Summary: During the war against the Magic Tower, Ray ended up fighting alone and using most of his powers. Now confined to his bed, he realizes how much he took mobility for granted.
Pairing & Characters: Ray Blackwell/Alice ; Ray Blackwell, Sirius Oswald, Luka Clemence, Fenrir Godspeed, Seth Hyde, Main Character/Alice
Count: 2,818 words
Rating:General
Warnings: SPOILERS for Ray Route!
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Ray woke up in searing pain.
His body felt like it was on fire. Muscles ached like they had been torn apart. He tried to push himself up onto his elbows, but they complained at the mere thought of motion.
Forcing his eyes open, Ray sucked in a harsh breath, hoping it would soothe the pain. The familiar muted grey of his bedroom ceiling came into view.
“Ray?”
Now managing to turn his neck, he offered the speaker a weak, strained smile. “Hey there, Alice,” he muttered, voice scratchy and raw.
"You’re awake. You’re awake! Oh, thank goodness!” She clapped her book shut, rising to her feet. “Fenrir! Fenrir, he’s awake!”
Ray wanted to stop her as she ran out into the hallway – but still found himself unable to move more than a mere inch at a time. All he could do was watch her hurry back in a minute later, Fenrir in tow.
“You’re right! Buddy!” Fenrir fell to his knees next to the bed, Alice sitting back in her chair on the other side. “We were startin’ to get worried that you might never wake up, y’know?”
“Yeah? You can’t get rid of me that easily, partner.” Ray tried to raise his hand for a fistbump, frowning when it did not immediately cooperate.
“Hey, hey! Don’t strain those muscles!” Fenrir reached out, tapping Ray’s arm. “The Seven of Hearts said you were basically running on empty when we brought ya back.”
“We were worried that you might have used too much magic.” Alice twisted the fabric of her skirt beneath her fingers. “But we managed to get King Lancelot and Kyle to check you out. They said that you would be fine.”
Ray nodded once, trying not to wince as he finally managed to tuck his arms beneath him. “Okay, so—”
“Raaay!!” Seth burst into the room then, cutting Ray off. “We were worried you would never wake up!”
“Our King’s too stubborn to die, Seth.” Sirius walked in next, Luka following a step behind. “And is probably too stubborn for bedrest – don’t you dare sit up.”
Ray stopped lifting himself up at Sirius’s sharp command. Frowning, he dropped back against the pillows. “I’m already feeling better.”
“That’s the stubbornness talking,” Fenrir said. “Ray. You seriously need to rest. You were in bad shape when we brought you back from the Garden.”
“As for the war – everything’s fine.” Sirius cut in as Ray’s mouth opened to ask the obvious. “These past forty-eight hours have been nothing but exhausting, but we’ve managed to lock up most of the senior disciples and resolve tensions between the Red and Black. Cradle has mostly recovered from the fighting.”
“And what of Amon?”
No one responded immediately. Sirius cleared his throat as Luka shifted slightly on his feet. Seth and Fenrir refused to meet his gaze. Only Alice kept watching him, frowning further as the silence dragged on.
“His body is covered with severe magical scarring from whatever attack you had done, but he’s not dead.” Sirius finally answered, choosing his words carefully. “He’s been taken into custody, along with the other disciples.”
“They’re being kept in the Red Army prisons, I assume.”
Fenrir nodded. “I think Lancelot wanted to keep an eye on Amon personally, to make up for everything that’s happened.” He sighed, shoulders sinking further. “He told us everything while you were unconscious.”
“Oh. Good. I don’t have to fill you all in. Now, what can I do to help? I’ve missed the last two days. Surely there’s lots to do.”
“What you can do to help is stay in bed!” Seth declared, scandalized at Ray’s question. “You’re in no state to help with any physical labor! The only things worth doing are resting and listening to us!”
Ray frowned, having half a mind to argue against it – but his weary body said otherwise. “Fine.”
The conversations were lackluster after that. The officers answered any last questions before departing. Sirius mentioned that he would come back with a few reports for Ray to look over if he was feeling up to it, and Luka promised to bring back some lunch.
Only Alice remained, still in her chair, gaze aimed at her hands. When she finally lifted her head and revealed that she had been crying, Ray made a face.
“What’s on your mind?”
“… I was worried we’d lost you.” Tears rolled down her cheeks freely, and she reached out to grip Ray’s hand. "I know it’s only been two days, but when you didn’t wake up right away, we were so scared.”
“I’m here now, though.” Ray turned his hand, lacing his fingers through hers. “I’m awake. And I’m really happy to see you, even if you’re probably upset with me.”
“I’m happy to see you, too.” Alice’s smile was bright, hopeful – everything he wanted to protect. “And of course I’m upset! You could have died from using the amount of magic you did!”
“I thought it was the right choice. But—!” He cut off her next complaint, rushing his words— “I recognize that I made a stupid decision and ended up making everyone worry. … Even if we did succeed.”
“We did.” Her eyes darted away from his as she spoke. “And thanks to you, Amon’s not a threat anymore.”
“Alice.” Ray’s sharp tone caught her attention. “What really happened to Amon?”
She bit her lip, rolling it against her teeth. “… He was taken to Red Headquarters. Sirius already told you.”
“You know what I mean.”
Tears welled up in her eyes again. He ran his thumb over the back of her hand as she let out a shuddering breath and said, “He can’t speak or move. The damage done to him was too great.”
Ray swallowed, nodding. "I see.”
“When I told Kyle what happened, he said it must have been the force of our attacks combined that did it. Something about the force of magic and—”
Ray managed to lift his arm, pressing a finger to her lips. “It’s okay. You don’t have to say anymore. Here.” He lifted the edge of his blanket towards her. “Use this.”
She accepted it, rubbing the tears off her cheeks. “Thanks.”
“No problem. You know I’d kiss them away if I could. In fact, I could try—”
“Don’t you dare move too much.” Sirius swept into the room then, a stack of folders under one arm. Ray rolled his eyes.
“Don’t tell me what to do, old man.”
“This ‘old man’ is currently more mobile than you, brat. Stay in bed. If you can move your arms, you can start signing off on building permits for infrastructure repairs and reviewing the data we collected at the Magic Tower.”
Ray sighed, but nodded once. “Got it. Give it here.”
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Ray was utterly, terribly bored.
He had spent most of his days reading. The hours still passed by terribly slow, even when he lost himself in a particularly good book. With Alice resuming her chores and the rest of the army working towards the goal of restoring Cradle, he was left relatively alone for most of the day.
Luckily, today brought about something more exciting than the usual mundane.
Kyle Ash, the Seven of Hearts, was coming at the Three of Spades’ request to conduct an additional check-up. This, Ray expected.
What he did not expect was the King of Hearts to walk in just behind him. He went to stand silently in the corner of the room while Kyle sat down on the edge of Ray’s bed. Lancelot said nothing in greeting, leaving Kyle to his work as he went about checking Ray’s vitals and temperature.
“You look like you’re up all right.” Kyle commented as he removed a thermometer from Ray’s mouth, flashing him a grin. “But are you personally feeling better?”
Ray nodded. “I definitely feel better. I’m eating well thanks to Luka and Sirius, and the Three of Spades still has me in bed… but she did say I could do some small amounts of exercise starting tomorrow.”
“I’d agree with her. You’re really looking great. See what happens when you listen to your doctors, Lance?” Kyle shot a glare across the room as he stood up and snapped his doctor’s bag shut. “You could learn a thing or two from the King of Spades.”
“Be quiet, Kyle,” Lancelot sneered. “You know I always recover from my injuries, no matter what you say.”
“That’s because I treat you despite your complaining. But whatever, I’ll leave you two alone. See you next week, Ray!” With a wave, Kyle left the room.
Before Ray could ask why Lancelot had come with, the King of Hearts dropped to one knee and bowed his head.
“Thank you, King Ray.”
“Huh? What do you mean? If you’re referring to me taking down Amon…”
“More than that. Thank you for your sacrifice and your leadership. But…” Lancelot lifted his head, offering Ray a smile as he tilted his head. “… a suicide mission? Are you really so foolish, young king?”
Ray frowned at Lancelot as he rose and settled in the chair at Ray’s desk. “You agreed that it was our best plan. It worked, didn’t it?”
“It did, but we should consider ourselves lucky it didn’t kill you.” As Lancelot spoke, Belle poked his head out from under the desk. He caught Lancelot’s eye – and instead of shying away, he leapt right up onto his lap.
“Oh! Belle!” Ray called out. “King Lancelot, sorry about him…”
“He’s fine.” Lancelot’s fingers wasted no time stroking Belle’s soft fur. The cat began purring beneath his touch, appearing surprisingly comfortable. “King Ray. The Red Army and it’s King are grateful for what you did. The Kingsley family has done this country a great disservice by letting the relationship with the Tower continue for this long.”
“Amon was threatening you. You said that he had a huge store of magic crystals hidden somewhere in the forest, right?”
“He does. I am not sure where. But in light of that – I want to make two requests of you.”
“Whatever you need.”
“The men I have allotted for the task are simply not enough. We were wondering if we could receive some aid from the Black Army.”
“You have it. What is the other?”
“This one is less important. I would just like to ask…” He began to pet Belle with both hands, seemingly having difficulty with this next request. “… If we can form some sort of mutually beneficial relationship that would benefit both our territories.”
Ray’s lip quirked up. “Sirius put you up to this, didn’t he?”
Lancelot nodded. “I believe the term he used was ‘friends.’”
At Lancelot’s deadpan tone and frown, Ray found himself bursting into laughter. The whole thing seemed so utterly ridiculous – and yet it made him happy. It made him laugh.
It was the first laugh that didn’t ache.
“Fine. I agree. We can have a ‘mutually beneficial relationship,’ if it pleases you.”
“Thank you, King Ray.” Lancelot scooped Belle up from his lap, placing him onto Ray’s bed with a bow. “Get well soon. Meetings seem a bit less organized without you there.”
With that, he departed, and Ray was alone once again.
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“… The meeting concluded with a joint plan to fund and repair Central and also update additional outdated infrastructure,” Sirius read aloud from his notes. “The festival at the end of the month will also be going forward as planned.”
“Preparations in the Black Army have already started, right?” Ray asked mid-stretch, his arms reaching over his head before he bent down.
“They have.” Sirius checked his watch then. “And it’s been twenty minutes. Rest for an hour.”
Ray shot him a withering look. “I can go to lunch today, Sirius. I’m well enough!”
“Absolutely not. You know what the Three of Spades said.”
“And I know how my body feels right now! It’s lonely in here without any company, and I want to eat with everyone else.” Despite his protests, Ray crawled back onto his bed – and sighed when he caught sight of Sirius’s smile.
“All right, what the heck’s so funny—”
“Coming through~!”
The door was kicked open, and Ray barely had time to react as a table swung over his bed and slammed down over it. Fenrir and Seth were a blur as they left the room, returning with a chair each. They placed them on either side of the table before hurrying out once more.
“Sirius…”
“You’ll see, Ray.” Sirius said as he took a seat at the foot of Ray’s bed, ensuring that the table left enough space for everyone. “Just be patient.”
Alice and Luka paraded into the room next, their arms filled with platters of food. Seth was close behind, spreading out dishes and silverware to all present.
“I’m so exhausted after carrying the table all the way down the hall!” Seth sighed dramatically as he dropped into one of the chairs. “But this is definitely worth the effort.”
“Comin’ through! The main course and dessert are here!” Fenrir called out as he placed his last plates on the table before joining Sirius at the foot of the bed. Luka took the chair opposite Seth.
“You need a place to sit, Alice. C’mere.” Ray scooted over to allow her to join him. “This is the best spot.”
“Don’t be mushy at the table!” Fenrir shoved several portions of food onto Ray’s plate, shoving it into his hands. “Eat something! That’s more important!”
“You better eat it!” Seth agreed. “Luka was fretting over what to make all morning, and we’re not going to let it go to waste!”
“Thank you, Luka.” Ray smiled gratefully. “You did a fantastic job.”
“I-It wasn’t hard. It was just a lot of prep work. Sirius helped earlier.”
Sirius nodded once as he lifted his glass. “I did, but you did most of the work, Luka. Don’t sell yourself short. Now, if I could have your attention— I have some good news regarding Ray.” Pausing to allow everyone to pick up their glasses, Sirius continued, “The Three of Spades has given the official order to allow Ray to start walking around headquarters and return to reduced duties, effective tomorrow.”
The table burst into cheers and applause, sharing a midday toast. Ray grinned for the remainder of the meal.
He knew he had missed his friends, but to have them all together like this again, smiling and happy, had made all the waiting and bed rest worth it.
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“Get out of the office, take an early night,” Ray mocked under his breath, walking down the stairwell. Luka and Sirius had said such just a moment ago, insisting that Ray shouldn’t be overworking himself. They forced him out of the office, shutting the door behind them.
As Ray debated heading to the library or heading outside, he caught sight of the light spilling out of the kitchen doorway. Peeking inside, he was met with the sight of Alice and Fenrir doing the dishes together. They turned at the sound of his steps, and Fenrir grinned, throwing the towel at his chest.
“Here. You can catch up on all the work you missed! I’ve had to do your chores all this time, you know!” Clapping his hand against Ray’s shoulder, Fenrir left the kitchen and made a point of closing the door behind him. Relieved that there was nobody else around, Ray took the next wet plate from Alice and began to dry it.
“I’m happy to see you working again,” she said softly. Ray smiled back, reaching out to stroke her hair.
“Me too. I feel like myself again.”
They worked in silence for a few minutes, the sounds of a squeaking sponge, running water, and gentle clatter of stacked plates filling the empty space.
“You know,” Alice began slowly as she began to wash out the dinner pots, “I’m also very glad you’re alive.”
“I’m glad, too.”
She turned her head to smile at him – only to be met with a kiss. She reached up suddenly, but her hands stopped short of his chest as she realized they were wet and covered in soap bubbles.
“What’s wrong?” Ray murmured as he pulled back, glancing down between them.
“I can’t touch your chest! Not with these hands. I’ll get your shirt— ah!”
Deftly wrapping the towel around her waist, Rat tugged her closer. Her hands made contact with his chest, the fabric soaked by soap and water. Before she could protest, he pressed his lips to hers again, humming with pride when she finally gave into the kiss.
“I don’t mind… your soapy hands,” he said between fleeting kisses. “So long as I get… to keep kissing you… I don’t mind one bit.”
Because kissing you properly is something I’ve been wanting to do for a good, long time.
• Well, he never thought that you would be so passionate about your job. Even though you’re thrown into another world, you keep making clothes every hour, making you a bit workaholic.
• You decided to design another great army uniform specifically for the chosen 13 even though Ray almost refused it.
“How about I make new army uniforms for y'all Chosen 13!?”
“… You mean… For 13 people?”
“Yes!”
“… Isn’t that too much?”
“Not at all!”
• Being sent into Wonderland is like a dream come true for you. You’re more than excited to roam around the town just to study the dresses and suits in that place.
•You even commented on Magic Disciple’s robe and say it needs some fashion sense.
• Overall, you fell in love with the uniforms of the Black Army. It was so refreshing and every chosen 13 had their different uniform with the same base and the color of black.
• He likes the way your room is filled with designer books, just like how he has tons of books in his room.
• You would often make cool suits and clothes for Ray, which he was surprised you could make such proper but comfortable clothes at the same time.
• He loves it when you put your glasses on and start to place one end of the tape measure at the center of his chest. Wrap it around his body, keeping the tape parallel to the floor to measure his size.
• Sometimes he took that moment to steal a kiss from you which you didn’t feel bothered at all and went back to your work because you’re too focused on your job.
• Not just for himself, you ended up being a famous designer in Cradle who resides in Black Territory, Black Army Headquarters. Lucky for the army, you often change their uniform design according to the seasons and every year.
Sirius Oswald
• You found the right modeling person for your men’s clothes, who is none other than Sirius himself!
• You talked about how good his body is and how every suit matches him perfectly, but you’d like it to be more manly and casual.
• Of course, he was embarrassed every time you talked about it and you teased him for it.
• Both of you are just straight-out workaholics. One is busy with the army and one is busy with clothing design.
• When you’re a workaholic, he didn’t support you on it, but he just makes sure that you have a good rest. He would prepare a warm drink along with food, and you’re thankful for it.
• Sometimes he would be jealous when you design clothes for him that ended up being the same as the rest of the army. For example a casual jacket or gloves.
“So… It’s not just for me?”
“Huh? What are you talking about? Is it not to your liking?”
“… No, forget it.”
• Of course, he understands that you made it to make everyone happy, fair, and square. But he still wants something special for him as your boyfriend.
• Yet, you surprise him with your own special edition suits and he loved that you still have him something different and special.
• Sometimes he feels a bit sad that you gave him tons of suits and clothes that you made from scratch, but he just buys you fancy dresses that he didn’t even make himself.
• You say to him that something special is not always handmade from scratch, it is how earnest the feelings when he gave it to you and you know that the most. Of course, these amazing words of yours make him fall head over heels again for you.
Luka Clemence
• Luka was impressed by how talented you are to the point that you can finish multiple works just in a day or finish multiple complicated designs.
“… You designed 20 wedding dresses?”
“Yep! Don’t worry, it’s just drawing dresses to this piece of paper!”
“………”
• He thought that because both of you are not from the same world and you just have more stamina than him. But he was wrong. It was because you worked harder than anyone else.
• Since he is beautiful, you also like to make clothes for him with his sense of manliness but beautiful at the same time, something that he would like.
• He always loves your work and all of them are his favorites. He couldn’t be more grateful for the way you try to understand his preference for clothes.
• He often cooks for you while you’re working on designs or sewing some fabric.
• Seeing how you work so hard every day and strode around the town to get more and more inspiration makes him want to work hard in his own way, such as training seriously, making himself stronger by the day.
• Since he likes to train himself, you design a really comfortable uniform for him that can be used in fights and training. It took you a month to come up with the ideas and design structure. He’s really grateful that you went your way for him just to make him comfortable.
• Sometimes he’s worried about you because you are more workaholic than you look like and has asked you multiple times to rest.
• He’s quite embarrassed when you measure his body like it’s nothing and can’t stop himself from blushing.
• He likes the way to talked about your dreams. You wanted to become the best designer and truly grateful that you fell into Wonderland, a land full of inspiration, or that’s what you said. The fact that you also found your love that is him, makes him warm on the inside.
Seth Hyde
• He ADORES you girl!
• The way you’re so sensitive about fashion sense and can point out every dress, clothes, or suites really get his attention!
• Oh my, both of you get along well when you first met because he’s so fashionable and you can take every advice from him.
“Do you know how to make this gorgeous dresses!?”
“Yep!”
“Oh my!!! Such a pleasure to have someone like you in the middle of this bunch of good-for-nothing men! We can talk about dresses all day long!”
“Uh…”
• He likes the way you’re so talented and understands everything he said about the size, designs, structure, and everything involving it.
• When he asked to make specific clothes, you far exceeds his expectations because it was more than perfect for him.
• He often asked you to make things for him. Such as his army uniforms, his pyjama, his gloves, his everyday casual clothes, even his handkerchief!
• Well, you love him so you make it all for him. Above all, you love your work, that’s why you don’t feel burdened by it.
• Although he sometimes has to stop you from overworking too much just because you have a lot of customer requests.
• You two make such a great couple! He’s giving you advice on your designs is the thing that you wanted the most. Though he rarely criticizes your work because it was such a masterpiece!
• Both of you are like a perfect match made in heaven!
Fenrir Godspeed
• He understands that just like his love for guns, you truly love designing things.
• When you both first meet, you were thrilled to see Fenrir’s cool uniform and thrive to make another one that will make him comfortable but cool at the same time.
• He was surprised how enthusiastic you are despite being sent into another place that you’re not familiar with, but he likes that about you and soon grows fond of you.
• When both of you become a couple, you often give him your new creations.
• He was impressed when you design a specific uniform that could carry many guns without being uncomfortable and realized that you’re being really sincere and earnest about it.
“This uniform can carry multiple guns!? It doesn’t even look like it!”
“Yes~ I’m glad you like it!”
“Like it?! I love it! It’s really cool!”
• You often create clothes that were casual and comfortable for him but have a sense of politeness and formal within them.
• You’re just so creative with every clothes and seeing the way you enjoyed making all of them without being bothered makes him really happy.
• Each day he grows comfortable with you and sometimes asked you to make something with his own preference. You were really happy when he asked you to make something.
• Being a clothing designer also means that you often went around town to get inspiration.
• And you went with Fenrir, mixing it with a date. It was an adventure for both of you and you’re always inspired when you’re around him.
• He was fascinated and also, kinda pissed at your attitude. You’re so carefree and wild, bold with your words, and do everything that will make you comfortable the most, even if it’s troubling other people.
• He never thought a person like you was so arrogant on literally everything that he even thought about surviving in your world would be difficult if all the residents are no different than you.
• You were offended by that of course, but you knew well that he doesn’t mean any of it. Sometimes he can’t handle your short temper attitude and it would just put another stress into his head after work.
“Why do you act like you’re the only beautiful woman who exists?”
“I didn’t act like I’m the beautiful woman exist– I am the most beautiful woman exists.”
• Sometimes he would just let you be and ignore your blabber because he doesn’t want to get too old like Sirius.
• Despite your bad traits, one of the things that he admires about you is your voice.
• You often said that you’re an idol and he was curious about your voice. But when he hears it, he was breathless.
• Your voice was so angelic and gentle, unlike your personality that was harsh and stingy. Your personality didn’t match your voice at all. He often thought that, but he always convinced himself that is just one of your unique traits.
• Not just your angelic voice, one of the things he admired about you is that you’re so free-spirited, you could fly anywhere you pleased and landed anywhere you seemed comfortable. He sought that kind of freedom. You have ‘wings’ and you used them well. Unlike him.
• You often stay true to yourself and being honest, which makes him like you more, ignoring your other bad personalities.
• You’re indeed a person from another world, so strange, so different, so carefree, yet gentle and compassionate. He always thought of it as a unique trait.
• And he often teased you for something because of your personality and he has mostly gotten the reaction he wanted even if you hate his teasing.
Sirius Oswald
• Oh God, seeing how you always find your way to dodge every trouble and creates one of them always add another headache and weight to his old age.
• In his eyes, you’re no different than a spoiled brat. Your words and confidence are too high, higher than his height.
• You always mocked him by being the dad with many troublesome kids, of course, he replied with 'One of the Kids is yourself.’
• Sometimes he can’t stand your attitude. You always talked about how you have so many fans all around and they would cross over the world to just shake your hand, so you said that Sirius should consider himself lucky because you literally lived with him.
• Not to mention you always trouble him with decorating your rooms and stuff, sometimes you’re also picky about your food, saying that it has too many calories.
“Do you want me to get fat and ugly!?”
“No, you’re mistaken. I-”
“Ugh, whatever!”
• However, despite your troublesome personality, he really loves your voice. The moment you sang, it’s as if winter has come. Your voice was as gentle as the snow, and your sorrowful expression when you sang is like the cold of the winter. As if you have become a different person.
• That’s the first time he truly admits that you’re not just pretty, but also extremely talented.
• And the way you always exercise every morning and evening, running around the headquarters also makes him realize that you’re actually a hard worker.
• He would often join your little exercise and asked why do you often do it, well you only replied because you don’t want to be fat and always want to keep fit.
• Seeing how hard you work to keep your idol image and make people smile when you sang to them, makes him fall for you.
Luka Clemence
• Well, Luka is not fond of you when both of you met. Because you remind him of Jonah, a lot.
• The way you complain also similar to Jonah in many ways. However, your case is a bit worse than Jonah’s.
• He realized that not only cocky, you’re also really stingy. You don’t like to share what’s already became yours.
• And you often complain and complain, you don’t want this and that, you want this and that. It always bothers him. Your blabber also annoys him a lot considering he’s not much of a talker. But the conversation is always about you being all high and proud.
• Sometimes he can’t stand your presence alone but after he saw you worked hard training your voice nonstop and singing to the people who were happy to hear your voice, his view of you changed immediately.
• When he hears your voice, he was taken aback. Your voice is filled with so much happiness and freedom, the way your voice excites the people who watch you makes him think that you’re truly amazing.
• The way you sang cheerfully to people around you just like another person, makes him curious why you choose singing to be your carrier. But, what came from your mouth was unexpected.
“Why I sing?”
“Yes.”
“I sing because it makes me feel better and I feel like I could spread the excitement I feel when I’m singing to people who watch me.”
• You really earned his respect and he started to find your good points more, rather than bad points.
• He also finds how kind you are to the elders and you clearly respect them. Not only that, one of the good things that he grows to admire from you is that the way you stay true to yourself, and never take back your words.
• That’s why his perspective of you changed. And unconsciously, he slowly grows attached to your side despite your unpleasant attitude.
Seth Hyde
• Seth was surprised when he saw you, Alice the Second. He admired your skin and how you take good care of your face, and the way your soft hair looked.
• However, your personality got him a heart attacked. You’re incredibly haughty and ignorant.
• You don’t care what other people think, say, or what kind of day they were going through. That’s mere because you’re not interested in someone’s life.
• Seth was wrathful and he scolds you for a day straight about being a proper lady. A lady is more pretty if their inside is beautiful, not just outside. However, you told him that’s all nonsense and he didn’t need to stick his nose into your problems.
• You said to him that you don’t need to be a proper lady to be loved by anyone, because everyone already loves you. Of course, he almost chokes on air after hearing your passionate exclamation filled with pride. He can’t believe such a crude woman as you exist.
“Everyone loves me, I mean– I love myself too!”
“*gasps* What are you saying, young lady!? That’s not really proper of you!!!”
• But that perspective of him changes when you sang for the first time. Your voice was unique in many ways, and he could tell if you’re singing something with that voice.
• It was as if your own voice was truly colorful, the kind of voice that could bring everyone warmth and colors to their lives. He thought it was very impressive, your voice was breathtakingly unique.
• Although you were proud and stingy, you’re confident in everything you did and always choose a decision that is best for you.
• He realized that you have your own charm as a woman and he wants to overlook your flaws, seeing more of your good points.
• Although it’s kinda hard and took some time, it didn’t take too long before he starts doting on you too and taking care of you like a precious glass to the point it annoys you.
Fenrir Godspeed
• Fenrir can’t believe it. No matter how many times he tries to befriend you, you’re just too far to approach.
• You said you hate the army and you hate fighting, and overly too excited person like Fenrir. You judge him a lot which he was stunned about it and can’t believe you actually said all of that without hesitation.
• When he was assigned to be your bodyguard, you just sighed as if the world had ended. And he was there, trying to befriend you again and again.
• When both of you get into trouble with the red army, you get angry and complained to him that what if your skin or face got wounded. He wants to complain back but you beat him to it by saying you can’t make money if your face was scratch because you need it for your modeling.
• He didn’t understand what that meant but after you explained what modeling was, he can understand you a little. Also, you still thanked him for saving you nonetheless. At that time, his perspective changed that you might not be a complicated person after all.
• That changed completely when you do your work. Singing in front of citizens of Cradle. Your voice alone brought a change to the city and makes everyone fall for your voice. Including him. Your voice was really calm and sweet, and the tone of voice was pleasant to the ear.
• Then he starts to think you’re cool after all. Despite your bad personality, you showed him that you, being yourself, and never take back your words is one of the good traits you have.
“I never look down on anyone. I merely complain about what I see without knowing the story behind it. However, Fenrir, you can cry with joy, because I grow to respect you after knowing you story behind your actions.”
“Haah, this woman, ya really cool, y'know?”
• Seeing you always honest and speak out your mind made him realize how amazing you are as a person. You have a visible flaw but you also have visible talent that lingers around you.
• Both of you started to enjoy each other’s company when time passed but your personality is still there, and that personality of yours makes you unique too.
• Fenrir acknowledges the fact that you’re a different person from a different world. He finds it fascinating.
• Since you decided to stay permanently, Ray is delighted to spend more time with you. He takes care of you, cherishes you, and losing you would be his greatest fear.
• One ordinary day, Ray wants to have a date just between you and him. You eagerly agreed to do so because it’s been a while since both of you have decent date because of how busy he was as King, so you’re really excited about the fact.
• He decided that the date will is to take a stroll in the garden since he knows that’s where the cats currently are and you chuckled at the thought but you’re happy nevertheless.
• On the day of the date, you were both enjoying the beautiful scenery while walking around, surrounded by many cats that Ray is fond of.
• While Ray was talking about how lucky he feels to have you by his side and about what to do about the next destination, you suddenly felt weak and cold, which is weird because it was summer. Your body trembled and sweat started to form on your skin.
• Your lungs hurt and each of your steps seems heavy. Even Ray’s words are hard to hear clearly because of a sudden headache, then your vision blurred. It was as if the world was spinning. You felt like your body was too heavy so suddenly to the point you feel like you’re going to crash to the ground. But before you collapsed, Ray notices and immediately caught you.
“What’s wrong?! Are you hurt?!”
• Panicked was written all over his face, but you only appeared with a small smile, slightly huffing for air and your eyelids closed to ease the headache, sweats running down your forehead.
“Not.. it’s just.. I’m tired.”
• Uneasiness filled Ray the moment you said those words. You felt as if all the energy had left your body and you lower your head as he hugged you closer.
• At first, Ray assumed you’re just sleeping because you said you’re tired and not feeling well. But, your features were too pale and he couldn’t even feel you’re actually breathing. When he moved closer to your chest, he couldn’t hear a single heartbeat pumping through you.
“Y-Y/n…?”
• His features trembled, looking at you with such troubled expression and the fact that you’re not breathing, filling him with unease that might make him crazy.
“Y/n, stay with me, hey, hey…”
• His voice was hoarse, hot tears started to blur his vision. He cuddled you closer and buried his head on your shoulder.
“No, no…. Please… just wake up now and I’ll let you rest when we get home…”
• He stroked your hair, the fact that he knows you can’t be saved hurts him too much. He regretted that he takes you on a date and he regretted that he didn’t check your health before.
• He keeps hugging you closer even though you’re just like a doll, with no response, having cold skin, and a lifeless body.
• After your sudden death, every full moon, he would just gaze at the dark sky. Hoping that you would fall into his arms just like the first meeting. But he knew more than anyone else, that won’t happen. And yet, how much he still hopes for it.
• He refused to believe his greatest fear became a reality.
Sirius Oswald
• Sirius was always known to be such a gardener in the army which they weren’t wrong at all. With every chance and time he gets, he would spend his day looking after the army’s garden.
• It was some time the moment you last visit his garden and you were greatly curious about how the garden was currently doing. Unfortunately, the day you wanted to visit was the day that Sirius has an important meeting since you were looking forward to seeing the garden together and enjoy the scenery.
• Despite that, Sirius says you should go first and he’ll be back again in the afternoon to spend time with you in the garden just like you wanted. You were saddened but you only nodded your head since his work is more important for you.
• While Sirius was gone to work, you spend your time walking around the garden and was amazed by how much care he gives to the place. Making the place so beautiful with flowers around and how passionate he was about gardening.
• The atmosphere was calming to the point it made you sleepy but you appreciate how it makes you cozy and how you let your guard down easily. So, you decided to rest on a bench while staring aimlessly at the beautiful flowers your beloved has taken care of.
• After Sirius was finally home, he only thought of you and walk his way to search for you in the garden to spend time with you because of how he missed your presence.
• After finding you, Sirius was surprised and slightly chuckled by how you fell asleep and taking a nap in the middle of the garden, and still amused how careless you are, sleeping anywhere you wanted.
• He approached you and see your beautiful sleeping face. He tried to wake you up but you didn’t move an inch. In fact, your body felt cold and pale as if you were just from the north pole. How he find yourself breathless the next second–
“… Y/n?”
• It was for the first time, he felt so afraid, so panicked about your situation that he couldn’t calm himself down and reached out his hands, shook your head but there was no reaction coming from you, as if you’re a lifeless doll.
“… No, no, this can’t be true…”
• How much he hoped that you’re just sleeping but he couldn’t. He started to run down his hands through his hair harshly, looking around your surroundings but there was nothing that can get you killed.
(There were no wound or poison signs either, so what is it!?)
• Your death was sudden and when he accepts it, he tried to hold back his tears but he can’t. It was hard for him to do so, so he ended up crying in front of your lifeless body while holding both of your hands as the sun set beautifully, the light shining through the garden.
“Why.. did you leave me so suddenly…?”
• It was such a romantic scene for everyone who doesn’t know what truly happened.
• Sirius was depressed without you and still refused the fact that you’re no longer a part of his life. He was devastated but the craziest thing is that he still believed you’re still there, somewhere, anywhere near him.
Luka Clemence
• For the last week, you were busy with your work and were really tired to the point you barely slept. Luka was indeed worried since he is your boyfriend who also pays close attention to your need.
• At first, he wouldn’t mind about your work but he started to get worried about your health and how you will feel ill if this continues.
“Y/n, please sleep. I’m worried about your health.”
• It took a lot of convincing for you to sleep until you finally agree to do so because Luka is starting to get super worried for you.
“Fine… I’ll sleep for a bit…”
• You slowly shut your eyes and laid yourself asleep on the bed while Luka was watching over you. You agreed to sleep under the condition that he has to wake you up in the next 5 minutes that he hesitantly agreed and was glad you finally rest for the day even if it was just for 5 minutes.
• When it was the time Luka had to wake you up, shaking you softly. However, there was no response from you, and Luka thought you’re just tired that you overslept like that, but the way you didn’t even flinch or groan made his heart pounding madly.
“Y/n… it’s already 5 minutes, do you still want to rest…?”
• He asked gently but not even a murmur that comes from your lips. You stayed in your position just like that, without answering him or opening your eyes even a little.
• He gulped and sweat start to run down his forehead as he leaned in closer to you to check if you’re actually breathing or not. And when he found out you’re not breathing, a shiver ran down his spine.
“No… Y/n, please wake up.”
• He started to shake you to wake up but you didn’t, your eyes won’t show that familiar color that he loves so much. He called your name again, and again. Softly and gently, to the point tears were soon falling to your cheek and he couldn’t control his emotions when being pushed to a corner like that.
• He regretted that he forced you to sleep and how much he wants you to rest. He regretted everything.
“…… Don’t sleep forever…”
• He shakes you countless times but it was all in vain. You didn’t respond to him like he used to. He just hugged you there, sobbing and still refusing to accept it. He hopes he’s in a bad dream.
• But it wasn’t and he knew but he refused to believe it. When you go so suddenly like that, he hoped that he never asked you to rest instead. He hoped he never begged you to sleep or to close your eyes.
• He misses you badly and it hurts him so much. He misses how you smiled at him and how you enjoyed every food he made. He missed everything little things about you. And when he thought about it, it hurts right to his heart.
• It was painful for him to go through his days when little things could remind him of you. It was such a painful but breathtakingly beautiful feeling. It was a living nightmare.
Seth Hyde
• One day, you have a high fever and Seth was worried like hell as if his motherhood instinct took him over.
• He has done everything he could like making you warm chicken soup, change your towel, change your clothes, and watch over you 24/7.
• This continues for a few days and despite his effort, it seems to be getting worse by the day and he was worried sick about your health that suddenly worsens.
• Seth’s feature was pale due to the lack of sleeping and stress overwhelmed him because of his work, but he still manages to smile in front of you because you’re the best thing and his top priority in life.
• Both of you pray that sooner or later, you will recover soon and can go on to your daily life without worries, going back to playful and fun dates.
“… I hope I’ll recover soon.”
• You murmured and Seth cheered you up, saying that even God will be able to hear your prayer and you let out a soft laugh because of his usual overdramatic silliness but that what makes him special.
• After you fell asleep in the night, Seth prayed one more time to the point he shed tears because he was saddened by the fact that you’re condition is not getting better and having high hopes you will recover in no time. However, from the medical tests, your health worsens.
• The next day, he woke up beside you and wants to change your towel until he noticed something uncomfortable bothering him. He reaches out his hand and touches yours as his eyes widened that your body is not hot nor warm, but ice cold.
• His expectation was shattered as he realized that you were called into another place that is very, very, far beyond his reach but he refused to believe it.
• He gives you another cold tower and waited for you to wake up. He knew who was doing stupid things, but if it could get you alive again, he would do anything. However, nothing worked. His efforts all gone to waste.
• He never expected, from such a simple fever, could make you lost your life, just like that. He was angry, frustrated, and he was beyond sad. Emotions overwhelm him.
• Your death was unacceptable to him and he felt loneliness, a strong feeling of loneliness when you’re not beside him anymore. He blamed the doctor, he only wants to find someone to blame for your death, but he knows it’s his fault, more than anyone else. And blaming someone is not going to make you alive either.
• His every day was dark and depressing. He would only stare at your picture just to collect his mind and to keep him calm. To just remind him of your love and to respect your way of living.
• Nothing could make him happier and sadder rather than you.
Fenrir Godspeed
• After Fenrir was done training new recruits, you decided to play a little trick on him. He approached you and you suddenly kiss him, making him was off guard then you immediately, jokingly grab his uniform hat and ran away from him with a satisfied laugh.
• Fenrir was stunned because of your sudden actions, but in a split second, his feature changes into a playful one and he turned, running to catch you to the spacious field.
• It was a piece of cake for him to caught you as he grabbed back his hat but didn’t forget to tease you back by taking your tie bow from you that made you flustered and it was your time to chase him down as if you were the cat and he is the mouse right now, you laughed as you chase him as fast as you can but he was faster than you.
• The chasing continue for a considerable amount of time and from that point on, you felt yourself out of breath and lots of sweat start to run down your forehead.
• Your legs trembled and you felt like you can’t continue, you’re having trouble to breathe and your vision suddenly blurred. You felt like something was tying you down and then, you couldn’t take the amount of weight from your own body that you collapsed to the grass.
• Fenrir felt weird that you didn’t answer one of his playful mockings while he was running and he turned his head, his eyes widened in shock to find you collapsed, far from his reach.
• His playful expression quickly turned into a horrifying one as he rushed into your side as fast as he can. As he approached you, he brings you into his arms and tried to wake you up, apologized that what he did was inexcusable, and made you running around that fast without considering your health first.
• He panicked and he brings you to his arms to carry you but strangely enough, Fenrir feels like you become lighten as if something was lifted from you.
• And that’s when he realized that, you’re no longer alive. His expression twisted and his heart pounding madly in his ears.
“… No, no, this is not real.”
• He denies the fact that you’re indeed dead, and put you back on the grass to check if you’re really dead and he wished he was wrong but he’s right all along.
• Fenrir trembled in fear and he shouted out your name multiple times only ended in vain. He was filled with guilt that you had to do all the running and he didn’t even consider your condition. You were just joking and laughing with him, why does this happen now!?
• He was beyond guilty and he blamed himself for your death that he couldn’t even accept himself anymore. He was frustrated and tears start to run down his cheek, falling to your lifeless face. Even countless apologies from him wouldn’t make you come back from the dead.
• When you’re gone, he will always remember you whether he’s happy or sad because memories of you are the only thing that kept him alive.
Both MC and the chosen Ikerev suitors got their gender bends because of magic and lasted until the end of the day.
Lancelot Kingsley
• He was clearly not happy that he turned into a girl.
• Especially if you have become the MAN and now become taller than him.
• You, on the other hand, silently blushed and pleased with your hand covering your mouth, looking down at Lancelot.
(… Lancelot looks so cute out of a sudden)
• As if Lancelot could read your thoughts, he immediately turned and raised his head towards you with a glare.
• You, in response, immediately look away to avoid the gaze while silently whistling and covering your blush.
• The Red Army soldiers’ reaction above their gender transformation:
Jonah Clemence :
“My king has been curse with this gender-switching magic?? Those disgraceful people should pay with their lives!”
(Narrowed eyes full of hatred until he saw another man besides her).
“Wait, who are you- (immediate realization) Alice, is that you?! You’re a splendid man right now?!”
Kyle Ash :
“Bwahaha, more like a lady in waiting right now. You look actually so beautiful.”
Tenderly patting Lancelot’s head, which he had the guts to do so while looking upwards to see you and slightly widened eyes.
“Wow, you’ve grown taller than before! I’m impressed with whoever makes this magic.”
Reach out his hand to start comparing the heights.
Edgar Bright :
He slightly chuckled while gripping your shoulder firmly and observing both of you.
“It seemed MC becomes taller than most of us right now and you also got good muscle tone in your arms. I bet you’ll be great in swordsmanship.”
You widened his eyes in amazement, “Eh, really?!”
Protective Lancelot appeared with him still with his male thoughts and started moving in front of Edgar, “Don’t even think about it.”
Zero :
Stay quiet but was very amused about their interaction.
He even almost laughed when Lancelot was trying to protect you as if he was a jealous girlfriend and wanting her boyfriend for herself.
(To think this would be the one change of a lifetime I could get.)
• When the news that the King had turned into a woman spread out, most of the soldiers started to wonder what Lancelot, who was known as a ruthless man, would look like in his new form.
• As a group of soldiers were walking down the hallway, they accidentally bump into a beautiful woman with majestic blond hair.
“We deeply apologized, we should have-”
• But, upon seeing the beauty of the woman, they all become awe and blush madly then soon become awkward around her(him).
“Uhh– What is a pretty lady like you doing here?”
“Oh my, did the King bring you here mercilessly? But, I’ll make you comfortable as if you were home.”
“What?! I saw her first! I should lead the way!”
• With most of them arguing about their new love, one of them secretly tried to grab Lancelot’s hand.
“It’s a pleasure to meet a lady like you. Just forget about them and come with me.”
• He asked pleasantly and was about to pull Lancelot away until another hand smacked him away.
• The soldier was annoyed by the movement and thought it was the other soldiers until he looked up to see another handsome man that was you.
“MC, what are you-”
• Before Lancelot could finish his sentence, you grabbed him closer to your chest and arms wrapped around him protectively.
• Your gaze towards the soldiers was narrowed as you muttered firmly.
“Are you harassing him? I won’t forgive you that easily if you did.”
“… You…”
• Lancelot couldn’t help but blush madly at the caring gesture.
• Once you realized about him blushing, he immediately looked away from you to hide his face.
(Wait, why am I blushing madly?! It was supposed to be the other way around…)
• Lancelot was embarrassed about himself but was also secretly relieved with your protective touch around him.
• You were still spreading glare towards the soldiers until you felt Lancelot tremble as your face became massively worried.
“Lance, are you alright? Did they do something to you?”
• You asked but you’re also basically saying close to Lancelot’s ear as the latter was slightly tickled by your voice.
• Lancelot was beyond confused.
(Why am I like this?! Is this a side effect of the magic?!)
• Despite the emotion, Lancelot started to realize the situation and pushed himself away from you immediately.
• Lancelot brushed his clothes as if there were dust and immediately stared at the soldiers with familiar cold eyes.
• With the gaze, the name-calling, and the news brought back the soldiers memories, they realized too late that they were flirting with their own king.
• They soon trembled in fear and immediately bowed down to the floor begging for forgiveness.
“We deeply apologize for our imprudent behavior. We should have known better-”
“How dare you treat your king that. Know your place.”
• The soldiers flinched and couldn’t move as if they had become statues.
“WE DEEPLY APOLOGIZED!!”
• Luckily, you successfully calm Lancelot down and ease the soldier’s punishment for the reason that most soldiers were aware that he was the King of Heart ‘Lancelot’.
• At the end of the day, Lancelot was glad that the horrid day was over and could cuddle with you as a Man.
Sirius Oswald
• He was stunned to find himself become a woman.
• But, he was more shocked at how he became a head shorter than you.
•Bc he is the tallest in the group.
• But, with his height shrunk, he had completely lost his pride.
• You were also quite stunned and found yourself staring down towards Sirius, which you were quite taken aback by the unfamiliar form.
• After both of you calmed down, you and Sirius tried to find information about the magic that was mysteriously cast inside the library.
• You both sighed in relief that the magic only lasts for the day but was also worried that the magic could change their feminine and masculine demeanor.
• The Black Army soldiers’ reaction about their gender transformation:
Fenrir Godspeed :
“Sirius, now you no longer the father of the group. You’re the mother now!! Bwahahaha!!!”
Fenrir turned his head towards you, completely ignoring Sirius’s argument about the calling.
“And, you will be the young father of the group. How about that? Pfft-!”
Ray Blackwell :
He also laughed as if there was no tomorrow and wiped his tears off his eyes from laughing so hard.
“So, Mom, what are we going to do now about this?”
“RAY!!”
He asked jokingly as Fenrir also laughed while Sirius had already lost his cool around them.
You also slightly giggled in which you earn a light scolding from Sirius but you still laughed anyway.
Luka Clemence :
“Sirius, are you alright?”
Luka asked concernedly while looking around Sirius’s body as the latter started to calm down and chuckled.
“I’m fine, Luka. Everything is going to be alright.”
Sirius raised his hand on Luka’s head while patting him gently as if Luka was Sirius’ younger brother while Sirius was being the cool dependable sister.
Seth Hyde :
“Are you alright?! You didn’t hurt yourself, right? My dear Alice!?”
He worriedly asked while caressing your cheek gently. But, you laughed it off while explaining that you’re alright.
“I’m fine, Seth.”
Though, it was hard to convince Seth about your well-being, you finally get through with his protective brother demeanor and continued the day.
• Sirius was tidying up the garden and you decided to help him.
• Sirius was indeed surprised that you were able to lift a large bag of soil with ease and brought it there carefully.
• Yet, he didn’t think about it much and continue gardening.
• But, when Sirius founded out that one of the equipment was used is broken, he wanted to go to a store to buy another.
• Hearing that, you wanted to come with him while telling him that you might help with his new strength.
• Though, the more dominant reason you wanted to come was that there was a sudden protective feeling inside your chest and worried for Sirius’ well-being.
(… This feeling… Is this the side effect of that magic?)
• You started to wonder if Sirius might also feel this protective emotion every time you went somewhere.
• While thinking with a slight blush appearing, Sirius noticed your change of expression and started to put his hand against your forehead.
“S-Sirius?! What are you-?!”
“It looks like you’re not sick.”
“Sick??”
“Your face was red.”
• Your blush becomes madder than before and immediately explained you’re not sick.
• Sirius has his doubts as if you awakened a parental instinct before just nodding at him.
• Along the street to the market, many women and men were looking at you and Sirius attentively as if they were fascinated by both of your presence.
•Too fascinated.
• At the stores, Sirius started buying his things while you were walking around the store because curiosity has taken over.
• You never went into a garden store and thought it would be alright to check them out while waiting for Sirius.
• Little do you know, that was your biggest mistake.
• When Sirius was trying to buy the product, the cashier guy was trying to flirt with him.
• But, Sirius politely rejected him and would feel quite uncomfortable, especially counting that he is originally a man.
• Though, the man still keeps plastering Sirius, he decided that if words would not get through the man, fists can.
• Unfortunately, his punch becomes weak, leading his hand to be caught by the wrist as he realized that his true physical strength was gone.
• Unhappy that the man was punched, the man tried to hit Sirius back and Sirius closed his eyes, waiting for the impact.
• But, it surprisingly didn’t happen.
• With his eyes open once more, he found himself with you holding back the man’s hand away from him.
“What the hell??! Kids these days are-”
“Don’t you dare touch my lover like that.”
“E-eh?!”
• The man was shocked ofc and winched in sudden pain when you clenched your hand tighter around the man’s wrist.
• The tension was growing between the three of you until the man finally begs for mercy as you forced him to apologize to Sirius.
• With the very last threatening, the man immediately did so and bowed down at Sirius.
• Sirius was deeply touched by the action and subconsciously looked up to you.
• When you looked back at him and smile ever so brightly, Sirius’s cheek becomes redden as he could feel his heart skipped a beat.
• Before Sirius could say anything, you brought him closer to your chest before lifting his body, carrying bridal style.
“Y-you-?! What are you doing?!”
• Sirius asked shuttered with blushed deepened as he could feel himself resting against your chest.
• You only smiled worriedly.
“You were almost got punch by that bastard, right? I’m just carrying you in case if something else happens.”
(But, my legs are fine!!)
• Sirius wanted to tell you that.
• But, seeing you already swing the grocery bags over your shoulder while he could feel the warmth of your body near him, he decided it is best like this.
“Do whatever you wish.”
• With the day finally ends, both you and Sirius finally turned back to the original gender.
• Both of you admitted it was a strange occurrence but the understanding of love grew and committed more than ever towards each other.
Ray Blackwell
• You and Ray were going on a date in a cafe until the gender suddenly switched.
• Both think they’re hallucinating until you and Ray pinched their own arms.
• You both feel pain and that’s not a good sign.
• You and Ray were still inside the carriage and they were relieved their gender didn’t transform outside.
• Luckily, the coachmen recognized the two of you despite the changing gender and offered if you and Ray wants to go home.
• But you didn’t want to end your date there.
• After all, you and Ray had hardly spent time together since Ray becomes too busy with his works these days.
• Ray has the same feeling as you.
• In short, you two are both excited for this rare date and would not want to delay this any further.
•It’s idiotic but it also calls someone longing to spend their time with the person they love.
• And, love is blind after all.
• You two went into the cafe and started the date with desserts on the plate.
• At first, both of you were happy since you get to talk about what Ray’s been up to and enjoying the day as if you two were on honeymoon.
• But the comfortable atmosphere slightly changed the moment you felt someone staring at both of you.
• You turned around to see many girls looking at you with blush expressions before shying away.
• You were confused about the girls’ attitude until a waitress comes in with your drink and you smiled widely.
“Thank you for the drinks.”
“I- uh- Your welcome- But, I-”
“Hmmn, Is there something the matter?”
“W-well.”
• You were confused with how shy the waitress is and how her face redden while slightly avoiding gaze from you.
• But, it wasn’t too long until she suddenly brought out a letter with a heart stamped on it.
“This is for you. Please accept this!!”
“Eh??!”
• You were surprised and awkward to received well heart-shaped chocolate. But, you didn’t want to be rude as you to take it politely.
“… Thank you very much for the chocolate. I really appreciate it.”
• The girl in front of you soon blush madly and not a while later, another girl came into your and Ray’s table.
• Not long after, most of the girls in the cafe went to your table, either to ask many questions or admiring your looks.
• Having to sit while seeing you being taken by another, Ray slowly grew annoyed how you have your attention on them instead of him.
(I’m the one dating you. Don’t give your gaze more to them than me.)
• But, no matter how many girls flocks over you with loving eyes, you still kept your attention on Ray only.
• Realizing his sad expression, your expression turned monotone until you smiled politely again towards the girls.
“I do apologize but as all of the lovely ladies can see, I have a date with someone.”
• The girls all widened and turned their heads towards Ray in which the latter suddenly felt uncomfortable with the staring.
• Feeling that it was not enough for the girls to back off, you move closer to Ray with your hand touching his palm gently.
• Ray didn’t expect the gesture and didn’t know what your reason that wants to be closer.
• With every girl having your attention, you cleared your voice and proudly stated.
“This person right here…”
“You, what are you-?!”
• Your hand was brought into his face as you caress his cheeks gently and slightly moved Ray’s head to face you.
• The usual aloof and stoic Ray slightly blushes with how close your face with his.
“… Is my lover.”
• You put your forehead against him gently, both eyes stare at each other tenderly.
• The girls didn’t know how to react other than felt touched by how you were loyal to your partner and lovingly cherish him until the end.
• With the date finished with an abnormal ending, both you and Ray enjoy the date.
• When they went home, they soon met with surprised reactions from the army:
Fenrir Godspeed :
He spends the whole remaining day making fun of Ray for being a girl and always compares their height and teased him with every chance he gets.
Ray always threatened that if Fenrir continues like this, he will do bad things to him. Though, it does not faze Fenrir as he just continues his teasing.
“Bwahahaha, The King of Spades, it’s a head shorter than me!”
“…. I’m gonna kill you when I turn back, Fenrir.”
“Sure! We can practice swordsmanship to while we have the chance. Ojou-sama~”
“Seriously, You-!!”
Seth Hyde :
He actually finds Ray to be one the most attractive girl he saw despite not his true gender.
And this was coming from someone who hangs with girls daily.
As for you, Seth imagines that you were more of the gentlemen and protective type in appearance and personality-wise.
“Now that I think about it.”
Seth formed a rectangular shape in front of him with his fingers as a smile grew through his face.
“You both really suited in both appearance and personality no matter what gender you are.”
The moment he exclaimed that, you slightly blush while Ray was turning his head away from the shyness of the compliment.
Sirius Oswald :
He only chuckled by the sight but still asked if Ray and you were alright with the chance of new genders which Ray and you replied with nodded heads.
He smiled and was glad that his companions are alright and out of instinct, patted their heads softly.
The mature and comforting atmosphere makes them calm which they were grateful for.
Luka Clemence :
He acts like he would care less about it and go back to his own things but deep down it was a massive shock for him on the inside.
“Why on cradle… Do these happen all the time?”
• At the end of the day when both of you turned back to original genders, you spend the night with Ray laughing together.
“I’m glad that we still have our date today together.”
• But, like any other man, he wanted you to at least become a proper lady.
• He would always be disappointed with your poor table manners at dinner.
• Every time you want to go out, Sirius always tells you to stay clean. Since you always comes home with dirty clothes.
• Despite the warning, you still returns with dirty clothes and would always lay down to bed with them, much to his dismay.
• Would often calmly scold you for using vulgar words.
• Though, it doesn’t faze you one bit.
Sirius: I don’t think you realized this, MC, but using those words is not-
You : Just fuck off, old man. I’m almost at my sweet seventeen. I can do whatever I want.
Sirius: …
• He mostly gave up afterward and hoped you would at least realize it at some point.
• One day, you went out and didn’t come home. Even if the day turned tomorrow at midnight.
• Worrying to death, Sirius searched the entire Cardle for you for many hours.
• But, in disbelief, he only found himself staring at you, beating people up across the street.
• Realizing fully that you spend your night getting into fights, he finally snapped, and yelled at you harshly about it until no end.
• You seemed to be frightened by the Sirius you was facing and instantly shut your mouth without speaking another word.
• After the whole scolding, you and him returned to headquarters silently throughout the road.
• With the awkward situation and feeling bad about the yelling, he sighed and approached you to apologize.
• Though, the response was different than expected as you just laughed him off and pulled your tongue out in a looking down matter.
• He doesn’t know that you was actually glad that he was not mad at you anymore and was secretly verge into tears.
• Nevertheless, with your attitude, Sirius is still relieved that you’re becoming yourself again and just wishes for your happiness.
Edgar Bright
• Honestly, at first, he would careless about your attitude.
• As long as you didn’t interfere with his own business, he thought it’s all good.
• But, with constantly finding you getting into a fight.
• Especially, if you’re caught and arrested by one of the guards from the opposing army.
• He himself was embarrassed and ashamed about it.
• Knowing enough is enough, he went his way to you and taught lessons about being a refined, gentle lady.
Edgar : I do appreciate your free-willed behavior towards yourself. But, having a gentle demeanor is good for not just yourself but everyone around-
You : Boring! Like hell, I’m not gonna be some wimpy adult like you. Can this boring school session just end already?!
Edgar : … Truly, I know that this might be the least interesting situation you wanted to be in. But, I would appreciate it if you could just listen carefully and-
You : *Doesn’t care and just went back to sleep on the table.*
Edgar: You problematic insolent child, I-
• Your behavior was one of the things that could make Edgar become out of his gentle character.
• With the fighting continuing and was always forced to see you with your unchanging poor table manner, he soon gave up and decided it would be best to let you be.
• That was until-
• When his pets consisted of family of ducks were involved.
• One day, Edgar was in a bright mood and was about to visit his beloved ducks until he saw you looking at them with a smile.
•An unsettling smile to be precise.
• Edgar was confused as hell about what you’re doing until he overheard you muttering.
• “I wondered if they would taste good when they are fried.”
• As if his protective instinct was on, Edgar rushed out and grabbed his ducklings away from you.
You : Hey, what the fuck?! I saw them first!! Finders keepers, loser-
Edgar: Now, Now… It’s not nice to eat someone’s pets.
• You flinched the moment you saw Edgar’s friendly smile, but his atmosphere says the opposite.
• That was when you knew you fudge up.
• You have now spent days or a week of the everlasting lecture from the ‘gentle demon’ himself.
• “I think I just want to go home.” *sniff*
Lancelot Kingsley
• He is absolutely furious about your attitude.
• He had threatened many times to put you into the dungeon.
•Nevertheless, he doesn’t actually have the heart to do that.
• Because of that, you also never found Lancelot to be terrifying and thinks he is just a stuck-up old man.
Lancelot : If you dare to get in my way again, I’ll show no mercy, Alice.“
You : Pfft- What can an old man like you do? Using your sort of magic?! Hah, you’re pathetic to rely on words without doing anything. I can kill you anytime, y'know.
Lancelot : …
• Despite having little to no patience with your attitude, he never actually advised you to be better and only threatened.
• He’ll just either order the guards to take you inside your room to think about behavior or just let you be.
• But, sooner or later, Lancelot realized that the teenager he was facing was too stubborn and self-centered to feel bad about your reaction.
• It soon became the final straw when he saw you coming back from your stroll with bruises and dirt on clothes.
• Guessing from another fight you had.
• The next night, Lancelot invited you to have a little chat in dinner.
• You were confused as hell but didn’t think much since there will be foods to eat anyway.
• While dismay about your table manner, he tried to keep his patience.
Lancelot : From now on, you will be prohibited to go outside ever again.
You : … Wait, what?!!
Lancelot : I’ll also be taking away all of your privileges and for you to clean the whole headquarters every day. Starting tomorrow.
You : –Wait, as in like a maid?! What the fucking hell are you talking about? Don’t you remember that I’m-
Lancelot : Your attitude is far much inappropriate. If you can’t comprehend this temporary measure, then I’ll really be sending you to the dungeon.
• With a short argument and you’re thrown into the dungeon for an hour Which, you couldn’t believe he actually done that. You decided to give in and work for the Red Army.
• The other members, particularly Jonah and Kyle, were laughing their heads off about this.
• You would always respond with swear and stomping their feet until you saw Lancelot coming and you returned to your work.
• Afraid to death that your punishment would be lengthened.
• This continues until Lancelot finally lifted your punishment.
• And surprisingly, you received a rare treatment from him.
• That was Lancelot, the cold King of the Red Army, who patted your head gently and left the hallway.
• You were surprised by the gesture and shown mixed emotions of disgust, confusion but also relief that the punishment was lifted.
• With Lancelot’s true intention from doing that he wanted to apologize for the hard treatment and congratulate you for making this far.
Now time to fulfill my promise to fluffyneko, and somehow I can’t tag so I hope you see this.
My personal ranking of Midnight Ends, starting from the least ero
1. Jonah, just because they only started on the last part to get graphic. But I applaud his bravery and boldness lololol. Plus, doing it from the back is sexy, okay?
2. Lance, he has a bit more graphic part than Jonah, and I do enjoy being brought to a private island. Social distancing, right @shinobuuuu?
3. Ray, don’t get me wrong, it IS HOT GUYS. Him being gropey and messed up your yukata, just imagine it. And he topped Jonah, cuz he did it when the fireworks are going meaning there is actually people still out there even tho they’re at somewhere secluded
4. Sirius. Because obviously, his end is basically 5 parts of erotic short story. And while he’s not being bold by only(?) groping MC outdoor and keep the deed inside their bedroom, I just find his whole route full of innuendos while the others have cute and warm scenes
“Dada ” Sirius’s concentration is broken by giggles and calls of his name. He eyes the closed office door. debating on keeping it that way for just a couple more minutes.
“Dada? Dada?” The babbling continues, but he can pick up on the whines in the toddlers words. Setting aside his papers he opens the office doors just as the whimpers were starting. Aaliyah is sitting outside the office with tearful eyes. Her baby gardening gloves in one hand and watering can in the other.
“Dada” her voice is breaking with the tears and Sinus scoops her up, pressing his lips to her head. “I got you baby” he murmurs, wiping her eyes, Ayah lights and points outside.
“Dada” excitement shines in her eyes and she shakes her watering can.
“No Ayah, we can’t water the flowers in the rain.” Aaliyah pouts, and Sirius melts a little at her green gold eyes, so much like her moms.
“What if you help me water the flowers here?” Sirius asks, pointing to Aaliyah’s favorite lavender plant. She starts babbling with a huge smile on her face. Sirius sits her on the desk and helps her put her gardening gloves on, carrying her down to the kitchen.
“Hey Ayah, Hey Sirius” Luka greets the two of them, giving the baby a warm smile. She waves her watering can at him and Luka laughs, turning back to his cooking.
“Here, fill it up Aaliyah” Sirius tells her, sitting her on the counter, he helps her hold the little can. Ayah babbles to him, occasional Dada’s and Ali’s slipping through.
“Oh and then what happened?” Sirius encourages the babbles, walking with her to the office. She hides behind his legs and jacket when a group of soldiers come down the hall. Timidly coming out, she starts her story again. Sirius opens the door to the office and Aaliyah goes to the tree in the corner gently watering it.
“What about this one?” Sirius asks, and the toddler runs to him, to water it. Picking her up, she doesn’t notice that Fenrir comes in with her twin, as she waters every plant. Finally she sets down her watering can and babbles, giggling when she hears the babbles returned. Sirius sets her down and she runs over to her twin, hugging him and they both fall to the floor.
“Do you know when Jaz is coming back?” Fenrir asks and Sirius shrugs, his eyes not leaving the twins.
“Whenever Lancelot and Ray are done meeting. It could be a while,” Sirius shuts down the question, not letting his mind wander. Ray is with her, nothing will happen. Ayah and Alistar both sit up and point outside.
“Dada”
“Papa” Both of the twins call from him and Sirius sits next to them.
“What?” He asks, and they look outside again.
“You still want to go out?” He asks and they nod, both giggling at the idea.
“I’ll help you take them out, we did just get them rain boots and ponchos” Fenrir offers and Sirius sighs, it’s 3 to one.
“Alright, just for a few minutes, your mom will kill me if i let you get sick” He sighs defeated. Fenrir walks with Alistar and Sirius walk with Aaliyah down to the entryway where the rain boots are. The twins sit on the bench, giggling and squirming while the boots go on and Alistar tries to bolt when the front door opens.
“No Alistar” Fenrir catches him and throws him over his shoulder, standing him up on the bench. Sirius holds the squirming tots while Fenrir runs to his room to grab Shu Shu, the dog happy to join them in their rainy day adventures. Opening the front door the twins race through, giggling as they run through the rainstorm.
“This is one way to tire them out” Fenrir laughs, watching Shu Shu chase the toddlers. Laughter and squeals sounding through the courtyard. Aaliyah run and splashes too close to Sirius, dousing the Queen’s pant leg in rainwater before giggling away.
“These brats. Just like their mother” Sirius laughs, chasing her and throwing her up in the air. Fenrir and Sirius chase the toddlers around, all of them thoroughly soaked when they hear a carriage pull up.
“What is going on?” The warm voice cuts through the rain and both the twins let out excited squeals.
“Mama”
“Mama” The twins race for Jaz, and she tiredly sinks to her knees to scoop up her babies.
“Hello Darlings.” Her voice and depths of her eyes radiate stress, conflicting with the relief and joy in her smile. Sirius walks over and she raises her eye at him.
“Really?” Faint amusement tugs at her lips as she tries to keep her face stern. Sirius grins at the attempt and kisses her cheek.
“They missed you and were not taking no for an answer.” Sirius defends, and Jaz sighs, she carries her twins into the Base. They snuggle up to her immediately, tired from all the running around.
“You guys are soaked, come on, let’s go take a bath.”
