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[Toni McStravick]

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She awoke late in the morning. It was not normal for her to sleep so late, yet she had been very tired as of late. She had spent nearly two days cleaning and organizing…yet no matter what she did, she felt something was out of place.

She rested her hand gently on her stomach and turned to look beside her. Morus was not there…of course he would already be working, recently returning to his duties as Lord Commander of the kingdom. He had let her know the king wished she return as well to once again lead the Arcane. She smiled softly.

She rolled to her side and slowly raised herself to sit on the edge of the bed. Perhaps a walk to have some breakfast in the hostel with her husband would start her day perfectly. Steadying herself on the bedside table, she tried to stand….immediately she was overcome with pain. She held her stomach with one hand and lowered herself back down to the bed. Pain was nothing new to her; many a time had she been hurt in the past. This however…was unlike those times…this pain was much more excruciating. She bit down on her lip and closed her eyes tightly…trying to will the pain to subside. After a few moments it did and she took a deep breath. Gathering her strength, she called for Rani…

The girl ran quickly into the room and frowned seeing the pained look in Toni’s eyes. “Yes M’Lady…is everything alright?”

“No Rani…I don’t think it is.” Feeling the pain returning, she closed her eyes tightly once again. “You need to find Morus, Rani…..now! He may be in Blackgard, look there first and make haste.”

“Yes M’Lady…right away.” Rani ran quickly down the stairs and out the door…heading for the castle.

Toni laid her head back on the pillow and stared at nothing in particular. She tried to clear her mind, to think of something other than the pain…
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Lady Toni McStravick-Skyfire
Knights of Clan McStravick


Davaran: What's the most romantic wood?

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. ~Dr. Seuss

[Morus McStravick]

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Morus was pacing the halls of Blackguard looking over the notes he had made for a speech he was preparing for the kingdom. “It has to be perfect, it has to inspire, has to leave no questions” he said to himself. He stopped pacing as he heard footsteps running through the halls. Around one of the corners ran Rani with a full head of steam shouting. “My Lord, come quickly….. The manor… Lady McStravick… hurry.” Morus dropped the papers he was looking over and ran for the manor he almost knocked over Chancellor Poshe as he made his way down the steps of Blackgard. Not stopping, he continued to the manor and ran up the stairs to their chambers.

Morus flung open the door to the chambers and rushed in, Toni was laying in the bed holding her belly. “My love what is it? Is it the baby?” He asked.

Toni shot him a glare “No I just wanted to lay here holding my belly and you to see it! Of course it’s the baby you fool!” She shouted at him.

Morus looked around the room “Where is Asraeliel? She should be here.” He asked.

“There’s no time Morus this child is coming today I need Alma quickly find her bring her here.” Toni said. With that he turned and ran from the manor, mounted his charger and made his way to Britain to search the forest for Alma.

Luck was with him as he made his way through the trees of the forest as fast as the charger would carry him as he entered a clearing he had to bring the charger to a skidding halt. There in the clearing was Alma gathering some herbs. She looked up at Morus, startled at first, then with concern.

“I can see I am needed form the look on your face lad.” She said to Morus as she approached him.

“Toni…..The baby….” Before he could finish Alma was muttering a spell that opened a gate to the manor and ran through, Morus following. As Alma ran up the stars to Toni she told Morus not to enter the chambers or it would be her he would be dealing with.

Morus paced the halls of the manor for what seemed like hours. He was about to be a father for the first time and so many things went though his mind. Would he be a good father? Was he strong enough to protect his family and the kingdom he loved?

Alma’s words broke his thoughts. “Morus come and meet your Son” she said softly to him as she opened the chamber door. Morus entered the room and fell to his knees the strength taken from his legs at the sight of his beautiful wife holding their newborn son.
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Morus McStravick
Clan McStravick
Cursum Perficio I accomplish my course.

[Toni McStravick]

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She held her child close and smiled as Morus entered the room. She watched him fall to his knees beside her and her hand went to his cheek.

“A son, Morus….he is perfect” she said softly. She looked down to the infant and placed her finger in his tiny hand.

Alma smiled down at the three of them. “Have you thought of what to name the child?” she asked.

Morus nodded with a smile. “Niall….Niall McStravick. A champion he shall be.”

“Fitting”, replied Alma. She reached down to take Morus’ arm. “You sir must leave for now. They both need their rest. This has been very trying on them.”

Morus leaned down and kissed them both on the forehead, and quietly left the room.

Toni weakly smiled back up to Alma. “Thank you my friend. I am so happy you were able to be here."

“Think nothing of it child.” Alma stroked her hair gently. "I watched you grow into a woman, and am all to pleased to be here with you. Rest now…you will need your energy to tend to Niall.” With that she gently picked up the infant cradling him with care.
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Lady Toni McStravick-Skyfire
Knights of Clan McStravick


Davaran: What's the most romantic wood?

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. ~Dr. Seuss