Five months passed since the girl appeared in Argus, the name of the city she learned, and saved by Saphron.
True to her word the next morning Saphron and her wife, another nice lady named Terra Cotta-Arc, began setting up fliers with a picture of the girl in her original form, before she changed her hair and eye color, listing her as a missing person, along with sending some to their families to see if anyone was missing her.
They also began teaching (or re-teaching?) her things to see if anything would hog her memory. They told her about the four continents, Sanus, Solitas, Anima, and Menagerie, the four kingdoms, Vale, Vacou, Atlas, and Mistral, the latter kingdom being the one they were currently in. They also told her about a fifth dragon shaped continent to the west of Vale and north of Vacou, that apparently used to be inhabited but isn't anymore.
They told her about the Creatures of Grimm, known as "creatures of destruction" that lack souls, that are drawn to feelings of negativity-such as envy, sadness, loneliness, and hatred—often congregating towards the source of these emotions. The girl couldn't explain it but when she was told about the Grimm she felt a splitting headache but didn't know why.
Next they told her about the Huntsmen and Huntresses, men and women trained to fight the Grimm using transforming weapons, and a mineral known as Dust. The four Huntsman Academies where people go to train to become full-fledged Hunters, with Mistrals Academy being Haven Academy in the City of Mistral. She was also taught sign language so she could communicate besides with a pen and paper.
They told her everything they knew, but unfortunately nothing ever rang any bells for the girl. A few times she'd get a headache when certain topics were brought up, but no memories.
Even worse was that no one had called or shown up asking about her, saddening the girl even more after being unable to remember anything. While she may not remember anything about her life or herself, she was still smart enough to know this meant two things, the first was anyone that knew who she was is dead and that's why no one was looking for her. Or two any family she might have knew she was missing but just didn't want to find her.
Either way she was alone and unwanted in a world she didn't remember, except for Saphron and Terra but she didn't want to be a burden to them.
The girl was pulled from her thoughts when the door to her room was opened and Saphron and Terra came in. The girl noticing Saphron holding her hands behind her back.
"Hey you." Saphron greeted, since they didn't know her name they tried to avoid calling her something and they didn't want to give her a new name in case someone showed up calling her something else which would only confuse the poor girl even more
"Did anyone show up?" The girl signed with a hopeful expression only to look down when they shook their heads
"No, we're sorry no one's shown or called." Terra said
The girl looked down in sadness but looked up in confusion when Terra and Saphron sat down on either side of her with smiles on their faces.
"But listen, Terra and I have been talking it over, and since no one has come by looking for you and it's been five months already, we were wondering if…" Saphron trailed off before showing something she was holding some papers which she handed to the girl
Confused, the girl looked at the papers only to stare in shock at what said at the top.
Adoption.
Looking between the two women in shock as they looked at her hopefully.
"How would you like to be part of our family?" Said Terra
They… want to adopt me? They want me? The girl thought feeling overcome with emotion
"You don't have to decide right now if you aren't sure, you could take all the time you need. We just figured since you've been staying for so long we'd make it permanent—" Terra was cut off when the girl threw her arms her neck
"Can we take it that means yes?" Asked Saphron rhetorically
The girl nodded rapidly as she gave Saphron a hug as well.
"Great! We already filled out everything, the only thing left is to decide on a name. We figured you'd want to pick a name out." Saphron said
The girl felt touched that they were letting her pick her own name. Taking the offered pen, the girl thought for several points on what she should pick, while knowing it had to be color related. It didn't take long before she had the perfect name and wrote it down before handing the now completed papers to Saphron.
"Neopolitan, huh? Alright then, it's settled you are now Neopolitan Cotta-Arc, though maybe just Neo for short." Saphron said smiling to the now named Neopolitan
Neo couldn't stop the smile from spreading across her face or the tears that gathered in her eyes.
She had a family, she was wanted!
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A year had passed. Neo happily ran through the park in Argus, while being mindful of her mothers warning to not get lost or leave her sight.
It's been a year since she was adopted by Saphron and Terra, and Neo could say it's been the best year of her life, that she knows. Saphron and Terra were the best parents she could ask for, always being kind to her and loving her. At first it was a little awkward for Neo, having previously lived with them for five months as just a guest and now being their daughter.
Though she eventually got used to calling them her moms, she called Terra her mother and Saphron her mom to better show who she was 'talking' to. But Neo was still mindful of herself not wanting to be greedy or selfish living with her new family, something Terra and Saphron took notice of and worked to help be more relaxed.
It wasn't until her tenth birthday, which they decided they'd celebrate the day they adopted her since they didn't know her actual birthday, that they took Neo shopping and said she could buy whatever she wanted no matter what it was. Neo was of course worried about getting too much, Saphron however wouldn't have any of it and all but ordered Neo to get whatever she wanted. Reluctantly Neo did as told and immediately began picking out everything she wanted.
By the time they left Neo had an entirely new wardrobe, being mainly colored pink, brown, and white, a new bed, a new dresser, a book shelf and plenty of books to put on it, a Scroll, and anything else a ten-year-old could want. The entire time Neo was worried Saphron and Terra would get upset with her for everything she was getting, but they only smiled, even when they got home and helped her set up her room, and afterwards got her a cake and wished her a happy birthday.
That was the day Neo fully accepted them as her parents.
But she still made sure to do her part and doing chores around the house, along with helping out anyway she could. Neo had also decided to eventually enroll into Sanctum and later Haven, something her moms were supportive of but still worried of her choosing such a dangerous profession, while she wasn't sure if she actually wanted to be a Huntress it never hurt to have the training.
She even already knew what she wanted her weapon to be.
All in all Neo was happy the way her life turned out and if she's honest, she no longer cared about what her life might have been like before.
Neo suddenly stopped running when she heard something, she couldn't quite place what it was, though it reminded her of the noise her mom's would make whenever they were lifting something heavy. Deciding to investigate Neo followed the sound, eventually reaching the center of the park. There Neo saw a redheaded girl, looking around two years younger than her, wielding a practice xiphos sword and shield. She was also wearing Amazonian-esque armor.
The sight was adorable to Neo, seeing a little girl practicing fighting.
Approaching the girl, getting her attention and causing her to stop fighting. The girl turned to Neo, allowing her to see her bright vivid-green eyes.
"Oh, sorry I didn't see you there." The girl apologized, Neo smiling and waving it off
"It's fine, I just heard something and came to investigate, and I found you." Signed Neo, the girl frowning
"I'm sorry I don't understand sign language." The girl said
Frowning a little at that, though Neo then took out her Scroll and typed out what she signed.
"Oh, sorry if I disturbed you." Said the girl
"It's fine, I wasn't really doing anything. By the way I'm Neopolitan Cotta-Arc." Introduced Neo
"Hello Neopolitan, I'm Pyrrha Nikos, it's nice to meet you." Pyrrha said smiling
"You to Pyrrha. So can I guess from you practicing fighting you want to be a Huntress." Neo typed, Pyrrha nodding with a smile
"Yes, I've always wanted to be a Huntress. It was something I always wanted to do, to help people and do everything I can to help the world." Said Pyrrha, surprising Neo at her words not expecting to hear something like that from a child
"What about you Neopolitan, do you want to be Huntress?" Pyrrha asked, Neo shrugging
"I haven't decided, though I plan to enroll in Sanctum and Haven, but I'm not sure if I want to be a Huntress. But it never hurts to have the skill. Also my friends call me Neo." Typed Neo
"Friends? You want to be friends?" Pyrrha said surprised, Neo nodding
"Yes, that is if you want to be friends."
"Yes! I would love to be friends with you Neo." Said Pyrrha smiling at making a friend
Neo returned the smile while hoping things didn't change from what they are now.
Unfortunately Neo would soon experience many changes in the coming years, some good, some bad, and nothing will ever be the same again.