Shattered Reflections - Twisted Events (Twisted Wonderland x Gojo Reader)

Noble Bell College - Bell Tower Interior

The group made their way up the winding stairs of the Bell Tower. Each step seemed to weigh heaver than the last, especially for Azul and Idia, who were now panting and wheezing like they'd just sprinted a marathon.

Malleus glanced over his shoulder, his tone calm and curious. "What's the matter? You've both gone strangely silent"

Azul could barely get his words out between gulps of air. "How many floors... is the bell tower...?"

Idia groaned, clutching the railing like his life depended on it. "Why don't they have an elevator? This place is in dire need of an upgrade..."

Epel looked between the two older students and blinked in concern. "Um, are you guys okay? You're covered in sweat"

Deuce glanced upward before offering a suggestion, albeit cautiously. "Say, what if you took a broom up? Surely they have brooms you could borrow..."

Jamil scoffed, cutting in with a smirk "What a cruel suggestion. Flying would just take them longer and exhaust them even more." He threw a sideways glance at Azul. "So this is all it takes to reduce you to a miserable heap, Azul?"

Sebek crossed his arms with pride. "Yes, you clearly need a more rigorous training regimen! You should follow Malleus-sama's example!"

(y/n), who had been quietly observing from a few steps above, turned to Azul and Idia with a sympathetic expression. "Sorry, senpais... I've never been here before so I can't just teleport us to the floor"

Her voice was soft but sincere. There was no teasing, no judgement—just gentle honesty

Jamil snorted. "Honestly, it'd look even more pathetic if (y/n) had to teleport you both like lost luggage"

From just a few steps up, Satoru leaned on the railing with a huff, arms crossed. "Pathetic" he muttered. "And they have the nerve to say they're good enough for my baby sister? Not a chance"

Rollo, who had been leading the group, finally turned his head, his expression composed. "Apologies for the climb. It's a very old building, so the only way up is on foot. Our school takes just as much pride in this bell tower as the bell itself. I do hope you'll take in all the scenery here. It's rather vast and complex. They say that a person could even live here."

He offered a brief, almost comforting glance before continuing. "But worry not; we're almost at the top"

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Noble Bell College - Bell Tower, Top Floor

"MADE IT!" Idia declared dramatically, collapsing onto the nearest flat surface like a fallen hero.

Azul exhaled, straightening his blazer. "So this... is the top floor..."

Grim squirmed out of (y/n)'s arms, eyes fixed ahead. "Is that it there?"

Rollo nodded, "Yes. Behold... The Bell of Solace"

(y/n)'s eyes softened in quiet awe as she stepped forward, her pace graceful. The bell cleamed under the sunlight, and she paused just beneath it.

"... It's beautiful," she murmured.

"Impressive." Malleus agreed, folding his arms. "We have bells that toll to tell the time in Briar Valley, but I've never seen one so large." He glanced at Silver with a small smirk. "I wonder if this bell would be able to arouse even you, Silver" with a smile

"I can only hope so" Silver replied calmly.

"Look at the way the sunbeams highlight its brilliant gold luster" Rook commented poetically, hands clasped