Title: A Feather Dipped in the Ink of My Love
Summary: Violet comforts Lena after a nightmare.
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Lena woke up swinging.
She looked around the room, seeking out angry monsters or shadows, and found books. A lot of books. Violet kept them stacked on almost all sides– her bookcase, the shelf with the duck skulls and candles, even on Lena's bedside table. The glow of faerie lights and the smell of old paper was overpowering. Comforting. She heaved a sigh of relief.
Violet shifted. The hummingbird rolled onto her back, then her butt, setting a hand on Lena's shoulder. Lena didn't startle, per se, so much as she flinched away.
"You shouldn't be awake," she whispered. "I- I put a silencing spell on-"
"I know," Violet said, simply. "I cast a counterspell after you fell asleep."
Lena groaned. "Uuuuggghhhh, why are you like this?"
"Shall we get some refreshments?"
Lena groaned again. Violet took that as a yes, crawling out from under the covers. For all her grumbling, Violet knew Lena preferred having someone to be with when she wasn't sleeping well. That was why she pulled out the many stops she did– silencing spells may ease her conscience a tad, but Violet only felt hers grow heavier with every night she couldn't hear the duckling move about.
Violet returned with the jug of chocolate milk and two glasses. She wiggled her way back under the covers and poured them two perfectly symmetrical cups. Lena reluctantly took hers and drained half of it in one go.
"I don't understand why you put up with me," she admitted finally, bolstered by the darkness. "What do you guys get, having me here?"
"I get a sister," replied Violet immediately. "Our fathers were already planning on adopting someone. You just… came along." She fidgeted a little with the glass. "I knew you needed help. Webby told me how brave you were, sacrificing yourself to save her. I knew you'd be a good person."
"Right. I'm great."
"You and Webby are the only friends I've ever had. I was enthusiastic about getting to know you, and we share a lot of the same interests." Violet shrugged. "I love you."
Lena's beak wobbled as she turned away. "You barely know me."
"I want to know you," she said. "Even the bad parts. I want to rip Magica de Spell's hair out. I want to fight you for the last pancake every morning, and bicker about where we place the rune candles. I've never wanted that before, but I do now." Violet leaned on her side, feeling her instantly try to support her. "I promise."
A hand was carding through her curly hair. "Yeah," said Lena, hushed. "I promise too."
Author's Note: I'm an only child, so the sibling dynamic might be off, but I'm really fond of Lena and Violet's relationship. Cross-posted from tumblr!
-Mandaree1