Derek had instructed everyone in the castle that Odette was not to leave the castle nor go outdoors. Derek didn't want to risk Rothbart harming Odette outside on the grounds. There were to bee 5 guards with Odette at all times and Odette was never to be left alone. Puffin, Speed, and Jean-Bob promised Odette that they wouldn't leave her side. Odette didn't like the idea of not being left alone ever, but she knew it would protect her child and so she gave in to the new rules. Derek led a group of guards to search for Rothbart. Derek instructed his guards to kill Rothbart on sight.

6 months passed and Rothbart hadn't been sighted anywhere. All the neighboring kingdoms were on guard as well and looking for Rothbart. Odette was showing and loved feeling her child kick. Odette hoped it was a little girl, but she would love her child no matter what gender it was. She tried to forget about Rothbart's spell and how he wanted her child's heart. Odette hadn't been outside in 6 months and was beginning to miss being out in the fresh air. She hadn't been able to ride her horse, go on the giant swing, or dip her feet into the lake. Derek was too busy protecting his wife and child to think about becoming a father. He was determined to protect Odette and their child from Rothbart. He worried constantly about Rothbart coming in 3 short months. He said he would be back for the child when it was born.

3 months went by quickly and Odette was almost due to have the baby. Odette wanted to have her child, but she didn't want her child to leave the protection of her body. She spent most of her days in her bedroom. It was exhausting just to walk down the hall. Her body wanted the baby to be born, but her heart didn't feel the same. One day Derek visited Odette in their room. Odette was walking around their room for her daily exercise.

"Derek, any sign of him?" Odette was constantly worried about Rothbart coming to take her child.

"No Odette, we've looked everywhere. I don't know where he could be. How are you doing besides being worried?"

"I'm ready to have this baby, but the baby will be in danger if it's born."

"I'm not going to let him take our baby. I promise."

"Derek, I don't know if you can…Oh my…" Odette felt her water break.

"Odette! What is it!?" Derek was panicked.

"My water broke. Oh no… the baby is coming!"

"Odette it will be ok! Bridget! Help!" Bridget came running into the room.

"Princey has to leave now. Odette having her baby baby."

"I can't leave her! What about Rothbart!?"

"Wait outside Princey." Bridget shoved Derek out the door and closed the door. Derek did not like being apart from Odette when she was in pain and in danger. Rodgers and Uberta came running towards Derek.

"What is happening?" asked Rodgers.

"Odette is having the baby." Derek said worryingly.

"Oh my grandchild is coming!" shouted Uberta.

Derek was angered. "Yeah and maybe Rothbart is too!"

"Derek, it will be ok," Rodgers tried to reassure him.

"I don't know… even Odette doesn't think I can protect her."

"She is scared out of her mind Derek! You can't blame her!"

Derek heard Odette scream. Derek clenched his fist.

"What is happening!?" yelled Derek.

"That…would be childbirth my son," responded Queen Uberta with a smile.

"Odette! Odette!" yelled Derek, but all he could hear were her screams. 4 minutes passed and suddenly the screaming stopped. Derek's head popped up.

"Why is it quiet? Odette!" yelled Derek.

The doors opened and Bridget was standing there.

"You can come in now Princey," she said.

Derek rushed to his wife's side. She was holding a baby wrapped in a pink blanket. It must be a girl thought Derek. He came over to Odette and kissed her on the forehead. He looked at his daughter and felt a rush of joy and love.

"Odette…she's perfect. I am so proud of you."

"She's wonderful," replied Odette.

"Yes. She. Is," said a voice in the corner of the room. It was Rothbart and he had come for the child just as he promised.

"You will not lay a hand on her!" Derek drew his sword.

Rothbart laughed. "A sword? A sword can defeat me?" Rothbart froze Derek with his powers. Derek couldn't move.

"Derek!" yelled Odette. She was holding her baby close to her body.

"Odette I told you what was going to happen. Either you were going to become a Swan and your baby would have died or you would have the baby so I can take its' heart."

"You will not hurt my child!" Odette stood up and started to walk towards the door.

"You can't hide from me, Odette. If you won't give me the child, I'll simply take both of you." Rothbart grabbed Odette who was holding the baby and they disappeared with a flash. Derek became unfrozen. He looked around. Odette and the baby were gone.

"Odette!" screamed Derek. But nobody answered.