Towering over the bees with their impressive, battle-hardened builds and thrumming, powerful wings, The yellow jacket hornets swept down on the gentle hive and claimed it as their own.
The honey bees were smaller, softer, and naturally timid. Offering their honey as tribute in exchange for the promise that they would not become the next meal.
Life beneath the hornets’ shadow was a delicate balance of dread and reluctant dependence. Yet even in a world split between conqueror and conquered, something unexpected flickered to life 🖤 a quiet, forbidden bond between two sides.
A story that shouldn’t exist, born in the tension between fear and fascination, began to hum beneath the surface of an empire built on dominance.
(still playing around with her colors - she might look a little different in future renditions)
@shmoopah has been absolutely amazing, helping to give life to little Bella Bee! From her initial conception and design to her adorable little bug butt, Bella exists because of her! ✨☘️
Hopefully other little sillies come out of our evolving lore 🐝
Please do check her art out!