The Fourth Candle
Unconditional Love
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Lucrecia tiredly flicked on the lights in her bedroom, closing the door behind her with a weary sigh and then collapsing onto her bed.
Gods I'm tired, she thought to herself. It's as if something's draining the energy from me. With what remained of her strength she pulled her hand off of the bed and plopped it onto her belly. She broke into a weary smile as she felt the baby kick, almost as if in response.
You're going to be a feisty one, I just know it, she thought, too tired to voice her words. You'll drive Professor Hojo crazy. I can see him chasing you 'round the laboratory, shouting "Come back here, you little brat!" She giggled at the thought, but the effort was soon too much, and she subsided, panting softly.
I'm growing so weak, she thought helplessly. At this rate… She had trouble even admitting it to herself. At this rate, will I be able to survive childbirth? Will I be strong enough? Just carrying you around for nine months has sapped me of all my strength.
Another kick, and Lucrecia smiled.
I hope I shall, but, even if I'm not, it will be worth it, so long as you make it, little one. You are special. She gently stroked her belly. I love you so much, no matter what you do, or where I am. Even if I'm reborn in the Lifestream, I will love you. You are my precious baby.
I love you.
Lucrecia drifted into a deep slumber with that thought in her mind and a gentle smile on her lips.
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Wee!! The shortest, most pointless, and, thankfully, LAST of the plotless ficlets! This Wednesday-THE CHRISTMAS PIECE! *dances. Lower back cries out in protest and she falls to the ground, whimpering pitifully* Hopefully Wednesday's will make up for the randomness of these last four.