It was getting closer to the time the babies were going to be born. In a few days we were going to stay at my soon to be in laws house. Since I will close to the ocean and the babies need to be born in the water whether they are boys or girls. "OK Nova. How many more days till we head over to your parents house?" "2 more days. So day after tomorrow we are leaving. Your father should be coming before that. He said he will be here either this afternoon or tomorrow. He will be staying with your mom until the baby is born. Also the castles mer doc and land doc are going to stay in a hotel until its time. That way they can be there for the delivery. OH and your mom and dad are going to stay in the guest house behind theirs." "Oh good. How is your moms pregnancy doing?" "Its doing good. She tired as usual. Nausea you know the rest." "I'm sorry for her. I'm about ready to give birth and not have to worry about that for a couple of years I hope." "At least yeah. We will talk if we want more babies after at least 2 years. I want to get married to you first." "Yeah I do too. I can't wait to marry you." He went over and kissed me on the lips. "Me too. I can't wait to marry you too. I love you." "I love you too." Then we kissed again.
Later after we kissed. Aquarius found me. "Hey Aquarius. What's up?" "Just making sure you are getting in the water when needed. When was the last time?" "About a half hour ago I'm good." "Just remember the time. If not that is why I am here. To help you remember stuff. You have to remember you are still part mermaid. You are not full human." "Yeah Nova has to remind me all the time." I have to sleep on a plastic mat on my bed with a wet towel. That way I don't have to keep getting up every so often. Nova and Aqua keep taking turns having to make sure it stays wet. I feel sorry when all this is over I will repay them somehow. "Aqua and Nova. I want to thank you for everything you are doing for me. Once the babies are born I want to make it up to you somehow so you got until the babies are born or a little after to think how I can repay you both." Nova said, "You will already be repaying me by bringing 2 healthy babies into this world. I don't need anything else." "Aquarius said, "Once you are well enough have Nova watch the babies and you can come with me in the ocean and have a girls day with me ok?" "Yes please. I miss the ocean. It would be repayment for both of us. Hehe." I said. "OK well now we at least have one repayment. As for the other I will have to wait until the babies are born."
The next day I was told that father was going to be at the surface later today. So I asked, "Nova can we go over to the ocean today? We can just go to their house sooner." "OK then. Let me finish this up real quick and we can leave." "Thanks your the best." So he finished up and we packed up the baby stuff and our stuff and headed out. We would be staying at the in laws house at least a month after the babies are born then head home. That is if the babies are girls. If they are born boys I still have to wait to recover for a month then I can join them in the ocean. If One is a boy and one is a girl I would stay here with the girl and Nova will be with the boy. It will be tough until she is old enough then I can have Nova come up with the boy instead of bringing her down which would be easier. They would have to be separated for at least 2 years. Father would watch the baby while Nova comes up so we won't have to be apart for 2 years. I just hope its two of the same so its not difficult. If its both we will deal with it.
As we were driving Aqua was letting someone know we were going to be at the ocean. While I said, "Hey Nova? What do you hope the babies are?" "I would love a son sometime. But having any would be fine too as long as they are healthy it really shouldn't matter." "Aww thanks honey." I gave him a kiss on the cheek since he has to keep his eyes on the road and Aqua was in the car.
We made it to the beach and we brought a beach chair for me to sit in. We had to order a special chair to support my weight. I touched my belly and rubbed it. Then one of the babies kicked me. I did surprise (sigh.) Nova ran over to make sure I was ok. "Are you ok?" "Yeah I'm fine. One of the babies kicked me is all." He rubbed her tummy too and said, "Calm down you two. You will be born soon enough. Everyone here will welcome you with open arms." Then one of the babies kicked him like they were agreeing. "Haha. OK then." He smiled. "One of them kicked me too." I smiled too. He started massaging my shoulders and it felt good. Finally I heard a commotion of our people. "Dad must be here. Help me up Nova." He helped me up and we met him on the shore close to the ocean. "Hey daddy." "Oh hello Zee. My My the babies will be born pretty soon I guess. Looks like any day now." Both doctors came by and said, "Hello sir. It looks like the babies could be born between today or in 2 days. Since the due date is two days from now." Said the land doc. The mer doc agreed. "So since they can be born anytime what should I do? What if my water breaks at your parents house Nova and we don't get here in time?!" "Woah woah calm down. Your going to be fine. It won't happen that way ok? Just relax. Lets worry about it when the time comes ok?" I took a deep breath and said, "OK. Thanks Nova." I relaxed a bit. "Ok should we head over now?" said Father. "Yes lets go." We got into the car, and mom, dad and Aquarius sat in the back seat. It was a 3 seater in the back. The land doc drove the mer doc. Over.
Nova knocked on his parents door (Knock Knock) Dad answered the door. "Hey dad. We came a day early. Zee's father came today." "Ok well why don't you let them come in for a bit to relax then help Nova's parents take their stuff in the guest house." "Of course father. Is mom resting?" "Yes she is. When its time we are going to get an ultrasound to figure out what the baby is. I want to know if it's a boy or a girl." "You guys are so lucky. I wish I could know mine but it won't show up on an ultrasound." I pouted. "Hey a surprise is good right? We already talked about the names." "Yeah I guess. But still it would help so we can be prepared whether we need to stay on land or in the ocean." "Yeah well its hard for us mer people since some of us can't prepare because we never know what our baby is but we manage. Luckily my cousin had a baby boy." "Aww I can't wait to see him when I am able to go back down." "Yeah he is a cutie his name is Carson." Once we visited awhile Nova helped my parents get their stuff in the guest house.
Revy was called and she decided to get a hotel room as well. Crystal shared a room. It wasn't far from Nova's parents house. Teo was at his parents as well. He had his girl with him.
It was getting late. Mom and dad were about to head out when I felt something wet. "Uh oh. Nova my water just broke." "Oh crap. OK Dad call the doctor. I will call Revy." He called Revy to let her know its almost time. She and crystal rushed out.
We barely made it to the ocean. It was late at night. 10:00pm. The doctors has just gotten there as well. Nova helped me get deep enough where I still touch the bottom with my tail and deliver. They had to be delivered under water. The doctor I wanted to deliver is here along with the mer doc. Nova came in to be with me. "Nova. I'm scared." "It ok. You will do fine." Mom can you come on my other side?" "Yes of course honey." She came over and held her other hand. Nova was supporting my head and holding my hand. It was finally time to start pushing.
It had been 2 hours already an the first one finally came out. Then the land doc said, "It's a beautiful baby boy." He gave the baby to the mer doc so he can make sure the baby is ok. Then 4 more pushes was next one. "Another baby boy. You have two beautiful baby boys." They had to keep the fin in water. So They gave the babies to Nova and He said "So the one with the blue and purple tail was first right?" Said Nova. "Yes he was. Then his name is Kei Ocean. The little one with the yellow and green tail is Zale Azure." Dad and Everyone came to meet the babies since they couldn't be out of the water for 2 years. The docs made sure I was ok which I was. Just a little tired. Then I said. Nova. Father. Watch the little ones for me until I can make it down ok? I will call you when I can go down so maybe someone can meet me ok?" They had special milk for the babies when the mothers don't want to breast feed babies. "Can I see them for a minute Nova?" "Yes of course." He gave the babies to me. I looked at both of them. "My little one. My little Kei and Zale. I will see you both in a month or so ok? Mommy loves you both." I gave them a group hug and kissed their little heads. "Ok Nova. You and dad be careful. I like how merfolk have eyes to see in the dark that's convenient." Dad said goodbye to mom. Then they both left.
Mom got permission to drive Nova's car. We got back to Nova's parents house and I stayed in the guest house with my mom. They offered me Nova's room but I'd rather stay with mom so I politely declined. I followed my mom to the guest house. There was another room so I went into the other room. "Night mom. I love you." "I love you too dear. Sleep well. If you need anything just let me know. I will get it for you. Aqua will be staying with me so I will be fine. Thanks anyway." "Ok dear. I love you." " I love you too mom." We all went to sleep.
After I got checked by the doctors, I was told I was well enough to enter the ocean now. I called my father. "Hey dad. I was just told I can go into the ocean now. How are the babies doing?" "They are doing just fine." "Oh good. So can you or Nova come by to escort me and Aquarius?" "Oh About that go to the ocean you will find out." Then dad hung up. "Huh? OK then." Mom! Aquarius. We are going to the Ocean now." Mom drove us to the beach.
We got to the beach and I was looking around. Then all of a sudden my eyes were covered. "Guess who?" "Nova!" "Aww man. You got it right." I hugged him really tight. WE haven't been able to see him for a full month I missed him so much. "I missed you too Zee. Are all of you ready?" Said Nova. Us mer folk got in first. Then mom got in and she had do wait until he put the bubble over her so she could breathe. "Ok now lets go." We all dove down and on our way to see my babies at the palace.
It was a long swim but we finally made it. I was really tired. Nova took me to my room first and said, "I will bring the boys to you ok?" "Thanks Nova." "You girls stay with Zee alright? I will be right back." Nova swam over to King Kei.
"Your majesty." Said Nova. "Oh don't be formal. After all we will soon be family." "Yes sir. Zee is resting in one of the rooms. I told her I would take the boys to her." The King handed the babies to him and he swam with the babies all the way to Zee's room.
"Hello mommy." Said Nova. "Oh babies. Your finally here." He gave the babies to her. "My little Zale and Kei. So cute. Hey boys. I get to finally hold you a lot longer." I played with their little feet and hands. "They are so small." I said. "This is Auntie Aqua and this is grandma." "Hey babies." They both said. You want to hold them mom?" "How about I hold one and Aqua hold the other than we can switch." "Oh that works too." So I gave Zale to mom and Kei to Aqua. After they had them for awhile they switched. Then after awhile I got both babies back. The babies finally fell asleep. "Aww so cute." Said Aqua. "OK lets let Zee and the babies rest." Said Mom. So I laid the babies down next to me so we can both rest.
A couple hours later I woke up and Nova''s birth parents decided to come by and meet the little ones. "Do you guys mind If I call you mom and dad?" "NO of course not. Nova told us he proposed. You will be our daughter in law soon enough." "Thank you." Both his birth parents are mer people. "Here you go mom." I told her which baby was which and their names. "Oh really? My name is Ocean as well." Said Dad in law. "Yes he wanted to name his first son after you whether it was first or middle. I named his first name after my father the king." "I've noticed. That is nice that you named the first one after both fathers." "Yeah we wanted to name our kids with names that meant ocean or some sort of water." "Hehe that's cute." "So mom. Where did you get the names for Teo and Nova?" "Well Nova was my brothers name. He died not long after I got pregnant with Nova. So we decided to name him. Of course I asked dad first and mom they said it was ok. As for Teo we had him before we were able to think about names and Teo just popped into our heads." "Hehe that's cute." So my new mom and dad visited for awhile.