A/N: You know the drill, readers. I only own OCs. Also, I will try and do accents in this story.

Note, this will not follow any TF2 storyline if you're wondering.

It was another day at the battlegrounds of Teufort, New Mexico. The RED and BLU mercs were clashing against each other at the notorious cliffside base, Upward.

Normally, BLU and RED would take all day before the battle was settled. Either BLU would push the payload to RED's base, or RED would stall the BLUs until time ran out. Today it was different.

Why?

The REDs were down a merc. So it was a 9 versus 8 matchup, and the BLUs were taking full advantage of that.

The missing merc in question was none other than the RED Pyro. And everyone believed something was going on with him/her/it. The mercs first took notice when he/she/it was going to see Medic more often than usual. When questioned, Pyro would mumble something before walking away. They had no luck with Medic, who outright refused to answer because of patient privacy. Then they noticed that it was harder and harder to find the firebug within the base, and lastly Pyro did not come for the past month to the battles, citing "medical reasons" as Medic explained it.

Many of the mercs were frustrated because of this. Ever since Pyro stopped coming with the REDs, they've been on a constant losing streak. Without their Pyro, the BLU Spy went rampant and became a major problem for the RED team. Besides that, the other problem was the rockets and grenades that no one but Pyro could stop. What could cause their manic of a person, (was it even a person?), to stop coming to battles?

There were only two people that knew why Pyro was acting like this. The first is Medic, obviously, and the second is Engineer.

Now why would the Texan of all people know why?

It could be since those two were like bread and butter. Pyro kept Spies and explosives away from Engi's nest, while Engi kept Pyro's health and ammo supplies full, and it seemed that only Engi could understand what Pyro was mumbling about. So one can conclude that the two know each other better than Heavy with his guns.

Anyways, we should head back to the battle.

"Why is that cart not stopping?" Soldier said as he rocketjumped out of RED's last spawn. The BLUs pushed the payload to the last checkpoint in record time, and now the REDs were struggling to hold the last point for eight grueling minutes.

"We must stop little cart!" Heavy shouted as he ran out with Medic in tow.

"Ach, was ist los?" the German muttered.

Engi set his sentry up again on the RED battlements after his last one was blown to smithereens by the BLU Demoman. "C'mon boys, let's hold this point!" he said.

"I think not," BLU Spy said as he uncloaked behind the Texan. "Your mumbling abomination won't save you now,"

"I'm gonna lay you out!" Engi shouted as he swung his wrench at the Frenchman.

BLU Spy dodged every swing that the Texan threw at him before finding an opening. He stuck his knife right into Engi's back. "After you," the Spy said as Engi fell to the ground, lifeless.

It did not take long for BLU to decimate RED's defenses, and a minute later they successfully pushed the payload into the pit. It beeped as it fell before exploding into a large fireball.

The ride back to RED HQ was extremely unpleasant. Everyone voiced their complaints at their missing teammate.

"I will not tolerate losing another battle to these non-American BLUs!" Soldier said in his not-inside voice. "I will drag the firebug into battle with my own two hands if I have to!"

"For once I'm agreeing with ze Soldier," Spy said. "We cannot keep losing these battles because of our missing teamate,"

"Yeah!" Demo said. "Gonna kill you and I'll keep killing you and I never 'cause your gonna be dead and I'm gonna kill you..." he slumped out of his seat and onto the floor.

"What's wrong with Mumbles anyways, doc?" Scout asked.

Medic pushed his glasses up. "Look for the hundredth time Scout, I cannot reveal patient information, dummkopf," he said.

"Look here Sally," Soldier said as he got into the German's face. "We are losing because of Smokey here, and I hate losing,"

Engi sat quietly while the others argued. He felt slightly guilty for not telling the other guys the truth, but he was afraid what their reaction may be.

"Yo hardhat," Engi turned back to see Scout leaning over the back of his seat. "You know what happened to Mumbles?"

Before he could respond, Scout said, "I know, I know. You're wondering why I'm asking you," the Bostonian said. "It's because you two are like buddies, you get along with him and he gets along with you pretty well,"

"Scout," Engi said. "Just because ah get along with Pyro well doesn't mean ah know what's wrong with him right now,"

"But you gotta know something! Doc here isn't going to spill the beans to us, and I think Soldier is going to strangle doc sooner or later,"

"Ah'm sorry Scout, but ah don't know," Engi said with a huff.

The van pulled up to RED HQ and everyone got off, except for Demo, who was still passed out on the ground.

Engi made his way into the base. He made his way to Pyro's room and knocked. "Pyro, it's me," he said as he did so.

No answer.

"Typical," Engi thought. He looked to make sure no one was around before entering.

Pyro's room wasn't different than any of the other mercs room. It had a bed, dresser, and closet- average room furniture. Sitting on the bed was a woman with short, black hair tied in a ponytail. She was wearing a loose fitting white shirt and gray sweatpants. However what stood out the most was that she was pregnant, eight months at most. She looked up from her coloring book.

"Lost again?" she said.

"Yup," Engi said as he sat down beside her. "They're getting pretty worked up because you're not there to help,"

She sighed as she put down the crayon. "I knew we should've told them already," she said. "What are we going to do Dell?"

"Ah dunno, Wyren," he said. "Ah don't know,"

It was two years since Engi found out that Pyro was a woman and not a man. It was purely an accident as well. It was mail day and Pyro had not come for his/her/its mail, a box of some sorts. Engi took it upon himself to take the box to Pyro's room, when he made the discovery as he entered. She was in the iconic red suit with the unusual shaped gas mask on her belt, and was playing with a lighter.

At first, Pyro was annoyed at the fact that another man discovered her gender, but eventually she warmed up to him, and well...you get the idea.

Engi snapped out of thought when heard Pyro scream. He turned to find the pyrotechnic doubled over in pain. "W-w-what's wrong?" Engi stammered.

"Just. Get. Medic," she said. "I think..."

Engi didn't need to hear any more. He raced out of the room, but slowed to a walk. He didn't want to attract any unwanted attention, but then again...

"Listen here doctor..." Soldier said.

"Oh great..." Engi thought as he found Medic. The ex-doctor was being questioned by some of the RED mercs, namely Soldier, Sniper, and Spy.

"I want a legitimate reason why Pyro is not on the battlefield, I will not take anymore of this "medical reasons" bullshit anymore!" he said.

"Soldier..." Medic tried to say.

"Soldier's right doc," Sniper said. "We need Pyro back or else that bloody spook is gonna run over us all day,"

Engi tapped Medic's shoulder. "Vhat is it Engineer?" he said. "Can't you see I'm busy?"

"Wait a second," Soldier said. "Greasemonkey!"

"Not now Soldier,"

"I've seen you and Pyro with each other. I never see you without him. You should know what is happening to him!" the patriot deduced.

"Soldier just because Engineer works closely with Pyro doesn't mean he knows everything about him," Spy said.

Soldier ignored Spy's response and turned back to the Texan. "Look here..." he noticed that Engi was talking to Medic. "Are you even listening to me?"

"VHAT!" Medic shouted. "Impossible!"

"You're surprised? You're the doctor for heaven's sake!" Engi said back. "You should know this!"

"I know but vhy now?"

"I don't know, I'm not a doctor!" Engi replied.

Medic calmed down a little before composing himself. "Vhere is she?"

"In her room,"

Medic hurried to the room. Engi was about to follow when Sniper put his hand on the Texan's shoulder stopping him. "What is it Sniper?"

"Answers mate," the Australian replied. "Now spit it out, you two know something we don't,"

Engi sighed and took off his hardhat. "Y'all know why Pyro's acting funny lately?" he asked the three.

The three shook their heads.

"Well, for one, Pyro is not a "he". It's a "she"." he said slowly. "Two...she's pregnant,"

The four stood in silence.

"Wait what?" Soldier asked in confusion. "We have a woman on the team?"

"More importantly, who's the father?" Sniper asked.

Engi raised an eyebrow as if saying "really?".

"No," Spy said as his cigarette dropped from his mouth. "How long were you keeping this from us?"

"At first only Medic knew," Engi said. "I only discovered her true identity two years ago..."

"But why were you and Medic keeping this from us?" Sniper asked.

Engi shrugged his shoulder. "I guess...she didn't want to get kicked out because she's a woman, considering everyone else here is a man," he turned away from the three. "Now if would excuse me..."

The three stood in silence as they watched the Texan disappear from their sight.

"So I lost to a girl when I arm wrestled Pyro," Soldier said. "Dammit!"

Engi hurried his way to the Med-Bay. He put his hand on the door only to have it open from the inside.

"Oh, I vas about to get you," Medic said as he adjusted his glasses.

"How's she doc?"

"She's fine," the German said. "Delivering vas easier than I've expected," he went back in and motioned for Engi to follow.

The two made their way to the bed Pyro was in. She was cradling the baby in a bundle of blankets.

"Now you two have fun," Medic said. "I'll be in my office," he said as he left.

The two watched as Medic left. Engi turned to Pyro, "So a boy or girl?" he asked.

"Girl," Pyro responded.

Engi pushed the blankets aside to see the child's face. She was fast asleep in the web of blankets.

"What are we going to name her?"

"Dawn," Pyro said. "She reminds me of the sun coming up every morning,"

"Dawn...that's a nice name,"

A/N: And done. God this was hard to write, hopefully the next chapters will be easier.

Till next time,

-D.W