The Bones of The Rabbit

Chapter 33

Mother Miranda paced in the church, Donna sitting in her own chair with Angie in hand. "Miss Beneviento, I would like to inform you that what Miss Dimitrescu does in her free time is none of your concern, but if this human does make her soft as you say, then we will see." Her voice held authority, hearing Heisenberg enter the church with Salvatore soon after just as the full moon hung high in the sky. The last to join was Lady Dimitrescu, her daughters in hand, and you.

Mother Miranda stared you down, confused. You weren't scared at all, but rather welcoming. You clung to Lady Dimitrescu like a lovesick partner.

Lady Dimitrescu is a lot more on edge than usual. I can feel it.

Mother Miranda began the meeting, calling upon you as a simple name. Rabbit. She found the way you stepped up to be charming. You impressed Mother Miranda deeply, but the jealousy radiating off of Donna when you walked in with Lady Dimitrescu was hard to ignore. Her jealousy filled the room, felt by all and yet she stayed silent.

Then, the true question and test. "Lady Dimitrescu, if I were to ask you to kill (Y/N), would you do it?" She asked, her voice causing the room to freeze almost. She could see the fear and pain in Lady Dimitrescu's eyes upon the question. The way you turned to face her, relaxed and yet still smiling. No matter how gruesome the question was, you kept the smile. Lady Dimitrescu couldn't speak, but you did. "I wouldn't mind if Lady Dimitrescu ate me. It's within her nature if she was to do so, I'd still love her the same." You exposed your arm and stomach, the stars she had given you. "These are my marks of loyalty to Lady Dimitrescu. She ripped my arm off and gutted me in a feral hunger, I didn't scream. I still love her all the same and remain loyal." You spoke sternly, but your smile never left.

"But if she was to eat you right here right now?" Mother Miranda hissed, confused by your blind devotion and lack of fear. You dropped your smile, then blinked. "If she was to eat me now, I would lean into her jaws like a kiss. I give myself to her as I am hers. My blood may spark what she sees as a monster, I see as her true unbridled power. I would give my leg to her and happily watch her drool and eat it." You stepped forward.

Mother Miranda now understood what made you different from Rose or Ethan Winters. "I chose to be by her side, and if that meant digesting in her stomach with my bones under her bed, then so be it. If she is to eat me now, then my only request would be she and only she will enjoy my flesh." You added

Mother Miranda adored your blind devotion to Lady Dimitrescu. "And the fact she has drained other humans of their blood?" You looked to her again as Mother Miranda asked the question. "She must do what it takes to survive. A wolf hunts and eats flesh to survive. It's within her nature to do so, and so it's not my place to judge." You took a deep breath.

What do you seek, Donna? I can only ask so many questions and they all lead back to the same place. Are you this jealous of (Y/N) love for Lady Dimitrescu, or do you seek to replace Lady Dimitrescu to have (Y/N) to yourself?

Mother Miranda stayed silent, thinking. "Lady Dimitrescu..." Mother Miranda began. She could feel Donna's exceptional glee at the possibility of having you all to herself. "You may keep (Y/N) for yourself... However, any mistake and Miss Beneviento will have this rabbit in their home until you can repay for your mishap." Mother Miranda could feel your stare burn into her.

"And if I am to marry?" You spoke loudly, catching her off guard. "Pardon?" Mother Miranda was confused. Challenging her law? "And if I am to take Lady Dimitrescu's hand in marriage, what then?" You challenged, stepping forward. "Then you'll become lamb for the slaughter." Your stare met hers, your power imposing.

"My flesh and blood belongs to Lady Alcina Dimitrescu, Leader of the Dimistrescu Family, no one else."

You're going to be quite the hare to catch, (Y/N). Lady Dimitrescu can only have you in her jaws for so long before Miss Beneviento challenges her for the right to have you. Perhaps you'll be what makes the village prosper if you stick around just a while longer.