Roxana: You're name is Lariaum
Lauriam: Indeed I am, and I'm also going to be your dance instructor until the Vocal & Dance Championship
Roxana: Wow, the Headmaster went all this way to hire a dance instructor... Ah! I need to get to class before I'm late! I'm sorry I have to get going
Lauriam: Do not fret, I'll go with you and explain to your teacher
Lauriam and I walked to my class, but for some reason he felt oddly familiar, I was going to ask him but I suddenly felt like my brain was being smushed, so I just brushed it off and continued walking until we arrived at my class.
Crewel: Ms. Love, you seem to be oddly late
Roxana: I'm so sorry, I was-
Lauriam: Forgive Ms. Love for being late, she crashed into me and I was introducing myself as her dance instructor, it's my fault that I made her late. Please forgive her
Crewel:... Very well, you are forgiven Ms. Love
I was shocked and so was the class, I mean, Mr. Crewel is never this type of teacher that will accept any excuse unless it was an emergency.
Crewel: Please take your seat, class is about to start
Lauriam: I'll meet you during lunch, we can discuss about your choice of singing and dancing
Roxana: Okay
I walked up to my seat while Lauriam walked away, class was just the usual classes but I took notes and listened. I was walking with Ace and Deuce to the cafeteria to get our lunch, Grim stayed on my shoulder for a bit until he decided to stay with Mae.
Ace: Hey Roxie, you eating with us or did Azul invited you to eat with him?
Roxana: No, my dance instructor invited me to eat lunch with him, I'm sorry
Ace: Your dance instructor?
Roxana: Hm? I thought for sure you guys would know about this already, it was all over the campus
Ace: What is?
Mae: Never mind them, go on and meet your dance instructor
Roxana: Aren't you coming Mae Senpai?
Mae: No, it's not my business to know what you're up to, so I'm sure you're capable of doing things on your own
Roxana: [smile] Wow, thanks Mae Senpai
[footsteps]
Lauriam: Ah, Ms. Love, there you are
Roxana: Oh! Lauriam, hello
Ace: Huh? Is this your dance instructor?
Roxana: Yup! Mae, Ace, Deuce, Grim. Meet Lauriam, he'll be my dance instructor until the Vocal & Dance Championship
Lauriam: it's an honor to meet all of you
Deuce: Hello, I'm Deuce Spade
Grim: I am the Great Grim!
Mae: Mae Draconia
Ace: And I'm Ace Trappola, Roxie's boyfriend
Roxana: [blush] Boyfriend!?
Lauriam: Is that so, from the looks of things you sure have a big mouth for lying
Ace: Huh!?
Deuce/Grim: [holds back a laugh] PFFFFTTTT!!
Ace: [glares] And what is that suppose to mean?
Lauriam: Nothing, just something you should be reminded of... And you my dear, you're a descendant of Maleficent, aren't you
Mae: Maybe I am, what of it?
Lauriam: Nothing really, it's an honor to meet someone who is equally powerful like your brother
Mae: [glares] I'll have you know, that I am also a member of the Elite 7 and soon to be Supervisor of the Elite 7 Task Force. So don't think your words are going to make me swoon over you
Lauriam: I don't intend to let that happen. Why don't we shake a hand, come on Mae, won't you shake a kind sinners hand?
Mae: [narrow her eyes] Okay
Mae and Lauriam shook hands but from what I saw she had a strong tight grip on his hands, which almost made me get chills.
Lauriam: You sure have a strong grip
Mae: The better to strangle anyone that I consider as "dangerous"
Lauriam: "Dangerous"? But I haven't even invited you on a date just yet
Mae: [blushed] !?
Lauriam: Anyhow, why don't we get going Ms. Love
Roxana: O-Oh! Of course
I followed Lauriam out of the cafeteria and into the hallways where we walked to the courtyard, he had a picnic blanket in his other hands and placed it gently on the ground, we both sat down and begin to discuss about the Vocal & Dance Championship.
Mae's P.O.V
I watch as Lauriam walks with Roxana by his side, as she smiles and talks about whatever is on her mind, however when he looked back at me I caught a glimpse of his eyes changing to a gold color eyes just like Roxana's. Which made me feel angrier because my hypothesis was right, it was Marluxia from the Organization XIII. Why is he here posing as Lauriam? Could it be to get closer to Roxana? Who knows. Ace and Deuce left to go get something to eat while I ran off to go follow them, I was hiding behind the walls to carefully peek and see where Roxana and Lauriam/Marluxia are going. But then I felt three presence and saw Vil, Leona, and Malleus at the other end of the hallway spying on those two as well, so I quietly walked up to them with my arms crossed and waited till they realized I spotted them.
Vil: [whispers] I cannot believe the Headmaster hired a dance instructor to help Roxana in her performance!! Why didn't he asked me to help her!! I could do a better job than him!!
Leona: [whispers] Maybe it's because you act like a drill sergeant you moron
Malleus: [whispers] Who knows, but why does he look so familiar?
Mae: [whispers] It's because he's Marluxia
All three of them freaked out and looked back to see me with a bore look on my face, honestly, if they're going to spy on someone, at least don't make yourself look obvious.
Leona: How do you know that?
Mae: Isn't it obvious, you guys just saw him yesterday last night
Vil: That's right, there's so much resemblance between Lauriam and Marluxia, but the problem is, his height isn't the same
Mae: Even so, he still Marluxia, maybe he used a potion to change his age and appearance
Leona: That could be true
Malleus: If what you say is true, then we must warn the Headmaster
Mae: You can try, but he'll just be useless like all the times we had to go up against the Overblotted forms of Riddle, Leona, Azul, and Jamil
Vil: For once, your sister is right, we can't count of the Headmaster for help, it's up to us Dorm Leaders to deal with this
Malleus:... Alright
Mae: Let's get going, we're losing them
Mae chased after Lauriam/Marluxia while the three Dorm Leaders follow Mae, they then reached to the Courtyard to find Roxana and Lauriam/Marluxia sitting on a picnic blanket, eating lunch while discussing about the dance routine and music she wants to sing.
Mae: [whispers] Ughhh!!! I can't hear their conversation!
Leona: [whispers] Shut up! I can hear what they're saying
Mae: [whispers] Oh sure~ what are they really saying
Leona: [whispers] They're talking about the VDC, a dance routine, and a song she wants to sing
Malleus: [whispers] That's it?
Leona: [whispers] No, there's more... He's asking her about her family and friends
Vil: [whispers] Why would a dance instructor want to learn about family and friends, unless
Mae: [whispers] Unless he's finding a weakness
Leona: [whispers] Shhhh, shut up. He's asking her something else
Mae: [whispers] What is it?
Leona: [whispers] Something about, Selene Love
Mae: [whispers] What!?
Vil: [whispers] Get down!
They all hid behind one of the pillars and waited, until they peeked again to see that Lauriam/Marluxia was leaving with the picnic blanket while Roxana follows, that's when they realized it was the warning bell.
Mae: Oh shit, I need to get to class
[SMACK]
Mae: Owww~
Malleus: Language, Mae
Mae: Shut up, I can speak however I want, I'm not a lady
Leona: Thankfully
Mae: We meet up at the Chamber Mirrors, after school. Don't be late
Leona/Malleus/Vil: Got it
Roxana's P.O.V
Roxana: Thank you for walking with me to my next class, I guess I won't be able to see you since I got Board Game Club and Light Music Club today, I'm sorry
Lauriam: That's alright, I have somewhere else to be, but I'm sure you'll do fine
Roxana: Thank you
Lauriam left and I walked into class to sit between Mae and Ace, when Grim hopped into my lap before Lucious could. After class ended, I walked to the Board Game Club and spotted Idia working on something, so I crept up behind him and tapped his shoulder. He shrieked and hid his face in his hair, but peeked when he saw it was me.
Roxana: Hi Idia, whatcha doing~?
Idia: O-O-Oh... I'm just programming something, not important
Roxana: Awww~ [pout] No fair, I wanna know what you're programming
Idia: Y-Y-You do?
Roxana: Yeah!
Idia: W-W-Well, I'm working on this program that will make my voice sound clearer, see I have to give this big presentation for the festival and I hate to go up on the stage because of the people
Roxana: I'm sure you'll do fine, besides. I love your geeky prattling
Idia: [blush] Y-Y-You do?
Roxana: Yeah, I also like how your hair is flames which is so cool, and my hands aren't even burning, it's so amazing~
Idia: U-U-Ummm... Kore
Roxana: Hm?
Idia: W-W-Would you... L-L-Like to come to my bedroom and see how I program?
Roxana: You mean, go to Ignihyde?
Idia: Y-Y-Yeah... You don't have to if you don't wanna-
Roxana: [giggle] Are you kiddin, and miss an opportunity to see your room and meet your little brother. Of course
[Love Arrow strikes at Idia Shroud's heart]
Idia: Okay, you wait at the other side of the mirror and I'll be back to get you
Roxana: Okay
~ Meanwhile ~
Idia's P.O.V [Narrator: Oh this is going to be interesting~]
I left Roxana in the other side of the mirror while I hurried to my room and slammed the door closed, I'm officially panicking. WHAT AM I SUPPOSE TO DO!?!? WHAT IF I SAY SOMETHING STUPID!?!?!? WHAT IF SHE SEES SOMETHING WEIRD!?!?!? WHAT IF SHE THINKS IM WEIRD!?!?! I looked at my room and realized all the poster size pictures of Roxana Love wearing a swimsuit in Scarabia, her winter clothes that Mr. Crewel made, her Halloween costume of a Succubus and Witch, EVERYTHING!!!!! Even the plushy I made that look likes Roxana, a human size pillow of her in her PJs, and a little hologram alarm clock that has Roxana's voice recordings. I gathered everything and hid it inside my closet and woke up Ortho, and cleaned my room. Ortho opened his eyes and saw me running around like maniac.
Ortho: Hey Big Brother! What are you doing? Are you feeling okay? Your heart level is rising!
Idia: I am panicking Ortho, I need this place clean for Kore
Ortho: Kore?
Idia: You know, my Queen of the Underworld
Ortho: You mean Big Sis is coming!!! Yayyy!!!
Idia: We need this room cleaned up, pronto!!
Ortho: Yes, Big brother!! But where are the post-
Idia: Don't worry about that, worry about the room being clean
Me and Ortho hurried and cleaned our room, until I left to go get her, I got my blindfold because I don't want to spoil the surprise for her and covered her eyes.
Roxana: Okay, I'm ready
Idia: O-O-Okay, I'll guide you to my room and don't peek
Roxana: Awww~ why not? Are you gonna punish me?
~ Idia Fantasy Brain ~ [Narrator: You'll see these a few times]
My brain started to think about the thought of Roxana sitting on my bed, blushing like a cherry and looking at me like as if she's begging for me to do something to her.
Roxana: Idia Senpai~ are you going to punish me? What will you do to me~ Idia~ Idia~
IDIA!!!!
~ Idia Fantasy Brain Ends ~
Roxana: Idia~!!! Do you hear me?
Idia: Huh!? Oh! Sorry! I was just, never mind, let's go
I held Roxana's hand and guided her to my room, she was feeling a bit cold, so I gave her my jacket and continued to guide her to my room. Before long, we arrived and I let her sit on my bed and I uncovered her eyes, she adjusted her eyes and blinked a few times.
Roxana's P.O.V
I was adjusting to the sight, and saw Idia's bedroom which happened to have a few boxes, stacks of manga books, a desk with his computer, a cool bed with a phone stand, a closet, and a a cool cylinder machine next to his desk. And before I could speak, I spotted a young cyborg with the same blue flames as Idia, he also has the same eye color and his appearance made him look cute.
Roxana: Whoa~
Ortho: Hi, I'm Ortho, Idia's little brother
Roxana: Awww~ you're so cute, I can see where Idia got his handsome face
Idia: [blush] H-H-Handsome?
Roxana: Yup, so this is your room, it's so cool~ I wish my room was like this, but it so basic
Idia: T-Thank you
Roxana: So~ are you gonna show me how you program your voice in the tablet?
Idia: Oh! Right
Idia went up to his desk and turned on his computer but it wasn't any ordinary computer I was used to seeing, it appeared as a hologram screen and he just started typing, I watched in awe as he typed away. He was so focused that he got his tablet and focused on his work, it was so cool how he was typing really quick.
Roxana: Wow, Idia Senpai, this is awesome
Idia: I know I told Riddle that I'd practice my speech for the research presentation at the Dorm Head meeting, but... No matter how many times I run the simulations in my head there's no way I'm getting up in front of people and just going at it! Not that I wanna make Riddle blow a gasket
Roxana: Well~ have you tried imaging them in their underwear?
Idia: Yeah, didn't work
Roxana: Hmmm...
Idia: After all that thinking I came to the conclusion to just build my own voice bank and... Finally I've gotten it to the point that it will speak in real time as I type, so it'll sound totally natural as it reads my report
Roxana: Wow~
Idia: It doesn't even sound like me anymore, the lines are coming out so smoothly! And it flows so well that you can't tell its a voice synthesizer! What do you think, Ortho? Kore? Calling it perfect would be an understatement. No one's ever gonna notice that this is just a computer generated copy of my voice!
Ortho: It's so awesome, brother! You thought of the perfect solution!
Roxana: That's so cool!
Idia: Right? And, you know, I've actually got a pretty great voice! This'll make that Q&A section a breeze! Her hee hee! Tech really does have the advantage when it comes to "if there's a will, there's a way!" My apologies to all the geniuses out there
Ortho: Yeah! I'm sure Mr. Riddle Rosehearts will be blown away
Idia: Nope, Nope, Nope! U-Until my presentation is over we can't let him know. I gotta wait for that rule devotee to compliment my speech with that smug smirk of his face, then... I'll ask him why he didn't notice it was a synthed voice, like an armature! And I'll get to point and laugh at him in the end. Hee Hee Hee
Ortho: Good grief, brother... You shouldn't pick on your upperclassman so much
Roxana: [pout] Yeah
Idia: It's fine, don't worry. Sure he's a year younger but he's been at this Dorm Head thing for longer. That kinda makes him my senior in a way. Although... Now that I've stepped into the world of voice synth. I found that there is a LOT more to it than I thought... Virtual idols are poppin' off lately, so I'm thinking about giving you some sort of vocal synthesizer
Ortho: Yes please! I want to try singing
Idia: Okaaaay. Your brother's got this
Roxana: And I'll be here to support you Ortho. And Idia, if I have enough time, I'll be there to watch your presentation
Idia: [blush] Y-You promise?
Roxana: I "Love" promise
I got up on my tippy toes and kissed his cheeks, I also gave Ortho a kiss on the forehead and smiled. I opened my eyes and saw Idia hiding his face with his hair, I giggled and removed his hands away away from his face.
Idia: Roxie, do you think this is a bad idea?
Roxana: Well, it is... But I think Riddle should understand how you feel. Even I want to understand everything about you, this is the first time I ever got to know you a lot more. I hope I can tell you one day, even if it is too late, I just can't give up... Because... I care for you
Idia: Y-Y-You... You care for me? Why?
Roxana: Because you understand how it feels to be stage fright, when I was 11 years old, my evil step mother forced me to go up on stage and make myself look like a fool during those beauty pageants. I was utterly mortified and I vow I could never go up on stage in front of a thousands of people watching me. But slowly, ever since I decided to be Azul's musical entertainment, I was slowly enjoying the singing and dancing. However, when I heard I was going to have to go up on stage in front of millions of people watching, I froze [tear up] I didn't want to perform in front of so many people, I was so scared that I ran and almost got kidnapped... I feel so, utterly useless here in this world [sobs] [sobs] [sobs]
Idia: Kore
Ortho: Big Sister
I was crying in front of Ortho and Idia that I didn't realized that Idia came up to me and hugged me close, while Ortho hugged my back. After a while, Idia and Ortho walked me out of Ignihyde while Ortho decided to go back to their room to rest up. Idia walked with me to the Light Music Club while we talked about whatever is on our minds, before long I noticed there was a post on the door saying that Light Music Club is canceled because of a Dorm Leader meeting.
Idia: Weird, how come I didn't get the memo?
Roxana: So weird, I guess I'll have to head home and-
[footsteps footsteps]
Ace: Roxie! There you are
Deuce: Phew, we made it in time
Roxana: Ace? Deuce? What are you guys doing here?
Ace: Mae Senpai sent us to come and fetch you, so that we can study for our next pop quiz
Roxana: Oh, yeah I totally forgot. I'll see you later Idia
Idia: Y-Y-Yeah, I-I-I'll see you soon
I walked with Ace and Deuce while Idia went the other direction and left, I was still a bit curious about what the Dorm Leader meeting is all about but, Eh, who knows.
~ Meanwhile ~
The Dorm Leaders met at the Chamber Mirrors waiting for one more dorm leaders until they saw Idia's tablet floating inside.
Idia [Tablet]: I'm here, sorry for being late, I had... Things to do
Mae: Well, since you're here, I call this meeting because we have an "imposter" in our premises
Riddle: An imposter?
Azul: You mean to tell me that someone is impersonating as a student
Mae: Nope, we have an imposter posing as a Dance Instructor
Riddle: Lauriam?
Mae: Yup, Lauriam is actually Marluxia
Idia [Tablet]: And how would you know that?
Mae: Because Lauriam looks like Marluxia
Kalim: Mae, that's impossible, Marluxia is taller than Lauriam, plus Lauriam is really nice and he's a really good dance instructor
Riddle: Kalim, we need to take this serious, Marluxia almost kidnapped Alice
Kalim: O-Oh, that's right
Idia [Tablet]: Do any of you have a photo of Lauriam?
Riddle: I do, the Headmaster gave me a file about Lauriam in fact. Why?
Idia [Tablet]: I can scan his face and see if he's in the database with Cameron
Mae: That's great!
Azul: But what about Marluxia?
Idia [Tablet]: I can look for a photo of him though the security cameras, Cameron installed... Let's see~... Ah! I found something!!
Idia's tablet showed Marluxia's face while the photo next to him show Lauriam, however when it shows the results, it kept blinking "Unknown" which made the Dorm Leaders confused.
Azul: I don't get it, why does it say unknown if their facial appearances look similar?
Malleus: That's what I like to know
Idia [Tablet]: Ugh!!! I don't get it!!! Why isn't it working? It should be working 100%
Mae: Wow~ Low IQ, the brain of a moose, low IQ, the Great Maleficent help me!! Give me the strength!! To not destroy Idia's tablet right now!!!
Idia [Tablet]: Oh shut up!! What's the worst that can happen!?!?
[Door Slams open]
Deuce: Mae Senpai!!!
Mae: Deuce!? What's wrong?
Deuce: I-I-It's terrible, it's Roxana, H-H-Her Step Mother, S-She...
... She suddenly showed up!!...
Roxana's P.O.V
I was sitting on the ground in fear while Ace stood his ground and had his magical pen ready, Grim stayed close to me and glares at the person across from us. I never thought I would have to see the likes of her again.
Avery: Roxana... So nice to see you alive~
Roxana: Y-Y-Y-You
Ace: What the hell you doing here!? How did you even get here!?
Avery: Why bother, it's not like it's gonna matter... Look at you right now, poor Roxana, begging for a boy to save you [chuckles] you know he's only going to leave you for someone better... Just like the rest of your make believe friends
Roxana: T-T-That's... That's not true!!!
Avery: But it's no use, all of your friends abandoned you because you're so pathetic, weak, and hopeless... Just like right now
Roxana: I-I-I-I... I-I-I-I...
[footsteps, footsteps]
Riddle: Alice!!
Avery: Oh? What's this, you have more friends~ Hahahaha!!! I can't believe the rumors are all true~ you really are what they say about you at school. S. L. U. T... SLUT!!!! Hahahahahaha!!!!!
Roxana: [sobs] [sobs] I-I-I-I'm... I'm...
Deuce: [growls]
Ace: [growls] SHUT THE FUCK UP!!!!!!
I heard a loud thud and looked up to see Avery on the ground with her cheek badly bruised, I then saw Ace standing there with his fist out. He was so mad and aggravated that he glared at Avery.
Ace: Fuck whatever you say about Roxie, she isn't a slut, whore, a bitch, or whatever mean stuff you and your shitty brain can come up with... Roxie is awesome, she's cool, kind, selfless, caring, determine, and even helpful... She's the most amazing woman than you'll ever be... You're the real slut in the house, you think you can just waltz into Roxana's home, act like a total bitch and force her to do everything you say, follow your ridiculous rules, lock her up under some stairs for days, force her to make herself look like a fool, embarrass her in front of everyone! What kind of sick mother are you!? You're even way worst that Riddle's mother
I sat there in shocked, Ace was standing his ground while the others were happy of Ace's choice of words.
Ace: Now get the hell out of this place or we'll force you to get out!
Avery:... [dark chuckle] HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!! Who said anything about leaving?... The fun has just begun~
I was scared but Ace suddenly protected me when a bright light swallowed Avery, he shield me from the light and the dorm leaders shield their eyes. Once the light died down, we looked up and saw Avery in a totally different form. The top part of her is human, but the bottom part was all spider like, I remembered when I was little I would draw Avery half human and half spider just wishing I could crush her like a bug. But now, I'm not so sure if I can confront her right now.
Avery: YOU GODDAMN NO GOOD SHITTY CHILDREN!!!!! YOU SHOULD LEARN THAT I AM THE BEST!!!!! I AM EVERYTHING!!!! I DESERVE THE WHOLE WORLD!!!! NOT THAT LITTLE PARASITE!!!!! IF YOU STILL THINK SHE DESERVES EVERYTHING, THEN PREPARE TO BE TOTALLY CRUSHED!!!!! I WILL START WITH KILLING YOU [points at Roxana] BECAUSE OF YOU!!! YOU STEAL EVERYTHING FROM ME!!!! YOU DESERVE TO DIIIIIIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
Avery came at me and Ace, while I held onto Grim, but then Avery was sent back and crashed into a tree, I looked up and saw Sebek, Lilia, Silver, Ortho, and Jamil standing in front of us with their backs facing us.
Lilia: I hate to break it to you, but I'm afraid you will not lay a hand on our Sleeping Beauty
Ortho: You leave Big Sis alone!!
Jamil: Normally I do not like bugs, but this one I will definitely burn it in flames
Avery: [growls] Why you-
Avery was then frozen in place and couldn't move a muscle, I looked at the trees and saw Jade, Floyd, Ruggie, Jack, Trey, and Cater standing on the branches.
Cater: I hate to break it to you but spiders like you need to chill
Ruggie: No ones allowed to harm our Princess
Riddle: Exactly. She is our Alice
Leona: Our Little Cub
Azul: Our Angelfish
Kalim: Our Marigold Princess
Vil: Our Beautiful Maiden
Idia [Tablet]: Our Queen of the Underworld
Malleus: Our Sleeping Beauty
Mae: But most of all...
Dorm Leaders/Vice Dorm Leaders: Our Princess!!!
Avery: You foolish fools, I had enough of this... I WILL KILL WHAT YOU LOVE!!!!!
Avery came at me and attacked, but I summoned my keyblade and tried to block her attack, but I was sent back and crashed into a tree, however I didn't felt the impact. I opened my eyes and looked back to see Lauriam, holding me close, he took a lot of damage and got scratches all over his body.
Roxana: [gasp] Lauriam!
Trey: Hey! Lauriam! Are you okay?
Lauriam: I'm okay, t-this... This is nothing
Roxana: Lauriam, just stay still
Mae: [glares] You Bitch, you're gonna pay for attacking Roxie!!
Mae came at Avery and attacked her, by cutting one of her spider legs while her free hand ripped another one of her spider legs. I was going to heal Lauriam, but he stopped me and looked deep into my eyes.
Lauriam: Roxie, save your strength, you need to fight the monster that you fear
Roxana: B-B-But... I-I-I... I can't fight Avery, she's too strong and... I know I said I wanted to confront her, but... I-I-I can't
Lauriam: Yes you can, you can face her...
Roxana: I can't, how am I suppose to-
I was cutoff when Lauriam held me close, I didn't know why but I felt comfort. He held me close and then I felt something prick on my wrist, I looked down at my wrist and saw that my bracelet created a small cut until something appeared on my wrist.
I was confused but then I saw Mae being thrown all the way towards another tree and crash right through it, soon Avery came at me and raised her claw, I stood up and protected Lauriam from Avery. I shut my eyes and got ready to embrace death, but for some reason, nothing happened. I opened my eyes and saw Avery being held back by a torn and something appeared behind her, it was a tall woman wearing all red, covered in in roses and wearing a white and gold mask over her right eye.
... Well well... What do we have here, a very pesky spider indeed... The one monster you always avoided... My dear little princess... You were only a little bud that was withering and decaying because of this insect... But now these boys have taken good care of you and you bloomed into a beautiful rose... Now tell me, will you continue to wither again? Who will you obey? The monster that you continue to avoid? Or the truth within your own heart?
Roxana: I-I-I-I... I-I-I...
Avery: YOU STOLED EVERYTHING FROM ME!!!! IT'S TIME I GET RID OF YOU ONCE AND FOR ALL!!!! JUST LIKE HOW YOU TOOK YOUR FATHER AWAY FROM ME!!!! HE IS RIGHTFULLY MINE!!!!!!
Roxana: [gasp]... [growls] You're wrong
Avery: What!?
Roxana: My dad isn't yours... He should be free to be with anyone he chooses to be, but you tore him up and made sure to get rid of me... I remember now... It was you! You tried to kill me!!!! And... I'll... I'll... I WILL NEVER FORGIVE YOU!!! YOU GODDAMN NO GOOD STICKING BIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIITTTTTTTTTCCCCCCCHHHHHH!!!!!
A bright light submerge from where I stood and my clothes changed into what I wore when I faced Leona, my keyblades appeared and I summoned my crew.
Audenzia
Alpha
Aqua
Vipra and Malik
They all appeared and stood there grounds, they glared at Avery, while she stood there in fear, but her expression changed when she decided to take out her magical pen and use fire magic, however Aqua used her water magic to create steam. Alpha and Audenzia worked together and used their wind magic and attacked which caused Avery to take more damage, the rose person appeared next to me and looked at me eye to eye.
???: So what do you say, Roxana Love, do you accept this path of faith?
Roxana: Yes, I do!
???: Very well, let us proceed with this battle, Roxana Love... This memorable day marks your graduation from your false self...
Roxana: Come! Arabella!!
Arabella appeared physically, and everyone was able to see her, Audenzia, Aqua, Alpha, Vipra, and Malik. They all surrounded Avery and went for an all out attack, which made her weak. Arabella looked at me, and nodded, I understood what I had to do, so I got into position and gave the final blow and defeated Avery.
Roxana: So much for you
Avery reverting back to her normal self, and let me tell you this. She was a horrible mess, her hair and makeup is ruined, she screamed in pain and skidded across the floor. She was still alive and sat up glaring at me and pointed the finger at me and my friends.
Avery: Y-You... You are all just intimidated by my greatness!! All of you are cowards!! All of you!!! You're just being manipulated by this evil child!!
Azul: You call her evil, but we finally see the true colors of who you are
Roxana: Avery... I always hated you from the moment you stepped into my family home
Avery: What do you plan to do? Kill me? Go ahead, if that makes you feel better you're nothing but a horrible monster... a horrible monster!! Even children like you should be put do-
Avery was cutoff when was stabbed by a sword, I looked back and saw Arabella with a rose sword.
Arabella: Now let's see what kind of cinematic records you have that made you this horrible monster
I was then swallowed by darkness and saw that the records are playing Avery's memories, which made me curious as to what made her this horrible mother.
~ Avery Memories ~
I suddenly appeared in my old school and saw Avery as a teenager with two other girls standing around her looking nervous and worried for her. I carefully approached the scene and saw Avery holding a pregnancy test, and it came out positive.
Teen Girl 1: Oh no, Avery you are so done for
Teen Avery: I-I-It can't be... We used protection!! How can this happened!?
Teen Girl 2: Your parents are for sure going to kick you out! You gotta get an abortion before they find out!
Teen Avery: B-B-But if I do, then I'll be known as a whore, I-I-I don't know what to do!!
...I was so young, I was so foolish to do the most horrific thing I ever done... I was only 16 years old, I didn't know what to do... What am I suppose to do? I couldn't just tell my parents... So I kept it a secret, but every time I did, it only made things worst...
The scene change to the school hallway where I saw Avery confronting a boy, not only that her belly was a bit big and she was glaring at the boy.
Avery: Daniel!! I can't believe you would cheat on me like that!!!
Daniel: You're the reason why I decided to break up with you, you've been avoiding me for so long!!
Avery: Oh really, well I'll let you know that I'm pregnant and you're the father!!!
Daniel: W-What!? T-T-There's no way!!! You probably slept with someone else behind my back!! You always do that!!
Avery: T-That's not true!!! I-I-I-
Daniel: Forget it Ave, all you ever want is attention, you wanna brag about everything you own, your house! Your cars! Your handbags! Everything!!! Everyone knows you're rich, but do they know that you're nothing but a selfish whore!!!
Everyone was muttering and whispering when they saw Avery and Daniel arguing, however Avery felt upset and sad.
Avery: Daniel!! You can't leave me like this!! I need you!!
Daniel: No way!! I'm not taking care of someone else's baby!!! You have maids and butlers, I'm sure they can watch over your baby while you sleep with some more men!!! Goodbye Avery!!!
... My boyfriend abandoned me for someone else, my friends were there to comfort me, but when I had to confront my parents, I was scared of what they would react... But then... My water broke...
The scenery changed when I saw Avery was sitting in the hospital bed, holding a baby girl in her arms. She was smiling and looking down at her baby, she looks pretty happy.
Teen Avery: I'll call you... Jodie
However, things changed when her parents appeared and her mother took the baby out of Avery's arms.
Teen Avery: M-M-Mother, what are you doing? You'll hurt her!
Avery's Mother: I won't, but you will
Teen Avery: Father, what's with the bags?
Avery's Father: We decided to kick you out of the house, you are nothing but a nuisance, troublemaking child, you can't even put your focus on school, instead you got yourself pregnant, and the father of this baby abandoned you! You're only going to cause more problems and embarrass this family... You are no longer our daughter by blood and we are taking this baby away from you
Teen Avery: [sobs] F-Father!!! Please don't... Please!!
Avery's parents ignored her and took the baby away, Avery continued to cry and scream until the nurses came in and gave her something to calm her down.
... My entire life was destroyed because of that baby, if I didn't get pregnant, I would've have everything... But deep down, my heart wanted the baby more than anything... When I got back to school, everyone abandoned me, my friends, my teachers, councilor... Everyone... It's her fault that I lost everything!!! It's her fault!!!!...
I then saw a scene that I remembered all too well, it was right when I was walking with my friends, but I saw Avery driving the Gardener's truck, she wore some shades and a big had to conceal her identity. But she took them off and glared at where I was walking with my three friends, she gripped the steering wheel and continued to glare when suddenly she felt a shock in her body and somehow I could hear a voice.
... You want to kill her don't you... You want to get rid of the person that destroyed your whole life, the person who took everything you deserve...
Avery was trying to fight back, but for some reason, she lost control and floored it, she drove ahead and that's when I saw myself standing in front of the road, but somehow, another girl came out of no where and shield me from the impact, however I still got hid and we both skidded across the street. When I got a good look of the girl, she was somewhere in her twenties, wearing a wedding dress, white hair, and her heels were all over the place. I saw the Gardener's truck and saw Avery's face, she was glaring at first but her expression changed when she saw the girl next to me, she was in total shock and fear. When I looked back at the bride and realized who it was.
[Heart Beat]
[Heart Beat]
[Heart Beat]
It was Jodie
... It was all my fault... I didn't just killed the man that I love child... I killed my own child... Morher was right, I was going to hurt her... It's all my fault... [sobs] [sobs] Why... Why did I had to do all of this... What did I do to deserve all of this!?!?...
I saw Avery sitting on the floor, crying her tears out, and right in front of her was her daughter's gravestone. I carefully approached Avery and touched her shoulder, she flinch and looked at me, I noticed that she held a dagger and her arms were covered in cuts that carved deep into her skin written in blood saying "IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT" I took the dagger out of her hands and surprised Avery by hugging her.
Roxana: Avery... It's not your fault... Things can happen, when you don't expect them to happen... Your parents shouldn't have taken your child away from you, they could've supported you, you just need to change the way you are... If your daughter was here right now, what would you have done? What would you do to make her happy?
Avery: R-R-Roxana... I-I-I-I... I-I-I-I...
Roxana: My mother always says this to me... The Word frees us of all the weight and pain of life: that word is Love... I think that's what's missing, you never showed any love to your boyfriend or your family... instead you only showed love to yourself... You need to learn that...
Avery: [eyes soften] R-Roxana
[Roxana Love]
All of my life
I thought I was right
Looking for something new
Stuck in my ways
Like old-fashioned days
But all the roads led me to you
The house that you live in don't make it a home
But feeling lonely don't mean you're alone
People in life, they will come and they'll leave
But if I had a choice I know where I would be
Through the lows and the highs I will stay by your side
There's no need for goodbyes, now I'm seeing the light
When the sky turns to grey and there's nothing to say
At the end of the day I choose you
Now I found the strength
To make a change
And look at the magic I found
No matter the name
Or where you came from
'Cause no one has much figured out
The house that you live in don't make it a home
But feeling lonely don't mean you're alone
I finally found where I feel I belong
And I know you'll be there with wide open arms
Through the lows and the highs I will stay by your side
There's no need for goodbyes, now I'm seeing the light
When the sky turns to grey and there's nothing to say
At the end of the day I choose you
I choose you
Through the lows and the highs I will stay by your side
There's no need for goodbyes, now I'm seeing the light
Through the lows and the highs I will stay by your side
There's no need for goodbyes, now I'm seeing the light
When the sky turns to grey and there's nothing to say
At the end of the day I choose you
Oh, I choose you
Avery: Roxana
Roxana: No matter what happens Avery, even if you made my life a living hell, I will forgive you for helping me change... Because of you... I was able to change myself
[Roxana Love]
I choose you
Avery: Roxana... I-I-I... I-I-I'm... [sobs] [sobs] I'm so sorry Jodie!! I'm so sorry Roxana [sobs] [sobs] [hugs Roxana] T-T-T-Thank you [sobs] [sobs]
Roxana: Of course... Everyone deserves a change... Change of Heart
A bright light submerged and brought Avery and I back to reality, she was still crying, and soon she let go of me and looked at me eye to eye.
Avery: I-I-I'm so sorry... I didn't intend for this to happen [sobs] [sobs]
Roxana: I know, and trust me, going through all of my friend memories and seeing why they behave like this... I'm sure they can forgive you
Avery: R-R-Roxana... W-W-Where... Where.. Am I?
Avery passed out and fell to the ground, I was worried for her but Mae held my shoulder and stood next to me.
Mae: It's okay, Avery must've used up a lot of magic and drained herself up
Enki: We'll send a team to take her back to Earth
Mae: Enki... I wanna go too
Roxana: Huh? Mae Senpai, why?
Mae: Because I think there's more to this story than I even thought... Lauriam... Thank you for keeping her safe, I thought maybe you were an enemy but I realized it was my judgement that made me believe you were an Organization XIII Member. I'm sorry
Lauriam: No need to be sorry, it's my fault that I was treating you all badly, I'm very sorry, please forgive me
Mae: All is forgiven
Enki: Right, we should all get going, before the Headmaster hears of this, I'll make sure to explain to him fully about everything
Mae: Roxie, I want you to take good care of yourself, I'll be checking up on you daily through FaceTime, got it?
Roxana: Okay... And Mae
Mae: Yeah
Roxana: C-Can you see if my dad is alright?
Mae: Of course
Roxana: "Love" promise
Mae got down on one knee, held one hand close to her chest and bowed in front of me.
Mae: A "Love" Promise
No One's P.O.V
~ Nighttime ~
Roxana and Grim were fast asleep, while Mae packed up and got ready for her journey, she checked on Roxana and closed the door quietly. She went downstairs and saw the ghost standing near the door, she walked up to them and spoke quietly.
Mae: Listen guys, I want you to take good care of her, if anything happens, you know what to do
Ghost A: Don't worry Mae Senpai, we'll protect the house from any danger
Mae: Good, I'll be off now
Mae left the Night Raven Dorm and walked to the Chamber Mirrors to see Enki waiting with Avery unconscious and in his arms. Mae nodded and they both went through the mirror and appeared in an Alleyway where a young woman stood holding tarot cards in her hands.
Gypsy Woman: Well... Took you long enough
Mae: Cecelia, so nice to see you
Cecelia: Well~ it's nice to see the grandchild of Maleficent... Mae Draconia
Mae: Cecelia, did you find out where Roxana Love lives?
Cecelia: Yup, I gotta say, for a girl her age she lives a little house... However, her father works the police force, so you better watch out
Mae: Don't worry, I will
While Mae, Cecelia, and Enki walked to the location where Roxana lives, they didn't notice two people standing on a tall building looking down at them, soon a dark corridor appeared and opened to reveal Xigbar walking through the doors.
Xigbar: Well now, looks like Selene's little pet is getting close to finding out the truth, shall I snipe the woman that lost her battle with Little Roxie? Eh Xemnas
Xemnas: No, we need to ensure that Draconia learns the truth, as soon as Ms. Avery tries to tell them who was the voice she was listening to, then you finish the job
Xigbar: Alright then, at least it was a close call when Mae almost found out that Lauriam was actually Marluxia. Heh, that girl has a low IQ
Young Xehanort: Don't underestimate her Xigbar, she may look weak, but she is a very tough cookie... She doesn't let anything get in her way and she doesn't back down to a fight
Xigbar: Whatever, I just think sooner or later, Little Roxie will learn the truth about her mother, though I wish I could spend time with her...
... Just like on her 6th Birthday...
Narrator's P.O.V
With more mysteries starting to open up, Mae is still curious as to how Roxana's Step Mother get to Twisted Wonderland in the first place. Is she also a witch? Did someone brought her there so that she can let out her rage? Or how it was possible for her to morph into a spider? But she isn't the only one curious about something. Roxana Love is also curious as to how Avery managed to get into Twisted Wonderland, could she have been brought here by the Organization XIII? Or could she alone also be a witch? Roxana looked up at the window and saw the moon, she thinks back about her mom and how she's trapped in a mirror.
Roxana: Mom... Where are you right now?
Meanwhile with Selene, she was still wandering around the other side of this mirror, looking for signs of life or anything that could help her, but still nothing. That was until she heard a couple of footsteps, she summons her keyblade and hid herself behind a broken building and peeked to see two teens, one with blonde spike hair and blue eyes while the person next to him was a girl with onyx hair and blue eyes. She carefully stepped out of the dark and caught their attention, they both looked spooked but later saw her with a keyblade.
Blonde Boy: Oh, you're a keyblade wielded like us
Selene: Yes, I am... But who are you?
Roxas: I'm Roxas
Xion: And I'm Xion, who are you?
Selene: My name is Selene Love, I'm the Warden of the Elite 7
Roxas: [gasp] You! You're...
You're the member that betrayed them