It was the day the admission results to come out and the Forger family made their way to the school.
This is more nerve-racking than I thought it'd be. Loid thought as they made their way there.
Alicia made sure to remove anything bad luck inducing starting off with Andrew's stroller she double checked that not even a single screw was out of place and she made sure Elvira's bracelet would not break. She gasped when she saw a black cat about to cross the street so she raised a tile out of the ground and had it chase it away, her went to the ground and she flicked the poop away before Anya couldn't step on.
But I must remain vigilant, not until we get through those gates. Alicia thought.
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The family all stood in front of the bulletin board pale as they couldn't find Anya's number on it.
"Sissy you big liar!" Anya cried.
"C-Calm down Anya don't cry the day is not over yet" Alicia panicked.
"I'm not talking to you anymore!" Anya shook her head and Alicia felt an arrow go through her heart.
"A moment, Forgers."
"Master Henderson..." Loid said surprised to find the Houseaster standing under the shade of a tree not to far from them.
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"What is this?" Loid asked as he was handed a piece of paper.
"Look at the very top." Henderson said.
"Anya Forger..."
"That is the waiting list of successful applicants, though rather confidential." He said.
"A waiting list?" Elvira asked as she gripped the bar of Andrew's stroller with hope.
"Correct. Once her overall scores were tallied, Anya Forgee placed first on the waiting list. If any of the current successful applicants were to withdraw, she'll immediately get into the school." He said.
"B-But after what we did..." Loid said.
"Do you know what the number one killer of our species on the planet is?" Henderson asked.
"The mosquito." Alicia and Elvira replied.
"Correct. Yes. You saved Master Swan from that brutal killer back there. That brought up your score up tremendously." He said.
"That's insane." Loid said flatly.
"Stand proud, Forger. Yout family is worthy of our school." He said.
"So even if one person withdraw, Anya will get in?" Elvira muttered.
"Correct." He said and Elvira couldn't help but give Elvira a weary side glance.
But if no one withdraws...I could make the disappear fron the fabric of existence. Elvira thought with a dark look on her face that made Alicia squeal as a shiver went through her spine.
No, no,no! You mustn't take the life of an innocent human being, Elvira! Not to mention such a thing is a taboo! Elvira thought as she shook her head causing the others to look at her strangely.
"Um...Mr. Henderson, I didn't see any announcement for the midddle school bulletin board." Alicia said.
"Oh, those are usually hand delivered to your residence, it should appear well within the day...if you passed of course." Henderson said and she gulped.
"No matter. There are a few that withdraw every year. Make sure you are properly prepared for the eventuality." He said.
"Thank you very much, Master Henderson." Loid smiled.
"I must warn you, that I may not ne teaching here by the time you arrive." He said.
"What?"
"I was forced to give that swine a good thrashing. I was able to protect Eden's honor but who knows what ramifications await me?" He sighed.
"That's terrible." Elvira gasped. "Please, let us know if there's anything we can do to help." She said.
"I appreciate the attempt at consolation, my elegant girl. It was an honor to have taught such a magneficent woman such as yourself, you have built quite the elegant family." He said.
"Mr. Henderson." Elvira teared up.
"Just await that call and letter at home." He said.
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It's been three days and Henderson was right, Alicia's letter did indeed arrive, however she refused to open it until they had Anya's call from school and right now Anya is doing what Alicia could only assume to be a rain dance derivative.
"Anya will be accepted...Anya will be accepted." She sang.
"What in the world is she doing?" Loid questioned.
"Apparently, she's performing a prayer dance to help her get accepted." Elvira said.
"Oh...I see." He said.
"Kieeeeeeeh!"
I thought it was a rain dance. Elvira thought.
Loid glanced at the table, Alicia's letter in view. He wanted to open the letter soon because the suspense is killing him. The ringing stunned him before he flashed towards the phone.
"Hello, Forger Residence." He answered and Alicia grabbed her letter and tore it open to get the papers inside.
"Yes...Yes...Goodbye." He said and put the phone down and he looked towards Alicia who had finished reading the first sentence of the letter, she nodded and he nodded before he grabbed something in his pocket.
*pop!*
"They got in!" Loid smjled as confetti flew across the air.
"Papa, I passed!" Anya bounced.
"You did a great job, Anya!" Loid smiled as he picked her up and raised her into the air.
"I did it!" She cheered.
"That's wonderful news, isn't that right Andrew?!" Elvira beamed.
"Aaya!" He squealed.
"Um...I'm not sure if this is good or bad but there's...something else written in the letter." Alicia trembled as she handed it to Loid.
"What's the matter?" He asked as he took it.
"Well..."
"I-I-Imperial Scholar?!" He gasped.
"Really?!" Elvira exclaimed as she took the letter.
"...Dad...say something." Alicia said as she waved her hand over Loid's frozen figure. Getting no reply she started to get nervous but he sudden threw her in the air.
"Hallelujah!" He cried.
Hallelujah?! Alicia thought in surprise, never thought she'd ever here Loid Forger ever say that let alone through her into the air.
"D-Dad you can stop now!" She blushed in embarrassment as he laughed proudly.
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"Heya. I heard they got in. Time to celebrate!" Frankie appeared at their doorstep with a bottle of wine to congratulate the family.
"You sure found out fast." Loid muttered.
"Never underestimate an informant." He whispered.
"Frankie, long time no see!" Elvira smiled.
"Long time no see Ms. Wifey!" He greeted as he walked into the home.
"Scruffy-scruff!" Anya pointed out.
"Let's get this party started! I got some booze, and I ordered delivery!" Franki exclaimed.
"Who do you think you are?" Loid grumbled.
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"This is all thanks to me stealing the answer sheet." Frankie mumbled drunk as they were having a feast.
"You idiot! They'll hear you!" Loid whispered but the girls were busy eating and Andrew was already tuckered out and was sleeping in his room, Elvira on the other hand.
"Huh? Wh wuz zat?" She asked with red cheeks and hazy eyes.
"Elvira I think you've had enough to drink." Loid said trying to take her glass.
"No!" She pouted and moved the cup away from him.
"Are you even drinking, you party pooper?" Franki asked.
"Leave me be." Loid said flatly.
"Isn't it great, girls? Daddy said he'll buy you anything as a reward just for today!" Frankie said which roused a big smile from Anya.
"Hey! Don't go promising them things like that!" Loid scolded.
"I don't want you to buy me anything, but I wanna do something!" Anya said.
"Hm? What's that? I don't minf as long as it's doable." Loid said and Anya sparkled with joy.
Soon Anya played a recording of an episode form her favourite cartoon.
"This is what I wanna do." She said as she pointed at the screen.
"What you wanna do? Wait, you mean..."
"I wanna play "save Anya from the castle"!" Anya exclaimed.
"Nope. Not happening." Loid flatly replied, Anya's smile fell and tears welled in her eyes.
"How cruel...You meanie! I'm not going to school if you don't do this!" Frankie cried.
"No one asked to speak for her." Loid said.
"Oh, hey. I'm pretty sure that's Newston Castle. I heard it was recently remoldled into some cartoom's theme park, but that's it. It's got some kinds of tricks and traps seen in the show, and you can even rent it out." Frankie said.
"The goverment doesn't have any eyes over there, Loidy boy, so it wouldn't hurt to have a little bit of fun." He whispered.
"But..."
"After everything she went through to pass, too. Doesn't seem fair if you can't get some kind of reward, huh, kiddo?" Frankie comforted the sniffling child.
"Loid!" Elvira exclaimed as she got up and wobbled foot. "Anya worked so hard to get into the Academy and we are gonna do it *hic* understand?!" She glared.
"...Alright fine." Loid sighed.
"Right, then! Let's strike while the Iroh's hot!" Frankie cheered.
"I'll rent out the castle!" Elvira smiled as she made her way to the phone.
"You're in charge of our ride!" Frankie said as pat Loid's shoulder.
"Wha?! You except us to go today? And you want me to arrange this?" Loid gasped.
"Of course it's for your daughter!" Frankie argued.
Wow...Mom really is a rich young lady. Alicia thought.
Hold on, did we get adopted with a gold spoon! She thought.
"And, what is it that you want?" Loid asked as he walked towards Alicia.
"Huh?"
"Is there anything you want?" Loid asked.
"Um...then, if you don't mind, can I...can I get a hug?" She blushed.
"A hug? Is that it?" He asked and she nodded.
"...I undstand." He said and he walked up to her and wrapped his arms around a smaller frame. "You did good, I'm so proud of you." He said as he pat her head. Her eyes glazed over as they widened and she smiled as her eyes brimmed slightly with tears.
"Mmm....oh I also want a phone it my room." She said as she returned the hug and he sighed.
"Alright." He said and she giggled.
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