Nightmares Are My Wonderland
((Heavily based on the universe in the movie âPushâ with undertones of the anime/manga/game corpse party and my hero academia. TRIGGER WARNING; DOMESTIC ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM IS HEAVILY IMPLIED WITH UNDERTONES OF SEXUAL ASSUALT AND MENTAL ABUSE))
((Looking for a partner to either ally with my villain and prime her to become something either truly evil or virtuous (meaning you can be a hero that saves her from a dark life if youâd like, I encourage this.) Or you can meet with her a decade after sheâs become a villain, being more well-known and feared among the community and either ally her as a villain or fight her as a hero (meaning you would have to fight to defeat her as a hero, saving her soul would no longer be an option unless youâre creative) Please be very clear as to what you quirk is and how you use it))
((If you wish to play a Cannon character than this character is strictly made for a hero/villain environment as long as they belong to the comic book, manga, movie range then you are free to use them))
Sun glistens through the dark murky motel room as Valerie grips her long smooth locks, a soft tan to her skin despite living like a vampire most of her life, as her eyes flutter impatiently about the room. Dad didn't come home again, looks like he'll be home later today. Suddenly the neighbor and his weird cosplay girlfriend begin talking way too fucking loud for 6 a.m. before Valerie pinches the bridge of her nose, whining softly as the hangover settles over her small boxy frame "Fuuuuck! Shut Up!" she screams, throwing a pillow at the wall before sitting up at the edge of the bed. The walls are a dark smoke gray, with brown stains scattered about the room like carefully hung photos and a pitch colored trim between the concrete floor and ceiling âGod, could we have picked a cheaper motelâŠâ she huffs as if she hadnât spent all her savings on a few months in this crappy place, it was easier than trying to find an apartment without a reliable source of income. At this point, sheâd only been taking odd jobs in different towns with hopes of someday landing a job and settling down in a real home, but that was entirely impossible with her fatherâs drunken misdeeds in every town she had attempted to build a nest. Speaking of which, was it possible he sent her a text or tried to call her last night when she was drinking? Like Father, like daughterâŠValerie stares at the bottle of 1800 Tequila Silver on the nightstand, it never tasted good but the feeling of floating was something worth chasing âI really ought to let him go drink himself to death far away from meâŠâ but the truth is like the high liquor gives, she continues to chase what her father used to beâŠbeforeâŠShe dives for the bottle before the thought can bubble to the surface taking a massive swig, filling her mouth entirely before swallowing. She runs her fingers through the length of her hair as the liquor silences any chance of tears before she opens the app on her phone to check for any paying jobs. Please, something that pays more than 35 dollars!!! Browsing the list carefully her eyes flutter over something odd, but for 1,000 dollarsâŠhow could she pass this up? Imagine all the food, maybe even a motel upgradeâŠeven for a few weeks would be better than breathing in mold for a day longer. The description reads âSocial experiment; One-time visit required for payment. We are inviting 7 people to a night of fun and fright!(Each person will receive their own time and date to arrive, only one person will be selected to receive a permanent job and living quarters) You and 6 others will be suited up in gear that will analyze your vitals and brain functions while giving a boost in physical abilities so you can defend against âmonstersâ. This will require all 7 participants in different sessions to work alongside me to complete simulated courses, like a Virtual Reality Video Game! No Danger! No Risk! Just 23 hours of free food, socializing and a whole lot of exercise! Better message quickly or youâll miss your chance!â below was an email and phone number with the letters X.O.E signed below. Social experiment, huh? The young maiden smiles nervously at the idea of anything social, but quickly decides the money would clearly be worth it, although it could be a scamâŠon the off chance it is real âSuppose I just message them and see how it goesâŠâ
Several Days Later; Monday
As the night of the experiment arrives, Valerie finds herself standing outside the most beautiful little house sheâd ever seen in her 19-year life, it was white and plain colored with vines covered in tiny blossomed flowers scattered about its length and surrounded by a garden that mustâve come right out of a fairytale. Her brain wept at such beauty, unaware of the man hollowing out her soul with his eyes until the final time his eyes rushed over her, Valerie gasps gripping onto her sides with her arms across her abdomen
âY-you must be Xavier EvertsâŠâ she blurts out, trying not to appear terrified to no avail âI...Iâm Valerie Bonna-veltâŠIâm here for theâŠsocialâŠexperimentâŠâ she was beginning to wonder if there was such a thing, now that she stood in his unblinking presence. Had anyone messaged this man? âExcuse meâŠCould you please tell me whatâs going onâŠIâm really confusedâ the man moves closer, and without a word takes her wrist dragging the trembling teen through the gate and into a poorly lit kitchen. Â
The manâs frail old voice booms âMaster Everts!â Valerie stares numbly at the floor, her brain rushing over every possible scenario in which sheâd never see the light of day again. Suddenly a warm voice coos back, in the sweetest most soothing manner an anxiety-stricken woman could hope for âAh yes, back here Ms. Bonna-velt, Iâve awaited your arrivalâ she eagerly grips onto the velvet sheets draped over the door frame replacing a door, pulling them apart as she stepped into a large open Victorian style living room. She grips her chest as her brows dip and pull together in rhythm with the melting of her soul, the walls were deep pitch with roses painted all over that were framed two-fourths of the way down with a light brown border. This appeared to have an almost red glaze deepening in opacity as it met the floor unlike the lusterless tan trim. This matched the drapes and couches perfectly; Valerie could not help but stand in awe as her honey colored eyes polished the place over. From the floral-patterned wood below her feet to the glowing candle chandelier above her head it was truly a picture taken right from her dreams. A soft chuckle ripples through the air before her eyes meet with the tall thin man with paper white skin and long raven colored hair
âI see you appreciate the beauty in times far before you and I, but Iâm afraid we havenât the time to give you a tour.â His apologetic smile, spreads energy through her body like a surge of electricity as she nods, rushing to close the distance between herself and the much taller employer
âIt is alright, really Iâm sure we could do that another timeâ
In response to this he laughs âConfident one, arenât we?â
His features were strong and well pronounced, it was like talking to a portrait in an art museum only this one was responding. He explained the way that the suits would have small needles placed in various areas to properly study Valerieâs vitals and chemical balances in response to the simulations around her. Â Truth be told she didnât understand half of it, but the way his arms wrapped around her front and hands fumbled with the attachments kept her calm, unable to focus on the suspicious liquids behind each needle or the metallic scent coming from his clothing. The only thing on her mind was the way his lips would part for each breath as if breathing through his nose was not good enough, and the squinted glances heâd gift her with a calm cold grin
âMy, you really enjoy being in my presence, donât you?â Valerie felt her shoulders pull back as her spine straightened and she nodded softly, there was somethingâŠabout this place, this man that felt too close to her heartâŠas if plucked right from her mind. She bites her lower lip, leaning into him to take in the rough metal odor as he roughly grips her waist with his right hand and slammed down onto a large orange button with his left
âI hope you continue to feel this way after your first trial.â His voice quickly escaping her mind as 5 needles inject strange liquids into various parts of her body simultaneously. Had her gut instinct been correct? Had no one else messaged this man? Did she sign up to be a lab rat? His fingers squeeze her skin roughly before releasing
âDonât worry, itâs the power boost you were promised in the post, I hope you did not forget the terms of our agreement dear girlâ all her muscles tense in response to the liquids.
This triggers the beginning of the first simulation titled âOf All the Things You Loveâ the words stretched across a beautiful Japanese garden, cherry blossoms swaying over the bold white words that slowly began to fade as Mr. Everts booms through the headphones covering her ears
âNow, you should be able to move normally about the world, you will need to find a clue in this world to escape. If you perform well enough, we will discuss having you over for the next trial. For now, all you need to know is your brain controls and develops this game as you play, I have zero control of what you see or what the clues are. I can only give you directions on where to find these clues, beyond that it will be up to you whether you escape or not.â
Valerie was stumped by this, her mind trying desperately to find a solution âMy brain created this place? From a memory? Or a dream?â she thought, wrapping her arms around herself as always. Nothing felt different, her arms and legs were the same appendages she used every day. Truthfully it had appeared the only difference was a scenery and climate change. She takes in the warmth of the sunâs rays before he speaks again, somehow watching her stretch and twirl in the summerâs heat
âI see you prefer warmer climates, are you ready to begin?â his soft words felt as though they were placed there for a reason, as though they were meant to calm her uneasy state. âThe clue is at the center of this garden, but beware, although your mind has created a calming environment that your cognizance can handle, there are still threats guarding each clue.â He sounded quite sure of himself, but the idea that her mind could have created something harmful in a place like this, it felt impossible. Nevertheless, Valerie forced herself forward deeper into the garden, trying to focus on the flowers, the sun and the warm floral smells that were fashioned by the two intertwining
âAre you sure there are fiends in this game? I know I watch a lot of horror movies, but it doesnât seem like there could be anything like that⊠hereâŠâ even she sounded unsure of her conclusion, worried it was her brain trying to cope with the idea of treading unknown terrain. âWhat do I do if there is something trying to attack me anyway?â these seemed like questions she should have asked before starting the simulation, but it seemed she was purposefully placed in this place without knowledge of what was to come. This would force her to rely on the help of Mr. Everts or her own reflexes, making this far more challenging than she had first envisioned.
âOnee-chan!!!â A familiar tiny voice calls towards her from somewhere far ahead, followed by soft weak sobs âOnee-Chan!â the voice cries once again causing my feet to move towards it.
âThis is such a bad idea, what if it isnât really a little girl!â Valerie would scream at her body, but it continued to sprint towards a small terrified scream, until that scream had a face. Before her stood a little girl, not much older than 4 years old with soft black hair that framed her warm rosy skin âHello thereâŠlittle oneâŠDo you need help?â Valerie whimpers, keeping her distance from this small child as the girl began to appear more and more familiar the longer, she stared.
âOnee-chanâ Yuka cried, looking over her shoulder with the one side of her face that still had an eye, immediately being recognized by the Valerie as one of the victims in her favorite anime.
âNo. No no no, this is impossible. Youâre not real!â she cried, taking a step back from the child before it revealed its entire face. Blood dripping from the hollow socket that used to house Yukaâs eye as the ghoulish kid closed the distance between herself and Valerie. It was like lightspeed one second Yuka was staring at her and the next she was crying to be saved with tiny hands wrapped tightly around her throat.
âYou have to fight, if you want to survive you must fightâ Everts calls, reminding her this was merely a simulation. Valerie groans loudly, slamming her elbow into the childâs skull and with a loud crack the girlâs skull fragments spray about the smooth dirt path leading to the center. The corpse began to shrivel like a salted snail until there was nothing left of the falsified child. Needing to remind herself this was just a game, despite the years that torture scene had terrorized her memory.
âItâs Okay Bonna-velt, you can do this. You can do this! You need to breathe and remember your goalâ this seemed to do the trick, as Valerie got to her feet once more and began on the path to the center of the world which appeared to have a large pine tree more massive than a skyscraper, the point nearly pierced the sky. âLooks as though my awareness was kind enough to give me a marker. Better return the favor and move swiftlyâ with this the young girl closed the distance between herself and the wooded forest housing her first clue. The wind whistled an alluring tune as she cautiously stepped into the shaded lot, each tree huddled closely together to deny the rays of sunlight any access while below was an unkept brush that slicked over towards the center, all signs pointed forward. What lied behind this damp cloaked brush? Valerie ties back her long brown hair in a loose poorly constructed bun before entering with a nervous whine, as she passed the threshold the world around her began to change. Although the foliage remained trees, the leaves had grown much larger and pronounced than pines with long limbs that stretched out to the similar trees surrounding it. The terrain matching that of a rainforest, with the sounds of life flooding the air.
âWhat did you do!?â Everts chimes suddenly, making her body jolt and tense. âHow did you change your surroundings? None of the other subjects were able to change their environment without finding a clueâ his tone sounded agitated, but for what reason? Had she done something wrong?
âIâm not sure, I just thought I was done with that worldâŠDid I do something wrong?â her voice sounding so terribly unsure of her accidental decision to change the world, unaware that was even something she was able to do.
âNo, my apologies. I was merely annoyed with myself for having my attention elsewhereâŠ. You are a wonderful specimen Valerie. Iâve never found a human whoâs suited my fancy so immensely, please continueâ He chirped, suddenly she feels him grip her waist with both hands and squeeze roughly forcing a moan from her trembling lips. It was embarrassing, but he achieved his goal as she decided not to ask any more questions before getting closer to the first clue. All along her path weâre dried and torn snake skins that grew larger the closer she managed to get, as though there was a large snake that had been shedding in this area over the span of its life. This Idea alone was not enough to scare her, but thinking back she remembered one snake that made her skin crawl. Kaa from the jungle book, no beast should have the ability to manipulate living beingsâ minds. A shiver ran up her spine
âOh god Bonna-veltâŠtell me you didnât do that to usâŠtell me you were thinking snakes on a plane or something harmless like thatâ but there was no undoing what had already been done, hissing suddenly filled the air.
She screamed, running forward frantically, unaware that she was headed towards the snake instead of away from it until her body slams against a large, thick and scaly body before falling onto her behind âNo no no no! Close your eyes, close your eyes!â Valerie screams afraid of anything sentient invading her mind as her heels dig into the dirt in front of her, pushing her body away as quickly as her behind will scoot. Woefully she does not scoot fast enough, as soon she can feel that same meaty, scaly body slithering around her and crushing her ribs tighter and snugger by the minute. With her eyes closed the maiden begins shouting at the beast through constricted breaths âIâm not looking into your eyes! Youâre not real! And You cannot control me!â it felt like her lungs would pop after this declaration, her eyes threatening to evacuate from her skull as a result of so much pressure. It was not only terrifying to see these characters come to life, but to witness them behaving so different than the characters they represented from shows, movies and books. Memory has a funny way of warping reality, although Yuka was no villain in her stunning debut the memories of her revolve around a nightmare that visited young Valerie from time to time. This made Yuka the perfect first trial according to her brain, and this brainwashing beast was no different.
âThere is no need for you to fight me now. Youâve given me all I needâ the beastress hisses, as her cold scaly body loosens its grip letting the young girl breathe for a moment. âOpen those beautiful eyes, and see for yourselfâ Her eyes fluttering open to see the snake is no where near her body, and yet it felt as though the thick meaty body began to constrict around her again
âGah! How are you-âŠyou doing this?â she gasps, unable to breathe the tighter this invisible body squeezes around her small frame. What is going on?! Valerie stares at the serpent as it moves in from the brush
âWhy would I waste my time crushing you, when youâll do it for me?â Kaa smugly hisses towards her, leaving the young girl choking and confused before it eases up allowing her to breathe again âWhy waste my time on something as helpless as you? Or Someone so selfish?â the sound of the viperâs harsh words makes each gasped breath that much more painful.
âSHUT UP! YOU DONâT KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT!â Valerie cries out, feeling a sharp pinch in her left lung before erupting into a fit of coughs, blood oozing from her chest and out her mouth along with mucus from smoking habitually. Her eyes closed tightly as it pools all over directly below Valerieâs trembling body, it felt like lava was pouring from her lungs and out her throat
âPoor thing, itâs really eating you up inside isnât it?â the serpent cackles, closing the distance between the young human and herself, quickly jerking the young girls chin upward with the end of itâs tail âYou should have spoken out, before you could no longer speak at allâ. Suddenly Valerie feels the large scaly body starting to coil around her again âOh dear, Iâd never imagined youâd make yourself suffer so muchâ The young girl spits the last bit of blood onto the floor before looking up at the temptress and yelling
âDonât get so smug, thinking youâve won!â the roar of her voice makes the snake stumble and the hypnosis break, knocking the terrified girl to the ground as her surroundings are returned to that garden from the beginning of the game. Kaa had control of her since the moment she stepped into the forest, warping her surroundings to toy with the scared girl. âWhat?! Why are we here? What did you do?!â these questions swirl around the thick cold air for seconds before Valerie launches at the small snake, gripping the back of its head and the third fourth of itâs body. âYou have to kill it, it will take over your mind again if you donât kill itâ her mind screams as she pulls the beast apart in once swift motion, spraying its blood all over herself and the surrounding trees as her knuckles clack together behind her.
âMhhhm, what a good look for you.â He groans, finally releasing her hips from his hands, waitâŠWas He holding onto her this entire time? No, his hands started at her waist, now theyâre on the sides of her hips. Has he been petting her this whole time?! A blush overcomes her face as an item within the world suddenly begins to glow âThat is the clue for the next trial Ms. Bonna-veltâŠTake it and read its contents carefully, for it can only be deciphered by you.â
The small slab was glistening so brightly itâs shape could not be interpreted from this distance, and as the young adventuress closed the distance she had to use her arms to cover her eyes âI always wondered what the highlighted items looked like inside the game, but this is insaneâ she whimpered in regards to the blinding light emitting off the clay slab, as her hands gripped the bottom end it ceased  floating and glowing, resting in her tiny palms as a normal chiseled slab âWhat youâve found is what you fear, but what you seek is gone my dearâ the words flowing from her lips like unsteady breaths âWhat youâve found is what you fearâŠDo they mean Yuka and Kaa? But what you seek is gone my dear? Gone? Like disappeared or like dead?â she puzzled over this for a moment before the words became clear. The young maiden held the slab tightly to her chest, it was all so clear. Yuka was mother, begging to be saved by a simple phone call to the police department and Kaa was the guilt crushing her insides for leaving her mother in the hands of her father, she had only wanted to get away from the fighting for a few hours, a day at most, but the family sheâd left behind that day was no longer there upon her arrival. As tears rolled down her heated cheeks like water off a melting icicle, she hugged herself tightly and cried out âThe Clue is Motherâ before the device suddenly releases her from the simulation.
âWelcome back Young Bonna-veltâŠâ Everts cooed, catching her body as gravity gave way to her tired limbs. Despite physically never moving, her body felt heavy and exhausted as though sheâd been running marathons all night âDo not worry, the serum will heal all your aches by the morning. As well as reform some of your least performing organ systems to a new undamaged state.â Almost certain he meant her liver and lungs, but would not directly say these as to not pry too deep into her personal life. Suppose heâs seen too much already? Her eyes begin to grow heavy against his warm frame until the world around her fades into darkness.
The following morning, Valerie wakes to the dark dank hotel sheâd left her unconscious father resting in, waitâŠHow did she get here?! She rubs her temples, sitting up at the middle of the same lumpy mattress sheâs slept on for nearly a month now. A sharp pain jolts up her spine, followed by the need to vomit with her head spinning like a dreidel as she plops back down across the mattress watching the small warped ceiling fan weakly wobble in a circle. âuhhhâ she groans, this was like a hangover, morning sickness and fever chills had a baby leaving it in the young girlâs skull âSmall price to pay for a healthy body, right?â wanting to believe that the strange man from the internet was telling her the truth. Should she see a doctor? A better question isâŠDoes she have the money to visit a doctor? Oh right, the thousand dollars. Rolling onto her side, Valerie looks around both sides of the bed to see if her wallet was on the nightstand, but instead of the torn, leather wallet her mother had gifted ValerieâŠthere was a wave of deep crimson covering the night stand, wall and right half of her bed. Her eyes widen âMr. Everts no!â her mind sobbed as she pushed herself onto her belly, kicking herself forward to find Victor Dean Bonna-velt with the upper half of his skull removed, as though whomever did this cut from the middle of the eye sockets around. She gagged, pushing herself upward in a rush to get away, but her palm slips on the blood covered wood slamming her body forward and into the corpse where her skull would bounce off the concrete a couple times with the weight of her body sliding her under the second bed with ease. The entire front half of her body smothered in hot, sticky blood as her breathing grows heavier âSomeone, please help meâŠâ she whispers, before fading out of consciousness
Hours later the young girl stirs from beneath her fatherâs bed, unaware of her surroundings beyond a foul smell and the suffocating, cramped space she finds herself crammed in.
Valerieâs phone erupts with life, vibrating on the nightstand closest to the door, she scrambles forward kicking at the guts behind her with loud disgusting squishing sounds as she squirms from under the bedâs grip. She whines softly, trying to rub the filth from her face as her eyes adjust to the darkness
âDad? Can you get that!â she groans, wiping her hands on her shirt before rubbing the sleep from her eyes. The phone once again springs to life and danced about the nightstand, glossing over the bedroom with a bright blue light as Valerie is reminded of the scene that coated her inâŠbloodâŠThis is bloodâŠA soft chuckle leaves her cowering lips as the phone erupts with a call, the letters X.O.E displayed in bold letters on the tiny screen, slowly she inches past the bed as she tries desperately to keep her from seeing her disemboweled parent again âBlock it out Valerie, you have to stay focused, try to rememberâ she whispers softly. This seemed to ease her nerves as she answered the phone with a monotone âHello.â
âMS. BONNA-VELT! My gracious dove, how are you this fine eve?â He booms, a cheery whimsy to his words as though he was utterly pleased to speak to the young girl once again. She takes a deep breath before trying to speak again, so much had happened, so much that she needed to know about the events leading up toâŠtoâŠShe swallows hard, holding herself loosely with one arm as the other helps her hand hold up the phone
âN-not very good Mr. Everts⊠Iâm having trouble rememberingâŠsome thingsâŠâ to this he responded with a deep sigh that melted into a groan, she could feel his smile fade with her words, but he had needed to know. âPlease Mr. Everts, I donât mean to annoy you, I had only hoped youâd fill in some gapsâŠâ an insecurity to her tone, feeling the tension slowly start to dissolve before he replies again with a soft hearty laugh
âI see young girl; your brain must be suppressing some things in an attempt to protect you. Could I come get you from your motel and take you elsewhere to clear your mind? Iâm sure the smell is getting to youâ Somehow his words made it sound like he knew her fatherâs corpse was only feet away from her beginning to pucker and bloat. How long had she been out? How long had the body been there? It had to have been a few days for the smell and appearance to be this bad, right?
âYes please, please come get me!â she cries, not wanting to think about how old the blood on her body was or how sheâd come to be covered in it to begin with. Today was beginning to be much worse than sheâd ever planned when suddenly thereâs a knocking at the door
âThen come outside my love, daddyâs hereâ he hums through the phone, making her pause and stare at the doorâŠHeâŠHe did thisâŠIs heâŠIs he going to kill her too? âDonât be shy my sweet flower, come say helloâ he coos once more, trying to lure her from her nest, but Valerie is unable to move despite standing only a few feet from the unlocked door. She watches as the handle turns left all the way âHello?! Are you alright?!â his tone drowning with worry as the handle twists all the way to the right âSay somethingâ he once again cries, throwing the door open to the vision of his beautiful little girl, the fruit of his labor and the love of his life. Their eyes lock, making him visibly swoon âYou look so beautiful all painted up for daddyâ He closes the distance between them, taking hold of her sides as his thumbs softly rub her love-handles and he washes her over with his gaze once more âI donât think Iâve ever seen anyone more beautifulâ he whispers before his lips press to her jawline, making her body tremble âValerie, itâs okay. I stayed by your side for these last 4 days, but I didnât want to scare youâŠI couldnât be here when you woke, Iâm so terribly sorryâŠâ what had he meant by that? Heâs been here with her? What had she done with him on those days and why could she not rememberâŠ?
âWhat are you talking about!â she screams, shoving him to the ground before plopping down onto the bed with an ugly sob âWhat would you have been doing here for the last four days if I wasnât awake! Why are you doing this to me!â she wails, slamming her fists into her own stomach a few times âOr am I right to believe I was involved somehow?â
âInvolved?â he repeats, as though the word is foreign to him before he erupts with laughter âSuch a shame, weâll have to fix that broken memory of yours right awayâ with this he pushed himself upward and onto his feet in one swift motion, who the hell is this dude? âBut first, I will need you to listen little girl. Come hereâ he snips, curling his finger in towards himself to direct her.
âDo I have a choice? What will happen if I donât? And why didnât he answer my questionâ these were the thoughts that plagued her mind as she obediently hoisted herself upward to her feet and under the arm of the man that obviously murdered her father.
âAtta Girlâ He chirps, walking her out the deep green door towards a short maroon 2004 Mercury Marauder with smoky gray leather seats and interior, upon closer inspection she finds the windshield cracked and the radio removed. He let go of her long enough to toss the door open and shove her into the vehicle, but rather than go around the car he scoots along the front of the seats to the driverâs side, pulling the passenger door closed behind him. He starts the car as his eyes lock with hers intently âPlease smile little one, youâre going to remember everything soonâ somehow, she knew this was meant to calm her, but those words had an effect neither of them could have predicted. As the car backs up, jolting her body forward she grips the car door and the dash as a flash of the days that lead to these events fills her head.
An image of Valerie covered with blood, wearing a crazed grin as a camera films âMy, my, such a beautiful girl painted up for daddyâŠDo you enjoy this? Does it feel good when you remember how it feels to be happy? Such a gorgeous smile you have little oneâ the man behind it booms, that strange familiar voice. Who is that? It felt as though she was looking through a smudged lens at the world surrounding her âI will be the protector of your memories my love, never again will you feel isolated or trapped. Never again will I allow anything to harm you, my sweet dove. That sick bastard didnât deserve a daughter as perfect as you, therefore I will take you myself. And through experimentation you will be reborn as my daughterâ the camera moves as he draws closer to my face, Everts!!!! He cups her cheek softly, why does his voice sound so melodic right now compared to real life and what does this memory mean? Valerie snaps back to reality as suddenly as she had left it, staring down at the rubber mat place below her feet
âWhere are we going?â she mumbles, feeling her palms and hairline begin to sweat âAnd how much longer? IâmâŠIâm tiredâŠâ a soft tremble to her words, showing that same insecurity that drew him towards her to begin with. He quickly takes her hand in his, resting the two on her thigh as he spoke
âBack to our nest my little dove, it will be quite a while Iâm afraid. If you wish to sleep, you can lean on daddy. I promise youâll be safeâ he softly coos, something that once was so comforting felt like a death sentence
âThatâs okayâŠIâll be alrightâŠdaddyâ the word felt like vomit leaving her mouth, nothing could be more revolting, but a smile rested comfortably on his face after she had knighted him with his self-proclaimed title âCould you tell me more about our nest?â she hums softly, looking out her window onto the horizon as she buckles herself in the seat more securely not wanting to look towards him.
âItâs out of state Iâm afraid, so that beautiful home you wished to tour will be left to collect dust. I have many homes Iâve strategically purchased around the united states and a few in Italy, but we wonât be leaving the country anytime soon. It is in a small town just outside of Bozeman, Montana. It is a very beautiful place, you can see the mountains so thatâs a plus, but thereâs also a lot of eyes, it is a heavily populated town and for good reason. The home itself is rather cheery and wooden, far from the town for good reason and it overlooks a lake.â The way he spoke made him almost seem normal to her, like he felt panicked for being âput on the spotâ and was trying to push past the feeling. Why did he feel so eerie before? She leans closer to the window, feeling the vibration of the car rock her into a deep sleep with an uncertainty towards the days to come.
Sunlight pours in through the windows like an estuary the rays penetrated the glass with ease as it lacked any form of tinting, the light was blinding to sleep covered eyes making life just a little harder for the teen girl âMhhh!â she groaned, stretching as she sat up off the lap of her captor, it felt so good to sleep after processing so much, but immediately she is reminded of her situation
âDid you sleep well my little dove?â He coos, eyes focused on the road as he awaits her response. It had taken a moment for her to realize, but Valerie remembered falling asleep on the door against the windowâŠAlthough she had avoided it before her eyes locked on the face that she once found so charming
âDid youâŠmove me?â Irritation tainted each syllable of this question as her eyes burned holes into his soul as she waited for him to confirm what she already knew; it was a way of telling herself she wasnât crazy.
âYes, you looked so uncomfortable away from daddyâŠâ he pouted, pushing his lower lip out as though it would influence her response at all. Why did he need to move her onto his lap?! So close to hisâŠHer face turns bright red as she looks away from him, no telling what he could have done to her whilst she slept. Valerie was known to be able to sleep through a hurricane, her mother used to have to carry her sleeping body to the shower and drench her just to get her to school on time because standing her up stopped working after sheâd gotten used to it. âIâve seen that look before; you neednât worry⊠I would never taint your purity without permission. I may have my warts, but things of that nature donât suit my fancyâŠâ meaning he did want her, but is it possible he expects her to want him in time? Rubbing her eyes, the girl yawns softly
âWell goodâŠI donât think Iâd handle something like that very wellâŠâ there was truth to her words, but the way she phrased it was incorrect. She was relieved to find out he was not a self-proclaimed rapist, but this brought another question to her attention. He has his warts, but not of that natureâŠWhat nature does suit his fancy? Sheâd hoped it was her paranoia telling her what he fancied was far worse, and turned to her captor sleepily âJustâŠdonât touch me when Iâm sleepingâ she huffs, why was this something that needed to be said? It felt like common sense to Valerie, but not all monsters are cut from the same tattered cloth. âHow close are we?â her soft quaking voice whispered as the young girl pulled her knees towards her chest and wrapped her slightly muscular arms around them before resting her chin on her knees.
âOnly a few miles now. Did you want to stop and get something to eat? Stretch? Use the Bathroom? You knowâŠNormal Human Road-trip activitiesâŠâIt was clear he felt a little less comfortable with her after being reprimanded âSuppose I can hardly remember what other humans do anymoreâ he nervously chuckles, slowing the car a bit as his eyes wash Valerie over âI knowâŠI can be a bit much, but I only have your best intentions in mind. I hate to admit Iâve been insensitiveâŠI had time to think on this whilst you slept. I was not sure, but it felt like you were scared of me yesterdayâŠand well, youâve confirmed that today⊠with your response to something Iâd hoped to be a kind gesture, I will admit I have not had much interaction with other people since college.â He pauses and looks away from her, back to the road, returning to normal speed in one smooth motion. Taking a deep breath Xavier continues in an unsteady tone âWhat I am hoping to convey is that, I am no threat to you Valerie Amerai Bonna-velt. I may be terrible with social skills and itâs possible my attempts at affection are moreâŠcreepyâŠthanâŠromantic.â
âBut?â She hums, leaning back in her chair so her spine is straight as her eyes look expectantly at him. Sheâd only had him in her life for a few days and already she expected so much of him. Was she starting to care? âBut you killed my father?â suddenly the car screeches to a halt skidding towards the side of the road before he turns to face Valerie; the nineteen-year-old Mongolian American whose forehead is resting on the dash thanks to such an abrupt stop.
âI am not the one who killed that man Valerie, you areâ the words clap against her ear drums like a gunshot, echoing all the way down her spine as he gripped her wrists âI was hoping to show you the videoâŠbut you went and made me spoil the cinematic revealâ he giggles, sounding pleased with himself as Xavier jerks the young girl closer, he was in his late sixties despite not looking a day over twenty-two and much stronger than Valerie despite his nerdy weakling façade âI know this is a lot, and although I love to watch a mind deteriorateâŠâ He pauses, dragging his tongue over his upper lip as though thinking about changing his mind ââŠI want you to ease into these memoriesâŠYou had to know the truth, but sometimes these things can be easier if you donât try to rush it and force my hand. You could have remembered on your own in a few weeks, days or hours, but I wanted to at least wait until you were able to isolate yourself in a room away from me.â What was that? Did his personality start to act up, but he brought it back down to a normal level? What is this guyâs deal? âSuppose now that you know itâs inside the car, Iâll have to ask you to be patience an-â
âThatâs okay⊠Iâd rather put offâŠknowing all the details for nowâŠIf what you say is true, then this is probably my last happy dayâŠfunny because yesterday was probably one of the worst days of my lifeâŠâ Valerie forces a laugh, wanting to conceal the shattering pieces leftover from her crumbling sanity. âFood does sound niceâŠâ she whimpers softly, wanting to sway the conversation elsewhere as quickly as possible, to this Xavier swoons letting out a deep hum towards her
âThis is why I love you, you really get meâ he lets go of her, turning to start the car back up with little trouble âWe should learn to focus on the good and a full tummy sounds brilliant!â he coos, pulling away from the shoulder and back onto the highway âWhat sorts of foods suit your fancy?â he hums, using that phrase again
But things of that nature donât suit my fancy
What sorts of foods suit your fancy?
âI prefer something salty or savory, sweet things donât suit my fancyâ She hums, being nonspecific as always âI will admit I am being vague because I donât want to displease you, itâs such a pain to deal with going back and forth over and overâŠ.â Her father had a funny way of convincing her to pick whilst rejecting every option she chose until she suggested what he originally wanted to begin with. The entire mess was frustrating for Valerie, she could hardly imagine a person who could stand a situation like that, but she was never a girl of patience.
âAw how cute, you used my favorite phrasing! HmmmâŠSalty or Savory? What a shame you donât like sweets, there are lots of bakeries on the map. Well what about pizza?â he chimes, trying to cover everything sheâs said to him, to prove his willingness to listen âItâs only sweet depending on your toppings and cheese is normally pretty sodium heavyâ
âFantastic idea!â She booms, leaning against the door as she watches him juggle driver and navigating. Something about this struggle was amusing to her, it was in no where near the suffering sheâd endured as well as apparently creating it. Her smug grin fades, what an odd thing to find amusingâŠ
The Arrival; Lifeâs gift
The cabin was a warm sandy tan, the outside looking as though full logs were stacked on top of each other to form the walls despite having such large full windows and crystal doors that slide open like a window laying on itâs side. What a beautiful home! Valerie forces a sweet smile as she rushes to the entrance running her fingers over the smooth glass of the door as her eyes wash over the pitch steel borders that kept the crystal in place. On either side of the door are golden dragons carved into the light wood, she can hardly stop herself from running her fingers over the glistening design âHow much does a place like go for anyway?â she slurs, her eyes bouncing from her new shelter to Xavier
âTo be perfectly candid, I do not remember. It may have been a gift from one of my admirers or one of the homes purchased by my parentsâŠThe dĂ©cor will most certainly remind me where this cabin came from.â He closes the distance between himself and the young girl before nudging her with his hip âOpen the door for me, my sweet doveâ the sounds of pleasure rippling in throughout his voice as he watched a shiver jolt up the young girlâs spine.
âWhat did I tell you? That makes me so uncomfortableâŠâ Valerie groans, sliding the door open for the lengthy man as he stumbled inside holding several boxes and bags, he had clearly prepared for this trip. Had he known theyâd need to flee Premont, Texas? She felt deep inside herself that those videos contained a truth beyond that of her fatherâs demise. Valerie rubs her arms softly before entering the home, inside was dozens of family photos, anchors, and sea shells as if the entire home had been decorated with an ocean side theme âSo? Parents? Or lovers?â she calls into the house. Quickly she follows behind her voice deeper into the cabin, where her feet meet the animal skin rugs stacked on top of one another about the room, nearly covering all the cherry-wood that made up the floor. The room was small compared to the rest of the house, with a large âLâ shaped couch in the center of the room with many colorful pillows with words like âLive, Laugh, Loveâ written in cursive âGod itâs so cozy I can literally feel the sea of big fluffy blankets and fuzzy socks beginning to smother meâ she calls, fake dying as her body plops onto the plush coffee sofa
âOh, donât complain, we wonât be staying here long.â He huffs, sitting down near the young maidenâs feet as he leans deep into the couch as a sigh of relief blooms from his pouty lips âYou could have assisted me in moving our luggageâ
âAssist my kidnapper in moving his luggage and my stolen stuff? Do you ever listen to yourself when you speak?â she snips back quickly, hearing the smile on his face as he sits up, hunching over as his elbows rest on his knees and his finger intertwine
âI hardly kidnapped you, you walked with me to the car with no resistance and you didnât try to run at Luigiâs Haunted Pizza, so I could very easily disagree with you. The same as any jury would, evidence makes a case young Bonna-velt and Iâm afraid the proof is not on your sideâ Valerie could not stand his smugness, although this was only the case because Xavier was exposing the truth, although her terror served as a mental block sheâd shown no sign of trying to escape this manâs clutches. Why was that? Was it the information he had about the four nights escaping her memory? Or the fear of starting over fresh with an unfamiliar face? Sheâd spent so many years living with her father, with no friends or family members to lean on her father was truly all she had left in this world and the moment he was gone, she latched onto this parasite as though it was a host. âAre you ready for tonightâs examination?â he hums, looking her over with an intense gaze âThereâs been no resurface of your abilities during our trip, this leads me to believe you have a specific trigger that allows you to use those giftsâ did he mean the body enhancers he injected into me the first night we met?
âNot nowâŠI want to nap first, itâs been a long day of really bad newsâŠI really just want to sleepâŠâ suddenly the couch depresses, like something is crawling over her body, she feels warm thighs pushing her knees into her stomach by raising her thighs. She looks up to see him pressing his manhood to her crotch as he leans over her small frame, beginning to kiss her neck and collar bone as his arm slides under the back of her left shoulder. He cups the nape of her neck, looking deep into her eyes with a burning desire
âTell me youâll let me hold you whilst you sleep?â He whimpers, resting his chin on the tops of her breasts âIt would be an honor to protect you throughout the nightâ she felt there was more to this than what he gave away, but whether she wanted to or not he quickly flipped the two so his body was below her on the opposite side of the couch âCuddle into me and christen me yours foreverâ these words were so intense, what had he wanted her to say? Gripping onto his shirt, she stares down at him like a deer in the headlights very obviously afraid of such a sudden advance towards her.
âI donât think soâŠYou really ought to goâŠâ She whispers, climbing of his body with great struggle as he tries to hold her close to him, Valerie disliked this pressure and although she wanted so badly to be held until all her problems could melt into the sound of two hearts beating. âGoodnight EvertsâŠâ She hums, wandering off into the home to find a bed to sleep in, when the sound of a vhs tape playing floods the air as a light flickered through a cracked door at the end of the hall. Valerie held her breath as she heard her own voice whine âI donât wanna do this, I wanna sleep!â it was very clearly her, but it sounded much more intoxicated than she was.
âVal? What are you doing?! Who is this guy?! Val?! VALERIE!â
Daddy! Her eyes swarm with tears as she runs to the room, knocking the door open with such great force that the metal door makes a depression where it met the wall as her eyes meet with a flickering light. When her eyes finally adjust to the monitorâs blinding blue light, Valerie recognizes herself standing next to a liquified blur of reds, pinks, browns and grays, what on earth is that? She leans into the screen trying to take a better look at blob when suddenly it solidifies reforming the man she called father gasping for air, suppose lungs donât work in liquid form.
âValerieâŠValerie pleaseâ
Tears swell in the young girlâs eyes as she watches her father plead with a dead-eyed version of herself, the mindless woman one screen crouches down looking him deep into his eyes âSolid, Gaseous, LiquidâŠLet us see if we can do all at onceâ the girl whispers forcing his mouth open as her fingers glow a bright white, making the saliva in his mouth and throat a solid. As her father chokes, trying to pull the brittle saliva from his throat as the beastress cackles
âSuch a beautiful girl, are you enjoying your new powers? Show me more, show daddy what you can doâ a voice off camera cheers, as Valerieâs father looks at the man behind the voice with terror as the dead eyed Valerie grips his body at a couple different areas and with a flash of light she changes his body into a mess of liquids, colored gases and hardened flesh.
âJust like iceâ the girl cries slamming her fist into the upper half of his skull, watching the ice-like matter shatter and scatter about the room like red shards of glass. Valerie looks away from the screen, unable to watch herself rage like a brat being denied of something it wants as she vomits into the hall âh-how could I do this?â she trembles through rough gags, the world around her beginning to twirl like a ballerina. You did it Valerie, you did it without hesitation and you put this on mom. âYOU MONSTER! HOW COULD YOU?â Valerie cries at herself, feeling the ground quake below her, as her brain swells with memories of abuse, years of mental and physical abuse. NO, ITâS NOT HIS FAULT! HE WAS TOO DRUNK TO UNDERSTAND! IT WAS NOT FAIR! NO! He did this! He did this to me⊠She slams her fists into the sides of her skull as tears stream down her face, why did he do this to her? What has she become? These feelings bring upon an unknown feeling that boils up inside her bringing forward the quirk named Matter Manipulation; the name is suddenly all she can think about, but where had it come from?
âValerie! Valerie!â Xavier cries, rounding the corner as the world around him suddenly begins to mold and change âValerie no!â He cries as his body freezes in place, standing frozen like stone as he stared into her eyes. His legs beginning to change color and collapse below him as the blood in his legs solidifies âPlease! STOP IT VALERIE! PLEASE I LOVE YOU!â he sobs in terror, but his wails fall upon deaf ears as Valerie closes the distance between the two of them and grip his neck tightly turning it into a floating blur of flesh colored liquids. The sounds of the tape rewinding replacing a theme song, the vhs tape beginning once again as her hands grip his shoulders
âWait Gorgeous! I have something to tell you, darling. That dress is so snug, it really suits my fancyâ Xavier calls through the screen, putting more emphasis on his favorite phrase when it suddenly becomes clear to Valerie. Sheâd noticed every time he used that phrasing her brain became fuzzy and she felt more inclined to listen to him, it was clear heâd kept her under this state when the effects of his serum were most potent.
âYour abilityâŠwhat is it?â she snips, reforming his throat to its solid form. He stumbles forward gripping onto her, his head spinning as she watches him gasp and choke on the very air he has been deprived of. How cute! Look at him struggle! A smile plays on her lips as she steps back watching him fall onto his hands and knees
âMy sweet dove, please, Iâve done nothing to deserve this treatment and being tortured doesnât suit my fancyâ He whines, trying once again to strain her consciousness to no avail, she pushes her power hard against him once more watching him squirm in agony before gasping for air once again âFineâŠItâs called Deception;  itâs the ability to change what a person feels or sees, I can only maintain this ability for 6 days and my strength over a personâs mind varies on the amount of trust I have between myself and that personâŠ.the less a person trusts me the harder it is to maintain the false reality⊠and your power is a chemical mixture of my own ability and several othersâŠ.those samples were extracted through forcible autopsyâŠâForcible autopsy? Does that mean heâs made a name for himself? Heâd never been direct with her before, but she knew immediately this was the standard, a form of expectation for future acquaintances.  A smile spreads across her face as she grips his throat from behind pushing him deep into the wood as she twirls planting her behind onto the arch of his back before her palms glow sliding from his neck down his spine liquifying his essence
The Heroesâ Arrival; Save Me
Had either of them thought this through?! Had she even considered repercussions for her actions? Although sheâd hardly had time to adapt to these new memories, there was no time to watch the puppeteer draw his last breath. She releases him from her hold, exposing herself for the monster she is as the thick black smoke that makes us her body is wavered by someone busting in the front door, the glass shattering and bouncing off various areas around the entrance.
âDoctor Evertsâ a strong womanâs voice calls, as the sound of footsteps advancing towards the pair fills the silence. Damn it! Unable to hold him and continuously restructure the liquid formation of his throat as her time limit was 30 seconds without contact, but luckily his throat would likely reform with some sort of mutation as she didnât maintain itâs shape up until itâs reforming. She leaps up from his body, rushing for a window in the back room behind the stack of screens and vhs players, Valerie tosses the rack holding the monitors down onto the door jamming it shut. She pushes off the toppled metal rack she grips onto the windowsill pulling herself through the window and onto slick dew-covered grass that leads into a forest of some kind, pushing off the ground with her hands she takes off into full sprint, no sense in trying to save energy if she has no idea how to control this stupid ability! She tries snapping her fingers and focusing as she builds the distance between herself and the heroes who would never understand the ever-growing hollowness inside her, sheâd become a murder, there was no other path for her.
((This is where the road forks, for those of you who wish to save this pitiful hate-birthed beast then this is where your character will enter as either a hero or villain, either way you must play an ally))
((For those of you who wish to have a more matured/seasoned villain you will continue from here and reply to the end of this post))
 A Decade to Fester; They Do Not Dare Defy Me
Many years have past since the day Matter Manipulation was gifted to young Valerie, a decade to be quite precise and as the temptress neared her thirties a broiling need to be acknowledged by the world grew in its wake. Sheâd wasted enough time training, scheming, and waiting for a day when the world would be forced to face pain beyond their feeble little dreams.
âAqua Regia!â Darius booms, entering her chambers with a concerned expression rest on his glowing ocean eyes as they lock onto the voluptuous Valerie, he was her second in command and most trusted ally, the one who saved her from the cruelty of those who held the title of Heroes. Those who would brand her very soul with a bible of law; a law book sewn together by the suffering and consumption of itâs own people, written in the blood of every less than fair pigment or disobedient civilian by sadists and hypocrites. âVal, please we must speak of the mission to come. If either you or I were to misstep we would lose the very foundation of all that we have built, quickly dear girl we mustnât waste timeâ with this he waved me towards the door as his soft poetic mannerisms lull her senses into a calm
âYes, Of course, but please Avalon do not fret, you are the key to my throne and with you I will forge a Camelot that would put Tartarus to shameâ Aqua Regia coos, slipping from her solid form into a smoke like cloud to enhance her speed as she moves towards the villain Elusion with the quirk Escape Artist or the ability to find an escape plan for any situation, the back lash is sometimes there really is no escape although he has yet to stumble upon this problem. Valerie is able to return to solid form by keeping hands, heart and lungs solid inside the smoke form otherwise her body would remain gaseous until reaching the limited amount of time. This time gap started at thirty seconds, but after nearly a decade of training she can hold most things in any of the three forms for a whole hour, sadly no human can hold their breath for an hour so the gift has become rather tricky to maneuver without sparing a few insignificant lives. As her body slowly reforms Darius takes this time to go over some of our earlier successes
âIndeed, Queen Arthurâ He would start, wanting to begin on her good side âThe first two steps of our plan have come to fruition with very minor mishaps, the pot has been stirred as you say. Drug Families are at each otherâs throats trying to find the rat amongst them, unaware it was the clients who sold them to the pros. Secondly, all of the bombs went off without a hitch, except the last hospital apparently a hero arrived in time to stop both with seconds to spare.â His face remained calm and hard like a statue, he knew this would make her erupt furious that anyone was able to catch onto her scheme âBut weâve reached the results you hoped for Ms. Regia, the pros have all eyes on you for the show tonight.â Despite the second step having a few misfires everything was going according to plan.
âWellâŠAt least things are still moving forward, are the boys reaching out to the head of each family as we speak?â She groans, clearly annoyed with the lack of security in her strategy, nothing is guaranteed and yet sheâd hoped this would as close to guaranteed as physically possible. The two descend the stairs her warm honey eyes scan the crumbling lot for any sign of you, surely you knew she would be here awaiting your arrival, her lower lip presses out in a pout as she looks to her partner âSuppose they didnât understand the clues that we left with each body?â
âNonsense Mistress, you were very careful to be as obvious as possibleâ He assures her as she pauses, lingering at the window from the second floor. She was much taller now due to the various hormones and chemical injected into her body all those years ago, her hair was a long chocolate stream of shiny wavy locks and her once ashen tan skin soon became a warm mocha. Her once boxy frame had smoothed over into a more feminine look, being replaced with an hourglass figure. âForgive my sentiment, but youâve come too far Valerie to ever be made a fool of again.â Her heart sang at his sweet words, a smile resting comfortably on her lips.
âThank youâ she whispers, reaching for the illusion of her dear friend when the door flies off itâs hinges into the stairs. It would appear that theyâve arrived and so abruptly. Valerie growls under her breath, trying to maintain her composure as the hero/villain enters âIâm relieved you decided to show your face, this will feel all the sweeterâ her palms glowing a golden color as she stands in an offensive position
((Comment Alpha1 if you want to save her as a child and change her fate as a hero or comment Alpha2 if you want to be a villain that assists her as a child. If you wanted to fight older Valerie as a hero comment Beta1 or if you want to be a villain that recruits older Valerie comment Beta2))
Name: Valerie Amerai Bonna-Velt
Ability: Matter Manipulation; the ability to change and mold the shape/state of matter for limited amounts of time (Overuse of this ability results in a loss of free will; becoming an obedient zombie)
Appearance; Valerie is a 5â2 tall girl who weighs one-hundred-twenty-five pounds, she has a large behind and C cup breasts with warm thick thighs that meet at a waist that appears to be smaller due to wide hips and broad shoulders. When she was 19 her hair was a raven black, but now it resembles a dark chocolate brown with a healthy shine that sheâs most definitely proud of! Her eyes are slanted, narrow and a light honey colored with short lashes that thick around the outer corner of her eyes on the top and bottom. Her eyebrows are thick and well groomed, but sparse with a very high arch. (Very bottom-heavy frame!)
Weaknesses; Valerieâs powers cannot break the law of conservation (matter cannot be created or destroyed. Therefore, there must be the same number of atoms of each element on each side of a chemical equation.) She is also unable to hold an object in a state foreign to its nature for longer than her time limit (Starts at 30 seconds and ends with 1 hour) The heart, lungs and hands are exposed in gaseous form. Her circulatory system slowly shuts down in solid form and she runs the risk of losing limbs if she over uses it, not to mention solid form is as fragile as ice. Finally, in liquid form she cannot reform herself and must wait for the time limit to pass (She doesnât really use it)
