WITH NRC

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They All made their way to Heartslabyul and as they entered the library Vil spoke. 

"Rosehearts, Please show us the room you found." Vil said.

" Alright" Riddle responded, leading the way to an open door and then he walked in showing everyone else. 

"This is it…." Riddle said.

"Hmmm this wasn't in Heartslabyul's Blue print…" Trein Said.

"Yes you're right." Crewel said.

"What do you supose we do? Where shall we investigate next? Child of Man Seems to be egar to get started." Malleus said as Yuu nodded.

"Why don't we investigate this room a bit. Maybe There is another Riddle?" Deuce Trey said. Everyone else nodded. The room was scoured from Top to bottom but they found nothing until Riddle moved the Vase of Roses revealing an inscription on the table.

" I found something!" Riddle Exclaimed.

" Good job Kiddo!" Baccara Exclaimed as he came up to the table and read it aloud. 

" As evening nears the Dwindling light will light your path. 

In the Garden where tea Parties are held is where you will find what you seek. 

The treasure that lives beneath." He read.

" What does that mean?!" Ruggie Exclaimed. 

"We don't know!" Almost everyone Exclaimed. Yuu held his hand to his chin before he snapped his fingers.

" The next prize Is In The Heartslabyul Tea Garden. Though we need to get there right before the sun sets! That's the only way to get the next story."  Yuu explained.

"Good Idea Child of Man. Shall we go to the Garden then? The sun will be fully set in 10 minutes." Malleus Praised.

" We should. Come on, follow me." Riddle said as they followed. Vil tried to refuse but Rook magenta to calm him down a bit and held his hand until they reached the garden.

" Alright let's separate and look for anything odd." Blackjack said. They searched and right before the sun fully set Deuce found it; it was a small trap door That glows bright enough to be the sun. Deuce wonders why no one else was reacting.Quickly the opening the Trapdoor he reached in his handing Pulled out a briefcase.

"  I FOUND IT!" Deuce yelled Right as the sun set.

" Good job Deuce! Bring it over." Jack yelled.

" Sure-" Deuce stopped mid sentence there was something else in the hole."Uh give me a sec." Deuce finished pulling out a Dorm insignia armband that would go on a school uniform. He pulled it closer to his face and right on the Riddon there was an engraved name "Ace Trappola" inscribed.

" We need to go back to the Mirror chamber now…" Deuce said.

" Deuce calm-" Yuu started.

" Please don't tell me to calm down… We're going back to the Mirror chamber no questions…" Deuce said through gritted teeth. No one said anything and just followed Deuce to the mirror chamber. Once they entered Deuce through the Arm Band and briefcase on the Table.

" Deucey, where did you get that arm band?" Cater asked.

" It's Ace's. If you don't believe me, read the embroidery." Deuce said as he tossed it to Cater who read it and then passed it around the room.

" I see why you wanted to get out of there… Now does this Briefcase have a Riddle to go with it?" Crewel said. 

" Yeah it does." Deuce said as he pulled off the note and Read it aloud. 

"Will you help me paint the roses red?

A simple sketch is all I need!

Tea for you my Queen? Says the Hatter"

Deuce said.

" Ah, that one's simple, it's talking about the sea turtle! His Unique magic is Paint the Roses Riiighttt!" Floyd said

" Alright I'll try casting my spell….."Paint the Roses" Trey chanted as the case turned into a flurry of cards. Deuce quickly grabbed the Note and box inside. 

" Alright now that we have the contents of the box we should give the note a read." Riddle said as he took the note from Deuce and read it.

"SING THE SONG!" Riddle read. 

"Really?" Leona said

"We have no choice," Riddle responded as he started to sing.

"A very merry unbirthday to me! 

To Who? 

To me! 

Oh,you! 

A very merry unbirthday To you! 

Who, me? 

Yes! YOU! 

Oh me! 

Now let's all congratulate each other with another cup of tea! A very Merry Unbirthday tooooooooo you!" Riddle sang. Epel clapped 

" You sounded amazing, Riddle!" Epel praised as Riddle blushed.

"T-thank you..." Riddle whispered. Vil was angry he tried to Pull away from Rook.

" Please calm down my loving Vil. I know Epel is basically family to you but I don't think he wants you to kill his Future boyfriend Mon Amour!" Rook said.

" They aren't going to date if I have anything to say about it!" Vil Hissed. Leona started to laugh before the Mirror started to talk.

" " I'll ask the questions!" The Queen yelled before lowering her voice and asking Ace a question. " Do you play Croquet?" 

" Yes, Your majesty!" Ace replied. 

"Then let the games Begin!" She yelled. The soldiers then Moved to act the Hoops the ball had to go through.

 The Queen chose a Green flamingo that she very violently made submit to her. Ace also saw the poor hedgehog look at her scared. Ace walked over to the Bag full of Flamingos used for Croquet and pulled out a very happy Pink one that he quickly asked to be nice in Flamingo. He also got his hedgehog and remembering Rook's lessons he told the Creature not to be afraid and pet it. He then Placed Karter and Jammie down and stood behind the Queen to watch her putt.The Queen swung the flaming completely missing the hedgehog as she closed her eyes. The hedgehog saw this and started moving as the soldiers moved to make sure the hedgehog got to the end. She putt again and this time it didn't make it through the final hoop as the soldiers was too slow.  The soldier was Sentenced to death. Ace took this time to observe the 4 new people. There were two males and two females….though one female looked familiar…..Wait was that Sebek's Mother!? Sebek said she went missing 16 years ago!? Ace shook his head.

" Your next my dear!" The Queen said.Turning her flamingo into a seat.

" Yes, your majesty." Ace said walking up. He placed down his hedgehog and gently straightened out his Flamingo. He pulled back his arms and Hit the hedgehog with enough power to hopefully make it to the end but light enough where it wouldn't hurt the poor thing. The Flamingo and Hedgehog listened and off they went the soldiers tried to Saratoga but it seemed the Animals were loyal enough to Ace mentoring in ways to allow him to win. In the end after aces second put he won and looked at the people of wonderland and the card soldiers. They all looked scared but not for themselves. They were scared for Ace.

" H-HOW DID YOU WIN! THINGS ARE SUPPOSED TO BE MY WAY! I DON'T KNOW WHO YOU ARE YOU IMPOSTER BUT YOU WILL NEVER REPLACE MY DEAR DAUGHTER @?^$>;$;$! I SAY SO AND IT MUST BE TRUE BECAUSE I. AM. THE. RULES!" She yelled as her magistone turned completely black and Ink surrounded her and the sky turned dark. The soldiers got scared and ran. The 4 unknown people and the acquaintances he made rushed over in confusion as Cheshire appeared.

" What is this!? What's happened to the Queen!?" Chesire yelled The others Agreeing.

" Simple" Ace started voice shaking " She Overbloted…"

"W-what….Ace has to fight an overblot ….ALONE!?" Yuu screamed. 

Blackjack turned to Crowley before launching forward and wrapping his hand around the man's neck. " I swear if you have anything to do with this I will kill you!" Black yelled. This time Baccara didn't stop him.

" All we can do now is continue to search for ways to get him back. I'm sure that Child of man-no wait Child of Fae will be ok." Malleus said.

" Wait Child of Fae!?" The others(-Black and Baccara) Exclaimed.

" Hmmm I suppose it would have been hard to notice had I not talked to him one before but that boy's Father is a Fae...He leans more toward humans it seems though." Malleus said.

" All right that was a #BOMBSHELL ! But I suppose we should stop for today. I highly doubt some of us will be able to rest well but we need to try." Cater said. The others Nodded and went their separate ways.