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The Umbrella Academy Story of The Mothers (6/6) sparrow edition: Elinor

TW: childbirth, mentions of vaginal tearing, mentions of blood, abusive birth mom

October 1, 1989. Swansea, Wales. 25 seconds before noon.

Elinor Bagworth was a 17 year old cheerleader at the now defunct Daniel James Community High School. She had been practicing her routine with the squad all morning long, her heart full of excitement and anticipation for the upcoming game. As the clock ticked down to 25 seconds before noon, she found herself standing in the center of the football field, her teammates surrounding her in a circle. They were about to perform their signature cheer, one that would surely bring the crowd to its feet.

The cheering squad was made up of five girls, each with their own unique style and personality. There was Daphne, the captain and the most experienced cheerleader; Melanie, the choreographer and the one with the best technique; Elinor, the one with the most spirit and the best smile; Kylie, the shyest and most introverted one; and finally, Jessica, the newest member of the squad and the one who had the most energy and the best tumbling skills.

As the clock hit zero, the girls broke formation and began their routine, shouting and jumping in perfect unison. Their bodies moved fluidly, their voices echoing across the field. They went through their stunts and tumbling passes with precision and grace. Even Jessica, who had been nervous about her first real cheerleading performance, seemed to have found her rhythm.

The crowd, which had been growing more and more excited as the game approached, cheered them on, clapping and whistling as they watched the girls show off their skills. Elinor couldn't help but feel a surge of pride and happiness wash over her. She loved being part of the squad, loved the sense of community and belonging it gave her.

As they finished their final tumbling pass, the crowd erupted into thunderous applause. Elinor felt a weight lift off her shoulders, a sense of accomplishment that was almost indescribable. She smiled broadly as she took a bow, waving to the fans who had come to support them.

Daphne, the team captain, walked up to Elinor and gave her a high five. "Nice job out there, Ellie. You really brought your A-game today." She nodded towards the stands, where Elinor's parents were waving proudly. "Your mom and dad must be so proud of you."

Elinor beamed with happiness. "Thanks, Daphne. I couldn't have done it without you and the rest of the squad. You guys were awesome." She glanced over at Jessica, who was still catching her breath. "And Jess, you did great for your first time. I'm so glad you joined us."

The other girls nodded in agreement, clapping Jessica on the back as they made their way off the field. They stopped briefly to stretch and cool down before heading back to the locker room to change out of their uniforms. As they were walking, they couldn't help but overhear the crowd still cheering for them, their voices echoing across the field.

Elinor felt a pang of sadness as they neared the locker room. Secondary school was almost over, and she knew that things would never be the same again. She would be going off to university, and she would have to leave her cheerleading days behind her. But for now, she was determined to enjoy every moment of it while she still could.

“Why didn’t Este come to the game today, Elinor? I haven't seen her in ages," Kylie asked, breaking the silence as they walked into the locker room. She sat down on the bench and began to untie her shoes.

Elinor sighed, the warmth from the game slowly fading away. "Oh, you know how it is. Este's been busy with her internship and studying for finals. Plus, she's not really into sports like the rest of us." She began to untie her shoelaces, her mind drifting back to her friend. "I wish she could've been here though. I miss her."

Daphne, who was sitting next to her, put a comforting hand on her shoulder. "Don't worry, Ellie. Este's just going through a phase. She'll come around eventually. In the meantime, we'll just have to make sure to keep you all entertained with our awesome cheerleading stunts." She winked, trying to lighten the mood.

Elinor smiled weakly in response. "Thanks, Daphne. I just wish she could've been here today."

As the girls began to change out of their cheerleading uniforms, Elinor felt a strange sensation come over her. Her stomach began to tighten, and she felt a sudden burst of warmth spread throughout her body. "Um, guys?" she stammered, clutching her midsection. "I don't feel so good."

Daphne looked up from tying her shoes. "You okay, Ellie?"

Elinor's hunched over as she noticed her midriff starting to rapidly expand. Her heart began to pound and she felt a sudden urge to push. The other girls in the locker room looked on in shock and horror as they realized what was happening. "You want me to get you a hot water bottle or something, Elinor?" Daphne asked, her voice trembling.

"No, it's not that... I think..." Elinor gasped as another contraction came over her, forcing her to double over in pain. She clutched at her midsection, feeling the sensation of what felt like a rock being forced from her body. "I think I'm having... I think I'm having a baby!"

Kylie and Daphne exchanged horrified looks, their faces draining of color. They exchanged a brief glance before Kylie spoke up, her voice trembling. "But... how? When did this happen?"

Elinor gritted her teeth as another contraction wracked her body, her muscles tensing and relaxing in a rhythm that seemed entirely out of her control. She felt the familiar burning sensation as her perineum stretched to its limit, and a sudden sharp pain as something ripped inside her. "I... I don't know," she managed to choke out between breaths. "I just felt... different... earlier today."

Daphne and Kylie exchanged glances again, their faces pale and terrified. Kylie swallowed hard before speaking up. "But... how can this be happening? We're in high school. You can't get pregnant just from having sex once, right?"

Jessica managed to set up a makeshift delivery area in the corner of the locker room using towels and blankets from their cheerleading equipment. The other girls looked on in horror and disbelief as Elinor's contractions grew closer together and more intense. Her screams of pain echoed off the tiled walls, making it clear that this was no ordinary stomach ache.

“Go get Headmaster Ambrose and the nurse, now! She's having a baby in here, for God's sake!" Daphne yelled, her voice cracking with fear. Kylie and Daphne took off at a run, sprinting down the hallways of the school, their heels clicking against the linoleum floors as they desperately searched for help.

Jessica, who had been standing close by, now found herself thrust into the role of birthing coach. She had seen it in the movies, of course, but never thought she'd actually be a part of something so raw and real. Elinor's screams were piercing, her body convulsing as wave after wave of pain coursed through her. Jessica did her best to comfort her friend, wiping the sweat from her forehead, rubbing her back, anything to try and ease the suffering.

"I can't... I can't... I just can't do this..." Elinor sobbed between contractions, her voice breaking. "It hurts so much..."

Elinor's words hung in the air as another contraction began, forcing her to double over. Jessica could see the perineum stretching, the skin turning an alarming shade of red. She braced herself, waiting for the inevitable tear. "You're doing great, Elinor," she lied, her voice steady. "You're almost there."

But it seemed to go on forever. As the pain intensified, Jessica could feel the hot wetness seeping through Elinor's clothes, pooling on the floor beneath her. She knew what it was, but she couldn't bring herself to say it out loud. Not yet. Not until the baby was born.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, Elinor let out a primal scream and her body went rigid. Jessica watched in awe as something wet and squirming emerged from between her friend's legs. But that look of awe turned into horror as she realized it wasn't a baby. It was... something else. Something alien.

Elinor collapsed onto the makeshift bed of towels, gasping for air. Her body was covered in sweat, her hair a tangled mess. Jessica looked down at the squirming object in her hands, feeling a mixture of disbelief and fear.

"What is it? Is it a boy or a girl?" Jessica asked, her voice trembling as she looked down at the strange object in her hands. It was small, about the size of a softball, and covered in a slimy, translucent membrane. It felt heavy, and there were strange markings etched into its surface. But it definitely wasn't human.

"Well whatever it is, it’s not human," Daphne gasped, staring at the writhing mass in Jessica's hands. The creature that had emerged from Elinor seemed to be covered in a thick, slimy membrane that glistened in the dim light. Its surface was etched with strange markings and lines, like some sort of twisted code. It twisted and squirmed in their hands, as if struggling to free itself.

It was a metallic like the surface of a cold, ancient machine, and etched with strange markings that seemed to shift and move as the light caught them. Jessica looked at Elinor, who was panting heavily, her face twisted in pain. "Elinor?" she whispered, feeling a growing sense of dread in her stomach. "What is it? Is it supposed to be like this?"

Daphne shook her head, her eyes wide with fear. "I don't know. I've never seen anything like it. But it's... it's not human." She glanced around the room, as if searching for something, or someone to help them.

Elinor's horror-stricken expression mirrored Jessica's as they stared at the alien creature in disbelief. The thing twisted and writhed in their hands, its surface shimmering like liquid metal in the dim light. It felt cold and heavy, unlike anything either of them had ever experienced before. The strange markings that covered its surface seemed to shift and move with each passing second, as if it were alive and trying to communicate with them. But it wasn't human, and that terrified them both.

"Oh my God," Elinor gasped, her voice trembling. "I-I don't understand what happened. I thought it was supposed to be a baby..." She trailed off, her eyes filling with tears. "It's not... it's not supposed to be like this."

Jessica exchanged a look of horror with Daphne as they continued to stare at the strange creature in their hands. It seemed to be writhing even more violently now, its surface shimmering in the dim light. They couldn't help but feel as if they were holding something incredibly fragile, yet impossibly powerful at the same time.

"Get rid of it…" Elinor whispered, her voice barely audible above the creature's squirming. Her eyes were wide with fear, and she shook her head, as if trying to deny the reality of the situation. "Please, get rid of it. Bury it someplace... far away from here." Her words sent a chill down Jessica's spine. "On the fire with it," she added, her voice cracking.

Jessica looked at Daphne, who was pale as a ghost, her lips pressed into a tight line. They both knew what Elinor was asking them to do. But they couldn't bring themselves to harm the creature, no matter how repulsive it seemed. It was still alive, still struggling, and deep down, they felt a strange sense of connection to it.

Elinor's words echoed in Jessica's mind as they continued to stare at the alien thing in their hands. "Get rid of it... on the fire with it..." The thought of burning the creature sent a shiver down her spine, and she knew Daphne felt the same way. They couldn't do it. They couldn't just dispose of something so alive and helpless, no matter how strange or frightening it might be.

"Uhh guys," Kylie's voice cut through the tense silence. "There’s this old guy standing at the door. He's like, really old and he's got this really creepy smile. He keeps saying something about adopting the cube."

Elinor's eyes widened at the thought of someone wanting to adopt the creature. "Good, throw it in a box and give it to him!" she exclaimed, her voice surprisingly harsh. She turned to the old man, her expression hardening. "Here you go, sir. Take it away from here. It's yours." She roughly thrust the struggling creature at the old man, who smiled sinisterly and took it from them.

As the old man walked away with the strange creature, Jessica and Daphne exchanged a worried glance. They couldn't help but feel a sense of loss and guilt, as if they had just given away something precious. The old man disappeared into the night, and the three friends were left standing in the dim light of the alley.

The reason that I’m considering this a bittersweet ending instead of a full blown downer ending is because there is an element of hope in it. Reginald Hargreeves taking Christopher away means that he has a chance to find a new home, a new purpose, and possibly even a family that will love and care for him. However, the fact that Jessica and Daphne are left feeling a sense of loss and guilt shows that they did care for the creature in their own way, even if they didn't fully understand it. This leaves room for the reader to interpret the ending as bittersweet, with both sadness and happiness intertwined.

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