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glowingbadger · 2 years

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Which Laguz go “oh SHIT” vs “:) !” When they discover their human/branded lover is pregnant 😈

Technically this is further down in my queue but I need some lighter headcanon type stuff between actual fics lol so lets go through the list~

Again, I'm doing just dudes for now, but being pretty thorough- and adding in the branded fellas too because fuck it.

Oh also this is all post-canon, so everyone's thoughts on Beorc and Branded and such are at that stage

Laguz guys (FE 9/10) x AFAB Reader

Pregnancy headcanons - semi-spicy

Mordecai - Absolutely glowing with pride and excitement; he does of course have some understanding of how difficult life will be for the child- progress has been made, but society doesn't change over night. But he's also had enough uplifting and fulfilling relationships with Beorc like Ike and others that he has hope for the future, and sees his child with you as a sign of that hope. He's not incredibly knowledgeable about taking care of you during the pregnancy, but he'll pick up on your needs over time and spends the months happily doting on and protecting you.

Muarim - His first reaction is more of a nervous, panicky excitement. On the one hand, there's the rush of knowing that you're carrying his cub. On the other hand, while things are better now than in his youth, Muarim has truly seen the depths of cruelty that you and his child could face. He immediately becomes intensely protective of you, hovering near at all times and caring for you constantly- frankly, he'd carry you everywhere instead of letting you walk if he had his way. Ultimately though, he'll be realistic and measured about it all, being sure to communicate his fears but reassuring you that he's willing to face it all to protect the child with you. Also Tormod is SO EXCITED to be a "big brother" and so thrilled to see Muarim have this new happiness in his life

Caineghis - He's well aware of the challenges you'll face together- hell, it wasn't easy to tactfully quell his subjects' discontent when he took a Beorc mate to begin with. But to him, beginning a family with you is one more way he seeks to move forward in the world and to show that the two races are meant to coexist. He's wonderfully caring and nurturing during the pregnancy too, doting on you enough that you feel safe and comfortable, but careful not to smother you either. You're his Queen, after all- you're strong enough to handle this, especially with his support.

Naesala - Boy this is a tricky one lol. It's definitely something that catches him off guard, and his first reaction is somewhat panicked, though he does well to conceal it. More than anything, he worries about how the less savory things he's had to do as King will effect you and the child. Truly, he never intended to sire any children, never even considering it until he took you as his mate. But with time, he's shocked to find that he actually finds the idea somewhat pleasant. He does his best to be casual about it all, but you know him well enough to notice the new way his eyes linger on you now and the gentle way he holds you.

Nasir - While he takes the news seriously and does feel the weight of this new responsibility in his heart, he is nonetheless optimistic and joyful. Unity between Beorc and Laguz has long been a dream of his, and what better way than to nurture this new life drawn from both races? Aside from which, by the epilogue of Radiant Dawn, he's a great-grandfather, so raising children is nothing new to him- he's an excellent father, calmly supportive, and protective but reasonable. That said, the way dragon Laguz age is so alien to a Beorc that this odd family structure is more or less to be expected.

Ranulf - He's excited, but anxious about it to be sure. Frankly, he probably noticed something different about your scent pretty early on and started getting antsy then and there. He's a realistic sort, so he's potently aware of how things could go wrong- but with your reassurance, and given time to sit with the idea, his usual enthusiasm eventually wins out. He's not sure what Beorc pregnancy is like, so he's definitely going to need some guidance, but he's sweetly attentive and makes it abundantly clear that he'd do anything for you and the child.

Reyson - Arguably one of the most anxious of the lot; with the herons' intuition, he's able to tell you're pregnant almost immediately, so he may actually be the one to tell you. He's clearly nervous at first, between his own trauma and the unpredictable nature of the Branded. Ultimately, through the assurance of having you at his side and the knowledge that, through your union, his family and his people will be remembered, he does come around to happily anticipating the birth of his child. He's excellent at pregnancy care, too- he can sense whenever something seems "off," and his songs are incredibly soothing.

Skrimir - He is absolutely full of love and joy at the news- anyone else's opinions be damned. He'll personally challenge anyone who gives you any trouble to a fight, and show them that he will tolerate no insult to his mate, especially now that they carry his child. He'll excitedly brag about you and the great news to anyone who will listen, and even though he knows very little about pregnancy or child care, he's certainly not lacking in enthusiasm. He may need a good deal of help understanding the more serious side of all of this, but it's hard not to get caught up in his infectious excitement.

Tibarn - I genuinely don't think a single soul would have the guts or the audacity to give him or his mate any trouble about their Branded child. All it would take would be one person getting a little shady about the whole matter for Tibarn to have claws out, slowly and firmly informing the poor sod that their life is in danger if they don't learn to watch their tongue. Overall, he's thrilled with the news, becoming a bit territorial and very affectionate during the pregnancy (honestly he's even the type to enjoy pregnancy sex imo). While he does have some concerns about not knowing how to care for a wing-less child, he's certain you two can manage it together.

Ulki - Ever the serious type, he'd want to have a long conversation about this first and foremost. He truly doesn't know what to expect, and that's fairly nerve-wracking for him, but with your reassurance, he'll commit himself fully to caring for you and his child. The whole experience brings out a surprisingly nurturing (if still a bit on-edge) side of him. With time, his superior hearing will even make it so he can hear the baby moving later on in the pregnancy. This is a blessing and a curse- on the one hand, he's filled with affection at the ability to connect with his unborn child, yet on the other, he keeps waking you up to ask you if you're sure you feel okay because he knows he heard something.

Janaff - His immediate reaction is untethered joy, even lifting you in his arms and spinning you around, not even realizing that he's flown you two a few feet up off the ground. He quickly remembers to be gentler with you, of course, especially given he's not sure how delicate one needs to be with a pregnant Beorc. If you bring it up, he'll make it known that he is fully aware of the challenges of raising a Branded child, but he'll smile sweetly at you and remind you that you both have dealt with others' garbage opinions of your relationship before- together, you can handle this.

Volug - Because the Hatari have no pre-existing prejudice toward Branded, his only concerns are of the usual "oh shit I'm going to be a dad" sort. Still, with Nailah's support and you by his side, he'll be a steady and reliable safe haven for his new family. While he has redoubled his efforts to learn Tellius' language now that he has you, he is still a man of few words, so he'll express his affection by closely guarding you, holding you close to him as often as he can. He's another one who would catch the change in your scent early, so this new, nearly obsessive need to touch and be close to you may give you pause at first.

Branded (spoilers ig, but dude if you don't know by now, c'mon)

Soren - Oh he's going to panic. His trauma is going to manifest in a bad way here- until Greil, he had no contact whatsoever with any positive parental figure, and his own Brand has caused him nothing but suffering. But when Soren finally lets someone into his heart, his devotion is intensely deep and lasting, so given time to calm himself and work through the sudden rush of thoughts and feelings, he'll hold you close, trembling as he quietly asks for you to just give him time and he'll do his best for you and the child. With any luck, the brand won't manifest on the child, and they can live a normal and happy life- either way, Soren will devote himself as fiercely to you both as he always has to Ike.

Stefan - He may be the only case here where he actually truly hopes that the brand will manifest. Given the community of Branded that he's fostered over time, he's thrilled to share the news that you're carrying a symbol of the next generation of his people. He positively glows with pride, though he's subdued in how he expresses it aloud. Stefan is actually another who I think would be into pregnancy sex- perhaps something about you carrying his child has called to his Laguz ancestry in some way.

Zelgius - Similarly to Soren, he's going to have a lot of complex feelings about this- yet ultimately, his affection for you and the hope for the future that this child represents will win out. Since the failure of Sephiran's plan, he's felt adrift in the world, with only his connection to you to keep him going. The realization that you're pregnant with his child fills his heart with something new, and a sort of warmth he'd left behind long ago begins to grow within him. He's not certain how well he'll do as a father, but it's clear that he'd do any and everything to protect you both.

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