Fables Academy (TWAU)

Chapter 17-The Curse Part 1

|Bigby|

Talking to the principal at least once a month was never ideal, but that's my fault for being an idiot. So here I was, standing there, scratching my head and trying to avoid Mr Cole's eyes. I wonder what punishment I would get this time...

"How are you feeling Bigby? I know it's been quite...stressful for you these past few days," stressful was a bit of an understatement. More like insane and completely off the rails, but then again, what else is new?

"Yeah...I'm assuming I'm in quite a bit of bother then?" I asked rather innocently. He looked angry for a moment before quickly covering it up with a low sigh.

"Indeed. You have broken a lot of rules recently, the worst being the Mundies. How many were there that witnessed what happened?" I tried to think about everything, but it all happened so fast. There wasn't an exact number, but I just improvised.

"Pretty much...everyone," he rolled his eyes at my answer which was obviously unsatisfactory in his terms. His face scrunched up in anger and frustration, signalling I was in deep shit.

"Seriously Bigby? I'll consult the witches to erase every Mundys' memories down there, shall I?" I shrugged my shoulders, unsure about what to say.

"I'm really sorry Sir. It all happened so fast. But just don't blame Woody, Snow or Mary. They were just trying to help and I was the one who dragged them into this mess so if anyone is to blame, it's me," I stuck up for my friends in determination. Woody and Snow had fairly good reputations which I didn't want to ruin. Mary, however, was a complete nightmare and since I hung around her, I was just as bad. But Mary was my friend, and I knew another sort of thing like this could get her suspended in a minute.

"If that's so Bigby, you will receive a severe punishment. Not only have you exposed yourself, you've weakened the barrier, put several people in danger, and almost died in the process," I nodded slowly to each and every one of points. It reminded me to thank the girls for saving us back there. If it weren't for them, I would have been dead.

"You aren't gonna tell my dad, are you?" My dad knowing was the last thing I needed at this point. He would probably ground me or give me a five hour lecture on self control, just like the last time...

Me and Mary had had a major fight and I blew down half the woods, which caused the school to spend a lot of money growing all those trees back. I wasn't really allowed to do that anymore...and even now I still couldn't control it very well. There wasn't a particular name for this massive amount of wind and speed, but Mary would call it the "Huff and Puff," which earned an angry elbow from me and a cheeky smirk from her.

"Well, he will be asking questions when you wonder home looking like that," to be honest, I did look a state. I had actually looked like I've been run over by a car, and I was wearing a white shirt that was way too big for me. He probably knew as well. The winds always knew, as my father never learned the meaning of the word 'privacy.'

"Ok, I'll give you that. What's my punishment this time?" I sighed in defeat.

He thought for a moment, scratching his moustache slowly, "A month's detention should do." He said firmly. What? It was a week last time! I don't see how detention for a month could stop me running about wild, but it prevented me and Mary fighting I guess.

"Yeah..." I face palmed in distress. Great.

"You are excused Mr Wolf," I ran my fingers through my hair and opened the door to see Woody and Snow talking amongst themselves quietly.

"How did it go?" Woody asked, standing up as Snow did the same. They both gave me a concerning stare.

"Detention for month. Isn't too bad I guess," they both shook their heads in unison.