I’m a Human among Fey

Secret


Appearing in a white throne room, Lila looks down at her body. It seems to have taken a form similar to her body but instead of white scales, it is somewhat blobby and looks like it is made of iron.

Getting up takes some effort but once she finally stands, she has a clear view of the White Queen sitting on her throne in a regal looking way.

"I greet you Magdalene, welcome to this humble kingdom of mine."

"Cut the act, I already know that you're a two faced bitch!"

Seemingly flustered, the White Queen holds back tears, "Is that what people say about me? Where did you hear that from?"

"From Sammy and mom."

Holding her fan over her face, the White Queen makes a sad expression, "Well…Ellaine and I always had a strenuous relationship…Though to think she'd spread such lies about me after all I did for her…It's truly disheartening."

Who does this bitch think she is? I've seen girls far more convincing in their innocent act than her.

"Seriously…Can you stop this facade?"

Smirking, the White Queen answers, "But I was just getting to the good part~"

Getting angry, Lila yells back, "Look bitch, I'm not here to entertain you, I-"

"Oh? But you're doing such a great job at it~"

"I'm here to tell you to get your bleached hands off my sister!"

Demonstratively putting her hands in front of her, the White Queen answers, "Seeing as they aren't anywhere near her right now, I seem to be in the clear~"

"Shut the fuck up! You know exactly what I mean! Get your dirty eyes out of her and leave her the fuck alone!"

"Well~ I do not mind blinding her but I do not see the point in that exercise."

"The point is to get your influence out of her!"

Slapping her fan into her open hand, she acts surprised, "I see! Unfortunately though~ I can't oblige."

"Why not…"

"Because it's already too late~ You can't protect her, Magdalene. You're already too late."

Forming a fist, Lila walks up to the White Queen's throne and grabs her by the collar, "What do you mean, it's too late!?"

"That my influence can not be removed~ But tell you what. I'll tell you a secret about my future plans for her but in exchange, you will be bound to be unable to tell anyone. You would be the only person to anticipate it and the only one who could stop me. Are you interested~"

"Tell me the exact conditions of this contract first."

"Sure~ It is quite simple. In exchange for telling you my plan, you will be magically bound to not be able to tell anyone about it or this contract until I succeed or fail."

"Are there any other side effects?"

"Nope~"

"May I talk this over first with my parents?"

"Nope~ This is a one time limited time deal~"

"..."

"Then I'll do it."

Color emerges from Lila and merges with a moth, turning into a butterfly brooch.

Putting it on Lila, the White Queen gets close to her ear and whispers, "I am going to murder Elleanor".

Suddenly finding herself back in the classroom, Lila breathes heavily as she throws the conduit jar to the ground, causing it to shatter into pieces.

Instantly ripping her necklace off her throat, a protective shield surrounds her and pushes everything in a 30ft radius away from her.

A portal opens up behind her next and multiple guards enter the shielded dome while carefully guiding her through the portal. On the other side, she finds her adoptive parents and Elleanor as well as dozens of guards.

Almenor then runs toward her, "What happened!? Are you alright!?"

Holding him by his collar, Lila answers, "Protect Elleanor!"

"Of course but what's wrong?"

Wanting to answer him, nothing leaves her mouth.

"Just protect her!"

Almenor gives Lila a hug, "Of course. Please rest at ease, Maggie. It'll be fine."

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Two more years pass.

Opening my eyes, it's the same scenes as always…I am surrounded by danger, hatred and fear. Constantly being attacked, hurt and…Wait…Is something protecting me?

Five more years pass.

A sensation…Not pain…It feels…Comfortable…A hug? Maybe mommy?

Looking up, a face of stars looks back at me.

Oh…It's her…

Two more years pass.

No more attacks…Silence…No…Words? I'm not sure what they mean but she often says 'I love you'…

I…I love you too…

I feel…Safe

Two more years pass.

Opening my eyes, the light around me is almost blinding but…I think I'm at a dinner table being held by mama. There is talking going on. I don't really want to disrupt them but I'm hungry…

"Uggghhh!" (Food!)

Suddenly things go quiet and mama lifts me up to her face, looks at me with a shocked expression and starts to cry and hug me tightly.

"A bu bay?" (Are you okay?)

She then starts yelling and jumps up from her chair with me, entering a portal to what looks like a medical room. Yelling some more, multiple doctors cast spells around me and…and…

It's really scary…

"Waaaaaaaaaaaaagh"

After mama yells again, the doctors go quiet and she cradles me in her arms. It feels comforting.

"Shhh…Ua maikaʻi, Eleanor. Maikaʻi nā mea a pau." (Shhh…It's okay, Eleanor. Everything will be fine.)

When I calm down again, I feel the necklace put around my neck, "My little snowflake…How are you feeling?"

"Tired, scared and hungry…Why is everyone yelling?"

Holding back tears, she answers, "Because you have been having a very long nightmare. Do you not remember?"

"I…I do…Were you there with me, mama?"

She nods, "Yes, the entire time, my little snowflake."

"I'm glad…It made me feel safe. Thank you mama, I love you."

Sobbing heavily, mama presses me close to her and falls down to her knees, "I love you too! I love you so much!"

"Eh, why are you crying mama? Are you okay?"

"Yes, Sob I'm just relieved. I love you so much, my little snowflake."

"I love you too mama!"

Giving me multiple kisses, mama eventually calms down again and wipes her tears away.

She then…pulls her dress down and exposes her boobs?

What is she doing…I know Elementals don't mind being naked but like…Why now?

She then puts my face to her breast…

"Uhm…What are you doing mama?"

"Hmm? I thought you said you were hungry?"

"Y-Yeah but I want the bottle not your breastmilk…"

"I don't have any prepared right now but I can pump it and put it in a bottle for you if you give me some time."

"Huh?"

Wait…Don't tell me…

"So…The thing I was drinking before…Was your b-breastmilk?"

"Hmm? Yes of course?"

"..."

"..."

"Is there no alternative?"

Seemingly looking a little disappointed, mama answers, "I can hire a wet nurse."

"No. I mean like…An alternative to…Breastmilk."

"Hmm? Of course not. You're way too young for other food."

"..."

"..."

"I guess I'll just starve then."

"WHAT!? I absolutely can not allow that!!! If you can't drink my breastmilk we'll find some way around it whether it be magical or some sort of artificial nursing but you absolutely must not starve yourself!!!"

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Shit…Now I made her get scared. I guess she really does care about me…But I…I can't just drink…Breastmilk…Can I? That's just weird. She says she can find an alternative so I can just wai-

Looking up at her scared and concerned face, I can feel my heart drop.

No…This is just my pride talking again…I…I'm going to do it! I heard before that breastmilk makes you grow up smarter! Yeah, it's an intelligence elixir! It's just a little weird! If I want to grow up strong and kill Demevir I must put my pride aside like a warrior! Huzzah!!!

"Nevermind! I am going to drink your intelligence elixir!"

Mama seems really confused, "What intelligence elixir?"

"Your breastmilk. I'll drink it!"

Seemingly relieved, she nods, "I'm glad."

Putting me to her breast, I put something that looks like the northstar in my mouth and drink.

Intelligence here I come! Elleanor whatever my last name is, girl genius!

Done drinking, I say, "Hey mama!"

"Yes?"

"Do I have a last name?"

"No, we do not have last names."

"What are my titles then?"

"Crownprincess of Winter, Grandduchess of the Unseelie, Duchess BEEatrice of Hive One."

"Huh…I thought it would be longer."

Mama chuckles, "Those titles are already plenty. Though one day, as long as you keep being diligent, you will be called Queen not Crownprincess."

"Woah…Then I can go, 'Yaaaas Queen' without being cringe!"

Looking at me confused, she answers, "I'm not sure I entirely understand but as long as it makes you happy you can say it now as well."

"Nah…Maybe later."

She chuckles again, "Okay. Now, are you feeling a little better, my little snowflake?"

"Yeah, a lot!"

"Great~ We'll just have the doctors do some tests on you and afterwards we can go see daddy and Maggie, okay?"

"Okay!"

Mama then takes my necklace off again and multiple doctors cast spells on me.

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Holding her daughter in her arms, Ellaine asks, "So, is she okay?"

A Wind Elemental man answers in a wispy voice, "Her readings are extremely abnormal. Her vitals seem steady but unlike either yours or his Highness' race. Though it is possible that your Highness had vitals that differ quite a lot from other Darkness Elementals in her childhood as well, so it is not necessarily alarming. Her mana though…It is without precedent. I am not even sure how it would be theoretically possible to contain such an immense mana vessel inside an infant. Her mana is nearing the size of a seasoned magician that has practiced for tens of thousands of years and what is even stranger, is that she is not exhibiting any signs of mana sickness nor does it seem like her vessel is close to overflowing. In fact, just from my preliminary readings, I ascertain that she is most likely still growing her mana regeneration and vessel rapidly. If her Highness keeps expanding her mana reserves and regeneration steadily like this until adulthood, she would without doubt become one of the greatest weapons for the war effort to have ever existed."

"..."

Trying to keep her expression unchanging so as to not alarm Elleanor, Ellaine asks, "Is there any danger that could come to her from having such a large mana reserve?"

The doctor answers, "We can't know. It is unprecedented. Usually she would have mana sickness but since her vessel is continuously growing as well, I am not sure. As long as her mana keeps harmoniously growing like this, I assume the greatest threat to her health would be outside forces trying to use or destroy her or her own powers going out of control. I recommend mana and emotional control training as soon as possible."

"I understand…I want you to start a top secret research project on her. I don't care about cost or manpower needed as long as you get the best of the best."

"Yes your Majesty!"

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Feeling the necklace around me again, I ask, "So? Am I healthy?"

"As far as we know, you're not sick."

"Awesome!"

Getting a bit more softspoken, mama says, "Now, there is something you need to know, my little snowflake. You have been asleep for a very long time."

"How long?"

"About thirteen years."

"THIRTEEN YEARS!?!?!?"

"Yes, that is why your father and sister will probably be quite distraught when they see that you finally woke up. Also, your sister has already undergone her change into Fey. She will look different than what you remember."

"Really!? Is she one of those flower children now?"

"No. She has become an Archfey of the Warden race."

"What's that?"

"You'll see~"

Approaching a door, mama asks, "Are you ready?"

"Yeah!"

She then opens the door and in an instant, I feel a cold hug around me with the sound of a man crying.

Getting held up high, I can now see daddy's face. He is sobbing uncontrollably while trying to force a smile, "Good morning, my little snowflake."

"Good morning, daddy!"

Crying even harder, he hugs me even closer than before, "I am so glad to see you in good health my daughter. I was so worried!"

"It's okay, daddy. I'm awake again after all!"

"Yes Sob Yes you are…"

Giving me many kisses, he wipes his tears away after calming down again and smiles at me, "Has your mother already told you about your sister?"

"Yeah! I was told she already changed and that she is a Warden now."

"That's right~ Your sister is a little scared though that you'll think she's scary when you see her so she asked me to tell you to mentally prepare."

Uh oh…Did Maggie turn into something weird? Apparently she is a Warden now…I don't know what that is but in videogames Wardens are always ugly, cruel and often fat. And they have like chains and whips and stuff. I hope Maggie didn't turn into some Ogrin looking thing or someone ugly like Gundola. Oh no…What if she eats babies too now and is super ugly!? If she is…she must feel so hurt and ashamed…

That's probably why she told me to prepare…

Okay Elleanor…You just need to prepare for the worst. Even if a farting writhing mass of flesh with spider eyes and the breath of a teacher comes crawling here. She's your sister, no matter what she looks like, I must support her and make her feel pretty!

"Ok daddy, I'm ready!"

"Great! Maggie, she's ready!"

Hearing the click clacking of heels on a stone floor, I see a blurry humanoid shape come closer.

Okay…So she's at least not a writhing mass of flesh…

Coming closer, her silhouette becomes sharper until I can finally see her.

She looks like a damn super model!? What!? She looks a lot older too!!! Is she an adult now!? Wait…I've been asleep for 13 years so she is…She is 27!!!

Holy shit! Maggie is an adult now and she looks like a super star!!!

Wow!!!

Now standing right in front of me, she looks…Really awkward and self conscious.

"H-Hi Elleanor, I-Are you okay?"

"Yeah! You're super pretty now, Maggie!!!"

She seems surprised, "R-Really? Y-You think so?"

"Of course! You look like a super model!!!"

Putting on a somber face she answers, "Wouldn't you say that too if I was really ugly to spare my feelings?"

"I-Well…Yeah but I can't! I can't lie, so it's completely true!"

"Y-Yeah…I guess that's true, I didn't think about that…But…Do you not…Do you not feel…Repulsed by me?"

"Eh!? Why would I?"

"Because…I look so inhuman and slightly animal-like now…"

"So? To me you just look like the heroine from an isekai anime! Oh, oh! No, not the heroine, more like the redeemed princess of an enemy nation!"

"I…uhm…That's a good thing right?"

"Yeah, totally! I'm sure if we sold merch of you, you'd be really popular!"

Giving me a smile while her eyes look like she's about to cry soon, she asks, "Then…May I hold you?"

"Sure!"

Picking me up, Maggie looks in my face with teary eyes and I smile at her. She then begins to cry and hug me close to her while having a complete breakdown that lasts over ten minutes, where she constantly tells me, "I missed you so much," "I'm so glad you're okay," "I was so scared," and "I love you so much".

When she has calmed down again, she puts me up to her face. It seems to not be covered in scales like her other skin but when I touch it does feel-

Wait! I can move my arm a lot better now!

Putting my other hand on her face too, I say with a wide smile, "Look Maggie! I can move my arms a lot better now!"

Giving me a warm smile, she answers, "Well~ you did grow up a little as well after all."

"I did?"

"Yeah! You got a lot heavier and a decent chunk bigger than before."

I gasp, "I'm not fat am I!?"

"Huh? Not at all. You're actually quite a bit under weight."

"I am? Awesome!"

Sounding a bit annoyed, Maggie answers, "No…Not awesome. That's bad. You need to eat more."

I grin, "Heh, having people tell you you need to eat more sounds a lot better than telling you to eat less."

"Right…Both being overweight and underweight is unhealthy though. If you don't eat you won't grow tall."

"Okay…But for girls being small is cute, right?"

"Not if you're 5ft and under."

"..."

"Fair. By the way, do you see different now?"

"Hmm? What do you mean?"

"Well your eyes are snake eyes now, right? So do you see any different from before?"

"Oh! Hmm…It's not much different but I do see a lot better in the dark than before. Otherwise it is mostly aesthetic."

"And your skin? Does it itch?"

She cogs her head, "Why would it itch?"

"I dunno…Your scales just look like they would be itchy."

"Pfft They're not. Would you like to touch them?"

"Yeah!"

Placing her arm a bit higher so I can touch it, her scales feel soft and very smooth. Rubbing my cheek on it, I say, "These are very nice! Super huggable!"

"Oh~ Do you want us to go hug then?"

"Yeah!"

Dad interjects, "Then how about we all go lie down for a bit and enjoy ourselves~ What do you think, dear?"

"I think it's a great idea. Elleanor is still weakened, she'll tire herself out if we do anything too taxing right now."

"Oh? I hope I'm not interrupting a family moment," Pavel's voice chimes in, sounding a lot deeper than I'm used to. Looking towards him, he is huge! He's the size of a normal adult now.

"Pavel! You're bac-"

Suddenly Maggie starts running away with me, with her tail turning into some sort of shield that is covering my view.

"Maggie? What's going o-"

Suddenly hearing hundreds of footsteps, the air changes to cooler one as I think we might be outside now?

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While Maggie has run off through the emergency portal, Ellaine and Almenor have stayed behind. Alemnor has taken out his giant axe and Ellaine has formed two giant shadow claws as well as multiple black tendrils.

Getting into combat position and putting his hand on his rapier's hilt, Pavel says, "I'm aware that your Highness' last conversation with her majesty was not pleasant but I don't understand why I am suddenly met with such hostility."

Giving him an intimidating glare, Almenor answers, "This is the last warning I will give you and your queen. If any of your kind show yourself again around my daughter, I will make sure to destroy them on sight."

Visibly confused, Pavel asks, "Why? Her majesty is quite fond of your daughter and I was personally sent here to protect and guard her."

"There is no need. The only threat for our daughter is you and your kind. If you want to protect her, leave and never come back."

"I shall relay this information to her Majesty. I hope that soon, you will find your prejudice to be unfounded," Pavel says, then bows and disappears.

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Being surrounded by armed knights and seeing how nervous Maggie is, I can't help but feel scared.

"Why can't you tell me why Pavel can't come here, Maggie?"

"Because I can't…"

"Why not?"

She stays silent. Visibly angry and hurt.

"Are we in danger, Maggie?"

Giving me a smile, she answers, "I'll protect you."

"So we are in danger!? What's happening!?"

She stays silent again.

"Maggie…Come on…Tell me…"

Looking at me with a pained expression she answers once more, "I can't."

"Why noooot!? Please, Maggie…I-I'm scared."

Looking away from me with a pained expression, she stays silent again.

As I feel myself close to crying again, mama and daddy return.

"Mama! What's going on!? Maggie won't tell me, I'm scared!"

Picking me up, she hugs me close and says, "It's alright, you're safe."

"Safe from what!? What's going on!? Why won't anyone tell me!?"

Rocking me up and down, mama answers, "It's the White Queen. She has some sort of nefarious plan for you but we don't know for certain what it is. The only one who knows is your sister and she had to take an oath of silence on the matter. Which is why, as a precaution, we banned all Spirit creatures from this castle and your vicinity."

Calming down again, I ask, "Is that really necessary? We already know the White Queen is a mischievous person, right? Even if she wants to trick me into something, I am still useful to her and she finds me entertaining, so I doubt it would be anything too bad."

Maggie interrupts, "It is very necessary."

"Why?"

She stays silent but keeps staring at me with a determined look.

"Is it bad?"

She stays silent.

Mama interjects, "Don't ask her too many questions, my little snowflake. It causes her a lot of distress to not be able to tell people."

"Oh…I didn't want to make you feel bad…"

Putting the back of her scaly hand on my cheek, she answers, "It's alright, you don't have to worry about that. I am just saddened that you wake up to something horrible again."

I grab one of her fingers, "It's fine. I'm just glad you're here with me."

Maggie then starts to cry again and falls down to her knees, keeping her hand held high so I can keep holding onto it and mama and papa quickly go down to the ground as well to console her and have a big family hug.

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