The Forgotten Gender: Ch.17 Mel’s Hunger Issues

The Carriage was quickly moving through the capital city, and the streets were busy with people doing their daily routine as they whizzed by.

"So, is someone going to tell me what the heck is going on?" Mel asked, and looked between Isadora, Qiona, and Elizabeth.

"Mel... The Risphina Decree has been issued and the Temple of Life is gathering everyone woman that gets pregnant inside of the holy commissary, isolated from the world," Elizabeth informed, and Mel's face paled.

"W-Wait! Wh-Why?! I may have been injected with sacred white water but I'm not even pregnant," Mel exclaimed.

"I wish that was true, Mel. But Isadora is giving off an aura that is somehow making the blessings take root. And it's only a matter of time before you will follow in your friends footsteps," Sister Qiona said, and Mel was stunned.

"Huh? You're joking, right. There's no way that I'm going—Wait!? What do you mean by, friends?"

Isadora blushed and looked at her friend, "I-It's complicated, Mel. But the long and short of it is, that Tessa and Bethany are looking like me."

Mel was stunned, "Th-They're pregnant?!"

"Well, Tessa really is showing and Bethany was getting crazy cravings and inhaled a dozen sandwiches. So, it's a good bet that both of them are," Isadora said.

Mel took a moment to imagine a pregnant Tessa bickering with a pregnant Bethany and the image of that made her laugh.

"What's so funny?" Isadora asked.

"N-Nothing," Mel answered, and giggled. "Anyway, it's nice to be living with you, Isadora. I really didn't want to find a new Adventurers Party to serve while you push out a child."

"Hey!? T-There is still a—"

"Isadora! Stop acting like you were injected with Risphina's Sacred Fertility Water. It's not going to happen," Elizabeth said, and Isadora was taken aback.

"Bu—"

"But nothing, my daughter. You've done great service to the Queen and the country, and you literally are making women around you pregnant with your aura. So start accepting the fact that you will be having a child."

"H-Hold on a second! That seems like a stretch that Isadora is making women become pregnant," Mel interjected.

"Oh? You are on of those women, Sister Mel. Tell me, did you feel like something was different when getting injected with Risphina's White water?" Elizabeth asked, and Mel blushed.

"Um... Well... Yeah. I felt like my body was on fire and it was making me lightheaded and it was pleasurable."

"Do you feel nauseous or any cramps?" Qiona asked.

Mel realized that she was fine, with the only exception was that she was hungry, "Um, no. I actually feel fine. Just a bit hungry."

"See! Usually the women feel sick right after getting the White Waters but since you were near Isadora, your body is reacting to her aura and your blessing has taken root," Qiona said.

Mel was surprised by the priestess's confidence. She wanted to argue that she was overthinking things, but her hunger was distracting her. Especially when they drove past the food market which was a place of many street vendors and restaurants that had savory aroma's that wafted through the air.

"Ugh! I-I think you are over—Ngh!" Mel felt her hunger cramp and it was followed by a loud growl. "C-Can we stop for some food, please."

Elizabeth and Qiona both answered, "No!"

"Why not!?"

"Look out the window," Qiona replied sternly, and Mel looked outside, and the sight made her jaw dropped.

Outside there was a large number of women who were holding signs that had 'The Risphina's decree has failed us!' written on them and many were yelling and protesting the church, while women in Red Robes where pushing them back.

"Oh, yeah. They did mention that there was a protest happening," Isadora said, and a few women threw a rock at some Womb Wardens who started arresting them.

"What's going on?" Mel asked as more rocks and bottles were thrown and the guards were responding violently.

"Apparently, the sacred white water is not working and many women are having a lot of miscarriages. And it's causing the populace to turn against the church. Many are saying that the Goddess is failing them," Elizabeth informed, "Things are going to get worse before they get better. We need to get back to my manor. Only then can you eat."

Mel's attention was on the protesting and fighting. She couldn't believe how bad things were getting in the city.

'Haah... I just need to hold out until we get home,' Mel thought and her stomach growled again.

"H-Hey! Don't look at me like that. It's not my fault that I'm hungry," Mel said and crossed her arms under her small bust.

"Someone is moody," Isadora teased, and Mel huffed.

"You're not helping your friend, Isadora," Elizabeth said, and Isadora blushed and looked out the window.

Mel pouted and looked outside the window. She could see the castle in the distance and it was massive and tall and she couldn't help but look up at it while they made there way back to the manor.

***

"We're here, Baroness," Patricia called out from the other side of the carriage, and the vehicle came to a stop.

"Finally, I was thinking we were never going to get here," Mel said and was the first one to step outside the carriage.

"Easy, Mel. You're acting like you've been imprisoned for years," Isadora joked, and Mel glared at her.

Her body needed nutrients and the only thing she's eaten was a sandwich from earlier in the day, and now her body was demanding a more proper meal.

"Whatever... Let's just get inside," Mel said and she walked to the door while everyone following behind her. 'It's weird that I'm going to be staying here for some time... And why the hell am I starving? It hasn't been that long since I ate,' Mel wondered and walked through the door.

"Ah! Good to see you again, Miss Mel," Anna said, and bowed as the group walked inside.

"Hey, Anna," Mel replied, and she was met by the aroma of fresh bread and her mouth started watering.

"We made sure to prepare dinner for her Ladyship and guests. We also made some chicken soup, if you are still hungry," Anna informed, as Elizabeth, Isadora, and the two Priestesses went into the dining room.

"Please, and thank you, Anna. I'll eat anything you've got, just as long as it's filling," Mel replied and walked to the dining room and took a seat.

Anna nodded, and went into the kitchen to grab some food for the guest.

"Here, drink this," Qiona handed Mel a cup of herbal tea.

"What is it?"

"It's a special mix that helps soothe the soul. It's a secret recipe only known to the temple. Please, take a sip," Qiona said, and handed Mel a small porcelain cup.

"I'm not much of a tea drinker, but okay," Mel accepted the cup and drank it all in one go.

Mel couldn't stop herself and finished the cup and handed the empty cup back to the Priestess.

"Hmm? I feel a bit calmer. Thank you," Mel said, and the priestess smiled.

"Your welcome," Qiona replied.

Anna walked back into the dining room with Tessa by her side and the two had a large bowl of steaming hot chicken soup and a plate of buttered bread rolls. Tessa was nervous when she saw her other friend in the mansion.

'P-Please don't make fun of me,' Tessa pleaded internally, as she placed the bowl of soup and plate of bread rolls in front of Mel.

"Thank you," Mel said, and took a big whiff and sighed contently. She didn't even realize that the maid was Tessa.

"You're welcome, Mel," Tessa replied in a quiet tone and she went back to the kitchen to hide. 'Did Mel notice?' Tessa thought, and was happy when Mel didn't say anything before she made it to the kitchen.

Mel looked at the meal in front of her and it looked like the best thing she's ever seen. She picked up the spoon and began eating her soup and took a bite of the roll and she moaned and closed her eyes.

'It's so good,' Mel thought and took another spoonful of the soup and then took another bite of her roll and chewed slowly.

Everyone else at the table was staring at the girl who was devouring her meal just like Bethany did.

"I can't believe she's the same cleric that is always lecturing us on our table manners," Isadora muttered, while watching her friend throw away all the decorum she always lectured about and devour her meal like a rabid animal.

"Manners are for those who aren't dying from starvation," Mel countered as she slurped her soup and the sound was like a wet kiss, but it was enough to break the silence.

Yvette entered the dining room and saw her granddaughter and Mel, who was scarfing down her food.

"Ah, good evening, Lady Yvette," Anna greeted the elderly woman and bowed.

"Evening, Anna. I take it that Isadora brought home another woman in need of shelter from the temple's zealots?"

"Grandma!"

"Leave her be, mother. The Womb Wardens got to, Miss Mel, before we could stop them. The sacred waters are already taken root," Elizabeth informed causing Mel to choked.

"'I-I am just hungry," Mel whined, trying to defend herself, and quickly drank some water to wash down the bread that was stuck in her throat.

"Of course, dear. Eat up. There is plenty more if you are still hungry," Yvette said and she sat across from the cleric who was still eating like a starved animal.

Mel never knew how good a simple meal could be and she was glad to have something in her stomach but is seemed like whenever food was placed into her stomach, it instantly evaporated making hungry again. Her stomach was breaking down the food and converting it into energy so fast that it was going into her body as her egg was on its way to her uterus and was entering her fallopian tube.

'Ngh! What is wrong with me. I've never been this hungry before. It's not even a normal hunger,' Mel thought as her skinny frame was beginning to gain weight.

First her narrow hips grew wide and her butt cheeks were gaining weight and her breasts were becoming a bit larger inside her bra and her figure was turning from an hourglass to a pear shape as her waist line widened a bit to her slowly forming childbearing hips and her thighs were becoming thicker.

"M-Mel! You need to slow down, or you're going to choke," Isadora warned as her friend was stuffing her face and her small B cup breast were growing and her butt and thighs were getting bigger.

"I-I would if the soup wasn't so good. I mean, is this the first time I've ever eaten anything. It's so delicious," Mel said between bites.

Her robes did a good job at hiding her growing figure as the loose material was able to keep up with the changes.

"I think I want more. Can I get more, please?" Mel asked and Anna smiled and bowed.

"Certainly. Give me a moment," Anna said and left to get some more food for the guest.

"Well, someone must be getting pregnant," Isadora teased.

"Please don't tease me like Tessa," Mel replied and continued to eat.

"I wasn't teasing," Isadora replied, and Mel glared at her.

"Sure. Like anyone can get pregnant just by being around someone who is," Mel scoffed, and rolled her eyes.

Her bosoms were swelling and the material of her dress was becoming tight around her chest and the top of her bra was pushing against the fabric.

"Oh, really. How about you take a look at Tessa, and tell me what you think," Isadora suggested and pointed to the kitchen.

"Fine," Mel huffed and she looked at the entrance to the kitchen and her eyes widen.

Tessa was cleaning up a counter and she was wearing a frilly maid's dress and the skirt was a bit shorter than the rest of the maids.

'Wh-When did she get a job as a maid? Wait! When did she grow boobs and a ass?!' Mel questioned as Tessa's figure was completely different.

"Huh?... Gah! I—Um?... I got to go to the bathroom!" Tessa panicked when she saw Mel and rushed off.

Mel wanted to go after Tessa and ask her what was going on, but then Anna came back and set down a plate of pork chops, green beans, and a bowl of mashed potatoes.

'P-Pulled pork?' Mel wondered as the meat was cut up and it had a barbecue glaze on it.

"Thank you," Mel said, and Anna gave her a slight bow and walked back to the kitchen.

Mel started eating her new meal and her body was starting to change. Her skin was growing supple and her face was starting to lose some of its sharp features as her face was becoming softer and her lips were plumper. Her short blonde hair was growing out and the color was changing into a light blonde. Her nails were also growing out and were turning a bit longer and had a healthy pinkish tint.

'It's not enough! I need MORE!' Mel thought and the hunger pains were subsiding slightly as the weight was building up around her body.

She didn't even realize her body was changing and was too focus on eating her food to prepare for her egg to find a spot in her uterus in the next 12 hours.

'This is so good!' Mel thought and the sound of the food was echoing in the room.

Everyone at the table was watching as the young cleric was eating her meal and they couldn't help but notice her changes.

"Um... Is it me or does Mel seem a little... different," Isadora commented and Yvette chuckled.

"It looks like Miss Mel is enjoying her meal, and she's growing out her hair," Yvette replied and smiled.

Mel finished her second plate and leaned back into her seat and rubbed her stomach and sighed contently.

"Ah... That was really good, and I feel so full," Mel said and yawned. Her bosoms were pushing against the front of her robe and they were spilling over the top of her bra.

"You're not finished, my dear," Yvette said, and Anna was there with a plate of brownies and vanilla ice cream.

"I—Uh... No thanks. I'm full," Mel replied, and her stomach growled as it senced the delectable treats.

"You might want to reconsider, my dear. You've got a long night ahead of you and your baby is going to need nourishment," Yvette suggested.

Mel straighten up her posture and tried to control her urges. "Ha ha... I was famished before and you all want to poke fun at—"

Groan!

Mel felt her stomach cramp and the hunger pangs were breaking her will. "I—Oh goddesses... How am I still hungry?" Mel moaned and the sweet smell of the brownies was calling to her.

"Don't worry. We have a lot more food for you. Anna, can you bring some more desserts," Yvette said and smiled as Mel grabbed a brownie and a scoop of vanilla ice cream and began eating.

'Oh, goddesses! This is the best brownie I've ever eaten! And I'm not even a fan of sweets!' Mel thought and ate another brownie and another. Before Mel knew it her body grew a layer of fat on her frame and her hips and butt were bigger and her breasts were a bit larger and her thighs were thicker. Her face lost its sharp features and her hair was past her shoulders.

"Oh! I love the dessert. It's so sweet and filling," Mel said and her belly was pushing against her robe and the material was barely keeping her breasts in place.

"Anna, can you fetch her some new clothes. It seems like Miss Mel had a growth spurt," Elizabeth suggested.

"Of course, Baroness," Anna replied and went off to find something for Mel.

"What are you talking about, Baroness?" Mel asked and leaned forward, and the material of her robes were straining against her voluptuous, plump, body.

"Don't worry, Mel... We sort of gone through the same thing when we were first injected with the white water," Isadora said and she was looking at her friend's body.

"What are you looking at, Isadora?"

"Um... Nothing, but, I've never seen you look so—so healthy," Isadora replied and Mel pouted.

"What are you implying? I am perfectly healthy!" Mel was getting moodier as her hormones were changing.

"She's just saying that you're glowing," Elizabeth commented and Mel blushed.

"Th-Thanks," Mel stammered and looked down to be greeted by her growing bust.

'How did my breasts get so big! Why didn't they stop me from eating so much! A-And why do I want to touch myself? I feel so weird...'

"Oh, Anna. You've got good timing," Elizabeth said, and her maid walked over with a new robe.

"I'm sorry if the fit is a bit tight," Anna apologized, and handed the cleric a white robe with gold trim.

Mel took the new robe and got out of her seat and her body jiggled a bit and she covered her chest that popped out of her bra. The buttons on her dress were barely keeping her large bust in check and the fabric was struggling to cover her breasts.

'Ugh! Is this what Isadora has been dealing with?' Mel wondered, and she went behind the wall.

Mel stripped out of her robe and tossed the dress on the floor and stood in front of the mirror and looked at herself.

"Who is that woman?"

"Is everything alright, Mel?"

"Just give me a moment!"

'How can the sacred waters cause me to change this much... And my body. It's so different,' Mel thought and cupped her breast and squeezed her soft, pillowy, bosoms.

Her body was covered in a layer of fat that was a mix of a healthy fat and a womanly fat. The curves were soft and round.

Mel put her hands on her hips and turned to her side and the sight of her voluptuous figure made her gasp. She had a thick ass and her large hips were wide and her waist was a bit thicker and her bust was spilling out of her hands.

Even her face was different and her lips were full and her long, silky, hair was flowing down her back. Her once sharp and angular face was softer and her cheekbones were a bit rounder.

'Ooh! These are so big,' Mel moaned and pinched her puffy nipples and shivered.

"Mel? Are you done?" Isadora called out and Mel jumped.

"I—Uh. Yeah," Mel answered and put on the new robe and looked at herself and fixed the robe so it would cover her breasts.

The new white robe was a bit snug on her frame and it was hugging her curves. Her belly was round and firm and her legs and arms had some meat on them. She looked like a different woman, and her hair was down and flowing past her shoulders.

'Gods... My tits are huge. How could Isadora handle such weight on her chest?'

"Miss Mel?" Anna asked, and Mel turned.

"I—Um..."

"Do you need some help putting your hair up?"

"Yes, please," Mel said, and the maid got behind her and fixed her hair.

Anna combed the cleric's long, silky, hair and tied it into a loose ponytail.

"There. You look very nice," Anna said, and Mel blushed.

"Thank you, Anna," Mel replied, and Anna collected her old dress and left.

"Come, join us," Yvette said and gestured the cleric to take a seat.

Anna walked back into the kitchen and placed the pile of clothes on the table and Tessa looked at her friend with a smug look.

"I—Um. What are you staring at?"

"I'm just glade that the team is together again," Tessa answered and smiled.

"Team?"

"Yes. Team Big Tits," Tessa replied and smiled and giggled.

"Tessa! This isn't funny! If I'm pregnant then we can't go—"

"We're all pregnant!" Tessa snapped and Mel jumped. "Of course we aren't going out on a quest, but I can't believe we're going to have a baby together. It's like fate... I'm just glade that you can not longer make fun of me."

"You've always been a jokester, but how can you not be worried," Mel asked and her friend smiled.

"I don't know... But, I do feel really happy. You should try it," Tessa said and giggled.

"Tessa! Come back and help us. We have to clean the dishes," Katrina called and Tessa rushed off to help the other maids.

'I've never seen Tessa this happy before,' Mel thought and took her seat where Isadora, Elizabeth, and Yvette were waiting.

"Feeling better?" Isadora asked.

"A little," Mel replied and crossed her arms under her chest and her bosoms were pressed together and she looked down and her breasts were spilling out of her hands.

"Here, let me get you a cup of tea," Elizabeth offered, and her maid came back and poured a cup for Mel and the cleric took a sip and closed her eyes and savored the flavor.

"So, let's get down to your responsibilities. If you are a part of my staff then the church can't take you away," Elizabeth informed.

"Oh! Thank you, Baroness. I promise that I will work hard. But I'm not good at cleaning things," Mel replied.

"You don't have to worry about cleaning things. Adding Tessa and Bethany will cover the maid's side of things. But you will be Isadora's and the other two girls healer and midwife. We want healthy children for everyone. You'll get paid for every day, and a portion of your salary will be sent to the church as it is law. You'll have a room here in the manor, and meals will be on us," Elizabeth stated and Mel took another sip of her tea.

"Oh! Thank you. This is very kind, Baroness," Mel said.

"Your welcome, and you can call me, Lady Elizabeth. The servants have their own section of the house and you will be given your own room, but there are a few rules that you need to follow," Elizabeth informed.

"I—Uh. I'll do my best to follow your rules, Lady Elizabeth," Mel said and the older woman nodded.

"Good... Now you must be tired after everything you've been through, and a bath would do you good," Elizabeth stated.

"Um... Yes. That does sound nice. But, where is Bethany. I'd like to see her," Mel asked and her lady friends smiled.

"She is passed out on her bed. The white waters take a toll on the body, and she needs rest," Isadora informed.

"Then I will let her rest. Thank you for the tea, Lady Elizabeth, and the meal," Mel said, and the baroness gave her a slight nod.

"Isadora. Can you show Mel to her room," Elizabeth requested and her daughter nodded.

"Come with me," Isadora said, and the pair got up and left.

Mel followed her friend and they walked into the servant's quarters and passed a few doors and stopped in front of one.

"This will be your room, and Tessa's room is next to yours and mine is on the other side of the hall. You can decorate the room however you wish. And we will get you some clothes and supplies tomorrow," Isadora stated and opened the door.

"This is my room," Mel said and looked inside and there was a bed, desk, and dresser. It was bigger then her room back at the abbey.

"Yes. I'll leave you be. Goodnight, Mel," Isadora replied and headed off to her room.

"Goodnight, Isadora," Mel said, and she shut the door and went over to the dresser and pulled out some night clothes.

She dropped her new robe and her body was exposed and she looked at herself in the mirror and her body was covered in a layer of soft, supple, fat and her bust and butt were heavy and her belly was round and firm. Her skin was glowing and her hair was a light blonde and was past her shoulders.

'How is it that a potion can change a person this much?' Mel wondered and her mind wandered. 'Maybe the goddesses of the pantheon are behind this.'

"I can't think about this. I should take a bath," Mel said, and put on her night clothes and left her room and went to the washroom.