Title: Sanctuary – Beneath The Dark

Summary: Doctor Helen Magnus and her team discover more than an Abnormal and things that go bump in the night when on the hunt in Seattle. A/U.

Pairings: H. Magnus & OFC, A. Magnus & W. Zimmerman.

Rating: M for Mature readers.

Disclaimer: No profit or copyright infringement intended during the writing of this story. All characters other than original remain the property of creator Damian Kindler, Sanctuary 1 Productions and Stage 3 Media. Please note that this tale features a relationship between two women and if that is not your cup of tea, then go make a coffee elsewhere.

A/N: Cheers to my splendid proof reader Wendy Woo and please remember this all takes place in an alternative universe, so I do not follow the story line of the actual series to the letter. It's called creative licence and I use it to bring back to life characters who may have fallen to the wayside on television. Now if I could only use it to inject a bucket load of cash to SyFy so the fifth season of Sanctuary could actually see the light of day!

Chapter 30

Helen kissed the tip of Madison's nose and inquired, "Are you positive about this darling?"

"Yes Helen, it's what I want for us."

Helen swabbed her wife's arm and gently injected her with a quantity of her blood. "There you go," she said once she disposed of the syringe and vial.

"All right, that was pretty simple and we are due at the theatre in an hour, so let's get a move on Doctor Magnus-Cross."

"Wait on, we have to ensure you don't suffer any side effects before we leave."

"For how long, I feel fine?"

"At least another ten minutes."

"I'll be okay and Will didn't experience any adverse reactions yesterday."

"You're a bloody terrible patient."

"Thank you and you've told me that before. Now let's go."

Helen cleaned away the instruments and kit then followed her wife to the lift.

Madison smiled at her lover and noted, "You are simply radiant tonight."

"It's this wonderful gown you bought me."

Standing behind Helen, Madison placed her left hand on her wife's belly, "No sweetheart, you are absolutely stunning."

"I am fat," declared Helen gruffly.

Madison laughed at the self-depreciation, "Honey, you have only gained three pounds in two weeks and that is all baby."

"Sorry about the hormone surge," apologised Helen as the couple stepped out of the lift and headed towards their rooms.

"You've been a little testy the past few day honey, is something going on?"

Helen closed the door and picked up her purse, "I'm just a little frustrated because I can't control my little outbursts."

Madison grinned before saying, "Sweetie, it's okay and perfectly normal behaviour from an expectant mother."

"I'm well aware of that Madison and don't require your approval or explanation."

Although the words stung, Madison ignored her wife's latest retort. She picked up Helen's shawl and opened the door. "I'll wait in the car for you," she announced, leaving Helen to attend to her ablutions.

Since entering her second trimester, Helen had become moody and the occupants of Sanctuary had learnt very quickly to duck and weave to avoid the wrath of her words.

Madison simply chose to walk away and wait for the moment to pass. She jumped into her SUV after opening the passenger door for Helen. Turning on the engine, she rifled through the CD collection and restacked the player.

Without a word, Helen got into the vehicle and closed the door. Madison put the car into gear and exited the garage.

-o-

Later that night in bed, Madison settled in behind Helen and tentatively placed her left hand on her wife's hip.

Helen pushed back and sighed, "I've been a right royal twat and I apologise." She grasped Madison's hand and squeezed.

"I can't argue honey, but did you enjoy the play?"

"I did and thank you for a wonderful evening."

"You're welcome sweetheart and I'm glad it put a smile on your beautiful face." Madison slowly kissed up Helen's bare shoulder blade, "Goodnight Helen."

"Love you baby."

With a soft groan, Madison whispered, "I love you."

"Madison."

"What is it?"

"I'm sorry I have no appetite for love making."

"Honey, stop apologising for something you have no control over."

Helen brought Madison's hand up to her lips and gently kissed each fingertip, "Your patience is duly noted."

"I don't have much choice Helen."

"I've been so demanding the last two months."

"You are carrying two babies who take a lot out of you. Your whole body is out of whack."

Helen chuckled, "It's your fault the little bastards are making me so tired."

"I'll take the blame for having twins run in the family."

"This is nice Madison, I've missed our bedtime chitchats."

"I have too and tell me why you have started wearing pyjamas to bed?"

"Because I am hideous to look at."

"You are totally glowing and I've never loved you more." Madison ran her hand over Helen's extended stomach, "The beauty you possess melts my heart every time I look at you."

Helen put her hand on top of Madison's and moved her hand around the circumference of the baby bump.

Madison continued to smooth her wife in a circular motion, "Have the babies been behaving themselves tonight?"

"Yes, they finally moved off my bladder while I was having a shower."

"Hopefully you'll get a good night's sleep."

"That would be greatly appreciated."

"Go to sleep sweetie."

"Mmm, I will as long as you continue to rub my tummy."

"That I can do for as long as you want."

"Thank you my darling."

"By the way, I've left strict instructions with Henry and Harry for looking after you and our babies while the rest of us are in Germany with the Berlin team."

"I wouldn't have expected any less from you baby."

Madison stifled a groan and suppressed her arousal. It worked until Helen's breathing became shallow with sleep. The heat between Madison's legs seared her senses and after forty minutes of torture, she crept out of bed and into the bathroom to alleviate the problem. Since Helen's libido vanished, the blonde had been forced into performing for herself rather than allow the frustration to boil over into irritation. Making Helen feel guilty was the last thing she wanted to do, the woman's nerves were frayed enough at it was.

-o-

Madison, Ashley and Will arrived home three days later after assisting the Berlin Sanctuary to capture an Abnormal and relocate her to Bavaria where a small colony of her species resided. Now that Madison and Will required less sleep, they set off for a run around the compound to tire themselves out.

Both were panting heavily when they reached the front door and entered the lobby. The hall was quiet when the pair exited the lift of the living area a short time later.

"See you in the morning," said Will as he headed for his rooms.

"Goodnight," replied Madison while opening her door. She noiselessly walked through the living room then into the bedroom.

The room was bathed in moonlight and Helen was lying on her right side with a sheet pulled over her body. Madison stopped and stared at her wife for several minutes before showering and preparing for bed.

With slow, deliberate movements, she eased onto the mattress and cuddled into Helen. A loud sigh escaped from her when her naked skin pressed into the clothed form of her wife. She moved her hand upwards and cupped Helen's voluptuous left breast.

Helen stirred slightly, but didn't wake and Madison drifted off to sleep with a huge grin firmly planted on her face.

-o-