Chapter 4 - Blog Posts

Toji SMAU - When love was always there

Chapter 4 - What he won’t say

Summary: You see him again on your first day of college. Fuck. Toji Zenin has been the bane of your existence since your first day of kindergarten. Over the 15 years you’ve had the “pleasure” of knowing him, he’s made it his personal mission to make your life a living hell. From chopping off your hair in kindergarten to pushing you into a pond on your first day of high school, Toji has done it all. You’d always thought he would choose a college far away from you, but as it has always been, fate came to kick your ass. Hard.

warnings: cursing, sexual language, mentions of bullying

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Scarabia Finale 

man whatever the opposite of artblock is, thats whats going on with me

Please.. Do you have any food?

Yes

Don't you worry darling

If this post hits 20 reblogs and or 100 notes I'll make this into a video and make it longer, not fully animated, but LONGER

Ya'll will see him fed

So sorry I just need to know if you all would like to see that or not qwq

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Recreated a meme I made to summarize chapter 4 of DRA

Hissifer OMEGA

Still unsure about the name

After giving them the Golden Apple they turn into this. You have purify the apples and survive their Photoshop attacks to cleanse their soul

Tbh, even though the CEO and other Mob members gushed abt how Chap 4 will be the best one yet, I was alrdy skeptical. Tbh, I found it concerning that we needed an ARG to fully understand what’s going on with the Poppy Playtime lore. The ARG itself was fun—although it’s bad news if the story isn’t self-contained within a specific medium, imo. Especially for casual players.

And the constant promotional materials! Am always suspicious about too much advertising.

They hyped up Chapter 4 too much to the point most of us are feeling disappointed the chapter itself didn’t match the hype. Maybe, most of us would’ve been forgiving if we weren’t bombarded with all the promotional material.

I have a theory

with the news of Harley Sawyer being in the security system, those eyes from the yarnaby’s trailer we’re telling us that we’re about to die.

At first, the eye sees us and is happy with our presence

Then it’s red once it detects that yarnaby is behind us.

Therefore, this is hardly telling us that we are going to die/One of his creations is behind us and to run.

he likes us because he recognizes that we were an employee and that we will be of use to him since we didn’t put him in there with the others.

this concludes my analysis and theory of most known events, thank you for your time. :)

Lunatic Parade Ruki Mukami – (Final)

[Chapter 1]   [Chapter 2]  [Chapter 3]  [Chapter 4]  [Final]

Place: Mortstein Hotel • Guest Room / ホテル • モーントシュタイン客室

Ruki: Is there anything you forgot?

Yui: I checked properly so no.

(With this, it means we have to say farewell to demon world huuh…)

(All of these ended just in a blink of eyes…)

(...We had to face many tough situations though)

*Knock*

Mornstein Hotel Manager: Excuse me. Are the customers inside?

Yui: (...? Some person from the hotel? But why….)

Ruki: ….Yes. Is there any business with us?

*Door opens*

Manager: Actually, a present has arrived for you in our reception desk, and I am here to hand it over. Here you go…

Ruki: ...A present? But from who...kh...this is….

Manager: Well then, I will be off….

Yui: ...What happened? Ruki kun?

Ruki: Looks like the shoemaker has sent a present for you.

Yui: Eh…! From Mr. shoemaker….?

Ruki: You can open it.

Yui: (...What it could be…)

*Opens*

Yui: gh...waah…!

(So pretty shoes….!)

Ruki: ….So good right. Looks like the shoes of a princess in parable.

Yui: Yeah, really…

(For making such beautiful shoes means he’s really cool after all…)

Ruki: More than that, that shoemaker really creates so stylish products…

...I think it goes well with you.

Yui: Fufu, I wonder….

Ruki: It’s very pretty so what about trying it out?

It’s unfortunate that the gorgeous parade has already ended.

Yui: Yes...then I’ll wear it.

Ruki: Lend it, I will put you these shoes on.

Yui: Eh? But…

Ruki: Just give it.

*Ruki gets closer + Takes the shoes*

Yui: Ah…

Ruki: ...Alright then.

Yui: Ru- Ruki kun…?

(He just kneeled down and…)

Ruki: If you are a princess then let me imitate the samurai who always protects the princess.

Yui: Eh…

Ruki: ...Come, hold up your leg.

But...that’s right. Before wearing shoes to someone, a samurai would do this at first…

*Fades to CG*

Ruki: nh…*kiss*

Yui: kh…!

Yui: (H- he’s doing this on my toes…!)

(Talking about Ruki kun, what is he….!)

*CG changes*

Ruki: ...What’s wrong? You’re making such a red face.

Yui: B- because…!

(He did such a thing…!)

Ruki: Come on, put on these shoes.

Yui: Y- yes…

(Ah, perfectly…)

Yui: (It’s sparkling, looks like it’s really the shoes of a princess…)

Ruki: Hmph, it really suits well just like I imagined.

To me, you are the most precious existence than anyone or anything.

I am not really a samurai or something but, the fact that I’ll always protect you will never change. 

This is why, I always want you to be by my side….Won’t you refuse it?

Yui: ...Of course not.

(Let’s always be together from now on, Ruki kun…)

一 The end of Ruki’s LP

Lunatic Parade Ruki Mukami – (Chapter 4)

[Chapter 1]   [Chapter 2]  [Chapter 3]

Place: Glimmer Street, Aizen Alley / グリンマーストリートアイゼン横丁

Ruki: I hope we will make her drink that antidote as soon as possible…

Yui: Me too.

Place: レーヌ•ド•アジの店 / Reine • Dō • Aji Store

Yui: Sorry for interruption.

Reine • Dō • Aji: kh….You two! Don’t enter!

Yui: Eh…

Ruki: We come to see the antidote but...you're not done…

Reine • Dō • Aji: I am working on an important part! Please don’t bother.

It takes both time and effort at the same time to compound this antidote.

If you understand, then just get out!

Yui: S- so sorry…!

Place: Glimmer Street, Aizen Alley / グリンマーストリートアイゼン横丁

Ruki: Oh my, oh my...it can’t be helped. Let’s go to the shoemaker and explain the situation.

Yui: Yes, let’s go…

Place: Underground Corridor / 地下回廊

Yui: Huh? This sound...

Ruki: Looks like it’s coming from his room.

Shoemaker: Uwah! You guys...came here?

Yui: Yeah, just now…

Ruki: We’d heard the sounds of tools. Were you working on something?

Shoemaker: Eh? Y- yeah... a little bit.

Yui: ….?

Shoemaker: By the way, did something happen? You come here for a reason, no?

Ruki: ...Yeah. Actually…

Shoemaker: ...So, it was all about huh...haah…

Yui: This is why she didn’t really leave you because she hates your or something. 

Ruki: Yeah, exactly.

Shoemaker: ….But if she’d possibly had such circumstances then why didn’t she talk with me...If we’d have a discussion then I'd have found a way to manage that.

Yui: That’s….

I am sure it’s because she deeply cares about you…

Shoemaker: About me…?

Yui: Yes…

Ruki: ……….

Yui: She told us. Err...she was willing to help you in making shoes.

So, it turned out like this….

(That’s why she wanted to get apart from him…)

Shoemaker: ...Haha...How unexpected….

Ruki: Unexpected…?

Shoemaker: Your heart right. Since I stopped making shoes at the end because I lost her.

If this is exactly what she said, then...there shouldn’t have any further complaints about it, right?

Ruki: ……...

Yui: ...But…

Ruki: ….For now, this is what we wanted to say. We’ll come again.

Let’s go, Yui.

Yui: kh….W-wait, Ruki kun?

(May me it’s just my prediction...Ruki kun looks a little….)

*Runs*

Place: Diamante Fountain / ディアマンテ 泉

Ruki: ……..

Yui: ……..

(I wonder how long it has been since we've been sitting like this…)

(Ruki kun is being shut. Looks like he’s thinking something…)

(What can I do…)

→Selection

声をかける / Call him out (+correct)

黙って見守る / Be silent and watch

Yui: (I think I should call him out…?)

(He’s putting on such an expression, could it be he’s dealing with some trouble…)

Yui: Err...That’s Ruki kun?

Ruki: ...hm? What is it?

Yui: Umm...you’re pondering so much, so I was worried….What happened?

Ruki: ...Yeah, I am sorry. You were observing me like that…

That shoemaker...looked like he was piling up with stress.

Yui: Eh…

*Ruki holds Yui’s hand*

Yui: (...He’s just holding my hands…)

Ruki: Like that guy, if the day comes when I lose you…

Then, it won’t be impossible for me to think the same as the shoemaker…

I won’t even feel like doing anything for sure…

There’s no mistake that I will feel just despair as long as I continue living this endless life…

Yui: ngh….

(....His hands are shivering a little I think…)

(Was he thinking these all by himself…?)

(But, being honest I was also thinking…)

*Yui holds his hand back*

Ruki: ...Yui…?

Yui: You know, Ruki kun. I was thinking the same too…

I was thinking that while I heard the shoemaker's woman....

If I stay with you then I will possibly become a burden to you…

Then I’d of course decide the same as she did, I thought…

No matter how much I love you or don’t wanna get apart from you…

Then I’d keep myself away from you…

Ruki: …….

Yui: Sometimes I think so too, for the sake of Ruki kun, I’ll do anything…

Even though you were always helping me...but I wasn’t able to do anything and…

Ruki: gh….such thing is…!

Yui: Even if you don’t allow it like this, but I am worried after all…

Maybe my existence is making you to hold back…

Same goes for right now. You are dragged into troubles for getting back my heart like this…

I am sorry for all of these…

Ruki: Haah….all of these mean you’re acting all by yourself…

You should be punished for saying this….ngh!

*Sound*

Yui: Kyaa

(He just poked my head…)

Ruki: When did you make me hold back? I never thought this, not even for once.

Instead….

Yui: Ruki kun…?

Ruki: Listen Yui. It’s true that I don’t mind passing the days calmly, however

I think spending thrilling days with you is not bad either. On the contrary…

*Ruki hugs Yui*

Yui: gh….

Ruki: The day without you is very unacceptable to me…

Yui: Ruki kun…

Ruki: ...That’s why, I will never allow you to leave me for your own convenience... 

Yui: I get it...I’ll always be with you.

I won’t get away or something like that…

Ruki: Close your eyes...n一

Yui: (His breathings are so close…)

???: Hello, hello! That lovey-dovey couple right there! Excuse me a little.

*Screen vibrates*

Yui: kh….!

(What on the earth is…!?)

Ruki: That’s...clown…?

Clown A: Hurry up now. You’re aware of what day is today, no?

Yui: ...Today?

Clown A: Eeeeee~! Does that mean you don’t know!?

Today is the finale of this parade~!

Clown A: If you just stay in this place then you'll have no fun at all! Come on, this way please!

*Ruki backs off*

Yui: Ah! Wa- wait a sec…!

Ruki: kh...Where are you planning to take us?

Clown A: You asked where...a very fun place, you know~~!

*force them*

Yui: (He’s pulling me so tight…!)

*After a while*

Yui: (....What is could be for. It’s a huge crowd….?)

Clown A: The dance time will start right away. Make sure to join them, okay!

Well then, have fun! Enjoy tonight!!

*Runs away*

Yui: (He’s gone…)

Ruki: Haah...what a bothersome clown.

Yui: ...I know right…

*BGM changes / music of accomplish in LP*

Yui: (Ah, the music started…)

Vampire Woman A: It started! Let’s dance!

Vampire Man: Yeah, let’s do it!

Vampire Woman B: Shall we join too?

Vampire Man: I agree.

Yui: (Somehow, it looks really fun…)

Ruki: …..What are you gonna decide?

Yui: Eh?

Ruki: You want us to join too?

Yui: Can we?

Ruki: ...Yeah, since we won’t get this moment often.

And it’s gonna take a while to get the antidote done anyways.

Yui: ….Then, let’s dance!

*After a moment*

Ruki: By the way, can you dance?

Yui: Uuh...that’s….

To tell the truth, not that much…

Ruki: Haah...I knew it’s gonna happen….I got no choice.

Yui, lend me your hand.

*Holds*

Yui: M- hm….一kyah! *blushes*

*Fades to CG (1)*

(He just pulled me…!)

Ruki: I’ll lead you to the steps of the song, so you don’t have to do anything.

Leave your body to me.

Yui: G- got it…

Ruki: Let’s start then.

*2 steps*

Yui: Ah…

Ruki: Hmph, you get it right. That’s the key for doing it.

Yui: (In- incredible…! I look like an expert dancer…..!)

(He led me and also told me to join the dance and pulled me against him for considering me.)

(Ruki kun really...thank you so much…)

*Clothing sound*

Ruki: Oi, move closer a bit.

Yui: Yes.

Ruki: ...How did it go? Are you enjoying the parade a little?

Yui: It’s not a little bit at all...I was able to enjoy it for a long time.

Ruki: ...I see, then it’s good.

Yui, turn this way.

Yui: Eh…?

*Changes to CG (2) *

Ruki: nh…*kiss*

Yui: n…

*Returns  to CG (1)*

Ruki: ...Let me say back these words too.

Thanks to you, I am also enjoying the parade...thank you.

*Returns to CG (2)*

Yui: nh…

(If he thought it like that…)

(I have never been so happy like this…)

Place: Glimmer Street, Aizen Alley / グリンマーストリートアイゼン横丁

Ruki: I hope she is done now….

Yui: Me too…

(If we get the antidote from Aji, then we can...一)

Suspicious Man: kh...move away!

*Screen shakes*

Yui: Kyaa!

(I got collided…)

Suspicious Man: Tch…!

*Runs*

Yui: (My mouth just got smacked...since I got bumped into it over there…)

Ruki: Are you okay? What’s wrong with that guy….

Yui: It’s okay, thank you…

Reine • Dō • Aji: You two!

*Aji comes by running*

Yui: ….Aji san…?

Ruki: Yeah, perfect timing. We just thought to get the antidote from your shop…

Aji: Th- that’s not the point!

Reine • Dō • Aji: Haven’t you passed by a suspicious guy here!?

Ruki: ...Suspicious guy?

Yui: ...Could it be, the man from before….

Reine • Dō • Aji: kh….You saw him!? ...He was a thief!

When I just finished making the antidote, he stole that from my shop!

Ruki: kh...the antidote…?

Yui: No way…!

Ruki: Let’s chase him right away. I think he is not that far yet.

Yui: Yes!

*After a moment*

Ruki: Find him! Over there!

Suspicious Man: kh…! I was caught huh!

*runs*

Yui: kh…! At this rate….!

(He will escape once again!)

Ruki: nope, it’s alright. Because certainly this way is the dead end of this road.

Yui: (Yeah...that’s right. During this time, I got lost with Ruki kun and…)

*After sometimes*

Ruki: ….Unfortunate but you can’t escape anymore. I shall get back that antidote.

Suspicious Man: Eek….!

Yui: We need that antidote by any means! Please give it back…!

Suspicious Man: I can’t! Because I need this antidote just right now!

Ruki: ...You...are you aware of what this antidote is for…?

Suspicious Man: kh...Absolutely!

If I give this medicine then my father will get cured….! Then my mother can….!

Yui: ….

(Could it be that he also has a sick member in his family…?)

???: I found you! Give the antidote back…!

Yui: ...You are…!

Former G.F of the shoemaker: No matter what circumstances you’re facing, I must have to get back the antidote!

My little sister is waiting!

Ruki: ...Exactly. In short, we cannot tolerate it if you steal.

Now, handover the antidote.

Suspicious Man: Damn!

???: Wait up there!

Former G.F of the shoemaker: kh…! Why you’re….

Yui: ...Mr. shoemaker…!

(What is he doing here…?)

Shoemaker: You can handover the antidote to that guy.

Former G.F of the shoemaker: kh...We can’t allow it!

Why are you saying these after coming out of nowhere!?

Shoemaker: ….Sorry for everything. I should have met you earlier…

*Shoemaker hugs his girlfriend*

Former G.F of the shoemaker: kh….!

Yui: (...He just hugged his girlfriend…?) *blushing*

Shoemaker: ...I’ll manage something about the antidote for your sister.

I’ll search the ingredients and ask Aji...I want to walk over the future with you...

I will definitely satisfy you and your sister too…

So, I want you to accept it…

*Takes it*

Former G.F of the shoemaker: gh...this shoe…

Ruki: ...He is giving that shoe to her…

Yui: (He finished making it for her, right…?)

Former G.F of the shoemaker: …………

….Hey, you from there.

Suspicious Man: Eh…?

Former G.F of the shoemaker: Take this antidote and give it to your father quickly.

Yui: …..

Suspicious Man: ….No kidding?

Former G.F of the shoemaker: Yes.

Suspicious Man: I am grateful! Thanks!

*Runs*

Shoemaker: ...It means, in short…

Former G.F of the shoemaker: Yeah, I’ll trust you.

I’ll look forward to that once again…

Shoemaker: You…!

Ruki: ...Looks like everything got reconciled.

Yui: ...Yeah.

(It turns out really good…)

Shoemaker: You guys!

For you I was able to become determined once again. Really, thank you…

Yui: No...We haven’t done anything...right, Ruki kun?

Ruki: Yeah, it all turned out like this for you actually.

Shoemaker: Fufu, I think so…

But, for making this happen, I want to express thanks for the time being.

I’ll explain things about Earl….

Yui: gh...Really?

Shoemaker: Yeah, but there is a condition for him to give back the stolen thing to the owners...that’s…

The owner will have to prove that they deserve to possess the treasure that Earl has stolen.

Ruki: ...Proof?

Shoemaker: That’s right. If you can prove by your good deeds, then Earl will give back your stolen thing.

Plus I think that…

Earl may give back your treasure unconditionally... 

Yui: It means….

Shoemaker: Earl is a very suspicious person. I believe that he has been observing all of your actions.

I bet you’re gonna be okay. I can guarantee ya!

Ruki: ……

Yui: (But what should we... exactly do then….)

Yui: Ruki kun, what shou一

*Ruki gets closer + holds her hand*

Yui: (gh!)

Ruki: We find out the information. Thank you for all of these.

...Let’s go.

Yui: G- go where…

Ruki: The castle of Earl of course?

We’re gonna fly. Hold me tightly.

Yui: Y- yeah….!

*Fly*

Place: Bernstein Castle, Front of Castle Gate / べルンシュタイン城 城門前

Ruki: Oi, open the gate.

You knew that we would come here, no?

???: Fufu. You’re right. I knew from before.

*Opens*

Yui: (kh...the gate opens on its own…!)

Ruki: ...Let’s enter in.

Place: Bernstein Castle, Throne Room / べルンシュタイン城 玉座の間

Earl Walter: Well, let’s talk then.

Yui: (This person is Earl Walter…)

Ruki: ...Let’s put it in brief. You do know the situation, don’t you?

Earl Walter: Fufu, of course I do.

Yui: (kh...Looks like he knows everything that has happened till now…)

Earl Walter: I have watched every actions of yours…

And I have come to a conclusion as well. I am willing to give the heart of this lady right here.

Yui: Is that true….?!

Earl Walter: Yeah. According to the works you did,

It shows enough evidence that you two are worthy to have this precious treasure.

...This is why, as you wished. You can take it back一

*BG white + comes back*

Ruki: gh….!?

*BG white*

Yui: (kh...it’s dizzy….!)

*Heart beats*

Yui: (...This... feeling is…)

*Heart beats (3x)*

*BG black + Yui collapses*

Ruki: kh...Yui!

*Screen’s back*

Ruki: ...Are you okay?

Yui: Mhm, I am fine. And also my heart is…!

Earl! Really thank you so mu一  huh?

(No one’s here…?)

Ruki: Haah...making us toying with people all these times and now disappearing is a blink of eyes…

But, I don’t mind...Your heart is back, right?

Yui: Yes…!

Ruki: Then, it’s enough for me.

*Ruki hugs Yui*

Yui: (I am really glad…)

一 The end of Chapter O4

Lunatic Parade Kanato Sakamaki – (Chapter 4)

[Chapter 1]  [Chapter 2] [Chapter 3] [Chapter 4]  [Final]

一

Place: 洞窟 / Cave

Yui: (This person is, Earl Walter’s butler…!?)

Kanato: ….What the heck does it mean.

It’s very strange now matter how much truth’s that. We could manage everything.

Yui: Ye- yes…

(Just like Kanato kun said.)

(We come to this place just for a coincidence…)

(But it was the perfect timing to get met with him in reality?)

Kanato: ...If you’re his butler then you should know our circumstances. What’s going on?

Butler: ….Huh? What….

Kanato: Therefore, your suspicious innocent-playing side is not revealed.

There’s a limit of patience...How long making a fool of us will make you finally satisfied!

Yui: Ka- kanato kun...Calm down…!

(Anyways...we must have to talk with Butler san)

Umm, Butler san. Do you know when Earl Walter will be back to his castle?

Butler: ...Manager? Why are you asking?

Yui: We have some business with Earl...this is why we have always been searching for you.

We’ll also explain everything to you...please listen!

*After a while*

Butler: ...I see, so that was the circumstances.

In short, you guys want to get back the thing that was being stolen?

Yui: Yeah, that’s right.

(It’s good that he gets it but…)

Butler: I understood the situation….However, I may not be able to say it to the manager.

Kanato: Haah? Why’s that?

Butler: I have intention to return back your heart but I am a servant of the Manager so…

Yui: ….I see

Butler: But I’m grateful for your help. If giving a hint does something, then I don’t mind telling you.

Yui: Eh, really…!?

Butler: Yeah, repay it if someone helps you is something that the manager always tells me.

*Paper*

...This is the card where the hint of the location of my manager is written.

Please receive it.

Yui: Tha- thank you so much!

(What is written...let’s read it right away)

Kanato:  “The night which will have a full moon. The time when it’ll rise up to a remarkably high peak, I’ll return there.”….

What’s the heck? What does it mean?

Butler: I can’t say anything more than that. Please forgive me…

Kanato: I can’t forgive you. Answer it properly.

*Turns into bat*

Yui: (he just transformed into a bat!?)

Kanato: 一 H- hey! I am not done talking!

Yui: (Fa- fast…! He already flew away…)

Umm...Kanato kun.

Kanato: ...kh enough! What’s going on!! Each and everyone...is taking it as a joke!

Yui: Ca- calm down…!

We managed the hit so it’s alright.

Let’s think about the solution written in this card together?

Kanato: It can’t be helped. Looks like I don't have another way but this.

Yui: Mhm!

Kanto: Let’s move back to the hotel...i am worried about your health, plus I wanna change my clothes.

Yui: Eh, but the exit is…

Kanato: I think the direction that the butler flew away will lead us to the exit.

Come on, let’s go.

Kanato: They had made a fool of us this far. I will absolutely get back the heart from that Earl.

一 Monologue

We’d returned back to the hotel safely, we finished taking baths and changing clothes. Following that, we thought about meaning the text written on the card.

“The night which will have a full moon. The time when it’ll rise up to a remarkably high peak, I’ll return there.”

一一 The night which will have a full moon.

We made the conclusion that maybe it is pointing to the full moon.

However…

一一 Remarkably high peak

We couldn't catch that location.

When we’re constantly looking at the map, we’re thinking about it.

End of Monologue

Place: ホテル•モーントシュタイン  客室 / Hotel • Mortstein  Guest room

Yui: (A high place around this city...we won’t understand just using a map)

(....Haa. Where that place could be)

(And also I am somehow sleepy...haa…)

*Yui leans on Kanato’s shoulder*

Kanato: Hm? Why are you leaning? You have to think about it too 一

Yui: …..

*Lies down*

Kanato: …….

If you’re sleepy then just say it...how hopeless.

...But I have recognized your hard efforts...nh…*kiss*

Good night, Yui san, have a nice dream 一

Place: タルト • グリンマーストリート店 / Tart • Glimmer Street Shop

Yui: Umm...Kanato kun. Sorry for sleeping in the middle of work yesterday.

Kanato: ….Seriously. I was feeling heavy on my shoulder when you leaned onto me.

Yui: uuh...so sorry.

Kanato: ...Fufu, just kidding. I wasn’t feeling heavy like that.

By the way, did you have a nice dream?

Yui: ….Yes. Thanks to you for lending me your shoulder.

Kanato: Fufu, Then I’m glad.

Yui: (Somehow I felt like he gave me a soft kiss, but maybe that was a dream too…?)

Kanato: Let’s finish eating.

Yui: Ah...Let’s eat!

*Starts eating*

Kanato: mn….but the way, the high peak place that we talked about yesterday…

Yui: I was also...thinking about that.

The people of the hotel said though, there's a high tower in this town called “Onyx Tower”.

So maybe it’s that place?

Kanato: Onyx Tower huh….

But, if we think of the word, “peak”, then we can also think about the Smaragd Volcano peak I think.

Yui: Oh, certainly…

Kanato: It may be anyone of those. Well, I still know what will be the correct answer.

And the full moon night around this time.

The night of the Demon world is long, therefore the full moon will also be continuing for a while.

Yui: So, raising up ...will basically mean it will be either tower volcano. And the full moon is approaching.

Kanato: Yeah, I think so.

Yui: But which one it can be. Earl Walter must have some business to go to that place right?

Kanato: We don’t know that since we’re not familiar with him.

Yui: Umm...we have to ask the people of the city…

(Hm….?)

Woman of nearby seat:  一 Right? Placing hand in Zatan's mouth….

Yui: (Kh…! It means!)

Monologue 一

一 一 The talkings of the women from nearby seat.

We unintentionally ended up listening the conversation that we heared by the chance.

Zatan’s Mouth which is situated in the Diamante Fountain.

If you place the hand in that mouth, it will tell you the truth.

Those women were saying that no one places a hand more than once because it’s horrible but,

It will be worth to try it so,

We both looked at each other and nodded.

End of Monologue

Yui: ...Neh, Kanato kun.

Kanato: If that’ll really tell us the truth then, we will easily know which one’s correct, volcano or tower.

Let’s get there quickly. I think we can go there by gondola.

Yui: Yes, let’s hurry!

Place: ザータンの口 / Zatan’s Mouth

Yui: (...So, this place’s is the fountain forum where Zatan’s mouth exists huuh)

(There’s so much crowd as I heard, no one’s placing their hand.)

(Why’s that? Shall I talk to others about it a little…)

Umm...excuse me.

Vampire Woman A: Yes? What is it?

Yui: I’d heard that people don’t place their hand in the Zatan’s mouth.

Do you know the reason? We listened to a conversation about whether we should give it a try but…

Vampire Woman A: Eeeh!? I think you better stop.

It is said that if you place a hand, then a misfortune will come up…

Yui: Disaster…?

Vampire Woman A: Yeah, for example, you may get separated from the person you love or something…

Yui: Eh!?

Vampire Woman A: Anyways, you’ll face just terrible things. That’s why, trying it out will be…

Yui: I- I see...thank you so much.

(The person you love will get separated...it is awful…)

(And also….will I get back my heart before something like that happens?)

(Because if the rumours become true then, I will get separated from Kanato kun…?)

(Since there’s no chance that kleinod will break plus Kanato kun said that he don’t care about that )

(Therefore, we better not cross any risk bridge…)

Kanato: ….You’re hopeless.

Yui: 一 kh, Kanato kun!?

(He just put his hand inside that mouth…!)

*sound*

Yui: (Looks like everyone became astonished. I- is it okay…)

Kanato: ……….

I understood. Earl will appear at the Onyx Tower.

Yui: Eh…!?

Kanato: Why are you so surprised? Let’s get there quickly.

Yui: Ye- yes….

Kanato kun, terrible….even though there’s rumour that there can be misfortune comes but you ended up putting your hand there.

More than that...aren’t you afraid? We may get separated from each other…

Kanato: If that happens, then I can take you back.

You can’t be anyone’s thing except me….and more than that, it can't happen right?

Because you like me and I like you so I can’t stand that.

Yui: 一 Ye- yes...thank you *blushing*

Yui: (He will take me back...I see...Kanato kun thought it like that…)

Kanato: Did you agree?

Then let’s get there. Because the full moon is gonna rise up around this time,

Place: Onyx Tower, Inside Hall / オーニュクスタワー内部ホール

Yui: ………

Kanato: ……

Yui: (It’s the time I think….)

Suspicious Man: ….Looks like you waited for a while.

(一 kh, I can’t see his appearance but I can just hear the voice!? Where’s he…!?)

Kanato: You’re the Earl Walter, aren’t you?

Earl Walter: Yeah, correct.

You two come here means you want to say something to me.

Yui: 一 kh, that’s right!

That’s! Give back my heart that you’d stolen! Please!

Earl Walter: ….I knew you’d say that.

I’ll return it back. 一 However, there’s a requirement.

Kanato: Requirement…? What the heck’s that?

Earl Walter: I’ll give her heart back, so I want her to pay the price for that.

Yui: Price….Me….

Earl Walter: Vow that….you’ll get separated from him forever, the person beside you, Kanato Sakamaki. If you vow, then I’ll return back the heart.

Kanato: 一 kh!? *gasp*

Yui: Why such a thing…! I can’t get separated from him…!

That’s my heart in the first place. It’s very weird...to pay the price for that.

Earl Walter: No, nothing is weird. Because it has already become my thing.

I shall make you get separate from him since I’ll give back my precious thing. I need to get that amount of price right?

Kanato: ...Yui san…

Yui: …….

→ Selection

大丈夫 / It’s fine (+correct)

どうしよう/ What shall we do

Yui: It’s fine, Kanato kun.

Kanato: ...kh…

Yui: ...Earl Walter, you’re mistaking.

Earl Walter: ...What do you mean.

Yui: The thing you’re possessing is not my precious thing.

My precious thing is no one other than Kanato kun.

I just can’t exchange the most important thing in trading for getting back the second important one.

Earl Walter: …………

Yui: (That’s right. Kanato kun’s existence is the most precious thing to me….)

(Kanato kun is more important than...my heart, my life.)

Kanato: ...Fufu, fufufuh, certainly it’s as you said.

You said it perfectly, I am the most precious to you.

*Kanato gets closer*

Yui: 一 kh!

(Kanato kun….!)

Kanato: I am happy to have heard your feelings again.

I’ll reward you for this...nh…*kiss*

Yui: ...nh…

Earl Walter: ...fufu, kukuk….HAHAHA!

Yui: Kh, Wha...what’s so funny!

I am serious...with a serious mind, Kanato kun has 一

*Screen shakes*

Yui: Kyaa!?

Kanato: 一kh, the tower is collapsing…!?

Yui: Wh- why...uwaah!?

*Screen shakes more*

Place: Sky

Yui: ( 一kh NO! Suddenly we’re being thrown out一)

Kanato: Yui san! Don’t get away from me!!

Yui: Ka- kanato kun!

(...just a little 一)

*Yui catches up with Kanato*

Yui: (一 I reached him!)

*Fades to CG*

Kanato: ...kh! Yui san!

Yui: Kanato kun…!

Kanato: Hold more firmly. No matter what happens, don’t get separated.

Yui: ...yes…!

Kanato: Of course I’ll protect you. Right now and also from hereafter!

So, you can be relieved. ...It will be absolutely alright.

Yui: Ye- yes…! I believe in you!

Kanato: I love you...I love you so much.

Yui: I love you too.

(I don’t need anything if kanato kun is always by my side…)

(Even though I am in the bottom of hell, I made up my mind to be alive…)

Place: Bernstein Castle, Throne room / バルンシュタイン城玉座の間

Yui: nh...kh…

Kanato: ...Aah, finally you wake up huh.

Yui: Kanato kun...I am in…

Kanato: I also don’t get it quite. Looks like it’s inside the castle.

Yui: It means, it’s Earl Walter’s castle…?

Earl Walter: Yeah, that’s right.

Kanato: 一 kh! What about exposing your appearance at once…!

Earl Walter: Fufu...isn’t that fine. Plus, before getting interested in me, didn’t you notice any certain changes?

Yui: Change…?

Earl Walter: I gave back your heart. You can check it out.

Yui: Eh!?

Yui: (一 kh, really my heart is back…! But when!?)

Earl Walter: With this, everything is over. Thank you for giving me a fun time.

Kanato: Wa- wait a sec! There’s one more thing I want to ask.

Earl Walter: What?

Kanato: I think you must have a reason to give back the stolen thing that easily.

What kind of plot was that? ...Tell me.

Earl Walter: Kuku...that’s right. Well, it’s true that I wanted her heart.

However, you two are worthy of possessing that treasury heart. Thus, I returned it back.

Kanato: ...as expected, it was that huh.

Yui: (I told Kanato kun that we’re not being tasted but…)

(But we’re put on a trial after all...Everything was Earl Walter’s plan…)

Earl Walter: Well, the outside is still in the middle of the parade...It’s boring if you’re just excited but do nothing for that.

Finale is very close. Hereafter, you can enjoy the parade to your heart's content.

Kanato: ...Then, at the end...I want you to show your appearance.

You’d manipulated us all the way.

Isn’t it a polite manner to show appearance even though a little?

Earl Walter: I decided that I can’t do that. Or I won’t be able to make my move to steal from now.

Farewell then! Kuku...fufu, Hahahaha!

*White screen for a sec*

Yui: 一 kh!?

Kanato: ...he just escaped away huh

Yui: ….Yes. He really swinged us around till the end.

Kanato: Worst feeling...perhaps it’s been a while I have felt so irritated.

Yui: Kanato kun…

Kanato: If it’s the case then we have no other choice but to forget these by enjoying the parade. Let’s go there, Yui san.

Yui: ...Ye- yes! You're right, let’s go!

一 The End of Chapter O 4

Lunatic Parade Yuma Mukami –(Chapter 4)

[Chapter O 1]  [Chapter 2]  [Chapter 3]  [Chapter 4]  [Final] 

一

Place: Tart Tatan , Glimmer Street Restaurants 

Yui: (For now, he told me to get something to eat as I got hungry but…)

Yuma: Ah...how shall we get staaart…

Yui: It was...the one who chased two rabbits didn’t get a single one.

Yuma: Aah...what’d ya mean?

Yui: I meant, it was impossible to get both heart and that giant cake at one shot.

Yuma: Tch...fuck. Don’t just decide the rare things or stuff all for yourself!

Aah, when I feel irritated, it gets on my nerves.

Yui: (I’m aware that I can’t have a gloomy mood but, it’s not impossible to...)

(get back my heart…)

*Running footsteps*

Yuma: Nh? That man is….

The fear store Manager:  Ooh! You’re ‘re after all, I got you!!!

Yui: Good afternoon! Why are you in a hurry?

The fear shop Manager: Details explanation will be later! Anyway, I want you to come with me!

Yuma: Jeez...what’s now?

Place: サントノレパーク通り / Saint Honoré Park Street

Yui: (Shop Manager...he’s running surprisingly fast…!)

Yuma: I knew, the bakers were slow but steady...Yui! Have a look there!

Yui: Eh?

Place: サントノレパーク通り /  Saint Honoré Park Street

Yui: (There’s a curtain in the giant cake’s space…?)

Yuma: Oi, that curtain, what’s that?

Shop Manager: I’ll have you to look at that no matter what. Come on, hold this rope?

Yui: Eh?

*Hold the rope*

Shop Manager: You too! Don’t pull it roughly, okay?

Yuma: Y- yeah…

Shop Manager: Aight, we’ll start counting. Hey, is everyone prepared?

Clown D: Of course!

Shop assistant: Same here, we’re ready!

Shop Manager: Okay then….One, two and ー!!

*Uncovers the cake*

Yui: This is...a new giant cake?

Shop Manager: Yeah, we ended up making one.

Yui: Eeh?

Yuma: However...isn’t it a little different though? It’s huge but the color is also different.

Shop Assistant: Fufu~ there was a lack of ingredients at last. So, we changed it’s usual design, therefore this time is a cheese-cake!

Clown D: For this, the rear car also smelled like cheese~!

Yui: (Wow…!)

Yuma: Heeh~ It means y'all did it.

Manager:  Aah, that was the spirit. Since, it was stolen, so decided to rebake once ‘gain!

You taught us the lesson to never give up. Thanks alot for that.

Yui: No, we didn’t do any…

Manager: Nope, I’m sure, we couldn’t get stirred up all by ourselves like this.

You could face many dangers in order to bring back the cake, am I wrong?

Yuma: Aah? I don’t get it?

Clown D: Ms. Assistant, you can’t hide the truth!

Assistant: Yeah. When you were passing by through the garden shop street...you bought the seedling of the demon-world strawberry, right? 

-> Spoiler! 魔界イチゴ means Demon world’s strawberry literally! 

Yuma: Y- yeah, what’s wrong ‘bout that?

Manager: Demon world’s strawberry has a very complex color plus the taste is very luxurious...but you still wanted to plant it, which is pretty difficult to.

It’s bines completely move like a hitting whips and if the flower blooms, then the pollens are deadly poisoned, in some cases, it is also called devil strawberry.

Despite of these, you still thought you had to grow that...for the giant cake...uuuh *cries out*

Yuma: Tha- that’s right...if it’s me then, it’s a piece of cake...haha…*fake smile*

Yui: (...Does that mean he bought it without knowing anything…)

Manager: Anyways! As you showed up your stubborn side, we also couldn’t give up at all.

Me too, more, more, much more than before! I’ll have pledged to having a warming up passion for making cake!!

Assistant: Thanks to that, we’ve passed a wonderful time...really, thank you.

And also, could you concentrate on finding a rare thing for Earl Walter...for your heart?

Yui: Eh…?

Manager: You told us the time cake was stolen, no?

Clown D: We have been worried~ Could it be that you were putting off your own purposes for us.

Manager: Thank you for all of these feelings...and also you helped us, we were encouraged.

Yui: That’s….same here, thank you.

(The truth’s that….we were the one to break the cake from the very first...but still they cared about us)

Yui: Really, thank you so much.

Manager: It’s aight! You were also in trouble.

Assistant: If everything goes well, then come again for eating the cake. We’ll serve it.

Yui: Ah...yes…

( I see. Everyone’s taking me as a resident of demon-world, not a human)

(It hurts when I feel like I’m deceiving them…)

Selectionー

-> Tell them you are a human /人間だと言う 

 -> Be silent/  黙っておく  (+Correct)

Yui: (I want to say bit, but I’ll end up creating chaos for sure)

(There may be bad people out there and also I don’t want to pour water on this excitement)

*Yuma gets closer suddenly*

Yuma: Yui…

Yui: Eh..?

*Strokes her hair*

Yui: (He’s...stroking my hair…)

(Does he know that I’m being worried)

Yuma: ...You better not say extra words. You gotta lie at this point.

Yui: Yes...got it.

Yuma: Aah--, sorry for making worries! We’ll concentrate on getting heart from here on!

Clown D: Yup, yup, do your best~!!

*Yuma’s BGM*

Yuma: Aight, this time for sure! We’ll protect the cake!

Manager: But...didn’t you hear what we just said? Heart!?

Yuma: Kukuh….unfortunately, I’m not a kind man who’ll just act on protecting the cake, ya’know? Well, I’ll explain my plan.

Earl will be coming to steal this cheese-cake too. Hit it in all newspapers!!

Yui: Ah...I see…!

Clown D: But, will the cake get stolen again?

Yuma: Dumbass, we have no choice but to bring the same topic. This time I ain’t allowed to fall behind!

Protect the cake too and following that, I’ll get the heart back!...make sense?

Yui: yes…!

Assistant: If that’s the deal, then we’ll cooperate too!

We have business in the shop, so it’s impossible to help all the way but...after that, let’s have the vow and help them!

Yuma: Oh! My bad!....This girl looks so overwhelming, so I’ll count on you being super nice!!

Yui: It’s...shameless thing.

Yuma: It’s fine ‘cuz there’ll be our victory from ‘re on.

*After a while*

Yui: (It’s been a long time but…)

Yuma: He’s not showing an appearance. Where’s he, that bastaard Earl!

Yui: (The pedestrian traffic is also less than before)

(I can’t have a guess since the demon world is dark, but to its residents, this time is natural)

Sorry for having all of you gathered here. I’m sleepy for a while, is it okay to get a sleep?

Yuma: No, it’s fine. Same goes for you, are y’ feelin’ cold?

Yui: No, since you gave me a blanket, I’m fine.

Yuma: Noo, that one piece of close won’t work.

Yui: Not really, it’s fi一!

*Hugs her*

Yuma: Stop talking and cling onto me more.

Yui: ...Yes

Yuma: ...kuku, if you think about it deeply, this situation quite looks like a dream.

Yui: About what?

Yuma: Ya’ know...the atmosphere that everyone’s restless, I don’t hate it.

Perhaps it’s been so since I was a lil’ kid.

Yui: Eh? When you were a kid…?

Yuma: In the past...every single day I had to plow the field and that wasn’t fun at all.

The thing I remembered that sloppy circus used to come in the spring festival during the snow thaw time. 

To a brat liked me, it was very interesting show...and I used to watch that like a stupid.

Yui: That’s how it was…

Yuma: It was like a provincial town, so I wouldn’t stay all the time there.

End of the day, that group used to leave, continuing to wave their backs.

“Don’t leave, do it more and more...continue creating this dreamy world…” I wished.

Those circuses always used to come in my dreams...Without even having any realization, I forgot ‘bout them.

For this, when I am in this parade with you, I am having a restless and a strange mood.

Yui: I see, thank you.

Yuma: Haa? Why give me thanks?

Yui: Because you shared an event about your childhood...it’s something to be happy about.

*Yuma blushed*

Yuma: Ha? That...not really, it wasn’t like that.

Yui: Nope, thank you for sharing that.

Yuma: Jeez...well, it’s fine. It’s your turn to share some of your past.

Yui: Yes...I want to share a lot.

Yuma: Kuku, is that so.

Yui, no matter what this place’s, if I am with you then一

Earl Walter: Hahahaha!! Conversations between lovers in one kind of beauty in a parade.

Yui: Kh!!

Yuma: Finally show up!!

Earl Walter: It’s useless if you just stand and watch. This elegant giant cheeze-cake will belong to me!!

Yuma: Wait ‘re!!

*Yuma runs off*

Yui: Yuma kun!?

Look here!! Don’t ya dare to think that you’ll fight the same thing as before!!

Yui: (He is holding a...mop?)

Earl Walter: Kh...don’t tell me this cake…

Yuma: yeah, I’ll make it into a brutal state in no time!

Yui: You...can’t!

Yuma: Shut up! Don’t split out anything!

Yui: ….!

Yuma: Oi, I’ll make you hear me! Give her heart back!

Earl Walter: Haah...that means you want to trade between the heart and the cake?

Yuma: The truth’s that i don’t wanna handle any of those! But...I am sure the guys of the shop will be convinced if I talk to them!

Yui: Yuma kun, but…!

Earl Walter: Pftt...Hahahah!!

Yuma: What’s so funny!!

Earl Walter: I’m apologizing for being soaked in this sentiment, however, there’s no way trade with that heart and just this cake.

Yui: Umm...then, what can we do so you can trade?

Earl Walter: In this area, a valuable thing is…

What about trading with this boy?

Yui: (Eh...?)

Yuma: Ha? Kh...me?

Earl Walter: Someone’s precious person, it has corresponding value right?

To you, he is precious, right?

Yui: …….

(What should I do...if I agree, then Yuma kun will...)

Yuma: Haa...if I go, then she will survive, right?

Yui: Kh...no!

Yuma: But, I’m not valuable at all. Are you targeting correctly?

Earl Walter: Aah, ofcourse. Human plus vampire...very interesting.

Since I haven’t gotten anything like this before...that’s it. I’ll decorate him like a stuffed animal.

Yui: Kh! That’s absolutely NO…!

Earl Walter: Then, will you give up on trading?

Yui: Then fine! I can’t hand over Yuma kun!

Earl Walter: Then, let’s break this conversation here.

Yui: …...Yes.

(It’s good...now)

Yuma: Wait...I get it. I’ll go with you.

Yui: Eh!?

Yuma: ...I can’t give up just for this.

*Yuma knocks out Yui*

Yui: Uuh….!

*Yui falls*

*Screen black*

Yuma: I’m sorry...Yui.

???: O~i! Are you okay!?

Yui: nh...I…

Clown D: What a relief, I was worried.

Yui: Ah...Where is...Yuma kun!?

(Not here...it means he went with Earl)

Clown D: When I rushed into here, I didn’t see him.

Yui: I see….

Clown D: Yes, I don’t know where did big bro go leaving you behind~

Yui: (He told that he will decorate with Yuma...it’s very awful)

(It can’t be…!)

I have to go there. Clown san, where’s the castle of Earl Walter?

Clown D: Bernstein castle? It’s that direction.

Yui: That way...I get it, thank you so much!

Clown D: No not at all~ By the way, *sniffs*...neh, I smell something good.

Yui: Eh?

Vampire Woman A: What is the smell? It’s so delicious…

Vampire Man E:  Aah, I can smell too...hey, is this woman, a human?

Yui: Kh!?

(Smells good, does it mean me?)

(Oh...I get back my heart, by trading with Yuma)

Vampire Woman D: You, it smells so good...can I have a little?

Vampire Man B: No, I’ll be first. Come one, gimme your blood!!

Yui: Kyaa!!

(I gotta run…!)

*Runs off*

Place:ベルンシュタイン城  城門前 / Bernstein Castle  front of castle gate

Yui: Haah...haah…!

(This is bernstein castle…)

*knock*

Yui: Excuse me! Please open the gate!

Give back Yuma kun!!

(I gotta get their attention quickly or…!)

*Running footsteps*

Vampire Man A:  Here she’s!! That woman!!

Vampire Woman A: Hey, lemme suck first!!

Vampire Man D: Nooo, me first! Hey you, come here!

Yui: Kh...No, don’t touch!!

*Knock*

(Please, open…!)

*Soaring*

Vampire Man C: Hm? Something’s flying? A giant bat…

Vampire Woman C: Hey, come here, won’t you!?

*Eagle’s flying*

Yui: (That’s...the egg we wanted to get in the mine, the giant mom eagle?)

Vampire Man A: Kh, this woman is a wild-...wild-animal-tamer!? Run!!

Vampire Woman D: Kyaa-!!

Yui: Why….

I wanted to do a terrible thing with you...but you helped me?

Thank you...kyaa!

(It’s rubbing my back...does she want me to ride?)

Vampire Man B: First of all, we have to deal with that eagle!

Vampire Woman D: Beat that at first!

Yui: Kh...please, fly away!!

(Let’s cling onto her...I’m sure it’s gonna be fine….!)

*Flies*

Yui: (Kh...I could be thrown off)

Vampire Man E: Oi, you can’t escape! Shoot it and make her fall!!

Yui: Fly higher…!

Place : Sky

Yui: ( Wow...she has reached higher in to time)

(It’s fine if she left me inside the castle)

(I don’t know she’ll understand my language, but let’s request)

Would you mind if I get off in that castle?

There’s a person there whom I can’t lose...please!

*Flying to that direction*

Yui: Kyaa!

(Diving down...I'll collide…!)

Place: ベルンシュタイン城  バルコニー / Bernstein Castle Balcony

Yui: (...Huh? It doesn’t hurt?)

Waah, wait, I’ll get off.

*Gets off*

Thank you for helping...you can now go back to your eggs.

(Maybe that cake has already hatched out? It was good that I gave back the egg couragely)

(He forcefully stole my heart but now he simply exchanged it, how weird. So, I can’t give up at all.)

(So two of us can escape together...for now, I have to search him first.)

Place: ベルンシュタイン城 宝物庫 / Treasure Room of Bernstein Castle 

Yui: (Waah...wonderful, all of these are Earl’s collection?)

(Glittering stuffs and also slightly creepy things...there are so many)

(I’m sure each of the owners of these treasures cherished a lot….I can’t forgive him.)

*Foot steps*

Yui: Kh…!

(Looks like someone’s here...I have to hide!)

???: Who’s there?

Yui: (Eh...this voice)

Yuma...Kun?

Yuma: Yui…?

Yui: Yuma kun!

Yuma: Why are y’ ‘re? That’s even alone...it’s dangerous!

Yui: Giant mom eagle protected me all the way and brought me here.

Yuma kun, why’d you go all by yourself? It’s awful!

I couldn’t help it...even if I helped all the way, I won’t be satisfied at all.

Yuma: Haah...Not really, I just paid back everything you did, that was all.

I told you that if you cut out your own purposes and think only ‘bout others, it’s comeout like this!

Yui: Kh…

Yuma: Of course, I didn’t do it just with a single inference.

My real intention was to help you, no matter what happens to me.

I really don’t care about the strangers but if it’s you then I can’t lose.

If it means to help you then I’ll overwhelmingly put myself into a fire...even though you’ll be sad.

Yui: (I can’t say anything back...he was always holding sorrowful feelings for me)

(Despite of then, I... was just acting on my own)

Yuma: Did you understand the feelings of the guys you left behind?

Yui: Kh…

Yuma: I’m asking if you understand their feelings when they were chasing after the person who was risky flying!?

*Yui cries*

Yuma: ….Now, crying out will be a foul game.

Yui: Because….uuh…

Yuma: If you’ve learned by this experience, don’t you ever throw out your life away, got it?

Yui: ….Yes...uuuh….

Yuma: Aah, you’re making an ugly face. Don’t just stand, c’mere.

Yui: Eeh…?

Yuma: You come to steal me from Earl, no? ...Kukuh, what ‘bout catching me then?

*Yui blushed and then laughs*

Yui: ...Yuma kun!

*Runs off*

*Fades to CG*

Yui: I’m sorry…

Yuma: I’m tired of hearing your “Gomennasai” Say something different.

For example “As a punishment for acting on my own, I’ll let you suck blood as much as you can” etc.

Yui: Yes...I’ll let you, no matter what’s the amount.

Yuma: heeh? You say it after all.

Yui: Because I got my heart back, and sure my blood will taste ー

Yuma: Haah...Stoppu! I told you that I don’t care ‘bout the taste. Don’t go against it.

Yui: But...you were the 1st one to say that “I want to suck your blood”

Yuma: Oh, well...I didn’t say for it’s yummy taste...I want it, because it’s your blood.

Don’t misunderstand.

Yui: Yes…!

Yuma: Kukuh...you’re finally making such a happy face just ‘cuz I’ll drink your blood. You can’t escape from these fangs anymore.

Yui: ...I don’t want the fangs, what I want is just to stay by your side.

Yuma: Haah? You also said it before…

Yui: It’s something to give back.

Fufu

Yuma: Well, I’ll forgive today.

Yui...let’s stay together forever.

Yui: (These gentle eyes...put me at ease)

(Stay with me all the time, Yuma kun)

*CG Fades*

*Claps, Claps*

Yuma: You dumbass!

Yui: Earl Walter!?

Earl Walter: Hahahah, you did really wonderful.

Yuma: Haa? What are ya’ saying?

Earl Walter: I thought you guys will be the perfect to possess the treasure.but...I didn’t think you’d do that far.

Yui: What do you mean?

Earl Walter: Sometimes it’s charm confuses humans and leads to misery.

...Vampires are deceived and end up going to a wrong path, the same goes with your heart.

So you and your partner are the appropriate owners of this heart. I was the judge.

But, it was needless to be worried. If your mutual bond continues like this, it’ll be fine.

Yuma: Tch...Without even yer words, it’s obvious to be fine!!

I mean, it’s still fishy. You make everyone unhappy for that cake.

Yui: (Certainly...everyone was having a smiling face…)

Earl Walter: Aah, I ate that cake as much as I could.

Yuma: Haaah!?

Earl Walter: I lost my interest in the cake so I returned it back to the forum. As I thought, a suitable amount is important. 

Yui: (So that was his purpose….I’m somehow disappointed.)

Yuma: I get it but not get it. When I speak with bastards like you, I wanna hit so bad. Anyway...see ya.

Yui: But, how can we get back…

Yuma: We’ll fly from the balcony...I want to have you in my arms for a while.

Ya’ can’t get separated.

Yui: ...Yes!

-> Continue

一 The end of Chapter O 4

Lunatic Parade Reiji Sakamaki Sub-Scenarios – (Shu)

Place: ‘The fear’ confectionery kitchen / ザフィーア菓子店  厨房

Yui: Reiji-san? Why have we come to this kitchen so suddenly?

Reiji: Actually, when you were not here, I met with my familiar pastry chef.

I decided to cooperate with him in making the latest sweets.

Yui: Oh, I see….Hm?

Shu: Zz…..

Yui: Huh! Shu San?!!

Reiji: To sleep in such a place like this…No way! I want him to know the appropriate place for sleeping.

Yui: (No matter what kind of place this is, Shu San sleeps anywhere.)

(I think he stepped on the floor for sleep without realizing anything.)

Reiji: This person is a good for nothing. He is just a trouble.

I must have to train him here.

Shu: ….Do you know? I came here at first.

Reiji: It’s not a place for sleeping.

Shu: ……

*Gets closer to Shu*

Reiji: Hey! Are you listening to me?

Shu: Zz—…..

Reiji: I think he never gets bored of doing such things. I hope it will help at least—

Hm?

Yui: What’s wrong?

Reiji: Nothing at all. I was thinking about something. There is a way that I can use this “Good-For-Nothing.”

Yui: Huh?

*After some times*

Reiji: It’s fine to sleep but please sleep here. If you sleep there, then it will be an obstacle for people.

Shu: …….

Reiji: It can’t be helped. Please, lend me a hand to roll this person.

(Here, roll means by moving a sleeping person by rolling. Click here— roll )

Yui: Oh-Yes!

Reiji: I will start right away—one, two— and go!

*Sounds of Movement*

*Shu moved*

Reiji: Fu~ We were able to move him pretty well.

Shu: Hm?…What did you do? I can sense something weird in my back.

Reiji: This is pickle. Don’t worry because it’s in the bag, so you won’t get dirty.

Shu: Why pickle?

Reiji: My familiar pastry chef of this shop asked me to make it.

Since, I will make sweets using pickled fruits, so I want you to cooperate.

Yui: (So, Reiji San will also cook pickles.)

Shu: These are so disgusting…..

Reiji: It’s inexcusable. Before that, when I served it on the dinner table, you were eating those, which looked like they were so tasty.

Shu: What…..?

Reiji: It was Karin Sugarcane, I think.

I checked the sugar cane and tried to take those out, but…

Shu: Sweet stuff which was thinly sliced?

Reiji: That’s right. You have eaten all of it without letting anyone notice.

Shu: Those were pickles….?

Reiji: If I tell this to the pastry chef, he will definitely ask you to cooperate.

By the way, you there, in exchange for pickles, you helped me, right? I will also manage this “Dead-beat” to cooperate me.

Shu: You are irritated as always.

But…it’s very troublesome to move, so….is it fine like this…

Zz….

Yui: (I didn’t even imagine that we will use Shu san as a pickle stone. [1]

 [1] 漬け物石 is a stone which is placed on the pickle container for making pickles.

Lunatic Parade Reiji Sakamaki Sub-Scenarios – (Carla)

Place: Glimmer Street  Main Street / グリンマーストリート  表通り

Reiji: This road around here is so dirty with food scraps.

Yui: Looks like people weren’t aware of it at all.

Reiji: It’s inexcusable. Let’s get the parade staff to clean these up.

Carla: You, what are you doing here by staring at the ground.

Yui: Carla San!

Reiji: There is a lot of trash here, so I thought to get the staff for cleaning.

Carla: Making fuss just for this simple thing means that you are a narrow minded man.

Reiji: Narrow minded? Me? Would you like to walk in a dirty place?

Carla: First of all, I am not a dwarfish who even cares about these trash. Just in case of emergency...I will just burn them using my magic.

Yui: Can you even do that?

Carla: Of course. ….Haah!

*Uses his magic*

Yui: (Wonderful! The trash get erased in an instant)

(Because it was burned, there are some traces in the ground...)

Carla: Such a childish work.

Reiji: It was perfect. Come to think of it, I can make a use of his power.

Yui: Reiji San, what are you thinking about?

Reiji: No. I was just surprised that someone who is a founder also has to sweat for this work.

Carla: What?

Reiji: Here, look carefully. There are still some attached. Founders also failed huh?

Carla: It is not a failure. I didn’t want to waste my power so there was little trash left over there.

However, if you are saying that far, then I will clear everything up this time. Just look.

*Magic*

Yui: (Just now, they all get erased…)

Carla: How was it?

Reiji: Magnificent! As expected from first bloods.

With this, I got rescued from trouble by calling the staff to clean them up…*murmuring*

Yui: Did you say something?

Reiji: Not at all.

*People gathered*

Yui: Huh? For some reason...people are gathering…

Reiji: Why the hell are they gathering?

Yui: Ah! Reiji San, that’s….!

(No way, right! The burned traces that are left over for using his magic...now they are turning into bats!)

Reiji: I see…. So, they all gathered here to watch it.

Haah...if they summon here like this, it’s a problem. At this rate…

Reiji: You guys are smart at distinguishing rare things. Reality is, this person standing here is one of the best performers!

Carla: Oi, I am not something like….

Reiji: (Reiji San just announced to the people that Carla San is a performer…)

Carla: I am saying that, I am not a performer or something…

Yui: (Reiji San’s words make everyone even more surprised about Carla…)

*More crowd noise*

Carla: You absurd, get out of me…!

Reiji: It’s our chance, let’s escape.

Yui: Eh? Y-yes…

(Carla San, are you okay with this…)

Lunatic Parade Reiji Sakamaki Sub-Scenarios – (Shin)

Place: Forest /  山中

Yui: This atmosphere...seems like there is an animal surrounding us.

Reiji: If it's a demon world’s animals, then they will be just ferocious y’know?

Yui: (He’s right...I think it’s a giant snake.)

Reiji: Huh? Footsteps of that animal…?

Yui: Eh!?

Reiji: That animal is coming here.

Yui: W-what it could be?

Reiji: Calm down. At first, we must figure out the identity of that animal…

*A pink wolf appears*

Reiji: Huh? A wolf to be here…

???: Oh, it’s you guys?

Yui: Eh?

Reiji: That voice...don’t tell me it’s Shin.

Shin: I am.

Yui: I see...since the founders can turn into wolves.

Shin: Well, I can change my appearance as I wish!

Reiji: I have been thinking for a while. The fact that it’s quite interesting.

Just a little, let me have a look.

*Shin backs off*

Shin: Haah!? What’s up so suddenly?

Yui: Reiji San, what are you…

Reiji: I will start with this hand.

Oh my, it’s much softer than I predicted.

Shin: Oi! You don’t have any right to touch!

Reiji: It doesn't really have anything to worry about. Anyways, now...around this ear.

Shin: Being touched by Reiji is ー execrable!

Reiji: Me? Think about that situation when your brother will touch you.

Shin: Don’t you say absurd!!

Reiji: What!? This ear is soft too. What about this neck?

Yui: (I think Reiji San likes his wolf form.)

Reiji: Ho...the hair of your neck feels a little different.

Shin: Oi! Lemme go!

Reiji: The tails are also fluffy...and also expected from paws.

*He touched his paws*

Reiji: Fu...It feels so good.

Shin: Fuck ー Why don’t you just get outta here!?

Yui: (The more he is touched, Shin kun is being spoiled. It’s very rare.)

(That reminds me that Reiji San is a person who likes animals.)

(But Shin is opposing it, I wonder if there’s something to do with that.)

Reiji:  That’s right, dogs get happy if you stroke their stomach. Also, you can say by looking at their pose of obedience, if they are hungry or not.

Since Wolves are also part of Canidae, they’ll also do same as dogs…

Shin: I would never do that!!

Reiji: I can explain right now. If you stroke here, on this side then…

*Shin Shaked*

Shin: I absolutely...not giving up...Uuh... 

Yui: Shin Kun is hungry

Reiji: Hm...I knew. Wolves are the creatures who are so close to dogs.

Shin: Ahh, damn!! I will never admit it!

Yui: (Even though he’s saying it...I bet he’s feeling good being touched.)

(While Reiji San is doing it, somehow their relation look like an owner and a big dog)

Lunatic Parade Reiji Sakamaki • (Chapter 4)

レイス -> ‘Reis’ is translated, who controlled Yui’s body. 

[Chapter O1]  [Chapter O2]  [Chapter O 3]  [Chapter O4]  [Final]

Main CG used in this route -

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Place: ホテル•モーントシュタイン  客室 / Hotel • Mortstein  Guest room

Yui: (He told me to have some rest but...my condition was perfect.)

Thank you for carrying me all the way. I am absolutely fine.

Reiji: Nevertheless, we are running out of time. After going back to that building, we have to finish our —— task *Sneezes*

Yui: Are you okay?

Reiji: I got cold because of the night breeze wet shirt, while flying...it’s no good.

Yui: (That’s because he dived into the lake. He should have changed the clothes.)

Change your clothes quickly. I will check up your back.

Reiji: Honestly, you are...ugh!?

*Screen Shaked*

Yui: Reiji San!? 

Please hang on!

Reiji: ...You are a really simple woman. It makes me happy that you trust me like this, but I also warn you at the same time.

Yui: Eh?

*Reiji gets closer*

Reiji: Just two of us are in this room and saying that you want to take off my clothes...it’s pretty bold of you.

Yui: N-no, I didn’t mean something like…

Reiji: If you’re going that far...then I will let you take my clothes by laying me down.

Yui: You are so mean…

(But if it's about taking off a shirt then...I have to avoid watching as much as I can…!)

Reiji: Kuku~ These red cheeks...is that a proof that you are ashamed of your lewd movements.

Anyways, why do you show such an embarrassed face?

Yui: Eh?

*He backs off*

Reiji: ...Playtime is over. We are heading to the abandoned building.

Once, you will have your original heart. I will make sure to touch each other. 

If we don’t, then it's gonna get loaded and the gem may expire right now.

Yui: Eh!?

Reiji: Kukukh~ Let’s go.

Place: 廃墟 / Abandoned building

Person inside Zatan’s mouth: Oh it’s you! So, did you find the limestone?

Reiji: Yes. I am getting ready for formulation.

Person inside Zatan’s mouth: Since I am so talkative, I will be for a walk then. I don’t wanna bother you.

*Door opens and closed*

Yui: He just went…

Reiji: ….

Yui: (He’s trying to concentrate. I better don’t disturb him.)

(By the way, let’s put on that clip in my hair that he gave me.)

*Yui attached the clip in her hair*

(I also want to warm up and hem him out.)

*After a while*

Reiji: Wrong...No, it can’t be...why didn’t it come out as it supposed to…?

May be the sequence of the order...it’s a nope right…

Yui: (looks like it’s not going well. That person from Zatan also came to visit this situation, but...he also became exhausted…)

(I laid him a hand where I should, but I didn’t get a proper atmosphere for talking.)

Reiji: This material ... different varieties...?

Yui: (He isn’t in the mood to listen...let’s organize these on the desk…)

(I have to do something other than thinking of how to make these work easier…)

(If I do it then…)

*After a while*

Place: グリンマーストリート  表通り / Glimmer Street  main Street

Yui: (The parade is being so exciting. Maybe because only a few days left for the finale…)

(I feel like the number of the stalls has also increased. What should I give to Reiji San…)

(I thought something handmade but...since it’s special, so I will give something which is related to the parade.)

(It would be so good if we could eat and walk around together…)

(Maybe Reiji San would get mad and start scolding if I tell him...)

(but I am bored if he is not with me…)

*Heart beats*

Yui: Ugh...uu…

(Again this feeling...I am feeling at my worst and...dizzy…)

(My feet are going in the wrong direction...why?)

(but this sense, sensation...don’t tell me it’s Cordelia San!?)

(But, now, my heart is in Earl’s guard, so it’s not Cordelia. As I thought...the gem replaced for my heart is now...being expired…)

….I should take rest on that bench.

Monologue —

With hustle and bustle, I managed to sit on that bench, I just held my breathing slowly.

My head was full of anxiety but every time, I just remember Reiji San’s kind words.

“Trust”

I don’t see any lies in those words.

Imprisoning this anxiety should let it have faith in my lover.

When I made my determination, I headed towards Reiji San again. 

End of Monologue

Place: Abandoned Building / 廃墟

Yui: I am back.

Reiji San…?

(He isn’t here...Did I come in the wrong place...)

He also hasn't written any note...could it be…!?

Reiji: Ugh...You...where did you disappear...I searched…

Yui: Reiji San!!

(Chemicals are boiled down...and he is lying next to that…!)

Yui: I am so sorry...I didn’t want to bother you, so I went outside.

Reiji: I see...I am glad...if you are safe…

Yui: I am not good at all!! Reiji San....why are you…?

I would be here with you then....you wouldn’t have suffered like this...I am sorry…!

Reiji: If you would be here all the time, the result would be the same. It’s not your fault.

Even if I continue prospecting with this stunned head, it’s natural that I won’t get any results….This is my mis-judgement. 

Yui: It’s not something like this...Reiji San is...uuh *starts crying*

(I am helpless...this is why he is doing these for compensating)

(I guess I won’t be able to support Reiji San anymore…!)

Reiji: ...Are you also blaming yourself for these?

Yui: ...Yes…

Reiji: If so then...aren’t you willing to help me more and more.

Yui: Eh?

Reiji: You are stupid, lazy and friendly so...it’s obvious.

However...you believed me without any hesitation so...I can’t lose to it. ((More basically, ‘he needs to be success’ is the literal translation))

Yui: Reiji San…!

Reiji: When you end up crying...my body tells me to take rest.

*He tries to get up*

Yui: Ah, you shouldn’t get up!

Reiji: But…

Yui: I will help you. Maybe I will just fail and end up causing trouble, but ...please let me support you!

So...please Reiji San, even though a little, relax your body.

Reiji: Honestly...okay. So, stop crying.

Yui: Yes…

(I can’t stop shedding tears...is that because I am worrying about how to help? Anyways, let’s begin with that pot —)

Yui: Will I mix it?

Reiji: Yeah, it will be a great help, if you stir properly.

Yui: Yes…

*Boiling Sound*

Yui: (What a color...if it’s a medicine then...i think it has quite effects…)

Ah!

Reiji: What’s wrong?

Yui: That’s…

(A single drop of tear falls in it...but, I can’t hide it from him)

Sorry...my tears fell inside the pot…

I couldn’t stop crying...really sorry…!!

Reiji: Haa...Honestly...you are a hopeless person.

First, forget about that pot and everything, and come here.

Yui: Eh…?

Reiji: Let’s have a little conversation…. Come inside of my arms.

Yui: E-excuse me…

Reiji: Fu~ If I don’t hold you like this, you just disappear...it makes me angry.

Yui: That’s...I was thinking of doing something, so I went to the main street.

SELECTION  —

クレープを渡す / Tell him about the clip (+Correct)

栄養ドリンクを渡す/ Pass him the energy drink

Yui: There were so many clip shops in Wagon street, which is limited for the parade.

Reiji: Looks like you got both sweet food and diet food, right?

Yui: Yes, they were of different varieties. So,  choose the food depending on your taste…

Reiji: Then, I will start with the diet food, and then the sweet one.

After I get back my physical strength, I will take sugars so that I can enjoy it.

Yui: Yes!

(I didn’t take the shortcut, but it was the correct way of giving him these foods!) 

*After a while*

Yui: (He is still sleeping)

Reiji: Zzz...Zzz…

Yui: (I was surprised when he told me to lend my lap...fufu~but it’s somehow cute)

(Maybe it’s the only chance to see him like this…)

Reiji: Me...looks like I have been sleeping for a while…

Yui: Yes. Did you have rest?

Reiji: Yes...a plenty….Ah!?

Yui: Eh?

Reiji: Where is that pot?

Yui: Ah!

Reiji: I was careless. Looks like it completely boiled down.

Yui: Uu...I am sorry

Reiji: No...I didn’t ask you to do it so…

*Reiji backs off*

Reiji: However….Hm? 

This way of reaction  is…

*Boiling*

Reiji: No mistake...this is the reaction I wanted. By this means, my work is done.

Yui: Eeh?

Reiji: It’s because it didn’t get enough time to boil...No, certainly it’s…

Then, let’s compare these processes with each other one more time.

Yui: (Still I am not seeing his satisfied face. Anyway, I should quickly call that person from Zatan’s —)

Person inside Zatan’s mouth: Fuwaaaah~ How is it going?

Yui: Ah, look! That medicine is complete!

Person inside Zatan’s mouth: Ye-yeaaaa!!! Can I drink it?

Reiji: Wait. If you drink it now, even a single drop, your throat will get burned.

Person inside Zatan’s mouth: Oh...that’s right…

Reiji: I am going to freeze it, so wait a little. Okay?

Person inside Zatan’s mouth: Ahh!

*After a while*

Yui: (It looks like one can drink it but...while boiling, it’s turning out strange colors.)

Person inside Zatan’s mouth: Thank you! If I drink it, then I will become normal ‘gain, right?

Reiji: Be grateful because you will get cured. Come on, drink it up.

Yui: (It’s all going to get normal. I am glad…)

*Screen Shaked / heart beats*

Yui: (Ah...again...this feeling…)

Reiji: What’s wrong…?

Yui: ……..

Reiji: Yui?

Yui: (This time, not only body, but lips too...I can’t move at all...why!?)

Person inside Zatan’s mouth: What’s going on? Oi are you okay?

*Reis took over her body*

[[I will be translating Yui’s words in parentheses.]]

Yui: Fufu~ This medicine looks quite interesting. I also wanna drink it!

(Eh? My body is moving on my own!? NO, the fingers which are grabbing this medicine are not me...it’s out of control!)

Reiji: Who the heck...are you…!

Yui: AHAHAH, looks quite good but, I wonder if it doesn’t fit my taste~

Person inside Zatan’s mouth: What the hell!? Oi, give it back! I have always wanted to drink it!

Yui: (That’s right! Now hurry up and give that to him!)

Fufufu~ Well, then chase me if you want to get it~ Here I start~ now catch me if you can ~♪

(No!... NOO…!!)

*She runs*

((レイス -> ‘Reis’ is translated))

Reiji: It looks like….it’s all Reis’s work… Wait up!!

*They start searching*

Place: 廃墟 / Abandoned Building (Outside)

Person inside Zatan’s mouth: Oi, wait up! Where did you go!?

Reiji: Anyways, I think in the underground lake, she came back through her(yui) body.

Reis...is the ghost that was buried in that mining area, right?

Person inside Zatan’s mouth: Haaah?

Reiji: Anyway, we must have to catch her.

Person inside Zatan’s mouth: I got it, I will corporate!!

Place: Rubean Lake/ルビーン 運河

Yui: (This body...how did it stop working?)

Reiji: Wait up there!

Yui: (I can’t reply to Reiji San...what should I do?)

*Reis disappeared*

Reiji: Gh, she’s so quick. It’s bad if I can’t catch up with her speed!

Person inside Zatan’s mouth: Then my medicine will…

Reiji: If she drops and breaks that antidote bottle, it will be all over.

Yui: Fufufu, this way ~♪

Reiji: Before doing anything, we have to corner her somewhere.

Place: サントノレパーク 通り/ Saint Honore Park  Street

Yui: (Please...stop doing it…!)

Reiji: haaah...Too fast. We have to hurry up and control her feet.

Yui: Ffufu~ Not yet, not yet...I will play until this feet cut into pieces…

(How mean…!)

*After a while*

Place: Diamante Fountain

Yui: Fufuh...I will do it more...I won’t stop….Kyaaa!?

*Reis / Yui falls*

Yui: (uuh...it hurts because my senses haven’t changed…!)

Reiji: Isn’t it difficult to escape with this body right now?

Yui: No, it’s not!

Reiji I will tell you then. This is a human body and...right now, it’s heartless and defective.

So, it’s better to switch to my body, so you can play forever, right?

Yui: (What’s Reiji San is saying? It’s absolutely no good.)

Hm~? Well, you are correct~! Well, I will do as you say.

*Screen flashed for a sec*

*Yui comes back~*

Yui: (I have zero strength left...is that because I ran too much?)

(Anyway, I must be careful so this antidote bottle won’t break…)

*Screen turned white for a sec*

*Reiji falls / Reis switched to him*

Reiji: Guh…

Yui: Reiji San!!

Reiji: Don’t worry...I wanted to act cool...ugh…!

Yui: His eyes are dark! I don’t know who you are but, please get away from Reiji San…!

Reiji: It’s useless. Rather, if she stays inside me, then you’ll be...guh!

*Screen shaked 2 times*

Yui: Kyaa!

Reiji: Please go! I am...fine.

Yui: But!

Reiji: I don’t...want you to die, right…

Yui: Of Course I trust! But I can’t endure that you are suffering…! 

Reiji: Oh my...then as you said...ug!

Yui: (Eh? He's taking out something from his pocket….!)

Reiji: I wonder if it will work...eat this!!

*Spray*

Yui: (It is not herb...neither is it an antidote bottle...what the heck is...ah!)

Reis D: Heee!!...I hate it...hate it! NOOOOOO!!

I can’t be here anymore...I will leave.

*Screen white for a sec*

Yui: (Ah...she escaped)

Person inside Zatan’s mouth: Ah, there you are! And...why are y’all so surprised?

Reiji: Nothing really. By the way, please hand over this antidote to him, quickly.

Yui: Y-yes! here you go!

Person inside Zatan’s mouth: Alright! This time for sure...nh..*drinks*

Yui: How is it?

Person inside Zatan’s mouth: The taste isn’t bad i thought but...it’s bitter! Bitter!!

Reiji: Really?

Person inside Zatan’s mouth: Yes, it is! Eww…

Reiji: Well, it was written that the taste will be bitten, in the books. So...it’s true.

And never ever eat such a food which you are not familiar with.

Person inside Zatan’s mouth: Of course, I won’t. Thank you so much.

Yui: It’s good right! You will be able to get along with others.

Person inside Zatan’s mouth: That’s right. I can go back to my hometown once again.

Really, thanks once again. I will never lie, no more, y’know.

Yui: Nice…

Reiji: Yeah, above all, we were able to clear our tasks.

Yui: Seems like it….

Reiji: Fu~ Well, it’s a good thing that everything is settled now.

Yui: Everything was possible for you...Reiji San...thank you so much!

Reiji: Not really, I couldn’t make that medicine all by myself. Half of the credit goes to you.

Yui: Eh?

Reiji: All I did was search the last page of that book.

As a result, I overlooked it and it was the correct answer.

Yui: How…?

Reiji: There was written that...there’s one ingredient which is far more rare and impossible to find, much rarer from the limestone.

“Tears which falls for the person you love’’

I couldn’t think, I will be able to collect that.

Yui: Don’t tell me that…

Reiji: Your tears were the reason for this success. You cried as you were disappointed for me...but it came to be useful.

Yui: I wasn’t disappointed or something like that...I couldn’t do anything other than laying you a hand…

Reiji: Really...That’s why I’m saying that you are wrong.

*Fades to CG*

Reiji: I couldn’t solve anything without you...Thank you so much.

Yui: Reiji San…

*Fire Works*/ Screen turned orange*

Yui: Waa...Look! Fire works…!

Reiji: Looks like it’s also the finale of Parade...It makes me happy that we will be able to enjoy it together.

Yui: I am happy but...somehow it’s lonely.

Reiji: Fufu~There will be an end for that, so, that’s also something to enjoy.

Yui: Maybe…

Reiji: Yui...bring your face…

Yui: W-what?

Reiji: I will reward you for having faith into me...come on.

Yui: (His lips are coming closer...what should I do, I am so nervous that my heart is about to exploit...hm?)

Re-Reiji San!

Reiji: What?...Do you have any idea about this presence?

Yui: My h-heart just came back!

Reiji: Yeah, that’s right...Your heart was being stupidly loud, so it’s obvious that you will notice.

Yui: How did you even know that…?

Reiji: You also didn’t realize when your heart was stolen...It’s unperceptive and a problem.

Yui: Then, where’s Earl now?

Reiji: I don’t know that far but...there’s a possibility.

Therefore, shall I show you?

*CG as they kissed*

Reiji: Nh…*Kiss*

I see that fireworks are reflecting in your eyes...such sort of things are also romantic.

Yui: Fufu, I also want to see it.

Reiji: Then, while placing lips on the top of each other, close your eyes.

Yui: But it’s...embarrassing and…

Reiji: Then it’s useless...I will be like this, until you get used to it.

Nh *Kiss* Forever...like this...let’s be close to each other.

*Fireworks sound* (Red, Orange, Blue respectively)

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A Court of Shackles and Glass

Chapter Four

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Lyphon

I always preferred eating outside to eating inside. I want to eat where there is sun on my back and I’m surrounded by fresh air with a cool breeze that quietly passes by, ruffling my hair a little. Maybe surrounded by beautiful flowers or plants or trees. But in general, eating outside is better. I don’t care if it’s a feast or a small snack, it doesn’t really matter so long as I’m filling my stomach and I’m not stuck inside a dull castle.

And the Spring Court is the perfect place to have a picnic. It was Lucien’s idea originally, Tamlin was hesitant but complied, leading us to a field and setting everything up. Lucien explained that there several snacks, foods, and treats were set up with tea and some fruit juices. He had helped me avoid sitting on any snacks or creases that would cause a spill. Now we all just sit in silence, enjoying our lunches.

In the background I can hear birds singing as a gentle breeze dances with the vines of a nearby willow tree. A small creature is running through the grass, probably a bunny. I imagine it’s still quite beautiful here. My family had visited this Court a few times for official business. Each time I was enchanted and thought it was gorgeous here. Our plants never looked as lively, vibrant. Our gardens could never compare to the one’s of Theron’s for example. Even after he taught us how to garden better. Maybe it was the soil. Maybe our home could never host life properly, or at least normal life.

Of all the Courts I believe Spring was always my favourite. Winter was too cold, though Gyn always loved it’s frigid weather and her ties to it. Autumn was too cruel, or at least the Vanserra’s always had incredibly untrustworthy characteristics to them, except Lucien, who has proven he’s nothing like the Vanserra’s I’ve met. Summer was nice, but it usually had more tropical plants, less fields of flowers and more water. Dawn was always nice though, a comforting feeling place that always played neutral parts well. Day was…so lively. It was always bright and everyone had a never ending energy until the sun set. It was exhausting, but the libraries were always magical and incredible. We could get lost for years inside them and we’d be content with it. The Night Court was dreadful, misery everywhere and no light underground. Velaris was nicer, but I always felt a little cooped up there, I couldn’t explore a lot. At home Gyn would take me on walks, we’d explore for hours, she’d tell tales of things, I’d listen. We’d be home well past sundown. Despite how much older my brother and sister are, there were still some spots they’d never found before. Creatures they’d never met. Our home can be a living hell, but it never fails to offer endless adventure outside, endless fantastical elements with calm danger.

There were some nights where I was upset, and I’d thought I was quiet and sneaky, that I could get away with crying myself to sleep. Whether it was from stress or genuine hurt, it never mattered. Achlys and Gyn would scoop me up in my blankets and we’d leave with the moon being the only thing illuminating our path. To calm me down they would hum or sing lullabies, show me beautiful, gentle animals and flowers, and tell me stories of a brave Prince who greatest battle was against his heartless Father, the King. It worked everytime. I would fall asleep, comforted and happy. I always woke up in my bed, smelling flowers, a vase of them beside my bed, freshly cut and from one of their personal gardens. Gardens Theron helped plant, gardens that could rival those of the Spring Court’s. Which makes sense, Theron was a male my age who became the High Lord of Spring. He was smart like Boreas and Cosmas, befriending my siblings so he’d have their protection and support. Though their original intentions faded after time, we all did become and stay genuine friends. Long gone are those days though.

Sighing I take another bite of my sandwich. It’s funny, thinking of such old memories. And now that I think of it..this is where I met Reqius. He was a servant, one of the gardeners, he attended to several sections of roses, all of which he expertly kept alive and gleaming..yes I met Reqius in the Spring Court. And now all I have left of him is Ellian. That poor, sweet boy. By the Mother I hope he’s alright. He was always strong and brave, even after what happened to Rima and Terris. He had Reqius’s kindness and determination, so of course he was never easily shaken.

“Enjoying your sandwich, Lyphon?”

Lucien’s voice pulls me from my thoughts, returning me to the Spring Court and our lunch. I hum, nodding.

“Yes, it’s well made, thank you.”

“There’s nothing to thank us for. The chefs made everything, we merely brought everything here.” Tamlin speaks up, his voice rough enough that he clears his throat afterwards.

“Yes, well, you still allowed us to eat outside, which is a nice change. So thank you for that.”

The two are silent for another few minutes, everyone enjoying the snacks or sipping drinks. Tamlin speaks again though, that serious High Lord attitude appearing again.

“I have news.”

I imagine Lucien perking up at this, interested by the announcement and excited on my behalf.

“Did Lyphon’s family contact you?”

I chuckle a little before Tamlin can answer. While the notion is nice, the reality isn’t quite the same.

“I doubt they would. They know that we know better and that we’ll return on our own time, I doubt they’re worried about me or my siblings. I would be more surprised if they did.”

“His family did not contact us, no. I had asked Helion about any records regarding his family, and recently he has invited us to stay a week in the Day Court. Because of this invitation I believe he has found something. He never disclosed that however. So the beginning of next week is when we will visit.”

I hum quietly. Helion…High Lord of the Day Court. I’ve not even the slightest idea about who he is or what he’s like. I can remember one of his ancestors though, or who could be his ancestor. His name was Atalo. He was clever with a quick tongue and charming personality. I suspected that it was all a charade, a carefully made mask, but no one ever batted an eye at him because of it. He was also quite intelligent, and generous enough to allow some to visit the libraries. I wonder how alike the two are. Somehow I doubt Helion will be too serious, like Atalo.

Visiting for a whole week…that should be interesting. It would be nice to visit the libraries again, see any new editions to them. Plus, it would be interesting to see what records Prythian has on us. I’m sure there’s a few ugly patches, but as far as I’ve been aware we were never all that bad, we helped more than we challenged or caused trouble since we had several of our own issues to deal with.

Humming I switch trains of thought.

“Lucien, you previously mentioned you aren’t from Spring. Are you from Autumn?”

Lucien is quiet for a moment, softly humming as he thinks, likely deciding whether to answer me or change the subject. He sighs a little, taking a sip of whatever drink he chose before settling on his answer.

“I was..but I left and came here instead since Tamlin and I were old friends. He let me stay and made me his emissary.”

I hum a little, carefully searching for my glass and taking a sip of my juice. There’s clearly more to the story, but I won’t push, it’s likely a touchy subject anyways.

“I see..tell me. Are the others High Lords cruel?”

Tamlin grunts, almost scoffing.

“It’s a mix. Beron is notoriously cruel, along with Rhysand. Tarquin is more on the kind side. Kallias and Thesan tend to be more neutral. They’re not cruel, but they don’t jump to be kind either. Helion seems to be between neutral and kind, but I’m sure he has the capability to be cruel.”

I chuckle quietly.

“Anyone has the capability to be cruel, should they be pushed far enough. Even the kindest of people can crack and eventually shatter, usually leading to a terrible consequences for everyone surrounding them. Though some are just naturally cruel, whether they intend to be or not.” I say, my head falling back a little. If my eyes weren’t so bad I’d be staring at the sky, maybe watching clouds float by, observe their odd shapes.

That being said though, I’m hoping Gyn and Achlys aren’t stuck in Autumn or Night. Sure we had friends in both in the past, but that was a very long time ago and those ties have been cut. Briefly I wonder what it would take to rebuild those alliances. Probably a lot of bargaining, honestly.

“You sound like you speak from experience.” Tamlin says, sounding almost thoughtful.

“Yes, well, I’ve seen it many times before. The kindest souls being pushed to their very limits and yet still, being expected to act as sweet and unbothered. The cruel ones see them as nothing but stupid pawns to walk all over, and when the time comes when they snap..somehow everyone is surprised.” I hum, “there was one such case many years ago with a family, who had been causing us a lot of trouble, and we suspected it was entirely on purpose. We learned quickly they were abusive to their servants, one in particular.”

“I can still recall the marks on their body that couldn’t be as well hidden as the others. It was disgusting. And he was a sweetheart too. Achlys was concerned and warned the family that they’ll end up biting themselves in the ass. But Gyn and I saw it coming miles away. Gyn had a dagger made for them and offered them a job in our main palace. They said no, at first, deciding to stay loyal, hopeful…”

A silence follows, it feels somber and still. Even the breeze feels a little stiff and tense. We all know the ending.

“They endured half a year more..and then they snapped. It was at a banquet they were hosting. We were in attendance. Their eldest son threw a fit, the perfect image of a spoiled, narcissistic brat that thought he ruled the world. He took the brunt of it, and then…chaos erupted. He apparently carried the dagger with him everywhere, and he’d used it to slit the son’s throat.” I sigh, what a night that was. “In a matter of minutes he’d pulled us outside, given us a load of evidence proving their involvement with underground dealings that spelled out their plans of eliminating us and taking the title of ‘Ruling Family’. He’d also set fire to the manor. The family ended up demanding us for compensation, and we refused. Revealing the collected evidence and arresting them. Thankfully, he’s doing much better now.”

I smile a bit at the memory. Had it not been for that devilish family, he probably would’ve been much happier for longer. Not stuck in some hell with a loyalty for the demons surrounding them, hoping them to truly be secretly angels. The poor soul.

Tamlin hums at the story, Lucien stays quiet, mostly. I can hear his eye moving a bit from time to time. I wonder if his eye ever gets dry, probably not as it’s enchanted for one, and likely not made of flesh. I’m sure both my siblings would be fascinated.

“Where is he now?” Lucien asks after a moment, I’m guessing he’s checking that he’s not poor or homeless, something we’d never allow to happen. Homelessness is a death sentence in our Court, it’s basically a crime to allow anyone to sleep anywhere outside, not unless they were given strict permissions from us.

“He took up Gyn’s offer. Though he requested to work in her palace instead. She complied, so now he works and lives there. It’s a good ending to that story. I can’t imagine why anyone would abuse those who serve them, especially if you rely on them. They say there is strength in numbers and well…who will help you when they turn on you? Or when you fall? You’ve essentially made sure there’s no chance of anyone catching you. So what will you do when you need help?”

I hear nothing, so I imagine Lucien nodding at the information, satisfied with the outcome perhaps.

We return to the silence of before, continuing to snack on our food, drink our drinks. I listen for anything nearby. The wind stays gentle, there’s the odd bird singing a few notes, and sometimes a small critter running somewhere. If I’m not careful there is a good chance I’’ll relax too much and fall asleep.

“Well, it’s time I go back inside. I have a meeting in a half hour and plenty of paperwork to sort through.” Tamlin speaks up, standing up afterwards. He leaves, walking back towards the manor, Lucien sighing a little.

“I suppose lunch is over then..ugh back to dreadful work then. Do you want to come inside with me, Lyphon? I’ll have the servants gather everything.”

I shake my head.

“No, I’ll stay here a while longer. Thank you though.”

Lucien stays quiet for a moment before turning and heading back to the manor, leaving me to my lonesome.

Gyn

I’m relying heavily on muscle memory to get me through this. I haven’t had to fight or use a weapon against someone in a very long time, so actually training again is…interesting. At some points I briefly get excited when I recognize the preparation of a move from my opponent or when I guess their next move correctly. But those moments aren’t very common and honestly they feel more like deja vu than getting a question right on a quiz.

Across from me Tarquin is braced and ready for any possible oncoming attacks on my end, not that any are coming, I’ve sort of forced myself into defensive to the point I’m not sure I’d ever let myself try anything offensive for fear of making a fool of myself. Thank the cauldron Tarquin doesn’t seem to mind though.

We circle each other. While I eye him warily he simply looks at me with amusement. I suspect we both think a child could fight better than I am. Sighing I go back into a defensive stance, this is starting to tire me out more than yesterday.

“You’re not even going to try to attack me once?” Tarquin teases, making me scowl. By the gods this makes me think of Achlys again. We’d both mock and tease each other when training together, pissing each other off endlessly.

“Maybe some other time Tarquin, besides, didn’t you say you wanted to practice some offensive moves?”

He chuckles, shaking his head.

“Yes, well, that was with the hope and assumption that you wouldn’t make me overuse every move I’ve learned. Not once have you attacked me. Since when have you ever been strictly on the defensive?”

“Today. I haven’t had a reason to fight recently, so this feels abnormal to me right now.”

He raises a brow, looking rather amused by something.

“And you think I’ll go easily on you because of that?”

I scowl, an expression that’s probably quite common for me.

“Not at all.”

Tarquin smirks, going in for another jump attack. One arm keeps his midsection protected, the other raised with a sword in hand. I’m already on the edge of the rink, so I angle my body more leftwards and back up, moving along the edge. If he jumps me or hits me hard enough I’ll definitely loose..though right now that isn’t sounding too bad. I’m getting pretty worn out, my breathing is already a little strained and my movements are slowing down, even if by a little, my reaction time is slower too, and I’m sure by now he’s picked up on that. Though he hasn’t bothered to capitalize on it..for some reason.

The attack is followed by a few more, smaller and more controlled ones, ones that require less energy but are still effective, especially when used correctly. His movements are swift, and I actively have to put more effort and energy into dodging than before, a few strikes nearly hit.

Tarquin makes one last move, light glinting off the steel as it narrowly misses the bridge of my nose, instead severing a stray hair halfway. The thin strand falls, but rather than landing on the sandy floor of our little sparring arena, Tarquin catches it, pinching it between two fingers. His smirk grows as he holds it up for us both to see.

“You’re getting slow.”

Sighing, I can only nod. The arm carrying my own sparring sword drops, the blade feels heavy in my hands and I’m all to aware of the sweat dripping down my neck, back, and sides.

“Yes, well, I’m getting tired.” Breathing and speaking are two things I cannot do simultaneously, right now at least. “Honestly, I’m not sure I can even continue after this..goodness, I yield. If you need me-”

“You do not yield.”

“Excuse you?”

He chuckles seeing my expression. But repeats what he said nonetheless.

“You. Do not. Yield.”

I raise a brow, though my annoyance still clear. Huffing I take a step back, or try to. It would be enough for me to technically lose. But Tarquin isn’t having any of it. He grabs my wrist, pulling me towards him and backing up into we’re both in the center of the ring, inches apart. I’m not enjoying the victorious look on his face.

“You are not allowed to yield or leave this ring until you’ve attacked me. And no ‘low effort’ attacks either, I want you to treat me like an actual opponent. Fight me like you would on the battlefield.”

Only then does he back up, going into a defensive stance. I narrow my eyes this time, more from concern and warning.

“I’d really rather not, Tarquin.’

“Just try.”

Exasperated and getting pretty foul mooded, I back up. He looks confused for a moment before I charge, running at full speed with my sword pointed right at his chest. He raises his arms higher, twisting his sword to use it as a sort of shield. He moves forward too, planning to take the sword head on, but I move left at the last second, raising the sword to strike him in the head, and then kick him in the knee instead.

He grunts as he almost kneels. Swiftly I kick at his nose, then at his chest, both attempted strikes are blocked by one arm, the other being used to raise his sword and aim a strike. He stabs at my chest, I barely raise my own sword fast enough to block that. I jump back, giving us both space as he stands to his full height and starts to approach, smiling.

It’s his usual smile, the one that’s soft and in any other context would make me think of calming waves and shining pearls. But right now it just puts me more on edge. I wonder if he smiles at his enemies like this before killing them.

Huffing slightly I run at him full speed, keeping my sword and body lowered. At the last second I dodge to the side, spinning just enough to get behind him and kick the back of one of his knees before pressing the sword against his throat, not enough to do any real damage, of course.

He grunts as he lands, using a hand to keep the sword’s edge away from his throat. He must not have been very affected by the attack however, since he’s quick to roll forward, taking me with him. I think I feel my spine crack a few times. I groan as we stop with him and planting of his body weight laying atop of me, specifically my chest. Now I’m taking in even less air. I’ll probably pass out in a minute.

Hissing I put more effort into moving the sword back towards his neck. My arm shakes as he pushes back. While he’s a bit more distracted I raise my legs, high enough to wrap them firmly around his diaphragm, before squeezing like a boa constrictor. This might not work out well for me though. I wouldn’t be surprised if he can hold his breath longer or be able to last longer without oxygen than the average fae.

He almost tenses up immediately. One hand works on keeping the sword away from his throat, the other works at untangling my legs or at least loosening them enough that he won’t have to fight for air every breath. He’s not giving up fast enough though, so I reach out with my free hand and place opposite his hand on the sword. Twisting the sword in my other hand, I make sure it’s flat against both our palms. Despite wheezing a little, Tarquin manages to chuckle slightly.

“How are you supposed to slit my throat with the sharp edge facing away from me?”

A strangled laugh escapes me, I sound a bit exasperated, desperate too.

“If I get it close enough, strangling you will all be too easy. All I need to do is angle it properly between your neck and jaw.”

He barks a laugh, the sound startling me and I’m temporarily unsure of how to react. Is he ok? Is he pushing himself too far? Do I need to do something? He stops before I can check for any health problems though.

“You nasty, nasty girl.”

“You’re the one who told me to fight like you were my enemy. I don’t necessarily need a quick victory, I just need to win..or lose. Whichever will make you let me leave faster.”

He grunts as I pull the sword closer to his throat, cursing the hand trying to remove my legs switches between hitting my side with the hilt of his sword and with as much force as he can use at the moment, and trying to push the sword away. Each strike to my side feels like fireworks of pain exploding and worsening with each strike. He doesn’t even need to hit me anymore for my whole side to ache and throb, but it’s worse at the main strike point, which would be my bottom rib.

With a rough gasp I tightening my legs around him as much as I can, both legs shaking as I struggle to keep squeezing his diaphragm. It’s paying off though. His breathing has become short, quick gasps that I know aren’t getting him much air. Close, so close to victory. Until I’m not.

His one arm raises again, poised and ready to strike.

“No-”

Pain explodes in my entire side as the hilt of his sword strikes the bottom bone again. I feel a crack, probably the rib fracturing. Lovely. Unfortunately I falter, one hand slipping briefly from the sword, giving him enough time and strength to rip the sword from my hands and toss to the other side of the arena. He hits my fracturing rib again, I hiss, agony and lack of energy causing my legs to loosen, practically flopping to the side as Tarquin quickly unwraps my legs.

I barely notice him turning until it’s too late. Instantly air is whisked from my lungs and I try to inhale, only to meet the resistance that is his weight pressed onto my diaphragm through his knee. The point of his sword presses against the middle of my throat.

Oh if Great Great Grandfather could see me now..I would surely never be able to return home until I floored him in the first 10 seconds. I would be quite the disappointment. I might’ve had an excuse as a child. But not now. I’m fully grown and I’ve already been trained. To think Ulysse was so successful I can barely fight now. Cauldron I might just cry myself to sleep tonight. Coming from a family who takes pride in their strength and ability to defeat others…of course I feel like a weakling now. A failure almost.

Anger boils up inside at the thought. After everything I’ve had to go through to prove myself, to get a peaceful, quiet living, this is what I’ve become? It was really this easy? To defeat me, weaken me, make me give up?

I basically snarl like an animal as a grab a fistful of sand and throw right as his eyes. I don’t give him time to process as he raises a hand to block the sand, possibly get some out of his eyes. I punch him in the throat, then raise a leg to kick him in the crotch before using that leg to shove him away. As he lands, wiping the sand from his eyes, I stand up, marching over to my sword and picking it up. When I turn he’s still keeled over, coughing though. I have to make this quick. It seems we both are going till the other taps out, so I’ll have to force him to. Pressing a blade to his head won’t do that, but almost slitting his throat probably will.

Before he can get up, I stand over him and put the blade in the curve between his jaw and his neck, before carefully pulling up. I don’t actually want to hurt him, but I need him to give up. He almost curses, scrambling to push the blade away, but I don’t let him move it. He’s trying hard not to cough, but it’s clear he’s about to and if he does blood will likely spill..well maybe, I’m not entirely sure how sharp these swords are. Huffing he hits my leg three times.

Sighing with a bit of relief I move the sword away, tossing it to the other side near the stands that hold other practice blades. Moving a few feet away I sit down on some of the steps, wincing as my side throbs again and the pain spasms when I cough a little. Tarquin practically has a coughing fit for a minute, but he’s okay otherwise, thankfully. When that’s done he stands up, takes a few deep breaths, and turns to me.

“Congrats.”

Quietly he walks over, offering a hand. I take it, almost distracted by the contrasting feel of soft yet calloused. He pulls me up into a standing position.

“Ah well, thank you. Though I’m certain you did more damage than me. Much more. So good job for that.”

He frowns at that, eyes instantly going to my side. One hand reaches, about to touch the growing red patch, but I grab his wrist before it can.

“Please don’t. My rib was fractured. I know you’re gentle, but that will still hurt.”

Concern colours his eyes as they flick back up to meet mine.

“Oh, I’m sorry. I didn’t realize- let me take you to the healers.”

He’s quick, I’ll give him that. I can’t form a response fast enough before he’s slipping the hand hovering above my side into my own hand, tugging me towards the exit.

“No- it’s fine, Tarquin. I’ll be fine. Just let me rest and I’ll look after it once I’m more energized.”

Stubbornly though, he shakes his head, pulling me along.

“No. We’re going to the healers. I won’t risk you accidentally harming yourself further by using this chance to practice your abilities more. I trust you know what you’re doing, but I’d rather have you healed immediately than wait for you to do it yourself.”

Sighing I increase my pace to match his, following him as he expertly moves from hallway to hallway in search of the healers wing. Or just healers. I’m assuming there’s a mini-hospital in the castle, but I could be mistaken.

We both fall into a comfortable silence. Him, determined to find a healer and searching. Me, lost in thought as I stare out any windows at the vast sea. The silence is softly broken though when Tarquin asks a question.

“What was that, back there? Do you hate losing?”

I’m quiet for a moment, thinking.

“No..not quite, at least. I- I think it was more just, in my family, strength is something that we were raised to put a lot of pride in. Me and my siblings, we were all raised with the ideal that we couldn’t afford to lose, not even once.”

“Couldn’t afford to lose..what do you mean by that?”

“I suppose a simple way of saying it is that by my family’s standards, loosing means you’re weak. And in a family that values strength highly..well my Great Great Grandfather has a set of standards that, if not met, mean he’ll make you an outcast or just straight up disown you.” I wince at a few memories that pop up. “The Mortis name carries a lot of protection at home..if you’re apart of the family or at least respected, you’re well protected and regular or weaker creatures won’t attack you, you won’t really be challenged. But otherwise..you’re open game.”

Tarquin hums, nodding slightly.

“I see, well. I think it’s a bit foolish to place all your seashells in one basket, if strength is the only thing your family values..then they’re blinding themselves to many other wonderful things, and building up themselves for failure. Or at the very least, a very miserable family. You didn’t need to beat me for me to know that you’re strong, Gyn.”

His words make me smile, the smile growing into a giggle as I grin at him.

“Thank you, for that. I’m sure it could take me a while to fully agree, but I’m at least aware that my Great Great Grandfather should try using more baskets.”

He chuckles, smiling back. We walk for a few more minutes before we arrive at a door labeled ‘Medical’. He knocks, the door swinging open immediately. A fae woman looks between the two of us, then at my side and motions for us to come inside.

Tarquin leads the way until the woman motions for me to sit on a bed. I seat myself on the edge, and she begins her examination.

“Is your side the only place of concern or are there any other injuries I should be made aware of?”

“Only my side, I’m fine otherwise. My rib is fractured, I don’t know how severely though.”

“I see, very well.”

The woman grabs a clipboard, scribbles a few things down before reaching and, quite gently, brushing her fingers across my side. I grit my teeth as fire follows the light touch, exhaling slowly to stop myself from screaming or cursing too much. Both Tarquin and the healer notice the reaction, of course. And the few tears that threaten to spill. Tarquin gives my hand a squeeze, muttering an apology. I just give him a light squeeze back.

“Well, I’m not sure what the cause of this injury was, but your rib is a hair away from being broken. It’s an easy fix, thankfully. Though I will need to touch you to heal you..”

Tarquin’s eyes widen at her statement. I almost chuckle, but instead respond before he can.

“That’s fine, just get it done with, please.”

The healer nods, nimbly she works at healing me. I hiss at the pain, but it lightens up fairly quickly. It only takes her a few moments to heal my side completely.

“There we are. Everything is fine now, you’re good to go.”

I nod, hopping off the bed.

“Thank you, do I need to pay you?-”

“No, I’m a healer that works under the palace, so I have no fees for anyone I heal. I simply heal anyone brought here and get paid at the end of the week.”

“I see. Well thank you.”

She nods, turning and taking her clipboard with her, heading into an office area. I’m about to say goodbye and head to my room, but the guilt ridden expression on Tarquin’s face stops me.

“Are you alright-”

“I’m sorry. I didn’t realize that I had nearly broken your rib. Had I known that would happen I probably would’ve just let you go and rest. I probably should have in the first place. I’m-”

“It’s fine Tarquin. You did nothing wrong. You fought me fairly and I just happened to be injured. This isn’t the worst I’ve ever experienced either, so please don’t let this weigh heavily on you. I appreciate that you didn’t bother going easy on me..at least I don’t think you did. I would find it quite insulting if you decided to baby me after insisting I stay to fight.”

He seems slightly less upset, but still feeling guilty. He nods, acting a bit like that was all I needed to say to convince him. Sighing I shake my head. He almost turns to leave, but this time I stop him, wrapping my arms around him in a hug.

He tenses for a moment, but he returns the hug.

“I’m okay, Tarquin. It’s okay. I strangled you for cauldron’s sake. I should be apologizing to you instead. So please don’t be upset because I got hurt. So did you.”

He sighs, conceding.

“Alright. Fine. I’ll try to…forgive myself I suppose.”

“Thank you, are you busy today?”

“No..I only have one meeting today, thankfully. And that’s just before dinner.”

“Good. Let’s go on a walk. I know you’ll still feel bad or down for a little while, so let’s go on a walk. Clear some of the air. You usually feel better after walks or visits to the beach, right?”

He smiles a little, nodding, letting me push him out of the healers room.

Achlys

The High Lord’s office reminds me of what was my Father’s. A simple yet intricately carved door opening to a spacious area meant for greeting or waiting with two couches facing each other with comfortable and soft pillows placed in the corner between cushion and arm. Then a few small steps that lead into a sort of study area. Both walls lined with bookshelves, two long tables placed two feet away with several cushioned chairs placed around them. Papers, books, quills, and ink pots line the tables too. And then there a few more small steps, leading up to where the High Lord sits, waiting or writing and signing away behind a fancy or elaborate desk that likely has a few hidden compartments for secret or important documents.

I suspect that an important part of the design is intimidation and condescension. I can remember a few times where the long walk from the door to the desk was nerve wracking, all the while my Father wouldn’t even spare me a glance, and I hated how it felt like he was superior and above me, that I wasn’t worth his time, but those rotten documents always were. Just like how he tried to make my baby sister the same, making her sign dozens of practice sheets everyday since she turned 12, and scolding her when she tried to get her work done faster, claiming she wasn’t even reading the pages, that she was making herself to become a poor High Lady.

I work to quiet down the building anger. Snapping at a High Lord has never really done me any favours. And it’s not even like Eris is the one who’s made my sister slave away at a desk for hours on end.

Sighing, I step into the High Lord’s office. It’s warm, probably from the fireplace near his desk that burns away.

Eris looks up from the pages in front of him, placing his quill down. He beckons me forward, waiting patiently while I walk forward. It takes a moment for me to finally reach the desk and sit down in one of the seats placed in front of the desk.

His amber eyes track me the whole way, following me like a predator would when they’re not sure whether they’re stalking prey or another predator. He doesn’t appear tense, but he’s also not relaxed in any sort of way. I’m sure I am only another dangerous problem that has made itself known.

We both stay quiet for a moment, waiting to see if the other will speak first all while staring each other down in silent scrutiny. I decide I’ll be the first to speak.

“You called, High Lord?”

The barest hint of frown. The barest hint of amusement.

“You’ve made me curious. Your family has always brought me fascination, and it is easy to recognize that your siblings would be incredibly helpful to me, and you would be more comfortable if you were all here.”

I don’t bother hiding the disgusted frown that grows on my face. Sure, it would be nicer if we were all together again, but it would be even better if we were together away from this place, outside of the hellish Autumn Court.

“We won’t be your slaves, High Lord. Nor will we ever be. No Mortis ever bows before anyone else. While a reunion would be nice, don’t expect my siblings servitude as a returning favour.”

He chuckles quietly.

“I wouldn’t dream of it. But you’re smart, and something tells me that you already have a few guesses as to where your siblings have been placed.” He hums, “I’m going to assume you know you have nothing in Prythian. You can threaten me all you like, but we both know for the time being they are nothing but empty, dangerous words. So let me extend a hand. You tell me about your sister and brother, and in return I will send letters to the High Lords on your behalf. Does that seem fair.”

The disgust melts into a suspicion that does well to disguise itself. I can feel the muscles in my face relax away back into the neutral mask every High Sovereign’s child has become intimately familiar with. My gut tightens though, a sense of unease washing over me like a filthy water that makes you itch to bathe.

“That’s..quite generous of you. Why make such an offer? It seems like you have quite the disadvantage in this deal. Only receiving information and finding my siblings for me in return? I have no doubts you have something else planned. Something that requires that information.”

“Not at all.” He shrugs, “I’m merely curious about your family.”

He smirks, glad I haven’t seen the full picture yet.

“But I’m also playing the long game here. In the end that information can play key roles for me in getting what I want, and I’ll have the satisfaction of having more information as the middle man or messenger. You will never know if I have more information on your siblings, their conditions, and their whereabouts and you’ll have to trust that I’ll share that info with you when I receive it. But, if you decide that you won’t take the deal, you’ll need to collect the information yourself and I’ll willing to bet that you’d rather take the quicker route and find them faster.”

This is a familiar feeling to that of being locked in a chess match against my cousin, Melchor. He’s intelligent in a way that he can trick you into making moves that only benefit him all while making you think it was the better move. Subconscious trickery. But Eris has revealed some of his hand. Nothing too important of course, he’s only given me a slight hint at his intentions and personality in the wad of information I could’ve guessed on my own. It almost feels like a battle of wits.

“Let’s say I do take the deal. Realistically, there isn’t any guarantee that the High Lords will respond in the first place, nor is there any real guarantee that they will respond truthfully. If they’re smart, they, like you, will know or realize how much of an asset my siblings are. And if they’re as scheming and cunning as when we were younger, we’ll be nothing but bargaining pieces for them.”

“That is, assuming, that all our High Lords are in fact the cunning, cruel creatures that made the High Lords when you were younger. Like my Great Great Great Grandfather, Eldmar.”

I almost shudder at the name. I remember Eldmar, quite well actually. He left quite the impression. He had a regal and authoritative presence and he was quite a clever man. You never knew what he was thinking, and he was always able to control any conversation or negotiation he was a part of, always in his favour of course. He was scary in how strategic he was. It was always odd, being around him. I recognized that I was the more powerful one, and yet I genuinely felt like I was outclassed when I was near him, that I was the weaker one.

“And are they? Like their ancestors? Or are have things changed that much already?”

His eyes narrow slightly, an amused twinkle in his eyes. They haven’t changed that much at all then.

“Some..are different than what you might expect. But I suspect that is because of different circumstances. Most aren’t that much different though, so I can’t say your suspicion is miss placed. How about you just tell me where you suspect they are, and I’ll tell you what their chances are with that Court’s particular High Lord. And I’ll still send letters.”

“Or you could just tell me about the different High Lords that rule today.”

“No. Either you tell me your suspicions and about your siblings, or I let you go about your own research. And I won’t provide you any aid in that case.”

I roll my eyes, but consider the different pros and cons. He’s only asking for information, information he plans to use later on for his own goals. Though his terminology was vague enough where if I agree, I’ll be saying I’ll give any information on my siblings that he requests. But..he’ll also contact other Courts and try to find my siblings. If I went out on my own and went searching for my own answers, I would have a much harder time. I have nothing tying my to Prythian, so getting a job would be difficult or earning any money. I could be perceived as a threat and treated as such if I ever approached any High Lord. I have nothing. But he has something and is offering some of his resources. Groaning I make my choice.

“Fine. Our cousin hated us dearly and I’m going assume placed in locations that played on some of our biggest fears. I hate caves and my prison was placed inside one. My sister is terrified of deep waters, so he’s likely placed her prison somewhere with lots of deep water. Likely the Summer Court. Lyphon hates being buried alive, so somewhere where it wouldn’t be difficult to move a lot of dirt. My best guesses are Spring, Day, and Dawn.”

Eris considers the information, nodding slowly before moving his papers aside and grabbing blank pages and placing them in front of himself.

“I’ll send a letter to Summer. And one to Spring as a starter. We’ll wait for the replies and proceed from there.”

The sound of a quill writing away fills in the silence. I read each word and line as they’re written, following without problem. Reading upside down is something I learned when I was still young. It’s quite handy.

---

High Lord Tarquin,

There isn’t a chance that you have a female by the name of Gyn Mortis under your care at the moment, is there? Or a large, strange prison somewhere deep in the waters that surround your Court? Recently I’ve found one such prison in my Court, it’s prisoner making me quite curious. I wish to find his two other siblings that have also been imprisoned. He has informed me that he suspects his sister resides in your Court at the moment. Should she ask which brother is in my Court, simply answer her elder brother. Do lend a helping hand and bring this family back together?

—High Lord Eris

---

High Lord Tamlin,

How does Spring fare? Recently a strange prison was found in Autumn and the prison had made me quite curious. It is in my interests to help in finding his two other siblings. He has informed me that he suspects his younger brother, Lyphon, could be potentially be found in your Court. Should you find or have found him, please contact me.

—High Lord Eris

---

Once the letters are written and sealed, ready to be sent, he places aside for later, returning his attention to me.

“So then, tell me about your family. Your sister and brother, preferably.”

“What exactly do you want to know? Anything?”

He smiles softly, the smile disappearing quickly.

“Anything. Indulge my curiosity.”

“If you’re really so desperate. Tell me what you already know so I don’t waste either of our time.”

He rolls his eyes, sitting back in his chair while he toys with a quill, spinning it between his fingers as a drop of ink threatens to spill.

“My my, so spoiled and demanding. I don’t know intimate details, only history and impressions about someone based on the writings of the author. I’ve studied the various wars your family was apart of. I’ve gone through all the records my family has about anything that involved your family or Court.”

“And what have you learned about us? You’re smart, I’m sure you’ve already read between the lines.”

A small, prideful smirk grows on his face. He’s glad someone’s finally noticed, I’m sure. Eager to brag or maybe he’s just glad someone finally hasn’t underestimated him. If there is one thing I’ve learned about Autumn, never underestimate a Vanserra, especially ones that parade themselves as weaker or uninterested. Not that Eris checks those boxes, but still. New High Lords are always underestimated and yet to earn the respect of their fathers or forefathers. An unfortunate thing, but it comes with the presumed lack of experience. Observation and experience can be two very different things at times.

“Your family seems oddly peaceful for one that presents itself as violent and threatening. I’ll guess your patriarch is quite selective in what your family gets themselves involved in. All things considered he might even have some morals.”

I snort at the comment. Oh if only he knew or met our oh so wonderful Great Great Grandfather.

“He’s never had morals. He does things when he gets bored or because he gets irritated. He doesn’t do things for ‘good’. Gyn and Lyphon have morals, maybe not as many as some, but more than most in my family.” I don’t stop my snicker, “take a war over freeing slaves. The Knight would fight to stop the annoyance of begging for help and freedom. It could go either way, he would slaughter for either side. Gyn would fight for their freedom. I would simply offer to kill them all, free them that way. And well..Lyphon would probably use everyone’s bodies to help him fight.”

I laugh, quite loudly actually, but it’s true. Lyphon never spared a corpse, if it was available and not too badly damaged it could help him.

“Though, he would likely follow Gyn, he’s like a sheep or a puppy in that case. He looks to her for help and guidance at times. They always connected well, and Gyn was determined to be a good older sister, make life less miserable.”

Eris quirks a brow but hums, spinning the quill the opposite direction now.

“Interesting. I was under the impression that your family had a strict hierarchy, that you all looked to and obeyed your Great Great Grandfather.”

There’s a dark chuckle from me.

“Not necessarily. Pops rarely appears and even more rarely reclaims the control he’s generously given to some of his descendants. There is, I suppose, an hierarchy of sorts. It’s mostly based on power and the relations we have to The Knight. For a while now Gyn and I were considered 2nd in commands, we didn’t rule the Court, naturally. But we were given respect and power for being successful results of selective breeding and proving to be quite useful.

“I’m liked for my obedience because I’ve never had a problem with the orders given. Gyn, on the other hand, can be too timid to speak up against our Great Great Grandfather. So she’s subtle in the ways she defies him. Fighting in wars, but sparing those who wish for peace, and offering them a home, though in a different form. But Pops loves Gyn, so he never punished her. In fact he took interest and praised her for her knowledge in biology and her strength. That being said, we are family you know, not sheep. We only obey as often as we do because we trust Pops’ judgement. He’s never been wrong.”

Eris narrows his eyes slightly, a look of consideration and realization on his face.

“You sound like you trust each other a lot…not quite something I’ve heard of from a High Lord’s family. Usually, from my experience, most High Lord’s and their families aren’t usually on good terms with each other. But it sounds like you might just have..a decent family.”

I frown slightly at that. It’s true, most High Lord’s families I’ve met could be compared more to a den of wolves that have been starved a few days. Or snakes. Something nasty that’s thirsty for blood, rich with envy, and hungry for power that they may or may not use correctly. That being said, my family isn’t all that much better.

“I’m not sure I can agree with you, on that point. We may trust each other for certain things, but we’re as ugly as the rest. Look at me and my siblings. Ripped from our beds by a traitorous cousin and shoved into metal boxes that leeches power from you until you’ve been freed before being tossed into places where he hopes we won’t be found. There is no shortage of hatred, fear, and blood in our family.”

The confession shouldn’t give away too much information, and I don’t believe it can really be used against us. It might sound like it could be easy to sway someone in our family into betraying and killing off family members or imprisoning them. But Pops is quite..meticulous in his control of the family and its members.

An entire tradition has been made out of him rooting out anyone he finds don’t meet his standards. His word is law in the family and if he judges you to be worthless in the family, then you’ll be removed. Countless cousins, aunts, uncles all killed or banished because they’re too weak or useless. Our family is more comparable to a unit in the army than a proper family, I think. Some of us are close, but usually it’s a relationship and bond built up over the years, not something you feel or recognize naturally. Sometimes it just feels like we’re dolls in a doll house, and Pops is the master that controls us.

The door of the office opens and we both turn to see who’s entered. It’s a servant, carrying a silver tray with a tea pot, two tea cups, and some small dishes and utensils for anything we might want to add.

Eris gestures for the servant to approach. They’re quick and quiet as they approach and place the tray on the desk between us where no papers are. They’re just as quick to leave. Reaching forwards Eris takes one of the cups, pouring himself a drink.

“Feel free to refresh yourself with a drink. I don’t imagine this conversation will be over for a little while..”

I hum, reaching forwards to pour myself a drink.

“Maybe not.”

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Thank you for reading and for your patience. Writer's block sucks. Enjoy your day/night.

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Paper, Scissors, Rank (Ch: 4)

CHARACTER/PAIRING: Modern!Carrillo x Army!OC (eventually) 

WARNINGS: maybe some swearing, military slang, more military talk,  spelling and grammatical errors. Flippy floppy points of view and tenses. Could be very OOC/AU for some. Carrillo may not be narcos accurate as this is an AU. Some OC x OC 

AUTHORS NOTE:  big thanks to @1zashreena1 and @girlpornparadise for letting me bounce ideas off them  while writing this, hopefully y'all enjoy this and finally, they meet! My first time writing this way so, be nice?

WORD COUNT: 2.1k

CHAPTER:   4 OF ?

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 It's as if running into a wall of muscle knocked some sense into her. The name on the shirt scared her enough to trigger her cadet instincts to kick in quickly to allow her to shake the hands off, step back, and salute, despite being inside, which was a tradition reserved for only the army. She held the salute for longer than necessary, wondering why the officer in front of her wasn’t returning it, instead just staring at her with one gorgeously sculpted eyebrow raised. Begrudgingly she dropped her arm, salute unreturned, and an embarrassed look on her face.

“Sir?” the title came out as more of a question than a statement like it normally would. Confusion was spreading through her brain like wildfire, this was new to her. Why was the high ranking officer, the highest she’d ever been in the presence of other than her father, not returning the mark of respect that had been drilled into her since a kid, although, given he wasn’t from around here, it may not be something he is used to. That and he probably never associates with someone that is as low of a rank as herself.   

“Perfect just the Cadet I was looking for, although I must say, not the meeting I was expecting” 

Fuck, that voice, I think I’m in love. Was the first thought that came to mind. That voice, gravely and like the richest of chocolates dossed with the slightest accent, matched the attractive man that stood before her, and hearing it oh so close to her, it made her insides melt. Her imagination definitely had not done his voice justice during any day dream that contained the handsome Colonel in front of her. Oh and how glorious those daydreams were, thinking about a particular dirty one where those huge arms of his were wrapped tightly around her, while his chest was pressed so tightly against her back had her blushing the spot.  Damn it what is it with me and crushing on the higher ups, get a grip girl! 

His words finally clicked in her head. “I’m sorry Sir, what do you mean you were looking for me?”. The confusion was most definitely evident on her face. 

The Colonel chuckled lightly, dark eyes fixated on the cadet before him. “I was made aware that the LT. Colonel was to inform the squadron of my choice tonight, is that not what happened Cadet?” 

Confusion once again hit Greyson full force. Did Sinclair know the whole time that someone had been picked. Of course he did, he said they had been informed, but according to the Colonel in front of her, he knew the exact Cadet that had been chosen. Why hadn’t he said anything to them then?.  

It was at the end of the previous thought that the Cadet deflated, maybe he had told the cadet that had been selected, but it just wasn’t her. Shame ran through her like a lead bullet, of course she wouldn't have been chosen, what Colonel in their right mine would chose a Cadet who had been swept up in a rumour that she was fucking the LT. Colonel in charge of overseeing the entirety of the training squadron just so she could make her way to top recruit. 

“Cadet? I asked you a question”. His tone was clipped. Harsh but straight to the point, and just the right amount of authority to snap the cadets attention from  being in her own thoughts to looking him dead in the eye. Before she quickly averted her gaze to stare at his boot, that alone made him smirk. Good , he thought, she knows her place. 

“I’m sorry Sir, I ummm, I got lost in my thoughts, and umm, no the, ah, the LT. Colonel did not inform us of who you had picked, Sir...” Greyson stuttered, the Colonel was quite the intimidating man up close. All broad shouldered, straight backed and cold facade. If she was being quite honest with herself, she thought the rumours of his brutality might well be true from where she was standing. The way he was watching her was like a predator waiting for his prey to make the one wrong move that would land them in his jaws. A shiver  of fear ran down her spine at the thought. 

The Colonel huffed in annoyance. “Then I suggest you spend less time in your head and more time paying attention, especially when being addressed by a senior officer, Cadet! A mistake like that will get one of your crew killed if you're not careful” 

The cadets stomach plummeted at the thought, she knew all too well what would get a fellow soldier killed, her father liked to remind her that during her weeks leading up to her enlistment. The countless horror stories that had her waking up in a cold sweat had instilled a deep fear of failure within the cadet, but she had not let that show throughout her training, least of all her father hear off it through the chain of command. 

Flustered, Greyson replied with a quick, “I’m sorry Sir, I really am”, only to be laughed at by the Colonel.

“Sorry doesn’t cut it when someone dies Cadet, I’m sure you know that all too well with what your father has done, don't let his mistakes become your own!” The final part was growled out with an anger that permeated the air. 

Greyson swallowed down her rising anger and levelled the officer in front of her with a glare. It was a well known fact amongst the instructors that mentioning her father struck a nerve within her and set her off, many a time she had been reprimanded for near miss fights from her fellow cadets pulling the dad card around her. The cadet figured that either the Colonel knew this and was trying to get a rise out of her, or just knew of her father's past indiscretions and was trying to use it to discredit her. It didn’t matter which thought she pondered more, both made her blood boil just as much. 

Trying to keep a cool demeanor around the officer in front of her was a struggle. He was smirking at her like he just had just won the lottery, all tight lipped and cocky. He had got her hook, line and sinker, she had fallen for his trap. Giving a frustrated huff the cadet looked away from the smug officer in front of her, hoping for something to grab her attention so she could dispel her anger. It seemed however, the Colonel wasn’t done just yet. 

“Yes I know all about Daddy dearest and his mistakes, Greyson. It's a wonder you even bothered to enlist with all the hatred and dishonesty that follows your name around.”. 

He knew exactly what he was doing, if this was the cadet he was going to steal away from the signal corps then he needed her to rebut him, yell at him, something. Anything that would show some hard spirit that would be needed to complete the daily brutality and challenges that would likely come from being in his team. He had heard what she was capable of, now to just see it for himself. 

“Cat got your tongue Cadet? Or are you used to being fucked over in a different kind of way by your superiors. Must be nice to have the LT. Colonel at your beck and call doing your bidding for you and getting you the points to become top cadet. Isn't that right Greyson?” The teasing lilt to his tone was seemingly lost on the cadet in front of him. He watched as waves of varying emotions crossed her face. Something akin to shame crossed first, followed closely by what he assumed was embarrassment, only to be followed by, once more, anger. Which seemed to be this cadets’ default emotion. 

Greyson had never once felt this much anger in one go, yes she knew the Colonel was trying to get a rise out of her, and mentioning her father usually did the trick. The idea that he was discrediting her based on rumours and one small sighting of something that definitely wasn’t a professional interaction with the Lt. Colonel during the assessment day somehow struck a nerve so deep she was sure that this feeling was beyond anger, in fact, she was livid. He didn’t know anything about her and he was going to insinuate that! Oh he definitely had another thing coming.

“Respectfully. Sir.” Greyson quipped in a bratty tone, “You don’t know the first thing about me, so you have no right to insinuate that I am sleeping my way to the top!” her distaste for the Colonel before her was growing by the second, “I would have thought it well below your rank to believe the rumours of jealous school girls, but i guess I was wrong. Seems like you aren’t much of a fucking Colonel at all!”. The final words of the sentence were growled out in a tone so low it would have scared her fellow cadets half to death. Her eyes were alight with emotion, her eyes turning a deep green in colour, pupils constricted. The anger was rolling off her in waves. 

“There it is, that's the cadet I had heard all about. Daddy’s little mimic”. His grin was bordering maniac, he was pushing her buttons and striking the nerves he had hoped to, it was just a matter of seeing how much further she was willing to go to defend herself and her reputation. But he knew for sure now, this was his cadet. 

Those words and that stupidly attractive grin was the last straw for the cadet. Without really processing her next move she curled her right hand into a fist and aimed directly for the underside of that chiseled jaw of his, hoping for a knockout, even if she’d face a potential discharge because of it. This man had fucked her off one too many times for her to internalise these emotions. 

The punch thrown at him probably would have knocked him out too, if he hadn’t had the years of experience chasing down criminals in Colombia. He had seen the way her body had gone taught, fist curling, before she had wound her arm back and thrown it forward towards him with such conviction and determination that would have made him proud, if he hadn’t been trying to prove a point. Her plan failed though as he caught her wrist, her fist a mere inch from its intended target. He used her wrist as leverage, while taking a step forward, and slammed her, not all that gently, into the wall behind her.

The air was knocked out of Greyson in an instant, instead of hitting her target, she had ended up pressed between the Colonels’ hard body and the wall behind her. His mouth hovered over her ear, breath hot with each passing exhale, the shiver that wracked her body was not one of fear this time. It seemed as if minutes passed by, she could feel every hard ridge of his body pressed into hers. From his strong thighs right up to his too defined pecs that were pinning her against the wall. He was so close his belt buckle was digging into her stomach. 

She released a shaky breath at the thought. This bastard of a man had pushed her to her breaking point and now held her against the wall like it was nothing. She struggled against him for a short moment, feigning an escape, but he just pushed her wrist closer to the wall and his body impossibly closer to her own. Quiet the compromising situation. 

Carrillo huffed out a laugh at the way the cadet struggled beneath him before slumping in defeat. He had her exactly where he wanted her, she had shown her hand and was now at his mercy. 

“I definitely made the right choice” he murmured against the shell of her ear, delighting in the way she let out the smallest of gasps. “I’d say congratulations, but I guess that's not needed. You're on the team Cadet” and with those final words he released her from his hold and took a step back. Noting the way she slumped against the wall without his support. He had to smirk while taking in her disheveled appearance, she looked positively wrecked. With that final thought he adjusted his uniform and disappeared down the hallway in search of the LT. Colonel, leaving a very confused and very flustered cadet in his wake