stardust in your eyes, love [birth]

Venom only had a few moments alone before Kiyo appeared at her side, she stayed close especially with the birth impending. There was little wonder the healer arrived before Hattori could make his way home. Venom lifted her head and watched as the healer set herself up and began to explain her process as the intended herbs were placed before the Empress. Venom knew she was in for a rough ride, but hesitantly did as the pale she wolf bid. Hopefully she was right, and they would indeed ease the rest of her efforts.

Kiyo’s presence alone aided in keeping Venom calm. Relaxation was a long way away, and the new mom tried to focus on Kiyo instead of her fears. The offered herbs were indeed bitter but Venom swallowed them down, knowing she should take and keep Kiyo’s advice and instruction. She knew and had been through more than one birth and having her oversee was a comfort in itself.

As Venom finished the herbs Hattori’s massive form slipped through the entrance and made his way to her side. The young Empress gave him a nervous smile as she invited him closer. ”Lay beside me?” She requested softly, wanting him close as events unfolded. As soon as he made himself comfortable another contraction rippled through her and Venom leaned heaving against Hattori’s side as she twisted uncomfortably. She was panting by the time it subsided, and looked to Kiyo for guidance. Slowly through the weeks the ghostly woman told Venom what to expect, but already she doubted herself. For a while she rode the painful waves with quiet stoicism, they remained steadily timed but grew in intensity.

The next one was even swifter coming on than the last and Venom whined as the pain became too much to conceal. She heaved in her breath and again pushed against Hattori, thankful again she had him as her partner. The contraction intensified and instinct told the she wolf to push. She didn’t know how much time passed since she called for Kiyo and her mate to the moments leading up to their firstborn entering the world. Venom cried out unashamedly as the tiny boy was born.