Trapped in His Tartan *Scottish Fic*

He nodded, "I can understand that."

Elsa sighed and leaned on him, almost cuddling up. "Let's not fight today...I'm tired.." He could tell by tired, she meant tired of all the ups and downs.

He nodded in agreement, "For at least today, let's pretend to be a regular, happy couple."

Now Elsa really did cuddle up to him. She wasn't used to the cold damp weather of the north. He draped an arm around her and toyed with a few strands of her hair. "Did you enjoy growing up here? Were you and your brother always close? She asked.

He nodded, "We had another brother. But he died when we were twelve. He was older than us. Col and I have just always been the best of friends as well."

"Oh I'm sorry to hear that." She sighed, she looked at his face and saw sadness.

"Thank you." He smiled weakly, "Are you ever going to forgive me for stealing you, El?" Sebastian asked softly.

Elsa thought for a moment and nodded slightly, "Yes..in time I will."

*&*

Aralyn stirred slightly as she woke from her nap, in her husbands arms.

He smiled, "I surely hope so."

(*(

He realized she wasn't feverish anymore.

She raised an eyebrow slightly then sighed, "It's just very hard not to be angry with you."

*&*

He kissed her cheek, "How do you feel?"

he laughed, "I hear that a lot."

&^&

His only answer was a passionate kiss.

"Well stop pushing my buttons!" She laughed.

*&*

Colin smiled to himself and kissed her back hungrily.

He shrugged, "I can't help it."

*&*

They practiced their baby making skills.

Nearly Two Months Later...

Aralyn sat in her chambers, looking at the papers on her desk. She couldn't remember the last time she had gotten her period. Her husband was taking a nap on their bed.

*&*

Sebastian and Elsa had grown closer but they still fought often and neither of them had expressed love. He was beginning to wonder though why he hadn't gotten an heir on her yet. Elsa returned back to their chambers to see Sebastian looking through her things.

"What are you doing?!" Elsa snapped.

"What this?" He growled, holding the bag of carrot seeds. He knew exactly what it was.

"It's just an old headache remedy." She lied.

"Don't lie to me." Sebastian said.

Elsa sighed, "Then you already know what is is, Sebastian."

She decided to visit the healer. She was very certain she was pregnant.

*&*

His angry look turned to one of defeat, "Why?" He sounded so forlorn.

She kissed his sleeping cheek and headed out to find one immediately.

*&*

"Us." Elsa said, "Do you really think right now is a good time to bring a child into the world? Into this?"

"It's your duty to provide me with an heir." He muttered, trying to sound strong.

"Well, it's my body." She said, trying to control her temper.

The healer confirmed it. Aralyn wasn't sure if she was excited or not.

&^&

He shrugged and walked away. She was at a loss for words.

Aralyn walked slowly back to the castle, she was thinking about whether to tell Colin right away or not.

(*(

Elsa sat for a moment then got up and bundled up. She had to find him and make this right.

Aralyn ended up back in their room. She sat near the fire and just watched him sleep.

*&*

She knew him better than she though because it didn't take long for her to find him.

She thought silently for a long time. Aralyn had a lot to think about.

*&*

"We need to talk..." Elsa whispered as she approached him. He was sitting under a tree near a bluff.

Colin stirred, groggily he said, "How long are you going to stare at me?"

*&*

He nodded at her.

Aralyn laughed slightly, "Sorry..."

(*(

"I am sorry I did not discuss it with you." She said and sat next to him.

"What would you think if I was pregnant?" Aralyn asked softly.

*&*

"Yes, you should have." He replied.

"I'd be elated!" He looked at her hopefully.

*&*

"I am not ready to have your child, Sebastian." Elsa said softly, "And I was unaware you truly wanted one."

"You know I need an heir." He muttered.

"I know that." She paused and thought for a second, "But I mean a child..half of you..half of me..one being."

She grinned, "Well, I am going to have a child."

&^&

"I honestly don't know. It used to be that there is so much pressure to have an heir. But I have realized I truly want one."

Colin was so happy he had no words so he kissed her.

*&*

Elsa sighed, "I want a child out of love though..."

"Don't you realize!" Sebastian said exasperated, "I do love you! I'm in love with you, Elsa!"

She looked at him with a surprise look. He had never spoken about love to her before.

She giggled and hugged him tightly.

*&*

"Do you?" She asked softly and shyly.