Daggerhorn..

Brian shook her hand, "Im Brian" he smiled at her

The bump stayed still for a moment before nudging back against their hands. Once weakly, then the second time stronger. Artemis shifted closer to James, her dark hair splaying across her face

Aidan drew his sword and began to practice his forms, jumping at lashing at invisible opponents

Ally smiled, "Nice to meet ya, call me Ally actually, everyone else does." She smacked the lizard on it's head as it snapped at Brian.

Sariah was back outside, taking deep breaths in an attempt to not be sick.

James's eyes widened even more, the smile on his face growing. He nudged it gently, waiting to see how it would react, glancing at Artemis he couldn't help but feel pride and love, over flowing love for her.

Brian laughed, "I dont think he likes me"

Hayley walked outside of the tent and jumped back as the sword went inches in front of her face, "Watch it! You almost cut my head off."

The nudge faltered for a second before coming back even stronger than before. The nudge and stayed there, as if it was trying to burst from it's confinement and reach the comforting hold of it's father
Artemis remained asleep, her strange fatigue preventing her from feeling the exchange between the too.

Aidan dropped the sword in shock, he had almost nicked her "jesm, you okay?" he blew a dark stand out of his eyes

Ally smiled, "He don't like many people. " She raised it to her face and hissed at him. He let out something like a purr and settled back in her hands.

Lark dressed and exited the tent, finding Sariah he couldn't help but let a grin on his face. He felt bad for her of course, but this was going on because they were going to have a kid. He walked forwards and took her hair, "Good morning."

Sariah took a deep breath, not replying. It was not a good morning. It was a dreadful one. She hadn't slept much at all.

James smiled widely and moved, bending down so he could kiss the small bump. "You're beautiful." he muttered to it. It was. It was a beautiful creation that continued to surpise him, sending him into silenced awe. He kept his hand there as if holding the small bump, the baby.

Artemis finally stirred hours later, but only because of the sharp pains in her stomach. She was starving, but the thought of food repulsed her. She groaned and turned into james, burying her head in his shoulder

Brian laughed, "Seems he likes you"

Hayley laughed, "Well i still have my head, i guess thats a good thing."

Aidan picked back up the blade and sheathed it "that's always a good thing" he flashed her a smile "I don't believe I caught your name,"

"Im Hayley" i smiled at him.

"Aidan" He replied, guestering for her to accompany him back to the main part of the makeshift village "you're a healer?" he asked

Lark held her hair, deciding maybe that wasn't the best greeting.

Ally smiled again, "He's just a big sweetie pie if you know how to treat him."

James smiled, holding her close. "How are you?" he asked.

Sariah finally got control and took a few more deep breaths and turned back towards the tent, hugging her stomach. It was starting to get a slight bump to it.

"pregnant" Artemis stated, curling up around her small frame

Lark trailed after her, "Are you feeling any better?" he asked then immediately realized how dumb the question was.

Hayley smiled and joined him, "No, but ive always wanted to heal. My father didnt believe in me healing though, so i couldnt learn."

Brian laughed at the lizards comfortable pose. "Seems like your treating him well then"

Aidan frowned "why not? you should follow your heart." he lead her over to the bread stall and purchased them each a warm roll. he handed her hers and bit into his happily

Ally tickled its belly, "He just likes knowing someone who can beat him when it comes to intimidation." She glanced at Brian, daring him to say something otherwise. She knew she wasn't very intimidating. She started backing towards the door of the tent, she did need to get back to work.

Hayley thanked him and bit into the roll, "Thats why me and my brother ran away. To follow our hearts."

Brian had a feeling she had to leave as she backed to the door, "Well i wont keep you." i smiled, "i hope i can see you both again"

Ally smiled, "Just come to the show." She said then slipped out the door, the lizard hissed at the tent flap as she walked away.

brian smiled, "will do." he said as she left.

Ally went back to the tent and placed Zen(the lizard) on his leash before sitting back on her bed.