HER IMPERIAL SECRET
BY SAVANAUGH
Homestuck and all related characters, etc, are property of Andrew Hussie.
SUMMARY: HUMANSTUCK AU WITH HEMOSPECTRUM. Feferi Megido is just your average "red-blood" girl at Skaia High. The Megidos took her in when she was just born from her mom… the Empress! Hunted by the Threshecutioners, while also protecting her secret from her semi-hemophobic classmates- Feferi must blend in perfectly until the Resistance takes down her mom so she can rule. But a lil flush-crush on a certain violet blood captain of the harpoon team might make this year more chaotic! GLUB!
CHAPTER ONE: THE ONLY HEMO-FRIENDLY CLASS IN SCHOOL
Feferi was beginning to severely regret signing up for Mr. Vantas's hemospectrum studies class. The course itself was very interesting; the teacher was, however, a complete and utter buffoon.
"As you know, our, ahem, beloved Empress implemented the caste system many years ago, with the purpose in mind to dictate an hierarchy, with social and biological implications. The hierarchy follows a rainbow, with red being the lowest and purple being the highest. Of course, the Empress has the noblest of purple blood. There are several terms covering chunks of the hemospectrum. Maroon and 'mud,' which I find personally a distasteful way of describing the color, forgive me if I offend you, Mr. Nitram. Those two being the lowest on the hemospectrum are often referred to as "rust bloods," while the teal, cobalt, and indigo have all been referred to as "blue bloods." 'Lowbloods' is used to refer to the lower half of the spectrum and 'highbloods' is used to refer to the upper half of the spectrum. This, of course, is in the process of becoming an ancient hemophobic quality. We do not endorse such things in this class, we will only use these terms in their HISTORICAL context. Midbloods is used, rarely, to refer to olive to cerulean bloods, with the castes within it usually referred to as lowbloods or highbloods depending on their position in the spectrum.
"Quote en quote "higher" blood castes seem to have more lavish domains; for example, both Mr. Zahhak's and Miss Serket's hives resemble castles as opposed to the lady Megido's humble realm. I mean no offense, ladies, your home is lovely. Magnificently simple yet elegant. Please let me know if I trigger you, yes?
"Now we will move on to blood disclosure. When asked by a friend what color your blood is, you may get defensive; although most students hemo-type, some prefer to mask their blood color in anonymity by typing in a dark grey, or other color foreign to the hemospectrum. It has yet to be revealed what significance color mutations have.
"Initially, most of the populace rejected the caste system, at least until some of the newly labeled 'higher-bloods' realized the benefit of living up to the standards. They were now able to treat others 'below them' unfairly, which boosted their confidence and power. Resistance among the 'lower' castes to this objectionable tyranny exists today in the form of the "Rebellion." I do not promote violence, ladies and gentlemen; If I see any propaganda supporting the said Rebellion I will have no choice but to report you to the Principal."
Feferi giggled quietly. Like Mr. Vantas would ever do that. He totally supported the Rebellion. He was just saying that because it was school policy.
"In my old country, the hemospectrum was used to set up a system of social welfare in which the higher blooded ones took care of the lower blooded ones. The system is one of receding responsibility. The fuchsia bloods (the queen and her heiress) are responsible for the well-being of all her subjects, while burgundy bloods are free from any duties to take care of other trolls. Personally, I saw this system as much too flawed, and moved here before this... even better system had been erected, years ago. Oh, my, is that the time? Goodness gracious, pack up your things ladies and gentlemen- oh my goodness, I almost also forgot to include any other gender! Please excuse my fallacy, I did not mean to be ignorant!" He was physically sick looking and Fef looked to Aradia, rolling her eyes. Aradia smiled in response.
Before the bell rang, Fef snuck a glance behind her to see a flash of royal purple hair. Her eyes widened. Since when was Eridan Ampora in this class?! He looked bored, yet had mastered that serene face typical of nobility, even if a slight arrogant sneer graced his mouth. Her eyes lingered a bit too long and he caught her eye, raising his brow in obvious distaste. She looked away quickly, ears turning- SHIT! She couldn't blush. Get a hold of yourself, Feferi, or everyone will know your secret! A few deep breaths later and her skin hadn't betrayed the color of her blood to her unsuspecting classmates.
BRIIIIIING.
That signaled the end of class. Mr. Vantas droned on about the assignment for next class, while everyone partly listened as they gathered their things up. When she reached the hall she was greeted by a foot tripping her over. Panic whizzed along with the air in her ears as the ground came quickly closer. She caught herself on her hands, but could not save her glasses in time. They cracked on the ground and bounced a foot away. Her things were scattered all over the floor. Taking a deep breath, Feferi went to go stand up when a foot stepped on her back. It wasn't hard, it was just enough to warn her to stop. Gritting her teeth, she looked up to see a mean pair of cobalt blue eyes and a gross mouth of pearly white teeth grinning down on her.
"You droooooooopped something there, Megido!" cackled Vriska. Feferi huffed.
"You don't say." she muttered.
The foot lifted from her back and she scrambled up as fast as she could, clutching her books to her chest, glaring coolly at the antagonist. She was, as always, surrounded by a small posse of higher blooded girls, who laughed at the sorry state of one Feferi Megido, who held herself up as high as she could. If only these bitches knew what her actual blood color was... they wouldn't be laughing then...
"See you later, hemo-hater." said Feferi sweetly, picking up her glasses and turning around. A sharp cry rang through the hall as all of a sudden Feferi felt a sting on her neck. Her hand flew up to smack a spider away. She turned around. Vriska was no longer smiling.
"How dare you insult ME, you lowblood trash can! Enjoy that spider bite for weeks, sister!" And with a flip of her gorgeous blonde hair, the spider 8itch was gone for the moment.
The bite started to swell up and tears formed in her eyes. She blinked them back, hard. Her tears would give her true caste away, and she would be killed. The "Threshecutioners" were supposedly 'peacemakers' who guarded schools and public domains to prevent rebellion terrorist attacks, but Feferi and Aradia both knew for a fact they were just evil lackeys of the Empress to spy on everyone. There was one at every corner.
They called the disappearances 'culling,' and supposedly this was just getting relocated to a safer environment so war didn't kill you, but it was really just a trial-less punishment for infidels of the hierarchy the Empress deemed threatening to her totalitarian state.
Aradia looped her arm into Feferi's and squeezed gently. "Let's go home so Mama can heal up your bite." she said quietly. Feferi felt her heart break for the thousandth time since she was taken in by these generous lower class. They were always quiet, eyes down, subservient in public, and Feferi HATED it. They were so spirited and joyful and full of life at home, and she couldn't stand that this blasted system prevented them from being who they truly were, else they face the cull.
"No, we have to stay the rest of the day, or else we'll get in troububble- oops, I mean trouble." She glanced around quickly to make sure no one heard her nautical pun; it would be a dead giveaway. Aradia sighed and nodded.
"Okay."
-end of chapter one-
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