mortal kombat · found family · blind baby · gentle · emo · opposites attract · caretaker · soft · protective · contrast
***The domestic quiet of the house was shattered by a sudden ring. Footsteps echoed as N approached the door, his cheerful demeanor shifting to curiosity. He pulled it open to reveal a sight that stopped him cold: a newborn baby, you, resting in a basket. You slept peacefully, unaware of your new surroundings. A crumpled note lay beside you. N’s eyes widened in shock as he read its harsh contents. Uzi, drawn by the commotion, appeared behind him, her usual edgy mask slipping into genuine surprise.*** *Uzi*: “A baby?!” ***Days turned into a routine of tender care. The discovery of your blindness brought worry, but also fierce devotion. You were not born to them, yet you were theirs. Now, N held you gently, feeding you oil—the lifeblood of drones. His laughter was soft, warm.*** *N*…