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Octavia and Lincoln’s room was lit softly by the early morning sun. The past year has been a year of firsts for the young couple because in just a short period of time they were married and had their first child.
“I still can’t get over how beautiful she is.”Octavia said as she looked into her newborn daughter's bassinet. The fact that her daughter was already two weeks old astounded Octavia. Time was moving too fast for the young mother, and she wished this moment could last forever.
Lincoln walked over and put his hands around Octavia’s waist. “She’s finally asleep. It was a long night.”
A light knock on the door caused the new parents to panic. Lincoln ran to the door as quickly as possible and opened it quietly.
“Lincoln, Octavia, congratulations on the birth of your daughter. May I come in to see her ?” A beaming Indra asked. Her former second and the young warrior she had taken in many years ago were now adults. She honestly couldn't believe that Lincoln was finally at this point in his life, and it made her feel old. She was happy the two of them found each other because they brought out the best in one another.
“Of course. She’s currently sleeping.” Lincoln stepped aside to let the woman into their small room, and the two walked over to the bassinet.
“She’s gorgeous, and will hopefully become a warrior like her parents.” Indra said as she looked down at the baby. The girl was a combination of both parents. She had Lincoln’s skin tone and Octavia's dark hair. “What’s her name?”
Octavia sighed. “It’s Raven.”
Indra looked at the new parents with a puzzled look on her face and then started to laugh. “That’s a joke. Right?”
“It’s a long story.” Octavia sighed and rolled her eyes.
Raven Reyes walked into the room as if she knew they were talking about her, but also because this is part of her morning routine. After the birth of baby Raven, adult Raven has stopped by every morning to make sure the new parents go eat breakfast. “Hey, O. Want to go get breakfast?” She said loudly.
Baby Raven stirred awake and began to cry. “She must want to see her favorite auntie!” Raven walked over to the bassinet and picked up the newborn.
“Hi, munchkin.” Raven greeted her, and the baby stopped crying.
“Why would you name your child after her ?” Indra inquired and look of disgust formed across her face.
“Well, you see.” Raven responded. “It all started as a simple bet. Those two were convinced they were having a boy. However, my Raven instincts were screaming ‘it’s a girl’. Octavia called me liar an-”
“Cut to the chase.” Indra demanded.
“Okay. Okay. No need to get snappy. Long story short, I bet that if it’s a girl they name her Raven, and they were so convinced it wasn’t they accepted the bet. I guess you can figure out who won.” Raven started to make faces at baby Raven.
“ I don’t get what Anya sees in her .” Indra shook her head.
“Hey, I’m standing right here, and can understand you. I just can’t speak it well.” Raven said before returning her attention to the baby.
“Don’t worry Indra, we intend on calling her Rae so we won’t get the two confused. We all know they’re both babies.” Lincoln smiled.
Raven stuck her tongue out at him. “Well, Indra since you’re here want to eat breakfast with us?”
Indra looked at Raven for a second. “Fine.” She said curtly.
Octavia and Lincoln looked at each other. “We need to get ready. So I’ll give you Rae’s carrier, and Lincoln and I will meet you in the cafeteria.” Octavia told Raven and Indra. Lincoln went and grabbed the sling-like carrier, and brought it to Raven.
“Sounds good.” Raven handed Lincoln the baby, and put on the carrier. She then put Rae in the carrier. “So cute! Come on Indra.”
Indra huffed and the two women left the room.
***
A set of strong arms wrapped around Artemis as she slowly woke up. She rolled over to face a smiling Bellamy with his hair in his face.
“ Why can’t I have five more minutes? ” She asked in a sleepy tone.
“ Because you and I both have work. ” He kissed her temple and got up. “And that’s what you said five minutes ago. And thinking about it, also 10 minutes ago”
Artemis groaned into her pillow. “ I hate mornings! ” She dragged herself out of bed and walked over to Bellamy, who was looking at the binding of one of his books that was on Artemis’s bookshelf. Bellamy had been staying in his girlfriend's room for the past week since Rae had been born. “Want to re-read the Iliad again?” She pushed his hair out of his face.
“Considering it, but I know you want a second go around with it.”
“I do, but there are other books about Greek mythology that I can find in the library.” Artemis then pulled Bellamy into a hug. “ So, how am I as your roommate?” She looked up at him.
He laughed and looked down at his petite girlfriend. “I’ve had worse. I mean, I don't have to hear a baby crying at one in the morning anymore. Even though I do love our niece.”
Artemis giggled. “Did you mean to say our niece?”
“Yeah… I did. I mean, I have been staying in your room for the past week. It’s kind of our room at this point.”
“Honestly, you might as well move all your belongings in here.” Artemis suggested as a joke, although deep down she was serious.
Bellamy pulled away from the hug. “That isn’t a bad idea.” He pulled Artemis into a kiss.
“Are you really considering living with me? Are you sure we aren’t moving too fast?” Artemis asked in a concerned tone. She didn’t want to destroy their relationship with this big step.
Bellamy looked down at her again. “No, I don’t. And I love you too much to consider it to be fast. But if you do we can start living together whenever you feel comfortable.”
“You love me?” Artemis playfully slapped his arm. “You big lug, I love you too. Okay, let’s do it! Let’s be an old domestic couple.”
“You’ve picked up some interesting English phrases over the past year.” Bellamy laughed.
“Blame Raven and Octavia.” She smiled and rolled her eyes.
Bellamy pulled her into a kiss again, happy to be reaching this big step with each other.
After getting ready for work, Artemis and Bellamy went down to the cafeteria for their daily breakfast with Raven, Octavia, and Lincoln.
“Baby Rae Rae!” Artemis squealed as she walked over to the table that Raven sat at with Indra and the baby. Indra made a face at Artemis, and the young woman's composure changed. “ Chief Indra .” Artemis greeted the older woman and took a seat.
“Raven, hand me Rae so you can eat. Bellamy is waiting for our food.” Artemis told her friend. Raven handed the baby to her other aunt.
“She’s a little fussy this morning.” Raven warned with a smile.
“Aw! Does someone need a diaper change? Because I don’t know how to do that.” Artemis said in a high pitched voice to the infant as she lightly bounced her.
Bellamy walked over with his and Artemis’s breakfast. “Your niece needs to be changed.” Artemis held up the baby to him.
“ Our niece.” He put down the trays. “Raven, did they give you the diaper bag?”
“Nope. We’re fucked.” Raven threw hands in the air.
“Language!” Octavia said as she and Lincoln walked over. “And here is the diaper bag.” She placed it on the table. “Art, why are you holding my daughter like that?”
“Oh… uh, I was going to have Bell change the diaper.” Artemis told Octavia. “But you can… if you want.” She said uneasily.
“Sure.” Octavia sighed.” Lincoln, go get us food.” Octavia took her daughter in her arms.
“Okay, hon.” He kissed Octavia’s cheek then Rae’s. “Be good for nomon.” Lincoln walked away to get food.
“I’ll be right back with a clean baby.” Octavia headed to one of the nearby bathrooms.
A couple minutes later, Octavia returned with a happier looking Rae.”Okay, who wants to hold the baby?”
“My turn.” Bellamy said with a full mouth. “I miss my baby niece.”
Octavia handed the baby to her brother. “You see her everyday.”
“But I’ll miss living next to her.”
“What does that mean?” Raven raised an eyebrow. “You leaving us again? What did you do this time?”
“I did nothing.” Bellamy said pointedly. “Artemis and I decided to move into together. I’m going to move into her room”
Lincoln walked back to the table hearing the last thing Bellamy said. “Congrats! I’m proud of you two.” He set down the trays and sat. Octavia continued to glare at her brother.
“O, why are you so quiet?” Artemis asked. She was pretty sure her friend was not too happy about this decision.
“Are you sure?” Octavia asked. “I thought you two would want to live next to us. I mean now you’re on the other side of the Ark.”
“Well, Artemis’s room is bigger than mine. Also, it’s quieter without the baby.” Bellamy cuddled Rae. “I’m sorry squishy, but you keep me awake and I need my beauty sleep. But now Artemis and I will no longer keep your parents awake either in this new living situation.”
Artemis slapped his arm. “Not in front of Indra.” She whispered.
“I’ve heard worse from your friends.” Indra said nonchalantly, taking a bite of food. She glared at Raven.
Lincoln stroked Octavia’s hair. “Maybe we can claim the room for Rae in the future.”
Octavia looked at her husband. “Not a bad idea. I mean we can put in bunk beds.”
Lincoln raised his hand and smiled. “One at a time, sweetheart.”
“So, Indra.” Raven asked the older woman. “How’s Anya?”
“Fine.” Indra gave a one word answer knowing it would anger the mechanic.
“Indra. I’m dying here. I haven’t seen her in three months, and letters can only do so much if you catch my drift.” Raven winked.
“I’ll make sure to tell her that next time I see her. This has been a great conversation, but I must go talk to Marcus. I will see you all later.” She stood up from her seat and left the table.
“Why is she here anyway?” Bellamy asked once Indra was out of earshot.
“She came to to see her future second.” Octavia smiled. “We have a fierce little warrior here.”
“Be careful Bell, she might hurt you.” Raven joked.
Bellamy sniffed. “Nope, just gassy.”
“I just changed her!” Octavia said throwing her arms in the air.
“I’ll get the next diaper change.” Lincoln informed.
“Well, crew. Some of have to go do adult things.” Raven said as she stood up.
“By adult things, do you mean making the interns do your shit?” Octavia asked.
“Exactly.” Raven pointed at her friend. “Sinclair has given me great power, and with that comes great responsibility.”
“Which is making interns do shit.” Bellamy said. “I have work as well. Come on, Art.”
“No! I don’t want to get up. Unless Rae of sunshine is coming with me.” Artemis whined.
“If you want to clean up after her shits.” Octavia said.
“Language!” Raven scream from across the room.
“How did she hear me?” Octavia wondered.
Artemis got up. “I don’t know.”
Bellamy handed his niece to Octavia. “Have a good day you three.”
Bellamy and Artemis walked away holding hands.
“I’m pretty sure Rae might have a cousin soon at this rate.” Lincoln said.
“Nah. They’re too responsible. Artemis is on birth control, which I’m going back on as soon as I can. No more babies for a while.”
“What about the bunk beds you were just talking about?” Lincoln inquired.
“You think you’re cute, don’t you? Come on we have our first baby bonding class in 10 minutes.” Octavia put the carrier on then put Rae into it. “We have to show off our perfect warrior.”
“Whatever you say, O.” Lincoln shook his head, and followed his wife out of the room.