Final Chapter

Shannon: "Don't push."

Elias: "Stop pushing."

Chise did what they said. Though they were nearly there, they came to a complication. As Elias cradle his new daughter, he still can't help but to worry. Chise became more scare because the second baby was still inside still waiting.

Chise: "I can't keep sitting here."

Elias: "What's wrong Shannon?"

Shannon: "Your second baby is breech. Something is keeping it from coming out. It's hard to tell what it is."

Chise: "Is there anything I can do?"

Doctor: "I could do another ultrasound. To see the problem."

Shannon: "Yes. Do that."

Chise: "What can I do?"

Shannon: "Just be patient. Relax. It won't be long."

As Shannon and the doctor left the room to get the equipment, Chise looked at her stomach. She felt Elias' hand rubbing her hair. He kissed her forehead while still holding their daughter. Chise hugged both of them while crying. And the baby cried with her.

Elias: "Shh. I don't like it when both of my girls are sad."

Chise: (chuckles softly) "I'm sorry. Both of you. I'm just scared. I know I'm trying not to be but I don't like it when our child is helpless. What should I do?"

Elias: "Just be patient. All is not lost."

Chise: "Yeah."

Baby: (crying)

Elias: "Aw. It's okay. Mommy and Daddy are right here."

Chise: (moves closer to him) "Yeah. We're right here." (gasps) "Elias! Look at her."

Elias looked too and was shocked just like her. For when the baby girl opened her eyes, they were crimson red just like her father's natural form. They were glowing too. They watched in awe as the eyes went from a red to a perfect shade of green. The vision became blurry for the baby but when she could see perfectly, she looked up and saw both of her parents smiling at her. She smiled back giving them an adorable cooing sound. The baby reached up and touched her father's chin with her tiny hands.

Elias: "She's is just perfect. Just like you."

Chise: "We don't know if it's just the eyes but I'm seeing a bit of you in there too."

Elias: "I love her so much. And we WILL get her twin out."

Chise: "That's right. We're not giving up…..Emma."

Elias: (surprised) "Emma?"

Chise: "I'm sorry. I know we said we wait till both are here, but I was caught in the moment. I'm sorry…."

Elias: "No, no. It's perfect for her. I love it. I love Emma Chise."

Chise: (giggles) "Okay. Emma it is. Emma Ainsworth."

Elias: "I love you. I love both of you."

Chise: "We love you too."

Shannon: "Hey. How's it going in here? How's the little one?"

Chise: "Her name is Emma."

Shannon: "That's a lovely name. Well let's see what's up so we can bring Emma's twin brother or sister out. You ready?"

They watched as the doctor put the device on the belly. When they looked at the screen, all of them were shaken by what they saw on the second baby's head.

Doctor: "Oh my God."

Shannon: "…."

Chise: "Are those…?"

Elias: "Horns…."

Shannon: "So that's why it's breech."

Chise: "What do we do?"

Shannon: "Hmm.. It seems without it realizing, the baby is using a bit of magic. And that's what's keeping it from coming out. And judging by them, they looked sharp."

Chise: (gasps) "Of course!"

Elias: "What is it?"

Chise: "I felt a sharp pain while I was getting ready to push. That must've been the horns."

Shannon: "It seems the second child is like you a little, Elias."

Elias: "So how do we bring the baby out?"

Shannon: "I suggest we figure out something soon because if we don't do anything soon….."

Chise: (getting scared) "No…."

Baby Emma: (crying loudly)

Phone ringing…..

Chise: "My phone…"

Elias: "I got it. Shannon take Emma."

Shannon: "Gotcha. Come on baby. Let's clean you up. Don't worry. Daddy will be back."

Chise: "You remember how to answer it right?"

Elias: "Yes."

Chise: "Hurry back."

Elias took the phone out of the room, so he could answer it. He didn't know how to answer when he's looking like a nervous wreck. He breathes frantically and clenched his hand to his bloodied white shirt. He took a deep breath and answered.

Elias: "Hello?"

Angelica: "Hey Ains!"

Elias: "Angie?"

Angelica: "I heard that Chise is having the babies. Congratulations! So what's happening?"

Elias: "The first baby. We have a girl. Her name is Emma."

Angelica: "Aw! So beautiful. I can't wait to meet the lass. And the second baby?"

Elias: (held his head down) "…"

Angelica: "What's wrong Elias? Is Chise okay? Speak to me…"

Elias: "The second baby is breech."

Angelica: "Oh no…."

Elias: "The baby is like me Angie….. What am I going to do? They're trying to get it out. If they don't….." (punches the wall)

Angelica: "Okay. Breathe…. It's going to be alright."

Elias: (voice breaking) "How? I don't know what to do!"

Angelica: "Be a man Bonehead! Do whatever it takes to bring this little one into the world. Do it for your family."

Elias: "Okay. Will you tell everyone?"

Angelica: "Of course. Now get back in there."

Elias: "Alright…."

Elias hung up and went back into the room. He join Chise and the others and it seems like they have a plan. He got confused when they were all looking at him.

Elias: "What is it?"

Chise: "Elias….. Shannon wants your help to get the baby out."

Elias: "Of course. I'll help."

Shannon: "No…. The REAL you…"

Elias finally understood what they meant. They want him to turn back to normal. He looked at the doctor who looked back at him not the least bit surprised.

Shannon: "It's okay. He's knows about the both of you. Why do you think I suggested him to you?"

Elias: "Okay but I can't. What if I hurt the child?"

Shannon: "If you bite on the foot gently we might have a chance."

Elias: "This seems too perilous. I don't kno-"

Chise: "Elias. Come here."

Elias: "I'm scared Chise."

Chise: "I'm really scared too. But what's more scary is that our baby will not survived. We have to do this. YOU must save our child. And I will help you."

Elias: (sighs, changes to normal) "Okay. I'm ready."

Shannon: "Alright. I'm getting into position."

Chise: (using magic) "Okay."

Elias: "Don't push yourself."

Chise: "I'll try."

Shannon got to work. On her signal, Chise used her magic to turn the baby around. As she did that it made it easier. Now the problem is the baby's horns. Shannon told Chise to use her magic to retract the horns back in the baby's head. She did that gently for a few seconds but stopped for a bit and started yelling.

Elias: "Are you in pain?"

Chise: "YES! LET ME PUSH!"

Shannon: "Chise I don't know."

Chise: "PLEASE!"

Shannon: "Okay.."

Elias: "Push Chise."

Chise: "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!" (panting)

Shannon: "I see the feet. Elias now. Gently."

Elias use his teeth to press down softly on the baby's foot while Shannon grabbed the other foot. Chise used her magic on the horns again then after that, she pushed some more.

Chise: (labor breathing)

Doctor: "The horns are going back. Only a little more."

Shannon: (gasps) "Keep going! We almost got her."

Elias: "Her?!"

Chise: "Another girl?!" (smiling)

Chise used more now that she knows that it's another girl. The horns were back in the head. Shannon gave the okay to push all the way and that's what Chise did. She pushed with all her might. As she did, Elias held out his hands while Shannon got the baby out. Success! She was okay. They all heard her crying. Emma cried right along with her 24 minutes younger twin sister. Chise felt dizzy for a bit. She used magic of course. She faintly reached out her hands. Elias gave her Emma while Shannon cleans up the baby. She then gives Elias the crying baby. Shannon looks closely at the two girls. The baby looks like Emma only the hair was darker and the eye color was green like hers.

Shannon: "Well I'll be. They're identical twins."

Elias: "This one is beautiful as well."

Chise: "Mhm.. She….. she has my mother's hair color. Only it's darker. You scared us…."

Elias: "Yes we were very startled. Do not scare us like that… Evelynn."

Chise: "Evelynn?"

Elias: "Yes. It is Celtic for bringing life. In English, it means wished for. Is it unusual?"

Chise: "No. It's perfect. It's unique and it fits her great after what happened. I love it. Our beautiful special girls."

Elias: "Emma and Evelynn Ainsworth. You did great work Chise."

Chise: (feeling faint) "E…Elias…"

Elias: "Chise!" (takes Emma) "Chise!"

Chise: "I think I used a bit more than I could handled…I feel sleepy….."

Shannon: "She used magic…"

Elias: "Chise. No please…. Don't leave us…."

Chise: (tries to stay awake) "It's okay…. Remember what I told you in Ulthor?"

Elias: (voice breaking) "Yes."

Chise: "I won't go away. Until you don't need me anymore..."

Elias: "Chise…I…..I still need you…"

Chise: "They need you right now…."

Elias: (touches her cheek) "I love you…"

Chise: (weakly) "I love you…..too." (closes her eyes)

Elias watched her close her eyes. Shannon checked her pulse. She was still okay. Elias held her hand tightly.

3 days had passed since the twins' birth. Elias went to the hospital with Ruth and his daughters. They were hoping to see some improvement if she had woken up. When they got to her room, she was still the same…. They cleaned her up since that time. They just sat and Elias held her hand.

Elias: "Happy Birthday Chise…"

Ruth: "Please come home soon."

Elias: "Yes. Please…. I can't…" (voice breaking) "I can't do this alone….."

Ruth: "Don't say that… You have me. Silver. Don't forget Angelica and the rest of our friends. You need to be strong for Emma and Evelynn. She's asleep yes but I can feel her thoughts. She believes in you Elias."

Elias: "…..Right…." (wipes the tear away)

Later that night, Elias slept in his bed alone. He tossed and turn throughout the night. He managed to get some sleep after finding a good position. Elias then started to dream. He was in an open field. The same open field where Chise talked to her mother. It was very bright. He turned around and saw Chise standing there. He smiled and rushed toward her but stopped when she said some words. But there was no sound. He yelled out to her but all she did was turned around and walked away. And with that, Elias quickly woke up.

Elias: (gasps, sadly sighs)

He couldn't sleep after that so he went out of the room across the hall to Ruth's new room. He then went to Chise's old room which was now the nursery room. He looked in both cribs and saw Emma and Evelynn sleeping soundly wrapped in their blankets. He looked at the Emma's mobile. He gently rubbed the one that was a fox. It reminded him of Chise so much it wasn't funny. Then he remembered what Chise said in the dream before he woke up.

I will be back. I promise. Take good care of our daughters. I believe in you…

That's what she said. Elias nuzzled Emma gently with his snout then did the same to Evelynn. This was his job. This was what he prepared for. Yes he felt sad but he needed to cheer up. For the girls. For Chise.

Elias: "I'll do it. I WILL take care of them. Just please hurry. Come back to us….. Come back to me.."

A week passed. Shannon had told Elias that she was moving Chise back to the fairy kingdom, so her body can heal in the pond. As many time, the king and queen tried to get Elias and Chise to cross over, he thought it was a trick. To make sure she comes back, Ruth went with Shannon. Elias held both of the girls in his arms. He can feel it in his heart. She WILL come home. And when she does, he is never letting go.

At the Anthill, Chise laid very still. Bandages wrapped the very same way when she first came there. Ruth laid there on the bed next to her. He suddenly felt a feeling. He quickly looked at Chise. He went out to go get Shannon. Chise quickly sat up. She tried to feel around cause she couldn't see. She was very happy to get up. She wanted to see her daughters. She wanted to see him..

Chise: "Elias…."

The End…till the next story!