I dont own twisted wonderland or its characters they belong to Disney and the wonderful mind of Yana Toboso
Melody Seashell belongs to @melodyseashell22
Celine Perrine Thalassa Baroque and Corvidswing village are my creations and belong to me
This is from a few characters perspectives because I can
Warnings;mentions of corpses, blood
Part 1:The village in the woods, whispers of the unseen
Within the woods as the leaves crunched beneath the feet of Melody and her companions including a pair of friends who wanted to show her and Thalassa their hometown within the shaftlands. To get to this place they would need to get through the forest which shrouded the village. As they walked together Melody looked on and saw the treeline seemed to stretch on for eternity it was a rather disorienting sight but then she felt a hand on her shoulder turning Melody saw Celine with a look of concern
"Y yeah I've just never been out in a place like this" Melody said
It was Orsons turn to speak
"As long as you stay on the path with us you will be fine" the young man said walking on ahead
His words although reassuring still held a semblance of unease in Melodys heart as she thought of those who might have strayed from the path in the past, it certainly didnt help that some of the trees had formations that resembled faces that were anything but friendly or branches that seemed like hands ready to grasp any soul unfortunate enough to wander too close
Continuing their journey each step seemed lighter and lighter as a cool wind blew through the trees, just a little farther Melody could see the outline of some gates surrounded by fog.
"Corvidswing Village, we're home" Orson said as Melody and Thalassa could make out a raven watching them from high atop an old oak tree. The bird seemed to fixate on them before it flew fast making them flinch before it flew to Orson who held out his wrist and in a rare moment smiled at the creature
"Hello Henbane, I've missed you" he cooed at the raven.
"Hang on youre chummy with this bird? " Thalassa asked with a raised brow
"Of course I am, shes my familiar" Orson said as he stroked Henbane who nudged his hand cawing with affection.
"Speaking of, yours should be out and about as well right Celine?"
"Yes shes around here somewhere" Celine said as she looked around
Melody pondered to herself what creature might Celine have taken into her care if Orson could gain the trust of a raven of all birds and while this happened she felt something small and soft rubbing against her legs before hearing the sounds of something purring
Looking down Melody saw a small black cat that peered at her with soft green eyes before mewing sweetly
"Casta~ " Celine said with adoration in her voice before the cat wandered to her and she scooped the feline into her arms
"Huh so youve got a bird and she's got a cat" Thalassa said
"Yes thats right, come on there's more to see especially around this time of year" Orson said as Henbane flew to his shoulder
As they walked around Melody and Thalassa could see many around the town seemed to be carving pumpkins, mixing together treats like cakes and other sweets , others preparing what could be presumed to be costumes for the festivies
"You guys really like Halloween huh?" Thalassa said
"Well yeah its one of the bigger holidays around here" Celine mentioned as they passed by a group of folks putting together a scarecrow walking along the path they eventually came upon a manor aged by time where more ravens rested in the trees
"Hey Orson what are we doing near this creepy place?" Thalassa asked
"This is my house" he spoke bluntly
"Oh shit sorry dude " she apologized
"Its fine Thalassa" he said as he lead them inside.
The Vonprice home was like something out of an old novel to Melody, it was adorned with crystal chandeliers , many suits of armor and paintings of what she could assume were deceased relatives. Orson lead them to a room whose doors creaked loudly as a fireplace crackled
"Seems like thats been burning for a bit" Thalassa observed
"Well it's not just us that dwells in here" Orson said as Henbane flew to a perch.
Looking above the fireplace Melody saw what looked like a younger Orson and a woman holding him as well as a stern looking man.
"Hey whos that?" Melody asked
"Thats my mother and father, although mother has departed from this world"
Thalassa gave him a sympathetic look
"Its alright, her grave isnt far from here and I visit her when I can" Orson said getting a pair of scissors from a drawer
"Why do you have those?" Melody asked
"Its for gardening, Orson is qute the gardener" Celine mentioned as she sat with Casta
"My mother used to like the roses that grow on this property, I think shed appriceate a visit"
Orson said before leading them out to the garden clipping a few roses and leading the girls back out towards an old road that seemed rather worn by time
The road ended at a pair of metal gates with VP on them, Melody and Thalassa could guess that the Vonprice family likely funded this area as they walked with Orson
As they did Melody began to hear something very unusual
It was a voice, hoarse and sad as if the ownerr hadn't spoken in a very long time
"I just wish my family would come visit....just once"
Melody looked around but saw no one so she kept up with the group
Next she heard a younger voice, a little boy
"Will you play with me? I wish someone would"
Looking around Melody saw nothing yet again and she felt her skin crawl, could she have been imagining those things
Celine looked at Melody in worry
"I I thought I heard-" As Melody spoke Celine's eyes widened for a moment
"Wishes, I heard someone say they wished their family would visit and a kid saying he wished he had someone to play with" Melody explained
"Thats impossible, shouldn't we have heard jt too?" Thalassa asked
"Not neccesarily, some can hear them others cannot" Orson explained
"The dead" Orson said bluntly making Thalassa frown
"I am incredibly serious" he retorted
"But but how can I hear them? Ive never been able to before " Melody asked concerned
"Maybe your power is getting stronger?" Celine suggested
"It is a possibility " Orson agreed as they finally came upon a grave carved from stone
Upon the stones inscription it read
Orson placed the roses upon his mother's grave before speaking
"I made friends mother, youd have liked them i should think, quite the odd bunch" he smiled
After a good 10 minutes they started to head back but before they did Melody heard a voice a soft feminine one
"I wish you all to be careful theres so much that you will learn"
Melody blinked a few times to get herself together before following Thalassa, Celine and Orson out all the while pondering what that wish could have meant
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