-Welcome home, Dear Ghoul-
Hey ghesties :00 here's my first attempt at writing something for my ghoul oc Domino, Hope you'll enjoy it as much as I had fun writing it! Criticism is totally appreciated as I'm trying to get into writing a bit more :>>
so without further ado, Enjoy!
“What do you mean the Ghoul isn’t ready for their Debut?!”
Screeched Sister Imperator, her hallowed hollers thumping throughout the walls of the Ministry. It was Invocation Day; A day within the ministry where the current leader of the clergy would summon to accompany the current leader of the clergy to spread the gospel of Morningstar. While most Invocation days went as smoothly as a hot knife through butter, However, today couldn’t have been further from the norm.
“A new ghoul has been summoned!”
“But what can they play?”
“What element are they??”
The Nameless asked amongst themselves. Ecstatic for the forthcoming birth of a new Ghoul into the clergy’s ranks. The Newly summoned had been cradled in the finest of silks and satins, it was merely hours after the ghoul had been brought into the world anew, sitting in the middle of the chamber. The Cardinal anxiously awaited Imperators’ verdict. inquiring about their current situation besides the coddled Ghoul. Fiddling with his hands as if they were going to run away at any given moment.
“Please Sister, if I may er… interject, heh. Perhaps you are being a bit too harsh on the Newly summoned?”
Said Cardinal Copia, who by now had taken his biretta and held it closely to his chest.
“While I am…ehh-Aware of the situation at hand…I would er…argue that this isn’t a mistake. The Invocation was successful in bringing us a new Ghoul, Whether or not we know said reason…”
The cardinal gestures towards the Newest of the Nameless, Whose face was not yet visible nor distinguishable due to the draped linen cast over them with only its horns poking out from under the covers. Sister Imperator lets out a calm sigh. Stone-faced. She looks at The Cardinal. then at the Nameless. Then Cardi once again. and slightly nods.
“Cardinal…While I may understand why you might feel this way, This is your first cycle, If we wish to spread the word of our gospel efficiently and effectively, then we mustn’t make mistakes.”
rebutted Sister Imperator.
“-We had them summoned to be out on tour with you Cardinal, If the ghoul is unable to fulfill the task that they have been assigned, Then they are of no use to us. We must send them back to the pit.”
Copia hesitates for a moment, stunned. It seems Sister Imperator has come to her conclusion on whether the Ghoul will stay or go.
“But Sister, I implore you! While they…er might not be of use as of now, T-That does not mean that they have no Potential at all! Please… Let them stay. I am certain that it was not a mistake to have summoned them.”
Pleaded the Cardinal as Sister’s once impenetrable gaze had softened.
“Very well then Cardinal, The Ghoul shall stay here with us in the meantime Until we find them a suitable role within the band.”
The cardinal bows his head over and over, Thanking his superior.
“Now, Before we proceed with meeting our newest. I will have to run this through with Papa.”
Said Imperator, turning herself towards a man draped in a white chasuble, the snoozing man’s makeup had faded into the shape of a skull; slumped and slouched in a decadent red and gold Throne, his Mitre teetering on his head as he snored loudly.
“Oh y-yes! Right, right, Papa…”
the cardinal gleefully whispered to himself.
Called Imperator, but there was no answer. Just a loud snort.
Sister asked again; Her patience dwindling. Only being surmounted by another hoarse growl from the worm out Popestar.
Imperator shouted. Startling the poor old coot awake, Sputtering and stammering at his surroundings while keeping his flimsy mitre on his head from falling off; Accidentally spooking the steadfast twins that sat by his side.
He snorted, Sister Imperator remained still holding her hand out.
“Papa, We ask of you to bless this beast for they are our newest addition to the Clergy.”
The Priest begrudgingly stands himself up with the help of the twins.
“Fine, but you didn’t have to be so mean about it.”
He muttered, rolling his clouded eyes before taking a huff from an oxygen tank. Slowly standing himself before the cloaked creature.
“Come forward, my child.”
He bellowed, Holding his hands over the Draped demon as they bent their concealed head down. With a lick of his lips, he recited the blessing.
Solvet saeclum in favilla
Quantos taetris este futeres
Quando ventas est venturus
Animus....Dies irae, dies illa.”
“Thank you, Papa, You may go rest now.”
Thanked Sister, bowing in gratitude. Papa lowers his hands to his sides, and walks away with Imperator, helping him out of the room with the twins following close behind. Sister turns to The Cardinal and says
“You may now proceed as we intended Cardinal; I wish you the best of luck!”
Before returning her attention to the stumbling skeleton priest. Copia turns to the Blanketed ghoul observing it as if it were a sculpture forged by the fires of the inferno. Unsure of what to do next, The Cardinal fiddles with his hands a bit, calling over two fellow ghouls to observe the process. One is imposing yet approachable bearing rings on both hands. With the other shrouded in singed scales that disregarded being that of a shorter stature. With both of them holding a silver mask in their hands. The Cardinal clears his throat softly claps his gloved hands together and speaks.
“Er…Please, please stand, Dear Ghoul.”
Stammered The Cardinal as the Ghoul arose and stood tall. Towering over him
“P-Please allow me to er…remove your veil...”
he said reaching for the silky piece that concealed the Ghoul's face. Slowly, but ever so surely, he lifts the layer of linen revealing the ghoul's face. Their eyes fluttered open as they looked around the chamber, Curious of their new surroundings.
“Welcome home, dear ghoul.”
Said the Cardinal as he fully flipped the white dressing over the Ghoul's head, exposing their newly sprouted horns, dark curled hair that reached their shoulders, and long floppy ears that blessed their collar. He softly grabs ahold of their hand, placing his other on top, and rubbing his thumb across their grey fur.
“May I ask your name, dear ghoul?”
Asked The Cardinal. The ghoul’s lips wiggled as they tried to form some sort of word.
Clarified the Cardinal as the ghoul bobbed their head in agreement.
“You have a lovely name, Domino…If I may, Are you eh..?”
The Cardinal asked, waving a Hand.
“I-I…am F-Female…I wish to be Female.”
“Wonderful! You’ll have to meet your fellow Ghoulettes ASAP! As they say, haha…”
giggled the Cardinal as Domino stared blankly at him, unamused by his jest. The Cardinal’s laughter recedes and recollects himself.
“Ah! I nearly eh…forgot my dear Domino, please, accept this as a token of our excitement to have you with us.”
Said The Cardinal as he handed Domino a reflective Helm that bore horns and swooping silver hair; Thanking and dismissing the ghouls that stood by him. Taking a closer look at the helm, Domino gazed upon her reflection. Looking deep into the darkness that was her own eyes. She shrieks and drops the Mask, shattering it into hundreds of shiny pieces. Stricken with fear, Domino begins to stutter and stammer an apology but only manages to squeak out a meager
As tears welled up in her eyes. The Cardinal observes the bits of silver that now cluttered the floor he stood on, and glances at Domino, holding her hand while tapping it.
“Please, forgive me. I was…not aware that you would react this way…Please, There’s no need to cry, We’ll er…get to that later. I uh get someone to clean this up later, Okay?”
Domino squeaked between stifled sniffles. The Cardinal chuckles softly as another Masked ghoul comes to his side and whispers in his ear. It’s quick and indiscernible, however discernible enough to warrant The Cardinal’s complete and undivided attention.
“Oh, uh… please excuse me, My dear Domino, It seems I have some important business to attend to. Now while I may not be able to show you around, I will entrust one of my best to eh…finish the job! Yes.”
Turning his head to the Chamber walls, The Cardinal calls out to the Women who were lined up against the walls.
“Sister Ophelia? Could you come here for a moment please?”
Taking only a moment, a figure from the darkness emerged as a Nun, all clad in cloak, Hopefully not as secretive as her dark orange hair poked out of her Serre-tête, Her face being lathered in the same white and black paint as the Elderly pope that had run off earlier only it looked more lively and less…Old.
Spoke the sister, whose voice could calm the tremors of hell. The Cardinal turns to her and holds her hands.
“Would you be so kind as to show Domino to her quarters? I would assume that being summoned is not an easy trip, yes? So…eh I say that she should eh…get some rest…No?”
“Certainly Cardinal, It would be my pleasure.”
The Cardinal graciously thanks the Sister and walks away with the Messenger Ghoul, Leaving only Domino and Sister Ophelia standing at the altar. Ophelia wraps her arm around Domino’s, looking up at her.
“Let’s get you situated, shall we?”
Domino looks towards Ophelia, staring deep into the enthralling jade green that was her eyes. She nods her head in agreement as Ophelia softly smiles back and signals to the other Nuns to clear a path. With both arms locked, they made their descent from the altar and through the rows of sisters. strolling through the grandiose overarching oak doors that were peppered with etchings and lettering that pulled away into the vast hallway where the fellow Ghouls had awaited their arrival. The way they clamored over the newly summoned was something to behold like a surprise party dialed to eleven. Sister Ophelia smiled gleefully, waving to her ghoulish colleagues as she made her way down the corridor with Domino in tow, who looked a bit overwhelmed with the grandeur of the Ministry. After a short walk through the gardens and clergy courtyard, Ophelia stops and stands in front of a door.
“And this is where you’ll be sleeping Domino! Please, don’t hesitate to let me know if anything isn’t to your liking, K?”
Domino nods her head. Fiddling with the fluff on her hands.
Ophelia smiles softly and holds her hands.
“Great! I’ll be back later to escort you to the Dining hall, There’s a fresh change of clothes on your bed. I bet those robes feel itchy against your fur, yeah? But In the meantime, do make yourself feel at home, If you have any questions, I’ll just be down the hall to the right. K? ”
Said Ophelia as she let go of her grasp on Domino, bowing to her before walking further into the hallway lined with Doors. Domino raises a hand saying a clear
To Ophelia; turning her head and smiling as she left the Corridor. Left alone at the door, Domino softly huffs to herself and fidgets with the door’s knob, Opening it with ease. Nearly hitting the frame, Domino crouches under it and Observes their neatly made room. With it, lay a couch, a bed, a bathroom, a bookshelf, and a window that stood above all else, peering out into the wilderness, with a shimmering vibrant green as the sun shone through the leaves and hit the hardwood floors. Slowly stepping her way further into the dorm, Domino sits at the foot of her bed, putting aside the neatly folded stack of clothes. Gazing out into the trees, Domino admires their ever-flowing movement as the branches dance to the rhythm of the wind. Slowly putting a finger to her lip, she whispers a soft “Pretty…” under her breath. Maybe…Just Maybe, this won’t be so scary after all.
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