In the ghost zone, Dan and Danny are currently talking with Clockwork about the portal that connected to The Shattered Reality. Stating that no one else from this world should ever go through that portal, seal the cave off permanently to not let any life that lives here find it. Or whoever is on the other side come through and attempt to harm humanity once more.
"So we just destroy the cave's entrance and that's it?" Danny asked hearing how simple this task was for them, even if it was an hour out from Amity Park. Dan was lost in his own thoughts worried about leaving Devina alone able to pop at any moment.
"Before we go. Can you check on Devina for me? I need my mind to be at ease in order for me to concentrate with anything today" Dan suggested as they have already being out for a few hours before being completely unaware that Devina is currently in labor.
"You sure?" Clockwork asked a bit aware of what's happening already, having seen it while the two were out doing their own business taking down ghosts. Dan remained stoic, having not changed his mind, causing Clockwork to sigh turning to the screen he observes. That was when Devina popped up laid in bed, going through contractions as she slowly dilated.
"I have to go back. I'm not missing this for anything" Dan stated taking off leaving Danny alone to finish off whatever Clockwork had planned to prevent unwanted pests coming to their realm.
"I guess it's just me now, huh" Danny casually stated having no issue on doing this, stretching his arms and legs to get out there and start securing the area.
"You do remember where it's located, don't you?" Clockwork asked clocking in as Danny gave a singular nod remembering it like it was yesterday since he had to dive in after Devina. "Now go a make sure no one can find it. I'd hate for more lives to be lost because of this cursed thing" he added opening a on way portal for Danny to go through to tend to the issue at hand. Only to fly back home once ensuring it was impossible for anyone to find it.
By the time Danny got back home, the atmosphere was intense hearing occasional grunts and yells of pain from Devina upstairs. Dan was stuck in the living room with Jazz and Danni, making the lad number four to be stuck anxiously sat there and wait for news.
"Wow, you lot look tense. Is everything okay?" Danny asked not getting and answered out of Dan, who had this hands folded resting near his serious face, foot tapping impatiently despite the voices inside telling him to go in there.
"Devina's in labor, the midwife told us to wait down here. And it isn't exactly helping either of us when we can literally hear her scream in pain" Jazz spoke up in frustration as Danny sat down beside his sister, gently putting a hand on their shoulder even though she isn't the only one who needs to be supported.
"She's a strong willed woman. This is nothing compared to what they've been through recently" Danny stated having seen the part of The Shattered Reality where most evil and selfish people lived, keeping those who they control forever in their grasps. "Also.. I managed to close off the portal whilst you were here. No one will be able to find it, so hopefully we'll be safe for a few years if we're lucky" Danny added glancing over at Dan who grumbled to himself, with a huff flopping his head on the back of the sofa, as their hand clenched the sofa's armchair when hearing another agonising yelp escape from Devina.
"Grr.. stupid midwife!" Dan growled to himself hating the fact he couldn't be there to hold their hand, just as they promised. And yet he isn't even allowed to support them.
"When do you think she'll be able to push it out?" Danni was oblivious to a certain degree of how babies are born, but not how long it takes. Especially for new mothers followed with what comes after having a baby.
"Not sure.. it takes time. Babies are very sensitive and vulnerable during delivery" Danny replied as the other remained silent, anxiously sat there waiting as it'll be ages until their parents come back. So they're stuck under Dan's watch who was make concerned about his little family than the kids around him.
In several more agonising hours, the silence and tension was soon filled with the cries of a baby. Dan froze when hearing it shoot onto his feet, immediately going to the stairs to confirm what he's hearing. And it was real.
"Does the dad want to come in?" The midwife called out as Dan practically flew up the stairs, heading towards his room and froze at the doorway. He saw Devina sweating, out of breath practically looking like she had been through hell. And there in her arms was something wrapped in a soft blanket, little hands moving as he slowly stepped inside.
"Is.. is that what I think it is?" He whispered coming to the bedside, gently sitting down on edge finally getting to see the little baby they were so excited to see. They had his black hair, and peach skin, but when the baby opened their eyes he was stunned to see that they had their mother's green eyes.
A small baby, 5 pounds and 8 ounces and is completely healthy, born of the 15th of June. The mother was healthy too, just exhausted and in need of a good nap.
"What do you think? Isn't she adorable?" Devina asked as he looked at her in a split second when hearing the gender of the baby. A girl.
"A girl. We have a baby girl?" He kept his voice low scared to reach out and touch the baby, in fear of potentially breaking the tiny little newborn as she softly chuckled at his hesitation.
"You're not going to break or drop her, love. So ease a little and let me help you, she needs to bond with her daddy too" Devina was exhausted from just having give birth, but gently held the baby towards him as he wasn't sure of what to do. That was until she started to slowly show him how to safely cradle them.
"She's so tiny.. her head is like the size of my palm. I could easily accidentally crush them.." Dan muttered feeling her hand gently rub his back feeling so proud of him. As this is a huge milestone for them.
"You're a natural. She's even comfy in your arms too, like I do. Definitely going to be a daddy's girl when she's older" Devina states yawning as she laid back, in fresh sheets and clothes thanks to the midwife's help after the delivery. A paper was on the bedside drawer, already having a date for a checkup at the doctors in the following week for the mother and baby.
"So have you picked a name for her? We did agree that if it's a girl you'd pick" Dan asked turning to her seeing how exhausted she was even closer, his eyes softening with concern scared to stand up with the newborn yet.
"I made sure she had one that was special. It's on the brith certificate over there, just write your name and everything will be done" Devina replied pointing at the drawer beside her where paper laid next to the appointment slip, as he slowly stood up keeping the newborn cradles in his left arms.
Reaching Devina's side he moved the birth certificate closer and began to see what name had been given. Freya Fenton. He softly smiled knowing how fell the name fitted his little girl, taking the pen and put down his name, but the only thing he needed to change to properly complete this is to finally tie the knot.
"I love it" he said looking at Devina, only to see that she had dozed off. This put him in charge of the newborn whilst the mother rested, being lucky as they were fed, clean and just as tired as their mother. "I'll protect you with my life little one, papa will always be here for you" he softly spoke to the baby, taking the opportunity to sit and bond with the baby. No one was aloud in just yet, as the baby is vulnerable to diseases being new and their immune system isn't as strong as a grown adults or a growing child.
A decision was made. No visits until the baby's immune system is strong enough to prevent illness or death. But Dan allowed family as long as they clean themselves first and not be sick as it could harm the baby. So he waited for Devina to wake up and see how she feels with these changes, as it's a team effort to raise a child together.
No one came in the bedroom, only meals were slipped in by Jazz to keep Devina fed and producing milk for the baby. Pictures were sent for the family to see the baby, understanding the fear of it getting sick as they were the same when they had their first.
"You sure you're alright with taking over while I recover? I don't want you to feel like I'm putting it all on you" Devina spoke her concerns as it had been a few hours since she had woken from their well deserved rest despite still being weak, sore and exhausted.
"Love. I'm doing my job as a father. I'm making sure you're recovering first before you can even attempt to help, so stay in bed and look pretty. I ain't letting you lift diddly squat until you're ready" Dan stated as Freya is in the cot beside him, keeping an eye on her and ensuring she's breathing every hour. As he didn't exactly need sleep to survive, but it helped especially when Devina is recovering, until she's able to get up and walk around again.
It took over a month for Devina to feel like herself, a bit achy now and then, but after the last check up she had been cleared and is able to return back to normal life again.
By that time, the house was finally fixed allowing them to properly move the baby back into home. It was a little different, but it was theirs. Now with an additional family member.
"It's so exciting! We can finally have her at home now" Devina was practically bouncing with excitement as Dan held the car seat the baby was snuggly strapped into, wearing breathable clothing as it was summer time.
They walked around admiring their refurbished home since the incident. New and improved from how last was, freshly polished with so much space to fill up with furniture, pictures and decorations.
"I bet you're excited? I know for a fact you by how you're practically glowing right now" Dan softly smiled when seeing her walk along the new wooden flooring, eyes sparkling with awe at the sight. He glanced down at their daughter, his eyes softening when looking at their sleeping infant within the car seat.
"Can you blame me? We can finally raise her in our home together!.. And don't think I didn't see you smiling when we left to come here" Devina chuckled facing him as he blushed slightly not knowing that she had noticed that, but it brought a little laugh out of him.
"Heh. You got me there. Just don't ruin my scary reputation to the others, okay? As only my love can see me like this" Dan said with a chuckle nuzzling his cheek against hers, as she gently stroked their black hair just how he loved it.
"Don't worry. I know. Why don't we settle our little angel into her crib?" Devina suggested meaning their own room, as they didn't want to risk infant death syndrome by moving the baby in their own room too soon. Dan grabbed the car seat and carried them upstairs as he followed her up.
Entering their new master bedroom, Devina lit up at the nice shades of black and red, as Dan slowly nodded in approval seeing how much was spent on rebuilding the place. Seeing that a unbuild crib box sat which was the only thing left to do.
"I guess we'll have to build it, hun" she said nervously rubbing the back of their neck letting out a little laugh when looking at him. He sighed setting the car seat aside, a safe distance beside the bed facing them so he could watch them.
"Let me. Cause the last time I trusted you to build something, it broke and hurt yourself. So sit back and let me do it" this sounded more like a demand than a request, as she immediately backed up not without giving his cheek a gently peck.
"I guess I can let my big strong man do it for me~" her arms draped over him from behind in a flirtatious tone, giving him a nuzzle in the neck, as he felt his own ego grow at their praise.
"Are you going to let me concentrate? Or are you purposely trying to distract me from building our daughter's bed?" He letting out a chuckle suddenly grabbing and somehow pulling her over his shoulder, until she was in their arms on his crossed legs as he sat on the floor. Gently kissing a sensitive spot making Devina giggle being extremely ticklish.
"Wait! Stop! Hahaha!" She cried out in laughter, as they carried on, slowly moving down until her back onto the bedroom floor. He was on top, as she finally was free of his attack, but glancing up she saw that burning passion in his eyes. "Dan? You alright?.. you have that glint in your eyes again. One that's.. giving me strip you naked vibes" Devina gulped feeling it as he was between her legs, trapped beneath him having no way out.
"And if I do? I've been waiting for you.. and I can feel you're in need of some relief yourself" Dan whispered moving his hands slowly onto her hips, bringing her more up against his. The tension was clear that they're both in need of some sort of relief.
"I tried so hard to not make it obvious.." her hand went up to his chest, slowly moving down in the centre to the hem of his jeans, before aggressively yanking them forward pressing their hips flush together. He let out a growl with his rough and need she'd become, and he was loving every second of it.
"Mm.. you're so fucking hot like this. So worked up for me.. and I can't wait to claim you again. And again. And again" Dan was clear on what his intentions were that afternoon, but he almost forgot about the baby and glanced over ensuring Freya was still asleep. Exhaling when realising they hadn't woken her up yet.
"Why don't you sort the crib first? After we can have some fun~" Devina suggested making patterns on his chest with her index finger, as he groaned at the thought of it. Immediately getting up to build a secure crib for the infant.
"You better be ready. I'm going to take you so rough and deep, you'll be too sore to walk. Just how you like it~" he teasingly spoke shooting a heated glance as she got up, heading to the closet to put something cosy on. PJs as they'd be in bed anyway, seeing an interesting selection.
She watched as he put up the crib, and soon a cozy padded well protected crib was securely built. Dan sighed standing back to admire his handy work, testing it to make sure all screws were tightly in place before even daring to lay Freya down.
"There we go, Freya. Your own comfy bed just for you" he stated gently putting a blanket up to her waist, as she too a moment to doze off again. Lost at how cute she was before remembering about what he's about to do with his woman.
"How is she? I do hope she likes it" Devina spoke up, coming up beside him admiring the baby they had made sleeping peacefully under their very eyes, as her hand went on his back gently stroking it appreciating the work he'd done. Dan moved his hand to her waist pulling her against his side nuzzling into her neck. "You did an amazing job, love. I'm proud of you" she added kissing his head as he froze for a moment before pulling back to look at them, he stood up straight towering over her eyes filled with appreciation and love.
"I really do love you woman. And if we could, I'd like to make more with you if they turn out to be as perfect and cute as our daughter" Dan whispered pressing his head against hers, looking into their eyes full with admiration glad that Freya had something from Devina and it was one of the many best things he likes staring into. Their eyes, so bright and pure of tenderness, void of any negativity or rage compared to his own that had seen things one cannot forget.
"No matter what they may appear to look like, they'll be perfect in their own way. I just hope they don't have to go through the pain we had to in order to finally have peace" Devina replied gently moving her hands until they were cupped against his cheeks, knowing how much he loved being between them every single time. He kissed the palm of one of them, causing her to gently giggle in response. A sound so heavenly intoxicating that he couldn't get enough.
Suddenly, Dan lifted her up as he kept himself between their legs as both of his hands rested under her thighs, feeling her grab onto his shoulders taken completely of guard by this sudden action, before taking them to the bed for a passionate night and test the bed's strength and durability from what he had in store of them, but to also keep it down to not wake up Freya. Will this momentary peace continue? Or is there always something trying to wiggle its way in to swipe it away at the last minute?