One can Only Hope: A Sidlink Story

Chapter 20: Did we Forget Something?

For the next month, things in the kingdom run smoothly. But also, stress rises in Sidon and I. I am due in only two months. And the once distant idea of having to balance family life, and the Domain, is seeming more like a reality. Some days are worse than others (especially for me.) But we try as hard as we can to keep things running smoothly. And as I near my ninth month, I spend more and more days up in bed. This puts more work on Sidon's shoulders, but I am nearing a point where I am physically unable to help him in the Domain. But I try to make an appearance every week in the Domain. Lahruna is especially fond of my visits. But eventually I'm too tired to even do that. 

"Link?" Sidon asks one morning

"What is it?" I'm still groggy and half asleep. 

"Your friend is here to see you." I open my eyes to see Sidon standing in the open doorway next to Lahruna.

"Good to see you!" I smile at the sight of her. 

"Hiya, Sir Link!" She rushes over to me and has Sidon put her up on the bed. I sit up and shake her hand.

"How's it going?" I ask.

"Just fine! Oceth, my brother, got in trouble for calling me 'bitch' again."

"Didn't I tell you not to say that word?"

"Oh right! Sorry."

"Didn't you have a question for Link?" Sidon bumps in.

"Right! I wanted to ask you that If only mommy's have babies, but the baby isn't always in the mommy's belly, how does it get there?" I look at Sidon, and he just looks at me.

"Uhh... Maybe your mommy can tell you."

"She told me that she was going to wait to tell me. That's why I went to ask you!"

"Well, I'm sorry to tell you that your mom was right. You might need to wait a little longer."

"Aw shit. See you later!" She starts to leave but I stop her.

"Where did you learn that word?"

"Oceth!"

"Okay. From now on don't say what Oceth says."

"Got it! Bye!" She skimpers off in her usual, toddler-like manner. 

"Sorry Link. I didn't know what her question was." Sidon laughs.

"It's all good!" I laugh too.

"Well, I'll see you tonight!" Sidon waves good-bye. I wave back.

Sidon:

I walk through the hall and as soon as I reach the stairs, I hear Link screaming in what I assume is complete and utter pain. I run back as fast as I can. But by the time I'm back, Link has a crying baby in his arms.

"Did you just..." I'm dumbfounded.

"Uh huh."

"In the forty seconds I was gone, you gave birth?!"

"Yeah. I think that's what just happened."

"Impressive."

"I know right?" For a few more seconds, Link and I just look at each other. "We never bought any  baby clothes did we."

"No. We didn't." 

Just then, Yona bursts through the door. "I heard you screaming from downstairs! Is everything okay? Wait. Is that a baby?"

"Uh, yeah." Link replies.

"Okay. So next question: Is that your baby."

"Also yes."

"Now I have a question for you, Yona. Do you know if we have any baby clothes in the palace?" Link asks.

"I think we have some in Mipha's old room from when Sidon was little. I'll grab em'." When she leaves, Link and I just stare at the baby. She is a little Hylian with pinkish-red hair, golden eyes, and pale skin. 

"So... what should we name her? Link asks

"I have been thinking about that." I reply. "How about Fipia?

"I like that." Link smiles. The baby sneezes and giggles. "I guess she does too! A couple moments later, Yona walks back in with a stack of onesies.

"Here they are!" She exclaimed. 

"Thanks! We were just about to give Fipia a bath. The baby giggles at recognizing her name.

"Fipia? That's cute!" Yona smiles. I stand and bring the child to the bathroom. We all bathe her, and then slip her into one of the onesies. She soon falls asleep. 

"Welp. Today has been eventful." Link sighs. He then sits down on his chair near the window.

"We should probably tell the Domain about this." Yona suggests.

"For once, I actually agree with you." I reply.

Link stands, and follows us out into the Domain. 

"We have an announcement!" Yona shouts. "I would like to introduce all of you to your new princess Fipia!" She shows the newborn to all of the citizens in a "Lion King" like manner. They applaud and cheer. Yona continued to talk to the citizens, and I give Link a little nudge. He looks up at me.

"Did we get diapers by any chance?" I whisper. Link just stares at me.

"Uhh... no." He whispers back. He runs up to Mipha's room to see if he can find any cloth diapers. He returns unsuccessfully. By the time he's back, Yona is done with her speech.

"Yona, you don't know of any cloth diapers that you might have, do you?" Link asks. We all stare at each other awkwardly.

"No....." Yona replies.