I do not own Anaconda. I only own Michelle Harker.

Story Start

"They're so cute," Luna cooed down at the new little ones that I had recently had.

The little boy and girl, Danny and Terri, were happily swaddled in their crib area in Szayel and I's room. Luna was sitting on my shoulders staring down at them. She was a proud aunt, especially since these weren't here first set of nieces and nephews. My first set of children, Melody, Armin, and Jeremy, were with Uncle Alaric. In other words, they were tormenting the guy and they did their job so well.

I had been amongst the naga for five years now and it definitely took some getting used to the culture and how to actually be a naga. I remember freaking out and wanting to curl up in a corner the first time I actually made the full transformation to my snake form. It had been magnificent and terrifying at the same time. Luna and Szayel helped me calm down, but I still had issues when I would see my reflection.

Szayel had surprisingly turned out to be a wonderful mate. I was afraid he'd be uncaring and distant until mating times, but he was the complete opposite. He was especially a big surprise in the father department. He loved the kids as much as I did, and he was a great father to them. He also helped me become more comfortable with the role of being Queen of his people, well our people. I thought I would never be comfortable with the responsibilities, but I slowly gained confidence. I even had a lot of friends amongst the people, and they were more welcoming than I thought they would be. I still got made fun of sometimes for having legs for most of my life.

"Michelle, babysitting time is over for the day," Alaric's strained voice sounded from outside the door.

"Oh, I don't know Alaric," I said in a teasing tone and laughed outright when Alaric pushed the door open and fell down with my three children on his back.

"Please Michelle, they're killing me here," Alaric practically begged and I smirked.

"Hey kids, who wants a hug from mom and Aunt Luna?" I questioned and my three happy children quickly slithered over to us for their hugs. "Did you guys have fun with Uncle Alaric?" I asked them sweetly as I kissed their foreheads softly.

"It was so much fun, mom," Melody said excitedly.

"Yeah, we played hide and seek and learned some new magic from Uncle Alaric," Armin and Jeremy said at the same time. They were good at being in sync with each other even though sometimes it could get a little annoying.

"Well I'm glad, but tomorrow you won't get to hang out with Uncle Alaric," I said and paused at the sad noises. "Because you'll be spending time with your father and me in the throne room," I said and smiled at the exuberant cheers.

"But only if you three take your baths and sleep all night tonight," Szayel said as he appeared in the room after Alaric had made his quick escape.

"Dad," the trio cheered and rushed out of my arms to Szayel, who happily scooped all three of them up in his arms. He gave me a happy smile and a quick kiss before disappearing into the bathing area with the children.

"Well isn't he sweet," Luna quipped and I rolled my eyes. She gave a laugh before slithering down to cuddle with Danny and Terri. I never found out if Danny and Terri made it out of the jungle alive so I always promised myself to name two of my children after them. Luna quickly fell asleep amongst them and I walked over to the children's sleeping areas to make their beds ready.

"They never can stay awake during bath time," Szayel muttered quietly as he exited the bathing area holding three sleeping children.

"You're just very gentle with them so of course they fall asleep," I whispered and we put the children to bed. "They're beautiful," I said softly as Szayel and I went to our own bed and I rested in his arms.

"Yes, they are. Thank you, Michelle," Szayel said as he turned me to face him and gave me a kiss.

"Thank you," I whispered back before we fell asleep together. I had never expected this to happen because of that documentary trip, but I was more than thankful. I had always wanted to see and meet a naga, but now I had found a kingdom of nagas and fallen in love with one. Sure I had to go through a lot of pain and stress to get here now, but I would never trade anything for my loving mate, beautiful children, and great friend.

The End.