I'm Not Okay (I Promise)

By My chemical Romance

Chapter 5

The kids decided they wanted to visit Grandma and Grandpa Lestrange. So, Lucius and Rodolphus decided to Floo over, with Rodolphus, of course, getting help from Lucius as he went through.

Adam and Emmy rushed to hug them, chattering about everything.

Rabastan asked, "How are you, Rod?"

Rod grunted, "Good, but heavy. I didn't feel like this last time."

Rabastan smiled. "Last time, there was one, not two."

Rodolphus rolled his eyes. "Well, thank you, Captain Obvious."

Rabastan grinned. "Are you excited for two more?"

Rod smiled. "I am so happy to have more."

Rabastan said, "I'm glad. I'm happy with Emmy and Adam, but I knew you wanted more."

Rod sniffed. "Yeah, I did want more, but that brings me to a question. Mom, Dad, can we come stay here closer to the birth? I have a feeling it's going to be like last time, and I want to be at home. The kids will stay with Abraxas and Harden."

His parents smiled. "You are always welcome home, Rodolphus."

Lucius added, "We told my parents. They're happy to have the two for a bit."

Rabastan looked at Rod, who was shifting on the couch. "Rod?"

"I'm just sore from sitting still too long," Rod explained.

Rab nodded and helped him shift a bit. Rod put his head on his brother.

Rab smiled, thinking, just like last time.

Rod fell asleep, snoring. This got everyone's attention, and they looked over at Rod and Rab. Lucius smiled. "Just like last time."

Rab nodded. "Yep. I have a feeling this labor will be harder, though. He's older and carrying twins."

Lucius sighed. "I know. I'm kind of worried. He wants a no-healer birth this time unless necessary."

Rab frowned. "Is that the reason he wanted to come home?"

Lucius replied, "No, but it's half of it."

Their parents asked, "Are the babies healthy?"

Lucius nodded. "They are. The healer gave the clear."

They all turned around at the feel of magic in the room. Lucius smiled. "Well, that's good. The babies just developed magic."

Rodolphus blinked awake, feeling lighter.

"Magic, Rod," Lucius said.

Rodolphus nodded but groaned in pain. "Ouch."

"Just breathe, Rod. It's a prep contraction," Lucius reassured him.

Rod huffed.

Rabastan watched him. "You okay?"

Rod nodded. "I'm fine. I'm going back to sleep." He fell back asleep against Rabastan.

Lucius frowned. "The birth will be soon."

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