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There was a knock on Aurora's suite of rooms; Nanny scurried to answer it. Although Aurora could not make out the words, she could hear the rushed tone of the conversation. When Nanny returned, she looked at a loss for words. "Child," she began. "I have news. Your siblings have been born..."
"That is wonderful! Was a girl or a... wait did you say siblings? I have more than one?"
Nanny nodded, "Yes, a girl and a boy. They are safe and healthy."
"This is excellent news, Nanny! My joy is doubled. Why do you look so sad?"
The large woman looked at the ground. "There's more. Your mother....the Empress. Something has happened to her."
"What do you mean?" Aurora did not understand her words.
"The Empress's midwife has disappeared, and the Empress is unconscious. No one can wake her."
"Did the midwife do this to her?" the girl was worried. Midwives were supposed to help, not hurt.
"I don't think so. It just happens this way sometimes.
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