Sighing, Lydia wandered the city, debating on what to do about her latest predicament. She hadn't told anyone about the twins yet, because she was still coming to grips with it herself.
Grogek sighed as he made his way into the house for a clean shirt. He just wasn't himself today; his mind was racing with all of the options they had. Susan didn't have near the difficult pregnancy that Elunara had had, but twins were a different discussion. He hoped her tiny body could support two. Once he was cleaned up, he headed out. Spotting Lydia, he grinned. Now, grandchildren... that was something else entirely.
"Come on, Dageeri. That's the way, old girl." The Draenei farmer patted the elekk on her side. "Let's get you hooked up, and we'll head out." The Elekk shook her head over and over, tugging at the harness with her trunk. "What's wrong with you?" He tugged at the harness, trying to figure out what was plaguing his animal. Without warning, she trumpeted and bolted. "NO!" He yelled. "RUN AWAY ELEKK!" He screamed, as he chased her down.
Grogek spotted the Elekk and followed its path. Bolting, he charged at Lydia. Lydia was rubbing her belly, singing, and missed the commotion. Darguni and Elunara heard Lydia's scream and Grogek's roar of pain. Both dropped what they were doing and ran.
Lydia skidded across the soft grass. Looking up, she jumped and ran over to Grogek, dropping down beside him.
"Are you alright?" He gasped.
"Yes, father." She laid her hands on his chest. "How are you hurt?"
Elunara dropped down. "GROGEK!"
"What happened?" Darguni wrapped his arms around Lydia.
"Oh, I'm so sorry!" The farmer ran down. "Something happened to Dageeri, and she just went nuts!" He winced. "I wish you hadn't punch her." He ran his hands on his unconscious Elekk.
"Always hated Elekks." Grogek grunted as he sat up. "Your stupid pet almost trampled a pregnant woman."
"Grogek, your leg is completely shattered." Elunara bit down on her emotions and ran her hand over it. "We need to get you to Ina, this is beyond me."
Lydia stood up and put her hands on the animal. "Huh."
"What, baby?" Darguni helped his father to stand.
"I can feel..." Lydia ran her hands along the harness, before yanking it to the side. "Well, that's nasty."
Elunara glared. "YOU USE A SPIKE COLLAR?"
"NO!" The man gasped. "I'd never!!"
"Momma, don't kill him. It's not even attached." Lydia pulled it loose. "I only see the one hole." She ran her hand along the band. "It looks like a terrible accident."
"Take the beast to Jim at the stables. He'll fix your Elekk." Darguni nodded.
"Come on, Sugarbear, let's get you to Ina." Elunara and Darguni supported Grogek, as they made their way to the healer building. Lydia gave directions to the man, before following after her family.
The rest of the city quickly heard what happened, and the door became crowded. Jordan shoved his way through. "I've heard most of it, but..."
"Grogek's leg is just shattered to hell." Elunara sighed. "I'm helping Ina to set it, but, like my ankle, it's going to take awhile to heal. Probably weeks. This is far beyond Bradly's arm, and that took two and a half weeks."
Jordan raked his fingers through his hair "Shit. This is going to fuck up training."
"Darguni can handle it." Grogek snorted.
Everyone froze and stared at Darguni, who looked like he'd been punched in the face. "Me?" He squeaked.
"You're ready to take over for me until I'm healed." Grogek shrugged.
"I... I'll do you proud." Darguni straighten up and nodded.
The next day, Grogek sat on the bed, his arms crossed. "I do NOT want to sit around the house all day."
Susan giggled. "Aw, but you could keep me company."
Elunara leaned against Grogek. "Would you like my recommendation?"
"What is it?"
"Today, go to the yard, sit with me, and stand, figuratively of course, behind your decision to give the yard to your son. Then, take a few days off, and let him fly solo. Backing away, will show your support more effectively than hanging over his shoulder."
He nodded. "Your words are wise, as always."
"What's he doing?" Jordan leaned against the doorframe.
"We're taking him down to the yard today." Elunara grinned.
Grogek got comfortable on the platform. "Well, it's not the first time I've just stood and watched."
"Sir?"
"Yes, Tabitha?"
"Do... you need anything?"
He shook his head. "My family has it." He nodded. "You damned well better listen to my son."
"Of course." She stiffened her back and walked over to Darguni.
Elunara watched the woman. "Interesting."
Grogek frowned. "She's accelerating, isn't she?"
"No. She's trying to figure herself out."
"Ah."