Twisted Wonderland 2

Shall We Dine

A couple guests walk into the Mirror Chamber. The room is empty save for the mirror itself. The guests walk over to the mirror.

"This is the Dark Mirror? Looks like a plain ol' stuff-reflector to me."

The mask in the mirror frowns.

"Okay, but the Mirror Chamber itself is, like, super mystical and stuff. They say this is the only time of year when outsiders are allowed to enter this place!"

"Ah, there's a sign that says no photography... But if I don't get a picture now, I'll never be able to get one."

"Nobody else is in here, so it's not like we're bothering anybody. Getting a few snaps wouldn't hurt, I say!"

"I like the way you think. Okay, let's do it!"

The guests take multiple pictures with the mirror. The mask in the mirror becomes annoyed and disappears, leaving only a black surface visible.

One of them notices someone by the far side of the room. "Hey, check it out!"

"What? Wait, is that Vil Schoenheit?"

"I heard he went to Night Raven College, but wow. We get to see him in person!"

"I might never get another chance to see Vil this close up. I'd better get some pics while I can."

"But there's no photography allowed. We might get in trouble. Let's hide behind this gate and snap our pictures there!"

"Good idea."

They creep closer to Vil, hiding behind a pilar. They see someone else walk towards Vil, that being Epel, stopping just before Vil. The guests talk in hushed whispers.

"Someone followed him in."

"Awww, he's so cute! I haven't seen him on TV or online before. Is he featured in magazines, maybe?"

"No idea, but let's get some pictures anyway. Even I can tell he's got a unique look going!"

"Ooh, maybe we've discovered Twisted Wonderland's next hot model. Wouldn't that be cool? If I post these with the hashtags #VilSpotted and #OnceInAMillenniumQTPie, I'll go viral for sure!"

Epel bows his head. "Vil."

Vil smirks as he looks to Epel. "Why, hello there, Epel. Is dinner prepared?"

"Yes, sir. A prime meal is ready for you." Epel gestures with a hand. "Come on, you two! Over here, now!"

The guests freeze, thinking they've been spotted. But instead, two Pomefiore students walk in, fear in their eyes. Their movements are stiff, as if they're trying to stop moving towards Vil.

"Wh-what's happening? My legs are marching forward on their own!"

"Housewarden Vil, what's going on?"

Vil only darkly chuckles. "This feast was a long time coming, but you've finally grown enough for me to eat."

"Y-you're freaking me out here..."

"You wanted to know what the secret to my beauty was, yes?" Vil grins. "I'll let my soon to be meals in on a juicy tidbit as a parting gift. My trick isn't expensive makeup or a proper lifestyle. It's sucking the life out of humans."

"Wait, what?" The students exclaim.

Vil stalks towards them. "But it can't come from just anyone. I need the vitality of those who are young and healthy. That's how I've maintained my youth and beauty for centuries."