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"we do not desire a partner fool. and we have no hate for the male kind, we would gladly take some as our children.

No begone before we crush you"

To protect the Vessel, the Dreamers lay sleeping. Through their devotion, Hallownest lasts eternal.

Lace

Saw a crazy AU where Hornet got kidnapped by Grand Mother Silk who bought herself some time by leaving behind a Changeling in Hornet's place...except the fact the Changeling instantly exposed herself because Hornet is such an unique child.

I never saw any developments regarding the Changeling, only Hornet fighting the brainwashing from GMS. So here we go!

Of course, Hornet would get rescued. I mean, you kidnap baby Hornet and you get the Weavers, Hallownest, AND the Hive all gunning for you. And I don't want to find out the hard way why Vespa, the Queen of Bees, has the name Wasp.

As for the Changeling, nobody knew what to do with it. Some, like the Weavers, were disgusted by it and wanted it destroyed. If you know anything about my writing and comics, the child Changeling isn't getting destroyed but rescued and adopted by Watcher Dad.

So Hornet and this Changeling will get a chance to grow up loved.

Apparently, Hornet was named "Pale Gift" when she was little (that's weird for me considering a fanfic I wrote pre-Silksong giving Hornet a name before she got her name Hornet. That name was Grace due to the name meaning "Unmerited Gift".) As such, I named the Changeling Hannah, which also means Grace but is far softer than both Hornet and Grace.

Hannah and Hornet had this annoying dynamic where they could pass as twins but weren't twins. Considering that Hornet is a princess, that is a dangerous situation. I mean, Hannah was introduced to Hallownest as a swap-in Hornet and that nearly got her killed. Even when rescued by Lurien, everyone whispered how Hannah could at any moment try to take Hornet's place again.

So Hannah grew up trying to be anything but Hornet.

At first, it was easy. The fandom has pretty much agreed on how Hornet was absolutely a feral child. So Hannah worked on being the perfect, obedient child. Given her naturally sweet personality, Hannah could easily stand out from Hornet.

But then Hornet actually took her manners classes seriously. She practiced her dances and attacks to the point she always moved gracefully. Hornet found dresses and jewelry that were cozy for her and didn't hinder her movement. In other words, Hornet grew up and grew into the person she was supposed to be: the Daughter of Three Queens.

Hannah was furious, though she did well to hide it. She was the polite one; she was the dancer; she was the one who put thought into her appearance!

At first, Hannah tried to be rude and dismissive. That didn't last very long considering her sweet nature, seeing the consequences of being disrespectful, and a stern talking by her adopted father. Instead, Hannah focused on looking completely opposite of Hornet. Hornet wears red; Hannah will wear blue. Hornet's horns will be uncovered, so Hannah will always wear her blue veil. The Weavers never have embroidery on their clothes; Hannah showed off the finest embroidery from the City's finest tailors.

Hornet noticed by this point that Hannah was trying to be opposite of her. Knowing how Lurien's coat of arms was silver, Hornet always wore gold or bonze jewelry so Hannah could always wear her father's City of Tears emblem. (Hannah will never know what Hornet has done.)

You were the one who gave the funny prompt of how the Changeling immediately gave herself away by being too sweet to be Baby Hornet. I had to expand on the concept when I kept scrolling and couldn't find anything else on the Changeling.

Saw a crazy AU where Hornet got kidnapped by Grand Mother Silk who bought herself some time by leaving behind a Changeling in Hornet's place...except the fact the Changeling instantly exposed herself because Hornet is such an unique child.

I never saw any developments regarding the Changeling, only Hornet fighting the brainwashing from GMS. So here we go!

Of course, Hornet would get rescued. I mean, you kidnap baby Hornet and you get the Weavers, Hallownest, AND the Hive all gunning for you. And I don't want to find out the hard way why Vespa, the Queen of Bees, has the name Wasp.

As for the Changeling, nobody knew what to do with it. Some, like the Weavers, were disgusted by it and wanted it destroyed. If you know anything about my writing and comics, the child Changeling isn't getting destroyed but rescued and adopted by Watcher Dad.

So Hornet and this Changeling will get a chance to grow up loved.

Apparently, Hornet was named "Pale Gift" when she was little (that's weird for me considering a fanfic I wrote pre-Silksong giving Hornet a name before she got her name Hornet. That name was Grace due to the name meaning "Unmerited Gift".) As such, I named the Changeling Hannah, which also means Grace but is far softer than both Hornet and Grace.

Hannah and Hornet had this annoying dynamic where they could pass as twins but weren't twins. Considering that Hornet is a princess, that is a dangerous situation. I mean, Hannah was introduced to Hallownest as a swap-in Hornet and that nearly got her killed. Even when rescued by Lurien, everyone whispered how Hannah could at any moment try to take Hornet's place again.

So Hannah grew up trying to be anything but Hornet.

At first, it was easy. The fandom has pretty much agreed on how Hornet was absolutely a feral child. So Hannah worked on being the perfect, obedient child. Given her naturally sweet personality, Hannah could easily stand out from Hornet.

But then Hornet actually took her manners classes seriously. She practiced her dances and attacks to the point she always moved gracefully. Hornet found dresses and jewelry that were cozy for her and didn't hinder her movement. In other words, Hornet grew up and grew into the person she was supposed to be: the Daughter of Three Queens.

Hannah was furious, though she did well to hide it. She was the polite one; she was the dancer; she was the one who put thought into her appearance!

At first, Hannah tried to be rude and dismissive. That didn't last very long considering her sweet nature, seeing the consequences of being disrespectful, and a stern talking by her adopted father. Instead, Hannah focused on looking completely opposite of Hornet. Hornet wears red; Hannah will wear blue. Hornet's horns will be uncovered, so Hannah will always wear her blue veil. The Weavers never have embroidery on their clothes; Hannah showed off the finest embroidery from the City's finest tailors.

Hornet noticed by this point that Hannah was trying to be opposite of her. Knowing how Lurien's coat of arms was silver, Hornet always wore gold or bonze jewelry so Hannah could always wear her father's City of Tears emblem. (Hannah will never know what Hornet has done.)

Exactly two seconds before disaster.

This is the remake of a fanart I did not share bc it was ugly af (under the cut)

OMG No.

Yes the Flies are in what is considered damnation across generations that can only be lifted by the next ruler or from them removing themselves from the ideation that they (as the current generation) is far from the generation that was damned and free themselves. but thats far from what is being spoken about rn.

THE BROODLING IS NOT TRAGIC.

the broodling is not the saddest nor does she resign herself to her situation. far from it even. She freaking excited! Equating her to some tragic being of circumstance is far from what happened.

she's like the fluke hermit!

she has taken up the mantle of broodmother.

"I want to lay a lot of pretty eggies! So tell the big ones, bring me more food!"

The proper way of saying it is that the broodling is living in ignorance. much like keeping up traditions the broodling can blindly keep it going or force a change. so the broodling has a choice that she can enforce. the system and judgments placed on the flies is dying if not long dead. so her fate is not seal unless she wills it, which is a choice unto itself.

Her role, like many in HK universe, is not just given- it's claimed.

But I genuinely think this comes down to your inability to to accept that she’s happy and genuinely flourishing in unsettling role in a system that was built against her and because she's the new broodmother, she now has the power to not only change her condition but to change the future for those after her. She has choices, she can make demands and its clear from her quotes shes not afraid to make them.

the broodling can be tragic because she is new to a system meant to keep the cycle of suffering going. And cant see her part in said system. and may( most likely) perpetuate it. You view her ability, her chances, to be happy tragic.

but the broodling can also not be tragic because she finds joy and relishes in the power she has where people see horror. I find that one's situation may be tragic but they can find fulfilment within troubled times. we cant tell someone when not to smile in their shitty predicament (pun intended).

change can be willed by outside pressure- forcing one to evolve or be left behind. But that is the point. One must decide to change. If one is satisfied will they change? or will they change BECAUSE they are satisfied?

because the system she was born into is failing/failed, unlike her predecessors, she has the ability to make that choice!

the sin?

physically, long paid.

the Judges?

Long passed.

there is nothing holding her but herself.

youre speaking as if their future is determined. that change isnt possible. Youre damning them before any has come to be or has an opportunity to change and experience ( like you so desperately want them to do).

Youre speaking much like the bugs that have damned them. as we know, as of act 3, GMS the OG weavers and those that helped uphold their regin over the citadel are GONE. nothing is stopping the broodling and the flies from changing but themselves.

OMG No.

Yes the Flies are in what is considered damnation across generations that can only be lifted by the next ruler or from them removing themselves from the ideation that they (as the current generation) is far from the generation that was damned and free themselves. but thats far from what is being spoken about rn.

THE BROODLING IS NOT TRAGIC.

the broodling is not the saddest nor does she resign herself to her situation. far from it even. She freaking excited! Equating her to some tragic being of circumstance is far from what happened.

she's like the fluke hermit!

she has taken up the mantle of broodmother.

"I want to lay a lot of pretty eggies! So tell the big ones, bring me more food!"

The proper way of saying it is that the broodling is living in ignorance. much like keeping up traditions the broodling can blindly keep it going or force a change. so the broodling has a choice that she can enforce. the system and judgments placed on the flies is dying if not long dead. so her fate is not seal unless she wills it, which is a choice unto itself.

Her role, like many in HK universe, is not just given- it's claimed.

But I genuinely think this comes down to your inability to to accept that she’s happy and genuinely flourishing in unsettling role in a system that was built against her and because she's the new broodmother, she now has the power to not only change her condition but to change the future for those after her. She has choices, she can make demands and its clear from her quotes shes not afraid to make them.

the broodling can be tragic because she is new to a system meant to keep the cycle of suffering going. And cant see her part in said system. and may( most likely) perpetuate it. You view her ability, her chances, to be happy tragic.

but the broodling can also not be tragic because she finds joy and relishes in the power she has where people see horror. I find that one's situation may be tragic but they can find fulfilment within troubled times. we cant tell someone when not to smile in their shitty predicament (pun intended).

change can be willed by outside pressure- forcing one to evolve or be left behind. But that is the point. One must decide to change. If one is satisfied will they change? or will they change BECAUSE they are satisfied?

because the system she was born into is failing/failed, unlike her predecessors, she has the ability to make that choice!

the sin?

physically, long paid.

the Judges?

Long passed.

there is nothing holding her but herself.

youre speaking as if their future is determined. that change isnt possible. Youre damning them before any has come to be or has an opportunity to change and experience ( like you so desperately want them to do).

Youre speaking much like the bugs that have damned them. as we know, as of act 3, GMS the OG weavers and those that helped uphold their regin over the citadel are GONE. nothing is stopping the broodling and the flies from changing but themselves.

OMG No.

Yes the Flies are in what is considered damnation across generations that can only be lifted by the next ruler or from them removing themselves from the ideation that they (as the current generation) is far from the generation that was damned and free themselves. but thats far from what is being spoken about rn.

THE BROODLING IS NOT TRAGIC.

the broodling is not the saddest nor does she resign herself to her situation. far from it even. She freaking excited! Equating her to some tragic being of circumstance is far from what happened.

she's like the fluke hermit!

she has taken up the mantle of broodmother.

"I want to lay a lot of pretty eggies! So tell the big ones, bring me more food!"

The proper way of saying it is that the broodling is living in ignorance. much like keeping up traditions the broodling can blindly keep it going or force a change. so the broodling has a choice that she can enforce. the system and judgments placed on the flies is dying if not long dead. so her fate is not seal unless she wills it, which is a choice unto itself.

Her role, like many in HK universe, is not just given- it's claimed.

But I genuinely think this comes down to your inability to to accept that she’s happy and genuinely flourishing in unsettling role in a system that was built against her and because she's the new broodmother, she now has the power to not only change her condition but to change the future for those after her. She has choices, she can make demands and its clear from her quotes shes not afraid to make them.

the broodling can be tragic because she is new to a system meant to keep the cycle of suffering going. And cant see her part in said system. and may( most likely) perpetuate it. You view her ability, her chances, to be happy tragic.

but the broodling can also not be tragic because she finds joy and relishes in the power she has where people see horror. I find that one's situation may be tragic but they can find fulfilment within troubled times. we cant tell someone when not to smile in their shitty predicament (pun intended).

change can be willed by outside pressure- forcing one to evolve or be left behind. But that is the point. One must decide to change. If one is satisfied will they change? or will they change BECAUSE they are satisfied?

because the system she was born into is failing/failed, unlike her predecessors, she has the ability to make that choice!

the sin?

physically, long paid.

the Judges?

Long passed.

there is nothing holding her but herself.

youre speaking as if their future is determined. that change isnt possible. Youre damning them before any has come to be or has an opportunity to change and experience ( like you so desperately want them to do).

Youre speaking much like the bugs that have damned them. as we know, as of act 3, GMS the OG weavers and those that helped uphold their regin over the citadel are GONE. nothing is stopping the broodling and the flies from changing but themselves.

OMG No.

Yes the Flies are in what is considered damnation across generations that can only be lifted by the next ruler or from them removing themselves from the ideation that they (as the current generation) is far from the generation that was damned and free themselves. but thats far from what is being spoken about rn.

THE BROODLING IS NOT TRAGIC.

the broodling is not the saddest nor does she resign herself to her situation. far from it even. She freaking excited! Equating her to some tragic being of circumstance is far from what happened.

she's like the fluke hermit!

she has taken up the mantle of broodmother.

"I want to lay a lot of pretty eggies! So tell the big ones, bring me more food!"

The proper way of saying it is that the broodling is living in ignorance. much like keeping up traditions the broodling can blindly keep it going or force a change. so the broodling has a choice that she can enforce. the system and judgments placed on the flies is dying if not long dead. so her fate is not seal unless she wills it, which is a choice unto itself.

Her role, like many in HK universe, is not just given- it's claimed.

But I genuinely think this comes down to your inability to to accept that she’s happy and genuinely flourishing in unsettling role in a system that was built against her and because she's the new broodmother, she now has the power to not only change her condition but to change the future for those after her. She has choices, she can make demands and its clear from her quotes shes not afraid to make them.

the broodling can be tragic because she is new to a system meant to keep the cycle of suffering going. And cant see her part in said system. and may( most likely) perpetuate it. You view her ability, her chances, to be happy tragic.

but the broodling can also not be tragic because she finds joy and relishes in the power she has where people see horror. I find that one's situation may be tragic but they can find fulfilment within troubled times. we cant tell someone when not to smile in their shitty predicament (pun intended).

change can be willed by outside pressure- forcing one to evolve or be left behind. But that is the point. One must decide to change. If one is satisfied will they change? or will they change BECAUSE they are satisfied?

because the system she was born into is failing/failed, unlike her predecessors, she has the ability to make that choice!

the sin?

physically, long paid.

the Judges?

Long passed.

there is nothing holding her but herself.

OMG No.

Yes the Flies are in what is considered damnation across generations that can only be lifted by the next ruler or from them removing themselves from the ideation that they (as the current generation) is far from the generation that was damned and free themselves. but thats far from what is being spoken about rn.

THE BROODLING IS NOT TRAGIC.

the broodling is not the saddest nor does she resign herself to her situation. far from it even. She freaking excited! Equating her to some tragic being of circumstance is far from what happened.

she's like the fluke hermit!

she has taken up the mantle of broodmother.

"I want to lay a lot of pretty eggies! So tell the big ones, bring me more food!"

The proper way of saying it is that the broodling is living in ignorance. much like keeping up traditions the broodling can blindly keep it going or force a change. so the broodling has a choice that she can enforce. the system and judgments placed on the flies is dying if not long dead. so her fate is not seal unless she wills it, which is a choice unto itself.

Her role, like many in HK universe, is not just given- it's claimed.

But I genuinely think this comes down to your inability to to accept that she’s happy and genuinely flourishing in unsettling role in a system that was built against her and because she's the new broodmother, she now has the power to not only change her condition but to change the future for those after her. She has choices, she can make demands and its clear from her quotes shes not afraid to make them.

the broodling can be tragic because she is new to a system meant to keep the cycle of suffering going. And cant see her part in said system. and may( most likely) perpetuate it. You view her ability, her chances, to be happy tragic.

but the broodling can also not be tragic because she finds joy and relishes in the power she has where people see horror. I find that one's situation may be tragic but they can find fulfilment within troubled times. we cant tell someone when not to smile in their shitty predicament (pun intended).

change can be willed by outside pressure- forcing one to evolve or be left behind. But that is the point. One must decide to change. If one is satisfied will they change? or will they change BECAUSE they are satisfied?

OMG No.

Yes the Flies are in what is considered damnation across generations that can only be lifted by the next ruler or from them removing themselves from the ideation that they (as the current generation) is far from the generation that was damned and free themselves. but thats far from what is being spoken about rn.

THE BROODLING IS NOT TRAGIC.

the broodling is not the saddest nor does she resign herself to her situation. far from it even. She freaking excited! Equating her to some tragic being of circumstance is far from what happened.

she's like the fluke hermit!

she has taken up the mantle of broodmother.

"I want to lay a lot of pretty eggies! So tell the big ones, bring me more food!"

The proper way of saying it is that the broodling is living in ignorance. much like keeping up traditions the broodling can blindly keep it going or force a change. so the broodling has a choice that she can enforce. the system and judgments placed on the flies is dying if not long dead. so her fate is not seal unless she wills it, which is a choice unto itself.

Her role, like many in HK universe, is not just given- it's claimed.

But I genuinely think this comes down to your inability to to accept that she’s happy and genuinely flourishing in unsettling role in a system that was built against her and because she's the new broodmother, she now has the power to not only change her condition but to change the future for those after her. She has choices, she can make demands and its clear from her quotes shes not afraid to make them.

OMG No.

Yes the Flies are in what is considered damnation across generations that can only be lifted by the next ruler or from them removing themselves from the ideation that they (as the current generation) is far from the generation that was damned and free themselves. but thats far from what is being spoken about rn.

THE BROODLING IS NOT TRAGIC.

the broodling is not the saddest nor does she resign herself to her situation. far from it even. She freaking excited! Equating her to some tragic being of circumstance is far from what happened.

she's like the fluke hermit!

she has taken up the mantle of broodmother.

"I want to lay a lot of pretty eggies! So tell the big ones, bring me more food!"

just a bunch of different sketches