left the nest

She couldn’t say when her mother would take off the crown or what she would do once she no longer held the title of Empress. Venom had a hard time imagining Deathbelle as anything but Empress. As her image of herself in the crown grew, it mattered less and less. She knew that the woman wouldn’t get far if she was needed. Venom would take Azure’s advice though, she didn’t have to do it alone, she would surround herself with those she trusted, including Sirius. She knew he would always guide her in the direction that was best for her, and he’d uphold his oath at all costs.

As Venom closed the distance he wrapped his arms around her similarly and the two held each other tight. Mentor and apprentice, father and daughter, future empress and her guard. ”So,” she started softly, pulling back from him only slightly to peek up at him. ”I told Azure I’m going to mentor him.” She changed the subject suddenly, but if they were going to talk about the future maybe Sirius should know about their plans. Venom wondered how her own mentor might react.