Child of Wolf in Twisted Wonderland (Twisted Wonderland x OC)(DISCONTINUED)

Chapter 5-9: VDC Performance and a New Issue

It was 10 minutes until the actual performance and Jamil reminded us of this. I just leaned against the wall with my grandfather beside me. Vil seemed ready to go. "The staff will tell us to standby at any time now. Let's head to the backstage... Ugh!"

I rushed over to offer my support. Vil accepted. "Thank you darling."

I nodded. Rook seemed worried about his condition. "Vil... Are you sure you're fine?"

"I have drank a magic potion for pain relief, and I have covered up my wound with makeup. I'm fine."

"Oui (yes). If that's what you say."

Epel decided to speak up. "... Vil! Uhm... Would you please let me become the center!?"

While the rest of the group was shocked, I merely smiled at him. Ace seemed frightened. "Epel, what are you saying all of a sudden?"

Jamil just stared at him. "I agree with Ace. The performance is going to start soon, why would you say that now?"

"It's impossible for you to replace him now." Grim, stop.
"But Vil can barely stand now! (Vil stays silent) You wanted us to win the contest, but what if you reach your limit while you're dancing on the stage... I don't want the audience to see your unsightly appearance!" Epel said. I stared at him with awe.
"Monsieur Princess Apple..." Rook said, clearly stunned. Grandfather smiled at them.
"I kept our promise, I have become even lovely, and even stronger than the first time we met. I'm not just a sweet and cute apple, I have become the perfect poison apple right? I'll defeat Neige, so please...!" Epel continued.

Vil finally pulled himself together while leaning on me for support in case he faltered again. "... Hmph. You have finally understood. But you don't need to worry. As long as I stand under the spotlight, I will continue to stay on the stage no matter what. I believe in our victory, I won't give up. It's the pride of villains... So please, give me the chance to stay on the stage until the end of the show."

Epel was shocked for a moment, but smiled at Vil. "Okay. If that's what you want..."

The two then exchanged words before a whistle caught my ears. Time for me to go, seeing as Grandfather offered to manage them. I wasn't complaining.

Outside, I found my sister and cousin waiting for me as well as my aunt. I was then guided to where we sat with Grim on my shoulder.

Here came our group. I smiled at them before tuning out.

-Afterwards-

Vil and the others were tired and all of us clapped. They got a standing ovation from me. Luckily, my aunt had bought me and my sister noise canceling headphones so our ears didn't burst. I sat down and watched them with a smile. Maybe I would participate next year. I teleported over to where we were before.

-The Hallway-

I was immediately there to offer support as Vil stumbled. He grasped my shoulders as Rook stared with panic. "Vil! Someone bring a cooling spray and taping over here!"

The staff rushed off as Vil turned to the others while still holding onto me. "... I have stood on the stage until the end of the show right?"

"Yeah, you're right. We stayed on the stage until the very end."

Epel smiled at Vil. "Vil, you really did it..."

The rest continued to speak, but I focused on Vil. He was tired. Very tired. His injury wasn't helping. Maybe I would try to heal him.

-Outside, Third Person POV-

Cater was grinning. Riddle, who had been thinking of chopping their heads off, but they had showed a good performance so he let them live. Trey had been so nervous that his hands had gotten sweaty. Cater of course poked fun at him for this. Riddle was still very menacing, but he was going to pour them black tea as appreciation.