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Chapter Seven

Birth

Agony ripped through Hermione as the next contraction came. She panted and looked up to see Rosalie kneel down beside her. "Just keep calm. Carlisle will be here soon, I promise." She whispered. Hermione whimpered in reply as the next contraction washed over her. "Edward. I need Edward."

The contractions were getting closer and closer together and Rosalie had a worried look on her face. Suddenly, Edward ran back into the room. "There you are, Edward. The babies are coming fast and I think the first will be here before Carlisle is." Rosalie told Edward, her eyes concerned.

Hermione cried out in pain as the most intense contraction washed over her. Esme burst into the room and rushed over to her, pushing Edward out of the way, and pulled up her skirt to check how far along she was. She gasped. "Oh my. Mione, on the next contraction, you need to push." She told her.

Hermione squeezed the sofa's cushion underneath her as she pushed, trying in vain to ignore the agony. "Good girl, Hermione. Just a few more pushes." Esme called. The Living Room door opened and Carlisle entered the room. He rushed to Esme's side and checked Hermione's progress.

"How is she doing?" He asked. Esme smiled back. "The first baby is almost born." She told him. Edward grasped Hermione's hand and kissed her forehead. "It will be over soon, love." He whispered.

Hermione cried out for the final time as she pushed and her cry was joined by a wail. Both parents looked down to see Carlisle cradling the first child. Esme handed him a knife that she had gotten at the beginning and Carlisle cut the cord that linked the infant and Hermione together, the visible bond.

He handed the baby to Esme and she wiped the baby clean of blood, wrapped it in a towel and handed it to Edward. "Well done, Hermione. It's a boy." She told The proud parents. Hermione felt as if she could cry, but of course no tears came.

The quiet happiness was broken as Hermione let out another cry. Carlisle checked her once more. "Hermione, the second baby is on its way. I need you to push once more." He ordered.

Hermione nodded and bore down with a cry. Edward handed his son to Rosalie and turned back to his wife. He grasped her hand once more and whispered encouragements into her ear.

After a few more pushes, another cry filled the room and the second child was born. Once again, Carlisle cut the umbilical cord and hand the baby to Esme. Esme cleaned it off and handed it to Hermione. "It's a girl. Well done, dears." She told them.

Outside the room, Emmett paced nervously as Hermione's cries got louder. The door flew open and Carlisle hurried in. "Where's Hermione?" He asked. Alice pointed to the Living Room and Carlisle entered it. A moment later, there was a knock on the door and Jasper opened it. Harry and Ginny hurried over to where the rest of the Cullens were.

"How is Hermione?" Ginny asked. Alice smiled. "The babies are almost here." She told the red head. "Where's James?" She asked. Ginny smiled. "Hans and Leah were round when we got the call. They're looking after him. Hans couldn't come. Leah said he fainted when Tala was born." She told them.

A baby's cry filled the house and both women grinned. "Almost over." Alice remarked. Emmet resumed his pacing and every one else stood in silence. Then, Hermione's last cry was joined by that of a baby's. The group shared a look and they smiled.

The living room door was opened and Carlisle smiled at them. "You can come in now." They didn't need telling twice and hurried into the room.

Hermione was propped up on the sofa with Edward by her side. Both were holding an infant. "Hey, guys. Meet Gian Dorian Cullen, meaning God's Gift and Handsome." She greeted, indicating her son in Edward's arms. "And Kalista Keylee Cullen, meaning Beautiful and Beautiful Warrior."

"Oh, Mione, they're gorgeous." Ginny whispered, coming forward and taking Kalista from Hermione. "Hello, little Kali." She whispered. "Hey, I like that." Edward smiled. "Guy and Kali."

Carlisle sat down at his desk, looking up at Edward as he sat in front of him holding Kali. "What are you doing?" Edward asked, curiously. 'Writing Guy and Kali's birth certificates.' Carlisle thought.

Edward nodded. "The fourth of October." Carlisle murmured to himself as he finished writing the date on both child's certificate. Edward looked down at his son, napping peacefully in his arms. "I can't believe they're here. It's all so surreal." He told his father.

The door opened and Hermione entered with Kali in her arms. "The twins need to go to bed and I need to hunt." She whispered. Edward grinned. His family was complete.

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