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Test Drive Meme #3
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You wake up at a party.
You're not sure how, exactly, you got here. You may have just been walking in the woods or at a meeting for work or doing any other normal activity for you. But you know you weren't supposed to be at this party, you're fairly certain.
Anyone you ask about it will say the party is for you. You and the others also waking up and looking confused. Further questions will lead to the partygoers insisting you have something to eat. You're starving and others are eating the food without repercussion, so you figure there's no harm in a bite. You finish your portion.
It's another garden party near a large hedge maze in the middle of the night. With his penchant for games the Ruler of the Spring Court decided it would be nice to hold an actual game for all the Adopted present. None of that dreidel game a couple of parties ago. This time, he wants more spectacle with higher stakes. Forced to participate and host aspects of this gathering as well, the Ruler of the Dark Court wanted nothing to do with this, so he figured his participation in itself is for the party to happen at night, during his rule, when his mood is at its most pleasant.
Of course, there is no shortage of light sources such as candles and torches, much to the Earl's chagrin, as well as no shortage of food. This time, the fae decided to try their hand on some pasta. They heard it's a good delicacy from the mortal plane. Thing is, sauces look and smell bizarre. One's purple, while another's bright pink, and they taste fruity, as well as flowery, much like the cookies from the last gathering.
As the party winds down and everyone's eaten, a tall, stately woman stands up and speaks. You feel her voice more than hear it.
I am the Lawspeaker of the Fae, elected by Seelie and Unseelie alike, and you are all, now, subjects of Faerie. You cannot leave this realm once you have eaten our food, and even if you could, there is no saying how much time has passed back where you're from. Your loved ones are likely dead, your problems have likely played out. We require assistance in various matters, and each of you has been chosen for your talent and skill. You will be adopted by one of the Seelie or Unseelie Courts based on your strengths and personality. Your Court will decide what to do with you from there.
As suddenly as she stood, she sits back down.
So, what about this hedge maze that seems to have appeared out of nowhere and looming quite eerily beside this night's gathering? For one, peculiar noises can be heard whenever one's near its entrance. From the rustling of leaves to a woman crying, everything seems to be coming from inside.
Of course, the Adopted's participation is required and paramount. Anyone who refuses will be met with harsh penalties and consequences, whatever those may be. They also hint of a prize to anyone who comes out victorious on the other side. It's unclear what it is, though.
The fae know that while the Adopted have been very useful so far, they are also vulnerable and susceptible to fear, so to mitigate that, they have some colorful shots on a table marked LIQUID COURAGE near the entrance to the maze with such effects:
- Gold: Essentially a strong drink that gives you profound energy for 24 hours.
- Red: Downing this will make you feel warm like an aphrodisiac.
- Blue: Basically functions like a normal tequila shot. Or three. Comes with a little bag of salt.
These shots are not compulsory for the Adopted to take, but they will be highly encouraged to do so before entering. Once inside, the rustling of leaves and the sounds of someone crying become louder and even more evident. There are also a few key things that seem to be very clear the longer an Adopted is within the maze's walls:
- The maze is moving. How it's doing it, nobody knows. But it appears to be alive somehow, much like the castle grounds, so finding a clear pathway is almost impossible.
- Whenever an Adopted turns right two consecutive times, they will see a more positive outcome from a terrible event in their lives. Lost someone? They're now here and alive. Gave up on a dream? You find yourself currently living it.
- If an Adopted turns left two consecutive times, they will see someone, a family member or a friend who's still alive and had a deep impact on their lives, bleeding and dead on the ground.
It would be great if no one else can see an Adopted during their most vulnerable, but since the maze moves constantly, another Adopted or two might be able to see them trying to parse out what they're seeing, even if their fellow Adopted can't see it themselves.
CW: dismemberment, body horror, forced body transformations, mild gore, asphyxiation, drowning of children, death
The Spring King only wanted some good-natured fun within the maze, but unbeknownst to him, some Unseelie creatures and Unseelie magic have appeared inside, threatening the safety of the Adopted traversing every nook and cranny. Surely this will not have any lasting consequences between the relationship of the Seelie and Unseelie court rulers. Not at all.
A few of these Unseelie beings and Unseelie magic roaming around the hedge maze that the Adopted will have a chance to meet are as follows:
- Manananggal: Capable of severing its torso from its legs, this vampiric creature usually preys on sleeping pregnant women and unborn babies. But not anymore. Due to magic put on it, this manananggal will strike anyone it comes across. Better pour salt on its severed lower torso once you find it, or else.
- La Llorona: Remember that woman crying? Well, somewhere in the maze alongside the eerie sounds of water flowing, you'll come across a weeping woman cloaked in white with her back turned against you. Be careful not to approach her because once you do, she'll try to choke you to death, reminiscent of how she drowned her own children.
- Jersey Devil: The first thing you'll hear once you turn is a high-pitched, blood-curdling scream then the sound of bat wings flapping. You better run as fast as you can to the other direction because this devil is out to attack anyone it sees on its path.
- A fountain: How odd. Running from the jersey devil or the manananggal might have made you thirsty so perhaps there's no harm in drinking from it. But just coming in contact with its water will make any Adopted soon realize they have transformed into an Unseelie creature.
Fighting off these creatures might be best with a fellow Adopted. After all, there's power in numbers. Just be careful not to die within the hedge maze. There might be some dire consequences.
You feel a vibration in your pocket sometime after the Lawspeaker addresses everyone. When you search for the source, you will pull out your Leaf, the device the Fae use to stay in touch with each other. Anyone who's used a smart phone will easily recognize how it works.
Greetings, Adopted. This is your Lawspeaker.
To be on theme with our festivities for tonight, we want to know a time in your life when you felt lost and wandering about. Perhaps the most compelling story will receive a reward from us.
Asmodeus | Helluva Boss
Well fuck. If there was one thing the Sin of Lust didn't enjoy, it was the lack of consent. At first, Ozzie rolled his eyes at the notion of being stuck here and tried to to conjure a portal on back home. The confusion turned into annoyance when attempt after attempt simply failed. There's little that can combat a Deadly Sin's might to this extent, so he had to make sure he didn't lose all of his power on arrival, so the next portal to another spot in the party? Just so happened to open up towards another attendee.
And that lucky person happens to be you.
The portal appeared suddenly, outlined with diamond-shaped ripples. From the other side and then right near you appears a very large man in a fine striped suit with a great blue mane with a pair of heads in them, numerous colorful tail feathers and a playful, glowing smile.
"Hey there, good lookin'." The very tall rooster greeted with his sultry voice. "Room for one more~?"
II. Can't Unseelie It
It was so cute to include a boring ass maze after a remarkably mid dinner, but it wasn't Ozzie's party, so he didn't have to deal with the complaints. He had to deal with these annoying ass Unseelie every now and then, with some insistently thinking they had what it takes to square off against a Deadly Sin. How cute. As much as he could've squashed most of them, Oz opted for a less gruesome or fiery approach. It was a hedge maze, after all, and he didn't wanna start any unnecessary fires.
You might be running from something or trying to evade creatures of your own when suddenly, the shifting maze seems to conveniently close as you run by, blocking off your pursuers. At least, that's how it seems at first. The blue and pink smoke indicate some kind of outside interference, leaving a trail of both wispy smoke and a humming tune leading you over towards the big man himself.
"Now that's so much better, right?" He asked, nudging his head as an indication to follow. "Wanna tag along? It'll be safer - and more fun - with a partner~"
III. Wildcard
(Wanna do a thing with Oz outside of these prompts? I'm down for it! Feel free to send me a PM and we can hash out the details!)
I. If you can call this a party
“Oh shit, Oz. They roped you into this too? You know me—there’s always room for more.”
Hell, it was better that he showed up than that fat ass clown, Mammon. She wouldn’t have minded if Belle had come either; at least she would have brought something good potentially.
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If this was Heaven bullshit holding them back, Oz would know about it. This ain't it. Still, if you're gonna be stuck somewhere, you can do worse than being stuck with a good friend. It helps the rooster keep a smile on despite the shocking truth.
"We're gonna have to liven things up ourselves, Bee. I dunno how much of this one we can salvage, but we can plan a better one later."
Oz stepped beside her with an arm outstretched towards the crowd.
"Think about it: we got a whole new world of people who probably don't know what Hell parties are like. That's a whole world of people to tempt."
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Bee grabbed a pair of drinks, keeping one for herself while offering to the other Sin. Even working her magic tonight was probably past being salvagable, that much was certainly true. But leave it to Oz to think ahead to the next party, if they were going to be here for awhile they might as well make the most of it and leave their mark.
"I like the sound of that, we'll have to show them how it's really done. Get everyone something to eat, something sweet, getting wrecked, and having a great time. Been in the mood for something new."
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New sights, new places, new people, if they were into that. Sure, it wasn't Hell, but the Sins stood strong even when Hell was just getting started. Ozzie accepted the offered drink and offered to hook his arm around Bee's to drink together.
"To Lust and Gluttony working together again!"
II.
"Sit on it and spin, Oz. I'd rather starve to death, I'm wasting away as we speak, ya [ HONK! ]" To emphasize this, he curls two warms under his massive belly and lets it flop over his arms when he lifts it. But there is no gratitude in the smile that is all teeth. In fact, he jabs a finger into his chest.
"Fuck you and your fucking charity, go find another bleeding heart to sing to." He is still salty about losing his investment — oh, he means the son he never wanted. His hot commodity is gone, having grown a spine due to this flaming asshole's inability to keep his nose out of his business. He sneers, picks a chicken leg off of the ground, dusts it off, and takes a bite. What? Let him be hangry. Twenty second rule — it was hanging off the plate, it counts.
Then he waves him away as if the great Asmodeus himself is little more than a peasant. But suddenly he notices an important detail and his demeanor goes from hostile to downright smug. "Misplace something, Oz? No worries, sure they have a pound here. Plenty of worthless bitches to choose from."
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Maybe he could find a way to leave Mammon here. Probably not.
He was a prick even before Fizz rightfully told him to fuck off, so the lack of gratitude comes as no surprise. There's a simple roll of his eyes and a shake of his head. Disengaging seemed like a fine idea until the Sin of Greed just had to go in for more, just had to point out that Fizz wasn't here and he had to be an asshole about it.
"You know, Mamm? You really are wasting away! You're looking alarmingly thin."
Asmodeus turned away, brushing past Mammon as a more devious smirk crossed his face.
"Oh wait; that's just you having no access to your bank accounts. Just imagine what people will think when they hear the Sin of Greed is broke."
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"Water under the bridge, I've moved onto bigger and better things. They're not even gonna remember his name when the Glam sisters take the stage. All for the better, he was really starting to pack on the pounds and let himself go. I'm selling images here; it's a business not Make-A-Wish." He waves a hand as if to disperse a foul odor in the air and shrugs nonchalantly.
"There's fucked up people out there, Oz, everyone's always looking to get a leg up. Keep a leash on him, yeah? I've seen dogs get put down for less." With a sneer, he lets him pass without incident but, true to form, he has to get in another dig.
"Y'know, if he does bite the big one, I've still got Robo Fizzes." This time, at the end of his sentence, his other six eyes open up and glow. There's nothing he would delight in more than seeing Fizz get what he deserves. You don't make a fool out of a Deadly Sin, especially not one with so little to lose now.
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He refused to share that. All it would do was tell Mammon he was right. Might get a laugh at Fizz's expense, too.
He merely scoffed when glancing over at the other Sin. "What, so you can dump your problems onto me? Pass." He knew Mamm was itching to get rid of the Fizzbots; he and Fizz had a good laugh once they learned. Ozzie shook his head and looked further into the maze. "We got enough bullshit to deal with as is. How many forces out there do you know that could pull a Sin out of Hell? And keep 'em from going back? This wasn't no summon, either."
call this a party
He's got half a mind to go find Blitzø and start a food fight just to give him something to do, keep him distracted and mind off of how much he wants to go home and see ...
... Ozzie? He blinks. Sure enough, there's no mistaking that smile, that voice, that has his heart going all fluttery.
"Ozz!" He jumps up from his seat, knocking over his plate and launching himself around the Sin's neck with his arms wrapping all the way around his larger frame. Leaning into him like he hasn't seen him in months.
Spoilers: he hasn't.
"I missed you so much..."
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Ozzie immediately lit up on seeing his beloved Fizzy Frog. He always had a place in Oz's personal space and while the affection was more than he expected, the Sin wore a big smile on his face and nuzzled up to him. Whatever this place had in store would be way more tolerable, now that his beloved was here with him.
But the pleasant thought hinted at a much more troubling one.
"I just saw you back in Hell a minute ago. Can't be without me for that long, can you~?" He took that familiar playful tone of his, with a hand helping to hold the imp against his mane. He'd always be there for his Froggie.
II
But he's speaking to her and while it registers, it takes several more moments before she slowly begins to lower her knife and lets out a few shaky breaths in an attempt to regather her wits about her. Despite his immense size, he doesn't seem willing to attack her like the other beasts in the maze have but she knows better than to trust anyone outright.
Rhaenyra's tired and, regrettably, without a protector. Her feet make the decision for her, cautiously leading her over to him. Not close enough to allow herself to be a target should he change his mind, but close enough that they can speak to one another while she hugs at the wall of the maze. With the shock staring to wear off she blinks, lets her hands fall to her sides and murmurs up to him. Using the back of her free hand, she scrubs at some of the dirt on her face.
".. Yes. Thank you." No, she's still not believing what she is seeing and keeps trying to sneak peeks up at him. She will find her words and courage sooner rather than later. "If I may, what exactly are you meant to be?"
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"Oh, that's easy. I'm a rooster; see the tailfeathers?" Oz turned slightly to showcase the feathers in question. While more varied in color, they certainly stood out like rooster feathers. "But being as expressive as I am, I wanted to be my own colors. I love purple especially; it's real cozy to me."
Ozzie knelt down when turning to face her, offering a handkerchief to help her clean herself up. "You got any favorite colors of your own?"
Party for the MOST AWKWARD SHIT
"You won't hear any complaints from me, though I think a few people may be a little more concerned about someone appearing next to them so suddenly." Haku's voice remains soft, friendly, though his posture is anything but given if he was paying close enough attention the tension of a coiled spring is obvious under his skin, hands hidden under the long brown sleeves of his undershirt.
"Do you think any of what they said was true? I would not think someone would be able to bring back the dead and yet..." he trails off slowly, not seeming particularly keen on finishing that sentence. He'd already died twice now, a third time didn't sound particularly interesting to him, but at least this time he seems to have full control over his body instead of someone trying to command him. That and he's... certain he has a beating heart last he checked.
Oh boy oh boy
"I'm a lot of man at once; I don't blame anyone for feeling overwhelmed." He admitted. Oz was, in fact, a lot of man. He'd seen people swoon or faint just from a little wink; that this one was pretty calm in the face of it all was something the Sin respected.
"As for these guys? Hate to say it, but they might be onto something." Ozzie confided with a sigh. "If these were the kinds of fairies I spend time with, it'd be way more inviting than this. They're pulling in people of all kinds, right? And might be right about the inability to leave. So far, they ain't bluffing."
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"And yet it is the largest that are the easiest to take down, a larger target makes an easier mark. As well as not tending to guard themselves as much as someone smaller would." The words are all very matter-of-fact and not at all meant to be a threat. Even if his attention remains on the scene instead of the demon next to him. Nothing had really threatened him thus far, but it was clear as day that he was scouting the area for something or someone, an eye that was critical and probably looking more at home on a lifelong fighter than a civilian.
Fairies he spent time with? His attention shifts back to the Sin, a brow raising in question. Did the Fae exist where he was from, then? They weren't much of a thing he knew of, but... "Typically there is a way to undo a summoning, if that is what they did here, but I can't feel any chakra energy in the air that would indicate a large expenditure like that. Especially if they are also plucking people from the afterlife as well, it would take someone very powerful or a group to pool their energies, but there's no sign of that." He's not terribly familiar with necromantic anything of the sort, being forbidden, but it's rubbing him in a way he's not terribly keen on. "I just wonder why they thought to bring me here, I've already been expended."
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Still, he smiles at the sight of Ozzie. Blitzø actually likes him, and more than that, Fizz likes him, and since Fizz is family, Ozzie is too.
Even if Blitzø's still a little cautious. Ozzie is a Sin after all, and while he and Bee may have advocated for him at the trial, when it came down to it, they almost watched him get executed. He doesn't know what they could have done, but it's still... complicated.
"Pretty sure I'm not the imp you're looking for, but sure. How's it going?"
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"I'll take a familiar face! Good to see you, Blitzø!" Ozzie made it a point to remember his name, even before the trial. "I'mma be real with you: I tried opening a portal back to Hell and can't get it to work. That's the only thing not working, though, so I know they got something planned."
It was...troubling, to say the least, but fretting wouldn't accomplish anything.
"But if we're gonna be here for a while, I can help make things fun in my usual ways." He teased; you can take the Sin out of Lust, but can't take the Lust out of the Sin. He shifted to a slightly more serious expression. The last he saw of Blitzø was the trial. "You hanging in there?"