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Heading across to the other part of the castle had her walk through the courtyard. The cool air was nice upon her slightly heated skin, but she couldn't hang around here for long. A few moroaică ambled over, but she just pushed past them. The poor women getting knocked off their feet to eventually get back up again.
"I demand no more small door frames or stairs," she huffed while taking a small breather.
Eventually she made it to the top, bending down she headed on inside the room with the ringing phone. Taking a seat, she picked up the reciever to become subject to the full wrath of Mother Miranda.
"Where have you been?" Miranda snapped at her.
"Apologises, I'm not feeling at all well."
"Nonsense, you will be at this meeting."
"Mother Miranda, I must protest I am by no means in any shape or form able to make it to that meeting."
"Do not lie to me! You seem perfectly fine. No more excuses, you will come to this meeting or there will be consequences. Do you understand?"
Alcina scolded at her reflection before sighing. "Yes, Mother Miranda."
The phone at the opposite end was slammed down.
"Looks as though I have very little choice in the matter," she frowned as she looked down at her slightly swollen belly to then bring a hand to it, giving a gentle rub. "The girls have already taken a liking to you, little one. I fear for your future, should she now take you from us."
Standing with a heavy sigh, she stood to head out. This time she would take the lift. Heading out the door to the balcony, she took a moment to compose herself. Taking in the cool crisp air.
"I can't keep Mother Miranda waiting," she sighed heavily as she pulled away from the balcony to head off.
She crossed the gap with ease, frowning at the state of the castle. She made her way for the lift, hearing samcas flying around the area. They weren't a problem though as they made sure to stay out of her way. Once she was back on ground floor level she made her way back to her room.
"Mother!" the three quickly barged in as she was just looking through her wardrobe.
"Yes, darlings?" she asked as she continued her search for something that would hide her bulge.
"You're not going are you?" Bela frowned as she climbed upon the bed.
"I have very little choice, my dear." She said as she pulled out a rather long coat.
It was good that she'd had it made, though she really didn't need it as the cold didn't bother her in the least.
"You should stand up to her!" Cassandra forced herself to be forceful, even though she didn't want to as it would get her a telling off in return.
"I know you're all very protective of me, my dears. But I have little choice as I've already told you," she smiled sweetly as she cupped Cassandra's cheek.
The brunette gave her a sorrowful look.
"I'll be alright," she reassured them.
"If you go, we go." Daniela now put her foot down.
"You know very well I will not subject you to those temperatures. I will be fine."
Bela climbed from the bed to grab her sisters hands, dragging them out of there.
"We're going whether mother likes it or not," she told her younger siblings straight.
"I agree," Daniela smiled.
"We'll need thick clothing," Cassandra now thought on.
"Check the discard pile," Bela told her as her sisters swarmed off while she kept lookout for mother.
The familiar clicking of heels were now heard and Bela just hoped her sisters would soon return.
"Bela," Alcina frowned slightly.
"Mother," the blonde smiled just as her sisters appeared with the thickest coats they could find.
Alcina turned at the sound of the pair.
"I told you," her frown now deepened. "You are not going with me."
"Yes, we are." Bela disagreed as she took her coat to slip on.
"Girls, you've been very obedient up to now. Do not push it," Alcina now growled slightly.
"We'll be fine, mother." Cassandra smiled at her.
She felt her emotions spike again, she knew she was fighting a losing battle against them. Tears now started to well up in her eyes, she didn't want to punish them, she really didn't.
"Girls, could you please just listen to me?"
Daniela now took her hand to hold it against her cheek. "We're looking out for our baby sister as well as you and we don't want Mother Miranda to interfere. So please, mother."
"Plus you can keep us warm, you're like an inferno." Bela smiled as she snuggled against her.
Alcina shook her head, sighing heavily. She was starting to overheat what with the coat.
"Let's go," she told them. "And make sure you wrap up properly," she fussed over them.
Daniela managed to slip free to head out, the cold assaulting her face.
"Quickly it's freezing out here," she turned back with a frown.
The three quickly followed her out with Alcina now taking the lead to block the cold biting wind against them. Quickly climbing in the carriage, Alcina held out her arms to the three.
"Come here, quickly."
They quickly snuggled into her, one at each side and one on her knee. The carriage ride there was rough and often had Daniela hit her in the stomach a few times.
"Sorry," she murmured against her.
"It's alright, darling." Her mother reassured her.
Once they were at the meeting place, they all headed inside as quickly as they could. Alcina knew Miranda was seething, she could tell by the way she was constantly looking over at her before she walked over.
"What is this?" she asked, gesturing to the three girls. "You would risk their lives to bring them out here?"
The three now grew angry, Daniela baring her teeth to snarl at her. While Cassandra summoned her sickle.
"We came because mother's not well!" Bela now stepped up as Alcina placed a hand on Cassandra's shoulder to stop her doing anything she'd regret.
Miranda turned her gaze from Bela to look up at Alcina.
"Take a seat," she demanded.
"Yes, Mother Miranda." Alcina glared bitterly as the woman now turned on her heel. "Girls, take a seat there. I won't be far away."
"Yes, mother." The three all said in unison, voices full of scorn for Miranda.
Alcina took a seat in her own specially made chair. Donna was sitting on a chair on the up rise part a little behind where Miranda now took her place. Heisenberg was sitting on a bench, facing opposite Alcina. He couldn't help but smirk as he noticed her pull the coat around herself more. Salvatore and Angie were both looking Ethan Winters over, waiting for him to awaken.
"What's with you?" Heisenberg now asked as he sat back smugly. "Never seen the cold effect you before."
"I'm not feeling well, that's all." She shrugged lightly, hoping he'd drop it.
He chuckled. "Aww, you poor dear." He mocked. "I'm surprised you actually made it here. You look fit to drop."
It was true, the thick coat was sending her body heat through the roof, she'd be surprised if she actually made it through the meeting without passing out.
"Can we hurry this along?" she now asked.
"Alcina what would you intend we do with the man?" Miranda turned to her first.
"I have no real use for the manthing," she shrugged as she shifted in her seat.
"Hmm," Miranda frowned as she turned to Donna. "Donna?"
"Let him meet my cute friends," Angie giggled before running off to stand in front of Ethan.
"Salvatore?"
"I would do whatever you'd want of me to do with him," Salvatore replied happily.
"And you Karl?" she asked, knowing he would have a better idea.
"Put on a show for Donna and Moreau," he smiled.
Miranda nodded. "You all have some interesting ideas, though Alcina you do disappoint me somewhat. I expected more of you."
"Well I'm sorry that I don't feel up to having the manthing in my home right now. But I'm sure you'll find someone's idea a lot better than mine," she said while glaring at her brother who was looking a little stuffy.
"Hope he wakes soon it's getting like a fucking inferno in here," Heisenberg huffed as he waved a hand in front of himself.
"You live in a factory with furnaces and such and yet you can't take a little heat?" Alcina frowned at him.
"I've got fans all over the fucking place," he put her in her place.
Alcina sat back without a word as she now waited on Ethan. It had taken some time for him to come round, but when he did he was first greeted to a doll that giggled excitedly just as Salvatore now hobbled in front of her to get a good look.
"Out of the way, ugly!" she insulted childishly as she pushed him out of the way.
He stepped aside as Angie now turned around to do a little dance to announce he was awake. Salvatore pointed in hopes of getting her told off, but Heisenberg just told them to "shut the fuck up!"
Angie ran back to Donna with Alcina now looking down on her as she passed. She really liked the little doll.
"I've heard most of your plans and believe Heisenberg will be the perfect choice."
"Then it's settled then," Alcina now made a move to stand, only she was abruptly halted.
"The meeting has not yet finished," Miranda reminded her.
Alcina sat back, her elbow resting on the armrest for her head to rest upon her hand. She could feel the child within her getting rather restless too. A grimace adorned her face, but she dare not bring her hand to her belly to help ease the discomfort. She'd just have to deal with it by shifting slightly in her chair.
"Lycans and gentlemen," Heisenberg now announced as large humanoid wolf creatures emerged from the shadows, their long fanged maws dripping with saliva at the thought of a good feast. "Let the hunt commence."
He now crouched down in front of the chained up man, giving him a smile.
"Let's see what you're made of Ethan Winters."
Standing he raised the large hammer above his head as Ethan now panicked.
"No! Wait!"
The hammer was brought right down, breaking him free of the chain.
"Ten, nine, eight..." Heisenberg now counted as Ethan got to his feet. "Seven, six, five, four..."
Quickly turning as the werewolves now started to drop down in hopes of eating him alive, he ran over to a hole in the floor.
"Three, two, one. Let the games begin!" Heisenberg laughed just as Ethan dropped into the hole right before a werewolf snapped it's sharp jaws upon his neck.
Ethan ran for his life as long maws tried to snap at him through the wooden boards that blocked their path from him.
"Jesus Christ!" Ethan panicked as Heisenberg's voice now came over a speaker.
Werewolves of different sizes all tried to get a good go at him, but failed.
"Gotta keep Donna and Moreau entertained!" the sadistic man laughed at Ethan's expense.
"I wish to head home," Alcina now seeked approval.
Miranda didn't really see it fit to allow her to stay, so just let her go.
"You may as well leave," she frowned.
Alcina stood with great difficulty after being sat for so long. But at least now she could ease her discomfort in peace.
"You're hiding something," Miranda frowned as she watched her leave. "Donna, has Alcina said anything to you?"
Donna could only turn her head to look at her.
"Well?"
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Alcina was glad to be outside, where she was now free to slip off the large heavy coat to bundle her three daughters up in.
"I really hate her!" Cassandra hissed through slightly chattering teeth.
"Don't let her get to you," Alcina warned as she relaxed herself back against the wall of the carriage to rub her belly a little.
Daniela snuggled into her side, dozing softly. Bela was distracted by the goings on outside, watching the villagers tend to the fields and livestock.
"Are you all alright?" their mother now asked, looking between them all.
"A little cold," Cassandra shook as Alcina gestured for her to sit on her knee.
She couldn't ask Daniela as she was currently snoozing soundly.
"Bela?" she called softly.
The blonde seemed to be well distracted.
"Bela," she repeated herself, a little louder this time.
The blonde now turned to look at her. "Yes, mother?"
"Are you alright?" she asked again while bringing her hand up to her daughters chin.
"Yes, mother." Her daughter smiled.
"Good," Alcina sighed as she pulled her close to her.
Once they were back at the castle, she'd have them sit in front of the fire to warn up.