Twisted Wonderland 2

The Game's at its End

   You blearily blink your eyes open. You see someone's silhouette just above you. They breath a sigh of relief and envelope you in a tight hug.

   "Oh thank the Seven you are alright!"

   Wait, do I know this person?

   You see you're on the stone steps high above the Underground. The other boys are by you as well. Idia stirs beside you, slowly sitting up. The person lets you go and turns to Idia, still shrouded in shadow. "You're finally awake. Go on, then. Get the Cerberus System back online."

   Idia groans as he clutches his head. "What happened...? Wait, where's Ortho?"

   "I'm afraid I couldn't save him..." The person steps into the light. "It was all I could do to pull you and Y/N out when you fell into the Underworld."

   You and Idia jump back. The person in front of you is an elderly man though he's dressed in a Pomefiore uniform and a golden crown.

   "Who are you?" Idia exclaims.

   The man places a hand to his hip with a scoff. "Rude much? It's me, of course. Vil Schoenheit. Don't you see the tiara I'm wearing? You know, the symbol of the Pomefiore housewarden?"

   Your eyes widen. "Vil?"

   "Wh... Huh?" Idia stares dumbfounded. "But you're all shriveled."

   "Excuse you!" Vil snaps. "I prefer radiating history and tradition."

   "Vil dove after you guys into the Underworld." Epel explains. "That's why he looks like that."

   "You actually followed me down there?" Idia shakes his head. "That was stupid reckless."

   Vil folds his arms. "Idia, it's YOUR job to close the Underworld gate and get the Cerberus System running again. That's why I brought you back out."

   Idia continue to stare at Vil. "Man, Vil... Your face used to look like CG, and now it's all wrinkly. Your back's stooped, and your hair's scraggly."

   Vil scoffs. "What of it? Even though I'm grimy, withered and emaciated... At this exact moment, I am the fairest one of all. I'm waiting, Idia. You made this mess. Now clean it up."

   Idia sighs but nods. "Fine. We lost, fair and square. Game, set, match... Gate to the Underworld."

   The doors rumbles shut. The green light slowly disappearing. The black mist evaporates.

   "When I followed you into the Underworld, you and Y/N came free of Ortho's crumbling form. That's how I got you both out."

    Idia gazes at the doors as they shut. "I'll see you again someday, Ortho."

    Once the doors are ceased shut, the blue tinted lights flicker back on. All the blot in the air goes away as well.

   Leona folds his arms. "At least things'll finally calm down now. Sheesh."

   "No kidding." Jamil chuckles lightly. "That should stop all the blot coming up from the Underworld. That just leaves..."

   Vil waves a hand. "Quickly, Idia. Get the Cerberus System-" Vil nearly topples over.

   "Vil!" Both Rook and Epel rush over to him.

   Vil eaves them off. "Oh, relax. I just slipped. I lost a ton of muscle in my legs so my boots are loose."

   "You've exhausted your stamina and magic so much that it has altered your appearance." Azul states. "You need to rest and see a medical mage ASAP."