Pregnant Braixen ((install)) -

Under the shade of a large, berry-laden chestnut tree, Braixen sat nestled in a bed of soft clover. Her once-sleek, cream-colored belly was now round and heavy, causing her signature ear-flame to burn a little slower and softer than usual. In her paw, she held her trusty branch—not as a wand for battle, but as a leaning stick to help her rise when she needed to stretch.

She placed a paw on her belly and smiled, the flame on her tail flickering with quiet, patient warmth. Motherhood, she realized, was just another kind of magic—slower than an Ember attack, but far more powerful. pregnant braixen

But Braixen wasn’t one to sit still for long. Using the tip of her branch, she carefully roasted a few Pecha berries from a low-hanging branch. The sweet aroma filled the clearing as she murmured, “For when the little ones arrive... their first warm meal.” Under the shade of a large, berry-laden chestnut

Her fur had grown extra fluffy around her midsection, and every so often, a small twitch or a faint “Fenne…” would escape her lips as the kits inside tumbled gently. Her partner, a protective Delphox, had lined their den with soft moss and shed fur, insisting she rest. She placed a paw on her belly and