#First Years/Prefect

[ladyazurith]

[cheekinpermission]

He'll pick up Epel at 2:30.

Pt. 1 | Pt. 2 | You're here! | Pt. 4 | Pt. 5 | Pt. 6 | Final

[thecoolsquirrel]

Chapter 7;Heartslabyul

OH MY GOSH IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS I MISS THEM i selfishly skipped some the octavinelle chapters and Savanaclaw

,,was thinking about the hcs dontrememberifitwasacanonconversation that deuce would be a police officer and how adeuce+yuu would be hanging out as adults and she'd be so proud of him and then remembered yuu isnt part of this world SO UHM reminded me of that one scene from the quiet place but with Ace </3

[estcaligo]

More biting 🐊

[mscherub]

Witchy Ways 🕸️

I fear this has not been proofread, so if you see spelling or grammatical errors, I am the queen of that so, yea, u have been warned 😎

Look at this post for my reasoning behind even writing this —> Witchy Ways Starters

Reader is gender neutral, and referred to as either Prefect or Y/N

Warnings!:

Swearing

I don’t really think there’s anything major…

Word count:

1.9k

Part 1 (Intro): “Alchemy Exams Are…Easy?”

Next part here <3

Prologue:

Well…ending up in Twisted Wonderland wasn’t exactly a bad thing for you in a sense granted that magic has always interested you from a young age. Here it’s not just a concept or something that requires intention, like what you’ve learned, no, here it’s physical, real, and it’s able to be seen in real time! No having to wait to see spells take effect, nah, they happen right then and there. And you can see spirits? And talking animals like Grim? It’s like a dream come true!

And of course, the best part of all, it’s widely accepted and integrated into almost every culture that spans across this world you’ve only gotten to see a sliver of here at NRC, a complete contrast to your world where even the idea of magic or witchcraft is a one way ticket straight to hell if you practice in it, or so the people say. But unfortunately, you can’t even perform magic yourself here since you don’t possess that type of power, which is something you’ve grown to accept, because now you are able to marvel at what real magic is like, and not just the way you’ve been performing it your entire life thus far.

A bonus is that all the knowledge you've gained of witchcraft back in your world, contrary to belief, is more useful here than one may think, assisting you in alchemy and even History classes. You know a lot already, and by the Sevens does it help you out especially in overblot situations.

Others say you have a questionable aura, not in a bad way they say, but it’s odd, and enigma, and when they look at you they can’t help but notice that you always seem to glow, emitting a sort of energy that is different from any other non-magic user that they’ve ever encountered. They ended up chalking it down to that, since you were from another world, you were just weird in that way, and that it was a normal thing for you. Great reasoning, I guess…

You haven’t told anyone you do this ”otherworldly magic,” so, just like anything you’ve grown accustomed to, some habits that you’ve picked up from your learnings still manage to slip their way through in your new life here, and those actions are viewed as awkward and weird by the others because it’s quite literally a foreign subject. How do you break it to them that magic does technically exist in your world but it’s not exactly the same…

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Part 1: Alchemy Exams Are…Easy?

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“Ok…so.” Deuce drawls on as he looks down at his notebook with a defeated look, like his notebook was mocking him for not knowing the answer.

“So?” You sigh as you fidget with the pencil in your hand. Helping the first year group study was normal, you all got close, and having a little study session was always a good way to ensure that at least the majority of the group would get a passing grade…most.

“Uh…ok, well…wait, what was the question again?” Deuce sighs as he looks back up at you with a pout.

“Bro, they just said it like for the second time a minute ago…” Ace sighs as he rolls his eyes.

“Don’t get snippy.” You remind him.

Pens are scattered about the table, along with books, grimoires, erasers, and drinks and snacks galore. It was the time to lock in, and some found it more difficult than others.

“What are cloves usually used for within potions? The effects of it in the potion more so.” You repeat. You watch Deuce, almost being able to hear the gears turning and clicking within his head. If he thought any harder than this smoke may come out of his ears.

“Effects of cloves within a potion…ok. Well…cloves are used for, well, mainly used for…erm…” he sighs, his hands encase his head on either side and he bobs his leg up and down underneath the table.

“Deuce…think.” You say gently. You smile at him, hoping it’d do something at least.

“Hexes?” He spits out, looking at you while pursing his lips.

“Ah…what are they used for in potions?” You look right back at him and shake your head. “We can try again with the next question…” you murmur. You clear your throat, and without looking at your notes, answer the question for him.

“Answer: cloves are mainly used in potions to aid in protection, protecting oneself from negative forces if potion is consumed, and it’s most commonly used within love potions because it draws love and money in.” You say, not stuttering once.

“Yep, I’m failing!” Deuce groans as he burrows his head in his arms.

“Don’t say that—“

“I can’t even answer a question as simple as that…I’m not gonna do good! Yet you seem to know it all!” He doesn’t even look up, huffing into his arms.

“Ok…could any of you have answered that question?” You look around at everyone at the table. Ace tenses up and he looks away, Jack’s tail stops swishing and his ears flatten against his head, Epel looks down at a blank page in his notebook, Sebek crosses his arms and lets out a small huff, Grim looks guilty, and ortho, well, he’s ortho-

“Mmm! I could have! Idia helped me with the basic knowledge of alchemy. It’s quite simple! Having access to the internet and multiple databases allowed me to read up on a lot!”

“You and Ortho both have it down…Prefect I don’t get how you know so much. No offense or anything, but you’re certain you’re magicless, right? Cause how come you seem to know more than all the folk here?” Epel sighs as he puts his pen down, not making another attempt to write anything.

Think of a rebuttal quick, uh-

“I liked biology and chemistry back in my world. Great classes. We, erm, experimented a lot and you know, you have to get to know the elements and what you're working with.” You shrug. Good enough.

More sighs and puffs of air are produced from the boys around the table and all you can do is find some patience and do your best to help them study. You knew you’d do fine.

Well, and at least you knew one of them would pass…man did they need some good luck. Hmmm…Good luck.

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Being the great friend you are, you spent the night before the exams doing last minute check ups with where everyone was within the material. They all got a little better, a nice gap of improvement from the last study session, so you had some hope.

But you couldn’t watch your friends suffer, no, so you decided to make them something that would hopefully aid them in their troubles, which would be this upcoming exam.

“The hell is this?” Ace inspects the little bottle sealed off with a cork and yellow wax dripped over the top. Inside the small jar contains various items, such as salt, cinnamon, rosemary, oregano, parsley, ginger, thyme, and orange peels. What for? Well, you knew it was a good luck spell jar, something you made yourself frequently. To them, it just seemed like some seasoning packet.

“Do I put this on food?” Grim hums.

You shake your head and don’t say anything else.

“Is it a stimulant, human? I don’t believe this is permitted—“

“It’s…for good luck.”

…

“How is this little thing gonna do me any luck? Just a whole bunch of herbs and spices mixed together. Prefect, I thought you were smart.” Ace huffs.

“Ok, rude, and just trust me. I put hard work into those for you guys.”

They go quiet and you can see Deuce elbow Ace, telling him to keep his mouth shut about any other further remarks he may have.

“Look. Keep them on you while you take your exam. When have I ever even remotely let you guys down?”

“By being smarter than us—“

“That’s besides the point. You know what, keep them on you or don’t. I’m just trying to help.“ you glare at them before you send them off to go study up on their own.

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Exam day has started! The classroom is quiet for the most part besides the sound of the scribbling of pens and the occasional cough or the knocking over of a water bottle(I had, too, lol. Always scares the FUCK outa me during a test).

And just as most of the students were getting to the second page, you were printing your name and heading right up to turn the paper into Crewel. He glances up at you as he’s drawn away from his work and he quirks a brow, though this wasn’t anything new to him since you always were the best pup in his class <3

He takes the test out of your hand, glances it over, gives an approving nod and sends you back to your seat. You can feel the eyes on you now as they feel like little prickles on your skin, each stare laced with a little bit of envy for your current position.

You take your seat again and quietly watch as Grim prints his answers down, staring thoughtfully around the room in hopes of scoring a freebie answer from a book spine or something. You do take notice of, however, the little good luck spell jar nestled in his bottom paws.

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Fast forward about a week later, everyone was certain they had failed the exam, and quite frankly, most did, barely scoring even a 56%.

When the scores came back you weren’t very surprised to see a big red “A, 100%” as your score. It was expected, and people hated you for it because that meant no curves for grading. Thanks, Prefect…But the boys were not expecting to have passed themselves, getting scores even as close to yours.

“I got 89%!” Deuce hums happily as he flips through his test to find the answers he missed.

“I got 93%” Jack responds.

“97%” Sebek smiles as he holds his chin high, a smug smile creeping up onto his face.

“90%!” Epel sighs out of relief Vil won’t be ok his case now

“Mrahhhh! 90%, too!” Grim chuckles.

“100%” Ortho beams as he holds up his paper.

“You can search stuff up whenever you feel like it.” Ace grumbles. “I got 87%, let me guess, you got a 100%?” Ace looks at you with a look that says “I will not be surprised by the answer I hear.”

“Yep.” You smile.

“Always. But, I really wasn’t expecting to do this good. Going over the material last night I for sure thought I’d end up like the rest of the guys.” He sighs. Everyone nods along with his words and looks back at their scores. Then back to you.

“So. Did you guys end up carrying those little bottles I made you guys on exam day during the test?” You smirk, your shoulders raised a bit as you wait for a response.

They go quiet and they all make eye contact with each other before they nod, albeit timidly as they slowly make connections.

“Thought so.” You sigh. “Good!”

“Ok, how did you…” Ace huffs. “We never told ya that…and what does that have to do with anything?”

“I just could tell based on your scores. You’re welcome by the way.” You smile, and with a small wave of your hand, you take your leave to go discuss something with Crewel.

They all watch you walk away, and now their suspicions have increased tenfold…what weird shit did you pull, and why did it work?!

Ok, this is just the beginning I fear >:), thanks for reading my lovelies <3!!!!

Also, as per request, @brights-place , I hope this is ok to start off with, I have some pretty good ideas for later

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Pictures belong to Disney Twisted Wonderland but are edited by me :)

[toffee4you]

Sleepover Headcanons—--

First Years

Content: Prefect!reader, anyPOV, platonic, everyone's rowdy, Sebek's getting clowned on, Malleus and Rook briefly mentioned.

Other parts: second years, third years

How would the twst boys behave during a sleepover at Ramshackle?

Ace

He's the first friend who comes over (along with Deuce) and only brings his own possessions to the sleepover. That bag of chips he bought? Yeah, they're for himself. Maybe he'll be willing to share if you make a fool out of yourself, though.

Maybe the only sharable item he brought is his deck of cards, but you were quick to ban that due to his habit of cheating.

Ace isn't that much of a handful when it's just Deuce and Grim. They have their usual petty fights, but you're able to meditate it. The real problem starts when more people begin to join; he's definitely beefing with your other friends, namely Sebek. Have fun trying to ensure nothing gets broken!

He's one of the last people to fall asleep out of the first years... And the first to pull pranks on the sleeping ones. First it's Jack, then it's Deuce. He really motivates you to not fall asleep in all the wrong ways.

Deuce

He comes with Ace but ACTUALLY brings snacks and drinks for everyone.

You don't have to worry much about Deuce fighting with others, the only issue is when Ace provokes him into arguing. You'll have to break it up before things spiral into a fistfight.

He falls asleep pretty late, but not late enough to outlast professionals like Ace... Or just exceptions like Ortho. He becomes the victim of getting his face drawn on.

Epel

This is being kept a secret from Vil for... Reasons. You're pretty sure he'll get dragged back to Pomefiore if his housewarden finds out, even if it's a weekend. After all, sleepovers typically mean staying up late.

He mostly brought apples and apple products due to the mass amount of it that he has, but rest assured he brought a game or two as well.

This one right here is the initiator of the pillow fight. He ends up smacking Ace in the face while shouting at him with a thick accent to the point where everyone's just confused, then everything goes in a downwards spiral from there. At least it was fun.... But the only terrifying part was dodging Jack and Sebek. you really wouldn't want to get hit by them, even if it's just with pillows.

Jack

He was just honestly doing his best when he brought protein bars and movie disks. At least the bars are chocolate, so despite how dense they are, nobody minds too much. No one wants to mention his choice of movie genres until Ace does and gets into another small fight.

He's fun to be around since he doesn't rage after games like most of the others (sometimes Deuce is fine). The only issue is that things will get noisy when he catches anyone cheating, so you'll have to oversee the games.

He tries to stay up like everyone else, but since he's so used to his regular sleep schedule, he falls asleep first. He's the victim of having makeup all over his face and getting all prettied up in ribbons and braids. Admittedly, you joined in with braiding his hair and tail.

Sebek

This guy pulls up with his Malleus plushie and immediately becomes the target of jokes within the first 15 minutes of the sleepover. He actually does bring a few refreshments though, which is surprising. You suspect it might have been under the directions of Lilia.

He seems really on edge the entire time since he's not guarding Malleus, but once he gets into the mood of the sleepover, his mind won't be as occupied on it. Plus, Malleus and Lilia ordered him to attend for his own good. He needs peers to hang out with.

#1 game rager, and Ace/Grim are having a field day out of it. He's not good at online games at all, so his only wins are either playing against Jack or playing tabletop games instead.

Watching him chomp down all the snacks starts to make you concerned that maybe there isn't enough at all. Fortunately, an unknown hero (...Ace...) replaced his drink with dark coffee to hold back his appetite. Sebek will try to pretend he can drink it at first before he has to give up, and that's when round 2 of the jokes begin.

Falls asleep around the same time as Deuce, and immediately, everyone wants to test out if his singular lightning-shaped hair strand can actually charge up devices... And Ortho. It's a rumor that was going on for a while.

Ortho

Ace, Deuce, Epel, and Grim get HYPED when he comes because they just know he has all the good games with him. The video games.

He did research on what kind of snacks to bring, plus Idia actually gave him the advice and budget for it so his little brother would look cool in front of everyone!

Naturally, he crushes everyone in online games, but he did try to slightly nerf himself after some of the others game raged.

Surprising good at pillow fights too. He's speedy and able to dodge by flying, plus his power output can be stronger than what it looks like. In fact, he nearly knocked Deuce out cold with a pillow and had to apologize later.

Ortho charged earlier in the day so there's no issues with staying up all night. No one exactly suspects him of being mischievous because they're all focused on Ace, but in reality, he's the ONLY person who gets to have the last laugh at everyone when they fall vulnerable to face-drawing and pranks in their sleep.

Grim

Your little furry friend. He didn't really help you prepare much for the sleepover and kept trying to get into the snacks beforehand, but he's super excited for it.

He talks big everytime he starts a game and rages when he loses, requesting to play something else or to do “another round” until he wins. There is no in-between.

He accidentally sparks jealousy in Sebek when casually mentioning how often “Tsunotarou” hangs out with the both of you, thus causing another fight. It's easier to break up a fight with Grim since you can just grab him and swaddle him. Kitty burrito.

Makes for an amazing pillow or heater when he falls asleep. The only difference between during a sleepover and during usual naps with him is that your other friends get to experience the fluff as well. Note that this does not stop the pranks from happening.

Special: Ouija Board

Epel is the one who brought along an Ouija board, and Ace pushes everyone else to play it by questioning their bravery.

Already, the two people who are fearing this board the most are Sebek, Grim, and Deuce—they won't admit it, though. Each and every one of them is pretending like this game is child's play.

Jack is probably calling this stupid but plays anyways because he won't stand for being called a chicken.

It starts with a simple question of “Are you there?” and ends with panic as the planchette moves to “Yes.”

It seems like everyone forgot there were actual ghosts at Ramshackle, but it was funny nonetheless seeing them panic; especially Grim. You would've liked to think that he'd be used to it by now.

When weird rumors about Ramshackle start circulating the school again, you'll know exactly why now. Even Malleus asks about it during his next visit. You might've spotted Rook lurking around the dorm a few times too.

[alumi-san]

Ace: Who the fuck added me to a fucking group chat?

Sebek: >:O language

Deuce: Yeah watch your fucking language

Yuu: OKAY WHO TAUGHT DEUCE THE FUCK WORD?

Epel: 'The fuck word'.

Jack: Are you stupid? You guys use the f word all the time

Deuce: Oh my god, he censored it

Epel: Say fuck, Jack.

Deuce: Do it, Jack. Say fuck.

[shrimpalbuspotter]

Teddy when James Sirius entered Hogwarts and he had to continously shake him off his leg like a dog and run away from his friends because James wanted to show off his epic fucking godbrother (Teds was embarassed but also proud at his dedication to sniffing him out. Also like a dog.)

[twistedtalestory]

LANTERN FESTIVAL

Akshara: Okay I am ready how do I look?

Kalim: Beautiful Jewel amazing *takes photo to send to the others*

Riddle: Deuce is unconscious and Jack is wagging his tail fast....but you look beautiful

Akshara: I will get the smelling salts and don't post that Kalim!

Kalim: *already posted it* huh?

Akshara: *see the first year group chat blowing up* oh dear

I was inspired by the new event coming up. Aww I am so going to enjoy it....I loved the tangled songs

[twstjam]

Unforeseen

HAHA it's not a Matcha fic if it isn't edited and posted at 2-3 AM amirite I don't know what this is I was just brainrotting about Malleyuu + Yuu and Sebek friendship + my take on post-NRC and this is what came out of it. I INITIALLY planned to only write the first and last parts but then my brain decided that it would be a good idea to come up with all the other shit in between and now this mess exists 👍 This also features a few theories and hcs based on Book 7 Chapter 4 lore, like how Malleus hatched and how Draconia babies are made. Summary: Sebek goes missing and with Malleus's first child with you on the way the prince is anxious about the affects of unexpected events on his family and the future.

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There aren't many things that can scare a dragon.

But then correspondence from Sebek's party stops, and Malleus swears his blood freezes.

He's sure he wears out the floor with his pacing, blood humming with restless surges of magic and throat hot with the urge to release fire as he waits with patience that wears thinner by the hour. Silver stands in the doorway, the disapproving gaze he'd imagine on his father reflected exactly on the guard's face as he tells Malleus to go to bed.

Malleus would laugh at the irony if he didn't instead begin to worry about the emptiness he'd leave next to his spouse if he remains awake until dawn again. Well, not that you'd be entirely alone.

Your arms are encircled around a massive black egg, held close to your chest like you used to do with the monster cat curled up against it. Grim rumbles like a motorboat, the only sound that remains when Malleus enters the bedroom and all conversation is halted.

You sit up, not without keeping some part of you touching the egg in some way, eyes alight with hope. Malleus's heart sinks at the way your expression falls at the frown he wears.

Referring to you and Sebek as "close" would be an understatement. Since your first day at the castle, the both of you have practically been attached at the hip, falling back into the familiar roles of your years together as students at Night Raven College. Malleus would call it an imitation of Sebek's excessive devotion to him back in those years if it weren't more personal; the two of you are often whispering secrets or nonsense, laughing, bantering, and smiling with each other despite your roles as guard and master. It's nothing like how Malleus is guarded and he sometimes finds himself feeling the ugly curl of envy at the thought.

Malleus can't fault Sebek for keeping his distance. He knows that his role as the future king forms a boundary between them that cannot and should not be crossed, but that doesn't mean that Malleus is any less upset about it.

Sebek isn't with you now though, and neither is he with Malleus, nor Silver. Malleus remembers a time like yesterday (at least to him) when Sebek would sob upon being torn from Malleus's side, but he recalls that on the day of the guard's departure, he had been insistent. Dedicated, as always, to anything and everything that would keep his lord and friend safe. You'd hugged him goodbye and waved him off cheerily, grin wide as you shouted at him to "Don't forget the souvenirs!"

"I'm doing reconnaissance, not going on a vacation," Sebek had groaned when you'd told him the same thing prior, shooting Silver a glare when the other man had muttered under his breath, "Seven knows you need one." He had redirected it, tired and pleading at Malleus when the prince had laughed.

(Malleus tries to remember what it was like; laughing. When he had lamented this aloud, you had called him a Drama Queen, but that doesn't mean you're any less worn with worry even if you don't share his admittedly exaggerated sentiment.)

"We should just go look for 'im!" Grim grouches, disguising his own worry behind drained patience at everyone's trepidation. He's practically your other half, (and more in tune with your feelings than Malleus is, he'd begrudgingly admit.) so he's as tied to Sebek as you are.

""We"?" Malleus questions sharply at your nod of agreement.

"The longer we go without a word from him the less I think I can wait, Tsuno," you plead. Malleus looks down at you understandingly, but his eyes are sad as he places a careful hand on the egg nestled in your arms. Guilt crosses your face, but the determination remains in your eyes.

"Stay with the egg," you tell him with finality, but if anyone can fight you on this it's Malleus.

"I care for Sebek, truly." Malleus cuts you off when you open your mouth to argue that I didn't say you don't— "But I will not risk the chance of our child growing without either of us by their side."

It's something that he has a firm stance on and you know that you can't ever argue with it, even if you're not willing to give up the vision in your mind of both Silver and Sebek also being by their side when they hatch. You curl up around the egg further, resigned, even as you murmur, "What do we do, then?"

"We wait," Malleus says, apologetic as he gathers his child, the love of his life, and their cherished animal companion in his arms. He curls his tail around them protectively despite his family being in the safety of his arms and his nest. He can feel Grim vibrating with unrelenting purrs against his chest, the furry little beast squishing his face against the egg as he kneads little biscuits over its curved surface. You settle with your head against Malleus's chest, dissatisfied but resigned.

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Malleus watches you shriek when you lay your eyes on Ace and Deuce right before you bowl them over to the floor in excitement and he knows he made the right call inviting them to the castle.

Few humans ever set foot on the castle floors, not many fae keen on just the idea of it, but Malleus is the future king and he can do whatever the Hell he wants and that includes letting your friends come over for a few days to cheer you up, traditions be damned.

With Ace and Deuce around, the castle is alive in a way it hasn't been in weeks. It's not just a product of their making but yours as well, the three of you along with Grim at your heels always up to something in the castle when you're all together. Malleus is more than happy to watch over the egg as you catch up with your friends, but that doesn't mean he's free from your attention any less.

"How much longer is it gonna take for it to hatch?" Ace says in both amazement and curiosity while Deuce tries to wrap his head around the concept of a magically conceived and hatched egg (It's not really that complicated. Malleus can't understand what might be so confusing about it.). They're both standing around the egg at a distance but still closer than anyone else you and Malleus have allowed in the unborn heir's presence.

(That is, if he doesn't count Silver and Sebek.)

"Like, half a year, or something like that." You tilt your head up at him for confirmation. "Right?"

"Indeed," Malleus crows proudly, hand smoothing over the egg's shell. Grim hops up onto Malleus's lap and rubs up against the egg, butting up into Malleus's palm when he raises it to pet him. You smile with excitement, lips pulled between your teeth as you hop in your seat across from them.

"I can't wait," you chirp, linking your arms with your friends' and bouncing them along with you. "You guys have to be there when it happens, so make sure you've got nothing going on."

"Oh, you bet," Ace laughs, eyes shining with mirroring eagerness.

"Are you kidding? Like we'd miss your kid being born! Uh.... hatched?" Deuce muses.

Malleus hums, pleased at their assent, hands cradling the egg's sides lovingly. Along with Ace and Deuce, you were also planning to invite your other old friends from NRC to witness the hatching, which Malleus had agreed to without missing a beat.

Though he hadn't even been a minute old, Malleus remembers his own hatching. He doesn't think he can ever forget it; the overbearing loneliness as he broke the shell and gazed into tearful red eyes. Despite the waves of love that had urged him to come out, the room had been so empty except for the fae that had coaxed him out of his eggshell.

Malleus doesn't wish for such an experience to ever be known to his children.

He knows the image you see in your head of your child's hatchday, can see you proudly presenting his heir to the eager eyes of your friends. He can see them all now, gathered around you with the privilege to lay eyes on the future ruler of Briar Valley before anyone else; Ace, Deuce, Jack, Epel, Ortho... and Sebek.

Malleus's fingers curl, claws lightly scraping against the shell of his child's egg.

Sebek will be there. He knows that you haven't given that up in your mind, and neither will he.

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Malleus still remembers the day, a year or so ago, when the two of you had finally announced that an egg had been successfully conceived.

His grandmother was the first to come see it, of course. She had manifested, eyes wild and frantic, in a burst of green flames. She at least had had the decency to appear outside of his and your chambers instead of coming right in, but the moment Malleus opened the door to greet her she was brushing right past him.

It was the first time you and Malleus (and possibly anyone really) had seen Briar Queen Maleficia so emotional. You had awkwardly patted her back in an attempt to soothe her surging emotions, but it had instead gotten you pulled into a stifling hug that had you breathless. Malleus had watched with both amusement and tears in his eyes as his grandmother murmured "thank you"s to you over and over on repeat while you reached for him with your arms, silently begging for assistance.

After that, it was time to introduce the egg to the rest of his family.

Though it wasn't her egg, Maleficia had to be convinced to allow other people close to it, relenting with a pout. She remained in the room though, so when you had returned with Silver and Sebek in tow, her presence was the first thing that they registered. Sebek had gotten so caught up with stuttering formalities that he didn't even notice the egg for a full five minutes.

Everybody else in the room were already prepared for when he finally did, hands held over ears round and pointed alike as he screeched in surprise.

"An egg! You have an egg?!" he'd screamed in disbelief. You'd laughed as he grabbed you by the shoulders and shook you. "I'm not dreaming, am I?! Please tell me I'm not—!"

"You're not—!!!" you'd shouted, and the two of you had both shrieked with glee as Sebek picked you up and spun you around the air. He had chanted his congratulations while you vigorously repeated "Thank you!"s.

He had put you down awkwardly when he remembered again that Maleficia was in the room, clearing his throat and recollecting his composure while you continued to giggle. His joy was so infectious though that it even had Maleficia cracking a smile despite being in the face of some of her subjects.

"Do I not get a hug also?" Malleus had tried to be lighthearted but he couldn't help the pout on his face. Though he was reluctant and still alert to presence of the queen, Sebek had relented and given him the privilege. It wasn't anything like the hug he had given you, but it was meaningful and personal nonetheless. Silver had joined at Malleus's beckoning and the prince had held them both close, so many words of relief and gratitude going unspoken but communicated between the three of them nonetheless through one shared gesture.

Malleus had looked up at the quiet shuttering of a ghost camera and saw you show a polaroid to his grandmother with a proud grin.

"Could you perhaps make a duplicate of that for me?" she had mused.

----

Malleus is unsure if Ortho's surprise visit to the castle could be considered a pleasant one. Perhaps, if it were under different circumstances. Perhaps, if he had returned with Sebek and he wasn't practically painted with injuries.

Malleus was in the middle of his duties when he had found out. He had been discussing with the council the search itself for Sebek and his party when a member of the castle staff burst through the door and unceremoniously interrupted the meeting. They were quickly forgiven when they'd frantically informed him that Sir Zigvolt had finally returned.

Malleus had torn through the halls in a billow of black robes, legs carrying him thoughtlessly to his destination, eyes like green spotlights in the dimly-lit halls. The servants parted and made way for him wordlessly.

When he finally arrives, both you and Grim are already there, sitting by Sebek's bedside and on his lap respectively while Ortho hovers at his other side. Malleus is momentarily relieved that you'd been informed first, but then he sees the state Sebek is in and he's next to you in an instant.

Sebek's slit pupils dart to him for the briefest second before looking away with a grimace. He seems to sink further into the pillows cushioning his back at his sitting position, shame evident in his eyes and the way his lips are twisted in a way that morphs the cuts and bruises on his face.

"My liege—" he rasps, and the fire in Malleus's chest roars and pulls.

"Silence," he commands, a little too sharply and it aches how Sebek shrinks further into himself. Malleus sucks in a breath and forces himself to calm down. He sits down on the bed, holds out his hand, and speaks, softer this time, "Be still."

Sebek opens his mouth to retort but you shoot him a reprimanding look that has him going quiet again. Malleus notices how Sebek doesn't retreat from you and he feels that familiar pang of jealousy again.

Now is not the time for such trivial matters, boy. Your family is hurt. a voice chides him in his head. He holds his hand over Sebek's face, and though the halfling twitches slightly in discomfort, he closes his eyes to the warmth of Malleus's magic as his injuries begin to heal.

As Sebek relaxes, the tension easing further out of him as his pain fades away, Ortho begins to explain what had happened, how he had found Sebek, and why.

As it turns out, the treacherous group that Sebek's party was sent to observe was also being investigated by S.T.Y.X.. Sebek and his group had gotten ambsuhed and captured— At this, your hand tightens further around Sebek's much larger one. It draws Malleus's attention, and a low growl escapes him at the redness of iron burns peeking ever-so-slightly from beneath Sebek's sleeve.— and when Ortho had discovered this, he had gone in and rescued them as fast as he could. Sebek's injuries had been worse, apparently, and there was only so much Ortho could do with his built-in medical procedures in such a short amount of time.

The young humanoid seems to sag defeatedly at this, but you're quick to reassure him that "No, you did great. I mean it, Orr. Thank you."

Even Sebek had opened his eyes to shoot Ortho a reprimanding yet grateful look.

"I can confirm. I might not be here currently if it were not for your action, Ortho."

Ortho's eyes go wide at this and he scrubs at them with the heel of his palm as dribbles of liquid stain his cheeks.

"Y-You're going to activate my crying simulation again, Sebek!" he chokes out. He suddenly looks up, teary eyes meeting Malleus's, and Sebek looks like he wants to stop him from speaking but he's too late as Ortho blurts out, "I hope you are not disappointed in him, Malleus Draconia, though I don't think that you are! Regardless, you should know that Sebek was really cool, even though he was the one being rescued! He was suffering from severe iron burns and yet he stood up to the enemy captain anyway and bit his arm off when he tried to grab me! It was like he was the hero!"

An embarrassed blush spreads over Sebek's cheeks at Ortho's retelling, his flustered gaze suddenly finding interest in Grim's silky fur beneath his fingers. Despite his demeanor, his voice is as sure as ever as he says, "Well, of course I couldn't just stand there and let you be hurt after all the trouble you went through because of my blunder!"

At this statement, Malleus turns to him questioningly. "Sebek—"

"It was due to my shortcomings that we were captured, Lord Malleus," Sebek admits, shamefully and yet boldly as he looks up to finally meet his master's eyes. "It was my fault. The solution was so simple. If only I had...." Sebek's brow furrows in frustration, his fists clenching, the one holding your hand wrapping around your fingers fiercely. "If only I was—"

"Sebek," Malleus says, gently yet firmly, a mere mimicry of your reassuring tone, but it works to cut Sebek off before he begins his tangent. "That does not matter."

His hands draw downwards, brushing against yours before carefully wrapping around Sebek's wrists. Sebek inhales sharply at the sting of contact but eases again at the warmth of healing magic.

"What matters now is that everyone is safe. Is that you are safe. That you have returned to us."

He knows it's selfish. As prince, he knows it's unfair and unwise to be so forgiving of one of his guards' failures— A single wrong move could mean the downfall of the entire kingdom, after all— but Malleus finds that he doesn't care. He finds that, with Sebek back in the safety of the castle, with his family— All of his family— back in the safety of his arms, he doesn't care.

After weeks of worry and weariness and heavy thoughts of paranoia and doubt, Malleus for the first time feels a weight lift off his shoulders and it's like he can breathe again. He remembers again the feeling of relief.

Your hand that's not holding Sebek's reach for one of Malleus's. He accepts it gratefully, looking down to return your equally relieved smile, but when he meets your eyes, the expression on your face is not what he expects.

Instead of warmth, instead of anxiety flooding out of you and tears gathering in your eyes, your expression is cold and detached; eyes distant, lips pulled firmly into a thin line, and brows fighting to not draw down in what he knows would be the most fearsome glare he's ever seen in his years of living.

There aren't many things that can scare a dragon, but right now, as he watches you, the barely-restrained fury on your face  and the chilling desire for damnation in your eyes, Malleus feels the fire in his chest snuff out, retreating to make way for the real beast.

[zincfingermotif]

happy (very belated) 45th anniversary to two sci-fi series with mysterious green creatures

[elisedonut]

@callmesel Hello!! C:

the art in question being @/the-colourful-witch's Ernie character spread btw

Ok so!! Ernie Macmillan/Percy Weasley

I know i've mentioned them in passing a little bit but haven't really went heavy into it (or Ernie's character tbh and honestly i think he's really endearing ngl but that shouldn't be surprising)

But we love shipping characters because of similarity in this house and i think they are pretty similar though very different in some key ways

Like they still get to have the whole rich(er) background/poor background which is always a really fun dynamic because legit most things imo point to Ernie being from a more well off family tbh

though the specific hc in that art piece that made my brain click was about Ernie being very excitable when he makes Prefect and ending up talking himself into an excited panic and accidently overwhelming the first years which like i love excitable people with Percy i just think it always lends well to a cute dynamic and i do think that fits well for him he seems a little obvious at times ngl

Like Ernie is for sure a loyal person and I think his acceptance of his mistakes in particular would be something Percy would find admirable (since he struggles more with his pride and has a harder time with it)

Ernie seems like the type who could easily end up in a Ministry position post war which makes for a fun opportunity there

also i think it's cute how clearly he's afraid during COS but still continues arguing with Harry for a few paragraphs while most of the other Hufflepuffs in the scene keep just looking to him

If he hadn’t been feeling so angry, he would have found the sight that greeted him funny: Every one of the Hufflepuffs looked as though they had been Petrified by the sight of him, and the color was draining out of Ernie’s face. “Hello,” said Harry. “I’m looking for Justin Finch- Fletchley.” The Hufflepuffs’ worst fears had clearly been confirmed. They all looked fearfully at Ernie. “What do you want with him?” said Ernie in a quavering voice.

Ernie bit his white lips and then, taking a deep breath, said, “We were all there. We saw what happened.”

“All I saw,” said Ernie stubbornly, though he was trembling as he spoke, “was you speaking Parseltongue and chasing the snake toward Justin.”

No sooner had the scene cleared somewhat than Ernie the Hufflepuff arrived, panting, on the scene. “ Caught in the act!” Ernie yelled, his face stark white, pointing his finger dramatically at Harry. “That will do, Macmillan!” said Professor McGonagall sharply.

Also he's a gossip like yeah yeah this scenario is a bit extreme he's very scared and worried about his friend but like idk the vibes of him talking about Harry(and later Umbridge trying to get into Dumbledore's office) just give me similar vibes to Percy trying to talk about Bagman in GOF

He was at the Quidditch World Cup(mentioned in passing along with Oliver and Cho) which !!! for Ernie/Percy potential ngl like obv not to be all omg they were in the same place but omg they were in the same place and it's a place that was attacked like we don't know what happened when the Weasley's were separated just the end result who's to say Ernie didn't get separated from his family and end up in a situation that leads to a pathetic crush on an unattainable older boy (or just another reason to crush on him if he already has one at that point)

I have nothing to add to these quotes but i want to show you these too real quick but it's kinda a lot so i will hide them under a read more

but TDLR though

I think he's cute and sometimes he says stuff that my brain goes woaw Percy could have said that and that immediately makes me want to ship them like they are not the same but it's almost like Flintwood in a way though way less extreme where it's very

'same Character different font'

like i just think they would get along well if put in the position to and I think he would be very very interesting to ship with Percy in a Post-canon scenario like i think he'd fit that whole Percy gets a secretary who acts just like he did back then towards Barty sr towards him concept like very well especially if Percy did something during the war

also think it could be really cute in a puppy crush way but i think most of Harry's year having a crush on Percy is cute so- also a little harder to pull off because Percy's not his prefect since they're in different houses that's less chance to interact but also a possibility of distance leading to the few that they do have becoming more like ingrained into Ernie's head

ok i think im done yapping for now kafjdslk here are quotes <3

 Ernie Macmillan was one of the few still staring at Professor Umbridge, but he was glassy-eyed and Harry was sure he was only pretending to listen in an attempt to live up to the new prefect’s badge gleaming on his chest.

“I want you to know, Potter,” he said in a loud, carrying voice, “that it’s not only weirdos who support you. I personally believe you one hundred percent. My family have always stood firm behind Dumbledore, and so do I.” “Er — thanks very much, Ernie,” said Harry, taken aback but pleased. Ernie might be pompous on occasions like these, but Harry was in a mood to deeply appreciate a vote of confidence from somebody who was not wearing radishes in their ears. Ernie’s words had certainly wiped the smile from Lavender Brown’s face and, as he turned to talk to Ron and Hermione, Harry caught Seamus’s expression, which looked both confused and defiant.

“I’m sure we can find a night that suits everyone,” said Hermione, slightly impatiently, “but you know, this is rather important, we’re talking about learning to defend ourselves against V-Voldemort’s Death Eaters — ” “Well said!” barked Ernie Macmillan, whom Harry had been expecting to speak long before this. “Personally I think this is really important, possibly more important than anything else we’ll do this year, even with our O.W.L.s coming up!” He looked around impressively, as though waiting for people to cry, “Surely not!” When nobody spoke, he went on, “I, personally, am at a loss to see why the Ministry has foisted such a useless teacher upon us at this critical period. Obviously they are in denial about the return of You-Know-Who, but to give us a teacher who is trying to actively prevent us from using defensive spells — ”

Ernie was looking rather hesitant about signing too. Hermione raised her eyebrows at him. “I — well, we are prefects,” Ernie burst out. “And if this list was found ... well, I mean to say ... you said yourself, if Umbridge finds out ...” “You just said this group was the most important thing you’d do this year,” Harry reminded him. “I — yes,” said Ernie, “yes, I do believe that, it’s just “Ernie, do you really think I’d leave that list lying around?” said Hermione testily. “No. No, of course not,” said Ernie, looking slightly less anxious. “I — yes, of course I’ll sign.”

 Ernie Macmillan was flourishing his wand unnecessarily, giving his partner time to get in under his guard

“He was bluffing,” said Ernie, looking appalled. “He can’t be allowed to dock points ... that would be ridiculous... It would completely undermine the prefect system...”

 Ernie Macmillan had developed an irritating habit of interrogating people about their study habits. “How many hours d’you think you’re doing a day?” he demanded of Harry and Ron as they queued outside Herbology, a manic gleam in his eyes.

‘Tm doing eight,” said Ernie, puffing out his chest. “Eight or nine. I’m getting an hour in before breakfast every day. Eight’s my average. I can do ten on a good weekend day. I did nine and a half on Monday. Not so good on Tuesday — only seven and a quarter. Then on Wednesday — ■”

(talking about the whole Hagrid being attacked by Umbridge thing) “Dreadful, dreadful,” said Ernie, shaking his head pompously. “Well, I’m off to bed... ’Night, all ...”

“I must say, I’m looking forward to seeing Malfoy’s mother’s face when he gets off the train,” said Ernie with some satisfaction, as he watched Malfoy squirm above him. Ernie had never quite got over the indignity of Malfoy docking points from Hufflepuff during his brief spell as a member of the Inquisitorial Squad.

“I must say, I’m looking forward to seeing Malfoy’s mother’s face when he gets off the train,” said Ernie with some satisfaction, as he watched Malfoy squirm above him. Ernie had never quite got over the indignity of Malfoy docking points from Hufflepuff during his brief spell as a member of the Inquisitorial Squad.

When they arrived in the corridor they saw that there were only a dozen people progressing to N.E.W.T. level.(Potions) Crabbe and Goyle had evidently failed to achieve the required O.W.L. grade, but four Slytherins had made it through, including Malfoy. Four Ravenclaws were there, and one Hufflepuff, Ernie Macmillan, whom Harry liked despite his rather pompous manner.

“Harry,” Ernie said portentously, holding out his hand as Harry approached, “didn’t get a chance to speak in Defense Against the Dark Arts this morning. Good lesson, I thought, but Shield Charms are old hat, of course, for us old D.A. lags ... And how are you, Ron — Hermione?”

(apparition class) Ernie Macmillan, on the other hand, had done a kind of pirouetting leap into his hoop and looked momentarily thrilled, until he caught sight of Dean Thomas roaring with laughter at him.

If i said he's almost what some people think Percy is would any of you be mad at me? 🥺

[the-broken-truth]

Twisted Wonderland Nonsense [4] - Missing First Years

[Inspired By A YouTube Video - Will Be Made Into A Story]

Broken: Check out this video! This inspired me to make this small snippet and the future story that shall come after it! Please, thank Wonderful_Parasol on YouTube for they are the incredible creator of this idea! Please, check them out! Now, let the words weave together!

[Night Raven College - Weekend]

[Riddle Rosehearts walked down the corridor of the school's hall, looking for his First Year Students - Ace Trappola & Deuce Spade; something had been going on with them for the past month and the Dorm Warden of Heartlabyul was determined to figure it out. For the past month, Ace & Deuce have been spending every night at Ramshackle with the Prefect, Grim, and the other First Years, including Sebek Zigvolt, and he is never too far away from his Dorm Warden and Master - Malleus Draconia. Riddle was on his way there when he found that the Gate to Ramshackle was locked with a chain and there was a sign on the gate.]

Sign: CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS - NO TRESPASSING!

Riddle (Raising an eyebrow): Closed for Renovations? If that is the case, where is the Prefect and Grim, as well as Ace and Deuce?

[Riddle stands there for a while with his hand resting on his chin with a thoughtful expression on his face when someone calls out to him.]

Rook (Calling out to Riddle): Roi des Roses!

[Riddle looks over to the side to see Vil and Rook walking up to him.]

Riddle: Dorm Warden Schoenheit . Vice Dorm Warden Hunt. Is there something I can help you with?

Vil: Have you seen Epel? He had not returned to Pomefiore this morning and we have come to collect him.

Riddle (Raises an eyebrow): Epel is missing too?

Rook: Oui, Roi des Roses! Monsieur Cherry Apple left Pomefiore yesterday evening with a small suitcase and announced that he was going to Ramsahckle! Roi de Poison decided to collect him when he didn't arrive for morning practice.

Vil: Wait. You said 'too'. Is someone missing from your dorm, Rosehearts?

Riddle: Both of my First Years, Ace & Deuce, are missing from Heartlabyul. I came to get them but they aren't here. No one is. Ramshackle is closed to renovations.

Vil: If Ramshackle is closed for renovations, where is Epel... (Wide-eyed) Where is my Sweet Potato?!

Rook: Roi de Poison is right. Where are the Trickster and Monsieur Fuzzball? Are they taking refuge in another dorm?

Ruggie (Walking up with Leona): If they are, it ain't at Savanaclaw. We came here looking for Jack.

Vil: Your First Year is missing, as well?

Leona (Folds arms): He left with a suitcase and said he was going to come here to hang out with My Herbivore. Where are they and that flaming furball?

Riddle: Rose and Grim aren't here. None of them are. Ramshackle is closed and locked.

Leona: If it's closed, where the hell is my Herbivore and First Year?

[Just then: Azul, Floyd, and Jade come walking up the path as well.]

Azul: What is going on here? Where is Pearl?

Riddle: Rose isn't here. No one is here.

Jade: Truly? That is strange.

Floyd: Where is Shrimpy?

[As time goes on: Kalim and Jamil arrive, followed by Idia's Tablet, and later, Malleus appears from the shadows; Idia looking for his Brother, and Malleus looking for Sebek.]

Floyd: So, not only are Shrimpy and The Baby Seal not here, but the Sea Angel, Crocodile, and everyone else is missing too?

Riddle: All the first years are gone and Ramshackle is closed, just where are they? Did they leave or something?

Kalim: Oh! Yes, Jewel and the Others left last night!

[Everyone looks in Kalim's Direction.]

Riddle: What do you mean they left last night?

Kalim: I was on a Magic Carpet Ride last night and I saw Yuu and the First Years outside the Gates of Night Raven, they were putting their bags into a car and Yuu gave something to another man before they all got in the car and drove away!

Jamil: And you are just telling us about this, now?

Kalim: I didn't think about it until now.

[Suddenly: Riddle gets a message from Cater Diamond - "Watch this!" - and he sends a link to Ace's Magicam Account.]

Leona: What is it?

Riddle: Cater just sent me a video from Ace's Account and told me to watch it. (Presses the Link)

[The Video starts: Ace is standing too close to the camera, adjusting it, before stepping back.]

Ace: Hey, everyone! Welcome to the House Tour, everyone!

Riddle: House Tour?!

Azul: When did they get a house?!

Ace: Well, It's Yuu's House, but they allow us to stay with them while Ramshackle is getting renovated! They were just gonna rent it, but they decided to buy it instead! Without further ado, let's start the Tour!

[The Camera pans to a massive house with a large property, surrounded by a gate.]

Malleus: Child of Man has a rather massive home.

Ruggie: What is what you are thinking about?! I think a better question is where did they get the money to buy this place?!

Jade: As well as for the renovations for Ramshackle.

Ace: This is the Living Room! That is MC's Game System Collection! That is MC's Gaming Shelf!

Vil: That Living Room is LUXURIOUS!! HOW DID MY SWEET POTATO AFFORD ALL THIS?!

Ace (Walking into a Luxurious Kitchen - Where Deuce is making French Toast for Breakfast): This is the Kitchen and this is Deuce, making breakfast.

Deuce: Ace, get that camera out of my face.

Ace: Where's everyone else?

Deuce: Jack's in the Gym, Epel's in the Garden, Sebek is in the Pool, and I think Yuu and Ortho are in Yuu's Office; I don't know where Grim is.

Ace: Thanks. (Walks away) Let's find my friends.

[Ace walks through the house, pointing out everything that he passed before entering the Home Gym, which has every single piece of fitness equipment known to exist. Jack was punching a bag before looking at Ace.]

Jack: Hey, Ace. Is breakfast ready yet?

Ace: Deuce is still working on it. Just showing everyone the new place.

Jack: Did you get Yuu's Permission to record the inside of their house?

Ace: Yeah, don't worry.

Jack: Okay. I'm heading to my room for a shower before breakfast. (Walks away)

[Ace keeps on with the tour until he finds Sebek in the Pool Area.]

Azul: Their Pool is huge and look at those fountains!

Ace: Sebek, it's almost time for breakfast! Can you get Epel from the Garden?

Sebek: I will not have time, Human! Collect him yourself!

Ace: Fine.

[Ace leaves the pool area and heads outside to the most beautiful garden Vil and Rook have ever seen - the pictures they could take there would be the most beautiful out there.]

Ace: Yo, Epel! Breakfast is almost ready! Get cleaned up!

Epel (Dusting his hands): Gotcha!

[Ace heads back into the house and walks up some stairs to Yuu's Office, passing by so many rooms to get there; just how many rooms does Yuu's House have?!]

Ace (Opens the door to Yuu's Office): Yo, Prefect! Time for Breakfast!

Yuu (Sitting in front of a very expensive computer set up): I'll be down in a moment, just give me time to finish this. Ortho, can you hand me that?

Ortho (Hands Yuu something): Here, [Big Brother/Sister]!

Yuu: Thanks, Little Flame.

Ace (Looks at the Camera): Well, that's all I can show you! Keep a look out for Part 2! Yuu might show you the inside of our rooms! Later!

[Video Ends]

Dorm Wardens:...

Vice Dorm Wardens:...

Jamil (Walks away and pulls out his phone): *Texting*

Kalim: Jamil, where are you going? Who are you texting?

Jamil: Cater. I know he has My Diamond's Address. I am certain they have a spare room for me to stay in, and I am getting the hell out of Night Raven.

[All the Dorm Wardens look at each other before running after Jamil to find Cater with their Vice Wardens behind them - Time to Find the First Years!]

[END OF SNIPPET]

[luc1ferian]

okay so Ford Prefect is an oingo boingo listener right.

[miss-nandini]

Okay I know I disappeared. But, here give me more angst requests. I promise I will finish them. Just a bit late that's all.

[rainstarqueenbow]

One of the major worries of frisbee!yuu first coming to awareness in twisted wonderland (somewhat the same but different vibes as my khr yuu) is about what happened to her body.

Because the one she’s in is certainly not HERS. Which begs the question now of wtf happened to it!

Like, it’s been a MONTH since she got here. Is she dead? In a coma?? Did she really die alone in her dorm room with nobody to check up on her-

And what about her family? Are they grieving? Do they know what happened to her? God what if she’s just disappeared, are they left with the uncertainty, not knowing what’s happened to her, not knowing if she’s ok-

Even if she ever did go back, how would she explain this? If she truly disappeared (not died) what possible explanation could she offer for disappearing for a Month!? Not having taken her phone, keys, shoes, a coat.

How could anything be explained?

Her life, and world, has been properly derailed. And even if she were to get back. She doesn’t know how to get back on track.