You and I (RobRae One Shots)

Pregnancy Blues

Pregnancy Blues

# of words: 544

Topic: Pregnancy

Morning came and the sun greeted the world. The air blew gently on her skin and her hair danced in agreement with it. She does appreciate the sunrise. Like what her husband had told her before, it was a promise of a new day. Anything was possible.

Her hand traveled on her tummy. She was already two months pregnant and she still can't believe the fact that another living being was inside her, growing and waiting for the right time to come out into the world.

She felt a rush of mixed emotions hit her. She was happy that her and her husband's love for each other had made this child possible. She was happy that at last, she was going to have her own family. But then, she felt sad and frightened for the future.

What if her child hates her because of her past? What if Trigon takes her child and uses him/her for his own purpose? What if she wasn't enough for him/her as a mother? There are so many what ifs to be answered. She was never afraid, but now, she thinks she'd make an exception.

She didn't notice a tear sliding down its way on her face. She was too absorbed upon thinking about the future. A future yet to come.

Robin, now referred by many as Nightwing, has awakened from his sleep. He felt his wife's anxiety through the mental bond they had formed. He knew that even though his wife doesn't show it, she still has doubts with herself being a mother to their unborn kid.

His eyes landed on the open doors of their room's terrace. He got out of the bed and followed his wife's trails. She was standing there with one hand on her tummy. He saw her starting to tear up. He let off a small smile and captured her in his arms.

Raven was startled. She really didn't notice her husband's presence. His hug gave her warmth and assurance that everything's okay. She couldn't hold back and started to cry.

"Shhh..." He whispered as he turned her facing him and hugged her tighter. She held onto him, not wanting to let go. He clearly understands what she was going through. After all, pregnant women do experience mood swings most of the time.

"Richard... I don't know what to do. There are so many what ifs. What if he/she hates me?" She asked him. He caressed her back and let his hand slid through her soft hair.

"What if he/she doesn't? You're not alone in this, Rachel. I'm here. I'll help you. We'll raise him/her together. We'll teach him/her what's right and wrong. We'll shower him/her with love, love that we didn't get from our parents due to some certain circumstances. You don't have to be afraid. It's the two of us together, okay?"

Raven felt like her heavy burden was released. She felt at ease. She sniffled and wiped the tears from her eyes. She gave her husband a rare smile which he returned. She nodded her head.

"Okay." She tip-toed and gave him a sweet and passionate kiss.

She wouldn't be afraid. She wouldn't be. For she knows she won't face this alone. Richard is there with her along the way.