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Mystery Man: Pt. 3

A/N: E/C means eye color. Also, I’m keeping what Y/N’s mask looks like vague to let the reader decide. When I envision the mask, I picture an all black masquerade mask that goes over his eyes and a little bit of his nose. Let me know what you picture! I’m curious.

WC: 1870

~~

I’m in vampire biology class, sitting next to Kat. Class won’t end for a while and i’m bored out of my mind. If I was tired, I’d probably fall asleep. However, after what happened in botany class, i’m not risking anything. I have to stay tuned in. Plus, I don’t want my grades to slip.

Suddenly, Ms. Weems walks in. “I need Mr. Y/N and Ms. Kathryn to see me in my office. There is someone who would like to see you two.” She says. Kat and I look at each other. Knowing Kat, she’s probably wondering the same thing as me.

We both get up and follow Weems to her office. As we’re walking down the halls, Kat speaks up. “Who is here to see us?” Kat asks. “Your mother.” Weems replies.

~~

“Hello children. Have the two of you been behaving?” Mother asks, and Kat and I nod. Mother then walks up to Kat and fixes her posture, and then walks up to me and takes off my mask. “I still don’t understand why you insisted on this, Y/N.” Mother says.

“You never seem to understand anything I do, so i’m not surprised.” I mumble. “What was that?” Mother says, glaring at me. “Nothing, mother.” I reply. “I came here to give the two of you some things you left behind.” Mother explains, and grabs a pair of sunglasses and a pocket watch given to me by my father before he passed.

She hands the sunglasses to Kat. “You better wear these outside, you’re much more sensitive to the sun than your brother is. You got that from me.” Mother says and Kat takes the sunglasses and puts them on. Mother then turns to me and hands me the pocket watch. “Your father would hate for you to lose this. It was very important to him.” Mother says, and I just nod.

I put the pocket watch in the chest pocket of my uniform. “I will see the two of you during parents weekend. No promises, though. Work has been… more demanding than usual.” Mother explains. “Yes ma’am.” I say. Mother looks at Kat expectingly, but Kat just smiles at mother. Mother nods to the both of us, and leaves.

Kat and I both breathe a sigh of relief once she’s gone. “Really wish she would have given us a warning. Then we could’ve been prepared to deal with her.” Kat says. “I’m just glad she’s gone. Without father around, it feels like she’s been so much more strict with us.” I reply, and Kat nods. “Definitely. Probably because father was much more chill. He sticked up for us a lot.” Kat explains.

“True. I miss him…” I say, and sigh. It hasn’t been the same without him. “Yeah, me too… everything feels so depressing without him. It sucks.” Kat agrees. The school bell rings, which means its time for lunch. Kat and I part ways. She always prefers eating alone.

~~

I’m sitting alone at a table in the quad, sipping from a blood bag and doing some homework i’ve been procrastinating. Suddenly, Wednesday sits across from me and slides a photo of my father speaking to someone. “This is your father, correct?” Wednesday asks, and I look down at the photo, confused. They are in a room I don’t recognize, but based on the walls it’s obvious its somewhere on campus. The photo looks pretty recent as well.

“When was this taken..?” I ask, and flip over the photo, looking for a date of some kind. On the back of the photo, it has 11/19/22 written in red ink. It’s days after my father’s death. “This can’t be my father. He died before this photo was taken.” I explain. “Also, how do you even have this?” I ask. “Someone slid it under the door of Enid and I’s dorm last night.” Wednesday explains.

“What the hell…” I mutter under my breath. “I need your help figuring this out. When Rowan was trying to kill me, he mentioned someone by the name of Caelin. He said that Caelin told him to keep you and your sister safe. Your father is somehow involved with Rowan, and I want to know how and why. I need your help.” Wednesday explains.

“No way. I am not getting wrapped into that stuff.” I scoff. “I gave you stitches. You owe me.” Wednesday says. “I didn’t ask you to do that, you just did it. I don’t owe you anything.” I reply. “Y/N, I show you evidence that your father might be alive. Don’t you want to figure this out as well?” Wednesday says, looking into my eyes with the same blank expression she always has.

Its a good point. Even if he isn’t alive, I might be able to figure who killed him. The police back home can’t figure it out, and mother has given up on trying. Whoever killed my father should face the consequences.

“Okay. Fine.” I sigh. “Good choice.” Wednesday replies, takes the photo, and leaves. As she is walking away, she looks at me over her shoulder. “Don’t think this means anything. I still have the same amount of disdain for you as I do for everyone else.” She says, and walks away.

~~

School is over, which means its time for the poe cup. Kat and I are standing by the tents away from the crowd. A group of guys dressed as clowns look like they are freaking out. They seem to be missing somebody. They look familiar. I recognize them from passing by them in the hallway. They’re dorms are in Amontillado Hall, like mine.

I walk up to them. “You guys alright?” I ask. One guy with long brown hair looks at me. “What does it look like? Archie broke his ankle and is in the infirmary, and so we’re down a member and nobody else can join!” He says. “Sucks for you.” I say, and start walking away, but another guy wearing a hat covering his hair speaks up. “Hey! Don’t you also live in Amontillado Hall?” He asks, and I turn around. “Yeah.” I reply. “Great! That means you can join our team! C’mon, man. Please?” He practically begs. “We’ll owe you!” The other guy says.

Honestly, its not a bad idea. I could get them to help me figure out what happened to their dad, plus, I hate crowds and I don’t want to be stuck in one to watch this event.

“Alright, fine.” I say. “Thank you so much, dude. I’m Ajax, and this is Xavier. You’re Y/N, right?” The guy now known as Ajax says, and I nod. “You can wear Archie’s costume. It’s in the tent. Put some clown makeup on as well.” Xavier explains, and I give the two of them a thumbs up and walk into their tent.

I put on the costume and cover the part of my face that isn’t hidden behind my mask in white face paint and smear some black paint over my mouth. It’s good enough, so I walk out of the tent.

At the tent beside my team’s tent, Wednesday walks out wearing a cat costume. She looks over at me and I wave. She just ignores me and walks over to Enid.

~~

The poe cup is about to start, and everyone is in their boat. I’m sitting behind Ajax, and behind me is another team member named Henry, and behind him is Xavier. I look to my left and see Enid is already looking at me. She gives me a small wave, smiling. I chuckle and look away from her, shaking my head at the situation i’ve gotten myself into.

“I want to welcome you all to the Edgar Allen Poe Cup. This is one of Nevermore’s proudest annual tradition, dating back 125 years. Each team must row across to Raven Island, pull a flag from Crackstone’s Crypt, and hustle back without sinking or being sunk. First team to cross the finish line with their flag wins the cup and bragging rights for a year, as well as some special privileges.” Weems explains, and then raises a revolver into the air. “Let the Poe Cup begin!” She says, and fires the gun into the air.

“Go go go!” Ajax says, and we all start rowing as fast as we can. We pass by the Black Cats, bumping into the side of their boat. “Oh, excuse us!” Xavier taunts. I look back at them and wink. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t a competitive person. I’ve made Kat rage quit at various games.

We maintain a fairly consistent lead. We make it to Raven Island first, and Xavier and I quickly start running out of the boat and to the crypt. Owen and Ajax stay behind to watch the boat. I’m much faster than Xavier. “Dude, how are you so fast?!” Xavier yells from behind me. “I’m part vampire! This isn’t even that fast! My sister is much faster!!” I laugh.

I make it to the crypt before Xavier, and grab the flag. “I’ve got the flag! Let’s go!” I shout to Xavier, and I run back to the boat. We pass by Wednesday. “Later, Wednesday!” I shout, smiling. We get back to the boat, and get back in and we quickly start rowing back to the finish line. However, halfway there water starts flooding into the boat. “Yo, what’s going on?” Xavier asks frantically. “We’re losing! That’s what’s going on.” I say, and look down to see claw marks in the bottom of the boat.

The Black Cats pass by us. “See ya, Jokers! Be prepared to take that mask off, Y/N!” Enid laughs. Honestly, I can’t even be mad. It’s a good play. “Cheaters!!” Xavier shouts. “Dude, there aren’t any rules. Everything is fair game.” I say, and Xavier just groans.

~~

“The first Poe Cup took place in 1897, as a way to not only honor Nevermore’s most famous alumni, but to celebrate those values that all outcasts share. Community, perseverance, and determination. And we certainly saw those values on display today!” Weems says, and grabs the cup, and hands it to Enid, who immediately holds it up and cheers, and everyone claps. “Congratulations to Ophelia Hall! As a former resident, I will be happy to see the cup back on the mantle after all these years.” Weems smiles.

I walk up to Enid and she turns to me, smiling widely. “A deals a deal.” I chuckle, and take my mask off.

~ENID’S POV~

Y/N takes his mask off, and smiles softly at me. His E/C eyes looking into mine. “You’re… really attractive.” I say sheepishly. A light blush grows on his cheeks and he scratches the back of his neck. “You aren’t too bad yourself, y’know.” He says, and I laugh. “Oh yeah? You think so?” I reply, tilting my head to the side.

“Oh, yeah. I know so.” Y/N winks at me, and I look down to cover my red cheeks. “I’ll see you around, Enid.” Y/N smiles at me one last time, and walks away. This boy is going to be the death of me…

I’m in vampire biology class, sitting next to Kat. Class won’t end for a while and i’m bored out of my mind. If I was tired, I’d probably fall asleep. However, after what happened in botany class, i’m not risking anything. I have to stay tuned in. Plus, I don’t want my grades to slip.

Suddenly, Ms. Weems walks in. “I need Mr. Y/N and Ms. Kathryn to see me in my office. There is someone who would like to see you two.” She says. Kat and I look at each other. Knowing Kat, she’s probably wondering the same thing as me.

We both get up and follow Weems to her office. As we’re walking down the halls, Kat speaks up. “Who is here to see us?” Kat asks. “Your mother.” Weems replies.

~~

“Hello children. Have the two of you been behaving?” Mother asks, and Kat and I nod. Mother then walks up to Kat and fixes her posture, and then walks up to me and takes off my mask. “I still don’t understand why you insisted on this, Y/N.” Mother says.

“You never seem to understand anything I do, so i’m not surprised.” I mumble. “What was that?” Mother says, glaring at me. “Nothing, mother.” I reply. “I came here to give the two of you some things you left behind.” Mother explains, and grabs a pair of sunglasses and a pocket watch given to me by my father before he passed.

She hands the sunglasses to Kat. “You better wear these outside, you’re much more sensitive to the sun than your brother is. You got that from me.” Mother says and Kat takes the sunglasses and puts them on. Mother then turns to me and hands me the pocket watch. “Your father would hate for you to lose this. It was very important to him.” Mother says, and I just nod.

I put the pocket watch in the chest pocket of my uniform. “I will see the two of you during parents weekend. No promises, though. Work has been… more demanding than usual.” Mother explains. “Yes ma’am.” I say. Mother looks at Kat expectingly, but Kat just smiles at mother. Mother nods to the both of us, and leaves.

Kat and I both breathe a sigh of relief once she’s gone. “Really wish she would have given us a warning. Then we could’ve been prepared to deal with her.” Kat says. “I’m just glad she’s gone. Without father around, it feels like she’s been so much more strict with us.” I reply, and Kat nods. “Definitely. Probably because father was much more chill. He sticked up for us a lot.” Kat explains.

“True. I miss him…” I say, and sigh. It hasn’t been the same without him. “Yeah, me too… everything feels so depressing without him. It sucks.” Kat agrees. The school bell rings, which means its time for lunch. Kat and I part ways. She always prefers eating alone.

~~

I’m sitting alone at a table in the quad, sipping from a blood bag and doing some homework i’ve been procrastinating. Suddenly, Wednesday sits across from me and slides a photo of my father speaking to someone. “This is your father, correct?” Wednesday asks, and I look down at the photo, confused. They are in a room I don’t recognize, but based on the walls it’s obvious its somewhere on campus. The photo looks pretty recent as well.

“When was this taken..?” I ask, and flip over the photo, looking for a date of some kind. On the back of the photo, it has 11/19/22 written in red ink. It’s days after my father’s death. “This can’t be my father. He died before this photo was taken.” I explain. “Also, how do you even have this?” I ask. “Someone slid it under the door of Enid and I’s dorm last night.” Wednesday explains.

“What the hell…” I mutter under my breath. “I need your help figuring this out. When Rowan was trying to kill me, he mentioned someone by the name of Caelin. He said that Caelin told him to keep you and your sister safe. Your father is somehow involved with Rowan, and I want to know how and why. I need your help.” Wednesday explains.

“No way. I am not getting wrapped into that stuff.” I scoff. “I gave you stitches. You owe me.” Wednesday says. “I didn’t ask you to do that, you just did it. I don’t owe you anything.” I reply. “Y/N, I show you evidence that your father might be alive. Don’t you want to figure this out as well?” Wednesday says, looking into my eyes with the same blank expression she always has.

Its a good point. Even if he isn’t alive, I might be able to figure who killed him. The police back home can’t figure it out, and mother has given up on trying. Whoever killed my father should face the consequences.

“Okay. Fine.” I sigh. “Good choice.” Wednesday replies, takes the photo, and leaves. As she is walking away, she looks at me over her shoulder. “Don’t think this means anything. I still have the same amount of disdain for you as I do for everyone else.” She says, and walks away.

~~

School is over, which means its time for the poe cup. Kat and I are standing by the tents away from the crowd. A group of guys dressed as clowns look like they are freaking out. They seem to be missing somebody. They look familiar. I recognize them from passing by them in the hallway. They’re dorms are in Amontillado Hall, like mine.

I walk up to them. “You guys alright?” I ask. One guy with long brown hair looks at me. “What does it look like? Archie broke his ankle and is in the infirmary, and so we’re down a member and nobody else can join!” He says. “Sucks for you.” I say, and start walking away, but another guy wearing a hat covering his hair speaks up. “Hey! Don’t you also live in Amontillado Hall?” He asks, and I turn around. “Yeah.” I reply. “Great! That means you can join our team! C’mon, man. Please?” He practically begs. “We’ll owe you!” The other guy says.

Honestly, its not a bad idea. I could get them to help me figure out what happened to their dad, plus, I hate crowds and I don’t want to be stuck in one to watch this event.

“Alright, fine.” I say. “Thank you so much, dude. I’m Ajax, and this is Xavier. You’re Y/N, right?” The guy now known as Ajax says, and I nod. “You can wear Archie’s costume. It’s in the tent. Put some clown makeup on as well.” Xavier explains, and I give the two of them a thumbs up and walk into their tent.

I put on the costume and cover the part of my face that isn’t hidden behind my mask in white face paint and smear some black paint over my mouth. It’s good enough, so I walk out of the tent.

At the tent beside my team’s tent, Wednesday walks out wearing a cat costume. She looks over at me and I wave. She just ignores me and walks over to Enid.

~~

The poe cup is about to start, and everyone is in their boat. I’m sitting behind Ajax, and behind me is another team member named Henry, and behind him is Xavier. I look to my left and see Enid is already looking at me. She gives me a small wave, smiling. I chuckle and look away from her, shaking my head at the situation i’ve gotten myself into.

“I want to welcome you all to the Edgar Allen Poe Cup. This is one of Nevermore’s proudest annual tradition, dating back 125 years. Each team must row across to Raven Island, pull a flag from Crackstone’s Crypt, and hustle back without sinking or being sunk. First team to cross the finish line with their flag wins the cup and bragging rights for a year, as well as some special privileges.” Weems explains, and then raises a revolver into the air. “Let the Poe Cup begin!” She says, and fires the gun into the air.

“Go go go!” Ajax says, and we all start rowing as fast as we can. We pass by the Black Cats, bumping into the side of their boat. “Oh, excuse us!” Xavier taunts. I look back at them and wink. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t a competitive person. I’ve made Kat rage quit at various games.

We maintain a fairly consistent lead. We make it to Raven Island first, and Xavier and I quickly start running out of the boat and to the crypt. Owen and Ajax stay behind to watch the boat. I’m much faster than Xavier. “Dude, how are you so fast?!” Xavier yells from behind me. “I’m part vampire! This isn’t even that fast! My sister is much faster!!” I laugh.

I make it to the crypt before Xavier, and grab the flag. “I’ve got the flag! Let’s go!” I shout to Xavier, and I run back to the boat. We pass by Wednesday. “Later, Wednesday!” I shout, smiling. We get back to the boat, and get back in and we quickly start rowing back to the finish line. However, halfway there water starts flooding into the boat. “Yo, what’s going on?” Xavier asks frantically. “We’re losing! That’s what’s going on.” I say, and look down to see claw marks in the bottom of the boat.

The Black Cats pass by us. “See ya, Jokers! Be prepared to take that mask off, Y/N!” Enid laughs. Honestly, I can’t even be mad. It’s a good play. “Cheaters!!” Xavier shouts. “Dude, there aren’t any rules. Everything is fair game.” I say, and Xavier just groans.

~~

“The first Poe Cup took place in 1897, as a way to not only honor Nevermore’s most famous alumni, but to celebrate those values that all outcasts share. Community, perseverance, and determination. And we certainly saw those values on display today!” Weems says, and grabs the cup, and hands it to Enid, who immediately holds it up and cheers, and everyone claps. “Congratulations to Ophelia Hall! As a former resident, I will be happy to see the cup back on the mantle after all these years.” Weems smiles.

I walk up to Enid and she turns to me, smiling widely. “A deals a deal.” I chuckle, and take my mask off.

~ENID’S POV~

Y/N takes his mask off, and smiles softly at me. His E/C eyes looking into mine. “You’re… really attractive.” I say sheepishly. A light blush grows on his cheeks and he scratches the back of his neck. “You aren’t too bad yourself, y’know.” He says, and I laugh. “Oh yeah? You think so?” I reply, tilting my head to the side.

“Oh, yeah. I know so.” Y/N winks at me, and I look down to cover my red cheeks. “I’ll see you around, Enid.” Y/N smiles at me one last time, and walks away. This boy is going to be the death of me…

To Be Continued…