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Breathe Again

It was rather difficult to wait outside an operating room. Not knowing what was going on inside. I couldn't breathe, and even my aura was messing up. No matter how hard I concentrated on summoning that power, it wouldn't come.

I couldn't breathe. It was so frustrating! So hard to live with, knowing my mate could be having her life drain out of her at this very moment.

I put my head in my paws and let out a sigh. How I could do that whilst being incapable of breathing, I had no clue.

Breathing seemed so far away, in my state of internal siege. As with my growing fear, the feeling of being about to suffocate was increasing.

Suddenly, the door opened. A Chansey stepped out, smiling.

"It's alright sir. Kyra's perfectly alright. Would you like to see your son?" She asked.

I stood up, my heart pounding and stepped into the room.

My mate was lying in bed, cradling a small bundle in her arms.

Stepping closer, I could see the young Riolu she was holding.

"He looks just like you." My mate said, smiling at me. The Gardevoir gazed down at her son with such affection, I almost didn't believe it.

He turned slightly in his blankets. Looking down at him, I felt a feeling of peace.

I breathed again.