Say a Hello

At Midnight, when the clock chimed, Devina woke up to find herself in an unfamiliar room filled with Victorian furniture and aesthetic—the bed felt so comfortable, and the blanket was thick enough to feel the warmth. Her small hand gripped the sheet to feel its texture.

It is nighttime... Too early for the sun to rise, a moon shining over Devina through the beautiful window like a goddess is watching her with ease. Quietly moving a blanket aside to hop off the bed and finding herself wearing a Victorian nightgown for her like a witch that roams at night. "Where... am... I...?"

She whispered with wariness to see unfamiliar places and things, surely it doesn't feel like the home that she used to live in. There is a note hanging on the wall that Devina will notice.

''Good Morning, Princess Devina!

Hope you had a wonderful dream and I shall await you to find me Do you think you can track me without me leaving a clue? We shall see."

Devina stepped closer to read and she is very smart to be able to read word-for-word because her demonic bloodline allows her to learn a lot faster than humans. Unintentional moment, her corner eyes seem to notice the red wisps appearing one by one; making a little breeze noise.

Her brain cannot comprehend whether it's her latest ability or it's guidance from someone behind a note. Stepping quietly to ensure not to make any noise to follow the non-harmful little flammable wisps like a visual of Pac-Man — every time a child comes closer - it moves forward every time; walking out from the room to the vampiric hall down to the giant doors.

The wisps disappeared once she landed there and a small hand pushed a door softly to take a peek to find a man with red hair medium length also he surely looks handsome. Lucius has sat on a throne like a god awaiting a person who picked up a call to stand in front of a deity. He is a king, watching a little girl using the courtesy manner when she entered.

"Good... early morning, Your Majesty."

Devina spoke softly like a sweet little angel. The king melted to the sound of the voice, "Good early morning, dear Devina. Please call me Lucius or Lucy if you prefer." He wants to know how she knew that he was a king to be addressed as 'Your Majesty' so much.

"Very well." Devina closed the door softly and walked up to Lucius to kneel down like a little knight. "I received the note, was it direct from you?"

Lucius's green eyes shine with an amused expression.

"Not only did you find me through a note nor did you also figured out my role to address but you have a manner that children wouldn't pick up sooner." A hand gestures to tell her to stand up. "Rise as you please."

Devina stood up quickly, "... I can't tell if it's a good thing..."

Lucius silently scanned Devina to read the potential, intelligence, and strength. She is beyond expectations than his two biological children. "It's a compliment, child. I knew you'd be awake by now since everyone is asleep except us. Listen, Devina, you are now living with me... no. Us." The voice spoke casually with interest, "You will need to treat my two boys as your older brothers."

"Brothers...?"

"Yes. Sunako and Akumu, you'll see them in the morning." Lucius stood up to step down the stairs elegantly with pride, the heels to be heard until he put a hand on Devina's back to guide her by the window where the moon could be seen fully.

"You live your new life here and I shall guide you when I can. Devina, you're not only a unique young girl because you possess every trait that not even one of us can beat you. You will be addressed as a princess too and will learn how knights work for your benefit."

Devina seemed to be uncertain and she felt safe with that king, she could be sure that he wasn't a normal king. "My child, do you recall anything before you woke up in a new place or have you recalled what your parents look like?"

"..." Devina swallowed saliva and shook her head, "No Your Majesty... I mean Lucius. I don't remember those and the only thing I remember... is a dream where everyone kneels there... knees... with their head down and whispering while I was at the temple." She rubs her arm gently. "Nothing else."

"Interesting... very interesting. It might be your future, it's why you are here, start learning now and you start your adventure to find your husband or wife to have a family, make your own legacy, maybe create your own kingdom like me! Or maybe better, hehehe..." Lucius chuckled nervously to make sure he didn't spill too many beans.

Their conversation went off pretty well to bond for around half an hour to know each other better and Lucius knew this one would make some change in his vision. Playfully ruffling the blonde hair. "My, you're so interesting and you know how to talk like you've grown up so fast. Well, go back to bed and in a few hours, we will start the day, alright?"

Devina nodded and bowed, "You needn't bow, instead of a bow, you can simply call me dad." Lucius softened his gaze.

"Yes... Father..." Devina spoke shyly, "Rest well." Devina was about to walk away and unexpectedly, she fainted. Lucius rushed to grab his adopted daughter to hold closely and Devina will consider him as a father since she no longer remembers her biological parents whom her mother erased the memories...

Lucius took her up to her new bedroom to tuck her in and he is so blissful to have a girl that the prophet referred to, how badly he wanted to make his vision come true. The green eyes slowly went white and whispered, "sweet dreams."

He ghostly vanished into the air in the morning.

The maids went inside the room to prepare Devina to prepare the dress, bathing her even though Devina insisted that she could do it herself but no one listened because she's just too pretty to treat like a living doll. She gave up insisting on letting them bathe her and did a morning routine to dry her, comb her hair, stylize it, prepare her to brush her teeth, dress her up, and ta da! All ready!

Sunako who has blue medium-length hair ran inside after getting consent to enter — so thrilled to meet Devina, "Good morning!!"

Devina jolted and waved, "Morning... Brother."

"You're so pretty! What's your name?" Sunako raised a hand out with a warm and lovely smile, Devina wasn't sure how to react, she had never encountered any human with this interaction. "Uh... I'm... I'm Devina S-Shivani!"

Sunako gently grabbed the hand to kiss over the knuckles, "Nice to meet you, sister Devina! I'm Sunako Shivani, we will get along so well." Sunako bowed her head at the maids and giggled to drag Devina down the stairs where a butler rang a bell to announce: "Everyone! Breakfast is ready, don't be late, we have very important plans to attend in two hours."

"Right!" Sunako kept dragging her to the dining room where it's so huge and the table seems to fit much similar to the Last Supper. There are the Queen, Lucius, and Akumu awaiting these two to arrive. Akumu has black hair and his hair is short, sipping a cup of tea.

"Good riddance, I began to think you might be late except for her for now." Akumu adjusted the glasses and stood up to bow. "Akumu Shivani, I shall take responsibility as an older brother. This is our mother, Reina and this is—"

"No need to introduce me, dear Akumu. She knows me quite well and hello again!" Lucius managed to cut Akumu and Devina smiled, "Hello Father Lucius! Also please meet everyone you. I'm Devina." She nodded while tightening Sunako's hand slightly and it implied she was nervous.

Sunako felt flustered and squeezed gently to comfort her, "Let's eat!" He signed with one hand. Devina became drawn to see how fluent he was in American Sign Language. Without any knowledge, she simply downloaded what she observed and spelled with a hand slowly in an uncertain way, "O K"

It brightened a hard of hearing Prince, "Brother! Brother! Mom! Dad! See that?! We need to teach her to sign with us!" He said with voice and signing at the same time. Everyone finally met each other at last and sat together to eat happily.

An hour later, the family decided to gather to head to the front door, and to their surprise, it was full of people ready to interview and a crowd just to express their interest in hearing the news about a new member of Shivani. How did they know?

Prophecy.... That is why.

Lucius had to summon the guards by whistling like dogs to bring them over and more than 3 guards are present to push people away to keep the distance because now everyone is treating the royal family like celebrities. Thanks to Devina's invisible charm for drawing them closer.

The interview was hectic at first, it overwhelmed Akumu and Sunako at this point and Devina let their parents handle while she sweetly took the twins' hands to comfort them, "it's okay...! I will protect you two and you both will not feel the fears!"

Akumu was cold and with her sweet words, he melted inside with flustered cheeks while quietly holding it back and Sunako grinned, "told you! I was sure she was awesome! Don't worry sis, we will protect you too!"

Reina smiled softly, she saw the children were no longer overwhelmed and believed they were ready to say hello in front of the cameras and people, "Children, go ahead to pass a little message and we'll have it under control."

Devina stepped with them, suddenly there was another young boy— red hair also short hair fell from the crowd due to a lack of oxygen, and people blocked his view. "Oof...!"

People began to murmur and ask if a child was okay, Enzo mumbling in disdain against humanity and huffs with small fangs, "I'm fine..." Enzo stood up and dusted off the dust and when the face turned to look at a new princess. That was when his childhood silly love at first sight heart had been taken away when Devina landed a gaze at Enzo. The twins looked at Enzo quite seriously as protective brothers they truly are.

Isn't it too soon to be attached? Yes, so many things are popping up and Lucius sighed, "More interview opportunities can wait until next time, we have to ensure this place shall not be invaded until you all make an appointment!"

It took a few adults and guards to push them away and how stubborn the paparazzi were... At least being pushed by guards did work. Reina and Lucius decided to check to see how they are doing especially Enzo.

"You okay pal?" Lucius asked Enzo, who he knew him too.

Enzo nodded, "Yes Sir! Just wanted to meet the surprise you both announced and that's... her?" The eyes were still on Devina. Sunako and Akumu looked at each other telepathically and agreed to stand in front of a girl to make their parents laugh.

"Oh???" Enzo tilted his head and shook the head while disappearing and reappearing to stand next to Devina to bow and offer a hand, "I am Enzo, I am honored to meet a new member of the Shivani family."

Little did they know their golden thread had finally linked invisibly like her 'connection' with Sunako?

"... Devina, the same to you, Enzo!" Devina tilted her head and took a hand.

Well, unexpectedly Enzo saw something... darker and alluring...

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