Vil Shuffled his feet a bit as he stood outside of Ramshakle. He wanted to talk to Epel but after hearing how Subcontious Deuce said he was unresponsive he was scared. He was scared of what he would see. Sighing Vil Made sure the get well baskett was in order before he raised his hand to knock only to be interrupted.

"Vil?" Riddle asked.

The tall blonde looked back over to the red head. Riddle had a a beautiful basket made of De thorned roses. In side the baskett Vil could see a Bouquet of Burgandy Roses, Red Roses, Tulips,Lillacs, Camila,Forget me Nots and Jasmine. Vil also saw some Bleeding hearts. His Mind Ran over the meanings. Burgundy Roses symbolize Deep Passion, Red Roses represent love, Tulips represent Undying and Unconditional love, Lilacs Represent Spring, renewal, but most importantly the first emotions of love, Camila represents Love affections, and admerations, Forget me nots represent just that the want of you not wanting the receiver to forget you, and Jasmine. Jasmine is linked to love but it also links to Beauty,Sensuality, and Purity. The bleeding hearts really threw him through a loop. Didn't they represent unrequited love and heart break? He thought a bit more. Of course! It must mean the second meaning; Passionate love and romance! Vil also Noticed something else in the baskett and a Box of Sweet treats.

"Riddle? What are you doing here?" Vil asked shocked.

"I Was here to give these to Epel..." Riddle said his cheeks flushing a slight pink. Why was that? Is their something he was missing?

"Ah...Same here. Would you like to go in together?" Vil asked. Riddle just nodded.Vil knocked on the door. After a minute of nothing but foot steps the door Creaked open.

"Vil? Housewarden?" Deuce asked.

"Hello Deuce...Would you mind if we came in to see Epel...We found out about what happend." Riddle said. Looking guilty. It happened in his dorm to his boyfriend if he wasn't so caught up in work and was their with Epel this woulden't have happened!

"Ah-! Yes you can come it! I think it may help Epel to see you two!" Deuce said as he opened the door further to let the two in.

Vil nodded gratefully. Riddle muttered a quick thank you. Deuce lead them down a corridor to what looked to be a repourpesed bedroom turn movie room. In the middel of the blanket pile was Epel who was staring off to space as the others joked with eachother. He Had a bandage around his head. On the tv one of Vil's Movies played. Vil remembered this one. Epel due to not having the best internet and high tech items at home had never truly watched a movie and this one was the first one Vil had shown Epel because it ws the only one where Vil played a Villain he actually liked. Epel Heard Vil's Heels and Looked Over. His eyes lit up in recognition as he spoke.

"Vil? Riddle?" Epel asked. The other first years looked over in shock at the response.

"Hello Epel. How are you doing we heard what happened." Vil asked his normally sharp look softening as he Got Closer To Epel and Sat down puting the baskett to the Side. As He faced Epel again he was surprised by a hug. Riddle came over and sat next to them.

"Im Scared..." Epel said his voice shaking.

"Why are you scared?" Riddle asked.

"The Shadow of Alice has been following Black around. The Smell of Blood is unbearable. It started following me. It knows I can see it." Epel Said

"Alice? As in the Girl who opposed the Queen of hearts?" Riddle asked.

"No...Prince Alice. He's was missing from wonderland but nows hes back but has gone missing from the Raven's Castle. The Shadow is scary..." Epel said.

"Epel We don't understand. Why is the shadow scary?" Vil asked.

"It isn't Human like the others. It isn't Stric like tart, it ist Energetic like Leo, it isn't Giveing and sweet like Shelly, it isn't Cunning but kind like Cobra, it isnt childish like Queen, it isn't outgoing like Technomancy, and it isn't Freindly and a Party person like Draco..." Epel said. Queen? As in the overblot that they saw in Epel's subconscious? Riddle and Vil looked at eachother and then the first years who watched.

"All of you get out. This had become a private conversation." Vil said. The first years protested but Riddle pushed them back with his magic before casing a locking spell on the door and puting up a sound barrier.

"Epel, Would Queen happen to be Vil's Overblot?" Riddle asked.

"Mhm You meet him didn't you? He told me you did. Hunter is happy to have meet you." Epel said.

"Can you still talk to all of the Overblot Phantoms? Which one is mine?" Riddle asked.

"Yeah I can. They are very fun. Tart is yours. He's strict and his boyfriend is named Pomme empoisonnée or Pomme for short" Epel answerd. Then something clicked in Riddle's head

"Is this shadow of Alice a Overblot Phantom?" Riddle asked.

"Is a dog's favorite treet a cup of bone tea?" Epel asked.

"So it is. Can you tell us more?" Riddle asked.

"No, He dosen't like me talking about him." Epel said.

"Ok Thats fine Baby potato. We actually came to give you some gifts." Vil said.

"You did?" Epel asked.

"Yes. Heres mine. It's an arrangement of Apple Flavored Lip balms. And a few new carving tools. I also brough some of your favorite fuit anf even some of your favorite chips. I also brough Hot cocoa for you and some self care items.All of which were ones youve tride and actually liked." Vil said Handeing Epel the basket.

"Thank you..." Epel said As he Gave Vil another hug.

"Im Next. A Bouquet, and some Sweet treats are what I brang for you." Riddle said. He gave Them to Epel who happily hugged the Large Boquete and Smelled the Flowers. Epel surveyed them and then smiled.

"I like the flower language you truly studied it just for this bouquet didn't you?" Epel said smugly.

"May be I did." Riddle replied snarkily. Epel smiled and Leaned over to Riddle giving him a peck on the lips.

"Love you." Epel said

"Heh? Are you two dating? Alright now im mad." Vil said in disbelief.

"Vil please dont be mad at Riddle!" Epel said.

"Im not mad at Riddle im mad you didn't tell me." Vil said.

"Sorry...Thank you both for the gifts you didn't need to." Epel said.

"We wanted to and....You know how I told you I will spoil you rotten to the best of my ability? " Riddle smile ing.

"WhaT?" Epel asked in disbleife.

Riddle reached into the basket and pulled out a Giant Dark red Hedgehog Plush "Surprise." Riddle said.

"AWWWH! " Epel exclaimed.

"What do you want to name him?" Riddle asked.

"You have a lavender one named Epel right?" Epel asked.

"That I do..." Riddle said blushing.

"Then this one is going to be named Riddle!" Epel said. Riddle went red and Vil laughed. After they spoke a bit Riddle let his spells go and in came the first years who looked mad before they saw the happy and Responsive Epel who cuddling his plush.

"At lest hes some what back to Normal....Do you two want to stay and watch a movie? We have plenty of Snacks." Yuu questions

"I woulden't mind." Vil said.

"Neither would I." Riddle answered. They all settled down and gathered snacks before they started another movie about a Hero. Luckily Vil didn't act in this one so it was fine with him. As they watched Vil nor Riddle could stop thinging about this Shadow of Alice. This seemd to be getting dark. They would keep this to themselves for now. They hoped it was the right thing to do....

In the Distance Epel heard a whisper "Oh Sweet Poison Apple if only you could help me....The form of a monster isn't one I want to take. I may be Alice but im not an Alien. PlEAsE HELp mE." It cried its voice changing to that more akin to a specific teen with Ginger hair and Gleaming Red Eyes.