The Day That (Name) Disappeared.

The day that (Name) disappeared.

Reader is Gender Neutral!! Ruggie is wearing a dress for comic relief. No spoilers for any chapters. Enjoy!!

"Now (Name) what could be sooo urgent that you decide to drag me out of my busy schedule, for a tea party?" Leona sat himself down around a table full of different types of food and drinks.

"Leona, me and you both know that your schedule today was to sleep in and play with your nephew", Sighed (name).

"Actually, me and Cheka were going to get manicures" he grinned "you know for our health".

(Name) rolled their eyes, "It's about Malleus".

Leona's eyes perked up, "Oh! Are you calling off the wedding?".

(Name) spitted out their tea, "NO! Of course not! It is just overbearing".

"What, the royal life?". Leona grabbed himself a sandwich.

"Well......"

Flashbacks

"Love? What are you doing down here?". Malleus teleports behind (Name), wrapping his arms around them.

"Oh, I was about to make us breakfast?"

Mallues smiled and turned (Name) around so they could face them, "You don't have to do that, we'll have the servants do that for us in the morning. Come, let's go back to bed".

"But-". Green Fireflies glittered around them, teleporting (Name) and Mallues back to their room.

"Now, go to sleep we have a busy day tomorrow".

End of flashback.

"So, does he use a sleeping spell all the time?", Leona grabbing more food.

"Not all the time". (Name) grabbed the plate of food away from Leona, "Save some for Grimm".

"If you are going to make me listen to this sob story, get me something to drink at least". Leona snapped at the nearest servent, asking for beverages.

(Name) rolled their eyes, "Seriously? It is only the afternoon".

"I drink, you continue with your vent. I'm not going to be a therapist without some sort of compensation".

(Name) could only sigh when they looked at Leona picking several different beverages on a menu.

"As I was saying".

Flashback

(Name) explored Blair Valley Market place, unlike Sam's shop they used to love, everything looked stuck in time. To avoid any conflicts, (Name) decided to wear a cloak and some old casual clothing from NRC.

'Malleus wasn't kidding when this place didn't have any recent technology'.

(Name) looked endlessly at the venues, trying to shop for the foods they were running out of in that palace. Trying to enjoy the peace they sp little get.

'Just a few more things left, then to find some sort of convince store that sells Grimm's stupid "luxurious" tuna.... that cat is going to end up spoiled and fat'.

A few droplets of water on their hand, tracing them out of their thought. 'Looks like it is going to rain'

'Shit.... Malleus'.

The sound of hooves rumbled throughout the street. Causing many to fall to the ground. "HALT, IN THE NAME OF THE LAW".

'Well. Shit'

(Name) was surrounded by knights; pointing their polearms at them. "Stay down men, arms down".

(Name) took off their hood, and nervously smiled at Silver. "Heyyyyyy.....Youuu".

Silver sighed as the rain fell "Please.. just get on the saddle".

Back at the castle, there was chaos everywhere. Knights and servants searched every room and blocking every exit.

Lilia sat on a chair, watching the chaos unfold. "Lilia, how can you be so happy when your future (king/queen) is missing". Growled an angry Malleus.

Lilia just smiled and drank his tea, "Well I know where they are".

"WHAT?" Thunder grew louder outside. "WHERE?". Malleus was having a mental down at this point, reminding the old fae of when Malleus was a young fae.

Smiling, Lilia stired his tea, "Behind you~".

(Name) and Sliver walked into the throne room. Malleus ran towards (Name), hugging and coddling them as if they were a lost child.

Malleus pecked every inch of (Name)'s face, "My love, where did you go?".

"Oh, I made a couple of errands. I noticed we were getting low on stuff so I decide to pick some stuff up". (Name) struggled to pick up their bag, showing the contents to Malleus.

Malleus smiled and cupped their cheek, "My love, those are the servant's job. You don't need to do that anymore".

Flashback Ends.

"Sounds like you don't like the royal life". Leona took a sip of his drink.

(Name) sighed, "It isn't that. I just want to be independent, I don't want to have someone hover over me or tell me not to do something".

The two sat in silence, (Name) was in deep thought. They love Malleus, they really did but they just needed a day to themselves without Malleus having a separation anxiety.

Leona stirred his drink, "Well, it isn't like you can switch bodies for a day, also your lizard fiancee is covering the bill, correct?".

(Name) had a light bulb sparked in their brain, "What if I could switch bodies with someone? And yes, Malleus is covering the bill". (Name) stood up, pacing around the table.

Leona sighed, "Too bad no spell exists. Thank you (Name) for the free meal and alcohol. But it is time for me to leave, I have a crown prince to entertain".

"Wait, Leona".

"Yes?".

"Do you know when Ruggie is available?".

♡

"Now (Name) or should I say 'Lady/Sir Draconia'? What do I owe the pleasure of? I'm glad we could schedule this meeting jn such short notice.." Azul smiled.

"Azul, I know you are such a busy man. So I'll get right to the point. I need a spell that allows me to switch bodies with someone, temporarily".

Azul, sipping on his tea. "Well, I am afraid no spell exists (Name). Although there is another spell, a mirroring spell. While you look like someone and you'll appear as that person. The mirror will show your real reflection". Azul explains.

"That will work. What is your price?".

Before Azul speaks the door slams open, "OH Shrimpy~ You didn't tell me you were dropping in! You never vist NRC anymore every since that big lizard made you homeschool!!" Floyd whinned.

Azul sighed, "My price? Hmm, how about 'Maid of honor' at your wedding?". The man smirked.

"Bride's maids and I'll let you talk about politics at dinner".

"Deal". The two shook on it. While Azul makes the contract, Floyd continues to hover over the two.

"Awee Shrimpy. I wanna come to your weddding".

" Azul, let me see Floyd's behavior chart".

The three looked at the chart, "yeah.... get 50 more green days and I'll let you in the wedding".

Floyd grumble.

♡

"Listen..... (Name) as much I would love to switch places with you... are we sure? What if we get caught? I do not want to deal with an angry dragon".

"Ruggie that's the best part, Malleus is going to be in a meeting with the elders all day. So you won't have to be around him! Besides wouldn't you like to pampered?? Think of it as a vacation".

(Name) looked at Ruggie with hope in their eyes, pleading with the Hyena, "Fine! Enough with the puppy eyes".

"Great!! Now give me your clothes!"

"Excuse me?"

♡

"Why do you wear so many layers? I don't understand this rich shit". Ruggie fumbled with the laces.

(Name) walked over and helped pulled the corset tighter on Ruggie, "HEY! I HAVE RIBS".

"I really don't know, it kinda was my only wardrobe. The elders kinda picked everything out for me".

"Ugh. Just tell me how this stuipd spell works".

(Name) grab a small box from the desk, pulling out two necklaces. "Okay so Azul said to just put these on and they'll last for two hours and do not stand in front of a mirror"

"Why not?"

"Because it is just a reflect spell, so the mirror will just show us our reflection".

"Got it".

The two put on the necklaces; with shimmering light, their appearances changed.

"Holy shit it worked" Ruggie looked at (Name) or himself.

"Okay now for some rules".

"I'm not kissing the damn dragon".

"What! Of course not. Now I shouldn't be doing anything today, so just allow whatever service. But we will meet at the mirror chamber at NRC in a hour and 45 minutes".

"Okay, while your at NRC... could you do me some small favors".

"Anything! I owe you big time Ruggie!".

Ruggie snickered.

♡

'Now when I said anything, I didn't know it would be just chores'.

(Name) was running around NRC finishing Ruggie's "favors". Favors included, finishing his schoolwork, and completing favors that he owed to other students.

'Whatever atleast I'm getting out of that castle'.

"Ruggie senpai, can I speak to you real quick??"

'Shit.. Jack'.

"Yeahhhhh, what is up buddy?".

Jack looked at (Name) or Ruggie, glancing at them, "Anyways, where were you at Spell-Drive practice?"

(Name) was silently panicking, they don't have any magic to use at practice. 'If I don't get out of this, the jig is up'.

"Um, I didn't feel good enough to practice".

"You didn't feel good? But you feel good enough to do your school work?". Jack was glaring at them, (Name) felt so small under his glare.

"Well- I".

(Name) was then dragged toward the field.

'Ruggie I hope you are having a better time than me'.

♡

Ruggie infact was not having a good time. Turns out (Name) did have stuff to do today, wedding planning.

"Ma'am? What do you think of these colors?"

Ruggie looked at the two cloths, "um, they are the same color?".

A woman behind him scoffed, "really the same color? You can totally tell that one is 'Timeless' and the other is 'Jasmine White'". A few other Fae women laughed behind Ruggie.

'Wow such great in-laws you have (Name)'.

"Miss? Here is your book. You have your plans and theoretical colors you wanted". Ruggie took the book and skimmed through it. "Um, yeah let's stick to-"

"OG Please, wouldn't you want Fae to help you? Plus this is a royal wedding that needs Fae traditional clothing. We aren't going to get another wedding for a few hundred years". The woman snickered.

Another woman piped in, "Humans like yourself think these events are big in your short life, but they are bigger for us! Your human brain couldn't even comprehend how important this is".

"Agree, you should just let us handle it, after all, humans are just known for their-"

"Okay listen here, woman!" Ruggie was interrupted by his phone ringing.

He glared at the fae women, "excuse me".

Ruggie walked into the hallway, "(Name), you really screwed me over"

"WHAT? YOU SCREWED ME OVER"

Ruggie winced at (Name) yelling into his ear, "You had spell-drive practice and didn't tell me!".

"Just go to practice! I don't see the big deal. What is a bigger deal is the wedding planning you left me to deal with!".

"Oh shit was that today? But! Ruggie! I don't have any magic. How can I practice?".

"Just break your ankle".

"RUGGIE IM SERIOUS!".

"I'm serious too! You letting your in-laws or these random people walk all over this wedding planning. How am I supposed to know what you want?"

"I don't know! Just tell them to ask me tomorrow!".

The two bickering over the phone, unaware of a certain guest. "Ohhhh (Name)~"

'Shit is that Lilia?' Two both thought.

Ruggie was panicking, "Listen, I do not have any car warranties! Do not call my number again random scammer!".

"Wait Ruggie!!".

Ruggie looked at Lilia and nervously smiled, "Oh hey... Lilia. Whatcha doing here?".

The old fae grinned, "Oh I came down here to see how the wedding planning was going. I heard some ruckus from down the hallway".

"Oh yeah... it is going good! You know, picking fabrics".

Lilia smiled, "Oh really? Well I bring good news!"

"Oh yeah? What's that?"

"Malleus is on break from his meeting, he would love if you joined him at lunch".

Ruggie's heart sank, "oh, um, well I have sooo much planning. I should get back to that".

"Oh nonsense, let's walk together. Malleus has missed you, also do me a favor and try to convince him to take the deal. You know how the elders are~".

Ruggie was pulled into a luxurious dining hall, filled with servants setting up a long dining table.

'Fuck fuck fuck, I'm going to die'.

♡

"Ruggie stop trying to get out of practice", Jack snarled.

'I'm going to actually have to break my leg for this'.

"Um listen, Jack. What if I ran laps instead of practicing? You know that would teach me not to skip practice". (Name) smiled nervously.

Jack glared at them, walking up to them, then picking them up and throwing them over his shoulder.

"JACK LETS NOT BE TOO RASH!! Please man, I can't do this. I'm actually really sick".

Jack put (Name) onto a broom, "You are going to practice like everyone else, we are too close to Spell-Drive season to be slacking off".

The broom started to levitating, even if the broom was flying (Name) couldn't control it, "Listen Jack! Please I learned my lesson! Get me down please!".

"Not untill you get the disc in the goal atleast five times!".

(Name) looked down at the field, 'holy shit. I'm going to die'. Other students started gathering around the field, picking up other brooms to play a practice game.

"Come on Ruggie Senpai! Stop being such a pussy!!"

Other students chimed in, teasing "Ruggie", (Name) hasn't even sat on the broom but clutching it like a koala.

"Alright! Let's play!" Cheers among the Savanah students.

One of the students decided to throw the disc at (Name), making the broom spin upside down.

'FUCK I'M ACTUALLY GOING TO DIE'.

"Come on senpai! Just play the game!"

Jack flew by (Name), "Come on Ruggie, stop whatever this is".

(Name) tried moving them self upwards, but while trying to get onto of the broom the necklace started falling off their head.

'SHIT! NO!'. (Name) took one hand off the broom to grab the falling necklace.

"Shit! (Name)!?".

(Name) slipped off the broom, falling towards the ground. Jack tried to fly toward them as fast as he could. Just before (Name) could fall to their death, Jack grabbed them by their shirt them gently put them on the ground.

"(Name). Why the hell are you here?".

Just before (Name) could answer, their phone went off.

'Shit the alarm'

♡

Ruggie sat across Malleus, one of those outrageous long dining tables.

"My love how is your day going? I feel bad for not being apart of any of the planning".

"It's okay, We are doing okay so far, I guess".

Ruggie felt so uncomfortable under Malleus's puppy eyes gaze. This whole situation was way too weird for him, he was wearing a dress and pretending to be the most powerful mage in the world's fiancée.

"Is the food not to your liking love? Should I ask the chefs to get something else for you?".

Lilia laughed, "Oh that won't be necessary, after all Ruggie will eat anything".

Ruggie dropped his fork and slowly turned around with a horrific stare at Lilia. Lilia giggled and pointed towards the window.

Ruggie's reflection was in the window.

The rain started hitting the windows harder, "Ruggie, where is (Name)?".

'I'm going to die'.

Ruggie chuckled nervously, "Well, you see-"

The power went out, the rain hitting the windows harder, "Ruggie, I swear to the heavens-".

Ruggie's phone went off, "oh wow, would you look at the time! I really got to go! Thank you so much for the food!".

The thunder got louder, lighting lite up the room, "RUGGIE!".

Just about Ruggie was going to leave, he looked behind him, "Also tell your fucking family to stop being cunts".

"RUGGIE!!"

♡

"Ruggie! Where have you been I've been trying to call you! Jack is on my ass!".

Ruggie couldn't breathe, "Well I had to deal with lover boy over here".

"RUGGIE!".

"(NAME)!".

The two cringe.

After a heated argument from both sides, the spell eventually wore off.

"Well I hope two of you learned your lesson" Lilia lectured.

(Name) rolled their eyes, "What lesson to be exactly? Next time don't get caught?". Malleus glared at (Name) and then back at Ruggie.

Ruggie growled, "Whatever at least you're not stuck in a dress in front of your underclassmen. Jack we will never speak of this".

Malleus sighed, "Love, why would you go out of your way to do this? Did Leona set you up to this?"

"Ugh, no Malleus. I just wanted a day where I wasn't coddled like a baby. I want to do my own things!"

"Well you have the wedding planning"

Ruggied laughed, "Like hell they do! Not with those in-laws or something! They aren't even allowed to breathe the same air as them! I couldn't even get a word in!".

Malleus's face frowned, "Is that true love?".

(Name) signed, "Yes, I don't feel comfortable. I don't even feel like it's my or our wedding. I don't know why you invited them, I wanted to have my friends help me. Riddle, Vil and Jamil would have been the best planners".

Malleus hugged (Name), "I am sorry love, I didn't take your feelings seriously. We'll get new planners and you can invite your friends. If they don't ring up a bill... again".

(Name) laughed, "I guess I should mention I invited Azul to our wedding".

"God damn it (Name)".

Imagine if Genshin Impact was a reality show.

Warnings(?): kinda modernized and slight ships? And a reference to stoners and being depressed

Xiao: "my dad decided to date someone who is a few years older than me, I'm pretty sure they also tried to kill him several times before. Fucking slut".

Zhongli: "Xiao, we don't use that language in this house sweetheart".

Xiao: "I wish mom was here".

Childe: "hey there champ!".

Xiao: "kill yourself".

....

Venti: "now I know it is the holidays so that just means I have an excuse to drink more".

....

Keaya: "three things I love about the holidays, 1. I can drink with family and friends, 2. I get things, and 3. I get to start drama and it is excused".

...

Scaramouche: "I don't mean to sound like a bitch but this food taste like shit"

Ei: "Excuse me?"

Scaramouche: "oh suddenly we aren't taking constructive criticism? Oh let's make fun of Scaramouche for joining a cult but let's not help him! In fact let's abandon him!"

*slams door*

Yae *drunk*: "heh, I remember being 500 years old, teenagers. Am I right?"

...

Aether:" and then he tells me that they are just roommates but like who lives in a one-bedroom house with a roommate?"

Cyno: "someone who doesn't like their business in others people's mouths".

...

Kazuha: "mushrooms? Not that I'm one to judge for someone's intakes"

Tighnari: "oh please, this is more better than that dreadful Naku Weed. You didn't even bother bringing any drinks!"

Kazuha: "not my fault that you took a big hit"

Scaramouche: "what are you stoners doing?"

Kazuha: "trying not to be depressed".

For those who haven't gotten wind of this yet: Twst announced that Book 7 will be different from the other books in terms of delivery.

The JP players are theorizing 2 possibilities:

The entire story will be retold in Malleus' POV. A popular theory is that he's been repeatedly rewinding time (not necessarily time, maybe even hopping universes) and is actively looking for a "perfect happy ending."

There will be a route split. Since the mirror has been hinting that Yuu is actually pretty evil, I'm thinking there's a possibility to go against or to be Malleus' ally in whatever the hell he's trying to achieve. Maybe Yuu's even in on the whole rewind thing because they don't want to go home or also don't want their life at NRC to end.

Personally I just want the option to stay with malmal even after graduation LOL. He'll be my happy ending for real. 🥹 Baby everyone might come and go in your life, but I'll be the one constant thing you can hold onto.

I was about to start writing but I couldn't find my airpods then I remembered that I left my airpods in the car.... the car that my step mom crashed..... the car that us just g o n e.....

Thank you so much btw! This was really good! Again thank you!

I was binging your stories and I was wondering from this. Do you think reader would've had a omegan drop if he didn't get help from Bonten Gang, the stress of like a newborn and a rebellious son taking a toll on him, then the son being there to witness like 'shit what to do I do? My dads are going to kill me'.

Idk just a thought.

Ohohooo

X

(Name) felt dizzy, he had been all day.

His pups were non-stop, his eldest being particularly prickish and doing shit he shouldn't and his youngest wasn't feeling well and sobbing non-stop.

"Shh shh!" (Name) tried soothing tho sobbing baby, having just given them their bottle and a fresh diaper.

His mates were working hard, unable to spend time at home often and besides... (Name) wanted to be a stay at home Omega to care for his kids... He could handle this.

Right?

Eventually his pup quieted down and fell asleep and (name) let out a sigh of relief, his head pounding and body trembling aggressively as he went to stand up.

His son walked into the room as he saw his Dam drop.

Time moved slowly as he managed to catch (name), the Omega shaking as his body went limp and the scent of (scent) gone from the air.

He knew he was one of the sole causes of this drop, having been an absolute menace to his dam but seeing the other drop... Was terrifying.

"What do I do?!" Having not paid attention to secondary gender classes at all safe for the Alpha portions left him like a fish out of water.

"God they're gonna kill me!" The ramifications of what he's done now setting in, how was he going to explain this to his sires!

He can hear the questions now "well why didn't you help him?" What was he going to say?! "I didn't see him as a person, omegas should just be able to handle this stuff"

Papa Mikey would kick him into the sun!

(Name) was completely unresponsive and (sons name) didn't realize what time it was as the first half of his dad's stepped through the door "(name)?!" Kakucho said panicked as the four men rushed to the Omega "what happened?!" Sanzu hissed out and (sons name) was freaking out as he watched Rindō lift (name) into his arms "we need to get him to the hospital now!"

"(Sons name)! Grab your sister!"

"I-I don't know how to hold her!"

"What do you mean?! You held he plenty of times when helping (name)" that's what (name) said in the phone after all.

"I-I... Don't help"

"WHAT?!" The men were livid as Mochi checked (name) "we will deal with this at the hospital, he needs help now!"

The other half met them at the hospital, (name) hooked up to machines and is thankfully stable but unconscious as Ran kissed his forehead gently.

"Explain."

(Sons name) wanted the world to devour him as his dad's stared him down "why aren't you helping him? Helping your sister? The man gives you unconditional love and this is what you give back?!"

"He's just an Omega he can Handle it!"

The room went cold as Koko stared his kid down "what did you say?"

"H-hes an Omega! They're baby machines! It's not my fault he wasn't good enough to handle it!"

"He's not a fucking machine you little shit! He's a person! Just like you and he obviously has been dealing with some bullshit to have had a drop to this degree!"

"Well why don't you guys help huh?!"

"Because we bust our asses to keep you fed! And we do fucking help, who do you think does the night feedings and changes?!"

"When he wakes up, we are learning all the shit you do and if our suspicions are correct, you're going to fucking military school" Sanzu gritted out to his kid, barely wanting to look at the kid whom (name) devoted so much love and time too only to do this shit.

Unforgivable.

When (name) woke, he was clingy as hell and flickering from his omega state as Mikey held him close to soothe him "pups?"

"They're right there baby" Mikey pointed to his kids, Sanzu holding their babe to give (name) "what happened...?" (Name) slurred out and Mikey nosed at his scent gland "you dropped baby"

(Name) looked wide eyed as his pup fed from him "what happened (name)"

(Name)s eyes watered up, now having to face his problems head on as a soft hiccup left his lips.

The alphas attention turned to their son who rolled his eyes "Kakucho, wait in the hall with him"

When the two left the room, (name) was urged to share and he did.

Apologies were sputtered out, the alphas feeling shitty for not being home enough to catch this problem that clearly got so bad their beloved dropped.

"I-I don't know what to do anymore..." (Name) mumbled exhausted, snuggling into Mikey as ran held their baby girl "sleep, we will handle it"

(Name) didn't leave his room as his mates got into the car with their son, keeping to their word about millitary school.

Koko came and checked on (name), the alphas working out a chart on who could be home each day with (name) to help out especially during his recovery "I-I just feel like I failed..." (Name) mumbled and Koko kissed him gently "you didn't fail, we couldn't have predicted him making friends with shitlings"

"You're a great dam and a great mate, I don't want to hear otherwise"

"Ok alpha..."

"Good..."

I Want to be just like Him.

WARNING: Probably angst, angst, and cringe.

Y/N, MC, You = Yuu

Vil is eight and Yuu is four.

Yuu watched Vil on the every large commercial set, Yuu was starstruck. They watched their brother be a different person, like they magically changed into a different persona.

"LUNCH!"

Then that persona was flipped, Yuu saw Vill smirk as he skipped to their dad. "Dad, did you see me?"

Their dad was also an actor, went by the stage name 'Eric Venue', Their dad looked at Vill and smiled, "Yes I did little star!". Their dad twirled Vil around, Vil happily smiling for catching his dad's eye once again.

As their father and Vil bickered about the small script and 'boring', Yuu walked onto the set, memorized by the lights. Where their dad and Vil stood, the little four-year-old couldn't see them. It was like looking into a void.

"YUU, come on hun, get down from there!". Yuu rushed down and ran to their father, gripping their legs. "Sorry, dad". Yuu face flushed.

Their father petted their head, looking down at Vil, "Vil, why don't you get something from the buffet? Lunch will be over soon".

"Okay! But if they don't have anything I like I won't be eating!".

Yuu was in deep thought, "Yuu?".

They looked up to their father, a smile was laid across his face. "I know that look hun, what's on your mind?".

Yuu looked at their brother, who was smiling and chatting away with the other cast members. All of them looked at him with enchantment, like they wanted to be around Vil as long as possible.

"I want to be like big brother".

☆

Their father was able to pull some strings and get Yuu in the same beauty pageant as Vil. The show was in a few days and Vil was trying to 'coach them'. Their dad was always busy, so he trusted Vil to be a good big brother and help little Yuu out.

"NO YUU, not like that". Yuu had been stopped for the millionth time. "Yuu, you aren't supposed to walk like that! It will cost you to lose points. But we know that you aren't going to win because I am winning but we still need to make sure that you'll be right behind me". Yuu knew that they would never be exactly like their brother, but they wanted to be right beside him. They didn't want to stay home by themselves with a nanny anymore while their brother and father got to go out and see the world and be a family.

"Now, let's try again!" Yuu tried again, and again. Anything for their brother.

Pageant day came faster than little Yuu realized, the next thing they knew they were in deep, dark, purple, sparkly clothing. Behind the curtain, Yuu and Vill stood tall, their was chatter between all the contestants, some of them where giving Yuu and Vil glares while other were enchanted by Vil.

"Now Yuu, don't be discouraged when you lose points, keep your head high, and what do you remember?"

"Be number two, because Vil is one! And smile for the camera!". Yuu felt happy, they were smiling. They were finally going to be on stage with their brother.

Vill smiled brightly, "Good!".

Vil walked out stage first, and they wowed the crowd with his confidence. Yuu saw that different person again. The ego Vil played, it was truly memorizing. Their father was out in the crowd somewhere, probably talking to another producer or manager, a new gig or promo. But Yuu knew that their father was always looking, always giving his attention towards Vil.

Vil came back to the curtain and 'turn off' the persona and smiled at Yuu, "Come! Come! You're next!". Vil rushed Yuu onto the walkway, as Yuu was pushed onto the stage; the similar blinding light they saw on that set, the endless void was scaring them this time.

Yuu was stumbling as they walked, they looked at the crowds with nervous eyes, when they heard a camera flash their muscle memory kicked and look into the camera and gave a smile.

'The sooner I get off the stage, the sooner I can see big brother'!

As Yuu skipped toward the end of the stage, they stood beside Vil. "Did you see me? Big brother, did you see me?!". Vil looked down at them and sighed, "Yes, I did. You did great".

Soon the two were joined by the other competitors on the stage, in a single line. They stood by each other, as the names were listed.

"Finally, for the moment these young contents have been waited for, this year's 20XX pageant award goes to- "

Yuu noticed that Vil took a small step forward with a smile on his face, it was a different smile.

"YUU SCHOENHEIT!"

All Yuu heard was ringing, the crowd was clapping, there were cameras flashing, and apparently, a crown was placed on their head. Yuu looked behind them and Vil was staring at the floor, his fist closed and shaking.

After everything calmed down, everyone left, Yuu sulking walked toward their father and Vil. Vil had their arms closed, kicking their feet as they listen to their father and talked about Yuu to a manager.

"There's my little winner!", Yuu was picked up by their father and twirled around. Yuu just looked at Vil, it felt awkward. Yuu didn't feel happy, they felt excited that they did so well and did what their brother told them to do but they felt unhappy at the same time.

As the three walked to the car, Yuu stopped and looked at Vil. "Hey Vil......did you see me? Did I do okay?".

Vill stopped and turned around, with a disgusted looked, "Yeah. I saw you". Those words felt like poison, it gave them a shutter. Their face dropped and they felt sick.

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After that Yuu turned down every opportunity to be in the spotlight, they felt like they had ruined and hurt Vil and they never wanted to do that again, they didn't want to make their big brother angry. They felt like they didn't deserve it.

All they wanted was to be like them. To be seen.

Sorry this was kinda bad, the old was was accidentally deleted as I was writing so I had to re write the entire thing and try to get over writers block.

I hoped some of yall enjoyed! Please follow and like!

Authors Note:

Um I thought I posted this months ago. Sorry if it's kinda typical this was the first story that I wrote and didn't post apparently? Anyways I could make a part two if it does well! Thank you guys again