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Rapunzel Flavia Agius. 23 years old. I faint sometimes.

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“Drugs. I come with drugs!” Gideon ran into the room, having barely missed his tall, dark and handsome friend, “Well, I found a doctor who will give you drugs.” He moved out of the way as a nurse and a doctor walked in to examine the girl. Gideon rocked uncomfortably back and forth before shifting closer to Rapunzel and squeezing her hand. “You’ll have all the drugs soon enough.”

“It looks like you’re not dilated enough. The epidural will have to wait.” The doctor announced before quickly moving to leave the room as there was a prince about to be born. Gideon winced, preparing for his blonde counterpart to squeeze his hand with all her might. “She’ll get her drugs though, right?” He asked, mostly towards a petite mousy nurse who had stayed behind to fill out some charts. 

“She’ll get her drugs. I promise.” The nurse smiled before hurrying off out the door, leaving the two alone. “Drugs are coming, baby is coming… Oh my god. Baby is actually coming.” Gideon broke into a sweat, trying to stay calm for the sake of Rapunzel. “Do you want me to call Genie?” He asked, disregarding the time difference and his ill opinion of the nuisance of a man. “I can tell him what’s going on and that you’re doing alright–minus the lack of drugs of course.”

Rapunzel perked up at the sight of Gideon, not just because she knew he came with the promise of painkillers, but because she genuinely longed for her partner. So the fact that he was by her side and holding her hand helped cushion the blow of hearing it was too soon for her to receive an epidural. 

The blonde drew in a long, deep breath — even as she grimaced from the pain — to keep herself from overreacting. As soon as the nurse left, though, she gripped Gideon’s hand tightly, her fluctuating emotions getting the best of her. “I cannot believe this is the way I am having this baby.” She spoke through gritted teeth, her cheeks flushing red as beads of sweat formed on her own forehead. “This baby is coming and nobody can pay me any mind because Elena is in labor!”

Oh, and was Elena in labor. Naveen rushed into her private suite just as the doctor had finished examining her, sending a small shudder down his spine. He had no clue how women endured this kind of pain, poking, and prodding. But he kept a (semi-) calm smile plastered on his face as he approached her bed and offered her his hand to squeeze. “So, how’s it going in here? Have you gotten the epidural yet?”

“The anesthesiologist is on his way now.” The doctor responded for her, her tone curt. “He’ll have to act fast, though, as she’s dilating pretty quickly — especially for a first-time mother.”

Naveen tried to keep his excited expression as the doctor’s words sunk in. “Wow, look at that! Baby’s coming faster than we’d expected, huh?” He laughed awkwardly, rubbing at the back of his neck with his free hand. “Any chance I can get some of those drugs, too, or are they exclusive to the people blowing humans out of their bodies?”

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“Elena, well, uh, funny story. She’s actually in labor too.” Gideon had rushed to her side, holding her hand or rather letting Rapunzel squeeze the life out of Gideon’s. He gave her a small smile. “A royal courier has been sent to get Naveen over here to discuss what the fuck is happening, so I’ll have more details as soon as he gets here.” Again, Gideon tried to give her a small smile before kissing her sweaty forehead. “Let me go see about those drugs, yeah?” He pried his hand from hers and quickly exited the room as he started down the hallway to find a doctor. 

Unfortunately he did not find a doctor, but instead a very angry and in pain Elena who sat in a much nicer hospital room with nobody around her. “I told everyone to get out!” She shouted before realizing who had entered. “Oh, Gideon. Where’s Rapunzel? I specifically asked for ice chips and my best friend and neither of them are here.” It was clear the brunette was in labor as her attitude alone oozed immense pain and spiked hormones. 

“Good news and bad news.” Gideon started, “Bad news is that Rapunzel will be unable to join you for the birth of your child like we had planned. Good news is that Avalor will have two new citizens in the next couple of hours since she’s giving birth a few rooms over.” He tried to make light of the situation, but Gideon was about to faint as the more he said ‘labor’ and ‘birth’ the more he was feeling overwhelmed. “Where’s Naveen?” He asked desperately, begging for solace in his friend. 

“I sent him out with everyone else because they wouldn’t find Rapunzel and I’m not giving birth without my best friend by my side.” Elena bit her lip. “Send everyone back in.” 

“Funny? You think that’s funny? Do I look like I’m laughing?” Rapunzel snapped, obviously not finding even a sliver of humor or irony in this situation. In fact, she was so unhappy she nearly swatted Gid away as he tried to kiss her forehead. “I don’t care about the details. I just want the drugs. And I don’t want you to come back until you’ve found them!”

As soon as Gideon disappeared into the hallway, Rapunzel's found herself dissolving into tears. Clearly, this was not the way she had pictured bringing this baby into the world. Instead, she had assumed she would be surrounded by support and everybody she loved — Gideon, Elena, and maybe even Genie. But there she was, in pain, feeling exhausted before it was even time to push and, most of all, alone. 

That is, until a tall, dark, and concerned man poked his head into her room. “Oh, God, so it’s true. Two babies in one day.” Naveen’s tanned skin seemed to pale. “Where’s — Where’s Gideon?” His brows scrunched together as he totally entered the room, moving to Rapunzel’s bedside without hesitation. 

“He went to find me drugs. And figure out what’s going on with Elena. But mostly — ow — drugs.” The blonde’s voice rose in pitch as another contraction began, causing her features to scrunch up. Naveen offered the girl his hand and immediately regretted it, as she squeezed so hard she nearly broke it. “Please — find Gid. I can’t do this without him.”

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Genie watched, smiling a little at her leaving the door open because he knew why, he probably would have opened it later if she hadn’t, just in case, he paid the delivery guy, giving him a tip before he left, “Burgers and Burgers and,” he pulled a box out, “chili cheese fries,” and two more smaller boxes, “And it’s not yours but, pie,” he laid them out on the coffee table with the drinks, feeling his stomach give in to grumblings, he hadn’t realized how hungry he had been until now.

Rapunzel perched herself on the edge of the couch, watching as Genie laid out their dinner on the coffee table. “Thanks again for ordering all of this.” She smiled, reaching for her burger once he got settled in his spot. “I hope the smell of all this food doesn’t wake her. I swear, every time I had food brought to me in Avalor, she would perk right up. I have a feeling she’s inherited your food radar.” Zel snickered, popping a fry into her mouth. 

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“She’ll be okay, we’ll be right in the next ro-hold on,” Genie disappeared and came back with baby monitors, “Ta-da,” he turned one on and gave the other to Rapunzel, “Now we can hear her if anything happens,” he reassured her, following her back into the living room, just as a soft knock came upon the door, “Foods here!”

Rapunzel grinned as Genie reappeared with a set of baby monitors. “I forgot we bought these. Probably because we also bought out half the Babies’R’Us that day, but I digress.” She chuckled softly, accepting the piece he handed to her. “Thank you.” Zel said genuinely as she closed Sadie’s door behind her — only to crack it open once more, just in case the monitor didn’t pick up her cries. “Oh, thank God. I’m starving.”

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Genie instinctively hugged her, before laughing softly, “probably so it’s got me a little messed up too,” he went and found the bunny, pretending to dance it in there to the crib, “oh it’s a happy bun, gonna nap nap with a Sadie bug,” he singsonged before setting the little stuffed animal in the crib.

Rapunzel smirked to herself as she followed Genie into the nursery. Per usual, she hesitated when it came time to put the baby down — but could anyone really fault her for that? Letting out a sigh, she gently placed Sadie in her crib, moving the bunny far enough away that it wouldn’t pose a safety hazard, before standing upright to gaze down at her girl. With a gentle smile, the blonde turned on the mobile that hung above the crib, finally nodding for Genie to follow her back out to the living room.

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Sadie and The Avalor Prince

“Oh fucking hell. You’re not due for like a month. Why is liquid coming out of your body? Why are you breathing heavy? Oh let me get Elena or staff or, just hold tight okay?” Gideon turned to leave, but returned quickly to kiss her cheek. “One second, yeah?” Gideon ran to the hallway and grabbed the nearest guard who unfortunately looked a bit frazzled himself. “What do you mean the Crown Princess is going into labor? My girlfriend is going into labor. They can’t both be going into labor. Are you fucking with me?” The guard nearly started to cry before Gideon grabbed his shoulder and sighed. “Tell Naveen and tell him for me now… Please!” Gideon patted him on his back before the guard took off in a rush. 

The room was spinning, but Gideon couldn’t let it affect him as he had plenty of things he still had to do. Gideon ran down the hall and found one of Elena’s maids or helpers or whatever they were, “I hear the Princess is going into labor.” The woman replied with a smile, “Oh, yes we’re all so excited. Would Rapunzel like to come and join Crown Princess Elena for the birth?” Gideon couldn’t help but laugh at the irony, “Rapunzel would love to, mostly because she is also going into labor right this very second.” 

Soon the palace was buzzing with not just the birth of their new Prince, but the birth of another baby. Gideon had run back to Rapunzel after securing a wheelchair and instructions on where to take the blonde. “You ready for this?”

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Rapunzel and Gideon had been perusing the royal library — on the hunt for some old-time, classic cookbooks that may have been collecting dust — when she felt a strange pressure weigh on her abdomen. At first, the girl shrugged it off as nothing. After all, she had just finished reading the segment of What to Expect When You’re Expecting that was dedicated to explaining Braxton-Hicks contractions, and she was at that point in her pregnancy when they would occur. 

That mindset changed, of course, as soon as she felt a stream of warm, clear liquid gush down her legs, followed by a sharp, debilitating pain that stopped her in her tracks. “Gideon —” She started breathlessly, but he had already taken notice (not that her current state was hard to decipher, what with the pool of fluid around her feet). “Thank you,” was all she could say as he rushed off to find some help, her hands clutching her distended belly as she tried to remember her breathing.

It wasn’t until Rapunzel had been settled into her private suite in the hospital wing and changed into a gown that she heard a nurse exclaim, “Two babies in one day! Are you sure we have the staff coverage for this?” Suddenly, the explanation for her best friend’s pronounced absence was made clear.

“Where’s Elena?” Rapunzel asked between pained breaths, her brows shooting up as she looked at Gid. “Gid. Is she... Is she in — ow, damn it!” The pain of another contraction swept through her body, causing her features to scrunch up. “Where’s the doctor? I want drugs. Oh, God, I want drugs. Gid, get me drugs.”

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He walked over, resting his chin on her shoulder, “She’s one thing you’ve done right amoung so much more you’ve done right,” he said, reassurance in his tone, “She just makes it more…complete” yes complete was the word, he watched his daughter sleep, content for the first time in a long time now that this little human was in the world.

Rapunzel swallowed thickly, giving him a reluctant nod prior to taking a deep breath. “God, I guess the jet lag is starting to get to me, too.” She laughed off the way her emotions swelled, quickly brushing at her eyes with the back of her free hand. “Could you grab her stuffed bunny out of the diaper bag? I’m going to put her in the crib so I can actually eat when the food gets here.”

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Genie nodded, he was going to have to get used to it as well, it was the first time he’d went outside of the states, much less gotten on an airplane for that long of a time. He yawned, stepping into the other room to make the order, adding that the delivery guy be a little quiet when he knocked. He returned to tell her and ended up just watching her rock Sadie, smiling at the little tune she had made up and was humming, he leaned in the door facing, arms crossed and a small smile on his face, “You’re a natural,” he said softly, but loud enough for her to hear.

Rapunzel stroked Sadie’s cheek as she finally stopped fighting the urge to fall asleep, her eyelids totally falling to hide her vibrant green eyes. It was in moments like these that the blonde felt the most at ease, as if she had finally found the missing piece of her life — the one she ached for so deeply even at the beginning of that year. It wasn’t until Genie spoke that her eyes finally flickered up, away from the baby, to meet his. “Thank you.” She murmured with a gentle smile, her gaze falling back on the baby. After a moment, she sighed. “It feels like she’s the only thing I’ve ever done right.”

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He couldn’t help but grin as she talked, “Nah, I bet you were very cute,” he insisted lightheartedly, he adjusted as well to make room for her to hold the little one, his safety dad mode kicking in and being afraid if he bumped them something would happen, “Sure, I can get them to deliver, tell them to knock softly because a sleeping little one lives here now,” he pulled his phone out and scrolled down to the number.

“Whatever you say.” Rapunzel shook her head with a smile, moving to the edge of the couch before standing up. She walked around the room slowly and continued to rock Sadie back and forth — a little trick she discovered put her right to sleep. “Thank you. The doctor said it might take her a little bit of time to adjust to this timezone, so we’ll have to be quiet as mice until she figures out that daylight means it’s time to stay awake. Isn’t that right, Sadie?” She cooed, letting a moment pass before humming a soft, aimless tune.

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“I’m sure you didn’t look like an alien,” Genie said with a small chuckle, hearing a little noise come out of Sadie, “See she agrees,” he said, watching her to make sure it was just gas or something then settled back down when everything was alright. “Mmmm. I don’t know, and it’s bad when I don’t know,” he added, looking over at her, “I can make us some burgers if you want though,” Genie offered, “Or order out, whichever,” 

“Oh please, I looked like my parents picked me up from the middle of a crop circle. That’s why you never saw any of my baby pictures. Well, that and the fact that I don’t really have those on-hand. But still.” Rapunzel rolled her eyes, a soft laugh escaping her. “Don’t start using the baby to prove a point. That’s not fair.” She shifted Sadie from her lap and into her arms, rocking her gently as her little eyelids began to droop. “Why don’t we order out?” Zel suggested quietly. “I don’t want to disturb her with too much noise.”

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He laughed, “so that’s what you were doing,” Genie couldn’t help but smirk back, “Oh she beats all the prior cute babies in my family, that’s a fact there,” he leaned forward and placed a little kiss on Sadie’s forehead before settling back into the couch, moving his head a bit so Punzie could comfortably rest her head against his, “and will always be loved,” he added, contented smile on his features.

“Yes, but I’ll deny it if you ever tell anyone.” Rapunzel laughed, nudging him slightly. “I’m not sure there were many cute babies in my family, so she very well may be the first on my side. Thankfully she doesn’t look like a weird little alien like I did.” She snorted, smoothing out Sadie’s fine, blonde hair that had a tendency of sticking up in the strangest directions. After a moment had passed, Zel scrunched up her nose. “Have we eaten anything since we left Avalor? Because I just got a sudden craving for a burger and that doesn’t usually happen unless I’m starving or pregnant, so.”

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He nodded in agreement, unpacking a few things “I keep checking on her to make sure she’s still there,” he admitted with a little laugh, “still breathing, still, doing baby things,” he sat down, scooting beside Punzie, looking at Sadie laying in her lap, waving with a finger and watching the little one yawn, “Told you we’d make good looking kids,” he teased her, winking, “Yeah, you little cutie,” he cooed at Sadie, his little bundle, him and Punzies little bundle. He was a dad, it hit him, he rested his chin on Rapunzel’s shoulder, watching their baby from her eye level, “We really did it,” 

“Oh, God, me too. I can’t tell you how many times I wake up in the middle of the night and pinch her nose, just to make sure she starts breathing through her mouth.” Rapunzel admitted, shaking her head. She quirked a brow at his comment, a slight smirk tugging at the corners of her lips. “Yeah, yeah, I know. And let the record show I never said you were wrong. But I didn’t think it was possible to make a baby as good looking as her.” She laughed softly, gently tapping Sadie’s nose, which immediately crinkled up from a smile she’d inherited from her mother. “Oh, sweet girl, you’re so loved.” Rapunzel cooed, leaning her head against Genie’s, a content sigh escaping her.

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Genie grabbed everything, following behind, his eyes never leaving the little snuggle bug in the carrier, it was like he couldn’t let her out of his sight, he had to make sure she wasn’t going to go anywhere, or disappear on him, like he’d wake up from a dream and this wouldn’t all be there. He pushed it back in his mind when he walked into a wall of pink, he broke into a grin, shaking hands with the male nurses, some of the guards, Phil clamped him on the shoulder, “Yeah I let ‘em make it all pink, I’m proud of you kids, and you’re ya know, little…kid” he caught Dr. Moretti telling him. He felt Phil slip what felt like a cigar in his pocket, oh yeah that was a thing, first time dad gets a cigar, he took it but knew he probably wouldn’t smoke it. 

He was thankful to see their place, setting things down and letting out a bit of a sigh, “Home sweet home,” he unlocked the door, glancing down at the sleepy one, “Oh yeah, better watch out, it might go all to her head,” he teased, hearing the click and letting them in, bringing everything in after and following mom and baby. He paused after setting things down and closing the door, watching the two for a moment before going over, sneaking a kiss from both of them, “Welcome home little snug bug,”

“Oh, no, not Sadie. She’ll be humble and sweet, I just know it. Mother’s instinct.” Rapunzel chuckled as she stepped inside, carefully setting the carrier down before undoing the straps and holding her girl close for the the first time in what felt like too long. 

She pressed her lips gently to the top of Sadie’s head, breathing in that sweet, new baby smell and even causing the little one to let out a soft sigh. “God, she just melts my heart.” Rapunzel beamed, moving to sit on the couch and patting the space beside her. “We did well, Agius.” She smirked, propping her legs up on the coffee table so she could lay the baby in her lap and continue to admire her. “We did really, really well.”

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He hadn’t been on a plane before, it had been a jumble of new dad nerves and his own nerves of if the plane was going to crash, or if the little one was going to born thousands of feet in the air. Everything after that was a blur, the weirdness of a new country but a familiar feeling in the hospital, sleeping in a chair and waiting, frazzled, being called in to witness the birth of his little girl, him nearly passing out, breathing for Punzie, even though she was doing a very good job of it on her own. The minute he’d held the little bundle he’d fallen in love with her, those eyes looking up at him brought him to tears, and he knew that he wouldn’t ever let anything happen to her as long as he lived. 

Getting the carrier in the car had felt like rocket science, but after getting the seatbelts put where they go and everyone settled, he caught himself looking back at the two at red lights, his heart brimming over with love, trying not to start crying again. He didn’t know he would be so emotional and wondered if this was how all new father’s felt. He had driven like an old lady, several cars passing them, honking and he yelling “baby on board” at them as they passed. 

When he parked he just kept looking at Rapunzel and the little one through the rearview mirror, he nodded when she met his eye, “Let’s get this little bean in her new digs,” he said, a bright smile spreading across his features as he scooted out and went to help get mom and baby out of the backseat. 

Rapunzel slipped out of the backseat first, setting the packed diaper bag on the roof of their car before leaning down to help him carefully maneuver the carseat back out. “You wanna grab that?” She nodded to the diaper bag as she held the baby carrier close to her side, carefully nudging the car door shut with her foot. 

As soon as they walked through the doors, Zel and Genie were greeted by an overwhelmingly warm welcome from the staff. The lobby was even decorated, with pink balloons floating over the receptionists’ desk, and a banner that read ‘Welcome Home, Baby Girl!’ in big, pink letters hanging up in the main corridor. But even in the midst of the hustle, bustle, and too-tight hugs from the older nurses, Rapunzel caught a glimpse of a proud Phil watching from the end of the hall, his arms crossed and an undeniable smile lighting up his features. 

It took a while for the two to slip away from all of the excitement, but as soon as they did, they all but bolted for the safety and privacy of their own place. “Can you believe how overjoyed they all were?” Rapunzel laughed breathlessly, glancing around as he unlocked the door. “You’re famous, little lady.” She joked, leaning down enough to look at their groggy daughter, who couldn’t have possibly cared less about the fuss that was made for her. As soon as the front door swung open, the girl straightened back up and smiled, murmuring, “And now you’re home.”

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Rapunzel couldn’t take her eyes off of her. Since the moment the nurse laid the small, screaming girl on her chest; through the first sleepless nights in their private hospital suite in Avalor; and even when their plane touched down in New York a little over a week later. She was utterly captivated by this little girl — her little girl — whose blonde hair, striking green eyes, and nose-crinkling smile were capable of making her heart swell with love and pride. 

That feeling didn’t dwindle in the slightest, not even as she and Genie struggled to strap the carrier into their car, nor while she sat in the cramped backseat and he drove ten miles per hour under the speed limit — just to make sure they didn’t jostle the most precious cargo on their way back to the Clubhouse. 

Zel was practically glowing as Genie pulled the car into its usual space and cut the engine, her bag already slung over her shoulder and her seatbelt undone as they prepared to bring the most beautiful baby girl home for the very first time. With bright eyes and a nose-crinkling smile of her own, she made eye contact with his reflection in the rearview mirror. “Are you ready?”

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Gideon laid the last piece of bacon on the pan before turning to her, his eyes bright as he watched her stir. “Thank you for inviting me into your life.” He said quietly, although the sizzling bacon did ruin the moment a bit, he stepped towards her and took the bowl from her hand. Gid placed it on the counter and wrapped his arms around her. He didn’t drop his grasp, nor did he try to kiss her. He just wrapped her up in his arms and held on. 

Rapunzel wound her arms around his torso, laying her head on his chest and letting her eyes drift shut. She loved these moments when they could just hold each other without an ounce of selfishness to it. No pulling away, no looking at each other, no harping on their crazy schedules or lives. It was refreshing to know that she had someone who cared so deeply for her and could connect with her on such an intimate level. The girl was just about to break their minutes-long silence when the smell of burning bacon hit her nostrils, causing her to straighten up. “Gid, the food!”