Witch

❘ ♠ ❘ – “My sincerest apologies, mum…I did not wish to make you cry, but the subject…I had been asking mother’s friends about the evil that lurked within her body, and…The results are not simply easy, nor was the tale of how they destroyed her previous body, only for her to inhabit someone else…They…Said it was not a simple task of just magic alone…Though, they did mention something in particular, something about relics…Please, do not blame yourself…”

A hand reaches up to lay onto his mother’s cheek as his thumb would gently brush any tears that fell away. Returning the intimacy he’d been given from his mother as of right now, though not entirely raised by his two mothers, he was taught that it was wrong to make girls and woman cry…To see Lilli cry caused something that felt hollow in his chest to arise, perhaps guilt or anxiety? Most likely both. Placing his arm to his side again, Eros would simply bow his head toward Lady. 

“Just be careful, mother. We wouldn’t want his case to become worse than he already is now, sensitive little rose he is…Though, not as sensitive as Cyrus, they’re both gems in their own ways. But, mother…It’s fine, we should have been visiting you despite everything. So Rudolph and I are partially at fault in our own ways.”

“Eros- Don’t get too wrapped up in this, please-”

Just knowing her son was prodding into things like that parasite- It worried her greatly. She still wasn’t used to having people to care for, so it was hard not to get overly angry or upset at the thought of him involving himself in research on that thing. Even so, she was still severely possessive- So if something else of hers was taken from her--

“You have your own sensitivity too, Bubblegum. Please come to me if you feel sad.. Cyrus is starting to copy the two of you and avoid me if he’s crying.. I don’t want my boys to feel like they have to bottle things up or avoid problems.. Just because you think you have to act like the big brother and act like nothing is wrong-- It’s not good for you..”

The hug tightened just a little before she released Eros and cupped his cute face. Lips were then pressed to his forehead. Even if he was growing up- He was still a youth- He needed to be able to express his emotions..

“Neither of you are at any sort of fault for what I did. A parent should be looking out for the welfare of their children, it’s as simple as that. -- Ohh--!”

She couldn’t help it- Her heart was overflowing with a strange mixture of sadness and joy- Thus she hugged her silly Eros to her chest and stroked his hair whilst trying not to start crying.

❘ ♠ ❘ – “Most likely the both of you.” 

He’s an honest young man, no matter what and even if it gets him in trouble. Eros of course knows how to hold his tongue back, but in terms of their mothers being quite upset and throwing tantrums, it was from both that Rudolph got it from. The boy shrugs his shoulders with a smile on his face, looking up to his now floating mum, he would tiptoe to kiss her on the cheek. 

“I’d let him feel everything he needs to, even if it seems likes he getting nowhere. Rudolph must be honest about how terrible he feels, how the loss of mother has taken a toll on him, that way he can move on…He’ll seek us out if need be, but the cold behavior toward Cyrus is inexcusable.” 

For a child who’d only been born quite sometime ago, he matured differently than his brothers. After all, he was the first born, Eros thought he had to make an example for themselves. Watching his mum puff up her cheek in pouting was something normal he was used to seeing, and the boy’s smile would not falter. 

“Truly, I doubt mother would harm you. Rather, I doubt she would kick you for how you have been. After all, you’ve been mourning her death the same amount of time we have. It all depends on how handles it, given…About a terrible sight we’ve seen…With…Salem…”

Eros truly was a well mannered young man. For that, she was thankful. Her poor Rudolph though.. It tore her heart in two that she wasn’t able to reach out to him as easily as with Eros. But the subject of mistreating Cyrus needed to be dealt with. She’d never forgive herself if she didn’t at least try to talk to him about it.

“Never say that name, Eros.”

Tears sprung to green eyes as the smile on her face faded. Just the memory was enough to snap her self control-- But, Eros was a weight. All three boys were. So she didn’t get angry. Instead she caressed Eros’ cheeks and shook her head.

“That parasite has no right to a name. Knowing I wasn’t able to do anything against it with the magic I control hurts so much-”

“I promise I’ll try to find a solution to this- But for now my darling boy, I want to focus on this family. On you and your brothers..”

Hands slip from her son’s face and arms instead wrap around him in a tight hug. Her being the Universal Witch meant nothing if she wasn’t able to save the one person she cared for the most..

❘ ♠ ❘ – He hadn’t sensed her presence, and the feeling of someone wrapping their arms around him was not common for the young man. He nearly jolts from his mum’s hug, upon hearing her soft voice, he becomes at ease. Turning to face her, he blinked silver eyes…Eros knew not much of either of his mothers, to them, that was probably a good thing. But for him, it was a big mystery that ate at him to find out more about them. 

He did not hate his mother, not in the slightest. Instead, Eros was merely insecure! One would think he was the confident brother, in actuality, he was frightened to be the reminder of why his mother beats herself up…After all, his eyes are the perfect match of Ruby. 

“He’s always been bitter about losing mother, mum. Not mad with us, just with himself…But, he doesn’t know how to express it any other way. So he pushes everyone away so he won’t feel the hurt of loss anymore, or so Rudolph thinks…Mum, I don’t hate you…You helped give me life, and to hate you would be a sin…I love you, you know that, it’s unconditional…”

“I know.. I wonder who he inherited the ability to be that bitter from though..”

The witch sighs, pulling back just a little so gentle hands could cup and smoosh her darling Eros’ cheeks. He was such a sweet boy! A handsome young man with such a brightness to him- Though- She knew better than anyone that the brightness normally hid shadows. So she rose from the ground, floating just a little to smooch her boy’s forehead.

“My sweet baby~ I’ll try to work on your brother- If I can find him. I need to heckle him a bit for making Jellybean cry too.. Goodness that boy..”

Cheeks puff out in a momentary pout that deflates with a shake of her head.

❘ ♠ ❘ – “…I wonder what mother would have done about Rudolph’s infernal brooding. Seeing as how mum…Well, she seems to think I don’t love her. I’m not entirely sure how she feels toward Cyrus, but most likely better than I or Rudolph.”

“I object to that statement Bubblegum..”

Soft voice and even softer embrace, Lady hugs her baby from behind. Sure, she figured the twins hated her guts for the crap she did in bringing about Cyrus and the fact their mother was.. Gone.. And she blamed herself for that entirely. But- She still loved them..

“Ah~! SuSu~!”

“Ahhh~! Little prince is so damn cute~!”

"You are indeed very pretty."

“Are you tired Fluffy?”

Soft was always best, thus just the feeling of it on her skin made the witch nearly sparkle- Even through her worry over the other.