Warning!
This chapter does deal with a very sensitive theme, this is also not medically or historically accurate!

Chanyeol races through his private chambers and out to the courtyard where the queen's secret palace resides, not caring that Suho and Sehun have to jog to keep up with him. The terror and absolute panic of being told Baekhyun was found unconscious with blood in his robes was, and is so potent it almost suffocates him! The firm grip earlier from Sehun prevented him from completely collapsing to the floor. Once his senses returned he didn't hang around to hear what else Suho had to say, he just bolted from the throne room in a cloud of red silk, desperate too to get to the very reason he breathes. Flashes of Sunil's smugness didn't help either, Chanyeol knows now something is a miss in his court, silently vowing if something happens to his precious little dove and their miracle, hell will look like a holiday!

Sheer panic has engulfed his entire body as a million different scenarios of what could possibly of happened flood his mind, each one more drastic then the last. Yes they managed to stop one poison attempt, it doesn't mean there hasn't been more, perhaps that one attempt was just a diversion, especially after witnessing what some his council have spent the better part of the morning screaming about, and his conversations with both Suho and Sehun, the only men he can trust with Baekhyun's safety! What happened today still makes his blood boil and unable to comprehend that certain members of his counsel think Baekhyun and their baby are unworthy of being his rightful consort; their miracle the true heir apparent! Finally outside the pagoda normally he would stop and take in the serenity of this secret calming space hidden behind the magnolias and sakura trees, not today as the air around the pagoda is one saturated with pain and anxiety. Chanyeol can feel the waves of pain igniting within him at the subtle smell of iron, hitting his nostrils as he reaches the silver handled oak doors that lead to Baekhyun's private chamber.

What he finds the other side of the grand oak doors carved in the shape of magnolia trees to match the crest Baekhyun chose breaks him! Chanyeol sucks in much needed oxygen as he finally gets a better look, his beautiful dove's outer robes have been removed, along with his ornate waist coat and breeches. A white muslin protects his most sacred areas! Chanyeol's heart flutters at the utter stillness of his Queen, and the trail of blood that coats the white and lilac silk sheets beneath him. The stillness of Baekhyun who appears to still be unconscious, forces his feet in to action as he lunges towards his love, finally sinking to the floor on his knees unable to voice out what he needs to know most! For now all he can do is watch as Yixing stands on the other side of the cot his delicate little dove lies apon, one of his dainty wrists encased in one of the physician's hands, Chanyeol hasn't missed how Yixing has his second hand on the slight fullness of Baekhyun's stomach, Chanyeol silently prays to the heavens for it not to be what he fears most.

Those prayers are short lived when his beautiful delicate husband lets out a pained whimper, as the  muslim cloth covering him quickly turns crimson!  Chanyeol jumps out of his skin when Yixing looks up behind him and simply demands, "take him!" Before he can demand answers as to what is happening he is shoved back in to the waiting arms of Sehun and Suho,  and dragged away from the cot all he can see is red as his little dove is turned on his side dark crimson clots covering every inch of his glorious alabaster skin. "Yixing, what is going on" The sadness and anguish that he sees when Yixing finally looks at him is all it takes for the despair and the pain to crash through his very soul like a tsunami. "My lord I have to assist the Queen, that's why he has been turned to face me I needed to see how much of the foetus has come away, I will explain all once I am sure the second baby is safe!" Confused as to what Yixing has said all he can do is numbly whisper "Second baby?" "Yes your majesty it must have been twins, there is still a strong second heartbeat along with Baekhyun's, right now I have to remove the first otherwise an infection will occur and spread."

Sudden chocking fear engulfs him, as he resists and struggles against the arms holding him away from his little dove who still has yet to regain consciousness! Sehun's whispered words "I know you are concerned for Baekhyun my Lord, you need to let Yixing do his job and save them both." Feeling the second pull on his arms from both Sehun and Suho has him immediately stop his struggling, as he allows both men drag him away from the cot. Shaking his head of that all-consuming numbness he knows there is much too still be thankful for, they still have their miracle he just has to trust Yixing with his little dove, his queen, his life "please save them, save them both."

All he can do as he is dragged further away from his young Queen is watch as Yixing nods before he starts barking out commands to his apprentices, Chanyeol lets out a sob as he sees the wooden contraction one he has only ever read about, it's needed to stretch that most delicate passage so the attending physician can remove any remnants of their baby! That contraction can only be used in miscarriages up to five full moons, it truly will haunt his nightmares for sometime to come. Chanyeol watches dejectedly as his precious heart is turned completely over in preparation, it truly breaks his heart that such archaic traditions will keep him away from the other half of his soul as he goes through something so traumatic and devastating, the last thing he sees before two eunuchs shut the oak doors on him is Yixing chanting in prayer!

Chanyeol paces outside the oak doors hating himself for feeling instant relief that he still has an heir, as it mixes with the sorrow he feels at the loss of one of their babies. His heart bleeds for his young delicate husband, he knows Baekhyun will blame himself for their loss, the one thing he is most thankful for in all this is that Baekhyun is still unconscious! "Your majesty there is something you should know," At the sound of Suho's voice Chanyeol snaps out of his grief induced daydreams, turning to face his captain he wipes the tears he hadn't realised were falling. "Baekhyun he asked to be alone and wanted to get some burdock root to make a calming tea," sensing there is more to this story especially seeing how Suho's face is awash with emotions something he never normally displays unless he is with Baekhyun alone, waving his hand in a go on manor for the captain to continue as he just doesn't have the energy to speak. He waits as Suho takes a deep breath before delivering "your majesty forgive me, the queen and I were discussing linens for the baby, I wasn't paying attention to where we were, we were close to the throne room. I'm so sorry The Queen, he heard Sunil your majesty, Baekhyun heard him denounce your baby as heir apparent and he heard every word of Sunil suggesting that he should not be Queen!"

Chanyeol growls in murderous rage at Suho's statement, whirling around to face Sehun he is about to demand that Sunil be placed under arrest when a sudden pain filled wail is heard from behind the oak doors. The indescribable sound of pain Chanyeol just heard can only belong to his precious heart, and can only mean he has regained consciousness! He can't hold back the sob of his own as it dawns on him his delicate husband woke up without his presence beside him, no doubt in tremendous pain and beyond confused!

Chanyeol rushes to open the oak doors when a gentle hand is felt on his shoulder, "you must control your emotions, the Queen will need your strength!" Chanyeol knows Sehun is right, Baekhyun will be inconsolable over their loss, yet needs to be strong for their remaining miracle, as a second agonised wail is heard he vows to be that pillar of strength as he uses all the force he possesses to barge back in to room. What he finds once he has returns to the room is so soul destroying it hurts deep in in his core! Baekhyun remains on his front, his still naked tiny delicate frame trembling as he whimpers a never ending barely whispered chorus of "no no no no no" as Yixing tries valiantly to keep him still as that cursed  contraption is  still attached to his most sensitive body part!

It's breaks his heart to hear such tortured cries, and to know Baekhyun is awake to feel the very last vestiges of his miscarriage! Not allowing his love to suffer alone any more Chanyeol races across the chamber, kneeling before his queen and gently grabs hold of a delicate hand, relief at the returned squeeze is short lived as he watches his lover deal with such trauma "ssshhh my dove it's ok!" Chanyeol feels the cracks in his heart expand at the sight of  Baekhyun's pale face red with pain, sobbing never ending tears.  He tears away his eyes from his precious little dove, to silently communicate to Yixing that this whole ordeal needs to end now, the nod he receives doesn't comfort him as it should no one should have to endure this! His heart breaks as such a scene should belong in nightmares,  not be played out before his eyes. Chanyeol takes a deep breath to gather much needed strength, he hasn't had to endure this kind of treatment but knows Baekhyun has to remain still for a bit longer and then he will be free!

"My lord forgive me I have failed you," "no my dove you are my blessing from god you could never fail me." Chanyeol cups a blistering hot  cheek gently as he leans his head against Baekhyun's as he hears such broken whispers "I lost your heir, Sunil is right i am unworthy to be queen," "you are my Queen little dove I will have no other, we still have hope my precious heart we conceived twins!  Chanyeol feels a squeeze on his fingers as he hears the whimpers get stronger, looking up he sees Yixing is removing the contraction as he hears a whisper of   "twins?" "Yes my precious heart we still have one," a sudden whine and whimper leaves his loves throat! Chanyeol winces,  it can only mean he is now free of that cursed thing keeping his passage open! "I know it hurts right now my dove, I promise we will mourn our loss,  right now I need you to relax my love, you still have one miracle to protect and keep warm!" "It hurts Chanyeol," "I know my dove, we will have you warm and in my arms soon, can you lie on your front a little bit longer?" Chanyeol feels relief at the subtle nod and is thankful that Yixing has already applied that special cream and covered Baekhyun with the customary black muslin "Yixing some cold water and Baekhyun's purple robe, when you have finished applying the ointment"

Chanyeol watches as Yixing nods as he fires off  his request to  an apprentice in rapid Chinese, relief fills him as Baekhyun's breathing finally starts to even out! "Don't leave me" "never my dove, my heart has and always will belong to you!" "I overheard Sunil say I was unworthy to be queen! The rage Chanyeol felt earlier when Suho told him they overheard what his councillor had to say returns tenfold, just as the apprentice returns with Baekhyun's favoured silk robe and yixing finally takes a step back from the cot! "Ssh my dove don't think about it, I promise you he will pay for such traitorous talk." Chanyeol gets off his knees as he watches those wretched tears fall all over his delicates Queen's face, his poor dove must still be so confused and knowing that the bed sheets underneath his delicate husband still need attention as does the bright red feverishness of his husband's normally luminous translucent skin, makes him vow that retribution over their loss will not be swift but agonising as watching his little dove loose their child!

Chanyeol gently gathers his husband in his arms wrapping him as if he were a small child in his favourite robe, nodding to the hand maids to remove the sheets. He feels Baekhyun turn his head in to his neck as fresh tears spill from those gorgeous eyes and further pained whimpers of "our baby" and I'm so sorry" fill the room breaking his heart all over again. He can address his rage later what can't wait is the support his husband desperately needs, with fresh sheets now on the bed and his precious heart wrapped in his favourite robe. He bundles his petite husband closer to his chest, in an effort his heartbeat will calm him, gently placing one hand on his still trembling husband's abdomen praying to the gods for that fullness he has come to love to still be there! He places his other hand on his loves neck keeping him safe from prying eyes, finally succumbing to his own tears he cries openly as he rocks them both through their grief and prays for safety of their remaining child.

I hope I still have some readers left after that, I know it was shocking and probably not what was expected. If it's unclear Baek was pregnant with twins and has lost one! Now basic biology doesn't allow for males to be pregnant so I had to get creative to make this work and I hope it makes sense.

This update was so incredibly hard to write being so such a sensitive subject, I do not mean to cause any offence thank you all so much for giving this chance, please do let me know what you think of this.

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