After several of days, after the incident from Avery. Roxana, Ace, Deuce, and Grim attended classes, while Mae was dealing with some business in a different world. However, there are more surprises yet to come...
Roxana's P.O.V
I was finished with classes and decided to go to the Royal Dorm Tour since I promised Vil that I would come and visit, so after dance practice, I'll go see Pomefiore. I was walking to one of the classrooms where I spotted Lauriam clearing the area, for a guy this young he's pretty fit and- What am I saying!? I've only met him!! I didn't know how long I was there I felt a presence in front of me and saw Lauriam starring at me.
Lauriam: So, Roxie, shall we begin?
Roxana: Y-Y-Yeah... I'm sorry if I didn't get properly dressed, there's a closet here so I'll change into my gym uniform right now
I dropped my school bag near a chair and hurried into the closet to get change, when I was done I tied my hair back and fixed it into a ponytail.
Lauriam: Alright, I want to know everything you know about dancing
Roxana: Well, I do know ballet, all types of waltz, and... It's a little embarrassing and I know this isn't dancing but... I know how to perform aerial silks
Lauriam: Really
Roxana: [blush] I-I-It's not what you think!! I just... I always dreamed of being able to perform aerial silk, but felt afraid to be able to perform in front of a lot of people
Lauriam: That's right, what I want is for you to be able to feel free and perform calmly without any distractions, besides I wouldn't want you to wear too much makeup, you're already beautiful enough
Roxana: [blush] T-T-Thanks... I-
Before long, I saw Lauriam leaned in close to my face where our nose touches and he looked deep into my eyes.
Lauriam: I want you to unleash that rose within you, you may have not bloomed yet but I know that it's there. Waiting for it's opportunity to shine and be the beauty among all flowers, can you show me that Roxana?
Roxana: I-I-I-I-I... L-L-Lauriam... I-I-I-I
[door slams open]
Grim: Roxie!!! We need help!!! Ace and Deuce are getting their butts whooped by a Pomefiore Resident!!
Roxana: W-What!? Hang tight! I'm coming!!
Lauriam: I'm coming too!
Lauriam and I followed Grim and reached to the courtyard where we saw Vil beating Ace and Deuce up, it was horrific, and I was scared for them. But before Vil could give the final blow to both of them, Lauriam somehow got a hold of Vil and body slams him to the ground, he had his knees on top of Vil's back and held him arm tight like he could easily fracture his arm. I never seen Lauriam do that, but I snapped out of it and hurried towards Ace and Deuce.
Roxana: Ace! Deuce! Are you okay!?
Ace: [spits on the ground] I-I-I'm fine
Vil: Tch! Why you-
Lauriam: I suggest you don't make that look, you'll only grow wrinkles on your face
Vil: I'll have you know, that I am Vil Schoenheit!!
Lauriam: I'm here to tell you that I don't give a damn of who you are
???: WHAT IN THE NAME OF THE EVIL QUEEN IS GOING ON HERE!?!?
Roxana: Camilla!!
Camilla Takamaki ran up to us wearing her Elite uniform with Cameron and Jay by her side, she was glaring at both Lauriam and Vil, but mostly at Vil. But why? Lauriam got off of Vil and walked towards Ace, Deuce, Grim, and I while I watch Camilla scold Vil.
Camilla: Vil Schoenheit! What have I told you about physical attack!? Do you remember the Night Raven College Rules section 47-B: "Any dormitory that caused any physical or magical fights in the dormitory or school grounds, will be removed by a member of the Elite 7." You know that I always had to get you out of this situation
Vil: [growls] But Cam-
Camilla: Enough! I will see at the Headmaster's office. Do not be late... Roxie, can you heal Ace and Deuce for me?
Roxana: Y-Yeah
Vil: Epel, let's be off
Epel:... Understood... See you all later [follows Vil but stops next to Roxana] Roxie... Here
Roxana: Huh?
Epel handed me an small present that was wrapped in purple and red wrapping paper, and with gold bow on top. I took the present and watch Epel walk away, but I could've sworn I saw a tear in his eyes.
Roxana: Epel...
Lauriam: Are you two alright?
Grim: Ffgna... That guy was totally playing with us, y'know
Ace: I'm pissed. Is there some dumb rule that says you're only allowed to be dorm head if you're a bastard?
Deuce: I'm still wondering why you'd pick a fight with a dorm head
Roxana: Stay still guys, I'll heal you up
Ace: Thanks Roxie
Deuce: The second Dorm Head Rosehearts hears about this your head's long gone
Jay: I don't think you should worry about that
Deuce: Huh?
Jay: Yo, Cameron, did you get the footage?
Cameron: Yeah, it's all in my laptop. I'll send it to Bruce and he'll tell Riddle to let them off the hook
Ace: Seriously!? Thanks man!
Cameron: Hey, us bros gotta keep each other safe
I was singing the "Heal Incarnation" and heal their injuries, after a while, their injuries were healed.
Roxana: By the way, I never got the chance to meet you
Cameron: Huh? Oh, my name is Cameron Boyle, I'm the 6th Elite member of the Elite 7. Im also the former Dorm Leader of Ignihyde, and I'm the Supervisor of the Technical Analysis Unit. TAU for short
Cameron Boyle
Former Dorm Leader of Ignihyde
Sixth Elite Member of Ignihyde
Supervisor of the Technical Analysis Unit [TAU]
Ace: What are you up to?
Cameron: I'm checking updates on MagiCam, it seems that Roxana Love partaking in the Vocal & Dance Championship. It's going viral
Ace: Viral? Roxana? No way
Cameron: [smirk] Way~ the girls got talent, and people are reposting videos of Roxana's performances at the Mostro Lounge, even locals wanna see her perform. If Azul's business was open for the locals then he definitely would get tons a money~
Deuce: That sounds about something Azul would do
Cameron: But he knows the rules. However, you do have some competition Rox, Neige LeBlanche is your competitor now
Roxana: Neige LeBlanche? Who's that
Jay: Some naive moron from Royal Swords Academy, he's a second year and a model
Roxana: Wow, and here I thought Night Raven College has most of the celebrities
Jay: Nah, we only got Vil Schoenheit [mimic] The man who is the Fairest of them all~. More like the biggest bully of them all, he calls me and Cameron Potato Sacks
Cameron: And we definitely don't like him
Ace: You and me both
Grim: Yeah, he's a jerk!
Roxana:...
Lauriam: From what I can see, he really isn't afraid to show his true colors. Roxie, we should go back to your dorm, we'll practice tomorrow
Roxana: Okay
Ace: Hey wait!
Lauriam: Hm?
Ace: We wanna learn how to sing and dance so that we can show Vil that we aren't going to back down without a fight!
Deuce: Yeah! We're going to show him what we're made of
Roxana: By signing up for the Vocal & Dance Championship?
Ace: Exactly!!
Roxana: [sweat drop] Oh boy
Jay: Oh yeah, Mae Senpai wanted us to tell you that she'll be back tomorrow
Roxana: Really!? Is my dad alright!?
Cameron: He's okay, except his condition looks terrible
Roxana: H-H-How so?
Jay: When Avery confessed to her crimes, your father was deviated, he didn't even look like he even ate, slept, or even took a shower, he spend all his day searching for you
Roxana: Dad [sobs] [sobs]
Ace:... Roxie
Grim: [hops on Roxana's shoulder] Hey Roxie, cheer up... I'm sure Mae Senpai is finding a way to convince your dad that you're still alive
Roxana: But the only way to do that is to actually be there!
Jay: Yeah... About that... Apparently the Dark Mirror warned us not to send you back home
Roxana: But why?
Cameron: He said something about... "Darkness" whatever that is
Roxana: Darkness... [gasp]
... On that fated land, a great war shall transpire. Darkness will prevail and the light expire...
Roxana: No... It can't be
Jay: Huh? What can't
Roxana: I think he's talking about "the Book of Prophecies." The book that I found, what if... the Organization XIII are after the book
Cameron/Jay: [eyes widen] WHAT!?!?
Lauriam: "The Book of Prophecies." What is that?
Jay: U-U-Ummm, nothing to concern about! Oh look at the time! Cameron and I have a ton of paperwork to do! Cameron let's go!!
Cameron: Right behind you!!
Cameron and Jay scurried away and ran, while I stood there dumbfound, why were they acting so suspicious? And why the sudden look of fear?
Lauriam: I think it's about time we head back to your dorm Roxana
Roxana: Oh! Of course... Sorry Ace and Deuce, I better get going
Ace: Alright, see you tomorrow. Meet us at the Basketball Gym
Roxana: O-Kay
Lauriam and I walked to the Night Raven Dorm, where Grim stayed on my shoulders and I walked with Lauriam next to him.
Lauriam: Roxana, don't you have the Pomefiore Royal Dorm Tour you need to attend?
Roxana: Huh? Oh that... Well... I don't know if I should attend or not... I mean... Vil did scared me and-
Lauriam: Roxana, if you want I can go with you
Roxana: You will?
Lauriam: Of course, it would be my pleasure
Roxana: [smile] Thanks Lauriam, why don't you come inside while I change into something suitable
Lauriam: Of course
Roxana: Grim, why don't you go eat a can a tuna while I change
Grim: Sure!
I placed Grim on the floor while I hurried upstairs to change, I undressed and change into something nice and cute, so I placed this on that Mr. Crewel gave me as a gift for Christmas, to be honest, it reminded me of my old high school uniform.
[The artist name is LCkiWi from Devianart.com]
I gently patted the skirt and fixed my hair, then hurried downstairs to find Lauriam petting Grim. I was in shocked because Grim doesn't usually let other people pet him unless that person is me, I then gently took Grim out of Lauriam's arms as we both walked away from the Night Raven Dorm and walked to Pomefiore.
I texted Rook so that I could let him know that I'm on my way to see what makes Pomefiore unique.
[MagiCam]
RoxieLuv: Hey Rook, I'm on my way to see Pomefiore ☺️😁🤩
Hunt_Rook: Magnifique! We shall invite you will love and care!!
RoxieLuv: Can't wait
[MagiCam Ends]
Roxana: [sigh] Wait... Love!?
Grim: Hey Roxie, which mirror is it?
Roxana: Ummm. Oh, the one with the crystals and the peacock on top of the mirror
We then walked up to the mirror and appeared in a castle like dorm with a fence around it, there was a water fountain, and a well. I was amazed by the beauty of the dorm that I hurried up to the steps and opened the doors only to see violet rose petals fall and dance to the breeze as Pomefiore residents stand to the side with a rose in their hands and Vil standing in the center with Rook and Epel next to him.
Pomefiore Residents: Welcome our Beautiful Maiden to Pomefiore
Roxana: Wow~ you guys did all this for me?
Vil: Of course, we wouldn't want to disappoint our Beautiful Maiden
Epel: W-Welcome to Pomefiore
Rook: This dorm shall be the perfect dorm for you to choose Snow White, we shall give you the proper tour
Rook escorted me to the entire dorm where I saw the Lounge, the Hallway, the Bedrooms, and finally the Dance Studio where I was amazed. I never knew that Pomefiore had a dance studio, maybe they can let me practice here while Lauriam teaches me.
Roxana: Wow~ this is so amazing
Vil: It is, tell me... Do you dance Beautiful Maiden?
Roxana: [blush] O-Oh... Well, I do have a bit of knowledge on Ballet, but my best talent is a little embarrassing
Epel: Go on, we won't laugh
Roxana: W-Well... Okay, I'm actually really good at performing Aerial Silk
Epel: What!? No way!!
Vil: [glares] Epel! We do not shout at the top of our lungs, it truly unfitted for you
Epel: A-Ah... I'm sorry
Roxana: No worries, it happens all the time, sometimes even I am surprised to master it
Lauriam: Well Roxana, I believe it is our time to get going. Mae will be back soon and we need to get the Night Raven Dorm ready for her arrival, don't you think?
I didn't know what came over me, but somehow I just suddenly agree with him, so we both left Pomefiore and walked back to the Night Raven Dorm.
Roxana: That dorm was beautiful, I really like it
Lauriam: I'm surprised how Vil can change like that, I suggest you watch out Roxana... I heard about the Overblots of Rosehearts, Kingscholar, Ashengrotto, and Viper. So we shouldn't think that Vil is what he seems
Roxana: Yeah, you're right
Lauriam: Especially his Vice Dorm Leader
Roxana: You mean Rook, he isn't that bad
Lauriam: True, but how did he know you would be at the Botanical Garden?
Roxana: Huh?... Now that you mention it, how did he know I would be there... Ouch
Lauriam: Roxana, are you alright?
Roxana: Yeah, my head just hurts
Lauriam:... Here, I'll carry you home
Roxana: N-N-No worries I'm Fi~ne!!!
Lauriam carried me "bridal style" and walked me back to the Night Raven Dorm, I didn't both to protest, so I just let him be, and started to fall asleep.
No One's P.O.V
Lauriam continued the walk to the Night Raven Dorm until he reached to the steps and opened the door, Grim hopped off of Roxana's shoulder and ran to the kitchen while Lauriam carried Roxana upstairs to her room. He carefully opened the door and placed Roxana on her bed, he gently brushes her bangs away, kissed her forehead, and smirked.
Lauriam: Soon, you will belong to us...
... Our Keyblade Princess...
Mae's P.O.V
~ Elite 7 HQ ~
~ Supervisor's Meeting Room ~
Mae: Apparently while we were at Roxana's home her father was devastated when he heard that Avery has been doing these kinds of things to her, so he broke their relationship off and arrested her... After that, I went up to Roxana's room and found some clues, however Avery dropped her cup of tea that she decided to tell us that she heard a voice telling her to kill Roxana and how she could get to Twisted Wonderland
Lele: Really!? Did she tell you!!!
Mae: Well...
Jay: What? Is there something we aren't suppose to learn about? Out with it!
Mae: That's the thing, I'm not allowed to speak of the undead
Camilla: [gasp] No...
Cameron: [eyes widen] No way, not possible!!
Mae: Apparently so... Before she had a chance to tell us who it was, she was sniped in the head... By a sniper
~ Flashback ~
Me and Enki arrived at Roxana's home where Enki stayed and waited till Avery confessed to her crimes while I went upstairs to Roxana's bedroom, I gotta admit, for a girl like her she isn't what I thought she would be.
I examined her desk and laptop and saw a photo of her mother and father as a wallpaper, then took a look at all of her drawings and how she was inspired by the Great 7. That's when I spotted the necklace that looked like a keyblade, but what I found curious is that the small keyblade look like it fits into something. But what? I looked down at her desk and saw a small music box with a keyhole, so I tried it out and it fit perfectly, I wined the key and opened it only to hear it play "Piece of My World" just like the song the boys will be singing and dancing.
As soon as the song ended, the bottom of the box opened and dropped something what looked like a letter, I picked it up and saw that it was addressed to Roxana Love when she turns 15 years old. I usually would wait and give it to Roxana, but right now this was something we need to find out. I opened the letter and read who was it from, and realized it was from Selene.
Dear Roxana
If you're reading this, it means you are in grave danger. I wanted to take you with me when you were 10 years old, but I couldn't take you with me because a new threat has decided to go and attack my friends and family. I can't bring you with me because your life will be at risk along with your memories, so I have to leave you here for your safety. However, I wasn't expecting that a blast from the past would come back to haunt me, they plan to take you away from my life and destroy the final piece of my life. Right now, I'm trying to get rid of this threat and hopefully bring you to safety, but I fear that this threat has been able to find out where you are. I need you to not go to school when you turn 15 years old, and head to Cecelia's Antiquity Shop and listen to what Cece is about to tell you, she understands the situation and will guide you to safety. I hope this letter reaches to you soon, I love you Roxana, please know that I care for you and whatever happens, do not trust anyone in a black cloak that claims to work for Organization XIII.
Sincerely
Your mother, Selene Love
Mae: Selene, you wrote this letter especially for her... You knew what kind of threat was going after her... But why ask Dire Crowley to pick her up... Unless... Unless you knew he wouldn't pick her up, but instead, you had a backup plan if things went wrong. I'll have to ask Cecelia about this if she knows
I placed the letter back into the envelope and put it in my satchel, then the music box, and finally the necklace. I examined the room some more and noticed something off, in one of Roxana's books she spotted a photo inside, it was Roxana when she was 6 years old, Selene Love, but she looked a bit like a teen, a man standing next to her, he had the same gold eye colors like Roxana but different hair color. His hair is dark while the bottom of his hair is yellow.
But what surprise me is that the man standing next to Selene he had dark hair gains several grey streaks and is tied into a long ponytail, however what surprised me is that his face looked familiar, it was Xigbar. But why is he on the photo? Why of all people of the Organization XIII, is he on the photo? Does he know them? Or was this from the past?
Mae: I wonder, what if... He's-
[glass crack]
Mae: Huh!?
I put the photo away and hurried downstairs to see Avery looking down at the floor with a cup of tea on the ground all broken into tiny pieces while she sat there and cried.
Avery: It's all my fault... It was my fault... I had to kill her, "he" told me if I didn't then she would take everything away from me... And he told me how to get there
Mae: Who? Who told you to get rid of Roxana?
Avery: [looks up] I-I-I-It was-
[gunshot]
And just like that, time was moving so slow and Enki and I stood there frozen as we witnessed Avery get shot in the head from a long distance and collapsed on to the floor. Enki and I got out weapons out and hurried outside, to spot someone on the roof, we both hurried but we were too slow to catch up and see who it was. They already left but not before dropping a necklace with a shape of a keyblade like the one Roxana has, which makes me wonder, could this person be connected to Roxana?
Enki: We lost them
Mae: But not what they dropped, I recognize this, this is another key to a music box, like the one Roxana has
Enki: Why would a sniper carry something like that?
Mae: From what I can see, he or she might have a music box like her with a message, I just found one in Roxana's music box
Enki: Sounds like it, let's head back and alert Roxana's father
Mae: Of course
We both head back and watch as the ambulance carries Avery's body and takes her away while Roxana's father stands there in sorrow and pain.
Mae: I'm sorry for your loss, is there anything we can do to help you?
Roxana's Father: If only you could bring Roxana back home, but I'm sure she's safe in Twisted Wonderland
Enki: Yes, I suppose so-
Mae: Wait! You know where she is? How?!
Roxana's Father:... Not here, back inside the house, please
Mae: Huh? O-kay
We followed Roxana's father inside where he took us to the living room, he closed the blinds and double checked outside for some reason until he sat down and pour some tea for us.
Roxana's Father: I spent all my life watching Roxana forge her path, but I was hoping that one day, "He" wouldn't show up
Mae: "He"? Who is this "he"?
Roxana's Father:... Xigbar
This shocked me and Enki in place, how does he know about Xigbar!? Does he also know about Organization XIII too?
Alvaro: Judging by your reaction I assume you're going to ask how I know this man's name... Quite simple actually, Selene told me about her situation and why she ran away from Twisted Wonderland. She ran away from home with her daughter was because Xemnas wanted to take what made Selene happy... He instructed Xigbar to spy on Selene but he bump into someone Selene didn't want him to meet... By the way, my name is Alvaro, Alvaro Sanchez
Enki: Roxana Love
Alvaro: Exactly. He met Roxana when she was only three years old, she was a curious little girl that she didn't know who he was... when it was her sixth birthday... That's when the trouble happened, Selene thought she was talking to her imaginary friend Xiggy, but she realized it was Xigbar. She warned him to never go near her daughter but Xigbar didn't listen, instead he kept saying to Selene that you shouldn't keep things away from your "family"
Mae: The Organization XIII is her family? But why?
Alvaro: That, I don't know. Selene doesn't talk about her family much, but... She did say that they turned to stone, shattered, and died
Mae: [frown] Oh
Alvaro: But her father, he faced the worst death of all... He died by the hands of an Organization member when he protected his family from them when they invaded their home
Mae: [eyes widen] You mean...
Alvaro: Yup, I'm not actually her real father... I'm her stepfather
Mae: But why? Why keep it a secret from her?
Alvaro: I made a promise to Selene that on her 15th birthday I would let her go and let her forge her own path... One of honor and courage... Roxana isn't ordinarily at all, she was born to be able to change hearts of people with or without a heart, so in this case if she changes an Organization members heart, then they can remember about their past and remember who they are, Roxana doesn't just change hearts, she can also give a heart to someone in need
Mae: That's why they want her, because she can collect hearts
Alvaro: Yup. Mae Draconia, Enki Blades, I want you two to promise me something... I know that I'm slowly dying, but promise me, that when Roxana is able to come back home, promise me that you'll bring her back to me so that I can tell her my last words... I know I've been a terrible father and didn't protect her from Avery, and I'm sorry for not doing my job... But I love Roxana Love like as is she was my own daughter, she reminds me of my daughter that passed away when she was 3 years old... My little girl, Carolina... Please, keep her safe and find Selene, she's all Roxana has left
Mae: I will, and we'll keep finding a way to get her to be able to see you, soon
Alvaro: Thank you... There's a couple of things I want you to take before you head back
Alvaro walked towards a closet and pulled out a box that was wrapped in a birthday present, he brought it towards Enki and handed it to him.
Alvaro: Give this to her on her 16th birthday, this is something Selene wants her to open
Mae: Really?
Alvaro: Yes, I'm sure you'll understand
Mae: We'll make sure this gets to Roxana on her birthday, by the way, when is her birthday?
Alvaro: June 22
Mae: June 22, just three days away from Kalim's birthday
Alvaro: I think it's time for you guys to get going
Mae: Yeah, I can't be gone for long, thank you for the hospitality Mr. Sanchez, I do hope that we can reunite you with Roxana soon
Alvaro: I hope so too
~ Flashback Ends ~
Mae: And that's what happened
Lele: Unbelievable... So Xigbar has met Roxana before, when she was such a little girl
Cameron: Man, makes me wonder how Roxana doesn't remember him
Camilla: I agree, how is it that Roxana doesn't remember him at all?
Enki: Selene probably erased her memories of him, or maybe the impact of the car must've damaged her brain to cause her to forget
Mae: Maybe... But right now, we need to upgrade the security here in Night Raven College, if we don't then the Organization XIII will gain access to the school
Enki: Or worst... Try to attempt to break into our HQ and steal the Book of Prophecies
Lele: But why do they want it so badly?
Camilla: Who knows
Enki: Right now our priority is to keep Roxana Love safe, since we can't transport her back home, it will take time until we know it's safe for her to return home. But for now, Mae Draconia, you have something you'll probably be mad at
Mae: What?
[Birds Chirping]
[Elite HQ Building shakes]
Mae: WHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT!?!?!?!?!?!?
~ Back at Night Raven College ~
Crowley: Huh? For some reason I should start hiding from someone
Malleus: Really? Who?
Crowley: Probably my imagination, this concludes the end of the Dorm Leader meeting, I shall inform Mae Draconia the details when she-
Out of no where the door to the Chamber Mirrors break and hit Dire Crowley, causing him to fall to the floor with both doors on top of him while he lays down on the floor in pain. The dorm leaders looked back and saw Mae with a humongous amount of green aura surrounding her while her eyes glowed and glares down at Dire Crowley. Her horns appear and her nails grew longer as she grips the door frames.
Mae: Dire Crowley~ You got guts going behind my back and letting a snake stay in my... Dormitory!
Riddle: A snake? What does she mean by that?
Azul: I believe we're about to find out, it can't be that bad
Mae: How dare you let Lauriam stay in my dorm!!!
Before long, all the dorm leaders glare down at Dire Crowley while he stays hidden underneath the doors in fear.
Crowley: What did I do to deserve this?