She couldn't even think about leaving you with the staff. They had more than once tried to kill either Alcina or one of her daughters. Of course, all those attempts were futile; they couldn't be killed. At least, not to the knowledge of the villagers. So no, leaving you here alone with them wasn't an option.
The only option was to take you with her to the family meeting. Alcina just hoped you wouldn't make a scene in front of everyone and start crying throughout the whole thing.
And besides that, her siblings hadn't even met their new niece yet. That was sure to cause some interference in Mother Miranda's meeting plans, the priestess usually wanted them to be quick and to the point. She'd just had skip introductions, she supposes.
"Let's get going, little one."
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You had slept throughout the entire journey. Which was a miracle by itself. When Alcina arrived, all the other lords and Mother Miranda were already there. There had been a slight delay because you needed to be fed before leaving the castle and she had told the staff to inform her daughters she'd be taking Y/N to the meeting.
"Glad you could still join us, Alcina." Mother Miranda smiled behind her mask, motioning for the woman to sit at her usual chair. Alcina nodded respectfully.
"I am deeply sorry for arriving late, Mother Miranda." She informed everyone as she sat down, clutching you closer to her. "Not everyone kept to their agreements back home." The tall woman added, rolling her eyes.
“Hopefully for all of us, you will raise this one with some better manners.” Heisenberg jokes but Alcina couldn’t see the fun in it.
“Ironic, coming from you.” Your mother retorts, making your uncle huff. Meanwhile, Angie had climbed on the armrest of the chair and was looking at you. She started to jump up and down and clapped her hands in excitement, gaining everyone's attention.
“So this is our new niece!“ Angie squealed. So much for skipping the introductions. "She looks so small compared to you!" The doll added with a hysterical giggle.
"She's a three month old baby, Angie. Of course she is small." Your mother chuckled, adjusting you in her arms so the doll could look at you better. This sudden movement causes you to stretch and wake up, almost dropping the pacifier your mother gave you before she left the castle.
"Oh! She's awaaake!" Angie shrieked, you looked up at her with your big golden eyes. Everyone stood up and stepped a little closer to look at you.
Heisenberg sighed heavily. "Shut up, you'll scare her." He scowled at Angie. "What was her name again?"
"Y/N." Alcina replied to the man with a slight huff. She was surprised to see Heisenberg cared enough to tell Angie not to scare you, but of course he didn't care enough to remember your name.
Miranda, in the meantime, smiled to herself in amusement as she patiently waited to continue.
"She looks adorable, My Lady." Moreau hesitantly said. He'd never used her first name, afraid of how the woman would react so he would always use 'My Lady' when talking to her. The only people that used her first name were Miranda and occasionally Donna too.
Alcina gave him a sympathetic smile. "Thank you."
"So can we play with her?" Angie hovered over you, making you smile and trying to reach out to the doll.
"She's still too young for that. But when she is old enough, you'll have enough time to play." Alcina answered, stroking your cheek with the back of her hand. You reach out and hold onto one of her fingers.
The lively doll pointed at you pacifier. "What's this?" Before your mother could reply to her, she grabbed the object and took it from you. Your bottom lip started to tremble and you were about to cry.
"Angie!" Heisenberg hissed. "Give it back to her, she'll start crying and I already have a headache!" He gave the doll a soft slap against her back but this accidentally made her drop the pacifier. Moreau swiftly took it from the ground and quickly handed it over to Alcina, who gently put the pacifier back in your mouth before you started a crying fit.
"I'm sorry." Angie mumbled, playing with her bridal veil.
"Be more careful next time." Alcina stated as she soothed you.
"Angie…" Donna spoke softly and the doll immediately went back to her, climbing on the dollmaker's lap.
“Shall we get back to business?” Mother Miranda interrupts, crossing her arms and raising a suggestive eyebrow. It has been going on for quite some time now and she'd like to get back to the reason for this meeting. Everyone obediently nods. They move back to their respective seats and focus their attention back at the priestess. Your mother looks at you as you yawn, becoming tired of all the activity from just now. She chuckles softly.
“It’s okay. Go to sleep again, little one.” She mumbles to you.
The priestess continues. “There have been rumors going around in the village. They say an unknown group of people has settled nearby but they have made no attempt so far to communicate with the villagers. Either they don’t realize we are here, or they don’t want to make contact with anyone. We should be cautious."
"Should we monitor them?" Heisenberg asked, taking a drag from his cigarette before dropping it to the ground and stomping it out. "You know, just to be safe."
Miranda shook her head. "Leave that to me. All I ask is that you stay vigilant on your territories. I will put lycans on the lookout between the village and them." Heisenberg bowed his head, expressing his understanding.
"Do we know what their intentions are?" Alcina asked, raising an eyebrow.
"No. They say the group looks to be just a bunch of travelers passing by, but we can't be sure of it until the lycans get back with more information. I'll keep you all updated on this as soon as I learn more." Everyone nods their understanding.
"If there is nothing left to discuss…" The priestess looks at her children. No one replies so she continues. "Then this meeting has ended." Once again, everyone obediently bowed their heads to their mother and they soon left the church.
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Upon returning home, Alcina was immediately greeted by the triplets, who all swarmed towards her and manifested in front of her.
"Mother, we are so sorry-" Bela began.
"It was idiotic of us to leave without asking your permission-" Cassandra continued.
"Please forgive us." Daniela begged, looking at Alcina with big puppy eyes.
"It's fine, my darlings." Your mother sighed as she smiled. "All went well. But please, next time don't just leave like that." The three girls all nodded and rushed to hug their mother, making Alcina chuckle as she pulled them closer with one hand as the other still held you.
"How did the meeting go?" Cassandra asked, being the first one that pulled away from your mother.
"Good. Nothing too concerning was discussed. However, there have been reports of travelers nearby. Mother Miranda suggested we be cautious, so don't hunt them down." Alcina stated, knowing her daughters have a curious nature and would certainly risk taking a look at these strangers and potentially hunt them for their blood.
Daniela pouted. "Awh really? I can't play with them?"
"Not this time, my sweet." Alcina stroked the redhead's hair softly.
"All right, Mother. If that is what you wish." Cassandra obliged.
"It is. And I also wish for you to take care of your little sister so I can lie down for a bit, if that is alright with you girls?" Your mother said, looking down at you in her arms. You giggled back at her, feeling elated when you made eye contact with her.
"Of course, Mother. I'd love to watch her for a little while." Bela said as she reached out to hold you.
"Yeah, me too." Cassandra added with a small smile.
"Me three!" Daniela cheered excitedly. Alcina shook her head in amusement, laughing softly.
"You are so kind to me, daughters."
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