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Vita's POV:

"Oh, uhh yes! I apologize Mr . . ." I look the male in the eyes awkwardly and ask. "What's your name?" I chuckled slowly. He scoffed at my question, then proceeded to crack his knuckles.

"Are you some kind of new student or something?" He gave me a disgusted look. Times like this, the saying "If looks could kill . . ." really, and I mean REALLY, came into play. I stuttered a bit on my answer because of the glare I was receiving, but I tried my best to sound composed.

"I-I am! I'm Vita De-Magus from the Yullably Dorm! I just transferred here from Royal Sword Academy, so I don't know much about the students nor staff at that matter."

The long haired boy took a few steps towards me. I got frightened and moved back a bit myself. It was like a hungry lion hunting its prey. 'Welp. . This is how I die. . Goodbye cruel world. .' Okay, yes I was being overdramatic; but this guy was honestly giving me the creeps. .

"Leona Kingscholar."

I opened my eyes, I had tried to shut them to try and make my death less painful. But it turned out I was scared for nothing. Leona was standing a good two feet away. I scratched my cheek awkwardly as I remembered the situation I was in. I straightened my posture and smiled slightly at him.

"Well then, Mr. Kingscholar . . . I hope you can forgive me for my mishap of stepping on your tail." Leona cringed at my words.

"Don't ever call me by my last name. It sounds disgusting." His tone was stern. 'Pfft- same reaction as Azul. I'm just trying to be polite.' I stifle a laugh as I look away from the male. As I did, it hit me. I was supposed to be at the dorms by now, and my brother might be mad if I'm late. I gaze back at Leona with an apologetic look.

"Sorry, but I have to go. I need to find the Hall Of Mirrors before my brother tries to make me walk the plank. . . ehehehe." I lowly chuckle at the end and then smile at Leona. "Do you think you could help me, Leona?"

He was quiet for a good while, before I heard a small response, "Just follow behind." I wasn't able to stop the giant grin that was now plastered on my face. This guy was just like a giant tsundere. He acted mean, but could be rather sweet or kind when he wanted! I followed behind as he led me to the Hall Of Mirrors.

It had been at least three minutes since we left, but it was way too quiet for my liking. So, I decided to ask Leona some questions in order to get to know him. "What dorm are you in?" It was silent, as if he didn't even give my question a thought. That ticked me off the slightest bit, but I let it slide.

'I guess this kid is gonna be a hassle, but he seems pretty nice.- eh, wait. Then again- I don't know everything about everyone. I shouldn't think of people that way, GEEZ VITA! THE HECK IS UP WITH YOU?!' As my own thoughts run around for a bit, I hear Leona sigh deeply.

"Hey? You good?" I ask, trying to sound as if I didn't just assume so much random stuff about him.

"Ye, just wondering how I got myself in this situation again. I could have been sleeping right now." I stopped myself from saying a sly remark, as I could tell that he wasn't so happy to be doing this.

"Sorry for making you do this, Leona. ." I stop in my tracks and look at him. Seems he had noticed and turned around. I looked pissed, but his words came out sincere. It sounded, not as hostile.

"Let's hurry up and get to the Dorms. Sleeping in a bed is kinda better than the garden anyways." I went silent for a moment before I nodded my head, saying yes. "Good, now hurry along, herbivore. I'm using too much energy as is." I chuckle and hurry up my walking to catch up to Leona.

After about five more minutes, we came across what looked like a giant gazebo. I had the shape like one, but with walls. As Leona opened the door to head inside, I was met with a few other students, and a bunch of mirrors. 'Well, pretty fitting for a place called 'The Hall of Mirrors'. But I did expect a bit more than this. .'

I then hear Leona call for me, and I swiftly make my way over to him. He points in the direction of a mirror with a whimsical fairy themed border. On the bottom of the frame had what looked to be a pirate ship; while the top of the frame had the second star to the right. On the table underneath had what looked to be a compass, map, spyglass, and even a pouch of gold dust.

"You said you're part of the Yullably dorm, right? Then this is the entrance to your dormitory." Leona had a nonchalant tone, but it hadn't been as harsh. I turn to Leona and smile at him.

"Thank you for helping me, Leona! I bid you a good night!"

"Yea yea, get on with it. I need to sleep." I chuckle and turn to the mirror, lightly grazing my hand over it. In doing so, I feel my body sucked into the mirror. Before I knew it, I had arrived in my new home for the next three years of my life. The Yullably Dorm.

The dorm entrance mirror was located on what seemed to be a boat. In taking a closer look, I was able to fully identify what it was.

"No way. . . IS THIS A DANG PIRATE SHIP?!" I scurried around to confirm my case, but it was too overwhelming. Maps, clocks, compasses, gold, swords, & canons all in the same room! It basically looked like a museum, but nothing was for display. If I remember my brother's letters, he had spoken of training for situations involving getting attacked at sea. 'This surely has to be what he was talking about! Cool. . !!!'

As I walked up the stairs to the main deck, I was met with a whole other world. I was now in Neverland. The view from the deck showed me a flourished island. Tiny lights shining through the trees looked like magic. Before I could even step foot on the boat, a voice, stern and low, called out to me.

"You're awfully late, Vita. I would have hoped you would know that I don't appreciate when you are out late." I felt sweat drip slightly from my head as I turned to meet the voice. I whisper my words, as I turn and face a long, black haired male.

"Glad to see you're doing well, brother! . ."

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IT'S BROTHER TIME 👀

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