't trust no other to begin with, will besides Penelo, and Lady Ashe. No way would she agree to Balthier or any of the males she knew, besides the father of the twins.

"Push." Fran spoke.

Auda pushed and screamed again. She then heard crying. She looked up, a baby boy was in her hands. The cord was cut next. She looked at him covered in blood. The love entered her. Then Fran handed the boy to Penelo and she walked away. Auda looked. "Where are you taking him?"

"Relax, she is going to wash the blood of him." Fran turned her attention to Auda again, "The other is coming."

Auda nodded her head, Basch kissed her head. "You got this."

"Push."

Auda pushed, and other scream escaped her lips. She pushed with the contractions, and she held onto Basch as if her life depended on it. She laid back to get a quick breath, and pushed again. The contractions really hurt, and she screamed once more. "I… I can't…"

"Yes you can," Fran spoke, "She is almost here. You got this."

Auda pushed again. Then again she heard crying. Penelo washed her as well. Fran, gave Auda the male, and Basch the female. Auda looked at both, "I love you two so much already." She spoke.

"What are the names?" Fran asked.

"Noah and Rila."

Basch nodded his head.

"Our leave, we shall take. Rest up, I'll send everyone in soon." Fran and Penelo left.

"Have you seen anything more beautiful?" Auda asked. "They both have your eyes."

"Aye, but they have your nose." Basch kissed Rila. "They are perfect."

Auda leaned against Basch. "I'm so tired, but so awake." She looked up at him. "I love you."

"I love you." Basch kissed her, and looked at Rila and Noah again. "I love you Rila, I love you Noah."

Auda had the biggest smile on her face. Soon enough everyone they knew entered, even Llyud. "They are adorable!" Cu Sith spoke.

Tomaj agreed. "Noah, and Rila huh? Planning on having anymore?"

Auda laughed, "We see what happens. Right now, I'm pretty content. Right Basch?"

"Aye." Basch agreed. The babies started to cry.

Fran looked at everyone. "Leave, they need to feed." She looked at Basch, "It they are not feeding do not force them, if anything try to message the breast. The first few days of feeding are most important to the antibodies within the milk." She lead everyone out.


Basch looked down at Auda's sleeping form. She had crashed after feeding the twins, who were asleep next to her on the bed. At times Basch still could not believe that he and Auda were parents. He loved her and he loved his children. This was his family, and now that he has one again, he vowed he will never let them down.

He got out of his armor, and lay on the bed on the other side of his twins. He had everything he could have wished for and more. Auda woke up with a yawn. She smiled at him. "Welcome home."

"Thank you." He kissed her lightly. "Where they trouble?"

"Noah was fussy." She looked at him. "And once he started, Rila joined. He's a fine example as an older brother all ready."

"How are you feeling?"

"Sore, my nipples started to bleed again." She yawned again, "How was work?"

"Zaragabath wants to see the twins, as does Larsa. Larsa is planning a trip to Rozarria to see the newest treaty with Al-Cid. Lady Ashe will be there as well."

"Another state visit then?" Auda asked.

"Yes, Larsa will not take a 'no' for an answer. He demands you and the twins to come along."

"Why?"

"He does not want to take me away from you three. Not this soon at any rate."

"That's sweet." She closed her eyes again. "Ashe hasn't met them yet can't wait for that."

Basch smiled, "And Fran was a great help. Of course she knew it was twins from the start."

"She's going to be that awesome over protective Aunt."

"Aye…"

"Balthier will spoil them, Vaan will be the goofball uncle, Penelo would be the one they can count on, and Ashe… I think she will spoil them too."

"She would. Larsa as well."

"I'm so tired still."

"Sleep…"

"The laundry…"

"I'll take care of it." He got up. The movement made Noah woke up and started crying. Then Rila started crying.

"I'm up, I'm up." Auda sat up, Basch grabbed Rila, and Auda grabbed Noah. Rila stopped crying. "Nice nap as it lasted." She held Noah so he can see Basch. "Daddy's home."

Noah blinked and stopped crying. He held out his hands. Basch smiled, they switched babies , but Rila started crying again.

"Put him on the bed," Auda spoke, Basch did so, Auda placed Rila next to her brother. Basch was over them so they stopped crying. "They want their father, how cute." She giggled.

Basch kissed them both. "I have missed them as well." He placed them both in his arms. "Sleep, I've got them." He kissed her. "I'm not taking no for an answer."

"What if they get hungry?"

"Their crying will wake you. Sleep tight."

Auda nodded her head, knowing she won't win. "Wake me for dinner?"

"All right." He walked out.