Once Upon a Nightmare

Green with Invi

Author's Note: Here's some context for yah!

Invi Dissidia: Cousin to Malleus Draconia, and Princess of The Mystic Meadows. She is betrothed to Aiden Daybreak in order to maintain peace between humans and the Fae. Neither are happy about the arrangement but, unlike Aiden, Invi is determined to do her duty and live up to her family's expectations.

Beau Libera: aka Belle from Beauty and the Beast. Student at RSA. The school bookworm, incredibly kind and generous, but doesn't have many friends due to his obsession with books and literature. Is considered to be the most handsome man on campus despite his sedative nature. 

"Success!!!" Azul shouted as Floyd and Jade popped party favors in celebration. "I've just received word from my inside source that the Board of Directors has approved of turning NRC into a Co-Ed facility!"

"Woot! Oh yeah! Yuu and Grim are here to stay!" Ace and Deuce high five each other.

"Thank goodness. I was so worried." Kalim let out a long sigh of relief.

"Me too." Epel held his chest. "My heart felt so tight at the thought of them leaving."

"In addition to this, Crowley and the other board members have added an additional major to the courses. They're calling it the Summoner's course, and they're already looking for students with similar talents to join Yuu's dorm."

"Really? Oh that's great. Yuu's finally gonna have other students to look after." Kalim grinned. "She's already a great prefect. I can't wait to see how she'll lead her troupe in future events."

"Speaking of which, where is Yuu?" Ace wondered aloud. "Shouldn't she be done changing by now?"

"I'll go see what's taking her. She got a decent head start so she should at least be covered by now." Vil gracefully trotted up the stairs.

"Now that that's settled, it's time to concentrate on the inter high tournament." Deuce cracked his knuckles. "Practice starts tomorrow, and I can't wait to start."

"Same here." Epel agreed. "It was smart for Yuu-san to choose a second string of players from each dorm. This way if someone does get injured we won't lose synchronicity."

"Teamwork is definitely gonna be a key role." Azul agreed. "The first string players showed incredible synchronicity and talent in their audition. Yuu chose well."

"I'm excited. I get to be with Gold fishy and sea Bunny. They're loads of fun to play with!" Floyd laughed.

"Indeed, and I'm honored to be in the second string lineup. I feared that my lack of flying expertise would be a detriment." Jade placed a hand over his heart. "I'm happy to know I'll be of use to her after all."

The sound of Vil's hurried steps catches everyone's attention. All eyes turn up.

"She's not here." Vil panted a little from the exertion, but quickly composed himself. "From the looks of it she hasn't returned to change. Something must have happened."

"What makes you say that, Vil-san? Maybe she and Grim just went elsewhere, or maybe they went to get lunch." Epel deduced.

"That's possible, but don't you think she would have come back to change first?" Deuce shook his head. "No, I'm with Vil. Something doesn't add up."

"Vil..." Rook gave his friend the eye. "You don't think..."

"... The peeper!" They exclaimed together.

"Peeper?!" Everyone else questioned with surprise.

"The other night someone was stalking Yuu outside her window as she was changing. Since it's likely they know her identity now, it's possible she's been kidnapped." Vil explained and hastened outside. "Rook, use your magic. Find her!"