[wyngro] We need to talk by Feligriffin on DeviantArt (original) (raw)
Ever since that night, Misty had acted visibly happier and more excited than normal wherever she went. It showed in her work, at the Nook... It was a complete new, exciting experience; something incredible. Orion was fun, sweet and overall a treat to be around. From her crushes, he was the one with whom she gained closure with the quickest. Perhaps this whole excitement was the reason why she didn't think throughly on the consequences of that experience.
Though over time, the realization slowly began to sink in. Misty was not a naive girl, she knew well about the birds and the bees and what would happen next. Once the truth hit her, that's when things started to get ugly.
'I am eggbound. There is an egg growing inside of me.'
'There is an egg growing inside of me. With a real child. I will have a baby.'
That's when she started to freak out. She grew incredibly anxious over time - not only over the fact that Orion didn't seem to realize it whenever they met, but over the fact that it meant she would have to tell him.
'W-What if... he wants me to keep it?'
What would she tell Alma? How could she bring a baby to the Nook when she herself still lived there?
A whirlwind of questions spun in her head, as well as a dreadful fear of the responsibility that would come with it. Misty loved being free, she earned her independance through hard work and liked to have adventures. She was nowhere near ready to settle - in fact, she wondered if she'd ever be.
Eventually, the lump in her womb started to grow visible. She wouldn't be able to hide it much longer. With a deep sigh and a heavy heart, she met with Orion before she went to work one day.
"Hey.. Hm... Could you pass by the cafe later? I need to tell you something."
"Oh, Orion..."
Misty brought her paw to her chest, she could feel her heart weight more than a rattle cattle. His reaction caught her off guard, even if she'd foreseen that probability. His words deeply touched her, she could feel her feeling for him toy with her as well. It made her feel even worse, he was such a good wyngro... he deserved someone better than her, someone who could give him what he deserved.
“What’s wrong?” he asked, confused.
“I can’t be a mother Orion,” she scoffed. It felt so obvious to her, why was he so confused?
“What are you talking about? I thought you said you were eggbound.”
“That’s not what I mean...”
Misty blurted that quite annoyedly, was he really so oblivious..? She squeezed her forearms, avoiding eye contact.
“So, you don’t want this child?” He asked, puzzled.
His words tore through her like a dagger, his casual tone made her widen her eyes in shock. Misty curled more, hugging her own waist.
"Look Orion, it's more complicated than that..! I can't be a mother..."
Whoever knew Misty, also knew how she loved children - but the idea of raising one terrified her. She loved other people's children, or Nook children. Children she could meet at times, babysit and have fun with. Children she could teach things to, cuddle and love, but that weren't her responsibility.
“Misty, you don't have to worry so much. I know you'll make a great mom. You're fun, kind, and keep a hold of yoursel-"
"No, you don't understand!" She exclaimed, cutting his words. "Y-You don't understand how... How hard I worked to..! T-to have this, I... I can't be a mom, I... I can't take care of a child, I can barely take care of myself!"
Misty trembled, her voice echoed through the room clearly. Tears sprouted in the corners of her eyes as she curled more, she had reached her breaking point. She brushed them away and looked into his eyes, serious.
“Oh...”
He finally understood. Misty relaxed her posture, frowning in worry as she squeezed her arms tighter. It was hard to read his expression, she couldn't guess what he was thinking... but she could tell that he was doing his best to take it as well as possible.
Silence reigned for a short time as she gave him space. Misty sat on the table across of him, and slowly reached out to his claws, squeezing them in comfort. Above everything, she was his friend, and would do anything in her power to ease his pain.
“What will happen to the child?” She looked at him. After a small sigh, she shrugged. “I don’t really know...” Misty stroked her belly in thought. They would have to figure that out together. “Then,” Orion swallowed his sadness, determination in his eyes. “Will you let me keep it?” Misty's ears perked up, her eyes widened. A deep relief spread all over her.
"O-Of course! It's your egg, after all!" Misty squeezed his claws firmly in support. She looked down for a brief moment, then gazed at him with a smile in her lips.
"I know you'll be a great father."
This is was a wonderful collaboration between me and the ever-so-great ToonieCheckers ~
It was so nice to collab with Hell again, look at those pretty colors, man <33
Sketch, lines and Misty (c) Me
Coloring, shading, backgrounds and Orion (c) ToonieCheckers