Chapter 1: Day 1
Chapter Text
- romantic
The phone is set to recording, you made sure it sits at a good angle, before putting your plan into action.
"Day 1 of stopping my hunter boyfriend from stalking observing people, at least temporarily."
You looks towards one of the trees before sending a wink towards the hunters location. A small gasp can be heard, followed by a chuckle and the rustling of leaves.
Not enough, huh...
Well, he better have a strong grip on that tree branch, 'cause here it comes:
"A poem, for my beloved hunter, who though sheer determination has managed to capture my heart..." as you start reciting the words you so carefully chose to express your love through, you can see a silhouette lowering itself from the trees rich crown.
And who it is! None other than your delighted boyfriend. He seems extremely pleased with your work, compliments flowing out of him as if he were to die if he didn't spill all of his thought to you.
When he finally reaches you, he greets you with a gentle kiss on the cheek and the word:
"Beauté!~" it would seem you have succeeded.
- platonic (there is nothing platonic about this)
The cheap old phone from Crowley is set to record:
"Day 1 of trying to stop the unhinged local hunter from turning any of the Savanaclaw students into a rug." the prefect announces.
Yuu looks directly towards the bush to their left, stare unwavering, eyes narrowing as they mutter: "I know you're there Hunt."
There is silence... until...
SNAP
The sound of a tree branch echoes through the empty campus, followed only by a barely audible string of curses.
Rook finally comes out of his hiding. He makes full eye contact with Yuu.
A silent challenge.
'Well, consider the challenge accepted, you Robin Hood wannabe.' the prefect thinks 'I will display your hat in my front yard, just watch me.'
Meanwhile in the distance the students are quickly passing by, unwilling to be a part of whatever the hell this is. Someone swears the two have been starring at each other for more than five minutes already, neither of them has blinked in that interval.
It's on sight from now on.
Chapter Text
- romantic
The gentle breeze slightly rustles the delicate yet strong leaves of the trees, their color of a brilliant green reminds you of the eyes of a certain someone.
Well, time to get started then.
After you set your phone to record, you begin speaking:
"Day 2 of convincing my dear boyfriend to show himself, instead of hiding in the bushes." you slightly looks behind you. Sending a small smile to the hunter hidden in the foliage, how in turn fires an arrow at your feet. Securely and carefully tied to it is a bracelet with a bow and arrow shaped charm. A present.
"Awww, Rook, that is so sweet of you!" you can't resist praising the little gift. What a lovely boyfriend you have!
The fact that passing students look at you like you're mad doesn't matter at all! They just don't get it, is all.
"Uhh... henchhuman...?..." your cat creature friend starts.
"Yes, Grim?"
"...Don't you think that guy's a lot little weird?"
"And why would I think that?" you inquire, trying to clasp the bracelet close, but failing. As you let out a small sound of frustration, you feel a presence behind you.
Rook has come to your rescue!
He gently grasps your hand and then clasps the bracelet perfectly snug against your wrist, after which he places a chaste kiss upon it.
And then he addresses Grim with a close-eyed smile:
"Oui, why would mon amour ever think that?" the hunter asks.
All Grim can do is gulp, before making a run for it. Wonder why he's in such a hurry all of a sudden. He's probably just hungry, right?
- platonic (this is full-on enemies)
Yuu opens the recording app on their phone, it took them around five minutes because the phone kept lagging, and Yuu almost threw it against a wall in frustration.
Sighing, Yuu begins to speak:
"Day 2 of challenging the guy that keeps hunting students for sport to a battle of... uhhh.. wits? endurance?"
But the prefect is interrupted by an arrow flying past them, millimeters away from their face.
"I KNOW YOU'RE THERE, HUNT!!!" they scream as they charge towards one of the school's ancient apple trees, arms outstretched towards it's trunk and branches.
Yuu intends to climb the tree, but Rook was faster, jumping down from the branches and sprinting towards the greenhouse. 'Trying to get me in an enclosed space, are you now, Hunt.' the prefect thinks. Followed be them producing a throwing knife from their school uniform jacket.
"...Let's see how you like THIS!" hold, aim and THROW!
The knife embeds itself into the ground, much too close for Rooks comfort. He pauses for a second. And then shoots another arrow, this one lodging itself into a tree trunk... after almost grazing Yuus ear in the process.
"FINE!" the prefect gives. "You win this one!" they continue "But remember! I'm coming for you, Hunt!!!" and with that Yuu returns to collect their knife and phone.
"...What an eventful day, huh..." they glance towards their friends.
"What the hell, dude?!" is all Ace manages to say, his face contorted in utter disbelief.
"Uh... prefect... why do you have a throwing knife?" Deuce asks, he looks slightly worried. Wonder why.
"...You don't need to know that." is all they get as a reply.
Notes:
plot twist: both Yuu and Y/N live at NRC in the same universe, might be sibling, who knows
Chapter Text
- romantic
The wind is blowing softly against your skin. The sky is clear, as are your intentions of coaxing your dear, sweet boyfriend out of his hiding.
And as you press the record button on your phone, you begin:
"Day 3 of convincing my boyfriend to come out of the foliage." a small smile graces your features as you fidget slightly with your bracelet.
What ever shall you do today, that will make your plan succeed?
A sigh leaves your lips as you lower your head slightly-
WHOOSH
An arrow flies past you, entering the trunk of the tree next to you. A piece of paper attached to it.
You take hold of the fragile piece and begin reading it. 'What is it that saddens you so, mon ange?' Awww, how considerate! You only looked half sad for a slip second and he's already noticed! What a doting boyfriend!
You smile softly and address the underbrush:
"I don't really know what to do today to grab your attention away from... your extracurricular activities." you admit.
And just as you finish your sentence, your dear hunter is next to you, bringing you into a hug, then speaking:
"You don't have to do anything, mon amour." he winks. "I already have my eyes on you at all times."
Don't you have the best boyfriend in the world? It would seem you have succeeded in your plans, even though you didn't really plan anything.
- platonic (great arch-nemesis)
The phone from Crowley is long gone. Yuu has finally thrown it away... into a crowd of students... while screaming 'YEET!'. Nevertheless the NRC students were very confused... especially the one that got hit with the phone... he had to go to the nurse's office. Somehow Yuu didn't get sued.
Now the prefect has a new second-hand phone, curtesy of Leona for keeping Rook as far away from him as possible. A good deal on both sides.
After setting their new phone in a safe place for recording, the prefect begins their speech:
"Day 3 of trying to hunt the school hunter." the prefect pauses for a moment. "They really just let anybody into this school, huh?"
Silent footsteps approach, but Yuu is fast enough, as they turn around to see their mortal enemy: Rook Hunt.
The man in question jerks back for a moment, eyes slightly wide, before his usual expression returns and he grins... as he brings his bow and arrow ready to fire.
'Point-blanc range, huh.' the prefect thinks. They quickly bring one of their knifes out and aim it at the hunters head.
With eyes narrowed, both of them get ready to launch their attacks when-
"Can you do this somewhere else?!" comes and annoyed growl from NRC's own lion-man.
"Oh?" Rook muses, before putting all of his attention on him. "Roi de lion! What a nice surprise!" and with that the hunter starts heading towards him, the prefect long forgotten.
"Fuck." is all Leona can say as he makes a quick beeline for wherever the hell he can. All the while Rook is following his every step.
"Hey!" the prefect protests as they, too start following the two. "We aren't finished here, Hunt!" but the hunter only glances at them, before returning his sights on a nice would-be coat.
But not before sending Yuu a triumphant smirk.
And the prefect stops dead in their tracks: "I'm coming for you! You blond bastard!" a faint "Hurry up!" could be heard from the distance, no doubt the elusive would-be coat... maybe Rook should consider a rug. No! A bed throw!
And as the prefect turns to leave they mutter in the hunters direction one last time: "I'll put your hat on a spike, I swear I will!"
- bonus
Yuu and you are sitting outside of the Ramshackle. The two of you decided to have a nice, relaxing few hours drinking tea and eating some appetizers at the iron table with matching chairs in the yard.
The rust covering them has been cleaned off... for the most part.
As you glance around all you can think of is that Crowley really should've let Yuu buy those goats. They would've eaten all the overgrown grass in no time! What a cheapskate of a crow, that headmage is!
As you glance at the prefect you both nod in agreement. You should unite forces and hunt down the headmage. He deserves it.
Notes:
an: lore?👀
Chapter Text
- romantic
The flowers brush gently against your skin. The sun shines brightly, it's rays bathing you in their light. Grim is munching on a can of tuna. All is well.
You set your phone to record.
"This is day 4 of trying to convince my dear boyfriend to give the NRC students a break." as you glance behind yourself, you catch a glimpse of blond hair. It would seem your boyfriend is hiding in a bush, a tree, slightly behind it. Perfect.
You produce a throwing knife out of you jacket, a love letter addressed to your lovely hunter attached to it. You can hear the rustling of leaves. Awww, is he that exited to read the letter? Well, you won't keep him waiting for long.
"Here goes nothing." and you throw the knife, which in turn embeds itself in the trees trunk. "Love you lots!" you wave at Rook and the bush he's in.
You can see a gloved hand reach out of the foliage and then retreat after getting a hold of the knife.
After a short while, your boyfriend abandons his hiding place, his steps quick and a big smile on his face. It would seem he enjoyed your letter.
"Mon amour!" your cheek is quickly met with his lips in a very sweet kiss. "Your merveilleux letter made my heart beat like nothing else!" he praises. "Not even the thrill of the hunt could compare to your love!" what a sweetheart he is!
And what a lovely couple you two make.
- platonic (we're going full cryptid)
The campus was silent. Not a soul could be seen... that is, except for the Ramshackle prefect and a few of their friends.
"Ace, hold the damn camera properly." Yuu commands.
"I'm not Cater, Yuu!" the redhead argues "If you don't like it, tell Deuce to film!"
"The last time I gave Deuce the camera, he almost broke it!... along with his nose..." the prefect says.
"HEY!" comes from Deuce. "I... I was just slightly distracted is all!" he tries to defend himself.
"Distracted enough that you ran straight into a wall?" Ace mocks.
"Like you didn't almost fall down the stairs!" the blue-haired boy retorts.
"It wasn't my fault!" Ace defends "Th- the stairs were recently washed so they were slippery!"
"Can you two keep it down!" the prefect almost shouts. "We're here to catch that blond bastard!"
"...Do we really have to do that?..." Deuce asks, uncertainty evident even in the pale light of the moon.
"Yes." no hesitation. The prefect seems in fine form tonight.
"Where is Grim, anyway?" Ace adds.
"Yeah. Wasn't he supposed to be here too?" Deuce continues.
"He was. But he probably ate too much tuna and is now in a comatose-like state induced by the food." Yuu answers.
"...Shouldn't you take him to the vet?..." Deuce asks, while glancing at redhead for support, who in turn just shrugs.
"He'll be fine! He's with YN." the prefect looks around, probably trying to get a glimpse of the elusive hunter. "Anyway, close the flashlight and put on your night vision goggles."
"Where did you even get those, Yuu?" Ace asks.
"Weren't you like strapped for cash or something?" Deuce adds.
"...You don't need to worry about that." the prefect looks to the side "YN and I had a bit of a talk with Crowley, is all..." the two boys don't have a good feeling about whatever this "talk" was.
"Anyway!" the prefect clasps their hands together. "It's showtime, baby!" they announce.
"Hey, Ace... I don't really like where this is going..." the blue-haired boy whispers to his companion.
"Yeah... me either." the other boy shares.
"Quit your whispering and film me already!" Yuu grins "I have an announcement to make."
"...I think I've been filming the whole time..." Ace admits.
"You think?" Deuce asks in disbelief.
"Well, whatever!" The prefect looks straight into the camera:
"Day 4 of unrelenting work aimed towards finally winning against the self-proclaimed chasseur d'amour!"
There is madness in the prefects eyes. Those are the eyes of someone engrossed in their obsession. There's no getting them back now. A shiver runs down the duos spines.
It's going to be a long night.
-to be continued-
- bonus 1 (getting money from Crowley)
The two humanoid residents of the Ramshackle sit in complete silence on the ground.
"We need a way to get more money out of Crowley..." you say.
"How about blackmail?" Yuu asks.
"Yeah... but how?" you inquire.
"...How about we shame him like people used to shame their pets on the internet?" Yuu offers.
"Yuu, that's genius!"
And with that you find yourself writing all kinds of stuff on sticky notes. Stuff like 'I am an absentee father', 'I sleep on the job', 'I'm easily bribed', 'I use school funds to pay for my streaming platform subscription' and 'I use unpaid labor extracted from two kids under duress, I blackmail them into doing my job by making veiled threats to evict them if they don't'. Just day to day stuff.
This ought to do it.
Now to get into Crowley's office when he takes his afternoon nap and take the photos.
You've learned enough from Crewel's class. You'll serve the headmage some chamomile tea since he works so tirelessly... what you're not telling him is that there's also a sleeping potion in his drink... just enough to keep him sleeping for around 20 uninterrupted minutes. Just enough to get the job done.
Now that Crowley's asleep, all Yuu needs to do is get in his office, place the notes and take the photos. Easy.
Yuu makes quick work of their job, pressing every sticky note to Crowley's forehead, one at a time, before snapping the pictures.
These will serve you well.
The next day went as planned and now you have a lot more money to spend... with the promise that you'll delete the pictures. Which, of course you did. Right in front of him, though... he needn't know about the printed copies. They might be of help in a pinch.
Truly the NRC has such a kind-hearted headmage.
- bonus 2 (convincing Ace and Deuce)
"Help me tonight with my hunt, and I'll write your guys' essays for Trein's class." is all Yuu needed to say to convince the two.
.....
"Are you two really going to do this?" Jack asks.
"Absolutely!" they say in unison.
"I'm not missing the chance of getting a better grade!" Deuce exclaims.
"And I'm not missing the opportunity to chill while someone else does my work." is Ace's answer.
Notes:
an: I choose violence on this one.
Did Yuu teach YN how to throw knives or did YN teach Yuu? 👀
Chapter Text
- romantic
"Rook, must you really go...?" you ask your boyfriend. You have spent together a very enjoyable afternoon at Ramshackle. Now, however, with the fall of the night sky and rising of the moon; your lover needs to depart... unfortunately.
"Je suis desole mon amour, but I have to go." he places a hand dramatically over his chest "But fear not, for tomorrow we shall meet again." and with a smile and a wink the hunter bows to place a delicate kiss upon your hand.
When he resumes his upright posture you share an embrace. And then it's time to leave.
You sigh as you see him depart from the warmth of the, now, less dilapidated building you call home and you wave him a last goodbye for tonight. You might call him later.
"...Y/N..." Grim joins you in the doorway "Do I really have to take the medicine...?" he asks, giving you his best, uh, puppy? eyes, but no! You are steadfast in your decisions!
"It's the fastest way to get rid of your stomach pains." you reason.
"But I don't wanna!" what a stubborn cat monster your adopted son is!
"You will take that syrup if it's the last thing you do!" you warn and Grim yelps as he makes a run for it.
Oh, well... you'll just have to catch him. It's not that hard considering you've learned a thing or two from your amazing boyfriend.
And as you go up the stairs you can't help but let you mind wander... 'When will my hunter return from tonight's adventure? I hope he has fun playing with Yuu..."
- platonic (Is Yuu the hunter or the hunted?)
This is it. This is the end.
The final confrontation is upon Yuu. The prefect might need to fight the "beast" in his own territory. And even if they fail... at least they will be forever immortalized by the video camera in Ace's hands...
That is if the video doesn't become some sort of lost media... maybe that'll start a conspiracy theory. Yuu wouldn't be opposed to it.
The prefect looks at their two companions and solemnly speaks:
"If I die, Deuce, I leave all my mortal possessions to you... aside from my throwing knives, bury me with those." Yuu says, before correcting themselves. "Wait! No, burn my corpse on a pyre! That's a cooler way to go!" they give a nod and a smile to their bewildered friends.
"Umm, Yuu... I don't think the Headmage would approve of that..." Deuce says uncertainly.
"What I wanna know," the redhead of the group interrupts "Is why I'm not getting anything?!" he asks in indignation. "I'm the one filming you anyway!" Ace complains again.
"What do you mean you're not getting anything?!" Yuu snaps at the redhead "You're get the money from the video!" they say in exasperation.
"Oh..." is the only thing the two companions can say as they look at one another.
"Wai-" Ace begins again only to be shushed by the prefect.
They gesture wildly, bringing a finger to their lips and crouching slightly.
Silence
Rustling leaves.
A crow croaks in the distance.
Yuu could swear it sounded a lot like Crowley... maybe he found the copies...?
Anyway! There's no time to be distracted! The prefect has a hunter to hunt!
SWOOSH
An arrow barely misses Yuu. They look in the direction of their assailant.
Swoosh! and another arrow goes between Ace and Deuce, embedding itself in a tree trunk. The duo lets out a scream. Damn it he's come for you!
"Take cover!" the prefect barks at their companions "I'm not having you on my conscience!"
"What the hell, Yuu!" Ace starts again "You didn't say he'll shoot at us too!"
"Prefect, on this one I'll have to agree with Ace." Deuce joins in.
"I never said you'll see the morning unscathed!" Yuu retorts "Now run!" and the three make a break for the forest.
.....
"How long do you think it will take him to find us here?" The blue-haired boy asks.
"Not much." is the prefects answers. "I need to get his hat to win this..." they mutter.
"Why are you so obsessed with getting his hat?!" Ace almost screams.
"Because I can't behead him and display his head on a spike, so I'll settle for the hat."
Blanc stares.
"All right. I'm out!" the redhead declares.
"I'll go too... sorry, Yuu." Deuce adds.
'Cowards' the prefect thinks, but they don't stop the two. At least they have one of those cameras you can strap to your forehead. It'll do for a nice first person pov.
Swo-
Yuu catches the arrow before it can pass them.
"Oho!" comes a surprised chuckle from the foliage. "I didn't know you could do that! Beauté!" the hunter shows himself.
He gives a small round of applause, but to Yuu it sounds mocking.
"Are you approaching me?!" the prefect straightens their posture and slightly parts their arms in a "welcoming" motion. "Then I shall make it a worthy challenge!" and with that they produce a few throwing knives from their jacket, readying them at the blond.
"Marvelous!" His voice is as gleeful as ever. "Then I shan't disappoint either!" and he narrows his eyes.
And they lounge at one another! What a spectacle to be witness to! Arrows and knives keep flying, both skillful evaders of danger. Neither seems to gain the upper hand...
Until!
- ending
An axe separates the two. It embeds in the grassy field where the battle has been happening for the past few minutes.
"Rook!" Y/N shouts, jogging lightly towards their boyfriend. "And Yuu!" they shoot a glare at the prefect once they reach the two. "I don't feel like patching up either one of you, so your little play date will have to stop for now."
"Ah... very well, mon ange." the hunter gives.
"But!" the prefect tries to argue.
"No buts! Do you want me to hunt you down like I've had to do with Grim?" Y/N scolds.
"...no..." Yuu answers dejectedly.
"Then, it's time to go." they give a push towards Ramshackle to the prefect. "And I'll see you tomorrow for out date, Rook!" they give a wink in the direction of the hunter who just as happily returns the gesture by blowing a kiss. The prefect makes a gagging sound only to be met with Y/Ns cold stare and they gulp.
......
As the two reach Ramshackle, Y/N speaks again:
"You know... if you just wanted a hat we could've just bought you one." they lightly tease and Yuu tenses up, cheeks growing warm.
"I don't-" they try to protest only to be cut off.
"Sure you don't!" Y/N teases again, entering the building with a light chuckle, followed only by a grumbling prefect.
.....
The next day, after Rook and Y/N leave for their date, the prefect finds a present with a new hat inside and a small note from a certain hunter.
Yuu supposes that weird stalker isn't that bad after all.
....Most of the student body begs to differ.
Notes:
an: Thank you everyone for sticking around to see this story finished! I hope you all enjoyed it and had fun!
Chapter 6: Valentine's Day (but it's August)
Chapter Text
It was a normal day at NRC.
It all started with your usual morning as Grim stared throwing a tantrum, demanding more of his precious tuna.
Then it continued when Ace and Deuce showed up at the Ramshackle’s door already bickering and taunting each other.
And then Crowley showed up like the bastard he is and dumped even more work on Yuu’s and YN’s shoulders.
But then!
Then the day took a turn. From YN’s perspective, for the best. From Yuu’s perspective? For the worse.
So, what exactly happened?
Well…
Rook showed up dressed as Cupid, fake wings included, proclaiming the day to be Valentine’s day and then began shooting people with his arrows while screaming “Now kiss!”.
And now, the weather it all falls to the Ramshackle’s human residents to deal with this mess.
- romantic
The day was a bit suffocating. The cloudless sky allowed the harshness of the sun to fall onto the living beings bellow.
You were currently talking to Vil, inquiring about your boyfriends whereabouts.
“I truly wish I could answer that.” the Pomefiore housewarden replies with a sigh “He’s been missing ever since the morning started and I trust him as my vice-housewarden, but-“
The blond is suddenly, and might he add, rudely, interrupted by screaming students and running.
“One can’t even have a proper conversation on this campus, I swear…” Vil laments.
“Wait… is that-“ you begin as you point in the direction of the screams.
“Please tell me it isn’t who I think it is…”
“It’s Rook!”
“Oh, dear Seven…”
But before the conversation can continue the hunter in question approaches you, kissing your cheek in greeting.
“Bounjour, mon amour.” he then looks over at his unimpressed housewarden “Roi du Poison.”
“Dare I ask what exactly you’re doing, Rook?”
“I am celebrating love.” the chasseur d’amour answers.
“… Dressed like that?”
“Ah, but this is made of the finest of materials!”
“I would say too little material was used.”
“I think it’s enough material.” you interject.
“Merci, mon ange!~” your boyfriend winks at you.
“Do change your garments, please.” And with another sigh Vil turns around to leave, but then he stops, turning yet again towards his second in command.
"Wait a moment. Did you imbue your arrows with some sort of magic? Love potions and magic are strictly forbidden-"
"Non, I would not do such a thing. I am merely using my regular arrows."
"Excuse you, WHAT?! You don't mean to say you’re actually shooting people with normal arrows, do you?!" this can’t be good for Vil’s skin.
"... perhaps..." the hunter’s answer is barely above a whisper.
"Rook, NO- as your housewarden I forbid you!" Vil tries.
"... Very well, Roi du Poison... I shan't shoot the students with normal arrows."
And with that, the Pomefiore housewarden retreats to recuperate from this headache inducing ordeal.
“Normal arrows?” you inquire.
“Normal arrows, my love. But you needn’t worry about this. I promise I have a date planned for later tonight, but of now I must go and perform my duty as le chasseur d’amour!” and with a chaste kiss to your hand Rook goes to continue his endeavor.
Leaving you to dreamily sigh. And a horrified Epel in the background that just happened to pass by and overhear this… he swears he’s going to have nightmares for the rest of his life…
Anyways, don’t you have such a caring boyfriend? He’s prepared a date for the two of you!
- platonic (press F in the chat for Yuu, they're not doing good)
As the prefect lies their eyes upon the ungodly sight that is Rook Hunt at this very moment, they can’t help but exclaim to themselves “WHY AM I THE ONE THAT HAS TO DEAL WITH THIS SHIT?!!?!?!?”
The five stages of grief have started to set in.
The Cupid impersonator has been going on a rampage all day. The infirmary is full. Someone needs to defeat this evil and Yuu doesn’t plan on being that person.
However, fate has other plans and now the prefect is loading a rifle with tranquilizers.
“…guess I gotta do this safari style…” they mutter to themselves.
“Prefect, I know I said Heartslabyul has its doors open for you… but must you do this in the lounge?” Riddle tries to reason the events happening right before his eyes.
“I get to film this and post it on Magicam, right Yuu?” Cater asks.
“Whatever you want as long as you hold the tranquilizer’s box.” the prefect replies.
“Perfectly cool with that!”
“You’d really put yourself in danger like that so recklessly, Cater?” Trey adds to the conversation.
“You gotta do what you gotta do to please the fans! I’m sure it’s not that bad!” Cater answers.
“You’re going to use everyone as a shield, aren’t you?”
“… Nothing gets past you, does it?”
“Anyways, Yuu, how much are you using for Rook?” Ace enters the conversation.
“Yeah, you have to calculate the dosage, right?” Deuce adds.
“Uh… no idea, as many as I need?” the prefect answers with slight uncertainty.
“Let me see that.” Riddle interjects.
…..
….
…
"ARE YOU MAD?! THIS DOSAGE IS ENOUGH TO KNOCK OUT A HORSE!!!"
"And yet I fear it is not enough." the prefect answers nonchalantly.
“Yuu, dude! What the hell?!” Ace adds, following his housewardens reaction.
“You want to be met with one of Rook’s arrows or not?!” the prefect snaps “May I remind you that you can’t hide here forever and it is only a matter of time until he comes for you?!”
…..
…
“Fair point.” the redhead first year answers.
“Go get him, prefect!” the other Heartslabyul first year encourages.
“…it’s not like I have another choice.” Is all Yuu says before they depart in search of the menace that is Rook Hunt.
....
As the prefect reaches the courtyard they see the chaos happening.
It is a boodbath.
Yuu quickly takes cover under the foliage only to bump into something, or better said, someone.
“Ah- Shit!-“
“You’re here to hide from Rook too?” Epel inquires “Also, fuck you too, prefect.”
“Sorry about that Epel… didn’t think there was anyone in this bush…” Yuu begins their explanation “I’m trying to find a place where I can get a clean shot on Rook.”
“Oh, I see…” the Pomefiore first year replies “Then, I’ll be going. I don’t want any part of this.” And with that he leaves.
“Neither do I, Epel… neither do I…” the prefect says as they take their aim.
One…
Two…
And….
WHERE THE HELL DID HE GO?!?!!?
“Looking for someone, prefect?” the hunter inquires.
Yuu’s blood runs cold. Oh, this isn’t good. IS THIS THE END?! The prefect’s too young to die! And not like this!!! Not like this! Oh, Seven, if you are there-
Clink
The chiming of an alarm.
What…?
“Oh, it would seem we won’t be facing off today, prefect.” Rook explains “Truly unfortunate. But my date with YN is much more important than our little, fun games. So I bid you, au revoir!”
And with that the hunter is gone.
“I.. I think I need to lay down…” Yuu mutters as they leave their hiding spot. Their mouth dry. “I… I think I just saw my life flash before my eyes…”
Will the prefect ever recover from this?
How much money will they be able to extort from Crowley to pay for their therapy?
Who knows?
But at least the prefect can breath a sigh of relief.
For now...
Chapter 7: Valentine’s Day (and it is Valentine’s Day!)
Chapter Text
- romantic
The most anticipated day of the year is finally here! What day that is, you might ask, why! it's Valentine's day!
And your dear boyfriend, Rook, asked you to meet him in the schools forest.
No doubt, he planned something especially romantic for you.
Ah, the anticipation is just killing you, and so might've that arrow, if your hunter wasn't an exceptional marksman.
As always, the arrow that almost hit plenty of students while it made its way towards you, is carrying a message.
How romantic!
Doesn't it just make your heart beat faster?
The envelope, lightly scented, contains a very beautiful poem, filled with Rooks love and adoration for you. The dreamy sigh leaving your lips does not escape the hunters keen senses as he lets out a light chuckle.
"Rook-" you startle.
"Mon amour~" a kiss is placed upon your warming cheek "Your reactions are always a delight to witness!... and it is my pleasure to be the one that causes them!~" and with a wink, the hunter starts leading you away.
"Where are we going?" you manage to ask in your flustered state.
"Hmmm~ Where do you think we're going?~" he shots back, eyes gleaming with great interest.
Your pause prompts him to continue.
"The forest, my dear. I've finished preparations earlier that anticipated and I couldn't bear to be away from your presence anymore!" even with a dramatic hand placed upon his forehead, Rook does not take his eyes off of you.
The walk is short, but lively as you chat with your beloved. When you finally reach the clearing in between the ancient apple trees, you are greeted with a blanked laid upon the ground and on it a whicker basked, no doubt filled with only the most delicious foods.
A beautiful bouquet of your favorite flowers is set to the side, waiting eagerly to be presented to you. Truly, what a nice little date your boyfriend arranged for the two of you. Speaking of...
With a hand open for you to take, the hunter calls:
"Shall we, mon ange?"
And how could you refuse such an invitation from the most alluring man you've ever laid eyes upon.
- platonic
It's finally time. The final day has arrived and Yuu is feeling sick to their stomach.
After their last encounter with the hunter, the prefect has been avoiding every possible meeting.
But they did not give up. No, that would be impossible. The prefect just needed some time to regain their strength and plan.... and pray that this is the last time.
As if it worked the last six times.
But, you know what they say!
New day, new horrors to face!
And so, Yuu gets ready to exit the safety of Ramshackle, only to be immediately cornered by the hunter.
"WHAT DO YOU WANT?" the prefect is at their limit, they can't do this anymore. They ready one of their knives, but Rook starts speaking.
"I will give you a break from our little, friendly... competition, for a month. If-" but he gets cut of.
"If?!" the prefect narrows their eyes, it's not everyday a deal like this presents itself.
For a moment Yuu questions whether or not this is Azul, disguised by some kind of transformation potion or... wait! don't tell them! This BETTER not be one of those personality swapping accidents-
"If..." the hunters voice brings the prefect back to their senses "if you help me prepare my date with Y/N." he finishes with a smile.
wait... what....
Suspicion coats Yuus features, but Rook isn't fazed, as he continues.
"Si, c'est vrai! I am telling no lies!" the hunter insists.
"But... why?" the prefect is truly confused now.
"I have much work to attend to, and I refuse to be late with the preparations for mon amour and my date. So, I would like your assistance, trickster."
"... And what do you want me to do?"
"I want you to go and pick some things up for me, that is all!" and suddenly there is a list in the prefects hands. "Au revoir!"
There he goes, unbothered by the world and making it everybody else's problem.
Well... might as well get on with it.
It may not be much, but it's honest work... or so the prefect thinks.
~~~
"Ah, prefect! What brings you to the Mostro Lounge?" Azul inquires, a bit too delighted for this to be a genuine question.
"...You are in on this... aren't you?"
"My, what an unfounded accusation! I am disappointed you would think so lowly of me." feigning ignorance, huh.
"Whatever. Just give me the stuff from the list."
"Normally I'd ask why you're in such a hurry, but considering today is Valentine's day, I am quite busy myself and I quite enjoy doing business swiftly. So do go in the kitchen and grab a uniform."
"...What..."
"My apologies, force of habit."
"....Riiiiight..."
It sounds like there's a little more going on here, but the prefect's not gonna question it... for now.
~~~
"Trey!" the prefect calls at the third year.
"Oh, Yuu. I suppose you're here to pick the desserts and flowers for Rook." At least Trey is easier to deal with than Azul... right?
"Thank you." as the prefect grabs the pastry box and bouquet, the green haired man askes:
"You've been taking care of your teeth, right?"
Weird question, but okay.
"Uh... yeah! Sure!" suddenly, Yuu feels nervous. What is going on?
"Let me see."
what.
"Uhhhh.... you know...." the prefect tries to put as much distance between themselves and the teeth maniac as they can "I gotta go!" and they book it. Not looking back even as Trey screams something about proper dental care in the background.
'This school is full of psychopaths!' the prefect thinks. At least they got away... this time.
~~~
"Here's your stuff." Yuu hands the hunter the listed items "Now, please leave me alone!"
"For a month." Rook smirks, the glint in his eyes dangerous, as it promises a tough battle for the future.
"I hope I never meet you again, Hunt." the prefect shakes their head. They've had enough. The have to get some better blackmail on Crowley. This has gone on for long enough.
And yet, as they turn to leave, they freeze at the hunters words:
"We'll see." he says "Now, I'll have to ask you to leave. I have a picnic to arrange and it must be beautiful enough to compliment my beloveds visage!"
And then Rook moves back towards the forest.
What a nightmare this Twisted Wonderland is.
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