The Hope of Scotland

~8~

So much had changed for her since her change and recovery. She learned what it was to be a capital and the strengths behind it, plus everything that was ensuing with the war outside the borders. She met and gained new friends as more capitals and cities came to be and the last two were amazing on their own.

She could still feel the fear of the group as the Axis and Allies gave themselves up to them, leaving their families behind to protect them, yet the girls didn't stay behind for that and she was glad to be a part of that and helping them. Going through the old house where Allister and Carine kept old war items and weapons was almost exciting, knowing she was helping end the war in some way. And sure enough, the Axis and Allies finished Genesis as the girls rescued everyone that was captured and held prisoner. After that, things were simpler, easier, and full of everyday excitements.

Siobhan was still surprised with herself. Her eating and exercising were perfect as she and Allister decided to get away from the city itself and be upon the Loch and enjoy that point of Scotland. She was also surprised with how her body changed with her change as well, including not feeling pain during certain moments and just feel the tension and contracting of her body.

"Alright Siobhan, almost there, just one last one and we meet our little one." Allister coached her on as she took another breath in.

She knew she was tired after the hour of work she was doing yet felt nothing as she beared down again, she could hear him speaking but didn't listen as she envisioned the baby in her arms. She had to be close now, just had to be, there was no way- tiny cries filled the air as she heard him gasp in awe.

"That's it, Siobhan, ya did it. Ya did it mo ghaol!" he gave an excited laugh as he exclaimed, "And it's a girl! 'Tis a wee lassie!"

Her eyes widened in excitement as she looked down at him as he wrapped the baby in a towel from the side of the tub, just to place her upon her chest. Siobhan held her to her chest as she looked down at the little scrunched up face, she didn't know what to say or do as she looked at the little girl except cry.

"Oh god, you're so beautiful. Oh, my god." she somehow choked out as Allister lifted the towel for a moment.

"And finally." he said as he tied the cord and cut it, "All done."

She felt him lay his head upon her shoulder as he looked at the baby with her, his own tears slipping past his eyes. It was hard to believe that she was finally there, laying in her arms as Allister took her little hand with his own finger.

"Hello lassie." he whispered to her as she let out a tired whimper.

"I think she's tired."

"After all that, both of ya are tired."

Siobhan felt exhaustion fill her yet she was too awe-struck with her daughter to even think of sleep. She just wanted to hold her close as she checked her over and just loved her.

"Ten fingers and ten toes, a healthy belly and button nose." she rhymed as Allister chuckled at her just to pet her head and seeing the tuffs upon her, "Oh lord, she's a red like you. Another with a temper."

"Oi now, that's more Carine than me and speaking of her, she's going to go nuts when she realizes that it's a girl." he told her.

"I know." she chuckled at him, "Still got to think of a name?"

She heard him give a small laugh as she glanced up at him, "Well, I didn't think that far actually."

"Goofy man." she smiled at him just to turn and look back at her daughter, "How about Blair?"