chapter 7 A specail delivery
It had been several months since the animals had been joined together. They were getting ready for battle.
Liosia was now heavily pregnant. She stayed close to the palace at all times. Lion-o would sometimes rub her sore back.
Snow was fresh on the ground and soon the cub would arrive.
Liosia leaned next to Lion-o. "Lion-o I know you have been training for the war but I hope you aren't gone when the cub arrives because I don't want to be alone going through that." she said.
"Don't worry father told me until the cub arrives I'm staying around the palace even for the first four months of the cubs life." Lion-o said.
"Good," Liosia said.
Later that day Liosia went into labor. Cheetara was present as was Jaga. "Quick find Prince Lion-o." Jaga told a young servant.
The kid ran off to do so.
"I'll get Kali." Cheetara said then ran off.
Cheetara came back as quickly as she left. Kali came up.
"Okay my dear let's get you to the birthing room." Kali said.
"It hurts," Liosia said.
"I know," Kali said.
Liosia was laying bed in labor and Lion-o came rushing in. "Lion-o!" she said.
"Hey Lilian sorry about that I was out with Tygra and I'm sorry." Lion-o said.
"Don't be," Liosia said.
Lion-o held Liosia's hand.
"Everything is looking good so far Liosia. Your labor is progressing rather slowly, it seems your cub is wanting to take it's time." Kali said.
"Okay," Liosia said.
Cheetara was their to assist.
Liosia's hair was getting all sweaty as was her face. She was squeezing Lion-o's hand tight. She had some grip.
Lion-o trying to ignore the pain in his hand. Lion-o looked at her and stroked her sweaty hair. "Lion-o can you smile your smile gives me strength." she said.
Lion-o gave her a smile and that helped Liosia feel better. "You're doing good," Kali told her.
Liosia was getting tired it had been hours. Night was about to fall and it was starting to snow.
"The pain is getting worse Kali," Liosia said.
"I know as your labor continues to progress it will get worse," Kali said. "Just hang in there." she said.
"I don't if I can even do it, it hurts so much." Liosia said.
"Liosia remember to breathe," Kali said.
"I know you can do it," Cheetara told her.
"As do I," Lion-o said.
Liosia looked at him. "I know you can do it because you are one of the strongest cats I know and I know our cub will be just as strong as you." he said.
"Lion-o I love so much," Liosia said.
"I love you too," Lion-o said.
Liosia then cried out and squeezed Lion-o's hand.
"Breathe through it," Kali said.
Liosia did the breathing exercises.
"Okay just let me know when you feel the urge to push." Kali said.
Then at then as the sun rose the next morning.
Liosia was squeezing Lion-o's hand tight. Now she was bringing her cub into the world. "You are doing great, keep pushing." Kali said.
Lion-o may have a hurting hand due to how hard Liosia was squeezing it but he didn't care he was about to become a father. "Come on sweetie soon we'll be parents." Lion-o said.
Then Liosia gave one more big push and the cub was caught by Kali's waiting hands. The cub was crying. It was music to the parents ears. "It's a girl!" Kali said.
Cheetara cleaned the cub up in warm water with a clean rag. "You did it, and your cub is very healthy." Kali said.
Then Cheetara handed Liosia the swaddled cub. "Hello sweetie mommy and daddy have been waiting for you," Liosia said.
"Liosia I'm so proud of you giving me a healthy little daughter. Now Thundera has a new princess." Lion-o said.
"What should we name her?" Liosia asked.
"How about Lily because when we meet the flower I gave you was a lily." Lion-o said.
"That is a perfect name," Liosia said.
Claudius, Jaga, and Tygra came in.
"Hey father, meet your granddaughter Lily." Lion-o said.
"Oh she is a beauty." Claudius said.
"My niece she is very pretty," Tygra said.
"Very lovely a lovely princess and some day a wonderful queen." Jaga said.
Lily eyes were shut tight but soon would open either being her mothers stunning deep blue eyes, or her father's blue, green eyes. She had creamy white fur just like her mother and soft light blonde hair. One day Lily would be destined to break hearts.
Soon Liosia nursed her and she was put to bed.
The Liosia soon went to sleep herself. Now she and Lion-o were parents and this was a wonderful time.
Soon Lion-o would go to the war and he knew his family was part of what he must protect.
To be continued.