Chap 20

- Sam POV -

"Sam," I heard Sue's comforting voice say as I stood clutching the sink in my kitchen. We had all been kicked out of the bedroom where Hermione was so that Carlisle and Poppy could perform some more scans.

"Yes Sue," I said as I gazed around at my messed up kitchen. Hermione had been preparing dinner for the whole pack to celebrate Bri's homecoming when Emily attacked. I could just imagine Mya moving around the kitchen fluidly, stirring, adding and tasting the different things she had been cooking.

"I am so sorry about Emily. If we'd known she would do something like this," Sue said before trailing off. I pulled the woman into my arms and felt her begin to sob against my chest.

"It's not your fault. You couldn't know she'd go crazy like that. And I know Mya won't blame you," I said to her. I turned my head as the door opened and Bri walked in slowly. She pulled back from me and kissed my cheek.

"She'll make it through this. She is tough Sam," Sue said before walking out of the room. I heard Bri walk towards me and stop by my side.

"How far along is she?" I asked Bri who sighed.

"Only a month. She was going to wait to tell you. She wanted it to be a surprise," Bri said softly. I wrapped my arm around the small girl who cuddled into my chest. "They will pull through won't they Sam?"

"I hope so Little One. I really hope so," I said as I kissed Bri's head. She cuddled into me more and I held her tighter. After a while, Poppy and Carlisle walked into the kitchen followed by the Pack, Elders, Charlie, Remus, Kingsley and Imprints. "How is she?"

"Well it's a miracle but both her and the baby are stable," Carlisle said and everyone sighed. Bri laughed in relief and hugged me tighter. "I don't know how but it's the truth. Poppy and I believe her magic may be playing a part but it could also be strength and sheer will. I have placed her in a medically induced coma however so that she can heal without interference."

"I healed the scratches on her face and chest. I sealed them magically and because we got to them as early as we had, the scarring shouldn't be too horrendous. However I know Miss. Granger and while scars on her back don't bother her, scars to her face and chest will. I will send Gabrielle some cream which will minimise the scars and if applied properly for long enough, they should fade almost fully," Poppy said. "I have given Mr. Zabini a potion treatment program that is to be administered twice a day which will help her magical core strengthen and should help both her and the baby."

"With your permission Sam I would like to come back either every day or every second day to check on her progress and to monitor the baby's development," Carlisle said and I nodded. "All right. I'll come back tomorrow and check on her. Congratulations on your baby and know that I fully believe they will pull through this."

I thanked him and Jared showed him out. Bri was still clutching my body and I pulled Brady and Colin into my arms as well. Soon Leah joined followed by the other guys and it turned into an all in hug.

"If you need anything Sam, just give us a call," Billy said once we all broke apart.

"I will. Thank you," I said and he nodded. "You're more than welcome to stay here tonight if you like."

"No Sam that's fine. You and your brothers need some time to comprehend what's happened. We will come by tomorrow and check on her," Quil Sr. said and I nodded. The Elders took their leave and I turned to Remus and Kingsley.

"We should get back and fill everyone in on what's happened. I'll try and keep them away but you may soon be introduced to the whirlwind that is Molly Weasley," Remus said as he, Kingsley and Blaise smirked. Remus and Kingsley said their goodbyes before apparating away leaving only the pack and the Imprints.

"You guys can all stay if you want. I just need to clean this kitchen up," I said as I looked around at the room. The bloodstains littering the floor and the benches had me growling slightly at what my imprint had gone through until Blaise put his hand on my arm.

"I'll do that. You guys go sit in the lounge room and maybe order some pizzas," Blaise said. Bri started pulling at my arm and soon we were in the living room. The pack and the imprints piled in and we all set up in front of the the TV. Jared called the pizza place and placed a large order that we would have delivered. While this was happening, I stood up and went upstairs.

"Mya," I whispered as I walked into my bedroom. My imprint looked so tiny in our bed, her face and chest covered with bandages. I sat down beside her and while I lifted her bandaged hand with one of mine, I placed my other hand on her still flat stomach. My baby was growing inside of her and while I was excited, I was also scared. I didn't know if I was ready to be a dad. How could I protect a child when I couldn't protect my own imprint? "Mya, you've gotta pull through this. We need you. I need you."

My imprint didn't reply, didn't even move. I lifted her hand and kissed the back of it gently.i sat in silence for a long time just thinking.

"I am so sorry this happened to you baby. I should have done something," I said before laughing bitterly. "You'd be saying there was nothing I could do. I know you would be."

I took a deep breath and allowed my eyes to roam her battered body.

"I didn't kill her. God knows every fibre of my being was telling me to kill her but I couldn't. I knew, no matter how bad you were hurt, that you wouldn't want me to kill her. I banished her from La Push then your dad took over. He exiled her from any and all packs and even gave her the same scars she gave you. Your dad's a pretty scary wolf when he wants to be," I said softly. "He warned me that we may be having some more visitors soon. I can't help but be afraid they are going to insist you leave with them. They might say I'm not good enough to protect you or that I'm not good enough for you. They'd be right. You deserve someone who can give you the universe. I don't have all that much to offer you."

I felt tears running down my face when I felt a small hand rest on my shoulder. Bri was looked down at me with a sad smile.

"Do not shoot yourself down Sam. 'Ermione chose you, imprint or not. She loves you and anyone who tried to separate you two would be met with the business end of 'er wand," Bri said and I held her hand. She turned to Mya and spoke in rapid French to her before turning back to me. "She loves you and your baby. No one could separate you two. Ever."

"Thanks Bri," I said. She kissed my hand and told me the pizza was here before walking back downstairs. "I'll go have some food then I'll be back. We need to discuss baby names. I love you Mya."

I kissed her head and walked downstairs to where the pack and imprints were waiting for me before we began to eat. I ate a few slices of pizza before turning to survey my pack. I could tell behind the laughter that they were frightened and confused and so was I. Jared had Kim cuddled into his side, Quil was holding Lou's hand tightly, Jared had his arm wrapped tightly around Kim's shoulder, Jake was sitting with Bella in his lap and Bri and Embry were sitting so close together their knees were touching me her head was resting on his shoulder. Blaise had Leah's hand tightly in his and neither seemed to be contemplating letting go.

"You ok Alpha?" Paul asked and all eyes turned to me.

"Yea. Just thinking," I said and the boys nodded.

"You know, Blaise is a really good baby name for a boy or a girl," Blaise commented offhandedly and we all laughed. "I'm just saying. Something to consider."

That broke the tension and soon everyone was throwing baby names around. Some made me laugh and some I just shot down flat. My kid wasn't getting beaten up just because its uncles and aunts decided it needed a weird name. Eventually everyone began to yawn and I watched as Blaise stood and turned my cushions into beds for everyone.

"You and Mione can have the top level to yourselves. We decided you probably needed some time with her," Blaise explained. I thanked him and the pack before we all walked upstairs. The boys and their imprints said goodnight and kissed Mya on the cheek before leaving and soon it was just Mya, Blaise, Bri and I in the room.

"Goodnight Tesoro. Wake up soon," Blaise whispered before he kissed her head. Bri rattled something off in French before kissing Mya and I on the cheek and walking out of the room. Blaise waved his wand and turned a pillow into a small cot. "I know you can't be in the bed with her but I figured you could at least lay beside her. Try and get some sleep man."

I gave Blaise a pat on the shoulder before he left the room. I shut the door behind him and walked back into the room. I changed into some basketball shirts before lying down on the cot beside my imprint. I took her hand in mine and kissed the back of it before closing my eyes.

I woke up the next morning to the smell of bacon, eggs and pancakes. I got out of the bed I was in and checked on Mya. She was breathing softly and I bent down to kiss her head. I then knelt beside her and rested my hand on our child.

"Hey there little one. I'm your daddy. I know you can't hear me yet but I'm here for you and your mummy. I love you already," I whispered before kissing Mya's flat stomach. I grabbed a shirt out of my drawer and walked downstairs to find my kitchen and dining room full of people. "Um ok then."

An older redheaded woman spun around from the stove and looked me up and down. She placed the tongs down before racing towards me. She pulled me into a tight hug before I knew what hit me and when I looked up, Blaise and the redheads I identified as Ginny, Bill and Fred where smirking.

"Sam, this is our mother Molly Weasley. Mum, this is Sam, Mione's fiancé," Bill said as I patted the woman's back.

"It's wonderful to finally meet you. I've heard a lot about you and just couldn't wait to see you with my own eyes," Molly said and I smiled. She stepped back and headed back over to the stove and I turned to the boys. "Sit, sit. Breakfast will be ready in a few minutes."

I sat down at the dining room table and turned to a slightly older man with red hair.

"I'm Arthur, Molly's husband. These are the other two of my children, Charlie and George and their lovely partners Maryse and Katie," the man introduced and I nodded. I felt Bri grab my hand and I was tugged towards a beautiful blonde woman holding a small baby.

"This is my sister Fleur. Fleur, this is Sam," Bri said and I shook the beautiful woman's hand.

"It iz a pleasure. We have 'eard a lot about you," Fleur said and I smiled. I looked down at the small baby in her arms and grinned as I thought about Mya holding a little carbon copy of herself in her arms. "'Er name is Victoire. Would you like to 'old 'er?"

Before I could answer, Fleur slipped the baby into my arms. She felt so tiny in my large arms and I was almost afraid I'd drop her. Fleur started laughing softly and I looked up at her.

"You have zee same look in your eyes zat Bill had. He was terrified zee first time he 'eld her. You are a natural though," she said as I had subconsciously started rocking the baby as she woke up.

I handed the infant back to its mother before walking towards Jared and the boys.

"How is she?" Jared asked and I shrugged. "They'll both be fine Sam. Mione is strong."

"I know man," I said and Jared put his hand on my shoulder. Molly placed a huge plate of bacon and eggs in front of me but I could only stomach a bit of it. We heard a car pulling up outside and Bri went to answer the door. She walked back into the room followed by Carlisle who nodded at all of us.

"Come on. I'll take you to her," I said. Carlisle nodded and we walked up to my bedroom in silence. I pushed open the door and we walked in. Carlisle lent over her and checked her over. While this was happening I heard footsteps coming up the stairs followed by soft talking voices. Molly, Bri, Fleur, Arthur and Blaise walked in followed by Poppy.

"Good morning Sam," Poppy said as she walked up to the bed. Her and Carlisle moved around Hermione fluidly as they checked all her vitals.

"How are they?" Blaise asked and I noticed Molly and Arthur's confused looks.

"They are doing fine. Hermione's magical core is helping to heal her and is keeping the baby strong," Poppy explained and Molly gasped.

"I've hooked up an IV that will provide her with nutrients until she wakes up. I have also inserted a catheter which will need to be emptied every few hours," Carlisle continued. "At the rate she is healing I'm hoping she will be awake within two weeks."

"Thank you Carlisle, and you too Poppy," I said and both of them smiled at me. Bri walked downstairs with them while I moved back to my spot beside my imprint. I watched as Blaise, Fleur, Molly and Arthur moved closer to the bed and Molly took Hermione's hand.

"Congratulations on the baby Sam," Arthur whispered to me as we all looked at my imprint. "She can't be far along."

"Bri and Carlisle say just over a month. She was waiting to tell me." I answered and Arthur squeezed my shoulder. I felt myself slump under his hand as he gazed at me in a fatherly fashion. "I'm so afraid."

"It will be ok son. This girl is one of the strongest people I know. She has too much to live for to give up. Besides, it's not in her nature to give up. It never has been - she just keeps pushing herself until she has reached her goal," Arthur said and I smiled. That definitely sounded like my imprint.

"Sam," I looked up and noticed Molly looking at me with determination. She then turned to the others and said "May I have a moment alone with Sam?"

The others walked out of the room and closed the door. Molly waved her wand and turned to me.

"Sam, Mione is another daughter to me and I love her with every fibre of my being," she said as she stroked my imprint's hair. "My son ruined his only chance with her and lost the best thing that ever happened to him. Swear to me that you will take care of her. Don't do the same things Ron did. I can't bare the thought of her being hurt again."

I stood up and walked around the bed to the woman my imprint held in such high regard. I pulled her into my arms and hugged her tightly.

"I swear on my life that I will take care of her for the rest of our lives. She will be treated like a Queen. I will give her anything and everything her heart desires. I swear if," I said and I heard Molly gasp.

"Thank you Sam," she whispered in reply. I kissed her forehead and she laughed. "Look at me, blubbering like a fool. I'll head downstairs to keep feeding the boys. I'll send some more food up."

She left the room and I smiled at her retreating form.

"I'm so glad you had her baby," I said to Mione as I sat back down beside her. "I also can't wait to meet the other woman you call mum."

"Wanna meet her now?" A soft voice asked and I turned sharply. Standing in the doorway was a woman with bubblegum pink hair and a small frown on her face. "Nymphadora Tonks-Lupin. Call me Tonks. I'm Remus' wife."

She walked into the room and I stood up. She shook my hand before stepping up to the bed.

"Wotcher baby girl," she said with a smile. She grabbed Mione's hand and kissed the back of it. "Now come on. You were supposed to be awake when I was introduced to your boy. How can I tease you mercilessly if you're not conscious to bite back? Teddy has been asking for you. He said he wants his Mione back."

The door opened again and a little body ran into the room. It was a young boy with turquoise blue hair and looked a lot like Tonks.

"Mione. Why sleeping?" The child asked and Tonks lifted him up.

"She isn't very well at the moment buddy. She needs to sleep so she will get better," I answered and the boy's gaze locked on to me.

"Who you?" He asked and Tonks and I smiled.

"I'm Sam. Mione and I are going to get married," I answered. He wiggled out of his mother's arms and walked over to me. He lifted his arms and demanded to be picked up so I sat him on my lap.

"You keep safe," he said as he pointed at my imprint.

"I will buddy. I promise," I answered and he smiled.

"Mione play later?" He asked and looked at both his mum and I.

"When she is all better she will Teddy," Tonks said. "This is Teddy, mine and Remus' son. Teddy, this is Sam."

"Sam," he repeated and I nodded. "I visit all the time!"

Tonks and I laughed and I rubbed his head.

"You can visit whenever you like little man. I'll even take you fishing sometime," I answered and he grinned widely.

"You're going to make a great father," Tonks commented softly before kissing my imprint on the head. She took Teddy from my arms and left the room silently.

"Baby, you have to wake up. I'm not the only person who needs you. I swear, once you're well, I am never letting you or our baby out of my sight. I promise to protect you both from all the dangers in this world," I whispered to her. I rested my hand on her stomach and kissed her on the lips gently. I held some vain hope that Disney movies would be proven true and true love's kiss would awaken my Sleeping Beauty but she still slept on. I rested my head on the bed beside her and just stared up at my imprint's peaceful face.