Book 7: Dream Versions of You
cw: fempov, major spoilers
charas: idia, vil, jamil, azul, leona, riddle
note: in book 7, you travel through the dreams of multiple TWST characters and attempt to snap them out of their false fantasies. So... what's the false version of you like in their fantasies...?
In Idia's dream, your face is plastered on posters and merchandise everywhere. Turns out, you're a world-famous idol, and Idia is your most devoted and dedicated fan. Even in his own dreams, he subconsciously thinks that you're unreachable, and this manifests through this distance between the two of you. He has every single merch of yours and has very detailed false memories of attending your 'concerts.' When he firsts sees the real you standing right in front of him, he can hardly contain his excitement... but why are you telling him that he's dreaming?
In Vil's dream, your other self is an actress. You've both starred in multiple hit romantic dramas, and the two of you are shipped together by fans all over the world. You're a power couple winning awards left and right, and nothing could ever stand in between you two. Your jaw is on the floor when you see the other version of yourself kissing Vil on stage at the award ceremony. The both of you are all dazzling smiles and sparkles as the crowd cheers for you... What's even more surprising is that nothing has changed about your appearance, because Vil has always thought you were beautiful just the way you are.
In Jamil's dreams, he gives you everything. Gold, jewelry, silk... all the fine things he could never possibly give you in real life. The other version of you is spoiled and pampered. She's dripping in gold and luxuries beyond your wildest imaginations. You were given your own palace, you have a horde of servants at your beck and call, and Jamil has all the time in the world to spend with you. No more early mornings spent in the kitchens or late evenings spent cleaning up after someone else's mess. Now, he can have lazy mornings and wake up to see you in his arms. He can fulfill every single one of your heart's desires. Just say the word, and it will be yours.
In Azul's dreams, you're his cheerleader trophy girlfriend. The two of you belittle everyone else in the room, but they laugh along with you two instead of condemning you. They're never laughing at you. It's rather bizarre to see yourself perched on his lap, giggling away and acting like a complete mean girl who goes along with his every whim. In his fantasies, no one could hurt him. He never has to work a single day in his life for recognition and power—it all comes naturally to him. Even your love for him is completely natural, as if it was always his.
There's a wedding band around your ring finger. In Leona's dreams, you're his wife. Despite that, your other self seems to complete hate his guts. He still subconsciously knows you would condemn him for his selfishness and recklessness, and your other self makes it known to him. Everything goes wrong in his dream. He subconsciously knows that he wouldn't make a good king. He's not even sure if he would make a good husband. He's a pragmatist at heart and, despite his massive ego, his self-loathing and self-doubt triumphs in his dreams. He still thinks you would never love him, even in this false reality.
In Riddle's dreams, you've always been this manic pixie dream girl who's deliriously in love with him. Your other self has dyed neon hair and has this sleazy, smug grin permanently plastered on her face. The both of you skip classes to spend your days committing petty crimes, from being public nuisances to vandalizing properties. You do each other's make-up everyday, perform on the streets, and stay out late doing God knows what. It's completely bizarre to see Riddle breaking so many rules, but you've also never seen him so happy, which in itself is bizarre. There's just so many things Riddle wants to do with you, and he's finally free to do them all.
Just to give further context, here's what canonically happens in the first layers of their dreams if I remember them correctly:
OG!Ortho is alive in Idia's, and he goes to RSA.
Vil is always the main lead and about to receive awards. Neige is his assistant who he bullies.
Kalim's family went bankrupt in Jamil's, and they switch roles when Jamil's family buys out the Al-Asim's business.
Azul is a famous athlete. This frat-ish victory party happens at his parent's restaurant where he bullies other people. He's now the popular bully archetype in his dream.
Leona is king of the Sunset Savanna after his family died. He pursues rapid development, albeit unsustainable, which tells us he's subconsciously aware that he wouldn't make a good ruler / his plans are unfeasible
Riddle is magicless. He also becomes ultra rebellious and doesn't care about rules / academics LOL. He's even in a band.
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