~ A Few Weeks Later ~ Roxana's P.O.V
It was time for all of us to return to the Night Raven Dorm and see the new and improved Night Raven Dorm, however my eyes were blindfolded along with Grim, Lea, Lauriam, Even, Isa, and Demyx. Mae went on ahead and waited for us at the dorm, when we reached to a stopping point I was curious as to how the new dorm would look like.
Mae: Are you ready, guys?
Lea: Mae Senpai, we've been blindfolded for hours, we're desperate to see what it looks like
Demyx: Yeah!! We wanna see it!!
Mae: [chuckle] Okay okay, take them off on three! One... Two... Three!!!
We all removed our blindfolds and stared in awe of the newly improved Night Raven Dorm.
Roxana: Wow~ it looks so beautiful!!!
Demyx: Wow~ look at it sparkle
Lauriam: Marvelous
Even: Much better than the old one
Lea: This is awesome!!
Isa: I agree
Grim: Nyaha!! Night Raven Dormitory is back!!
Roxana: I feel like it's more luxurious than before!!
Grim: [sigh] I slept in Pomefiore all the time during the renovation, but I was almost suffocating
Lea: You're telling me, I almost suffered
Grim: Vil gets angry when I try to eat sweets in the middle of the night. If I get out of the bath, add a treatment. Brushing my body to every corner, he was very noisy. But thanks to him, all of us have a glossy coat!
Roxana: Yeah! He even fixed my hair up for me
We were all wearing our dorm uniform while Even wore his Doctor uniform with the Night Raven Dorm logo on it, I smiled as we all fit just perfectly in our Night Raven Dorm Uniforms. Lea and Demyx wore theirs loosely while Isa and Lauriam wore theirs properly, well, Lauriam added a blue rose to his uniform.
Kalim: Oh, there you are! Hey Grim! Roxie!! Mae Senpai!!
Vil: Finally the leading role has come
Epel: The inside is also very beautiful! Try to get in early
Roxana: Really?
Epel: Yeah! Come on
Mae: Go on, let's go explore guys. Roxie... They key of the Night Raven Dorm
Mae handed me a old antique key what was very polished Victorian key with a blue gemstone on the center and wings on it.
I walked up to the door and carefully insert the key into the keyhole and turned it to unlock the doors, we entered the Hallway and it was sparkling and glimmering all around, the floorboards don't squeak anymore and there isn't any dust but when we were about to step forward, we were spooked by the ghost appeared. Mae and I welcomed them back and greeted them.
Ghost A: Heeheehee~ Welcome home, guys
Ghost B: The Four have returned safely
Ghost C: Don't let the old man worry you. I didn't feel alive when you guys were gone
Grim: You didn't feel alive... You guys are already ghosts
Mae: Go on guys, explore the Night Raven Dorm while you can
We all split up into groups and admired the Night Raven Dorm, I was with Lea, Demyx, Epel, and Grim when we went to see Lea and Demyx's room and their room fit the perfect style of those two. Lea's room had a couple of pictures of him, Isa, Roxas, and Xion while Demyx's room has his Sitar leaning against the end of the bed.
Demyx: Sweet!! My sitar made it!!! Nice!
Roxana: You play a sitar? That's so cool
Demyx: Thanks
[Footsteps, Footsteps]
Kalim: Marigold Princess, we're about to go see your- Eh? Eh?! You play the sitar?!
Demyx: Yeah, I've been playing it ever since
Kalim: Ho~ you have to join the light music club!!! You must~!!
Demyx: What?! There's a Light Music Club?! No way!!! I have to join!! Who else is in it?!
While Demyx and Kalim were having their conversation, Grim, Lea, and I went to go see my room. When I opened the doors I was in awe of how beautiful it turned out, not to mention the plushy that Lea won me are also there on my bed. But what made the bedroom truly special was the picture frame on top of the fireplace with Me, Mae Senpai, and Grim when we first attended at Night Raven College. It was back then when the Night Raven Dorm was called the Ramshackle Dorm, but now it is officially called the Night Raven Dorm. Next to it is an empty picture frame with no photo on it which made me confused.
Mae: That's where our official photo is gonna be in, with the rest of our new residents... I think
Roxana: Huh? What do you mean?
Mae: Well... Originally it was only Demyx and Isa that was going to attend here but it turns out there's one more student that will join our dorm
Roxana: Really? Who?
Mae: Beats me, from what I know he was trained under someone from the Radiant Garden
Roxana: Wow~
Grim: What the hell is this!? It looks like a Pomefiore dormitory!!
Vil: See? Like it?
Roxana: Quick question... How much did this cost?
Vil: [smirk] I am sure you will jump up and down when you hear the amount... Just kidding. Actually, I spent more than I expected on repairing the water area and remodeling the common room. I couldn't get around to remodel your room. So... See it
Before any of us could ask, the room changed to my familiar bedroom, but I was so confused as to how that happened.
Roxana: How did you do that?
Vil: The room you just saw was an illusion created by this magic projector. You can use this to make a simple room look rich. In an era when CG effects and projection mapping were not as advanced as they are now it seems that this magic projector was indispensable in the world of show business. I got a second-hand item from an acquaintance at a low price. It's like a toy but it is enough to make you feel better
Roxana: I love it
Mae: I hate it. You cheap bastard
Lea: We have to thank everyone
[Doorbell Rings]
Mae: Ah, more guest. I think I know who these guest are
Mae walked downstairs and to the door to open it, behind the door was Ace and Deuce, along with the Headmaster. At the beginning Mae let the two of them in, before the Headmaster was about to walk in, Mae slammed the door in front of his face while keeping a smile on her face.
Ace: Hello! Congratulations on completing the renovation of the Night Raven Dormitory!!
Deuce: Whoa! The outside was beautiful but the inside is amazing
Ace: I can't believe that when we first started here, dust fell from the ceiling every time we walked in!
Deuce: We brought a renovation celebration tart from Clover
Ace: And this is from us. New snacks and juices I bought for purchase
Roxana: Thank you, I'll take them to the lounge and bring some plates and cups so we can celebrate
Lea: I'll help
Demyx: Me too!
Ace: Wait!! I can help too!!
Mae: Calm down, Ace. You guys are the guest, let the first years handle it
Lea, Demyx, and I walked into the Lounge while I went into the kitchen to grab some plates and cups. When I came back, everyone was here including the Headmaster and to my surprise, Idia was here. I placed the plates and cups down on the coffee table, ran up to Idia and hugged him out of pure joy as tears began to flow.
Roxana: Idia Senpai!! You're back!! Thank goodness [sniff]
Idia: Yeah... I'm back, no more tears Kore, it will ruin your perfection [wipes her tears]
Roxana: Thanks... Are you okay now?
Idia: I am, but I'm more happy to see you
Roxana: [giggle] You flatter me
Ace: Eh? How is it that Idia can speak clearly around Roxie and not around us?
Mae: He's more comfortable around because she reminds him of someone from one of his lame video games
Idia: [glares] First of all, it's not lame! And second it's a RPG game where the MC meets a level four star princess name Kore and she needs the MC help to take down the evil mage!!!
Mae: Again, lame
Idia: You normies would never understand life as a gamer!!
Mae: Back to the matter of hands, what do you want Headmaster?
Crowley: Nothing, I simply wanted to come and visit, also to explain the situation in hand
Mae: Fucking knew it
Crowley: It was a really difficult incident. Called to the Parliament building of and of Dawning. In addition to S.T.Y.X, to the great people of the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Magic "Why are overblotting happening so continuously! Tell me the cause!" With a scary face
Mae: you obviously deserved it
Crowley: I want to know such a thing! What have I done... I'm running the academy so diligently!
Mae: Not
Crowley: Night Raven College also has counselors and magical medical doctors designated by the Ministry of Education. This time I was released because there were no major problems with the guidance on the school side... I never thought that some students were having terrible problems off campus in the meantime!
Idia:... Sorry
Crowley: Fortunately, the students at our school showed excellent work, and you were able to get things done. Well, thanks to your efforts, we were able to get the school to admit that there was nothing wrong with their teaching. And, what about Idia Shroud. Due to the wishes of himself and his parents, he will return to the school again
Roxana: Ah! Really?! He can!! That's good!!!
Mae: I guess
Lea: Lucky bastard
Demyx: Aw sweet!! He can still go to school
Crowley: Please get along with him again
Idia:.... Regards
Vil: He has never made eye contact with us, and his voice is small. He has no intention of getting along with us
Mae: I agree
Crowley: Then another one. There are transfer students I would like to introduce to you
Grim: Transfer Students?
Isa/Demyx: Eh?
Roxana: But I thought Isa and Demyx were our last transfer students?
Crowley: Well, there is one for now, the other one will be here tomorrow
Mae: So then who?
???: Everyone, long time no see!
Roxana: [gasp] that voice...
We looked at where the doors that lead to the hallway were and saw someone who I thought was gone forever, it was Ortho, only this time... Ortho was wearing what appears to look like a Ignihyde dorm uniform.
Ortho: From today, I will be transferred to Class C of the First Year of Night Raven College. I'm Ortho Shroud!
Everyone [Except Crowley/Idia]: EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH?????!!!!!!!!!!
Roxana: Now that's a surprise
Epel: You're an android, right?
Ortho: Yes, I am. To be precise, a magical humanoid
Ace: Humanoid transferred as a student?
Crowley: [clear his throat] Ortho Shroud is certainly not human. However, he is the world's first "self-conscious" magical humanoid
Kalim: Having self-consciousness means... What does that mean?
Ortho: Simply put I have the fictions of human ego and emotions. I originally had a programmed pseudo-consciousness and personality. I guess everyone was shooting thunderbolts at me so many times the other day that my internal magic circuits were altered. As a result, a big was born in me and a "heart" was born
Kalim: I don't know what is it, but it's amazing isn't it?
Ortho: Right. The current situation is exactly "I don't know." Neither my brother nor I have been able to determine the cause of the alternation of the magic circuits. So I was accepted as a "research subject" of my brother, who is a developer. This situation is a product of chance. But if we can get high reproducibility by future research... There is no doubt that it will greatly contribute to the future of magic engineering. And it's all because of Big Sister, Roxana helped me get back all my memories because she stored them in a special bottle
I was lost in thought of what Ortho said, I helped Idia get Ortho back and somehow Ortho is now here. I wanted to tear up so much but I held back just to not make everyone worry.
Mae: Headmaster, by any chance there's a reason why you're allowing this?
Crowley: Many students at this school, especially at Ignihyde, aspire to work in the field of magical engineering! I think his presence will be a great stimulus for them...
Mae: Is that all?
Crowley: And... In addition to having the Shroud Family repair the facilities destroyed by S.T.Y.X. They also donated money to expand the school's facilities... On top of that, I can't refuse if they ask me to enroll Ortho as a student
Jamil:... I knew it
Vil: But if they have a win-win relationship with each other, we're not talking
Mae: Fucking knew it, this idiot of a Headmaster just couldn't refuse because he's afraid of losing the donations
Crowley: Die to his humanoid nature, there are restrictions on the exams and classes he can take. From today he is a freshman at Night Raven College, the same as you guys. Please get along with him
Roxana: [smile] We will
Lea: Sure
Demyx: It's gonna be cool to have a humanoid as a friend
Ace: After otherworldly man and beast, are humanoids in the same class?
Deuce: I think we are the only ones in the world of magic schools who can have such an experience
Epel: There is something like this... Oh my gosh...
Grim: No matter what kind of person comes, it doesn't matter to me! I will be the chief of the first yea-
[JUDO CHOP]
Mae: No you will fucking not, the only chief of the first years is Roxana Love, and you will all treat her with respect, got it? [looks at Ace]
Ace: Eh? Why are you looking at me?!
Mae: For many reasons
Ace: You are so cruel, Mae Senpai, you don't deserve me respecting you. I should just call you-
[JUDO CHOP]
Mae: [growls] Call me what?
Ace: Nevermind, I take it back... Ugh~
Roxana: Ace, are you okay?
Mae: Ignore him, he'll live
Roxana: Oh, in that case. Ortho, congratulations on the transfer!
Ortho: [giggles] Thanks, Roxie. Make friends with my brother
Idia: Don't worry about me... Think of me as a big and ignore it...
Ortho: You are saying that again...
Roxana: Awww, but Idia Senpai, how can I ignore you if you always know how to make me smile
Idia: [blushes] Eep!! I... Roxie, c-can I-
Ortho: Oh! Brother. You have to give the "that" you prepared for Big Sister and others
Mae: Eh? What is it?
Idia: Y-Yes... This... If you like, use it with everyone in the Night Raven Dormitory...
Grim: What is this big box?
Idia handed me a big box, and I carefully opened it to see what look like a gaming console that I have never seen of, but somehow Ace and Deuce knows about it.
Ace: It's "Wonder Link"!
Grim: "Wonder Link"? What's that?
Deuce: It's the latest consumer game. They say it's so popular, people line up at toy stores every time it comes in
Idia: If the problem children there did not make extra resistance I think it collapsed enough to make holes in the ceiling and floor... This is an apology for you being forced to temporarily live in another dormitory for a while during the renovation. If you don't like it sell it at a thrift shop or online auction
Roxana: Are you kidding? I haven't played a game for a long time! Back at home I owned a Nintendo Switch and an XBox. Thank you so much, Idia Senpai!!
I got up on my tippy toes and kissed him on the cheeks, causing him to blush more and his fire-like hair to change to a bit of pink. I giggled and laughed, but what caught me off guard was when he pulled me in for a hug and held me close, burying his head into my shoulder.
Idia: Thank you, you help me bring back Ortho... If it weren't for you. I would never be able to get the memories of Ortho back
Roxana: You're welcome
Ortho: I've also supplemented it with points that you can use in the game download store, so you can buy 10 games of your choice
Ace: Seriously?! No way Roxie!
Ortho: We have already downloaded our recommendations so please play with them if you like
Demyx: Sweet!!
Grim: Hey you!! I want to play with that game console right away!
Ortho: Then I and my brother will set it up now. Let's play together!
Crowley: Well, I'd better get back to work. I have a lot of work that has piled up while I was away... Grim... How are you feeling after you return from the Land of Grief?
Grim: Nit only am I feeling fine, I'm doing great! The examination at the hospital was normal, and it was me! I'm tougher than the guys out there!
Crowley: I heard that you received the latest blot care at S.T.Y.X headquarters. For a while I wondered what would happen. You are... No, I'm really glad you guys came back to the school safely. Excuse me
Mae: Headmaster, there's some important matter that I need to discuss of you
Crowley: Oh?
Mae: It's about... "Her"
Crowley: Ah... I see, we should discuss this matter in my office
Mae: I'll be right back, for now Isa is in charge. Bye, and stay out of my room!
The headmaster and Mae left while leaving us confused and curious as to what meant when she said "her," I wanted to know what she was talking about but I decided to put my focus on cutting the strawberry tart into 9 slices, when I was about to hand them out I noticed everyone starting at me with a scared look on their faces.
Roxana: Huh? What's wrong?
Ace: Eh... Roxie... Don't. Move
Roxana: What? What is it? You're all acting chil-
I was cutoff when something covered my eyes, I was confused and felt something on my head, at first I thought it was Grim or Dawn, but when I removed them from my head, in my arms was the bunny plush that Lea won me from our date. However, it's ear twitched and it waved at me, my eyes widen and I shrieked in horror.
Roxana: GYAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!! [falls to the floor] Owie~!!!
Deuce: Gyah!!! That bunny just moved!!!
Rook: It's not the only thing moving, look! Behind the kitchen door
Roxana: Eh?
I looked back and saw the door opening slowly, revealing the Lapin, Flower, and Cat plush that are now moving run towards me and jump in joy while chirping so happily.
Roxana: What are those?
Even: I believe I know the answer to that, those four creatures are Dream Eaters too
Roxana: How do you know?
Even: Easy, the crest symbol on their chest is a Dream Eater symbol, just like Dawn has one on her back
Dawn: It's true!! I have one too!!
Roxana: So they're Dream Eaters
Even: Correct, this little flower is a Wheeflower, the two similar creatures are a Me Me Bunny while the other one is a Majik Lapin, the cat is also know as a Necho Cat. They look like average pets but they can help you along the way, Roxana
Roxana: No way... [smile] Then I'll call them... Chuchu [Necho Cat], Hoppy [Me Me Rabbit], LaLa [Majik Lapin] and Bloom [Wheeflower]
The Dream Eaters cheered and squealed in delight, they all came up to me and I held them in my arms, Dawn jumped in for a hug attack while Grim jumped into my shoulders and rubbed his head against my cheeks as I laughed.
Lauriam: It's lovely to see our beautiful Rose Bud smiling at laughing
Even: It is... Well, I'll be heading to my quarters to work on some paperwork
Lauriam: I'll be at the Garden if you need me
[Lauriam and Even leave]
Ortho: Got it! The game console setup is complete
Vil: It contains all the retro games played on the Land of Grief
Ortho: [giggles] I hope everyone plays with this again
Vil: By the way, you just let us play on the Land of Grief. You guys didn't play
Idia: [smirk] We've cleared all the hidden stages and back bosses in hard mode
Vil: Then can you show me a model play today?
Ace: I like that. It's faster to watch and learn than to do a tutorial
Grim: I want to play this most flashy "Star Rogue"!
Ortho: Then I'll have my brother challenge you to play Meteor mode, which is more difficult than Hard mode, with no mistake
Idia: I don't think it will be helpful
Ortho: It's not fun to see you playing normally. You have to show your unique model play
Roxana: Huh? You have a unique model play? I do too, sometimes I swear a bit
Ortho: Let's start!!
We all gathered around the couch while Idia sat next to Ortho and Grim next to Ortho, I was going to go stand between Lea and Ace when suddenly I was pulled into someone's lap and saw Idia with his arms around my waist with the controller in his hands. He was blushing a bit but put his focus on the game, Dawn jumped into my lap and jumped with joy as she handed me a few star candies. I watch Idia play the game so well that it was incredible to see him play all focused and grinning, I was admiring him in awe and smiling at him as he was having fun.
Roxana: Wow Idia, you're so cool~
Idia: Heehee, I am aren't I. No one can beat me
Roxana: [smirk] Oh really? I'll give it a go, and I'll beat your high score
Idia: You wish, prepare to be defeated by me
Roxana: You're so on
Deuce: Amazing! How do you avoid such a large number of beams flying?!
Idia: Because the timing and number of flying is determined by the color of the beam. Easy to capture if you remember the pattern
Roxana: Yeah, you guys are so slow in keeping up with the pattern [giggles]
Grim: Just looking at it makes me look around
Epel: Idia... Great finger handling
Vil: Really. It's like having doubled your fingers
Ace: As expected this cannot be imitated
Ortho: Star Rogue has up to two basic players. When this is over, let's all play a racing game in "Hydra's Counterattack"!
Roxana: Yes!! I'm gonna beat you, Idia
Idia: Oh~? Care to make a wager in this game?
Roxana: Let's hear it
Idia: If you win, I'll make you any technology you want, you name it. But, if I win... You have to grant me a kiss... On. The. Lips
Ace/Lea: YOU CAN FORGET IT!!!!
Roxana: Well~
Vil: Beautiful Maiden, you must refuse!!!!
Jamil: Don't be a fool and give in to his desires!!!
Roxana: You're on!!
Everyone fell flat to the ground except for Ortho, Isa, and the Dream Eaters. Ortho cheered in delight and we played a round, I had a controller in my hands and I was determined to win. When the game started, I was keeping myself in the zone, while Idia was just sitting there calmly with a smirk on his face. We almost reached to the end, and I was growing anxious and sweating, I was falling a bit behind while Idia was in the zone. Before I could expect anything, I ended up losing and Idia won, my jaw dropped and I was feeling so annoyed that I shouted at the top of my lungs without thinking.
Roxana: FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ace: Damn, I didn't think she would swear
Deuce: Neither did I
Roxana: Ah! [blushes] I'm sorry, it slipped out of my mouth, I'm so sorry
Vil: Ngh... A lady shouldn't swear like that!!! Mama~!!!! She's using those dirty words!!! Mae Senpai has completely stained her with her uncleanliness filth!!!!
Ace: Eh, quick question. Who's mama?
Rook: Based on circumstances, it's me
Roxana: I said I was sorry, it was a force of habit
Idia: Kore... You do owe me a reward, don't you?
Roxana: Eh... Well... Okay, but just a quick one
I was pouting about my lost but felt someone lifted my chin, and I saw Idia smiling, he slowly leaned forward and gently casted a ghostly kiss on my lips. I was fully red like a strawberry and freaking out, but Idia pulls away and giggles in delight.
Idia: I guess the rumors about you are true, your lips do taste sweet
Roxana: Ugh!!! [cover her face]
Ace: Seriously?! Everyone gets a kiss from Roxana except me!!! What is this bullshit!?
Deuce: Ace, she did kissed you one time
Ace: On the cheek, yes but never on the lips!! I swear I feel like I've been cursed!!
Lea: Yeah, you're cursed with stupidity and perverted thoughts
Ace: [glares] Shut up!! How about we settle this in a game!! 1 v 1!!
Lea: [grins] You're on!!
Roxana: I need to step out for a bit, I'll be back guys. You can all play
I handed my controller to Ace and left the room but stopped to look back and see the boys having fun with Grim and Dawn acting like mascot, I looked at all of them and smiled, then I had this feeling in my chest that was making me feel. Happiness, Loving, But also... Fear. I was confused at first, but then I kept thinking, if they do find a way to bring me back to my real world... Will I ever remember all of them and will I ever be able to come and visit? I wandered out of the dorm and into the garden, as I kept thinking... If only... There was a way that I could have both and be happy.
[If Only by Dove Cameron]
[Roxana Love]
A million thoughts in my head
Should I let my heart keep listening?
Cause up 'til now I've walked the line
Nothing lost but something missing
I can't decide what's wrong, what's right
Which way should I go?
If only I knew what my heart was telling me
Don't know what I'm feeling, is this just a dream?
Ah-oh, yeah
If only I could read the signs in front of me
I could find the way to who I'm meant to be
Oh-oh, if only
If only
If only
Every step, every word
With every hour I am falling in
To something new, something brave
To someone I, I have never been
I can't decide what's wrong, what's right
Which way should I go?
If only I knew what my heart was telling me
Don't know what I'm feeling, is this just a dream?
Oh-oh, yeah
If only I could read the signs in front of me
I could find the way to who I'm meant to be
Oh-oh, if only
Yeah
Am I crazy?
Maybe we could happen, yeah
Will you still be with me when the magic's all run out?
If only I knew what my heart was telling me
Don't know what I'm feeling, is this just a dream?
Oh-oh
If only I could read the signs in front of me
I could find the way to who I'm meant to be
Oh-oh
If only, yeah
If only, yeah
If only, yeah
If only, if only
If only
I walked to the small pond and crouch down to admire the lily pad and water lilies until I heard some footsteps and saw that it was Idia.
Roxana: Idia Senpai, aren't you playing video games with the others?
Idia: Yeah, but I decided to take a break... Um... Roxie, there's something I wanted to show you
Roxana: Um... Okay
Idia took my hand and lead me somewhere, I was curious but I just kept following him until we entered a place where I never been to, of course I remember our secret garden that she showed me, but never have I seen such a beautiful place like this.
Roxana: Idia, is this... Another part of your secret hiding spot?
Idia: Yes, sometimes I like to come here to get away from those normies, that am my bedroom
Roxana: Idia... It's beautiful
I watch as the fireflies slowly appeared and I spotted a fairy that was all too familiar, I smiled and approached the fairy and I was happy to see her again.
Roxana: Celeste!! You're okay
Celeste: Roxie!! I'm so glad to see you
Roxana: Me too, are the other fairies okay?
Celeste: We're fine, though I think you should probably go back to your friend
Roxana: You're more than welcome to be around my dorm leader and our garden if you'd like
Celeste: That would be fantastic!!! Thank you so much!!!
Celeste left and Idia lead me out of the secret garden as we walked back to my dorm where the porch lights are on, he lead me upstairs and I stood by the door and smiled.
Roxana: Idia... Thank you for not harming the others, it really means a lot to me
Idia: No problem... Eh... Kore
Roxana: Yeah?
Idia: You'd still like me, even after all the things I've done
Roxana: [giggle] Idia, I could never hate you or Ortho... You two have been through a lot and I relate to that... To be honest, my stepdad lost someone dear to him, and he thought that maybe faith was giving him another chance to make amends to his mistake... But, sometimes... You need to move on from the past and look forward to what's in front of you
I was blushing and so was Idia, at first I leaned forward to kiss him on the cheek. But when I pulled back, he held me in place and leaned close, that's when I blushed even more and didn't know what was going to happen when suddenly we heard the door slammed open.
Mae: There you are!! Where the hell have you been?! I was so worried!!!
Roxana: Eh... Sorry Mae Senpai, I guess we lost track of time and-
Mae: [sigh] Nevermind, just go to your room and get ready for bed
Roxana: Okay. Goodnight Idia
Idia: Eh... Yeah, goodnight... Roxana
Idia let go of me, as I walked upstairs to my room. I greeted Grim and Dawn and went inside the bathroom to shower, after that. I quickly dried my hair and spotted them sleeping along with the Dream Eaters falling asleep, I smiled and sat on the chair to finish brushing my hair.
Grim: [snore] Yeah, I'm number one... [snore]
Roxana: [giggle] It was fun to play games together
I turned off the projector and it changed back to my bedroom, I walked up to the vanity to place my brush away when I noticed the mirror on the fireplace.
Roxana: By the way, I can't talk about Mickey because there were so many things
All of the sudden, the mirror started to glow brightly and I heard a knock, it caught me by surprise but I heard a familiar voice.
Mickey: Hi! Good evening! Roxie!! Mae!! Are you there?
Roxana: [gasp] Yes!! Hang on, I'll get Mae Senpai!!
I rushed out of the room and knocked on Mae's door, causing her to wake up groggy but instantly woke up when I said that Mickey wanted to talk to us. We rushed into my bedroom and walked up to the mirror to see Mickey appearing in the mirror.
Mickey: Oh, Roxie! Mae! I finally met you! I was worried because you couldn't meet at all since you went looking for your roommate! Did you find your friend?
Roxana: Yes
Mae: He's okay
Mickey: Great!
Grim: [snore] Who threw the teasing item...
Roxana: Grim! Grim!! Wake up!!
Grim: Good place now... !? What happen?! Did the armor guys attack again!?
Mae: No, you idiot!
Roxana: See, this is Mickey! It's not a dream!
Mae: Wake up, Grim! Mickey is in the mirror!
Grim: Mickey? In the mirror? What are you saying, Roxie, Mae... Nothing is reflected in the mirror. Are you asleep?
This surprised me and Mae, Grim couldn't see Mickey at all, I mean... How is that possible?!
Grim: I was about to beat Idia and Ortho in the race. Sleep again and see the continuation of my dream... [snore]
Roxana: Grim can't see Mickey?
Mae: How can this be? I mean... We can clearly see Mickey, but... Why?
Mickey: Roxie... Mae... Is there anyone else in that room besides you? Maybe... Roomate?
Roxana: Yes
Mickey: It's always so foggy, I can't see anything but you and Mae. Maybe you can't see anything other than me? There's a moving sofa and a dog-like ottoman... a table with a nutcracker on it. Do you see it?
Mae: No, we can't see it
Mickey: Hmm... It's strange. And a shame. I thought it would be nice to have more friends to meet in my dreams. Oops, I forgot. Speaking of friends... While you were away, I saw a stranger in this dream room. A boy with silver hair and a mysterious eye color, he soon disappeared and I couldn't hear his name. I was surprised because it was the first time for someone to come into this room. I wish you could come to this side of the mirror too
[Ring]
Mickey: Oh my gosh! This sound... I think I have to get up! Let's meet again, Roxana, Mae
Roxana: Wait Mickey!! Who was it!?
Mickey soon vanished and I was left stunned, another person can enter the room that Mickey was in.
Roxana: Is the other side of the mirror a Dream world?
Mae:... [yawn] I think we'll have to think about that tomorrow. I'll be having a meeting with the dorm leaders soon, and also... Roxie... There's something I have to tell you
Roxana: Um... What is it?
Mae: Well... When we reach to the end of the year... The Elite 7...
I stood in front of Mae with a stunned look on my face after hearing what Mae told me, everything was all silence and my eyes started to fill up with tears, but... I couldn't tell if they were tears of joy...
... Or Sadness...
No One's P.O.V
~ Diasomnia Dorm - Lounge ~
Lilia: Oh dear... Finally, the mess of the "Guardian of the Land of Grief" invasion has subsided
Silver: Yes. The maintenance of the riding ground and the ground has been completed, and we, the equestrian club have been able to resume activities. It seems that Riddle, whose hair had lost it's color, has recovered safely. He also appeared in club activities today
Sebek: Thanks to Master Malleus and Lady Mae, everything was settled safely! All students should bow down in front of him, bow down and thank him!
Silver: Suppress your voice a little more, Sebek. It disturbs Master Malleus's ears
But while they were bickering, Malleus was deep in thought of what Lilia had said when they saw the others retuning home from the Land of Grief.
Silver: Master Malleus?
Malleus: Huh? Oh, that's right...
Lilia: What's wrong. You're zone out
Sebek: Oh my gosh! Didn't you get tired because you gave the magical power to the people below you?
Malleus: [smirk] Do you think that was enough to make me sick?
Sebek: That's not the case! Please forgive me for saying too much!
Lilia: Then you should stop being stunned with a loose face, Malleus. The next head of the "Valley of Thorn" in trouble in such a state
Malleus:... I know
[Ping]
Lilia: I got a message. Oh, it's Root Samurai!!
Sebek: It's a strange name. Is that a person master Lilia's former comrade
Lilia: Comrades are comrades and online game companions. It looks like he wasn't logged in lately. He was worried that he had quit the game due to real circumstances... But he seems to be back. So... "Come join me tonight to conquer a new dungeon..."? Whoa! It's an example of a high difficulty quest I can hardly wait! "I see. I'm looking forward to fighting with Root Samurai for the first time in a long time by Muscle Crimson"
[Ping]
Silver: Master Lilia, don't stay up late too much. Lack of sleep is not good for you
Lilia: Hahaha, I have already retired from the front line. I think it's okay if it's not always perfect. You guys are there too
Sebek: NO! We need you still working!! For us, Master Lilia is always a longing and a big goal!!!
Lilia: You guys say so, but I can't stay healthy forever either. I can't wait to see you leave the nest and reassure this old man
Malleus:...
Malleus was deep in thought of what Lilia said back at the Night Raven Dorm when it was demolished, and at the field when everyone was there. He kept thinking about Mae and Roxana as a silk thread hang onto their hearts, the thought of their lives cut short would surely worry him and make him feel lonely without them both in his life.
Malleus:... As thin as silk thread spun on a spinning wheel and easily cut off...
Lilia: Malleus. Did you say anything?
Malleus: Nothing... Nevermind
[Ping]
Malleus: Oh! My phone is ringing... It's... From MaeMae
Sebek: Eh!!!??? Lady Mae is now officially talking to you!?
Malleus: Could be... Hello?
Mae [Phone]: Malle-... [sigh] Big brother, there's something I need to discuss with you along with the rest of the dorm leaders and Vice dorm leaders
Malleus: Is something wrong?
Mae [Phone]: [sigh] I think it's best if I tell you tomorrow, just please... Don't get mad
Malleus: Mae, what's going on?!
[hang up]
Malleus: MaeMae? MaeMae!? What did she mean "don't get mad"?
The next day, was any normal day but there was no school today. Ace and Deuce rushed in joy after completing their chores to go see Roxana and Mae at their new dorm while Epel did the same along with Jack, but when they got there they saw Mae standing outside the dorm with a frown on her face and dressed in her Elite uniform. They watch her walk down the stairs and close the gate until she spotted them, but she still kept a frown on her face.
Ace: Mae Senpai, is something wrong?
Mae:... I just... I have a meeting to attend, you boys should head back to your dorms... I'm sorry but... Roxana just tired and she won't be able to spend time with you... I'm sorry
Deuce: Mae Senpai, what's going on?
Mae:... I can't talk about it, you should go back...
Mae walked away leaving the first years confused and worried, they looked up at the window where they spotted Roxana looking at them from the window. Ace noticed how she wipes something away from her eyes and left, Ace grew worried and rushed back to chase after Mae with the first years following him. Meanwhile, the dorm leader and Vice dorm leaders arrived at the Headmaster's office where the Elite 7 supervisors and Vice Supervisors are.
[Door opens]
Mae: Everyone here? Good... I have an announcement to make
Lilia: Hold on, Roxana Love isn't here. Shouldn't we wait for her
Mae: I didn't invite her, because... It's about her... As you know from the beginning of the year, Roxana Love appeared out of no where and we had no clue where she was from... After a long journey of uncovering some secrets about Roxana Love, the Elite 7 Task Force has been able to locate her home and where she is from... But... Her safety was in grave danger by the Organization XIII, we had to keep her here for her safety as she uncovers more secrets about herself and her family's legacy... Furthermore, as she was living here, temporarily... We were able to create a magical barrier that will keep the Organization XIII away from Roxana Love
Vil: So what does this mean, exactly?
Mae: By the end of her first year... She will return back to her world
Dorm Leaders/Vice Dorm Leaders: EEEEHHHHHHH!!!!!???????????
This shocked everyone in the room and their eyes widen in horror, Roxana was going to return back by the end of her first year, which means... She will no longer attend at Night Raven College, anymore. This made the Vice Dorm Leaders upset and depress, but for the Dorm Leaders, they were beyond furious.
Leona: What do you mean she's going back!? Didn't her mom wanted her here for her safety!?
Mae: Yes, but right now our barrier is damaged and out of commission! We don't have a magical barrier to keep everyone and Roxana Love safe, the Organization XIII will be able to come and go as they please!! We can't allow this to happen!!
Vil: This is an outrage!! You can't just do this!!
Mae: Oh? Are you defying my orders? Let me remind you that you all were free from the Land of Grief from your overblots. Malleus is the only one who hasn't overblotted and you all have the nerves to just get mad at me just because I want Roxana to be happy?
Kalim: Does she really have to go back?
Mae: She has to... Guys, I hate it as much as you do, but think about how much she wanted to go back home... Do you really want to take that away from her?
Everyone stayed silence, and thought about how Roxana wanted to go back home. If they take that away from her, then they'll feel guilty about it. However one, didn't want her to go back home, and was furious of Mae's decision.
Mae: From this day forward, please think about your goodbyes to Roxana Love... Just please, respect her wishes. Thank you
Mae left along with the Elite 7 members that followed Mae, when they finally left. Riddle got down on his knees making Trey worried but he soon saw Riddle crying, along with Kalim who cried too. Azul was upset but he held back his tears along with Idia, they both didn't want her to go but they also have to respect her wishes. Vil and Leona were furious of Mae's decision but they all failed to noticed how mad Malleus was, he tightened his fist and stared at the ground.
Ace couldn't find Mae anywhere, so they decided to see if their dorm leaders knew anything about the meeting, but when they returned back. Their dorm leaders reported the news to their friends, they were all devastated and upset. Some of them locked themselves in their dorm rooms and cried while holding onto something special of them that Roxana gave on Christmas or on their Birthdays. Everyone is looking back at the photos Roxana posted on MagiCam having a good time and smiling making them frown. Meanwhile, Roxana is in the lounge looking through the album she kept with photos of her friends she made in Night Raven College as she tried to hold back a tear.
[If Only by Dove Cameron [Reprise Version]
[Roxana Love]
A million thoughts in my head
Should I let my heart keep listening?
I know it's time to say goodbye
So hard to let go...
A single teardrop fell on top of a picture of her with Mae, Grim and the first years, along with the NRD residents standing around them smiling while standing in front of the Night Raven Dorm. Roxana buried her head into her arms and sobbed quietly, while someone stood by the door with a frown on their face. While everyone is in a depressed mood, outside of the gates of Night Raven College stood a young man wearing the ceremonial robe with his luggage with him, his lighter shade of blue eyes stared at the gate as he sighs.
???: Well, let's see if the Princess can tell between reality and a illusion
I. HAVE. FINALLY. COMPLETED IT!!!! After several days of working hard, typing, coming up with a better idea!!! I have finally completed the Ignihyde Arc!!! And as Captain Jack Sparrow says!!!!
"Did everyone see that? Because I will not be doing it again"
- Captain Jack Sparrow
Thank you everyone for the love and patience, now we must wait for the Diasomnia Arc, and as promised I will upload the chapter where everyone is singing "We Don't Talk About Malleus" that I had to edit from the song "We Don't Talk About Bruno." Get ready because things are about to get intense!!! Thank you all for the love and support.
- Sincerely AnimeLoverMurillo