Left for Carnage (Twisted Wonderland x Reader) (PAUSED)

Chapter 9: Aftermath

Author's note: Hello everyone! An apology for my sudden hiatus, I explained on my Tumblr that some personal issues prevented me from continuing with updating this story. But, here we are! I hope you enjoy and thank you for the support.

WARNING: mentions of a cult, ritual circle, beasts, injuries, scars, cursing, and possession.

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"Enma? What?", somewhat dizzy, you try to place your body in a sitting position, however, as soon as you lift up your torso just a little bit, a sharp pain shoots through your body and you immediately fall back down with a groan. The room spins momentarily, the colors and shapes mixing together, and for a second you think you're drunk, but you close your eyes and let out deep breaths as you feel something warm press on your shoulder.

"It's okay, (Y/N), take it easy. The magic is still doing its work, you should be able to move normally in about half an hour", you open your eyes and turn your head to see Yuuken, who hasn't changed a bit since the last time you saw him, which was almost a year ago. He still has the same haircut and neutral expression that used to scare and intimidate the crap out of new trainees.

It's funny, really, the contrast between his intimidating appearance and his personality since he's a very determined and caring guy that worries about his friends and will do anything to help even a stranger. It sucks that many coworkers never trusted and insulted him behind his back due to his lack of magic. Yuuken had incredible abilities that saved the lives of many.

"Enma... What are you doing here? I thought you were still living on Sage's Island with Crowley," you say in a sleepy voice and Yuuken lets out a small laugh. "You address me so formally that it seems like we're not friends anymore," even though he says it in jest, you shake your head quickly. "Ah, sorry! I'm still kind of asleep," the boy laughs again and places his hand on your head, ruffling your hair even more.

"Sorry, I think it was a tasteless joke, I know we are still good friends," he gives you a sweet smile and your nerves calm down. "Anyway, I'm still living with dad but I got an urgent call from Rook in the wee hours of the morning, saying that you were seriously injured by a monster," Yuuken takes his hand off your head and places it on his lap. "I was going to come with the guild a little later because Lord Rosehearts contacted us for security but because of the call, I came as soon as possible."

At the mention of Riddle, your eyes widen like saucers and your stomach turns to tie itself in knots. Shit! The memories come rushing back to you and you immediately worry about the boys and Avery. Where is she? Surely the person to contact Rook was Epel, but what about the mission? How the hell could they explain your injuries and the woman who accompanied you? Noticing your concern, Yuuken again instructs you to take deep breaths until your nerves go away.

Despite following his technique, your mind is not at ease. You are afraid, so afraid that you have completely messed up this mission. However, it was necessary, as Avery is the beginning of the answers to the questions you have. After a few minutes, you let out one last deep sigh and open your eyes to look at the black-haired man again. "That's what I failed to explain. When I arrived, there was a guy with glasses and he was treating your wounds in the ward. A boy, I think his name was Epel, explained to me what happened and well... Riddle found out about everything," you close your eyes and curse under your breath. Damn it. Yuuken gently grabs your wrist to regain your attention once again.

"What surprised me is that apparently... Prince Malleus followed us," your eyes widen in surprise, and nodding your head, you encourage him to continue. "I don't know what the hell happened, because he took Riddle away to his study and I didn't even bother to ask him, I just helped the boy heal your wounds. Avery went with a small team from the guild, they're going to heal her wounds and question her," you place your hand over his and look directly into his eyes, an idea coming into your head. You are relieved to know that Avery is in safe hands, but now you must know why Malleus is here.