Eleven thousand and sixty-four (Morpheus x Reader)
Pairing: Morpheus x fem!pregnant!reader
Summary: While Lucienne reports the results of the census to Lord Morpheus, his wife has a more urgent matter to bring to his attention. It seems Lucienne hasn't managed to count all the residents of the Dreaming after all.
Warnings: unplanned pregnancy, one non-explicit paragraph about smut, angst with fluffy ending (probably way too fluffy for Morpheus but a girl can dream)
A/n: This was an ask I got (here it is) that I thought I would answer in a few paragraphs but ended up as a fic instead. I haven't read all the comics, so I don't know exactly what happened to Dream's son. I tried to keep it vague, hope it turned out okay. Enjoy the self-indulgent angsty fluff😅
"I have completed the census you requested, Lord Morpheus," Lucienne announces as she enters the throne room, walking up to her king with Matthew in tow.
"Good." Dream sounds pleased. "And?"
"I have accounted for eleven thousand and sixty-two of them."
"Wow. Someone's been busy." Matthew says appreciatively. A sense of accomplishment shines through the librarian's little smile at the praise.
"Eleven thousand and sixty-three."
Your voice draws everyone's attention. Not only because you've made an unexpected entrance, but because you seem a bit... lost as you correct Lucienne. You can't quite meet anyone's eyes, and your hands are trembling slightly, clasped together in front of your stomach.
"Oh," Lucienne blinks, frowning down at the book holding her notes. "My Lady, forgive me, but I am quite sure my calculations are correct-"
"I don't doubt that Lucienne. I never do. But... there's one you couldn't have counted."