You strolled around the living room glancing at the small window it was dark out seeing the rain pour down from the sky and thunder roaring loudly
A maid started setting out the wood to make fire making so that the living room would warm up
"It looks like the sky is crying huh?" She laughed a bit
You smiled and spoke back
"I'm afraid so.."
"Well" She patted the wood dust of her apron and folded her hand together "even the sky has a breaking point"
"I heard the village is going into chaos" she added
You let out a 'oh?' And ask why
She said that most parts of the village doesn't have strong roofs or walls and bakery business sometimes get their supplies wet because of the lack of shelter
You frowned of the thought and look out the window
"Is there something we could do to help?.."
"I suppose we could help pick out the trash and stuff but I'm afraid that's all we could do"
"Oh.."
She put a hand on your shoulder
"They'll will be alright dear willow, it's not the first time they have to go through this" She gave you a small smile
You smiled a bit to her as well
She left the living room leaving you with your thoughts
You thought about charlot and how he was doing
It has been a few days since he visited he usually comes by almost all the time
You thought about something and walked out of the room to get a black coat
A Manservant came in and saw you putting your boots on
"And where do you think you're going in this terrible rain?"
"I just need to check on something I'll be quick" you politely said to him grabbing your umbrella and walked out of the door
Following the now muddy path into the village
There was a huge storm happening
The wind almost blew the trees off and thunder roared loudly
You made it through the village but
You took a moment to think where was the direction of charlot house is
You decide to take a turn that is outside of the village and there stood a tall house on a hill
You didn't see any lights but you went up to it anyways
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Up to charlot house the walls was almost collapsing as there we a few unknown holes that made the water get inside
Kids screamed around the place and running around panicking
"Kids Kids please calm down, everything will be okay!" A woman shouted out to the younger kids but they were yelling to loudly and some even cried
"Hey charlot come help me out with this window!!" A girl shouted and charlot quickly came over to cover up a broken window so that the wind doesn't get in
Charlot saddens a bit seeing all of their vegetable gardens in ruins..
A boy patted his back "Hey it'll be alright we can quickly rebuild the garden in no time!" He cheered to make him feel better
He smiled a bit back
"I know.." he glanced at the ruin pound with a small riven that streamed down
They all stopped when they heard a slow knock on the door
A man glance over and walked to the door opening it
A voice soft as honey spoke out making the kids peek out to see what was going
"Oh hello..is charlot here?.."
Charlot knew that soft voice all to well
He froze and hid behind his brother
"Don't let them see me!-" He shouted but whispered
"Oh yes..but he can't play right now."
A small girl came from behind the man hugging her teddy bear sniffing and with her face all red from the crying
Willow notice..
"Is everything alright?.."
"No it is not.." he replied
They set their umbrella down and took off their coat and handle it to the little girl
"There you go..you may catch a cold like this.."
The man was stuttered to see you
"W..willow"
You nodded
You took a min to see over his shoulder
Seeing charlot hiding behind someone who looked confused from him
You look at him "the kids are going to get terribly sick if they continue like this..come to my house I will take care of the rest.."
The man was taken back at this
"I do not trust a monster like you.."
"Andrew!.." a woman shouted at him and came fourth
"I deeply apologize for him!.."
"Oh no no it is okay I understand.." you quickly replied
You were taken back a bit..
The girl came in front of you
The man quietly whispered
'Elizabeth!..' to her
She took her hand to yours
"Can you please help us willow?.."
You looked down at her but looked at the parents to see approval
The man still held a disgusted face towards you but the woman slowly hesitantly nodded her head
You looked at girl back and softly smiled picking her up and putting her over your shoulders and took out the umbrella again
"Let's go then..shall we?"
The woman nodded and quickly went back inside the house to get a few coats and umbrellas
The man left you at the door grumbling
All the other kids saw you
You heard some even say 'they look creepy..'
You saw charlot go up to you and hugged you
You smiled and hugged back
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It took some time to arrive everyone hoarded around each other so one doesn't get lost nor hurt from the storm
Willow had to carry another small kid
Charlot looked at willow with small blush
"Espero que sea un sonrojo de vergüenza.
(I hope that's a blush of embarrassment.)"
"callarse la boca!
(Shush!.)" He punch his friend in the arm while his friend snickered
"I didn't know your friend was the all scary mighty willow."
"They are not scary. They are just soft, that's all.."
"They still look scary."
He gave him a small glare to which he just whistled and backed away
With his hands up
"Now kids stop playing around and focus on the path up ahead"
"How long til we get there willow?" The mother asked
"Oh just a few more steps and we'll make it"
The mother nodded but she was keeping an eye on them because she didn't trust them with the little kids she held charlot's brother hand so he doesn't hurry off while the father held close some of the others
Charlot went up to willow and stood beside them along down the path
Making the family calm down a bit..
Walking a few more steps you made it safe and sound
All of you went inside the house
The maids gasped a bit
From seeing the big family soaked wet from the rain
They quickly went their way for clothes and blankets and took them in
The maid you talked to earlier went up to you "how did this happen?" She asked worried and concerned
"I went to check on my friend and saw all of them needed help so I brought them over for the night"
She laughed a bit "well..if that is you're order than I cannot say nothing about" She walked away smiling
But from the far there was a maiden who looked in disgust and went off somewhere..
You put the girl and the other down and they went over to one of the maids who helped them dry up
You went up to the couple
"Has everyone eaten something? If not i can have them prepare something"
The man was still discomfort by your presence
But took his pride down a bit
"No…we have not..all of our crops and garden have been washed away from the rain.."
The maids have look at you if they should start cooking as well or not
You gave them a quick nod of approval and they all started working
The father did not understand what you did
But you went off to the fireplace to make it more warmer for the family
"Can I help?" Charlot asked
You looked at him and nodded
He took the blanket off of him and help you fuel the fire more
The siblings saw how charlot was so comfortable with you and they lighten up around you
One of the twins whispered
'Maybe willow isn't what people really say about them?'
'But where is their older sister?'
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Everyone chatted at the living room
The younger one was snuggled together with blankets
And the older ones was sitting on the couch glancing at the window
Or secretly watching you from afar
You sat next to the fireplace and charlot sat next to you somehow still wet
He rubbed his head with a towel
"How are you the only one not dry yet?"
"Don't know" he said in hiccups
He looked at you happily smiling
"Thanks for helping"
"It's nothing"
A boy came up to you and started playing with your hair. "Oh?"
"Oh I'm so sorry Willow, honey please!" You chuckled a bit "it's alright really I don't mind"
The boy was braiding your hair
"You like braiding hair?"
"Mhm!"
"Alright sit here for a minute" you got up and went up stairs
You went inside your room
And went to the secret room
But then you stopped
You were about to give her one of the dolls but you just remembered
That you are not actually willow..
"Oh geez..I forget sometimes that these stuff are not really fully mine"
"I don't think Willow is gonna be too happy if I just take one of the dolls.."
"Even though I don't know what happened to them.."
You sigh but you felt like you were pulled
As if you were forced to walk
You walked up to shelf filled with dolls and your hand reach the one with long blonde hair and has a beautiful puffy blue dress
'This will do..'
You heard a soft whisper you turned around to see who is was but you found yourself in the mirror
You saw you..
Your true self..
And willow stood behind you..
But their face couldn't be seen..
You move your arm to the right
So did they..
You tilt your head
So did they..
"Willow?.." you turn around to look at them but nobody was there..
You looked down at the doll and decided to take it with you
You went back to the living room so find the little boy
He looked up to you and tilt their head
You gifted him the doll and saw stars light up his eyes
"Here..it's all yours" you smiled
The boy jumped in excitement "she looks so pretty!"
You laughed a bit from his reaction
Then a smell of food started steaming through the air a maid came out from the kitchen and bowed to you a bit "Willow the food is ready to be served"
"Oh that's good! You can all have an early break You all already have done enough" the workers smiled and went their ways into their rooms so they can take a break
Everyone sat at the table they were all amazed by the variety of food and desserts
You helped the mother with the younger children
"Thank you.."
The father muttered next you keeping his head down
You softly smiled and nodded to him
Everyone was enjoying their time together laughter was in the air and happily enjoying the food
Then they all stopped to look upstairs as they heard someone hurrying down
You suddenly had the urge to stand up quickly
Charlot saw and raised a brow
"What is the name of all!-"
Belladonna yelled out but then stopped when she saw the family and kids at the table
"Oh..oh! Oh my what a beautiful family!" She chirp and made her way down the rest of the stairs
She walked next to you and gripped your arm but nobody could see..
"I heard how bad the rain was getting, me and my maids were so busy helping around town and I then remembered one of you so I had to force Willow to come get you all before anything bad happens! I hope Willow did nothing unfortunate. It will be such a shame.." She giggled but looked down at you while you glanced at the floor. You noticed a maid that giggled at you..
one of the sisters started whispering to another 'I thought Willow brought us here, not Belladonna..'
The father stood up "You brought us here?"
"Why of course!" She gripped your arm a bit more
You close your eyes from the pain
Why couldn't you react..
"I hope you all aren't getting sick. It would be unfortunate if you did!.."
You couldn't bare to look at charlot in the eyes for some reason
"You can all enjoy yourselves if you need anything just ask my maids and they can quickly help you! I'm gonna be having a talk with willow.."
She took you out of the kitchen leaving the family in a bit of disbelief
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"What were you thinking bringing a whole bunch of family of trouble makers."
You held your head down not speaking back
"You must have lost your head or something seriously. Have you ever thought about them possibly robbing the house in our sleep!? And you inviting them in!." She yelled at you in frustration
"They needed help..so I took them in.."
"They don't need help from you!."
"..."
"Do you really think people will think right about you after all the things you have done?"
"They are scared of you. The whole village is scared of your presence. Why do you think I never let you out of this house!."
"They..are not scared of me.."
"Willow." She said harshly
She lift their head up
Willow not looking at her in the eyes
"They are brainwashing you into believing they are not..but in reality they don't appreciate you..I just wanna take care of you because I love you so much!..
I don't want people to attack you like the last time..remember last time right?. The time you broke that boy's head and the village almost wanted you killed.
If I wasn't there that day You would've been dead by now!..
Try to show a little appreciation!.." She hit the wall with tears in her eyes
You stayed silent..
Holding in your tears..
"The world is a cruel place willow..and once you do something bad the world wouldn't care if you changed..they will always see you as the 'scary monster'.."
She looked down at you
"Now go to your room..they will still stay for the night.."
She looked at you and held your head up "I don't wanna lose you.."
She left after that
Belladonna walked inside the living room
"I have prepared all of your rooms!" She cheered
"Where's willow?."
"Yea what happened to willow?"
"Willow is just staying in their room.." She bitter out
"mentirosa…(lier…)" charlot mumbled under his breath
Belladonna walked up to him
"What was that? I couldn't understand you.." She said a bit coldly
The mother pulled charlot closed to her
"N..nothing miss! Thank for you for your compassion we appreciate it a lot"
Belladonna smiled happily
"Oh of course it's nothing really! I just want the best for people"
She walked away
"Make yourself at home!"
"Miss Belladonna?"
Elizabeth tugged her dress
"Could you read me a bedtime story?.."
"Oh honey I"
"No no it's okay" Belladonna cut her mother out
"You see honey..I do not have much time for reading a bedtime story. because there's a lot of people who need my help but I can ask one of the maids!"
"Oh..okay.."
Belladonna walked away
After some time all of the maids came back again and showed the family the rooms their staying for tonight
"Hey charlot?"
"Hm?"
"Are we missing someone? It's too quiet"
"I don't think so?.." charlot looked around
"..."
"Elizabeth is gone!-"
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Elizabeth ran through the hallways barefoot and holding their teddy bear tightly to her chest
"What are you doing here walking alone?.."
The little girl screech in shock but then realized it was you
They quickly jump out to you
"Willow!"
You blinked in surprise but picked her up
"Hehe, what is it, little one?"
"Can you read me a book pleaaasssssseee?"
She whined out
You thought for a moment
"I guess I have a few books that you may like"
you carried her to the library
There was a small fireplace that was the only source that lit up the area a couch and a mini Café at the corner
You made yourself an espresso and grabbed a fairy book
"Do you like fairy books?"
"Yes!" She happily jumped on the small sofa
"Alright but sit down and then I'll read"
Elizabeth quickly sat crossed legged next to you until curiosity took over her when she saw you drink an espresso
"What that you drinking?"
"Hm? Oh this? is just an espresso"
"I wanna taste it!"
"You wouldn't like its strong"
"I wanna taste it!" She commanded to which you let her take a sip
What only ended in regret as the girl quickly started spitting out the espresso
You chuckled at her reaction "Told you you wouldn't like it"
"Why you drink that?"
You thought for a bit and looked at the book
"Not sure to be honest..it just became a part of me.."
She tilt her head in confusion
"But anyways, do you want me to start reading now?"
"Yes!"
You softly smiled
This has felt all to familiar to you
but yet it wasn't something you're familiar with..
"Once Upon A Time
There lives a land far far away
a fairy kingdom.."
After what felt like forever you reading
The girl has fallen asleep with their head on your shoulder softly snoring
You smiled closing the book and pulled a blanket on her
You hear how the fire cracked and the rain has stopped you took a final sip of the espresso
Closed you're eyes and drifted off to sleep
Charlot found willow and his younger sister he sigh in relief and smiled he pulled the blanket on them and he sat next to Elizabeth and softly smiled at willow
And drifted off to sleep as well
"Sweet dream willow and Elizabeth.."