Hello dear readers, I'm back! Sorry for taking so long, I had a lot on my plate, but I finally have some time to complete this chapter. Hope you enjoy it!
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"Fugnaaa--!!" exclaims Grim, as he blows the final fireball towards me. I aim it at Fatty.
"H-Heeeee! We're goners! Run away~~~!!!" screams Fatty in a panic. The ghosts vanish into the wall.
"E-eh? We...won?" asks Grim, dazed at our victory, as he collapses against the stairs at the beginning of the hallway.
"Yeah, looks like it," I sigh with a smile. I gather my bearings, while I blow out the candles and join Grim on the stairs.
"Ha-Hee...That was scar-No, I wasn't scared at all! This is nothing for the Great Grim! How 'bout those ghosts?!" he declares proudly, while ignoring his shaking feet.
"Sure~ You weren't, you're so brave, O'Great Grim~" I pretend to gush, barely hiding my sarcasm.
"Ha! Laugh now, but if they come back, see if I'll help you again!" he snaps back.
Just then, we hear footsteps coming from the lounge area.
"Uh-oh," I mutter under my breath. We turn and face each other at the same time, mouthing in unison: "Trouble!"
Before we spring to our feet, Principal Crowley comes into sight with a tray. On the tray, there are a plate of two golden croquettes made of potatoes and minced pork, coated with breadcrumbs; a bowl of white rice; a bottle of water; and a delectable mixed fruit combo of sliced apples, oranges, kiwi, melon and berries.
"Good evening. I have graciously brought you supper," he smiles. But his smile
abruptly disappears into a frown of annoyance at the sight of Grim: "Aren't you that monster that ran amuck during the entrance ceremony! Didn't I order you thrown out of the school? What are you still doing here?!"
Grim retorts, "Throw me out? Pffff! I found a way." while waving his hands dismissively in the air at Principal Crowley. "Oh, by the way, I exterminated your ghost problem for you! You should be grateful!"
He rests his fingers on his chin and exclaims: "Ahhhhh! Now that you mention it, I do remember that some prankster ghosts had haunted this dormitory. It's been years since any student has lived here. What happened?"
I describe the ghost battle to Principal Crowley. His eyes lit up in fascination and he blurted out in excitement, "For the two of you to work together to get rid of them, it's simply amazing."
"What do you mean 'together'?! I just did this for a can of tuna!" Grim retorts. Then his eyes land on the dinner tray, which leads him to fume: "Hey, by the way, where is that tuna?!"
"I'll get you that tuna. But first, I'd like the two of you to do something for me. Show me how you exterminated those ghosts," challenges Principal Crowley.
"Eeeehhhh, I don't wanna. It's a pain to team up with her again..." Grim pouts.
"Psst, but Grim, this might be your BIG chance to show off your magic. Maybe Principal Crowley will even let you attend the college," I whisper into Grim's
ear.
Grim's ears perk up. "Fine! I accept your challenge! What do we have to do?"
"I will turn myself into a ghost. If you manage to beat me, I'll give you as many tuna cans as you want, for I'm gracious," explains Principal Crowley, as he pulls out a small, round vial from his coat. Blue watery liquid glows from the glassy container. "Are you guys ready?" Principal Crowley asked.
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The youngest wizard in twisted wonderland
FanfictionLilith is woken up in an unfamiliar place by a talking raccoon cat named Grim. She has no memory of who she is or how she has ended up here. This place is Night Raven College, a magic school for training young wizards. What is even stranger is that...
