The Portrait Chap.24

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After discussing your husband brought something up with you as he thought It was time to have a proper Family Portrait done, as you didn't have one for yourselves even after the Coronation a year ago which was something Barbatos expressed was of great Importance. but Diavolo viewed It differently as he thought a nice family portrait was what the Castle needed, though of course It was already filled with paintings of it's past kings including Diavolo's Father and the painting of when he was a baby. But he wanted something meaningful that would preserve you all In time In which Elaine could look back on In the future when she's Queen, Despite the fact that Diavolo would be with her far longer then you would which he hated the thought of living a life without you In it, he expressed this to you In which you told him you didn't like It either but he then remembered how you promised to live a human life together with him so long as you could. 

Diavolo had hired one of the best painters in the Diavolo, he was a demon who had long painted Portraits for all the King's and Royal families before him so he was great with his brush. Eliza helped you to get dressed up in the gown you'd worn for the Coronation with the very same Jewelry you'd worn, but this time she did your hair half up and half down. As you were sitting at the vanity, you did your makeup while also keeping an eye on Elaine as she was playing on the floor with her toys wearing the custom dress she'd had made for her

she was eight months old now and able to crawl, but she didn't show signs of walking just yet In which you and Diavolo wondered if she'd be a late bloomer In that Aspect 

"Mama!"

you smiled "what is it honey? let mommy see"

Elaine crawled over and gave you one of her fake plush cupcakes, just as you pretended to eat one as she grinned before taking It away from you "Cup Cup!"

"Cupcake, can you say Cupcake"

just then Diavolo stuck his head inside the door, "Hello My Love"

you turned to him as you put down your lipstick, "Hi Darling, I'm finished but Eliza's adding a final touch"

Diavolo smiled, "You and our little souling look Magnificent"

Elaine started crawling over to Diavolo, as he stepped further inside of the bedroom now dressed up In his formal attire which was also the same from the Coronation 

Diavolo Picked up Elaine, "How lovely you look my dear!"

he then kissed her cheek just as she shoved the fake cupcake in his face, which made you and Eliza break into some laughter with Diavolo doing the same, "Alas, If only It were real"

you giggled, "Barbatos put you on a diet again this week didn't he?"

he sighed, "Yes"

Diavolo came to your side as his cape bellowed a little, and you shared a kiss as Eliza placed your crown onto your head as you then stood up as Diavolo then handed Elaine to you 

you fixed her hair up again, before Diavolo gestured with you leaving the bedroom to head downstairs to where you'd be having your portrait painted. and after consideration you both agreed It would be nice to have it outside in the garden's where there was a chair set up. you sat down In the chair with Elaine In your lap, as Diavolo fixed his crown before smiling as he rested his hand onto your shoulder with the other gripping the hilt of his fake sword

"Perfect your Majesties, just like that"

the demon soon went to work as he did the sketches, just as Elaine started to wriggle around in your arms but you kept her still as best you could until about half an hour passed

Diavolo then started to slump, as he stretched his back which made the painter 

"Ahem!"

Diavolo fixed his posture, "I'm sorry, I'm starting to feel stiff"

he then gave your shoulder a squeeze, "My Love are you alright?"

you inclined your head a bit, "Mhm, Elaine's fallen asleep too already"

"Your Majesties may take a break now that I've finished the rough drafting,"

Diavolo stretched his arms, just as his crown nearly fell but he quickly caught It as you stood up just then you felt a wave of nostalgia as you smiled "Darling"

"Yes?"

you giggled, "Do you remember how tired and stiff we were after the coronation?"

Diavolo chuckled, "How could I forget, It feels that way today too"

he came behind you and massaged your shoulders for you, in which made you feel so much better just as Elaine started to wake up as you took her to walk through the gardens

just as Diavolo beckoned Barbatos, "Barbatos"

"Yes Your Majesty?"

Diavolo looked to you and your daughter, "My Heart aches terribly when I think of the future"

"What do you mean? the Devildom is at peace and your reign has been prosperous so far"

Diavolo nodded, "Indeed, but I don't mean that...I mean (Y/n)"

just as you put Elaine down to show her the flowers, as she stood on her own but didn't walk

"Ah, I believe I understand what you mean, her Mortality"

Diavolo let out a breath, "I...now that we have Elaine, I've been thinking about It more often and I know she doesn't want me to worry about what's not happened yet but...we're long lived"

"To live a Life without her...I don't know If I could do It"

Barbatos came closer, he bowed his head before patting his shoulder "Your Majesty...we all know what'll happen someday, she'd want you to be strong and continue raising the Princess"

Diavolo clenched his fists, "I won't let what happened to me be repeated for our daughter, I will stay with her and guide her until she becomes the Queen she should be one day...even if (Y/n) one day leaves...I'll carry on for her".


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