Team Virbank/The Beginning

At first, I didn't notice the blood. It was producing a cooling sensation when I first felt it on my legs. I didn't think much of it. I mean, it was a small amount of it. However, I knew in an instant that I was feeling the early signs of labor. I was nine months pregnant with our leader's child, and a week away from the intended due date. I never imagined that I would give birth to his daughter here inside our submarine, the RMS Death By Glamour. However, it was inevitable, and I had to deliver her quickly.

My best friend, Lusamine Dresden, rushed to my side, herself 8 weeks pregnant. She would be the one to deliver our baby girl. My obstetrician, Madisyn Wright, was throwing up due to the massive loss of blood, and Lusamine was left on her own. There was blood everywhere, and the pain was relentless. However, I put my trust in Lusamine, and I knew she wouldn't disappoint.

''"Come on, Courtney, push harder!" ''she said, encouraging me as I was in full-blown labor. "Stay with me, Courtney, stay with me."

''"Am I going to die?" ''I asked her skeptically. The pain was so unbearable, and I was sure the end was near. Lusamine however, remained confident.

"You're not going to die," she reassured me. "At least while I'm here, that is. However, you have to deliver her quickly. It'll be okay, I'm here."

By now, everyone was focused on me. Most of my grunts were throwing up due to the amount of blood. The rest continued to watch in horror. My leader and Tabitha Homura were beside me, holding my hands. Lusamine was in front of me, encouraging me. I was in so much pain that I was finally given painkillers. However, they didn't seem to be working.

''"Courtney, Courtney!" ''Lusamine said in excitement. "She's...she's here."

"Are you sure?"

"I'm positive!"

I glanced up to see the little girl who would become leader of Team Magma, in the arms of Lusamine. Though her hands were covered in blood, she was truly a mother figure to my child.

''"Her name is Winona..." ''I said, breathlessly. "Winona Delaney Toriel Dreemurr."

"She's perfect," Lusamine remarked, holding her close.

''"Miss Courtney, are you alright?" ''asked two of my female grunts, assisting me. I was in fact, breathless and tired, but they were so young and I wanted to reassure them I would be alright.