Blessings and Curses
A Night World fanfic
Hannah Snow Descouredres was walking down the hall of Thierry's Las Vegas mansion thinking when she ran into the man himself. She and Thierry had been married for about 4 years by this point and to say the least her life was never boring. Thierry and her were soulmates and their passion for each other and never dimmed even after nearly four years and a hundred different lives. For you see, she Hannah was an old soul, which was a human that just kept coming back century after century. As for Thierry he was a vampire a very old and ancient vampire. In, fact he was the first ever made vampire. Made vampires couldn't have children unlike the lamia that is the born vampires. As it happened that is what she was thinking about at, the moment when she bumped into Thierry, about having children. Some little boy or girl too take care of, to play with to take on trips and spoil rotten. "Thierry," said Hannah not, sure how to began. Hannah knew he would sense that she was upset about something although not what-for he wouldn't invade her mind without her permission unless it was absolutely necessary.
"Hannah," said Thierry kissing her on the lips. Sparks immediately jumped between them making the kiss electrifying. Hannah responded to the kiss, but finally, they broke apart. "What's wrong?" asked Thierry, worriedly. "I've sensed you've been unhappy over the last; few weeks. Is it me?" asked Thierry.
"No Thierry it isn't you. It's just that well . . ." Hannah's voice trailed of unsure of her to finish her sentence. Thierry took her into their room where they were out of the hallways and sat her down on the bed, him beside her. He entered her mind gently and finally she said. It's not that I don't love you I do. You mean more to me then anything, but . . . Hannah's mental voice trailed off.
But? Thierry prompted, mentally. He thought he already knew what was bothering her, but he wanted to hear it from her.
I want a baby Thierry a baby to take care of and watch him or her grow. And, since I know made vampires can't have children well . . . Hannah's mental voice trailed off again not sure of how to continue.
You want to adopt a child?
Well yes and since I didn't know how'd you feel about it . . . I was afraid to mention it.
You should never be afraid to mention anything to me Hannah. I would never hurt you.
I know, said Hannah, looking at Thierry sadly and rubbing a finger tenderly against his cheek.
"Besides, I think it is a good idea, I've always wondered what having children would be like," said Thierry aloud.
"That's wonderful," said Hannah giving him a hug and a kiss.
"You're sure about this?" Thierry asked. "I mean small children are a lot of responsibility."
"Thierry I'm almost 29 years old I'm ready for this responsibility. Besides I want a child before I'm too old to take care of them," said Hannah.
"You'll never be to old my love," said Thierry kissing her.
"Maybe not, but still . . ."
"Then we'll go by the orphanage tomorrow so don't worry soon you will hold a child in your arms," said Thierry. Hannah nodded and hugged him.
~~~Thierry and Hannah~~~
The next day
Thierry and Hannah sat in the office of the orphanage supervisor. Her name was Charmaine Dietz. "Hm, I see you're well off so any child you adopt would have all the advantages," said Mrs. Dietz looking up from where she was reading their finical statement. "Now I'm just going to ask you a few standard questions. Why do you want to adopt a child?" asked Mrs. Dietz.
"I can't have children," Thierry answered honestly. Mrs. Dietz looked surprised by this admission. Most men didn't admit they couldn't have children. They usually blamed it on their wives, but he had came right out and admitted he couldn't have children that was one point in their favor.
"Will you treat any child you adopt like your own?"
"Yes," answered both Hannah and Thierry at the same time.
She asked them a few more questions then said, "Alright then, this way and show you where the children are." Mrs. Dietz led the way to the playground, "Take your time," she said and left them. Thierry and Hannah looked around and saw kids playing all over the yard. They both sat down on a bench just as Hannah spotted one lonely little boy playing with some blocks. Her heart went out too the little boy who appeared to have no friends. Just a she was about to walk over to him she spotted an identical boy and a girl who looked a lot like the two brothers. Well what do; you know triplets, said Hannah, mentally.
Hannah...You're not thinking, about adopting all three are you? Thierry asked with a frown.
But, Thierry if we adopt one we have to adopt all three. It's not fair to pull brothers and sisters apart especially triplets, said Hannah with a pleading look in her eyes.
Thierry sighed and raised his hands in defeat. Sometimes I think you would save the whole world if you could, said Thierry looking at her affectionately. "Alright, I give in," he said out loud.
They both walked over to the boy with the blocks. The watched him silently for a minute as he stacked blocks on top of one another. The boy looked up and gave them a shy smile. "How would you like to be adopted?" asked Hannah leaning down. The boy's bright smile was her answer.
"What's your name?" asked Thierry also leaning down.
"Paul," the boy answered shyly.
"How old are you?"
"Five," he answered holding up five fingers. "What about my brother and sister? We're triplets you see and several people have wanted to adopt one or two of us but never all three. My brother Andrew is older by about five minutes and Lena's the youngest."
"We'll adopt all three of you," said Thierry. He could certainly afford it. And he new that soon all three would be, like his own if he just gave it a chance.
"Why don't you go get to a brother and sister and we will discuss it," said Hannah.
Paul got from where he was playing and ran to find his two siblings. "Thank you Thierry you have just made three children very happy and me as well."
"I don't understand how parents can abandon their kids the lucky ones end up in places like this."
Before Hannah could reply, three children came running up.
"Are you really going to adapt all three of us Mr.?"
"Yes we are Andrew," said Hannah.
"You can tell us apart," Lena observed quietly. Thierry looked at Hannah in surprise he didn't know how she could tell them apart he certainly couldn't.
"Yes, I can Lena," said Hannah. "So you want to be adopted?"
All three children nodded solemnly. "Come on then," said Thierry leading the way. Hannah and the three children followed.
~~~Thierry and Hannah~~~
"Are you sure you want the responsibility of caring for three small children?" asked Mrs. Dietz.
"If we adopt one we have to adopt all three it's not fair to tear brothers and sisters apart," said Hannah.
"Very true," Mrs. Dietz agreed, with a smile. "Would you like a trial period first?"
What do you think Thierry should we have a trial period first?
It couldn't hurt, said Thierry.
"All right we'll try a trial period first," said Hannah out loud.
"All right then let's say; two weeks. I'll deliver them to your house tomorrow afternoon."
"Thank you," said Thierry with a smile. Thierry gave her the address then; they got up to leave. They exited the office. The triplets were sitting on a bench waiting for them.
"We'll see you tomorrow afternoon Mrs. Dietz will bring you by," said Thierry.
"Okay," all three agreed with identical grins.
~~~Thierry and Hannah~~~
As soon as they got, home Thierry called a meeting. Attendance was mandatory. All the people that lived in the house gathered in one of the conference room. As soon as everyone had sat down Thierry called the meeting to order. The household knew that Thierry and Hannah had decided to adopt a child. "This meeting will now come to order," Thierry ordered.
The room quieted down instantly. "Now the reason I called this meeting is because we are going have three children in this house. We will have to be careful about what we say and do. Be careful about discussing the Night World in front of them. Don't drink blood unless you're sure they are not around and no magic either."
"But what about the other people in the Night World?" Rashel asked. Rashel and Quinn had just gotten back from a mission for Circle Daybreak. "I mean once they find out you adopted human kids they will come after them."
"Very true Rashel we'll cross that bridge when and if we come to it."
No one had better mess with those kids while I'm around, said Rashel telepathically to Quinn. They deserve to grow up happy.
Quinn knew she meant her threat and no one messed with Rashel the Cat and lived. And, he would be there to fight by her side. After all, what were soulmates for, but to be there when she needed him. "Are you going to tell them about the Night World?" asked Quinn.
"Maybe when they're older Quinn," said Hannah quietly.
Before Quinn could reply Thierry said, "Meeting adjourned. They'll be here tomorrow afternoon." Everybody nodded and left.
~~~Thierry and Hannah~~~
After the meeting Hannah picked up the phone and dialed her mother.
"Dargeus residence Ian speaking," said the voice on the other end of the line.
"Oh Ian; can I speak to mom?"
"Of course Hannah just a minute," said Ian. "Diana your daughter is on the phone."
"Hannah it's so nice to hear from you," said Diana on the other end of the line. "You haven't called me in awhile."
"Sorry mom, but I've been kind of busy. The reason I called is that I wanted to tell you you're about to be a grandmother," said Hannah.
"But Hannah I thought you said that Thierry couldn't have children?" the question was obvious in her voice.
"We adopted," said Hannah.
"That's wonderful Hannah," said Diana. "Is it a boy or a girl?"
"Actually its two boys and a girl," said Hannah.
"Why so many?" asked Diana in surprise.
"They're triplets you see and we couldn't adopt one without adopting the others," said Hannah.
"Yes, it's not fair to tear brothers and sisters apart."
"That's exactly what I said," said Hannah not really surprised that she and her mother thought so much alike at least on some things.
"How old are they?" asked Diana.
"They're five," said Hannah.
"I'll see what Ian and I can do about coming down," said Diana.
"Alright, call me if you come down and I'll pick you up at the airport," said Hannah.
"Okay sweetheart talk to you later," said Diana. Hannah hung up the phone and sat down in a chair deep in thought.
~~~Thierry and Hannah~~~
That night Hannah was already in bed when Thierry came into the room, "Hannah you asleep?"
"No, Thierry I'm not asleep," Hannah responded. "I wanted to talk to you about Andrew, Paul and Lena."
"I think I know what you want to talk about," said Thierry. "You're wondering if we should tell them about the Night World."
"That and the; fact if we should give them the option to be changed when they are older." Hannah bit her lower lip deep in thought. "I hope they decide to stay human. Don't get me wrong I have nothing against vampires, werewolves, shapeshifters, and witches. After all I'm in love with a vampire, but still…" Hannah bit her lower lip again. "The Night World can be a dangerous place," She finally said. "I also think they are smarter then anyone gives then credit for so everybody will have to be extra careful for they are at just the right age to believe."
"Don't worry so much sweetheart we have a few years to decide on the question of whether or not to change them and I've already told the household to be careful and they will be or I'll throw them out," said Thierry as he leaned over to kiss her. Hannah responded to the kiss and nothing more was said for a long time.
~~~Thierry and Hannah~~~
The next afternoon Mrs. Dietz rang the doorbell. The door was almost immediately opened by a tall guy with a, ponytail. "Hello I'm Mrs. Dietz I'm here to deliver the children."
"Yes Mrs. Dietz. We've been expecting you. My name is Nilsson if you will please follow me."
Mrs. Dietz followed Nilsson to the den. "If you wait here for a moment, I'll go and get Thierry and Hannah."
Mrs. Dietz and the children sat down as Nilsson left.
The children all this time had been looking around them in awe. As soon as the door clicked, Andrew spoke up for the first time. "Boy was he weird."
Before anybody, else could say the door opened and in walked Thierry and Hannah arm in arm. "It's nice to see you again Mrs. Dietz," said Thierry shaking her hand.
"You to Mr. Descouedres," said Mrs. Dietz.
Hannah walked over to where the children were sitting. "So how are you doing Andrew, Paul, Lena?" asked Hannah sitting down on the couch beside them.
"Just fine Mrs. Descouedres," said Andrew.
"Call me Hannah and you can call my husband Thierry."
All three children nodded, but did not respond. Thierry finished talking to Mrs. Dietz and walked over to them while Nilsson showed Mrs. Dietz out.
"How about we give you a tour?"
Thierry led the way and showed them the house. They gasped in awe at all, the splendor surrounding them. "Does anyone else live here?" asked Paul shyly.
"Lots of people live here," said Thierry. "And you will meet them all eventually."
"We're all one big family here and you will be part of that family," said Hannah.
All three nodded shyly. The tour ended at the door of the smaller den. "Are you ready to meet a few of the people that live here?" asked Thierry gently. He looked at them and could tell that they were afraid. "Don't be afraid nobody who lives here will hurt you and they're all very nice people."
"Alright, we are ready."
Thierry nodded and opened the door. He stepped through followed by the three children and Hannah. The children immediately started looking around. There were six people in the room. One had short wavy brown hair and gray eyes filled with laughter. He was tall and his face looked as if it had been sculpted out of stone. It was very expressive. The girl, beside him had red hair done up in curls and eyes as green as emeralds. She was short and slender. The other two people sitting at the opposite end of the couch were also weird especially the girl but in a different way. The girl had long blond hair, so blond it; looked almost gold and her eyes were a warm, placid brown. The boy sitting beside her had sandy blond hair and brown eyes flecked with green. The girl had some kind of aura of power about her. A power, that couldn't be explained easily. The last two people in the room were sitting on the floor leaning against the couch. The boy had what could only be described as ash blond hair and eyes that seemed to change color from minute to minute. He was tall about 6 ft. The girl sitting beside him with her head on his shoulder had pretty, brown hair and blue eyes—she looked about 5 ft.5 in. and slender.
"Hi I'm Thea Harmon," said the girl with the long golden hair. "And this is my husband Eric Ross.
"Hi," said Eric.
"Hi," said Andrew shyly.
"I'm James and this is my wife Poppy," said James.
"And I'm Ash Redfern and this is my wife Mary-Lynnette."
All three children approached the group, shyly at first then with greater courage. Paul was the first to climb onto Thea's lap. She held him gently against her chest. Thierry and Hannah watched with satisfaction then left to give the triplets time to get to know some of the household.
~~~Thierry and Hannah~~~