Lilium canadense

Chapter 22: Rock-a-bye

" Nixie... Come with me..." Lydia said and she grabbed my hand, Sol followed on my tail I honestly thought that he would be puppy guarding the kids. " For some time, I've noticed that you've had a little one following you. They have been with you for 5 years, 25 weeks and 6 days." She said waving her hand in front of me then clinging to my leg was a little five year old boy with curly brown hair and light caramel skin, vibrant green eyes and freckles that covered his chubby cheeks.

" Hi mommy..." He whispered and I felt my knees give out from under me as I fell, I wrapped my arms around him, his tiny arms wrapped around me making frost from where he had touched, Sol wrapped his arms over the two of us. " NO! GO AWAY!" My son yelled, shoving Sol's arms off of me.

" Son-" Sol sounded shocked.

" NO! You hurt mommy! You are a meanie!" Phoenix screamed, I gave a small laugh as I ruffled his hair.

" Phoenix Angel." I said and he hummed facing me, my heart warmed seeing his bright cheery smile on his lips reminding me of my mother's. " My baby..." I whispered, caressing his face as I pulled him into another hug. " I've missed you so much baby..." I whispered.

" I miss you too mommy!" He said and I tickled his sides making him giggle. " You're a super awesome hero mommy! I watched you kick the bad guys!" He said and I chuckled.

" Oh really?" I asked him and he nodded.

" Yeah! And Nana Livia tells me all sorts of things about papa Aster and how I remind her of him!" He said as he played with my fingers.

" Nana Livia?" I asked him.

" Papa Aster mommy." He said and I hummed.

" Baby, why do you think your daddy is a meanie?" I asked him and I watched as his little face scrunched up then he crossed his arms over his chest.

" he made mommy cry... I don't like it when mommy cries..." He muttered and I smiled, running my fingers through his locks. " He" My son said as he pointed to Sol. " Not daddy." he muttered.

" Who is?" I asked

" The marshmallow man!" He exclaimed, making me laugh as I pulled him closer.

" The marshmallow man?" I asked as I tickled him, his giggles made my smile grow wider.

" Yeah! The yellow marshmallow man!" My son giggled out and I knew exactly who he was talking about. " he make mommy happy... I just want mommy happy." He whispered then let a small yawn leave his lips. " Luv you mommy..." he whispered then gave me a peck. " Gonna go say bye-bye to Auntie Orie now!" He said then toddled off to see Kaori who was crying and hugging her mom. I smiled, then saw a panicked Marcus run towards me.

" We have a tiny issue..." he whispered.

" What's up?" I asked.

" Rue's in labor." He said.

" THEY'RE WHAT?!" I yelled.

" They are in labor, their water broke when the big explosion went off." he told me.

" Where are they?" I asked.

" Rafters, they didn't want to move. Not until they knew you were okay." He told me and I groaned as my parents walked over.

" So, Kaori passed out." My dad said.

" Fuck me! Okay, dad get Kaori and the boys, I'm getting Rue. we need to get to the hospital. Now!" I ordered then ran to the third floor hearing my best friend screaming in pain. " I'm coming Rue!" I called.

" Oh! I'm fine!" They called then groaned in pain. " Take your time!"

" Like hell I am! I don't need to be catching a baby!" I called as I climbed up to them, they were panting and holding their distended stomach.