This is a silly idea that I wanted to expand on, let me know wha you think. All the work in this AU will be tagged under "background reader au"
Reader is a second year student, and their dorm is kept ambiguous.
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When you first were accepted into Night Raven, you were ecstatic. IT had been your dream since you were young to attend the prestigious school, and now it's finally a reality. You even were lucky enough to have a few friends who were also enrolling, so you were basically bouncing off the walls until you were finally able to walk through the doors.ย
Your first year was great. You got into the dorm you were hoping for, managed to maintain a solid and great friend group, and even finished the year at the top of your class. By the time you were heading into your second year, you were bubbling with excitement, ready to reunite with your friends and tackle the year together.ย
But this year, all the Seven must want to see you suffer.ย
It all started at the Mirror Ceremony. Dressed up and ready to go, you headed to the hall, yawning as another freshman was chosen to a house, when they were summoned through the mirror. Yuu, as you learned they were called, was clearly confused, scared, and a tad bit annoyed at the cat clawing at their lap.ย
The beast jumping around caused disordered chaos, resulting in you being pushed out of the Mirror Chamber against your will. It seemed like the only people left were a few students and the Housewardens, who were tasked with calming the cat down. You, however, were happy to get out of there, heading straight back to your dorm as quickly as possible.ย
Yuu was the talk of the school for the next for days, weeks even. A magicless human sent from another world, even you had to admit, it's a sight to behold. You learned through the grapevine that they would be staying at the old dorm Ramshackle until they could find a way home. Despite how popular they slowly became, you never really ran in the same circles as them, only seeing them in passing every few days or so. They seemed quiet, but as the days went by and they acclimated more, they seemed to break out of their shell.ย
From your perspective, things seemed to go back to normal as you fell into a schedule, until the Overblots started to happen. When Heartslabyul's Housewarden Overblotted, you knew something strange was going on when it came to Yuu. One after another, housewardens kept Overblotting, and Yuu was always there to help them during. You held no animosity for them, but you knew from the beginning it would be best to stay away from them.ย
That wasn't a necessarily difficult task, you've never been the most popular, even in your second year, your friend group was small and filled with other not so popular people, but you wouldn't have it any other way. Staying out of the drama of others was a dream, so you made sure to stay far away from Yuu and everyone related to them, which slowly became more and more people as Yuu became more and more popular.ย
But as the Overblots continued, you slowly began to notice Yuu everywhere. They and their friends sat near you during lunch, sometimes even at the same table if it was too busy. Yuu would show up at events sponsored by your dorm, which you hoped they were actually invited to. They even started sitting next to you during the one class you shared together. Maybe you were going insane, but it felt like you were seeing them everywhere.ย
And then the letters started. They would show up on your desk at your homeroom class. They were, admittedly, beautifully written, detailing your looks and supposed "kindness that radiated off of every wall in the school." You were flattered, really, but slowly, the letters became more and more--erratic, if that's the correct word. The anonymous sender would describe how jealous they were of your friends, how they could hold your hands and had "the privilege of seeing your wonderful smile." As time went by, the letters became more and more frequent, and you slowly realized who was sending the letters, though the prefect wasn't doing much to hide their affection for you.ย
You really never understood their feelings. You never ran in the same circles as them--always more inclined to stay in the background. It was nice there, safe, especially as the school became more and more dangerous. Even before Yuu arrived, you never gravitated towards the more popular and well known students, and that never bothered you. All this made you wonder what exactly they liked in you. They knew little about you, so you chalked it up to a small, little crush.ย
Rejecting Yuu wasn't the easiest, but you knew it had to be done eventually. They seemed nice enough, so you thought it would be best to let them down easy, sending them a letter that you left at the entrance to their dilapidated dorm. It was only a few hours before Yuu was rushing towards you in the hallway, begging for you to reconsider their feelings. Apologizes flew out of their mouth so fast that you barely registered what they were saying. It's clear they were flustered, so as you pulled them away from the busy hallway, you ushered them to calm down.ย
Eventually, they did, their faces still bright red. You calmly explained to them that you're flattered, kinda, but you're not really looking for a relationship. Barely a second passed before Yuu was assuring you that they could change your mind, promising that they would win your heart. Who is this weirdo?!
You assured them that your feelings aren't going to change anytime soon, which seemed to only motivate them more, somehow? You were quick to rush to your class, needing to get away from Yuu immediately. Maybe you've been too nice, letting them borrow your pencils and hair ties, all of which you rarely got back. Your rejection was the longest conversation you had with them--so why are they so insistent?!
You put in extra effort to stay away from Yuu--it was the best for both of you really. You hoped that as time passed and Yuu became more focused on finding a way home, they would get over their little crush.ย
That is until their weirdo friend group wouldn't leave you alone. Stranger after stranger approaches you with questions about Yuu, apparently since they won't shut up about you. You couldn't really tell if they were annoyed or intrigued, but none of that mattered because you never wanted to know any of them. It doesn't matter how often you turn them down, ignore them, there was always one of Yuu's little friends trying to "get to know you", which really meant scoping you out.ย
And if it wasn't one of their friends, it was Yuu themself, following you everywhere like a lost puppy. It's like you never even rejected them, their smile bright as they follow you around, a stark contrast to your clear frown. Every time you saw their eyes sparkle at the sight of you, a mixture of annoyance and guilt filled inside of you. Yuu is nice, very kind and generous, but you didn't want to be swept up in their drama. The Overblots, the danger, you didn't want to deal with all of that.ย
You like your life. You like the calm and the relaxation. You like being able to hang with your friends. You like studying and succeeding in school. You don't want anyone to ruin that. It doesn't matter if Yuu is kind, if their friends mean well, you like being in the background, and you weren't going to let anyone ruin that.
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A/n: This is kinda short in comparison to my other AU's, but this is more silly and fluffy than my other AUs. Feel the free to send in ask/ideas about it.
Can you please make all characterโs thought on background reader, but if you donโt want to that, fine
You know what, I wanna take this asks to try and work on my character writing, so these are in the perspective of each character, mainly dialogue.
"Hey, do you know (Y/n)...the second year...come on, you have to know something."
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Ace
"Who?--Oh them, yeah I don't know who you're talkin' about Yuu."
"What?! Don't look at me like that! It's not my fault I don't know everyone here, they're not even in our year!"
"I mean, I guess they seem cool--what do you want me to say?!"
Deuce
"Hmm--oh, no I don't think I've heard of them, sorry Yuu."
"I think we have a class together, though I can't really remember, what do they look like?"
"Oh them--no...I don't know much about them."
Cater
"(Y/n)...(Y/n)...(Y/n)...yeah sorry, not ringing any bells--Oh wait, are they on Magicam?"
"Aww--they're a cutie~, look, look, that's them at the beach--are you blushing Yuu?"
"If you have a little crush, I can message them for you, no problem! You don't have to worry about a thing--wait Yuu where are you going?--come back!
Trey
"Hmm--(Y/n)...I've never heard of that name, but I think I've seen them around..."
"Though, I think I've seen them at some school events, they always seem to quiet. They and their friends are always in the library, once they got kicked out for being too loud--Sorry Yuu, what were we talking about again?"
"Oh right--again, I don't know much about them, sorry. Why are you looking at me like that?"
Riddle
"I've never heard of them."
"What more do you want me say? We're in the same year? I think I would remember if we were."
"Well regardless, you shouldn't be worrying about others, focus on your studies."
Leona
"Huh...no."
"You're still talking--go ask Ruggie, he's in their year, probably share a class or whatever."
"--stop bothering me and let me sleep."
Jack
"Hmm--I don't think I've heard of them, are they in our class? No?"
"Why are you asking? Just interested? Okay."
"You should go as Ruggie."
Ruggie
"(Y/n)---Oh, them, yeah we have a or two class together, whatcha wanna know?"
"Anything? That's kinda broad Yuu, and if I'm being honest, I don't know them that well."
"Well they're nice...and kind...and considerate...those are all the same word? Hehe---I thought I was convincing..."
Azul
"(Y/N)? I haven't heard that name before? Should I get the twins to keep an eye out on them?"
"No? Well then there isn't much I can do, sorry to disappoint, Yuu."
"Though, the twins should know something about them, I assume they known something."
Jade
"Mhm, I've heard of them, what exactly would you like to know?"
"Ha--with all these questions, I'd assume you have ulterior motives, and is that a blush I see, hmm~"
"You don't have to worry~Your secret is safe with me, at least for now. Oh--don't worry, there's not many people to tell."
Floyd
"(Y/n)? Who's that, shrimpy?"
"Ya seem pretty interested in them, Shrimpy. Should I be jealous? Ha--that look on your face is hilarious! Don't worry, I really don't care."
"Oh yeah, I don't know much about them, their kinda boring--mhmm--dont' be mad at me, Shrimpy, I didn't say anything that isn't true."
Kalim
"I don't think I've heard that name before--wait, let me think...were they at that party...no. I think they asked for a pencil one time--oh wait that was someone else--
"Aww I'm sorry Yuu, I'll let them know you were looking for them though--wait Yuu, don't worry! Let go of my arm!
"Well, if you like them then they must be cool, right?"
Jamil
"Who are you talking about? (Y/n)? Never heard of them."
"Now that you mention it, we might share a class or two? What? Do you know everyone in your year? Didn't think so.
"If I tell you about them will you stop bothering me?"
Vil
"Who? Hm--no, that name isn't recognizable to me. They seem pretty outcast, should I be concerned with you you're associating with, Potato?
"Why get so upset? You asked me about them, I gave you an honest response. You should learn to manage your anger better, scowling isn't good for your skin."
"If you're so concerned with some nobody, go asks Rook. Maybe you two share a love for the boring and mundane."
Epel
"Huh--who? Nah, I don't know them."
"Why are you so upset--if you wanna know them ya can just go and--I don't know--talk to them. Why is that such a big ask?"
"Go bother someone else with your questions--I'm tryin to get work done--which ya should also be doing."
Rook
"How exciting--you are interested in learning about them, non? Oh--such beautiful passion, so heartwarming!"
"Hm, you seem to know much about them already. Sadly, I'm not as knowledgable as you, I'm sorry to disappoint."
"But you passion has moved me so, seeing you so enamored has made me want to know them more! Hm? Do not fret, Yuu, I have no current plans on becoming your competition. You have nothing to worry about."
Idia
"Who do I look like--that crazy from Heatslabyul? Really Yuu, what were you expecting?"
"Hey--stop looking at me like that! It's creeping me out! Ugh--fine! If you wanna know about them that much, then I guess I can figure something out. Yeah--yeah--don't say I never did anything for you."
"You do understand that other people are really my wheelhouse? You're expecting too much from me."
Ortho
"I don't have any data filed on them--so I guess I don't know anything about them, sorry Yuu."
"Oh but don't worry, big brother can help you, I'm sure of it. And if not, I can just search through all the camera on campus for them--to far?"
"They seem nice enough from your description, are you looking to make new friends, Yuu? You're the best at that, so you have nothing to worry about."
Malleus
"No--I have not heard of them, I apologize."
"You seem very interested in this human. Should I employ Sebek and Silver to gather information on them for you? No--if that is what you wish."
"I am not the most knowledgable on human affairs--but if it would make you happy I will help you befriend them, just tell me what you need."
Silver
"Oh--no, I've never heard of them. We're in the same year? Oh--"
"Hmm--I don't think I've talked to them much, I think they woke me up once during class though. They seem--kind, from what I remember."
"You should get to know them more, Yuu. It would be nice to be their friend."
Sebek
"Hmpth--No."
"Why sulk? It offends me to believe I would sully myself by befriending a lesser known human."
"You seem upset, why? Humans never know how to handle their emotions. Calm down before you talk to me again."
Lilia
"Oh--no, as old as I am, I don't know everybody."
"Aww, you have a little crush~That's so cute~I remember when Silver got his first crush, he was just so adorable back them--oh I'm rambling, sorry~"
"Hmm--you shouldn't worry much, Yuu. If they're as nice as they describe, you two will get along nicely. There's no reason to by so shy--wait, don't leave!"
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A/n: Not proofread because I need to go to bed, I'll update this later. Let me know that you think!
AN: Lady Fall... I really like the sound of that. I feel like I gotta make that a permanent thing everyone has to call me by ๐คค
Word Count: 1.6k+
โOff with your head!โ
โAck!โย
Another student, another head sent rolling.ย
The taller boy gasps on the floor with the heavy collar choking his neck. Riddleโs shadow overtakes his huddled form while he struggles to get to his feet.
He deserves this for breaking the rules!
His chest heaves erratically as he watches the student with an almost feral look in his eyes.
โDo not disobey me again!โ
The student flinches as he tries to crawl away from Riddle. A small crowd of Heartslabyul students has started forming as they watch him inflicting punishment on yet another clueless freshman. Their eyes are digging into his back and heโs swiftly turning to face them when he notices. They cower once his eyes even briefly glance into theirs and quickly avert their gazes.
โDoes anyone else have anything to say?!โ
Riddle doesnโt think anything of it at the moment. No one would know unless they were watching for the slightest of his eyes widening and his breath quickening when he realized how many students had seen him losing his temper once again. His mask never slips until he reaches the safety of his locked room.
I need to stay calm! I can't keep losing my temper!ย
If Trey and Cater were to find out, they'd be disappointed. If Ace were to find out, he'd ridicule him. If Deuce were to find out, he'd try to remediate. If you were to find out, you'd be extremely upset with him andโฆย
What if you left him?
No, she wouldnโt leave me! She loves me!
He hates how he canโt control himself, but itโs their fault!
Itโs never his. Heโs absolute. Heโs right!ย
Thatโs why heโs the housewarden. Thatโs why his word is law and thatโs why you would understand. You always understand him and you always forgive him even for things he could never forgive himself for.
Cowards. Miscreants. Troublemakers!
He was seething as he just finished beheading four more freshmen for threatening his sovereignty in the common room. Plotting to overthrow him with the rest of the freshmen? What made them think they could get away with such a thing and especially where anyone could walk in at a momentโs notice? Itโs almost like they were trying to get caught.
โฆ Were they?
He shakes his head as he sits alone in the common room with a cup of tea that has long gone cold.ย
He doesnโt have time to worry about useless matters such as these. Uprisings are a common matter for every housewarden.ย
But never has a whole dorm plotted against their leaderโฆ
He grits his teeth as he stares at his reflection in the tea cup.ย
I donโt have time for this.
With the Unbirthday party approaching, Riddle tried to believe that the atmosphere wouldnโt become worse.
โPlease, please! You have to help us, Y/N!โ
Y/N?
Riddle stops in his tracks. He had been walking down a hallway to his next class, but was now peering out of a window from the direction of where he heard your name.
โWe told you Riddle was out of control!โ
โNow weโve all been collared!โ
No, it canโt be!
His darling red rose was being surrounded and harassed by those he had โtaken care ofโ. A troubled expression formed upon your face - furrowed eyebrows, pursed lips, and even small beads of sweat shone upon your glistening skin. The top buttons of your shirt had been popped open and your blazer was missing.ย
Did they do that to youโฆ?
His grip tightens on the windowsill as his face starts to turn red.ย
They will all pay for their transgressions. But not in front of you. He canโt risk it.ย
He canโt show himself in front of you until the Unbirthday Party where heโll have a speech prepared to convince you that they deserved this. That theyโre far too unruly for their own good and need discipline and punishment.ย
He didnโt want to have to resort to these measures, but theyโve forced his hand.
The atmosphere was awful around Heartslabyul. You saw collared students running from the garden in a hurry and knew you would probably find Riddle throwing a tantrum in the center of the maze.ย
Honestly, I should have another talk with himโฆ
However, it didnโt feel like one of his normal rampages. The hedges were curved in a weird way and the ground itself seemed to be trying to escape the housewardenโs tea party.ย
Thatโs weird.
Riddle was throwing one of his Unbirthday parties that you were always invited to despite not being a member of Heartslabyul. You opted to skip the parties most of the time due to being stuck in detention with Grimm, but this time you felt you had to go to implore on behalf of the poor students under his reign.
Riddle said he was only collaring a few troublemakers. Why does it seem that everyone has been beheaded?You slowly approach the location of the Unbirthday party in the maze despite hearing the students running past you yelling about certain death and destruction. You had thought they were just being dramatic, butโฆ
โRiddle?!โ
You gasp in shock as you see him about to skewer Ace with one of the numerous pointed shrubs that were floating in the air. His attention is immediately directed to you and for the first time, you feel fear. Riddle would never harm you; he barely ever even yelled at you like he would at the others. But this timeโฆ
Itโs like the world is on autoplay with the way Riddle starts charging at you. You canโt even run as heโs knocking the wind out of you with one of his thorned vines wrapping around your waist and flinging you into nearby furniture.ย
โY/N!โ
You hear Ace shouting, but his voice fades along with your vision.
Whereโฆ
Youโre seated at one of the ridiculously long tables that would be brought out for a party in Heartslabyulโs maze. The atmosphere is still dark and oppressive with wilting greenery floating in the air and the rest of the bygone party a mess scattered on the floor.
My head!
You rub a palm onto your temple as you recall walking into the Unbirthday party and seeing Riddle had overblotted into something monstrous. Pain begins to bloom in your stomach and radiate through your body when you reach the part in your memory where Riddle had thrown you like a ragdoll.
I need to get out of here! I need to-
You barely get to stand from your seat when you feel something sharp curling around your ankle. You gasp in pain as you tug at it but itโs grip only tightens.
โWhere do you think youโre going, my red rose?โ
Heโs harshly pulling on the vine and you let out a small scream as youโre sent tumbling to the ground. You land on your back and try to scramble to your feet, but another tug has you thinking otherwise. You decide to sit up on the grass and at least look at who was attacking you.
Red hair, red eyes, their dress is identical to the shape of garments that Riddle would wear, but their voice was odd and distorted, the blot hovering around them and that twisted grin. He was nothing like the Riddle you knew.
โWhere do you think youโre going, my red rose?โ
You didnโt even realize you were staring until you heard him repeat his question. Your tongue struggles to speak as your brain refuses to comprehend the situation in front of you.
โThe tea party awaits. Sit. Have something to drink.โ
Tea party?
The tea had long been spilled onto the floor along with the appetizers and desserts, but rejecting him felt like certain death at this moment. You shut your mouth and nod. Despite the pain, you manage to get to your feet and limp into the chair you had been dragged out of when you had first woken up.
You flinch and gasp when a vine unravels itself and comes towards you with a broken pitcher. Milk mixed with dirt and debris of dead flora mixes into a muddled slush thatโs poured into your teacup. The once pristine table cloth and remaining food is covered with the branches and leaves of the shrubs he was throwing around along with what you hoped wasnโt oxidized blood.ย
Your eyes must have lingered too long on the reddish-brown stains because the vine on your ankle is tightening again and making you hiss. You pick the teacup up with trembling hands and his grip is loosening.
โMy dear rose, do you think Iโm right?โ
No.
โOf courseโฆโ
Your voice comes out as a weak whisper but Riddle doesnโt seem to care and starts to ramble. He continues to ask you a question and then stares at you until you give him the correct answer. It's an endless loop of stroking his ego and keeping your expressions under control all while your blood pools beneath the table.ย
โY/N, you love me, right?โ
Your attention on the teacup in your hands is broken and you quickly look up to stare at him with wide eyes.
โW-whatโฆ?โ
The vine around your ankle tightens once more and youโre straightening your back as you nod in agreement. But this time, the vine doesnโt slacken.
Wrong answer.
โHmmmm, unconvincing~โ
You falter as you feel another vine slithering up your leg and wrapping around it. The thorns threaten to pierce the cloth as your eyes dart around while thinking of what to do, what to say, what could appease him.ย
โRose, do you love me?โ
โYes, Riddle! More than anything!โ
The vines relax and seem to fall to the ground as you let out a sigh of relief.
โYour word is absolute, Riddleโฆโ
"And?"
"You're more correct than anyone or anything..."
He gives you a radiant smile which would have been endearing in any other context but it makes you shudder as you think of how youโre stuck under his whims until someone rescues you.
Hi, I saw that you wanted comic ideas for Twisted Wonderland, so why not this idea? It's where Reader/Y/n is in class with Ace and Deuce, let's say, Potionlogy, and something goes wrong due to shenanigans, because of course? and the Reader wakes up to in a fairytale dream world where she meets all of the Twisted Wonderland boys but not as how she remembers them, but instead they are dressed and acting like their designated fairytale (like Riddle being the Queen of Hearts, Leona being Scar from The Lion King, etc.) or whatever fairytale you think matches the personality of the characters or something?
This is going to be a fun series heheheh
PERCEPTION (PART 1)
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I'm a little late and busy but I'm really enjoying drawing this so I hope you'll stay for more!
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Summary:ย In every land you travel to, there's a god with elemental powers. But why is it that in every nation you arrive to, the gods attempt to make you stay?
Note: Why has no one done a genshin x twst thing? This is more of a concept idea than anything else. I might do a series with it, or not, or just random posts. Feel free to ask about it or request stuff for it.
This must be a dream, either that or a never-ending nightmare.
Waking up alone on a sandy beach, as if washed ashore, was disorientating. There was nothing else on the shore save for shells and the occasional crab, no debris indicating a wreck and no scattered belongings. All you had on you were the clothes on your back, which were a pair of shorts and an oversized t-shirt, your pajamas.
In the center of your palms, was a marking you had never seen before, like a freshly painted tattoo in the shape of a tiny key. As curious as the strange new markings were and you wondered how they even got there, there was a larger question looming:
How did you get here?
GRIM
There was a cat on the beach. At least, it looked like a cat. A talking feline, with gray fur and the most impossible feature of blue fire lightly simmering in his ears.
It spoke, just like a human, with a grating high-pitched voice. It was a devilish little beast, with little fangs sharper than his comebacks that he supposed were funny.
The feline pridefully announced his name: Grim.
And when you told Grim your story of how you woke up by the water's edge with no recollection of how you got here and little to your name, the creature didn't appear to care. However, when he spoke of elements being used by people and names of nations and cruel living gods you never once heard of, only then was he very vaguely intrigued. Perhaps it was amusement, as he laughed and called you stupid for not even knowing of The Seven.
That's when you heard a growl, not from behind his fangs but from his stomach. If you looked at him from the right angle, he looked quite scrawny. The poor thing was hungry, you realized.
All it took was an offering of cans of tuna found in an empty cabin nearby, and you had him in your grasp. Following you around was only temporary, he insisted, he'd go along so long as there was food. While a talking cat was not the most conventional of guides, it was better than nothing, especially since he knew basic knowledge of each nation and where the nearest sign of civilization was located.
HEARTSLABYUL
Through the winding dark woods where mysterious creatures lurked in hollow trees and dead end paths, were meadows of flowers and peaceful grooves. However, don't let the tranquillity of nature fool you. In the distance were mountainsโ not actually mountains, but volcanoes and hot sprints along this land's border.
It's been said that the very millions of roses and other greenery in this land, was formed when ash rained down on dry barren earth for nearly a month. Ash from those very dormant volcanoes that were the backdrop to this perfect scenery, which came in huge black clouds thousands of years ago and blanketed the earth.
A god, an archon, the deity of law that rained hell on earth over thousands of years ago.
Long ago this land was a country of criminals ruled by a god of chaos that reveled in havoc and disorder. Among the mayhem, was a small deity of fire with mighty powers and a vision for a future he was determined to see. Riddle, is what the deity was called.
Riddle gained a number of followers to listen to his words, and he created order. A small feat compared to the many wicked still running about in a lawless land ruled by a god that valued anarchy. So, using newfound strength, the deity of fire drew forth molten lava from the mouths of the northern volcanos, burning all those in its path while the deadly plumes of smoke and ash suffocated those that remained. Atop the remains of the destroyed towns and cities, he built a new nation of order for his loyal followers.
Today, it is a thriving nation filled with flowers and greenery. However, there is one issue. The god of pyro, Riddle, is a tyrant. Every law is expected to be followed without question and without fail, beheadings have become nearly a daily occurrence with the criminals often being charged with mistakingly picking flowers on Wednesdays, drinking the wrong sort of tea post-meals, or playing croquet after five pm.
You were fortunate to be spared after your audience with the god of law, for breaking the rule: one must never bring a cat to a formal affair. Before he could burn you were you stood, you interjected, answering that your companion was no cat, so you had broken no rule.
Well, he promptly apologized for the misunderstanding and in turn, offered to make up for it by inviting you to a tea party. It would be best to except his invitation, afterall, he was the same deity that buried nearly an entire country in lava and ash, then built his kingdom atop their remains. He was a tyrant that beheaded and burned people on the daily. It was wise not to get on his bad side. Besides, he appears to have taken a fancy for you. Riddle implores that you tell him more of your world while you ignore the whispers of rebellion.
There is no leaving Heartslabyul, not without the explicit permission from the god of law. The borders with their volcanoes burn any would-be invaders, allowing passage only to merchants and travelers who have received the pyro deity's blessing. Why would Riddle ever give you his blessing to see you go?
SAVANACLAW
Across the volcanoes and hot springs of the borders, the mountains turn green with dense jungles. Across the river lies the savanna where the world's most wondrous creatures run free. Times have been turbulent, the shaking ground was evidence of troubles with this nation's divine beings, or rather, now single divine being.
Earthquakes have always been a sign of something occurring either for a purpose or unintentionally by someone else. The harsher the quake, the greater the importance of the event. And not too long ago, a ginormous tremor shook the entire globe. Something of major importance had happened.
A god, an archon, the deity of intellect was the new sovereign after tragedy befell his elder brother.
In the past the land was under the protection of the god of strength, a mighty god worshipped by his people. This god had a young heir who was also beloved by the people. However, most forgot or completely disliked the younger brother of the god of strength, a deity of ground, Leona, who had a burning hated for his brother.
Leona amassed followers of his own in secret. It came as no surprise that the common and the wealthy adored the exalted god of strength. However, the poor detested him, because he offered no help to them, no matter how much they prayed and offered what little they had to his alter. Instead, their prayers for mercy and for a change in luck, were answered by the deity of ground. The change of luck came from the death of the former god and his son, paving the way for a new sovereign.
Today, there is uncertainty in the street. Many of the former worshippers of the god of strength believe in one thing. The god of geo, Leona, is unfit to rule. The poor and mistreated have emerged from hiding places in the shadows, filled with newfound confidence for their was finally a god that answered their prayers. However, there remains a growing tension between both factions. Followers of the new god sing his praises, while followers who mourn for his brother believe that everything is falling into disarray.
You were promptly introduced to the god of intellect by his followers that wished to spread the good word. There was something wrong, you and your companion both agreed. How could a powerful god of strength and his young heir just perish without warning? Something was amiss.
This was just a new follower, at least in his eyes. So he brushed you off, allowing you to partake in the best food and drink only his followers had the privilege of receiving. Testing your luck, you decided you would ask him if he knew of a way home. For now you filled him in, explaining your origins and recent adventures. For such a conniving and arrogant leader, he was surprisingly lax. It even appeared as if he wasn't even listening to your words, just dozing off on some pillows. Your words were at least more interesting to him than the rumors of possible unrest.
Perhaps he does know a way for you to return home, but he doesn't want to tell you. It's as simple as that. He likes the new follower, you. Besides, you're not going. There is always the option of traveling further, but why do so when the geo deity has what you need? Leona greatly loathes betrayal from his own worshippers, so you wouldn't leave Savanaclaw to see another god, would you?
OCTAVINELLE
In the seas dwell creatures of unimaginable horrors living deep within the watery depths, across the ocean over turbulent waves there are islands of paradise. The chain of islands composed warm southern beaches and cold northern snowlands. This may be paradise, but a toll must be paid to even get near the islands.
A tax is applied to all arriving merchants wishing to trade and tourists wishing to step foot on the island. It doesn't make much sense, until you see their towns and cities bursting with trade. Business was booming, apparently. The water is clear and pristine, you could see the vibrant coral reefs and schools of fish swimming below.
A god, an archon, the deity of contracts once came from these very waters when there was no land.
Thousands of years ago there was nothing but ocean out this far away from the mainland. That is, until a deity of water appeared from the depths. He promised a new nation to traveling merchants, so long as they worshipped him. The deity introduced himself as Azul.
Azul had grown bored of the dull happenings under the sea, for he had achieved most things beneath the waves. The ocean could not satisfy his endless greed. He had his sights set on higher elevation, with the lofty goal of being just as powerful on land as he was in the ocean. He moved waves, creating tsunamis outward but revealing islands once hidden by water. The merchants took to land and fulfilled their end of the deal, worshipping him while creating a prosperous nation of deals.
In present day, hardly anyplace can compare to the thriving hub the nation has become. However, loyal followers have begun to see his greed. The god of hydro, Azul, is a charlatan. The ocean in all its vastness was not enough to satisfy his desires, it was why he took to land. For the promise of fulfilling prayers, something always must be given in turn or the worshippers must risk going on a quest. But, it is not always as it seems. One way or another, a prayer asking for something will end in the worshipper becoming in debt to him.
In exchange for an answer to the continued question of how to return home, you have nothing to offer for payment except for ideas. Home was modern, this world was not yet on par with the technology you knew. So you offer ideas of inventions, a device to capture an image in time, a mechanism like a box with wheels, a tool to contact someone miles away.
He believes you're quite bright, you think it false flattery to deceive you but you would be wrong. Your ideas are truly brilliant, and will no doubt earn him more millions and influence in other nations on the mainland! Best to take the compliment with a smile, or else this swindler may find a way to trap you in debt. Azul insists you tell him more of your home and your lucrative ideas. Here, a contract, where he shall sell your ideas as goods and you shall reap the rewards! Whatever hearsay you've heard painting him in a bad light, is defamation! Don't fall for it so easily.
Sailing away from Octavinelle would just be a fool's quest. Unless you can escape on a boat that can weather the harshest of sea storms, there is no stepping foot off the island without the risk of drowning. Don't you have more profitable ideas to share with the hydro deity? If not, just listening to your voice would make Azul content than all the gold in the world could.
SCARABIA
Rolling sand dunes stretch as far as the eye could see, and rocky canyons border a savanna. Sandstorms fill the skies like a dark cloud, covering the dry hot land in a new layer of sand once again. Struggle through the scorching days and blistering cold nights, and there will be an oasis in the center between large flowing rivers.
Life follows the flowing waters, and an enormous oasis is planted in the center of the desert. For miles and miles along the banks, are blooming cities and towns. A great contrast to the desert outside, these settlements are overflowing with water, with the greenest gardens and greatest crops.
A god, an archon, the deity of commerce that gave life to a once barren land.
Thousands of years ago, a terrible famine struck the land. All remaining oasis had shriveled up, leading to starvation. A kind-hearted deity of earth took pity on the people. So he decided to extend a helping hand. People would call the deity Kalim.
Kalim used his abilities to create a lush environment, a vast and incredibly rich oasis out of sand in the middle of the desert. When he walked, grass and flowers sprouted from the sand. In days, he managed to create a garden of tremendous size and design, where his new followers could live in peace and luxury by the rivers. Towns and cities were developed, giving way to a grand nation where he resided in comfort and extravagance, surrounded by people that adored him.
Now there is a grand metropolis where there is just as much gold in the markets as there are flowers. The god of dendro, Kalim, is naive. For thousands of years he has been sheltered and treasured by his people. He is oblivious and clumsy, but at the same time he is not foolish. He knows of the people that have attempted to use his abilities for sinister purposes. Although, no one could guess a conniving being plotting against him, resides in his very own palace.
Exciting adventures and thrilling tales, the god of commerce loves to hear your stories of the outside world! First time foreigners are welcomed with open arms, but you are treated as a rare guest with your unique origin. This might just be the most peaceful land you had ever traveled to.
Come, partake in the celebrations! It's easy to forget that such a laidback and cheerful personality belongs to that of a deity that gave life to this region of the desert. Dance, chat, he wishes to do it all with you! The brightness of the fireworks and lively atmosphere is nearly enough to drown out the presence in the shadows you see from the corner of your eyes. A figure with a piercing gaze, watching the jolly divine being with envy in their eyes. With a power as tempting as his, there would be those wishing to snatch it. Kalim distracts you, offering more food and drink with a smile sweeter than any flower.
Why would anyone ever wish to leave this garden that was Scarabia? The outside, the desert and canyons, were harsh and unforgiving. The god of commerce did not wish to see you risk traveling and getting hurt. The dendro deity invites you to stay in the city! Surely you could be happy here with Kalim, right?
POMEFIORE
On elevated lands, between mountains and hills, were endless forests in which travelers often vanished in or were discovered frozen. A winter wonderland, although this wasn't so delightful. It was beautiful, but a deadly kind of beautiful, where you risked being chased by mysterious beasts or becoming lost in blizzards.
The snow may be pure, it may look picturesque upon frozen lakes and lines of white trees, but looks are deceiving. This was once a serene land with a temperate climate, but it has only gotten colder and colder in more recent months until there was not a single spot of green to be seen.
A god, an archon, the deity of curses who was so bitter like the cold that he caused snow to fall all year round.
Stories have told that the land was once warm in springs and summers, only growing cold whenever the divine being was cross. They were frighteningly beautiful and terrifyingly powerful, regal as royalty but at times wrathful. Vil, is what the deity was referred to.
Vil became envious of an emerging figure, so he invoked powerful blizzards and storms. In recent generations, there have been a growing number of his people breaking off into a separate faction that worshipped a younger compassionate god of healing. Enraged by the betrayal of some followers and resentful with biting jealously, many knew that it was only a matter of time before he would snap. This frightening divine being would not accept being dethroned, he would not allow himself to be demoted in the people's hearts.
Civilization continued to thrive, even despite the never-ending snow. And yet, people cannot help but worry what may happen if the cold doesn't let up by spring. The god of cryo, Vil, was pretentious. Anyone who openly voices their distaste for him or a preference for the god of healing, can expect to be encased in ice and used as a display. No one dares to even utter the name of his rival, for fear of incurring his wrath.
Misfortune brought you before the god of curses' throne. Mistakingly his followers had believed you to be worshippers of the god of healing, which you insisted not to know of. You had simply been lost. Maybe it was your gawking at his ethereal appearance, or the compliment you murmured under your breath, but you were not frozen a punishment.
He decided to interrogate you himself, and through his stern questioning you found yourself a nervous mess as you answered honestly but blabbered far too much. Maybe this deity was amused, much like a king would find humor in a pathetic little jester. The divinity that froze nonbelievers into statues for his palace, found you quite endearing. Vil even once smiled at you when you spoke of inconsequential things, warming his heart to which the clouds carrying snow broke apart if for a moment, causing his followers to go into a frenzy fueled by hope.
When leaving Pomefiore is so much as even mentioned, all exits will be frozen shut by the god of curses. Why even venture outside the palace, when you have earned the favor of the cryo deity? Perhaps the land is warmer, but the neighboring nation is dangerous and he forbids the journey. Why would anyone leave after finally melting Vil's icy cold heart?
IGNIHYDE
A forest of dead trees serves as an ominous welcome, or perhaps it was an omen warning incoming travelers. Slopes gave way to valleys, and along the coasts was a heavy mist that painted the vision gray. Homes and buildings, magnificent temples and crumbling feats of architecture, appeared to be floating in white clouds, but in reality they were situated on cliffsides thick with fog.
In the center of the dying forest, there are ruins of a grand temple once belonging to a god that met a tragic end. However, its remnants are closely guarded by mysterious creatures of air that cannot be touched. Legends say the temple was once a place of worship for a fledgling god related to the main god the nation worships today.
A god, an archon, the deity of innovation that has never once shown his face to the public.
Thousands of years ago, a pair of divine beings appeared. They went largely unnoticed for many years, until their brilliant inventions brought awe to those around them, attracting worshippers and diminishing the power of other local gods. The one remaining brother from this pair, is a deity known as Idia.
Idia created wondrous inventions, unintentionally forming a nation of inventors in the process. Withdrawn, dark, and silent, he is quite the unconventional god and yet he begrudgingly rules nonetheless. As reserved as he may be, he is feared among divinity. All lesser gods aiming for his spot are quickly wiped out by his inventions, without him so much as lifting a finger and using his own abilities. They're reduced to mere memories, as nothing is left of them. In times of old, it was once believed that he was a harbinger of death.
On decent days, the sun may shine on the coast, but most days there are heavy clouds and fog. The god of anemo, Idia, is an enigma. Most think him a ghost, for never appearing and for his abilities. The highest families, the most brilliant inventors, even other divine beings may request an audience, but he will never show. No one has ever seen him, all that's known is he is a figure shrouded in black robes like a grim reaper. There are others who believe there are double, because two figures have been spotted once.
You become the first to see his face purely by accident. It seemed he was just as startled of you, as you were of him. Thankfully, you were not going to be blown off the face of the planet by hurricane-level winds. No other god would help, in fact, they wished to keep you here. So you had to turn to him for assistance in finding a way home.
It was only by promising that he could pet Grim, a deal to which the feline disagreed to, did the god reluctantly hear you out. After your explanation, he scoffed as if looking at a simple equation like 2 + 2. Of course he knew the answer, but he wouldn't give out the assistance you needed. The deal was to hear you out, not help you out. He'd become quite bold in the private conversation, a sharp contrast to his previous anxious demeanor. There was no arguing against he who could slaughter gods with a snap of his fingers. Although you aren't as intolerable as other mortals, this he admits.
Departing from Ignihyde is highly unlikely, given how dense the fog is. You cannot even see the ground you're walking on. While, yes, the anemo deity hasn't assisted you, he will, eventually, probably, maybe... You're the first mortal Idia has ever asked to stay, so why would you turn your back to him?
DIASOMNIA
A wall of impenetrable thorns stands in the way, magically opening and creating a clear-cut path through dense forbidding forests lively with critters. The thorn walls close, effectively trapping you. There was something different. It was unlike all the previous nations, the very air itself felt off. With every step deeper into these whimsical woods, it felt as if you were not alone.
Once upon a time, there was a dragon. No one knows how long the dragon has been alive, only that even the oldest tales say he was already ancient way back when. Valleys were shaped by his claws, the rivers from his tail, rare ore came from his fallen scales buried in the earth, the tallest mountains were but small hills to him.
A god, an archon, the deity of dreams is by far the most powerful and most ancient of all divinity in the world.
Peace was his personal preference, as he enjoyed new company which he never truly received due to his fearsome reputation. However, when other divinity sought out his destruction and his home, the deity of electricity raged. Destruction was left in his wake across the entire globe, and everyone came to know the name Malleus.
Malleus commanded thorns to be raised like walls protecting his home, and constant violent storms to ward off anyone threatening to cause trouble. For hundreds of years, no foreigner was allowed to step foot within the nation's boundaries. Anyone that tried would quickly be reduced to ash, and just a number added to the untold amount he's slayed in order to protect himself and his territory. Kind he may be to his own, but to foes he is merciless. With his black horns and piercing eyes, some refer to him as a devil incarnate.
A land unseen by outlanders, it's peaceful and magical in it's beauty. However, it seems that while your presence may be surprising, it is not a shock. You're taken by knights in gray and black, escorted away. The god of electro, Malleus, has invited you to his castle. There is astonishment and disbelief in people's eyes, a foreigner alive and well. Most like you would have been reduced to particles before they could even step foot past the thorns.
Much to your horror, or relief, once you're brought to the god of dreams, he seems delighted to have you here. It seems your presence was expected, as all he said was, "So you've finally come to see me, hm? I was beginning to grow concerned that perhaps I would have been left out of your list of destinations."
This was the last option, the only one you could turn to in finding a way home. Surely, the most ancient and powerful deity would hold the answer and assist you, since he had been so kind as to allow you inside his nation. Although as welcoming as he may be, you must remember that despite his fang-toothed smile and the twinkle in his eyes, this manโ no, god, was archaic and all-powerful. He must have killed more people than you will ever know, wiped out whole armies and flattened entire nations. Malleus tilts his head at you, requesting that you recount your tale, with every minute detail.
This will be the end, there will be no escaping Diasomnia. Of course, you shall not know until later. For now, the god of dreams delights in your stories. You were the first guest he's had in thousands of years, and one of the few who did not wish to slay the legendary dragon that was the electro deity. Malleus knows what you desire, he has seen it in your dreams. However, he will not be kind and grant you what you sought. If he did, then what he desired would then vanish: you.
If yes then how about Yan!NRC boys reacting to RSA trying to convince Yuu join them?
Yep! Requests are still open! And this sounds interesting!!
Where do you think youโre going?: yandere NRC reaction to: RSA trying to convinced Yuu to transfer!
Heartstabyul
-Riddle-
Are you trying to get your head cut off? He doesnโt care if the main person asking you to go is Chenya, you belong here. With him. As his king of hearts.
โPrefect, I apologize but no. I donโt approve of this. You must stay. You many duties hereโฆ.hm? Of course you do youโre supposed to be my king of hearts.
-Trey-
Like riddle, Trey doesnt want you to leave. But since heโs known Chenya longer heโs pissed. Because what happened to him supporting Trey in confessing to you?
โYuuโฆif I make you breakfast, lunch, dinner will you stay? I donโt care! I know I donโt get involved in a lot of things but this time I am! Iโm not letting that damn cat take you.โ
-Cater-
You really think heโs gonna let you go? Ohโฆoh brother youโre so wrong! Heโs posting how sad he is about you leaving and all his followers are hating on you to stay.
โSee! No one wants us to be apart! So why go to that school they donโt have me! And they wonโt have us together. So letโs give the people what they want yeah?โ
-Deuce-
He acts hurt, you know those puppy dog eyes he has? Yeah, heโs guilt tripping you into staying. He doesnโt care. He has goals and youโre in those plans of his.
โYuuโฆyouโre not leaving because of me right? I promise to protect you better but pleaseโฆplease donโt leave meโฆI donโt think I can handle you leaving me! So please donโt!โ
-Ace-
Full on manipulation with him. He hates that Chenya been the one to talk to you in private about this. No. Thatโs gonna change. So he uses the age old technique of making you think itโs your idea to stay.
โNo no, go ahead, if youโre gonna leave. Then leave. Donโt blame me when you miss meโฆ.hm? Maybe you wonโt leave? Yeah if thatโs what you want.โ
Savannaclaw
-Leona-
Hahaha youโre in danger. No like seriously you told him your thoughts and he growled at you. Scaryโฆbut hey enjoy being in his room! For until you graduate.
โNo. Youโre not leaving, youโre not even leaving this room now. I donโt care if you have plans, youre thinking way too much for your own good.โ
-Ruggie-
Heโs trying to bribe you into staying, got tasks from crowely? Heโll help, free of charge. Fixing up things in ramshackle, heโs there with the tools. Please heโs kinda close to beggingโฆ
โListen listen, I wonโt charge ya okay? Just let me prove to ya Iโm a good reason to stay okay? Come onnnnn itโs me! Can you really say no to my face?โ
-Jack-
Heโs honestly grumpy. Like the moment you told him your thoughts his ears flatten and his tail droops down. Heโs kinda pouty too, but he knows heโs using parts of himself he knows you canโt help but fall for.
โStopโฆI guess itโs whateverโฆno my ears and tail are fine! Stop looking there! Whatever do what you want, donโt come crying to me when a wolf beastman over there doesnt let you scratch him behind the earโฆdont do that with anyone.โ
Octavinelle
-Azul-
Youโre joking? He can give you anything in the world, and youโre choosing an idiot mermaid with bright eyes and long hair? Azul can have bright eyes. He has a spell to grow his hair!
โYuu my dearโฆrellie isnโt the best person to follow the advice of. Seriously you have better resources here, I can give you everything you need! Or do you need a contract to prove it?โ
-Jade-
Idiot you told him about rellie on a hike? ON A HIKE?! He just stared at you like you grew another head, almost like if Jade wanted to try and figure out why you wanted to hang out with that airhead.
โMy dear yuuโฆare you alright in the head? You are? Then why would you wish to transfer? Do we not give you everything you need? Donโt I give you everything you need?โ
-Floyd-
Oh congratulations, you put him in a bad mood. He was all happy and you drop the bomb that youve been talking to rellie and thanking about transferring? Yeah no.
โHah? You talking to that royal brat? And thinking about leaving me? No no no shrimpy. Youโre staying here. With me. I donโt care.โ
Scarabia
-Kalim-
Ohโฆso youve been talking to his cousin huh? No no! Itโs totally fine, just donโt mind when you see Jamil or any of the other staff that Kalim has following you now so you donโt leave.
โMinajaelโฆ? But I thought you liked meโฆyou say you do, but why talk to him? I can provide for you. Oh! Is it because heโs a prince? Thatโs a simple fix! I can make you a princess/prince easily.โ
-Jamil-
He thinks he shouldnโt be surprised honestly. Of course youโre talking to minajael. Of course youd leave him for a prince that can give you everything you ever wanted. Oh wellโฆ.
โListen, Minajael is irresponsible, he lacks in his duties. You really think you should trust him in transfering into Royal sword academy? Heโd probably forget you exist the moment you set foot there. Just trust me..becauseโฆthe one before you is your master..โ
Pomeforie
-Vil-
Bold of you to assume he doesnโt know youve been talking to neige, like are you crazy? He can give you anything in the world and yet youโre thinking about leaving him? Youโre cute.
โYeahโฆno. Itโs cute that you think youโre gonna even be able to leave school grounds let alone my sight. Just stay here and let me fix your hair.โ
-Rook-
โWhere you go I wonโt be far to follow.โ Anyone know waitress? Yeah thatโs rook and hes been singing it to you since you told him. As much as he love neige, he loves you a little more.
โAh, tricksterโฆno no, you cannot leave me. My heart cannot handle the seconds we are apart, I think I will die if we are apart for miles Mon amor..โ
-Epel-
Heโs laughing because he thinks youโre joking. The moment you tell him neige was the one telling you to transfer heโs done.
โAHAHAA! Thatโs so funny! You? At Royal sword academy?!โฆthe hell you mean you been talkinโ to neige? Give me your phone.โ
Ignihyde
-Idia-
Even if you do leave, you really think heโs not gonna have a tracker on you? What do you take him for? A rookie? Nah, Idia knows what he is, and knows he has everything in his grasp to make sure you never forget who you belong too
โHm..what you think Iโm going to be dramatic? Cause a scene? No no no. Thatโs cringe, nah I got something better. I can make a program that tells me everything you do or you can stay. Your choice.โ
Disomina
-Malleus-
Ohโฆhear that? Thunder. Big dragon is being petty and making sure the weather is horrible, of course the only way to make it stop is byโฆagreeing to stay with him. You understand right?
โChild of man? Itโs terrible weather right now you could get sick with that human body of yours. Hm? You want me to stop being upset? Wellโฆwe both know why Iโm like this no?โ
-Lilia-
No. Just no. You really think heโs not gonna tease you out of changing your mind? This is Lilia weโre talking about. If teasing doesnโt work he has other methods.
โYou know I used to hunt people that thought that can betray briar valley? Back when I was in the militaryโฆI wasnt made general for nothing you know. I still have those skills if needed. Want to see?โ
-Silver-
Did you actually think you can sneak away without silver knowing? Just because heโs sleeping doesnt mean he has his way of knowing whats going on with you.
โOh no I fell asleep againโฆoh itโs my bird friendsโฆhm? Yuu is thinking about transferring to Royal sword academy? Not if I have anything to say about it.โ
-Sebek-
Heโs making it known, literally acting so dramatic. Like itโs the most insulting thing to his family history, which honestly it is. Because how are you supposed to be malleusโ friend while at Royal sword academy? He tries to make it about malleus.
โYUU! YOU ARE WAKA-SAMAโS DEAREST FRIEND! HOW COULD YOU DO THIS TO ME?! Huh..? I said me? No NO! Itโs to malleus! FINE! It is upsetting me.โ
Authorโs note: AND THERES ANOTHER YANDERE REACTION DONE! I do have a few more in the works and a few fics too!! Plus we reached 300 followers! I have a poll for a yandere malleus fic or a yandere ace fic on my blog still going on! So go vote for which guy you want as the main lead!
I have a few questions I hope you can understand (I'm using translator, English is not my native language). I'm very interested, I know it may be obvious, but which of Kalim's parents is a yandere? And since Kalim has 30-40 siblings...where did these children come from? Is it possible for a yandere to have more than one darling? Because I really wonder, are all these children adopted, do they have surrogate mothers? Or does this mean that arranged marriages exist in this world too?
Trustูซ I've put a lot of thought into this; I've also been inspired by a couple of sources.
Kalim's father is the yandereูซ but his mother is a willing darling. After a few attempts on his darling's lifeูซ he grew paranoid and hired two women that looked very similar to her to marry him as stand-ins to confuse anyone who would want to harm herูซ and he would give them lives full of luxury and protection in exchange. Like most peopleูซ they obviously agreed. Funnily enoughูซ Kalim's mother grew attached and so did they to the point of being practically sisters. Even his father grew somewhat attached in a platonic way; still not as much as he was toward his darlingูซ though.
When Kalim's mother became pregnantูซ it was decided that it'd be best that the other two should be as well. Obviouslyูซ he father would never touch anyone besides his beloved darlingูซ so they went about it artificially. Kalim's mother loves all of her children and the children produced by her sister wives as if they were her ownูซ and the other two wives feel the same way. His fatherูซ howeverูซ does tend to favor the kids born from his actual darling. He actually favors Kalim most due to how much he looks and acts just like his mother. He'll never actually admit either of those thingsูซ though. All in allูซ they're still a big happy family. Actuallyูซ big is an understatement...The sister wives give the Asim head looks every time they find out about another pregnancy.
It was easy to see the two women also adored Kalim's mother just as much. The three were practically inseparableูซ much to his father's dismay. The two also found Kalim just precious for the same reasons that his father did and treated him like their own baby (they already did with the other kids but with Kalim especially). It was only inevitable he saw all three as his moms and never really thought over the details.
As for arranged marriagesูซ they do exist but somewhat differently. Sometimesูซ if a darling already has a yandereูซ their family might work with the yan to arrange matrimony between them so their family member could be "cared for". On more rare occasionsูซ families will pair up individuals to see if they hit it offูซ and if the yan takes a liking to the darling then they'll be wed. That's about it.
True to his word, the next morning just outside your room, you found a small record about the betrayal Ruggie mentioned in yesterdayโs conversation. It was brief, and it was more like some old text from a secondary source. Judging by its appearance, you guessed it was from the Temple of the Wiseโs library. However, that wasnโt your current focus for the moment. History lessons would be for another day. Today, the bultungin would teach you how to properly fight a geo user.
With this in mind, you actually had something to look forward to in your day filled with endless tasks. After a quick breakfast courtesy of the Temple of the Wise, you were on your way to look for the bultungin. Ruggie hadnโt said where he would be, so you would have to search for him. It was still early morning, meaning the sun wasnโt terrible yet, especially with the extra changes of clothes the priestesses gave you. It was far better suited for the region's weather than the tunic you had from Heartslabyul.
โYouโre not gonna stop me if I try to give that hyena a little scare with some pyro, are you, disciple?โ Grim hung on your shoulder, licking his lips to get the remaining crumbs from breakfast off his whiskers.
โHmโฆ that depends. Youโre gonna have to beat me to it because I was thinking of doing the same exact thing.โ As you walked along, acknowledging the local Fisarun as they now greeted you like you belonged instead of eyeing you suspiciously for being a stranger. Perhaps all the responsibilities Ruggie had given you did prove to be useful after all.
Before either you or Grim could say another word, the two of you simultaneously noticed some of the Fisarun you passed on your walk along the dirt roads. Most were the same as usual, with the edge of their clothes forming frayed ends and shoes patched up by mismatched material but they moved forward with admirable determination and smiles brighter than freshly minted madol. There were a few, you noticed, a little scuffed by injuries. The evidence was in how some limped as they walked or the gauze wrapped over their flesh. It was more than one of them, it was a few of them with these signs. Furrowing your eyebrows as you walk along, you choose not to stare too long. It couldnโt be a simple coincidence that multiple of the Fisarun were injured just like Ruggie.
Your companion appeared to have the very same opinion, although he did not have any issue with staring. Even going so far as to turn his head so his gaze could follow them as the injured strolled past, and you kept moving forward. A little frown appeared on his muzzle, his black nose twitching. โSomethingโs fishy!โ
โYouโre telling me.โ Something was definitely going on, and Ruggie wasnโt telling you about it. Yet another reminder that you couldnโt fully trust the entity if he wasnโt telling you the truth when you asked for it. Even if he had his reasons, it was enough to be put on edge once again. Any peace you experienced here in the Dwelling of the Wise was instantly gone, especially when you detected gossip from nearby hyena folk lingering beside a well.
โDid you hear? They said that Heartslabyulโs King had another audience with the Sovereign.โ Those words made you stop in the middle of the street and heart clench in fear. Riddle was here? In Savanaclaw?
The reply came from a second hyena who worked at hauling up more water from the bottom of the well. โAgain? Didnโt he have his yearly meeting with the Sovereign a few weeks ago?โ Beside you, out of the corner of your eye, you could see Grimโs fur stand on edge as he too overheard the news.
โYeah, but apparently this was urgent. At least, thatโs what our guys over in Heaven House reported, and theyโre never wrong with their intel.โ A third hyena chimed in. You felt like you were about to be sick as you recalled your last encounter with the Pyro Archon. The screams, the explosions, the fireโโ โThey think heโs lookinโ for something important. Said when they caught a glimpse of him, he was all in a tizzy before heading back to his kingdom. Itโs gotta be valuable for him to be losing his mind. What do you think it is?โ
You. Riddle Rosehearts was searching for you, going so far as to speak to other archons to find you. You had to clasp a hand over your mouth, to stop yourself from losing your breakfast. The entity on your shoulder curled closer, his eyes slightly wide as he scanned the surroundings like he expected the Pyro Archon to magically appear around the next corner. Forcing yourself to swallow down the bile in your throat, you placed a trembling hand over your rapidly beating heart. โItโs okay, itโs okayโฆ Heโs not here anymore.โ They said he left Savanaclaw already. You were okay, and you were still free. Moving your other hand upwards to comfort Grim, you repeated to assure him but also it was meant to be words of comfort for yourself. โItโs okay, weโre gonna be alright. Weโฆ Weโll never go back with him. Ever.โ Slowly you nodded to yourself, your confidence beginning to waver. โIโm done being his puppet.โ
Grim slowly relaxed with your touch, especially as you moved him to your arms to clutch him close. You noticed how he dug his claws into the fabric of your clothing, likely to prevent someone from separating you two again. It made you think back to the trial, when the Knights of the Gavel took him to try and place a brand of retribution on him. โA good entity protects their disciplesโฆ! I wonโt let that tiny red tyrant control you again.โ
Upon hearing his words, you squeezed Grim tighter, and he didnโt complain in the slightest. Think of anything else but him, the Pyro Archon. Think of how far you were from Heartslabyul, how no one would have ever expected you to end up in Banagi Badlands among the Fisarun Tribe, how close you were to getting answers from the God of Intellect, and how soft Grim was in your arms. Your hands cooled as you redirected your thoughts elsewhere. โRight, rightโฆ and youโre a good entity, Grim.โ You forced yourself to keep walking, even if your legs now felt like jelly. Just keep moving forward, you had to. โI got your back as long as you have mine.โ
Did the universe hear you say that and decide to put your words to the test? Possibly. Either that, or you had the worst luck in the entire world.
โGuards! Guards of Haven!โ A Fisarun from down the street shouted. Just like that, people all around you began to scatter. Some of the braver hyenas chose to linger, like those by the well, but most chose to split. Especially the younger children playing tag on the street and the elderly putting their clothes to dry on lines. At once they stopped when they heard the warning that made their ears stand upright. They dashed into dark alleyways or hobbled into open businesses that quickly shut their doors behind them.
Grim stood on your shoulder, looking around as he watched people run and hide. Slowly his tail swished behind him while he scanned left and right, scrunching up his nose as he watched the once busy street start to resemble a ghost town. โWhatโs with them?โ
โProbably those guys.โ In the distance, about a block or two away, you could spot people that were very obviously not part of the Fisarun Tribe.
The Fisarun of course had their signature hyena ears and tails, with shorter statures, and clothes mostly the color of the desert sands they lived in. These strangers were unlike you or them. With tall powerful figures and manes of gold and brown topped by ears and long thin tails, they reminded you of Leona, Ruggieโs lion entity friend you met a while back. Even the way they dressed was different, with a form-fitting sleeveless black top that did nothing to hide their muscles. The upper part of their attire was vivid with various different colors. The hues or their physique were not the most eye-catching detail. What your gaze was drawn to were the plates of bronze armor over their arms, shoulders, and simple pants. All of them had some sort of spear attached to their back or already in their hands.
You didnโt recognize them, but you could only guess they were the guards people just scattered to avoid. There wasnโt an awful lot about them in the Temple of the Wiseโs library, and the priestesses didnโt seem to enjoy even a single mention of them, so all you knew was based on one single half-destroyed book. โI think those are supposed to be Savanaclawโs version of knights.โ You answered quietly, choosing to keep low now as you held Grim tightly in one arm and used your free hand to tug up the scarf over your head. This would shield you from the emerging sunโs brutal heat, but it would do nothing to protect you from one of these Guards of Haven. Sticking close to the wall, you kept walking forward, calmly so as to avoid drawing suspicion. โLetโs not stick around and see if these guys are as bad as Knights of the Gavel. The sooner we find Ruggie, the better.โ
Traveling down a few more streets to make some distance, you eventually came across a much wider road. This place was constantly crammed with people and stalls, but right now, it was as barren as the desert. There was only one person there, way at the other end of the street: a Guard of Haven. However, this one did not look like a lion. Somehow, this one looked like an absolute unit even when compared to the others you spied mere moments ago. This one was taller and more built than Leona and definitely larger than Ruggie. He stopped walking and scanning the closed doors of every establishment when he noticed you. Brilliant piercing eyes like nuggets of gold landed on your figure, large white ears stood prominently on wild hair as white as snow, and behind him a large white tail hung below the back of his knees.
You were about to keep walking, turn away and mind your own business to continue your search, but then the strangerโs gruff voice called out, โYou! Hold it right there! You smell of hyena.โ
Instead of fear, you felt almost the opposite. Plucky, even, as you exchanged incredulous looks with Grim. Even the little feline entity looked like he couldnโt believe what he heard, because it sounded ridiculous. You had to raise your voice a bit to be heard over the distance, โAre you lost? In case you havenโt noticed already, youโre in Fisarun territory. Thereโs hyena folk all around us.โ
The stranger blinked in surprise, his large ears angled back ever so slightly as he took a few long strides forward. He stood out like how an arctic fox would stand out if it stood between miles of sand. This one seemed too large to be a fox though, too intimidating, not at all like the firefox Cater. He more closely resembled another sort of canine, something like a great big wolf. For a moment, it sounded like his accusing tone vanished, and he seemed almost gentler? โThatโs not what I meant. A traveler shouldnโt be here, it could be dangerous. Youโre not a hyena, soโฆโ
When he paused, he was still a great distance away but something in his expression changed. You watched as the bronze plating of his armor glinted in the sunlight. The bronze was almost the same color as the glow in his face, it contrasted greatly against the white of his hair, but he wasnโt old. There wasnโt a wrinkle to be seen on him.
โYou and that entityโฆโ
You and Grim eyed him carefully, until the feline entity muttered, โWhat a weirdoโฆโ
โYouโre telling me.โ You agreed, and raised your voice again so he could hear your response. โSo? Youโre not a hyena either. I can take care of myself, thanks.โ
Just as you were about to continue on your way, you notice the wolf reaching for the spear on his back. That weapon was taller than you, and it looked incredibly sharp as the sunlight reflected off it. The demeanor from the stranger twisted from awkward gentleness and uncertainty to something threatening as he practically bared his fangs. โBy the Sovereignโs command, youโre to be apprehended and taken in!โ
By the Sovereignโs command? Did that mean the Geo Archon, God of Strength, knew of your existence and wanted you captured? Was this because he met with Riddle, the God of Law? Wanting to throw your hands up in exasperation, but you refrained as you were still holding Grim. This was giving you major deja vu. โSeriously? Whatโs the charge? Jaywalking? Or is it because I rejected your little offer?โ
There was no verbal response, but even without words, you could tell the guy must have had it out for you. The wolf didnโt rush at you or throw his spear. Oh noโhe stabbed his weapon into the earth and suddenly there was an enormous wall of ice hurtling straight towards you.
Grim, true to his word, acted to protect you. An equally large blast of blue fire came from him, which clashed with the ice and melted it down before it could even get close to you. โHey! Whatโs your deal?!โ
While Grim was yowling over that, you could practically jump for joy over the revelation that this guard was a cryo magic user. โFinally!!โ Yes, being attacked once again by figures of authority wasnโt all that great, but at least you finally had the upper hand here when it came to the element! It was a bit concerning that this guy straight off the bat used cryo in a way that was vastly different from how the sly and smooth firefox Cater Diamond utilized it, but this was something you could work around. โGrim, do not get close enough for him to touch you with that weapon of his.โ As the words left your mouth, you were already hurling several balls of pyro, like baseballs, at the attacker.
โGot it!โ
Now youโre confident in your pyro abilities. Not just anyone receives lessons from two infamous pyro users who used their abilities to break laws, is given valuable information on cryo users by the cryo deity of camaraderie, saw how the pyro deity of the hearth ended spells before they could even be cast, was taught personally by the pyro archon himself, and practiced magic day in and day out with their feline entity companion.
This guard moved much more confidently than you had seen from any knight. Using his spear like a bat, he was quick enough to not only coat his weapon in chunks of ice, but also use it to block every one of your hits. What you didnโt expect was how quickly he would retaliate. The wolf didnโt even appear like he needed time to recover, as he sliced his spear in the air twice. This caused sharp cuts of ice to come flying towards you. You didnโt make the same mistake as you did the last time you fought a cryo userโโ this time you used pyro to melt the ice before it could hit you full force. But at least one tiny shard slipped by and nicked part of your leg, causing you to stumble and hiss in pain.
There was a brief moment to check your injury as Grim was distracting the opponent. The cut was small, not anything major, but it did sting and managed to cut through the fabric by your knee. It would have been much worse if the cryo you melted actually managed to hit you. This was just a small cut, youโd live.
Grim had somehow ended up on the other side of the wolf, so now the guard was caught between the two of you. The feline was swift, far smaller than what the guard was likely used to, as your companion either melted or avoided each icy slice while keeping his distance.
Thankfully the street was wide enough so no nearby buildings would be damaged, but this guard will still be trouble. If it was a knight, you would have knocked them out by now but this guy was going strong. No doubt his allies would hear the crashing of ice and hissing of flames with smoke and steam rising into the sky, then come flying to his aide. You couldnโt risk attracting unnecessary attention, and you didnโt want to prolong the fight in case damage was caused to the Fisarunโs homes. โHey, wolf! You never answered me! Why am I being apprehended? You can at least have the courtesy to give it to me straight.โ
That got his attention as one of his ears flicked in your direction, which was both a good thing and a bad thing. It gave Grim a second to launch an attack without having to dodge, but just as quickly as the guard glanced at you with a snarl, he blocked the blue fire aimed directly at his face. โYouโre a danger to the public! Youโre to be taken to Pridehaven, and the Sovereign will decide what to do with you.โ
What was that supposed to mean? Itโs not like you broke any laws in Savanaclaw, at least not that you knew of. Savanaclaw wasnโt supposed to have the same crazy laws like Heartslabyul did, unless it was like you suspected and you were being apprehended purely because the King of Heartslabyul worked out an agreement with the Sovereign of Savanaclaw. That was the worst case scenario, but you didnโt have time to dwell on that. Not when blades of ice were heading straight towards you again. โHeyโ!โ
It was more than last time, so you had to put that much more energy into creating more pyro with both hands. This time, you didnโt get cut, but through the flames you saw the wolf return his sights on Grim. The guard wasnโt playing around anymore, because instead of attacking from a distance, he was charging at your guide. Somehow with his huge figure he managed to evade a particularly huge blast from Grim, and when the blast headed your way, you had an idea. Once the blue flames were close enough to reach out and touch, you redirected the blue ball of fire back the way it came.
When the guard was inches away from Grim, so close to freezing him, thatโs when the returning blue flames slammed into the strangerโs back. It wouldnโt burn terribly, not when his armor glowed like it had magical properties that helped the backplate absorb the blow, but it definitely wouldnโt be pleasant. It was enough to stun the wolf and knock the air out of his lungs, giving the feline entity enough time to dart underfoot and retreat back towards you.
โThat was so cool!!โ Grim exclaimed with sparkling eyes as he bounded straight towards you, and took a defensive stance by your feet. โIโll give you points for that, my disciple! Very smart thinking! Of course, you couldnโt have pulled off that killer move without my help!โ
You were about to smile and reply, but then you noticed how quickly the guard got up. Those hands of his had claws that gripped his spear tightly, and he was recovering from the attack way faster than you anticipated. No doubt he was about to snap and continue this fight, so you spoke up before he could create more ice, โHold on. Before you can try and fail to beat me and my friend, what kind of guard are you? Attacking a pair of travelers, who have no idea why weโre being apprehended?โ
Grim nodded in agreement, frowning deeply at the stranger that had basically ambushed the two of you and forced you both to use magic in order to defend yourselves. โYou said something about beinโ a danger to the public? Youโre the one thatโs a danger!โ
That caught him off guard, and he no longer looked like he was one second away from lunging at you. It made his eyes widen and big white ears go back slightly. You almost wanted to laugh at his expression, and you would have if you werenโt currently on an adrenaline rush while you had several worries currently at the forefront of your mind. โThatโsโโ!โ
โLetโs make this simple.โ Raising your hands to show you had nothing but your magic, your palms remained bare and without a single spark. โAm I in trouble?โ
Steadily the wolf stood to his full height, but his grip on his spear remained like iron as he carefully watched the two of you from afar. Itโs like he was anticipating another blow from you and Grim. โNoโฆ No, youโre not in trouble, but I canโt allow you to go free.โ
You thought that might have been the case. Looking down at Grim, the little beast stood on his back paws and copied your motion with his front paws up.
Think! Okay, so this guard wanted you apprehended and taken to Pridehaven, Savanaclawโs capital, presumably because the Sovereign at least knew about you. You hardly knew anything about this Sovereign and what they were like personally, you only knew some of his history and the fact that he had good relations with the King of Heartslabyul. That was bad news if an agreement was made to capture you and return you to Riddle Rosehearts, but if an agreement wasnโt madeโฆ โAre we going to be punished for something? Donโt tell me itโs to take us back to Heartslabyul.โ
โNo, our orders say nothing about Heartslabyul or punishment, only that the God of Strength would like to see you to make sure youโre not a threat.โ Slowly he was putting away his spear, but you had no doubt in your mind that he would likely fight equally as well without any kind of weapon. Thatโs why you and Grim had avoided any close combat with him. Even a punch with his barefist, no magic involved, would probably hurt like hell.
โOne last thing.โ You spoke up, glancing at Grim only to see he was looking at you, clearly waiting for a call to be made. You had his back just as he had yours. โIs the God of Intellect in Pridehaven?โ
The wolfโs eyes narrowed, he was still clearly very much on guard and did not know what to make of your question. โWhy ask that?โ
โJust answer, yes or no.โ Sighing and lowering your hands so they fell to your side, you occupied yourself by picking up Grim again. It always felt safer having him directly with you. โI have some questions for him.โ
That seemed like a satisfactory response, even if he looked curious, he didnโt prod into what sort of questions. The Guard of Haven only nodded warily, which became the deciding factor in your own decision. If this Guard of Haven was trying to apprehend you and Grim to drag the two of you to Pridehaven, then this worked out. Both gods were there, the two Geo Archons. The God of Strength you didnโt care to meet, but if the God of Intellect was inaccessible, then maybe the Sovereign could help you.
This was a direct ticket to Pridehaven, to meet the Geo Archons, and you couldnโt pass it up. Even if there were danger and uncertainties, they must know how you would get home. The two Geo Archons were some of the oldest, strongest, and wisest in the pantheon. And the one who would lead you to them was this Guard of Haven. โOkayโฆ you must know who we are then. Iโm (Y/n), and this is Grimโโโ Gesturing to yourself then your companion, the cat-like creature raised a paw in greeting but he remained wary of the wolf. โAre you going to tell us your name?โ
For an extended moment, the guard was silent and you thought he wasnโt going to offer a response at all. Eventually though, he gruffly answered, โItโs Jack. Jack Howl, Captain of the Guard of Havenโs Fifth Division.โ
Now youโre getting somewhere. โOkay, Captain Jack Howl. Lead the way then, Grim and I will follow you.โ
I saw your yan twst headcanons about darling being baby trapped but what if darling died after giving birth ? How would they react?
Yes give me more angst!!!
You have her eyesโฆ
Yandere twst reaction: yuu dying after giving birth
BIG WARNING!! Mentions of childbirth, death, blame, guilt, yandere twst, violence mentioned, abortion mentioned,angst
Heartstabyul:
-Riddle Rosehearts-
He was blaming everyone, your doctor, your nurses, even his own mother that just HAD to be in the room and was stressing you out. But your body it just gave up and Riddle will never accept that.
โMy roseโฆyou were supposed to stay with meโฆI followed the rulesโฆwhy..? Why?! I canโt raise her alone!โฆ.come backโฆโ
-Trey Clover-
He had to leave, the moment he heard the flatline he was gone. Crying in the hallway thinking itโs his fault thinking he should have checked on you more.
โYuuโฆweโre supposed to be partnersโฆwe were supposed to have the dream lifeโฆwhats out little one gonna do without you?โ
-Cater Diamond-
He was vlogging until he cut the tape. It was live from just his reaction alone the fans knew it was bad. Then a few months later cater goes on live explaining the you passed in childbirth and he was going on haitus to take care of the baby.
โHey everyoneโฆima make this quickโฆmini cay-yuuโฆheโs doing greatโฆbutโฆyuuโฆIโm going to make sure our baby boy is gonna grow up how you wanted him tooโฆhappyโฆreal. Your memory will live onโฆโ
-Deuce Spade-
He genuinely was gonna punch someone when the doctor told him you died. Both his mom and Ace had to hold him back, and he just cried in his motherโs arms. He had his own baby but he felt like the biggest baby in the world without you
โMom sheโs goneโฆsheโs really goneโฆI canโtโฆyou had trouble with me what ifโฆI need her! Sheโs supposed to be here! Raising that little baby with me! Mamaโฆwhat if the baby ends up like meโฆ?โ
-Ace Trappola-
Heโs just thereโฆ.his face has dried tears on his face after everything, he was skin bonding with the baby. Itโs like his whole world just stopped when you took your last breath. And now, this tiny life needs him.
โYuuโฆcan I really do thisโฆ? Without youโฆcan I really raise her on my ownโฆโ
Savannaclaw:
-Leona Kingscholar-
He knew the risks, and yet he still went ahead with it. Getting you the best healers, actually making a plan and for what?! For you to die in his arms while holding your cub.
โSee this land? This is the land of our peopleโฆeverything the light touches is ours. Itโll be ruled by your cousin but we love this land, like your mother loved you before you were even bornโฆโ
-Ruggie Bucchi-
He been crying for days, all when heโs alone with the baby or by himself at work. He genuinely thought he could spare you the fate his mother suffered. But he knows youโll watch over at the baby.
โSee those stars? Mama is up thereโฆandโฆshe loves youโฆmore than anythingโฆand Iโm swearing to you kidโฆIโm never leaving your side.โ
-Jack Howl-
Heโs a mix of Leona and ruggie, heโs trying to move on but canโt. Your pregnancy with Jackโs pup was harder because you were carrying twins. One beastman child is a risk enough, but two? He didnโt want to think about it, but you were nothing but prepared.
โLook at thatโฆyour mom left me a book about how to raise you twoโฆthatโsโฆthatโs your mom for youโฆthereโs even reminders to take your month old photosโฆโ
Octavinelle:
-Azul Ashengrotto-
His businesses were closed for the day, his mother closed her restaurant for a week for Azul to collect himself. He was locked in his office on land just trying to rework his life plan. Well now itโs his babyโs life planโฆjust without you
โDAMNIT! All these momentsโฆeverything you were supposed to be there! I donโt even know to raise him on land or in the seaโฆโ
-Jade Leech-
Heโs beenโฆmanaging, luckily he has his mother, his father and his brother. Floyd been on uncle duty for times on end. But he worries about his brother. Especially when the little one cries whenever Jade holds him.
โPleaseโฆplease stopโฆIโm doing my bestโฆthough I felt better seeing your motherโฆbut I canโt see her anymoreโฆat least you look like herโฆmy little darling.โ
-Floyd Leech-
Heโs so violentโฆwith everyone. His friends, his family, not even Jade himself can fight Floyd like this. Mainly because he doesnโt want the the baby to get hurt. But Floyd would never hurt his baby, itโs the last thing he has of you.
โGIVE ME MY FUCKING KID JADE! PLEASE!! I WANNA SEE MY BABY! GIVE ME MY FUCKING BABY! YUU IS GONE AND SHES ALL I HAVE LEFT!! DONT TAKE AWAY MY MINI SHRIMPY PLEASE!โฆ.im begging you brotherโฆโ
Scarabia:
-Kalim Al-Asim-
Poor Kalimโฆhe lost his smile, for the first year of the babyโs life. He wouldnโt smile, he was present for the child. But he only got it back when his baby walked over with a photo. A photo of you.
โYouโre so much like herโฆsmartโฆbeautifulโฆand the light of my lifeโฆ.ima do better and protect you..even if that means you canโt leave the house.
-Jamil Viper-
He never got time to grieve, Kalim kept telling to stop and spend time with his baby, but jamil couldnโt. His sister been taking care of the baby and they keep getting into fights. Heโs there, but not really.
โKalim I have far too many things to do around here. I donโt have time to mope around about yuuโฆ.dont talk about my child. Heโs fine. Heโs with his auntโฆ.he doesnโt need meโฆ
Pomeforie:
-Vil Schoenheit-
This is Vil weโre talking about. He told you to abort the baby then moment you two were told there was a risk of death. He didnโt want to lose you, but no you were stubborn and made him promise to be there for the baby. And he was.
โHmโฆseems the news has nothing to talk about but me going on haitus. Canโt blame meโฆI lost my wifeโฆand I need to be there for my child. Donโt worry my little dumplingโฆyouโre in good hands with daddyโฆ
-Rook Hunt-
Itโs hardโฆto know whatโs going through his mind. He cried so much when the baby was born, but cried harder knowing youโre dead. He looks fine, but on the inside? Heโs angry. Not at the baby god no, but at himself. For not protecting you.
โMy wonderful childโฆI shall raise you in a way to see the beauty in everythingโฆeven in death. Youll know your mother if she was still here.
-Epel Felmier-
Epel fans DO NOT come for me when I say thisโฆ.butโฆheโs absent. Like you were his entire world, and heโs just stuck with all his anger and sadness. He canโt even look at the baby because she looks so much like you. Itโs not fair.
โI canโt be the man that baby girl needs me to beโฆI canโt be a father without herโฆbut i can never leave that little girlโฆโ
Ignihyde:
-Idia Shroud-
Idia might be worse than epel, like you genuinely never see him around. Ortho tries to get him to bond with the baby, but this childโฆlooks too much like you and has his curse. Heโs hurt his baby by just being her father.
โI canโt orthoโฆeverytime I look at her itโs just yuu staring back at me! And that hairโฆDAMNIT! All this tech and I couldnโt save her! I donโt even have the heart to rebuild her like I did you orthoโฆโ
Disomina:
-Malleus Draconia-
Itโs been snowing in briar valley forโฆyears. The young Prince walks around the cold castle wondering who the human woman is in the painting with his father. Malleus used to look so happy, and nowโฆheโs a cold hearted king.
โRemember my son, you are a child of two worlds. Honor your mother. Honor your father. And you will be a great king. But for my sakeโฆdonโt fall in love with a human.โ
-Lilia Vanrouge-
Heโs lost so many people already, whyโd you have to leave him too? He thought he didnโt have to be a single father again, but itโs harder this time. Because he thought he was gonna have you with him.
โSilver! Can you grab the baby Iโm trying to recreate how yuu cooked thisโฆFUCK! Sorryโฆsorry my boysโฆI justโฆthis is so much harder without herโฆthought I was gonna have a partner to lean on this time..โ
-Silver Vanrouge-
Silver is harder on himself, causing his curse to be worse. But the more heโs harder on himself heโs going to be hard on his child too. Even though lilia didnโt raise him to be a weapon like he was. Silver is doing that to his child.
โMy father started my training when I was a bit older. And thanks to that I couldnโt save your mother. So youโre gonna run laps. I donโt care if youโre seven years old.โ
-Sebek Zigvolt-
Sebek is another hard case, because your last words to him were โbe gentle..โ so thatโs what he is. With everyone else heโs rough, rude, loud, and angry. But with his child? No he could never.
โDO THE DRILL AGAIN! YOU IDIOTS HOW ARE YOU GOING TO PROTECT LORD MALLEUS LIKE THIS?!โฆ.mother good to see you- Hii my love! Howโs my little one?โ
Authorโs note: This might be the most angsty thing on my blog so I hope I did it justice. Thank you again for your request anon! Hope you enjoy it!
Silver: (Y/N), have you seen Lilia?
You: Hmm, I think he has a club activity today.
Silver: Ah, I see. Thanks, mom.
You: โฆWhat?
Silver:โฆ
A little later
Sebek: Silver, wake up immediately!
Silver: No, for the first time in my life I want to fall asleep forever and never wake up!
Sebek: I hope your blunder hasn't tarnished the honor of Malleus-sama!
Silver: No, worse! I called (Y/N) mom!
Sebek: โฆ
How would the overblot characters react towards your new sign of discomfort and fear towards them after their overblot.
Do I creep you out?
Do I creep you out?
Do I creep you out?
Do I creep you out?
Yandere TWST men x reader ( Riddle, Leona, Azul, Jamil, Vil, Idia, Malleus )
RIDDLE ROSEHEART
Riddle was no stranger towards fear, he can see how people would often tense when hearing his voice and how they tremble in anticipation towards his next orders but he never once would be expected from you. During the start of the year during his reign of tyranny you showed no signs of obedience and fear from you, in fact you would often go against his rules which at first annoyed him but It felt nice seeing somebody not fearing him.
After his overblot, your behavior becomes distant and tenseโit didn't also help how it seems you would shake or tense up hearing his voice as if trying to hold the fear. Towards riddle it was a heartbreak, yet every time he tries to help or talk you would often diverge your gaze towards somewhere to avoid his. Everything was going good, was he really that scary.
He wasn't in the right state of mind during his overblot or was he even conscious during that time, it felt like an unseen force to control his bodyโbut he still remembers the look of terror of his transformation from you. He should not enjoy it, but that face is absolutely printed into his mind. He shouldn't be feeling like this, yet unfortunately it seems you are the only one that feared him currently.
He would try to send trey or cater to deliver his messages, but even they are against it. Which causes him to be even more angry and worried but he has to respect your decision especially how ace and deuce tell him you don't want to see him currently.
Riddle would throw himself into his studies and ignore everything, trying to show you he is a different man not to mention try to bake something for you as a sign of asking for forgiveness of him putting you in danger, he hates how much that look of terror imprinted into his mind but it's keeps getting replayed on how scared you were. He would get better for you and him, to restart a better relationship.
LEONA KINGSCHOLAR
Leona would find your recent discomfort from him annoying, yet very upsetting towards him. Usually he doesn't mind when prey trembles ; it's almost expected for people to fear him, but when it's you he can't shake the feeling. Did you truly believe that he is capable of hurting you, did you have low opinions on his self controlโyou are the last person he would hurt, his dorm mates notice the shift and tries to help but It didn't help.
You avoided him after his overblot, although you understand during that time it was his lowest and in fact trying to help but being a magicless human in a world full of magic and monstersโ you were powerless in a sense, you can still remember how his hand on your throat holding it tightly blocking your airโyou could hear the shout of the others trying to stop him.
Even when the trouble was already cleared, the fear was already sealed. You avoided him like a plague, it was not his fault but you could not bring yourself to let the experience fly. Leona could sense the fear from you, but in fact smell itโseeing you tense up and excuse yourself from the table to avoid seeing him, when Octavinelle seizes the ramshackle dorm and you stay with himโhe could immediately see how you stay late up at night until morning because you feel not safe with him.
This pisses him more, but not at you of course but at himself. When ruggie broke the news of what he did and how he choked you almost killing you in fact almost turning you into sand, he groaned at himself for going that far. He would try to apologize but that didn't help him either, he started to become more agitated and isolated himself from others.
Leona truly loved you, more than he ever could love himself. Since he's unable to get close to you, he started to use ruggie as a way to keep tabs on you. If there's another student who dares to enchant you, they would find him on their doorstep threatening them to stay away from you. Hes effectively isolating you from othersโace, deuce and grim are still there but every time you approach a class mate they would immediately avoid your gaze and go away not wanting to interact with you.
AZUL ASHENGROTTO
Azul would retreat into his office after seeing how much discomfort that his presence gives to you, even the tweels would not tease him after seeing how much of a recluse he became after. He throws himself into more work and even when he's free, hes been desperate on getting on your good sideโgiving you gifts and constantly trying to prove himself that he is good but you would often avoid him.
After seeing how he treated other students and especially the mistreatment ace, deuce and grim endures. You no longer trust him to be around with you, not to mention during his overblot seeing how selfish he can be just to feel Powerful. He promised that he would change and be good, but to be honest he truly wanted to be good because he felt bad or is it because he wants your approval.
He's been sending you nonstop gifts and special gift cards for you in Mostro lounge in an attempt to bring you closer to him again yet all his efforts are often rejected by you, Azul is angry and yet devastatedโcant you see he's trying to be good for you and yet his grieving on the old relationship you and him used to have before it all went down.
Seeing how you would tense up and have your guard up, as well as how protective you are towards your friends would wedge the gap even more. During one of your classes, jade mysteriously pulled you away because he wanted your help lifting some boxes. Although it was not jade style to confront people head on but seeing Azul's slow downfall, he has to give you a small hint. It was silent at first, but he would start to drop hints of Azul's slow downfall ; on how he's been losing sleep and has been doing too much.
Although it was a sight to behold jade doesn't like to see desperation in one of his companions eyes, so he would ask nicely you to talk towards himโbut not In a straight forward way but in a small crumb if you know what I mean. I can't say the same thing with Floyd, because that eel literally kidnaps you from your friends and tells you ( shaking you like a ragdoll ) to forgave the octopusโthe tweels are literally trying to gaslight and guilt trip you to forgave him.
JAMIL VIPER
Jamil would recognize the fear you felt when you were near him, not only during his overblot and before that mind controlled you but he was also keeping you while your friends are being launched to the desert with no way for you to know they will return but he also kept you as some sort of pet and lover for him. Jamil knows what he did was wrong and felt bad about it, but it seems you have no intentions in forgiving him...Yet.
Jamil often prides himself for being a mature and logical person, but when it comes to you that is thrown out from the window immediately. Seeing how much you and kalim are having would cause him to be distraught, cause if kalim does like youโhe is required to give you to him which is something he doesn't want to happen.
You would avoid his gaze when addressing him and maintain a professional distance, which is understandable from his view point. Jamil has been keeping space from you to not disturb the little peace you and him had, he could see how you immediately tense up when you heard that you are qualified to bring him and the others for the VDC trainingโyou plead with Crowley but as ignorant as he is,the please do not listen.
Kalim has become a constant background noise for you now, sensing the tension with you and jamilโhe would try to fix everything by inviting both of you to a and leaving you guys together, hopping for the best outcome of you guys finally getting alongโit was the opposite really, you refused to get into a room with Jamil to the point you even stop attending any of his parties afraid that it might be one of kalim set ups.
You could never trust any word he says, those snake marks are still around your body and a constant reminder of what he did. Anything you have for him is overwritten by fear, there's no going backโ Jamil already has sense his presence is unwanted by you, he would often leave meals for you and as well as notes of how sorry he is. He's been getting desperate to the point that he wants to use snake whisper again so you'll forgive him but is that really what you want.
VIL SCHNOIT
Vil would throw himself more into his work and studies after his overblot, he became much more critical and hard on himself and even more towards the others. The foundation he used to cover his face is always flawless but currently it looks like he's trying to cover up the cracks on his face of him applying it while holding his tears back.
He understands that he almost killed you, he usually would overhear how the first years would often tease you for being magicless not in a cruel way, but simply a teasing way. He usually doesn't pay much attention towards the teasing, but after this he started to realize the danger of being magicless in this world. Vil has no doubt of your capabilities of defending yourself but it's still a danger, he also heard how when you go down towards the dwarf cave the monster pickaxe almost hit your head.
Rook would immediately see the change in his Roi du Poison, and coming from afar he can sense how heart broken vil was over you avoiding him. The hunter understands where the feeling of fear comes from you, you do not hate vil but simply your body system engrave that the actor was a predator so you avoided him because of it.
He tries to assure vil that you don't hate him but fear him but it's still left a sting towards the actor. Towards him, the entire time vil thought of how "hideous" he was in front of youโnot in a physical way, but simply his inner incense in a way. Vil feared that would happen again so he would push himself harder then before because he feared losing his self control again.
Epel has been encouraging you to go talk to vil because he cannot handle the spike of strictness in his house but also seeing how his one strong confident dorm leader becomes more harsher on himself for you. Yet the first year is unable to do anything, because he completely understands that you were also hurting because of it. In this type of situation, it doesn't need an apology but a rebuilding of a relationship.
IDIA IGNIHYDE
You have never been scared for the rest of your life during the break in of STYX, you are grateful for rook and epel being there but still they are still humans with the capabilities of being hurtโby those rogue monster and STYX security, not to mention you also have to worry about grim not knowing if your closest companion is dead or safe.
You still have nightmares during that time and as well as losing sleep fearing those monsters would come and take grim or you to pull you towards the Hell they come from. The same goes for Idia, he would automatically avoid you usually it's the opposite but now he feels like the main antagonist of your life.
He saw how you would freeze up when he's around or simply hold grim tightly, hating on what he did towards your companion. Idia would try to blurt an apology or an excuse but the way you scurry away from him would leave him fumbling his words, which worsen the moment even more.
He even tried to ask his dorm mates what to do but all their answers are the same, leaving you aloneโbeing with him is the least of what you want. Idia started to become more insecure and afraid of going outside, not wanting to disturb your peace. He would started to use the security cameras of the school to watch or observe you, noting on your behavior to know when is the right time towards apologizing with you.
Meanwhile for you it did not get better, you feel like you are being watched 24/7. Especially how Ortho is trying to convince you to forgave his behavior and enabling his actions, saying your behavior is normal towards how people react towards trauma but yet also telling you that you will likely get over it so why not make peace with idiaโwhich of course angers you but what can you do, Ortho is a kid so you just have to stand their and listen on how your trauma is being dismantle as some sort of reaction instead of it being genuine.
MALLEUS DRACONIA
Things get more complicated at this point, malleus does understand human emotions but it still hurts seeing you in such a feared state because of his overblot. One of the main reasons for his overblot was seeing you going home, and he could not bear to witness it or even help with it. Originally, malleus was indifferent towards the school in fact he was quite confused on why lilia suggest him going to night raven college at firstโbut by now he's very happy he did attend because he got to meet you.
It hurts him seeing you in a tense stand when he's around, you were the first person to truly love him inside and out but he guess the overblot was also too much for you. He would keep his distance but would watch from afar, he even floats towards your window and watches you sleepingโseeing how peaceful you look makes him Wonder what type of dreams you are having, is he in it? Or not.
Malleus was desperate to the point he was thinking about turning back the time to fix everything but if it weren't for lilia stopping him. He wants to have you back, his child of man. He understands your fear, but it felt like a stab to the heart seeing you trembleโhe wants to see you approach him like you used to do.
The weather also hasn't been going so good heavy rain drops from the sky reflecting on how sad he was as well as devastated, he's been trying to offer you gifts or stones to make you feel better but It didn't work. Lilia and silver suggest him, he gives you space but sebek was furious due to how a mere human broke his young master heart. He was about to march into the ramshackle dorm to give you a piece of his mind, but was stopped by malleus.
He would send letters towards you as well as stones, the letters with a summary of how much he misses you and an apology. Originally hes letter was a table cloth full worth but he thought maybe he should start small first before sending you an entire roll. "Roaring Drago misses his mother" at one of the letters, referring towards malleus tamagotchi.
the best fanfiction you've ever read was written by a woman in her 40s before she made dinner for her kids. it was written by a teenager after school when they should've been studying for a history test. and a barista came up with the idea while they cleaned the espresso machine and busser fact-checked it on their break and the post-doc edited between writing grant proposals and the nurse apologized for typos in the notes after a long shift and behind every drabble and one-shot and multi-chapter fic there is a person with a wonderful and interesting and chaotic life and it is such a privilege that we get to be apart of it because they decided to do this thing we all share, for fun.
A/N: i had difficulty on how some characters act as yandere because i know some are technically wouldn't be, either i might actually reconsider making it normalize yandere au. who knows
โ ๏ธ Warning โ ๏ธ: canon character's maybe act too OC's depending on how you read it, errors, grammar mistake, the protagonist had no gender! but you are simply mistaken a lot as a girl here
Chapter 1:
"No yuu?"
summary:
Somewhere in the abandoned building near the prestigious school of night raven collage.
there was a figure of a person inside of the dusty TOTALLY not infested with rats, Cockroaches Dorm.
oh! its you! of course it's you who else would it be?
"hm?"
Oh look at you, looking around cluelessly around the ramshackle dorm as if you're hearing things up close. but that's okay. It's not like you can hear the narrator no?
let us now begin with our episode. just recap things up
You have been Here almost a year now, yes a year! currently you are now in your second year, But of course you're confused aren't you? 'what happened after you followed Crowley?'
simple just typical protagonist event you didn't get to be any of the dorm. why? because in what the mirror said, the other dorms are not compatible with your taste exactly so the headmage took you as a special case! by placing you in the ramshackle well isn't that lovely? you are The first ever member of the ramshackle!you always been
and no the headmage did not know you didn't have any ability and that you are not from here. why? cause he didn't let you speak one bit! so yea you are part of ramshackle with no name in this place, no rich in pockets no transmigration thing or special case.
But that didn't stop you from trying to find a way to survive in this world, you decided to get a part-time job in sage island. to be fair YOU CAN'T BELIEVE that system here is different from your world cause first of all you need application and things like that but here? you are very confused how you were able to get a job in the first place. but did you question why? no. you didn't at least you got accepted and you're not working in that squid restaurant.
you also do commissions like assisting some clubs. some students in problems.. as much as you have a lot of work in your plate.. at the end of the day, You have to survive until yuu comes here.
You believe that once yuu is here, the storyline would Begin, the storyline is your way out. just as the book hinted. or so you believe. But if not, you will do the other way because the moment you stay longer the moment you feel more homesick than before.
your second year is now about to Begin. you didn't feel like going to the ceremony sure maybe you could wait in ramshackle instead? you have grim situations handled anyways since.. ahem you are technically his guardian.. definitely did not threaten the headmage to sue him about the health of the student placing in not safe place just to get grim staying here. but hey you get to see your baby grow a bit to fat catโ ahem.
you're lucky to be in a dorm that doesn't have to be in theirs, besides you did not really care to hide from the main cast or interact with them. because the outcome would be the same no? the storyline will still be there.
it doesn't take for a person to know that this will just be like any other normal storyline. Anyways you're going to bed nowโ
You wanted to punch the headmage right now. You could not believe that this headmage was even an adult at this point because he DID NOT JUST FORCE YOU TO ATTEND THE CEREMONY BY GIVING YOU TITLE OF 'HOUSEWARDEN'
and now you're here, to be next to the other housewarden's to your agony, you already wish to evaporate on the floor right now.. if it weren't for the fact they know you last year, was enough to make you want to mentally hide under your hood, the fact you are already getting glanced at was enough to send shivers to your spine. Pain it is to be near someone judgemental
"____-san were you not listening to what i said? or would you like me to repeat again, what duties you've now been placed at?"
you snap out of your thoughts as you look to your left meeting those stern blueish-grey eyes and those rosey red hair
with a heart shaped strand. of course its riddle, you have met riddle before last year how? simple you are literally his classmate. You barely talk to him sure only interacted when you need help on a specific subject or you two were partnered in a project. That's all but somehow he keeps on nagging you whenever he sees you, he even knows what schedule you had which first up was suspicious and damn annoying. But you never had the chance to shoo him away due to not wanting to be on his bad side.
"h-huh? wait h-how did i get here? i thought i was following croโ"
Apologize on sudden interrupt! but it seems like the story has been corrupted by an Anomaly. please do not mind this and continue reading!
"h-huh? is it.. uhm.. about the 'housewarden' position..?"
riddle frown at your sheepish smile that you tried to give as an apology for spacing at his explanation, he wondered why Crowley even dared to place a hopeless sheep a leadership to an rusty dorm. he just simply pinched between his nose and just relentlessly sigh at your hopelessness.. surprisingly he was not even scolding you at this point.
meanwhile close by the lion who could not bother with anything lets out a huff in amusement. before drifting off his chair as expected not caring for the ceremony.
"Well I'm so glad to see you again ____-san!"kalim chirp while he gets close to the left side of you, in return You give him a side-eye almost wary why he keeps on clinging to you like you both are close friends? you don't know if he acts like this to everyone so for now you feel wary.
"kalim give ____-san some space! and ____-san do keep your posture straight. a lady should stay elegant even through the ruthless males." a voice coming to interrupt you two up, ah its the beauty queen sparing a lecture to you about elegance again. you should be grateful for it.
You sigh in relief when Kalim decides to give you space again. although you do not appreciate the lecturing you are getting from none other but the beauty queen himself. And secondly why do they keep on thinking you're a girl
"Congrats bro, you actually level up to Mastery rank."
He floating tablet said. from you know who. at this point you just can only give a nod of acknowledgement.
"thank you..?"
And wow even the scammerโ business minded students gives you congrats and a malevolent offer to help through if you need it.
You were confused why they were acting like this it was almost oc. But nevertheless you didn't like it one bit, after all.
You aren't the protagonist, right..?
You decided you might as well focus on the ceremony instead. You don't feel like talking to anyone right now,why? because you have a feeling that yuu is going to show up at the end of the ceremony..
You find yourself absently walking back to ramshackle dorm almost shaken up as if a ghost had scared the living life out of you.
but your mind.. It's on their own..
The ceremony went well.. TOO WELL for your liking.
How come? well theres no fire cat which is good, no almost burning the whole building up, the process was good. so why? why was it enough to unsettle you?
Was it the fact you didn't speak much to the housewarden at all when they tried to strike a conversation with you? Of course it's not like you don't want to talk to them. You just don't know what to continue.. so of course it's not that.
Was it because of the fact you all forgot to invite malleus again? no of course not that since you know but just didn't know how to remind him when he Doesn't have a phone- wait does he tho? nevermind. It's not that.
So why does it unsettle you?
Of course you know why.
You're just in denial to accept it, denial to the fact that there's no magicless student. no late student. no anything.
And that's just terrified you. Where is yuu?
Did you mess up the original plot because you took care of grim? was it because you talked about the main cast like a typical classmate and nothing more?
You didn't want to think about it anymore. so you took a deep breath and closed your eyes for a moment to clear your mind
"____! your back!!"
a voice interrupts you, opening your eyes again and looking down to meet with none other but grim.. ah.. grim the rascal you took. you couldn't help but soften at the sight of him and decided to reach down and lift him up.
its been long since you took care of grim, yea.. maybe its your fault on deciding to change grim behavior a little? yea.. maybe you want something that isn't too troubled cat.. But the original grim is better i guess then the one you taught yourself instead.
"yea.. im back grim.."
"how did the ceremony go? ___?"
"hmm.. i guess you can say it went well."
"รฑya? you sure?"
"mhm.. anyways did you eat your food grim? i know i left some tuna for you while i was away.."
"i did!! but I'm still hungry!"
"again?"
"No it's not again!! It's just that the one you left is not enough!"
"but it is ten- nevermind.. lets go I'm hungry too anyways.."
you always wonder how grim's stomach even works. But of course you didn't ask anyways as you are already hungry too anyways... you just hope this isn't called over feeding.
maybe tonight is about your day with grim and having a small break before the uncertain tomorrow comes along..
now to think about it is it even called a housewarden if you're only the member though? not that you really care about the titles, you are sure all things aren't adding up at all. or maybe the headmage meant to say acting-housewarden? or prefect? okay hopefully not prefect that would make you yuu- definitely not. you shudder at the thought as you carried grim towards the kitchen
you might as well forget about the title and just continue to be a student for now. Not that someone would even remember you are one-
oh?
you look outside the window and notice the raindrops pouring down a gloomy night. 'well someone is in a bad mood today..'
you know who it is.. but it doesn't matter, you are focused on dinner and sleep for the night
in the morning air where the sun has not lifted yet inside the ramshackle
the bedroom of none other of yours. a figure of one person already awake currently reading a book at this kind of hour.. 3 in the morning while beside them was a little grey grim sleeping warmly in bedsheets unaware.
you couldn't fall asleep again.. well probably because your body was so used to the morning routine from your original world. at this time you would always wake up and just chill in your bed for a moment and by 4 you get ready by 5 you get breakfast and by 6 you go to school, then the cycle repeats.
It's a hassle, especially when you get home by 7 pm and you have homework. You shook your head trying to focus your brain on the textbook you are reading.
it was the same book that got you here, the same book that hinted at what you should do, you've been trying to decipher the words your reading but to no avail at all. but one thing you know is that the language used here is greek.
which by the way you don't even learn. the only thing you were able to read was the poem that hinted that you have to follow the storyline to leave
If you wish loud enough,
'When you work with blood and sweat,
How much more can you take?
Could it be heard?
Take your limit and follow the flow.
the poem sucks. You are definitely blaming the one who writes these horrible poems if it's trying to hint at something.
That's where your wish will lead you to.'
ah.. its already 4 in the morning, time went that fast huh? well there isn't too much idling, It's time to get ready.
You lifted yourself up from your bed about to get ready- oh wait nevermind you went back laying to bed going back to sleep.
'It's not like mom is here to drag me, maybe a few minutes... would be fine. Yea.
oh boy you were wrong, the moment you woke up you had realized one thing clearer than the skies.
EXACTLY. You are having a headache again from your only brief sleep. It sucks but that's kinda what you get for having a very 'different' sleep schedule, hopefully that vil doesn't find out about this or else he would have lectured you about the proper sleep schedule. And lets be honest he had already lectured you about your eyebags- ya maybe he does wonder.. not that you will admit your sleep schedule is.
But you shrugged it off and went to the bathroom to get yourself washed up which sucked when you dislike cold waters in the cold morning.
by the time you finish getting dressed and grim was fed now. It's already 5:59 yes it confirms you slept in just a few minutes, Anyways that's enough to say it's time to go.
in the hallway of Night Raven Collage, you were walking in while carrying grim peacefully in your arms.
and have i told you before about the part where the headmage actually let you bring grim to school as a therapy cat- not really since you did kinda went a long debate and you did threaten several times to sue him but in the end you succeed getting grim to school too. You weren't really the type to talk a lot about its grim, of course you were willing to do it for an adorable one.
your mind is drifting again But you notice how the halls were quiet not yet many students but it's quiet, too quiet in your reference. Maybe it's because you were already used to the fact that at this time someone would already approach you.
But you're not complaining. You were having your alone time for once! That's until grim suddenly jumps off your arms without a word you froze in the spot processing what had just happened.
but when you did regain yourself, you were immediately in a state of panic as you went chasing to grim now but hell that cat was fast "GRIM?! WAIT UP!!!"
You were confused why he suddenly did that when you and him know well enough that your stamina was not great you barely survive vargas training!
you notice oh you definitely notice the guy that Grim had run past, he was stunned and confused but he was able to dodge grim. man before he could turn around what happened he was immediately spooked when you were In front of him out of breath almost looking like a dying fish but you didn't bother
you immediately look at him
"hi!! uhh i know this is sudden!! But technically you- you can see im in need of help right haha- ack! Can i ask for your help?!!"
you scramble desperate while the guy only looks at you stunned the fact there was actually indeed a girl student here now in NRC but who is he to refuse a maiden in help? An honor student would help! And he is going to be one anyways.
"oh uh- sure..?"
you were brightened up by the fact he was willing but you shake your head now 'is not the time to idle' grim is already away you grab his sleeve and immediately dragging him along now to catch up with grim that damn cat
Your on the beach with your bf and some girl tryna get him.
Jamil Viper
You both needed a break. The last days were so exhausting and full of exams.
So for each other you decided to organize a beach day.
Jamil took over the brought food and you blankets and all.
It was all very nicely planned.
Jamil pretty relaxed after a long time, taking his time to rub the sunscreen into your skin.
Oh how he adored to touch your beautiful body. It was his favorite thing to do in the world.
When the sunscreen was dry enough on your skin you went out for a swim while jamil decided to tan a little.
While you were gone a group of girls approached your boyfriend. Interrupting his relaxing tan session.
He lifted his sunglasses and raised an eyebrow as they tried getting his number.
"Come on at least my magicam right? Trust me I am worth the time. More than your partner that just left into the sea."
He was furious but stayed calm.
He gave the girl a crazed side look as he put his glasses back on.
"Nah my partner is to pretty for you to handle. Get on their level before approaching me."
With that he turned on his belly to tan his back, not caring for any word they said.
When you came back the girls gave you a side eye when you went to your boyfriend. On that he lost his temper and threw some of the cold water at them from one of the bottles he brought.
The girls screamed and ran away while you were satisfied by your boyfriends side.
Vil Schoenheit
Vil was tired of the insides of school so going out with you to the beach was the best idea you had.
After all he adored your body with every perfection and flaw.
It was a beauty he loved to see and that only he wanted to see.
He took his sweet time making sure your body is covered in sunscreen everywhere. Feeding you the berries he brought.
It was so quiet and nice.
The sun kissing your skin perfectly as he admired you. Making sure you look best for him. Only him.
Yet there was a group of girls who were practically screaming as they approached vil confidently.
You just watched the whole movie develop itself in front of you.
"Would you like to go out to the bar with me. They got some nice drinks cutie."
Vil was annoyed, looking at the girls annoyed already. He shook his head as he applied sunscreen to his arms.
"I believe I am busy here with MY girlfriend. Go along and drink with your girls wont you?"
He was at the point of throwing hands. They should have seen you. Your beauty.
When you came over he pulled you onto his lap and gave you a quick deep kiss onto your lips.
His lips moving strong but oh so gentle on yours.
With the situation the girls left out of discomfort.
Vil smiled as he cupped your face in his hands.
"Dont worry dear, your all mine and I have only eyes for your beauty."
Deuce Spade
He planned it all week. He really wanted to go swimming with you and have an excuse to touch your body so gentle with the sunscreen.
Being able to just relax with you was his goal.
He wanted to make sure you wont have anything on your mind while tanning.
Deuce enjoyed it and when you guys build your sand castle he had a lot of fun.
The castle was looking good and he scribbled a quick heart into the front gate with your letters.
He made sure to take a picture of it to print it later out and stick it to his wall of memories of you.
When you took a break tanning in the sun he cut the watermelon. He didnt want you to lift a finger on stuff that doesnt involve each others fun.
He didnt even notice the girl talking to him till she tapped his shoulder.
"Hey would you like my number? You are cute, we could get drinks pretty boy."
His eye twitched while he was frozen in place. Him??? The one whos taken??? With the best possible partner?????
He was flattered but his love was only meant for yours.
"No thank you. My love is only meant for my partner there."
The girl was thrown off. She didnt expect this. She sighs as she rolled her eyes and gave you a bitchy look when walking away.
Deuce went to your side as be offered you a piece of watermelon.
"Her honey. I hope you like it. Do you need anything else."
He would do anything for his partner. His love was only for you.
Azul Ashengrotto
Sunny day at the beach and you? What could he want more.
Azul adored seeing you in the water. It made him wanna join. Maybe even in his octopus merform.
He didnt like it a lot but seeing you so comfortable around him made him want to let go of any thoughts he had.
Laying down in the sand with you while the water hit your feet.
It was like in a movie sceen.
He held your hand as he let his finger dance over your back and shoulders.
A gentle stroke over your beautiful skin.
He felt more than at peace with you. It was the bets day to rest and take his mind off from work.
He had fun watching you eat and wiping your mouth if it got a little messy.
Azul adored the gentle warm comfort overtaking him when hes with you. It was heavenly.
He was so focused on you it was almost like he could do this for hours.
He let out a annoyed huff when he looked back at the girl calling out to him.
"Do you not see that I am busy. This is no manner to show in public you should know."
Oh he was so on playing his cards.
Making the girl feel uncomfortable by calling her out gently.
The girl froze in mid of her sentence looking at azul in disbelief.
Azu just smiled as he gave the girl a shooing gesture.
"Go on. I am sure you can find someone else to annoy and who doesnt has girlfriend."
After the girl left he layed down on your lap, making the excuse that he is exhausted and doesnt have a pillow to sleep on.
Rook Hunt
His eyes were all on you. His senses only for threat. Otherwise you were all he was fixated on right now.
Oh rook dear how he adored seeing you in your swimwear. Complimenting your body so perfectly.
He sprawled out the blanket for you to lay down on and immedeatly got to work, massaging the back of yours with the soft smeary sunscreen.
Letting his hands palm up your shoulders to release any tension you had.
It was his version of joy. To be able to make sure you have nothing else on your mind but his hands working on your body and the sun warming you up.
He fed you the baguette with liver pรขtรฉ (of course a cut off piece).
Wiping any excess from your lips and licking it off of his fingers. When you were done he suddenly started kissing you all over your face.
Pressing his lips to your skin, as if wanting to eat you whole.
While he was practically eating you with the kisses, he was intentionally blocking your view from the group of girls.
He was claiming you as his and showing you off fully.
Kissing you anywhere he could. Your ear, lips and even the throat.
Leaving some hickeys along the while.
He never explained why he did suddenly kiss you like that but rook made sure your eyes were only on him.
Enjoying the beach was all he wanted for you.
Sebek Zigvolt
You practically dragged him to the beach. It is not like he didnt want to but he had so much to do still.
Yet here he was feeling so reliefed and free from all his responsibilities. Just happy to look at you swim in the ocean and eat fruits with him.
He adored watching you but could just not admit. Sebek let his eyes dance across your body while you applied the sunscreen to it.
Taking in the shiny effect it had on your skin, it made him want to reach out and just hold you close all to himself. So no one could ever look at you the way he does.
You are all his and her is all yours.
When you ate the watermelon he was almost about to just kiss you and steal the watermelon piece from your mouth just for the feeling.
He was so focused on you he didnt even notice the girl tapping his shoulder.
The day was so hot yet the girl froze to an iceblock from this cold shoulder.
Sebek was just starstruck and head over heels for you. He couldnt take his eyes of.
He grinned to himself like a teenage girl as he handed you another watermelon to eat. Enjoying his beautiful view.
Oh he adored how the juice went down your chin, he just watched you getting messy. Wanting to be the watermelon in the moment.
Like he couldnt belive he is YOUR BOYFRIEND.
YOURS!!!!
Floyd Leech
Floyd had the funny idea to go to the beach when he had the fantasy of you in swimwear. It really turned him on in class which is why he had to skip it last time.
He was so excited to see your body in a tight outfit. He yearned for it.
When you guys arrived at the beach he just grinned to himself as he watched you relax already onto the blanket.
He might be annoying and all sometimes and more than just a little crazy. But he knows what good for you. So putting out a parasol and positioning it so your face is safe is his standard for a beach.
He made it comfortable for you before he annoys you.
Making sure you had food sunscreen and a good tanning spot.
Floyd grinned to both ears when he got to tickle you a little while applying your sunscreen.
Watching you eat while he kissed your cheek and sneaked bites from your food.
You just enjoyed yourself at this moment. Letting floyd be his silly self.
You decided to take a quick tanning nap and in your sleep floyd started covering your legs with the warm sand.
He really enjoyed forming the mertail from sand. Imagining you as merperson was his new favorite thought now.
He was deep in thought that when he got called out by girls he gave them a dark toxic look before getting back on building your sand mertail.
He loves you so much. He didnt give the girls a second glance. All his focus on your beautiful sandmertail.
Kalim Al Asim
A whole parade. A whole parade just to get you to the oasis and party about the amount of love he had for you.
He went all out and was annoyed he didnt get to make the parade even bigger since his love for you couldnt even be described.
The parade would have to go around the whole world and be bigger than the world itself to describe his love for you.
He might not know much about cooking. But he definetly knows how to feed you grapes.
So laying with you in the shade while he fed you the grapes was a nice experience.
He adored making you feel loved and even more when he got to touch your whole body by smearing the sunscreen into your skin.
Letting his finger stay a while longe than needed on your waist.
He gave it a small squish. He couldnt desrcibe this loving feeling for you.
He smiled and when some girls approached them he stayed nice. With his typical smile.
"Hey Kalim, wanna dance together?"
It was a clear invitation to get closer.
Kalim shook his head as he layed down onto you.
"No thank you I have my dear love here. They are so pretty and talented. I could stare at them all day. Oh how lovely their body feels under my fingers. It is better than dancing I tell you. Oh my love my honey. I love my sweetheart so much..."
The girl just stared in disbelief. Not noticing the loud steps approaching her.
Before she knew it an elephant picked them up brought her to its mouth and sucked on her head like a lollipop.
Kalim didnt notice one bit and started to just yap about his love for you.
"Oh I would even start learning to cook for them if I had the time and were allowed to!"
Riddle Rosehearts
His heart almost exploded at the sight of your swimwear. His head going as red as his strawberries on his tarts.
He would have dropped to his knees after seeing you if it wasnt for his pride.
He was feeling so mushy and soft when you did each others sunscreen.
Riddle gave your back a kiss before applying the sunscreen. He loved the view of your back.
But the more he loved your front. Getting to see your face in the sun and watching your eyes watch his every move.
He felt so loved and he loved you even more.
Going to the beach was a nice change. The view of the ocean and sound of seagulls and waves.
It was perfect. He wanted to kiss you at least every minute but was to shy to do so.
What if you hate him for being so clingy and annoying.
He was just happy to watch you eat your apple while he was laying in the sun with you.
So when a girl approached him asking for his magicam. He just gave them a short no and turned over to you.
Pulling you close in a hug and kissing your cheek once to show off that hes taken.
He liked the thought. And he loved it more that it is real.
This beach day was so relaxing and having you enjoy it with him made it thousand times better.
Loving you was more important than anything else in the world.
So making sure you have a calm and peaceful day at the beach was a task he couldnt ignore.
This is not even done yet....I was not aware of the ten picture limit yall....there will be a part 2 for the rest of the characters.
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" Yuu, incoming! "
Riddle - He's flustered the first time it happens. The first thing he hears is his name and although he would never admit out loud, Riddle would've recognized their voice instantly and just the sound of it brought about a fuzzy feeling in him, but before he could even turn around in time to face them, the abrupt impact of their body hurdling into his nearly has him screaming.
Riddle's face is red, a snarl already on his lips, there's a familiar build up in his throat ready to burstโthat is,until he feels arms wrapped around his body.
"I caught you!" Yuu's voice cuts through his temper much like a musical instrument which goes off on a different note than the rest, but there's a cheer to it that has him catching his breath and just the close proximity of them alone โthe very terrifying yet heart-throbbing realization that they're not the least put off by himโhas him more confused than enraged.
"Yuu...!" He huffs out, breathless and disoriented but his eyes are on them instantly,flashing with an uncertain but endeared intensity.
Trey - Oh,he secretly loves it. In fact, after the first few times the surprise is probably feigned and Trey is more expectant of this little ambush than he should be. Cater calls it a potential kink. Trey doesn't really deny it but it feels more like it reminds him to relax and look forward to some fun things too. He especially loves it whenever it's just Yuu rushing up towards him with their arms wide open.
"Trey~! Trey~!!" The familiar sound of their footsteps makes Trey smile and a breathless sort of laugh leaves him when Yuu practically crashes into him.
"Woah,there!" He says,winded but pleased. The easy way in which his arms wrap around Yuu is telling enough for everyone else and it's comedic how it's Yuu themselves who don't seem to notice the dancing light in Trey's eyes or how his grip will always tighten just slightly before they pull away from him.
Kalim - You can bet this one will just rush up towards Yuu himself after the first few times he's tackled into a hug by them. It's become like a personal game for him and Yuu who will immediately lock in their targets the moment they see each other.
"Yuuuuu!!"
"Kaaalimmmmmm!!!"
The excited yells are then followed by the sounds of their bodies crashing into one another,followed then by a fit of laughter.
Jamil - He manifests a sort of sixth sense solely to avoid this. The first time he was brutally embraced was also the last time Yuu was able to do so without needing to put in some extra work. Now, if they really wanted to be able to take him by surprise they'd really have to up their game.
Which they did. Quite unfortunate for Jamil. There are still days when they manage to drape their arms around him and haul him into an all too friendly chokehold embrace but for the most part, Jamil is pretty successful in his avoidant reaction. Though,that only makes Yuu even more determined.
Azul - Great Sevens. Were they a child? Azul is flustered but also visibly exasperated. The act seems childish to him and he will make this remark as often as they do it to him but secretly he enjoys it. Yuu's inability to be wary with him has always been one of their charms.
"Azul! Azul!" The cheering of his name has him stiffening, body instinctively bracing itself for the impact and when it finally comes,it's almost embarrassing how pleasant the actual thing is.
Jade - Oh. He finds it very endearing, and very, very, appealing to his less... desirable traits as Azul once described them. He never makes it anything more than it actually is but Jade would admit he does look forward to it happening. It makes him giddy.
He especially enjoys it when after they rush up and hug him, they nuzzle their forehead into his chest and giggle oh so blissfully. It has Jade grinning.
Floyd - "Aha, shrimpyyyyyy, whatcha tryna do, huh? You're tryin' to get me to play with ya?" The laugh that leaves him the moment he has them locked in his arms should be considered dangerous, especially given how his eyes are practically beaming slits of amusement.
Floyd never gets bored with this. Even when he can tell where they'll be coming from. He finds it so thrilling that this person he could so easily crush just enjoys rushing up to him.
Leona - "Herbivore,I swear you'reโ" whatever it is he wanted to say, it always gets cut off because Yuu is not in the least intimidated by him. You'd think since he spends most of his time napping away somewhere that it would be easy to catch him off guard but Leona is quite hard to ambush.
Yuu has learned this on multiple occasions but they still refuse to give it up. Eventually,Leona just lets them have the win. He'd be walking to class or simply wandering around to find a place to lay down and there'd be no surprise when his ears twitched at the familiar sounds of footsteps approaching him. He doesn't stop walking though. But there's a hint of tension in his shoulders and his pace does pick up, because in all honesty no matter the amount of times Yuu forces him into a hug, the intimacy of it still feels foreign to him.
Ruggie - He's annoyed at first. Not only does it make him feel challenged because of how easily Yuu manages to ambush and tackle him into an embrace despite being a regular human, but it's also downright embarrassing.
The only time he's ever allowed anyone to hang off of him is when he's back in the slums where the younger kids clamber up and over him. It's simply too familiar for him and Ruggie has an image he has to keep so so it doesn't really help that whenever Yuu does this, he can't help but find himself getting nostalgic over it.
"Hey, quit climbing me like some kind of monkey!" He tries to play it cool but it's sorta hard when Yuu giggles and gushes over his reprimands.
Vil - "Excuse me, but I hope you're aware of the consequences of your actions,Yuu. If you have so much energy to spend ambushing people, I have much better exercises for you to do." Deep down, Vil probably likes it but his way of showing affection often feels like a reprimand more than anything.
He's impressed by how precise Yuu is with their timing but a little less so with how uncouth their embraces are. It's a little rough around the edges but Vil understands it's also how they show affection so instead of stopping it completely, he'd probably try to shape it up more.
Rook - Prepare to get hunted back Rook enjoys it a lot actually. He's probably one of the few who finds it extremely forthcoming and returns in with a hug of his own and more stalking He definitely knows where Yuu is coming from and can easily pinpoint their exact location, but he still lets them catch him because of the satisfied,giddy look they have when they do makes his knees weak. He needs to see more of it, it's like the gates to heaven.
Malleus - Amused and painfully delighted. He didn't think anyone other than Lilia (And Sebek,maybe) would have the urge to hug him but when Yuu first does it, it sorta rewires a part of his logic.
He'd definitely start treating it like a necessity more than anything, visibly being upset if and when Yuu fails to fill his abrupt hug quota for the day. He wouldn't voice it out though but if Yuu ever feels like they're being watched,it's because he's probably lurking nearby, wondering what could ever make them forget to bulldoze him with their affections.
Lilia - "My,my, are you sure this is a wise habit to get into?" He finds it amusing and would probably find ways to make it harder for Yuu but he enjoys the mischief behind it and likes that they can still be so playful even with him.
Idia - Yuu is basically his worst nightmare now. The first time it happens Idia is a muttering, stuttering fool. He can't believe that just happened to him because doesn't that kind of thing happen exclusively in fiction?!?! AND TOWARDS THE MAIN CHARACTER??
"Ortho,I'm not in some kind of otome game,right?"
"No! Or at least, I don't think so!"
He thinks about it too much, perhaps even more to his liking,maybe that's why he's always falling for it.
the idea of yuu who got sent to nrc with nothing but a pouch full of stickers; some of their favourite animes, puffy stickers of cute cartoon animals, glittery sheets of little stars, etc.
the first time it happened was during one of trein's long boring lecture. you were doodling something on your notebook and felt that your doodles were a bit off, like something was missing, so you took out a sheet of wonderland themed stickers and put some painted-red white roses to complete your piece of art.
ace, having caught up on what you were doing, leaned towards you to take a glimpse. his eyes lingered on an ace of hearts card soldier sticker and you noticed. you peeled off the sticker and put it on his forehead.
"hey!" he protested, before peeling it off of his forehead and put it on the front of his notebook. you snickered and decided to do the same to the other heartslabyul student who was sitting beside you.
turning to your left, you peeled off a deuce of spade card soldier sticker and put it on deuce's cheek, shattering his focus on the lecture completely. he looked at you, wide eyed, "huh?!" you immediately shushed him, not wanting to catch trein's attention.
"you should've seen the look on your face!" ace snorted, loudly, which seemed to grab the professor's attention.
"trappola, please repeat what i just explained."
"oh, uhh..."
he turned to you and deuce for help but the two of you were avoiding his gaze, eyes glued to each of your notebooks.
'traitors!' his eyes shifted back and forth from trein to the blank page of his own notebook. fuck.
the next time it happened was supposed to be a prank. you had somehow agreed to one of ace's schemes and the current target was riddle. the plan was easy, decorating riddle's precious notebook cover with stickers.
you didn't know if riddle had pissed the first year off or ace was just being ace, but the idea wasn't that bad, you were just curious on how riddle's reaction would be, though this was definitely not what the both of you expected.
your and ace's jaws went slacked when you saw riddle held up his glittery-pink-hedgehog-stickers covered notebook, looking at it with awe, like he had just found a chamber full of strawberry tarts.
"housewarden...?" ace trailed off, and riddle snapped out of his daze, clearing his throat at the sight of his underclassmenโstaring at him in shock.
"i assume this is the two of you's doing?"
a nod.
"was this supposed to be another one of your pranks?"
another nod.
"though it seems that the outcome was not to your expectation?"
the silence was enough of an answer.
riddle was the one who broke the silence, he coughed onto his fist then averted his gaze from the both of you, the tips of his ears slightly pink, his next words were barely a whisper but you still managed to hear it, "do you perhaps have the flamingo ones?"
this turned into a little habit of yours; some tiny dessert stickers on trey's cookbook pages, a funny looking chicken sticker that cater insisted you put on his phone case, a big fat red cat sticker on the back of ace's phone case, matching with deuce's blue one and your [f/c] one, you even gave some flamingo stickers to riddle to place wherever he pleased.
and this little habit of yours wasn't limited to your heartslabyul friends. you could find a leech sticker on floyd's water bottle, a wolf one on jack's watering can, a poison apple sticker on rook's quiver, and more.
one day, however, kalim was surprised when jamil peeled a cute smiley otter sticker off of his cheek after he came back from pop music club to the scarabia dormitory.
"eh?"
"don't tell me you didn't know."
"...oh! so, that's why lilia, cater, and yuu were giggling!"
from then on, people would check their bodies and faces for any sight of stickers. leona found one on his bicep, epel had one on his elbow, and silver woke up to his face decorated with dozens of stickers.
it became a game called "find the stickers!" which was basically self explanatory, the nrc students had to find the stickers the prefect plastered on them or their things.
it was funny because the chance was 50/50. there'd be a time where the prefect discreetly put a sticker on them and they wouldn't know until someone told them or they found it themselves. or, the prefect could overtly make any physical contact with them and didn't plant any stickers at all.
the last one often made them question themselves because the prefect could initiate physical contact and didn't put any stickers for the first few times which let them put down their guards around them, only to found one after the seventh time.
this also happened with the other way around where the prefect planted stickers on them multiple times and the one time they didn't, the poor victim still thought there was a sticker on their body.
students would find themselves checking their belongings and each other's bodies, their guts telling them that there was at least one sticker hiding within them.
the peak of the event was when sebek let out a guttural scream once his eyes landed on malleus, horns and face decorated with cute stickers; bows and hearts and all that. the prince's face bright as he beamed, "child of man said that humans often decorate their friends' faces to strengthen their bonds."
sebek fainted, lilia took dozens of photos from different angles whilst urging silver to stand beside malleus so they could take some photos together, and silverโhis own face decorated with stickers like malleus'โonly nodded reverently.
๊ฐเฆ โฎ author note : this was inspired by a friend of mine who always put stickers on me and our friends, and me who also put stickers on them and their things.
ส edited : yuu was supposed to be gn but i accidentally used 'her' earlier, sorry for the confusion guys, i already fixed it!
A/N: yay, pometrio is finally done!!! Now, do I post Idia's today too and be done w ignihyde...? Hmmm decisions decisions.... Eh we'll see.
vil falls in love with you slowly, carefully, and with far more fear than he would ever admit aloud. most people assume someone like vil would never struggle with insecurity. they see the flawless appearance, the confidence, the poise, the years of success built upon talent and relentless effort. they see the beautiful actor, the admired housewarden, the person who seems to walk through life with absolute certainty in himself. what they do not see are the years spent being compared to others. the years of being told he was almost enough. beautiful, but not the most beautiful. talented, but not the star. exceptional, but somehow still standing in someone else's shadow. vil learned long ago that perfection is not something you achieve; it's something you chase endlessly, knowing you will never quite reach it.
that's why falling in love with you feels so terrifying. at first, he handles it the way he handles everything else in his life: logically. you're someone he respects. someone whose company he genuinely enjoys. someone hardworking, kind, and resilient. naturally, he appreciates you. naturally, he wants to spend time with you. naturally, he thinks about you more often than most people. there's nothing strange about that. except the thoughts never stop.
he begins looking for you automatically whenever he enters a room. he notices when you seem tired before anyone else does. small details about you linger in his mind long after conversations end. before he realizes it, your smile has become one of his favorite sights in the world. and that's where the trouble begins. because he's used to being admired. he's not used to wanting admiration in return. the realization unsettles him far more than he expects.
suddenly, your opinions matter in ways that feel dangerously important. a compliment from you can brighten his entire day without warning. casual praise leaves warmth lingering in his chest for hours afterward. worse, criticism sticks with him. even harmless comments find a way to replay in his mind. not because you are cruelโyou never areโbut because he cares what you think. far too much. and then, against all better judgment, he begins wondering whether you could ever look at him the same way he looks at you. that thought becomes impossible to escape.
because the more he falls for you, the more his old insecurities begin resurfacing. vil knows beauty better than anyone. he understands how temporary it is. how fragile. how easily it can disappear. he has dedicated years of his life to maintaining himself, improving himself, perfecting himself. but loving you makes him painfully aware that there are some things beauty cannot guarantee. what if you prefer someone else? someone warmer. someone easier. someone who doesn't spend so much time worrying about appearances. someone who does not need to try so hard all the time. someone with softer eyes and a cuter look.
the thoughts are irrational. he knows they're irrational.byet they remain. some days they become almost unbearable. especially when he catches himself comparing. it happens more often than he would like to admit. a passing comment about another student's appearance. seeing you laugh with someone conventionally charming. hearing others praise people around him. none of these things should bother him. they're insignificant. meaningless. yet somehow they do. because there is a small, ugly part of him that wonders whether all his effort matters at all. whether, underneath the makeup, the skincare, the discipline, and the perfection, there's actually anything worth loving. the thought humiliates him. he hates it. he hates how vulnerable you've made him without even trying.
the realization fully hits him one evening after a particularly exhausting week. he is sitting in his room, reviewing lines and trying unsuccessfully to focus. his reflection stares back at him from the vanity mirror nearby. normally, he would find flaws to correct, areas to improve, adjustments to make. tonight, however, his thoughts keep drifting elsewhere. to you. to your laugh. to your smile. to the way you always look so genuinely happy to see him. then a horrible thought slips into his mind. would you still look at him like that if he were ordinary? not vil schoenheit the actor. not vil schoenheit the housewarden. not vil schoenheit the celebrity. just vil.
the question settles heavily in his chest because despite everything he has accomplished, despite all the praise he receives, despite all the beauty he has spent years cultivating, there is still a frightened part of him that worries the answer might be no. the next time he sees you, that insecurity lingers. he hides it well, as always. no one else would notice. but you do.
"you're quiet today," you tell him while the two of you walk across campus. "i'm simply thinking." "hm." your gaze lingers on him for a moment before you smile. not the polite smile you give strangers. not the amused smile you give when grim does something ridiculous. a soft one. the kind reserved entirely for people you care about.
before he can ask what prompted it, you speak. "you know, i really like being around you." just that. nothing dramatic. nothing elaborate. a simple truth. yet it hits harder than any compliment he has ever received. because there is no mention of beauty. no mention of fame. no mention of appearances. just him. for a moment, he can't speak. all those fears he has been carrying. all those doubts. all those insecurities whispering that perhaps he's only valuable because of what he looks like. they don't disappear, but they grow quieter. because when you look at him, there's no awe in your eyes. no pedestal. just affection. real, genuine affection.
and suddenly vil realizes something that frightens him even more than insecurity ever could. he doesn't merely want your admiration. he needs your love. not because it would prove he's beautiful, but because for the first time in a very long time, someone makes him feel seen beyond beauty. and that's far more precious than perfection could ever be.