The Unexpected Traitor

...Through Life...

Disclaimer: TWIST!!!!!!

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"When I give the word, you push the button. Understand? No matter what!"

"Yessir, Commander Kelp."

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Artemis was in his study, video chatting with Foaly. They had located Trouble's base and were trying to formulate a plan that did not involve Holly.

"Foaly, any more ideas?"

"Nope. Your turn, Mud Boy."

"Okay. I suggest we-"

He was interrupted by a bloodcurdling scream from a few rooms over.

"ARTEMIS!"

Artemis jumped up from his swivel chair and ran out of the study to Holly's room. He flung the door open to reveal Holly kneeling by her bed, panting and moaning, obviously in excruciating pain.

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Foaly didn't try to stop Artemis as he bolted out. He just hoped Holly was okay.

"Foaly, how goes the plan making?"

"Well, Commander, Artemis had to do something-"

"Good. Come with me. It's about your wife."

Oh no. No no no no no no no no! Foaly jumped up and followed Teagan out of the Ops Booth.

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Artemis hurried over and knelt beside the elf. "Holly. Speak to me! What happened?"

She looked up at him. "Arty...I...I think...they're coming." She said in between chest heaves.

"What?!" He exclaimed. "That's impossible! It's only been six months!"

"If...it's...impossible", she grunted, "then why...am I...in this...position...right now?"

Artemis' eyes widened. It was the magic. That's the only explanation. "Okay", he said out loud, "eh...But-"

Just then, Butler dashed through the door, Sig Sauer at the ready. "Artemis, what-" He was silenced by the sight before him, and his eyes widened as he comprehended the situation. He didn't ask, just left wordlessly to prepare a room.

"Artemis...what're you...doing ?"

"I assume Butler has just left to prepare a room."

(A/N: just put the gasps in Holly's speech if you want them in.)

"Why does he have to prepare a room?"

Well, I can't just take you to a hospital. All the hospitals in Haven are no longer standing, and we both know that a human one is out of the question."

"So you're gonna play doctor and deliver?"

"Well...no."

"I thought you were a certified doctor."

"I am, but...I've never done this before!"

"I'm willing to bet no one else here has, either."

Butler walked in and picked up Holly to take her to the other room. Artemis followed. Once Holly was as comfortable as she could get while in labor, Artemis turned to the manservant. "Butler, I think you are much better prepared for this than I am, so...I think it would be better if you do this."

Butler stared for a moment at his young charge, no emotion showing on his face whatsoever. Then, as if something exploded inside him, his face contorted into a look of disbelief, worry, and fear. "Are you serious?! I have about as much experience delivering babies as I do winning beauty pageants!"

Artemis headed to the corner and sat down in a navy blue plush armchair. "Don't worry, old friend, I'll walk you through everything. I just...don't think I'd be able to do it myself."

Butler grunted. Luckily, Holly was wearing a nightgown, so they didn't need to change her clothing. For two and a half hours, Holly was in labor. Artemis was about to tell Butler how to do a C-section when they started coming out. Artemis ran to grab a towel as Butler helped Holly give birth.

After five minutes, it was over. Butler handed the tiny bundle to the new mom, and many years later, Holly could honestly say that was one of the happiest moments of her life. The twins were female. One had dark, coffee-colored skin like her, and the other had pale white skin like ... No. No d'arvitting way. But as she looked from the newborn girl to the boy, it became clearer and clearer...

"Artemis-" She started.

Then the manor blew up.

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