Authors Note: I am so, so, so sorry for not uploading sooner. I've been busy with work and life in general, but I have been working on my stories in my spare time. I'm going to be starting a new job out at sea, so my access to the internet will be limited for the next five to six months. So if I don't post any new chapters or stories there's my reason. No, I couldn't make that up if I tried. I'm not happy with the thought of limited internet, but that doesn't mean I can't keep writing on my free time. So whenever I get the chance to post a new chapter, I may end up posting several at a time because of how much writing and editing I'll be doing while offline.

(Warning: Lemony goodness ahead! You've been warned ;) Also, sweet fluff here and there. Disclaimer: I do not own Skyrim; just my OC's)

-Later That Night-

Xana was lying in her bed completely restless, thinking about the conversation earlier and how everything would hopefully play out for her brothers and Renessie. While lost in thought, she placed her hands over her little baby bump and felt soft flutters from within, which brought a smile to her face. Moments later, she sat up after hearing heavy wingbeats coming from outside, to which she slipped out of bed and grabbed one of the potions for Odahviing as well as some clothes for him.

Using her acquired stealth, Xana made her way out of the house and over towards the barn where upon stepping behind said structure, she was greeted by a handsome crimson dragon: Odahviing bared his sharp teeth in the form of a smile before approaching his beloved mate, "Greetings, dii brit fahliil. I hope you fared well during my absence."

She smiled and affectionately wrapped her arms around his snout, "Oh Odahviing, I missed you so much! I know you've only been gone for a day, but it's a day too long for me. Also, the baby has been moving around quite a bit since you left. I think they missed hearing your voice."

"Is that so?" He then nuzzled her abdomen and spoke in a gentle tone, "Faas ni dii kiir. Zu'u het nu." In response, Odahviing felt a small flutter of movement from his unborn child, which caused him to emit a deep purring sound as Xana happily started to cry as she felt their baby respond to his voice:

*sniff* "I'm sorry...I've been rather emotional lately, but I promise I'm happy…"

In response, Odahviing tenderly nuzzled her cheek while protectively coiling around her to form a barrier. "I never doubted your happiness, dii brit fahliil."

*sniff* "I know, and that's what makes you so great...That, and you're an amazing mate and father-to-be. And you're handsome, and smart, and kind, and really great at sex…," she blushed as she said the last part, not caring if she was crude or not.

At her statement, a smug look appeared across Odahviing's face as he puffed out his chest with pride, "Is that so?"

She playfully rolled her eyes at his egotistical display and smiled, "Well, I wasn't intending to stroke your ego, but, yes. If you weren't so virile, I doubt you would've impregnated me so quickly. We elves aren't exactly known for our outstanding reproduction and high birth rates. It takes years if not decades for a she-elf to conceive children. Most don't even have their first child until they're in their late 50's or early 90's and even that's still young by mer standards. I'm not even 20 years old and here I am, pregnant with your child."

He nuzzled her cheek and smiled, "You will be a wonderful Monah, Xana. Do not let your age determine your ability to nurture and care for another being. Many joor produce offspring much earlier in life than you, and they seem to handle it well."

*sigh* "I know," she placed her hands over their unborn baby and smiled, "Do you think they will take more after you or me?"

"Would you like to find out?"

Her eyes widened, "Really? I mean, yes, of course! But how?"

He gave her a dragons version of a smile as his gentle blue eyes remained fixed on her, "By using the life aura thu'um. It won't be a clear image, but with it, I can try to determine its shape." Odahviing nuzzled her, "For this to work, I will need you to lie down and remain still. If you have the alteration potion, we can retreat into the barn and I'll examine you there."

"Alright." Xana then pulled out the potion and poured it down his throat, to which he became engulfed by the familiar bright light before transforming into a man.

Once his transformation was complete, Odahviing gently grabbed her hand and led her into the barn, where they climbed up to the loft and sat upon the soft hay. Xana then removed her chemise and laid herself down, to which she smiled over at her mate as he softly whispered the life aura shout, illuminating their bodies in bright reddish tendrils. He focused his gaze upon her belly and saw his child's outline within her womb: it appeared to have an elf-like head and body, but there was evidence of a tail. Of course, the baby was only four months into its development, but overall, it appeared healthy and strong.

"What do you see," Xana curiously asked as the tendrils started to fade away.

"Our kiir is still too small to distinguish specific traits, but it appears that they're developing more elf-like features as opposed to dovah; however, I did see a prominent tail. Perhaps when we return to Skyrim and settle back home, I will check again." He then leaned down and kissed her belly before slowly and sensually trailing kisses along her abdomen and chest:

"Mmm, Odahviing."

"Xana..," he lustfully breathed out her name and licked her neck, "Please remove the rest of your garments. I wish to indulge myself in your radiance."

The young Dunmer emitted a flirtatious giggle before complying and removing her undergarments, leaving herself naked before her mate. "Better?"

"Geh, much better," he held her in place and slowly pushed his length inside her slick entrance, causing her to moan with pleasure.

"Oh...Odahviing…," she mewled as he steadily began to move in and out of her while refraining from putting pressure on her belly. Xana ran her slender fingers along his chest before wrapping her arms under his and digging her nails into his back as he suddenly bit her neck in a lustful way. She gasped at the sensation and further arched her back as he gently made love to her.

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-Early Morning-

As the sound of rainfall became audible, Xana awoke to find herself lying in her bed rather than the barn loft where she and Odahviing had spent the majority of the night making love to one another. Confused, she attempted to sit up, but was firmly held in place. A low chuckle emitted from beside her as she glanced over to see her mate smiling down at her. "Good morning, dii brit fahliil. Did you sleep well?"

"I did, though I'm confused as to how we ended up inside the house."

He gently rubbed her baby bump and answered in a soothing voice, "I brought you inside shortly after you fell asleep. It had started to rain and I wasn't about to let you succumb to illness." He looked over towards the window before facing his mate once more, "It's still raining outside and therefore, I cannot allow you and our kiir to catch a chill."

She lifted his hand up to her lips and kissed his wrist, "I'm glad you're taking your role as Bormah seriously. Although, I should be fine to step outside for a few minutes if needed."

"Nid, Xana, I will not allow you to leave the house today." He lovingly kissed her cheek while keeping his arm wrapped around her frame. She pouted but then smiled as he began to nuzzle her hair. "So soft…"

"Oh? You find my hair to be soft?"

"Geh, I do. I also find you skin to be soft...and your lips," he then cupped her cheek and kissed her while she emitted a soft moan as he started to trail kisses down her neck. Moments later, Odahviing suddenly stopped his ministrations and listened.

"What's wrong?"

"It seems your eldest brothers have a guest with them," he answered with a smirk, to which she raised a brow and listened: sure enough, there were soft moans and growls emitting from the next room.

"That would be Sea, Shore and Renessie. I didn't think she'd be spending the night, but then again, I'm not one to judge. If the three of them wish to partake in sexual activities, then they have every right to do so."

"You're not bothered?"

"Of course not. Are you?"

He shook his head and smiled, "Nid. Although, I'm wondering if we should still continue with our own ministrations."

She blushed as an amused look appeared across her face, "I was unaware that this would suddenly turn into a competition. I suppose we should accept the fact that we'll be hearing much more of this in the future."

"That may be so, but remember, they'll be on the other side of the manor and on the upper level no less."

"True. I'm sure they'll come to appreciate that once they realize just how vocal we can be when we're intimate."

"Shall we give them a demonstration? I'm still admiring at how soft you are, dii brit fahliil," he stated with a lustful growl in his voice that sent a delightful shiver down her spine.

"Mmm, I can never deny any of your requests when you speak to me in such a seductive and commanding tone."

"Is that so?"

"Yes…," she sighed as he feathered kisses along her exposed neck before emitting another growl: this one was deeper and laced with intense desire. Hearing this, Xana felt goosebumps along her skin as she then felt his hand settle in between her thighs and slowly began rubbing her womanhood, enticing her to spread her legs for him.

Once given the invitation to proceed, Odahviing carefully inserted a finger into her wet entrance while rubbing her clit with his thumb. "Hmm, it seems my voice alone has already aroused you, dii brit fahliil." He then inserted a second finger and gently began probing around her inner walls, causing her to moan in sensual bliss.

"Oh, Hunter…," she gasped as he then carefully pinned her beneath him and inserted his thick, throbbing shaft into her tight entrance, to which she arched her hips, causing him to go deeper inside of her.

Odahviing chuckled at her eagerness and gently began to thrust into her while admiring at how warm and tight she was. With a cheeky smirk, he suddenly lifted her legs and held her lower body upwards, deepening his thrusts and hitting all the right spots.

At this, Xana tightly gripped onto the headboard of the bed as he pounded into her, causing her to emit a scream of pure bliss, "Ah! Hunter...YES! Oh Gods! Yes...yes...YES!"

"Oh, Xana… Geh! Hi los ful brit… Bo fah zu'u, dii brit fahliil."

Both gave in to their passions and baser instincts as the morning slowly dragged on, allowing them to savor the experience. Xana gasped as her orgasm shook her frame and sent Odahviing over the edge. He emitted a growl as he began filling her with his seed before gently lowering her hips back onto the bed where he then pressed his forehead against hers and nuzzled her as they basked in the afterglow of their sex.

"Wow...Just...wow…"

"Are you at a loss for words already, dii brit fahliil," he inquired with a chuckle as he gently pulled out and laid himself beside her, to which she blushed and nodded:

"It would appear so, my handsome dovah."

He smiled and gently began rubbing her belly before leaning down and speaking to their unborn child, "Drem yol lok, dii mal gein. Hin Monah ahrk Zu'u nis saraan wah grind hi."

At that, Xana couldn't help but smile at his loving display of affection towards their little one. At the admiring look she was giving him, Odahviing cupped her cheek and tenderly kissed her before pulling the warm blanket over their naked bodies, to which they then settled down for some welcomed sleep.

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Xana and Odahviing awoke an hour later to the delicious smell of bacon, to which they slipped out of bed and adorned some clothes before making their way over to the kitchen where Swims-To-Sea, Runs-To-Shore and Renessie were sitting around the table while Shastan, Stone-Scale and Reem-Sha were busy cooking bacon, eggs and sausage for breakfast.

Upon seeing their baby sister and brother-in-law enter the kitchen/dining area, the brothers all gave knowing glances before Sea spoke up, "So, you two had an interesting morning I take it?"

Xana blushed and nodded, "We did. As did you three," she knowingly gestured towards him, Shore and Renessie.

At her accusation, he chuckled and gave a nod, "Indeed. Sorry if we were loud, but we tend to lose ourselves." He winked at Renessie, making her blush and smile at the twins.

"Oh no, it's perfectly fine. If anything, Hunter and I should apologize if we were too loud."

"Eh, you've got nothing to apologize for," Shore waved her off with a slight shake of his head. "Although, maybe you two should try to keep it down a tad bit...at least when Mom and Dad are home. I doubt they want to hear their daughter engaging in intimate activities."

"Same could be said about their sons," she added, to which she emitted a chuckle and sat back in his chair:

"Can't argue with you there, sis."

*ahem* Reem-Sha cleared his throat before speaking, "So, Hunter, did you get a good layout of the forest yesterday? Xana said you were out scouting the wild game in the area."

At his question, Odahviing gave a nod, "I did. I understand meat is plentiful here, but I wish to offer my skills and bring back some game the next time I venture out."

"Well, that's rather kind of you. We certainly don't mind some extra meat here and there; especially since we're going to be needing more for your upcoming ceremony. Xana mentioned that you're a ravenous meat-eater, which I can imagine, growing up in Skyrim, you have to be hearty to even survive its harsh climates."

"Indeed. Skyrim is a cold, hard land, but it's also very beautiful. I've seen many wondrous and amazing things throughout my years, but they all pale in comparison to Xana: She is the light that brightens up the darkness in my soul and warms my heart. Her voice is soft like a summer rain, and her eyes are the most flawless gems in all of Mundas."

At his words, the young Dunmer blushed a deep shade of red which heated up her bluish grey cheeks. Shastan glanced over at them from where he was busy flipping the bacon and smiled, "Your words remind me of the ones I recited to Marbella the other day."

"And how are you two doing," Xana asked with a smile. "Have you proposed to her yet?"

*sigh* "No, not yet; but I'm planning to soon. I just need three flawless amethysts to complete the engagement ring I've been working on."

"Wait…I think I actually have some in my satchel. I sometimes carry a few gems in my bag to either sell off to merchants or use in crafting jewelry to enchant." She then stood up and approached him before reaching into her pocket and pulling out three flawless amethysts, "Here you are, Shastan. I hope these will suffice."

Seeing the gems he required, he suddenly dropped the wooden spatula he was holding and warmly hugged his baby sister, "Thank you, Xana… Thank you, thank you, thank you! With these I can finally complete the engagement ring and propose to Marbella! I simply must get to work right away! Again, thank you," he kissed her forehead and graciously took the gems before heading into his room to work on the ring.

Stone-Scale smirked as he continued cooking the sausages, "It seems we have two weddings to plan now."

Xana picked up the fallen spatula and washed it in the basin before taking over Shastan's place and flipping the bacon with a smile. "Actually, it's two weddings and a baby," Reem-Sha corrected. "Don't forget Xana and Hunter's upcoming edition."

Stone-Scale heartily chuckled, "How could I possibly forget? Mom is going to be thrilled, and I already know Dad is going to be boasting to all of his friends at how he's finally going to be a grandfather."

Xana fondly giggled at the thought before carefully picking up the cast iron skillet and placing it on the table while her brothers brought over the eggs and sausages. Renessie, Sea and Shore assisted Hunter with setting the table and pouring drinks to which everyone (minus Shastan) then took a seat and dished up for breakfast.

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Shastan exited his room almost an hour later and approached the kitchen where Xana, Hunter, Renessie, Sea and Shore were busy washing dishes and cleaning up after breakfast. Grabbing an apple, some cheese and a small loaf of bread, he then poured himself a cup of milk and sat down to eat.

"How goes the ring making," Xana asked with a smile.

"Great! I'm nearly finished with the final details and then all that's left to do is give it a touch-up polish."

Renessie dried off some of the silverware and asked, "So, how do you plan to propose to Marbella?"

Shastan fondly smiled and answered, "Assuming the rain clears up, I was planning on taking her to our favorite spot in the woods. There's a large clearing with an abandoned stone cottage in its center and an old willow tree beside it. Marbella has always talked about fixing up that old place and turning it into a proper home for us." He sat back in his chair with a dreamy look in his eyes, "For the past several months, I've been secretly venturing out to the cottage and fixing it up whenever I had the time and resources to spare. Fortunately, Marbella has been too preoccupied with assisting her family to notice or venture into the woods. I was actually hoping to surprise her with the end results and propose to her in front of the hearth."

"Aww, Shastan, that's so romantic," Xana stated as she finished drying the plates before sitting beside her mate.

He smiled at the compliment, "Thanks. I just hope the rain clears up soon. I want to put together some last minute touches to the cottage before I take her there tonight."

"Would you like some assistance? I'd love to help you decorate and see the place for myself."

"Sure, I wouldn't mind the help. Plus, you can finally see what I've been working on for the last several months."

"I'm looking forward to it," she smiled before feeling Odahviing's hand atop her own. She looked at her mate with those loving ruby eyes of hers and asked, "Would it be alright if I were to go with Shastan later? I'll be sure to dress warmly and cover my head so as to not catch a chill if it's still raining."

*sigh* "While I would prefer having you remain indoors until the skies clear, I can see there is no talking you out of this." He gently rubbed his thumb over her fingers, "Therefor, I shall accompany you and keep you warm. I will not allow my mate and kiir to fall ill due to a chill in the air, or too much water under your feet."

At his kind words, all four Argonians in the room couldn't help but smile at his protectiveness and desire to keep Xana and their baby safe from the elements. The young Dunmer blushed at his statement as he then planted a chaste kiss to her wrist. "Oh Od-Hunter, how did I end up with someone as wonderful and caring as you for a mate?"

He smiled and gently squeezed her hand, "Just being you, dii brit fahliil."