Time has gone by, and The Ramshackle Dorm Students and the Scarabia Students have the food prepared and ready to head back to the dorm.
"That should do it. All right, boys, get this to the dorm!" Jamil says.
"Yes, sir!" Scarabia Students answer.
Grim turns to Jamil and asks, "So, why're you guys stayin' on campus over winter break?"
"Yeah. How come you're still at the school?" Jasper asks.
"Well..." Jamil says.
However, one of the students remained silent.
"It's a bit of a long story," Jamil says.
"I don't like where this is going..." Briar says to herself.
Then one of the Scarabia Students says, "It was the housewarden's orders. Everybody in Scarabia has to stay..."
"We can't go home even if we want to," the second Scarabia Student says.
Jamil shushes them, "Shhh. Don't go into it. We brought this on ourselves as it is. Now, let's get this food back to the dorm before it gets cold. Scarabia's got the warmth of summer year-round. I think you'll enjoy a taste of the tropics there."
"Woo-hoo! Now that's what I call paradise! C'mon, guys!" Grim happily says.
"That would be cool to go," Jasper says.
"I suppose it would be interesting to see what the Scarabia Dorm looks like," Tanzanite says.
"And we did help Jamil answer all," Sereia replies.
Trinket nods her head.
"I don't know," Briar says, unsure.
Then turns to Jamil, "Are you sure you don't mind tagging along with us? I don't want to be a burden to you or your students."
Jamil calmly smiles and walks to Briar. Briar starts to feel a bit uneasy.
Jamil leans close to Briar and says, "I'm sure the housewarden will be delighted to have you as visitors. He then places his hand on Briar's cheek and gently tilts her head to face his own.
He then asks, "Would you care to come over?"
Jamil stares at Briar in her eyes. Suddenly, Briar soon becomes dazed.
Briar simply nods her head and says, "Um yes. I'd be happy to."
"What a pleasure it is to know you'll be coming to see us," Jamil says.
Jamil steps back and says, "Now then, Scarabia awaits."
"Uh yeah," Briar replies, sounding unsure.
Briar then places her hand on her face and feels a bit funny.
"What's wrong, Briar?" Sereia asks.
"I don't really know. My head just felt funny all of the sudden," Briar answers.
"Come on, let's go. I want to see what the Scarabia Dorm looks like," Grim says.
"Uh, okay," Briar says.
And with that, the Ramshackle Dorm group follows Jamil and the Scarabia students to their dorm.
Sometime later, the two groups arrive at the Hall of Mirrors and walk to the mirror that is decorated with a cobra, with the Scarabia symbol above. There is also a small structure of Arabian buildings with landers hanging, and a little sand. They walk through the mirror and soon arrive at the Scarabia Dorm. Bria and the others are amazed to see the dorm is stylized and decorated to look like an Arabian Palace, with a fountain, some palm trees and plants, and the whole dorm is surrounded by a desert area.
Grim looks around and says, "So this is Scarabia Dorm. It really is sweltering like it's summer over here!"
"It sure feels like summer too. The place feels so warm," Tanzanite says.
"And toasty. Different than back at the school," Jasper says.
"I'm sure it's a welcome reprieve from the cold. Come, this way," Jamil says.
Everyone follows Jamil and some of the other students into the dorm. And soon, they've arrived in the Scarabia Dorm lounge where a few more students are hanging out.
Jamil claps his hands to catch their attention, and says, "Boys, we have guests! Play some music to make them feel at home."
And with that, some of the students begin to play music.
Grim smiles, "Myah hah hah! When you get as famous as us, I guess people fall all over themselves to get in your good graces."
"Please, go on. Eat up while it's hot," Jamil says.
"Don't mind if I do!" Grim says eagerly and takes a seat. Soon, Grim begins to eat the food, "Awmph! Mmm, this's good stuff! It's got a rich flavor, with a powerful kick of heat... This veggie stir-fry with crunchy nuts is great. Oh, and so are these fried dough ball things!"
Jamil says, "We have meat dishes and soup as well. Please, help yourselves; there's more where that came from."
Grim continues to eat and says, "Nom... Nom nom... Y'know, with a veritable buffet like this in front of us, this really IS paradise!"
"As long as there's a ton of food, it's always paradise," Jasper says.
"Well, we might as well eat as well," Tanzanite says.
Everyone agrees and decides to have some of the food. Soon, everyone appears to have a good time. Even Briar and the group from Ramshackle Dorm are having a good time.
Suddenly, Kalim walks in and asks, "What is all this commotion?"
Hearing Kalim, the Scarabia students become startled and say, "H-Housewarden!
But Jamil remains calm and says, "Ah. Kalim."
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Twisted Wonderland Book 4: Schemer of the Scalding Sands
FanfictionWinter Break has arrived, and Briar and her friends are staying at campus for the time being. However, their break has cut short when Jamil from Scarabia Dorm ask for their help with their housewarden, Kalim. Upon arrived, they are forbidden to leav...
