Duke's Lost Daughter Heavily Injured

The atmosphere in room was sad and depressed. Tristan continued crying while holding the little girl dear to his life.

Tristan Ashford/Fl's dad/Duke

Giselle Ashford/Fl's step mom/Duchess

*touches his arm* Tristan, let physician Rune check Serena. It's important right now.

Tristan Ashford/Fl's dad/Duke

*nods and puts Serena on bed*

Maria/ Lady in waiting 2

*comes forward with new dress* I will throw the old dirty clothes, my Lady.

Giselle Ashford/Fl's step mom/Duchess

*nods and dresses the little girl*

Tristan Ashford/Fl's dad/Duke

*walking towards Physician*

Rune /Royal Physician

*pats his shoulder* Calm down, Your grace.

Tristan Ashford/Fl's dad/Duke

*in sad heavy voice* Please check my baby.

Rune /Royal Physician

*nods and walks near serena*

Rune /Royal Physician

Is her whole body covered in bruises??

Ruby /Lady in waiting 1

*nods* Yeah sir. Some injuries are infected.

Rune /Royal Physician

*sighs heavily* Okay.

Rune /Royal Physician

*using his magic to check her*

Rune /Royal Physician

Serena Ashford/Fl/5 y.o

Five minutes later~

Rune /Royal Physician

Tristan Ashford/Fl's dad/Duke

What happened, physician Rune? Why are you so terrified??

Tristan Ashford/Fl's dad/Duke

Is my baby okay??

Giselle Ashford/Fl's step mom/Duchess

*worried*

Rune /Royal Physician

*in a sad, heavy voice* I'm sorry, Your Grace, but the little one is in terrible condition. Her entire body is covered in bruises and burn marks, all from being struck with magic weapons.

Tristan Ashford/Fl's dad/Duke

*staggering*

Giselle Ashford/Fl's step mom/Duchess

*horrified*

Giselle Ashford/Fl's step mom/Duchess

*holding Tristan*

Rune /Royal Physician

She's so weak that she can't even use her powers to heal herself. She's been pushed, pulled, and thrashed around so harshly.

Rune /Royal Physician

Not only are her external wounds severe, but she's also suffering from internal injuries like internal bleeding, organ damage, fractured bones and trauma shock.

Rune /Royal Physician

But the most concerning issue is her mental health. Her mind is empty, like that of a dead person. There’s nothing but darkness, a Chaotic void consuming her thoughts and emotions.

Tristan Ashford/Fl's dad/Duke

*sits down, feeling horrible*

Tristan Ashford/Fl's dad/Duke

My baby suffered a lot. It's my fault. Why didn't I find you sooner?

Giselle Ashford/Fl's step mom/Duchess

*hugs him* It's not you fault Tristan. Don't blame yourself *rubs her back*

Rune /Royal Physician

*walks towards him* Tristan, I have watched you grow. I know one thing for sure that it's not your fault.

Rune /Royal Physician

Stop blaming yourself. What matters now is helping your daughter heal. She'll need your love and care more than ever.

Rune /Royal Physician

*pats his shoulder* Your family needs to be the ray of light that pulls her out of the darkness.

Rune /Royal Physician

Understood??

Tristan Ashford/Fl's dad/Duke

*nods sadly*

Rune /Royal Physician

I will come back soon to check on her. Clean her wounds for now.

Tristan Ashford/Fl's dad/Duke

*nods* Okay

Giselle Ashford/Fl's step mom/Duchess

*nods* Okay, Physician Rune.

Rune /Royal Physician

*walking towards the door* Remember Tristan, your family will have to do whatever it takes to help her become a happy, normal kid again.

Rune /Royal Physician

You’ll need to have a lot of patience. It will be better if only one person visits her for some time.

Rune /Royal Physician

*leaves*

Serena Ashford/Fl/5 y.o

*opens her eyes*

Serena Ashford/Fl/5 y.o

*looks around* (Where am I? What is this place? Everything is shiny. It hurts my eyes.)

Serena Ashford/Fl/5 y.o

*gets down*

Serena Ashford/Fl/5 y.o

*looking around* (What to use that kill me?)

Serena Ashford/Fl/5 y.o

*stomach grumbles* (I haven't eaten for long time. Don't know how much)

Serena Ashford/Fl/5 y.o

*touches stomach*

Tristan Ashford/Fl's dad/Duke

*comes in*

Tristan Ashford/Fl's dad/Duke

Little baby

Serena Ashford/Fl/5 y.o

*flinches*

Serena Ashford/Fl/5 y.o

Nooo...

Serena Ashford/Fl/5 y.o

No beat...

Serena Ashford/Fl/5 y.o

*runs towards the bed and hides behind it*

Tristan Ashford/Fl's dad/Duke

*walks slowly near the bed* Baby, Don't be scared of me.

Tristan Ashford/Fl's dad/Duke

*in soft voice* I won't hurt you.

Tristan Ashford/Fl's dad/Duke

You are my sweet baby.

Serena Ashford/Fl/5 y.o

*shivering in fear*

Serena Ashford/Fl/5 y.o

Tristan Ashford/Fl's dad/Duke

*sits down in distance* I'm your real father.

Serena Ashford/Fl/5 y.o

*starts breathing heavily at the mention of word father* (He is dad?? He will hurt me like dad. He is bad)

Tristan Ashford/Fl's dad/Duke

*in soft voice* Don't be scared baby *about to touch her*

Serena Ashford/Fl/5 y.o

*gets back quickly*

Serena Ashford/Fl/5 y.o

Tristan Ashford/Fl's dad/Duke

*takes his hand back quickly* I'm sorry baby.

Tristan Ashford/Fl's dad/Duke

I'm really sorry. I should've been careful.

Tristan Ashford/Fl's dad/Duke

*looking at his daughter shivering* (I can't even help my baby to calm without scaring her.)

Tristan Ashford/Fl's dad/Duke

*tears rolls down*

Tristan Ashford/Fl's dad/Duke

Serena Ashford/Fl/5 y.o

*looks up* (Why is he crying? He looks sad like me. But he is bad person. He is dad.)

Tristan Ashford/Fl's dad/Duke

*goes out for a moment and comes back*

Tristan Ashford/Fl's dad/Duke

*in soft voice* You must be hungry baby.

Tristan Ashford/Fl's dad/Duke

I brought you food to eat.

Tristan Ashford/Fl's dad/Duke

And special drink, hot chocolate with marshmallows. Kids love it.

Serena Ashford/Fl/5 y.o

(Food)

Serena Ashford/Fl/5 y.o

(I'm hungry)

Serena Ashford/Fl/5 y.o

(If I eat it, will he hit me like mom and dad??)

Serena Ashford/Fl/5 y.o

*stomach grumbles*

Serena Ashford/Fl/5 y.o

*staring at the food but not moving*

Tristan Ashford/Fl's dad/Duke

*looks at her* I will leave, so you can eat peacefully without being scared of me.

Tristan Ashford/Fl's dad/Duke

It's okay, you can eat anything you want baby.

Tristan Ashford/Fl's dad/Duke

I won't hit you or scold you.

Tristan Ashford/Fl's dad/Duke

*leaves*

Serena Ashford/Fl/5 y.o

*looking at him leaving* (He says strange things. I know you will do same like mom dad.)

Serena Ashford/Fl/5 y.o

*looking at the food*

Serena Ashford/Fl/5 y.o

*stomach grumbles again*

Half hour later~

Serena Ashford/Fl/5 y.o

*crawls towards the food and starts eating it hurriedly*

Serena Ashford/Fl/5 y.o

*chokes and coughs*

Serena Ashford/Fl/5 y.o

*gulps it and drinks the hot chocolate*

Serena Ashford/Fl/5 y.o

The rich, creamy taste, combined with the sweet, melted marshmallows, caught her off guard. It filled her mouth with a warmth and sweetness she hadn’t expected.

Serena Ashford/Fl/5 y.o

(It tastes so good. A lot good. Everything taste good, but I like the water more)

Serena Ashford/Fl/5 y.o

(Will they beat me now? And take my powers?)

Tristan Ashford/Fl's dad/Duke

*comes in* Hello Little baby

Serena Ashford/Fl/5 y.o

*runs and hides again*

Serena Ashford/Fl/5 y.o