Natasha was doing her stretches to keep herself healthy during her bedrest. It had been nearly two months and she was beyond irritated. She felt bad for constantly snapping at Steve, he was just trying to help but everytime he tried to do something for her it just made her feel more useless. At nine pregnant there wasn't much she could do for herself. He had to help her get from the bed to the bathroom, he brushed her hair for her and massages her feet. She knew she was lucky and being irrational but she couldn't help it. Just seeing him move around when she had to stay in bed drove her insane. It was just past 5 in the afternoon and the snow was coming down hard. It was mid february and winter was not being kind. Steve had run out to get her dinner from her favourite restaurant and she was definetly regretting it. It was cold and horrible out, Steve truly was a great man for putting up with her.
She shifted in bed and turned on the tv. It wasnt long before she felt wetness between her legs. She burst into tears thinking she had actually lost control of her bladder and was truly useless. It wasnt until a few minutes later when she felt a contraction that her tears of misery became tears of panic.
"Clint!"
Barton had been allowed off bedrest and he was always near Natasha incase she needed anything. He hobbled into her room and took one look before calling out for Bruce and joining her on the bed.
"What hurts? Whats wrong."
he noticed the wetspot on the bed.
"Did you…"
"No, i think my water broke."
Thats when Clint began to panic which caused Natasha to become more histerical. Bruce raced into the room to find the two most calm and collected people he knew freaking out. Clint was hyperventilating and telling Natasha to breathe while she just sat in bed and sobbed.
"Clint, breathe. Go get Thor and tell him I need him to carry Natasha down to the makeshift hospital room. Tell Tony that Natasha has gone into labor. Call Steve and then Pepper."
Clint froze for a moment before rushing out of the room as fast as his healing body would let him. Bruce then turned his attention to Natasha.
"Alright Nat, i'm going to need you to calm down and breathe okay? Stressing out is not going to help Sarah. We are going to deliver your baby and she is going to be happy and healthy and everything is going to be okay. Steve will be here in no time. Now breathe slowly, in and out."
She started trying to collect herself as Thor sprang into the room, a wild look in his eyes.
"What is the matter, our friend the Hawk informed me that Lady Natasha needed immidiate assitance."
He took a look at Natasha in the bed with a panicked look on her face. As he got closer he noticed the wet spot on the bed.
"Oh"
"For gods sake I DIDNT PEE MY PANTS!"
Thor was taken back and looked at Bruce for help.
"Her water broke, the baby is coming. I need you get gently pick her up and take her down to the room we set up for her to give birth in."
Thor silently did as he was told and they began their walk to the elevator. Natasha could see Tony in the living room freaking out over the phone. She rested her head on Thors shoulder and allowed him to carry her down. Bruce followed them into the elevator and continued to coach Natasha's breathing. Clint and Tony took the next elevator down meeting them in the room as Bruce handed Natasha a hospital gown and motioned for the others to turn as Clint stepped forward to help her get dressed. Another contraction overtook her and she whimpered.
"Where is Steve?"
Tonys face changed as he realized that he had forgotten to call Steve. He raced out of the room, phone in hand.
"Hey Cap, I think its best if you head back to the tower"
"I will soon, Tasha's food isnt ready yet."
"Her food may not be ready, but her uterus is."
"...what."
"The baby is coming."
Tony heard a gasp and then the line went flat. When he walked back into the room he informed Natasha that Steve was on his way. Bruce had just finished hooking her up to several machines and she was watching the door. Thor was seated on one side of her bed trying to keep her entertained and Clint was on her other side wiping her forehead with a cool rag and running his fingers through her hair.
"Tony, will you please go get Natasha an italian ice from the mini fridge in my lab."
Tony nodded and ran back out of the room.
"Are you breathing okay Nat? does it hurt really bad?"
"I'm fine Clint, it's just the contractions that hurt. I refuse to have this baby without Steve in the room, and since I sent him an hour away from the tower for my food he won't be back for a while, specially in this weather"
She paused for a moment and then the panicked look was back on her face.
"what if he's stuck? what if he can't make it here in time? I can't have this baby without him."
She burst into tears once again. Clint tried to hide his chuckle as he realized just how crazed Natasha's hormones had her. His laughter died down when he looked out the window and realized just how bad the storm was. He was brought out of his thoughts by Thor's yelp. Natasha was squeezing his hand as another contraction hit.
"alright Nat i'm just gonna check how dilated you are."
Natasha nodded and allowed Bruce to do whatever he needed to do. She was focused on the clock. Theres no way Steve would make it back for a few more hours, traffic must be impossible. As Bruce informed her that she was dilated pas feeling of dread filled her. She couldn't have this baby without him.
"Natasha you have to calm down, Its only been 20 minutes since Tony called, and by the distance of your contractions you still have a few hours to go. Steve will make it."
"look out the window Bruce, traffic is probably at a standstill."
Natasha let the tears flow, not caring about the usual tough persona she portrayed. She turned her head and pressed her face into the crook of Thor's shoulder. Another minute passed before the door slammed open. A red faced Steve Rogers burst through the door, his shoulders and hair were covered in snow and he was breathing hard.
Natasha looked up from Thors neck and took in the sight of her wonderful husband.
"How- Steve, how did you make it home so quick?"
"I ran."
Natasha laughed through the tears and Steve took Thors place next to Natasha.
"I was getting ready to cross my legs and try to hold her in."
Steve chuckled and warmed his hands up before brushing Natashas hair from her face and kissing her gently.
"I'm sorry ive been such a bitch lately, and i'm sorry for sending you away so close to the due date."
"its okay, you've been under alot of stress. I just want you to know that I love you and i want you to relax."
Natasha was able to relax and lean into Steve for mere seconds before another contraction came. She squeezed Steve's bicep and closed her eyes while it passed.
"Are you gonna want an epidural Natasha?"
"No, this may be the only time I ever give birth. I want to do this 100 percent. I'll just have to break each of your hands."
"got it, Tony you might want to get your suit on."
Tony rolled his eyes as Natasha ate the italian ice he had brought her. They all took turns sitting next to Natasha, only Steve sat unmoving. Pepper showed up to tend to Natasha's every whim. She even braided her hair to keep it out of the way as the sweat built up on her forehead. After a few hours and several excruciating contractions Bruce spoke up.
"Looks like you're ready to push Nat. We're about to welcome Sarah into the world."
Natasha smiled through the pain and did as Bruce told her. Steve and Clint helped her keep her legs spread as she began to push. After Clint made a crude comment about spreading her legs, Thor took his place.
"Push Nat, I can see her head, shes got a nice head of hair."
Through Natasha's screams a baby's cry was heard. It brought instant relief and joy to everyone that heard it.
She was cleaned up slightly and handed to Natasha as Steve cut the umbilical cord.
"Welcome to the world Sarah Belle Rogers."
Steve shamelessly shed tears seeing his wife and newborn daughter together, in his arms.
alright guys, blonde or red hair? blue or green eyes? Who should she look like?
