"Y/n, y/n, dear?" Aether whispers, Lumine sleeping in his arms. A few weeks have passed since you gave birth, and Lumi was growing more and more every day. You sit up in your bed, wiping the sleep from your eyes as Aether sits next to you, "Is everything okay, honey?" You ask, holding your arms out for your kit. Aether takes a shaky breath, "Yeah, yeah, um." He looks down at Lumi then back at you, his purple eyes glossed with tears and emotion.

You quickly remove the covers on your legs, shifting to sit next to your husband, he hides Lumi's face from your view, "Aether, what happened?" You urge, your hand resting on top of his. He quickly takes a deep breath, "Y/n, I" he stutters. Fear fills your heart, "Aether. Give me our child." You growl slightly, Lumine coos, he hands over your daughter.

"Hi little Lumi!" You say with a smile, Lumi laughs and smiles, her bright purple eyes look more and more like her father's every passing second, "Oh you are so beautiful!" You gush, she squirms and still laughs in your arms, nothing seems wrong.

Aether watches with a big smile on his face. His two favorite people bonding makes his heart swell with joy and adoration. His arms wrap around your shoulders, you look up at his face, "Aether, what's wrong? She seems fine, she's not hungry, her diaper doesn't need to be changed, and we're giving her attention." You ramble, running down the usual list of things that upset your child or worry Aether.

"Y/n, look at her. Look at her a little harder." He encourages, his other hand rubbing the side of your arm. You look back down at Lumi. Her fangs have not come in yet, her skin is still pale and not as gray, and her eyes haven't changed from the day she was born. You let out a shocked gasp at the two small mounds on her forehead, "Her...her horns...already?" You feel tears prick your eyes. Lumine's horns were coming in. Aether smiled sadly, "Yep, she's growing." He starts to cry, you do too, "She's only a few weeks old!" You argue, "She can't be so grown up yet." Lumi looks up at you with wide eyes, her smile fades, she looks...concerned?

Your brain tries to comprehend how your infant is already so advanced, "Aeth?" He hums in acknowledgement, "Is it just me or does she look concerned. Like she knows how we feel?" Aether leans towards his daughter, she looks at him with bright eyes, her tiny eyebrows furrowing, "No, no she looks concerned." He agrees, also confused at how quickly his daughter developed. Lumi's eyes start to fill with tears, she starts to cry.

Aether quickly takes her from your arms, "Shhh, no Lumi, it's okay!" He comforts, his tears drying on his cheeks, a smile hiding his true emotion, "Daddy's here and happy! Is Lumi happy?" He coos, tickling her stomach slightly. She stops crying and laughs, "There you are, sweetheart" He kisses her forehead, she lets out a small yawn. You 'awww' at the sound, Aether chuckles.

Lumi's eyes dim as her eye lids fall heavy with sleep, "I'll lay her down." You whisper, holding your hands out for her. Aether presses another kiss to her forehead, right between the two small bumps where her horns will be before gently handing her to you.

You stand, gently bouncing Lumine while walking over to her crib. You look at her forehead, dreading the fact that one day she'll grow up and not need you or Aether. You hold her in silence for a while, desperate to soak up every moment of her infant days.

Aether looks over, concerned at how long you've been standing and holding her. He quickly steps behind you, his chest pressed onto your back, his arms snake around your waist, "What's wrong, my love?" He whispers into your ear, leaving a kiss on your neck as he rests his head on your shoulder, "I don't want her to grow." You whisper, not trying to wake Lumine up. Aether sighs, his grip tightening, "I want us all to stay like this forever," you admit, "Why must time be so cruel?" Your shoulders sink at the dreadful emotions.

Aether gives you a few small kisses on your neck, "Time is the worst enemy of all" He agrees, "but at least he gives us moments to appreciate what we have." You take a deep breath and kiss Lumi's forehead, "Goodnight my little girl." You whisper, gently placing her into her crib, "Mommy and Daddy love you very, very much." Aether whispers, gently placing the small teddy bear Mountain got her, that she loves, beside her.

He stands, turning his head to look at you, you look back at him. He leans down and places a quick kiss on your lips, "Now come on," He grabs your hand, "I want to sleep." You laugh quietly at how childish and cuddly your husband can be. He pulled you on top of him, "I want cuddles." He complains, rubbing his cheek on the top of your head, purring softly. You snuggle into his chest, purring back. He rolls over, you under him. He kisses you passionately, not parting for minutes, until Lumi starts fussing. He pulled away with a groan, "Lumi! Dad wants to have fun." He complains, getting out of the bed and helping his child. You can only laugh as he pouts, happy and content with your own little family.