CHAPTER 01 : THE CRIMSON TYRANT PART 09
NORMAL POV
HEARTSLABYUL DORM – TEA GARDEN
The Akari sisters watched in utter shock as Riddle gave his orders.
Ace who was looking shock at first then looked angry and cried out, "WAIT JUST A MOMENT! YOU REALLY HAVE DUMBASS RULES LIKE THAT?"
Himari quickly rushed towards Ace side and looked angrily at Riddle saying, "Come on now?! Don't you think that being too extreme?!"
"Yeah!" Grim cried out jumping on Himari's shoulders, "I'll eat it if you're just gonna toss it!"
Trey and Cater, already seeing that the situation is looking bad quickly rushes in front of the freshmen as Trey said, "My deepest apologies, Dorm Leader. I was the one who said we should make a mont blanc."
Cater added, "Yeah, yeah. I didn't think there would be a rule for something like that."
Riddle curtly dismisses the two upperclassmen's defense as he says, "Making it isn't the problem here. The fact that you brought it here is the problem!"
"And we should just disregard the effort and care we made to make this mont blanc just because of that?!" Himari growled out before crying out angrily, "ANYONE WHO FOLLOWS THAT KIND OF RULE IS AN IDIOT!"
Riddles eyebrow arched upward and glared directly at the elder sister angrily. "Idiot… you say?"
Himari stepped forward glaring back at Riddle and saying, "Yes… an idiot!"
Cater looking panicked grabbed Himari's shoulder whispering aloud, "Wait, stop! That work is taboo."
But then Himari gave a sharp turn and looked at Cater with eyes gleaming and sending a silent message 'BACK OFF NOW!'
Cater gulped and quickly removed his hands from the girl's shoulder and nervously backed up a bit. Himari then glares back at Riddle as Cater quickly shakes off his fear to try and pacify the situation as he says, "And Riddle, there are freshmen that are still learning the ropes."
"No, Hima's right and I'm gonna say it too." Ace said stepping forward next to Himari, "Anyone who follows the rule and tosses the tart is an idiot. Stop screwing around."
Deuce also approached the group and says, "I agree with Ace and Himari. I think the rules are meant to be followed but….this is too arbitrary."
"They're right," Hoshiko chirped in but she looks just as upset as the others, "I don't like those kind of rules that will stop a person from being themselves."
Riddle looked at all of them angrily as he growls out, "You all have quite the nerve, talking back to me. Listen well. Even breaking insignificant rules leads to huge problem."
"Even so…" Tsukiko said in a gentle but firm voice, "Forcing others to follow blindly with these rules is the same as imprisoning one's own freedom. It isn't right."
Ace nodded and said, "The other residents are afraid of getting their magic sealed so they don't speak up but I'm sure they feel the same!"
All of the freshmen and Upperclassmen looked at the other residents, they looked nervous and sweating but they stammered out, "Ah… no we…"
Riddle looked at them coldly and crossed his arms saying, "Huh, is that so?"
The residents gulped and cried out, "Not at all, Dorm Leader!"
"E-Everything is based on your judgement!" Another cried out.
"Those guys…" Grim growled in disbelief.
Himari just shook her head muttering, "cowards…."
Ace frowned as well and saying, "Tsk… Wishy washy jerks. Lame."
Tsukiko just looked at the residents in both disappointment and pity. While Hoshiko puffed out her cheeks and gave a cute 'Mou' look.
Riddle looked satisfied before turning back his gaze at Ace, Deuce, Grim and the Akari Sisters as he stated, "In the year that I've been dorm leader, there hasn't been a single student held back or expelled from Heartslabyul Dorm. Only Heartslabyul can say that. In this dorm, I am the one with the highest marks and the strongest. That makes me the most correct! So all you have to do is follow my rules without talking back!"
Both Deuce and Tsukiko gasped in shock at what Riddle just said. Deuce cried out, "That's…"
Riddle continued, "I'm not cutting your heads because I want to. You keep breaking the rules and leaving me no choice." He then looked directly at Himari as he added, "You my dear, should try to take this as a valuable advice. Seeing as you yourself is claiming to be the dorm leader also, you should try to apply Strictness and Discipline, that is the ONLY way your dorm will achieve anything."
Himari narrowed her eyes in had to control every once of herself as she tightened her fists even further to the point her nails are slowly digging in the palms.
Riddle then turned and looked at both Ace and Deuce as he said, "Listen well you two, if you won't obey me…. THEN IT'S OFF WITH ALL YOUR HEADS!"
Cater turned nervously at the freshmen and whispered frantically, "Now, everyone just day, 'Yes, Dorm Leader'."
"I can't do that." Deuce said.
"We wont also." Tsukiko stated. All three sisters looking at Cater in anger and disappointment.
"This selfish tyrant, I reject him!" Ace said looking just as pissed.
"What did you say?" Riddle asked looking even more annoyed.
"We're saying you're a hot-headed tyrant that wastes food for his own selfish whims!" Grim cried out.
"W-Whoa now, we didn't say all that…." Deuce gasped out looking startled at what Grim said.
However that seem to do it as Riddle takes out his Magic Pen and cries out, "OFF WITH YOUR HEAD!"
In a flash, both Grim and Deuce were now collared.
"Deuce! Grim!" Tsukiko cried out, both she and Hoshiko quickly rushing towards the two.
"Gahh! It's this damn collar again!" Grim cried out.
"Crap… it won't come off!" Deuce said trying to unlock the collar.
Himari looked at her companions in shock before turning to face Riddle and starting to march towards the red-head. She was already crackly her fists and ready to beat the living crap out of him when Trey stepped in front of her, silently shaking his head and giving her a pleading look only whispering, "Please… calm down, Himari."
The oldest sister looked at her upperclassmen in shock and was about to lash out before hearing Riddle cry out, "Trey, Cater! Throw them out!"
Both Trey and Cater looked really guilty as they softly say, "….. Yes, Dorm Leader."
"Wha-what are you?" Deuce asked looking at his sempai's in disbelief.
Cater frowned and said regretfully, "So sorry, but we don't go against the dorm leader."
"I'm sorry…" Trey said looking just as regretful.
Ace now looked pissed and took a fighting stance as he cried out, "Yeah? That's so! Come at me!"
Himari stared at the two and was ready to rush forward as well, but she then stopped and looked at the two's guilty expression, and she then turned to look at the other residents of the dorm who was also looking guilty and really afraid. The golden-haired teen quickly closed her eyes, taking a deep breath before letting it out. She then said calmly to her sisters and friends. "That's enough… we're leaving…."
"Huh?!" All of them cried out in shock.
Himari crossed her arms and glared back at Riddle as she calmly continued, "Even if we fight them now, it will just be a waste of time given their hard headedness. If Heartslabyul doesn't want Ave and Deuce, then, we of Ramshackle will welcome them with open arms!"
"Himari…." Deuce whispered. Ace just looked at her in silence.
"Yeah!" Hoshiko chirped happily… at least they won't have to deal with trying to remember all of those dumb rules!" With that she blew a raspberry at Riddle, who looked completely ready to lose it.
Tsukiko just gave a curt nod to both Trey and Cater saying, "True… thank you again for today. Though I am sorry to say was very unpleasant." She then picked up Grim and all of them started to walk
Himari stopped and turned one last time to look at Riddle with a serious face, she then said "Our dorm may not be as fancy or as high class as yours or any of the other dorms…. But At least at our dorm, we will always be there for each other, through good times and bad times. Even if everyone in your dorm finally follows and obey every rule you force on them, in the end… you'll just end up alone on the top." With that she turned and left with her group.
Riddle silently stared back looking shock and confused…. He then gritted his teeth in anger and frustration as he muttered, "That unruly girl…."
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HEARTSLABYUL DORM – ENTRANCE
"Well then, Ace and company, see ya later~" Cater said waving at them. When he turned to wave to Hoshiko, the younger sibling stuck her tongue at him and turned away from him with a huff. "Awww man…. Hoshiko-chan is now mad at me…" Cater thought looking rather hurt by the girl's rejection.
Trey looked at the group apologetically and said, "We'll work on pacifying Riddle so you guys can apologize and come back to the dorm."
"Don't bother," Himari said looking at her upperclassmen with contempt in her eyes.
"Damn!" Ace growled out, "I'm never apologizing!"
Both Trey and Cater looked guilty even more before they turned back with the gates closing on the freshmen.
Back at the tea garden. All were silent even as Trey and Cater returned. Most of the residents felt guilty for what happened, while others contemplated with what the exiled freshmen said, especially with Himari's parting words.
Riddle then took a deep breath to calm himself. He then turned to all the residents and said, "Huff…. My goodness. Let's put that behind us and get back to the party. We must get to the croquet match." He frowned as he continued, "Arrhg… we're already 15 minutes behind schedule! This is terrible!"
"Yes, Dorm leader…." Trey said still looking upset.
Cater sighed as he looked at the green-haired boy whispering, "… Are you really alright with this?" Even he couldn't help but feel sorry for the freshmen.
Trey shook his head sharing Cater's sentiments, as he said, "… There is nothing I can do."
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HEARTSLABYUL DORM – ROSE MAZE
"Huh?! There is that sound again…" Himari muttered. She quickly shook free from her thoughts when she hears Ace kicking and cursing out angrily.
"AAARGH! I'M SO PISSED! SCREW THAT TINY, RED TYRANT! DOES HE THINK HE'S THE QUEEN OF HEARTS OR SOMETHING?"
Deuce on the other hand looked depressed as he mumbled out, "I disobeyed the dorm leader and got kicked out… I'm even further from being an honor student…."
Tsukiko walked closer to him and placed a gentle hand on his shoulder as she smiled and reassured him, "Deuce you shouldn't put yourself down. Standing up for your friends is nothing short of being a great person!"
Deuce smiled a bit feeling a bit better at Tsukiko's words.
"Gugh, This collar heavy, and it hurts…." Grim wailed out, struggling to pry off the collar but to no avail.
"Awww…. Poor Grim-chan…" Hoshiko chirped at she took the furry little monster in her arms to comfort it.
Himari sighed out feeling sorry for her friends predicament, "Don't worry guys, we'll find a way out of this…."
"Ny'all look so stylish with your meowtching collars~"
All of them turned and cried out in surprise as they witness…..
"FFGGYAAAHHH! A FLOATING HEAD!"
The head smiled and laughed a bit before the rest of his body began to materialize, he then said "Oops…. I fur-got to bring out my body."
"W-whoa… So you actually have a body." Deuce whispered in disbelief.
"That's sooo cool!" Hoshiko chirped excitedly as her eyes sparkled in delight.
"Who are you?" Himari asked while standing defensively in front of her sisters and eyeing the mysterious boy in suspicion.
With the rest his boy finally materialized the freshmen finally had a better view on this boy. He looked to be around their age, with short, choppy purple hair with his bangs cut in a curve, as well as three bobby pins pinned to the bang on the left side of his face. He has a pair of purple cat ears with a piercing of a speech bubble containing the word "up" in his left ear as well as three arrow piercings in his right ear. He has yellow eyes with slitted cat pupils. He wears a baggy white shirt over a striped purple t-shirt, and blue pants with a purple belt that has the sentence 'Do you stand on your head?' printed on it. He has purple painted nails and wears a ring shaped like the Cheshire Cat's smile on his right hand.
The cat boy then grinned and responded, "I'm Alchemi Alchemivich Pinka. I'm a great enigma with magic that's both like a purrson and like a cat."
"Alche…. Come again?" Ace looking now confused.
"Hehehe~ Everyone calls me Che'nya." The cat boy chuckled. "At the very least… I'm on a different level that those guys in there."
"Great…. Another weirdo…." Himari grumbled.
"Neesan!" Tsukiko hushed her older sister.
Che'nya looked at the sisters his grin widening as if more amused that offended, "Really? Around here, this is normal."
"Well I guess…" Himari muttered still looking a bit annoyed.
"Please excuse my sister," Tsukiko apologized giving a low bow, "We just had a very bad day."
Ace grumbled out , "Yeah… Hima and I are in a bad mood thanks to the absurd situation caused by that tyrant. So outta my way."
Che'nya smiled and looked at the group in a calm and amused look, he then said, "Riddle, a tyrant… hehehe. Well, mew're not incorrect. He's been a serious one since he was little… Heheheh."
"Do you know something?" Deuce asked.
"If you think I know, then I know. If you don't thing I know, then I don't." Che'nya teased out.
"Arrgh…. Come on… which is it?!" Himari cried out in frustration. Already wanting to do the megachop on both Riddle and this cat boy.
"What's that? Do you wanna know all about Riddle?" Che'nya asked.
Ace nodded saying, "Yeah, I do! What kind of upbringing turns you into that kind of tyrant?"
Che'nya grinned again and answered, "You should ask your glasses fur-end all about it."
Hoshiko chirped in, "Glasses…. Oh you mean Trey-nii!"
Che'nya grinned even more as he pounced playfully near the younger sister as he said in a sing song voice, "Bingooooo~ He's know Riddle since he was a wee little thing." He then took Hoshiko's hands and did a playful twirl with her as he continued, "If mew all want to know about Riddle, he's the one to talk to~"
"HEY GET YOUR HANDS OFF MY SISTER!" Himari cried out angrily about to take a step towards them. Che'nya then let Hoshiko go, who was giggling and enjoying their playful dance before taking another few steps back.
"Soo serious you are my dear…" Che'nya said looking at Himari with a playful grin, "you and Riddle would truly look good together!" He teased.
"NO WE/THEY WOULD NOT!" Both Ace and Himari cried out at the same time before looking at each other in surprise then turning away and looking rather embarrassed.
Himari then shook her head and looked at Che'nya in annoyance and cried out, "Quit changing the subject you dumb cat!"
"Still… it's hard to believe that Trey and Riddle where childhood friends." Deuce remarked.
Che'nya giggled as he place his hands behind his head and said, "If mew think so then it must be so. So there's nothing for mew to talk to me about meow is there?" Soon his body began to disappear as he said, "See mew…."
"AH HEY!" Deuce cried out.
"Bye Che'nyachi" Hoshiko giggle waving friendly at the cat boy.
Che'nya's head began disappear but continued to grin and hum until he completely vanished.
"He had a weird cat-titude…." Grim grumbled before crying out, "FGNAAH! Now I'm talking like him!"
"Ugh… what a weirdo!" Himari grumbled out pinching her nose in frustration.
"I though he was rather interesting and funny" Hoshiko giggled.
"Only you would say that, Hoshi." Himari sighed out.
"So what do we do now?" Tsukiko asked.
Deuce sighed out as well saying, "If we keep these collars on, we're not going to be able to take part in class." He then looked at the sisters, Grim and Ace and said, "Let's go see what Clover has to say. And…"
"I WILL NOT apologize to get this off so don't even say it!" Ace interrupted the blue-haired boy.
Himari gave a small laugh and shook her head slightly. She then smirked and said to them all, "Let's ambush him then…"
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HEARTSLABYUL DORM – LOUNGE
Back at Heartslabyul, both Trey and Cater watched helplessly as Riddle began to discipline another resident.
"Laws of the Queen of Hearts, No. 249 states: THE ONE IN CHARGE OF FEEDING THE FLAMINGOS MUST WEAR PINK. You were supposed to be in charge of feeding the flamingos today. Where is your pink? Why aren't you wearing it?" Riddle asked.
"My deepest apologies, Dorm Leader…." The resident cried out looking even more scared, "I-It's being washed! Please don't cut off my head!" He pleaded.
However Riddle was not swayed and replied coldly, "This makes the second time you've broken the rules. I can no longer overlook it. OFF WITH YOUR HEAD!"
The poor resident could do nothing but scream in agony as the heart shaped collar magically appears around his neck.
"Make a 5000 word written apology and weed the garden for a week. Then I will gladly unseal your magic." Riddle sighed out as he continued, " I'm not taking your head because I want to! It's because all of you break the rules! Enforcing the rules is for your own benefit. Understood?" The collared resident just hung his head down in despair as he softly replied, "Y-Yes Dorm Leader."
Riddle nodded then turned to Trey and Cater ordering them to take the student outside.
"Yes dorm leader." Both upperclassmen replied before escorting their dorm mate outside.
Alone Riddle sighed and sat down muttering, "Honestly… these students… why cant they see that I am doing all of this for the good of our Dorm…." Suddenly the memory of Himari's face popped into his mind. Riddles eyes widened in shock.
"Our dorm may not be as fancy or as high class as yours or any of the other dorms…. But At least at our dorm, we will always be there for each other, through good times and bad times. Even if everyone in your dorm finally follows and obey every rule you force on them, in the end… you'll just end up alone on the top."
"SHUT UP! SHUT UP! SHUT UUUP!" Riddle growled out angrily trying to remove the memory of the blond-haired student who has managed to get on his nerves. "Why…." He thought angrily, "why does her words get to me so?" He grip on the arm chair tightened as he said with gritted teeth…"Well she is wrong… absolutely wrong… and I am… I AM ALWAYS RIGHT!"
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NIGHT RAVEN COLLEGE LIBRARY
The following day, Trey was at the library placing some of the books he has borrowed back on the shelves. He couldn't help but feel guilty over what happened to Ace, Deuce, and the other residents who were collared by Riddle. He gave a long sigh and was about to pick another book when…
"Clover."
Trey turned to see his freshmen dorm mates, Deuce and Ace. Along with them are Grim and the Akari sisters.
"Huh? Oh… It's you guys…." Trey greeted.
"We figured you'd come to the library to return the cookbook for the mont blanc and camped out here." Himari said.
Ace then said, "We really can't agree with the way Riddle is doing things."
"… I bet." Trey agreed giving another deep sigh while slightly shaking his head.
"What do you really think about him?" Ace asked, "Since you were kids, have you always been so subservient to him?"
"Who did you hear that from?" Trey asked.
"From someone named Che'nya." Tsukiko answered.
"Che'nya?" Trey's eyes then widened in realization and said, "Oh… that guy."
Grim then asked, "Aren't you also older that Riddle? Just get angry at him."
"I'd do it if I felt necessary. But…" Trey began to say.
"But what?" Himari asked.
Trey sighed out again as he continued, "I cant bring myself to scold him."
"Why?" Ace cried out in disbelief.
Trey then leaned in a nearby shelf as he continued, "Everything Riddle is, was 'made' by following strict rules."
"Huh?" Deuce asked.
"What do you mean, sempai?" Tsukiko asked.
"In his homeland there isn't a single person who hasn't heard of his parents. As Healers, they're that famous." Trey said, "His mother is especially exceptional and she wanted Riddle to be exceptional as well. So from dawn till dusk… His every move was decided for him, down to the smallest thingm as part of his study program."
"Down… to the smallest thing?" Grim grimaced.
Trey nodded, "From what he ate, what he wore, what he consumed, to his friends, everything was decided for him. Nevertheless, Riddle never said a word and strived to meet those expectations…. And completed his unique magic at age 10. On top of that, he has maintained his spot at the top since elementary school. I can't even begin to imagine how difficult that must have been."
The room was silent. All of them looking at Trey solemnly.
"That's terrible…" Tsukiko whispered now filled with pity for the red-haired leader.
"So… the reason he's like this is because of his parents…." Hoshiko said.
"…" Himari stayed rather quiet looking at Trey with an unreadable expression.
"Riddle things being bound by strict rules is for one's own benefit." Trey said, "He was bound by harsh rules and still became a leader, so he believes it works for anyone. Anyone can become like him. And that means breaking the rules is utterly unacceptable. I mean…."
"If he gives rule violation any sort of positive reaction, it means going against the way he was made…. you mean." Ace replied.
Trey looked at all of them and said sadly, "I understand why you think he's a tyrant. And that his way of doing things is incorrect. But… for me… I just can't bring myself to scold him."
By now Deuce, Grim, Tsukiko and Hoshiko felt really sorry for Riddle. Only Ace and Himari remained stone faced.
"After hearing all this, I finally understand." Ace began, "The way Riddle is now, is YOUR FAULT!"
"HUH?!"
Ace continued, "Riddle had no say in who his parents were. But, you've at least thought that they were wrong for a while right?"
"That's…" Trey began to protest.
"If you think Riddle is making the same mistakes as his parents did, say so. Put him on the right track." Ace continued, "What have you accomplished by feeling sorry for poor Riddle and indulging him? You're just going to watch while he becomes hated and isolated from everyone? So lame!"
The once gentle natured Trey now looked at Ace with a deep frown and silently glared at him.
"H-Hey… Ace!" Deuce cried out trying to stop the red-haired student.
"Yo Himari… aren't you going to say something?! Ace is running off his mouth again!" Grim cried out looking at the Elder sister who just stood quietly observing the whole scene.
"Actually…. Ace is right…."
"EH!?"
Himari stepped closer to Trey and said, "I understand you feel the need to protect Riddle since he has endured much pain from what his parents has put him through. Now that you told us, it makes us understand him even better." She looked at her sisters who looked back, all three of them sharing the same feeling as memories of the hardship and oppression they endured from their adopted relatives and peers at school came back to them. She then quickly turned back to Trey and continued, "However…. repeating the past mistakes will only bring him more pain. Not saying or doing anything is even worse. Sempai… if you really are Riddle's friend…" Trey gasped as Himari got close enough that her face was mere inches from him. She then snapped out, "THEN MAN UP AND STOP HIM!"
"EXCUSE ME! ALL OF YOU! BE QUIET IN THE LIBRARY!"
All the students turned to see an irritated Dire Crowley looking at them.
"But, Headmaster…. You're actually the loudest one here." Hoshiko chirped while giggling.
The masked headmaster realizing that mellowed a bit and cleared his throat as he said, "Oops, apologies. My goodness, the library is for quiet study or reading."
"We apologize, sir." Tsukiko said giving a short bow to Crowley.
"I'm glad you understand." Crowley nodded looking satisfied. He then looked at the students and asked, "By the way, what are you all doing with such grim faces?"
"About that…" Deuce said, then began telling the headmaster all the events that happened in the previous days.
When Deuce had finished, Crowely nodded and said, " Ahh… I see so that's the situation… You're against apologizing to get the collar removed, but you don't feel that you can persuade Riddle to let this go without fuss."
"Yeah… that's about right." Ace said.
"So then," Crowley said, "If you don't think you can compromise with the dorm leader…. You have the option of transferring dormitories. However, your dormitory was chosen for you after the Dark Mirror saw the quality of your soul so…. There are quite a number of troublesome procedures and rituals that are required."
"Transfer, huh? That makes me feel like I'm just running away so no thanks." Ace replied.
Crowley nodded before his face lit up with another solution, "Hmmm….. how do you feel about applying for a decisive match with Mr. Rosehearts to take his place as dorm leader?"
"WHAT?!"
"Everyone! You're shouting!" Crowley whispered harshly.
"Because you are saying really crazy things!" Ace retorted.
"It is not crazy in the least." Crowley stated, "After all, that's how Mr. Rosehearts became dorm leader."
"Excuse me, sir." Tsukiko asked, "How are the dorm leaders chosen at Night Raven College?"
"We heard that Riddle became a dorm leader a week after he started school." Grim said.
Crowley replied, "Being nominated by the previous dorm leader, winning a decisive match against the current dorm leader. There are many other ways it's decided."
"Isn't using magic to settle personal squabble prohibited?" Ace asked.
"Personal ones, yes." The headmaster stated, "Going through the proper channels with the headmaster overseeing a decisive match is another matter."
Trey then added, "It's prohibited to place handicaps on your opponent before a decisive match too. You would be able to get the collar removed without apologizing to Riddle. But…."
"All students are given the right to take the role of dorm leader the moment they enter this school." Crowley said cheerfully. He then looked at Ace and asked, "What do you say, Mr Trappola? Will you challenge Mr. Rosehearts?"
Ace nodded now looking determined, "Okay. I won't know unless I try."
"Count me in, too." Deuce said
"Don't forget me!" Grim said.
"I wouldn't mind dealing with that arrogant little snob myself." Himari said cracking her knuckles.
Crowley shook his head and said, "Ms. Akari…. Grim… unfortunately students from another dorm cannot issue a challenge."
"FGNAHH!?" Grim cried out, "Then who exactly is gonna take my collar off?!"
"Hahaha! I'll order Riddle to take it off if I become dorm leader." Ace said.
"Damn it….. this was gonna be a chance for me to show off my skills….." Grim grumbled.
"Are you guys serious?" Trey asked looking rather flabberghasted, "Deuce, I never would have expected this from you."
"Really? As a man, don't you want to aim for the top sometimes?" Deuce remarked, "If we're doing this count me in, make it a team-play."
"Here it is bad boy mode." Ace teased out.
"Wha? It's ….. normal?" Deuce stuttered out looking embarrassed.
Trey shook his head and looked at the Akari sisters. "Come on girls, please don't tell me you also agree to this. You need to talk them out of this."
"Sorry… But that is what makes us different from you and your other residents, sempai?" Himari said looking at Trey, "We're not going sit idley by and let Riddle continue to get away with it. It's high time his royal highness gets a good punch in the face."
"Neesan…. Couldn't you have said it in a nicer manner…" Tsukiko sighed out. But secretly she had to agree that Riddle needs to be stopped.
Crowley smiled and said, "I shall take care of the bureaucratic matters."
"Listen up you two…. If we are going to go through with this then we should think of a good plan against Riddle." Himari said.
"Yeah, I agree…." Ace nodded, "Anyone got any bright ideas?"
Deuce pondered as he said, "Well… I don't see us beating Riddle in terms of magic. But, if it's a fist fight we got this."
"True, he seems like a little weakling!" Grim snickered.
"O-Oii! That's not what I meant…." Himari gasped out
"Oops… I forgot to mention. In this decisic match, any attacks other than magic are forbidden." Crowley adviced.
"GAH!?" Deuce exclaimed.
"Hahaha! Follow the rules and enjoy your decisive match! The formalities will be taken care of tomorrow so be mindful of the timing. I bid you all adieu." With that Crowley magically vanished.
The 2 boys and Grim looked nervous but then Ace reassured them all, "A-Alright! I'm not super confident in our magic but…. I'm sure it'll be fine!"
"Y-Yeah!" Deuce agreed although he was already sweating.
"I still got this collar on me! You better go all out!" Grim cried out.
"You guys…." Trey whispered.
"When I become dorm leader, I'm going to make him say, 'I was wrong, I'm sorry'.!"Ace declared, "And I'LL STOP HIM FROM PARALYZING EVERYONE WITH HIS CRAZY RULES!"
"YEAH!" Both Deuce and Grim cried out raising their fists up in the air. Then all three began to laugh.
But behind them the 3 Akari sisters and Trey just stared at the trio in silence.
"Neesan, are you really sure this is going to work?" Tsukiko asked looking worried.
"Honestly, at first it was…. But now…." Himari grumbled scratching the back of her head in frustration. "This trio of idiots are not thinking this well enough… I just hope they'll be alright!" She thought.
The only one who didn't seem worried was the youngest Akari sister, "Oh wow… it's starting to get exciting!" Hoshiko giggled.
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Whew… another episode done and this one was really long! But I hope you enjoy this. I might upload the next chapter at a longer date, (don't worry not too long.) I need to start working on other things in the following week. So I need to put more time in those. But I hope this really long chapter will keep you happy until the next chapter. I promise you this… the next ones will be fantabulous! Anyway continue to stay safe everyone! See you in the next chapter!
If you want to check out my DA art here is the link:
lady-storykeeper/gallery/77202339/twisted-wonderland-sun-moon-and-star
you can also check out my YT channel for Fanvideos and Original Art videos:
channel/UCclHDYZeojqxdJ5ZqpkauKw
TWISTED WONDERLAND CHARACTERS AND PLOTS BELONG TO DISNEY, ANIPLEX, and YANA TABOSO
Himari, Tsukiko, and Hoshiko Akari belong to me