My New Beginning As Chaos

Sleepless Nights

5 Years Later

Your body is five years old now, and you've made a name for yourself as Hart's Genius. You've accomplished this by creating some things back from the modern world, only easy stuff though, God knows you aren't smart enough to build something like a car.

Now, under normal circumstances, you wouldn't even dream about becoming a genius in this world, just the thought of all the attention gives you goosebumps. But, it was inevitable, as Deon's supporter, you needed to gain some kind of fame for yourself. That way it'd be much easier for you to help Deon. In due time, Deon would gain from this sooner or later.

Of course at first this wasn't the original idea, you had planned to start an information guild, it seemed the best choice considering your predicament.

So how did this happen?

It all started when dear old Father found you reading a history book beyond your supposed-to-be reading level, fluently, and writing notes on a sheet of paper when you weren't even supposed to be able to write quite yet. Taking this into consideration, Father and Mother decided to hire you tutors earlier than planned. Since then, you've been hearing nothing but praises from all of your teachers and family, Deon especially. Honestly, It feels nice knowing your acing all your classes for once in your life.

Okay, So maybe there's like one class you're not doing too hot in. Aka, you suck ass at etiquette. Not that you'd ever really bother to try in that class. Too boring for you.

Of course, this did result in Father scolding you more times than you can count. But come on! You're a modern day person for crying out loud! This kind of stuff just ain't your thing. Like really, who in the hell can walk with books on their head without them falling!? It's damn right impossible. Least for you. Honestly. You almost wish you were born a boy in this life. That way you wouldn't have to fight for your life while being stuffed into some heavy ass dress. Not to mention the shivers you get when thinking about debuting, an utter nightmare that thought is.

"Sister!" "AH HOLY SHIT!?!" You screamed, practically flying into the air as you spun around. "Deon! Don't scare me like that! You gotta make some noise when approaching me! My hearts weak ya know?" You clenched your shirt as you desperately try to calm your breathing.

"I knocked though?" Deon tilts his head. "Oh. Nevermind then. What is it?" You ask, standing up from your seated position at your desk. "It's time for dinner!" He smiled. "Oh right! Let's go then, Father's a bit of a priss when we're late!" You grinned, grabbing his hand and running to the dining room with Deon in tow.

"You're late." Your smile instantly fell when you entered the dining hall. "My fault. Deon had to come remind me it was dinner time." You wave him off and sit beside Deon, who was sitting beside Mother. You hear a sigh escape Father's lips.

"Cordelia, you sit beside Cruel." Father states.

"Normally yes. From now on? No." You slumped back into your chair. "Why not?" Mother asks. You and Cruel share a look. "Deon eats better when I sit next to him." You explained, Cruel nodding. "Deon eats just fine though?" Mother tilts her head. 'Sure, but he looks as of he wants nothing more than to throw it all up as soon as he leaves.' You sweatdrop. "I'm fine with it." Cruel said. "I've also noticed Deon's healthier appetite when sitting next to her." He quickly added.

"Hm, really? Well it's fine with me then." Mother smiled happily. 'She's so nice. Almost makes me forget she sends Deon off to war when he's older.' Your eyes went dull as you stared at her for a moment. 'What a perfect act.' You thought, taking a bite of your food. 'Almost reminds me of Dad.'

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You turn on your left side. Then on your right. Lay flat on your back. On your stomach.

"God dammit." You cursed. No matter how hard you tried, you couldn't get comfortable enough to sleep on your bed. Giving up, you hop off the bed and take your blanket and two pillows, then walk out your room.

You wandered the dark hallways aimlessly, hoping to find a good spot to sleep. The further you wandered, the more your annoyance grew. 'Fuck it.' You drop your blanket and pillows and flop into them. Deciding to just sleep on the somewhat comfortable looking floor. You sighed in content as you closed your eyes, feeling sleep just within your grasp.

CLANK

You shot up from the floor and whipped your head around frantically. Your eyes landing on the door to the training room, you cringed. 'Haha. No. Nope. Na-uh. Not today.' You picked up your things and walked away from the now creepy training room. 'If scary movies taught me anything, it's that you don't investigate shit.' You nodded to yourself.

"I TOLD YOU NOT TO DO ANYTHING AND JUST STAY QUIETLY IN YOUR ROOM!! YOU DONT NEED TO DO ANYTHING!!" You halted all movement as you heard the all-too-familar voice shout. No doubt about it. That was Cruel. You felt your blood boil as you remembered that line. The very line that broke Deon in the manwha.

You drop your things and run up to the door, bursting through it in an instant. The sudden arrival caught Deon and Cruel off guard as they snapped their necks in your direction. Not that you paid much attention to that as you stepped between Deon and Cruel.

"Don't you think that was a bit harsh? Stay quietly in his room? He doesn't need to do anything? Are you hearing yourself!?" You shout at Cruel, shocking both your brothers. You felt a pang of guilt hit you after yelling at your elder brother, but you shook it off. Deon had to come first. "You say some dumb shit like that again and I swear to God I'll do a lot more than just scold you." You threatened. "Now leave." You barked.

"Cordelia I-" You cut him off. "Leave." You repeated coldly. He hung his head low in shame, then quietly left.

You turn to Deon and hold him close, bringing him into a comforting embrace. You pat Deon's head affectionately. "Don't take his words to heart, I'm sure he didn't mean it in a bad way" You murmured quietly into his hair. You continue to whisper sweet nothings into Deon's ear to give him comfort. 'I'll always be there to protect you, I refuse to let any bastards hurt you, ever.' You thought.

DEON POV:

I hung my head low as Brother's words echoed in my mind. 'I don't even have to try at all? Because I'm a failure-' My thoughts were cut off by the loud bang of the doors beings thrown open violently. Turning to see who had arrived, I was shocked to see Sister at the door, looking irritated. I watched in awe as Sister matched between me and Brother, almost as if to protect me.

"Don't you think that was a bit harsh? Stay quietly in his room? He doesn't need to do anything? Are you hearing yourself!?" My eyes widened in surprise as Sister began to yell and scold Brother, this causing Brother to look distressed. "You say some dumb shit like that again and I swear to God I'll do a lot more than just scold you." She threatened, making Brother flinch slightly, though I don't think Sister noticed this. Sister then ordered Brother to leave, he tried to refute at first, but gave up in the end.

A strange, almost pleasant feeling arose in me as I watched Brother slowly walk out of the room, his head hung low just as mine had moments before.

A smile was about to make its way to my lips, but Sister embraced me in a tight hug, surprising me. I felt warm inside as she patted my hair gently, I instantly melted into her touch, Sister always gives the warmest touches. "Don't take his words to heart, I'm sure he didn't mean it in a bad way" Sister whispered quietly in my ear as I realized what she was trying to do. My cheeks flushed in embarrassment, I bury my head in her shoulder so she doesn't see my growing embarrassment and glee. Sister continued to whisper only the sweetest words to me, holding me tight for a sense of comfort.

'Sister truly is the best...' I thought, smiling in content.

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