#Casual reminder that Hanzo’s wife here is a literal demon

[odditycircus-2002]

A moment between Mother and Daughter

Random Scenario that came to mind based on those asks with Scorpion marrying a reader insert who is Quan-chi’s daughter, and then had a daughter with. And this clip:

*D/N: Daughter’s Name

Since you gave birth to your daughter, Hanzo wanted to keep her safe. So safe in fact, that your husband has explicitly banned D/N from leaving the walls of the compound, going so far as to instruct every guard he keeps stationed around the walls the same thing. This was not an issue when D/N was still a baby since the compound may as well have been the entire world as far as she knew. Yet, as she grew older, D/N became more aware of a world outside of her home and, like all children, found the idea of something they can’t have irresistible. But Hanzo denied his daughter's initial request to travel outside the compound, not wanting to risk his only living child's safety.

Similarly, you are wary of outside forces harming your daughter and want to keep her safe just as much as Hanzo does. However, you didn’t wish D/N to feel trapped within the compound’s walls and ignorant of the outside world. While you didn't like to go behind your husband's back, when D/N was five, and Hanzo felt more comfortable being gone for extended periods, you took it upon yourself to be your daughter's guide to the world outside.

Firstly, you swore your daughter to secrecy for this little trip, saying it'll be something just between you both. You then convinced the more sympathetic guards to let you and D/N slip past you, assuring them that you would travel quickly and are prepared for your small excursion. When you and D/N took your first steps outside the compound, your daughter was understandably cautious in stepping foot in new territory. That caution is thrown to the wind as D/N adjusts to the new sights and sensations, likely to run off if you weren't holding her hand the whole time.

Being her mother's daughter, D/N had a lot of questions about everything she saw, her curiosity boundless. Unlike Quan-chi, you didn't discourage these inquiries and did your best to answer everything your daughter had to ask. You explained to her how the bees collect nectar to make honey, why the small animals stored food, the mountains you lived on, the village far off in the distance, and why the Shirai Ryu had to stay hidden. You and D/N stumble across her father's namesake at some point, even pointing out as much. The scorpion was engaged in a life-and-death battle with a colony of ants determined to protect their home.

After briefly watching the scorpion fighting against the seemingly endless waves of ants, your daughter asked,

"Mama? Why is the scorpion fighting when there are more ants than it?"

You kneeled beside your daughter as you watched one of the many battles in nature.

"The scorpion you see is much like your father. They are both strong and swift, true. But do you know why the scorpion is feared?"

When D/N shakes her head, you give a patient smile.

"It's will."

The scorpion gives one final mighty swipe against the anthill, finally giving it the opening it needs to escape. You then place a gentle hand on D/N's back as the rest of the ant colony gives chase.

"Life is cruel, D/N. It cares not for where you hail from nor creed. Yet, that doesn't mean you have to be vicious as well. It's willpower that makes your life your own."

You use a bit of your magic to move some rocks to block half of the ant colony from further pursuing the scorpion. You then turn to face your daughter.

"Promise me, that you'll remember that cruelty is not always the answer."

D/N nods earnestly.

"I promise, mama."

You brush back a strand of your daughter's hair before standing up straight. You then glance towards the sun to see it dipping down, causing the shadows to lengthen.

"We better be heading home, we don't want your father to wander where we are. And remember,"

"Not to tell him where we've been."

D/N dutifully finishes. You nod, satisfied, before you take D/N's hand in yours and begin your trek home. You both then make your way back to the compound. Midway through your walk, you stop mid-step as your sensitive ears pick up the sound of leaves shuffling and light steps. Noticing your hesitation, D/N speaks up, her voice groggy, as she rests in your arms, exhausted from walking all day.

"Are we there yet, mama?"

"Not yet; I just wanted to stop and appreciate those orchids, as they've bloomed a bit too early. Can you see them?"

D/N scans the forest in front of her, spotting none of the flowers you spoke of.

"Where?"

"They're there, just keep looking."

You kept your tone light and nonchalant as you finally saw what you'd been hearing. Blending into the treeline is a mountain lion crouched against the ground, its haunches tense and its amber eyes fixated on you both. You frown deeply at the large feline, meeting its gaze unflinchingly as you tighten your hold on D/N ever so slightly, reminding you how tiny she is.

With a flash of hellfire from four eyes, a show of fangs, and a screech so high-pitched that D/N wouldn't be able to pick it up, the mountain lion immediately turned tail and scrambled off into its territory. The sound catches D/N's attention, who couldn't find any of the orchids you mentioned seeing.

"What was that, mama?"

"Just a wild animal passing through; we best be going as not to disturb them. It's their home, after all."

D/N accepted the answer, and you two could return to the compound without further incident. You replied when your husband later embraced you and asked how your day was.

"Nothing much happened."

Playlist while writing this:

"More Than Anything" from Hazbin Hotel

"You Will Be Okay" by Sam Haft

"Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" ver by Dead Space