Under the faint light of the St. Louis bridge, Hearthstone writhed in discomfort, cradling his swollen belly. Blitzen, his dwarf husband, was busy gathering the last of their necessities, his brow furrowed with concern.

The quiet night was broken by the sudden awakening of Magnus and Lily, who had been sleeping peacefully. Hearthstone blushed, realizing he wasn't adequately dressed. Despite the situation, he invited them to stay.

They all huddled together in the corner, underneath a large, worn-out sleeping bag. Blitzen took his position, spreading Hearth's legs and holding them open, his hands steady despite the situation.

"Are you ready?" Blitzen asked, his voice trembling. Hearthstone nodded, bracing himself. "Breathe," Blitzen instructed, "And when you're ready, push."

Hearthstone followed the instructions, his face contorted in pain, but determined. After a few pushes, a sharp beeping sound split the air. It was Lily's probation anklet, its red light flashing ominously.

Their friend, David, who was nearby, approached at the sound. He teased Lily about her anklet, his laughter echoing under the bridge. Lily, in response, flipped him the bird, her face flushing with embarrassment.

Amidst the commotion, a gasp pulled their attention back to Hearthstone. The baby was crowning, the moment they had all been waiting for had finally arrived.

Hearthstone gave another push, his face turning a shade of red, sweat trickling down his forehead. Blitzen held his hand tightly, murmuring words of encouragement.

The night seemed to hold its breath, waiting for the new life to enter the world. And then, with one final push, the baby was out, his cries filling the air with pure joy.

They all watched in awe as Blitzen cradled the newborn. The little one had his father's dark hair and Hearthstone's pale-grey eyes. They decided to name him Hero.

It was a memorable night under the St. Louis Bridge, a night filled with laughter, tears, and the birth of a new life. A night where Hearthstone and Blitzen became parents, and their family grew by one.