"The couple hasn’t left the mansion for two weeks. What is going on? Even when we send titans to fight, they’re never there!" Azazel said while slamming his fists on a table.

"Well, we’re still powering him up. The only downside is Brie isn’t gaining strength or lifeforce." Helen said nonchalantly.

"Sora’s abilities are the main goal anyway. Brie is just added power. If we’re able to obtain his powers everything will be easy." Eris reminded Azazel.

"I just don’t understand why they haven’t moved. It must mean Brie is pregnant. There’s no other explanation." Helen stated confidently.

"How are we going to get the baby if they don’t leave? Launch an attack on his mansion’s walls?" Azazel asked.

"We could try but they could just teleport to elven lands and live there. That would be a giant waste of our manpower and resources. I say we continue to power him up and continue the training of the next level of titans." Ankha said confidently. "We need to kill a party member."

"That’s easier said than done. They’re organized and can teleport out just like we can. Maybe we focus on their younger party members?" Azazel suggested.

"You mean the demon boy and his overpowered girlfriend? That would take Pride and Wrath." Helen said with a grin."

"I know exactly the right time. Azazel smirked. "This event will surely have Brie and Sora at it as well."

*****

While Sora and Brie were in MeadowSong, they received a pleasant surprise when Celeste visited.

"I can’t believe it’s already been two weeks! It’s February in Exteria." 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

"Two months have gone quickly here but the elves have been so helpful. They’ve definitely aided Brie with the pains of the pregnancy. This is totally not what I expected from a pregnant wife."

Sora wouldn’t tell Brie, but her belly was much larger than a human would be. He remembered he was a large baby in a half-god state, so he couldn’t even imagine how large his god baby would be.

"Julius proposed to Rissa. Their wedding is set for June 14th, two weeks after his birthday." Celeste explained.

"Woah! Talk about young love! What made him decide to take that step? I’m surprised she agreed." Sora said ecstatically.

"Well, when he turns 17 he’s at the age of an adult. He can get married. I think he just wants to assure her that despite her drastic changes, he still loves and views her the same way."

"I’m sure this will cause Azazel to act. We must be prepared for anything at this point. Let’s go check on Brie. She’s with the doctors. They told us any day now."

Sora and Celeste walked to the elven hospital and Brie was fast asleep. She was illuminating with her godly glow and truly looked beautiful.

She was wincing and mumbling in her sleep. Brie made Sora promise not to link with her. This was an experience she wanted to embrace alone.

"She looks so peaceful," Celeste smiled.

"Yes, but it’s been a long two months. There are nights she can’t sleep. There are days she’s in so much pain the elven doctors give her magical capsules to ease the pain. Sometimes it’s so bad they give her a sleeping capsule. She’s also been visited by Athena a few times to check in on her. Overall, I’m glad she’s doing so well."

"Sora, it’s happening!" Brie shouted as woke suddenly to her water breaking.

Doctors and nurses rushed into the room.

Xavier and Mina also teleported in. They were on high alert just in case Brie had any complications.

*****

Sora grabbed Brie’s hand and infused as much healing magic as he could. If she wasn’t going to link, it was the least he could do.

"You’re doing so well Brie! Keep it up!" Celeste encouraged her while she held her other hand.

"Thank you! He’s so big. I wish he’d just pop out!"

With the help of the doctors and nurses, after about an hour of intense labor, they finally heard the sound they were praying for and anticipating.

"Wah!" the baby cried.

"15 pounds 27 inches." The nurse said. "Sora come cut the umbilical cord!"

Sora rushed over and looked at his son, whose eyes were still closed. Tears were flowing from Sora’s eyes. He cut the umbilical cord and the nurse cleaned up the baby.

The nurse quickly brought the baby to Brie and Brie noticed how quickly the baby was reaching for her breast.

"Whose a smart baby. Xander Joseph Lockheart is!" She said in her best baby voice.

Xander latched immediately and Sora laughed.

"He’s huge! How did you manage to stay so beautiful with that massive child in your belly!"

"Oh stop it Sora you know I was huge."

"I promised you I’d never lie to you. I’m proud of you babe! I can’t believe he’s already hungry!"

"Me neither. It’s like he knew exactly what to do! Sora come look!"

Xander opened his eyes and was staring at his mother as he fed. They were bright gold and he was smiling.

Sora temporarily linked with Xander and felt all the warmth and happiness the baby felt. He quickly disconnected the link as it caused Xander to cry. As soon as the link stopped, Xander began happily feeding again.

"Sora, did you link with him?" Brie scorned.

"I just wanted to make sure he was happy! He loves us so much!"

"I’m interested to see how quickly he will grow and the powers he will have. If he’s anything like his parents, he’s going to be unique and quite strong." Xavier said proudly.

"Thank you two for all of your help. Seriously without you and your elves, this would have been so much more difficult." Brie said with a big smile.

"Our pleasure. When do you plan on telling your party and when do you plan on leaving?" Mina asked politely. She wasn’t rushing them away but she knew how the time impact could cause Xander to live a strange life.

"Celeste let them know we will return when the doctors clear us and we’ll host a celebration for our party."

Celeste informed the party of the good news, and they celebrated in the mansion.

*****

"Sora, what’s wrong babe? Do you want to hold him?"

"Yes I do! I just feel much more powerful than I did two months ago, which suggests our party has been busy. It’s like they’re force feeding me power and I know they’re going to use this little guy as leverage. We have to be careful, that’s all!"

Sora smiled as Xander willingly left Brie and reached for his Father.

They enjoyed a wonderful evening together and Sora cuddled Xander so Brie could rest. They fell asleep in the hospital bed with Xander in between them.

Celeste traveled back to the party, who just returned from another dungeon clear.

"You won’t believe what Sera found!" Sasha exclaimed.

"Ok spill it girl!" Ox said flamboyantly.

"Sera recommended this dungeon in Obsidian Hallow and the final treasure was her family’s stolen invisibility cloak!" Sasha gushed with excitement.

Sera appeared out of nowhere and showed off the beautiful black and red cloak.

"Woah, can I try it?" Jubelle asked excitedly.

Sera tossed it over Jubelle and he vanished. He teleported behind Lucious and tried to scare him.

"You know we always know where the others are if we pay attention!" Lucious laughed as he gave Jubelle a playful nudge and stole the cloak for himself.

"Ok playtimes over knuckleheads. Bishop, give it a try!" Sera exclaimed.

The cloak expanded to completely cover Bishop.

"This is truly remarkable and something we can definitely use to our advantage!" The invisible Bishop bragged.

Celeste smiled. ’If they only knew how powerful that relic truly is.’