So . . . I like to role play and I have some fabulous friends who I RP with. I'm currently the son of one fabulous Bellatrix, and our relationship is what inspired this little bit of fluffeh happiness!
Disclaimer: I own Orion Lucius Black-Malfoy, though admitted I share custody of him with Bella Bellabell Black. J.K. Rowling owns the name Bellatrix Black, though the Bella you find here is my interpretation of how Bellatrix would be with her son.
"Once upon a time, there lived a brave little boy named Or-"
"Mum! Not this one again!"
Bellatrix Black looked at the little blond in her arms, chuckling softly. At only three years old, Orion Lucius Black-Malfoy was the most opinionated little person Bella had ever set eyes on, let alone loved. Her son was just like her, loud-mouthed and headstrong, but cuddly and loving. Looking at him, one could see his father, Lucius, in every subtle nuance. But once Orion opened his mouth, there was never a doubt as to his mother was.
"But darling, I thought you liked the story of Orion the Hunter," Bella cooed, touching his nose and smiling. Orion shook his head fiercely, pouting.
"You always tell me this one after you come home from seeing Uncle Tommy!" he said, crossing his arms. "I wanna hear the one about Babbity Rabbity!"
Bella bit her lip, her heart sinking at his words. It was true, she /did/ always tell him about the brave hunter he'd been named for after a mission for the Dark Lord. But it was only because she wanted to make sure Orion knew that Bella thought he was a brave little man. Though, the fact that her son could so plainly refer to the darkest wizard ever as "Uncle Tommy" certainly showed that. Orion had impressed the Dark Lord, being bold enough to walk up and ask what'd happened to his nose.
Bella had literally almost died of embarrassment, her heart racing as she feared that surely her son was about to be killed for saying something so blunt. But after a moment of staring, His Lordship had started laughing, pulling Orion up to sit on his lap. Embarrassment turned into an intense burning fire of pride as Bella watched her son bond with her Master.
"Mum?"
Orion's quiet voice brought Bella out of her memories and back to the sleepy little boy she was currently cuddling with. His blond hair was messy from a day of playing, and his steely blue eyes were heavy-lidded from exhaustion. But he was smiling up at her, and Bella's heart melted all over again. She kissed his nose, grinning.
"Once upon a time, there were three brothers who-"
"Never mind. I want my story again," he interrupted, rubbing his eyes. Bella couldn't help but smile, her heart swelling with love. She brushed her lips over his forehead, tightening her arms around him in a protective hug.
"Once upon a time, there was a brave little boy named Orion . . ."
He was asleep before she finished the first sentence.
So, what did you think? Review for me, puhlease? I'm also posting this under my other name, SiriuslyHilarious.