Red Lover (Mikaela Hyakuya x Pureblood Reader)

9- Baby

"Shinya is my oldest brother and the one with silver or white hair. 5 years older than me, or... at least he was... He was such an animal lover, specifically big cats. When he was adopted, he gave me a kinda badly carved crystal tiger to remember him. I want to be a happy family again. It's been far too long since we've seen each other, so I really hope I haven't killed him or that he's still frozen like some others..." I stared down and moved my left hand from under my cape to grab my shirt hem tightly out of fear and to prevent myself from showing any emotion.

Both Yuki and Ningen looked at me in worry but I shook my head and spoke.

"Your worries are unfounded. Now, Masura is the youngest brother but still used to be a year and a half older than me. Lest was about 4 years older than me. And Masura has red hair... But, Masura, between him and the other two, is the least confrontational. He still argues whenever he needs to, such as when some other kids in the orphanage or our school tried to bully me, since I didn't like the idea of my brothers leaving me. That's all I'll say." Yuki nodded and sighed.

"Empress... I'm very sorry for the life you've had." I looked at Ningen and spoke. "It's okay. I'm fine now, especially with Lest still being around me. I just want those two here too. I think they'd like it here..." I smiled slightly before relaxing and Yuki nodded.

"I'll be sure to keep an eye out and let you know when I see anyone with that hair!" I nodded and she continued. "Anyways! What do you think of humans? You're quite sweet to everyone here and the other leaders have given their opinion about what you've given them and the amount of freedom they have."

"Humans are frail creatures who act as what they want." I closed my eyes and the memory of my mother was just playing over and over. "They're selfish creatures who mainly focus on themselves. If they see a problem, they'll do what they want to get rid of it..." I sighed and seriously looked at Yuki.

"I can act how I must to humans. Disrespectful humans such as the foreigner that Ningen had made the report on when we started, I can use a reprimanding and powerful tone. Nicer humans, I give them kindness as well, putting them barely below me as we speak so we can be semi-equals. Finally, the innocence of children is something I believe should be protected. The rare times I do speak to children, my voice is soft and my body is relaxed. I just make sure the kid is comfortable and happy before continuing on. I'm not a good enough person to deserve the presence of that much innocence near me. Nor do I believe I can sustain it if around me for long. I only know what I was taught about children from the scientists to take care of Lest's children when he couldn't..."

Both seemed disappointed before I heard another voice.

"I don't intend to be rude, but... You have the human baby. She's been kept alive, hasn't she?" We looked to the left and saw Zeruka. She had only recently entered as she walked over here. Ningen's reaction wasn't friendly. Like normal.

He tensed and unsheathed his katana this time, ready to fight her. She got her rapier out in response.

"You! What do you want with Empress, huh? You also just barged in here! You had no right!" I sighed and spoke. "Calm down, Ningen. It's not like we meant for this to be very private. It is in the main hall, so secrecy isn't an intention, was it?" Yuki shook her head and Ningen huffed and watched Zeruka. I just nodded and spoke.

"That human girl is only alive to possibly attempt a peace talk. With some humans more than others... But, I'd like to return the human girl once I can. Now, why come here?" She nodded and smiled.

"Of course. Nobles Chess, Horn, Crowley, and Ferid are here and request to speak alone with you. They're waiting in Crowley's assigned visiting office." I nodded and she waited patiently.