THE ALIENS AND THERE NEW OMEGA

CHAPTER 20

I ran my hand through my hair and sighed heavily as the doctor spoke. "We don't know if he's done more. He was our expert. There are others but..." His voice trailed off.

They aren't as knowledgeable.

He continued. '' Others that can build on his work. Refined the process, make sure it's safe... "

"...but it takes time," I said flatly as my fingers went over my curved stomach.

He said nothing, while the sour smell of frustration hung thick.

The blond spoke first. "It's highly suggested we do a check-up, now that the patient can speak." He smiled quick, but I sensed no joy. "I'll have more news after that."

This was a society of castes. Omegas originally were the bottoms, but I detected that respectful deference toward Alphas from Betas. There was nothing cruel. It might've been nothing more `than a man being extra nice toward somebody bigger and more muscular. Whatever the reason, Melk nodded his acceptance. He the squeezed my hand tight, and leaned forward with a soft yet full kiss on my lips. Without looking, I could sense the goose flesh rise along my skin. Other things would rise if it continued.

He whispered low, "I'm angry little one, but I'm still very proud of you. You survived and will continue to do so." Purple iris eyes shone,yet mental control kept a tear from falling. Not all front lines in war are the same. ''This is your battlefield now. Win it, for us. You family. Volardi... Earth." He left first, and I presumed it was to give Trevah time with me.

He leaned in and gave me a long kiss. Softer than Melk but it's what I expected from two different men. They both loved me, but he was the 'nurturing' side of the RELATIONSHIP. Some people have only that with a lacking s*x life. Others have the reverse. I had two men that could give everything I needed. I hope I could do the same with the child.

He broke off the kiss but made sure his lips brushed over mine before they did. It was more 'warm and fuzzy' as opposed to the almost intense jolt I got from Melk. He whispered low. He didn't have his partner's commanding presence. It Was almost a plea. "Get well. You know how much I LOVE Earth creations. Besides, it's not a home without you."

I nodded that I would, even as I wondered what I could do about it. What happen ibside me was out of my hands and literally out of my reach. I presumed the situation was good if I still had my bulged belly, but I couldn't help but worry.

Something was troubling me inside. It almost felt like my brain was in a fog. Perhaps the pregnancy hormones were to blame.. I blinked, and an image came.

"The clones?"

The doctor held a blue orb in his hand while he went over my stomach. "They will die if they were to give birth."

"No..."

"It may be a kindness. Their brains have atrophied. They are bodied and no more." He frowned. "What some people call Omegas. For now, we've arrested their aging until we can find a solution. Perhaps the day will come where Klar's evil can still do some good. Perhaps they can be something..."

"Besides baby makers," I finished.

His sad smirk said he understood. "There is some good. Would you like to seed you baby?"

I did, but without my men. After the incident, they made sure I was in constant contact, even if it wasn't that obvious. Perhaps, I should've been miffed at being watched or rather monitored. Instead, I smiled wide as they both hurried in.

I had another -non-deadly - implant in me. That was easy enough to decipher from the translated language. Still there was plenty I didn't know since I didn't think to ask. It was an assumption, I figured they would do an ultrasound like on earth.

Instead the blond doctor held out a blue orb that streaked around me. Over my wide, exposed belly I saw a pink, holographic image take shape the slowly rotate.

My baby...

I bit my lip and the sides of my face shook. Without thought, I looked at his big head,and the correct number of fingers and toes. All soft, pink and on a baby with closed eyes.

His foot was up to his mouth. All I could do was just stare and gawk, with a goofy grin I'm sure I had. From the side were both men looking with wide eyes. They then put their hands on my stomach. A ripple went through the image and ten cleared.

" So big... So fast," I said.

"Well, " said the doctor. "You have been out for a while, but yes it's faster with us than it is on your planet.''

I decided that was fine. Beyond the obvious advantage of not having to carry him longer, that meant I could see him sooner. Take him in my arms. Hold him. Protect him.

Melk spoke low. "Thank you. He's... Magnificent.''

Trevah hugged himself and smiled wide. "Would you look at him? Our Child."

There were questions to ask and concerns to voice. For now, I was happy and looked forward towards the future.

***

I grimaced at the recreated food before me on the table. Pickles and ice-cream were revolting even as I craved a taste.

Never again.

Lasagna with chocolate wasn't half as bad. It was something I could keep down when I had the nausea. However, the pasta and cheese were adding pounds to my already expanding waistline. Before I felt chubby and now? Was there a word for the bloat and stretched skin?

I tugged at the stretched waistband. I was always the slim, blond guy.

It's not like I was sad about it but that was my identity so to speak. Now I was just... huge. Instead of thin geek chic look, I had paunch and flabbiness. Even my ankles were wide.