1 Chapter 1: Birth and Love

The day that was filled with sunshine was hidden behind a closed door filled with noise. Opened every few moments to allow servants in and out, the little girl would feel cloth brushing against them as she hid herself in her small little box. She was just four years old.

Her two arms allowed her head to sink in whenever the womanly cries turned to screams. The maid servants panicked and the head butler tried to keep everyone composed which gave the little girl some needed rest.

"Wahh…"

It was sudden, but the cries of that she felt were of terror suddenly turned into cries of a new born babe. She had gotten used to the sound when her young masters were born.

"S-so cute!"

A maid exclaimed.

"She will definitely be a lovely lady when she grows up"

The nurse maid said in knowing.

The little girl who sat besides the entrance rose and peeked into the room wanting to see what the baby looked like.

"C-Claire…?"

"It's her.."

"It's a curse to keep it around.."

"Disgusting…"

The treatment was unfair. The ominous stares, the looks of hate and contempt of the servants was felt as it made her begin to feel a bit of anxiety. The young masters gave her a look of innocence, the madam seemed to have a scowl and an angered expression.

"Ah…"

The little girl felt she was making such a moment unpleasant and turned to make herself scarce while limping. Once she left, things had slowly gone back to its usual pace after a slight muffled command of the madam. Suddenly the Marquis's voice sounded from behind upon nearing the stairs and she froze in place.

Claire stopped and grew frightened while her breathing grew scarce.

She couldn't see due to her hair blocking her vision. However, the sound of steps passing besides her perhaps gave her reason to continue forwards. It may have been a maid he had called. Feeling a sense of calm, she decided to take a step forward and doing this action led to her arm being grabbed.

She was jerked backwards forcefully causing her to awake from her dream which felt like a nightmare.

Claire was in a cold sweat.

She sat up with messy hair and rested against the bed frame. Once her breathing normalized, she looked to the mirror besides her bed staring at the silver hair and pupil-less pale golden eyes she had been blessed with. Accompanied by a stoic expression, she went to bathe and get dressed.

Soon she was out of the room.

They walked down the stairs of the manor which was being used as the quarters for the servants and exited building though the front door.

She walked briskly through the garden which had been taken care off by the madam.

They walked and made their way to the large mansion which belonged to the Marquess and his family. She paused with a hand on the handle to gain her composure and later went through the front door.

The maids were doing their morning cleaning routine and she took her time walking past their whispers and remarks.

She walked up the stairs until she reached the second floor and paused watching the sun come up in the horizon. It was quieter on this floor given no servants were allowed unless it was for cleaning or morning duties.

Walking down the hallway, she watched the sparkle of the hallway, which gave her peace of mind. Perhaps more surreal this morning than the others. The extravagance was a bit overwhelming. Her hand extended to hold the knob of the door when she drew close to it.

"J-Just a moment Lady Lave"

A maid's muffled voice was heard from within the room.

With a slight pause, she entered the room and walked towards the mirror. However, stood at a distance upon reaching close. Silently gazing and staring at the snow white hair of Lady Lave. They talked with the maid's with golden eyes full of life. With great care, our lady had finally reached the age of twelve. The group around them seemed almost like a bubble.

"..ah.."

Claire said through a soft and inaudible exhale.

She stared at the affection her Lady had been receiving and began to think that perhaps she should of arrived...just a bit later..