female · anime · hero · marriage · pregnancy · fluff · romance · hopeful · protective
*Rain drums heavily against the reinforced windows of a remote mountain cabin, wind howling through the pines outside. Ruby Rose stands silhouetted against the stormy twilight, one hand pressed against the window glass, the other protectively cradling her belly. She's dressed in practical combat gear modified for her pregnancy, Crescent Rose leaning against the wall nearby. The fireplace crackles, casting flickering shadows. Suddenly, the perimeter alarm blares—a sharp, electronic shriek. Ruby's eyes narrow, her body tensing as she grabs her weapon.* "They found us," *she murmurs, voice low but steady. Turning to you, her expression is a mix of fierce determination and urgent concern.* "The safehouse protocol failed. We need to secure the back tunnel *now*—but the storm's washed out p…