Maybe Alma has high expectations for the family's magic and Mirabel not having it makes Alma disappointed, which she wrongly expresses as meanness.
It could be that Alma is trying to protect the family's reputation. Mirabel, being magic - less in a family full of magic, might be seen as a threat to that in Alma's eyes. So, she is mean as a way to keep Mirabel in line and not 'rock the boat' of the family's image.
Perhaps Alma is still haunted by the past trauma of losing her husband and almost losing their home. She is so focused on maintaining the family's stability through their magic that when Mirabel doesn't fit into that plan, she becomes mean. She might think Mirabel's lack of magic is a sign of weakness or a potential source of problems for the family.
She might be hurt at first. But Mirabel could also be determined to prove herself to Alma.
I'm not sure specifically as it could be any number of creative interpretations. It might be about a situation where Alma Madrigal blames Mirabel for something within the context of the fan - created story, perhaps related to the events or family dynamics in the Encanto universe.
There are several places to look for this fanfiction. As mentioned, AO3 and FanFiction.net are well - known platforms. However, you could also check out some Encanto - focused fan communities on social media platforms like Tumblr or Reddit. Sometimes, fans will share links to their favorite fanfictions or even post their own work there. Additionally, there might be some smaller, more niche fanfiction sites that could have this particular story, but it might take a bit more digging to find them.
I'm not sure there are a lot of Orb Weaver Mirabel Madrigal fanfictions specifically. But it could be really interesting if it focuses on Mirabel's unique personality within the Madrigal family and how she might interact with an orb weaver concept. Maybe it could be a story where Mirabel discovers an orb weaver with magical powers that are related to the family's magic in some way. For example, the orb weaver's web could be a symbol of the family's interconnectedness that Mirabel has to figure out how to use to save the family's magic again.
A possible plot could be that the orb weaver is a protector of the Madrigal family's magic. Mirabel discovers it when she feels lost and left out. The orb weaver shows her a vision of the past and how the family's magic was first created. This gives Mirabel the idea to use the orb weaver's magic to enhance the family's existing magic in a new way, bringing a new era of harmony to the Madrigals.
Perhaps she tries to understand Abuela's perspective. Mirabel is a kind - hearted girl, and she may think that there is a reason behind Abuela's actions. So she might try to see things from Abuela's point of view while still feeling the pain of the punishment.
The concept of 'neglected Mirabel' in fanfictions also stems from the fact that her character has so much potential for growth and development. By imagining her being neglected, fans can write about her journey to prove herself, find her place in the family, and perhaps even change the family dynamics. It's a way to delve deeper into Mirabel's character and the relationships within the family that we only got a glimpse of in the movie.
Mirabel might be initially shocked and heartbroken. She loves her family and the village, so being banished would be a huge blow. She could cry and try to plead with Abuela to change her mind.
She might be heartbroken at first. After all, being kicked out by her own abuela is a big blow. But then she could become determined to prove herself. So she might set out to find a way to show that she is an important part of the family even without a magical gift.
It could be her mother. Mothers are often the ones who enforce discipline in the family. Her mother might feel disappointed in Mirabel for lying and give her a punishment to teach her a lesson.