New Ghoulette

Chapter 7

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As soon as I received the receptionist's directions, I set out to find the rehearsal room. Despite my initial confusion, I managed to locate the room in no time. Upon reaching the door, I knocked, and after a few seconds, it opened, revealing Papa, who welcomed me with a smile and invited me to come inside.

As I entered, I saw the other band members scattered around the room with their instruments, getting ready to play. Papa informed me that they needed to finish a couple of songs before we could start discussing what brought me there. I found a comfortable spot on one of the black velvet couches and waited patiently.

After a brief moment, Mountain counted down, and the other band members - Sodo and Aether on guitars, Rain on bass, and Cirrus on the keyboard - started playing their instruments. Papa joined in, and they began to play "Mummy Dust." As they continued, I was completely mesmerized by their performance of "Mummy Dust". Cirrus took the spotlight with her keytar solo, and I was blown away by her talent. Every note she played resonated with me and I couldn't help but feel completely absorbed in the music.

As they took a moment to retune their instruments, I eagerly anticipated what they would play next. Suddenly, the familiar opening chords of "Con Clavi Con Dio" filled the air, and I couldn't help but smile. This was another one of my favorite songs. I began to quietly sing along with Papa. They finished the song and then played two more. I believe the songs were called "Kiss The Go-Goat" and "From The Pinnacle To The Pit", which were two more of my favorite songs. Once they had finished, Papa came over to me and sat down.

Papa's expression turned serious as he looked at me. "You may be wondering what I needed to tell you that was so important," he began. My curiosity piqued as I waited for him to continue.

"So, the ghouls and I are going on tour next week," he said. "We'll be traveling for about eight to nine weeks, performing for our fans around the world. It's going to be a big adventure, but it also means we'll be away from home for a while." I nodded, understanding the gravity of the situation. Papa's absence would be felt, not just by me but by all those who depended on him.

"That's not all," he added. "While we're gone, I need you to step up and help Sister Imperator out around the ministry. She'll be counting on you to keep things running smoothly, to make sure everyone is taken care of, and to be a leader in your own right." I felt a sense of responsibility wash over me as I realized the magnitude of the task before me. But I also knew that I was up for the challenge. With Papa's guidance and Sister Imperator's support, I was ready to take on whatever was needed to keep the ministry going strong.

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Over the course of seven days, Papa taught me a plethora of skills and tasks that he deemed necessary for me to learn. As the days went by, I began to feel more and more confident in my abilities, and I looked forward to each new lesson.

On the final day of their stay, Papa and the rest of the ghouls had to leave for their tour. As they prepared to leave, I helped them load their suitcases onto the tour bus. It was a bittersweet moment, as I was sad to see them go but also excited for the adventures that awaited them. As we were finishing loading the bus, I realized that Sodo wasn't with us. I wondered where he could be, his absence left me feeling uneasy.

"Excuse me, Aether, but have you seen Sodo?" I inquired, trying to locate the fire ghoul. Aether took a moment to respond, contemplating his answer before finally replying, "Hmm, I think Sodo might still be inside eating. I'll send Swiss to get him." I nodded and observed as he called Swiss over and instructed him to get Sodo. Aether then turned and walked back inside, his tail flicking behind him as he left.

As we waited for Swiss and Sodo, the rest of the ghouls eagerly discussed their upcoming tour plans. Mountain eventually approached me, and we engaged in a lively conversation about various topics, laughing and joking with each other.

After a few minutes, Swiss and Sodo finally arrived. With everyone present, they resumed discussing their plans, excited for the adventure that awaited them.

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The conversation continued as we enjoyed the company of each other. However, as the sun rose into the dark sky, Papa announced that it was time for them to leave. I was a bit sad to see them go, as I had grown quite fond of their company myself. I said my goodbyes to the ghouls and ghoulettes, wishing them safe travels and to enjoy the tour. However, when I went to say goodbye to Sodo, I realized that he had already boarded the bus.

The other ghouls followed suit, waving to the Siblings of Sin who had come outside to bid them farewell. I watched as the bus drove off into the distance, now feeling a bit lonely. However, I knew that I had work to do, so I headed back inside the ministry and made my way to the Ghoul's Wing.

Once I arrived, I went straight to the kitchen to see if there was any leftover food from the previous night. To my delight, there was some pasta left, so I put some on a plate and heated it up in the microwave. The smell of the pasta filled the air as I sat down to eat. It was delicious, and I savored every bite.

After finishing my meal, I went to my room to tidy up. There were clothes everywhere, so it took me around forty-five minutes to clean everything up. However, once I finished, I felt a sense of accomplishment. I decided to make use of this newfound motivation and find my way to Sister Imperator's office.

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A/N: Chapter 7 is finished!!! I had a hard time writing this chapter since I didn't know what to write and I was pretty busy with school, but at least I finished it- Anyways, I hope you enjoyed reading and feel free to send me some feedback on this story and some ideas for new chapters!

Have a good day/night

-Sleepy <3