This Little Bird

Aslatiel chuckled and greeted him in return, telling him to hello himself as the both of them found a familiar position against one another. He was here beside her, ready to offer her any of his assistance, but he was confident in her and her body’s ability. She must have already progressed through the majority of labor before he arrived, and with barely a whine the contractions took their course.

Indigo held her as she began to push, and within moments there was one sweet child welcomed into the world. Aslatiel didn’t request his help, and all the pride he held for her was still overshadowed by the love for the puppy that was placed within his paws. He gave Asla a glance, but she encouraged him to clean the tiny child. Tears sprung to his eyes, but he focused on the delicate pup. He cleaned her up a little bit before he checked, and indeed the smallest little girl was nestled in his paws.

Asla lifted the wetted oilskin as Indigo dried the little purple puff, this would be their only one. The new mom would swiftly return, and relax into their new family. She deserved her rest after such an ordeal, and the hungry puppy was ready for her first meal. Indigo oh so carefully placed the tiny girl at her mother’s belly as Aslatiel named her softly. Aia Skye.

Indy never felt love like this before. Protectively he curled around Aslatiel and their daughter, finally feeling his heart become whole. "Ours, our perfect little family.” He rumbled as he nuzzled into her cheek, his heart full of love like he’d never felt before "Thank you.” He whispered, knowing she had gone through all of this just for him.

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