Spells and Spice (Capsaicin Cookie x Fem!Reader)

Chapter 6

[Decided to say 'fuck it' and write another one. I'm much more focused on art and animating now, plus I fell out of the Cookie Run fandom, but maybe sometimes I might go update a story if I feel like it. Anyways enjoy.]
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What the witches' hell just happened last night?

You couldn't help but stay lying in your bed, clutching your pillow and blushing at the memory of the interaction you had with the Scovillia champion the night before. Not only did he leave you a blushing mess and vulnerable to ruthless teasing from Prune Juice, but Capsaicin seemed to be friendly enough. He actually seemed to like you even.

You held the pillow tighter. No matter what happens, you cannot let your magic loose around him. He's strong, no doubt, but one bit of uncontrolled magic and he'll start to fear you too. Only weirdos like Prune Juice and newbies like Yuzu and Bilberry weren't, and even the latter were still weary. You needed to keep your magic to yourself at all costs.

"Y/N Cookie! Open up!" The muffled voice of Prune Juice Cookie pulled you out of your thoughts. You let go of your pillow as he opened the door and stepped in. "It's time to go watch me win another challenge, you know!"

"Yeah, yeah. Fine. I'll get up."

"Hm. You look quite a bit more tired than usual. Did you sneak on of my 'It's NOT Alive' potions? I'll need compensation for that."

You couldn't help but playfully swat at Prune Juice Cookie at that statement, pushing him out of the room.

"Like I'm gonna risk getting us both expelled after you exposed your little operation to three entire schools. Now shut up and let me get changed in peace!"

Prune Juice Cookie only chuckled as you shut the door behind him. Once you were left alone in the sleeping quarters again, you sighed before starting to get dressed in your Parfaedian robes. Sometimes you couldn't help but wonder why you keep hanging out with him, but outcasts attract outcasts you suppose.

As you ready to leave, you catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror. You've never really been one to care about your appearances, but you're representing the school today and all. It would probably be a good idea to fix yourself up at least a little.

Besides, if you and Capsaicin Cookie end up talking again, maybe a little extra effort won't hurt.

...

Another day, another reason to count your blessings that of the two outcasts, Prune Juice was the one chosen to represent the school.

Today the champions had to traverse Harmony Grove, the forest nearby. First one out wins. All the dangers are easy enough to fend off for the people with combat experience, probably even a few simple spells could take them down. Prune Juice had always been a clever one though, and he's skillfully blending into the background while letting the other two do the work.

He'll be fine. If there's one thing Prune Juice is good at, it's using his wit to make the most out of situations.

Speaking of his wit, Prune Juice is probably the only cookie who could stand in the face of two extremely strong champions of other schools and initiate bickering with little fear. Being a pain in the ass comes naturally to him after all, he probably couldn't help himself. But no amount of quips could make the power of his competitors less than terrifying.

As if on cue, Capsaicin Cookie delivers a devastating punch that covers the area in dust. It was truly impressive, and it appeared to be so controlled too. It truly was impressive.

...

Just impressive. Nothing else.

As you shook your thoughts away, you noticed the path split. Three paths. Three champions.

Whatever happens now... things will get interesting.

Prune Juice might just be in trouble.

...

How did things get to this?!

Once the competitors entered what Gelato Teio Cookie informed was the Hall of Mirrors, the feed cut out. It was all a waiting game to see who would come out first after facing the trials within.

And so far, only one has come out. Kouign-Amann has won, Prune Juice is nowhere to be seen...

And Capsaicin's hall has caught on fire.

Everyone around you is panicking, the teachers and announcer are trying desperately to calm the crowd down. But if the flames spread any further...

"Y-Y/N Cookie?!?!" Your brain doesn't register Yuzu Cookie's exclamation. You can't even be certain you are thinking. The rest of the schools may be fine, but the champions are in trouble. Prune Juice and Capsaicin can legitimately die in the inferno's intensify even more.

Using the moisture in the air shouldn't be too much of an issue. The problem is the amount. It will take a lot of energy and mana... but...

"Y/N Cookie a-are you?!"

It's difficult... much more difficult than you thought. Nothing feels like it will be enough. Not to put out those flames...

"It's too much of a risk, Y/N Cookie!"

Finally... it's enough... this will put out the flames...

Slowly... slowly...

"Y/N Cookie! It's too dangerous! Stop this instant!"

Carefully lower it... try not to drop-

"Y/N COOKIE!"

You feel someone hug you from behind. It only startles you for a moment, but it's enough. The large orb of water you created to put out the fire was dropped.

Your eyes widen in horror as you witness the forest flooding with water.

"N-No... I..."

"What were you thinking, Y/N Cookie?!"

"That was dangerous! You need to leave these things to the adults!"

"You could've endangered much more than those already affected! Don't you know the weight of what you could've done?!"

It's happening again... you feel everyone's eyes on you. They're judging you. They're calling you a troublemaker, dangerous, a lunatic. You barely register the adults scolding you for being reckless, the students calling you an idiot and dangerous.

They're right...

You feel your breathing become shallow, your heart pounding. You did it again... you ruined everything again...

Someone tries to grab hold of your wrist. You quickly jerk your hand away. You feel the need to leave, now.

Completely tuning out all the noise around you, you take off for the exit. Who cares where you end up? Not like it'll matter anyways.

It's probably best if someone like you stays somewhere far away from any other cookie.

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[I wrote this entire thing in a morning lmao. No beta we die like my interest in writing fanfics here.]
[Also idk if you guys still want to do a QnA but uhhhh if you do leave questions here I'll get to them next blue moon]