SEDUCED. dark fantasy romance

five

Curiouser and Curiouser
Catt's Point of View

Lilac busts through the main office's doors demanding answers as the Cheshire twins follow her. Chelsea told her friends all about the intimidating meeting with the menacing Alison Wonder. Lilac was ready to send this school to flames when she found out that someone of Alice's blood walked freely around Wonderland High. Not to mention Alison's threat on her sister. When Catt noticed her friend's eyes burn lavender with anger, she tried to speak reason to her. There had to be a reason why Alison didn't feel confident going directly to her. Perhaps she sees Lilac as a threat.

That subdued Lilac for about ten minutes before she decided she'd give the headmasters a piece of her mind.

"Miss Lilac, what is the reason for all this?"

"You---" the blonde looks like she's about to fall into tears. "Never told me what happened when you sent the extraction team to my palace."

Headmaster Tweedledum glances at his brother, who matches his solemn expression. He sits down in his chair and directs the girls to do the same. The Cheshire twins do and beckon Lilac to as well. 

"Miss Lilac," his voice is tender and cautious. "The extraction team...they never returned."

Catt's heart drops and when she looks around, at her sister and hot headed friend, she sees the despair on their faces. 

Lilac's voice is trembling. "They're dead," her eyes look hollow. "When--- when were you going to tell me that her daughter goes here."

Headmaster Tweedledee arches an eyebrow. "I beg your finest pardon?" 

"Alison Wonder is here, sir." Chelsea says in a grave voice. 

Catt has a hard time wrapping her mind around the fact that her twin is being serious. Where was her bubbly, optimistic, and humor-filled sister?

Just how powerful is Alison?

"Fiddlesticks, this is probably my fault." The headmaster's brother admits. "I'm thoroughly behind on paperwork."

Headmaster Tweedledee curses under his breath. "I am so sorry. Now that she's been admitted, the best I can do is have guards posted at your doors. Our contracts are magically bonded."

"You're kidding me," Catt's comment slips out. Her outrage pools out of her until she is nothing but a puddle of anger.

"C-c-catt?"

"What?" The pink haired girl turns to her twin.

"Is that really you?"

"Yes, Chels," her voice is tinged with irritation. "Why would you ask me---"

The answer dawns on her and she walks around until she finds a mirror. In her reflection, she sees Professor White staring back at her.

She did it. 

She wielded her shapeshifting abilities. 

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"I am so proud of you, Miss Catt," her professor pats her shoulder. "I am allowing transfer for your next course, Advanced Stealth."

"Thank you, Professor White."

Catt shook hands with Snow White's daughter before leaving the classroom. She was due for a lunch break. Footsteps trailed behind her and all she could was sigh. For the last few months, she had a little admirer lurking in the dark. Instead of ignoring the pesk like she usually does, she turns on her heel to see this mystery stalker.