A/N

ello all! took some time to fine tune some future arc material so now that its done i can get back with the usual writing.

changed Helga's name to Hellen. Sorry about that, but it was necessary past chapters should reflect this change.


(Schnee) Arc:

Ch. 10: Primo mane

-the part that hurts the most?-


Heiter's Pov-

The void is something I was very happy to enjoy again as there had been plenty of things that had occupied my thought. It felt nice to just let it go and relax. The void was black and warm as I remembered it. I couldn't feel myself and just… floated? It was a pleasant sensation for me, but perhaps I failed to contain my excitement that had been growing since the I had met someone as I felt myself waking up.

"..."

"..."

I roll over to the right and open my left eye. I notice a blue color coming through the window and see the outline of a tall green.

That's… probably also the wrong name since greenery was grass.

I gaze at the item in question for a moment then close my eyes…...

Tall grass?

"..."

I sigh and decide that it's not important enough for me to worry about it, but feel that I'll worry about it later. Gazing back at it in irritation I try for something temporary.

"..."

Hard green?

"…."

wait….. isn't it made out of the same material used in the table?

I open both eyes and prop myself against the white pillows as I try and remember the word I used to describe the inner portion of the table.

I fold both arms behind my head and use it as an additional headrest while I make a slight pout.

"..."

No luck.

OK. What about the entire sequence?

"and that…. is why you're still in my service" ….. "Actually Alexander I want the young man to linger"..."Heiter take a seat."

if I remember correctly I inspected the room, then the wood table after…

AHA!

I nod as I finally have the word I was looking for, but then raise an eyebrow.

Now what smarty pants? Are you sure that thing out there is called wood? Yes, it feels off, but right at the same time.

I sigh one more time and unfold my hands, grip, and pull down the soft white sheets.

Tall wood will do for now.

I gaze out and note that it's still early in the day. They did say I need to get prepared in the morning. I wonder how early they meant? Might as well as get ready? I swing my legs to the right side of the bed and hop off it.

So what should I do to be .. prepared?


I put my left hand to my chin and look down at myself at the soft white clothing I had decided to put on before going to bed.

Guess I need to get back into one of the other outfits?

My shoulders drop slightly. Well that's probably not the only thing I need to do, but it is a start.

I look to the chair in front of me and see the robe still where I left it right next to the desk.I like it, but it's far too big for me. It does make for something good to sleep in though if I don't use the bed. Perhaps I can use it for midday naps? The clothes I put on yesterday are no longer in the chair though.

I shake my head. I have more of what I need. I walk over to the left and reflexively step over the box the clothes were in only to notice that it also isn't there anymore.

Well that's something to be thankful for.

I reflect on last night how when I got back to my room I got dressed and accidentally tripped on it when I went to put my clothes away. I decided afterward to just go to bed as my face had made contact with the chair.I rub the spot with my right hand and make sure it didn't hurt. yup all good.

I stop in front of the dresser across from the bed and pull open the second drawer from the bottom. I grab another set of the clothes I wore yesterday before closing the dresser. I lay them out on the bed and take off the white pajamas. I then put on the white shirt, brownish pants, and grey….socks.I fold up the pajamas and put them… back on the chair I suppose? I walk around to the right of the bed and set down the clothes I slept in.

Alright all set. Next?

I look outside and see that it's slightly lighter now, but it's still mostly blue. The part of the building I'm in is casting a shadow currently so that might be it.

Ok sightseeing done, don't want to keep anyone waiting. Where is the "test" being held? Well i guess I'll need the shoes? I glance over to the three pairs of black shoes I have under the slight gap below the dresser as it stands on four legs. I walk back over to it and get on a knee as I take one of the pairs before standing up again. I then sit on the wooden railing of the bed as I put on the shoes.

With that done I hop off and make my to the left of bed and approach the door. I look back at the room and think if I missed anything and run a mental list.

Clothes check.

Time is hopefully ok.

Dresser is closed.

Bed is… not made… oh dear.

Somewhere I know I'm supposed to make my bed.

Well thankfully I didn't disturb it that much just need to pull up the sheets and tuck them under the bed right? I proceed to follow those actions on both sides of the bed, mimicking the style used by the lower portion of the bed and having to push the top under the pillows. I finish and gaze at my handiwork. Not quite as good as I found it upon returning to the room, but it's better. I smile , turn on my heel and make my way to the door. I reach out to it and pull it open to the left and step through into the hallway.

Its… really quiet in the morning. I wonder what I should do now, perhaps find someone or wait outside my room. I still don't know my way around this place so they will send someone for me right?


Weiss's Pov

I gazed at the computer screen, satisfied with the schedule I had constructed.

Mr. Clutch's requirements were as strict as usual, but I had been economic about meeting them as I had learned that was the trait he appreciated most.

I hadn't been pleased with my work last night, but worked on it for several hours before turning in for the night. I had woken and addressed some issues with my refreshed intellect.

This document would be another testimony to me being my generation's genius. That is if I didn't have cause to hide it from my father.

I send the document to Mr. Clutch's account and close the laptop, after which I push back my white leather chair and gaze over to my bed. I debate going back under my blue satin sheets and getting a rare chance to enjoy the down stuffed pillows and their white cotton casing.

As tempting as it would be to get some supplementary rest I decide against it as I feel I could make better use of my time.

I sigh, rise from my chair and deposit my white night gown on the bed and head to the silver armoire in one of the corners.

It has mirrors for its facing, which I use to briefly inspect myself before grabbing the handles. I pull them open, scanning the variety of clothes prepared for me inside.

I then direct my attention to the drawers within the doors of the armoire. I make a decision to go with white undergarments, a white skirt with silver vines and blue blouse with a matching pattern.

I find them and exchange my current black undergarments for the white, after which I adorn the skirt and blouse.

I shut the door to the armoire and confirm that my choice of wardrobe suits me, even though there is no reason it would fail to do so, it never hurts to check. I beam slightly as my appearance and turn away to pick up my scroll which I left on the circular table in the adjacent corner of the room next to left window.

I begin sending a message to Mrs. Gretel and look over it one more time.

"Mrs. Gretel have the staff prepare an early breakfast for me in the study within ten minutes. Include coffee as i intend to stay in the study for some time."

I send the message and put on the blue flats I had pulled from one of the drawers earlier as I make my way to the door on the side opposite the windows.

I look back over the room and check for anything I will need. I nod as everything is where is should be or will be once the staff clean the room and make my bed. I open the door to see my study partner standing in the hallway with his hands behind his back waiting. He waves to me with his left hand.

He must have been sent to wait for me. Seems Mr. Clutch is assigning him to me until his schedule is determined. I don't appreciate him not telling me, but... it's acceptable. I smile and meet Heiters gaze.

"Good morning Heiter, follow me over to the study.

We will be served something before we start." I turn to the right and make my way towards the study.


Heiter's Pov

Finally some information! It seems that we will be "served" in the study, after that the test starts.

I keep up with Weiss as we make a left on the corner and a right at the end of the following hallway. We hit the bottom of the staircase and I begin to pick up on the smell of something from the study.

I move ahead of Weiss to get a better sense of it and open the door the door at the same time.

Once I follow her inside I stop on the blue rug that spans the room as I see the source of the smell. It's a dish and drink on a tray, although i don't know what it is? I look to my partner whom seems to be frowning at the dish?

She types into the scroll she has in her left hand and then holds it to her ear? I hear a beeping sounds from it then the scroll speaks?

"Young miss?"

"Hello Ms. Gretel I have need of one of your staff to bring another set the previous order, were you aware that I was having company?"

I hear some shouting from the Ms. Gretel then her voice clears up.

"young miss if you would repeat yourself?"

"Were you aware i was having company?"

"No can't say I have heard anything from Mr. Clutch "

"figures"

"come again?"

"Nothing thank you for your help."

"enjoy the crepe and vanilla sorbet young miss."

Weiss lowers the scroll and places it on the table before looking back at me.

"your meal will arrive in short order. Now then..I believe you have something to do for me?"

she has an expectant look on her face as she stares at me, then the chair….

oh right! With a start I hop and move over to pull back the chair for her. With a downward wave of my right hand I gesture for her to sit. She nods with a slight smile and takes the seat.

I look for the other chair that was here previously and find it against the wall on the far side of the room between the large arch of the window and the right bookcase.

I walk around the right side of the table with my left hand trailing on the table until I round the corner on it and move to retrieve the wooden chair. It's a little heavy. I lift it until I can place it next to the table on the side opposite Weiss. I smile and then take a seat.

OK so what now… and what is that smell? My eyes widen as I look back at the dish and… no it's the drink that smells bad.

"Heiter"

I ignore the drink, look back over to the white haired girl and raise an eyebrow.

"Did you get enough sleep?"

I pull my right hand out of my lap and give a thumbs up, before lowering it onto the table.

"Now I believe that was your first night in this residence correct?"

I raise my right thumb, but leave the hand against the table.

"I see so you are new here"

how's that important? I cock my head slightly to the left. She looks over to me with an amused expression.

"I was just thinking about the tour i promised you."

ooohhh. A small smile crosses her face as she puts both elbows on the table, puts her hands together and rests her chin on them. Her blue eyes stare at me as she rolls her head slightly to the left.

"did you forget Heiter?"

umm. I raise my right hand and show a small space between my thumb and finger.

"a little bit?"

I nod.

"well then…"

she looks down toward to the table.

"We can't have you forgetting promises when it's only been one day in."

She looks back at me.

"I'll forgive you as you are my partner after all, we will have plenty of time to work on this. Speaking of work, I was of the mind that we should work on your reading abilities first while we have the time."

I nod as this does seem like an important thing for me. She leans back into her original spot on the chair and looks over to the bookcase.

"We will start with some basic spelling, I want to get you familiar with the alphabet as soon as possible. We will get started on tha-"


A knocking sound comes from the door and I notice my partner straighten her back.

"Enter"

I see another new face that I'm unfamiliar with carrying a silver tray. A large man with short spiky blonde hair, vibrant blue eyes and some… fuzz on his chin. He's in a white outfit of sorts,but his most prominent thing is this aura of... energy that's around him.

"Miss the food you requested is here."

Weiss turns to the man.

"I know that Mr. Brennen now if you would set it up and be on your way I believe your expertise is needed by your staff."

"that they will so!"

Mr. Brennen walks around to my side of the table and places the food down.

"here you are sir! I was told to give you something simple so I had staff prepare Mash potatoes and milk for you again and yes young miss this was an order from Mr. Clutch."

I didn't show it, but I was glad I was served the mash potatoes and milk.

The strawberry crepe with vanilla sorbet looked good, however I had no idea how to eat it and I really did not want the other drink.

"thank you Mr. Brennen I trust you have met the usual accommodations?"

"but of course! I'll bid you two good day then."

The blonde bows slightly and exits through the door. After it closes Weiss looks back at me with a look of concern on her face.

"Heiter is your meal to your fancy?"

I give a hard shake of the head and smile at her.

The current expression on her softens into a smile of her own.

"I see, well then enjoy yourself."

I search for the thing I eat with and can't find it. I look over to Weiss and see she also doesn't have one oh… It's in the paper thing.

I reach to the right of my food and pick it up and find the items inside which i note Weiss laid out next to her plate before placing the paper in her lap? I repeat her actions and once done reach for the food item that has a circle at the end.

I begin to take small scoops from my food as I want to avoid burning myself like last time. I occasionally purse my lips and blow on the scoops before putting it in my mouth. On the occasions where I almost mess up I make sure to grab the milk.

I occasionally sneak a look over at Weiss's food as it seems interesting. "would you like a share?" I straighten my back, accidentally gag and swallow the mashed potatoes which now burns my throat.

I'm almost crying as I grab the glass of milk with my right hand and raise the left to shake it side to side.

"I….. think I'll believe your prior actions. Heiter normally it's against the rules to do this so…..." At her silence I look back up and see a circular item like the one I'm using to eat the mash potatoes with some of her own food on it. " you owe me."

I look at her blue eyes, down to the ..Crepe? then back to her. she makes a humph and pouts. "

"it's rude to make me wait Heiter." Alright alright I just didn't want to take your food…. I open my mouth , sample the offered bite and….

"..."

"..."

"..."

"..."

What? What is this?! It was so good I completely missed how it tasted! I look back to Weiss with an wowed expression. She just stares at me amused for her part.

"It would seem you have taken to the crepe. I'll make sure to let the staff know you can eat it."

I put both hands together and attempt to bow thankfully as this "crepe" is definitely something I liked.

Weiss puts a finger to her lip and has a thoughtful expression.

"however the strawberries for it will be hard to come by at this time of year".

I'm saddened at this, as it was a good thing.. guess I'll have to wait till its not this time of year.

"I said hard not impossible Heiter. I'll find a supplier of strawberries and some nourishing goods."

I brighten up at this and then look back to our food noticing that we finished them.

Sooo what now? I direct my attention back to my partner.

"normally we wouldn't need to do anything as our instructors would take care of anything getting in the way of our studies."

Oh so what do we do now? I stare inquisitively at her.

"Thankfully I foresaw this and arranged for them to leave a cart outside the door for us to place our trays."

I see.

I get up and grab my tray as I walk around the table and meet up with Weiss whom has her own tray. I make my way to the door which I open with my left hand while balancing the tray with the right.

Yup there's the cart and….. a Man with puffy Blue hair coming down the hallway? I deposit the tray, go back and hold the door for Weiss.

"thank you"

she then leaves her own tray on the cart and looks to the approaching man with the curious hair. "Dr. Aquarius to what do I owe the… pleasure?"


"I need the boy next to you."

Weiss folds her arms in response to this.

"His name Dr. is Heiter and you don't just take my partner whenever the mood fancies you."

The slim man redirects his gaze to me and touches his glasses. "Ah yes Mr. Clutch did mention something about your name, most curious. Well Heiter I have need of you before your tests today so come along now."

Wait what I thought I was supposed to be with Weiss? I glance over to my partner whom is equally confused for a moment before regaining her composure.

"and I was going to be informed of these changes when Dr.?"

The Dr. raises both hands outwardly.

"I don't know or care. The boy comes with me either way. If you want to ask someone ask those overseeing his tests. Heiter come."

"Dr. I advise you show my partner and I basic respect."

The man starts walking back down the hallway, but stops to look over his shoulder to us and narrows his eyes.

"Your father hired me to respect one thing. My patients. Right now you are not one of them. You are however, wasting my time and the time of my current patient."

He then looks at me.

"It would be best if we get my tests done before your physical is administered by the others."

I'm not liking this.

I reach over and grab Weiss's hand with my right then look back to the doctor whom sighs.

"Very well. She can come along, just don't get in my way."

I smile and start making my way with Weiss after the doctor whom walks very quickly. We somehow keep up with him as he makes his way past the intersection. I don't think I've been this way yet. I look around and see more of the paintings on the wall until we stop about halfway through the hallway with a large white door to our right. The Dr. Grabs the golden doorknob which he pushes inward.

We follow him into what i can only describe as a clean room.

The flooring has a polished black and white pattern. There are two beds behind white curtains to our right they face the wall opposite.

On the wall immediately to my left is a shelf with jars and other containers. Below is a counter that spans the wall until it meets a closet.

Next to the counter is a circular chair supported by four metal pieces that have a circular piece running through all of them. at the bottom are a set of wheels.

Moving to the wall actually on the left is a large set of two grey doors with no apparent doorknob, just a giant bar on the middle running horizontal.

On the wall opposite me are more.. tech things is my guess.

The doctor walks over to the counter , stops near the chair and picks a folder off the counter. He flicks his left hand against the folder before speaking.

"I have very little on you right now so let's fill in the rest of the basics. If you would stand underneath that please."

He points to a ruler on the right near the door that I had missed. There is something else next to it ,but I ignore that for now as i follow the doctor's instruction.

"Back against the wall. stand straight,remove your shoes"

I turn around, take a knee so i can get my shoes off, which i place next to the ruler and stand underneath the ruler. I notice I'm not centered on it and position myself so that I am.

"good"

The doctor moves up and looks at something above my head

"One hundred thirty eight centimeters it is, just two shorter than the girl. Now if you would stand on the scale."

Dr. Aquarius is pointing to the device next to me that i had previously ignored. I move over to it and step on it and see something in front of me light up with numbers. It speeds up into the seventies and then stops at seventy nine. I hear the doctor writing before he speaks up again.

"Now sit on the bed we can finish the basics, then I have to do some tests of my own."

I move to site on the bed, but before doing so move the curtain so that i can see.

The doctor moves back to one of the things on the far wall and brings something on wheels over.

He reaches for my right arm. Wraps something around it and grabs what I can only describe as a blue egg with rings. He then squeezes it multiple times as I feel pressure build up on my arm. I bear with it and sit there waiting for it to be done. He slowly releases the pressure over a period of time, before letting it go and releasing my arm from the wrap.

He then pulls something out of his white coat which he proceeds to attempt to hit my knee with. I move my knee so that he misses. The blue haired man looks up at me. "Don't. Move."

yes sir. He then hits my knee which results my leg kicking out. The doctor writes more in his folder. He grabs something cylindrical from his pocket with a black head on it. "Open your mouth." I follow that order, to which he shines a light in my face, but then directs it at my mouth. After that he grabs my head with one arm and turns it on way before putting something in my ear. The doctor lets go at some point and writes more down.

"Now flip over to your back and lie on the bed."

I do so and wait not knowing what he will do which is somewhat discomforting, but oh…

out of the corner of my eyes I see a him reaching for my back.

"..."

why is he rubbing my back?

scratch that why is he massaging my back?

Thankfully my partner whom is against the wall between the two beds saw my expression.

"Dr. Aquarius can interact with anything made of water with his body. Since most of you is water. That means he can inspect and operate below the skin."

Oh so he can do water magic. that's cool, except for the part where you told me magic is a thing!

I sigh as I moderately fear the doctor's wrath if I started jumping at how awesome that is. It does feel kind of… odd though. I can feel his hand below my skin as it moves around from muscles to my heart which he leaves it against for a moment before taking his hands off and writing down more.

"You may stand up."

I perk up at this and stretch, before hopping of the bed.

"Now that we have the basics. We can head over for testing. Of course i will be in attendance so follow me."

The doctor has already made his way out of the door so I rush after him with Weiss, but dash back inside to put on my shoes.

"Heiter!"

I hear Weiss and pop my head out the door and see her waving to me from the junction in the direction of the study. I run to catch up and see where we are heading.


A/N

Ello world!

I'll be working on ch 11 now, but just putting out that if any of you have ideas feel free to pm me! I'll see if i can make it work as we are still very early in this project.(if your reading this later, the offer will still stand)

Till then see you and have a pleasant day!