This Little Bird

Indigo was counting the days until Aslatiel’s due date, the man was equal parts nervous and excited. He banished any thought of repeating the tragedy he endured before. Aslatiel was healthy, the pregnancy was progressing perfectly, he would be a dad in the very new future. When Asaltiel remained in the den that morning he had a feeling of the nearing moment, but he continued on his own duties. There was no surprise when the snow leopard came to find him.

By the time he returned, which wasn’t incredibly long, he couldn’t let himself stay too far away with the looming birth. Aslatiel had prepared already, the den was tidied and prepared for a birth. Indigo had already gathered up the herbs he knew to be helpful, not that he was even sure Aslatiel would accept them. He was here to support her though the process however she needed him. At the least he would be here for her to lean on as she progressed through the process.

The natural healer he was, kept him from being too worried to work. He focused on the beautiful woman before him, and let himself let go of his anxieties. The true test of his recovery, but his grin as he entered the den said everything. He was calm, and fully present for the woman he loved. He moved to nuzzle her supportively as he kissed her cheek. She looked beautiful in all ways, and especially now he savored the warm glow about her.

"Hello, Beautiful." He whispered as he pressed his forehead to hers and closed his eyes tightly as incredible emotions filled him to bursting. "Ready?"

"Speech"