"I have found a new level of hilarity!" Lydia cried over the banister.
Elunara looked up from her board. "What?"
"Watching Dargek pee on his daddy."
Elunara choked. "And I MISSED it?"
"Well, Dargek certainly didn't miss." Lydia snorted.
"It's not funny!" Darguni called.
"Yes it is!" She and Elunara called at the same time.
Darguni came out with Dargek on his shoulder. "At least he has impressive range on that damned thing." He poked Lydia. "You're changing Lily."
"Already did." She ducked into the room and picked up the girl. "I want to nurse on the couch."
"Alright."
Lydia sat down and got Lily adjusted. "Let's start with you this time, since your bother hogs it all."
Darguni sat next to her. "Well, he is a big strong orc, he needs more."
"Pfft, like I'm going to let my little girl go without."
"Wouldn't dream of it." He kissed her neck.
"Ugh, you're both so cute, I won't get shit done." Elunara snorted.
"Glad dad told me to take a couple of weeks off."
"Well, you did an excellent job with his troops, he's quite pleased. Plus, these are you firsts. He's got a house of you maniacs."
"That seems unfair to Susan." Lydia switched babies.
"Nah, they take their time. You just don't see it because most of it is private. He'll take his time off, and he'll spend his time with his babies. Just as you're doing. He took plenty of time off when you were born, Darguni. It's just that most of it was spent at the edge of the ring, where we're both the most comfortable." Elunara shrugged. "That's where Susan is right now."
"Alright, the last one is asleep." Susan tucked the blanket around the tiny form.
Grogek chuckled. "Surviving up there?"
"I feel like I'm in a baby puddle." She giggled.
"I have to admit, I'm a little worried about you."
"Oh, I'll be fine." She waved a hand. "Elunara taught me how to be an independent thinker. All I have to do... is organize my time efficiently. I think I'll get the hang of it. Plus, Chrissy and Jenny have been offering their assistance."
He rubbed a hand on her leg. "If you need anything..."
She leaned down and kissed the top of his head. "You'll be the first to know."
He tugged her down into his embrace. "Good." He tucked her back on to the platform.
Giggling, she rubbed a hand on his head. "You just want me out here so you can show off your children."
"Maybe." He grinned.
"It must be a loony bin at your house."
Jordan grinned. "You have no idea."
Mark rubbed his neck. "One set of twins was bad enough, but two?" He shuddered.
"Yeah, but think of it... Elunara and Grogek, me and Tulani," Jordan began ticking his fingers off. "Tina and Lulu, Darguni and Lydia, and then there's Bradly... there's plenty of hands to toss into the pot to help with all five of the babies. I hear Chrissy, Zelinnia and Jenny are offering, Gingy keeps bouncing in and out... there's a few others I'm forgetting... Yeah, it's a goddamned madhouse." Jordan cackled.
"DADDY!" Lulu flung her arms around Jordan.
"Yeah, Pumpkin?"
"Can I go spend some time with Grandma Tyrande?"
"Have you asked your mother?"
"Not yet." She sighed. "I can't even FIND her at the moment. Besides, she said I could visit grandma if I got a yes from one." She cuddled up to him. "Since I know where you are..."
"Alright, alright." He laughed. "But if I find out your momma said no..."
Lulu snorted. "Like I want HER mad at me."
"Hey!"
"You're scary too..." Lulu giggled.
"Yeah, I buy it." He snorted.
"Besides, I'm mostly going to Grandma's so I can freaking sleep through the night." She dragged her fingers through her hair.
"I hear ya." He laughed. "Alright, get, I have work to get back to." He kissed the top of her head.
"Thanks, daddy!" She kissed his cheek and bolted before he could change his mind.
Mark watched Lulu for a moment. "She's right. You're not scary in the least." He snorted.
Jordan whacked him on the back of the head. "I used to be scary to you."
"Kind of difficult to be afraid of you, when I've fucked your wife while you watched."
Jordan snorted. "Ain't that the truth?"
Later that night, Jordan walked in and pressed his mouth to Elunara's. "Lulu's gone to Tyrande's."
"Escaping baby hell?"
"By the skin of her teeth." He chuckled.
"Hope she doesn't bother whatever mother has going on."
The next day, Tyrande stood on the porch, her arms crossed. "Why didn't you tell me my great grand children were born?"
Elunara blinked. "But, I did. I sent one of my best runners immediately."
Tyrande shook her head. "They never arrived."
Lulu grumbled. "I got one good night of sleep..."
"Well, come on then. Everyone's asleep. Including the mothers." Elunara giggled. "We put the babies in the center room of the kid's tower." She led the way upstairs. "You have to know... Lydia's boy was born with a bad leg."
Tyrande put her hands to her mouth. "Oh, dear Elune... Everything happens to that poor girl."
"Yeah, it does." Lydia sighed.
"Oh, you're up." Elunara frowned.