#twisted wonderland x ar tonelico

[chibi-celesti]

Was ki ra chs Chronicle=Key en grandee sos inferiare yor

(I will sing you a sweet lullaby forever, my dearest)

Twst Boys x GN! Reader, feat. NRC Staff.

Warnings: Angst, reference to Epic Mickey 1, more AT references

Synopsis: Confronting and halting the Blot Phantom was easy. Saying Good-bye is the hardest.

(You part ways with your friends to halt the Blot from tearing apart Twisted Wonderland)

A/N: I swear I'm not a fan of angst! This was a brain child idea at 3 in the morning, and that's it! It's based solely on this scene from Ar Tonelico 1 where one of the heroines, Misha(or Misya) fulfills her role as a seal to the main antagonist Mir. The title is named after the song of the same name.

~EXEC_CHRONICLE=KEY./~

It was exhausting, the hell you all went through. The past overblots seemed like child's play compared to this monster-no demon-of a Phantom. This beast was hellbent on ending the world; to make it repent for the sorrows of mankind's greed.

You feared that you and everyone else weren't gonna last long. The demon almost killed Crowley, but somehow he persevered and survived throughout the fight. For being the first person to hold back the beast long enough for them to arrive was no easy feat.

Through hard work, tag teaming with the unlikely-est pair of allies, and no casualties to boot, everyone managed to best the beast and send it back down into the depths of White Rose Castle.

“That…was easy…” You heard one of your friends pant.

“You could say…that again.”

A thump sound of someone collapsing caught your group's attention. Crowley had lost his strength to stand and looked scaryingly pale. Everyone had shouted his name, seeing if he was in stable condition. A few students and staff ran to assist him.

“I am fine, Everyone. But we still need to do something about that dreaded Phantom. If we do not stop it now, our world will never know peace again.”

You swallowed back the lump in your throat. You had an idea as to how to stop it. But you worry what the others might think.

The headmage knows the truth. So did the rest of the staff. They all knew if things got worse, you would be the sacrificial lamb on the altar for this.

The ground begins to rumble again, not giving you enough time to confess.

Suppressing the tears that threatened to come down your face, you called to the Headmage to get his attention. He looks to you, knowing it is time. Crowley nods to you, and weakly gestures for you to head towards the broken castle’s altar.

The rumbling continued on as you made your way to the altar. The flow of magic embracing you as you faced all of the friends, acquaintances, and of course your beloved, one last time.

“Everyone, thank you. For everything.”

Most looked a bit confused, while others felt something was amiss. Your beloved, however, felt his heart beginning to crack into pieces. He knew exactly what you were about to do.

“Please don't hate me for this. I was born to fulfill this role. And while it was for a short time, I truly loved every moment of freedom I had with you all.”

“Don't forget me… okay?” You felt the tears fall against your better judgement. Feeling the magic in the air wrap around you, you began to perform your lullaby for the Blot.

~Wee ki ra chs Chronicle Key, en grandee sos dius yor.

Wee ki ra araus tes soare an giue mea iem~

The song reverberated out the desolate ruins of the Underworld, in and through the vast Coral Sea and spread everywhere in Twisted Wonderland. Your voice echoing as a piece of Salvation to many, and a tragic farewell to the friends you loved.

“Hey, guys. The shaking stopped.”

“Looks like the Blot won't be bothering us ever again…right?”

The Headmage confirmed their words.

“...” Your beloved stood there, taking in what everyone noticed your actions have done, while also blocking them out. He calls out to you, hoping you would answer.

A hand placed on his shoulders told him what he wanted to deny. “Forgive us, but they cannot stop singing. Lest we want that foul beast to return.” Trein told him, wishing he could do more to reassure his students.

“So, they can't come back with us?!”

You faintly hear shouts of disbelief, but they were drops of water compared to the sound of your lullaby.

“Pup is doing this for all our sakes.”

Your beloved walked ahead, hoping to speak with you again. To see if you could hear him. He tells you he cannot stay, but that he will try to visit you. Not everyday, but he will. He promises to tell you about the world you're protecting. The lives and futures saved by what you, he and everyone fought to protect.

With that said, leaning onto Vargas for support, Crowley ordered everyone to leave White Rose Castle.

It was time to go home. Without you.

~Why does power dwell in those who do not wish for strife?

And why does power torture the sweet, innocent ones?~

-Misha

[fafnirhumgy]

it burned.

"Rollo, stop it! You're hurting him!"

it burned.

"What hypocrites you are, poisoning an innocent man! With my Hellfire, I shall burn it all away - your venom worming through his veins, the very magic that plagues this land!"

it hurts.

"Countless people shall die, if not by these flames, then by their magic failing them. What do you hope to achieve, Rollo Flamme?"

someone.

"...so no one will have to suffer by the hands of magic."

so no one will suffer?

"BULLSHIT! Howabout ah sock ya in tha-"

"Monsieur Crabapple, please calm yourself! You will catch fire as well!"

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I SPROUT FROM THE BODY'S THROAT AND BEGIN THE SONG OF SALVATION, MELDED FROM FLAME AND TOLLING BELL AND THE ANCIENT SONG OF SUBLIMATION.

"...Yuuki? Yuuki NO-"

"What... is this? Is this even... magic? What have I done-"

WHY ARE THEY AFRAID OF SALVATION? THE SALVATION THEY WISHED FOR?

[chibi-celesti]

Was yea ra afezeria infel waath sos herra

(I bless you with my love and song of healing.)

*Synopsis: In the aftermath of the Fire Lotus incident, the Ramshackle Prefect felt powerless as her classmates fought tooth and nail to end the chaos. Knowing the weakening states of everyone in her group and the city, Meryu decides to break the nighttime rules for one night to sing. Only this time, this song is a gift to all.*

Word Count: about 1.4k-1.5k

A/N: No joke, I did not expect to write a 1.4k words for this one shot, and yet I did lmao. This is sort another sneak peek to Twisted Tonelico, but more on how Song Magic is used.

Spoilers for the events Glorious Masquerade. And also its a bit romantical, but you can also read it as platonical if you'd want :)

Mini edit: this is the song Meryu sings in this piece. Definitely recommend if you're interested in what she's saying!

~Twisted Tonelico~

It is now nightfall in the City of Flowers. And everything seems to be a lot calmer than it was a few hours ago. A few hours ago, this beautiful city was covered in a landscape from the depths of Hell itself. Fire lotuses were everywhere, spreading like a virus to get to anyone or anything creature emanating magic to sap away if also possibly kill. It was a nightmare, but the students of Night Raven managed to purge them and save those who were affected by the mastermind behind this event.

The Masquerade planned for the evening had passed; a final tribute to those who came as part of the Arcane Trip for their respective schools. And now, everyone was tucked into their beds, all exhausted from the festivities. All except for one person: the otherworldly Reyvateil, and designated Prefect of Ramshackle Dorm, Meryu Melenas.

Meryu couldn’t sleep. She kept having nightmares from the past near forty-eight hours. The flowers, the fall, the unknowing if her friends were safe and if they were able to stop Rollo’s maniacal machinations. It was too much in too little time, leaving her mind frazzled. Struggling to get any type of rest, Meryu got out of bed, donning her uniform jacket over her pajama shirt, and walked out into the hallway.

Wandering aimlessly, she tried to think of a way to clear her mind. Meryu would usually go for a walk outside and admire the stars with her dear friend, Malleus Draconia. Unfortunately, her dear fae friend had turned in early for the night. So for now it is just her and the moon’s warm light keeping her company.

Her walk led Meryu to the main floor foyer of Noble Bell College. The place where so many memories were made; the arrival, the madness, the ball… countless events occurred here. All within the span of one day. And maybe, even now, she could leave behind one more memory. Something that she wanted to do ever since her dear friend’s performance at the Masquerade: a song of her very own. One that can ease (and maybe undo) the lingering effects of the Fire Lotus to everyone in the City of Flowers; luckily for her, Meryu knows the perfect one to use. One she had crafted from her time with the Shroud brothers.

Walking to the heart of the foyer, Meryu embraced the silence of the night and began her song. Hoping and wishing for it to heal everyone in the City of Flowers.

xA rre exail sarr wLYErm anw sphaela/.

xA sorr aLYEuk zess l.l.n. anw aje harphe/.

xA sorr aLYEuk zess y.y. Ahiew_ayulsa/.

xU rre rhaplanca hLYEmYAmArU enw raklya en yLYEzAtU,

jLYEwA dejuy an arhou tes 1001 Implanta/.

(In tune with her song, Meryu closes her eyes and invokes her spell.)

Hana wo sanji shu ni someta yubi de

Hitai wo kazaru toge wo ande

Watashi wa ima shokuzai no shirushi

Ibara no tsuru no kauburi itadaku

Hohotsutai ochiru shizuku

(A warm, ethereal light began to encompass her body. Soon after, four small balls of light formed around her and danced to her melody.)

Kawaita daichi ni somite

Inochi no me uruosu you

Ame to narite sosogitai

Anata ni

Kono mune no naka afururu

Hikari maioriru

Inori no tane wa kagayou

Kiseki ni mebuku

(Her voice echoed through the foyer, reverberating off the walls and flowing through the empty halls of Noble Bell. Each ball of light dipped into the ground as a pulse to the beat.)

xN rre harr f.s. tes maoh ess ouvyu sechel/.

:/xO rre qejyu m.t.y.y. anw daedu/.

Naave wEsLYN ayulsa sphaela/.

xE rre vega a.u.k. ayulsa Asiance_qejyu/:

Chorus A:

xN rre Maoh s.s.w. tie Rhaplanca enw h.k.t.t. has./

Chorus B:

:/Reta yorr tYAnu za j.d.r. gor Ajues_qejyu./

sYAIA Atitia_qejyu

Reta yorr hYArAnAt oucc

xU yorr vUsUk 1000 Aujes_qejyu

wYAfA za rYAfrm 1001 Atitia_qejyu

en vYAsk yor/:

(The young woman was so concentrated on her singing; she never noticed the countless eyes seeing her serenade.)

Shiroki ashi de deido wo fumishime

Tsubasa was tsui kegaruru tomo

Watashi was tada inochi hatsuru made

Asu wo shinjite kanata e

Habataku

Aganai wa itsuka tabi no

Subete wo oeru sono hibi ni

Hatenaki negai utaou

Omoi kasaneau

Tsunaida yubi wa ikue no

Hanabira no you ni

(Nor did she notice how the air had begun to shift and her own light of salvation expanding throughout the whole city.)

Kono mune no naka afururu

Hikari furisosoge

Negai nokigi wa itsushika

Sora eto todoku

(Meryu put so much of her love and hope into this song, her chest felt constricted and her eyes began to water. And even then, she continued her song.)

Chorus A:

xN herra h.r.n.t. ane sphaela ttu y.y. 1000 hiewi meryu/.

xN harr v.s.k. nafa eje en Atitia_qejyu enw h.r.n.t./.

Chorus B:

xN rre Rhaplanca y.y. eh 1001 Atitita_qejyu,

en harr w.n.s. anw ouvyu sechel sev maen olo/.

xN harr h.l.s.s. ess ouvyu sechel/.

:/xU rre vega a.u.k. zz ayulsa siance/.

xU rre vega a.u.k. zodal sechel/:

xN harr y.z.t. en y.z.t. enw raklya/.

:/mAtUyYAy 1001 Implanta/:

The last note fading into a whisper in the wind along with the warm lights, concluding the young girl’s solo. Opening her eyes, Meryu was a bit surprised at what she saw. Her vision may be blurry from her tears, but she knew that her classmates and Rollo were standing before her. The students had various faces of shock, endearment mixed with concern, and confusion. Grim was the first to go up to her, and rather than teasing or questioning her, he climbed up her side and cuddled into her chest comforting her. Deuce and Epel followed suit, checking Meryu for any scratches or marks since they were the most worried about their friend. A few more walked forward to the girl, questioning her and slightly chastising her for breaking curfew or complementing her for her song.

There was one person, Meryu’s most precious person, who was left speechless by her song: Malleus Draconia, the heir to the Valley of Briar.

The prince was left in awe of what his dear friend had done. Despite her song’s somber but hopeful tone, he knew exactly what she did. And he felt it down to his very bones. To hear her sing something so powerful away from the Dark Mirror was not an easy feat. And yet she did it without fail; all for the sake of everyone hurt by the accursed fire lotuses. When her tears began to form, it was not because she was hurt, but because she wanted her wish to come true.

And it did.

Malleus walked towards his beloved, making everyone surrounding the Prefect move aside for him to see her. No words were said between the two as they met each other again for the night. The only exchange was that of a gentle hug shared between the Prince and his beloved Reyvateil.

[chibi-celesti]

Ok.... I think I've procrastinated enough on this......

I've been think of how to share this, and now is the time. I've been workshopping a fun lil AU for Twisted Wonderland, but with a crossover touch!

This involves my Prefect being from the world of Ar Tonelico, and they are a Reyvateil. A Reyvateil is, as best as I can describe, an artificially made Singer that uses a special type of magic with songs. These songs are sung in a dialect call Hymmnos, and Hymmnos doesn't really exist in the Villain's world. This works well for the Prefect as they can defend themselves(kinda), but they need total concentration with their magic.

Since their magic relies on them singing, Prefect ends becoming a prime target in fights(especially in Overblot situations!) But at least there are those they're friends willing to lend them a hand!

And not only that but there also a few things I want to try for this AU.

These range from:

What is a Reyvateil? And Samples of Reyvateil in Ar Tonelico

What is Song Magic?

Our dear Prefect

How they would try to sustain their lifespan while being in another world?

How is their magic different from the boys magic?

And how much they need to adapt to TW until they leave/ complete their focus

I'm more than happy to help expand more on this idea. But that's for another post in the near future hopefully

I'm gonna make these the tags for this AU. That way anoyone interested can follow!:

#twst x Ar Tonelico au

#twisted tonelico

#twistedwonderland x Ar Tonelico

[chibi-celesti]

Good morning, everyone! I managed to finish the last piece of the Lore Dump for Twisted Tonelico (the Twisted Wonderland x Ar Tonelico AU)! With this, the basic preface should help everyone know what life will be like for our Reyvateil Prefect at NRC.

This last piece of the lore dump is:

What the Heck is a Tonelico? And what does this have to with Meryu, the Reyvateil?

These are the questions I know a few of you guys wanna know. Luckily for you, the explanation is simple enough. A Tonelico… is a Tree of Life/ Tower of Life. Essentially, the towers are the Yggdrasil of the Ar Tonelico universe. In this case, they are the LITERAL source of life for all the Reyvateil in the universe. Each one is built for the three main regions that survived the calamities that nearly destroyed the planet Ar Ciel (AT’s version of Earth).

The major three Towers and the lands they reside in are:

ARTONELICO for Sol Ciel(govern by the Origin Reyvateil goddess, Eolia aka Syurelia)

SOL=MARTA ft. Infel Phira Dependant. For Metafalss (This one is govern by the Origin Goddess, Frelia)

HARVESTASYA for Sol Cluster (govern by the Origin Goddess, Tylia)

Eolia’s tower is the source of life for all Reyvateil born in Sol Ciel. This is where Meryu hails from before she is spirited away to Twisted Wonderland. So, this makes things complicated for our dear Prefect. Without a proper Tonelico, Meryu can run the risk of dying. Since she is born as Y-Sublimate- a unique type of Neo Pureblood Reyvateil- she cannot stray from the tower for too long. Prolong separation to her tower of birth can lead her physical body to fall apart and turn into bio fluid. Tldr; she’ll become a puddle of blood and/ or other bodily fluids if she’s away for too long. What also doesn’t help is that she has no form of Life Extension Supplements or Energy Crystals that can extend her life in case of emergencies.

This of course changes during her fateful night at NRC’s opening ceremony. After the chaos that ensued during Orientation, Meryu attempted to sing to the Dark mirror in hopes that the enchanted relic could recognize her home, Ar Ciel, and send her back. Instead of detecting her home and sending her back, the Dark Mirror began to glow an eerie green color like the rest of the chamber affected by Meryu’s singing. And then… the Dark Mirror says this:

“Rrha…”

“Rrha ki erra chs diasee sos ciel yor/.”

“ADDR >> enter hyzik sphilar Meryu ag chs diasee sos ciel/.”

“Ag, was yea erra chs tonelico yor”

Rough Translation: “I bless you as the Child of Divinity for the sake of this world [Twisted Wonderland].”

“Through my administrative command, enter the mind, heart, and soul of Meryu and assign her the title of Divine Child of Twisted Wonderland.”

“And I will become the Tower of Life for you forevermore.”

Yeah...The mirror started speaking Hymmnos, and basically christened itself as the tree of life for Meryu, and gave her quite the title. Despite not being a machined made device, the Dark Mirror still can act as though it is a Tonelico. As stated before, Song Magic is very powerful in AT and is the source of life just as much if not more so than the simplest of magic from TW. It has the power to change the land, oceans, and even make continents and planets in AT lore! In a twisted sense, Song Magic can also alter some if not most things in Twisted Wonderland. So in a sense, our girl kinda altered/ mutated the Dark Mirror’s coding accidentally of course into more than just a teleporter and reader of souls.

But how will this affect everyone else in said Wonderland?

Well for starters, this still gives our heroine an edge when she gets sucked into the conflicts in the story. Drawback is she needs meatshields bodyguards to protect as she concentrates her magic. Most Reyvateil (outside of a few in AT canon) aren’t skilled fighters at self-defense, so she’ll need one or more people defending her while she casts her spells. Most of the students may think she’s a sitting duck waiting to be crushed. But in reality, she’s an OP bomb waiting to let loose. [I mean seriously, she could be even more OP than the ACTUAL listed OP Mages of the world. Sorry Malleus ;;]. She’s literally singing, and anyone who sings know that it takes a lot of time and concentration to complete a song no matter the length. Thus, relying on someone to protect her while she prioritizes her song magic is necessary.

For the Overblot gang, this could be a lifesaver or hindrance at each encounter. Some may brush it off as a simple generic Unique Magic, while others mull over it effects since only a few of them and their dorm mates have witnessed her actions up close and see how it differs from theirs. And while there is one person who’d love to take her magic for a spin, it definitely won’t work the way they hope it would. And of course not many of them have any idea what exactly the Dark Mirror said to her the night of the Opening Ceremony, so finding out about down the line will be fun!

Finally, what the heck is her focus, and will she ever return to Tonelico?

For the latter part, sadly she cannot quite leave TW per say. For the former, that’s actually kinda tied to her creation. Y-Sublimates are built for Will absorption. And Wills = Gods in AT’s case. But Meryu’s creation was made less on Wills and more for… [Spoilers] Sorry! Don’t wanna ruin the surprise yet!

Back on topic, she can’t necessarily leave so long as that administrative command is in place. And wasn’t just because the Mirror demands it. The WHOLE WORLD of Twisted Wonderland commanded it. The world needs Meryu for something, and even if she was successful in her focus, removing her from the world and sending her back to Tonelico could cause her to suffer a painful death since her code has been rewritten by the planet itself. A side effect of the ‘Blessing’ she got from the Mirror.

An idea of how the mirror’s blessing altered her coding is this:

Ma num ra chs flip 0x1011001001 yor enter ar hymmnos ar ciel exec enter

Yetere calamila forgandal cupla walasye chs qoga ciel exec hymme [SUBLIMATION].

Yetere manaf fogabe accrroad amyure sos ciel exec hymme [RESTORATION].

Thus, her Hymn Code becomes altered from MERYU_FEHU_EOLIA_ARTONELICO to MERYU_ANSUL_PHANTASHIA.

In addition to this, her classmates will begin to notice the effects of her magic taking a toll on her body and mind. Sure she does have her own Tonelico for her daily life at NRC. However; without the proper resources and supplements, it makes it difficult for her to sustain her body. So even if she completes her focus, she only has at least less than a year to live. There IS a light at the end of the tunnel for our Prefect though!

It’ll be sprinkled in later posts, but the guys do have her back to help her live beyond that limited year. I won’t go into depth here, but let’s just say it’ll make for some interesting dynamics for you guys to imagine.

[chibi-celesti]

Warning Ahead: Spoilers for Ar Tonelico, semi fan servicey designs

As I'm work shopping the Twisted Tonelico AU, I jsu realised I never y'all a chance to know what most Reyvateil would look like design wise... whoops!

These are what the main Reyvateil look like based on those from the main cast:

Reyvateil AT 1:

AT 2:

AT 3:

While they are quite bizzare and don't sort of fit for a 'Song Maiden' in a fantasy setting, the series is a Science Fiction world. That said, I've been trying to stick close to these, but wound leaning more towards Maiden(Royal like) designs. However, with them being artificial beings, I've been trying to also hopefully incorporate that Sci Fi feel to Prefect's ideal design(or at least one for the AU....)

[chibi-celesti]

Ok.... I'm ready to reveal more info for the Twst x Ar Tonelico AU!!!

Next Topic: Song Magic and how it affects the world!!!

As the name implies:

Songs are the main source of Magic in Ar Tonelico. These are used in a more Sci-Fi type of way than the traditional means in Twisted Wonderland.

Songs are made through the Process of a code/ command. These commands allow the Reyvateil to perform their songs in any type of situation they are in. These commands are sung in a unique language know as Hymmnos.

As shown here, THIS is the alphabet language of Hymmnos! It's complicated (trust me, I know), but through trial and error, the people of Ar Tonelico made it work! The Reyvateil in the main trilogy use this as a way to cast their spells, with a bit of a drawback. Most of them lack combat experience, and require a lot of concentration to perform Song Magic. Thus, they need Contractors, people who will fight/ defend them in any circumstance, to act as their shield while they prepare to deal damage to their enemies!

BUT!

Song Magic isn't just used for fighting! These songs can be used in other commands from sealing away rampaging Viruses or other dangerous Reyvateil:

Or creating a new continent with through the wishes of the world:

Some songs can used to placate to the Planet itself, praying for salvation or not to end all life.

However, there IS an even bigger drawback to using Song Magic of the latter caliber. Should the Reyvateil sing it in full, they will basically d!e due to the Song consuming their life-force.

The boys of NRC may scratch their heads at the workings of Song Magic, but I DO wonder how they'll feel if Prefect had to be someone who might share this exact fate? 👀

[chibi-celesti]

I'm back with more exposé about my Twst x Ar Tonelico AU! And I wanna explain a lil more about the Reyvateil aspect that I mentioned before!

It may seem like a lot of information, but I promise it'll make sense! The concepts are generalised, but just enough to get the idea across!

Massive info dump ahead, and slight spoilers for the Ar Tonelico trilogy ahead!!!!!

So...What is a Reyvateil?

As I mentioned in my first post about this AU, a Reyvateil are an artificial race of singers. These singers exist to harness the power of songs, and there's a lot of lore connected to these type of people. Another thing to note is that they are- in universe- a mono gender race. Aka, they're an all female race. The reason behind this is because, according to the lore, the Y-chromosome in males suppresses the ability for the songs to be made. That and women have better singing frequencies than their male counterparts.

HOWEVER!!!!! I am more than welcome to bend the rules of the lore and add some variety! So, in this case, Reyvateil can be all genders!!!!! Plus, I think it's only fair to allow certain events I wanna try out with this AU to include the guys trying out Hymmnos among other things

There are about 5(ish) types in the existence of Ar Tonelico:

Origins

Beta types(Purebloods/ Neo Purebloods and B-6D)

Y-Sublimate

IPDs(Infel Phira Dependant)

3rd Generations

Each one is different based on their form of production, with Origins being made a la Homoculus-style. These ones are made to govern special Towers that allow all Reyvateil to utilise their Song Magic, and they are made to live for centuries. The oldest known one is said to be about 1200 years old.

The Beta types are split into different types of productions styles(listed above but almost roughly function the same way). Like with Origins, they can live a long time; only up to 150 years to prevent them for going insane. Like with later types, they are given a special Identification code associated with whichever Tower/ place of birth they came from.

Y-Sublimates are slightly complicated as there is only one in existence to the Ar Tonelico series. A newer type made as an enhanced form of Beta types, Y-Sublimates have a higher frequency of their singing output. The sole Reyvateil made in this typing was made to absorb the Wills of the Planet(aka the Spirits/ Gods in AT lore); in essence, a sacrificial lamb.

IPDS and 3rd Generation Reyvateil are a unique form of Reyvateil. These ones are Half-bloods born from a Human male marrying and procreating with Purebloods and Neo Pureblood Reyvateil or said Half-bloods. As long as the gene is carried on one side of the family tree(the females), a female Reyvateil will be born. There is one drawback to these types: their lifespan is the shortest of the bunch. They closest age they can live to is 20 years the most. Some can live up to 40, so long as they special Life Extending Suppliments made to for them.

IPDS are 3rd gen Dominant but were a result of scientists in the continent of Metafalss to craft special Reyvateil who could sing a special Song that would create a newer sanctuary for the people there. And they rely heavily on a specialised sever called the Infel Phira Dependent, hence the acronym.

So.... where does that leave our Prefect?

For the most part, I've been toying with the Pureblood concept vs the Y-Sublimates concept. Both are ones that piqued my curiosity when I saw and listened to more of the series songs and character backstories. And when I heard more on the later.... that one was a sure fire winner.

I've also made various prompts of the different types(not counting Origins as of yet), and brainstorming how the boys would handle their Otherworldly friend being a Reyvateil.

So my AU, the Prefect is a Y-Sublimate!

I'll go more in depth later about the world building and make the tags specifically for the Twst x Ar Tonelico AU so be on the look out for those!!!

[chibi-celesti]

I'm still working on the last few details for the Twst x Ar Tonelico AU Lore(for now), but I wanted to share a small sneak peek at how Song Magic would work in TW.

Needless to say, its on the angsty side of things:

Sneak Peek below!:

“The place they belong to is nowhere in this world… It does not exist”

Those words still ring in their ears. They couldn’t believe what the ominous mirror before them said.

Ar Tonelico doesn’t exist? T-that can’t be true!

Tuning out the Headmage’s ramble about their predicament, the ‘human’ stayed at the mirror, body shaking in denial about what was told to them. Ar Tonelico DOES exist! It has to be a big misunderstanding.

Perhaps, if they were to give the Dark Mirror some form of proof that their world is real, then maybe they’ll be able to go home. Maybe it could be a push in the right direction to leave… whatever this strange world is.

They turned to the bird(?)man before them and asked a question. “Excuse me, Mr… Crowley was it?”

“Hm.” Crowley turned to face the young ‘human’.

“I have something that could probably help the Mirror find my home. Is it alright if I offer it to the mirror?”

“Something you say?”

The ‘human’ nods.

“Well, since I loathe leaving a lost soul in need, I shall allow you to provide a clue to the mirror to help you return home. For I am gracious.”

They bowed before the Headmage. “Thank you, sir.”

Facing the strange mirror before them again, the ‘human’ clasped their hands, and did something that caught Crowley off guard. They started to sing:

Rrha ki ra tie yor ini en nha

Wee ki ra parge yor ar ciel

Sing in a language unfamiliar to the Headmage.

Was yea ra chs mea en fwal

Ma ki ra ks maya yor syec

Singing to the Dark Mirror, whose expression still remained unchanged.

Was yea ra…

Wee yea ra…

Chs hymme…

Chs frawe…

Chs yor…

En chs ar ciel ya!

Wee yea ra ene foul enrer

Wee yea ra ene hymme syec mea

Was yea ra hymme mea ks maya gyen yeal

Inna ar hopb syec mea ya YA!

Singing with such conviction, it somehow made the mirror respond in turn to the song.

To be continued…

[chibi-celesti]

Time for Your Tune Up(Skully J. Graves)

~TFYTU~

Skully still found this Halloween to be one for him and Jack to remember! Twelve mysterious individuals(and a cute cat mascot!) in outfits in homage of his dear hero, Jack Skellington, shook him down all the way to the marrow of his bones! He (minorly) forgave them for their ignorance of not knowing who Skellington-sama was. They were on thin ice.

The tour he gave them of Halloween Town was sublime. Their curiosity of knowing an elusive admirable king of Scares. An entrepreneur of fears. A God among the dead(take it down a notch, Scully)! He reveled in being their guide of this town he and many call home.

He was swept up in speaking about such history, he neglected to see that his entourage had slowed in their pace. Skully snapped his neck so quickly as he saw them talk amongst themselves. Slithering in the shadows he strained his ears, red eyes glimmering in excitement at what gossip he will hear.

“- need someone to stay with him.”

‘Him?’ Which him is it? Skully thought owlishly.

“He does look seconds away from vomiting his lungs out.”

Blood orange eyes beamed hearing that. ‘Oooooo! Sounds exciting!’

“Does he even have any on his person?”

‘Any what exactly?’ Curiosity will kill him(happily), Skully creeped behind the crowded boys and cat.

“I doubt it. And our magic isn't strong enough to craft into existence.”

“Craft what exactly?”

The NRC students, sans a few, jumped at the sudden sound of their host's voice. “EEKK!/ Why You-!”

He only laughed at the terror he bestowed them. “You should've seen your faces. They were filled with so much dread. I love it!”

“...” The others were not as amused as he was. And I’m sure most of them popped a blood vessel.

“Is there an issue, Skully-san?” Riddle asked, keeping his temper in check.

“I was wondering what your little tea party was all about. You suddenly stopped following me. I was getting lonely.” He cried.

“It's nothing to worry about, Skully-san.”

“You sure, Jamil-chan. You were all whispering about someone seconds away from vomiting their lungs out~”

“You were eavesdropping?!”

“You boys weren't subtle about your group huddle. Ghosts, the wind; even the Hills and spider infested catacombs and mausoleum have ears and listen to everything.”

“...”

“...”

“Our friend is a little lightheaded. He needs to take his medicine to fix it, but unfortunately neither he nor us have any extras on our persons.”

“I see, I see.” It was obvious to him which of these brats’ health wasn't doing too great. “Could it be your colorful friend, Yumei-chan?”

“How did-!” A bone decorated glove fixed his glasses, and then casually pointed to the boy in question sleeping on the ground by the fountain like a corpse. “And you're not quite subtle.”

The boy with the eyepatch-Leona-growled at him. ‘How cute,’ He thought.

“Y-yes. We're worried about him, and were thinking about finding a way to help him.” The smaller boy-Epel-confessed.

‘Is that so?’“Hmmm~. Perhaps I can be of assistance~”

“Say that again?”

“May I be of assistance to your friend? Surely there's something I can do to help.”

“I seriously doubt it. A deranged weeabo of your stature would react like any normie unused to this.”

“I concur.” Vil agreed with Idia.

“Come now, mina-san. Do you all really wish to argue, or do you want your friend to live?”

That was quick enough to stop their arguing. He couldn't help but laugh at their collective reluctance for his help. “Fine. But be quick about it!”

Malleus Draconia, who was a bit more protective over the ailing boy, stepped away so Skully could get closer. He gave a quick glance at the symptoms shown on Yumei’s face and body language. Grave’s deduction skills were spot on; another like he needed that particular geode to live. Good thing he came prepared.

He cleared his throat. “This will need a bit more of a special touch from me. I do apologize in advance, gentlemen.”

“Huh?” They all said.

Carefully the eccentric boy peeled away Yumei’s collar, exposing his Installer Port on his neck. He internally squealed at the sight, and leaned ever so close…

A small moan escaped from unconscious lips, as Yumei twisted and turned from the sensation on his most sensitive part of his body. His classmates’ jaws hit the floor witnessing Graves committing an adulterous act on their friend. ‘WHAT DOES THIS HAVE TO DO WITH PROVIDING AID TO HIM!?!?!?’ They all thought.

Despite the unconscious state he was in, the Reyvateil whined and clung to Skully as he kissed and licked at his Port shamelessly. Tears prickling his eyes all the while Skully was intimate with his neck.

If there was a time they wished they had their magic on them it would be now. The whole NRC group suffered the seven stages of shock, unyielding rage, and envy(except for Grim who was hiding in Tsunotarou's jacket, and Epel whose eyes were covered by Vil the moment it started). Even Trey and Jae, the most(somewhat) reserved boys were debating on either reprimanding Skully, or think of millions gruesome ways to beat him up.

The shaggy haired boy left Yumei’s neck with one last kiss, and casually pulled out a Life Extending Agent from his tailcoat pocket. He placed the Agent right on the Port and smiled, seeing the worried lines and wrinkles fade away leaving the bluenette in a state of peace.

Trey blinked his eyes many times trying to process what he just witnessed. “He…had one?”

“You…all this time, you had one?”

“WHAT BLASPHEMY IS THIS!?!?! HOW DID YOU PROCURE A DIQUILITY CRYSTAL, HUMAN?!”

“That, my friends, is a secret I'll take to my grave~” He grinned, drinking in the Night Raven students’ frustration.

Later, back home in Twisted Wonderland:

Yumei was rubbing at his neck carefully, minding the placement of his port. He couldn’t shake off this nagging sensation forming in his mind.

“Oi, Yumei. You ok?”

“I’m fine, Grim,” He petted his companion.

“Promise.”

“You keep rubbing at your neck. What gives?”

“I dunno. It’s like, someone touched it, but like…” He shook his head. “Nevermind. It’s nothing.”

“Nothing, my high end! Spill it to your boss!”

“No!”

“C’mon! Please?”

“No.”

“Please, with a tuna can on top~”

“NO! Last thing I want is to traumatize you again!” He donned his witch’s hat.

“I was not traumatized!” He turned his away in denial.

“Sure~” He picked up his furry friend. “Now, let’s go trick-or-treating!”

“Candy time~~~”

They stepped out of the decorated Ramshackle and ran into the festivities of Halloween in Twisted Wonderland, passing by many visitors who came by on campus. Almost bumping into a shaggy, black and white haired youth with orange eyes.

“Ah! So sorry. I was in a hurry and-”

Blood orange eyes and a small smile acquainted the duo. “It’s fine. Just be mindful of your surroundings~” He kissed the Reyvateil’s hand, and then Grim’s forehead, which earned him a complaint.

“Uh, yeah. Sorry again.” He bowed before taking off. The eyes of the odd stranger never left his form, even after he vanished into the crowd.

[chibi-celesti]

Time for Your Tune Up(Silver Vanrouge)

A/N: The setting for this one takes place around Book 07(specifically Lilia's Dreamscape). Warnings: Innuendo implications leading Gen! Lilia to go sudden dad mode post Malleus’s Overblot. Sebek denying his presence voyeurize Silver and Yumei while making sure Grim is comfortable.

~TFYTU~

“Oi! You there, human!”

“H-hai, Lilia-sama!” Sebek saluted the General. Or rather as much as he could while holding Grim.

“What are you doing standing outside the camp border?” He narrowed his eyes. “If you are trying to plan something, I will cut you down.”

“It's not that sir. My comrades Silver and Yumei needed to take care of urgent matters, so I'm just keeping an eye out so that they return safely.”

“Is that so…” He fixed his gaze to the forest around their encampment, a nagging feeling in the back of his skull.

“Eh?” Sebek began to paint as he saw Lilia take off into the woods. “Lilia-sama, wait!”

“Aaaaand he's gone…” Grim slouched before taking off behind the Bat fae, with the other first year catching up. “Way to go, Dingus! Look what you did!”

“Me!?”

“Yeah, you! Lilia's gonna ruin the procedure, no thanks to you!”

“Well it's not my fault that the human was failing ill!”

“He can't help that he was born that way!”

The two's running and arguing was silenced as a hand grabbed both by the collar and into a bush. Hands covered their mouths as Lilia glared at them. His eyes ordering them to hush. Grim muffled under the hand to let him go until his ears twitched as he heard the sound of a groan. On reflex, he flattened his ears and curled into Lilia's lap a bit.

‘What was that?’ The half fae thought.

On the other side of their location, Silver loomed over Yumei. The latter had his arms wrapped around his shoulders, hiding his face as he waited for the other to start. “Sorry. I'm really nervous right now.”

“It's ok,” Silver said, gently rubbing circles on Yumei's hip with his thumb. “I'll be gentle, promise.”

“Ok…”

The silver haired boy pushed the Life Extending Agent into the other's back. He felt the hold on his neck tighten, but it didn't deter him from stopping. Remembering how his father used to whenever he was hurt, Silver whispered words of comfort to the younger male. “It's ok. You'll be ok.”

Tears pricked at his eyes. “I'm sorry.” He whined in response.

The last of the Agent disappeared inside Yumei. The tension in his body slowly disappeared, and he loosened his arms on Silver's neck. He felt him lightly press their foreheads together; aurora eyes gazing down at red and blue eyes. “Thank you, Silver. I didn't think I would be affected this way in the dream world.”

“It's fine. I'm happy to have helped.”

…

From their location, Sebek, Grim, and Lilia were still hiding. Grim had moved his paws off his ears and sighed. “Ah. Finally, they're done. I doubt I'll ever get used to Yumei getting his procedure.”

His fellow first year's face was red as a tomato. He hated how his brain worked against him, wanting to reprimand them for the noises. But he also didn't want to admit the… ‘things’ his mind jumped to listening to them.

And Lilia, was oddly quiet.

“Lilia-sama, are you ok?”

“...”

“Lilia…you good?”

“...”

Later, post Malleus’s Overblot:

This must be what criminals felt being interrogated. Sweating bullets, clammy palms, alot of fidgeting.

Yumei feels like he'd face trial way better with Riddle, or anyone else really cause the ominous gaze the former war general gave him would've killed him on the spot. He didn't know why he needed to see him after everything that happened, and he really wished he turned him down.

He swallowed down the huge lump in his throat before speaking. “Hey, Lilia-senpai.”

“Yumei-kun.”

“Um. If this is about Tsunotarou-”

He hears him laugh. “No, its not. Though I assure you his recovery is going well. I do hope you get to meet him again soon.”

“Yeah. But, uh. I don't think that was the only thing you wanted to talk to me about was it…”

A not so subtle grin colored the Bat Fae's lips. “While it is a bit faint, Silver had helped you in your time of need. Is that correct?”

“With my Procedure? Yes,” Yumei answered.

“And you trusted him with your life?”

“Yes.”

“And he is aware of what Fate awaits you in a few decades?”

“...Yes.”

“Hmm,” He folded his hands on the table, focusing his gaze into heterochromia eyes. “Well, then there's only one thing I wish to say.”

“Yes?”

“Please take care of Silver, even if I were to pass on before you.”

He was so caught off guard Yumei didn't think he'd heard that correctly. “Huh?”

“I give you my blessing to be with my son. And, I will allow Silver to help you til you disappear from this word as well.”

“Th-thank you, Lilia-senpai!” He quickly bowed.

“Not at all, Yu-kun. You can thank me again after your honeymoon.”

“HONEYMOON?!?!?!”

[chibi-celesti]

Infelious Rhaplanca (May my Love Reach You Someday)

Pairing: Your TW fav x Reader. (For this story, they are the role of Prefect.) Gender neutral pronouns used for Reader.

Synopsis: You chose to save those you love by ending it all.

(To end the Overblot pandemic, one live is forsakened for the survival of many.)

A/N: Rhaplanca and Maoh are mythological Gods in the lore of Ar Tonelico(specifically AT II: Melodies of Metafalss), but you can perceive Maoh as another way of Reader referring their love as Maoh in this case as they(Reader) are the Rhaplanca of this tragedy.

This is based on the song of the same title of Ar Tonelico III Soundtrack. The translation was from AbstracGarden, one of many channels that have translations of Ar Tonelico and Ar Nosurge songs.

~Infelious Rhaplanca~

Everyone… I'm so sorry.

I don't want to leave you all, but if I don't do this then you all the rest of the world will suffer.

There is hardly any semblance of life left. The black iquor spreading like wildfire to many realms, transforming-no corrupting-everyone, magical and magicless. Relishing in tormenting so many people of this beautiful world. 

That's why…!

The Prefect of Ramshackle ran as fast they could to the highest point of their destination, the Tower of the Great Sorcerer. While it is leagues away from everyone else fighting for their lives against the Blot in each of the Seven Realms they've seen during their time in Twisted Wonderland, they knew it was the best choice for what they had planned. 

They looked down to their hands at the eight blot stones, knowing the ritual needed them plus one more energy source to expunge the malicious darkness once and for all. Looking back at everything they've experienced in the last year and a half in this world, it was hard to hold back their tears. It wasn't long before the dam finally broke. I don't want to leave you, but I don't want you to die either. Please forgive me, and may my love reach you and others.

They thought back of their friends, the highs and lows they experienced with them. The chaos of challenging each Overblot born from years of concealed anger and sorrow. And lastly, their thoughts drifted to him. That one person who made a difference in their lives. The person they loved so much, one who they wanted to share their future with. Live on for my sake, please?

Once they felt like they had nothing left to shed, they proceeded with the ritual. Placing the stones around them in a circle, they rose to their feet and began the rite of (METAFALICA) to save the world.

~Rrha ki ra chs longherna mea sos juelicc yor etealune,

En wearquewie yorr iehaw anw plargamera der zayea pauwel.~

~Presia, rrha quel ra shyfac rre Lasnatine chs weareqye oz plargmera.~

~En rre murfanare oz mea,

Meycray tes inferiare terrma, Maoh.~

MARRSEFXIL

EFAHECDOY

TITSSSYE

AZIYVRS

FOGQUW

AABIM

LXAE

IYX

CI

A

[I call upon the creation of the new World, METAFALICA.]

With each word recited, they felt parts of their body deteriorate. They thought it would hurt more than this; however, that wasn’t the case. It was painless, freeing almost. And the more they sang the rite for crafting a better world, the lighter they felt. The tears fell from their cheeks again, wishing they saw their beloved once more and hoping that he is not angry at their decision to do this.

“Prefect!!” They heard someone shout at them in the tower. They looked as best they could in their current state-

And saw the one they love, battered but still alive. With horror written all over their face. “What are you- STOP!! PLEASE!!” He rushed to their side, begging them not to leave him. He grabbed at them, or as much of them that is left. “Why?! Why would you do this?!”

“I…wanted…to save you… and everyone.” They were beginning to feel tired. “Saving everyone…is more important…than a magicless human’s.”

“THAT’S NOT TRUE!!” He rebuked them. “YOU ARE IMPORTANT!! TO OUR FRIENDS, TO ME!! DO WE NOT MATTER TO YOU?!”

They shook their head. “No…never…you all…,” they’re having trouble speaking and their eyelids were getting heavy as more of their body faded up to their upper chest. “I love you all…so much…” One more tear slipped from their eyes as they felt their lover leaving them a kiss on their lips one last time.

“I love you, too.” His voice broke as he saw the remnants of his beloved disappear in his arms.

Soon, the ground beneath his feet began to glow, blinding and swallowing him in a warm light. The light continued to spread all over Twisted Wonderland from the Queendom of Roses, Briar Valley and the Far East, to the depths of the Coral Sea and Isle of Woes. Monsters and Phantoms of Blot, and people close to succumbing to the darkness were engulfed in the light. The beasts dissolved away into the light mercifully, and those close to death were healed and rescued from its clutches. The nature of the planet was reforming itself, cleansing away the Blot from its veins.

The Prefect’s last wish to save those they cared about was fulfilled.

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Hope you enjoyed this bucket full of angst. The sad feels hit me like a truck and this came out from it.

[chibi-celesti]

Time For Your Tune Up(Sebek Zigvolt)

A/N: How could I leave out the most extra(in terms of OCD), but ultimate ride or die for his Diasomnia family, first year to ever live?!

Sorry if the ending felt off. I wanted to close Sebek’s story off with something bittersweet, and this was the end result. Hope you enjoy!

Btw, You think his pee-paw Baul would be proud or depressed that he helped a human like this? 🤔

~TFYTU~

“ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!”

“I DIDN'T EVEN GET TO EXPLAIN ANYTHING!”

“STILL THE ANSWER IS NO!! If you are that desperate to take it, do it yourself!” He says while blushing like a dumbass.

Leave it to Sebek Zigvolt to be the most stubborn individual to ask. Yumei thought about asking him since they could relate to being half human together, he would be more understanding.

That was his biggest mistake.

“Fine, fine…” Yumei feigned defeat. “I’ll just ask Tsunotarou then. At least he was gentle with me last time!”

“YOU DID WHAT?!?!?!”

“Tsunotarou helped me last time? Are you jealous~”

“I-I AM NOT JEALOUS!!” (bullshit) “I AM ENRAGED THAT YOU MADE WAKA-SAMA TEND TO YOUR NEEDS!”

“What are you gonna do about it, then? Hmm~”

‘This little shit!’ The loud mouth first year fell for his trap hook, line and sinker. Refusing to fall or admit defeat, Sebek dragged the boy away to somewhere more private. Leading them both into an unused classroom. He ushered the Reyvateil deeper into the classroom, away from the doors and windows for privacy's sake.

Standing before him, Sebek ordered Yumei to give him the bag. He gave it to the greenette despite the skeptical look he gave him. “Now, you said that this needed to be administered inside you.”

“Yup.”

“Show me where exactly. Please.”

‘This was a first,’ Yumei thought. He lifted his school shirt up a bit to expose his mark by his ribcage under his armpit. He turned his face away in embarrassment. “You go in here, Sebek.”

The other only stared at it then pulled the necessary Life Extending Agent from the bag. ‘He stuffs things THIS BIG inside himself?! And Waka-sama did this too?’ He gauged the other with his eyes, who waited patiently for him to start. ‘Never thought that this would be his price for bearing half human blood…’

Sebek hugged Yumei close. “Hold your arm up.” He commanded. There was little resistance as the other complied, giving Zigvolt easy access to the port. A wince as the procedure began shook their tangled forms.

“Ow…”

“Weakling-Ack!” He got pinched on the neck.

“You're not the one getting something stuffed inside you! Ow!”

“Hold still then!” Sebek ordered, angrily. “You're making me nervous.”

“I’m trying, asshole.” Weakly, Yumei wrapped his arm that was in the air around Zigvolt's shoulders. Hiding his face, and taking in some comfort from him.

“Just…about. There. We are finished.”

The bluenette wiggled his arm to get the circulation flowing again before tucking his shirt down. “Thanks again.”

“Don't thank me, Yumei. You still need to do better to take better care of yourself.”

“If it helps,” He said, smoothing out the last few wrinkles on his shirt. “It's only an every three month process.”

“Th-three months?!”

“Yeah. How else did Tsunotarou manage to help me out one time? It was three months before Winter Break at best.”

“I-I see…”

...

“Well then, Yumei. Consider yourself no longer needing Waka-sama's aid!”

“Huh?”

“I SHALL BE YOUR AID TO ADMINISTER THE AGENT INSIDE YOU FROM NOW ON!!!”

Yumei's face exploded in the color red. “NOT SO LOUD SEBEK!”

Later, time jump:

“Sebek.”

“Mother.”

Mrs. Zigvolt looks to the sleeping Yumei recovering after a long stressful day in the Fae Ward. Nestled in his arms was a little bundle of joy, a baby he and Sebek had taken in after a bad storm rocked the side of Briar Valley and nearly claiming a small village. The little one's parents were lost to him, but Yumei offered to take him in. He stayed with him all through out the tiny one's own check up.

“Your partner did well out there saving as many of our people. I'm proud of him.”

“Thank you!” He smiled. “If only grandfather could have seen this…”

“He is one with the stars. He is no doubt proud of what you've become.” She then gently patted his head. “And while he may not be happy at first like he was with me, I know he would warm up to your Human, eventually.”

Sebek nodded. “It's…not an easy task. I do wish there was more I could do to prolong the inevitable.”

“You still have about 15 years together.”

“Even so.”

“Then,” She pushed him towards her son's new family. “Take a chance and live this life with him and your new son.”

“...I will, mother. Thank you.”

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Was yea ra afezeria infel waath sos herra(I bless you with my love and song of healing)-REDUX

A/N: Yes, you are reading this title correctly! I needed to remaster this story so badly. Not that the old was bad, Sevens no. I wasn’t happy with the format and execution. This is not tied to the main story. It was a test run for how Hymmnos would play out in Twisted Tonelico, but yeesh. The format for the chorus and awkward wording left little to be desired in my opinion ^-^’. Hopefully this redux is better.

By the way, for the sake of this story, I had Meryu sing the Pastalie/ [Method] song Implanter-aka METHOD_IMPLANTA/.-a form of Hymmnos that she cannot technically sing because she is not an IPD. But for the sake of this drabble she is one, and I gave it to her because this song fits the events of GloMas. Plus, I was in the mood for some Malleyuu fluff when I wrote this lol.

One more thing!: Words in parentheses are the Bell of Salvation singing, and non parentheses words are Meryu singing!

With all that out of the way, I hope you enjoy this redux!!

Synopsis: In the aftermath of the Fire Lotus incident, the Ramshackle Prefect felt powerless as her classmates fought tooth and nail to end the chaos. Knowing the weakening states of everyone in her group and the city, Meryu decides to break the nighttime rules for one night to sing. Only this time, this song is a gift to all.

Pairings: Malleus Draconia x Meryu Melenas (though like with the old one you read their relationship as platonical or romantical)

Warnings: N/A outside of Glorious Masquerade Spoilers

The night still fell onto Fleur City. The city itself seemed calm and at peace, a complete opposite from what transpired a mere hours ago. Long after the sun had begun to set, horrid flowers of fire had sprouted throughout the city like a disease. Sucking the magic and life out of all its citizens. The people within this primavera town would’ve forever been trapped in the clutches of that fiery nightmare brought on by the Fire Lotuses, were it not for the valiant efforts of Night Raven’s finest.

Together, they had confronted the perpetrator responsible for the birth of this former parasyte, Rollo Flamme, defeated him and used the Salvation magic of the City’s Bell of the same name to eradicate the vile plague before it would spread to all of Twisted Wonderland.

In the end, they all celebrated at the city’s Noble Bell College Lecture Hall, closing off the school’s Arcane Field Trip with the highly anticipated Masquerade. After that, everyone had retired for the evening, so they may be prepared for their eventual return to their school life.

Thinking back to all that happened made it impossible for one little soul to sleep. The soul of Meryu Melenas, Night Raven College’s lone Reyvateil, could not fall back asleep at all. Her mind was still racing from all that transpired. The tour, the square, the outbreak, the fall…almost losing her dearest Prince to death. All of it consumed her mind so badly, the poor girl couldn’t even think straight. 

Meryu hated the fact that she was powerless to stop the fire lotus. She had attempted once to use her songs, only for the blasted plants to try and choke her voice out. She loathed not noticing the signs when Rollo was telling her his thoughts on magic and how the world was better off without it. She felt useless…again.

Getting up from the bed Noble Bell offered to her for their stay, Meryu grabbed the coat from her NRC uniform and quietly stepped out of the room. Since Grim had stayed the night with Deuce it made it much easier for her to leave. Making sure she did not disturb anyone else sleeping in their rooms, with the grace of a ballet dancer she walked past the living quarters and further into the school halls. 

Wandering the enormous, stained glass window halls of Noble Bell College, Meryu marveled at the beauty of the moon’s soft light shining past the colored window planes. She thought once again to the Masquerade where she danced and jumped with everyone to Malleus’s tribute song. It was enchanting, both the dance and his song. It felt like she was healed by his singing like she has to him and everyone during her time in this world.

Before she knew it, her feet had guided her to the very Lecture Hall where everything started. Gazing above to the ceiling, beyond the paintings detailing the beauty of Fleur City, was the Bell of Salvation. An Artifact that she had noted to have the same SH-Waves of Infel Phira back home in Ar Tonelico and the Dark Mirror back at school. She closed her eyes and clasped her hands together, praying to the enchanted Bell. 

‘Oh Holy Bell, I wish for you to sing with me this night. Would you please join me?’

The soft chimes from above signaled to the young Song Mage that they would love to.

‘Thank you…’

A melody began to play, giving Meryu the chance to perform her serenade.

~xA rre exail sarr wLYErm anw sphaela/. xA sorr aLYEuk zess l.l.n. anw aje harphe/. xA sorr aLYEuk zess y.y. Ahiew_ayulsa/.~

Through her song, she hoped and wished for it to heal everyone within this City of Flowers.

~xU rre rhaplanca hLYEmYAmArU enw raklya en yLYEzAtU, jLYEwA dejuy an arhou tes 1001 Implanta/.~

Her body began to glow; a warm light filled with love encompassing her and her song. Wisps of the light took on a phantasmic form; a Will of Wonderland.

~Hana wo sanji shu ni someta yubi de Hitai wo kazaru toge wo ande~ ~Watashi wa ima shokuzai no shirushi Ibara no tsuru no kauburi itadaku~ ~Hohotsutai ochiru shizuku Kawaita daichi ni somite~

She swayed with the tune, slowly dancing about with the fainted Will within the Bell.

~Inochi no me uruosu you Ame to narite sosogitai Anata ni~

As the Will danced with her, it began to drop small golden orbs into the ground…

~Kono mune no naka afururu Hikari maioriru~ ~Inori no tane wa kagayou Kiseki ni mebuku~

Each one became a small wave that flew into the school walls. The waves then became pulses that flew beyond the campus walls and expanded into the sleeping city. As this happened, Meryu began to recall the moment the fire lotuses bloomed and Rollo showing his true colors.

~xN rre harr f.s. tes maoh ess ouvyu sechel/. :/xO rre qejyu m.t.y.y. anw daedu/. Naave wEsLYN ayulsa sphaela/. xE rre vega a.u.k. ayulsa Asiance_qejyu/:~

Almost as if it’s reenacting Malleus's actions from the Fall, the Bell’s Will embraced the Reyvateil and sang together with her.

~xN rre Maoh s.s.w. tie Rhaplanca enw h.k.t.t. has./~ (:/Reta yorr tYAnu za j.d.r. gor Ajues_qejyu./ sYAIA Atitia_qejyu, Reta yorr hYArAnAt oucc/.)

The shift in the air from the Bell had unknowingly awoken some of the School's inhabitants. Including a certain fae prince.

(:xU yorr vUsUk 1000 Aujes_qejyu wYAfA za rYAfrm 1001 Atitia_qejyu en vYAsk yor/:)

Meryu, feeling more at ease with the nightmares gone as fast as they appeared, continued on with her blessing.

~Shiroki ashi de deido wo fumishime Tsubasa was tsui kegaruru tomo~ ~Watashi was tada inochi hatsuru made, Asu wo shinjite kanata e Habataku~ ~Aganai wa itsuka tabi no Subete wo oeru sono hibi ni~

The newly awakened group watched Meryu's performance from afar. Some musing at her typical actions. Others were mesmerized by her singing as they had dozens of times. And while one was bewildered by what he saw, the boy next to him was silent, taking it all he was hearing from the lone woman.

~Hatenaki negai utaou Omoi kasaneau~ ~Tsunaida yubi wa ikue no Hanabira no you ni~

The passion within her voice was strong, tears suddenly started to form in her eyes. Even from far away, the smallest of the audience saw them and booked it towards her. Leading to the others to follow suit.

~Kono mune no naka afururu Hikari furisosoge~ ~Negai nokigi wa itsushika Sora eto todoku~

In the climax of their song, the Bell and Reyvateil sung together once more.

(xN herra h.r.n.t. ane sphaela ttu y.y. 1000 hiewi meryu/. xN harr v.s.k. nafa eje en Atitia_qejyu enw h.r.n.t./.) ~xN rre Rhaplanca y.y. eh 1001 Atitita_qejyu, en harr w.n.s. anw ouvyu sechel sev maen olo/.~

~xN harr h.l.s.s. ess ouvyu sechel/. :/xU rre vega a.u.k. zz ayulsa siance/. xU rre vega a.u.k. zodal sechel/:~ ~xN harr y.z.t. en y.z.t. enw raklya/. :/mAtUyYAy 1001 Implanta/:~

The last notes faded away into a whisper, carried off by the wind. the sound of bell chimes echoing through the Lecture Hall. 

When she opened her dewey eyes, Meryu felt something paw at her leg. She looked down and saw Grim looking up at her with worry. She leaned down to scoop him in her arms and hugged him close. Seeing Deuce and Epel rush to her side surprised Meryu even more, causing her to see that the whole NRC group had come down to the Lecture Hall. Even Prof. Trein and Rollo were with them, something that shocked her just as much as seeing her classmates. 

As some of the boys came to her to praise or reprimand the Song Mage, Malleus had stayed silent. All throughout her solo performance he had listened to her words carefully, imprinting each one in his heart. He knew what each melodic note coming from his dearest is what she truly felt deep down.

And for that he was grateful. 

Malleus stepped forward to meet her, the others moving away for him to face the young woman. No words were exchanged, only actions as he embraced his beloved Reyvateil, knowing that was enough to express his thanks to her and her song of healing.

[chibi-celesti]

Time for Your Tune Up Part 11: Kalim Al-Asim

A/N: Sorry(but also not in advance) for going for the throat in this one. But once again, a commenter on Ao3 gave me the wicked idea for someone to finally get the full truth of what happens to Yumei after. 

Who knew the recent Book 07 Update(at the time of me making this) was the perfect inspiration for the Angst you're about to read! 🤣😅

Sorry for making you sad, Kalim. I do love you, you little ball of Sunshine🙏🏽😔

~TFYTU~

“Yuuuuuumeeeeeiiii~~~~” He was suddenly glomped by a huge weight on his back. Kalim koala's him in the middle of the Main Entrance of Scarabia, excited to see him come visit him and his dorm. “I'm so excited to meet you! What brings you here!?”

The Prefect felt his face turning blue. And maybe his spine starting to dislocate.“Kalim! Can’t breathe!”

“Whoops. My bad!” He laughed while carefully climbing off the other boy. Watching the other right himself back up, he asked: “So, what brings you here?”

He fiddled with the satchel in his hands. “Is Jamil here by any chance?”

“You just missed him. He’s at basketball practice since their Team’s game is coming up next week.”

“Ah….” He felt unsure if his next step would be wise. But he trusts enough(not too much) to talk about this. “Is it ok if I talk to you, in private?”

“Sure! We could make it a party instead!”

“No, Kalim,” That caught the Housewarden off guard. “I don’t want too many ears to hear this.”

‘Ah. it’s something serious,’ He thought. “Ok.”

~Scarabia Dorm: Kalim’s Room~

“Oh…That’s what you wanted Jamil for?”

“Yeah. I didn’t want to worry you or anything.” Shortly after they situated themselves in the Warden’s bedroom, Yumei had told Kalim everything regarding his supplements, and how he needed to take them every three months.

“I can help you!” The warden didn’t think it sounded too bad. If needing help taking medicine is what the Prefect wants, he can definitely help with that! (Kalim if only you knew TT_TT) 

That was a bit unexpected. “You sure?! You don’t even know what my supplement looks like! For all you know, I could be making it up!”

The other boy shook his head, his decision firm and final.“No way! I know you wouldn’t lie to me.”

“The Winter Break Incident!”

“That was different. You were trying to stop Jamil from hurting me!”

‘It was more than that,’ He internally wept. “But-”

“No buts!” Kalim said as he saw the dual eyed boy continue to make excuses. He watched him deflate into his cushion before he moved his satchel in front of him. He opened the bag so he could let the platinum blonde take out one of the Life Extending Agents. Once he got hold of one, Kalim was surprised about how it almost looked like a crystal. 

“THIS IS WHAT YOU HAVE TO TAKE?! IT’S SO GURTHY!!” He laughed.

“Don’t remind me…” Yumei sweated. “So, my port is pretty close.” He patted his chest, right above his Heart.

“I just put it in, right?”

“Yup. Gently, though, ok?” Once he saw Kalim nod, he leaned back into the cushions, hoping that making himself comfortable would lessen the pain.

Agent in hand, Kalim climbed over him and raised it over his heart and lowered it down. “Ow!”

“Ah, sorry!”

“No no! This is normal!” In a panic, the bluenette grabbed his wrist so he didn’t move away.

“You sure?”

“Yes. Please, don’t stop!” Yumei ignored the tears pricking his eyes. “Please keep going!”

He was still nervous about it, and still thought about stopping. But the Prefect still wants this, and as Housewarden he is supposed to help his fellow students, even if they’re from entirely different dorms.“O-ok.”

Kalim continued to push down the Life Extending Agent into his friend’s chest, trying to offer words of comfort the best way he could as the younger boy squirmed beneath him. 

“Almost got it…There. It’s all inside now, Yumei.” Kalim released a breath he didn’t know he was holding.

“Thank you, Kalim,” He panted, letting go of his wrist. “Ah, sorry ‘bout that.”

“It’s fine. Doesn't hurt one bit,” He assured his friend. He moved to help him sit up slowly. 

They sat in silence for a moment before Kalim spoke up again. “Does Grim know?” He saw his friend flinch at the cat’s name, and saw him nod with a solemn expression. “Um, if you don’t mind me asking. After forty…what happens then?”

“I...pass on.”

“Oh…” Deep down, he had a feeling that was the case. He’s been near that long enough to know to savor every moment he has with the people around him. “Next time, as in three months from now. Could I still help, Yumei?”

He looked up at his senior in shock. “Kalim. You would burden yourself with helping me? With this?!”

“Well, yeah. You’re my friend. And friends help each other.”

“You know Jamil-”

“I know he and I are a different case! But…you’re different.”

He was close to crying. The Reyvateil wasn’t expecting this during his time in this world. He hugged him then, tightening his hold on the second year, voice wavering as he spoke. “Sure. You can help me til then.”

Later, Timeskip:

“Daddy.”

“Yes, Summaya?” Kalim’s wise gaze turned to his young daughter, who was no more than five.

Her dual colored eyes looked at his; nervous but hopeful. “Are we gonna visit Papa today?”

‘Ah, right.’ It’s been about five years since then, hasn’t it? “Yes, we are.”

Taking the little one’s hand in his, the merchant heir and his heiress transcended the halls of the palace, heading towards a special place in the palace garden guarded by Pink Carnations, Lavenders, and White Orchids. They were some of his favorite flowers, so the Sultan made sure that they were planted and tended to every day for him.

It wasn’t long before they reached their destination. A special shine laid hidden in the flowers of the Asim state. Dedicated to the one who his everything. His Habibi who passed on a few days after his fortieth birthday. Etched in a silver plaque was his name.

Yumei Archambeau-Asim

3XXX-3XXX

A hard worker, friend, and Love One. His memory will forever live on in Song.

Even now, looking at his lover’s tombstone, it was hard for him not to feel emotional. But he held it in; their daughter wanted to see him again today. “Hello, Habibi. How’ve you been?”

No response.

“A-anyway, Summaya wanted to say hello to you.” He gently nudged her forward.

“Hi, Papa. I made this for you today,” She pulled out a small card with a doodle of her dads and her together, surrounding a birthday cake. The top of the picture read “Happy Birthday!” in blues and reds, the same colours her Daddy said he used to wear all the time. “I wanted to give you a pink flamingo parade, but Daddy said no.” She pouted.

She heard him chuckle behind her. “The birds would ruin the flowers, Ya Amar.” He patted her head.

“But he did let me do this for you. It’s a song he helped me make for you.” Cradling her picture carefully, Summaya started to sing.

~It’s Time to go to Bed, and wonder to where the moon will go in the night sky~

~You can float in your dreams, or gaze at the shadows.~

As his daughter sang her song, Kalim let his silent tears fall. He worked hard to try and work through the pain of losing Yumei. He knew what he was getting into when he told him the truth, but he still stood by him. He loved him so much.

A gentle breeze came by as Summaya’s song began to slowly end, a faded ghost stood beside his beloved sultan and child. Smiling at his family, Yumei embraced them both with one sentence. “Melenas, Kalim. Till we meet again, my Sultan.”

~TFYTU~

2nd A/N:There were two songs that helped inspired this chapter to be as long as it was. Definitely recommend a good listen to!

Reisha's Lullaby and Eternally Bonded

[chibi-celesti]

Time For Your Tune Up(Grim)

“Nyeh, Human! Look what I found~”

Yumei looked up from his notebook to see Grim holding an orb-shaped crystal in his paws. In a panic, the boy jumped up and quickly grabbed the item out of his paws. “Give me that!”

“Nyah! What was that for?!” Grim shouted.

“This crystal is not a Toy!!” Yumei yelled back. “Where did you even find that?!”

“In your school bag. I was bored and hungry, so I went to nab me a Tuna Can. But instead I found that shiny crystal,” He told the ‘human’.

He rubbed his fingers on the bridge of his nose. “If you were that hungry, you could’ve waited til we were done studying.”

“I told you I was bored. Why are you makin’ a fuss over it anyway?”

“‘Cause this isn’t a toy. I told you this already!”

“Well you have like four other ones in your bag! Why can’t I have one?”

A pause. That question…something the Third Gen had been dreading to tell anyone ever since he arrived in this world. And with good reason. “...I don’t wanna talk about it, Grim. Let’s just go back and study,” He says instead, grabbing a pencil and passing it to his companion. “Please?”

His response was the cat pushing the pencil down instead. “Not until you tell me what’s so special about that rock!”

Yumei started to feel a headache forming. “Ok, fine. I’ll tell you.”

“Yay!” Grim cheered that he got his way again.

“But you have to promise not to tell anyone else about this! Not even Ace or Deuce, understand?”

“Yeah, yeah. I promise. Now show me!”

Begrudgingly, Yumei got up from the rickety desk and sat on the edge of the bed. He lifted the right side of his shirt up to show Grim an odd tattoo. “Huh? What’s that?”

“It’s…an Installer Port.”

“Install what port?”

“Installer Port. You wouldn’t cause obviously, you’re a cat-”

“AM NOT!”

“-Anyway!” The ‘human’ continued. “This is where I, or someone I trust, usually helps to put this,” he gestures to the Life Extending Agent in his hands. “In there.”

“Yeah.”

“And I take them once every three months.”

“Uh huh.”

“And I need to continue to take them until I’m forty.”

“What happens at forty?”

“They…don’t work anymore,” Yumei lied. Last he wanted to tell the little guy he’ll be dead at forty because they won’t work on him anymore.

“Why?”

“Because I won’t need them anymore by then…” He pulled his shirt back down and placed the Agent on his bed, hoping that what he explained satisfied all of Grim’s curiosity.

Said Grim snorted at the boy. “Seriously? That’s it. I can’t mess with them all because you need them til you’re forty?”

“Yes. Now, can we go back and study?”

“Fiiine,” he pouted, before grinning mischievously. “AFTER you show me how it works!”

WAIT, WHAT?!

“Later, Grim!”

“Nope! Show me now, Minion. Prove to me that that stupid crystal goes in that weird tattoo on you!” He huffed from his place on the desk.

He paled. Despite his protests, the feline still wanted to see the procedure happen. This was a road block the Reyvateil did not want to have right now. And even though he really didn’t want to expose Grim to this…

“Ok. I’ll show you.”

…He relented.

Yumei nervously grabbed the Life Extending Agent, lifted his shirt to expose the mark on his side again, and brought the crystal near the mark. He sucked in breath as Yumei began to press the geode into his body. “Ah!” he cursed himself for that yelp.

“Nyah! What the- it’s disappearing in your body, Yumei!”

“That’s the-Ow! Point, Grim.” He joked, or attempted to. The pain making itself quite known on the boy’s face. The sounds of pain coming from Yumei only got worse as he kept pushing it inside.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, the Agent was absorbed into his body. He collapsed on the bed on his good side, curling into himself, breathing hard. “It…is…done…”

“...,” Grim didn’t say anything after that. He watched his minion exhausted from doing the procedure. Secretly, he was second guessing his choices for pestering the truth(or part of what he was given, but he doesn’t need to know that part).

He scurried onto the bed next to Yumei, nudging him with his paws. “Yumei?” the boy opened one eye to look at him. “That’s it, right? You’re done now, right?”

“Yeah. I’ll be fine for the next three months.”

“Ok…”

A few nights later:

“Yumei!”

“Gah!” He jumped out of his sleep, looking frantically for Grim, who cried out in the middle of the night. He saw him tangled up in part of the blanket and quickly pulled him out of it. “Hey hey. Grim, it’s ok. It’s ok, I’m right here.” He felt tiny paws grabbing onto his nightshirt, claws nearly ripping part of the seams. “Whatever it was, it was only a dream.”

The sniffling from the furball pulled at his heart strings. “I..I saw you die. And, and I tried to give you those Extending Agent thingy, but it didn’t work. And then..and then…!”

“Like I said. It was just a dream,” He gave him a gentle hug, hushing him with a small lullaby.

“I’m here, Grim. And I’m not going anywhere. Promise.”