Daggerhorn..

James sighed and held her up, keeping her hair out of the way. "I'm so sorry." he murmered as he rubbed her back.

Artemis finally regained control over her stomach and sunk into his arms "don't be"

James sighed and held her close, taking her and sitting her back on the bed. He kneeled infront of her and sighed, looking up at her. "What can I do to help?"

Artemis stroked his face "don't leave me?" she begged

"Never," James murmed and kissed her nose. "I will never leave. I'm to selfish of a man to leave you."

Artemis grinned and held him close "good, stay that way"

James chuckled as he wrapped his arms around her and laid down with her. "I will do my best."

Artemis scowled but wrapped herself around him "you better" the baby kicked slightly and she winced "she's been moving a lot lately"

James chuckled. "Yes, she has." He said as he held her close. "I'm sorry it hurts." he frowned.

Artemis shrugged "she's just cramped is all" she frowned, she was only 3 months along, what would things be like when she's 6? never mind 9!

James sighed and burried his face in her neck. "I wish there was something I could do to help."

Artemis sighed and ran her fingers through his hair "just stay with me, and I'll be alright"

James nodded and watched her carefully. "How are you feeling?"

"better" she admitted "sick of this tent, but better" she cuddled up close to him

James chuckled and picked her up and carried her outside and to a little meadow off the side of the camp and sat her down, sitting beside her, the bright sun shining down on them both. "How's this?"

Artemis tilted her head back, happily soaking up the sun. "much better" she grinned "I heard rumors that we will be moving again"

James took a deep breath and nodded. "We are. We are going towards France."

Artemis's face lit up "france!" She looked to him eagerly "I've always wanted to got to france!"

James chuckled and nodded. "We're taking the Jolly route as we call it. It's all the towns in which we are accepted and treated like welcomed guests."

Artemis grinned at the prospect "when are we leaving?"

"Three days." James said with a smile as he watched her.

Artemis's hand flew to her stomach as the baby shifted "so soon!" she asked eagerly

James gave a small nod. "We have to so we can reach France before the cold months settle in."

Artemis frowned "what are we going to do for winter?" her thoughts drifted to his ah, predicament

James sighed and ran a hand through his hair. "I may just have to ride it out as a...you know.." He frowned.