The room was a flurry of activity, the air thick with anticipation. In the center of it all, Brigitte lay on the bed, her light pink hair sticking to her sweaty forehead. She gritted her teeth, her dark eyes focused on a point on the ceiling as she breathed through another contraction.
Apollo stood by her side, looking pale and close to fainting. He had always been a bit squeamish when it came to blood and gore, but seeing his wife in this state was almost too much for him to handle. He swallowed hard, trying to keep his composure.
Between contractions, Brigitte looked up at him and playfully insulted him. "Come on, Apollo, man up," she said, her voice strained. "Stop being such a baby."
Apollo took a deep breath and regained his composure. He encouraged Brigitte to keep pushing, reminding her of their strength as a couple. "We got this, Brigitte," he said. "We're in this together."
After a long and difficult labor, Brigitte finally gave birth to a baby boy with curly blonde hair and blue eyes. Apollo was overwhelmed with emotion, tears streaming down his face as he took in the sight of their newborn son.
Brigitte, still in control, playfully scolded Apollo for crying. "Save the tears for when Solace starts dating," she said, a small smile playing on her lips.
One week later, the rest of the family was invited to see the new addition to the family. Momus, the son of Nyx, known for his sharp tongue and harsh critiques, arrived at the gathering. He approached Brigitte with a smug smile, asking to hold the baby.
Brigitte, hesitant but not wanting to appear rude, handed Solace over to Momus. Momus held him in one hand, tossing him in the air much to Brigitte's dismay. "I'm just having a little fun with him," Momus said, a mischievous glint in his eye.
Brigitte, growing more concerned, told Momus to stop. But Momus continued, saying "I'm just getting him used to the real world."
Solace, startled by the sudden movement, began to cry. Brigitte, no longer playful, snapped at Momus. "Get out," she said, her voice sharp. "And never come near Solace again."
Momus, taken aback by Brigitte's directness, handed Solace back to her and left the room. Brigitte looked down at her son, her heart swelling with love. She knew that being a mother would be challenging, but she was ready for whatever came her way. As long as she had Apollo by her side, she knew they could handle anything.
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