
PART 14: Eggs
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I didn’t have anytime to ask Karen-Chan even where I was before she disappeared. I was by myself for twenty long minutes. I felt suddenly and immensely lonely, despite my eggs cradled in my arms.
My babies, I thought to myself. The thought of being a mother now made me glow. Everything was leading up to this; it’s what I had wanted the most, I told myself, despite a clawing thought questioning me on it.
They were a pair of eggs no bigger than a human newborn, patterns in soft swirls of different colors. One was bone white with wine-red streaks. The other was a beautiful cyan and jagged, lightning bolt patterns etched across its shells. It was obvious to see who the fathers were. Soon one of them would arrive and that thought made me forget the doubt of some other voice in the back of my head.
This is right. I am a mother now. I should be overjoyed.
I held them tenderly, wincing. I was still attempting to smile warmly, despite the intense soreness from even trying to shift in the sheets. My healing factor hadn’t yet kicked in and somewhere I felt there were stitches somewhere. I must have torn something below.
As the soreness intensified, I thought more on the hazy moment of when I gave birth. It was some of the most intense cramps I had ever felt. My whole lower back and hips had seized up; it was like I was coming apart beneath the waist and I had many hands pulling out something inside.
Yes, I thought to myself. I was surrounded by many unfamiliar faces and they were coaxing me with helpful and encouraging words to help me get through this. Despite how painful it had been,they helped me get through it and the thought of Tofu-Kun and Alucard-Kun beaming down on me was enough to double my efforts.
Just as I found myself lingering on them both, wishing they were here. The door in my room buzzed, resonating across the armoires glass. Tofu-Kun had just shown up with Karen-Chan. My tail swished as best it could, despite the pain.
He kissed me on my forehead and asked me how I was feeling. I showed him our egg but he stared at it, almost as if he were suddenly processing the reality of the situation. I think we both were still remembering that we had not always been like this.
Honestly, it’s been easier not to think on it too long for all of us. After the brief silence, Tofu-Kun warmed up quickly to the thought of being a father and he nuzzled me more tenderly. It was then that Karen-Chan explained where we were.
“We are in a special facility not marked on any map or GPS. This place is a hospital wing specifically tailored for monsterkin like us. We cannot be treated by doctors specialized by humans. Or animals for that matter. We require those who are trained in monsterkin physiology to meet our biological needs for healthcare. When we need it.”
“Well, you could’ve at least explained some of that on the way.” Tofu murmured.
“Where’s Tazkol-Chan?” I asked, earfins perking up. “Can we visit her?”
“Eventually,” Karen-Chan said cautiously. “Every monsterkin has unique needs depending on their species. These walls and the glass for example? They’re reinforced with cosmicite and armoured glass. Some have to be extra reinforced or have fire retardants or deterrents to keep some of the more violent species in control in case they go crazy.”
“Oh, but Tazkol-Chan’s a good kitty. She’s harmless!” I insisted. That gave me a raised eyebrow from both Tofu-Kun and Karen-Chan.
“Tazkol may not but the aggression of monsters like magnamalo’s isn’t easy to repress. She’s on closer supervision while she is due to have her egg. We’re expecting her to at least try to escape from her room at least once. Don’t worry, though, she’ll be all right. She and her egg won’t be harmed.”
Something about this made me uneasy. Were we to be suddenly prisoners? Tofu-Kun squeezed my hand talon in comfort. I nuzzled him with my snout before I asked her.
“I understand if you feel anxious about being kept here for at least a short while. Rest assured. You will have full access to our spas and recreational facilities while you are recovering. We ask you at least wait 36 hours before you return to the convention.”
I didn’t like this at all, but I nodded compliantly. I shifted uneasily in the bed, sniffing myself and said. “I suppose I could use a nice bath soon.”
“We have a whole room made for leviathan monsterkin like yourselves ready for use 24/7,” Karen-Chan insisted and then she stood up. “Now you’ll have to excuse me. I need to get back in uniform and get back on shift. Two humans have just been located putting on kinship stones. Now we have a pair of very frisky Nargacuga Monsterkin to reorient.”
Part of me had an idea of who she was referring to.
TO BE CONTINUED...
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