Twisted wonderland x OP Reader

Eternal flame (Ethereal royal)

Yours truly's view point

Azul looked down the edge of Tartarus "Here's Tartarus, then. The Phantom containment facility... Did they drill under the seabed to build this? It's so deep, I can't see the bottom. All the high-density blot blowing up is stopping us from using flight magic. I wonder how many stairs we'll have to go down to reach the Underworld..."

The merman didn't realize he was talking to himself as Riddle and I already made our way to the elevator "Ashengrotto." I called out, catching his attention.

"What..." He hurried to make his way over to us "You can't just run off on your own."

"We weren't running off." I replied calmly.

Riddle nodded "I believe you were the one who slowed down. We're not here to sightsee, and we don't have time for a leisurely chat."

Azul let out a sigh and we could see his breath. He then glanced at me "It must be rather chilly here. I'm no stranger to the cold but... Are you unaffected by it?" He was most likely referring to my short outfit.

I take Azul's hand, placing it on my chest. He blushed while Riddle frowned. "What do you feel?"

"Uhm..." He cleared his throat, calming down "You're... very hot. Burning even. You're not sick, are you?"

"Don't worry about that." I dropped his hand, turned to the elevator and stepped in as the door opened, Riddle following close. I look down at the shorter man "... You're pretty close."

"Am I?" He crossed his arms.

'... Jealous, I see.'

Azul carefully stepped into the elevator as well and the door closed. Ortho's hologram the appeared "Hey, guys! Welcome to Tower 3 of Tartarus, the cursed containment facility!"

I look deadpanned "This is ridiculous."

Ortho seemed amused "Oho, what's this? Are you already upset? Riddle Rosehearts is frowning up at you as well..."

"None of your business." Riddle and I said at the same time.

Ortho let out a chuckle "I don't know if you'll be able to get through all the trials if you keep that up."

"What trials?" Riddle and I once again asked in synch.

"Are you two the same all of a sudden?" Azul mumbled to himself.

"Heh heh. Adventures come with trials, right? And your first one is...this!" The projection of a familiar looking game appeared before us.

Azul hummed softly "Why, isn't that Legend of the Underworld? The game Riddle got obsessed with beating?"

"It's the perfect choice for people making their way down to the Underworld!" Ortho beamed.

"Wait, the video game is the trial?" Riddle raised an eyebrow.

"Yup! Ah, but this may be harder for you than fighting Phantoms, Riddle Rosehearts." Ortho mocked.

"Excuse me?! I don't need to beat this stupid game. I can just use the full power of my magic and blast right through this door-"

"Riddle. Breath." I order.

He grumbled a bit but obeyed. He inhaled for 4 seconds, kept it for 7 then exhaled for 8, calming down.

"Good boy." I pat his hair, causing him to blush and look away.

I could feel some annoyance coming from Azul despite him wearing his signature professional smile. 'Oh mon... Whatever.' I take the game and press Start. My expression remains neutral through the entire gameplay and I win, the elevator starting to go down.