Twisted Wonderland Book 5: A Beauitful Tyrant

Chapter 20: Forming a Tribe

The group soon enters the dorm and enters the lounge, however, they soon meet up with two more Pomefiore Dorm students standing in front of the door to the next room,

The third student says, "You must be the ones who passed the audition!"

"You got through the guys at the front gate, but they were just your warm-up," The fourth student says.

Then the third student says, "Now you face us. Don't think for a minute that we'll let you reach our housewarden without a fight!"

Ace is shocked, "What?! YOU guys invited US!"

"This isn't makin' any sense!" Grim says, frustrated.

"I don't think we'll have much time to think, well have to take part in another battle," Briar says.

Then Deuce says, "Ace, you and I will handle these two."

"Yeah. This is starting to get annoying," Ace says.

"Ace, Deuce, I think we should work together to beat these guys," Briar says.

Ace and Deuce nod their heads, agreeing on the matter.

Briar, Ace, and Deuce bring out their magepens as the two Pomefiore students hold out theirs. The three friends battle against the two Pomefiore students. Of course, it shows that the Pomefiore students battle with elegance and grace, and powerful magic. The two different groups battle against the two Pomefiore students, and Briar also help instruct them for the movements, and dodging. Soon enough, Briar, Ace, and Deuce win their battle.

"Looks like this is it for me. Alas..." The third Pomefiore student says.

Then the fourth student says, "I'm proud to have fought alongside you to the bitter end… We fall as brothers on this battlefield! ...Grk!" And then the two collapsed on the floor.

Annoyed, Ace says, "Oh, come on! You don't get to act like tragic heroes when you're the ones who started it!"

"I'm starting to get the impression that Pomefiore is full of guys who like to spout nonsense. Rook's just one example," Deuce says, and begins to wonder, "Is that the nature of their souls?!"

"I think it's less about souls and more about relative values," Jamil says.

Kalim laughs, "Aha ha! Our school is so full of different kinds of people. What fun!"

"You call this fun?" Jasper questions.

"As long as we were able to defeat them, let's find Vil," Briar says.

Sereia wonders, "I wonder why those students attack us out of nowhere."

"I'm not sure," Briar answers.

Suddenly, they hear what seems like footsteps. Trinket turns and points out with tinking sounds, catching everyone's attention. And soon, two more students arrive on the scene.

The fifth student says, "There they are! It's the ensemble members!"

"By our honor as Pomefiore students, you shall not pass!" The sixth student says.

Grim yelps in surprise, "Myah, another group! They just keep comin'!"

"Something tells me this is going to get crazier..." Sereia worriedly says.

Then Tanzanite says, "Let's make a break for the ballroom."

Soon, everyone begins to run out of the lounge and into the hall. Briar is the last to leave and turns to see the two students are coming after them.

"Sorry to do this, but we have no time to stay," Briar says.

Then Briar cast her Flora magic to send them back and they fell to the ground. Then slams the door closed. Then Briar follows the others down the hall and watches up to them. All of them hurry until they reach the ballroom. Once in the hall, the group of friends close the door.

Deuce pants in exhaustion, "We finally made it to the ballroom!"

"That was too close," Briar says, exhausted.

Ace takes deep breaths in a huff, "Why is this happening to us?"

"Why, because you've become ensemble members, of course," Vil's voice appears.

And the ballroom begins to sparkle again from Vil's presence.

Grim yelps "Myah! That's blinding!"

Then Vil walks towards them and says, "I see none of you have dropped out. You pass, for now."

"Vil, what is going on here?" Kalim asks,

"What else? A simple warm-up exercise," Vil answers.

"A warmup?" Briar and Sereia ask, confused

"You got a full-body workout, did you not?" Vil replies, "Now we can get rehearsals underway immediately. Listen well: we are Night Raven College's selected representatives. We will be aiming for the top spot in the world, on the battlefield that is the Song & Dance Championship. I have no use for performers incapable of overcoming a little adversity. The battle for the figurative crown has already begun. As of this moment, there will be no more fun and games. I'll be whipping you all into presentable shape!

"U-uh..." Kalim says, dumbfounded, "I'm still confused, but whatever you say!" andsmiles in reply

"Is it just me, or is Vil giving off the same vibe as our housewarden?" Ace whispers to Deuce.

Deuce whispers back, "Heartslabyul and Pomefiore are both based on the spirits of queens. Maybe they just gravitate to that...?"

Soon, Rook and Epel enter the scene,

"My my, Roi du Poison. I see you're taking off at full tilt right out of the gate," Rook happily says, "You're so bright and dazzling that everyone else is stunned into inaction. Heh heh heh."

Epel remains silent.

Then Room says, "Attention, ensemble members: first, allow me to congratulate you on passing. Bravo! Ace. Deuce. Kalim. Jamil. Epel. And finally, myself and Vil. The seven of us shall be a tribe from this day forth. I look forward to working with you all up through the SDC. Now go on, Monsieur Pommetteâe" a word of introduction, if you would."

"Hello. My name is Epel. It's a pleasure to meet you..." Epel shyly says.

Then Grim calls out in anger, "Hey, hold up! You left me and Briar outta that whole speech. Why'd you call us over when we already flunked out?"

And suddenly, Crowley makes an appearance, "You're only half right, Grim. In my infinite generosity, I shall field that question!"

And hearing Crowley speak up, catches everyone by surprise and shock as they scream.