Okay I am very VERY sorry for the long wait!! I moved and everything has been crazy! But here's an update and I hope you enjoy!!

To Make Me Happy

CH 22: Found you

Miranda took a deep breath and fought back the tears that threatened to fall from her tired eyes.

She had felt the tugging again and this time it was more painful. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't make the connection. One of the young women traveling with them thought she was in medical trouble and sent a guard to fetch Seylin.

Within a few short moments, he hopped into the covered carriage and instructed the young maiden to stay outside.

"Miranda dear, what's the matter" her father-in-law asked gently. A tear finally made it's way down the pregnant woman's face as she opened her eyes.

"It hurts so bad…" she whispered. "I…I can't find him…But he-he's calling me!" She began to cry. "Can't-can't take the pain!"

Seylin could see that his daughter was in trouble. He grabbed her flailing hands. "Miranda!" he cried, "Miranda! I need you to take a deep breath." He squeezed her right hand in gentle reassurance and wiped the hair from her sweaty forehead. Her breathing was still erratic.

"Miranda listen, you must try and breath deeply. I need you to try and calm down as much as possible."

He gave her a few minutes and gently stroked the side of her face until her breathing and heartbeat slowed.

"Now listen," he whispered in her ear, "I know it hurts, but don't focus on the pain. It's going to be hard but act as if it weren't there. Try and pull that tugging to the front of your mind."

Despite her best efforts, Miranda was still in a struggle. Seylin placed a hand at each temple and pushed as much of his Elvin magic into her mind as he dared. He could see her relax a bit. Finally she opened her eyes and the tears flowed freely.

"Miranda? Miranda, what has he said?" She continued to cry as she answered.

"He's trying to say goodbye. He doesn't think he's going to make it." Seylin called the young maiden. She opened the flap and peered in. The crying Miranda disturbed her, but Seylin hurriedly gave orders. "Quickly run to he front of the caravan, find Destin, the man in charge, and tell him to speed up. If anything should happen, please inform me as quickly as possible."

The commands he gave were firm, and the young maid nodded her head before scurrying off.

Seylin scooped the sobbing young woman up into his arms and held her close. "We'll get to him Miranda. I promise." He rubbed soothing circles on her back until she fell asleep.

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A loud scream filled the air and everyone whipped out their weapon. Someone finally realized it was Miranda and ran to see what had happened. Seylin was calling for the young maid to help him contain the pregnant woman thrashing and screaming in her sleep.

Suddenly, she sat straight up. "STOP!" she shouted. Seylin yelled for the nearest guard to bring the caravan to a halt. They stopped and Miranda quickly wiggled down from the wagon with the help of Seylin. Without a word she took off walking into the forest. Seylin and many guards were quickly behind her.

"Miranda," Seylin said gently, "has he spoken to you?" Miranda shook her head, a determined look in her eyes. "No, But I can here them speaking. It's this way to the hidden lair."

The perplexed elf didn't know who 'they' were, but he knew something had happened in Miranda's sleep with her and Dentwood's connection. She knew where she was going now, even if she didn't know she does.

Miranda walked and walked and walked. She never looked tired but Seylin begin to worry about the wear this was causing on her young pregnant body. Even if she didn't feel the strain, he knew it was still there. But he let her walk on.

Suddenly, the young woman stopped nad gripped her head. "No!" she screamed, doubling over.

Seylin was quick to hold her up. "Miranda what has happened?" he asked urgently. Her body shook as she struggled to stay standing.

"They can't!" she cried, "Were almost there!" With that, she began running as fast as her pregnant body would allow, Seylin hot on her heels.

After they had been running for a couple of minutes, there was a clearing in a small patch of trees. Miranda stepped through and walked forward a few paces before stopping dead in her tracks.

"He's here." she murmured. Her father-in-law came to stand beside her a noticed that the ground underneath his feet felt odd. He stomped, only to hear a hollow sound. He called for the guards and they rushed over with swords and spears and pierced the ground.

They soon had a good sized hole, and it was there that they discovered a set of stairs. With orders from Seylin, they descended into the cavern. Miranda seemed frozen to the spot. The elfish man quickly ordered 20 guards and two young maidens to stay with her.

In the next 10 minutes there was an abundance of commotion heard from underneath the ground. Throughout the whole ordeal, Miranda had not moved a muscle. Then suddenly, without warning, she collapsed. Several guards rushed forward to catch her and managed to right before she hit the ground.

Then it seemed that all pandemonium broke loose everywhere.

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Miranda only remembered bits and snatches after that……

Being carried…….

Loud cries…….

Shouts of pain………

Pressure in her abdomen…….

A bed…..

Then nothing.

END CHAPTER

Ok I am really really sorry for the long wait!!!! One more chapter after this then it will be done J I don't deserve it, but I would be happy to hear from you!