It was all done and ready for the twins to arrive. I was thirty-one weeks along now and the doctors said that I should be prepared in case Jasper and Asher will be there early.
The only problem was that yesterday, Mikael, the Originals father showed up, trying to kill Nik. Usually, they would have probably packed everything up and ran, but not this time. They went to fight him in the forest near my estate, while Caroline, Jenna and Damon were with me.
I had been feeling weird all night. Not the bad kind of weird, just weird. I had been having a bit of a lower backache and random burst of small pains. But since I was worried for Finn and the others, I decided not to think about it too much, what proved to be a very bad idea.
Suddenly, a wave of pain hit, getting worse with each time. I gripped my bulging stomach and stifled a gasp.
"Meg? You okay?" Damon asked from the couch.
I was about to open my mouth when I felt something wet run down my legs. My mouth snapped shut before opening again "Guys? I think my water just broke..."
Jenna and Caroline jumped up wide-eyed, while Damon just blinked rapidly "They do have bad timing," he murmured, peering into my unamused face "Let's get you to the hospital."
"I'll come with you," Jenna decided "Can you go and get Finn?" She turned to Care questioningly.
The girl in question gulped before she nodded and sped out.
Damon had bundled me up in a blanket, ushering me to his car quickly "Jenna, get in the backseat with her, will you?"
"Course," Jenna nodded, running a hand over my hair.
"Nrgh," I gasped, grimacing in pain.
Damon constantly glanced through the rearview mirror, while speeding along the highway. He was driving to Charlottesville, which at this point was maybe half an hour away at the speed he was driving. I vetoed against going to Mystic Falls Hospital and wanted to be brought to Charlottesville whether I was in labour already or not.
"Shh, sweetheart. We're almost there. Take deep breaths," Jenna hushed, hugging me against her tightly.
"It hurts," I cried into her shoulder "It hurts..."
"It's alright. Just relax," she soothed, massaging my lower back with her hand.
Caroline POV
I didn't sign up for this. Okay, actually, I did, but you know? I was running through the woods, following the scent of the Originals. Why did they have to go that far? I could have already been with Meagan again. Poor dear, she seemed in pain quite a bit, when I left.
"Finn," I gasped, coming into the clearing where they were facing off with an older man "It's time."
The Mikaelsons froze for a second at my word, before panicking.
"What do you mean it's time?" Finn blinked shocked.
I rolled my eyes at him "I mean that you should get your ass to Charlottesville. NOW!"
Elijah, cool and collected Elijah, was actually pacing while pulling at his hair "You're sure?"
"No?" I gave him my best bitch face "I'm just interrupting your family get together for the hell of it. Of course, I'm sure, you moron."
"What is going on here?" Mikael asked, his face practically screaming his confusion.
I waved him off "Not now."
"Excuse me?" he choked, probably not used to someone talking to him so... flippantly.
"Meg is on her way to hospital now. I suggest we hurry if you want to be there for her," I declared.
As if I had spoken the magic words, they all came to life again and started running around like headless chicken. Well, everyone but Finn. He seemed strangely calm now that I think about it.
"Thanks, Caroline," he whispered, pulling me into a quick hug "Can you make sure the others calm down a bit before they come? I doubt Annie will appreciate it if they are like this."
"Sure," I agreed, watching him walk out of the clearing, only to be stopped by his father.
Finn POV
Annie was in labour. The twins were coming. Really, now? All these thoughts and more were running through my mind at top speed.
"What's going on here?" Mikael questioned angrily, stopping me from being there for my mate.
I growled at him, eyes flashing "Get out of my way."
"Not until you tell me what is going on, Finn," he insisted.
My shoulders slump "My mate is in labour."
"You found your mate?" Did I imagine it or did he actually sound strangely proud? Where was the father I knew and hated? The one who treated us like hell, when we here kids? "Then go on. Hurry! Believe me, you don't want to be late or she's going to kill you."
"Speaking from experience?" I couldn't help but ask. What was I doing? He could kill me...
His face took on a haunted look "You have no idea. Now run. I promise not to try anything, for now."
"Who are you and what have you done with my father?"
"Go, Finn. Before I change my mind," he muttered, raising an eyebrow at the way the others were still acting.
Finally, I couldn't take it any longer and started running towards Charlottesville Hospital. I just had to get there on time.
I didn't take me that long to arrive there, actually. Maybe half an hour and as soon as I entered, I saw Damon pacing in the entry hall with some nurses glaring at him.
"There you are, man. Meg is in labour. The doctors gave her something for the pain," the young vampire explained, leading me to a room "Jenna is in with her. Be quiet, she might be sleeping."
I nodded at him and knocked lightly, before entering the room. Inside, Annie was lying on a bed, wrapped in her favourite blanket, fast asleep. Jenna was sitting at her side, running a hand through the young girl's hair.
"How is she?" I asked quietly, pulling up a chair on the other side of the bed.
The redhead looked up "Not too great, but the doctors are confident that she'll have no complications."
"That's good, isn't it?"
She nodded "Doesn't mean that it won't hurt like a bitch though. How was it with your father?"
I sighed deeply "He postponed the murdering part. Don't ask me why, but he actually seemed... supportive?"
"Is that good?" Jenna couldn't help but ask.
I ran a hand through my hair "I'm not sure. I'm not sure. It could be, I guess. We'll see, but let's focus on the little ones now."
"F'nn?" Annie slurred, turning her head in my direction hazily. Wow, those must have been some good drugs.
"I'm here, love. You're fine." I kissed her forehead gently and watched as she grimaced in pain.
The door opened and a doctor came in "I'm just here to check how far along she is. Are you the father?"
I shook my head at his narrowed glance. Age difference seemed to be the thing here "No, I'm her... boyfriend. We only met after she moved to Mystic Falls."
"Then I don't have to call the police on you?"
"No," I murmured, looking down at my mate gently.
The doctor looked up from in between her legs "She is at 10cm. Meagan, when the next contraction hits, I need you to push, okay?"
She nodded jerkily and grabbed my hand tightly "I'm scared, Finn."
"It'll be fine, just breath," I soothed, caressing her hand gently.
"Okay, push," the doctor's voice cut through my mind.
The next thirty minutes were filled with her screams as she tried to get the babies out of her womb. Just when I was about to turn away from the heart-wrenching screams, I heard something else. The soft wailing of a newborn.
"That's one," the nurse said, handing the baby to me with a small smile "You can hold him for a few minutes."
I gazed down at the little bundle of human being in my hands. He was so small. Asher, Annie had decided. The first-born would be called Asher, while the younger of the twins would be named Jasper.
"The next baby is about to come," the nurse pointed out "I'll take him to get cleaned up and bring him back when she's ready."
"Thank you," I whispered, reluctantly handing the little one over to her, grabbing Annie's hand again. The second baby was out faster than the first, screaming his lungs out.
"You did it, Annie. You did it," I whispered into her sweat-soaked hair, while she panted tiredly.
"Meagan, as soon as the babies are cleaned up, they are both healthy," the doctor said "You rest a little."
She nodded and smiled at the man tiredly. I wrapped the blanket around her again, as she shivered.
"They're all in the waiting room," I told her "My siblings, Jenna, Alaric and Damon."
"That's nice," she yawned "I'm tired."
"Then go to sleep," I smiled, kissing her on the lips lightly "I'll wake you when it's time to see Asher and Jasper."
"Kay," she mumbled, dropping off to sleep.