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Oh, Lover Boy... FEM!Reader

Prologue

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Oh, Lover boy~

One Piece x FEM!Reader

hopelessromantic!reader

Prologue

All your life you had lived on a small island, filled with small minded people, who never seemed to like those who were new to town. For everytime newcomers would arrive, there would a few members of their group would disappear once they set land- for nothing to ever be found of them again.

Though if you were to be honest- you loved the travellers that'd stop and dock on the island, though the travellers seemed to lessen as the years passed. You always kept your hopes up that one day someone would dock at the island and whisk you away into a life filled with adventure.

For when the travellers would visit and whisper these tales in your ears, of the fights they'd won and the people they'd met. The people who were kind, the people who were strong, those who were weak, those who were cruel and those who weren't human at all. Than suddenly a ship docked in the shipyard filled with men wearing crisp white and blue uniforms.

They'd called themselves marines, and the man with white-grey hair and tanned skin was monikered as their commanding officer. He had called himself Monkey D. Garp, before shovelling food in his gullet and falling asleep abruptly. He seemed kind and ever so eager to explain the wonders of the marines to you- of how the lands beyond this island functioned.

The marines had stayed for a week before their first officer had gone missing, once he had the island seemed to be put on lock down by the marines. They had a line of questions for each and every villager, then after 3 days of questioning- they found what they believed to be the culprit. A man the size of a bear and just a hairy named Renly- who had a reputation of starting fights with whoever he could, and had been missing from his regular bar the night of the officers disappearance.

Although they had it wrong- but it wasn't like they'd listen to you nor would you ever tell them the truth of what runs beneath the surface of the island.

More days seemed to pass and another officer would go missing for every second day that Renly stayed in holding- nothing left to be found of the officers once they walked into the night.

After another week the commanding officer of the ship decided it was best they set sail and leave the damned island to return another day- when they had more officers and time. Though the night before they were to depart, the town had called a meeting in order to get Renly back less the marines take him from the island.

Having sent you aboard the ship just past dusk to plead Renly's case as for over the days the marines had stayed they took a shine to you. A sweet young girl who listened to their stories of times past as she served them ale and food abundant. Who batted her eyes and smiled so pure at them- who now stood aboard their ship after having refused many a night before.

POV change - 3rd person

"You need to return him"

At her words a hush seemed to fall upon the deck of the ship where they had been completing their final cleaning duties of the day. Then a laugh sounded across the ship- that was followed by the laughs of the rest of the crew.

"HAA.." - wiping the corner of his left eye to truly extenuate how humorous he found that the lone young girl who had been only soft spoken not but earlier today demand such. Opening his mouth to comment further he stopped, hearing her next words.

"You need to return him. you'll all die if you don't."

The finality of her tone seemed to silence the laughter that once rained across the deck- for after her words in the midnight breeze carried the sound of howling in the night.

As the sound of howling echoed across the night, she seemed to tense before turning and sprinting off the ship- nearly too fast to be seen. Though she seemed to come to a stop at the dock that they'd been anchored too, only to turn her head upwards and yell-

"No Holy Knight has survived the trials of this island,-" taking pause to move her eyes to where they were anchored-" you marine officers will no doubt face the same fate as they did." Leaping forth she unanchored the ship before disappearing into the depths of the water- though the water did not ripple once.

Silence dominated the ship as the Vice Admiral leaned over the side of the ship- peering into the water in attempts to spot the girl who'd vanished before their eyes. Though as he peered into the depths of the water he saw a glow arise from the depths before the ship suddenly rocked from beneath him. Stumbling backwards ever so slightly and adjusting his stance he turned his head to view the ship's deck only for the ship to take a sudden hit from beneath.

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"I've warned them- they did not take head."

"they are human men. Their kind listen to none but their own.- you did well but now I must ask you to take the wooden dingy out to the vantage point."

"Understood."

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As she moved the wooden dingy to position- the marine ship floated into view, the metal hull ripped and torn as if mere paper. The water surrounded in a dark shade of red, and the deck of the ship seemed to be aflame.

"if only you'd listened." came her hushed voice as she spoke aloud to herself, moving to rest the dingy against the back of the marine ship. Taking out an anchor she threw it aboard the ship, digging it into the torn side of the ship. Moving aboard she made quick movement to run down the halls, checking the doors as she passed for sight of a holding cell- only finding such at the end of the third hall she had run down.

Ripping open the door, she rushed to the metal bars seeing Renly chained to the wall by his wrists. Moving his head up as [name] rushed to the bars he turned to rip his arms down causing the chains to fall and brake. Bending the bad door off it's hinges, she stepped back to allow Renly out- only for her back to come into contact with a broad chest.

Turning her head back to face whomever stood behind her she saw Garp standing before her- causing her to tense before moving back towards where Renly now stood over the broken cell door.

Seeing as they out numbered the older marine, Renly moved to rush forward- raising his arms and elongating his nails now turned claws to attack him. In a flash a battle between man and beast seemed to begin only for it to end a moment just as swiftly with Renly being sent flown backwards. As Renly crashed through the ship wall and landed into the water unconscious, [name] seemed to move her body to bolt past Garp. Only for Garp to beat her and send flying into the wall, causing her to scramble to her feet and a growl to release from her lips.

Unphased by the girls reaction he moved forward to grasp her arm, pulling her upwards. Resisting she pulled her arm out his grasp with enough force it caused her to dislocate her shoulder, running off from the man she turned her back to him in a moment of panic. Causing Garp to move forward to reach for her once more, only for her to twist her body harshly- narrowly escaping his grasp.

Making chase, Garp attempted to placate the girl that had been nought but sweet when they'd first arrived. Only for the ship to violently rock once more as something hit the side of the ship- throwing her against the wall. Her head making contact, causing her to loose consciousness and her body to slump before it slid against the floor closer to the opening of the ship. Reaching forth and grabbing the girl with an arm Garp ascended to the deck of the ship only to see his men left mortally wounded and some dead across the ships' deck.

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notes:

this is just a small snippet of [name]'s background, this story will not follow a strict timeline and I will be releasing 'chapters' that occur in the future. This takes place about 2 years before Luffy sets sail, I will indicate the timeline/rough episode the chapter is based in for future chapters. However past chapters will be indicated by a simple 'PAST' in the title. I will be releasing two options for what the reader's path will be. One will be the path of a Marine, the other of a pirate/warlord. relationships will vary depending on path.

[severedeerdonut]

I'm not human, I can't be

FEMALE READER - Twisted Wonderland

Word Count: 4,700+

Deuce - Ace - Grim

Prologue part 4 - Part 5

-(next part is going to be bigger)

For a moment all seemed well.... then the chandelier came crashing down with Grim and Ace atop it.

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"The chandelier!" Came the surprisingly shrill scream of Yuu, as his face turned to despair.

Coughing and hacking out the dust from the fall before turning to Deuce with an angered disposition- "I cannot believe you just did that!!?"

"Myahhh"

"Oh right I probably should have come up with a way to soften your landing after you caught him..." Seeming to have been scared out of his skin from the bang the chandelier made, muttered Deuce.

"You complete and total moron! We got Grim but we broke the chandelier! If the Headmage finds out about this-"

Walking Into the cafeteria and straight to the up and coming group of delinquents- though only noticing Ace due to him mentioning his name, came the voice of the headmage-"If I find out about.... what, dear Ace?"

"Ah! Headmage Crowley!"

Swivelling his head to see the group in whole, an indignant squawk arose from his throat before he yelled. "YOU THREEE AGAINN?! What have you done this time?!" Placing his hands on hi ships and seeming to leer in closer at the end of his first sentence.

"mnyahh... everything's spinning..."

"Burning a statue wasn't enough for you?! NOw you've destroyed a chandelier?!- I- Enough all of you are expelled!"

His last statement shaking you from your stupor beside Yuu, luckily that was a word you knew- it meant that you're screwed being stuck in a human body and now destined to loose the shelter which promised setting you free from this cursed form.

"Whhaaaaat!!!???" Ace's yell made your head feel as if it had been hit once again...- with how atrociously loud he was.

"Head mage please! I can't get expelled from this school! I need to be here"

"then blame yourself for your own foolish behaviour"

"I'll pay for the damages! however much it costs!"

"That chandelier is no mere light fixture. It is a magical chandelier. It's candles are powered by a magical power source enchanted so that they will burn for eternity. It was created for us by a legendary artificer. possibly their finest creation. It has been here since the school was established, and I imagined it would be here forevermore. Considering it's historical value, I would estimate its worth to be no less than a billion thaumarks." -Pausing after his last sentence he looked Deuce top to bottom- "And you intend to repay that sum?"

A silent shock ran through the group - though your silence was due to debating how to survive as human- before deuce stuttered in astonishment. "A.... A billion thaumarks?!"

"But I'm sure with your magical talent, sir, you could snap your fingers and fix it right up!" trying to find a light in the seemingly dark turning situation.

"Even magic has it's limitations.- further more the magestone- the figurative heart of any artifact- is cracked. A magestone cannot be easily replaced. I fear the candles of this majestic chandelier will never burn again."

Muttering and softly shaking his head Ace spoke to himself- "this is bad.."

"What am I going to do?.. how am I going to tell my mother...."

"Ah!.. but there may be one way. one tiny sliver of a chance to repair this chandelier."

"there is..!?!" Mirrored the two humans with painted faces.

"the magestone that powered this chandelier was mined from the Dwarf's Mine. if you can attain a magestone with the same properties, it may be possible to repair it."

"then I'll go find a magestone! with your permission sir!"

'What's with that humans sudden 'sirs' at the end of every sentence- is flattery how they barter their survival- how... familiar...' -{name}

"I should caution you that I cannot promise there yet remain magestones to find. The mines where closed quite some time ago. It is quite likely that all of the magestones have already been mined."

"I will do anything to avoid expulsion, sir!" Came the rigid response of Deuce as he attempted to salvage this situation.

"Hmm... Very well then I shall suspend your expulsion for a single night. But if you fail to return with a magestone by morning, then all of you are expelled." Seeming to nod to himself after finishing talking as if silently saying 'oh my how I am gracious'.

"I understand, sir! thank you very much for this opportunity!"

With a sigh and a scratch to the back of his neck, Ace agreed-"Fine, then. Let's hurry down there, find a magestone, and get this whole thing done with."

"You should be able to reach the Dwarf's Mine's instantly by using one of the gates in the mirror chamber."

"yes sir!"

"Myah! wha! Where am I?"

With a sigh and a roll of your eyes, you grabbed Yuuken's wrist in your hand pulling him alongside you- "You may wish you ended up staying unconscious little beast." Turning to exit the cafeteria to head back to the mirror chamber yet again.

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Leaving from the gate, you could see that your surroundings have changed from the halls of a human school to the darkened woods of the Dwarf Mine's. The trees old and lighter in shade compared to the trees of your homeland- the leaves of the trees a dark pale green.

Walking infront of you and posing himself towards the house Deuce began-"So this is dwarfs mine... long ago, this mine was flush with magestones"

"urgh... who knows what lurks in there now?" spouts out Grim as his small furred form shivers as if a cold chill ran up his spine.

"Look, I can see a house. Let's see what the people there have to say." Stepping to the for front of the group and beginning walking down the old cobbled path that seemed sown into the ground- Ace took lead. Following in step with Yuu who seemed to be glancing at you every secondary moment that would pass, you both stepped into another dilapidated house.

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"Helloooo? is anyone home..? must be empty it looks like it's been abandoned." Accompanying his words with a shrug, Deuce peered further into the house.

"Yeah, could have told you that from outside." Your reply that was whispered from under your breathe seemed to make Yuu who stood close beside you chuckle.

"Bwah! I got a spider web on my face! Ptchoo! Ptchoo!" His little declaration accompanied by the sound of his thrashing before he tumbled into Yuu's legs- and wiped the webs off his furred face and onto Yuu's pants in turn.

"Look how many tiny desks and chairs there are. Did children live here?" Taking a moment to count up the surrounding furniture -audibly- Ace commentated "One.. Two..... Seven.!? It's like a clown car in here!"

"when the mine was flourishing, this house must have been a lively place"

"Well, this place isn't getting us anywhere. If we're gonna find a magestone, it'll be inside the mine. Let's head inside and take a look"

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"You wanna go inside THERE?! It's pitch black!" Screeched out Grim as he peered into the entrance of the mines.

"What, are you scared of the dark? pathetic."

"MYAH!?! I'm not scared of anything!! I'm taking the lead!- You all follow me!" Storming off into the dark that laid in the depths of the mines.

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"Huh? hold up!"

"What now?" turning to deuce with an angered sigh, Ace placed his hands firmly upon his own waist.

There's something there!

Myah!?!

Appearing before your eyes two ghosts- one of a thicker figure and another of a thinner figure both whom seemed to be draped in hooded capes.

"hee hee hee! Visitors! the first in ten years!"

"do make yourselves at home.... You can stay forever!"

"More ghosts?! they're floating around here too!"

"if we stop to fight, we'll never get anywhere. Let's just keep moving"

"sure but don't act like we voted you team leader! the only reason we're here in the first place is because of that stupid stunt YOU pulled."

Seemingly incensed at Ace's blame- Deuce turned from facing the ghosts to face Ace before opening his mouth to shoot back-"Oh? I'm pretty sure this all started because you tried to shirk your window cleaning punishment."

"So we're bringing up ancient history now?! Then if you wanna get down to brass tacks, this all started when that furball! torched the statue!"

"Myah?! maybe you should've made fun of me then!" At Ace's accusation- Grim's fur seemed to bristle as he hissed out his words in defence of his past actions.

"guys?! we're in real hot water remember?! if we don't come back with a magestone by morning we'll all be expelled.!"

Tired from listening to their incessant arguing you jogged past both the ghosts and petulant humans + Grim. Moving further into the mines you became even further surrounded by stone walls and wooden supports that decorated the paths before you.

Noticing you leaving Yuuken followed in turn leaving the boys & ghosts to their own devices- sooner trusting you the girl he'd barely talked to over the beast he'd been forced to help out of pity. -And those two tagalongs, though Deuce seemed the better of the two- even if only due to his basic manners and sense of judgement.

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Having only moved a few steps deeper into the mines behind a corner away from the humans sights, you took a moment to breathe only to hear the sound of a faint voice and approaching footsteps. Hearing the footsteps near, you moved swiftly around the corner you had taken refuge behind and pinning the mystery person to the wall.

"ack.." Blinking and tilting your head ever so slighrly to the left, you realised it was Yuuken who stood pinned to the wall by you- having been the one approaching you. Taking a moment to study his features, this having been the first time you were so close to a live human, the way his face seemed to redden under your clos scrutiny cause more intrigue to bubble within your gut.

"Huh!?!!" Hearing an abrupt shout that sounded awfully like the yelps of Grim and the other two- you had grown accustomed to within the time you'd been stuck in their presence. Moving to rejoin the others- who you had only managed to escape for a few moments-

"Sounds like it's getting closer..." Arriving in time to hear Deuces remark with a red faced Yuuken trailing behind you- taking a moment to survey your surroundings only to see the ghosts where gone but nothing else was present.

"Stoneeessss.... Stoonnneeesss... Aaarrrreeee MIiinnnne!" Appearing before you was a beast unlike any other you'd ever seen- having the torso of a man with the lowers of a ghosts and the head of a lantern that seemed to be filled with tar the leaked form the cracks in the glass.

"BWAH! there it is!"

"what is that?!"

"myahhh!! no one said there'd be monsters! let's get outta here!!"

"that thing's super creepy! but didn't it just say something about stones?!"

"wait, wha?"

"Stttonnnness.... nevva givvee stooonnnesss!"

"AH!"

"so there ARE still magestones here!"

"Myaaaaah... Even as a mastere sorcerer.., I don't think I can take that thing down!"

"But we need a magestone or we'll get expelled! I'm going in!"

"Are you outta your mind?!"

"You can't do it alone!?"

"I won't be expelled! No matter what!"

"Begone! Begone! Begoooneee!" At the last word the monster spoke the mine seemed to tremor with dust falling from the ceiling- before it launched an attack at Deuce.

"aw, crap! it's got loosey-Deuce on the ropes! Not on my watch Heeyah!!" Launching to attack the monster, with his own magical spells seemed to aggravate it only further.

Releasing a roar it charged an attack aimed a Ace this time befoer turning it's head(?) to face grim- "myaaahh! stay away from me!"- as grim launched an attack of blue flame towards it, doing no harm to the beast.

"huh?"

"did you just see that sparkle?" you questioned turning to face Yuu.

"behind the monster! there's something sparkling in the mineshaft!" "Could that have been a magestone?!" Seemingly recovered from the earlier hits they had taken from the monster and taking pause in their assault to take comment on what you had noticed.

Hearing the words of the boys, the monsters rage seemed to increase as it yelled-"GWAAAAHHH! Noo giveeee yyooouuu stoooonnnneee!"

"Bwaahhha! we need to book it! and fast! That things gonna pound us into tuna paste!"

"Right... lets run for it!" TAkign hold of your arms and scooping Grim up into his other Yuuken sprinted from the mineshafts- Deuce and Ace following suit as the monster's rage seemed to heighten.

"GRAWWRAR!!"

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Arriving back outside the mine shaft Grim leant his upper paws on his furred legs and turned his face to back to the mineshaft to see if it'd followed. "this should be far enough, I think?"

Standing beside Grim's smaller body, hunched over with his hands on his knees and panting Ace whined- "Owww, what was that thing? No one said there'd be anything like that!"

"that was no normal ghost, that's for sure." Not hunched over himself like Ace but instead standing with his hands upon his hips as he breathed in deeply.

"let's just give up and go home. I'll happil take the expulsion if it means never having to fight that thing again!"

Whipping his head to face Ace, the exhaustion gone from his body he half accused- half questioned him. "What!? Nuh-uh, not happenin'! I'd rather die than get expelled form Night Raven!- How can you give up when the stone is right there?!"

"Pfft. Big talk from someone who's not even half the mage that I am. You want that stone so bad? go get it yourself, I'm out."

"OH YEAHH?! Fine, go back to your coop, you big chicken!" Bringing his arms up and punching a fist into his other hand as his voice seemed to rise in aggravation.

"Whaaat?! who're you callin' chicken, huh?!"

Jumping in place from Deuce's sudden aggression and turning to face Yuu and you- he seemed frazzled as he spoke. "whoa, [name], Yuu- is it just me or did deuce turn into this like totally different person now?"

"Huh?!" Coughing for a moment seemingly snapped out of his persona deuce sheepishly continued- "Sorry.. lost my cool for a second there..."

Tired of their endless bickering and wanting to sleep- you snapped at them with your upper lip pulling back. "Can't one of you just- I don't know do something useful with your magic?"

Nodding to himself with his left hand upon his chin mirroring how the headmage would stand he spoke in turn-"the headmage said it himself- magic has it's limits. if you can't strongly visualise your magic, it isn't going to happen. Using magic at a greater scale, or using different types of magic- those require training."

Nodding along and coming to an agreeance with Deuce for the first time-"Yeah, that's why magic academies exsist. It takes a lot of training before you can snap your fingers and turn your thoughts into magic. And the more flustered you are, the more likely you are to make mistakes."

"huh, I'd assumed spellcasting would come naturally..." Yuu muttered with a raised brow and a hand scratching the back of his neck.

"Yeah- Nope. though if the magic is your specialty, you can use it more intuitively"

Waving his right hand in the air as if to physically dismiss the topic, Deuce change the conversation to back to the magestone. "anyway, we need to find some way to defeat that creature and get that magestone"

"yeeaaahhhhh.... Just like the time with the chandelier, right? You 'found some way', and now here we are. We just fought that thing and it creamed us. So what exactly is you plan here, genius? Because, I sure don't trust you to improvise!"

"What!? you're the one who-"

"and they're at it again...."

Seemingly tired of the two boys- Yuu yelled for the first time since you'd met him. "Would you two knock it off already!?"

Yuu's yell causing both Ace and Deuce to jump in place and take a half step back as they gasped in unison. Both you and Grim seemed to jump in place aswell- turning to face Yuu with a furrowed brow.

"whoa that was loud, where'd that come from?" Moving his furred little head side to side as if looking behind Yuu to see if something forced him to shout such.

Disregarding Grims words and turning to pace in place as he ran a hand through his hair. "You said it yourself- we can't hurt that thing.!"

"m-Myah?!"

"Urk.. but.... but.. what are we going to do then...?!"

Tired of their stupidity that made even wild boars seem smart, you sarcastically replied whilst moving your hands in a flourish. "How bout' you lot just come up with an actual plan for once!"

Giving you a look up and down as if you just suggested to kill his mother, he mockingly spoke whilst nodding his head. "A proper plan? like a buddy move? Is that a joke- you two seem to always say the lamest of things, with the straightest faces" Offended at his response that seemed to demean your intelligence- you frowned and curled your hands inwards as you growled lowly.

"Agreed. no way, would I work together with... him"

"Yeah... but.. gettin' expelled ont he first day.. that's pretty lame too. maybe even lamer..."

"w-well..." deuce stays silent.

"yeah, there's nothing cool about being the first kids to get expelled."

"Gahhh... Fine. Let's just get this over with, then. Alright, what's the plan."

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Starting of his sentence meekly Grim unsurely looked up into Yuuken's eyes. "Yuuu.... is this plan of yours really gonna work? I'm scare- I mean I'm uuhh.. a little hungry"

Sighing and looking down at the little beast- speaking before Yuuken could even open his mouth, you spoke- "You'll be fine little beast- aren't you going to be the strongest sorcerer ever."

"Gah- Mrah! you're right!! let's go!"

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Waving his paws in the air as he yelled into the mineshafts-"H-hey, monster! I'm- uh.. I'm over here!"

Rushing out at the sound of Grim's yelling the monster took pose at the entrance of the mineshafts. "GRrawwwhhhhggg! BEeeGOooNEee!" Swirling around to face Grim the monster rushed forth away from the entrance.

"he's comin' our way! Yuu!"

"Right over here monster!" Throwing his arms in the air, as he called to the monster, Yuu jogged backwards.

"Gggrurrughh... Thieeef thiiiisss waaay tooo... Neeevvvaa givvee stooneeesss! Neeevvva!!"

"Eeep! if it lands one of those punches we're toast!" grim

"Lure him as far away from the cave as you can." Moving closer to the entrance of the mines as the monster wandered further away.

"Beegoooonee! BEGONEE!"

"We got 'im a good distance from the mine!"

Hearing Grims words you sprinted quickly and quietly inside the mineshaft, straight to where you had seen the shine earlier. Weaving through the mine shaft you came to a stop when you reach the room where the beast had first showed itself. Moving your eyes across the room quickly, you stop as you see the shine of the magestone once more- rushing forward to where it laid in the wall. Seeing it half embedded you grit your teeth before twirling around to see a pickaxe leant against the opposite wall covered in a layer of dust. Running to grab the long wooden end you moved back over to the where the stone laid and swung back the pickaxe back over your shoulder and above your head before swinging it down.

A loud crash came when the pickaxe made contact with the stone wall- the magestone falling out in the rubble with rock still stuck to it's end. Dropping the pickaxe onto the floor you reached down to grab the stone and attempted to shove it into your pants pockets. Not fitting in your pocket, you decide to just keep hold of it in one hand before beginning to jog off back to the outside of the mineshaft only to pause as you heard the yells of the humans outside. Quickening your pace you rushed passed the walls of the mine and to the outside of the mine where they stood fighting the beast.

"Get 'em cauldron!"

Arriving outside you stood to see Deuce summon a cauldron to land ontop of another for the second time today.

"Gwaah!?" monster

"Nailed it! The plan's workin'! Look, Yuu!-" "that monster got smashed flat by a cauldron just like Ace did!"

"Coulda done without the reminder thanks! This has been one drag after another."

"Quick whilst it's down we needa get that mageston-!"

Sneering as you looked at Deuce for his obvious lack of listening- "I've got it already- didn't you listen to the plan?"

"Huh!?"

"Gwaahh... waaaiittt nooooo!" manoeuvring itself from beneath the cauldron in a panic from your words the monster turned to lash out once more.

Turning to face you in quick sucsession the monster reached his hand towards you as he casted a spell "Giiiveee thaaattt baackkk!"

Seeing the approaching spell that the monster had casted, you felt your body pause before a stinging sensation ran across your body as you teleported from where you once stood. Your vision blackening out for a moment before you suddenly felt as if you you'd been pulled to the surface of a river and your eyes shot open. Feeling shaken you took in a rapid breath and turned your head to see you were once more in the storage room that sat at the back of ramshackle.

Stumbling in a circle as your feet clumsily moved to survey if this was real or a trick of the mind, speaking your thoughts aloud with a slight heaving accompanying your words- "what.. in the... the-"

"Hello... [name]. it's most wonderous to see you're back again. and so soon"

The sudden intrusion of the voice causing you to turn once more coming to face the old rusted mirror you had held yesterday- though today it was floating in the midst of air like the gates in the mirror chamber. And inside the mirror was a sharp and angular face framed by a high black collar, within the mirror the face appeared green in tone with yellow eyes to match. Looking closer you could see her resemblance to one of the statues you had observed earlier this morning, along the main street.

Stunned to silence for a mere moment before you sharpened your features and questioned the woman in the mirror.

"who are you. where you the one who brought me here." With a sneer and a contemplative step backwards you surveyed the room once more for any other odd objects that spoke.

"ahaha." An amused chuckle was the only reply you were given before the mirror fell to the ground and the stinging sensation seemed to arise all over your body before your vision blacked out once more. The shattering of glass was the last thing you heard before you pulled to the surface once more- and hands reached to grip your shoulders.

"[name]! oh thank god! what happened!? you just disappeared all of a sudden when that monster threw that spell at you.... are you okay?" Came the rushed and worried words of Yuuken as he held you buy the shoulders, though his voice softened at the end of his words. Looking up from the ground where your eyes had been cast after having teleported, you looked upon his face to see his furrowed brows and sad brown eyes. His face seemed to become more troubled the longer you went without giving him verbal response.

Breaking the silent stare off Yuuken and you were having Grim came rushing into the room that now you were paying attention once more you saw to be the library-"Oi, Yuu we couldn- mrahhh? [name]!? you found 'er and didn't tell us!? grahhh..." Seeming to have heard Grim aswell Yuuken removed himself from you to turn to face Grim before sighing in aggravation and running a hand in his hair.

"Yeah, yeah-"

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Meeting up with Ace and Deuce on the way, your delinquent group of four arrived at the Headmage's office.

Swinging open the door with his one small furred paw and the magestone in another, Grim strutted into Crowley's office before jumping upon his desk causing Crowley's paper work to scatter. "We got the magestone!- now ya can't expel us!" Finishing his sentence by throwing the mage stone down in the middle of the desk and posturing his paws on his hips.

Stunned silent for a moment Crowley seemed to flounder before speaking towards your group that now stood in the middle of his office. "Pardon!? You're telling me you actually went to the Dwarf's Mine in search of a magestone?!"

"Uh.?.. yes?" Came the unisized reply of the boys.

"I didn't expect that you'd seriously do it.." Pausing in his words with a hand brought to his chin- "And never in my wildest imaginings did I think you would actually return with a magestone! And here I spent all evening preparing your expulsion documents...."

"Are you serious?! While we were fightin' some crazy monster for you, you were expelling us?!"

"Monster?.."

"Yeah. There was a monster all right. A big nasty one, it nearly killed us!"

"Would you kindly relate this story in full?"

-

"Hmmm... so a mysterious monster was living in the mines. And the five of you worked together to destroy it, and [name] brought back the magestone by teleportation...?

Crowleys sentence highlighting how your group had worked togther to defeat the monster seemed to bring discomfort to Ace, Grim and Deuce. "I don't know that I'd call it working together..." "it was more like we just happened to share the same goal at the same time..."

Beginning to sob hysterically with a hand placed over his heart and the other place over his forehead- (palm facing forehead.) "Ohh.. Gracious.. ohh"

Staring in disgust at this guys theatrics, a frown forming on your face.

"what's is this guy's deal?! Burstin' into tears in public? At his age?!"

"in all the decades I've worked at this school... the day has finally come when the students of Night Raven College have joined hands together to defeat a common foe!"

"Whoa! No! no way would I join hands with that guy!" Spoke Deuce who was disgruntled form Crowley's claim, pointing towards an equally disgrunted Ace.

"Okay. One, there was no joining of hands. Gross. And two, exactly HOW old are you Headmage?!"

"at this moment I am moved beyond words..."

Zoning out of Crowley's incessant rambling you turned your eyes to survey the room finding a painting of the woman you had seen in the mirror when you had 'teleported'.

"Yuu. I am convinced people like you are necessary for the future of this school. My educator's intuition tells me so. [name], Trappola, Spade I hereby revoke your pending expulsions! Furthermore, Yuu,.... I am granting you the qualifications necessary to attend school at Night Raven College!" Hearing your explusion was no longer pending and you did not have to worry about being stuck in this human form, a sigh released from within the depths of your throat.

"WHAT?!"

"As an actual student...?"

"Of course this is extraordinarily kind of me. However there is one condition. Your inability to use magic is, for a mage unacceptable. You would not be able to adequately pursue the schools curriculum! As for you, Grim... your actions today have made it clear that you posses sufficient talent to become a mage. In light of your total sum of respective circumstances, you and Yuuken will share a single enrolment at Night Raven College."

As Crowley's voice trailed on you moved your eyes back to the familiar face that sat upon that wall, a face that would no doubt haunt you tonight- if you were to sleep in ramshackle. Running your thoughts back over what had occurred in the past few hours and more so in the stint of time you had been stuck in that room with the woman in the mirror. The world seemed to fade out ass you eyelids closed and you stumbled in step and were startled out of your thoughts.

"As a prefect consider this your duty- to maintain a sharp eye on your surroundings and record them. Note how generous I'm being in providing a rare magical item that even someone like yourself can use. Is my kindness beyond all reckoning?"

"Thank you, sir. I will give it my all"

"the hour has grown late so further ddetails will have to wait till the morrow. You are all dismissed return to your dorms."

"Good night sir!"

-

Notes:

this is coming out late at night for me- and I wanted to apologise for not posting a new chapter sooner as I'm currently down with the flu. Other stories are planned to update tomorrow if I'm feeling better.

[severedeerdonut]

I've fought dragons, little boys are nothing

GENDER NEUTRAL READER - Twisted Wonderland

Short part today! 800+ words only

Prologue part1 - part2 - part3 -

"I died before I woke up in that co- gate.. I'm suppose to be dead"

"Wha-!? I-" taking a pause from the lack luster attempt of a sentence he had begun, he took a moment to breathe before bringing his left hand to rub his temple. "what do you mean you died. And-! I'll have you know I don't appreciate you lying-"

"i'm not lying- I can prove it-" Reaching my hands up, I slip the hood over the back of my head before removing the uniform from the base of my neck on the right side. Where a beserker had taken an axe to my throat- almost cleaving my head off of my neck. Though I hadn't had the chance to look at the area I knew something must have remained for a searing pain arose within the former wound, when turning my head.

Crowley moved a step closer and angled his head to peer where [name] had exposed their neck- only to see a bright pink/red wound that seemed to pulse from within. Stunned for a moment, that they hadn't been lying- his eyes did not move from the wound, and for a moment he swore he could see bone peeking out at the base.

"Oh, god.." Came the hushed voice of Yuuka who'd been looking at the gaping wound aswell, having thought [name] was lying about their supposed death.

_ _ _ _ _

"Just as I'd expected nothing. Not only is neither of your homelands listed on any maps from any point in history.- hmn -Now Yuuka are you quite sure you come from such a place?"

"yes. I know where I come from." Came Yuuka's curt reply, having seemingly found their voice.

"eh-" Reeling back for a moment from Yuuka's brunt reply he sighed heavily before continuing- "No need for the attitude. Besides if this is no lie or jape! than the only remaining explanation for your situation would be that you were both summoned from another world.. or perhaps another dimension."

"Though- considering [name]'s situation, of apparent death - I am more partial to the idea of you both being summoned from differing dimensions from mine own."

"hmm.. show me everything you've brought here with you." Glancing at the both you he seemed to pause before clearing his throat and continuing- "do either of you have some form of identification? A drivers licence.. a school ID? or even a shoe?..... you both do seem a tad empty handed.."

Moving your hands to the lapels of the robes and pulling the robe off yourself to see your mid section was still dressed in your battle wears. Your battle wears consisting of {f/c} dyed linen shirt you had traded from Johann, a necklace that held the tooth of your first kill from (a monstrous nightmare) graduation. A leather strip- decorated in beads that you had tied around your right bicep and had worn since your childhood folies with Dagur & Hiccup. (little chieftain-sitting) Running your hands down your legs till they reached your boots made of yak skin, where you hid a small dagger where a dragon tooth replaced the blade. Having felt the dagger, you made the choice not to inform the man before you- for you had the sneaking suspicion he'd try to take it from you.

"Nothing but mah clothes and shoes." Came your voice as you turned your eyes to rest upon Crowley who had been seeming to watch you- and was currently eye-ing your left boot.

"I've got an ID, nothing else though..." Moving your gaze to Yuuka, you saw they had also removed their robes, and were holding up a small card?

Once Crowley's gaze moved from your boot to Yuuka he seemed to pause for a moment before letting out a squawk- that seemed to die out once it left his throat. "You're a Girl?!?"

Blinking at Crowley, and heaving out a sigh, Yuuka seemed to grit out "yeah.... I thought that was you know obvious?"

"Well I- I thought you were just a rather effeminate fellow... any how this worsens the predicament you're both in- as I cannot have two teenagers with no aptitude for magic bumbling about my academy, notheless a girl with no magic capabilities to wonder in a school for boys.." Moving his left hand to tap on his chin, he spoke- "as an educator I loathe the idea of expulsing two teens without a cent to their name, or a way to contact their guardians.. However there is a vacant building on this campus upon which you both can live in temporarily. Whilst in the meantime we investigate other ways to send you both to your respective homes"

Seeming to pause at the end of his sentence, before mumbling more to himself- "though [name] may not be able to return in any sense, due to their apparent passing..." Placing a hand over his heart and angling his chin upwards and to the side with a dramatic flair, he remarked "dear me I am but a gracious man indeed! A model educator, one might say!" 

Removing himself from his seat at the one of the libraries tables, he walked past the both of you. "Well than I suppose I should take you both to your temporary lodgings,... Come along now!" As he moved into the courtyard he seemed to pause in his step before talking back to the both of you- "though it is an older building, it has plenty of character one may say..."

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As Crowley came to a stop infront of the gate, Yuuka and you followed in step- taking a moment to glance at the building that laid beyond the gate.

"looks worse than berserker island..."

"you. want us. to stay here."

Ignoring your odd comment and Yuuka's negative attitude- "isn't it delightful? Right, scoot inside now. The both of you. There you go."

~~~~~

note:

Short chapter today, just to tide over- will roll out 3-4 chapters tomorrow. Along side a little excerpt of [name]'s homelife on Berk & their relationships with the locals!

[severedeerdonut]

I'm not human, I can't be

FEMALE READER - Twisted Wonderland

Word Count: 2,500+

Prologue - prt2 - prt3 - prt4 - prt5

"we'll study after we clean- anyhow Crowley left our uniforms on the kitchen bench" Yuu attempted to placate.

_ _ _ _ _

POV - 2nd person [name]

As you walked down the light grey paved path, with your ragtag group, Grim slowed to a stop before saying- "Wow, so this is Main Street. huh? This is incredible!"-crossing his arms over his furred chest he continued with a huff "I didn't get to see much of it yesterday. What's the deal with these seven statues. All their faces look pretty scary"

Moving to stand before a statue depicting a woman with an angered expression, holding a drawn heart in her hands. "Like this lady here, looks like she's got real anger management issues."

"You don't know the queen of hearts?"

Turning to the voice you saw a boy with orange hair, and a red heart over his left eye. (his left, your right)

"the Queen of Hearts? is she some kind of big deal?"

Turning to face the statue of the Queen of Hearts he began- "She was a queen who lived in a mazelike garden of roses long, long ago. - She was a strict woman who prized order above all. She wouldn't tolerate a rose being off-colour, or her playing card soldiers being out of step. She basically ruled over a kingdom of madness. but not one of her subjects dared to defy her."

The strange ginger boy turned from facing the statue to face your ragtag group. "You wanna know why? because the punishment for breaking a rule was immediate decapitation!" Seemingly having remarked such in joy, if the smile on his face was any indication.

"Wah! That is seriously messed up!"

Ignoring Grim's comment Ace continued on.. "Pretty cool right? I'm a big fan. I mean who would bother to obey a queen who was kind all the time?"

"yeah true. A leader needs to be strong. But puttin' that aside,..... who're you now?"

"Name's Ace. I'm a first year student here, as of.. today! Pleased to meet-cha!" Ending his sentence with a flourish of his hand, and an empty smile stuck on his face.

"I'm Grim! I'm a prodigy who's plannin' to be, like, the greatest mage who ever lived. That there's my far less interesting hench-human, Yuu. And my other he-"

"no." - "I'm leaving" Walking off before Grim could claim you as his hench-human, or force you to be around another human.

"Yuu, and- huh?.. Yuu's got a weird ring to it. " Moving his eyes to trace you as you left the now group of three in the main street, his mouth seemed to switch to a frown for a quick moment before smiling again.

"so tell me Ace, is that lion with a scar in the eye a fa-" Stalking further into the school grounds, Grim's voice began to slowly fade from your ears.

As you entered the main hall, you walked to the wall beside the entry to contemplate for a moment. To plan your attack- how you were going to make your way to your classes, when first you didn't know what they were. Second, you didn't know what classes you had. And third, you didn't know where to go.

_ _ _ _ _ _ _

Stalking through the library shelves, running your paw- no hands along the shelves, only stilling for a moment when you came across one that was half charred. The shelf stood in the back of the library, covered in a layer of dust and cinder, seemingly having been a target of Grim's fireballs when he had chased Yuu. Running your eyes along the shelf that sat eye-level, one book laid in the middle with parts of the cover being charred. Though in the centre of the spine laid a drawing of a tiger, whose body stretched from one end to another. Moving to take the book from the shelf, your hand became covered in cinder.

Having grabbed the book you moved to take a seat against the back wall of the library next to the worn bookcase. With your back against the wall and your feet laid in front of you, you rested the book upon your thighs as you turned the cover to the front page. Upon the front page laid illustrations of tigers, golden, white and orange- though in the centre of the page laid a tiger encircled in a golden frame. The tiger looked so akin to your father- with a scar above his eye, scars upon his side peaking from within his fur, and a snarl on his face that felt like home. Running a nail over the curve of his face, your eyes began to water, and vision- blur at the edges.

-------

"[name]"

Moving your furred face towards the voice, you saw your father standing in the entrance of the cave- his maw covered in blood. He smelt of wolves- and peering behind him you viewed two smaller wolves.

Moving from your seat on the ground, posturing yourself before your father- with your head lowered in submission. "Shere Khan"

Nodding at your acknowledgement he turned to face the wolves- growling at them to leave. At Shere Khan's dismissal they had fled from our territory as if flames were upon their heels. Prowling further into the cave Shere Khan took a swift glance at you before averting his gaze once more to the ceiling of the cave.

"Akela is dead. And the mancub has ran back to the humans." Came his gruff voice, as he lowered his body to lay upon the floor.

His words causing a stir within you, your ears flicking as you chuffed at the news. Joy ran through you before you truly looked at him, his expression seemed dour, his jaw tense and his claws elongated. Silencing yourself you moved to a rest before him, moving your eyes to the side before deciding to speak.

"how did Akela die..."

At your question his eyes snapped to your face, a growl escaping between his clenched teeth. "He refused to give up the mancub once more. He was weak - and the weak die in these lands." Moving his head to the side, he continued- "he broke law. and he died for it- instead of having the mancub die as he should have years ago- he sent him back to his people."

Craning his neck up, before than shaking his head- allowing another growl to slip through. "that boy. he needs to die, [name]. their kind don't belong in this jungle- and if after being allowed to run away he is left to live! there will be no order in these lands.!" - "Akela has payed the price of his disobedience - now the mancub must too..."

As discomfort ebbed at the corners of your mind, you spoke in agreeance- "Of course, Father."

-------

After a few moments you turned the pages till the book began, looking down you saw a drawing of Mowgli. A growl slipping out from between your lips, your upper lip curled up into a snarl. At the bottom of the page in golden lettering words, there rested a scathing remark. Ripping the page from the book, you scrunched it within your hand before tearing it in half.

_ _ _ _ _

"[name]?" Came the hushed voice of Yuu as he turned the corner of the upper level of the library.

Stirring from your slumber against the same charred bookshelf you'd found the book depicting your home on. Hearing Yuu's footsteps closed in to where you sat in rest, you moved to stand whilst keeping the book within your hand. Moving your hand to the NRC blazer, you moved your hand to the edge of the inner lining- pushing your finger between the poorly done seems and ripped. Ripping an hole large enough to conceal the book within your hand, you slipped it inside before posturing his arms over your front.

"Oh! there you are!" Came the relieved sigh of Yuu as he stepped before you, moving his hand up as if to take your arm in his hand before pausing and dropping it once more. "I-uh.. I was hoping you'd help me supervise grim as he, I and the boy from the main street this morning.. um clean 100 windows?"

Blinking at the stupidity of his ask, before sighing through your nose and looking him up and down. "fine..." With a roll of your neck, you moved past him, going to leave the library.

"Yes!" Drifted the soft voice of Yuu into your ears, as he pumped a fist up and down in success.

-- - - - -- - -

"I'm already exhausted from a full day of cleanin'. I can't believe we still gotta wash a hundred windows!" Pouted a grimy Grim, as flailed his arms a little.

"Yeah, maybe you shouldn't fight others than, huh?" Remarked an aggravated Yuu, who seemed to be near his last wits end with the beast.

"What's buggin' me is that Ace ain't even here yet! making us wait, after what he did!" Growled Grim, as his anger seemed to revive the energy within his body.

-

...

-

"and... now he's super late!- I bet he up and bailed on us!"

"no doubt" You remarked from against the wall, rolling your eyes.

"Ain't no way am I doin' his punishment for him!- Cm'on, Yuu. I don't care if we gotta drag him kickin' and screamin'. he's washing those windows!"

-- - -- --

Shoving open the door of the classroom Grim began to shout out- "Hey! Ace get over ere'! Try to hide from me, will ya?" . . . "Huh... maybe no one's really here?"

"Oh I wouldn't say that. I'm here" Came a voice from deeper in the classroom.

"BWAH!! that painting just talked!" Jumping in place you turned to face the talking painting that looked alike the humans who lived on the jungle's edge in your homelands.

"Yes, andd....? is a talking painting really such an oddity in this school?- The lady in that portrait talks too. As does the gentleman in the portrait on this one. As long as a painting has a mouth, why wouldn't it be able to talk? Is that really so strange?"

"In fact yes. Paintings don't usually talk" Came the curt reply of Yuu, who seemed even more tired than prior.

"Well your 'usual' and my 'usual' clearly differ. Shall we agree to disagree on this matter?" - "Now, you seem to be searching for someone."

"we're lookin' for this guy called Ace. He's got messy hair and a heart drawn on his face"

"Ah, I know the one. A new student, I believe? Today was his first day at school. I think he went back to his dorm a while ago."

"Myyyyahhh! so it's true! he's tryin' to ditch us! Do you know which way he went?"

"the door to the dorms is in the eastern building"

"Let's chase after him! cm'on Yuu, [name] we've got a lousy cheat to catch!" Racing off at the end of his sentence with casting a look back towards the painting or his dormmates.

-----

Monologuing to himself as he walked into the hall of mirrors, Ace spoke aloud- "Yeah right, like I'm gonna wash a hundred windows. I'm just gonna go back and---"

"AHA! GOTCHA PUNK!"

"Oh sh-t! they saw me!"

"Stop right there pal! No fair gettin' a head start! Wait!"

Darting off Ace yelled back "Who in their right mind would wait?! Seeya suckers!"

Starting to run after Ace Grim shouted back "No way are you gettin' outta this! you think I wanna wash windows!!"

A boy with blue hair humed turnign his head back to the commotion Grim and Ace were making before being shoved out of the way by Ace who shouted- "Outta my way!" as he barrelled into his side."

"Hey! what gives!?" Yelled the blue haired boy in return.

"Oi, you! could you like, -stop him!?" Came a strangled yell from Yuu as he jogged to keep pace.

"What!? but I like how? - freeze his legs? or bind them with rop-"

Yelling once more to stop him from rambling- "Just do something! would you!"

"Just cast anything!" You shouted in indignation at the boy, tired of having to run on human legs.

"Anything!? anything, huh,..- Alright! Here goes anything!" - "I summon thee.. something heavy!"

Suddenly you saw a cauldron appear above Ace's head causing him to collapse under the weight.

"Bwaahck.! Ahhggg. !..!A pot!?"

"Ah ah ha hah! look at him, haha- that ace guy got crushed beneath a giant pot! It squashed him flat! ahhahaha!"- "that's what you get!"

"a cauldron?! I wasn't expecting that.... I may have over done it a little.."

Rubbing the back of his neck as he slithered out from beneath the large cauldron and took a stand next to the boy who'd trapped him. "Owwww!!- what are you bothering me for.!? YOu guys coulda just banged out the work yourselves!"

"There's no 'banging out' a hundred windows! dip sh-t"

"you guys have to wash a hundred windows as punishment? what the heck did you guys do?!"

"I was just screwing with that furball a little-" at his words grim seemed to pull a face "-... Okay, and the statue of the Queen of Hearts got a little charred. Sue me.." Ending his words in a higher more flippant tone.

"You damaged a statue of the great seven!? No wonder the headmage flew off the handle at you!?" Came the rushed, reply of the boy of blue- " After you managed to get into THIS school, how did you manage to get yourself in trouble on the very first day!?"- spreading out his arms in an angered manner.

"Oh. Shut up. Who even are you, anyways?"

"My name is Deuce, Deuce Spade. Don't you remeber you're own classmate.?"

"I doubt you even remeber my name either."

"that's not the point! You shouldn't try to shirk a punishment from the headmage!?"

"Yeah, Yeah. message received let's bang out those windows already..." With a defeated sigh and a scratch to his nape- he replied. "huh?"

Looking around quickly the two students and janitor came to the realisation that Grim had escaped when they weren't looking.

"the furball! he's gone!?" Looking around again he spoke "and that chick too!"

------ - - --

"you caught me so you're little pet could run away!?"

"Hey! uh you there... Juice?"

"My name isnt ' juice'. It's Deuce, with a D!"

- - -- - -

As the three humans you'd watched Grim escape from, entered the cafeteria you stalked over to Yuu.

"Argh! Stop jumping around like that!"

Climbing atop the chandelier, grim peered his body over the edge to shout bellow- "heheh! catch me if you can!"

"No fair climbing onto the chandelier, you coward!" Deuce shouted up to the cat-beast in return to his ascent to the top of the chandelier. "I haven't really learnt flight magic yet.. what could I summon to hold onto him...hmmm." "Oh that's it!"

"Did you come up with someth- Hey! stop! what are you doing!?- why are you pointing your pen at me?!" shrilly screamed Ace when Deuce turned his pen on him.

"Because I'm going to launch you."

"No way this ends well.." Noted Yuu.

"no duh." Noted You.

"Are you kidding me!?! Bwaaaah!? Put me down!!" - "seriously do not launch me! Abort! ABORT!"

"Just make sure to grab him tight. I've got him in my sights.... and GO!"

Screaming as he was propelled through the air by Deuces magic, Ace outreached his arms before landing on top of both Grim and the chandelier.

For a moment all seemed well.... than the chandelier came crashing down with Ace and grim atop it.

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Part five

[severedeerdonut]

Twisted Wonderland Masterlist

Stories

I'm not a human, I can't be - Shere Khan's child reader (FEM)

I've fought dragons, little boys are nothing - HTTYD reader (GN)

Scenarios

[severedeerdonut]

I've fought dragons, little boys are nothing

GENDER NEUTRAL READER - Twisted wonderland

Word count: 1,700+

Prologue part1 - part2 - part3

Prologue

-"you two are the last ones left unassigned to a dormitory" Looking the both of us up and down he he motioned to the stranger beside me- "Step up to the dark mirror and be quick about it. I'll watch your weasel."

They seemed to pause before moving their head to face me as if to ask 'should I do as he says?'- In return I give a small nod of my head to their silent enquiry. As they move closer to the mirror a white mask appears in the centre surrounded my green flames.

"State your name." The mirror asks, causing myself to slip one of my feet behind me, in preparation of attack or the need to leave.

"Yuuka" The stranger, now named Yuuka replies in kind- the nerves they seemed to have displayed before melting away.

"Yuuka,,, the nature of your soul is.. unclear to me"

"what did you just say?" gapes Crowley as he faces the mirror.

"I sense no magical power from this one. Soundless. Colourless. Shapeless. Utterly Vacant."

A gasp seems to run through not only Crowley but the room- then the mirror continues.

"Therefore, no dorm is appropriate"

Crowley seems to stagger forwards, gaping for a moment before speaking "Are you saying the black carriage went to receive a person who cannot even use magic."

He seems to flounder for a moment before rushing forward and shooing Yuuka away from in front of the mirror before beckoning me forth. As the whispers rain out in the hall, I walk before the mirror- hoping that by some miracle I have secret magic as to not be a topic of conversation like Yuuka.

"State your name"

"[name], [last name] of berk"

"[name]... the nature of your soul is... wild.."

Hearing such Crowley seemed to take a breath of relief, his shoulders lowering.

"I only sense the magic that runs through their veins, though none they can harness."

And from that sentence Crowley seemed to tense completely once more, and a squawk slipping from his tongue.

"therefore, no dorm is appropriate."

With that sentence I took a step back from the mirror to stand beside Yuuka on the podium.

"Haaaah!?... that is absurd!! the student selection process has not ever erred before in its century of existence! not ONCE!" Bring a hand to his temple, seemingly in contemplation. "How could this have happened?! not once! but TWICE!???!" His voice seeming to break slightly at the end akin to a prepubescent boy.

Suddenly I could hear the beast from earlier struggling- "MMhhpp!- GGrpmmgh!" with a gasp he broke free from his constraints. "ME! Let me have these students seat!"

With a furious twirl Crowley turned to Grim and bellowed- "Not so fast!, you hyperactive weasel!!"

Grim moved to his hind paws, pointing one paw towards himself. "Unlike those humans! I can actually use magic!- I'll show ya my spells're the cat's MeYeow!" Rearing his head back, he took a deep breath-

"Everyone! Get down!" Shouted the short boy with that bright red hair, before ducking himself.

Following his orders, I duck and seeing Yuuka stunned for a moment I take her arm once more, pulling her down alongside myself.

"Myahhhhh!!" and fireballs began to spew from the beasts mouth, soaring over mine and Yuuka's head.

Seeing the fear that his fireballs have incited, Grim continues to sow chaos- running around setting fire to whatever he can. Once Grim began to move students around the room began to move in droves, crashing into each other to escape the small beasts aim.

As I observed the cacophony of screams and chaos I heard one scream particularly close- "AHHH! Help! I'm on fire over here!" -my instincts from the days of fighting dragons' kick in and I sprint over. On arrival I tackle him to the ground before patting out the fire.

"wheh... thank you!" The boy who seemed to smile as bright as the sun said as he turned to me, embracing me in a hug before continuing "I thought I was a goner.." - ending his words with a light giggle.

"er.. no problem... do yer mind lettin' go though.."

"Ah! right right! of course-" Once free from his embrace I walked off closer to the Headmage and Yuuka.

"Someone catch that blasted beast! before he sets the school ablaze!" Came the panicked cry from Crowley, as he flailed his arms in the air.

"ughh.. can I go now.. or?" Came a voice that was leant against the nearby wall, turning to face it- I saw a boy with the ears of some kind of feline with a tail to match. What in Odin's name is he...?

"Oh? I thought you fancied yourself a hunter. Go and help yourself to that plump little morsel" Turning to face the new voice I saw a handsome boy with pale blonde hair that ended in purple. He seemed to snarl out the response to the boy with cat ears.

"eh. too much effort. Do it yourself"

"Allow me to handle this, Headmage Crowley." A boy with silver hair and black glasses on his face stepped forth. "if none of you are up to the task of catching a small animal, I will accept the responsibility"

"WTG Azul! Rackin' up those participation credits" Echoed a voice that I could find no body in which it was attached to.

"I'm Sorry were my instructions unclear!?" Came the shrill shout of Crowley, who stood in place.

"Pretty sure you can handle catching one mangy weasel on your lonesome, headmage" Came a swift reply from the cat boy who accompanied his statement with a sigh and roll of the eyes.

"How many times do I gotta' say it!? - I'm Grim Spell caster extraordinaire! I AM NOT A WEASEL!!"

The sliver haired boy that I now know is named Azul began to chuckle- "Aren't you a spunky little fellow?" turning to face the shorter boy with red hair he continued "Riddle, if you'd be so kind...?"

Riddle turning to Azul with a nod began - "Furry miscreant. I will abide no rule-breaking. You will be judged by my hand." In a voice that seemed to stern for his own appearance.

Then, both Azul and Riddle whip out what looked like heavily decorated pencils, encrusted with jewels. The both began giving chase to grim, who began shooting more fire.

"check it! See how strong I am!"

"haa!" Riddle releases a stream of magic, that nearly hits the beast.

"whoa, whoa, whoa"

"how very brazen of you to go on breaking rules in my presence" Riddle challenged the beast who seemed to begin panicking.

"Shall we make this quick then." With a push of his glasses Azul continues "I'm afraid we don't have much time to spare"

"You can't stop me from getting into this school!" Beginning to once agian shoot off fireballs in the two boys direction. Both boys slip out of the way easily- but Grim uses their need to dodge as a distraction to run.

Turning away from the chase going on you turn to face Yuuka, who seems to be watching it all with a stern expression.

"are yee alright? you seemed quite out of it earlier"

Turning to face me, they seemed to pause- looking at my face before speaking. "I'm - I.. I'm just disorientated. this is all a bit too much"

"yer' tellin' me" turning back to face the chase to see that Riddle and Azul had managed to corner the beast.

"Off with your Head!"

"MYAHH!" Suddenly a red, black and white heart collar appeared around Grim's neck. "GRAH! what is this what've you done to me!"

"The Queen of Hearts Rule 23; 'one must never bring a cat to a formal affair.' Your very presence here is a violation to order. You will vacate these premises immediately."

"Mah?! but I ain't a cat!- grrrah! - I'll just burn it right off! - huh!?... what gives? my fire ain't workin' "

"until I deign to remove that collar, you won't be using any magic. You're not but a pet cat now." Riddle seemed to comment with a smirk painting his face.

"me-MeYeow!? I ain't nobodies pet nothin'

"Oh, you've nothing to worry about there. I have no desire to keep you as a pet. The collar will disappear once you're removed from campus."

Azul walked up to the side of Riddle with his hands crossed behind his back and commented- "ah-Ha, good show as always Riddle. Your signature spell locks down any magic, It's quite handy... I've just got to have... respect for it." Azul's words causing Riddle to look at him in suspicion.

Suddenly Crowley appeared in my vision, posturing himself before us and pointing a finger at Yuuka's face. "Yuuka! was I not clear that you are expected to take responsibility for your familiar-"

"he's not mine."

"what's that?! he isn't yours!?!?"

"I tried telling you on the way here... you didn't listen."

Clearing his throat crowley seemed to back up. "o-oh! is that so? then I shall have it expelled from campus. I shall even save it from being served as stew. My, I am gracious today... Someone take it away!"

"NOO! let me go!! you fools better remember my name! Cause I'm going to go down in the annals of history!! Just you wait!" Then he was carried away outside of the ceremony, to be thrown out of the campus.

"well that was quite the unexpected fracas. I hereby declare that orientation has concluded. housewardens, please escort your students back to the dorms. hmm... come to think of it, I don't see housewarden Draconia.."

"and that surprises you, dude's a total recluse" Sneered the cat boy as he leaned off the wall.

"wait a sec did anyone even invite him?"

"If you're that worried about him missing out, maybe you should have invited him yourself." Remarked the handsome blonde.

"maybe.. but I don't know him too well either." Suddenly whispers arised from around the room once more.

"Draconia, that Malleus Draconia? THAT Draconia?"

"so it's true he really does go to school here?"

"Yikes!"

"Ah. Just as I'd expected. I figured I'd come down and see for myself whether Malleus had made an appearance. But once again, he was evidently not informed that his presence required at an official ceremony." Said a deep voice which originated form a boy with black hair, and magenta hair lights.

"You have my sincerest apologies. I assure you, this oversight was in no way intended as a snub" Remarked Azul he pushed his glasses up his nose."

"I mean you must admit, he is not exactly the easiest person to strike up a conversation with."

"No matter. All those who where assigned to the Diasomnia dorm, follow me. I just hope he doesn't sulk about this." 

After his last words, students began to trickle out the mirror chamber.

----

"Well you two, this is a most unfortunate turn of events. I'm afraid you will not be attending Night Raven College after all. Surely you realize that I cannot very well admit two students with no magical ability to my academy" Holding a hand over his heart and lowering his head slightly in condolences.

"But worry not the Dark Mirror will see you home safely. Now Yuuka step into the gate and visualize from when you came"

As they stepped up to the mirror, Crowley began to recite "O Dark Mirror! Return this soul to where they belong!

Nothing.

Yuuka casts a look back to Crowley, who seems to be frazzled yet again. "L-let us try this again... O Dark Mirror! Return this soul to where they b-"

"There is no such place" The Mask in the depths of the mirror interrupts.

"What?.." Crowley uttered softly in suprise.

"there is no such place in this world where this soul belongs. None."

Silence.

"how can that be?!" - bringing a hand to his head for a moment he motion for me to take Yuuka's place before the mirror.

"that won't work."

"huh. what do you mean by that.!?"

"I died before I woke up in that coffin.- I- I'm suppose' to be dead."

part3

[severedeerdonut]

I've fought dragons, little boys are nothing

Twisted wonderland - nonbinary / gender neutral reader

A Viking taken from the world of How To Train Your Dragon, forced to navigate the complexities of the modern world. Having only been a Viking for two years before the village chiefs' son introduced a new way of life. Having tamed a dragon and forged a bond with such a beast, only to be ripped away from their dragon. How will they navigate the fact they may not wish to return home? What if they had died before entering twisted wonderland?

_ _ _ _ means a change of location

Prologue - 1,100+ word count

Awakening in a black box, was not my idea of an afterlife. I had bravely and fiercely against the berserker tribe after war had been waged between our tribes. I had earned my place in valhalla by dying in battle, yet I'm in some wooden box.

Hearing the sound of wood burning and the yowls of some feline. I began to ram my body against the lid of the box that laid before me. Breaking out I turned in time to see a beast of sorts backing away from another coffin as someone burst through the tattered remains of the lid.

"NGahh! you're not suppos' to be awake!" Yelled the small beast at the person who'd burst through their coffin before turning in my direction. "Mrah! how're you both awake!- Nggrah! what ever- one of you! give me your uniform!"

"what..." whispered the unnamed stranger

"why'd ya want mah uniform little one.."

"Cause! I'm Grim sorcerer extraordinaire!, and I'm gonna be the best sorcerer to ever exsist! and I need you're uniform, so GIVE IT!"

At the end of his sentence he leaped from his hind paws conjuring flame in the midst of his paw, readying to attack me. Quick to move I rushed to the stranger in the room, grabbing their bicep and pulling them away from the Grim the beast.

"huh...why're yo-" they mutter as I rushed them along.

"we need to get out o' here, I don't have mah weapon or mah shield- and that beast seems ready to burn us to get the uniform he wants" Came my rushed reply as I pulled them along as I ran through the hallway, the courtyard and than into the library.

"come on.. hurry up" pulling them behind bookcases to take as cover we saw the beast run in- ever so slightly out of breathe as it's head craned around the room searching for us. As the beast turned to leave, the stranger beside me sneezed loudly before covering their mouth and nose.

"MmmGrAH! there you two are!" Came the yell of the little thing as it aimed it's blue flames towards the back of the bookcase we were hiding behind.

"Now! give me yer uniform! and make it quick I-! ACK - MeYOWch! that hurt what gives!"

"consider it tough love." came a smooth stern tone, looking around the bookcase I saw a man draped in black, with the mask of a crow. He had feathered shoulders to match, his eerie yellow eyes. In his right hand he held a whip, which was tied laid tied around Grim's squirming body.

"Ah! I've found you both lovely!" crossing his arms over his chest before speaking once more. "My, You two were ever eager to make your debut. Nonetheless bringing a poorly trained familiar with you? That is a clear violation of the school's rules."

"As if I'd serve some lowly human! Now lemme go!"

"Yes, Yes, rebellious familiars always say that. Do be quiet won't you?" He finished my tying a bandanna around Grim's jaw to silence him.

"mmprh! mmrph!"

"dear me. of all the students I've dealt with you both are the firsts with temerity enough to open your own gates and step out of it." - Moving his arms to his side and swaying them to emphasize his point. "Does the very notion of patience of illude you both?"

"no matter your orientation has already begun. let us return to the mirror chamber"

His words stirring confusion within my mind I felt the need to speak up. "what'd yew mean students."

"You awakened in a room full of gates, did you not? All the students at this campus arrived by passing through such gates. Although typically the students have enough restraint to wait until I have opened the gates to leave them." Giving a disapproving stare to the both of us at the end of his speech.

"something set my coffin on fire.."

"hmn. the culprit seems to be that familiar of yours-" Quickly interrupting I spoke "He's not mine"

Frowning at my interupption he continued angling his response at the stranger next to me "You're the one who insisted on bringing it, so curtailing it's behaviour is your responsibility! But now is not the time for such prattle. The two of you have an orientation to attend! Go on now. Make haste!" 

As he walked forward leaving the library for the courtyard, the other 'student' next to me spoke up asking a question I had myself.

"wait!- can you tell me- us who you are first?"

Stalling in his movements for a moment he turned back to us, tilting his head in question at me, only for myself to shake my head.

"Hm- have the both of you not fully regained consciousness? The time space teleportation must have addled your memories...." Tapping his foot in contemplation he hummed before answering. "This is Night Raven College. It is an institution for students over the world who demonstrate a rare aptitude for magic. It is the most prestigious academy of its sort- in all of Twisted Wonderland. - And I was entrusted by the chairman, to be Headmage of this academy"

"Magic?" was repeated from both my own mouth and the one besides me.

"only those who the dark mirror perceives of having a great aptitude for magic are admitted to attend- and those who are chosen are brought through those gates, which can appear anywhere. A black carriage carrying one such gate would have came to meet you."

"the black carriage serves to collect the students chosen by the dark mirror. And as you know sending a carriage to meet someone on a special day is a time honoured tradition."

"time honoured where." I question under my breathe.

Ignoring my comment Crowley walked forward continuing through the courtyard, dragging Grim with the whip in his hand. Following Crowley in step, I remember that I was still holding onto the stranger's bicep and let go before walking ahead of them.

_ _ _ _

As Crowley marched towards the doors of what is presumably the mirror chamber, where orientation was taking place. I slowed my place to stay a few steps behind and pulled my cloak further over my head- steeling my resolve for what lays unknown behind those doors.

Only for Crowley to throw them open and begin yelling "I most certainly did not!" A resounding crash of the doors hitting the walls spooking the stranger beside me.

"Ah. Speak of the devil" Drawled the voice of a short lad with red hair and red eyes to match.

As Crowley marched further into the hall ascending the podium in which a floating mirror rest in middle of- Grim waddled along behind him. Myself and the stranger following as well until we stood near the edge of the podium.

"if you must know, I was searching for the two new students who'd failed at showing up for orientation." turning to face us before placing a hand upon his hip - "you two are the only ones left unassigned to a dormitory"

Part two

[severedeerdonut]

I'm not human, I can't be

FEMALE READER - Twisted Wonderland

Prologue - Prologue part2 - part 3

1,500+ word count

Prologue part 3

POV - 2nd person

As you, Yuu, and Crowley came to stop at the gate of your new lodgings- you began to wonder if even the cruelty of humans applied to other humans. If when they had no animal to hunt, no forest to burn, they would begin to burn one another for their own sick and twisted enjoyment.

 "Uh.. you want us to stay here..." Came the unsure reply of your newest companion.

"isn't it delightful? Right, scoot inside now. The both of you. There you go." Was all Crowley had to supply in response to Yuu's enquiry. 

Walking into the dilapidated dormitory the theory of man's cruelty turning against one another came truer. How a human who called himself gracious and kind, could house two adolescents in a hobble of a home such as this when a cave would be better. 

"This should keep the elements at bay for the time being. Now, I should return to my research. Do try to find some way to busy yourselves. - But! don't let me catch you wondering the campus!" With a flourish of his cape, he made a swift escape from the newest charges of Night Raven College. 

Seemingly as soon as Crowley had left Yuuken had found his voice and the ability to voice his true feelings. "this is a sh-t hole" Though it seemed in the end his own words shocked him, for as soon as he finished his sentence he seemed to jump in place. 

Walking off from your enforced new company, to travel deeper into the dormitory where the further you seemed to step, the worse it became. As you traversed deeper into the dorm, you began to hear the pattering of rain against the roof- then you felt a drop of rain fall upon your head. Looking above you, you saw a large hole that went straight through to the roof, jagged in it's edges as if a large mammal- perhaps a bear had fallen through.

"hmm. these humans and their 'homes'.. are rather peculiar" 

Continuing to walk further into the depths of the dormitory, you could hear crashes and some yells from the front of the dorm then from the second floor. Deciding it was a human problem- so ultimately not yours, you kept on your way until you found a room filled to the brim with antiquities and curiosities. Walking further into the room, you came across golden lamps, an apple ripe and red, a crystal ball covered by an old moth eaten blanket, and finally a small handheld mirror decorated in golden embellishments.

Picking up the mirror by its carved handle, you rose it in your hand till the mirror was equal to your face. Peering into the mirror only to see a face so unlike the one you'd seen in the rivers, throughout your child- a face so alien it repulsed you. As you continued to look into the mirror at the features of your new face it seemed as if your chest began to constrict upon itself, and your head feeling as if underwater. 

Reality of this situation began to hit stuck in a body that is not your own, trapped within the confines of a human society. Left to depend on human man, who seemed quick to commits acts cruelty against his own- if leaving in you this squabble of a dorm was any show. Dropping the mirror from your hand, as it landed upon the floor you hands came to your face and began to grip and pull as if attempt to wipe away the skin upon your face. As you began to fasten the pace of pulling at your face you suddenly heard a cacophony of crashes and yells, pulling you out of your panic temporarily.

Walking to the front of the dorm to investigate the sounds as so you don't have propel back into your thoughts. Arriving at the front of the dorm you saw Crowley, a dishevelled Yuu and Grim standing waiting for you. There were a few buckets on the floor that was used for catching the rain, though the loungeroom seemed cleaner- though it was only the lounge and coffee table that was in better shape. 

Seeing the small feline panting and laying upon his back on the floor you turned your gaze towards Crowley. 

"incredible, I've never seen someone bend a monster to their will quite the way you have Yuu. I must confess, my educator's intuition did sense something about you after that brouhaha at orientation. I could tell you had a certain animal trainer-y, beast master-ish quality to you. Oh, yes. That said, I......" Trailing off at the end of his speech, seemingly to debate to himself on his next words.

"would it be possible for grim to stay with me?"

"WHAT? a monster stay here?.."

"woah, did you just..."

"please sir!"

"hmm.. I suppose I cannot deny your plea, Very well"

"MYAH!? Really?!"

"let me be clear! under no circumstances would i admit anyone to Night Raven College who has not been selected by the Dark Mirror--- especially NOT a monster!" - "Nor do I intend to allow you, Yuu. To freeload until you're able to return home"

"Hrmph, Never shoulda got my hopes up"

"now, allow me to explain, it was the dark mirror that transported you here. therefore this school does bear some responsibility for your well-being. So I will allow you to remain in this dorm free of charge. However, the both of you will need to pay for your own food, clothing and incidentals. As to how you'll do so, pennliess as you two are... Ah. Ah ha. Yes, A fine plan"

"what are you plotting" you mutter in return to his still endless rambling.

"you needn't seem so on edge. I'm simply asking you both to complete a few odd jobs around campus, to earn your keep" Moving his head to Yuu, and posturing his right hand on his hip with an ever so slight lean, Crowley continued- "From what you've done here Yuu, I can tell you know your way around a broom. So what do you two say, Yuu, Grim to working together as a janitorial team- with of course [name] assisting outside of classes." 

Taking a pause for dramatic effect before angling his answer towards grim "If you agree to that, I will make a special exception and allow the both of you to remain on campus. I'll also allow you access to the library so you may study, and research ways to return home. How boundlessly charitable I am. Ah but only when work is over for you, Yuu."

"whaaat?, what kind of deal is that?! I wanna put on one of those sweet uniforms, and be a student. Not sweep up people's junk!"

"if you're not satisfied with this arrangement, I can arrange to have you thrown out of the campus again. Beast"

"Myah!, all right fine, we'll do it!"

"not like I have a choice...."

"Wonderful! than I beseech you both, to work hard as the newest members of Night Raven College's janitorial staff!"

- - - - - 

Stirring in the mattress of the old rickety bed, you opened your eyes taking a quick surveillance of the room before removing your self from the sub-par bed. Hearing grim yell in the room across the hall, you heaved a sigh before removing the board you'd placed across the door way- and left for the kitchen. Whilst on your way to your kitchen you heard the skittering of Grim's paws against the wooden floors, the voices of the ghosts Yuu had introduced you to last night and Yuu himself engaging in conversation. 

Running into Crowley in the loungeroom, Yuu a few steps behind you still trailing down the stairs.

"Good Morning, the both of you! Did you sleep well?"

"Not at all! When I sprawled out on the bed, the mattress fell right through the frame! Exactly how ramshackle is this dorm!?" Taking a breath and spreading his paws out grim continued "AND! worse yet, we got woken up by ghosts!"

"I slept fine..." came your mumble as you went to sit on the lounge.

"uhh, yeah I slept fine too"

"I am delighted to hear that you've both adjusted so well, despite being sent to another world! Now, speaking of moving on. let us discuss your assignment today, Yuu, Grim."

Nodding along to Crowley's words, Yuu moved to take a seat on the lounge beside you-  causing you to snarl inaudibly. 

"your job today is to clean the campus, that said the campus is vast and without the use of magic- it'd be quite the herculean task to clean it all. Therefore today I'll have you focus on the area spanning from the front gates of the academy to the library. And Yuu, I do expect you'll keep a close eye on Grim, lest he cause another incident like yesterday. 

"yeah, understood"

"good, do not fail me. you may take your lunch in the school cafeteria, I eagerly await the fruits of your labour. I've left your janitorial uniforms on the kitchen bench. Also yours is there too [name]" And with another flourish of his cape he sped off from your little ragtag dormitory.

"mmhm" 

Beginning to cross his paws over his chest, screwing up his face and stomping his hind paw Grim began- "hrmph. I ain't cleanin' nothin'! I'm here to study magic! so I can be blastin' of spells left and right! like BAM! POW! FWOOM!" 

"we'll study after we clean- anyhow Crowley left our uniforms on the kitchen bench" Yuu attempted to placate.

- - - - 

[severedeerdonut]

I'm not a Human, I can't be

FEMALE READER - Twisted wonderland

2,400+ words

"italics" in quotations are unnamed characters speaking

italics in a POV is thoughts

--- is change in time

___ is change in location/memory

Prologue prt2

POV - Third person

As Headmage Dire Crowley marched towards the doors for the chamber of mirrors, dragging grim whom was still caught in the whip, followed the two students only a few steps behind.

Before entering the chamber they overheard-

"Maybe he had a tummy ache" 

Which caused Crowley to throw open the doors to the chamber causing a resounding crash to sound out. 

"I most certainly did not!" Argued Crowley aiming his reply at a short boy with white hair, and deep red eyes.

"Ah, Speak of the devil." commented another short boy with red hair and a pair of matching red eyes. 

As Crowley walked towards the centre of the room where a mirror float in the midst of a podium, the three stragglers in tow he replied "if you must know, I was searching for the two new students who'd failed at showing up for orientation." 

"you two are the only ones left unassigned to a dormitory"

Walking next to where the mirror was placed he turned and ushered [name] up closer to the mirror. "Step up to the mirror and be quick about it."

POV - [name] 

Stepping closer to the mirror in the midst of a room dominated by humans... I kept my composure sharp and to a point, less I be found out and restrained like the only other non human here. 

A mask appeared in the vast depths of the mirror, surrounded by green flames. 

"state your name"

"[name]"

A pause of silence swept through the room before the mirror began again.

"Ah, yes. What an interesting soul she has. A visage made of magic pure, hmm. Magic runs through her entirety and yet I see no dorm befitting of her."

Yet another pause ran through the room, though this one far much briefer, for an uprise of whispers spread from every corner of the room.

"wait did the mirror just say she?"

"why'd the carriage pick up a girl? or did she like break in and steal someone's uniform?"

"idk dude, but i hope she's hot"

"wait- she doesn't fit any dorm? then why did it bring her here?..."

A startled squawk like sound echoed abruptly from Crowley's throat before he ran his hands over his midsection briefly as if to straighten the fabric. Quickly mumbling to himself about the situation, he cleared his throat then spoke.

"hm. Are you suggesting the student selection process has made and error- for the first time in its century of existence. and chosen a girl?" He seemed to have guffawed at the mirror as if it were going to respond to him, before quickly switching to face [name]. "haa. would you mind taking off that hood ms. [name]" Slightly reaching his hand in her direction.

With discomfort seeded in my veins I slipped the hood over the back of my head to rest upon my shoulders, revealing my face to the humans that surrounded me. Moving my eyes along the expanse of Crowley's face as to survey the reaction and whether or not I would need to fight this man who stood a head taller than I. His unnerving pure glowing yellow eyes seemed to pause and widen before he raised his hands, the motion causing me to stiffen and move in position to run. 

Crowley having raised his hands to do a shooing motion towards [name], seemed to pause seeing her stiffen. "hn. alright shoo- back up a bit. You the other one step up and make it extra quick. I'll hold your familiar whilst you do so" before softly mumbling "atleast this one should hopefully go smoothly.." to himself.

Whilst I backed away from the mirror, making sure to position myself so that once the birdman- Crowley attempts to attack me I'll be able to escape swiftly as humans are.. rather slow...

Whilst I preoccupied myself planning my escape, the boy I ended up following earlier had walked to the mirror and been asked the same question as I. 

"Enma Yuuken" Came his reply, in a unsure tone as he seemed to fiddle with the sleeves of his uniform. 

"The nature of your soul is.."

"unclear to me" came the half done verdict of mask in the mirror.

"What did you just say?"

"I sense no magical power from this one. Soundless. Colourless. Shapeless. Utterly Vacant."

"Therefore, he is unfit for all dorms"

"haaah?. Are you suggesting the black carriage went to receive one student who cannot even use magic and another that is a girl?" He seemed to ask both the mirror and himself for the second time with under half an hour. "that simply cannot be! for such grave errors to be made twice in one selection?!.. How could this have happened?."

"mmph mnnphh" switch my gaze swiftly to the 'not cub' I saw as he broke free from the restraints the headmaster had placed him within. 

"ME! Let me have these students seats!"

"Not so fast, you hyperactive weasel!" quipped Crowley as he turned from facing the mirror to where grim stood a few steps away. 

"unlike the either of them I'm a boy! and I can actually use magic! So let me be a student here!"

"Look I'll show you my spells are the cat's meow!" Was all that grim seemed to shout before a yell of-

"Everybody get down!" was heard from the short red haired boy you'd seen before.

As soon as I had crouched close to the ground, I could feel the heat of Grim's fireball shooting over my head as he spat multiple out, in multiple directions. 

"AHH! HELP! I'm on fire over!" came the distressed shouts of the other boy you'd seen before. Though the his scream for help seemed to fade out as my breathing quickened in pace and it felt ass if all the air in the room vanished from my lungs. 

The screams and declarations of panic sounded as if underwater when they entered my ears as all I could hear was my own breath and heart beat. My body still crouched from avoiding Grim's attack, felt as if it was collapsing in upon itself as my breathing seemed to fasten in pace. Black dots seemed to swim in the corners in my eyes and before I knew I collapsed upon the ground.

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 

"focus [name], you cannot let your prey escape your view." Reverberate the voice of my father in my ear, his tone low and steady as we watched the lone, young wild boar foraging before us. 

Keeping my eyes focused, I simply chuffed in return before lifting my hind legs off the ground every so slightly and leaning my front legs forward getting ready to strike. 

With a slight growl, I swiftly lifted myself off the ground into a run before pouncing upon the wild boar. My claws only managing to sink into the lower half of it before it squealed and began its attempt to escape- 

- - - - - 

"hn. your first boar. although you could have been better. I must say well done [name]" 

My father had said as he circled my kill, seeming to sway his head in approval before turning towards where I stood a few steps from my first big kill. At his words I grinned the blood the covered my muzzle and washed out my mouth glistening in the sunlight as I sat tall and straight. 

"though you were sloppy. you need to improve your aim cub. or else you'll starve" Then he seemed to pause as he picked up one of his front paws to look upon his sharpened claws. "you're lucky that one was weak. and alone. If you attack like that when they're in a herd or stronger you'll be dead."

"I'm sorry, father" I murmured back as my head lowered in shame, my shoulders becoming low and tense. 

He then took a seat next to the dead boar, his body domineering over it, before giving me a once over out of the corner of his eye and ripping in to the boar with his teeth. 

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ 

POV - Third Person

As the fire's surrounding the hall began to diminish, [name] seemed to stir from her lapse of unconsciousness. With her eyes opening she lent back on her arms before rising to her feet. Having awoken in time to see grim being removed from the chamber of mirrors, though seeming lulled into a stupor.

"I feel kind of sorry for him..." Yuu whispered as he watched the door. 

"Well that was quite the unexpected fracas. I hereby declare that orientation has concluded. Housewardens, please escort your students back to the dorms. Hm.. come to think of it, I don't see Housewarden Draconia of Diasomnia anywhere." 

"and that surprises you? Dude's a total recluse." Commented a tall boy with brunette hair and lion ears. 

"wait a minute did anyone even invite him...?" Commented the boy with white hair.

A handsome tall student with blonde hair that faded into purple at the ends tersely replied "If you're that worried about him missing out, maybe you should have told him yourself"

"maybe but I don't know him too well either...."

"Draconia, like Malleus Draconia? THAT Draconia?.."

"So it's true, he really does go to school here.."

"Yikes"

As the whispers amongst the hall arise a small boy with black hair and magenta highlights appeared near the podium centre- "Ah. Just as I'd expected. I figured I'd come down and see for myself whether Malleus had made an appearance. But once again, he was evidently not informed that his presence required at an official ceremony."

"You have my sincerest apologies. I assure you, this oversight was in no way intended as a snub" Remarked a silver haired student, with glasses on the bridge of his nose. 

"I mean you must admit, he is not exactly the easiest person to strike up a conversation with." Remarked the boy with red hair, his tone confident and sure. 

"No matter. All those who where assigned to the Diasomnia dorm, follow me. I just hope he doesn't sulk about this." 

- - - 

"Hmn. Well Yuuken and [name],  This is a most unfortunate turn of events. I'm afraid you will not be attending Night Raven College after all."

"surely you both realise that I very well cannot admit a student who is incapable of using magic or a female student to an all boys magical academy. But worry not! The dark mirror will see you safely home."

"now you first [name]"

POV - [name] 

Crowley announcing my name awoke me from my stupor, causing a jolt to run through my body. I quickly surveyed my surroundings as my shoulders stayed hunched, before looking back at where Crowley stood.

"what did you say..?"

An exaggerated sigh and soft shake of the head was the only response I was given before he placed his hands upon his hips and looked upon me with disappointment in his gaze. "I asked you to step towards the dark mirror so it can send you home."

"mhmn" 

Stepping towards the mirror, I paused and waited for further instructions from the birdman. 

"Visualize from whence you came then step into the gate"

Closing my eyes and breathing in I thought to the jungle, though specifically the cave in which my father had raised me during my years as a cub.

POV - third person

Quickly clearing his throat and spreading his arms by his side he recited "O dark mirror! return this soul to where it belongs!"

...

Clearing his throat "L-let us, er.. try this again. O Dark Mirror! Return this soul to where it belongs!"

"where they belong does not exist, not in these times"

..

Dropping his arms and stepping closer to [name] Crowley spoke "How can such be?! are you sure you were visualising your home..?" 

Turning towards Crowley [name] furrowed her brow before sternly replying "Of course I was Hu- Crowley. why would I wish to stay here of all places."

Guffawing at the blatant disrespect from the girl, he simply instructed her to try again. 

_ _ _ _

After the mirror had been unable to send [name] home once again, crowley had ushered Yuuken before the mirror only for the mirror to deny the request to send him home. Though unalike to when [name] when before the mirror, The mirror stated "there is no such place in this world."

Due to repeated failure in sending the two of them home, Crowley moved the company of three towards the library to further investigate the oddity that the two of them were. (-{name side note}: the library being the place in which I had originally had seeked shelter from grim with alongside grim... human's are odd with their need to name everything...) 

With an air of suspicions Crowley turned to Yuuken before further enquiring with him on his home's where abouts. "just as I'd expected. Nothing. Not only is your homeland not listed on any maps from any point in history.- Now, Yuuken are you quite sure you come from such a place?" 

"that wasn't some sort of lie.! or jape...! Because if so the only explanation for your situation Yuuken would be that you came from another world.. or even summoned here from another dimension."

"Another Planet?"

"show me everything you brought here with you - and [name] show me what you have aswell.. since you seem to be unable to recount the name of your hometown as of yet-" beginning to whisper to himself he questioned the matter of whether or not the space time teleportation may still be affecting [name]'s cognitive abilities. 

"do either of you have some form of identification? A drivers licence.. a school ID? or even a shoe?" Looking the both of the adolescences before him up and down he realised "you both seem a tad empty handed..."

"as you've said I've got nothing.." [name] nodding along with agreement to Yuu's statement. 

"well this is quite the predicament, I cannot have someone without any aptitude for magic bumbling about my magic academy-" "as an educator I loath the idea of expulsing an adolescent without a cent to their name, or any ability to contact their guardian."

His expression seemed to smooth as an idea came to mind. "However due to [name]'s magic aptitude, I could make an exception, and bring in a new era for NRC with the acceptance of it's first female student!" 

"as for Yuu.... hmmmm... Ah! There is a vacant building on this campus upon which you both can board in, whilst in the meantime as a group we shall investigate other ways to send you both to your respective homes" Placing a hand over his heart and angling his chin upwards and to the side he remarked "dear me I am but a gracious man indeed! A model educator, one might say!" 

"well than I suppose I should take you both to your temporary boardings!" He seemed to pause for a moment, clearing his throat "though it is an older building, it has plenty of character one may say..."

Part 3

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I'm not a Human, I can't be

Twisted Wonderland - FEMALE READER

Summary:

Shere Khans child is forced into a world revolved around the idolisation of villains. Upheaved from her home in the jungle after the death of her father at the hands of the man cub Mowgli, given human form and forced into the throws of human society - she must find a way to survive the trials and tribulations to come.

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I'm not human, I can't be

FEMALE READER - Twisted Wonderland

1,500+ word count

Prologue - This is not me, This is not my body..

The light patter of paws and tussle of clothes echoed in the hall, causing [name] to stir from the slumber she had been lulled into.

As her eyes opened, all that surrounded her was a deep darkness a sight that alarmed her for she had not experienced such since she was but a cub. The unsettling lack of distinction in the dark caused her to raise her paws outwards, with a deep growl arising from within her throat.

Though as she moved her 'paws' she heard the sound of two pieces of fabric rubbing against one another, heightening her growing panic. Having stilled for a moment she flexed her 'paws' only to not feel the familiar fur bristle between her paw pads and instead feel human skin touch upon her.

The unusual feeling of human skin causing her hands to scramble to her own body feeling nothing but skin touching upon skin that laid under a thin lining of fabric before she heard a resounding hiss from beyond the darkness she laid in.

The crackling of fire burning through wood echoed in her ears, surging a fright through her causing her to piston her body forward against the dark wood that lay before her. Causing her to fall forwards with her arms coming before her body to brace her fall-

"NYAH! you're not suppose' to be awake!"

Echoed out from beside her, causing her to whip her head to her side only to see a small furred beast that looked akin to an overfed cub. The cub like creature being grey in colouring with white fur upon its' chest and within its ears laid blue flames. The appearance of flames causing [name] to maneuverer backwards, although far more clumsily than usual.

"GyAhh -what ever give me your uniform!"

The cub's words only caused further confusion to stir in [name], a furrow deepening her brow before she opened her jaws-

"what are you speaking of cub."

She bristly responded before rolling her shoulders and moving to a crouch- her body angled defensively as she gave the surrounding room a once over seeing an array of human coffins. Though the coffins far more structure than what she had seen the man tribe that lived on the outskirts build for their dead- still simple enough to recognise. Her eyes catching a door way illuminated by outer lights.

"mrah! Your clothes! give me your clothes! and don't call me cub, Human!"

Came the swift aggressive reply of the 'not cub' whom stood before her.

"My names Grim! And I'm gonna be the best sorcerer to exist!"

Before he conjured a fire ball within his left paw, causing [name] to jolt from her crouch to her feet before scrambling towards the doorway she had viewed before. To escape the 'not cub' Grim who could conjure the flame of man within his paws.

"mm-GRAH!?! GET BACK HERE HUMAN!"

Shouted the small feline beast before he promptly stomped his hind paw he was standing on- distinguishing the flame in his left paw. Letting out a low growl he turned to the other unopened coffin in hopes THIS human was not awake.

Rushing out the hall filled with coffins upon feet that felt alien to her, [name] came to a stop after leaving the doorway as she found her self standing in a hallway. Hearing the 'not cub's' shout from behind her she spun on her heel and rushed down the hallway before reaching the courtyard.

Taking a moment in the courtyard to settle her breathing she spun her head side to side, surveying her surroundings- finding no one. Seeing that she was alone she took the moment to look down at her body- a body that was not her own.

POV - [name]

As I glanced downwards to where my paws should have been I saw human he-ands? I think they call them- along with a human body to boot covered in one of the odd coverings they wear. The covering- or uniform as that 'not cub' called them was black and purple with gold detailing's.

"what has happened- "

I whispered to myself unsure of what had occurred to curse me into this human form.... had that man cub- Mowgli done so? was this his was to rid of me as he had done to my father? to curse me to a form that was not my own.

My breathing becoming uneven as my hand wondered over my clothed form before reaching my neck and face- which felt so sickeningly human. Where fur once lay now lay the disfigured skin of man.

Suddenly harsh breathing echoed through my ears as a human dressed in the same uniform as my self rushed past me running into another building.

My eyes following their form the entire time before I hear the familiar yowling of the 'not cub', causing me to whip my head back towards the noise-

Seeing the small beast that could wield the flames of man I turn tail and followed towards where I saw the human run to.

"where am I?"

Came from the human man before me, he stood with his back facing me glancing at the building surrounding us. I took steps towards his form before blue flames filled my view and the beast arrived once more behind me.

"Foolish Human! Did you really think you could slip away from ME?"

"MrrrGrahh! both of you lousy humans are here!"

"Now unless you two want to be burned to a crisp- one of you take off-"

A whip came forth and captured the 'not cub', the whip being held by a man that looked akin to a bird?

"Me-Yeow That Hurt! What Gives!"

"consider it tough love"-The bird? man raised his shoulders posturing his head higher before continuing "Ah! I've found you. Splendid. I trust you two are the new students?"

Crossing his hands over his chest as he spoke with a sigh evident in his voice "My, You two were ever eager to make your debut. Nonetheless bringing a poorly trained familiar with you? That is a clear violation of the school's rules."

"As if I'd serve some lowly human! Now lemme go!" cried that strange little 'not cub' before I could supply the bird man with a reply.

"Yes, Yes. Rebellious Familiars always say that. Do be quiet for a bit won't you.?" Bird man said as he domineered over Grim.

"mmrph mmmrph!"

POV - third person

"dear me. of all the students I've dealt with you both are the firsts with temerity enough to open your own gates and step out of it." - uncrossing his arms and sighing he continued "Does the very notion of patience of illude you both?"

"No matter- Your orientation has already begun. Let us return to the mirror chamber."

"student...?"

"You awakened in a room full of gates, did you not? All the students at this campus arrived by passing through such gates. Although typically the students have enough restraint to wait until I have opened the gates to leave them." Came the reply of the man dressed like a bird, with feathers upon his shoulders that rustled as he sighed at the question of the student besides [name].

"that little one over set fire to my coffin.." came the cold reply of [name] as she pointed at Grim whom sat still in the bird mans whip.

"huh. The culprit appears to be that familiar of yours." Came the reply, which accused the student that stood besides [name] of owning the small beast. Causing the student to hunch their shoulders and slightly shake their head before the man continued on with- "You're the one who insisted on bringing it, so curtailing it's behaviour is your responsibility! But now is not the time for such prattle. The two of you have an orientation to attend! Go on now. Make haste!"

"Wait- can you first tell me who you are?"

The question causing the man to give a visual response of shock by movie hi supper body ever so slightly. Before he moved his body to face [name], slanting his head to the side in question- only to have her shake her head in agreeance to the second student inquiry.

"Hm- have the both of you not fully regained consciousness? The timespace teleportation must have addled your memories...." came his hum of a reply.

"Well, these things happen, I suppose. I shall explain it to you as we walk - truly my magnanimity is boundless." Then he swiftly turned on his heal and left the student and [name] to scramble after him.

Reaching the midst of the courtyard her cleared his throat before saying "This is Night Raven College. It is an institution for students over the world who demonstrate a rare aptitude for magic. It is the most prestigious academy of its sort- in all of Twisted Wonderland"- "And I am Dire Crowley, I serve as the Headmage of the college."

"Magic?!"

"only those who the dark mirror perceives of having a great aptitude for magic are admitted to attend- and those who are chosen are brought through those gates, which can appear anywhere. A black carriage carrying one such gate would have came to meet you"

"i don't remember that" came an inaudible mumble from [name].

"the black carriage serves to collect the students chosen by the dark mirror. And as you know sending a carriage to meet someone on a special day is a time honoured tradition."

"time honoured where." Came the brisk reply of the second student before the struggling of Grim could be heard as he was dragged along by Headmage Crowley.

"Now, let us attend to your orientation!"

Prologue part two

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My blog

Hey! I'm Alex, this will be my writing blog. This blog will contain fanfiction for fandoms I'm interested in. I can also be found on Wattpad & Ao3 under the same username (severedeerdonut) that I use on this platform. This blog will contain stories I've written and that I share cross platform, aswell as Tumblr exclusive scenarios, drabbles, one shots and other content.

You can find the fandoms I will write for below & their co-inciting master list(s):

Twisted Wonderland

Obey Me; Shall we date

One piece

HOTD

Bnha

Ocs and random

I am open to asks, if you have any requests or even queries.