*
"And break the frozen heart"
**
Ramshackle Dorm
Upon arriving at the dorm, Y/n and Grim were utterly dumbfounded as they stared at the old abandoned building in front of them with a deadpan stare. "Uh, you want us to stay...here?" Y/n asked.
"This is too much character if you ask me," Grim mumbled.
"Isn't it delightful?" Crowley innocently smiled as Y/n and Grim gave him a 'wtf is wrong with you?' look. "Right, scoot inside now. There you go," he says, gently nudging the crown princess forward.
*
Ramshackle Dorm - Lounge
Upon walking inside, Y/n looked around the building as they entered the lounge area. All the dust made her want to sneeze just by looking at it, which would probably made the situation worse because she literally sneezes a winter storm. The crown princess made a mental note on which parts of the dorm that need fixing the most such as her sleeping quarters. The rest she can slowly work on throughout her days here at Night Raven College. "This should keep the elements at bay for the time being," Crowley says. "Now, I should return to my research. Do try to find some way to busy yourself. But don't let me catch you wandering the campus! Ta!" he bid them adieu, closing the lounge door behind him.
Once she felt his presence had gone, she took a look around the lounge. "It's like a desolate snowscape. Only with dust," she says, lifting her arm to cover her nose.
"Can't you just use magic to-" Grim recommend but was immediately shut down by Y/n.
"I refuse," Y/n bluntly shut down before she grew silent in thought. After about 1 minute and 39 seconds, which were dreadfully long for the weasel, she decided to go with Grim's idea about using magic. "I guess I just use only a little to replace the furniture...and our room,"
"Why just the furniture?" Grim asked, a little disappointed that she wasn't planning on remodeling the entire dorm until he yelped upon the lounge suddenly lighting up like an aurora. "Mrah?!" The glow resembled ice crystals glowing in a dark ice cave. Grim noticed how Y/n's eyes glowed slightly along with her hair (Like an Archon's glow), making her look like a heavenly snow women.
"I believe someone I used to know likes old and abandoned buildings. But since we'll be staying here, I must make the inside look...more clean," Y/n explained to Grim as she placed him down onto the floor. She laid her hand out in front of her, causing ice particles to surround her. "Replace the old...with the new..."
Y/n recited the spell in completely accuracy. Mist surrounded the whole interior that spread throughout the dorm and transform the furniture. The crown princess noticed that furniture's in the lounge and the whole interior resembled her estate from her past life. A past life as the Mist Hashira.
The ground turned into tatami mats, as the pictures that were broken on the floor returned to its original place as if time had been reversed. Grim watched the transformation in awe. He even hopped on the window ledge and looked up, noticing that the sky glowed. "Whoa! What is that cool light in the sky? It's like the sky's awake!" he jumped excitedly.
"Those lights are called Auroras," Y/n says as mist from upstairs flowed downstairs like water, indicating that the room has been finished as large holes in the walls and floors have been fixed. Most doors had been replaced with shoji-style sliding doors, minus the front door.
*
Lumikuinen Minka - Lounge
(The picture gives a rough idea on what it looks like. Imagine that the floor is made from tatami mats and the furniture is traditional japanese ones)
The mist faded away, leaving behind brand new future lounge. Most of the colors were of different shades of blue. "Whoa..." Grim gasped in awe.
"This is...tolerable for now," Y/n says in approval, faceplanting onto the traditional couch that was very comfortable, fluffy even. In front of the couch was a low table made of Permafrostine wisteria wood with a traditional Permafrostine tea set made from porcelain. The fireplace in between the windows was much cleaner as a large flat-screen smart television was placed onto top of the fireplace with it's remove on the side table next to the couch.
Just before Y/n could even take a few more minutes of rest, the sound of thunder was heard with rain following right after. It was raining quite hard as the sound scared Grim. "GWAH! It's pouring out there!" he yelped. Y/n sat up as Grim hopped on her lap, shaking slightly as she watched the rain, since the couch was facing the windows.
"Hm...By the way, Grim," Y/n begun to say. "You never told me why you're so determined to go to this school. Can you explain that?" she softly asked.
"Isn't it obvious?" Grim asked, smirking from her question as he looked up at her proudly, acting as if we wasn't all scared by the thunder and lightning a second ago. "I was born to do this! I'm a magical prodigy who's got the makin's to become one of the greatest mages who ever lived! So I've been waitin' and waitin' for that black carriage to come for me. And yet..."
"They ended up not coming, huh?" Y/n finished off, having some sympathy for the weasel.
"Hrmph! That Dark Mirror's got no eye for talent!" Grim says, getting over his sentimental phase quickly. "That's why I took the initiative and came here myself. You humans don't understand what a mistake you're makin'! Not lettin' me in is a great loss to the world!" before he said anything else, drops of water rained on Grim. "Mrrao! C'mon, scoot over! I'm getting dripped on here! Bwah! Another hole in the roof! These flamin' ears are like my trademark, y'know? I can't let 'em get doused!"
"Looks like I forgot about the holes in the roof," Y/n says, looking up at the roof. "Whoa...the ceiling's riddled with holes..." she noticed.
"I dunno why you don't just magic those holes away like you did to the old furniture. You could have it fixed in half a jiff," Grim says, seeking shelter underneath her ceremonial robes.
"Hm...guess it wouldn't hurt then after all...the leaks are really getting bad," Y/n agreed with Grim before pointing her pointer finger up at the ceiling. With a flick of her finger, the holes in the roof were immediately patched up with brand new wood.
"Are you the ones who changed the dormitory?" A voice asked. Y/n looked in front of her and three ghosts. It seemed like they were once students of the school. They died of old age and since death, they were given back their youthful appearance, hence why they look younger while wearing the Night Raven College uniform from 90 years ago.
"AAAAAH! GHOSTS! GHOOOOOOSTS!" Grim shrieked in fear.
"Calm down, Grim. They aren't dangerous," Y/n calmly reassured, sensing no black demonic energy from the ghosts. She crossed one leg over the other. "For the answer to your question...yes. It was me who only changed the furniture and fixed major construction hazards. I certainly hope you guys don't mind," she politely spoke.
"Wow. You must have a lot of mana," Ghost B commented.
"Make sure to not use too much, or you could overblot. Kekeke," Ghost A snickered.
"You needn't fret," Y/n bluntly spoke as she looked forward to the window, staring at the rain with her lifeless eyes. "It's been a very long time since anyone had visited, right?"
"Yee hee hee...Bwa ha ha ha ha," Ghost C began laughing, having a dark look to his face. "You are indeed correct. We haven't had visitors in ages! Oh, I'm just itchin' for new friends! Ah ha ha ha ha ha ha!"
"All the people who used ta live here got scared of us and ran away," Ghost B stated.
"We just want a new friend to play with! What do you say, buddy?" Ghost C grinned mischievously.
'These grins reminds me of that fox,' Y/n dumbfounded. The fox made she's talking about is her eldest brother the 1st prince.
"*Shiver* Eeeeep!" Grim shrieked. "I'm a master sorcerer! I ain't afraid of any dumb ghosts!" he shouted, about to use his magic but his mouth was shut by Y/n's hands.
"Don't you dare, Grim," Y/n says, glaring at Grim who shuddered more in fear. "I wouldn't mind being friends with you since we'll be dormmates from now on. Try not to cause too much mischief, alright?"
"Heh heh heh. No promises your majesty," The ghosts giggled as they disappeared, completely satisfied with their meetings.
Y/n looked bored before she suddenly started counting. "3...2...1..."
"Huh?" Grim looked up at her in confusion before flinching in surprise when the shoji door burst open, revealing a familiar crow who held a covered tray.
"What happened while I was away, your majesty?!" It was Crowley, who looked completely baffled from how much the dorm had changed since he had left.
"Just as expected...you came," Y/n says as she turned her head toward the headmage who gulped.
**
After Y/n explained what had happened when he left the dorm. Crowley, who sat on a single sofa on the side, nodded at the information. "How fascinating. It's been a long time since I've seen such a style from the east. And this will be the temporary dorm you will be residing in until the end of the year, correct?" he asked.
"Correct," Y/n nodded.
"But may I ask...why is it only the furniture?" Crowley asked, since the outside looked like the usual ramshackle state.
"I'm not sure...but I believe someone here has a liking to old and abandon places," Y/n meekly replied. Crowley almost immediately knew this student was and smiled.
"Ah! *Ahem* ...In another gesture of my immense kindness, I have brought you dinner," Crowley says, taking off the cover from the tray, revealing delicious looking food which was a bowl of fruit, a cup of milk tea, and the main dish, creamy spicy carbonara stir-fried noodles. "I've also had informed Housewarden Schoenheit and Professor Crewel of your measurements, so your school uniform, new ceremonial robe, P.E. clothes, and lab wear will be done by tomorrow night,"
"Whoa...!" Grim drooled from the sight.
"Hm...I see. Thank you..." Y/n says as she grabbed the chopsticks and bowl of noodles, immediately slurping them to her hearts content. Grim tried some, but was immediately coughing from the spice. 'It seems he has a low spice tolerance since I don't even taste the spiciness...' she says, looking at Grim as if he was being dramatic. Thankfully, there was also a cup of ice water so Grim begun chugging it while eating the fruit. Then, the crown princess remembered something. "Headmage...why didn't you inform me about the three residential ghosts?"
Crowley widen his eyes before immediately sweatdrop nervously. "I do seem to recall that this dorm had a mischievous ghost problem. Ah, yes...That's why it was abandoned, in fact. The ghosts scared away all the students. Are you alright, your majesty?" he asked in concern, having a father-like expression.
"I'm alright but they did give Grim quite the jumpscare," Y/n bluntly says.
"Hey!" Grim exclaimed, about to protest to what she said but Y/n quickly covered his mouth.
"And...about Grim staying with me?" Y/n reminded.
"Oh...you were serious about that?" Crowley mumbled.
"You...I'm not even your familiar, so...why?" Grim asked, looking at Y/n with widen eyes. Y/n only nodded at Grim in response.
"Let me be clear! Under no circumstances would I admit anyone to Night Raven College who has not been selected by the Dark Mirror - especially not a monster!" Crowley informed, making Grim's hopes go down the drain.
"Hrmph. Never shoulda got my hopes up..." Grim grumbled.
"Crowley..." Y/n narrowed her eyes, causing the Headmage to shiver from her cold gaze.
"N-Now, allow me to explain!" Crowley yelped, quickly thinking of a plan. "I'm simply going to have Grim to do a few odd jobs around campus, such as...being part of the janitorial team AND if he complies, I will make a special exception to allow him to remain on campus. I'll also allow him to use the library, so that he may study, and research on how to approve his magic. How soundlessly charitable I am. Ah, but only when his work is over, of course!"
"Whaaat? What kinda deal is that?!" Grim explained.
"I guess that would work...I can have one of my dolls watch over him," Y/n says, nodding in agreement.
"No! I wanna put on one of those sweet uniforms and be a student, not sweep up people's junk!" Grim shouted in protest.
"If you're not satisfied with my offer, I can arrange to have you thrown out again," Crowley commented, looking at Grim with a glare.
"Myah?! ...All right, fine! Let's do it," Grim agreed but was completely irritated, grumbling quietly.
"Wonderful!" Crowley smiled. "Additionally...the creation of the new dorm. Have you thought of a name, your majesty?"
"Indeed I have," Y/n nodded. "I'll design the crest and its colors tomorrow during my classes...and as for the name of the dormitory...it shall be called...Lumikuinen,"
"Lumikuinen..." Crowley muttered and beamed. "What a beautiful name,"
"The Snow Queen is one of the Great Five Spirits that are on a whole other level with the Great Seven," Y/n informed, remembering the elemental monuments in the main street of two other schools. "It would be disrespectful to simply curve her statue from stone...so a statue of her made of ice crystals will be offically added to Main Street," she informed.
"Ice crystals?!" Crowley yelped. "Aren't those like...super expensive? How will we be able to afford-"
"You don't need to worry for my dolls will use my magic to create the statue," Y/n reassured. "Lumikuinen...the dorm modeled after the Snow Queen's Love. The statue should be finished by tomorrow morning,"
"How fascinating! From what I hear, the Snow Queen was originally supposed to be added during the creation of the school, but we couldn't simply curve her made of stone and any ice we used would melt," Crowley beamed excitedly. "I wish for great success for the new Night Raven College dorm, Lumikuinen!"
*
Lumikuinen Minka - Your Bedroom
"Whoa! This bedroom is pretty!" Grim awed.
"Hurry up and lay down," Y/n says, walking behind a room divider to change into her pajamas from the closest next to her. She undid her braid, letting her hair fall down a few inches below her knees. Since she didn't have much, she simply wore silk shorts with a spaghettis strap white shirt.
"Whoa! The Northern Lights are so close from here," Grim awed, looking up the window from the bed he shared with Y/n.
She stepped out from behind the room divider and hopped onto the bed, laying on her side facing Grim. "Usually...before I slept, Queen Mother would sing me and my twin brother a lullaby when we were kids during the time where the Northern Lights shined the brightest during winter. Would you want to hear it?" she asked curiously.
"Do what you want. I'm tired!" Grim groaned, causing Y/n to nod. She pulled the blankets over herself and Grim as she begun to sing her mother's lullaby.
"Where the Northwind meets the sea
There's a river full of memory
Sleep, my darling, safe and sound
For in this river all is found,"
When Y/n sang, her voice resonated throughout the whole school, even reaching to the dorms. She unknowingly used a singing spell, so however listened to it, won't be plagued by nightmares.
*
From Heartslabyul Dorm
Riddle looked up the window of his room, noticing the Northern Lights shinning suddenly above the dorm as it projected Y/n's lullaby. He smiled softly from hearing her ethereal voice. "This is...the same lullaby I hear you sing in my dreams. It's just as lovely as I remembered," he softly spoke as he placed his palm on the window. "I...certainly hope you'll remember our precious moments. My dear Rose...I promise that I'll keep you safe during your time here. If anyone dared to hurt or influence you in a bad way...it will be off with their head..." he vowed darkly.
*
From Savanaclaw Dorm
A certain lion let out a satisfied hum as he slept peacefully while listening to the lullaby. A hyena noticed how relaxed the lion's expression, making him sigh in relief. "Shyeheehee...I must be blessed to not hear any more of Leona's complaints about Isfrid," the hyena snickered quietly before making his way to his own room as the Northern Lights glimmered across the sky of Savanaclaw dorm.
"In her waters, deep and true
Lie the answers and a path for you
Dive down deep into her sound
But not too far, or you'll be drowned"
*
From Octavinelle Dorm
Azul was in his office, going through all of his contracts. He noticed something glimmering from the window, so he looked up only to see the Northern Lights somehow shining under the sea as he heard his beloved Y/n's voice, smiling in delight. "Ahhh...Angelfish~ I'm glad that I've been blessed to hear your beautiful voice," he coed. "Jade. Floyd," he called out to the twins sitting on the two couches. "Be sure to keep a guard on Angelfish. Be sure to report to me everything about her...from her hobbies...her likes and dislikes...even her weaknesses," he grinned darkly. "I must bind her by a contract soon so I can keep her all to myself..."
"Yes, sir," "Yessir!" Jade and Floyd said in unison.
*
From Scarabia Dorm
"If it weren't for her majesty the crown princess, Kalim wouldn't had fallen asleep right away..." A certain SNAKE says as he walked down the halls of Scarabia to his room before stopping in his tracks and looked up at the Northern Lights. "I'm glad...surely she could help me...." he smiled in relief, stared at the Northern Lights with a longing expression.
"Yes, she will sing to those who hear
And in her song, all magic flows
But can you brave what you most fear?
Can you face what the river knows?"
*
From Pomefiore Dorm
"Roi du Poison, do you hear that fair melody?" A certain STALKER asked his housewarden, smiling in delight. "Reine de l'innocence has blessed us with her angelic voice!" he beamed.
Vil smiled as well, placing a hand on the window and looked up at the Northern Lights. "I'm glad that she's here...With her by my side, I will certainly be the most fairest one of them all...finally being number one," he grinned.
*
From Ignihyde Dorm
"Onii-chan! Look! The sky is awake!" A robot exclaimed excitedly while looking out of the small window of his big brother's room. "With the voice of the crown princess, you can finally rest like I've told you to do!" he nagged a bit.
"Ortho..." Idia groaned bashfully, his tablet in front of his face that displayed a picture of the crown princess from the ceremony. "Please don't remind me! I'm already flustered enough!" he begged, the tips of his hair turning a bright pink.
*
From Diasomnia Dorm
"...." A certain dragon looked at the Northern Lights shining brightly in the dark sky of Diasomnia in silence.
"My my, Malleus. I can smell your feeling of longing from here," Isfrid stated as he sat on the sofa as himself, Lilia, and Malleus were in the lounge, talking about their plans to keep Y/n safe during her time here.
Lilia chuckled from how Malleus blushed. "As always, her voice always has a lingering effect on those who long for her," he smiled, sipping his tea calmly. He was talking about himself and those who crave her affection.
"I certainly hope...she'll be able remember me. Do you think she'll remember soon?" Malleus asked Isfrid.
"To be honest, I hope not. I kind of want her forget all about you completely," Isfrid bluntly stated, causing Malleus to flinch from his statement.
"Why do you say-"
"Let me finish before you jump to conclusions, horny," Isfrid cut off Malleus, calling him an old nickname that Y/n called him during the first years of their friendship. Malleus let out an embarrassed grunt as Lilia laughed. "What I mean is, wouldn't it be adorable if she fell in love with her precious, overly clingly, annoying, stupid crybaby fiancé again?" he asked. Being reminded of Y/n's insults when they first met felt like knives in his heart. "That's what I'm looking forward to~" Isfrid grinned.
"Fall in love...with me again...?" Malleus questioned. After a few seconds, Malleus's face turned beat red, causing Isfrid and Lilia to start teasing him.
*
Lumikuinen Minka - Your Room
"Where the Northwind meets the sea
There's a mother full of memory
Come, my darling, homeward bound
When all is lost, then all is found..."
Y/n finished the song. She looked down at Grim who was sleeping soundly and smiled gently. "Goodnight...Grim," she kissed his forehead before laying down herself. 'Another day shall pass...where things will change'
~To be Continued~
*
Modern-era secrets:
- "All is Found" is a Permafrostine Lullaby, and this lullaby was the one that inspired Y/n's main Unique Magic.
~ Queen Ithuna sang this song when the Frostinelle triplets had nightmares