CHAPTER 01 : THE CRIMSON TYRANT PART 10
HIMARI'S POV
DREAM SEQUENCE
I opened my eyes and stared at my surroundings. There was nothing but misty white space.
"Another Strange Dream?" I muttered still looking around.
Suddenly the mist begins to part and I see a dark vast hallway. The Blond haired kid was there by a courtroom bench. I could see already that the place I'm looking at was a courtroom. The Queen of Hearts stood at the Judge's table which was rather way high looking down at the girl already reached a decision even before the defense could start.
"Your Majesty indeed…." The little girl scoffed looking up at the Queen angrily, "Why… you're not a Queen! You are just a pompous bad-tempered tyrant!"
I smiled and was greatly impressed by the girls courage. "That's right! You tell her kid!" I said… even though they can't seem to hear me.
The Queen looked even more furious as she growled out, "WHAT DID YOU JUST SAY?!"
I then see a purple striped Cheshire cat suddenly appearing on top of the Queen's head, she doesn't seem to notice it. The cat grinned wider and said, "She said You were a pompous bad-tempered tyrant!"
The Queen's face grew even red and you can practically see steam coming out from her ears. She then roared out, "GRRRRRRRR! OFF WITH HER HEAAAAD!"
My eyes grew wide looking absolutely horrified, are they really going to execute a kid?!
The Queen and the cat soon vanished and a massive wave of the Card soldiers are closing in on the kid.
"H-HEY…. WAIT… STOP!" I cried out rushing forward to save the little girl, "LEAVE HER ALONE!"
But no matter how fast I run it's as if I was trapped in one area and nowhere near the girl. I could only watch helplessly as the girl looked around in her surroundings nowhere to escape as the waves of Card men coming closer and closer.
In my last effort I stretched out my hand to her as I screamed, "STOOOOOPPP!"
My Sundrop began to glow and soon the whole place was enveloped in a bright light before darkness took over… and I blacked out again.
"Why…." I thought, "Why didn't anyone try to stop the Queen?"
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NORMAL POV
RAMSHACKLE DORM : HIMARI'S ROOM
Himari was already finished tying her ribbon when Grim popped in followed by Ace and her sisters. Unlike his female classmates, Ace was wearing his Dorms official uniform.
"Oh? You're already up!" Grim greeted as he jumped on Himari's shoulders.
"Today's the day! Let's get going!" Ace declared looking pumped up and ready to fight.
"Right!" Himari agreed. All of them soon left Ramshackle dorm to face Riddle.
But while walking, Himari could already hear more of the dripping sound. Another ominous feeling crept in her. " Something is coming…" She thought, "Something really bad."
DRIP
DRIP
DRIP
DRIP
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NORMAL POV
HEARTSLABYUL DORM : ROSE MAZE
"Hey, did you hear? There's some guy challenging Dorm Leader Rosehearts to a decisive match."
"That dorm leader? I'll believe it when I see it. They'll lose their head in five seconds."
"Hey this is the first challenge since Riddle became dorm leader. Let's watch how it goes."
All the residents of Heartslabyul have gathered in the Rose Maze area and already whispers are heard all around. Some are amazed, while other found it hilarious and there are those that are more curious than excited.
Cater looked at Trey and Hoshiko in utter shock as he cried out, "Ace and Deuce are fighting for the seat of dorm leader and challenging Riddle to a decisive match?! Are you two for real?"
"That's correct!" Hoshiko chirped happily in a sing song voice.
Trey on the other hand shook his head and sighed out, "I tried to stop them…."
Cater also sighed out and muttered, "They sure are reckless. I hope it doesn't end up causing more trouble."
"Yeah…" Trey mumbled.
"It'll be okey…." Hoshiko chirped cheerily, looking at her sisters, Duece, Ace and Grim in another part of the garden. "Everything will work out just fine."
Both Trey and Cater looked at the youngest Akari sister in surprise. Cater then asked, "Really? How can you be sure?"
Hoshiko giggled and gave a playful twirl as she looked at both 3rd year with a secretive smile and said, "I don't know…. It's a mystery!" With that she turned and skipped merrily back to her group. Leaving both upperclassmen in disbelief.
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NORMAL POV
"Dear student's and guests, I thank you all for bearing witness to this event." The headmaster Dire Crowely declared. "The decisive match for the title of Heartslabyul Dorm Leader will begin shortly." He then gestured on the left side where Ace and Deuce were standing, "The challengers are Ace Trappola and Deuce Spade." He then gestured to his right side, "Defending his title is the current dorm leader, Riddle Rosehearts."
Crowley then looked at both contenders and continued, "In accordance with the rules of this decisive match, please remove the magic sealing collar handicap."
Riddle nodded and with a gesture of his hand both collars magically vanished from Ace and Deuce's neck. Both boys breathed in a sigh of relief saying, "Yes! That collar is finally off!"
"Don't worry," Riddle taunted, "You'll have it back soon enough. Savor the taste of freedom while you can." His face then changed to a serious frown and added, "I couldn't believe my ears when I heard you wanted to challenge me…. Are you sure you want to go through with this?"
"Most Definitely." Ace replied.
"I wouldn't challenge you as a joke." Deuce added looking just as determined.
"Hmm…." Riddle hummed while crossing his arms and looking at his challengers with one eyebrow raised. "Whatever. Let us begin."
Meanwhile Himari, Tsukiko, Hoshiko and Grim could only just watch from a few distance. Tsukiko clasped her hands together and whispered, "Do your best, Deuce… Ace…"
Himari silently hoping for her friends victory couldn't shake off the nagging feeling that this fight may not end well.
Cater then decided to lighten up the mood and asked Riddle cheerily, "Riddle, what do you want to do about afternoon tea?"
Riddle looked at Cater with a bored stare as he replied, "That's a silly question. The rules state that my teatime always happens at 4pm on the nose."
"But it's already past 3:30…" Cater said.
"Do you think I'll ever be late? This ordeal will be over shortly." Riddle said still looking cool and composed.
"Well someone is so sure of himself." Himari muttered. Then again, she can already feel the outcome of this match wont be in their favor.
Riddle then looked at both Ace and Deuce and said, "As you can see, I'm short on time. Dealing with you one at a time is troublesome. Both of you come at me at once."
"FIGHT ON! DORM LEADER! PUT THEM IN THEIR PLACE" The other residence cheered on.
Trey just stayed quiet and silently shook his head.
"They sure know how to run their mouths." Deuce growled out as he cracked his knuckles.
"Gah! Now I'm mad!" Grim cried out.
"We made sure to put a plan together!" Ace said.
"Hey sis…." Hoshiko called out to her older sister while still looking at the boys. "Do you know what their plan will be in battling against Riri?" (A/N: Yes that is what she calls Riddle ^V^)
Himari sighed out as she replied, "Unfortunately no…. but I hope they did think it through, otherwise they will be in bigger trouble."
Riddle then turned to Dire Crowley as he said, "Headmaster, if you will."
Crowley then takes from his jacket a small hand mirror, he then said "The match begins after the hand mirror I throw hits the ground and shatter. Get ready…. Set….. FIGHT!" With that he threw down the mirror and it shattered into a million pieces before magically vanishing.
Both Deuce and Ace took a fighting stance and was ready to launch an attack when all of a sudden.
"OFF WITH YOUR HEAD!"
In an instance both boys once again have been magically collared.
"GAAH" Both boys cried out.
"Oh no!" Gasped Tsukiko.
"Ugh…. Shit! We didn't even have time to get our magic materialized!" Ace gasped out in disbelief.
"To come this far and not be able to do a thing…." Deuce grumbled.
"So fast…." Himari whispered out.
As if he heard what Himari just said Crowley said, "Strong magic comes from a strong imagination. The stronger your ability to accurately imagine magic the stronger and more effective it will be. Mr. Rosehearts has polished his magic to a beautiful shine."
"FGNAA…. The level gap is too wide." Grim cried out.
"Huh. It didn't even take 5 seconds." Riddle gave a haughty smile as he said, "And you thought to challenge me with those skills. Aren't you embarrassed?"
"What did you just say?!" Himari said glaring at Riddle, "The only reason you won was because you have more experience than them…. I wouldn't even call that a fair duel!"
"Oh please," Riddle scoffed out, "This only proves that rule violators are always wrong. Just as mother said."
"You're right…. Rules should be followed." Deuce said, "But… enforcing absurd rules just makes you a tyrant!"
"Huh. Rule breaking has consequences. And, in this dorm, I am the rules." Riddle declared. "Those who refuse to obey don't get to complain when I take off their head!"
"That's completely wrong!" Tsukiko cried out. "You can't just do whatever you please just because it is the rules!"
"That's what bullies and tyrants actually say… so tell us, which one are you then?" Hoshiko asked, now looking upset as her sisters.
Riddle glared at the 2 sisters as he said, "What is and isn't wrong is all for me to decide!" He then looked away from them as he laughed and continued his mocking, "Hehehe… if you can't even follow a simple rule, just what was your education like back in your world?"
"Hey!?" Deuce shouted out.
Riddle just ignored him as he continued on, "You three were probably born from parents that can barely use magic….."
At the mention of their parents Tsukiko just flinched sadly, while Hoshiko just looked down on her feet. Himari just remained quiet her expression no longer readable.
Grim, who was in Hoshiko's arms was already struggling to free himself while growling out, "Grrr… let me at him! Let me at him!"
Riddle still was laughing out with his eyes closed as he continued, "I am sure because of that you three didn't even receive much in terms of schooling before coming here…. You three… along with those two are utterly inadequate."
Deuce seeing the pained look on Tsukiko's face growled and was ready to bash his Dorm leader "…. Why you…"
SLAP
All fell silent and gasped as Himari who was quiet the whole time stepped forward and slapped Riddle on the cheek.
Riddle looking widely shocked slowly turned to look at the Golden haired girl, his cheek already red and slightly swollen. Still remaining cool but clearly angry, Himari said "I had just about enough out of you!"
"NEESAN?!" Her sisters gasped.
"RIDDLE?!" Trey and Cater gasped also
"Mr. Rosehearts!? Ms. Akari?!" Crowley said.
"HUH?! SHE SLAPPED THE DORM LEADER?!" The residents cried out in shock.
"Hahahaha! Yeah! She slapped him right in the face!" Grim laughed.
"Hima…." Ace gasped in a more hushed tone.
"Aren't you ashamed of yourself?" Himari said looking at the still shocked Riddle. "You think just because you force others to follow these rules that makes you a better person? Who are you to judge anyone of us, huh?! You don't know anything about us…. you don't even know the pains and heartaches we have lived with all our lives!"
"Pains?…. Heartaches?..." Trey whispered in shock, he took a quick glance at the other sisters and saw their somber expressions.
Himari continued, trying to control her anger, "You are so quick to judge anyone who doesn't follow your dumbass rules… you fail to see already that you yourself are spiraling out of control. Ace and Deuce may not have your great skills or high-end upbringing…. But they have something that makes them greater that you… and that is Courage and Compassion! They may make mistakes from time to time but at least they know the difference between right and wrong, and they aren't afraid to stand up for what's right. You may have won the title as dorm leader…. But to me you are still just a bully and a sad little tyrant… and I pity you for that."
Riddle who was in a state of shock from the slap began to grow red on the face as he slowly growled out, "You….. you dare to slap…. ME?!" He then raised his hand ready to strike when suddenly.
POW
"DON'T YOU DARE TOUCH HER!"
Everyone gasped again as this time it was Ace who dashed forward and punched Riddle hard in the face. He then stood in front of Himari in a protective stance.
"I don't care. About the dorm leader, about the duel, any of it." His glare intensified as he continued, "But I'm not going to let you lay a hand on Himari, you got that!"
"A-Ace?!" Himari whispered now looking surprised.
"O-Ow….? He hit me?" Riddle gasped out looking more shocked.
"Himari's right…" Ace said, "Kids aren't their parents' trophies, and kids' achievements don't determine parents worth. The reason you're such a bastard isn't your parents' fault. I finally understand that! You didn't make a single friend to tell you off for being a tyrant in the past year. This is your own damn fault!"
"Wha- What are you saying?" Riddle asked.
Ace then continued, "Growing up under your obsessive mother was probably some kind of hell. But is all you have to say 'Mama this', 'Mama that'? Try thinking for yourself!" He then glared at the red-haired dorm leader as he exclaimed "You're no 'CRIMSON RULER'! You're just a baby that's good at magic!"
"A…. A baby? Me?" Riddle said looking now flabbergasted. His eyes now widened and gritted his teeth as he snarled at both Himari and Ace, "You two don't know anything…. You don't know anything about me!"
"Well looks like we have that in common." Himari said
"Ah, I've got no idea. There's no way I would either." Ace said. "Do you think we'd know, with that attitude? We're not letting you off the hook."
"ENOUGH! ENOUGH! ENOUGH! SHUT UP!" Riddle yelled, "MY MOTHER WAS CORRECT! THAT MEANS I AM CORRECT!"
"Riddle, calm down. The duel is already over!" Trey cried out.
Crowley nodded as he also stepped closer, "It is as Mr. Clover says. The challenger is disqualified for his outburst and from Ms. Akari's interferance! Continuing to escalate goes against school regulations!"
"The freshmen and the girl are right! I can't handle this anymore!"
All turned to see one of the resident student suddenly stepping forward and looking frightened but determined at the same time.
Suddenly out of nowhere an egg was thrown and hit Riddle on the side of his head.
"UGH!" Riddle cried out.
"What!? Is this an egg? Did one of the residents…. Throw it?" Trey gasped.
"WHO DID IT? WHO THREW THE EGG?" Riddle roared looking around the resident students.
All the residents stayed quiet, but one can already see in their faces how scared they are now under the wrath of their raging Dorm leader.
Seeing no one say anything, Riddle began to give off a crazed laugh before looking at everyone his eyes now full of murderous rage. "You all can't handle it? I'M THE ONE WHO CAN'T HANDLE IT ANYMORE! No matter how many times I take off your heads, no matter how strict I become, you all keep breaking the rules!" He began to point wildly at all the residents as he continued, "This guy, that guy, you are all selfish idiots! Fine, have it your way. If you won't come forward, I'LL PUNISH ALL OF YOU! Then it's off with all of your heads!"
"NO, STOP!" Himari cried out running to tackle the dorm leader. But she was not fast enough
"OFF WITH YOUR HEAD!" Riddle roared out with a wave of his staff.
It was soon chaotic, almost all the residents are now collared. Some of them trying to escape while others are trying to remove the accursed collar.
"ARGH! GET OUT OF HERE!"
"GUWAH! THE COLLAR…!"
Tsukiko and Hoshiko gasped out and watched in horror at the scene.
"AHAHAHAHAHA! How's that?" Riddle laughed out looking at everyone with a crazed look in his eyes, "None of you can touch me! Hehehehe… strictly enforcing the rules does make me the most correct!"
"STOP THIS AT ONCE, MR. ROSEHEARTS! THIS ISN'T LIKE YOU AT ALL!" The headmaster cried out.
"Trey, this is bad…. If he keeps casting magic like that…." Cater said nervously.
"Grrr…. RIDDLE! THIS IS ENOUGH!" Trey shouted angrily.
"YOU JERK! DIDN'T YOU HEAR THEM?! ENOUGH!" Himari roared out as she stepped closer to Riddle. "SO NOW YOU'RE GOING TO THROW THIS BIG TANTRUM JUST BECAUSE YOU WERE BEING SCOLDED?! Ace was correct, YOU ARE SUCH A BIG BABY!"
Riddle then points his staff at Himari as he growled out, "Take that back this instant! Do you want to be run through!?"
"NEESAN!" "HIMA-NEE!" Both Tsukiko and Hoshiko cried out in horror fearing for their elder sister's safety.
The eldest sister however did not falter and stood her ground continuing to stare at Riddle who was shaking with both rage and… a little bit of fear.
"STOP IT…. DON'T LOOK AT ME LIKE THAT! STOP IT! STOP IT! STOOOOP IIITT!" Riddles thoughts began to race, his heart pounding harder and faster. In his great frustration his face grew more and more red as he cried out, "GRAAAAAAAAHHHHH!"
"This is seriously bad! Everyone get outta here!" Cater cried out. He then dashed towards Tsukiko, Hoshiko and Grim, as he continued, "You girls better get out of here as well!"
"NO! WE ARE NOT LEAVING WITHOUT OUR SISTER AND OUR FRIENDS!" Tsukiko cried out, she then looked back at her sister and cried out, "NEESAN!"
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NORMAL POV
The sky began to grow dimmer and a dark mist began to appear the once vibrant garden.
"WHOA! THOSE ROSE TREES ARE ALL STARTING TO FLOAT AROUND THE GARDEN!" Grim cried out.
"This is a huge amount of magic! Is he really going to come after us with all that?!" Deuce gasped out.
Meanwhile, Himari and Riddle are still standing there glaring at each other. Ace, breaking free from his stupor rushed forward to stand in front of Himari.
Riddle began to wave his staff at them as he chanted out, "ROSE TREES, HEED MY CALL! TO PIECES WITH THEM ALL!"
"This is bad! Move away, Himari, Mr. Trappola!" Crowley called out.
"NO! NEESAN!" Tsukiko cried out wanting to rush forward but Deuce had to hold her back.
Ace, knowing there was no escape, pulled Himari in a protective hug. Himari, not knowing what else to do, just closed her eyes as she and Ace braced themselves for the hit.
Suddenly a bright flash engulfed the area. Silence followed then a voice…
"Riddle…. Stop now!"
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So how do you like this new chapter? I hoped you like how I portrayed the sisters more in this chapter. The next ones will be a lot of work… like I mentioned before I really hope you will like it. But I may not post them next week… as a lot of work will be done here. But I'll still do my best.
By the way I'm getting excited because the 6th episode will finally begin around late August, I can't wait!
So see you all on the next chapter.
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