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// 4 - The Early Years... Now do I have a little sister...? 
// Story: Diamond of Darkness 
// by alfonso_rd_33 
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Once Miss Von Berner took charge of Diamond's education, things became routine as the filly was educated about the world, its nobility, and etiquette, all seen from the point of view expected by the Makai population.







Diamond of Darkness.
Chapter IV: The Early Years... Now I have a little sister...?







"And that's what you should expect from the noble Dohma house, Mistress Diamond, they will always try to use deception and subterfuge to get what they want, they are smart, too smart for their own good."

Miss Von replied Berner while watching Diamond caress her chin, in a clear pose of thinking, seeing the little blackboard that had a drawing of the Lord of the Dohma house and another with the figure of the Lord of the Bosital. Of course, Miss Von Berner not only told stories to her Master's heiress but also took care of every aspect of her life, including the times when Belial could spend time with her.

"But why didn't the Bosital ask dad for help to recover what was stolen?"

Diamond asked while her governess smiled, seeing that it was a logical question.

"That would not be possible, Mistress, remember that the houses are governed by the idea of ​​force, and the case that I have shown you specifies that the matter is considered internal by both sides, involving Master would have just made it a Makai affair, something neither Bosital nor Dohma wanted, Dohma wanted to outwit Bosital, Bosital wanted to get Dohma a couple pegs down."

Answered the governess as Diamond was thinking, it was obvious that the power structure on Makai was one of "the strong rule, and strength is made of cunning, ruthlessness and power", something she felt inherently wrong, yet she had some kind of understanding.





And so the days went by for Diamond, studying and playing with Miss Von Berner most of the day, sleeping the proper hours for a filly like herself and then the slice of heaven in Makai when Belial managed to spend an hour with her, that was her life about six months after the governess's arrival. and it all ended with the worst storm in centuries.

"AAAAHHHH...!"

Diamond yelled as one of the lightning bolts created by storm hit the area waking her up and attracting Miss Von Berner.

"Come on young Mistress, it's just a storm... there's nothing to fear..."

Just then Mudo came in, seeing both of them and said in a cold and emotionless tone.

"Master Belial requires that Mistress Diamond goes to see him, it is urgent."

To which Miss Von Berner only responded with her sweet voice.

"Very well, we will prepare to see Master Belial and we will go to the brevity."

Diamond Tiara only smiled at the messenger, politely indicating that she coincided with her governess, meanwhile, in the medical wing of the castle, Belial and one of the healers spoke.

"Well? Is there a problem with her?"

"No, Master, she's even much healthier than those purebloods born here in Makai. How is that possible, if I can ask?"

The healer replied to his Master's doubt while expressing his own doubts.

"That's simple, the reason is that she is half-human... and human souls have the potential to have unlimited power, the little one apparently managed to balance her bloodlines..."

At this, the healer was surprised by the answer, considering that it was something obvious, still, there were more things to discuss.

"Mmmmm... I see Master, there is also something else I need to tell you, it's about Mistress Diamond."

To which Belial only raised an eyebrow before signaling the healer to continue.

"Yes... very well... apparently and according to the results of the tests we did to him we discovered that Miwstres Diamond ages abnormally slow."

To which Belial only responded with a serene voice.

"Then what we had feared is true, wherever she comes from, her race is a race of mortals. And tell me, what can we do to... better acclimate our princess?"

"Well, Master, our options are somewhat limited, being the one with the greatest chance of success that one we had already discussed."

Replied the healer only to be interrupted by the arrival of Mudo when he said...

"Master Belial, Mistress Diamond has already been informed that you want to see her." So, Belial nodded as an answer before saying.

"Alright Mudo, both of you can retire, and healer... make sure that the arrangements for what we agreed upon are made."

And just after the servants withdrew, the weeping of the baby that Belial held in her lower arms caused the dark lord to look at her

"Oh, have you woken up little one.? Yes, you woke up, hello."

Belial said in a sweet tone while his free hands caressed the little girl with a gentleness almost unthinkable for someone of his power and stature.

"Milord Belial. Mudo informed us that you wanted to see Mistress Diamond, so I brought her, she's waiting outside, and honestly very displeased."

"Oh yes, Miss Von Berner, just give me five minutes. Oh, and bring Diamond, please."

Miss Von Berner bowed her head and left as Belial placed the baby in a small crib.

"Daddy? The maid told me that you wanted to see me."

This caused Belial to smile, barely moving to be able to control the charge that Diamond made when throwing herself at him, hugging him with her enormous strength.

"And tell me. Have you behaved well since the last we had time together, my Princess?"

Asked Belial as he caressed the filly that was Diamond Tiara, who only looked at him nodding, to which Belial continued speaking to the little girl.

"Good girl, but there is someone I want you to know."

This made Diamond look at him a little confused, maybe he planned to finally present her to the nobles, or it would be something completely different?

"She is Morrigan, and she will live with us from now on. I would like you to consider her your little sister."

The Master of the Aensland House said, as he brought the baby, who smiled playfully at the clearly confused Diamond Tiara.