Thursday, January 16th, The Year 2220

Drake's POV

"Max and Drake, like I was saying, you all are siblings. You all were sent here to Cebromia for your safety. Someone extremely dangerous is after Brooke. You all are from the Planet Paerus. Paerus is the most prosperous planet in the Galaxy in terms of everything - food, shelter, tourism, etc. And, you are royalty."

"We are what?!"

Uh, my not real father answered, "You, Max, Brooke, Chanelle, and Simone are royals. Your real parents are high-ranking officials to the king. One day while on a family trip to the Planet Thanreron, a highly, dangerous alien boldly tried to kidnap Brooke because he wanted her to be his bride. Brooke was only a child at the time, and your parents were adamant about not letting Brooke be kidnapped. Your parents came to Cebromia and chose us to keep you all safe. There was no way we could tell your parents no. They gave us everything we needed to raise the 5 of you."

"But, you are the only parents we know," Max says confused.

"You and Drake were babies when you were brought to us. What they did to Brooke, Chanelle, and Simone we do not know. The fear is that Brooke's disappearance is because of Krohals," my not real mother says.

"Krohals?!" Max and I looked at each other with a crazy expression on our face.

"He is the Galaxy's most dangerous alien/being. He is the ruler of Planet Duamia. No one knows where it is. History says the Duamians are able to disguise themselves as someone else. By what means they use we don't know. You both are now in danger. Your parents want you to fly back to Paerus immediately. So, gather what you can in the next 30 minutes."

Max and I both ran to our rooms and took only what we deemed special. I'm sure when we get to our home planet, more will be explained to us. So far, this feels like a dream. Royals?

Once we finished packing, Max and I ran back to our fake parents. We then left the house for a spaceship to Paerus.

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Asher's POV

I'm glad to be going through this experience with Brooke, and not Crystal. I thank my lucky stars we NEVER were intimate with each other. Chanelle and Neris are ready and prepared to deliver Dalis.

Here comes the hard part - how to keep both Brooke and Dalis away from Jason. "Chanelle!! Neris!! It's time!!!"

Everyone came running in the living room. Chanelle grabbed Brooke's hands to lift her off the couch. Brooke immediately clutched her stomach as we rushed her into the medical room.

"GET ME SOME DRUGS ALREADY!!!"

"Asher, grab one of the gowns I put in the china cabinet and help Brooke into it. Brooke, you can be totally naked under your gown so you can feel as comfortable as you can!" Chanelle says. Brooke was already striping off what she had before I even went to get the gown.

I grabbed the gown and ran back to help her into it. Brooke then laid on the bed we placed in the room.

Chanelle's POV

"Brooke, breathe for me." Fortunately, I located a machine in that medical room that I can tell how many centimeters she is. And, Neris attached an IV to Brooke.

I am so glad Neris is with me. "Neris, you can go ahead and administer the epidural. Brooke, sis I need you to lie down on your side and curl up so Neris can start the procedure to administer your epidural."

Brooke positioned herself on the bed for the epidural. Neris used an anesthetic to numb Brooke's lower back. Then, Neris administered the epidural. We heard a loud thud. Asher passed out at the sight of the needle.

"Brooke, hang in there. You are doing great. The pain relief should kick in shortly. Once you are at 10 centimeters, then we can have you push. Right now, you are at 5 centimeters. Neris will help you lay on your back. I'll wake up Asher."

"Asher! Asher! Wake up!" After tapping him for a few minutes, he finally opened his eyes.

"Sorry about that. That was a really, long needle."

"I'll be right back. I need to wash my hands thoroughly again." Asher and Jason installed a faucet way back when Jason was sane. So, I thoroughly washed my hands.

"Brooke is now 6 centimeters."

"Thank you, Neris." Once the epidural kicked in, Brooke was much calmer. I can't believe I am about to deliver my niece. This is not the time for tears. They will have to wait for later.

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I have no idea what time it is, but it appears to be getting dark outside. Asher fell asleep in the chair in the room.

"Brooke is almost at 10 centimeters. She is now 9 1/2 centimeters," Neris announces.

"Asher! It's almost go time!" He shot up and stood beside Brooke. "Brooke, I need you to position your legs so you can push out Dalis."

The machine started beeping as soon as she did that.

"It's time. Brooke, I need you to take a few deep breaths, then push. Push like you are about to have a BM."

"Okay." After two deep breaths, Brooke pushed. "OH MY GOSH!! THAT HURT!!"

"Sis, I can see Dalis' crown already. That was an excellent push. Take a few more deep breaths, and push!"

She repeated the deep breaths and pushed several times.

"You're doing great. Dalis is anxious to meet her mommy and daddy. Asher, how are you doing over there?"

I glanced over, and he seemed okay. He did have tears streaming down his cheeks. "I-I'm okay. Just in awe of this moment."

Brooke took a few deep breaths and pushed while squeezing Asher's hand. He didn't seem to care.

"One more push and Dalis will be here."

"Chanelle, Brooke's vitals are doing okay. Blood pressure has been normal the whole delivery so far," Neris adds.

"Excellent. Ready, Brooke?"

She shook her head to say yes. Brooke took two deep breaths, and pushed!

"WAAH!!!!"

"She's here! Asher, would you like to cut the umbilical cord?"

"Y-yes, I would."

He quickly went to wash his hands and put on a pair of gloves. Neris handed him a pair of hospital scissors and showed him how to do it. Asher snipped the cord. Neris took Dalis to clean her up.

"You both did a great job, Asher and Brooke. Asher, I'm sure you don't want to see me stitch Brooke up, so give me a little time and you can come back in the room."

Asher's POV

I sure didn't want to see that. I went to tell Simone, Caspian, and Taylor. Well, after I throw up and wash my hands.

I ran right to our room, and whatever I ate before the delivery is gone. After flushing and thoroughly washing my hands, I went back downstairs.

They were gathered in the kitchen. "Dalis Raina Gray is here."

"We heard her cry. Congratulations, Asher. I'm an auntie. Help yourself to some of the food we made for everyone."

"Thanks, Simone."

I absolutely ate some of the food. Shortly after, Chanelle entered. "I am totally exhausted. Asher, Brooke is asleep. I came to get a bottle for Dalis."

"Chanelle, have a seat. I'll get the bottle. And, thank you. Seriously, thank you and Simone for accepting me back after everything that happened."

"You're welcome. We said some pretty mean things too. We were all duped by Jason. I want to know why he wants Brooke."

"Me as well. You know how I own a technology company? So, Taylor, Caspian, and I turned the fence into an electrical fence. I'm sure Jason may already know that Brooke gave birth to Dalis."

"Good thinking. But, how long is that going to last?" Simone asked.

"We are hoping it lasts for a long time. We have also started digging an area underground for shelter and to build a big enough spaceship for us to get the heck off the planet. The shelter is almost done. Everyone will have their own room. There will be a main area for eating and gathering together. If the fence runs out, Jason will storm the house for sure."

"Here is the baby's bottle, Asher." Simone handed me a bottle, so I went to feed my daughter.

Neris was holding Dalis in the rocking chair in the room. Brooke was knocked out. I gave her a kiss on her forehead.

"She is adorable, Asher. Hey pretty girl, your daddy is here."

Neris stood up, and I sat down. She then gave me Dalis.

"I'll come back to check on Brooke and Dalis."

"Thank you, Neris."

"You're welcome, Asher." Neris left the room.

Dalis is a mini Brooke. She has her mommy's soft, silky skin, brown eyes, and curly hair. As soon as I put the bottle to her mouth, she tried to hold it.

"I love you, Dalis Raina Gray."

After Dalis finished her bottle, I placed her on my shoulder to burp her.

A couple of hours later, through the window in the room, I see the sun is rising, meaning it is a new day. I may be tired, but I can't fall asleep because of my excitement for Dalis being born. Dalis and I took a walk to the window. After pulling up the shade, I just looked out the window.

"Princess, I wish we could leave from here so we can have a normal life."

I heard the cutest little belch ever.

"I wish we had a normal life too. Is it a new day?" I looked over and saw Brooke opening her eyes.

"Look, princess mommy is awake. Yes, it is the 17th."

Brooke's POV

Asher walked Dalis over to me.

"Princess, I want to introduce you to Brooklyn Ava Palmer, your mommy," Asher says as he hands me Dalis.

"Real cute, Asher. You're fortunate I am hooked up to pain meds. She is beautiful. I never thought I would experience being a mother after our breakup. But, here I am a mommy to a beautiful, baby girl."

"Dalis looks just like you."

"You think so? I think she looks like you, especially her eyes and nose. She definitely has my curly hair and a lot of it. Good luck to both of us trying to comb it. Hi, baby girl."

I held her little hand in mine. "I love you, Dalis. You and Asher are my world and mean everything to me. You both are all that I live for. We have to protect you from that evil man, Jason."

"Evil is right. And, I have no doubt that he already knows about Dalis being born. I have quite a bit of news to tell you. Just let me know when because I am sure you are tired and want to spend some time with Dalis."

"Go ahead, you can tell me." I rocked Dalis in my arms as Asher tells me his news.

"Caspian, Taylor and I have started building an underground shelter for all of us. Each of us will have our own room. There will be a kitchen and main area for everyone to sit in. The bedrooms are all finished. We even made a baby corner for Dalis in our room. We are now working on how to put plumbing and access to water for cleaning and drinking."

"I hate that we have to go through this to keep us all safe. I hate Jason or whatever his name is so much. We are never getting off this planet."

There was enough room on the bed, so Asher laid next to me. He wrapped his left arm around me, kissed my cheek, and wiped away the tears that started falling.

"Baby doll, we all are getting off this planet. We just don't know how long we can keep Jason away so we can finish the space ship. The building of it is coming along well, but there is still a ways to go. You and Dalis mean everything to me. We all have to look out for each other. You know I will protect you and Dalis."

"I know you will. I just don't want to raise her on this awful planet that no one can find."

Dalis started getting fussy. "Looks like it is feeding time."

"I'll feed her. You try and get some rest. I see your eyelids are getting heavy because you can barely keep them open."

"I'll try."

Asher stood up from the bed, took Dalis and walked away to get her a bottle. I closed my eyes to get some rest.

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Jason's POV

That dang baby should be born or close to being born. I'm sick of waiting!

"Boss, the one you requested has indeed given birth. But, one of my men died trying to get a closer look. They somehow wired the fence to protect the house."

"Consider it a loss for the cause. We are going to find a way into that house and get what I want - Brooke Palmer."

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