The Flower of the Fae

* Ella's POV* I'm sitting in the doctors office, my heart pounding in my chest. The doctors words sinking in.. My heart feels like it's cracking, ready to shatter, my hand on my stomach protective of the little life growing inside it as the news hits me.. my baby is going to die. The doctor kept talking but I couldn't focus on his words, my only thoughts on the child I'm about to lose, the child I have yet to meet, when suddenly a voice came floating around the room. "I can fix you" the voice was melodic, beautiful and light like the chime of a bell in the wind . I look around the room but can't see anyone. "w-who's there?" I call "who are you?!" "who I am doesn't matter." she spoke "all that matters is that I can fix you.. But you must do something for me." "anything. I'll do anything" "I can't guarantee it will work.." "if there's a chance you can save my child. then tell me what to do" suddenly a woman appeared before me. she stood there in a long leaf green gown, long curling blonde hair falling freely down her back ending just below her knees, her eyes a deep foresty green color, her ears had slight points, and protruding from her back were large wings. a crown of vines and plants like a ring around the top of her head. "I carry a seed I cannot currently bare, so I ask you bare it for me." "a seed.. you mean.. your child. you want me to bare your child?!" "yes. if you carry my child to term with the promise to return her to me, then I shall garuantee your child be born safely. " without hesitation, I agreed. When she laid her hand against my skin, I felt myself getting drowsy until sleep took me. *a month later* I'm sitting in the living room, rocking back and forth in the rocking chair. My stomach has already gotten bigger, I know that it's normal for a werewolf offspring to grow so fast, but it has me worried about the other child. can that child really keep up with this speed of growth?. "what's on your mind, dear?" I look up to see my husband standing there, watching me. I run my hand over my stomach, feeling so much love for the babies within. "Wondering just how big our child will get" I haven't told him about the visit or the other child, how could I?.. when that woman asked me to carry her child, I was so focused on saving my baby I didn't stop to consider what has come to happen.. I didn't consider that I would fall in love with both children, and now that I have.. how could I possibly give this baby.. my baby.. to a complete stranger? I can't. "well the doctor can tell us what's happening, let's go or we'll be late" I completely forgot that I had an appointment today. My husband helped me up and walked me to the car, taking care to ensure my safety. If I wasn't annoyed by the fact that he practically dies everytime I walk by myself I probably would be laughing right now. He helps me into the car and buckles me in before closing my door. Soon we were on our way. I lost myself in the woods flying by my window, something about it drawing me in more than ever before. Being a mage, nature is a part of us.. but right now I felt as though my very center was in the forest, as if everything in the forest was linked to me. I looked down at my stomach, lost in thought as I wondered which child this feeling came from.. though I think I already know the answer. "dearest, we're here" I look up realizing my husband was waiting by my door. I took his hand, got out of the car and we made our way inside. I sat in the doctors office a mere moment, waiting patiently for the packs doctor to get here. The door opens drawing our attention to the door where a woman with brown hair and green eyes came in. "Good morning, Ella. How are you feeling?" "I'm good, doctor. Kinda tired, craving pretzels and chocolate." she seemed a little shocked at my response but smiles. she stops next to the bed I'm on and starts messing with a machine that I hadn't realized was brought over not long ago. After a many moments and a few things I'd rather not think about, I find myself lying down, watching the screen. After another moment or two, the doctor turns to me and my husband, smiling. "The babies are fine, from what I can tell they're perfectly healthy. Considering the circumstances, it's nothing short of a miracle" "babies?" my husband says "as in plural?" "yes. Your having Twins, congratulations." My husband practically lit up like an over decorated christmas tree and my heart sank a little, how do I tell him about the woman now. "would you like to see them?" "yes. please." he replied When she showed us the screen, my husband gasps at the sight before us.. and if I thought I loved them before, I was wrong. I watch them, a smile on my face, and I realized something. "Doctor, you said it's a miracle.. how come?" "before we only noticed one fetus and it was very weak. But since finding the second one, we've noticed the first getting stronger over time. It's almost as if the newer baby is somehow saving it's older sibling." I return my gaze to the screen, my heart so full of love. You saved my child, little one... I can't thank you enough. That's when it occurred to me that I have yet to find out a Vital piece of information.. "what are their genders, doctor?" I ask she smiles and looks to my husband whom nods. she points to the first child. " see that? that means this one is a boy" A huge smile came to my husband's face, another boy. Our son will be so excited. The doctor points to the other child, the child I've come to see as much my child as my sons. what will you be, little one?. "see how this child doesn't have one. that means this is a girl." I couldn't explain the joy of hearing those words. My husband, unable to hold in his joy anymore, started howling... a daughter. I'm having a daughter... suddenly the realization hits me. I'm finally getting my little girl.. and I have to give her away. * Two months later* I'm in the Kitchen, working on making something for dinner when I notice blood beginning to pool at my feet. "Maria! Maria come quick!" My assistant, Maria, came running from upstairs. Finding me in the kitchen she seemed upset but it was gone the moment she saw the pool at my feet. "I'll get the car" she says "what's happening.. why.." that's when I felt an aching sensation near my lower back.. and I knew. I'm going into labor.. I make my way to the door as maria goes to get the car but suddenly the room changes, trees started growing everywhere, flowers and grass sprouted from the floor. soon there was a thick forest blocking the door... No. I wasn't even at home anymore... I look around until my eyes land on the woman from that day, a bunch of girls standing behind her, and my heart sank. She's come to take my daughter from me. "it's time, Ella. the next few hours will be difficult, but we'll get you through it." Before I knew it I was on a strange bed made of trees and grass, the girls from before hurrying around me. I don't know how long I've been there but it felt like forever. I can't help the screams leaving my mouth as the girls comfort me, speaking softly and encouraging me to keep going. Only when I heard the cries of a child did I really find the will to keep going.. "it's a boy" a girl says "your doing great. one more." says another I pushed, more screams echoing through the small clearing. Finally I heard it. The sound of a crying child, her voice like windchimes, and I felt complete. relief filled my body as they wrapped the child in a blanket. "it's a girl." one girl says "welcome to the world, princess" says a second. I watch as the girl hands my daughter to the woman, my heart sinking inside me. I wanted her in my arms, next to her brother, where she belonged. The woman took her into her arms, smiling down at the child. "Hello, my darling. I'm your mother" her words angered me. she's not her mother, I am. me. "I've been waiting for you, my dearest Clove" something inside me snapped just then as I saw her place the child, my child, in a cradle of tree roots, moss, and flowers.. I reached my hand out towards her. my mouth forming words before I knew what I was doing.. "No!" the woman screamed she ran toward me but before she could reach me I was back in my living room, both babies in my arms and Maria rushes into the house, shocked at the sight before her. But I couldn't care less about her confusion right now.. I was too focused on the babies in my arms. my son looks at me with his beautiful deep green eyes hinted with cobolt blue and short black hair.. "Hello, Ilias.." I say I turn my attention to the little girl staring at me and my heart stopped.. Her eyes were violet with slight hints of blue, Her hair a deep fiery red that that seemed to shatter in the light reflecting all kinds of colors off its surface. Her skin was pale, like porcelain.. she was beautiful.. and I knew exactly what to call her. "Hello.. Jupiter. Welcome home."