The Rabbit Hole X Avery & Aurea

All the while Avery wore a strangely seductive black skin-tight assassin's attire and boots covered in dim black obsidian and ethereal golden Celestial Royal Imperial Patterns that much like runes floated about, and glowed in a dim light.

Complimenting her gorgeous yet mature figure, blonde hair, sharply delicate yet strangely seductive features, crimson red glowing eyes with a strange yet terrifying iris.

And poreless porcelain white skin covered in fresh blood while sitting on what appeared to be a 'borrowed' throne and twirling a golden tiara presumably from that of a princess or even queen, giving her an overwhelming gorgeous yet terrifyingly seductive charm.

Causing Avery after realizing it was in fact Bradley to then playfully wipe away the blood on her face and neck before then cleaning off the tiara and placing it on her head.

"My sweet Bradley.. I miss you immensely! Why is it that you rarely ever send letters and only now wish to contact me?! Am I not a good mother? If so please inform me of my errors so I'll be able to improve myself. Speaking of such matters I've heard from the grapevine that you seemingly have mommy issues?"

"I don't believe my actions have ever been so impactful to warrant such things! I love my children immensely and if I had committed such grave sins then I would expect you to inform me rather than holding in such unhealthy behavior!"

"No matter how ridiculous, perverted, strange, unique, or even 'normal' the circumstances appear to be, I will forever do anything within my power to resolve such issues and allow my children free and happy lives, so please trust your mommy no matter how things seem"

Avery lovingly reprimanded, ultimately changing from a cold terrifying monster to that of a genuinely loving mother who was concerned if not a little upset at the fact that no one had ever bothered to say hello..

Causing Bradley to then seriously shake his head surprising her before then ultimately being cut off.

"Mother, this is my precious daughter Aurea Serpa Vale, she's Aurel's mortal avatar originating from that of his Imperial Inheritance of The Ophidian Empire, it seems precious Aurel after learning of Mortal Avatars from Lady Frostma had fused your Fragments to that of one of his Mortal Avatars"

"From there it seems the connection that connects to that of precious Aurel's Mortal Avatars had begun to become corrupted it seems?"

"Because of this precious Aurea is currently enduring that of the most severe menstrual cycles and its symptoms that from what I've been made aware of are near hellish, I sincerely apologize for bothering you during this 'strange' time"

"However, the health and safety of my precious child is at risk, if you know of any solutions or even a cure, I'd indeed be immensely thankful to my most precious mother?"

Bradley worriedly explained surprising Avery having finally noticed Aurea and quite effortlessly putting the pieces together.

Before then curiously nodding all the while still twirling the tiara once more as if she was cheated but also because chances are she cheated herself in the long run it seemed.

"My precious Bradley, you should truly remember that you're a big boy now, and a father. I'll send you a relic after our talk, however, I would just like to remind my most precious son that you should never allow children to play with such things!"

"I have hundreds of hundreds of experiments floating everywhere on Divinus, have I not taught you that having a child has its difficulties?! Why is it do you believe I made sure to keep an eye on you, Bromley, Amber, Annie, and Colin?"

"It was to prevent my most precious children from involving themselves in situations such as these. If you wish for me to teach you what it means to be a parent then you need only ask! I truly love my children and their children however there comes a point that you should take responsibility"

Avery lovingly reprimanded.

"Much as I had done with Amber and Annie! Had I realized that you'd allow for such troubles, I would've given Celes an earful for not assisting you as she did for me during my reign!"

"Poor precious Aurelius and Aurea have suffered greatly, as did Asher, Maema, and Norn who should have already arrived. I suggest my most precious Bradley should start by paying attention to such things and act accordingly if Aldra, Amber, Marjorie, and Annie already hadn't!"

"I'll be sure to visit soon and snatch your babies for a day! But before I cut off our chat short I'll send an extra gift for poor Aurelius"

Avery lovingly reprimanded before then ultimately flicking her wrist and disappearing his privacy barrier.

"Amber, Annie, be good girls and punish 'baby' Bradley if he ever sways from his fatherly duties! And I believe I may need to even reducate you all if you wish to ignore your duties as Celestial Royals!"

"While blaming both me and precious Silas and even perhaps Lady Fate herself is equally absurd, you may be my precious children, however shifting blame onto others isn't what I taught you! I'm not a reckless person so unless the divine itself played a 'part', then there was is no reason as to why my fragments should behave this way"

"While love him or hate him sweet Silas has made his own exceptions and went as far as to commit taboos to assist those he loves, his timing is meaningless! Feelings are irrelevant when one is willing to go so far to help you"

"As for Lady Fate leave that kind 'observer' out of pointless speculation, her only crime is supporting the balance and not allowing you all to unknowingly destroy it. Now be good boys and girls and make use of these words"

Avery coldy yelled, having summed up quite a few things while doing so before then ultimately smiling and ending communication surprising everyone and causing both Annie, and Amber to then helplessly nod and Bromley having only just arrived to hear such things to then helplessly sigh.

Before then eventually being cut off by two invisible rifts dropping both a relic similar to that given to Colin and a bloodied golden ring causing Bradley to then effortlessly snatch both before anyone saw the bloodied ring especially after noticing what kind of ring it truly was..

It was a Dungeon Ring similar to that of a habitat ring however even rarer only ever amount in the number of fingers on one hand, and unlike Adventurer and Exploration Dungeons it was simply the prison equivalent.

Causing Aurea having momentarily fallen asleep to then immediately wake up, snatch the relic, and after experimenting and noticing what Bradley had done with that orb quickly discovered it was something similar before then finally activating it and seeing a crystal screen with a countdown.

[Warning! Please take seven steps from any living being!]

Aurea painfully read before then doing just that despite Bradley's reluctance and Colin's curious warning.

Unfortunately, Aurea simply didn't care having only heard the 'cure' part, and simply wanted this pain to stop before then ultimately discovering Colin's curious warning was in fact very warranted.

And soon enough after the blinding flash of light had finally dissipated she had soon discovered just why..

Not only had the relic disappeared but so did the link and the young prince's memories leaving only Aurea, The Real Aurea in all her glory resulting in her ultimately fuming having realized not only had she been cheated but she was forced to become the real thing!

And what was even more disturbing is that she knew but no longer had the young prince's memories, she knew his secrets and some of his experiences but no memories to connect them..

Resulting in Bradley, Bromley, and Colin worriedly feeling her forehead before then coming to a similar realization.

"Interesting! It seems Master or perhaps Mother Avery had solved this matter! Unfortunately rather than remaining a Mortal Avatar, you've fully become a serpentess it seems! To believe Mother Avery would create such a relic?! Truly interesting!"

Colin excitedly discovered causing Aurea to then immediately frown.

"I suppose I could have never escaped such a fate, however, for all intents and purposes my daddy remains the same. Unfortunately, I'm quite livid.. I greatly valued and even liked the mental link between that of mine and Aurel's, the intimate and universal connection was something I valued more than I did for my life"

"So I'll now forever hold a grudge against 'mommy' Avery for cheating me of such experiences! Now how am I supposed to explain this to Aurel?! We no longer share the same memories and our connection was cut so suddenly.."

"And what of my identity? I may officially be that of an Imperial Princess but what of my celestial counterpart?"

"I still have my Celestial Royal Bloodline from daddy but how authentic can that truly be now?! Not to mention Aurel can also turn into me since we were and maybe still are the same person"

Aurea frustratingly recounted causing Bradley to then playfully laugh his heart out surprising everyone before then warmly wrapping his arms around Aurea.

"You already have 'that' answer my precious Aurea, even if you didn't have my bloodline you'd still forever be considered one of my precious daughters no matter how it all may seem. Thinking of which, I had already made arrangements beforehand so you needn't ever worry about such matters!"

"The only real issue is that some may still believe I had played a part in your conception.. such a terrifying thought? I should be sure to explain how this strange situation came to be, Empress Klarine may take this opportunity to either 'hopefully' deny such things?"

"Or if she's feeling bored she may even go as far as to confirm them which in itself may be the worst possible scenario in 'my' case. Not to mention the mentioning of Mother would no doubt be equally terrifying to quite a few others, the same could, unfortunately, be said about her comments it seems"

Bradley helplessly reassured before then playfully shaking his head all the while causing Aurea to then strangely shake her head.

"Thank you, daddy, I suppose I need a bath? It's either that or I'm going to kill someone, Lady No Name is still waiting for me so she'll need a bath too I suppose? As for that ring, let me borrow it.."

Aurea frustratingly asked causing Bradley to then playfully nod and hand her the still bloodied ring resulting in Aurea ultimately leaving after hugging Rory, Elisabet, Stella, Noel, Elyris, Audree, and her many mommies before then simply leaving after promising to return at 'some' point.

All the while as Aurea, Lady No Name, and Lily who had simply wished to join them, enjoyed their bath, Lily had quite a few questions after noticing these changes having not actually paid attention while joining their bath was simply a spur of a moment.

Causing Aurea having greatly relaxed by now to then lazily shrug after explaining the situation with Avery and the issue with her memories.

"I suppose it would have happened eventually, the same could be said about our memories. For all intents and purposes, I'm simply another Aurel that originated from a Dream Inheritance. I know everything as Aurel does, however, the greatest difference being the memory themselves disappearing?"

"So far I've retained every memory since our inheritance, as for the knowledge itself, for those times I wasn't Aurel I only have the experiences, and knowledge while the memories themselves are fractured or muddled. I suppose the balance found a way, however, what I don't understand is why I've retained everything else?"

Aurea tiredly explained before then simply switching back to the fourteen-year-old female version of the young prince and adorably shrugging surprising Lily causing her to then playful smile before then wrapping her arms around the white serpent aspect form of Aurea's.

Much like the dragon aspect form which she also had, instead of dragon scales, serpent scales had instead covered her private regions since to put it simply she didn't want to both go through the effort of throwing on a bathing suit and this seemed like a funner option.

Resulting in Aurea ultimately leaning back and Lily to playfully nod before then remembering something quite interesting..

"You're still our cozy little Aurel no matter how absurd it all is? From what Aurel told me he was himself the entire time as Aurea and only changed and adapted to become Aurea so there's no real difference besides that mortal age gap. But with 'mortals' in mind I wonder.."

Lily playfully reassured before then whispering into Aurea's ear and causing her to then adorably pout.

"Yes, but not as much as you'd think. The balance or whoever bully that voice belonged to, ultimately left me at the same level as someone who had surpassed The Platinum Realm but I had to seal much of it like I or Aurel had done with Iva, since 'I' now had to adapt to it whatever sense that made?"

"It's not like I or rather Aurel hasn't thought of it. And despite our mental connection disappearing our 'other' connection remained intact, but that one is mainly for godly antics? But even that's slowly becoming muddled with time"

"While I still very much hope for the mortal one to return, I'd imagine no one would ever realize how truly important that one is! It's like cutting off your connection to your Endless Abyss! It's something you've always had and without it.. you're a lonely mess"

Aurea adorably pouted causing Lily to then both playfully and reassuringly blow on her ear.

Causing Aurea to then immediately pout because funnily enough, she was simply Aurea and the older female version of the young prince! Both of which she could turn off and on based on her bloodline alone!

Resulting in Aurea acting much like the young prince naturally would've due to their connection alone.