Academy for Rejected Souls (Multiverse, OC)

Mistress's Room


@StartingOver


Why'nn nodded.  "Yes, Mistress.  I want you to control me.  Fix me, Mistress."  Her words were light, as if she was floating.  Her mind was empty, her eyes glazed over.  She didn't fight, simply laid, limp, on Mistress's bed.  Strangely, she now did not break out of trance when told she was being controlled.  This was a different girl, indeed.
 
My room


"Good good." She smiled. "Let's start with that God of yours. You should be faithful, and trust him, but understand that he doesn't make or break you or your happiness." She smiled. You're a strong woman now. Someone who won't be pushed around. You won't be scared of woman anymore, maybe a little wary but not scared."


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Mistress's Room


@StartingOver @TommyGun15


Why'nn nodded.  "Yes, Mistress."  Strong woman?  That gave Why'nn an attempted frown (that once more turned into a pout).  "Mistress, I am not a woman.  Cannot be a woman."  She wasn't coming up, nor was she fighting against the rest of the orders.  "I am not a girl and I am not a woman.  I am a..."  The expression gained a bit of frustration as she attempted to think.  "I am me.  I am not a woman."
 
My room


"Then be the strongest you, you can be then." Scarlet said happily. "Do what makes you happy and don't let anybody tell you no. Of course you'll respect my opinion and Nishiria's opinion but overall you will be happy." 


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Mistress's Room


@StartingOver


"Happy?"  Why'nn's eyes closed slowly before returning to their half-lidded state.  "What does happy feel like?  Does it mix with other emotions?  I have felt euphoria and enjoyment and joy... I have felt laughter, but what is happy?  Does it work with the feeling of melancholy?"  She was nowhere near lucid, nowhere near coming out of trance.  No, this was her subconscious  talking.  Why'nn was following along, still under Scarlet's control.
 
Hallway


@StartingOver


Ivela shot Violet a slight smile that might come off a bit condescending. "In my experience ruling and leading are the same thing. My father was the leader of my family, and he ruled over us. My father's word was law, but he knew best."


She sighed at her comment that she seemed different from earlier. "I just finally realized that I cannot change. I'm an assassin, and I will always be one." Ivela didn't realize that she had told Violet what she was until it already came out of her mouth. For a moment, her heart dropped but then she steeled herself for the inevitable rejection. She pulled her hand away from Violet's.


Headmistress' Office


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Lillith grinned as she peered into the basin, waiting for the blonde man who was usually wearing purple to show. When he did, her grin widened, fully expecting to see him looking rather melancholy. However, she was not expecting to see him in a tower empty of all life forms except for him, and a very young child.


It was still an infant, in fact. He was holding the blue eyed black haired youth, and smiling at it.


Lillith's blood began to boil. The last she heard people were preserving her sister's mummy in some place called Iceland. Apparently she had been pregnant. Some humans must have cut her nieces out of her sister.


Nathan was holding the younger Blue Eyed Queen in his arms. He was smiling at her. He was trying to replace Lillith.


"How dare he! I can't believe he's trying to replace me! I...I reject h-" Lillith stopped herself right before she rejected her Chevalier. That could have ended badly. If he didn't want to sever the bond with her, rejecting him would have killed him. 


She put her hand on top of her head with a breathless chuckle. "You must have been so lonely without me. You can't pledge yourself fully to her unless I reject you, anyway. When I get back, I'll kill her."
 
Hallways


Violet reached over and touched her shoulder. "I'm a huntress. I knew we had something in common." She grinned. "Maybe you could teach me some things about stealth. I'm much more of a kill and ask questions later kinda girl."


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my room


"What does it feel like?" Scarlet thought. "It's close to joy. I think if you can feel joy you can feel happy. You need to stop being so down on yourself little one. I can finally start to undo some of the trama your family did. Let it go Why'nn. You aren't a slave girl anymore, people aren't going to feed you rats. I'm going to take care of you. Trust is me."


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Mistress's Room


@StartingOver


Slave girl?  "Mistress, Mulani cannot be slaves."  But it was a bit of a relief that she wouldn't have to eat rats.  A gentle smile was upon her lips.  "Yes, Mistress.  I trust you."  So warm, so comforting.  Yes, she felt safe with Mistress.  Stop being down on herself?  That sounded nice...
 
My room


"Good because in no way are you my slave. I obey Nishira, but she doesn't own me. You obey me, but I don't own you." Scarlet was very much trying to build the relationship she had with Nishira here with Why'nn. To keep the little girl pleased she threw her a bone. "You may still see your father as much as you want. I will not get in the way of that." That's were she and Nishira differed. "See I have control but I didn't make you stop seeing your father and I don't wish to own you. I won't take advangate. You can trust me."


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Mistress's Room


@StartingOver


Why'nn nodded.  "Yes, Mistress.  I obey you... I like seeing Father.  He is warm and safe.  Feels like home..."  Her words were murmured and she shifted only slightly, her hand reaching out to try and touch Scarlet.  "Always trust Mistress.  Listen to Mistress... obey..."  These were things she was willing to accept into her mind, things she took in gratefully, happy to have someone to guide her.  Her mind was still empty and she let Mistress put the thoughts in for her.  So open, so vulnerable, so much about her open to manipulation...


My Office


@Lunaria Silver


Nishira watched silently, observing and noting.  At the end of the display, when the spell faded, she grinned.  "Betrayal?  So fresh, so soon?  Were I you I would reject him right now.  Not even trying to get to you... not pining for you...  Instead, some wretched child in his arms..."  She shook her head and approached.  "But you see now...  You see now why you belong here.  That world holds little for you, but I can give you everything."
 
Scarlet's Room


@folclor @StartingOver


James slowly blinked his eyes as he drifted back to consciousness.  At first he had no idea where he was, only knowing that he was passed out on a fairly comfortable couch.  


"Ugh... huh?  Where..?"


He slowly got to his feet and began walking towards the first door he saw.  He gently pushed it open, and stumbled into Scarlet's room, falling to his knees with one hand on his head.  Despite his clumsy entrance, he didn't make much noise, at least not enough to disturb Why'nn.  Scarlet on the other hand would probably be very aware that he was in the room.


If she bothered to look into his mind she'd see that, as Imalia had predicted, a whole day of mental strain had left his mind weak and malleable.  At this point, he'd be easy to put under, and it wouldn't take much for a skilled hypnotist or enchanter to warp his mind however they pleased.
 
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My room.


Scarlet held Why'nn close. "Last thing for this sessions is very simple. Don't take shit from anyone, but be smart about it." She looked to James and shurghed. She did not want him. "Now sweetheart make yourself comfortable and go to sleep. When you awake you'll be the new and improved you." 


She let go of Why'nn and walked over to James. "You deserve an asskicking, but I won't. I'll show you mercy in exchange please leave Why'nn's mind alone. "


She she turned her back and slipped on a loose fitting dress.


"Come on." She grabbed James. "Let's go see your mistress."


she pulled the boy along and out of the room.


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Scarlet's Room


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James groaned as he was dragged to his feet, his limbs to yet strong enough to carry him.  He lay on the ground, too weak to stand, and though he didn't recognize Scarlet, he instinctively pulled away from her.


"No...  Don't wanna..."


Eventually, James's eyes shut as he drifted back into unconsciousness.
 
Mistress's Room


@StartingOver @TommyGun15


"Why would anyone hand me feces...?" Why'nn murmured, eyes closing.  Sleep time.  Comfortable sleep time.  Why'nn began to strip off all her clothes, including both gloves.  Once naked, she snuggled into the blankets, curing into a ball, and let out a small sigh.  "Goodni-..."  Her eyes shot open.  "PRAYERS!"  The girl jumped out of bed, rifled through her clothes until she found her holy symbol, and knelt, beginning to speak prayers to her god in her native tongue.  They were rapid and desperate.  After several minutes of this, however, she dropped to the floor and curled around the holy symbol.  The girl, no longer on the cushioned bed, fell asleep almost immediately.
 
My room


"Stupid."she grabbed his arm and began to drag his body out into the hall. She wondered if Nishira would see and approve of her victory. "You suck." She called back a she made her way down to Imalia's office. She dropped James's arm and knocked on the door. She folded her arms waiting for the person she hated the most to come to it.


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Hallway


@StartingOver


Ivela furrowed her eyebrows in confusion at Violet's easy acceptance. How could she so easily accept the fact that Ivela was an assassin? That she had killed a human not once, but many times? For monetary gain no less.


Either way, she was relieved, and it showed on her face as she smiled. "A huntress? What do you hunt? And I don't know how much I could teach you about stealth. I don't think I would be a good teacher." She stated simply. Then, she reconsidered. 'There are no rules against helping allies...'  "But I could try."


The idea of making and helping allies appealed to her. Mostly because she wanted friends, but she couldn't call them that. It would be against the rules. Teaching them would give her an excuse to be around them. Maybe she could teach Violet Nen! 'Don't get ahead of yourself.' 


Headmistress' Office


@folclor


Lillith turned her attention to the headmistress and for a brief moment it was clear to see how vulnerable she was mentally. She knew that without a Chevalier, she was weaker and less protected than she usually was. Not to mention that Nathan was trying to replace her. That actually hurt a bit.


However, after a second her lips turned into a smile. "I agree. Seeking solace in a less-than-pure Queen. The child might be a chiropteran by blood, but her father was still originally human. Besides, if I rejected him and he wished to sever the bond, he would be free to be the child's Chevalier." 


She brought her hand up to her mouth as she giggled, hiding a devious grin. "He is mine, and I won't let him forget me. Even if he becomes her Chevalier, the instant I give him an order, he'll listen. I'll order him to kill her, and he'll have to obey. A shame he'll be destroyed by her." 


She began to laugh again, for once not sounding like a small child and more like the predator she really was. "Or maybe I'll make him watch as I rip her limb from limb. And, if he remembers where his loyalties lie, perhaps I'll let him live. He's my toy, and he will entertain me until the end."


She calmed down, and the murderous look in her eyes disappeared. "I do belong here, puppet master. One day, I'll return to take back what is mine. But for now, here I must remain."


Her thoughts drifted to Valian, and her grin widened. She had originally planned to force him into becoming her blood slave, but after seeing how fast he was, she began to have second thoughts. Now she was certain. If Nathan could betray her by finding a stand-in, Lillith would do the same. Valian would be her Chevalier, whether he liked it or not.
 
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 TUESDAY, 7 A.M.


My Chambers / Nishira's Office


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The day prior Delrick had stood off to the side and listened as Why'nn spoke with her clerical tutor, pleased to hear her confirm his thoughts on his apprentice's divine connection. He had felt her relief, although somewhat subdued, in having her holy symbol and repaired.


The monk knew her training had been lacking lately. Too many distractions. 


The warlock packed two packs with clothes and coin and various other items needed for the road. He also gathered his research and information produced by his contacts and decided it was time to discuss matters with the headmistress. Securing his door, Delrick walked calmly to the fourth floor and knocked on the office door of the headmistress.
 
My Office


@Grim Wraithe Stjerna


The doors swung open for him, magic pulled him inside, and the doors shut and sealed behind him.  Nishira stood, arms crossed, a rather annoyed look upon her face.  The night before had gone wonderfully.  She bound everyone (except Valian) that she intended to and ten children were going through the Trial of Grasses in the Ritual Room.  She'd secured Lillith's vague loyalties and Scarlet had done at least some work with the bird.  But that was last night.


Now her second in command stood before her, ready to go on a mission that she had not directed.  She knew why.  He felt it, he must have.  The book from their realm, the one that was so vile.  He felt that it was here.  Obviously he was going to attempt to combat that with the opposite.


"So you finally come and see me.  How long has it been, Delrick?  Two months?  A bit more?  A bit more than two months since you've come to see me alone.  Too busy with your precious daughter.  And now that my plan is going into action, a plan you should've been part of, you seek to leave.  What?  Take your little bird with you?  Are you going to break the binding on her, Delrick?  Try to set her free?"  Her words were filled with bitterness and spite.
 
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James slowly blinked his eyes, head still pounding from whatever trick Scarlet had pulled on him the night before.  While part of him wanted to find her and rip her limbs off... wait... where had that come from?  James frowned, still confused about what was happening.  Slowly, he attempted to sit up, the world around him spinning.
 
My room


Scarlet was prepping her lesion plan for her first day. She looked over her shoulder at Why'nn sleeping. She smiled, the little one needed the rest. She walked over and gently rubbe dher shoulder. "Hey little one, school starts soon." She smiled down at her wondering what new little girl would awaken.


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Nishira's Office


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Delrick accustomed to the pull and use of magic, did not resist in the least. Once the doors were secured he stood before his mistress, hands clasped lightly in front of him. His stance was relaxed and his head slightly bowed. The warlock had felt the presence of the book most vile, and while he was not opposed to it, in fact he had studied it before. But there should be a balance. 


He stood quietly as she vented and lashed with her tongue. "Mistress you are correct, I have been preoccupied with my apprentice. And I deserve your spite and anger." He knelt before her, his head down and arms out to the side. "I will accept whatever you think is appropriate." He knew her feelings were hurt, he knew she still had them (even if she kept them from everyone else). "I have been negligent as your second, and" He looked up at her for a brief moment. "As your friend. Please forgive me mistress. But know I would never seek to undermine you." He would broach the subject of retrieving the opposite number to the vile book once she had cast her judgement. 


Ritual Room


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Grim lay strapped to the slab of rock that was serving as a table. The contents of his empty stomach covered his chest, chin, neck as well as parts of the table and floor. Dark brownish/red dry blood matted the fur on his face from his snout across his cheeks and chin, mingling with the sick already there. His tongue, dry and parched, hung out of his open mouth. His body twitched and spasmed as the mixtures flowed and worked in his body. He was unaware of anything that was happening in the land of the living or in his own mind. 
 
Hallway


@TommyGun15


"James?  What are you doing outside my office?"  Imalia had been concerned when her apprentice had not returned the night before, but he had spent time in the common room with other students before and, based on the emotions she was getting from him, she'd assumed he'd done so again.  Now she found him on the floor outside her office and the concern was back.  "Are you all right?  Come..."  She knelt, putting an arm around his shoulders.  "You... did Scarlet drain you?"  Her eyes closed and she let out a weary sigh.  "I see."  The enchantress lifted her apprentice easily and began carrying him back to her room.  "I know just how to fix this..."


Mistress's Room


@StartingOver


Why'nn's eyes opened just a bit.  Apparently she'd been lifted onto the bed at some point the night before.  Again, her irises took on the appearance of Delrick's.  "I do not want to get up," she mumbled.  Instead, she grabbed Scarlet's hand and attempted to pull her into bed.  The girl, still nude, did not wish to leave the comfort of the blankets, pillows, and cushions.  Besides, today marked her 15th year and these days never turned out good.  Better to sleep through it.


My Office


@Grim Wraithe Stjerna


She let him kneel a moment, the look of anger still upon her face.  Finally, she let out an exasperated sigh.  "Rise.  I can never stay mad at you..."  It was possible there was frustration in her tone, but she meant what she said and he would feel it.  "Yes, you've been remiss and I should punish you for it, but I like you too much..."  Nishira began to pace.  "Why must you go?"  It would be simple to command him to stay, but she so rarely used commands with him and it always felt much more natural to simply talk to him.
 
Ritual Room


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Geralt let out a sigh of frustration as yet another student began to cough up blood and bile, before eventually flatlining.  Well, that was the 6th who'd died, but the test was almost over, and so far, the 3 of 10 rule held true.  So far, it was his apprentice, the apprentice's friend, that girl apprenticed to the machine, and...  just those three.  Geralt sighed and walked over to clean up the body of yet another dead student.


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James groaned as Mistress Imalia picked him up, clinging to her as best he could.  He mumbled to himself, still half unconsious.


"Mmm...  Mistress?  What?  Where...  what?"


James still couldn't seem to muster the energy to concentrate long enough to form a complete sentence.
 
Ritual Room


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The odd concoction had forced his stomach to empty its contents and Valian's muscles had been tensed for much of the night, too tight to spasm, seize, or twitch.  The morning brought little change.  His blood dried, a dark gold, upon his chin, and it was likely he would appear to be struggling to maintain life.  In truth, the mixture was so foreign to his body that some part of him was being taken.  He'd already lost his usual glow.


Hallway, then my chambers


"Shh... just rest, James.  You'll feel better soon."  She hurried up the stairs, into her chambers, and laid him gently upon her bed.  Soon, she set to mixing a potion.  Perhaps she wasn't as adept a brewer as Geralt, but she made what she was after nonetheless.  Bringing the blue drink over to her apprentice, she propped him up and held the bottle to his lips.  "Drink," she commanded.  As he drank, he would feel his energy restored.
 
My room


"Good thing I planed for this." Scarlet giggled and laid down allowing Why'nn to cuddle if she pleased. "We can relax for a few moments, but you can't miss any class. Nishira would!'t be pleased with either of us." Scarlet giggled and brushed Why'nn's hair. "Today you get to show me what you learned last night. Today will eh the first day of the rest of your life."


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