Four days passed quickly. Alaric and Selena finally woke up. Their bond was even stronger now. After the beasts had been dealt with the Priestess Ivette had treated Alaric while he was unconscious. Master Physician Irwin had determined that he had passed out due to the stress on his body from over exerting himself to help Selena. Everyone hoped that both the Royal children would be feeling better. Talloha had gotten quite a fright when she found out that Alaric had passed out. She and her wife had hurried to the capital as quickly as possible. Currently she and Ari-uhn were resting in padded chairs in the Physician's Ward waiting for the children to awaken. So when Alaric yawned and sat up Talloha was very relieved.
Talloha heaved herself out of the chair and made her way to Alaric's side. Alaric was still sleepy and didn't notice anything until Talloha was beside him. His eyes grew wide in surprise! "Talloha you're going to have a baby?!" She giggled and hugged Alaric tightly before gesturing Ari-uhn on over, whose belly also swelled with child. "Alaric do you want to know a secret?" Ari asked. He nodded enthusiastically. "Talloha and I are actually married and we are going to have twins. The Moon Goddess blessed us herself." The ladies laughed at his astounded face. "Yes we are both four moonths along. I will be requesting your Father that you stay here in Moon city for the next year. I will not be in any condition to travel back to the Sun tribes capital village. Within the time frame to travel to there its quite possible I would have to birth on the road with is extremely dangerous and unadvised."
Alaric nodded understanding. He pouted a little bit because he did miss his room but mostly he missed NightDance's mother. ShiningStar was the Saborah that had saved him during the assassination attempt on his life. Ever since then she had became his litteral surrogate mother. Often his nanny or bodyguard would lose him for hours only to find him sound asleep in ShiningStars nest. He refused to sleep in his room for three years and no one could make him get out of ShiningStars nest. Alaric bonded with ShiningStars and her cubs so well that it came as no surprise that NightDance became his mount and companion. Eventually ShiningStars told Alaric that he needed to face his fears and go back to his own nest. So at six years old he finally began sleeping inside the Chieftains house again.
"Talloha? I miss ShiningStars a lot. Do you think that she and her warrior could come here for an eight month cycle?" She sighed with a small smile. Ruffling Alaric's hair she said, " Sorry but I don't think that Ferris would be willing to come right now. He is currently courting a lass and I doubt he will want to leave and lose his chance to earn her affection." Alaric pouted. "Ok."
Selena had opened her eyes awhile ago and had been quietly listening to their conversation. "Larik?" Ari went to her princess's side and smoothed her hair. "Lena you are awake! I was worried!" Alaric slid off his bed and climbed up into hers hugging Selena close, tension visibly dissipating. She snuggled into him like a cat. "Ari-uhn, where's mama?" Selena asked. "She went to eat. It's midday and I bet you both are hungry. How about I send a servant to get you food?" The children nodded enthusiastically. Lena blushed when her tummy rumbled. Alaric poked her cheek making her giggle. Ari-uhn went out to the hall and found a maid to bring five servings of food to the Ward.
The maid quickly headed to the kitchen. Ari turned to a guard and requested she notify Master Physician Irwin his charges were awake. The guard saluted and left. Ari stayed keeping position for the guard. After all she too was a warrior and did not want the guard to be punished for leaving her station. Within minutes Irwin and the guard returned. Zeezi saluted Ari grateful for keeping her station. Ari-uhn nodded and followed Irwin into the Ward.
"I see you both are looking well children. Selena how do you feel? Any (nausea) icky pressure in your chest? Wooziness?" Master Physician Irwin came to the children's side and held his wrist to Lena's forehead. "Nuh uh, I don't feel woozy or anything. Just thirsty and hungry and my body feels weak. All heavy." Irwin hummed satisfied. "After some good food and water that heavy feeling should go away. The weak feeling should pass after a bit more of rest. Alaric how about you? Does your heart hurt anymore? Any dizziness or pain anywhere?"
Alaric quietly focused his attention inward and felt his physical state. His scar pulsed uncomfortablely but didn't hurt. His heart had a tinge of pain but was far less than what he had grown used to. Other than that and being hungry he was fine. "No sir no dizziness. My scar is pulsing and it is uncomfortable but not painful. My heart doesn't hurt like it used to. It still has a zingy spikey feeling of pain but not like I am being stabbed with a knife anymore."
Irwin frowned stroking his beard. 'It's good it isn't painful, however the ritual Priestess Ivette performed should have removed the pain completely. I will have to consult her,' Irwin thought. "Ok Alaric. Take it easy and don't run or play to hard for awhile all right?" Alaric nodded. "Yes sir." The maid entered carefully carrying a large tray with the requested food. She took it to a dining table. "Here is the five servings as asked for Lady Ari-uhn. I will be going now." Ari nodded and the maid left continuing her duties.
"Yaaayyyyy food!" Selena shouted. Irwin picked her up and carried her to the table. Placing her in a chair he smiled at her tenderly. Talloha, Ari-uhn and Alaric followed after. Taking places around the table they prayed blessings and enjoyed their food.