Family

"Hey, Daddy, can I have a hug too?" a sweet, hopeful voice piped up from behind. The lord turned, his heart swelling at the sight of his daughter, her black hair locks framing her cherubic face, her golden eyes shimmering with anticipation.

"Of course, sweetheart," he said, his arms opening wide to envelop her in a warm embrace, relishing the feeling of her small body pressed against his.

"I wanna meet the babies too," Athena insisted, her voice filled with excitement and wonder, her eyes darting eagerly towards the cradle where her siblings lay.

"Athena, darling, come meet your two baby siblings," the lord invited warmly, his smile tender as he watched her approach.

Athena's eyes widened in awe as she took in the tiny beings before her, her heart fluttering with love and adoration. "Dad, the baby girl has black hair like us, and blue eyes like Mama. She has the softest cheeks, just like me," she exclaimed, her voice tinged with joy.

"And what about your brother?" the lord asked gently, his gaze softening as he listened to his daughter's observations.

"He has silver hair like Mama, but his eyes are like yours, Papa. He's different from me, but my sister looks just like me," Athena explained proudly, her fingers reaching out to gently touch her brother's cheek, a tender smile gracing her lips.

Laughter bubbled up from the lord and lady as they exchanged amused glances, their hearts swelling with love and pride for their children.

"Now I'll have two Mamas and two little siblings," Athena declared proudly, her eyes shining with excitement as she squeezed her father's hand tightly, feeling the warmth of their bond.

Meanwhile, the boy observed quietly, his young heart filled with a mixture of curiosity and longing. "So she's my older sister, but she's just a child like me. And if she said two Mamas, does that mean Papa has another wife?"

Just then, a woman entered the room, her presence commanding attention. Noir, with her long, flowing ebony hair and piercing golden dragon eyes, exuded an air of elegance and grace as she crossed the threshold. "Athena, darling, come here. You need to be gentle with your baby brother," she said softly, her eyes brimming with love and tenderness.

"Mama!" Athena exclaimed, rushing into her mother's waiting arms, feeling a sense of comfort and security wash over her.

As the boy watched the tender exchange, he couldn't help but wonder about the complexities of his family. "She looks different from Mama and me. She must be Papa's first wife, but she doesn't seem human," he thought to himself, his mind racing with questions and uncertainties.

Determined to unravel the mysteries surrounding his family, the boy made a silent vow to learn everything he could as he grew older, his heart filled with a sense of purpose and determination.

The lord turned to Noir, his eyes softening with affection. "Welcome back, Noir. Did you have a good trip?"

"I rushed back to be with my sister and her babies," Noir replied, her voice filled with love and warmth, as she embraced her family tightly, feeling grateful for the bonds that held them together.