Spy x Family Forger Spookfest

Day 2: The secrets of a changeling

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Changeling! Anya

Day 2: Fae

TW:// mentions of past child ab*se ( its only one or two lines though!!

( yes I know Changelings aren't actually Fae but it's a part of most Fae stories I read so uh, enjoy!)

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Anya was, interesting to say the least. When Twilight adopted her, he ignored the fact that she had bright pink hair, something that wasn't natural. Or at least common, because he's never seen someone with that color hair that's natural. But he ignored it, maybe it's more common in the east.

But that's when things got a bit strange. It felt as though she could read his mind at times. She would always answer the question he had in his mind or mention things like, "its okay papa!" Even though he hasn't said anything.

Then he met Yor. Anya was suddenly moping about "not having a mama", even though she was fine before.

And maybe he's just making a big deal about it, but it seems that Anya is way more quiet when its a "new moon". She could go the entire day as quiet as possible, not even talking, which was strange for the chatty girl.

And at one point he asked Frankie for any information about Anya. If she had any past information, Any past adoptions, any foster parents or birth certificate or anything really. But he got nothing. Almost nothing.For what seemed like the first time in Twilight's life. Frankie couldn't find anything. Even the informant was surprised. Frankie couldn't find anything on "Anya" nor "Anya Williams" nor "Anya Levski" nor "Anya Roche" except for one.

"I couldn't find anything about her. Still no birth certificate. I found nothing else except what I gave you last time. Well I did find this. I found it interesting and I thought I'd give it to you." Frankie handed him the file.

The file looked normal, with "Project ---- " on the cover. The ink was smeared, making it hard to read. "Subject 007" was written at the top right corner.

He opened the file, to see a picture of Anya, a bit younger, maybe 3 or 4? She was crying. Right next to her picture was written, "Subject 007"

With a big red stamp with "Failed" And " Status: Failed. Subject ran away." written right next to it.

He read through the whole file, which wasn't a lot compared to anything else Frankie would usually give him.

It was written that apparently they found a sort of "Changeling" who was impersonating some other child. They caught it and brought this Changeling back to the laboratory and did multiple experiments on it. Some of these experiments were extreme, even by Twilight's standards. Some of these even made the man wince. This was all being done to a child! HIS CHILD.( Yes, she was adopted, but Twilight can't stand anyone who abuses children. He doesn't want any child to suffer. Not after what he went through.)

But he kept on reading, They found that This changeling could shapeshift, Can read minds and had possible super strength (?)

Well, that explained how the young girl had bright pink hair. How she could read his mind sometimes. And how she punched Desmond's son so hard she punched him into the wall. It explained everything.

He was angry. No, enraged. Not at Anya of course, but at these so called "scientists" How could they experiment on a child?

"So? What will you do now? Tell her?" Frankie looked at him, Curious.

"I'm- I'm not entirely sure, actually. I can't be angry at her. She's the victim here. I'll have to think about it." He closed the file.

"Will you return her to the orphanage?"

"No. I'll have to talk to her about it of course. I'll have to ,whether I want to or not because she can read minds so I really have no options here." He sighed. That's when an important question appeared in his mind. Does she know?

"Spoken like a true father. You've changed a lot since I met you Twilight. In a good way of course." The informant looked at him.

"Maybe I have. I should return now. Yor's making dinner tonight and I need to make sure she doesn't burn down the kitchen again." He left.

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On the way back home, He thought about how he'll bring it up since the girl could read his mind anyway. He couldn't really avoid her since the apartment wasn't large enough to do so, and he had to teach her for next week's math test.

As he got home, He inhaled the smell of Yor's cooking. Luckily Yor in fact did not burn the kitchen down. He greeted the family, went for a quick shower, and they had a nice dinner.

After dinner, Yor was teaching Anya some history when Loid decided to reveal the truth.

"Anya, I need to talk to you . It isn't about your scores" Anya blinked. Wondering what this was about.

"Please, sit. Yor, I think you should come too, this is important." Yor blinked, wondering what this was about.

Like ripping off a bandaid, Twilight. He reminded himself.

Anya looked worried, she must be worried what this was.

He took out the file, placing it on the coffee table.

"What's this Loid?" Yor picked it up. Anya paled.

"Please read it Yor."

And so, the room stayed quiet except for Bond's occasional (confused) barking. As Yor kept reading, her eyes kept getting wider and more angry. Yet Anya stayed quiet.

 no. no. no. NO. She can't let it happen again. no. The family will break apart, she'll be sent back to the orphanage, She can't let it happen again. or... She'll be back with THEM. no. Anya doesn't want that. The family will end, she'll never see Bond, mama or papa again. It'll be over. the only family that actually loved her. They'll leave. She'll be alone again. They weren't supposed to find out like this-

She was pulled out of her thoughts by a warm pair of arms hugging her.

"When I find those so called "scientists" that did this to you, I'll kill them. You've been a very brave girl, Anya."  Yor wiped the tears that were on the girl's face. Anya didn't even realize she started crying. She knew that Yor wasn't lying about the killing part too.

She stopped crying and calmed herself down. Anya slowly explained that she as a changeling that was sent by the fae. it sounded fake, but it was true. That she was a defect. She was made to replace a child , but was caught and experimented on. How she escaped, and even showed them her power to shapeshift. 

"I'm sorry for lying to you." Anya lowered her head again.

"It's alright. I'm glad that you're honest." Loid smiled.

"Are you going to kick me out now?" The tears in her eyes threatened to drop. 

Anya was hugged by both parents this time, and Bond, of course.

"Of course not!" The two parents hugged her tightly,Bond woofing along. She was surprised, eyes widening, but as soon as she realized what was happening, she closed her eyes and held onto her parents as though they were going to disappear if she lets go.

Anya let those tears drop, but she wasn't crying for sadness.

Bonus:

" Say, Loid, where did you get this file anyways?" Yor asked him.

And now, it was time for Loid to panic. ;)