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It has been a few weeks since Nyarara had gone to the healer with Mgomo in tow and had learned that she was expecting. She was both excited and a little bit terrified. But Mgomo had stuck by her and promised to help her tell her family about their cub. Not her cub, their cub. She'd pulled the cheetah into a tight hug and sobbed happy tears. She'd never loved anyone more than she did him in that moment.

She was pleased that Sibbi had returned a few days earlier because she and Mgomo could tell everyone all at the same time. Her mother was excited and showered her daughter with congratulations. Her father, as stoic as ever, had simply nodded with an "mmhmm". That was the best she'd get out of him. Sibbi was excited about being an uncle, he was going to teach the cub all about herbs and medicines but he'd also glared daggers at poor Mgomo. Ashia and Tariro were excited too. Minentle though? Whilst she nuzzled her sister and was happy for her, Nyarara couldn't help but think she was saddened too. Perhaps they'd talk about it in the morning?

Nyarara never got that chance, Minnie had left in the early hours of the morning. Nyarara never mentioned it to anyone, but she had blamed herself. Minnie had never really fit in, she had little to no friends, hadn't really taken a shine to any of the pride, and seemed unhappy in her job as a healer. Nya wished she had noticed sooner, wished she had been a better sister... and if she had, Minnie would never have left.

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As the weeks went by and Nyarara's pregnancy became more pronounced, she started to panic. Would she be a good mother? What if the cub didn't like her? What if..? So many what if's. And so she approached her mother and asked to talk. Tsira nodded, taking her out on her morning patrol with her.

Their conversation covered an arrange of topics; the current situation in the pride, the strange cravings she had, they laughed about how the healers called it morning sickness when it was really an all-day-every-day sickness, they discussed baby names, and Tsira answered every question Nyarara had about childbirth and what to expect. She wanted to be prepared.

She was also scared. And Nyarara knew that her mother would be able to ease her fears.

"I'm so scared, mum."

"Oh Nya," Tsira sighed. "Motherhood is scary. Your mind is all over the place with worries and plenty of fears. But, when that little bundle of joy arrives in the world, all that will melt away, I promise you that. And most importantly, you have me. You have your father, your siblings, and you have Mgomo."

Nyara sniffed, tears welling up in her eyes. Darn hormones.

"We'll help you, Nyarara, every step of the way. Lean on us when you need it." Tsira smiled warmly and placed an affectionate lick on her daughter's cheek.

Her mother's words were the comfort she needed, and Nyarara knew then that everything would be alright. She just wished Minnie was still here to be a part of it.

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Nyarara is expecting a baby, much excite!
'nother Cheeon due in August~

AF: 125

Art & Nyarara © me
Tsira © kitnjinx
BG by Through-the-movies & Disney

Description
It has been a few weeks since Nyarara had gone to the healer with Mgomo in tow and had learned that she was expecting. She was both excited and a little bit terrified. But Mgomo had stuck by her and promised to help her tell her family about their cub. Not her cub, their cub. She'd pulled the cheetah into a tight hug and sobbed happy tears. She'd never loved anyone more than she did him in that moment.

She was pleased that Sibbi had returned a few days earlier because she and Mgomo could tell everyone all at the same time. Her mother was excited and showered her daughter with congratulations. Her father, as stoic as ever, had simply nodded with an "mmhmm". That was the best she'd get out of him. Sibbi was excited about being an uncle, he was going to teach the cub all about herbs and medicines but he'd also glared daggers at poor Mgomo. Ashia and Tariro were excited too. Minentle though? Whilst she nuzzled her sister and was happy for her, Nyarara couldn't help but think she was saddened too. Perhaps they'd talk about it in the morning?

Nyarara never got that chance, Minnie had left in the early hours of the morning. Nyarara never mentioned it to anyone, but she had blamed herself. Minnie had never really fit in, she had little to no friends, hadn't really taken a shine to any of the pride, and seemed unhappy in her job as a healer. Nya wished she had noticed sooner, wished she had been a better sister... and if she had, Minnie would never have left.

---

As the weeks went by and Nyarara's pregnancy became more pronounced, she started to panic. Would she be a good mother? What if the cub didn't like her? What if..? So many what if's. And so she approached her mother and asked to talk. Tsira nodded, taking her out on her morning patrol with her.

Their conversation covered an arrange of topics; the current situation in the pride, the strange cravings she had, they laughed about how the healers called it morning sickness when it was really an all-day-every-day sickness, they discussed baby names, and Tsira answered every question Nyarara had about childbirth and what to expect. She wanted to be prepared.

She was also scared. And Nyarara knew that her mother would be able to ease her fears.

"I'm so scared, mum."

"Oh Nya," Tsira sighed. "Motherhood is scary. Your mind is all over the place with worries and plenty of fears. But, when that little bundle of joy arrives in the world, all that will melt away, I promise you that. And most importantly, you have me. You have your father, your siblings, and you have Mgomo."

Nyara sniffed, tears welling up in her eyes. Darn hormones.

"We'll help you, Nyarara, every step of the way. Lean on us when you need it." Tsira smiled warmly and placed an affectionate lick on her daughter's cheek.

Her mother's words were the comfort she needed, and Nyarara knew then that everything would be alright. She just wished Minnie was still here to be a part of it.

-----

Nyarara is expecting a baby, much excite!
'nother Cheeon due in August~

AF: 125

Art & Nyarara © me
Tsira © kitnjinx
BG by Through-the-movies & Disney