Into the World of Twisted Wonderland Pt 2

👑 The Beautiful Tyrant: Chapter 26 👑

A/N: Since spring is starting to fill the air and the animals are coming out of hibernation (at least with the weather we're having across the country try atm), I gotta ask you all who just adore the animals: What's your favorite fluffiest, fuzziest animal: Baby 🐤, lil 🐰, or 🐻 cubs? (Baby Chicks, Lil Bunnies, or Bear Cubs for those that it doesn't show) (4/6/24)

Back at the dorm, Vil steps into the lounge and pulls out his phone. The rest of the group decided that after their training session of practicing the basic choreographed moves for the performance they wanted to take showers, with Ang focusing on another assignment to make their stay a little more bearable. He looks around, making sure that no one was around as he pulls his phone out. "Mira, Mira," he says. "Tell me something."

"What would you like to look up?" The phone asks.

"Who, at this moment, is the most beautiful of all?"

"Displaying results for 'accounts with the most comments using the word 'beautiful'" The phone says as it goes silent. "Neige LeBlanche."

"..." Vil grits his teeth at the result, glaring at the phone.

"Would you like to view search results in your browser?"

Vil presses a button, and the phone goes silent. He tightly grips the phone while glaring at it. "Just you wait, Neige...You won't be resting on your laurels for much longer."

In a small shadow of a corner, a figure looked at Vil's expression and smirked. "Hmm...I think I can use him... Such intent...It's perfect."

The next day, everyone was stretching in the ballroom, getting ready for practice. Vil claps his hand, getting everyone's attention. "All right, it's time for rehearsal," Vil announces, making a certain duo groan at the fact that the time came too soon. "But first, I will announce the main vocalists and backup dancers." The announcement surprises everyone. "I personally made these selections based on a review of your performance at auditions. In the event that any of you improve between now and showtime, we may make some alterations to the lineup, so if you weren't selected for main vocals, you should consider those positions up for grabs. First the main vocalists will be Jamil, Epel, and myself."

The news shocked Jamil, looking at Vil with eyes wide. "Oh, wow! Nice going, Jamil!" Kalim happily says, excited at the news.

"You want ME on main vocals?" Jamil asks in disbelief.

"Yes," Vil curtly says. "Do you have a problem with that?"

Jamil composes himself. "Oh, far from it. I just think Kalim would be more suited for..." He hesitates for a moment then sighs. "...You know what? Never mind. I'm on it. I'll endeavor to meet all your expectations." Angel was shocked at the change in attitude but a small smile appeared on her face, seeing that Jamil took charge and not push it off on Kalim for once, that she know of. He's still getting used to it but it's progress. She remembered what he said about staying away from Kalim's shadow and try to make a name for himself away from influence.

"Um, if I may?" Epel speaks, getting Vil's attention. "I don't think I'm cut out for this. I think, maybe...someone else would be a better pick," he says quietly.

"You don't get a say in the matter," he casually says. "Have you forgotten the agreement we made when you enrolled? I need you to be the poison apple that brings him down."

Epel dejectedly sighs, seeing his resistance was futile. "...Yes, sir."

The tone didn't get past Deuce and Angel. "Epel...?"

"Poison apple?" She mumbles in thought, wondering what he meant.

"Aw, man," Ace groans, bringing the two out of their thoughts. "I got bumped outta main vocals..."

"But if you keep working, you might rise up and win it back, right?" Kalim assures him. "Ooh, this is gonna be great! Looks like the rest of us are in backup chorus and dance team. Let's give our lead singers a run for their money!"

"Excellent, Roi Doré!" Rook compliments. "Your positively brightens the team like the warming rays of a radiant sun."

"We have to make the dancing and singing fun for both the performers and the viewers," Kalim happily states.

"Let's be clear-" Vil says. "Despite the word 'main', the main vocalists are not the stars, not are the chorus members mere supporting characters. You should ALL consider yourselves stars in this ensemble, and treat your job accordingly," he states, and everyone nods. "Now that you all have your assignments, we can begin rehearsing in earnest. Pay close attention to my movements and try to emulate them." He says as he motions for the music to be played. He stepped to the beat, preparing himself before starting to dance, captivating everyone as they all follow his movements, getting every movement and pose closely as possible as he continues. Once the music ends, he looks to the group, seeing that they were awestruck at how perfect and graceful his movements were. "Now that you guys seen the dance, I expect perfect performances now," he says to the group, in which some becomes shocked at the statement, not believing the fact that he expects everyone to be perfect after seeing him perform the dance once, but his expression says that he was serious about it. Angel and Grim could only watch as the seven practice the routine, trying their best to follow Vil's movements as practice goes on.

A\N: Also, I have some more side stories ideas that imma drop here so you guys can look forward to them!

"Checkmate!" - Angel, Idia, Azul, Leona

"The Magic Show" - Angel, Grim, Ace, Riddle (?)

"Observing Beauty" - Rook, Angel, and Grim

"Feeding Frenzy"- Grim, Angel, Jade, Heartslabyul

"Hunting Instinct" - Grim, Rook

For those who are Vil fans and wanting side stories, it'll come later in the story, mainly because I'm trying to figure out how to write him. I was on Twitter and saw that either someone (or somewhere) there was a mini comic of Vil going on a date with a FeMC. Though I can't remember what they said, it was in Japanese or didn't have words, I forgot, I thought I'd make my own spin on it. Though it might happen after book 6. It might change!