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Title: The Night Crawlers Want
Author/s: ASmallVilleWorld and Freako
Warnings: Bigamy, mpreg some nudity
Rating: M+15
Seris: none, but I live in hope
Archive: if you won't,though give us a buzz.
Summary: pretty straight I thought, just read the story
Diclaimer: Charcters and miso's mine
Thanks: To Freako for making me as sick as you :}

***A deran is a mixed garment like a Chima and Chogori crossed with a Saris (Indian garb not the tie-dye sheet you pull over your togs) yards of flowing fabrics in various colors and styles.***

Passing slowly across the room for what seems like the thousandth time he pants softly with ever new ripple of motion inside his body. "ooooohh" he moans and begins to squat. Close by the helpers notice
this motion gather the necessary things they rally round him.
Gently, hands caress, motioning him to move from squatting to his hands and knees, easing the pressure of his back one of the helpers begins to rub along his spine in firm, but soothing motions.
"oooooowwwww..." his head comes up and he moans louder as the contraction reaches it's peak, sinking onto folded legs he leans back on his helper panting the helpers coach and encourage his progress, as his breathing begins to slow he grins wearily.
"Your doing really well, Neenay" the tall redhead coos from his shoulder "Meeshell, bring some tea. Neenay I think you should try to drink some more it will take the sting out of the contractions to come, your getting pretty close and the next few are going to be a little harder mmm...?"
"Tahani, alright.. I'll drink the tea" the blonde Meeshell pours a small amount into a teacup and hands it to Tahani, he lifts the cup to Neenay's lips who sips the cold liquid slowly, it's bland and only slightly scented, but works quickly easing the next ripple inside Neenay's body.
"Oh!" A little startled Neenay, glances down to confirm the wet feeling soaking slowly into his deran, liquid, the helpers notice as well. Urging Neenay to stand they remove the lower half of his deran and drew him over to a special bed, the birth would take place very soon the contractions were closer still and Neenay was beginning to get restless.
"Kiwi, go now an get Obe-Natam, tell him to hurry or he will miss the birth of his child. Run!" Tahani set to work getting the others into their position and having Neenay comfortably propped up his lower half exposed to Tahani who sat between his already shaking legs. Rubbing a hand over Neenay's exposed pregnant belly, Tahani probed gently, checking that the position of the baby was right for delivery.
"oooooooooooh...ooooowww Tahannniii" Neenay panted the contractions were becoming hard to pant through, throwing his head back he wailed, his hands clenching the sheets, and then onto the back of his thighs which Tahani quickly discouraged.
"Neenay listen to me it's not time to push yet. Pant for me" Tahani directed softly taking Neenay's hands and giving them a gentle squeeze, he was getting close, but the dilation wasn't quite there yet.
"What has happened?! Have I missed it?!" The sudden arrival of the father startled most of the helpers, but to Tahani it was not unusual for this father to make such loud and disturbing entrance.
Shushing Obe-Natam quickly, Tahani gestured to Kiwi who settled him next to Meeshell at Neenay's right hip allowing him to see and touch Neenay, as well as view the oncoming birth.
"Please Obe quietly, you haven't missed anything yet, Neenay's not fully dilated yet"
"His water broke?" Obe-Natam looked a little nervous but excited he had never missed one of his children's births to date.
"Yes just before I sent Kiwi to you" Tahani smiled softly.
"Neenay, how are you?" Taking his hand from Meeshell he grazed Neenay's knuckles gently.
"I'm having a baby!" Neenay bit out gruffly, this contraction was different to the last, panting loudly Neenay wailed and gripped Obe- Natam's hand tightly "Oh oh Tahani... Tahani I have to push noooowwwww" Neenay groaned out.
"Not until I tell you Neenay, concentrate on your breathing. Pant.
Little pants, while I see, ok?" Tahani spoke calmly, rubbing Neenay's bent knees, Neenay nodded as he watched Tahani make his exam, groaning he begin the quick pants again. Tahani measured carefully, he smiled Neenay was ready to start pushing.
"Okay Neenay with next contraction I want you to give a big push.
Chin to your chest and push like your having a bowel movement ok?"
Neenay gave a flushed nod, it was a little hard to be embarrassed anywhere passed finding out your pregnant you've been prodded and poked so much everyone's had a look. Squeezing Obe's and Kiwis hands he pressed his chin to his chest and gave a good hard push.
"oh.."
"No Neenay, no noise. Push" His bent knees quivered as he pushed, it burned, but he was making good progress. "Almost there Neenay, good let it go, nice big breath and rest" Neenay huffed out a sob, as his head fell back, Kiwi quickly wiping a cool cloth across his sweaty forehead, cooing he congratulated Neenay on his progress so far.
"Oh" Neenay moaned "contraction" moving into position to push again.
"That the ways Neenay. Big push" Obe encouraged, with a smile and hand squeeze.
"oohhhhhhh it hurts" Neenay wailed
"Neenay, the heads started to crown, that's the burning your feeling, push past it Neenay. Push" Neenay pushed again crying out as the head crowned fully. Panting and strained Neenay sobbed, through a contraction wailing.
"I can't...I can't it hurts"
"Neenay listen...Neenay look at me" when Tahani had his eyes, he continued "I know it hurts a lot, but your almost there a few more pushes and we'll see your baby, ok. Neenay I know you can do this. Push with next contraction" pushing Neenay kneels up "Grab the backs of your thighs Neenay, they'll give you leverage to push again ok" a panting nod "Ok Neenay, you feel the contraction" chin already to his chest he gave a panting nod "Push Neenay, big long push" Neenay pushed with all his might, burning all the way the head emerge, "Good Neenay the heads out, stop pushing. I want you to pant like before so I can check the cords not around the baby's head"
groaning and wishing it was over Neenay panted again "Ok Neenay one more push should do it" smiling Tahani instructed "Big push" Neenay pushed and felt the rest of the baby slip out hotly, letting his breath go the helpers let out a small cheer for Neenay. Kissing his cheek Kiwi congratulated him on a job well down, while Obe-Natam cut the wailing baby's cord, several tears slipped from his eyes and he soon congratulated the new mother.
"It's a boy, Neenay" Tahani re-laid as he place the baby on Neenay's chest.
"Oh..." Neenay curled his arms around the babe "He's heavy, Tahani" "A little over average weight, but perfectly healthy" Tahani smiled. He'd never get tired of see new babies into this world, even though he could not bare one himself, he was happy. "What are you going to name him Neenay?"
"Oh I don't know" Neenay replied sheepishly.
"How can you not have a name picked out. You've been reading those name scripts for weeks." Kiwi accused, gently.
"I thought you told me you had something picked out already?"
Meeshell spoke softly, kissing Neenay's shoulder and neck in comfort"
"I did but it doesn't seem appropriate now, I want something new...Something that will...I don't know. Tahani what do you suggest? Obe? You are the father." He looked a little stunned, he'd been admiring the babe in his husbands arms and missed the conversation altogether.
"I'm sorry my love, What was the Question?" Kiwi giggled and patted his arm.
"I guess Obe would be a good start from his father, Neenay. What about something from your name?" Tahani offer, while easing the baby from Neenay arms and into Obe Natam's, in preparation for the next stage, afterbirth. Shifting a sheet under Neenay's raised hips.
"Obe yes and..um...Neen. Obe-Neen" Neenay replied breathlessly gazing at his smiling husband and child "Obe-Neen is his name."
"Oh beautiful, Neenay" Kiwi cooed.
"Yes Kiwi's right Beautiful, Obe-Neen, My Heaven's Grace, how cute" Meeshell added.
"A little push Neenay and we'll be done" Tahani asked. Neenay pushed and the afterbirth slipped away, wiping Neenay, he took the sheet from under him to exam the afterbirth. After making sure it was intact Tahani re-wrapped it, the after birth would be saved for the welcoming ceremony that would take place ten days from today on the new moon.
"Alright Obe it is time for you to make your announcement anyway to the rest of the family Bereta won't be able to hold out much longer" Tahani shooed taking the babe from him and placing him in a crib brought over by Meeshell "Right what should I tell them? How long will you be?" Kissing him soundly Tahani shooed him.
"When I tell you it is alright. Go" and so Obe-Natam left. "Alright lets get you clean and ready for sleep mmm...Neenay?" Tahani glanced to a sleepy Neenay.
"Sleep? But Obe-Natam"
"After your bath, you will sleep..." Interrupted but a soft wail, Tahani looked to the basket, Baby Neen seemed to have other idea's "Well, nurse you baby first, then a bath, a sleep" "Then Family" Neenay confirmed.
"Yes Neenay."

*** Miton, a person that acts as head for a families wellbeing, a spokes person...sort of. A Treater is a god***

With family gather to see the new addition, even the largest room seemed small to the helpers and new mother. Shying away from curious eyes Neenay curled into Tahani's back, baby Neen asleep within his arms. Unused to all the attention Neenay pressed close to Tahani for protection. This celebration would be short compared to the five day celebration and naming ceremony, in which Neen would be officially welcomed as a family member, on the coming of the new moon. Although being short, it would still be tiring for Neenay, baby Neen and all that attended the birth earlier that evening. Obe Natam would began his announcement shortly, for now congratulations would be given by Neenay's husbands, and the elder Mitons. Passing slowly the elder Mitons were given the first looks at baby Neen.

"My, my Neenay he is a little darling isn't he," smiling the graying man, leaned in giving the baby a gentle caress "Such lovely dark hair and button nose."
"Thank...Thankyou, Vestarnee" Neenay stuttered, glancing at Tahani, who smiled back encouragingly.
"Oh yawning, how cute" Shan declared excitedly, startling baby Neen, who began to fuss.
"See what you've done Shan" scolding him, an elder began rubbing Neen's belly lightly, settling him again "Waking so suddenly...is surly not good for his system" elder Tief declared pompously.
"Babies fuss, Tief...Shan is just a little excited, Neen's a little shocked maybe, but there's no harm done"
"It's proven...He could be noise sensitive, Greeta " Tief continued "Like my poor Taiya, fragile baby he was" Vestarnee quirked an eyebrow at this, Greeta rolled his eyes, Tahani shook his head dismissing the comment, while Neenay looked a little frightened.
"Is...is it true, can that happen" Neenay asked slightly panicked, he held Neen up, to look him in the eyes, Neenay glanced at Tahani for conformation.
"Relax Neenay. There is nothing wrong with Neen. Ignore everything Tief tells you." the graying blond spoke conversely.
"Greeta! Are you saying my comments aren't as valid as yours, for Treaters sake I've had four and you only one, My comments have much more value and standing then yours"
"Value and standing. On what, how to spoil your children, a fine example you set, three lay about's and one conniver" accused Greeta.
"I told my children are fragile and sensitive..." Tief fired back "Spoiled and lazy, Tief. Spoiled and lazy. Admit it" Greeta replied smugly "Why you..." they glared at each other, daring one another to make a move.
"Now now" Vestarnee interrupted "No need to result in a verbal bashing, that is surly not good for the babe to hear." dismissing new outbursts he made move to stand "I think it's time to take our leave. Hush" he commanded stopping further protests to stay "There will be plenty of time to see the babe, it's not like he's going anywhere and I think we've pestered Neenay long enough" bidding a quick farewell, the well wishes departed to a corner of the room to discuss the new baby and the up and coming ceremonies.

Sighing Neenay thought he couldn't continue much longer, this was more stressful than telling everybody that his was expecting, though Neenay admitted to himself that he was glad that Tahani was here to support him unconditionally, which made him wonder about why Tahani had no children of his own. Neenay thought he would have made such a wonderful mother. Stirring himself for another onslaught of husbands, Tahani gave a reassuring hug to Neenay. Squeezing his shoulders he whispered his own comments to Neenay about baby Neen and how proud he was of his achievements so far. Smiling they continued the informal family greetings.

The last was given by Bereta, Tahani's companion. "So this is the tiny beast, eh?" Bereta asked, tilting his head to look at the newest offspring of their stared husband Obe-Natam.
"Tiny Beast, Berata? I thought it was a baby." Tahani challenged, with a hit of amusement.
"Well you weren't known for your brains Tahani, but these `babies' are tiny beasts in disguise Neenay best keep a close watch on this one."
"Oh?" Neenay questioned lightly, looking down at Neen, who shifted gently in his arms. With eyes dancing, happily Bereta congratulated Neenay on his progress and promised him, he could look forward to many sleepless nights to come, as a passing comment.

But now it was Obe-Natam turn to speak his joy over the new addition to the family. "I'm sure you all know by now why you are gathered here, My lovely kiss of heaven, Neenay has blessed me with his first child. Neen, came into this world with the help of my loves, Kiwi, Meeshell and my dear...dear Tahani" Obe-Natam turned grasping Tahani's hand, he delivered a kiss to his palm, Tahani smiled graciously, while curling an arm around Neenay's quivering form. He knew that this was beginning to be to much for Neenay.
As Obe-Natam continued, Tahani turned to envelop the sobbing Neenay, baby Neen shifted restlessly and fussed. It was time to go, signally the helpers, he nodded to Neenay, they understood, kissing Obe-Natam mid statement he bid their husbands goodnight. It was the Mitons duty to look after his husbands as head of the family, and nothing was more important than Neenay's and baby Neen's health and wellbeing.
"Come Neenay lets get you to bed. I think we've all had enough excitement for today mmm..." Neenay nodded weakly.
"Thankyou" smiling Tahani gather him into a gentle hug, and began leading him to his rooms.

Greeting Cori, Neenay's companion. Who had come ahead to ready for Neenay's arrival, they helped Neenay and Neen to undress and settle for sleep, Cori, who was several years older, and who had had a child the year earlier was to help with Neen and to coach Neenay on the essentials of motherhood. Shifting slightly so that Cori was resting comfortable beside him. Neenay lay on his back sighing sleeplessly considering, what had happened to him in these few hours from the time of his baby's birth to now, with Tahani and Cori settled with him offering him comfort and support.

Sweeping his brown hair from Neenay's forehead, Tahani tucked him in, baby Neen close by in a small floor basket and already sleeping deeply. Yawning, Neenay turned to his side, watching Tahani, tidy the few baby items he had assembled next to Neenay's bed, for easy access if he should need then during the night. Softly Tahani caressed Neen's cheek with the back of his finger, cooing when the babe yawned.
"Tahani...your so gentle with him, and I'm so...so useless, I do everything wrong" Neenay declared softly, shrinking further into the blankets. Looking much like a young child, Tahani thought.
"It takes time and patience Neenay. Babies don't come with instruction scripts, you have to learn how to take care of them and with time I assure you...Neenay, you will be taking care of Neen like you've had three or four" Tahani had smile, while Cori giggled at the look of horror that crossed Neenay's face. Rubbing his back in slow circles, Tahani and Neenay shared a comforting moment together in silence.
"...Tahani"
"mmm Neenay?"
"You'd make such a wonderful mother. Why is it you have not had children" a soft gasp from Cori, alerted Neenay that he had said something wrong. A pained look crossed Tahani's face and He looked away for a moment. "I'm...I'm sorry Tahani, I shouldn't have questioned you, For...forgive me" Sitting up Neenay grasped Tahani's shoulders lightly, slowly Tahani turned to face Neenay again, a watery smile gracing his features.
"It's alright Neenay...you have nothing to be forgiven for..I...I had a baby once but I had an accident and lost him I can't...I can't have any more"
"Oh Tahani...I'm so sorry" Teary eyed Neenay looked at Tahani pitifully. "I was so insensitive, I've hurt you Tahani you must forgive me?" Neenay cried a little. Tahani kissed his forehead and gently pushed he into Cori's arms.
"I told you Neenay there is nothing for you to forgive you didn't know...sleep now `kay...just rest and I'll see you in the morning for Neen's feed...Goodnight Neenay, Cori" bidding them a quick good- bye Tahani left quickly, wiping already wet cheeks dry, he continued through the hall to his rooms, not noticing that Bereta had witnessed his conversation with Neenay.
"To the Baths then I guess..." Bereta sighed sadly, following his companion, slowly. He wondered what he would do to help Tahani this time. Grief was such a powerful thing to Tahani, it is something that he could never let go....

"Your wallowing again I see"
"Bereta?" in a wave of unfurling cloth, his nakedness was revealed, taller by only a few inches, this dark-hairded rouge stood, at the edge of the communal bath, regarding the wrinkling Tahani, he began to wade through the unusually frigid water toward Tahani, who was waist deep in the heavily scented bath water.
"Mitori Blossom again. You are well into your mopping" taking the ruff brush from his hands Bereta swept it hard along Tahani's back. he winced.
"I have no idea what your talking about Bereta. A first time mothers birth is always more stressful and tense then a second or third. I'm merely trying to relieve some of that stress from my body."
"In ice cold bath water?" Tahani turned to him, regarding him with his best Miton look. "Alright" he relented, falling back into the water, relinquishing the brush and sinking under. For along time neither spoke, just stilled in each others company, a comfortable silence that had grown out of a convenient friendship. Swimming slowly over, to the scrubbing man, Bereta draped his arms over Tahani's shoulders, sighing deeply in his ear.
"Wallowing won't bring you peace Tahani" stalling his scrubbing. "I'm not, I've already told you my reason for being here, What's yours?"
"Don't be non-consequential with me, Tahani. You know I don't like big words" whispering softly in his ear, "So long as your not mourning the loss of the child that was violently taken from you, Leaving you with a dry breast and barren womb...So long as your not" Kissing Tahani on the cheek. Bereta bid him goodnight, scooped up his deran and return to his rooms.

Less stunned than the last time Bereta had given him this speech, but it still hurt, standing he regarded his reflection and the pale scar that had marred his body and soul, from left to right. The scar was set across his lower belly. A remembrance to Tahani...a moment-o of the day he died.

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