you could haveit all, my empire of dirt

Deathbelle lowered her head and was not forced to wait for long. Her children appeared before her with haste, Pestilence was first and she offered up a sweet greeting. The Empress smiled lovingly at her daughter as she stifled the thoughts of their loss. Not having a father to lean on as they grew older. Deathbelle hid her emotions, ”Hello, my dear.” She greeted warmly but refrained from offering too much affection. They were older now and not her snuggly little beans anymore.

Archon’s memory was very much alive especially in the gaze of the Empress’s only son. Her late husband’s forest green eyes found her lilac gaze in the boy. ”Plague, my love.” She greeted back as he settled and greeted his sister. Venom was next and she sauntered easily to settle beside her siblings as Toxicity quietly made her entrance. Belle offered her a loving smile as she nodded to her family in greeting. Calamity would bring up the rear, the girl seemed to be the most obviously affected by her father’s passing.

Her voice took on an otherworldly quality, something that didn’t escape her mother’s notice. The woman realized how much more time she needed to spend with her children. ”Calla,” she greeted with warmth, wondering what it would take to return the girl to the world of the living.

”My children,” she started while meeting each of their gazes. ”You are all growing so fast.” Her voice was warm, she adored each one of her offspring. They were her whole world, all she had left of Archon. ”It is past time to think about your futures.” She knew that they were already training, she’d seen a few lessons and knew Sirius did the same. ”You know the Empire’s ranks, you know what skills you wish to persue. Where do you see yourselves as adults?” She asked tentatively wondering if one of them would seek out the position of heir without her mention.