after chipping away at this one for a few months i'm weirdly anxious to post it, but hereās the longest i've spent on a piece of fanart! put in a lot of detail so thereās some close-ups with a speed paint under the cut. i'll be trying to figure out prints for it as well :)
Summary: A human infant was found in the year 1998. What will ever come of the child when Mother Miranda finds her alone in a basket in the village when she pays a visit? What happens when she decides to show the four houses of her discovery? What will happen when the four houses meet the infant? What if Mother Miranda were to offer them custody of the infant?
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Word Count: 1092
Alcina walked away from her room heading to the dining room. As she turned a corner she was met with the maid from earlier. The said woman looked terrified. A wicked smile spread across the countessā face.
āWell, well. No need to look so⦠frightened. Did you get what I had asked of you?ā The maid simply looked down and nodded in affirmation. Alcina had her hand out for the pacifier which was immediately given. Before she could continue speaking small cries resonated throughout the halls of the castle. Alcina immediately turned back and began walking back to where Camilla resided, that was of course until the voice of the maid rang in her ears.
āMy lady. If you would allow it, I could give the pacifier to the child⦠You would be able to have your fill of food to be able to take care of the child without feeling the temptation to-āĀ
āYou dare to assume such atrocities? I do not need the vermin of your class to tell me what I should do. I am the one who tells you what you should and shouldnāt do. I donāt need to justify myself to the likes of you⦠Now, get out of my sightā¦ā The maid gave a quick bow and left swiftly. All Alcina could do was fume as she was walking to the room that Camilla was arranged in. She stood in front of the door, she heard laughing from the other side. Her eyes widened, and she opened the door as quietly as she could to not attract attention. She then ducked down through the doorway and analyzed the dark room to only find Camilla up all the while rocking back and forth holding her little feet while blowing blueberries, only to laugh at herself.Ā
Alcina sighed softly and gave a gentle laugh and walked in, turning the lights on in the process. This drew attention to her, Camilla squealed with joy when she noticed Alcina there.Ā
āWerenāt you just crying little one?ā Alcina noticed Camillaās chin was slightly covered with a slight sheen of drool mixed with teardrops. She let out a huff and moved to her desk to once again grab the handkerchief she placed down not too long ago. She turned around to find Camilla struggling to turn onto her stomach. Alcina laughed at the sight, she then noticed her little bundle of innocence had started to grow frustrated, waving her hands in panic.Ā
Alcina finally made it to the crib and smiled down at the babe. āWhatās wrong?ā she masked in a gentle tone. The only response she had gotten through was little arms trying to reach for her. Alcina had done as Camilla wanted and held her. Before her face could get too close to Alcina though she cleaned the babyās chin from the saliva and her cheeks from her tears. Afterward, her child planted a sloppy kiss on her cheek, and Alcina laughed at her babyās efforts at giving affection. She wiped her cheek from saliva and began to pepper kisses on Camillaās cheeks.Ā Ā
Camilla, of course, giggled and squealed, moving further into her motherās affection. Alcina moved away remembering the other reason why she came back to the room. āNow, I did bring you a pacifierā¦ā She placed the handkerchief down and reached for the pacifier in her other hand. āOpen your mouth, Camilla.ā The babe did as asked and immediately latched onto the pacifier. Alcina patted her back gently, āI will have to be going very soon. Would you like me to take you with me, my little Camilla?ā The said child only laid her head on her motherās shoulder. āI will consider that as a āyesā then.ā She went to the crib and grabbed the blanket and covered Camillaās body with it. She walked out the door with Camilla in the hold. She continued walking through the halls to the dining room.Ā
Finally, in the dining room, she was met with her three other daughters. The first: staring for some time before turning back to the table, the second: noticeably glaring at a sleepy Camilla in her hold, and the third: smiling at seeing her little sister in their motherās arms.
It was silent, that was until the maids claimed that dinner was ready. They all went to sit, that was before Alcina was stopped by a maid.Ā
āMistress, would you like me to bring the child back to her room-ā
āNo, make a bottle for her, give it to me when itās done.ā
āBut my lady, wouldnāt it be easier for you to finish your meal first and then worry about the chi-ā
āMY child⦠She is mine just like the rest of her sisters. As I took care of them I will take care of her. Now, as I have told another maid. This time⦠be sure to pass this along⦠If anyone dares to assume anything as trivial⦠the instant this comes to light to me⦠I will make sure they wish for a swift death. Understood?ā Alcinaās expression was one to fear, her claws were drawn out from the hand free from holding Camilla, eyebrows furrowed, her eyes glowing a brilliant yellow as she glared down at the maid with burning rage.
The said person was shaking under her gaze. Camilla began to fuss: Alcinaās attention was immediately taken by the child; her claws immediately retracted. A small tummy growl was emitted from the child. Alcinaās eyes widened. āOh hush, my little warrior. Donāt worry. Food is on its way. Just a little patience.ā Alcina moved to sit at the end of the table but Daniela stopped her and pulled the chair out and gestured for her to sit. Alcina did so and Daniela went back to her seat, but not before Camilla grabbed her sleeve.
Daniela stopped and turned to the culprit only to find it was Camilla. She laughed lightly before patting Camillaās head, with the attention given, Camilla let go giving Daniela the chance to sit once more. The maids served raw venison and Alcinaās special wine mixed with blood to fulfill the needs of the three daughters. Alcina simply was served her wine and given the warm bottle she had asked for.
Alcina laid Camilla in a semi-upright position in her hold and grabbed the bottle with her free hand. She brought it to Camillaās mouth, the said baby immediately latched on to the bottle.Ā
As they all ate in silence, glances were thrown, some not as kind as othersā¦
ā - - be my whore, my mistress, as much as you like (my little frigging mistress! My little fucking whore!) you are always my beautiful wild flower of the hedges, my dark-blue rain-drenched flower.ā
I never knew I needed to hear those words from her but now that I have I am a woman changed.