Unexpected Love: Chapter 3
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Chapter 3
2 months later...
It had now been 2 months since the wedding,
ZeldaQueen: *glances at header* Oh, really?
but Anne hadn't felt right for the last few weeks. She had been more tired than usual, and had been hit with rather severe bouts of morning sickness.
ZeldaQueen: *groans* Fantastic. Only three chapters in, and we're already going to that particular cliche. And was there even the term "morning sickness" in that time period? Narnia was always in a medieval-ish setting
She thought she knew why, and had even told one of her ladies, who suggested that she see the castle midwife.
ZeldaQueen: If she already suspected, why did she need one of her ladies to suggest she see the midwife? If she wasn't pregnant, it's not like she spent money on the exam or anything!
She did so that very day, and her suspicions were confirmed. She was, in fact, 2 months pregnant with her and Caspians' first child.
ZeldaQueen: And we also get the "knocked up on the wedding night" cliche. Yes, I know it happens, but this is just ridiculous
Now, all she had to do was figure out to tell him this news.
ZeldaQueen: I suggest starting with "I just saved a bunch of money on my car insurance..."
ZeldaQueen: Because these time jumps are just so natural!
They were both laying in bed. He was on his back, with his left arm wrapped around her, and she was snuggled in close to him, with her left hand resting on his chest.
ZeldaQueen: I'm such a better person for knowing that
She looked up at him.
"It was horrible. Nothing seemed to go right at all."
ZeldaQueen: Blu, what? Considering he's the king, I'd imagine that a day where "nothing seemed to go right at all" would be a bit more cause for concern!!!
She turned away from him briefly, and smiled to herself. Now was the perfect time to tell him.
ZeldaQueen: Yes, when a lot of stuff was clearly going wrong in the kingdom.
I think Arielanne has forgotten exactly what Caspian does for a living
ZeldaQueen: People in Narnia don't talk like that!
And don't tell me it's because she's from our world, because people from England, post-World War I don't talk like that either! I don't think anyone does, outside of bad sitcoms!
"7 months? Why seven...?" He stopped mid sentence, finally realizing exactly what she was saying.
ZeldaQueen: (Caspian) "That's really how long it's going to take for those sporkers I sent for to arrive?"
He shot up in bed, a huge smile on his face, and looked over at her. By now, she was sitting up, as well.
"Really? We're going to have a baby?"
ZeldaQueen: Given that this isn't mpreg, I'm pretty sure she's going to be having the baby, Caspian
"Yes." she said. She took one of his hands, placed it on her still barely noticeable belly, and then laid one of her hands on top of it. "We are. I'm going to to be a mommy, and you're going to be a daddy."
ZeldaQueen: And I'm going to be ill
"Caspian, darling, are you all right?" she asked.
"Yes, my love. It's just...it all just sunk in. I mean, knowing that that's our baby in there, and realizing that I really am going to be a father."
ZeldaQueen: I think I'm going to get diabetes from this
"So, did all this cheer you up?"
"You know, it did. It really did. In fact, compared to this, everything else that happened today means nothing."
ZeldaQueen: (Caspian) "I mean, those giants killing people? The Calormen soldiers trying to invade? Who cares about all of that? You're pregnant!"
They kissed one more time before reaching over, turning out the lights, and snuggling up close to one another. Yes, this day may not have started out so great, at least for him. By the end of the day, though, well, you couldn't have found two happier people even if you had tried.
ZeldaQueen: That's right. This fic is so bad that everyone in its presence is utterly miserable
ZeldaQueen: I don't like where this is going...
Anne, as usual, woke up first. That was the easy part. Getting up and getting out of bed, especially this far along into the pregnancy, was a completely different story. She had, by now, managed to sit up in bed, and had just started trying to push herself up off of it, when Caspian woke up. Seeing what she was trying to do, and that she was failing miserably at it, he got up and walked around to her side of the bed.
ZeldaQueen: What a useless bint
"Need some help, darling?" he asked, holding his right hand out to help her up, while at the same time covering his mouth, so as to control the laughter that was just aching to escape.
ZeldaQueen: Yes, watching a nine-month pregnant woman having a hard time getting around is just so freaking funny
He should have known better. In these last few weeks, her mood swings had increased, so much so that any little thing could set her off. So, when she noticed that he was trying to stifle a laugh, she pretty much flew off the handle.
"Don't even think about laughing. This is soooo not funny. I CAN'T DO ANYTHING!"
ZeldaQueen: OH MY GOD IT'S JENNA SILVERBLADE! KILL HER WITH FIRE, AND THROW HER "SOOOO"S INTO THE ABYSS!
No sooner had those words left her mouth, than that urge to laugh, which had been so strong just a few short minutes before, vanished completely. Then, in the blink of an eye, she was back to her old self again, just as nice and gentle as she always had been.
ZeldaQueen: Birds were helping her put on her nightgown, while mice helped her wash her hair and dance around
She moved over closer to him, and wrapped her left arm around his waist.
"I'm sorry I got so upset, but I'm really tired of not being able to do anything. I just want this baby to come out already."
ZeldaQueen: Because women are just completely useless for those nine months. Just might as well lock 'em in a room and let them chill, since they clearly can't do anything
Caspian wrapped his right arm around her waist, pulled her close to him, and kissed the top of her head.
ZeldaQueen: Erm, she's nine months along. How close can he pull her?
"It's all right. I completely understand. I know you want the baby to come out now. I do, too, but he or she will come when they're ready, and only when they're ready."
ZeldaQueen: If the kid's smart, he'll just hide for the rest of the fic
He let out a small little chuckle, before heading off to get ready for the day.
ZeldaQueen: ...Well that all was pointless
ZeldaQueen: THOUGH NOT AS POINTLESS AS THAT!
"All right now, darling. I have a lot of work to do, so I'll be in my study most of the day. If anything happens," He laid his hand gently on her belly. "just have one of your ladies come get me, and I'll come running."
ZeldaQueen: Does this guy actually run the kingdom or anything?
"Don't worry, Caspian. I will." They both leaned in for a quick kiss, before he walked out of the room, closing the door behind him. No sooner had he left, though, than all her ladies-in-waiting walked in, all of them very much looking forward to spending some quality time with their Queen.
ZeldaQueen: That...sounds really dirty. Brings to mind Game of Thrones, when the servant girl agrees to teach her mistress how to "make a man happy".
"This is going to be a wonderful day. I just know it." she thought to herself. Little did she know, though, that it was about to get even better.
ZeldaQueen: Am I the only one who read that with heavy sarcasm?
"What is it, my Queen?" one of them asked.
ZeldaQueen: (Sue) "The spork! It buuuuuuuurns!!!"
"It's nothing-really." Anne replied, after it had passed. However, about 10 minutes later, it happened again. This time, though, it felt wet after wards. She looked down, and sure enough, there was a big wet patch on the front of her nightgown.
ZeldaQueen: I really don't need all of those details
She looked up at the two ladies with her. "Okay now, I don't want to alarm you, but I think I just went into labor. I want you both to help me back into the bedroom, and then one of you go and alert the King."
ZeldaQueen: I love how she swings from being so hysterical and squeeing to being all business here
"Yes, your highness."
ZeldaQueen: Hands out of your pants, Suethor!
They did as they were told, and then one of them dashed out of the room. About 5 minutes later, Caspian ran in, and over to where she stood.
"One of your ladies just informed me that you're in labor. Is it really time?" She looked down at the wet patch, and his eyes couldn't help but follow.
ZeldaQueen: IS THERE GOING TO BE A PLOT AT ANY POINT IN THIS THING?
"Okay, it really is. Here, let's get you all cleaned up." He went into her closet and grabbed a clean nightgown, before coming back out and helping her change into it. He then, although it wasn't easy, managed to lift her up into his arms, and set her down carefully on their bed. Next, he turned to her ladies. "Quick, one of you go and fetch the midwife."
ZeldaQueen: ...She has the king cleaning her up and carting her around. I think this might just trump Jenna having Zelda do it. At least it rivals it. Did men even attend birthings in this sort of time period?
"Are you all right, my love?"
ZeldaQueen: No. She's a Sue
She was just about to say yes when the pain struck up again, this time much stronger.
ZeldaQueen: HA! *waves spork*
She grabbed his hand, and squeezed so hard he thought it would fall off. He wasn't about to let her know that, or how much it hurt, considering the amount of pain she was in at the moment.
ZeldaQueen: Yes, a guy who went to war would find someone squeezing his hand to be that painful. Oy
As soon as the pain subsided, he leaned in, pushed the hair out of her face, and kissed her forehead. "It's okay, darling. Everything's going to be okay."
ZeldaQueen: (Caspian) "Those sporkers are going to show up and canon will be reasserted"
The midwife looked up at Caspian. "My King, as much as I know you want to be with the Queen during this time, I'm afraid I'm going to have to ask you to step out. We'll need all the room we can get. I promise we will let you know when the baby has arrived."
ZeldaQueen: (Midwife) "Anyway, don't you have a kingdom to be running or something?"
He nodded, resignedly. "I'll be back soon, my love. I promise." He took Anne's hand in both of his, and kissed it, before walking out of the room.
ZeldaQueen: He then ran out of the castle and to the Dawn Treader. "Get me a crew and set sail as quickly as you can!" he cried to Trumpkin. "Give any excuse. Tell them I'm searching for the lost lords or something. Just get me away from that wretched woman!"
He headed down to his private study, where he fully intended to wait, no matter how long, until he heard any news about his family. He knew this wasn't going to be easy, but very quickly realized that it would all be completely worth it in the end.
ZeldaQueen: And while he was neglecting his kingdom, the White Witch was summoned back from the grave. Rocks fell and everyone died
"Ahhhh, O God, this hurts!" Anne screamed, as yet another contraction ripped through her body.
ZeldaQueen: No, that's just me stabbing you with my spork
Just then, the midwife, who had been checking her again, looked back up and smiled. "Good news. It looks like it's time to start pushing."
ZeldaQueen: On cue, the nurses took hold of one side of the bed and pushed it to the window. They then tilted it and sent the Sue falling out of the window
"Finally." she breathed. Unfortunately, as soon as that word left her mouth, another contraction swept over her, this time bringing on a sudden urge to push.
ZeldaQueen: You know, you just get those urges
Anne didn't need to be told twice, and pushed with all her might, falling back against the pillows as soon as it had ended.
ZeldaQueen: *starts to fall asleep*
Projection Room Voices: *set off a foghorn to wake her up*
ZeldaQueen: *falling out of her chair* GODDAMMIT!
"All right, your Majesty. Just one more push, and you'll have your baby."
ZeldaQueen: Am I the only one who thinks this sounds like a gameshow?
She looked at the midwife, nodded, and took a deep breath. About 30 seconds later, another contraction washed over her, and with it yet another overwhelming desire to push. She did so with all her remaining strength, letting out one last scream. Then, just when she was about to yell out that she couldn't do it anymore, she heard the sound she had been waiting to hear for the last 9 months and 7 hours-the crying of a baby.
ZeldaQueen: The Sue's so evil, she makes babies cry
Back in the study, Caspian was going crazy, waiting and worrying. Five hours had passed, then five and half, then 6 and a half. Then finally, just when he thought he couldn't wait one more second, he heard a welcome knock at the door and shot up like a rocket.
ZeldaQueen: (M.A.R.Y.S.U.E. agents) "You called us about a Sue?"
The door opened, and one of Anne's ladies-in-waiting walked in. She looked up at him, with a big smile on her face. "My King, your wife is asking for you. Come with me."
ZeldaQueen: (Lady-in-waiting) "The trap is in place, and it'll all look like an accident. Would you like to do the honors?"
They walked down the hall, before arriving at the entrance to the royal bed chamber. She opened the door and let him in, before walking back out and closing the door behind her. He walked in a little further, and first saw the midwife, who was just finishing cleaning everything up. She looked up at him, smiled, and nodded.
ZeldaQueen: She then handed him the remote to turn on the complex device the Sue was strapped into. Caspian pushed the button and sat back to enjoy the screaming
"Congratulations, your Majesty." She and her nurses walked quietly out of the room, deciding to leave the new family alone.
ZeldaQueen: (Midwife) "Dear Aslan, that woman was annoying!"
After watching them all leave, he turned back around, and saw perhaps the most beautiful sight he had ever seen in his life so far. His wife, his Queen, was sitting up in bed, looking completely wiped out, but with a smile on her face that stretched from ear to ear, and looking down at the little bundle in her arms. Then, as if she could somehow sense that he had come into the room, she looked up, met his gaze and smiled, before turning her attention back to their child.
ZedaQueen: I just rolled my eyes so hard, I think I sprained something
She motioned for him to come over. He did, sitting down gingerly on the edge of the bed. He looked down in absolute awe and amazement at this little person, so content in his wife's arms. He was absolutely thrilled to see that while the baby had been blessed with dark brown hair, like both of them, and had his eyes, that there, overall, was more of a resemblance to Anne. After a few moments of silence, she looked back up at him, still smiling, and had tears in her eyes.
ZeldaQueen: The midwife had actually gotten tired of Anne being a drama queen and stapled her mouth into a permenant grin
"Congratulations, daddy." She leaned forward a bit, and carefully placed the baby in his arms. "I'd like you to meet your son...our son."
ZeldaQueen: PEOPLE IN NARNIA DON'T TALK LIKE THIS!
As he looked down at this little baby in his arms, his son, Caspian couldn't help but start crying as well.
ZeldaQueen: (Caspian) "The italics, they just ovewhelm me.
"Along with the day I married you, this is one of the happiest days of my life. I love you so much, my darling."
ZeldaQueen: *bored* Did he give you a great gift of love? Will love bring him home to you?
"I know. I love you, too." They both leaned in and kissed each other, before leaning in and kissing their son on the forehead.
ZeldaQueen: And then they had an orgy
"About that. I've been doing a lot of thinking, and I've decided that since I went through all the hard work of actually giving birth to him, that it would only be right if his daddy was the one who got to name him."
ZeldaQueen: *grits teeth at speech anachronisms until they begin to grind to powder*
"Rilian," Anne whispered to herself, before then saying it out loud. "Prince Rilian. I love it. It's the perfect name for our perfect little Prince."
ZeldaQueen: Yep, it's official. She's getting nommed by the snake
They both leaned in for the another kiss, and as they were parting, the baby starting to fuss.
"It looks like someone wants their mommy again." Caspian smiled, and kissed his son on the forehead, before gently placing him back in Anne's arms.
ZeldaQueen: You know, considering the bizarre mommy/lover vibes between the enchanted Rilian and the Lady of the Green Kirtle and the fact that the baby in this fic seems so obsessed with his mother and keep seeing her making out with his father... squick!
"Welcome to Narnia, little Rilian. One day, this will all be yours." She took his tiny little hand in hers and smiled, as she again kissed him on the forehead.
ZeldaQueen: (Rilian) "What, the curtains?"
(Sue) "That was my joke!"
(Caspian) "Stop repeating lines and we'll stop repeating jokes"
About 30 minutes later, one of the Queen's ladies decided to check in on the new family. She quietly opened the door leading to the royal bed chamber, and looked inside. What she saw just about melted her heart.
ZeldaQueen: Yes, heartburn does have that effect
Queen Anne was sitting up in bed, asleep, holding their new sleeping prince, Rilian in her arms, and King Caspian was laying on the bed to the left of her. His head was resting on her shoulder, his right arm was wrapped around behind her, and his left arm was draped gently around the baby. He, too, was sound asleep.
ZeldaQueen: In truth, they all died and were propped up for their mourning pictures
It really was a beautiful sight to behold, she thought, as she walked back out and quietly closed the door behind her. It was definitely one that, no matter how much time passed, she knew she would never forget.
ZeldaQueen: Oh lord, they really did have an orgy, didn't they?
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Date: 2011-05-03 05:29 am (UTC)And maybe I'm a bit biased because the only experience I have of women in labor is my mom's stories of being on labor (she was one of those women where all the nurses stayed away from, drugged up or not. She wanted to kill a nurse for calling her 'sweetie' when she was in labor with me) but wasn't Anne just WAY too calm? She wasn't even threatening Caspian with death! Or screaming and hollering.
I think the Suthor must have seen other suthor's get ripped over clumsy time jumps or something. I can't figure out why she insists on having a heading for EVERY little time jump.
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Date: 2011-05-03 06:29 am (UTC)It has to do with the fact that Suethors wish to have sex with some hot guy and have babies. They think then, this must be an awsume story, because when they imagine it, they get all excited. But not everyone... no, most people don't think this is great.
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Date: 2011-05-04 07:47 pm (UTC)However, we declare this labor story to be organic fertilizer. It is not that quick. It is not that easy. It is not that tidy. It is scary at times.
And it is amazing.
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Date: 2011-05-03 06:08 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2011-05-03 06:31 am (UTC)As for this not being how they talk in Narnia, this isn't how they talked sixty years ago.
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Date: 2011-05-04 02:21 am (UTC)Only against the audience.
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Date: 2011-05-04 04:20 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2012-08-02 07:59 pm (UTC)Because the midwife had just greeted him and then everyone had left, which she must've freaking noticed!!
Also... Really? That's all you're gonna write for giving birth? One of the most important memories for most women with children? Two flipping pushes and the baby just pops out all perfect? Seriously?
Dammit, I hate this person.
You making the people talk about how much they hate her every other line is hilarious, though. Good sporking!