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Dark Nights	By : MarianTheBlackadder Category: M through R > Only Lovers Left Alive Views: 4341 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 1
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Labor Laws
                Adam stood in silence, perfectly still listening to every sound, every feeling around him. Eve knew he was on edge and understandably so. She was still grieving for Ava but it helped to have Dani and the baby to focus on. The baby whose arrival was imamate.
                According to Kaylee she’d been extremely active lately, this was usually a sign she was ready and eager to be born. They were due back any minute and Eve finished arranging the supplies Kaylee had told them they were going to need. Obviously they couldn’t do this at the school. Before when it was just sonograms and tests, she was simply a pregnant young woman. But not knowing what was going to happen made things to unpredictable when they had more than enough to worry about.
                The fridge was beyond stocked with blood. There was something more going on here. They could both feel it. Ava didn’t usually have lasting friends with her destructive nature. The ‘gang’ of ‘hers’ may have been overly stated. Not by Dani of course, she’d been traumatized beyond all reason but somehow had managed to move beyond it. But Ava had a way of stating things, over exaggeration in many instances.
                Eve’s phone began to sound and she immediately answered seeing the number that appeared on the phone. “Hello my dearest. I didn’t expect you to call.” She smiled hearing Marlowe’s voice.
                “I decided to be certain of the address rather than wander aimlessly into the dawn.” He replied.
                Eve furrowed her brow when he said that, “What? Where are you?”
                “At the airport terminal, which as I understand it, isn’t far from your residence.” He replied.
                “What? You’re here? In the states?” She said in completely and utter shock. “What are you doing here? You never told me you were coming?”
                “Dearest Eve, we have much to talk about and not much time to do it in.” He replied.
                “Alright.” She was still stunned at this sudden unexpected development. “Dani will be home any minute, Adam won’t want to leave until she’s safely here. I’ll bring his car and come get you. 10 minutes?” She asked.
                “Lovely. 10 then.” They hung up and Eve starred at the phone finding this incredibly strange.
                Eve smiled when she arrived at the airport seeing her friend. They hugged tightly happy to see each other once again. Accompanying him was a tall, strong looking and extremely quiet young man. He was one of them of course, she could sense it immediately. Marlowe introduced them simply giving his name as Joseph. Eve smiled before taking Marlowe’s arm taking him to the car while Joseph saw to his bags. It was apparent that Marlowe needed a companion to travel at his age and in his condition. But Adam . . . Adam wasn’t going to feel happy about another male in the house at such a vulnerable time for them. Even though he respected and admired Marlowe, the case was still the same. And with Joseph . . . things were going to be even more difficult than before.
                Eve passed Dani’s thermos to Marlowe, knowing he would be starving from travel. Taking a large drink, Marlowe passed it back to his companion. “I have to say, I thought your traveling days were over. It takes so much out of you.”
                “Obviously this is an unusual and completely impossible event, dear one. I’m close to you and I was drawn towards you, to this. It will draw others as well.” He cautioned.
                “We haven’t told anyone, only the four of us knew. With all the trouble there has been in the past, we kept things especially silent.” Eve explained.
                “Except it wasn’t just the four of you was it? You’re infamous sister couldn’t keep a secret if her lips were sewn together.” He responded.
                Feeling a twinge in her heart she hesitated, “Ava’s not . . . she’s no longer . . .”
                Marlowe covered her hand with his, “I know darling, I’m sorry. I know how it hurts to lose someone you love. Even if you don’t’ particularly like them.” He squeezed her hand as she quickly wiped the tears from her eyes and nodded.
                “I cannot mourn her now, we have urgent matters.” She said quickly shaking off the sorrow that was creeping in. “Kaylee said that Dani is due any moment. We’ve prepared for everything, even if the baby has to be delivered with a bit of help.”
                “Cesarean you mean. That tends to be quite more common than not these days.” He paused a moment, “You know, I’m pleased to finally meet this ingenuous and brilliant young woman of Adam’s. I think he has had more actively in the past decade since he’s found her then the past 3 centuries combined.”
                Eve smiled, “She’s a very unique and special young woman. She’s dear to both of us. It has been difficult at times but she is worth it.”
                “You truly do like her then? You aren’t simply pretending for Adam’s sake?” Marlowe questioned.
                “No, I love her very much. As I think Adam had already known that I would when I first came here to meet her.”
                They arrived at the house to find Kaylee and Jeremy hand returned. Adam immediately opened the back of the van stepping inside. He unlocked and opened the hidden compartment where Dani was kept safe as they traveled. He picked her up carefully pulling her onto his lap in his arms cradling her head against his shoulder. Beyond thankful to have her in his arms again. However he felt her clammy skin, finding her covered in sweat.
                “What’s going on? What is this?” Adam demanded when Jeremy appeared at the back, “She should have woken by now.”
                “She did.” Jeremy responded, “Then she went unconscious again just a little while ago.”
                Eve opened the front door for Marlow and his companion who carried their things into the house, before hurrying over to the van. “What is it? What’s wrong?”
                “The baby.” Kaylee said tossing Jeremy the pack with the specialized equipment they used for Dani. “She needs to come. Now.”
                Adam held Dani tight in his arms and carefully stepped down from the van as all four hurried into the house. However, Eve paused a moment stepping back looking around. She saw something out of the corner of her eye. Just for a fraction of a second, a glimmer of light. The eyes of a cat perhaps in the darkness? Or perhaps something far different. She stepped inside closing the door and locking it with the deadbolts . Eve could feel that the air had become thicker somehow and it made her uncomfortable.
Uninvited Guests
                “Jesus, how did you lift all this stuff form the school?” Jeremy said astonished that they had collected almost everything they needed in the basement, “In one night?”
                “Our kind is fortunate to find ourselves extremely fast and extraordinarily strong darling.” Eve said resting her hand on his shoulder as she walked by.
                “Adam.” Eve said in a soft voice, “I think maybe you should take a walk around the house.” Adam hadn’t let go of Dani’s hand since he lay her down. Eve knew how anxious and on edge he was. She wouldn’t just ask him to take a casual stroll around the house for no reason. He looked at her a moment seeing the uneasy look in her eyes. He started to go as she asked, but Kaylee quickly stopped him.
                “No, you can’t leave.” Kaylee said anxiously.
                “It’s just to make sure everything is locked up and secured for the day “Eve reassured her.”
                “What if she wakes up in a fit? In a fever like a wild animal that thinks we’re attacking her?” Adams eyes flashed and narrowed when she said that. Kaylee took a breath, “The point is, we aren’t strong enough to hold her. You are. You can’t leave here until after we deliver the baby.”
                Marlowe hadn’t said anything and instead simply watched and observed. Eve and Adam looked at each other once more. Adam’s eyes glanced to where he had left the loaded gun and ammunition to take with her. “I’ll be back soon my darlings.” She said touching his chest looking into his eyes, before leaning down and kissing Dani’s forehead. Eve hurried out of the basement as Adam took Dani’s hand again.
                Eve hurried out of the basement as Adam took Dani’s hand again. When she went up the stairs she saw Marlowe and his companion Joseph waiting for her. They smiled at each other. Although on crutches, he was deceptively agile and more importantly experienced and brilliant. It seemed Joseph had come as more than his companion. He was another set of hands, with strength to help them. “Are you certain?”
                “Mistress mine.” He said in amazement she’d had to inquire. She grinned as they went to lock and secure the house and keep a watchful eye.
                “When was your last?” She asked going to the box were Adam kept the gun loaded with wooden bullets. Marlowe went to their own cases sitting down and opening one.
                “Hmmm . . . . one of the civil wars perhaps?” Eve smiled checking the revolver before putting it in her pocket.
                “Well that certainly narrows it down a bit for you doesn’t it.” He had a tendency to be vague on occasion which was one of his many many charms Eve admired and loved. He chuckled taking out some of his own things brought with them.
Birthday
                Adam’s eyes were squarely on Kaylee hearing her heart thumping in her chest as she nervously got things ready. Jeremy was much calmer, but he’d had much more time; years, to become accustomed to the situation. Kaylee however, was still just trying to come to terms and accept that there were actual real vampires in the world.
                Jeremy helped Kaylee prep Dani, but when Jeremy’s hand passed the cold sterile swab against her bare belly, his head jerked when he heard what sounded like a snap. Dani was still out, but her feral subconscious and natural instincts were not. Jeremy was starring just a quarter inch away into her fully sharpened and lengthen claws. However, Adam had caught her wrist before he lost his face.
                Kaylee gasped seeing what had happened and quickly moved around the room, “See! See why you couldn’t leave!” She exclaimed properly unnerved that her fiancé was almost shredded to ribbons. She began looking for another item that was on the list. “What about the restraints? The red restraints that are usually found on the gurney, did you get them?”
                “What was it exactly you thought that would accomplish?” Adam said reaching up under the pillows and pulling down chains and cuffs that were anchored deep into the wall. He secured one of her wrists kissing her palm before doing the same on the other side. “She would have ripped through those ridiculous restraints like tissue paper.” Kaylee and Jeremy glanced at each other before Kaylee quickly went to wash and sterilize her hands and put gloves on. Adam could see her lips moving as she mumbled to herself under her breath, going over procedures about this particular operation and what she had learned from studying Dani the past few months. None of which were striking a feeling of confidence in Adam.
                Jeremy saw the nervousness on Kaylee’s face. “Hey. It’s okay. You got this.” He said with a smile giving her a hug rubbing her back. “Everything is fine.” She takes a breath and gives a nod.
                Adam finished securing the steel restraints making sure she couldn’t slip out of them. He sighed and cupped Dani’s face in his hands gently stroking her clammy face with his thumbs. The contraception was going to have to be revisited. Seeing what she had gone through, the distress she was in now . . . it was his doing. How many women had to be restrained like animals, like prisoners when giving birth to their children? It was mortifying, but with zombies in the delivering the baby and her possibly hurting herself, it was necessary.
                Upstairs Eve, Marlowe and Sean were stationed around the house, keeping watch from the best vantage points. In the main room, Eve was at one window while Marlow was at the other. “DO you truly imagine Adam to be the paternal fatherly type?” Marlowe asked finally breaking the silence.
                Eve smiled a bit, “He might surprise you. He may even surprise himself.”
                “You know, it wasn’t to terribly long ago his suicidal tendencies were getting out of control. Taking you from me in Tangiers to the desolate outreaches of Detroit.” He recalled, “Have all those thoughts truly been eradicated?”
                Eve thought in silence a moment, “He has a different focus in his life now. Not just himself starring at the world and the way the zombies abuse and misuse the beautiful gifts they were given. He still has his music of course, but with a family, the focus has turned inward to his family and what is most precious to him as it should be. On me, Dani, and now the baby. It will be a long time before he’ll have a moment to let such thoughts creep back in the dark silence. If ever they do.”
                “Perhaps your right.” Marlowe replied. “Such morose tendencies and outlooks, once one had tasted such desperate despair, never truly leaves. It’s just easier to revisit down the line.”
                “Marlowe, honestly.” She said giving him a look. This didn’t seem the best of nights for such conversation. The newest member of their family was arriving. “Adam is on edge a bit at the moment, but is that not understandable given the current situation.” She remembered first finding that loaded revolver beneath his bed and confronting him about it when she had come to him over 12 years ago. “He is much more alert, proactive, protective of us then ever.” She smiled a little, “This is the happiest he has been in ages. Although there are times when it frustrates him . . . in his heart . . . it’s worth it.”
                “Master.” They both looked over seeing Sean at the staircase. “Look.” They quickly moved to another of the large windows that showed the length of the driveway and he pulled the curtain open enough for them to see. At the end of it, they could make out 5 black shadow forms and the shine of their eyes just for a split second when the moon came from behind one of the clouds, almost immediately disappearing again. Eve blinked at how bold standing in the open was. “And there.” They looked over seeing several more figures just standing at the edge of the property.
                “Are those the ones Ava told you of? That attacked your young Dani?” Marlowe asked.
                “Perhaps a few, but neither Ava nor Dani said there were that many. Dani was traumatized severely, and Ava had a tendency not to include details with any answers she gave to direct questions.” They looked at them a moment longer, “None of them are setting foot on the property. They know that they’ve already crossed into another’s territory uninvited. It’s keeping them back.”
                “They’re aware of it, yes. Their curiosity isn’t strong enough to overpower their sense of self preservation.” Marlowe looked at Eve, “Yet.”
                Downstairs in the basement, Adam sat beside Dani on the bed bracing her already restrained arms down hard against the mattress as Jeremy and Kaylee began the procedure. Adam clinched his jaw seeing the pain cross Dani’s face when they began to cut into her body. The pain he saw cross her face felt like a knife in his heart. There was no such thing as a ‘saddle block’ for vampires giving birth. His hands clinched tighter around her arms.
                Dani was panting, her fangs full length and sharp. She whimpered and whined as Adam felt her arms tense and strain against her bonds. “Kaylee . . .” Jeremy said. Adam’s brow furrowed at the tone in his voice.
                “I know, I know, I see it.” She responded quickly. Dani cried out and whimpered again, “Jeez.”
                “What the fuck are you doing!” Adam demanded when Dani’s entire body shook and convulsed as she cried out in utter agony.
                “It isn’t us, it’s the baby. She wants out.” Kaylee said trying to keep calm but inside she was completely panicking. If the baby’s bones, fangs, and claws weren’t soft she might have made her own way out. Alien wouldn’t just be science fiction anymore and Kaylee would have found a different career. Dani shrieked and it was starting to make Adam upset that she was in such pain.
                “Hurry up damn it!” He growled at them feeling the power behind Dani’s struggles as she tried to fight back.
                “I see her!” Kaylee said trying to move quickly, but staying as careful as possible. “There! I can see her!” Another moment passed, “I’ve got her!” she said quickly.
                “EVE!!” Jeremy called upstairs needing another pair of hands to help. At once Eve instantly flew down stairs hearing her name. Jeremy wrapped a clean soft towel around the little one holding her carefully making sure that her mouth and nose were clear with no obstructions. Eve appeared next to him, “Here, she’s alright, everything’s fine. But take her.” He said passing the little one into her arms. Eve smiled in disbelief and awe at the tiny precious creature she held in her arms. She was beautiful and a bit fussy but very alive, healthy and absolutely perfect.
                Kaylee started to close and instantly Jeremy pulled out several bags of blood they had in a warmer. Dani was still suffering in pain so she couldn’t be released yet. Adam grabbed pillows putting them under her shoulders to raise her up so they could feed her.
                Reaching over Adam snatched one of the bags of blood from Jeremy tearing it open with his teeth holding the bag to her lips. At once she began to devour the warm crimson absolutely ravenous. Within a heartbeat, the first bag was gone, and Adam tore open another, and then another.
                Kaylee’s eyes went wide watching the completely impossible rapid healing of Dani’s body right before her. Once things were calming down and Adam and Kaylee were caring for Dani, he went back to Eve to tend to the newborn.
                When Dani’s wound shrank, healed, and then disappeared she quieted down. She was still starving, but drank less frantically. Adam stroked her head gently with his hand continuing to feed her as much as she needed, as much as she wanted, and more.
After Math
                Kaylee, Jeremy and Eve tended the little one. Dani was sleeping soundly completely and beyond exhausted. Adam just watched her rest still holding her hands in his wishing she would wake up just a moment to speak with him. To say something, anything.
                Eve held the little one close having managed to calm her as she now dozed sleepily. Jeremy grinned when Kaylee came back in having washed up and walked over wrapping his arms around Kaylee kissing her and hugging her tight. “I’m so proud of you honey.” He said just beaming as he looked at her.
                Kaylee smiled a little and sighed in relief it was over, “Yeah.” She swept the hair back from her eyes, “To bad I can’t put this on my resume or ever tell anyone it happened.” They laughed before kissing and hugging again.
                Swaying a little bit, Eve walked over in silence kneeling down beside Adam, reaching up and touching his shoulder. “Darling.” She said gently holding the sleepy little one close, “look at how beautiful.” Adam didn’t look right away, his eyes remained on Dani. It was as though he couldn’t look at the child until Dani was awake and looked at him with her beautiful amethyst eyes . . . came back to him again.
                “Why hasn’t she woken yet?” Adam said, “Her wounds have healed, her fever has broken . . . why doesn’t she open her eyes?” Releasing one of Dani’s hands he gently caressed her face, willing her to wake.
                “She’s been through so much darling, bringing this beautiful and special gift into this world, giving her to us.” Eve said still beaming in awe at the small miracle she held close in her arms, “She needs rest.”
                Adam knew she was right, but it was hard not to be impatient. The only times she had been in such a completely disconnected state like this when she was away from him, she had been captured and tortured by cruel sadists . . . and she had been in such pain.
                Eve wasn’t going to push him right now about the baby; his worry for Dani surpassed everything else. He wasn’t going to begin bonding with the little one without Dani. Eve gave a nod understanding before she stood. She kissed Adam’s cheek then quietly left him to care for his young woman.
New Faces
                Upstairs, Jeremy and Kaylee couldn’t help but be fascinated with the newborn vampire. She had a tough of dark hair the same color as Adam’s. “She has Dani’s fingers, doesn’t she.” Jeremy said touching her tiny perfect hand.
                “She is a perfect love.” Eve said as they all chuckled seeing her stretch and yawn.
                “What’s her name?” Kaylee asked, “I know they were still deciding and Dani was going to let Adam have the final say.”
                “Her name has been chosen but it isn’t for us to give it to her. That’s for Adam and Dani to be the first to introduce her.” Eve said holding her close. Joseph brought Eve a second bottle of warmed blood. Kaylee wanted so much to hold the little one, but she and Jeremy were human. The little ones teeth and claws would be soft for a little while, but like all of their kind she was born hungry. They were painfully aware of how cautious and careful they had to be.
                “She is quite lovely, isn’t she.” Marlow said with a smile. “Naturally beautiful of course, just like her family.”
                “Thank you Joseph.” Eve said taking the bottle, “How is our supply?” They had gone through quite a bit in just one night. With Adam, Eve, Marlowe, Joseph, the baby and the large quantity Dani had needed just to recover, it was possible they would need to restock soon.
                “There’s still a substantial amount.” Joseph simply replied before returning to keeping watch of their ‘friends’ outside that still hadn’t crossed onto Adam’s property, but they hadn’t left either. They hadn’t told Jeremy and Kaylee about the situation, but it was clear that it was best to keep the two zombies close with them. They wouldn’t stand a chance out there on their own.
                “It’s been quite a long week for all of us.” Eve began knowing that everyone was no doubt exhausted, “We should have some supper,” She smiled looking at Jeremy and Kaylee, “Or breakfast I suppose for some of us before getting some rest. Jeremy, Kaylee we have some human foods for you in the fridge as well.”
                “Oh good, I’m starving.” Jeremy said standing as he looked at Kaylee. “Hungry?” She gave a nod and he kissed her cheek before going to get them something to eat. Her eyes kept wondering back to Marlowe and his companion. The only vampire they’d had any contact with apart from Eve and Adam was Ava. An association that appeared dangerous from the moment it began.
                “You and your betrothed are quite safe my dear.” He reassured her knowing she was uncomfortable. “Eve has told me a great deal about how caring you and your man have been. I thank both of you for your help and care.” He held out his hand and Kaylee hesitated before placing hers in his. He kissed her knuckles squeezing her hand gently to show his gratitude.
                Kaylee blushed a little before giggling not used to such chivalrous behavior. “I was a little skeptical at first, but . . . Dani means a lot to Jeremy.” Her eyes returned to the baby, “And this really has been totally amazing.” She admitted.
                Eve smiled, “It will be dawn soon,” to be honest the sun couldn’t come fast enough and would drive their ‘visitors’ away at least until sunset. “We have guest bedrooms for each of you. Dani keeps them clean and made up. She has a knack for organization and cleanliness. So even though guests are rare, we’re always ready just in case.” She held the bottle a little better looking at the contented little one. “I’ll stay with her in the nursery today.”
Health Hazards
                Kaylee opened the door to the basement room then immediately pulled it closed again. There was a pause and the door unlatched before latching again. Another moment passed and then it opened a crack. Adam rolled his eyes slightly, “What!” He demanded sternly.
                He heard Kaylee take a breath before gathering her courage and walking inside. “I wanted to check on Dani. Make sure everything was alright.” Adam just gave her a look before his eyes returned to the sleeping vampire, giving silent permission. Kaylee swallowed the lump in her throat; Adam still made her incredibly nervous. Of course, there were moments when he encouraged it.
                She made her way around to the other side of the bed and reached out touching Dani’s arm finding her much cooler now then she had been the night before. “Looks like her fever has broken.” She took out her thermometer and took her temperature. “Has she woken at all? Said anything?” She asked writing down Dani’s readings.
                “No.” Adam said simply.
                “But she’s eating?” Kaylee asked.
                “Yes.” He replied in the same tone. Kaylee finished taking her readings before reaching for the covers. Adam’s eyes flashed causing her to stop cold.
                “I just want to make sure everything’s okay.” She said quickly. Adam looked at her another moment before back to Dani. Taking a breath she pulled the blanket back and inspected where she’d made the cesarean incision. “Wow.” She said in awe not even seeing a shadow of a mark or bruise. Kaylee carefully smoothed her fingers over Dani’s flawless skin, not feeling the slightest scar or bump underneath. “No one recovers from pregnancy OR surgery this face. Or this flawlessly.”
                “If she’s fully healed then why hasn’t she woken yet.” Adam snapped at her in frustration.
                Kaylee quieted not knowing the reason anymore than anyone else did. She pulled the cover back over Dani to keep her warm. Adam really hated letting anyone near her in such a vulnerable state. When this was settled, it was just going to be him and his girls. Everything and everyone else in the world could go to hell. “The baby, . . . your daughter? . . . She’s doing great. She’s very healthy, full of energy, and very beautiful.” She added, but Adam didn’t look at her or respond. “You . . you haven’t even held her yet or really looked at her. Don’t you want to?” Adam’s jaw clinched not wanting to talk about this to her of all people.
                She sighed still not understanding much about them or their relationship. It was weird and Jeremy, although more accustomed and used to it, thought the same. She took a breath, “I don’t know why Dani hasn’t woken yet. Physically she seems . . . okay.” Kaylee looked at him, “Maybe you could find out?” Adam’s brow furrowed and his eyes slid towards her. “Jeremy said that sometimes you can talk to her when you’re sleeping.”
                Almost feeling heat coming off of Adam from his extreme irritation that yet another person knew such a private and intimate detail of the bond they shared, Kaylee cleared her throat and stood quickly heading for the door. Adam looked at Dani deciding it was worth a try at least. “Lock it.” He said in a stern tone. She paused before turning the lock on the handle stepping out of the room and pulling it closed behind her.
To Be Continued . . . . .
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