Book 12: Chapter 34


    Id never forget that day. Id always be able to recall that day even if I was dead. That day was too important for me to forget. If my previous world was halfplete, then Ipleted my world on that day. That was the day my child was born.


    Truth be told, I never thought the day woulde so soon. Mommy Vyvyan was right. When Lucia woke up, it meant it was time for her to give birth. She cried and called for Mommy Vyvyan when she gave birth. I was so shocked I almost knocked my food over.


    The entire Imperial Pce was busy. All the lights in the pce were on as if the pce was aze. I heard Ling Yue, who resided some distance away, saw the mes at the pce. The maids ran back and forth to attend to duties. They grabbed this and that despite not knowing what they were. Freya, who was originally coordinating and managing things, dazed out at the door, because she didnt know what to do.


    Miss Freya, what should we do?


    I dont know, either I dont know Ive never had children And shes not a human, either! How would I know what to do?!! shouted Freya, grabbing her hair. She fearfully looked at me. She trembled as she asked, What do we do? Onii-sama What do we do? What do we do?


    I walked back and forth in the corridor. The door to the room was locked tight. Only Vyvyan and Lucia were inside. There wasnt a sounding from inside. It was calm as usual. Meanwhile, the maids outside were standing there sluggishly holding things unsure of what to do.


    I took in a deep breath and scratched my head. To be frank, my head was spinning. My vision was somewhat dark. I never felt so nervous before. Never. I leaned on the wall by the side and touched my forehead. My sweat instilled a dizzy sensation. The door looked as though it was spinning. I really wanted to be able to open the door. It didnt matter if Lucia or Vyvyan came out. Even some sound would do, be it cries or pain or shouting.


    <em>Why is it so quiet? Why? Whats happening with Lucia inside? How is our child?</em>


    I sat down and leaned on the wall. I grabbed my head with my hands. My head was filled with Lucia.


    I was truly very tense and scared. I was very scared Lucia would meet with mishap. The child was myst concern, because as long as Lucia is all right, we could always have children. However, I couldnt let something happen to Lucia. I still had Niers child if Lucia lost hers, but I only had one Lucia.


    Troy?


    The door suddenly opened. I heard a familiar voice. I heard the sound of friction from clothes next to me. Vyvyan looked at the maids to her left and right. She solemnly said, You dont need to provide me with these things. You just need to give me a basin and a clean cloth. Bring them to me now. Wheres my son? Wheres my son?


    Vyvyan walked up to me and continued, Son, pull yourself together. Stand up. Your wife is giving birth. Your Lucia is very scared as is, so shell only feel worse if youre in this state. Its all right. Lucia is fine, and her child is fine. You dont need to worry. Come with me. You just need to hold Lucias hand, so that she doesnt feel so distressed and flustered. You just need to calm her down. Im getting you toe in to see your childs birth. You dont need to worry. Come, stand up. Stand up, son. Stand up.


    Vyvyan hooked my arm with hers and pulled me up. I looked at her face and wiped myself. Freya held my hand and softly said, It will be all right. It will be all right, Onii-sama. It will be all right. To be honest, I want to see your childs birth, as well, but I do not have the chance to Onii-sama, go and see your child.


    All right. Ill pull myself together. I must pull myself together. I must pull myself together.


    I pped my face a few times, and then took in a deep breath. I headed to the room. Though my legs felt weak, Mommy Vyvyan supported me, so I didnt fall.


    A maid brought a basin and a towel. Vyvyan took them, and then shut the door. She shoved me over and said, Lucia, my son is here. Dont be scared. Rx. Your children are normal. When Im ready, you just need to put your strength into it.


    Luciay face up on the bed and panted. She had her legs open and her face covered in sweat. She turned her head sideways to look at me the way a drowning person sees a buoy. She desperately reached for me with her hand. I went over looking as though I was crawling and running at the same time. I knelt by the bed and tightly held her hand. I kissed the back of her hand and told her, Its okay. Its okay. Its okay. Im here with you. Im here with you. Lucia, Im right here with you!


    Your Highness Your Highness Im a bit scared


    Dont be. Dont be. Youll be fine. Youll be fine.


    I held Lucias hand and gently stroked her head. Nervously, I said, Im right by your side, Lucia. Im right by your side. Im holding your hand. Theyre our children, arent they? Havent we always been looking forward to seeing our children? Dont be scared. Dont be scared.


    I heard the sound of water. Vyvyan poured a big bottle of water into the basin then ced it in front of Lucia. She took in a deep breath: All right now, Lucia. You just need to put your strength into it. Ive prepared everything for you.


    Your Highness


    Its all right. I can see the child. You just need to use your strength. Its an egg, so itlle out easily.


    An egg?!


    Shocked, I jumped to my feet. Lucias small body froze up all of sudden. She looked at the ceiling with terrified eyes. She tightly grabbed me. She grabbed me virtually tight enough to peel my skin off. I heard two sounds from Vyvyans position. Something entered the water. Vvyan let out a sigh of relief thenughed: Okay, okay, let me tell you. It was very sessful. There were no problems. It was very sessful. Lucia, have a rest. Son, arent you going to check out your childs egg? Itll crack open very soon. If you dont watch, youll never get to see it again.


    Egg?!


    Ah, yeah. The egg is prepared for the elven child to protect itself.


    With a wave of her hand, she created two cracks in the eggs.


    <em>A breastfeeding specie having an egg? I cant imagine it. </em>


    Vyvyan smiled as she walked up to me. She ced the basin before me. I looked at the two eggs that resembled quail eggs. However, the shells were literally transparent. I could see two children curled up inside.


    There were cracks on the eggs. I didnt know when theyd crack open. I didnt know what to do. Vyvyan raised the basin up with a smile: Touch them. Otherwise, youll never see these shells again.


    I looked up to Mom. She encouraged me to touch them with a nod. I calmed myself down, and then extended forth my shaky hands.


    The eggs suddenly cracked before I could touch them. The eggs cracked then shattered before turning into powder, no, not powder. They were the same as snowkes. They instantly disappeared in the air.


    <strong>*Cries!!*</strong>


    Two infants started crying. Vyvyan looked at me with a smile and, in a soft voice, said, Congrattions, Son. Youre now a father.