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You were crying as the bug-like creature flew through the air with you in its grip. You were rubbing your eyes with one hand, and tenderly holding the stuffed F/A your father gave you in the other. You look around only to see the bug that had your father's corpse in its claws. As you start to cry louder, you think back to when it all went wrong.

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"Y/N Kouhai!"

"Daddy!"

You jumped up from where you had been playing with your friend Sachan and ran over to your father. (No links to any other anime. I came up with the name on my own. There is, however, a nagging feeling in the back of my mind saying that something is off about that name for some random reason.) He had been away for a considerable while and had entrusted you in the temporary care of his faithful friend Haruna. You were the same age as her son when he had disappeared and your father allowed her take care of you often. You tackled him to the ground. Although you were only eight, you could pack a punch. (Because Nen.) You giggled as he propped himself up on one elbow. He tussled your H/L, H/C hair and gave you a affectionate smile.

"I made you something squirt!"

"Oooh! What is it?!"

"But first you need to get off of me."

You rolled off your father and eagerly watched as he got up and brushed himself off. He then reached into his bag and promptly brought out a stuffed F/A. You gasped and snached it from him.

"Thankyouthankyouthankyooouuu! I love you daddy!"

"Y/N."

The sudden tone in your father's voice frightened you.

"Don't... move... an inch..."

Your father gradually reached into his bag and brought out a switch blade. He then directed it at you. No... Not at you... ...behind you. You slowly turned around, only to find yourself face to face with a giant dragonfly-like bug. In one swift movement, it had seized you. You screamed.

"SET HER DOWN YOU DISGUSTING INSECT!"

Your father instantly ran at the being restraining you, only to have a much more humanoid bug thing step in front of him. It had pale green skin, coal-black hair and white feathery wings. Your father stabbed at it, and almost missed. He did however graze its cheek. You noticed its blood was dark blue rather than red. It growled fiercely. You father, if he noticed, did not falter. You. by heart, were all he had left, and he wasn't about to allow you get kidnapped by unknown creatures. Or any creatures for that matter. Your father took a swipe, this time aiming for its stomach. He produced a deep cut, not enough to kill or his organs, but enough to hurt like heck. At that moment, you watched as the thing lifted your father up by his neck. You helplessly struggled your captor's grip.

"Y/N."

Your head snapped to look at your father. He had a thin trail of visible blood trickling from his mouth. There was sadness in his eyes.

"Don't give up squirt. Never stop trying. Promise me that no matter what happens, you'll never give up."

You were in tears by now.

"I-I promise."

"Good. I cherish you with all my heart Y/N Kouhai. I'll see ya on the other side."

"DADDY!"

You screamed hysterically for him as you witnessed his hands, which had been scratching at the claw on his neck fell to his sides limply. Your father was gone. And you could do nothing about it

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You were dropped on the ground roughly, and you felt the hard ground cut into your skin. You looked up to notice a giant ant. It gestured for you to come closer with one of its claws. You hugged your stuffed F/A, and did so. Once you got close enough, it gently placed its claw on your head.

"Are you alright small human?"

You were startled, but you nodded affirmatively.

"Y-you can t-talk?"

The giant ant nodded.

"I do not think that if I returned you to your human society, they would except you, since one of us would naturally have to deliver you. Instead, how would you like to stay with us?"

You were provided no other choice. You had nobody else in the human race who really cared about you all that much anyway. You decided then and there. You would stay with them.

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It had been twenty-one years and you were presently twenty-seven years old. (I know they haven't been around that long, but I'm making a time warp.) You were currently walking down the familiar halls of the castle in a suit of black armor* that your subordinates had gifted you on your last birthday. Your loyal friend Colt came up to you. (You don't remember that he killed your father, you'll find out why in a later chapter.)

"The queen has asked to see you my lady."

You nodded.

"Thank you, Colt. You are dismissed."

You had to act professionally around the other ants, and Colt understood. You were the Chimera Ant princess, and it was expected of you.

When you got to your mother's chamber, you took off your helmet before entering.

"Hi mom!"

"How dare you speak to the queen in such an informal way!"

You didn't even move your head to look.

"I have every right to call her as such you disgusting low-life."

You growled.

"Stand down. Both of you."

You turned back to the queen, who you had regarded as your mother for seventeen years now, and bowed.

"I'm sorry. I'll try not to do it again."

She nodded.

"Now dear, I assume you know of the royal guards?"

You hummed in thought. You remembered Colt saying something about them.

"They'll hatch soon, right?"

"That is mostly correct. Two of them have already hatched and wish to meet the princess."

You grinned. Most newborn ants had no idea you were the princess until the queen confirmed it. You loved pulling this, and your mother knew it.

"Very well. Than the princess they shall meet."

*Either combine your fave parts of these, chose one, or ignore this.

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"Neferpitou! Shaiapouf! You may come out!"

You placed your helmet on quickly. You didn't want them to know you were human just yet. A man with blonde hair, and lavender-colored skin and something behind his back that you couldn't tell what was (His wings look different when they're down.) , walked out followed by a most likely female neko with wavy white hair. The man pushed back his bangs and looked at you.

"And I assume you will introduce us to the princess?"

"Indeed."

"WAIT! YOUR VOICE- YOU WERE THE ONE WHO INSULTED AT ME!"

You yelled at the same time. You were both pointing at each other. You heard a delighted giggle come from the white-haired neko.

"I apoligize for Pouf's apparent rudeness, but we would enjoy meeting the princess."

'Pouf' blinked a few times before clearing his throat.

"I demand you either accompany us to the princess, bring the princess to us!"

"Alright."

You said casually.

"I'll bring her to you."

You start walking toward them.

"Good! And before you- w-wha-what are you d-doing?"

"Bringing you the princess."

Both imperial guards looked genuinely shocked. They look to the queen for confirmation as you slide your helmet off again. She nods affirmatively. They look back to you, only to become more shocked than they watch attentively your H/L H/C hair falls into place. You grin.

"Wassup?"

They gawked. You sighed gently and used two fingers to softly close Pouf's jaw.

"That expression was made for whales. Not ants. You sir are no substitute for a whale. You are a beanpole."

You bowed politely to your mother.

"I wish you, and my soon-to-be-born brother, well. I wish to speak to these; You gesture to Pouf and Pitou; in private for now."

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When you got to your (room? cave? tunnel? I dunno.), you had them sit down on your makeshift bed, and you sat on a stump in front of them.

"So, which one of you is Neferpitou?"

The cat - girl? - You couldn't tell - raised their hand.

"Me M'lady!"

You glanced at the butterfly man. You stared a few moments before turning back to Neferpitou.

"How would you like to be my bodyguard until my brother is born?"

"PARDON ME!?"

Shiapouf yelled. You turned back to him and gave him a glare.

"What."

It was more of a statement than a question. He trembled a bit, but hid it. He coughed.

"I would prefer if I were also acknowledged."

"Maybe if you apologized you jerk."

He turned his head and quietly mumbled an apology. You got an evil grin on your face. He was visibly blushing. You decided to play with him before letting him off the hook. You flopped onto his lap, not caring how heavy you were in your armor. You pinched his cheeks as he gasped for air.

"Aww, does the widdel butterfwy want me to forgive him for yewwing at me?"

His face was redder than ever. Either from embarrassment or lack of oxygen, you couldn't tell. Pitou looked like they were going to burst with laughter.

"Oh dear, I'm going to scuff my breastplate."

Laughter filled the room. Eventually Pitou quieted down a bit, but was still giggling. Pouf glared at you. Pitou spoke up.

"Aye! We'll be your guards until the king is hatched!"

Pouf looked like he wanted to protest, but kept his mouth shut.

'This' You thought; 'is going to be fun.'

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"Pardon?"

"Humans have things called 'date nights', and I was wondering if you would like to go on a date with me?"

(Internal monologue time yall!)

*I wonder if he knows the purpose of a human 'date'. Probably. Does he know that I know? Probably not. How cute. I'm gonna toy with him a bit first. How long can he keep his demeanor before he breaks(Not like that ya pervs.)?*

"Why not?"

"Are you sure you don't wanna- What?"

"Sure! I'll go out with you! May I bring the guards?"

Cheetu looked confused at first before he saw Pitou and Pouf. He glared at them.

"Um, why?"

"Cuz they can protect me!"

"I can protect you!"

"True, but mum said to bring them when I go out."

Cheetu grumbled something incoherent that sounded like a complainant. Zazan came over, whispered something in his ear, and then walked off, but not before blowing you a kiss.

"Good luck sweetie! You'll need it!"

Cheetu smirked at you.

"Oh, but we don't have to leave the hive~ We can stay here!~ After all, There's something I want to show you~"

He purred. He circled you, like a shark circles it's prey. He stopped, and lifted your chin.

"So~ Do you still want to go?"

You made pout face.

"I've seen everywhere in here-'

The wall behind you crumbled, and a large red chimera ant was standing there. His face and hair reminded you of someone.When he saw you he looked confused. You two stood facing each other for a long while, before you spoke.

"...Pouf, Pitou, make sure he doesn't go anywhere. I need to check something. I'll be right back."

They nodded, and you speed-walked out of the room. Unfortunately, you ran into Rammot while heading to your room/hole/cave/thing. Rammot never had accepted you as the princess,and never would. He grabbed you by your shoulders.

"FIGHT ME YOU ILLEGITIMATE B****! I'VE GROWN STRONGER! SAME RULES! IF I WIN, YOU STEP DOWN AS PRINCESS!"

You had never lost to him, but you were busy at the moment. You sighed in annoyance, and he noticed.

"Not now Rat. I need something from my room."

He lifted you up, and looked you in the eyes..

"You forfeit if you don't fight me."

"✡︎⚐︎🕆︎☼︎ ☞︎✌︎❄︎☟︎☜︎☼︎ ☞︎🕆︎👍︎😐︎☜︎👎︎ ❄︎☟︎☜︎ 👎︎☜︎✞︎✋︎☹︎📬︎."

"Huh?"

"I said your father f***ed the devil."

He growled. He raised a claw to stab you, but before he even began, your armored foot had connected with his jaw, and you bit his hand, and pulled. You ripped off two fingers, and spat them out.

"Ick. See ya Rat!"

You knew he would be too busy shouting curse words at you to follow. You arrived in your room and snached something off your bed. You took a different path to get back, for, reasons. You ran up to the red guy, and shoved the thing from your room into his arms.

Menthuthuyoupi POV

I looked at the suit of armor, and decided to ask who it was later. I looked at the item they had given me. It was a stuffed F/A. It looked very loved. Something sparked in my memory. I had given this to someone when I was human. I looked up at the person who had now taken off their helmet. How...?

Y/N POV

"Y/N Kohai?"