Chap 78 Pregnancy Sickness!

*I didn't know if i wanted to post this, but i shall coz want to explore the angle of prebirth. most fics have done how they feel After the baby is born. so this is prenatal! i didn't listen to music for this. but i guess something peaceful like classical music will be nice accompaniment.

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Laira

It was supposed to be a joyous occasion. My soulmate said he was too weary to spend time with me. We were on a phone session. I had packed up but usually I called for courtesy. Sometimes the elves weren't around.

"Oh dear. Are you sick? What's up?"

A pause. "Yes. Nothing too serious, I am simply drained." He was so brief. This was very unlike my best friend. He always was polite to me.

Well, this was not the first time he would dismiss his weak condition, he had done it previously when his heart wound was worse, and his illness. I imagined him smiling reassuringly in that male- I'm strong manner. "Oh, Want me to come? I'm keen to show you something, Noowa!" That way he would not refuse, since he had very high sense of curiosity. I was not exactly lying because I had a new computer program to demonstrate, about 3d forest animation. My friend had made it. I just needed to press some buttons. Wouldn't my friends be over the moon? Haha!

Nuada agreed quietly. "Let's see, about six. The lobby all right?" he replied.

"Yep! Wait for me! I love ya!" I added too. Elf showed me a smile through our mental link. Sometimes I could see his face, or both the emanating warmth and thrill through the passion!

Nuala was pregnant, I heard from some agents. Since the fae generally took a long time to show symptoms, her stomach was still flat. John showed me to her bedroom. It was a new wing. The she elf was frowning and holding a basin. Her golden eyes were flat and listless, hair uncombed. Someone gave her a drink.

"Hey sister! Does it hurt badly?" I asked. She did not speak much and smiled weakly. Sweat plastered hair to her face. She had been confined for so long. The beginning stage was already suffering. Lying down made her more nauseous.

Leaning onto her maid, with me holding her other hand, we took a stroll outside. The elf was able to move with sure steps.

That means since they are twins, her brother was also affected.

I felt pity for her. "Abe is gonna be a daddy. Does he know yet?"

"Oh yes. I told him, he is rushing back. But he does not have to suffer this pain." She made a face and shook her head.

I agreed. The women had child labor problems not the husbands. Well Abe could be more hypersensitive than most husbands. He was surely going to be supportive physically. Nuala took consolation from it. The gynae was a trusted old friend. We got introduced- the ancient elf was wizened and had sparse hair. Her rumy grey eyes did not appear able to see clearly. Her gaelic was fluent and so garbled I could not catch a single word. More importantly, this was an essential part of the birthing process- work closely with the gynae and ensure a safe delivery.

I did not forget how Queen Sylvia succumbed. So tragic, she had better be efficient!

Nuala continued, "She said the average time for a baby to be… born is more than a human mother's. I need to take more supplements as it will be tiring. But I want to go about my normal activities. Should be able to."

I squeezed her hand. "Congrats. We'll do everything we can. Don't carry heavy things ok? I think the paperwork is all right." Nuala laughed. Her pain was forgotten, as she asked me about my life. We had not met for a month, as she had something on with the royal council. And then I went to check on my love. (came earlier than expected time)

Nuada was more ill than we expected. I waited at the lobby but after half an hour still not a shadow of the prince. Then I got a text: sorry, I can't come. Too tired. Meet in room.

I knocked the door, which slid open. Nuada was sitting up in bed, looking nauseated. There were some pails on the left, and a hand was pressed to his stomach. "I'm sorry." He whispered.

"Aw" I put down my bag and touched his forehead. "Sister is also the same. I think you're also…. You got to keep apart?" He ran into the toilet and retched. So frantic for him! I wished there was no baby! Then I cursed myself, no they love children. I mustn't think this way! No no no! An elf baby boy or girl is welcome, none have been born for decades. I think they would be hurt and angry had they not been experiencing this nausea. He washed his face. No more retching or any negative sounds, so I relaxed.

The door swung open. The prince stepped out. "Hi." He brushed a hand across his lips.

"Hey! Come take a seat. Have you eaten yet?" I queried. Nuada sank down on the bed beside me.

"No cannot… please not food. What did you ask?" he gestured, rubbing his temple. His eyes were closed.

"You have to stay apart? She didn't come in, she said."

"Um. Otherwise we'll be worse. My neighbor offers to trade his room so I can be further away. I don't like to be separated." Nuada murmured.

I listened patiently, holding his hand. The pale skin seemed the usual skin tone, upon close observation however the veins were more prominent and the runemarks. When an elf is suffering, their age will manifest in terms of wounds and scars. Gently I coaxed him to eat at least porridge or any snack.

I searched my bag. "How about a chocolate cookie? One. Yummy." I rustled the packet.

Nuada's lip was lopsided, tipped up. His golden eyes twinkled. "Yes." I also chewed on one. "Thanks. You know, I only felt the horror of this birthing yesterday. Worse was we were outside not convenient to stop. I had to kneel and stop my stomach and head hurting. Humiliating."

I hugged him. My eyes were wet. Again: don't have this child! It causes so much stress and pain to both mother and uncle! Stop this. To him, I blocked what this was about and probed, yes and then how did you get back?

I don't remember. There was intense pain in my back, as sister must have a bad cramp. Then I woke up lying in my bed. My friends were brewing some tea. I threw up when I ate, so I didn't eat today. Argh. Do not worry, we feel less intensely now.

Ok. Are you going to shift the room? Lemme help pack!

Nuada did not protest and lay down. I was eager to start putting his clothes and even his favorite potted plants- the small ones into some kind of bag. No bag. Aw. He chuckled and touched the space near his knee. "Just be still and don't move. No rush, since I'm better now. What did you want to show me?"

"yea this!" I took out my laptop and went into the 3d program. Elf was silent, since he was too weak to be excited but he nodded and watched. Our fingers were intertwined when I did not have to touch the keys. He was pleased and the distraction eased his discomfort quite smoothly.

The next day, I carried most of the things on my insistence. Nuada could walk without collapsing though he seemed fragile. He felt cold and wore a thick jacket. Must be so feeble from lack of food and rest.

I watched when dinner was delivered. Abe had returned. He was apologetic for causing them this pain. "I… I promise to be a good and responsible father Nuada. Really!" was the main gist of his rambling. Haha, fishie rambles to impatient prince. They touched hands. Elf opened his eyes and told him yes thank you.

Slowly, he ate. The sensation is worrying if you can digest or will everything be out of the stomach too soon. Nuada stopped when he got down one quarter and stood. "I'll make sure nothing comes up. So Abraham, I can't go near Nuala, you have to help her. Ensure she does not overstrain. How long will this last?"

Abe said he'd find out. I thought more than 9 months, very unbearable for them to not see each other. The Link was suddenly so strong when it had faded before. So annoying. I wish we could dismiss the blood link. Then I can see her. I haven't seen her since I came back. He told me, irked.

But it's not worth it if you collapse. I think you can see each other, maybe when she's downstairs. Ah, like in the training facility, there's a balcony. I suggested. After a bit, he was okay so he ate a little more. To help digestion, we took a stroll outside.

Nuada

With supplements, Sister was not so ill anymore. The Link was strong for quite long and irregular. During the strongest peaks, I really could not visit her. My own weariness and feeling the similar stomach and back cramps kept me from normal activities. I hated my body, as I secretly did whenever it gave out on me. I had to lie in bed and mealtimes were torturous. Bitterness on my tongue. I held back from complaints and shouting even when it was too much to bear.

Occasionally I woke up lying on the floor, some friend kneeling anxiously beside me.

By now, the night missions gave me accomplishment. I really liked to attend. Damn!

She drank all the soups faithfully. I did as well, as the gynae wanted to study the effect it had on us. Guinea pig! When we were together one day the pain did not strike. I was so glad and thanked the gods for sparing the suffering. We could all sleep well the whole day. When I returned, from leave of absence, the gang was concerned. On and off we had spoken.

"How're you both? I missed you!" Liz said when I prepared my weapons.

"Fine." I smiled and shook her hand. So many people congratulated us on the child. I was touched. Not to tears, though.

I expressed my thanks mildly, and said, "I wish to go about normal schedule. Do not make concessions for me." So I was less embarrassed after being absent. Krauss thankfully had no change in his temperament. Red was his usual nonsensical self.

As we are traditional elves, we don't do scanning of the womb. I don't agree with human methods. Anyway even if the baby is a girl or boy I will love them equally! Laira was puzzled at my vehemence. She said I was old fashioned.

Nope I'm not moving. This label is unfair. I replied. But I won't be angry. Too tired.

It was a fulfilling day filled with action. All my joints ached but I felt good. She was rubbing my wrist with fragrant oil. You should be careful. The Link won't be… strong. But don't get injured. Any worries will stress the mummy.

Yes yes m'am. Also more distractions were- what if he or she came out with naked blue body big eyes and no hair? Didn't look like elf at all. Shit, I would be so horrified. Imagine showing to their grandparents- hello father, mother, look at Sister's child, my nephew or niece. Maybe they wouldn't mind. Hahah. My mother was always open to any influences. She doted on me…

My family approved. Joe came later and cuddled me. I almost suffocated.

It came to me the names! "What do you think we can call the child, boy and girl names?" She immediately brightened and wanted him named after me Nuadas second, third, junior….. I made a face.

"No. he will be so angry to have the same name as I do. I don't want peters, or Johns, Williams. Hmm, perhaps a dictionary of names will help." I beamed.

It was a good distraction, deep down we all knew when my sister birthed, I may get half of the pain as well. Shit, I would also be paralysed. Hence I loved the child coming, but not the agonies.