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Mirabel stared happily at Antonio. The familia was having it's picture taken and she had been left out, *again*. She left the party and walked downstairs really beginning to question what the Hell her actual place was. Then she saw red goop on the floor. She bent down to get a look when she got distracted by a tile. "Casita?" Mirabel picked up the tile cutting herself when Casita began to crack. Then the goop jumped into her opened wound.
The cracks stopped and faded and a strange voice rang in Mirabel's head. **"So you'll be the replacement. Very interesting. Very, different, to put it lightly. From serial killer to naive, little, girl. If Cluetus saw me now, he would laugh and murder you. But I see further use for you. I see, oh God. Why? You're more alike than I thought. All those nights spent suffering. Spent without Mommy's love! Spent without love full stop. I, must say. The fact your conscious, is clear. Is no mean feat. You are impressive. Cluetus was similar, but he gave in, you are stronger than him. I like the plan. The house. It looks nice. Too bad it'll actually be a load of shit. But with my help, we'll make it better than this place. What do ya say? Partner?"**
"Who the fuck are you?" **"My name is Carnage. And I want to help you! I also see the girl. Maria? Yes. You like it, put a ring on it. Dumb ass."** Mirabel walked up to the party again and as she entered she saw Abuela whispering something. Carnage lip read for her, **"I'm glad Antonio got a gift. It shows that Mirabel was just a dud. The Miracle is strong! I'm kinda sorry. Oh God, I think you're affecting me!"** Mirabel looked hurt at the comment, then the hurt turned to anger and she stormed off as Juileta noticed her.
She slammed the door to the nursery shut as she started packing. Carnage was helping. The came footsteps. "Oh no," Mirabel whispered, "Haven't you got something that can help us?" A tendril came out from Mirabel and locked the door. As Juileta tried to open it, Mirabel held her breath. "Okay, if you don't want to see me I understand. Good night mi mariposa." They heard footsteps leave as Carnage decided now was a good to show his face.
Mirabel looked shocked at Carnage's sharp toothed head but quickly got over it as she had seen her family. "So this is the fabled Carnage." **"In the symbiote! I say, we get revenge on Alma. She views as failures. She can't handle the little imperfections. Neither Cluetus' family. I say, we kill her in her sleep,"** Carnage roared. "No! That won't be good enough! We need to ruin her reputation! The engaging," Mirabel suggested. **"Yes! Let's do it! But first, Maria. Does she have sonic capabilities?"** "Not as far as I'm aware." **"Good. Cluetus married someone who did. We are weak to sonar and extreme temperatures."** "Good to keep in mind. So, let's ruin my sister's engagement!"