Crimson Snow; Seraphim and Tracy's encounter

Though she would ask Tracy how everything went and where she headed off to, just out of curiosity, Seraphim put that question on hold, far too anxious to reveal to Tracy just what she got her. In the background, she would hear Alison giggling as well, the girl now awake, or rather; awake with Seraphimâ€s approval, as the two anxiously waited for their sister. But when Tracy called out that she was ready, Alison gave an almost obnoxiously loud cheer, before Seraphim opened the door, taking Tracyâ€s hand tightly.

“Great~ Now just walk with me for a second, Iâ€ll guide you.” Seraphim said with anticipation, helping Tracy through the darkness as she guided the girl through their room. With how much time Tracy had been spending here, she could practically map out the place in her mind now, as it would feel like they stopped just short of where Tracy had been sleeping the past few weeks, the piles of blankets and pillows being enough for her. But now…

Suddenly, Tracy would feel Seraphim pick her up, somewhat bridal style as one arm swooped under the back of Tracyâ€s knees, and the other behind her shoulders. The light girl being held high, and in the darkness it left her with no sense of direction. Seraphim took a few quick steps, before suddenly, she dropped her! “Oopsie-daisy~” Seraphim said in a mock tone, like dropping her meant nothing to her at all despite the fact that she would land hard on the floor.

Only… she didnâ€t. Instead, Tracy would land on a soft mattress, the smell of new bed sheets and the comfortable feel of the blankets, mattress, and pillows all beneath her. If Tracy removed her blindfolds, she would see she was sitting on a bed, a new one right where she had been sleeping all this time! Red sheets that matched her hair, with a black pillow and wooden bed beneath her, Seraphim gave a big smile as Alison threw her hands up in a cheer, both of them shouting out with a cheer to the girl. “Surprise~!”

Indeed, Tracy could have just walked by Seraphim -well, only if she told her where to go-. Buut she liked it this way, so why to bother? It was waaay more exciting like this! She allowed her sister to guide her to the place she wanted to take her. The redhead immediatly recognised it: they were standing right before what's been up to now the place where she slept. What could be the surprise? She could hear Alison giggling, but she was always giggling, so she couldnt use that as a clue to find out what was waiting for her there.

All of sudden, she felt her sister's arms slide behind her knees and shoulders, then lifting her up bridal style. "H-Heey!" She wasnt a real fan of being carried around. She considered it being pretty embarrassing, so she personally was against it. However, it was a bit different with Seraphim. It didnt make her want to punch the living crap out of her. It actually.. was kinda nice, so, why to complaain?

Well... what happened next was actually something she'd be complaining about. Her eyes widened under the gray bandana as she was dropped by Seraphim..! Unbelievable! She never imagined her sister would be letting her fall! How careless! How me--...Huh? Tracy was absolutely sure she'd be falling to the floor, but then, her butt hit something much softer. It couldnt be her own bed, no way. It felt more like.. a mattress! The redhead quickly uncovered her eyes just as her sisters shouted "Surprise!"

'It cant be...' Tracy couldnt believe what she saw. A beautiful bed... of her own! Still in shock, she slowly placed her hand on the red sheet and rubbed it softly, her eyes still wide open and her mouth halfly open. It was so... nice. Considering she's never ever had a real bed, it felt very good. Tears started falling the corner of her eyes and she slowly turned her head around, looking at Alison for a moment, then at Seraphim. The shocked look in her face never changed. Her jaw was still hanging and her eyes shone like two diamonds. There was a hint of a smile in the way were lips were positioned. "I..." No matter how much she tried, there was nothing she could say. This was... just too awesome.

Seraphim never was too good at reading emotions. And when she saw those tears in Tracyâ€s eyes and how she was unable to speak, Seraphim started to assume she made a mistake. She bit the edge of her lips a little, taking a small breath when she saw that Tracy looked like she was going to cry, and she sighed a little, scratching the back of her head as she felt like she failed. Taking a step closer to Tracy, she frowned a little, folding her hands behind her back as she accepted what she thought was the case. “You… donâ€t like it? Um.. I-I can just return it. S-Sorry, Iâ€m not used to giving things to people.” Though a little depressed, Seraphim wouldnâ€t force it on the girl, and would wait until Tracy got over her emotions and could speak. For now, Seraphim just felt like hitting herself and cursing under her breath, feeling like an idiot now for her mistake. …Even if she was unaware that it wasnâ€t one at all.

Seraphim couldnt be any more wrong! It was exactly the opposite of what she was thinking. Tracy definitely loved this bed! It reflected pretty much of attitude, and also looked awesome. Why wouldnt she like it? As she heard her sister's apologyse, the redhead decided to express with actions what she couldnt say with words. She got on her hands and knees and slowly crawled close to Seraphim, like a little baby. The redhead got on her knees on the edge of the bed, always looking up at the other woman in the eyes with the same expression. Theen... she wrapped her arms around her sister and hugged her tightly, the side of her head pressing against Seraphim's chest in the loving proof of affection. "I... love it... It's very nice..." She spoke as she sniffed and started crying a bit louder. Of course, it was a cry of joy! It was never wrong to shed a tear when it was from happiness, right?

As Seraphim witnessed Tracy crawling towards her, Seraphim was just a little confused, but more so, she was worried, afraid that Tracy was going to tell her how much she hated it. Seraphimâ€s mind could already imagine what was happening, like she was going to pounce or hit her in the face for not knowing her well enough and making this mistake. Whatever it was, she just felt like she screwed up, and hoped Tracy would forgive her for this damned mistake. Either way, regret wouldnâ€t do anything for her now, and Seraphim just let out a small sigh, waiting for what was going to happen.

But, when she saw that look in Tracyâ€s eyes, looking at her with a smile through her tears, Seraphim felt her heart skip a beat, and as Tracy suddenly hugged her like that, Seraphim knew her worries were all for nothing. Her sister hugged her tenderly, crying more in pure joy over the gift. A soft smile came to Seraphimâ€s lips, and she felt a warmth inside her chest as she slowly embraced the girl gently placing a hand behind Tracyâ€s head and stroking through her hair for a moment, just letting her stay like this. “Iâ€m glad, I really am. I mean… youâ€re a part of the family now, right? And it was the least I could do.” She hugged a little tighter, not caring how long they were together, only to realize that from behind, Alison snuck up, hugging Tracy from the other end.

Her own childish giggle faded, even Alison proved she could be serious for a moment, as it caused Tracy to practically be sandwiched between her two sisters, both embracing her with their love. “Thatâ€s right Tracy-chan~” Alison said with a chime, her own words as optimistic as ever, but sounding a little softer and caring. “We got you it because you belong here in this house, and in out hearts~”

Tracy had never been so happy in her entire life. Never! The two girls she's been calling 'sisters' up to now really thought of her as a part of their family. Something the redhead never really had. Raised in the streets, fighting for food and respect, love was one thing she never had time for. It was a miserable existence, she had to admit. Looking at the past from where she was right now... made her feel like a total stupid for choosing that way. But, if there was something she didnt regret, it was meeting Seraphim. Following her to her appartment, escaping from the 'blues' with her, even fighting her in the alley. This white haired woman really brought a big change to her life, and the redhead honestly didnt know how to pay her back for all the things she has done for her.

And there was Alison too! How to forget this giggling little girl? Always there to cheer her up when she felt down, to make her days much funnier, to cook for her when Seraphim wasnt theree... A very nice person to have as her sister. There wasnt a single day she regretted having her around. In order to make herself a bit more comfortable with the hug, Tracy slowly slid her body to the side and shifted it around, one arm wrapping around Alison's back and the other around Seraphim's waist. How great it was to have a family!

"T-Thaank youu.. both..." She said, softening the hug a bit so she could look at Seraphim in the eyes for a moment, then at Alison. "It really means.. a lot to me.." She murmured before she tightened the hold again, not so strong that it could hurt the 'giggling girl', of course.

Words could never express the love shared between the three of them. It was no romance, nor a shallow lust or desire, but the love of a family, bonded together as they shared their lives with one another. The three of them were sisters, and nothing could change that between them all, sharing an unbreakable bond that none of them dared to harm. Seraphim couldnâ€t imagine having anything better between them all, as she found their sisterhood to feel like it lightened her soul, and left her with a bigger heart.

The two embraced Tracy as she remained between them, the three sharing their feelings with Tracy, holding on like they never wanted to let her go. Alisonâ€s own laughter even ceased, as she gave a warm, tender smile, the expression on her face for once softer and a little more serious, even her realizing how this situation had become. The once eccentric girl now realizing juts how lucky she was as well to have a sister like Tracy, as she kept herself close to Tracy with both arms wrapped around her waist, clinging to her like she refused to let go. And to Seraphim, it was no different as she actually began to feel a tear coming to her crimson eye as she held on to Tracy, now being the one who was smiling but crying in joy. Even though Tracy felt she was lucky to have the two girls, Seraphim still could never express how much it meant to her to have another member to her family. Tracy was really a special person in her heart, and she couldnâ€t deny having her around and being so close, like it was all that really mattered to her at this point, expressing her feelings with a few more words to Tracy, still hugging her tightly, as the three sisters seemed to finally find peace in the lives now that they were together.

“You donâ€t need to thank us. After all… youâ€re a part of the family now. You have a home… and we love you with all out hearts.”

~The End