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pandoa · 1 year

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whenever I read your tags I smile so hard. I'm just wanna talk about ur tags real quick-

so number one the sparrow and the hare, that originally concept came from cherries blog as we both know. Seeing you as a mini sparrow is just so funny yet so cute at the same time to me and I wanted to add cherry someway so I pondered on what she reminds me of. I looked up what animals are normally seen in winter, I saw foxes, bears, birds but none of them brought off cherry vibes so I kept thinking and I was like 'what about a hare?' I looked it up and it's likely that in some states you will see a hare in winter. Because hares can be very shy or timid, cherries tag "cherry mumbling about twst" (I think that's the tag) and cherry said something along the lines of 'I kinda relate to sawako' from kimi no todoke.But also as a kid I owned a lot of rabbits,bunnies and even a hare. My hare was shy only to new people and I think that made me inch closer to the decision of making cherry a hare. Finally I just decided that yes cherry was gonna be a hare.

Also I like to think riddle wants to be a little greedy sometimes especially if it's about something like romance. I just find it to fit his character and that he wants to not follow what everyone thinks, that he just wants to be greedy and keep you to himself. Also the reason I found it a bit ooc was because I write the ending first then I write the rest of it leading to the ending.

For the trey one I was imaging a mix of his in-game smirk and like an attractive one- like if you soften his features and do I bit of editing to his eyebrows his smirk is not half as bad. I also find trey to be a bit jealous but he always pushes it aside because he knows he can't be greedy so that's why I wanted to give him a bit of a moment when he is like fuck it and just takes y/ns attention.

British accents are just fun to imagine especially if you are terrible at it. I'm not very good at accents and when I was writing this I was laughing so hard because I tried re-reading what I wrote in a British accent, my roommate (who is british) found it just as funny as I did so we had a bit of a laughing session in the middle of me writing-

cherry as a hare fits so perfectly!! i think her personality matches so well with rabbits, bunnies, and hares hehe (coming from a proud bunny owner as well~) adorableness, intelligence, and some timidness are definitely qualities i can see cherry, sawako, and hares having in common. also ever since it appeared in cherry's blog, i've started to love the association of me with sparrows (thanking cherry for starting it all lol)

riddle wanting to be a little selfish <33 MY HEART- i think something like romance would be very special for someone like riddle, and him wishing to keep reader to himself is so endearing

trey being jealous just strikes me in the right place. and yes if you soften his face a bit on his smirk it would be on the not-so-scary side and more on the attractive side

omg i'm glad you and your roommate had a good laugh while writing!! lmao i remember seeing a comment on tiktok that mentioned something along the lines of heartslabyul all speaking in british accents and i've never looked at them the same way ever since lolol

#pandoa's box #mootuals♫

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nikikyuuun · 2 years

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ARE WE DOINF TWST REQUESTS NOW ⁉️⁉️ CAN I REQ EPEL LILIA AND KALIM CRUSH AND CONFESSION HCS ;;; TY

hihi!! i did lilia and kalim crush hcs over here, so i hope it's alright if i focus a little more on the confession aspect for those two! i haven't done anything for epel on this blog yet, so he'll have both the crush And confession stuff, hehe~ i hope you enjoy ♡

❧ epel, kalim, and lilia crush and confession headcanons

content warnings: none

❧ epel isn't quite the most well-versed in romantic relationships, and yet he notices how much more at ease he feels around you almost right away. maybe it's a feeling of relief as he finally lets his pristine posture drop around you, or a rather undignified sounding laugh that he lets slip before he can suppress it. epel might sometimes feel out of his depth, but with you? ah, he feels right at home.

❧ that doesn't mean he doesn't also get a little flustered around you too, though. epel is especially weak for sweet little compliments or little things you do for him—his laugh will falter for a second, his cheeks flushing a dark red, and he'll clear his throat with a mumbled, "where did that come from all of a sudden?"

❧ epel isn't as pretentious extravagant as some of his peers or dormmates, so when it comes to the idea of actually confessing his crush to you... he'd prefer to keep it quite simple. he needs a little ramp-up time to collect his thoughts properly, though! and in that span of time you might notice him grabbing some extra dessert for you in the cafeteria, or sitting just a little closer to you in class, or smiling at you in a way he didn't seem to before.

❧ as for the actual confession, while he's spent some time thinking about how he wants to do it, in the end it's quite a spur-of-the-moment thing. maybe he'll be sitting in the courtyard with you, or hanging around somewhere else quiet where you two could be alone, silent save for your idle chatter and the scraping of his small knife against the apple in his other hand. once he's finished with his carving—be it a little apple sculpture of your favourite flower, or animal, or something else you enjoy—he places it in your palm and gently closes your fingers over it, his hand resting over yours. "you know," he begins, almost hesitant, but far too deep in to stop now, "i really, really, really like you."

❧ kalim starts off fairly oblivious to his own feelings, and is likely just as much so to any of yours, no matter how subtle (or not) you might be with your advances. he knows he cares for you a lot, albeit in a different way from the rest of his friends... but once he's able to attach the word "crush" to the fluttery feeling in his chest, he's pretty much determined that he confesses to you before you do! that's romantic, right?

❧ it's quite a big deal to kalim, but he isn't the most sure how to go about it—the details and such are all hazy at best, unfortunately. but one of the things he's absolutely sure of is that he wants it to be genuine! while kalim might put in just a little extra effort to impress you, he doesn't see the point in putting up fronts in front of your crush. he likes you for you, and he hopes you feel the same way, too.

❧ he would love to take you somewhere cheery and bright! maybe there's a festival coming up this weekend, or the light music club has a little performance planned, or something else along those lines. he'll casually invite you, hand outstretched and smile bright, and once the day arrives he'll surprise you with a little gift, too, as he accompanies you throughout the day.

❧ he doesn't do much to make you think that it's not a date, honestly—and the cherry on top is when he bashfully scratches his cheek and asks if you'd be alright with just one more detour, promise! he takes you to somewhere calmer, quieter, and if you're particularly observant you might even notice that his hand has gotten a little clammier in yours. kalim would squeeze your hand a little and flash you another bright smile, and answer any questioning look you throw him with a, "well, see, i really like you!"

❧ as much as lilia enjoys teasing you, crush or no crush, once he realises how deep his feelings for you run, he seems to become just a little bit more earnest around you, behind all the coy smiles and teasing words. if he's going to confess to you, it's of utmost importance that he does it correctly, no? there's only so much he can joke around with his feelings.

❧ lilia definitely seems like the type to prefer a more subtle, refined approach to confessing! while... finalising his plans, he makes sure to sneak you little gifts throughout the week—little trinkets that reminded him of you, packs of your favourite snacks from the cafeteria, or small, handwritten letters... oh? is this really so odd from him? he just wants to do something nice for you, fufu~

❧ as for his plans themselves—he invites you to dinner! maybe it might be a little cheesy, but it's a classic for a reason, no? lilia thinks it's really quite romantic, the sound of crickets in the background, the candlelight dancing on your face, the shy smile on your face as he smiles at you in turn. he'll extend his hand out on the table, reaching towards your own, if you'll let him. "it seems i've become quite fond of you—and your company, of course," he'll say, a warm, heartfelt laugh bubbling out of his throat. "perhaps you would give me the honour of courting you?"

#lilias is a leetle shorter sowwy!!!!!#ran out of ideas...... sobs #twisted wonderland #twst #twisted wonderland x reader #twst x reader #epel felmier x reader #kalim al asim x reader #lilia vanrouge x reader #bee.writes #anon

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jangmi-latte · 3 years

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Hi Chii! This is for the TWST ANNIVERSARY, and scenario format is fine. Main focus line is Silver: “You want to study together? You work really hard.” Next character is Riddle: “Have you been to the library yet? You should definitely stop at least once sometime. There are a lot of books you’d fine useful there.” Oof, that was a lot, and hopefully I did this right, if not I can always resend it if you’d like! ~🍒cherry nonnie

╰──➢ “ You want to study together? You work really hard. ”

❥ cherry nonnie, is everything alright? you’ve been making me smile from your asks but i understood you on your first ask <3. may our waiters, silver & riddle rosehearts, treat you with this anniversary special dessert!

“Oh, hello there.”

He greeted you with a gentle smile; no it wasn’t Silver, it was his father. You-- a young-second year no older than seventeen -- bowed at the older mage in a sign of respect.

“Good afternoon, Mr. Vanrouge! I assume Silver already told you about my arrival?”

“Of course he did,” tittered the old fae as he let you in. “He surprisingly woke up earlier than he usually does.” Lilia led you towards the lounge of their shared home within the Valley of Thorns.

“Oh, one more thing--” he opened the door to the lounge, “--avoid the second floor for now. Malleus is still asleep. We wouldn’t want to disturb him. Though, I trust you and Silver to keep it down with whatever you two plan to do today.”

You nodded, going inside after thanking him. Your eyes scanned the room in wonder. The Valley of Thorns’ common interior design always held dark colors. The only exception is when one of the home’s residents is light-colored, y’know? Like, tousled silver hair scattered on the couch arm, maybe even a white turtleneck hugging his figure, his aurora-colored eyes closed for the world not to see, and his pinkish lips slightly open while soft even breaths blew out.

And Lilia said he woke up early, yes?

“Silver,” you whispered out, looking over the door while folding your lips and looking back at the young man on the couch. “Silver,” you called out louder, nudging the said man until he groaned and opened his eyes.

As his eyes came to view, you leaned forward, waving at him with a closed-lip smile. “Good morning-- or should I say afternoon?” you giggled. Silver blinked, and blinked, and blinked. His brain slowly processed what happened until he recognized your face. Jolting up into a sitting position he rubbed his eyes as he muttered, “I fell asleep...again?”

“Nothing I’m not used to. But I’m glad you actually waited for me.”

You sat on the windowsill across from him, and while you looked at the horses at the nearby stable, you heard him shuffling from where he sat. Still looking a tad bit drowsy, he watched as you swung your legs back and forth. “I wanted to ask for some help. You’re the only one who I can approach since, well, you’re the only one I’m closed with. I also believe you’re great at teaching.”

Confused, Silver stood up from the couch and stood beside you on the window, “You’re saying?”

“I want to study with you when it comes to horseback riding. I really need to ace my exam,” you said, gulping as you watched one of the horses run around freely. You were never confident around horses. Not that they scare you, it’s just because of their boisterous behavior. They can kick and probably trample over you if you don’t handle them properly.

“You want to study together?” Silver mumbled, glancing at you while you nervously glanced at the horses.

“If it’s no trouble, Silv. I just really need some help.” Your eyes met his. He could sense your determination despite the worry and nervousness in your system. He doesn’t doubt his horseback riding skills, yet he knew himself that he has more training to do. Maybe, both of you can learn something new together.

“Alright,” he agreed, “Let’s head to the stables.”

The height of the horses baffled you. Horses are no stranger to the Valley of Thorns yet you never actually got a chance to come near one considering you never even needed to. Each horse held their own distinctive color; white, brown, black, spotted, and there was even one with a long white mane and a thick tail. It was beautiful.

Silver caught sight of you staring at one of the attractive horses their stable owned. It was his horse. “Do you want to ride Cloud?” His hand caressed the horse’s snout -- the mammal exhaled as a response to the touch.

“Cloud?” you repeated, reaching out to gently touch her soft mane. “She’s so beautiful...”

“She’s a rare Gypsy Vanner. A gift from father when I first rode a horse. You could say she’s become a friend of mine,” Silver shared, and while you listened, a smile stretched on your lips. “Then you must really be fond of her,” you said.

“We grew up together, so to say.” Silver cleared his throat and opened the stable door, his hand tightly held the reigns as he let Cloud out of the stable. The way she lightly neighed, her little shakes of relief, and the way she nudged Silver made you giggle yet feel weary. What if she doesn’t like you? What if she ran too fast?

“Don’t be scared. She doesn’t hurt anyone,” Silver reassured as he adjusted the saddle. “Anyways, what is your exam about?” You followed him towards the equestrian facility (the place where horses are trained), walking beside him as you eyed Cloud.

“Just basic horseback riding training. Cantering, galloping, trotting…” you explained. Not that hard, yes? You don’t need to have Cloud jump over bars or make her do tricks. Just basic running techniques to pass your exam. Silver, is no doubt, surprised. It’s really simple. But what if you held another horse?

He hummed, letting Cloud stand steadily, he reached out for your hand and led it towards the horse. “It’s important that the horse knows you. They need to trust you in order to listen to you. I don’t want you to make the same mistake I did before.” Your hand felt Cloud’s soft fur around her neck. It exhaled in delight, signifying that she knows you and would most likely trust you.

“What did you do?”

Silver looked away embarrassed, he vaguely remembers the day like it was just yesterday. How could he forget the fact a horse nearly sent him flying just because he rode it immediately without even acknowledging the fact it’s a wild horse. Thanks to the Great Seven, Lilia and Malleus were there to calm the horse down and grab him before he got severely injured.

“It’s nothing… Come, I’ll help you up.”

Oh, to be aware of one’s touches must be quite a delight to both parties. You hooked your left foot around the stirrup while Silver held your hand as support while you lifted yourself up the horse’s saddle. Once you’re sat, he immediately kept Cloud steady as he looked up at you. “You good?”

You nodded, smiling down at the horse. “Good girl,” you cooed.

Silver looked at the path ahead of you, he wondered -- should he ride behind you or hold the reins until you got the hang of it? You’re still a beginner and he could either lead you properly by riding along or just standing by. When he was young, Lilia would ride behind him on the horse and he would just learn by watching him handle the reins.

Think, Silver, think.

“Are you getting up? I really don’t trust myself with the horse when you let me handle her alone…”

There’s the answer.

And now he’s behind you with his hands on yours as you both hold the reins. Cloud was trotting on the dirt as gently as Silver ordered her to do. Though with your obliviousness -- more of just being focused on his guide -- you failed to notice the fact that the young man behind you is enjoying your company.

You would squeal out loud if Cloud decided to go faster or tightly hold onto his hand and lean on his chest if you felt like falling off. It was hard not to find you adorable. And yet you’re still determined to learn. Back in NRC, he, Riddle, and Sebek would often yell at each other if one decides to flop. It’s not easy to handle horses, and yet you’re here handling Cloud well. Someday, you’ll ride another horse with confidence and just by yourself.

He tried to hop off the horse and let you handle Cloud on your own, maybe you aren’t the slickest or the fastest of learners, but you sure could control a horse now. Silver’s instincts were just as fast as he trained himself to be, almost running by your side when Cloud gets too excited with running.

He stayed so alert.

Hell, he didn’t even doze off in a while.

“You work hard,” he praised you after you were able to halt the horse’s running smoothly. Both of you sharing a grin before proceeding with the next course. Hours and hours of practice, and you’re learning.

Lilia even forgot what in the living fuck he was boiling as he stared outside at the both of you. “Now, Silver didn’t tell me he had a little date.”

╰──➢ “ Have you been to the library yet? You should definitely stop at least once sometime. There are a lot of books you’d fine useful there ”

“I thought you would know the way around the Rose Kingdom since you live here,” Cater teased as he looked out the window of the train he and Riddle sat in. The younger boy scoffed and crossed his arms.

“I barely go out of my home. I’m even surprised you know the place more than I do. I know the area but not how to go there.” Riddle sighed, looking down at the phone on his lap once he heard it ring from a message.

A message from you.

That’s right; the only reason Riddle is heading somewhere with Cater was that you offered to visit a historical museum with him. The purpose of this little trip was for you to learn something in terms of magical history. Where’s the fun in just sitting down and reading in your bedroom when you can experience the said history hands-on?

Cater was there to accompany Riddle throughout the journey and would most likely explore his own way while you two converse about whatever question and lesson you had in mind. You knew Riddle was one of the top students in his school. You also knew he wouldn’t refuse an opportunity for him to teach you something he knows.

When the train stopped, both students went off and down the museum just a few blocks away from the station. In front of the said museum was what Cater called: Riddle’s date. No, it was, in no way, a date. It was a simple study session. “Just in time, as always.” You stood up from the bench you were sitting on and met the two guys halfway. Cater had waved at you while Riddle looked at the exterior design of the museum.

It was a museum dedicated to the Queen of Hearts.

Riddle has been there a couple of times already. He has learned to love the place; though it's been a few years since he last visited.

"I'll leave you two here. There's a mall near this place and I wanna look around. See ya, Riddle, y/n!" Cater waved as he walked away. Riddle’s eyes moved back to you, watching as you looked at the museum, "Let's head in!"

You thought, again, thought, that the museum would be bustling with people left and right considering how popular it was in the Rose Kingdom. However, the moment you entered its walls, there were only around fifteen to twenty-five people inside — for the most part, you were in the main lobby.

"What are your concerns about?" Riddle began as he looked up at the huge statue of the Queen of Hearts situated in the middle of the lobby. Astonish were thee as you read the description of the queen.

'The Queen had only one way of settling all difficulties, great or small. 'Off with his head!' she said, without even looking around.'

"She was very powerful, indeed," he said whilst he looked at the decoy of the queen's crown situated in a case. "Those who looked at her, or even heard her name, are terrified."

"What magic does she hold?" you asked, circling the statue as Riddle followed behind.

"She holds great physical strength. As you can see—" Riddle pointed at the statue, "—she was big. Though some would label her as fat due to what Alice said, but in our school, she was mighty. I do wonder how she was able to grow so strong." He walked ahead of you and towards a painting. In that painting held the Queen of Hearts while she played croquet.

"Not only that. She aced in croquet and she ruled over her kingdom for how long. You could say she held authority no one could handle. Not even her own guards and husband."

As he spoke, your legs brought you over the hallways that held marvelous paintings of the queen. He was just by your side the whole time. "You did say you were in a dorm that's named after her, yes?" you asked, looking over at him.

Riddle nodded. "The statue you saw in the main hall was the same statue that's near our school's entrance. It's only proper for her to be standing there. She is one of the Great Seven after all."

"And you're the dorm leader in that dorm. You also have her rules applied to your very dorm. Tell me, Riddle. Do you admire her?" You both stood in front of another glass case. This time, holding the Queen of Hearts' sceptre. A heart with a gold staff, not even a single speck of withering is shown. It looked so expensive and very antique.

Riddle was quiet after you asked the question. Looking at him, you noticed how he stared at the queen's sceptre. Just above that sceptre was another painting of the queen, it was her on her throne with a villainous smirk on her face. It sent shivers down your spine.

"I do."

You faced Riddle once again. He had a serious expression on his face as he faced you. "She's the reason why I became the dorm leader that I am today. It was by my own choice to follow her rules and her doings. Not only for myself but for the sake of my dorm."

"Riddle..."

His voice held the authority of a dorm leader you never got to hear — considering as you go to different schools. You don't know how he is as a dorm leader, but judging by how he looked at the queen's painting, it's enough to convince you that he, Riddle Rosehearts…

Is the King of Heartslabyul.

The glass case that held the sceptre had a small hole — big enough to fit a hand or two — with a note above: 'Touch with precaution'. With a little bit of hesitation, you reached out and touched the sceptre. Warmth seeped through his hand as Riddle, too, reached out to touch the sceptre only for it to land on your hand. You both froze, staring at each other in surprise. It was he who pulled away first, cheeks painted as red as the hallway's walls.

"H-Have you been to the library yet? We should definitely stop at least once sometime." He coughed out, looking away from you. "There are a lot of books you’d find useful there. Didn't you say you wanted to know more about the queen's history based on your topic for your exam?"

And he walked ahead.

Your hand slowly moved to your chest after you let go of the sceptre. Looking down to your feet as you chuckled to yourself. Folding your lips as you covered your mouth and looked back at Riddle's walking figure.

The Queen— well, King — of Hearts may have a temperament. But he sure can be admirable at times when needed…

"Are you coming or not?"

#twisted wonderland #riddle rosehearts #silver twisted wonderland #twst silver #twisted wonderland x reader #twst x reader #riddle rosehearts x reader #twisted wonderland silver x reader #diasomnia #diasomnia x reader #heartslabyul #heartslabyul x reader #twst imagines #night raven college #twisted wonderland scenarios

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italoniponic · 5 months

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I wish all of you a good "Diasomnia is coming and coming strong" (and also tag your spoilers). And my feelings and prayers to my fellow players/watchers that are still in ch6 despite knowing a bit of what's going to happen, myself included

so this is from a popular old video in Brazil and as I was watching it for the first time, I just saw this scene and... suddenly had a epiphany. feel free to use it as template for something if you like it <3

#twisted wonderland #diasomnia #malleus draconia #lilia vanrouge #silver #sebek zigvolt #AÍ LILIA MEU VELHO FAZ UM SAMPLE DE GUITARRA #*guitar riff blasts through the dorm*#twst meme #thanks for listening #cherry's mumbling about twst

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italoniponic · 19 days

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I just remembered this Savanaclaw manga spoiler and even if its in a future issue, I can't wait for this scene... or Jack's scenes in general

"Morning! Uh. With due respect... babe, wake up. We have to accidentally cause a second overblot!"

#twisted wonderland #jack howl #twst yuu #manga spoilers #twst book 2 #twst chapter 2 #tbh i don't remember much how this follow up #but there's not a better alarm clock #i'll tell you what #cherry's mumbling about twst

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italoniponic · 7 months

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there are two types of people in the kitchen:

"I hate my life, why I can't ask someone else to go through this fucking hell for me" and "let's get down to business, to defeat... my hungeeer~ HAH!"

#twisted wonderland #leona kingscholar #epel felmier #so happy to recover from sickness in time to see my apple boy shine #HE'S JUST SO BEAUTIFUL #and hi for you too leona my dude #cherry's mumbling about twst #yes epel's one is like that mulan song #nrc masterchef event #nrc masterchef memes

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italoniponic · 1 month

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my personal Sebek's out of context/reaction images moments:

#twisted wonderland #sebek zigvolt #twst memes #twst out of context #can we talk about how seriously funny this boy is?#i didn't even realized i had so many #happy birthday sebek #let your hair down sometimes #but keep going!#cherry's mumbling about twst

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italoniponic · 8 months

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#twisted wonderland #lilia vanrouge #cater diamond #epel felmier #npc girl from scary monsters #idia shroud #ace trappola #leona kingscholar #jade leech #jamil viper #vil schoenheit #malleus draconia #the first is basically cater's lab coat story (if i remember correctly)#lilia is out there just throwing truths at people #either they like it or not #twst memes #cherry's mumbling about twst

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italoniponic · 11 months

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#twisted wonderland #deuce spade #epel felmier #lilia vanrouge #najma viper #mozus trein #twst grim #floyd leech #riddle rosehearts #idia shroud #cater diamond #kalim al asim #twst chenya #chenya #twst memes #cherry's mumbling about twst

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italoniponic · 11 months

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#twisted wonderland #ace trappola #malleus draconia #jamil viper #ruggie bucchi #epel felmier #chenya #twst chenya #trey clover #cater diamond #vil schoenheit #jack howl #lilia vanrouge #deuce spade #twst memes #cherry's mumbling about twst

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italoniponic · 4 months

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Bat-Hunter | Rook Hunt & Lilia Vanrouge

Synopsis: In which Rook and Lilia found themselves at the start of a legendary battle for the Prefect of Ramshackle's heart. The world of love triangles is awfully quiet after this exchange. Dedicated to @pandoa. You wish and you shall receive <3

Lilia Vanrouge, Rook Hunt x gender neutral reader / small scenario / fluff but mostly crack / reference to a specific Phillipines dish / 1525 words / use of “you” pronouns / Masterlist

Bat-Hunter: The Magnificent Showdown!

Few people throughout history — between humans and faes — could say that they had the audacity to directly antagonize the Great General Vanrouge in any sort of battle. And getting out of this sort of risk alive was a bit of luck granted to very few people, almost to none.

“But a coward hunter is not worthy to receive the title, nor to wear a hat.”

That was the Hunt family motto that Rook was so proud to carry in his heart. Such was his respect for his family tradition that this phrase was embroidered on the inside of all his hats so as to never forget his origins.

Well, maybe I’m starting a little too fast and you’re still worrying — from the comfort of Ramshackle’s upstairs window — what the hell the two guys you liked were doing on the ground floor balcony, dressed like that.

Despite everything, you suddenly shrugged to yourself and headed to the kitchen where a more urgent task needed to be fulfilled. When everything was ready, hopefully you could invite the guys in. That is, if you found one or the other intact in the end.

Because that was the feeling that their exchange of glances passed.

Lilia was dressed in his Light Music club “uniform,” as punk rock as your father had been in the eighties when he was young and phones were wired. He held his guitar close to him, as if it were the weapon of his days in the Army of Thorns. He was “total rad” — as the youngsters would say.

His friendly smile only masked the irritation of finding Rook in that place, decked out from head to toe. Usually, his presence was easy to ignore and his curiosity could be quite amusing from time to time.

But he knew the real situation they were in: they were equals in rivalry for the heart of Ramshackle’s Prefect.

Knights in a duel for love!

Rook, in his own instance, wore a pair of belted trousers and a loose white blouse — located in the common vocabulary as a “pirate blouse” — with the strange addition of a large pink coat over his shoulders, sewn by hand and with some patterns of blue rhombuses. With his hat in hand, he looked like a book character.

His expression was equally gentle but it carried a certain pang of defiance, like a hunter who meets another while hunting.

“You look very beauté this afternoon, Monsieur Curiosité!,” Rook praised.

“How did you actually say that time? That my beauty is ‘mysterious’?,” Lilia chuckled, squinting his eyes.

“Oui, oui! But do not fret, Monsieur, today my attention is on someone else.”

“Another one? You can’t get enough of it, can you, Hunt?”

“Oh, for Heaven’s sake, yes. I’m tired. Tired because I’m wandering for days and nights thinking about the smile of that kind person and how I would like to cheer them up in these times of crisis!”

Crisis? Lilia didn’t quite understand. You seemed to be doing very well during all the times you met. Had he let any detail slip through the cracks?

“What kind of crisis? That is,” he bit his tongue, embarrassed that he had to ask for help from his literal rival. “If I may intrude.”

“Oh, don’t worry about it. These are ear crisis! Dear Trickster has been hearing a lot of guitars being scratched lately,” the young huntsman replied, boldly.

Lilia barely broke his guitar cable — or the entire instrument at once in Rook’s head.

It was a mere provocation, no big deal. And Pomefiore’s vice, the way he was, probably appreciated each style of music in its own artistic way. But they were dealing with a battle of epic proportions and every blow counted.

Even if he were to call Lilia’s love-hard-heavy-metal demo “instrument-scratching”. But it was worth it and it showed in the way Rook’s eyes squinted in amusement.

Dealing with Diasomnia’s vice has always been an adventure in itself. That was the best part about being Lilia’s romantic rival.

Regardless of the ending, moments like this would always have a special place in Rook’s heart and he would remember it all with emotion when he went to tell your children — “the Hunt Jrs.” — the trajectory of your love.

“Why are you crying?,” suddenly Lilia inquired, confused.

“You will not be forgotten, Monsieur Curiosité! Forever and ever!,” Rook declared, wiping a tear with the sleeve of his coat. “Your memory will be carried forever in our family!”

At this the fae pulled the hunter by the collar of his shirt, staring directly into his green eyes. It was not necessary to float to come face to face with Rook, Lilia had enough dignity to impose himself the way he wanted.

And, let’s face it, making the boy — a “child” in his eyes — literally reach his level was more convenient too.

“Your particular persona has not yet turned gray to be Malleus’ breakfast because I dare, to the best of my mental faculties, find your audacity mildly amusing,” Lilia said with a grim smile cutting across his face.

“I thank you, monsieur. And I, if I may say so, find the bloody-pink in your eyes extremely beautiful,” Rook retorted, torn between fascination and a certain fear instinct that only made him feel more confident in his goals.

“Who do you think you are, hunter?”

“And who do you think I am, bat?”

That said, the two of them started laughing. Maniacally. They walked away but kept laughing, releasing all the anger and tension that could be felt in the form of simple fun between two colleagues.

Oh, they wanted to duel until death ripped them from each others hands.

Fortunately, you opened the door in time to prevent a bloodbath in your yard — after all, it would be difficult to clean it up.

“Hey, boys!,” you greeted, happy. “Wanna come in? I made pancit canton!”

Then you showed them a plate of fresh noodles, straight out of the pan, in a colorful combination of sliced pork, sausage and shrimp along with chopped carrots, cabbage, peas, onions and garlic. It smelled wonderfully good and matched your good mood. No wonder, it was your favorite food from the Philippines.

The sun was setting and it was close to dinner time. In fact, you were so excited about the process of cooking everything — from blanching vegetables to cutting meats — that the serving size tripled. Maybe being busy tidying the house didn’t help your distraction.

But with Lilia and Rook there — and Grim would be happy with extra food — you felt that little slip was worth doing it.

The smile that opened on your face descended on them like a ray of light in the midst of darkness, poetic as a fairy tale.

The animosity in the air was still palpable, however you were simply happy to have the company of your two crushes at the same time and there are times you need to take advantage of some situations.

“Prefect! I composed a song and I would like you to hear it,” Lilia stepped forward, putting the guitar in position and pulling a bombastic sound from the strings.

Your eyes widened and you couldn’t stop an admiring smile from appearing. Outside that your heart was racing just like the Light Music club speakers after a performance by Lilia. He was so cool!

“And I brought the best collection of poems on my bookshelf to recite, sweet Trickster!,” Rook didn’t lag behind and with one movement of his arm, the coat danced beautifully under his shoulders.

Another shot to the heart! As if that were not enough, the shades of the afternoon horizon harmonized perfectly with Rook’s clothes and made him an otherworldly vision, having escaped from a bedside book just to meet with you.

“You two are going to drive me crazy like this…,” you grumbled to yourself. But you did your best to stay intact.

“I just want you to bear with me 'cause I am only one,” you said. “Let’s have dinner first, okay?”

“All for you, sweet Trickster!,” Rook declared, taking your free hand and kissing it.

“A-ah! Okay?”

“What matters is your wish, Prefect,” Lilia skillfully took the plate of pancit from your other hand and also kissed it.

“B-but your guitar...!” He literally had put the instrument between his legs.

“There’s no time for questioning, magnefique apple of my eyes. Forward, my brave rival!”

“Said and done, hunter!”

You were still confused when they managed to find a way to literally drag you into the house, each holding your arms as if your weight was negligible and the situation completely normal.

It was obvious how Rook and Lilia, even if in different ways, could make you go “head over heels.”

Well, you avoided reaching that angle when they deposited you on the couch and sat each by your sides. At least the animosity was gone and Lilia’s guitar was more securely propped up on the coffee table.

“Dinner, mes ami?,” Rook suggested. “Then a lyrical duel to the death?”

“A what...?”

“That’s fine for me,” Lilia accepted.

And so they lived happily ever after. At least until after dinner.

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Special Notes: It’s funny or maybe not how I can get drowned in my own work and never make any progress in months but the moment the inspiration for something strikes me as a lighting, suddenly I can pull off an entire 1525 thing in two nights straight. It’s quite simple and it goes more into comedy territory but it’s a homage for your underrated comedy skills, Pando! I still tried my best to make sure both Rook and Lilia could have their times to shine. I based most of the exchange in Lilia’s R Sports Card personal story with Rook (and just got off from that feeling). Have to say, I love a good unilateral passive-aggressive convo and they delivered <3

Now… any similarities of scenes from certain movies are completely my fault. I’m currently having a Die Hard and Kung Fu Panda brainrot, which is weird but it happened.

#twisted wonderland #lilia vanrouge #lilia vanrouge x reader #rook hunt #rook hunt x reader #a little gift for a friend #cherry's writing #twst x reader #twst scenarios #twst crack #love triangle but a tiny bit unhinged #cherry's mumbling about twst

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