the hobgoblin tended to Johanna's needs with a mixture of curiosity and caution. The hobgoblin and the goblins monitored her condition closely, ensuring she remained stable and cared for during her unconscious state. The two babies were taken to another room after they drank enough and were tended to by other women or goblins. The hobgoblin carried Johanna over the bed and returned to both of his sons. He took a look at them while smiling since it were his first children of course he hoped there were many more to come of.
Suddenly, Johanna's eyes blinked open, bringing her back to the world in a rush. She squinted against the bright room, trying to figure out where she was. It took her a moment to gather her thoughts back together and remember what happened, feeling a bit dizzy as she looked around, wondering where everyone and her children were. Johanna's goblin brought her food to recover again but that wasn't what she really cared about. She didn't know why but she still wanted to see her children which didn't make sense since a few hours ago she hadn't even accepted her new gender but now she developed feelings for her kids like a woman did.
Johanna ate her food and then asked her Goblin for her sons but he didn't know where they were and started to ask around. Johanna was mad at him since he kind of lost her children in the first few hours of them existing but her worries were soon laid down as the twins were soon brought to her. Relief flooded through Johanna as she gazed upon her twin sons, cradled in the arms of her goblin. Despite the initial chaos and uncertainty, seeing her children safe and sound filled her with a sense of overwhelming joy and gratitude. Tenderly, she reached out to touch their tiny hands, marveling at the miracle of their existence.
As she held her sons close, Johanna felt a surge of maternal instinct wash over her, driving away any lingering doubts or fears. In that moment, she knew without a shadow of a doubt that she would do whatever it took to protect and nurture her children, no matter the challenges that lay ahead. With newfound determination, she resolved to embrace her role as a mother, ready to embark on the journey of parenthood with courage and love. As the hours passed, Johanna found herself immersed in the simple joys of motherhood, feeding, soothing, and bonding with her sons. Despite the unfamiliarity of her new reality, she embraced each moment with an open heart, cherishing the precious time she spent with her children. And as she looked into their innocent eyes, she knew that, despite the uncertainties of the future, she had found her purpose and her greatest source of strength: her family.
As the days passed, Johanna couldn't help but marvel at how rapidly her twin sons were developing. Given the unusual circumstances of their birth—a pregnancy lasting mere hours rather than the usual months—she anticipated their accelerated growth. However, lacking knowledge of goblin and hobgoblin standards, she relied on her goblin caretaker's nonchalant demeanor to gauge their progress.
Realizing that her sons would soon reach developmental milestones, Johanna felt the urgency to decide on their names. With the twins on the verge of speaking within days, she swiftly settled on Ethan and Noah. Noah, displaying a calm demeanor, gravitated toward his mother, forming a strong attachment to her. In contrast, Ethan's adventurous spirit led him to explore their surroundings as soon as he could crawl. Though his explorations were initially limited to the confines of their cave dwelling, he soon gained enough mobility to venture beyond their room—his first destination being the breeding room.
After that ordeal, Johanna remained vigilant, keeping a close eye on her sons. She couldn't help but wonder about the near-total absence of their father, but then she remembered: she wielded control over him with her abilities. Recognizing that her forgetfulness had inadvertently caused her children some harm, albeit minor, she resolved to rectify the situation. Henceforth, she instructed the father to spend time with their sons every day, ensuring they received the attention and care they deserved.
This introspection afforded her a moment to contemplate her future course of action. Johanna realized she couldn't simply abandon her children and leave them behind. Her original plan had been to liberate the women held captive and make her escape. However, the birth of her child complicated matters. Wrestling with conflicting emotions, Johanna deliberated intensely. Ultimately, she reached a conclusion that she found unsettling: prioritizing her children's well-being meant forsaking her own desires and disregarding the potential consequences for the world at large. Despite her discomfort with this decision, maternal instincts and newfound emotions began to sway her judgment.