[Note: this chapter is going to be a lot different than the prologue, so I do apologize for that, but I promise it will be interesting]
... Is she okay?!...
... Someone please, call an Ambulance!!! The Police!!! Anyone!!...
... What happened...
... When did this happened... How did I... Ended up here?...
I opened my eyes when I noticed I was in some kind of box, no wait... A coffin. Am I dead? Am I going to heaven?! Or am I going straight to hell?! How did this happen?!
Roxana: [bangs on the coffin lid] HEY!!!! LET ME OUT!!!! LET ME OUT!!!!
All I can hear is the sounds of horses, but while I'm inside it feels bumpy like as if I'm on a carriage. I tried lifting the lid but it didn't budge, I tried calling for help but no one answered. I gave up for a second until I heard a thump.
Roxana: Huh? What is that noise?
???: Crap. People are coming. Gotta get a uniform while... Grrr!! The lid is too heavy. Time for... my secret move! Guwaahuuh~~~~ There!
Then out of nowhere blue fire appeared and I was growing worried, what if I get burnt to crisp? But nothing happened, soon the lid blew off and I spotted what looked like a creature that resembles a cat. His fur is grey with a white patch at his chest and pink paw pads, and he has electric blue flames blazing from his ears. His eyes are also bright blue. Around his neck, he wears a black-and-white striped bow tie which is torn at the ends; it also bears a light purple gemstone that rests against his breast. His tail is shaped like a pitchfork. But that wasn't what made me freak out, what made me freak out what when it talked.
Cat Monster: ok, ok. Gotta get... Whaaaaaa!!!! Why are you up?!
Roxana: a talking r-raccoon!?
Grim: just who are you calling a raccoon!!!! I am the Great Grim! Well, whatever. Hey, human! Hurry and gimme those clothes! Otherwise... I'll roast ya!
Roxana: dreaming about getting roasted by a raccoon, that's a new one!
Grim: I said I'm not a freaking raccoon!
I stood up and ran from my life, a ran and ran from this weird Raccoon monster until I noticed I wasn't at home anymore, for some reason, I'm at what looks to be a school. I didn't stop to admire the school but instead continued running until I was in a library, and it spooked me when I saw floating books all around. I fell down on my knees and tried to catch my breath, hoping to continue running and find a way out.
Roxana: [huff] [huff] where the heck am I?
Grim: did you really think you'd get away from my nose? Dumb human! If you don't wanna get roasted, better hand over-
[Whip Snap]
Grim: Buwah!? Ow! What's with this rope?
???: This is no mere rope. It is a lash of love! Ah, found you at last. Hm? Hold on? You aren't a new student? Who are you?
I looked up and saw a man but I couldn't see his face because it is concealed by a half-mask resembling a raven's beak. Through this mask, his eyes are occasionally seen glowing gold. He has pointed ears and short, wavy black hair. He sports a greatcoat over his suit. Thick blackbird feathers curl out from its blue-collar, while the tips of the coat are cut to resemble two bird wings. He wears black gloves on either hand, with golden claw rings over each of his fingers. Three mirror-like accessories are attached to his hip, with four golden keys dangling from them. He wears another mirror-like charm on his hat, which has three more keys - making a total of seven.
Dire's staff is also shaped like a key, with a golden raven as its handle.
Roxana: [tear up] M-M-My name... My name is Roxana Love, w-w-where am I? Am I dead?
???: Hmm, most troubling, we never receive a human before
Roxana: Huh?
???: I assume this is your familiar?
Grim: Let me go! I'm not their freakin' familiar!
???: Sure, sure. The rebellious ones always say things like that. Just quiet down for a moment
Grim: Mmmghmmmm!
???: My goodness. It's unprecedented for a new student to leave the Gate on their own. Uuuggh... How impatient can you be?
Roxana: Huh?
???: The entrance ceremony is already well underway. Let's head to the Hall of Mirrors
Roxana: A new student
???: It's the room you woke up in with all of the doors. All students who wish to attend this academy must pass through one of those doors to arrive here
Roxana: but, I'm already in school. And where am I?
???: Hmmm... Judging by your clothes, I'd say you aren't attending here, but how did you get here in the first place? Do you remember what happened before you arrived?
Roxana: I was walking to school, when all of a sudden, I blacked out. Then I woke up hearing people screaming and someone approached me, but this person was wearing a black cloak, and I woke up here in a coffin
???: hm. I see... Normally, students wake up only after the door is opened with a special key but...
Roxana: The fire must have blown the lid off
???: So, in the end, the culprit appears to be this familiar
Roxana: he isn't mine, let alone I don't know what he is
???: I see, so he's not yours... Well, you have to take responsibility and properly take care of it... Oh my! Now isn't the time to be long-winded. The entrance ceremony will soon come to a close, and we need to figure out how you got here in the first place. Let's get a move on
Roxana: Just a second, who exactly are you?
???: what's this? Are you still dazed?
Roxana: no it's just if I'm going to be attending this school, I might as well know who you are
???: It appears the teleportation magic has left you disoriented...
Roxana: Magic?
???: Well, it is fine. It happens often enough. I shall give you an explanation as we make our way there. For I am gracious.
Roxana: Huh?
The man took my hand and lead me back to the Hall of Mirrors to where he tells me about the school which is called Night Raven College, where Magicians blessed with a unique aptitude for magic farther from all over the world, here at a most prestigious magical academy in Twisted Wonderland. He even told me his name is Dire Crowley, the Headmaster of the school. He even told me that an Ebony Carriage carrying a Gate should have gone to meet me. But I don't remember ever meeting the Gate to get to here, but I did remember a horse with a terrifying face before I blacked out. When we arrived at the Mirror Camber, I saw 5 guys standing with some kind of robes on, but they were all in different colors and a blue tablet floating in midair. I stood behind the Headmaster while he held onto Grim as he struggled.
Beautiful Man: By the way, where did the headmaster go? He flew out right in the middle of the ceremony...
Tablet's Voice: Abandoning his post...
Crowley: Not at all!
Red-haired Boy: Ah, he's here
Crowley: I cannot believe you all. We were missing one new student so I went to find them, and I end up finding out that this one was brought here not by this girl's own free will!!
The room was silent and no one dared to say a word, I took a quick peek and saw 5 guys standing there with their cloaks and bangs covering their eyes while a tablet is floating in the air in silence.
Red-haired Boy: Did
Boy with Glasses: You
Man with Lion Ears: Just
Beautiful Man: Say
All Guys and Tablet: A GIRL?!?!?!
Crowley:... Yes, a girl. Go on, introduce yourself while I hold onto your familiar
I step aside and showed myself, I straighten my uniform and greeted everyone in a kindly manner, while telling them my name.
Roxana: my name is Roxana Love, and it's an honor to meet you
Before the headmaster had a chance to explain, someone quickly came in and scooped me up into his arm, it was the Beautiful Man with shoulder-length blonde hair with purple highlights and violet eyes. His nails are painted indigo, and he wears his hair in an updo with an adorning golden crown, which depicts a dagger piercing a heart. I was so mesmerized by his beauty that I wasn't realizing the position I was in with him holding me like a bride.
Vil: my dearest, welcome to our school, my name is Vil Schoenheit, the dorm leader of Pomefiore. I'm sure you can fit right in
Roxana: u-u-ummm, it's an honor to meet you, Sir Schoenheit
Vil: ah, such kind mannered. You don't have to be formal, just call me Vil or your dear-
Once again I was scooped away by another male but this one was different, he has silvery blue, wavy hair that is styled longer on the left. His eyes are also the same silvery-blue color as his hair and he wears a pair of silver glasses. He has a beauty mark below his lip on the left side of his face.
Azul: Interesting, I never met a girl like you before, my name is Azul Ashengrotto, dorm leader of Octavinelle. Would you care to seal a contract with me?
Roxana: A-A contract?
Azul: my, you're so clueless, it makes me wanna keep you to my-
But before I could say anything I was pulled away and being held between two males. The one on my left was a muscular young-man with brown skin. He has thick, messy brown hair with two braids on either side. He also has green eyes, with a thin scar going his left eyebrow to his cheek. He has a variety of lion-like features, such as light-brown lion ears and a thin tail. While the guy on my right is a young man wearing a dark red half-turban decorated with jewels and two parrot feathers tied around short and choppy white hair. He has dark skin, decorated with white, lacy tattoos.
Leona: obviously you guys never learn to shut up [looks at Roxana and smirks] don't worry about them, I'll take good care of you. I'm Leona Kingscholar, leader of the Savanaclaw, but you can call me your King
Roxana: u-u-ummm I-
Kalim: who says you'll be taking care of her?! I Kalim Al-Asim dorm leader of Scarabia will take care of this Marigold Princess, you'll only hurt her
Leona: [glares] [growls] what was that?!
I was once again pulled away from them, but it was from a different boy, he seemed calm and collective and was annoyed by these boys bickering. The young boy holding my left hand had brownish red, mid-length hair that curves inward, V-shaped bangs covering his forehead, side bangs, and two strands of hair forming a heart on top of his head. He has a stern look and silver eyes.
Riddle: Honestly, can't you all learn to follow the rules and be quiet. I'm Riddle Rosehearts, I'd be more than welcome you to my dorm at the Heartslabyul [kiss her knuckles]
Roxana: it's nice to meet you too, I just-
Leona: hey! I saw her first!
Vil: ha! I introduced myself to her first, so she can stay in my dorm
Riddle: just because you met her first, doesn't mean she will be in your dorm
Crowley: he is right, the mirror will decide which dorm she will be in, just until I figure out what has happened to her. I shall watch over the raccoon, step in front of the Dark Mirror
Grim: Mghgmh!!!
Tablet's Voice: go on, it will be quick
The floating tablet guided me to the Dark Mirror where I walked up to it on my own, and on the mirror appeared a face, I was spooked but stood my grounds.
Dark Mirror: State thy name
Roxana:... Roxana Love
Dark Mirror: The shape of thy soul is... I do not know
Crowley: come again?
Dark Mirror: I sense not a spark of magic from this one, yet... But she also isn't human either
Roxana: what?
Dark Mirror: the color, the shape, all are mixed. Therefore, they are suited for all dormitory
All Guys: WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAT?!?!?!
Crowley: an Ebony Carriage would absolutely never go to meet someone who can't use magic, yet! Let alone bring a girl to a college, not on her own free will! In 100 years there has not once been a mistake in student selection. So why in the world-
Grim: Mghmgh... Pah! Then I'll take her place!
Crowley: Stay right there! Raccoon!
Grim: unlike that dumb human, I can use magic! Let me in school instead! If you need proof I'll show you right now!
Roxana: I have a bad feeling about this
Riddle: Everyone, get down!
Grim: Nnnaaah!
Suddenly Grim lighten up more blue flames before the flames could touch me, Leona pulled me aside and held me in his arms.
Kalim: Waaaah! Hotttttt! My butt's on fire!
Crowley: At this rate, the school will be a sea of fire! Somebody catch that raccoon!
Leona: Che! Suck ups
Vil: Hmm? Aren't you good at hunting? Doesn't it look like a nice, plump snack? I mean you were able to grab Roxana there
Leona: Why me? Do it yourself
Azul: Mr. Crowley, please leave it to me. I'm sure the others couldn't stomach harassing the poor creature, so I will take it upon myself and show Roxana here that my dorm surpasses all the others
All Guys: LIKE YOU CAN DO BETTER!!!!!
Tablet's Voice: That's Azul for you. Always trying to earn himself points
Kalim: Umm, hey, could someone put out my butt fire already!?
Crowley: are you all even listening!?
Leona: If it's just catching some stupid raccoon, can't you do it yourself, teach
Grim: how many times do I have to tell you, I'm not a raccoon! The Great Grim that will become the greatest magician ever is me!
Azul: it certainly has moxie. Care to help me, Riddle?
Riddle: I can't overlook those who break rules. Let's hurry and get this over with
Leona: [place Roxana down] you stay behind us, we'll take care of this raccoon
Roxana: please, be careful!
Leona: [smirk] [pet her head] don't worry, we can handle this guy
I watch in awe as they battle Grim, after a while they were able to take down Grim, but once the battle was over I was blown away but caught by Azul
Riddle: OFF WITH YOUR HEAD!
Grim: Nygah! The heck is this!?
A weird heart shape collar appeared around Grim's neck and stopped his magic, I was surprised but also confused, I thought for sure his head was going to be cut off, literally.
Riddle: Laws of the Queen of Hearts: Number 23 "One shall never bring a cat into a festival." You being a cat means you've broken the rule. I shall have you leave at once
Grim: I'm not a cat! I'll burn this collar right up and... E, eh? I can't use my fire!
Roxana: yeah, why is that?
Riddle: Hmph! You won't be using any magic until I remove the collar. Just like an ordinary cat
Grim: Wh-what!? I'm not some pet!
Riddle: Don't worry, I'd never keep a pet like you. I'll take it off anyway when you get thrown out
Azul: Wow, as wonderful as ever. Any and all magic gets sealed by your Unique Magic, Riddle. I want it... No. I wouldn't ever want that cast on me
Crowley: hmmm... Since it isn't hers
Roxana: how many times do I have to say it, it's not mine
Crowley: [ahem] Anyway, let's get it out of the school at any rate. We won't turn you into a stew. For I am gracious. Someone help, please
Grim: Gyaaa! Let me go! I'm going to, going to... Become the greatest magician!
[Door closes]
Roxana: I kinda feel bad for him
Crowley: we had a bit of trouble along the way but this brings the entrance ceremony to a new game
Roxana: Huh? What are you talking about? I thought it was over?
Crowley: oh no dear, this will get interesting
Azul: so which dorm will she stay in?
Crowley: that will be the fun, my dear Roxana Love, you will be the prey, while the leaders of the Dorms will hunt you down
Roxana: Huh!?
Leona: A little game of chase the mice would be fun, plus I don't mind having a girl in my dorm
Azul: Ha, you think she would rather be in a dorm full of animals like you, she'll fit right at home in my dorm
Vil: you two don't deserve a beautiful maiden like her, she belongs in my dorm
Kalim: if they think she wouldn't fit right into my dorm, then they are wrong, she will join my dorm
Riddle: so when will the game begin?
Roxana: A-A-Are you serious!?
Crowley: you will get a 10-second head start to run my dear, the leaders of the dorm can use their Vice Dorm Leaders, or any other students that can help. 10... 9... 8...
I panicked and ran while looking back seeing the dorm leaders looking at me, their eyes resemble hungry beasts fighting for the only prey that only one of the group can have. I opened the door and ran for my life until I hear Crowley say "1," that's when I knew the game has started. I ran for my dear life, hoping to get away from them but I could hear their laughter, and voices everywhere calling out for me. I ran into the library and closed the door, I crawled underneath a table and hid there hoping that no one will find me. But I was wrong, the door opened and two people came in, I hid there for almost a few minutes until someone spotted me.
Cater: oh, it's a girl. You don't have to be afraid, I'm Cater Diamond
Trey: and I'm Trey Clover
Cater has orange hair, the top portion tied back into a ponytail while the rest hangs straight. His eyes are green. Under his left eye, he has a small red patch shaped like a diamond. Trey has short green hair and gold eyes. He has a black clover motif located under his right eye and wears glasses. I was so glad that there was someone here who can rescue me, so I crawled up to them and hugged them as I cried, but let them go and wiped my tears.
Roxana: I'm Roxana, Roxana Love
Cater: you must be lost, here let us help you
Trey: yes, we'll take you to our dorm leader
Roxana: [eye widen] D-D-Dorm Leader?
Cater: [smirk] of course
Trey: after all, we are from the Heartslabyul Dorm
I crawled away and ran out of the library hearing their laughter growing close until someone pulled me into a different classroom, my mouth was covered and all I could hear was footsteps running past the classroom. The person uncovered my mouth and I looked back to see a young man has dark skin, dark eyes, and long, dark hair, with some locks in tight braids. He has noticeably less jewelry and accessories. He has gold bangles on his left wrist, a thick choker, small hair accessories on the ends of his braids, and a snake armband that curls on his upper right arm.
Jamil: forgive me for frightening you, my name
Is Jamil Viper
Roxana: I'm Roxana Love
Jamil: it is such an honor to meet a beautiful woman such as yourself [kiss her hand]
Roxana: do you know how to get me out of this place, I don't belong here and-
Jamil: [smirk] now why would you want to leave if you can join my master's dorm in Scarabia
Roxana: 'oh no' not you too!!
I pushed him away and ran, and continued to run until I was blocked by a young boy looked to what appeared to be a hyena-like ear and tail.
Ruggie: nice to meet you, I'm Ruggie Bucchi. Please be a good cub and come with me to join the Savanaclaw Dorm
I ran the other direction when I saw two guys standing across from where we were. The young boy has pale skin and short dark hair with pink streaks that stick out at the sides. He has large dark fuchsia eyes. he has pointed ears and green eyeshadow. The second person was a young man with chin-length silver-grey hair and bangs. A stray strand of hair sticks out on his head. He has purple eyes that are described to look like "aurora-colored." He is fair-skinned and has muscular arms.
Ruggie: well well well, what do we have here? Lilia Vanrouge and Silver
Silver: Bucchi, we would like you to hand over the Sleeping Beauty at once
Ruggie: not gonna happen, my dorm leader wants her, and I found her first
Lilia: is that so, then I guess we'll have to take her from you by force
I don't know what else happened but I assume they used magic and I was knocked out and I slid across the hall. I carefully got up and watch as they fought, only for me to take this opportunity to run. I ran and ran until I was outside where I ran up to a pond and tried to catch my breath when suddenly I hear this beautiful majestic singing coming from the docks.
Roxana: whoa, what is that?
I carefully walked closer only to be on high alert, I quietly walked towards the edge only to see a bright blue glow in the water, I was so curious as to why it's glowing that I didn't feel a couple of hands grabbing my legs and pulling me into the water, I struggled but managed to break free and got back to shore only to see two young men standing at the docks. The one on the left has bluish-green hair, with a longer, darker strand on his right. His eyes have heterochromia iridium; his right eye is yellow, while his left eye is olive. He wears a blue, diamond-like earring on his right ear, and his twin wears the other earring and has teal hair, with a longer, darker grey strand framing his left side. His eyes have heterochromia iridium; his left eye is yellow, while his right eye is olive.
Floyd: my, such a sweet Angelfish was brought to us~. My name is Floyd
Jade: and I'm his twin brother Jade
Floyd/Jade: and we are the Leech Brothers, we came here to retrieve you, Angelfish, to bring you to Octavinelle
Roxana: G-G-Get away [crawls away] get away from me!
Floyd: no can do
Jade: we have to bring you to our leader
???: not if I get to her first!
I looked back and saw a young man standing there with a bow and arrow, the tall guy has blonde hair which he wears in a bob-cut and green-eyes.
Rook: unhand the beautiful maiden at once, I, Rook Hunt will save you and your beauty to join Pomefiore
I didn't bother to wait, so I got up and ran through the forest and ran until I reached the courtyard. I was panting and trying to catch my breath when I fell down on my knees and cried.
Roxana: I just wanted to go home [sobs] [sobs] [sobs] I just want things to go back the way things were [sobs] [sobs]
???: there you are
I looked up and saw a young man with pale skin, glowing green eyes, and long dark hair. He has a pair of black horns. He was standing there with Silver and Lilia by his side. I quickly got up and ran the other direction only to stop and see Azul with the Leech Twins standing next to him, I was about to go the other direction but only saw Kalim with Jamil, Leona with Ruggie, Vil with Rook, and finally Riddle with Cater and Trey. I was completely trapped.
Roxana: s-s-stay away, stay away from me!
Malleus: no can do, we have a game to win and our dorm will be the victor of this game. I Malleus Draconia, dorm leader of Diasomnia am asking you our beautiful Sleeping Beauty to come with us
Leona: not if I get to her first
Azul: I'll be the first to grab her
Riddle: not a chance
Vil: none of you shall touch this beauty except for us
Kalim: I shall grab her first
They call came at me at the same time and I braced for the worst when all of a sudden, I didn't feel anything at all. I opened my eyes slowly and I saw black chains floating and wrapped around me, I was so confused when I heard someone spoke behind me.
???: harassing an innocent human girl is unacceptable from the rest of you... You should know better than to touch a lady, I, Mae Underwood will take this lady out of your hands
Malleus: [glares] you
Floyd: oh great, the boss lady crashes the fun
Jade: and just when we were about to grab her
Crowley: ah, Ms. Underwood, perfect timing, I was hoping you could help us figure out where this girl is from
Mae: no need, this girl is from the human world called Earth, she was brought here by one of my people's carriages. Unfortunately, the student who was supposed to be in that carriage didn't appear, and instead, they took in this one instead. So I shall take her out of your hands and be on my way
Crowley: only one problem, I already registered her to the school
Everyone: SAY WHAT!?
Crowley: I decided to register the girl to school, who knows, maybe we can make some changes in here, even so, the girl needs a dorm to stay in temporarily until we can figure out where the other student is
Mae: B-B-But, But Headmaster-
Crowley: you don't want to disobey orders do you, Mae, after all, you are an Elite member, you should've known about this by now
Mae: Ah! I only knew about this after the ceremony! Can't blame my department for getting late notice!
Crowley: even so, it's your job to inspect the carriage and coffin, isn't that right?
Mae:... [growl] Fine! She can stay, is there any other dorm that doesn't have any perverted boys that won't sexually harass her
All Guys: WHEN HAVE WE EVER?!?!?!
Crowley: well, there is one Dorm, but it is old and abandoned, plus it's very damaged and-
Mae: we'll take it
Vil: what?! You can't expect a beautiful maiden to live in that disgusting Dorm, it's unacceptable!
Mae: it's better than staying with you and your nonstop talk about beauty makeup and skincare!
[Me^] [Narrator: I'm kidding, I still love him, he's beautiful and sexy]
Crowley: alright that's enough, I understand you're both very frustrated but you do realize you're scaring the poor human
Both Mae and Vil looked at me and realized I was scared of both of them, I mean Mae looked like a grim reaper after all and I was scared of what these boys would do to me if I stayed in their dorms
Crowley: in all due time, Roxana will be the one to decide which dorm she will stay once she is able to tour the dorms
Roxana: Huh? You mean instead of the Dark Mirror choosing which dorm I'm going to be placed, I get to choose?
Crowley: of course dear, after all, you will be attending this school until we can figure out how to get you home
Roxana: how come? You know where I'm from so why not send me there?
Crowley: see the mirror can only send people to a specific location if we send you to earth, who knows where you'll end up
Roxana: you do make a point, and for some reason my memories are foggy, I can't remember where I'm from
Mae: which makes it difficult for my task force to be able to narrow down where the student is
Azul: you poor Angelfish [pets Roxana's head] Don't worry, I, Azul Ashengrotto will make a deal with-
He was suddenly cut off when he was side kicked by Mae and landed right near a tree, to be honest, that was a powerful kick.
Mae: don't ever sign a contract with this octopus, ever
Roxana: wow, that was a... Powerful kick
Mae: yeah, my kicks and punches are rusty, but still works. Anyways, I'll take Roxana to the dormitory, I know where it is
Crowley: very well, but before you leave, be sure to be on alert when you receive a "Royal Dorm Letter" from the dorm leaders
Roxana: a Royal Dorm Letter? What's that?
Vil: The Royal Dorm Letter is a special letter that will invite you to our dorms and give you a key to open the dormitory
Riddle: Once you decide when you want to visit one of our dorms, you must inform one of the third year students or a second-year so that they can inform us when you'll be visiting our dorm
Kalim: once we know you'll be visiting, it is our duty to prep our dorms for your arrival, after all, we need to make a good impression
Crowley: now that this is done, Mae, you may escort Ms. Love to your temporary dorm
Mae: thank you, I'll be on my way. Come along Ms. Love
I followed Mae to our temporary dorm but looked back when I noticed a couple of the boys looking at me again like last time. I blushed and look away, after what felt like an hour, we finally arrived at what looked like the Ramshackle Dorm, to be honest, it looked pretty bad.
Roxana: so, this is where we'll be staying?
Mae: yes indeed, it's either that, or we stay in one of the classrooms which we don't have time for that. Come along Ms. Love
Roxana: oh! You don't have to be formal, just Roxana will do
Mae: you sure?
Roxana: yeah, and I'll call you Mae Senpai, because well, you're an upperclassman, right?
Mae:... Okay, let's get inside before it starts to rain, oh, and yes I am an Upperclassman, a third-year to be precise
Once we entered the dorm, it was a huge mess, so much dust, the furniture looks broken down, and beat up. And the dormitory lounge looks bad.
Roxana: the dust looks like snow~
Mae: well I guess we should clean this place up, nothing that two girls can't handle
Roxana: I used to be able to take of my family's home all the time, I even help the neighbors too
Mae: alright, while we clean this place up, we can sing while we clean
Roxana: okay, so does that mean we'll be able to see the other dorms soon?
Mae: [chuckles] Roxana, we don't get time to see the other dorm, that's just gonna have to wait a while.
{Almost There From The Princess and The Frog}
[Mae]
Ain't got time for messing around
And it's not my style
This old town can slow you down
People taking the easy way
But I know exactly where I'm going
And getting closer, closer, every day
And I'm almost there, I'm almost there
People down here think I'm crazy but I don't care
Trials and tribulations I've had my share
There ain't nothing gonna stop me now 'cause I'm almost there
[Roxana]
I remember Daddy told me, fairy tales can come true
You gotta make 'em happen, it all depends on you
So I work real hard each and every day
Now things for sure are going my way
[Mae]
Just doing what I do
Look out boys, I'm coming through
And I'm almost there, I'm almost there
People gonna come here from everywhere
And I'm almost there, I'm almost there
There's been trials and tribulations
You know I've had my share
But I've climbed the mountain, I've crossed the river
And I'm almost there, I'm almost there, I'm almost there~
After a while, we finally completed the dormitory lounge, we got to work in the rooms and fixed a few rooms for me and Mae. We both went downstairs to the lounge and sat on the sofa until we noticed it was raining, what we didn't expect was a certain tanuki to show up.
Grim: Hyiii! It's really coming down!
Roxana/Mae: Huh?!?!?!?!
We both sat up and saw Grim right behind the sofa, how the heck did he managed to get back here?! And how did he get that collar off of him?!
Mae: just who the hell are you?!
Grim: Gyahaha! You've got those stupid looks on your faces like a spider being attacked with a water gun! I'll have no trouble sneaking back into school. Come on, come on. If you think getting thrown out is gonna make me give up on getting in you've got another thing coming!
Roxana: why do you want to get into this school?
Mae: Huh? Do you know this raccoon?
Grim: FOR THE LAST TIME I'M NOT A RACCOON!!!! And for your answer human, that's simple! I'm a genius who is destined to be a great magician! I've been waiting for the Ebony Carriage to come to pick me up. But... But... Hmph! The Dark Mirror just doesn't have an eye for this
Mae: Nope, the Dark Mirror just thinks you're nothing but a pathetic cat
Grim: So that's why I came here on my own. Not letting me in would be a loss for the world, humans just don't get it
[Drip]
Grim: Nyaa! So cold! The roof is leaking!
Mae: well this dorm isn't exactly stable, so of course, the roof is leaking
[Drip]
Grim: Fgyaa! It keeps coming! My adorable ear fire is gonna go out at this rate!
Roxana: where is it falling from?
Grim: magic should fix this leak up real quick
Roxana: ummmm... Grim, I can't use magic remember, I'm human
Mae: and I'm afraid if I use magic now, I'll make things worst
Grim: Pfft! You're useless!
Mae: Like you need to talk! Why don't you fix it? You're "The Great Grim" why don't you use your magic~
Grim: for your information, my ear fire will go out!!
Roxana: maybe we should go find a bucket
Mae: Yeah, I think there's a couple of buckets I saw down the hallway, let's go. I'm sure Grim can enjoy the leaks
Grim: Gah! Wait for me!!
Grim climbed on top of my back and onto my shoulders, while Mae went on ahead to look for a bucket.
Grim: I'm only up here just to keep you out of trouble
Roxana: like having you here is enough trouble for us
[thump]
Roxana: Huh?! Uuohh, I don't like this feeling
Grim: please, what could possibly go wrong?
???: hhhhheeeeeeeehehehe, hhhhhhheeeeeehehehe
Roxana: Huh?! What was that?!
Mae: Ghooooosttts!!
Grim: what is she freaking out... Gyaaaaaaa!!!! G-g-g-ghooooooooooostts!!!
Ghost B: The people living here got scared of us and left
Ghost C: We've been looking for more ghost pals. How about you guys?
Roxana: We're gonna be killed!
Grim: Grim the Great Magician isn't scared of some ghosts!!!
Suddenly Grim used his blue flames to take down the ghost, but unfortunately, it isn't even hitting them, at this rate the dorm will be burnt down and we won't have any shelter.
Mae: Are you closing your eyes when you breathe fire?!
Grim: Shut up! Don't try to give me orders!
Roxana: I'll give you a can of tuna if you win!
Grim: Wah...?! Mmmgmm, I-I'm a genius. I won't let one... Bunch of cowards ganging up on us!
Mae: Please Grim! For a limited time, I'll add one more can!
Grim:... Hey, you! [points at Roxana] Tell me where the ghosts are!
Roxana: Okay! On your left!
I continued to help Grim aim his flames at the ghost, and after a couple of minutes, we were able to get all three of them.
Grim: I hit it! Alright, let's chase them all outta here! Fugnaaaa~!!!
Ghosts: Hee, heeeeeeee! We're goners! Run away~~!!
Grim: E, eh? We... Won?
Mae: WOO HOO!!! WE DID IT!!!!
Roxana: [picks up Grim] way to go Grim! You're so cool [hugs Grim]
Grim: Huh, I'm pretty good aren't I!
Roxana: you were amazing!
Grim: ha-hee... That was sc... No, I wasn't scared at all! This is noting for the Great Grim! How 'bout that, ghosts? Are you done?
Crowley: Good evening. I have graciously brought you supper
We all looked back and saw the Headmaster back with supper, only for him to spot Grim. Uh oh.
Crowley: You're the monster that ran amuck during the entrance ceremony! I threw you out of the school, what are you doing here!?
Grim: Hmph! I exterminate the ghost problem! Be grateful!
Crowley: Nn? What do you mean by that?
Mae: it's best that I explain what happened
Mae: And that's what happened
Crowley: Now that you mention it, there were some prankster ghosts living here so students keep away from this dormitory and that's why it's now empty. I'd forgotten that. However, huummm... For you two to work together to get rid of them
Grim: I'm not gonna overlook that "together" comment. They were just standing there watching. And I did this for a can of tuna. Ah! I haven't gotten that tuna yet!
Crowley: I'd like the two of you to show me how you exterminated those ghosts
Grim: But we have already gotten rid of all the ghosts! Before that: Give. Me. Tuna!
Crowley: I shall be the ghosts
Roxana/Mae: HUH!?
Crowley: if you beat me, I'll give you tuna cans. For I am gracious. Transformation Potion!! [gulp]
We both covered our eyes and a bright light shined and we saw the Headmaster as a ghost, oh no.
Grim: Eeeeeh. I don't wanna. This is a pain and I have to team up with them again...
Roxana: think about it, Grim. This might be a chance to get into the school
Grim: Grrnuu... This is the last time! You absolutely, absolutely have to give me tuna!!
Mae: Yeah yeah, we'll give you tuna, just breathe fire and aim for the headmaster when Roxana sees him!
After so many tries, but we finally succeed and managed to beat our headmaster, but I can tell that Grim is tuckered out.
Grim: Hee-haaa... How 'bout that!
Crowley: I can't believe it... There is a person who can command monsters, you must've learned quickly from Ms. Underwood. Hmmm... Actually, my teacher-senses were telling me since the uproar during the entrance ceremony that you have talent as an animal or wild beast trainer
Roxana: Huh?
Crowley: But... No matter how... [mutter]
Roxana: Could you possibly let Grim stay here with me, I promise I'll take care of him
Mae: and I guess I can keep an eye on him if he gets into trouble
Grim: Huh!? When have I-
Roxana: think about it, Grim. If you agree to stay out of trouble and behave yourself, Mae and I can take you in. You'll have a roof over your head, a cozy bed, I'll brush your fur, treat you nicely, and plus... We'll give you all the love affection and tuna you want~
Grim:... Fine, but only because you'll give me tuna
Roxana: that's the spirit
Crowley: What now? A monster?
Roxana: Please~~
Both Mae and I gave him the sad puppy dog eyes as we begged for him to allow Grim to stay.
Crowley:... Hah... It can't be helped. Alright
Grim: Hnn!? Really!?
Crowley: However, I can't simply allow someone, let alone a monster, into our school who wasn't selected by the Dark Mirror. For the time being, you'll be permitted to stay in this dormitory for free. But, other necessities you will have to provide for yourself. Seeing as you have nothing to your name... Fufu, here is my proposition
Mae: Since Roxana is going to be attending school. What exactly are you going to make me do?
Crowley: No need to fret, I'll have you continue your job as an Elite of the School, but you'll also do odd jobs around the campus. From what I can see, you're pretty decent at cleaning, this way you will receive special permission to remain on the school grounds. But for now, Ms. Love needs a uniform, a gym uniform, and a lab uniform for her classes. Mr. Crewel will take care of Ms. Love tomorrow. Once she receives her books, school bag, and school supplies, she'll be ready for her first day. You'll also be able to research going home or study whatever you desire in the library, for I am gracious
Grim: Eeeh!? I'm not okay with that! I wanna wear that dance uniform and be a student!
Crowley: it's fine if you're unsatisfied. I'll simply toss you out again
Grim: Ffgnaa!? I get it! I just have to do it. Just do it!
Mae: understood, I won't let you down. But who's going to show Roxana all around the school?
Crowley: I have someone in mind
Mae: I have a bad feeling about this
Crowley: but for now, you three should eat, you must be starving
Roxana: thank you for the food, Grim and I will take the food to our lounge
Mae: go on ahead without me, I have to talk to the headmaster about something
Roxana: okay