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EXEC_ZENVA=RYUSSE >> FLEUR_CITY, Part 5: Topsy Turvy Melodies

Pt. 1

Small A/N: The song you all will see this chapter is made by yours truly! It's called METHOD_HYMME_QUASIMODO/.

~Noble Bell College: Student Council Office~

Rollo wanted to throw up with every second he was around the Night Raven group. Each of them feeling like a plague worse than the last: especially Malleus Draconia. The very nerve of him being coital to Meryu unnerved him to no end. Such a pity that she is trapped around such a vulgar bunch. He needed to remove her from those mages as soon as possible. Thank the Righteous Judge for having mercy on his soul that he was able to stomach feigning joy at not just Night Raven, but also those of Royal Sword Academy. They would be the easiest to remove as part of his plan.

Separating himself from the newest visiting school, and returning to his office, the white haired man pondered on what he should do next til later that evening. A growling from his stomach indicated that it was best to take a break for now. And since it was getting close to the afternoon show, he may as well take a peek at the Night Raven group and his Maiden of the Wind.

Leaving the Campus and onto the streets of Fleur City, Rollo maneuvered his way through the bustling streets and encountered the first of the group in question he sought. Azul, Epel and Deuce were enjoying some freshly made croissants with Anthony. They greeted him with smiles, and he feigned one himself. His checking on these three while getting his own fill had proven to be wasteful as nothing of substance outside their appreciation for the City’s pastries holding potential for Ashengrotto’s cafe. as if he’ll ever return to such business alive.

Epel and Deuce he noted…seemed on edge around him. Their whispers from this morning didn't go unnoticed by Flamme, but he allowed it. He didn't not mind their idle banter, yet they also appeared to be on the fence regarding their magicaless friend. Oh such irony since they are oblivious to their own faults leading to her misery.

That said, he was perplexed that both boys wore peculiar accessories that, if he recalls correctly, did not come with their costumes. ‘Where did those odd jewels on their costumes come from? And what did Felmier mean by having them on stand by…?’

He shook his mind clear of those thoughts for now, and bid them farewell. His next stop had him finally have a moment's respite to eat his lunch in peace. Sustenance is key to a sound mind, one Rollo enjoys with his simple meal palette.

During his meal, he muses about the Magicless Prefect from another world. The poor girl, trapped in a school full of Villains. Righteous Judge knows what horrors she must've endured to survive such a place. With how she acted at the Bell Tower, and for the draconic devil to awaken her from whatever trance she was in, one he believes was placed on her by one of them. Once he enacts his plan, the girl will be safe with him and the new world he would soon forge!

Finishing his meal, Rollo made his way to the Square where he made himself presentable to the second group.

~Fleur City: Topsy Turvy Square~

Team Star-comprised of Idia, Ruggie, Silver, and Rook-had arrived at the main plaza first. The group was amazed by the main traction of the Stage and the many Vendors selling more wares and trinkets. Some of them made sure to purchase some for their sibling(Idia) and a present for their father Senior(Silver), the others were watching so many people at the Plaza dance about and share fun stories(Rook), or were trying to act casual while stealing people’s wallets again(Ruggie).

Lothaire was happy to see his President come and join them for the Afternoon performance. “Ah, Rollo-senpai, you made it!”

“Ah, Monsieur Flamme. It is delightful to see you once more!”

“Yes. I am pleased you all are enjoying the festivities,” He greets them, and pulls out his handkerchief for a moment. “I assume the City has been an enjoyable experience for you all so far?”

“Oui! On a l'impression d'être dans un autre monde! Such majestic sights and sounds at every bend! I could live here for an eternity if I could.”

“That’s great to hear, Mr. Hunt,” Lothaire then notices something from one of the entry ways of Topsy Turvy Square. “Hey, is that, Draconia-san?”

Iida and the others looked over to one of the vendors in the Square. And sure enough it was the Prince in question. “HUH?! When did he arrive to the Checkpoint before us?!”

“And I don’t see the others with him. Maybe they are seeing a few more spots before meeting us here?” Silver suggested.

Ruggie folded his hands on the back of his head. “Could be.”

They all went to meet with the Prince, noticing he was cradling two bird hair clips in his hands. “Oh, Draconia-san! That’s a splendid find!”

“Greeting everyone,” He said casually. “Lothaire was it? Thank you. I knew I made the right choice when I laid my eyes on them.”

“On a pair of Barrettes?”

“Those aren’t just any Barrettes, Bucchi-san! Those ones were no doubt made for the celebration!”

The happy shopkeeper nodded at him. “The misses was adamant on making as many of these this year since we ran out of them last year.”

“Oh. They’re that popular?”

“These birds are made to represent the Maiden of the Wind and the Kindly Bellringer.”

Unlike the Noble Bell students, the rest of the group already had an idea as to who he bought those for. “I’m sure she’ll love them, Malleus.”

“Sheesh. Your support with her is already at S+. I feel like you’re trying to go beyond that charm-o-meter even though you fully maxed it.”

Covering his face to suppress his anger, the white haired boy delved into the meaning behind the birds. “Actually, one person isn’t meant to wear both birds.”

“Huh? They’re not?” Malleus sounded disappointed. He thought he found the perfect gift.

“It’s meant to be shared. One person dons the purple scarfed bird, and the other is to don the green one,” He elaborated. “It’s to signify one’s relationship and devotion to their dearest person. Friends, lovers, even family members tend to wear them with someone they care for.”

“Ah, I see.”

“Sounds too sweet for my liking, shishishi~”

“What sounds too sweet?” The group containing Azul, Epel and Deuce had just arrived with their chaperone Anthony.

“Roi des Dragons had found a beautiful present for his beloved Siren.” The huntsman answered them.

“Really? Could we see them, Senpai?” Epel shyly asked.

Malleus carefully showed them the bird hair pins in his hands. The trio was very impressed at the craftsmanship that went into making them. “Wow! They look amazing! Meryu-san will definitely love these.”

“They do indeed look well crafted. And for these to be handmade,” Madol signs were flashing in the Octomer’s eyes. “I can imagine how well these would sell the Monstro Lounge.”

The sound of music and fanfare started to play. This was a sign for the council to herd the boys away from the Vendor stalls and near the benches and chairs in the Square, telling them the show will soon begin. And just in time too, as the last of the group had arrived then. And thus, the whole Night Raven group ws reunited. “Waka-sama! Are you ok?! Are you hurt?!”

“Worry not, Sebek. I am fine.” His eyes met with worried Mauve and saw the sigh of relief leave her shoulders.

“Thank goodness,” Trein said quietly. One less disaster to worry about. But then he chided the boy for wandering off. “Please be mindful not to stray away from us without warning, Draconia.”

The last of the group was ushered to take their seats among the rest of their classmates. When Grim noticed the lack of a spot for him, he voiced his anger. “Oi! Where am I supposed to sit?!”

“You can sit in my lap, Grim.”

“No way! I want a spot for myself.”

“Ok, I guess that means you’re a big kid then?”

“EH?! That’s not what I meant!!” He rushed to sit in the girl’s lap, hoping his fur hid his reddened face.

“Aww. Grim fell for that hook line and sinker.”

“The consequences of a spoiled kitty.”

Once everyone was seated the festivities truly began. The entire Square was flipped on their head by the countless people parading in stilts, clowns and masked jesters telling sock puppet stories to children, and so much more. The créme de la créme was when people started to dance about with tambourines that let out small bursts of Fireworks with every tap.

Meryu was amazed by such a display. “Excuse me, Mr. Flamme. Do you know why they do that?”

“That, Melenas-san, is what many mages who perform here do every year.”

“Every year…”

“You see, everyone. Once a year, this day becomes a day where the weak become strong and many of the people who don’t use magic in the City get to use enchanted instruments such as those Tambourines to dance about here.”

She was touched hearing such a fun little fact about the festival. Despite what the others appeared to have thought of it at first, Meryu found it to be a sweet gesture for the magical to help the magicless. I hope to be able to do something like that…

Suddenly she saw people wearing masks and started dancing around. They grabbed whatever person to be their partner, and gathered about in the Square. She was half listening when Anthony and Lothaire mentioned that it's tradition for people to don their masks and dance during this part of the celebration. Everyone around her except for the Professor got up with their masks and started to dance about. Even Grim, who spun around so fast, it was amazing how he had not fallen over.

Static noise began to echo in her head. “Ah!”

hEmmrYE Awefa_akata/.

Huh? Who is-?

hEmmrLYE ag dLYEn sechel/.

She didn’t understand, yet at the same time she did. Something inside her wanted to sing to the people, and she wanted to let it out. What should I do? A small breeze blew in the plaza, and twirled near a bunch of dancers on stage. And without warning, she disappeared into the crowd, leaving the remaining four behind at the tables.

~During this, Fleur City: Topsy Turvy Square~

Rollo watched everyone enjoy the party, holding back his ire for seeing these ‘demons’ cast their magic about without a care, and dancing in their sin. It irked his soul trying to pretend to care for such a petty, little tradition. He eyed everyone, but especially Draconia who danced with Deuce Spade and Sebek Zigvolt in the Square. A dark expression covered his face, one that the others at the table were oblivious to.

He did not expect for the Mage to purchase those trinkets earlier. He did not care for materialistic pleasures, at least not until someone uttered the name of the Magicless Prefect. To know the birds of the Maiden and Bellringer were meant to consummate the Fae’s ‘relationship’ with Meryu made the fire inside him burn hotter to the surface. He needed to warn her of such dangerous practices these people perform. Hopefully steering her into the light would give him the chance to save her from those disgusting Mages she called ‘Friends’!

Draconia shall not have her! She is too pure, too clean to be tethered to an impure monster such as the High Prince! Rollo’s mind continued to spiral internally-

-until a sudden Melody froze the flames in his heart.

~A small orphan with a face of a Disgrace,

Was shunned by the world and seen as a monster.~

~From the False Love that his Father gave him, he forever rang

The Bells of Notre Dame.~

Who is singing…

~He ring at each hour, not caring at all,

But his devotion and love gave him the will to live on~

~(lElYEn…v.a. Sarla…m.t.y.y. LYAmerfa_poe)~

~The bells, deafening to even his own ears, were

His only form of Salvation.~

~(yEztA…ut Avega_siann sechel…)~

Green eyes searched the plaza for the singer responsible. Though his eyes were not the only ones looking(and knowing) who the culprit was.

~But one day, an enchantress appeared.

She gave him love the outside world didn’t share.

Tending to the wounds that mark his body~

A masked woman dressed in red was in the center of the stage surrounded by four other performers, and had started to dance. Her voice hypnotizing to him and everyone else listening to her song.

And…was that an echo of another singing with her?

~The orphan praised the woman, and engraved her

Love and Voice into his heart~

(hYEppYEs 1dyya, 2dyya)

~Deep down, he swore that he would break free from his chains,

And join her at her side.~

(xA rre w.f. sasye syec manac herr/.)

~He prayed for her love to guide the way!~

(hYEmmLYEr METAFALICA/.)

The heavy beating of drums led the melody, and the masked woman and her dancers moved to the beat.

~jAzYAt h.r.n.t./.~

~gYAwAn hynne Amirie_maya yor/.~

~xE rre sYAlE yorra en zz yehar h.k.t.t. hartes yor/.~

~:Xc=xA mNaLYUm tEs v.t. zz arhou -> zUzYUx fountaina Ueje/.:~

~:Xc=xA tLYAhsA bautifal Aceku -> pYAswAt zz hiew enw LYAaje_siance en spitze harr/.:~

~:zz tAnYA vit v.s.k. Eayulsa_cremia/.:~

The movements of the Lead Dancer told the story before everyone, her followers aiding in her tale. Circling about and keeping up with the lyrics, despite them sounding confusing as they were to understand.

~He searched for her, beyond the Bell Tower,

Witnessing her good deeds to her people.~

~He almost gave up trying to copy her, but his love her was strong~

~And her encouragement helped him earn the love of others as well.~

The story she told resonated with so many people in the crowd. Them dancing along and trying to sing alongside the mysterious singer.

All except for the paralyzed Mage staring at the scene, feeling as though he was put in a trance seeing the Masked Woman sing and twirl.

~They frolicked and danced, and sang joyous songs day after day.~

~They were at peace, being together.~

~Those peaceful days were soon shattered as the False Father had hunted them down.~

~He demanded the Enchantress choose him, or burn in hell with her people.~

~xU rre herr zz arhou jYUlYUj Atitia_maya/.~

~xA rre herr cEzE viega ag gYOvYOw YOdazua_fatere ttu grandus harr/.~

~:Van tapa chs fayra papana, van Asiance_cia chs gatyunla, gYEkEn spiritum/.:~

~:vAtLYE ag v.s.k. manaf art harr. Naave lYEln, r.f.m. Atitia_sphaela dea yorr/.:~

~:Xc=xA morto mAfAl tussu Adoodu -> wEsYEs h.p.p.s. zenva yor/.:~

~:Melenas, Aceku_maya/.:~

Their performance ends in an uproarious applause. They panted from the intensity of their performance, gathering together to take their bows. Smiles and thank yous are given to the crowd followed by some people casting a few more fireworks into the sky as added congratulations to the dancers; a perfect chance for the Lady in Red to slip away.

“That was amazing!”

“This year’s performance was a surprise compared to Last Year’s!”

“Where did they get someone to sing like that?! It almost sounded like those words the Bellringer wrote.”

“Do you think she studied them just for this?”

…

“There’s no way that was who we think it was…”

“It’s hard to say. Her voice sounded familiar, but I’ve never heard her sing anything like THAT before.”

“Regardless, what was her angle for performing like that?!”

~Fleur City: Topsy Turvy Backstage~

Meryu had managed to slip away, undoing her disguise and dressed herself back in her previous garments. She was sure she got away so she could collect her thoughts about what in the name of Frelia and the other Goddesses did she just do! The brunette never went out of her element when it came to singing. Especially since she has not sung in Pastalie ever since she first arrived to this world!

But alas, someone had managed to catch her walking away from the stage. A familiar laugh reached her ears, making her look up at the person. “My, my. Yours was a stunning Hymmnos I did not expect to see here.”

“M-Midori-kun?!”

Flustered from getting caught in the act, she did not expect to be caught by her dearest friend.

All he did was smile down at her. “Tell me. Was there a special occasion for your little act, my dear?”

“…I don’t know.”

“You don’t know?”

“Yes. It just happened. Like my body compelled me to go on stage and sing. I’m unsure how or why to tell you the truth.”

Malleus brought a hand to his chin, lost in thought. “Hmm. Well, whatever the reason, you charmed everyone at the festival this evening.”

‘Hopefully I, too, can enamor others with my own.’ He returns to himself when he notices her faulting in her steps. “Are you alright?”

“Yes.”

‘Her wavelength is very erratic right now. It wasn’t like that this morning!’ “My Siren, allow me to take a look at you, please.”

She stepped away, her hands up hoping that would encourage the Fae to not worry about her again. “Midori-kun, I'm fine. I promise…”

Said prince learned dangerously close to her ear, hair brushing to her face as he whispered to her. “MERYU_FEHU_EOLIA_ARTONELICO,” Her body went rigid after hearing her true name. “Please, do not lie to me. Whatever it is that is bothering you, please tell me. I care for you deeply for you to hide secrets from me. From everyone.”

“...Ok.”

Reassured that she will tell him the truth, Malleus asked her again.

“My body feels warm and sluggish. I think I went a bit too far.”

“Ah, it is time then,” He offered his hand for her to take. “May I?”

She took it without hesitation, and together they eloped from their classmates into a nearby alleyway. He ushered her further into the Darkness, holding her close to his body and shielding her from the outside world. “Do you have it?”

“Here.” She gifted him her Life Extending Supplement, and hid her face into the prince's chest. Keeping her eyes on the patterns of his garment as a distraction, as he guided the Crystal into her back. He felt her tense and quickly whispered words of comfort to her, with a kiss to the top of her head.

She relaxed into his hold, sighing in relief as the procedure was officially over. “Thank you, Midori-kun. I'm sorry for stealing you away.”

“Nonsense. I am your devoted Guardian, just as Spade and Felmier are.”

A blush dusted her cheeks. “Thank you.”

In the distance, near the mouth of the Alleyway, Rollo gritted his teeth in anger. Once again Malleus Draconia had stolen his Maiden away from him.

He couldn't make out everything, but he had seen the Fae place something onto her back. He was horrified at the sight of a Large Crystal being placed on Meryu's back and disappearing into her body as quickly as it had appeared.

He knew it! These mages have placed a hex on her. And he now knows that their grip on her must come to an end!

Sticking to the shadows, Rollo makes his way back to Noble Bell College, preparing the final act of his plan.

For tonight, all magic shall be purged from Twisted Wonderland. Forever.

~EXEC_ZENVA=RYUSSE >> FLEUR_CITY-Tes Biron~

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