The Ruby Empire

Vela the Fae

Female Reader x Female Monster

Basmek is a famous place, a secret that everyone knows about. It is a Magic Commune where only the best and brightest magic users can go. It is located just beyond Rakshasa Country. Legend says it is a place that the ancient Rakshasa kings gave to Biphion, goddess of magic and healing. She took the land and gave birth to the first great mages and sorcerers. It is said that the great Sorceress Ephy built the walls there and started the commune in hopes of appeasing her goddess mother.

Of course, having grown up in Basmek, you have heard all the stories. After all, it was your mother who wrote them all. She collected the stories and histories and wrote the great tome, entrusting you to finish her work, as your children would finish yours, and so on and so on. Your whole life has been history and storytelling. Your father is a bard, traveling around to spread the stories, so no one forgets. He recently had the honor of performing for King Amit and Queen Mythri, highest rulers in the Rakshasa Country. He got to hold their new baby princess, and he sang unique songs to the princes.

You so love hearing of your father's travels, but you have never had the urge to do it yourself. Akio, a great friend of yours, often comes to Basmek with special clearance. He brings you books as well as supplies. He does trade in the village often, and he's become a good confidant, as well as his wife. You've heard her sing many times. In fact, she gave birth in your home. It was a tumultuous evening. Akio came to your door in a panic, he wasn't sure where to go or what to do, all he knew was that he needed to get his wife somewhere safe. You were flattered he first thought of you.

His wife is carried in by an armor-clad knight. They bring her into the house and lay her down on the guest bed. They then leave, standing guard outside the house while you've rushed off to fetch Beist and another healer. While Beist and the healer work, you stay out of the way. You can hear Akio coaxing his wife, Dara, as she screams and cries.

You step outside with the knight. They're so tall, and with their beautiful rose gold armor, they look hulking too. You hold up a cup of tea to them, rose petals still floating at the top. "It's chilly out."

They glance down at you. "Thank you." They take the cup.

"You don't have to stand out here," you clutch your wrap around yourself. "You can come inside."

They pull back their helmet, taking a sip of the floral tea. "No," they say and close the helmet back. They offer the cup back to you, and you frown. The petals on top are gone as well as half the tea.

"Well," you sigh if you change your mind." You go back in, setting the cup aside you hear quiet. You then hear screaming and wailing. Akio cries out with jubilation, and you hear Dara coo and giggle.

Beist steps out of the room, wiping his hands on a cloth.

"How is it?" You ask.

Beist smirks. "She's healthy," he replies. He takes the teapot and pours himself a drink. "She'll be beautiful." He motions to the room. "Go in and see."

You step into the bedroom, seeing Dara clutching the swaddled baby. You had half expected a Tengu like Akio. Instead, you see a little girl with thick, dark curls, and skin as black as her father's feathers.

"She's amazing!" Akio hugs you tight. "Look at her! How can she not be amazing already!"

"Darling, calm down," Dara chuckles.

Akio takes the baby. "My little Aika." He pulls out her hand, and you see it looks more like a little wing with claws at the tips. He gently pecks it, and she whines.