Someone finally asked! ^^ Thank you guest! ^^

How did Viper become Morana/Death's guardian and caretaker if they haven't meet yet?

I've been waiting for someone to ask that! ^^ so without further ado, please enjoy the first snippet of Fraxinella's Colorful Life! Enjoy! ^^

During her years at the Cirque Du Mystique, Fraxinella had the honor of adopting her first "daughter." They were close in age, but Lily had the makings of a truly amazing mother. She was companionate and scarily protective of what was hers.

Yet seeing a woman not much younger than herself, but unhealthy thin sitting in an alley made her protective side flair into life. Fraxinella picked up the far too light body and carried it home. Once there, the medics of the Circus swarmed the poor little girl.

A couple days after, the little girl awoke to the sight of Fraxinella resting in a chair next to the cot she had been resting on.

Sensing movement, Fraxinella awoke to a pair of Purple Lapis Lazuli eyes staring at her with hints of fear.

"Morning sleepyhead," Fraxinella greeted half awake.

The girl stare became one of shock. "G-Good morning," the little girl greeted.

"Hmm. You seem scared. Did somebody hurt you?" Fraxinella asked bluntly. A flinch was all she needed before sitting on the cot.

Fraxinella couldn't honestly explain why, but being near this little girl made her want to coddle the girl. It was like some instinct buried deep within herself was starting to bubble up just for this little girl. 'Family magic?' she considered before pulling the little girl into her embrace.

She whispered words of reassurance into the little girl's ear, "please, don't be scared. I want to help you. Your safe now. Nobody wants to hurt you here." Each word made the little girl slowly calm down and accept the affection Fraxinella was trying to give.

"Now do you mind giving me your name?" Fraxinella asked gently, not letting go of the little girl. The little girl shook her head vigorously. "Alright, then I'll give you a name, is that ok with you?" Fraxinella asked. This time the little girl nodded slowly.

Fraxinella looked at the little girl and took in every detail. From her purple Lapis Lazuli eyes to the indigo triangular markings all across her little form. The most notable of which were on the little girl's cheeks.

The little girl wilted at Fraxinella's intense gaze, but stayed still, too afraid to move.

Finally Fraxinella looked into the little girl's eyes and said, "From now on, your name is Viper," with a friendly, welcoming smile.

"Vi-per?" The little girl said, trying the new name out. She got a nod from Fraxinella in response.

"Hello Viper. My name is Fraxinella," Fraxinella said.

After that you could rarely find Fraxinella without Viper in tow for several months. They even shared a tent after Viper awoke screaming from untold nightmares one evening.

Not my best, but I'm rather proud of this snippet! ^^

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