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 32
When Madison awoke on the morning of October 14, Helen was already stirring. "Good morning," she said in greeting.
Helen stretched while staying on her side, "Hello my beautiful darling."
"You're the beautiful one," countered Madison before kissing the back of Helen's neck.
"Oh I hope you are planning on putting that talented mouth to good use?"
"I certainly am sweetie."
"That's magnificent news darling, because I am more than ready for you."
Ten minutes later, Helen's orgasm was building when Madison was suddenly drenched with fluid.
"Uhm honey," she said.
"Madison, please don't stop, allow me to come darling."
The blonde ignored the flood on the sheet and stroked her wife's clitoris with the blade of her tongue until she toppled over the edge.
"Helen, your water broke," she announced matter-of-factly.
Helen let out a chuckle, "Oh goodness, sorry about that."
Madison rose off the bed, "We need to shower and get you ready for the hospital." She helped Helen into the bathroom then returned to attend to the bed.
Joining Helen in the shower a few minutes later, she burst out laughing then pleaded, "Don't you dare tell people what you were doing when your water broke."
"Darling, I won't lie. I'm not ashamed to tell them my gorgeous wife was giving me a glorious climax."
"Just leave out the details then. Are you having any contractions yet?"
"Yes, I've had two before you joined me."
"Okay, let me wash your hair then get you dressed."
It was a little after eight when Madison went racing down the hall towards the kitchen. Will, Ashley, Henry and Harry were eating breakfast and looked at her as she announced, "Helen's water broke and her contractions are three minutes apart. She is in my car and we have to go."
"We're right behind you Madi," replied Will.
"Oh fuck!" exclaimed a wide-eyed Ashley.
"I'll take care of things here, now go," boomed Harry.
The foursome flew out the room and piled into Madison's vehicle.
Madison drove above the speed limit to make the fifteen-minute trip in ten. Helen was breathing deeply as Ashley helped her out of the front seat.
"You're doing really well mom."
Madison ran past them and returned with a wheelchair, "Sit down honey."
Two nurses met them at reception and Madison stated calmly, "Patient's name is Doctor Helen Magnus-Cross. Her water broke at seven twenty and contractions are two minutes apart. Doctor Ella Polson has been notified and is five minutes out."
"Right this way," directed a dark haired nurse. She led them to the third floor and into a birthing suite.
Helen was helped into a gown then placed on the bed.
"Excuse me for a moment," said the nurse. "I'll just go inform the head nurse you are here."
Madison handed over the necessary health insurance card then asked Helen, "How you doing honey?"
"I'm perfectly fine darling," she managed to say before another contraction hit.
The room filled with staff and a redheaded nurse grabbed a stool and took up position between Helen's knees.
"Okay," she began. "Anyone who isn't supposed to be in here, please leave now."
Will and Henry kissed Helen and Madison and left.
"I'll just take a quick look and see how you are progressing Helen."
Ashley gripped Helen's hand and encouragingly said, "You're doing great mom."
"You're fully dilated, won't be long now," declared the nurse.
Doctor Polson, a brunette in her mid-thirties, entered the room. "Hello everyone, how is Helen doing Gwen?"
"Fully dilated Ella."
Helen grasped Madison's hand tightly, "It would appear the twins are anxious to make their appearance."
After examining Helen, Ella agreed.
Madison leaned down into her wife's ear, "I love you sweetie."
"I love you too, but damn, this hurts like a bugger."
Ashley jested, "I'm not having kids without drugs."
"Helen, I want you to push with the next contraction, we have crowning," explained Ella.
"All right," replied Helen enthusiastically.
Gregory James was born at 08:29 and his brother Mason Robert Magnus-Cross followed at 08:30. Both babies were blond and identical and had Helen's eyes and her lungs. They cried until placed on her chest and Madison and Ashley were in tears and overcome with the whole birthing experience.
Helen snuggled her babies close and asked, "Right, which one of you is responsible for all that kicking?"
In reply, Mason the slightly bigger baby kicked out his tiny feet.
"Looks like we have a winner sweetheart," noted Madison with a giggle.
"He's going to be trouble, just like his sister."
"Come on mom, you can't have favourites," taunted Ashley.
"Well done Helen," said Ella. "But I need you to push one last time."
"Oh yes, I'd almost forgotten with all the excitement."
A few moments later the twins were taken away to be bathed and registered while Helen was moved to a room.
Once Will and Henry were introduced to Gregory and Mason, Madison was left alone with her wife and sons.
"Are you tired honey?"
"A little."
"How about I put these two well fed boys to bed in the nursery then you can get some sleep."
"Sounds ideal darling."
Madison carefully lifted Gregory up and placed him into his crib. Mason soon joined his brother and she cheerfully returned them to the nursery until their next feeding.
Helen was in the ensuite when Madison returned. She heard the shower running and opened the door. "Are you all right in here?"
Helen drew back the curtain, "You could help me reach the hard to get to places."
Madison undressed quickly, locked the door and joined her.
"It's going to take a bloody lot of exercise to lose all this extra weight," complained Helen.
"No it won't. You'll be back to trim and terrific in no time."
"So what am I now?" taunted Helen with a tilt of her head.
Madison nibbled Helen's neck, "Beautiful, brave, wonderful and incredibly sexy."
"Oh I doubt that and my vagina will never be the same."
"Helen, your sweet vulva will return to normal, so will your tightness. You just have to be patient and exercise. I'll help anyway I can."
"You seem to be helping yourself quite all right at the moment."
Madison let go of Helen's breast, "Oh sorry honey. I didn't even realise my hands had wandered. Are they sore?"
"No, just full of milk and feeling very heavy. I don't mind if you touch them."
"There's still magnificent."
Tittering, Helen asked, "Darling, can you wash me please?"
"It would be my pleasure and I'll be gentle." She ended up massaging and washing every inch of Helen's body and the brunette was ready for sleep when Madison helped her into bed.
Madison sat down and watched her wife sleep until Helen's lunch arrived.
Bobby, Ellen and Renee visited the hospital in the afternoon and a beaming Madison proudly showed off the babies.
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The following morning, Madison organised for Harry to pick them up and he promised Helen he would refrain from scaring the newborns. Both Helen and Madison were grateful for his offer.
Two cribs had been set up in the recently constructed nursery in Helen and Madison's study and once the twins were fed and settled, Madison collapsed on the bed.
"Did you get any sleep last night?" inquired Helen.
"No, I was too preoccupied with watching over my amazing wife."
"She's a bloody lucky woman," mocked Helen as she gingerly sat on the edge of the bed.
"You still a little sore sweetie?"
"Yes, I think a bath will do me the world of good."
Madison jumped to her feet, "I'll run it for you."
"Thank you darling. I'll find something comfortable to change into."
"Would you like me to get you some tea?"
"No, not while I'm breastfeeding."
"Oh yeah, is there anything else I can get you?"
"A nice sandwich and a cold glass of milk would be nice."
"You got it. I'll go to the kitchen while you're in the bath and put the baby monitor in the bathroom, just in case."
"Thank you Madison."
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Madison sat on the bed an hour later and removed her shoes. Helen reached out and ran her fingers down her wife's spine, "You spoilt me with that relaxing bath and food. I feel so much better."
Standing, Madison removed her clothes and slipped under the covers, "I should warn you I have been aroused since yesterday, so be very careful where you put that hand."
Helen chuckled softly, "How about you let me sleep for a little while then I'll gladly put my hands all over you."
"An excellent plan honey and thank you for this wonderful life you have given me."
"That works both ways darling and I'll love you forever."
"Oh Helen, my love for you knows no limits."
"You are always the charmer, now make love to me Madison, sleep can wait."
"Always my love," whispered Madison behind her satisfied grin.
The End
To be continued in "Beneath the Despair"