A siren calls, and a fool follows
There's been a melody calling out to you every night for quite some time now, you don't know who or what it is, or where it comes from. You've been ignoring it so far, but today it shows itself to you and its entrancing dance and sound may get to your head.
Reminders: Gender neutral MC
You shouldn't be awake right now, the sun wasn't even peeking out the horizon. You had served yourself a glass of water and went to the lounge to relax before trying to sleep again. The ghosts weren't anywhere to be found, and Grim was snoring the night away in his bed. You actually considered placing the fault on Grim for your nightly awakenings, but looking at the little will-o-wisp prancing from place to place in front of you, you weren't so sure now. It seems to be emitting sound, like an entrancing melody calling out to you, as it danced around the room.
"I can hear you, but I won't" You'd like to think that the lack of sleep was getting to you, that it was making you delusional enough to see this. Though the truth was undeniable, you had already pinched your arm to prove it. Something- or someone - was trying to get your attention, but you weren't going to give it so easily.
"My friends are the type to look for trouble, but I'm not like them" you told that to the little wisp as it stopped before you. If you didn't know any better, it looked like it had a life of its own, floating in place as though it were deep in thought.
Adding to your previous statement, you pointed a finger at the wisp, "There's a thousand reasons, I should go about my day". You truly had a lot on your shoulders, not only from classes and the tasks Crowley gave you, but also the fact that you needed to find a way back home. "And ignore your whispers, which I wish would go away" The wisp started singing and moving again. Was it mocking you? It was starting to annoy you, and if it kept that up you would also have to deal with a headache.
"You are not a voice, you are just a ringing in my ear" you mumbled, trying to convince yourself of that. You considered waking Grim up, maybe he knew something you didn't, but the fuss that he would make because of it just wasn't worth your time.
"I'm sorry little siren, but I'm blocking out your calls" you turned towards the door that led outside, maybe some fresh air would help you clear your thoughts. Of course, you wouldn't be left alone, the wisp's magic brushing against you like a soft breeze as it followed you.
Outside was colder, as to be expected, and the dark sky looked beautiful with all the stars and clouds decorating it. You could faintly hear the crickets and fireflies as they sang and moved around. Looking at your new companion with a clearer headspace, it actually is kind of cute (if you ignored the suspicious situation). It reminds you of a puppy, and with every excited jump it made, a new note could be heard, the melody of its dance a beautiful sound.
"I've had enough adventure, I don't need something new" since coming to NRC your life has been turned upside down, with every overblot you've had to deal with and every trouble your friends put you in, it's getting tiring, and you just want a free day. It was wishful thinking, to believe that it was offering you exactly that, some free time? you chuckled at the thought. But really, what would you be risking if you gave in to this siren's call? What would happen if you did what it wanted? Curiosity may get the better of you.
"What do you want? Because you've been keeping me awake and it's quite bothersome" You knew you wouldn't receive a concrete answer, but it never hurts to try. "Are you here to distract me? So I make a big mistake?" You couldn't ignore the option that this was all an elaborate prank so you wouldn't do well in class after your restless night. But who would put so much effort into a prank? As to wake you up every night at the same hour with this melody and now making a light have a life of its own. You extend your hand towards the wisp and it places itself there, its light now illuminating your face.
You thought about another option, one you hoped for, yet less realistic, "Or are you someone out there, who's a little bit like me? Who knows deep down I'm not where I'm meant to be?" You felt a pang of sadness in your chest as you spoke with the wisp, but what if this was someone's magic calling out to you? Maybe they knew how to help you and what you needed.
"Every day's a little harder, as I feel my attachment grow" One day you will have to leave this world, and the thought hurts you more every time you become closer with another. You are afraid that one day you won't be able to go back by your own choice, and that you will be forced to leave your true friends behind. "Don't you know there's part of me that longs to go, somewhere unknown?" You wish you could go somewhere else, where you wouldn't be filled by doubts, fears and regrets, where you could have peace of mind.
The will-o-wisp seems to be listening to you, its light dimming along with your mood. Suddenly, it jumps out of your hand, and like a firework, it explodes in the sky. The small particles of magic slowly fall down before coming to life into a beautiful spectacle of lights and melodies. The particles dance around your face, which was shocked and utterly amazed as they form shapes and silhouettes all over the dark canvas above you. You can't help but think that it is trying to make you smile, or maybe it is trying to tell you something as it prances all around the courtyard.
"Are you out there? Do you know me? Can you feel me? Can you show me?" You spout question after question as you run around trying to follow it.
And before you know it, its over, the lights all stop at once and come together again into the little wisp you now adored. It floats down to face you before going around you and bolting back to the house.
"Wait! Where are you going? Don't leave me alone, please!" You chased after it, entering the lounge and then going into the hallway, climbing the stairs as quick as you can and taking a sharp turn towards your bedroom.
After running so fast you grasp your knees while gasping for air, and as you look up, you see the wisp in front of the mirror, its melody beckoning you closer. Taking a step forward, ignoring the cat-like creature happily sleeping on the bed, you hesitate for a moment, before coming to a final decision.
You reach into the mirror and the magic surrounds you.
The door to the heartslabyul lounge flung open, with Grim running inside, his steps frantic.
"Ace! Deuce! Someone!" The cat cried out, his voice panicked and loud.
Trey and Deuce came running into the lounge, having heard the commotion from the kitchen where they were speaking.
Grim looked at them with teary eyes and yelled, "My henchman! They are gone!"
Deuce and Trey exchange a glance, the former broke into a cold sweat, worry making his stomach sink.
"What do you mean the prefect is gone...?"
AN - Based on : Into the unknown - frozen 2
I love Elsa, and I think this song goes well with the MC. I also believe it was supposed to go differently, so I don't know if Im satisfied with it (specially how wispy works) but I dont hate it so I dont mind sharing it.
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