A Champion in a Twisted World

Chapter 28 - Escalating Punishments

Knock.

Knock.

Knock.

"'Scuse me for a sec." You say to the boys, setting down your Uno cards as you stand up and walk to the front door. "Hello- OH MY ARCEUS!"

You stare in shock at the eight or so people standing on your porch, all from Heartslabyul, and all looking traumatized and collared. You glance at Moonstone with wide eyes.

The one in the front grins sheepishly, looking exhausted since it's almost nine at night. "H- hello, Ms. Prefect. I- we- we heard you were allowing two Heartslabyul students stay here for the night, and we were wondering if we were allowed to stay..? We're not allowed back in our dorm..."

You share a concerned look with Moonstone, who nods. "Of course! You're allowed to stay here. Here, I'll even help you guys set up a few rooms for you guys... come in, come in."

"Myah?" Grim peeks over, his eyes widening at all the people. "Hench-human! We're not letting them stay here!"

You cross your arms. "Grim, as the school's Prefect and Ramshackle's unofficial Housewarden, I am not allowing innocent students who accidentally broke insane rules to be forced to sleep outside or in similar places."

One of the students behind you raises their hand. "Excuse me... are you allowing students to transfer to this dorm?"

You blink in confusion. "I... sure, if you want. Though Ramshackle's a bit... Ramshackle-y. Also, Grim and my Pokémon live here, and I'm uncertain if you want to live with them."

"Worth it as long as I have to never obey those stupid rules again..." The student who raised his hand sighs, exhausted.

"I promise all of you in here don't have to obey those rules. I will lay out some basic ground rules for all of you." When you notice everyone seem nervous, you motion for them to calm down. "Don't worry, punishments won't be severe. This is more for your safety, after all."

You hold up your fingers to count off the rules. "One, don't harass Grim or the Pokémon. They're supposed to be your friends here, not things to bother or toy with. Two, don't eat any mochi offered to you that is purple in color. It will brainwash you and make you do a Torchic- er, chicken dance. Three, I'm awake every morning at 6 A.M. for training and in bed by 10 at the latest, but you guys are welcome to sleep in or stay up as long as you don't miss any classes. And if you are struggling with any classes or find issues in the dorm, please come to me and I'll try to help."

The other students murmur agreements to themselves and you continue talking. "My room is the first one on the right, Ace and Deuce are in the room across from me, though you're allowed to take over any other rooms you can find. Also, don't mind the ghosts. I promise they're harmless and our friends."

The students look a bit nervous at the mention of ghosts, but seem to trust you right now as they head off deeper into the dorm.

You sigh and go back to the parlor, where the boys seem confused (though Che'nya seems more amused) by the sounds they heard. Grim's annoyed though, grumbling to himself.

"Uh... Y/N, who were you talking to?" Deuce asks, confused.

"Oh..." You say with a shrug as you sit back down at your original spot at the table, picking up your cards again. "Nine more people are just staying here, since they got collared by Riddle."

"What?" Ace sputters out, and Deuce looks startled. "And- you just casually let them in?"

"My dorm, my rules." You retort. "I am the Housewarden here, as I'm the one with thumbs, a physical body, and lives in here."