A/N: Prompt I don't have the courage, asked for inuparents.
I Don't Have The Courage
"The choice is yours, my dear," he said, gazing at her with such sadness and love that Izayoi felt out of breath. He seemed resigned to accept whatever she said, but his hands were fisted at his sides.
He was nervous. He was keeping himself together for her sake, but Izayoi knew her answer could destroy him. He would never voice it, though; not if he thought she was sure of what she wanted. It was such a rare thing in a man, and a demon at that, that she didn't know what to do at first.
I am pregnant, she told herself, trying to get used to the idea. Toga can smell the child inside me, and he's giving me a choice.
Was there a choice, though? Could she live with anything other than what she already knew in her heart she would do?
Looking at his serious face, Izayoi felt like crying. She was aware of what was in store for her, for their child—she thought so, at least. But still… how could she end it? It was her baby, her and his, and she loved him. Izayoi tried to stifle a hysterical laugh, thinking she might already love it too.
Sometimes it wasn't enough, and Izayoi would never fault another woman for doing it, but…
"I don't have the courage," she whispered. When he bowed his head, she realized he misunderstood. Stepping forward, Izayoi took his large hand in both of hers. "I could never kill our child, dearest. You should know me better than this."
His head snapped up, and the general couldn't suppress a sigh as their eyes locked. Gently, he brought her closer.
"But you are very brave, my Lady," he murmured in her hair. "After today, you may never doubt it."