Chapter 2 - Cry No More
Returning to her mansion after so many years was refreshing in a way, she hadn't wanted to spend long here. She hadn't planned on taking her own child however.
Sadly, he couldn't spend his days at home with her. This place shall do for the time being, seeing as humans couldn't possibly survive in hell.
If living here for a few centuries would do good for her little Sebastian then she doesn't mind.
Snapping her fingers the front doors open quietly, to not disturb the young sleeping infant in her arms.
"Welcome home." she said soothingly, playing with his small hand.
Spring'
She watched with humor as yet another petal fell onto the small boy. He went cross eyed to look at the assaulter planted softly on his nose.
It hadn't been long from when she first brought him to his temporary home, and within the short time he has been she couldn't deny she was in love with the boy. She was glad she decided not to take his soul and end his life right then and there.
"Sebastian, are you alright?" she asked with a kind smile as his eyes began to water, she found quickly that he was an emotional child.
Leaning down she gave a soft blow, causing the petal to flutter away. His teary eyes shifted to her as he sniffled. Her eyes glowed magenta at the sight.
His soul was so pure, clean. However it was also abandoned. How lovely it will be when he's all grown up, she nearly moaned at the fact.
Picking him up, she cradled his head onto her chest, drawing circles on his back with her finger.
"You'll be an excellent feast, Sebastian." oblivious, the child started to calm in her warm embrace. Letting out one last sniffle before sleep took him.
Late Night Sniffle'
At first she had smelt salt, then she heard the sniffles.
Calmly walking into his nursery, he was curled into a small ball. Clutching onto the small blanket laid around him. His watery eyes looked to her, at first glance he began to whine. Holding out his small pudgy arms for her.
Moving forwards and picking him up with ease, she held him so his face was merely inches away from her own.
"Such a beautiful thing shouldn't cry alone, it's truly saddening." she frowned, letting her own eyes to become glossy. His sniffles stopped at the sight. Placing the palm of his hand to her cheek he stared as a tear rolled down her cheek.
Blinking in surprise as the liquid touched his hand, he pat her face trying to push it off her cheek almost frantically.
"You won't cry anymore alone will you?" she asked allowing him to continue to wipe her face.
Her heart stopped as his toothless mouth turned upwards in a smile, his small eyes closing.
Placing a kiss onto his nose, his eyes opened.
"That's it, smile." she gently placed him back into the crib with a smile of her own. Leaving the room as he fell asleep she returned to the library to finish her novel.
She never again heard him cry alone.
