Prologue - Chapter 9: Meeting a Freshman

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***Main Street***
C.C. POV:
‘Papa said I have some free time before class starts and I already ate breakfast… Is that Bubba over there?’

I see Bubba Yuu with Grim, they’re looking at statues. I walk over to them and I notice they look like the villains from the stories that were read to me. Across from Bubba is a ginger with a heart over his eye. “You don't know the Queen of Hearts?” the ginger said. ‘I know her…she was in a fairytale….someone read to me… but who?’

“Queen of Hearts? Is she some kinda big deal?” Grim asked. “She was a queen who lived in a mazelike garden of roses long, long ago. She was a strict woman who prized order above all. She wouldn't tolerate a rose being off-color, or her playing-card soldiers being out of step. She basically ruled over a kingdom of madness, but not one of her subjects dared to defy her. You wanna know why? Because the punishment for breaking a rule was immediate decapitation!” the ginger ranted. I shivered at the mention of decapitation.

“Wah! That is seriously messed up!” Grim exclaimed. I didn’t really care, I look over at Bubba Yuu who looked a bit shocked. I tugged at his sleeve and he looked down at me and smile softly. I made grabby-hands at him and his picked me up, I decided to take a nap before class, so I fell asleep in Bubba’s arms.

3rd Person POV:
“Pretty cool, right? I'm a big fan. I mean, who would bother to obey a queen that was kind all the time?” the boy says. “Yeah, true. A leader needs to be strong. But puttin' that aside... Who're you, now?” Grim asks. “Name's Ace. I'm a first year student here, as of... today! Pleased to meetcha!” Ace exclaimed. Fredbear made a mental note of the boy’s name to tell C.C. when he wakes.

“I'm Grim! I'm a prodigy whos plannin' to be, like, the greatest mage who ever lived.
That there's my far less interesting hench-human.” Grim announced proudly. “Yuu? Huh. Name's got an odd ring to it.” Ace says. Yuu sighs, “It's nice to meet you.”

-All readers, Ace rants start now, if you want to skip then it ends at interesting facts-

“So tell me, Ace. Is that lion with a scare in the eye a famous ruler too?” Grim asks. “Of course! That's the King of Beasts who ruled the savanna. But he wasn't born into the throne - he had to earn it through hard work and elaborate schemes. When he became king, he decreed that the hyenas would be pariahs no more, and should live among his subjects as equals.” Ace explains.

“Sounds like a great guy! Not everyone's able to look past social status like that. Who's the lady with the octopus legs?” Grim asks. “The Sea Witch who lived in an underwater grotto.
She basically devoted her life to helping troubled merfolk. If they were willing to pay the price, she'd help them change their appearance, find love, whatever! They say she was so good, there was no wish she couldn't grant. They also say the price was a tad steep, though. But she was granting wishes! Of course it was!” Ace rants.

“Myaha! So you're sayin' that once I'm a great mage, gettin' rich off folks will be a total cinch?! Oh, oh! Do the dude with the big hat next!” Grim exclaims. “That's the Sorcerer of the Sands. He was an advisor to a total dolt of a sultan. He was a smart guy. Really capable sort. He exposed this swindler once - some guy pretending to be a prince in order to trick the princess! After that, he got this magic lamp and became the greatest sorcerer in the world. Then, they say...... he used that power to become sultan himself!” Ace rants.

“Wow! Guess it's true that a mage needs to be an excellent judge of character, huh? And what about this beauty over here?” Grim asks. “She's a queen who was said to be the fairest in all the land. In fact, she used her magic mirror to check how she ranked on a daily basis! When it looked like her position was threatened, they say she'd do whatever it took to keep it. Can you even imagine the level of dedication it would require to keep a record like that? Also, they say she was a master of making poisons!” Ace explains.

“Geez. She's pretty, but that sounds kinda scary.” Grim states. “You think so? I gotta respect the hustle!” Ace says. “F-for sure... Sounds like she fought hard for what she believed in, and never gave up! And the one there, with the flaming head? Now THAT guy looks scary!” Grim exclaims.

“That's the King of the underworld! Single-handedly ruling a kingdom packed with rambunctious spirits - that takes competence! He may look scary, but he was a straight shooter who worked tirelessly at a tough job he never even asked for. I mean, this is the guy who was ordering Cerberus, the Hydra, and the Titans into battle for him.” Ace rants. “Hmm. That IS something. T'think he could have that much power and not let it go to his head! And that last one there, with the horns?” Grim asks.

“That's the Thorn Fairy who lived on a mythical mountain. She was noble and elegant, and a master of magic and curses - even by the standards of these seven! She commanded storms, covered the kingdom with thorns... She could use magic on a massive scale! She could even turn herself into a giant dragon.” Ace rants. “Ooh. a dragon! What all monsters yearn to be!” Grim exclaims. “Pretty cool, huh? Not like some piddling weasel.” Ace insults.

***Interesting Facts***
-C.C. doesn’t really care for Ace
-Fredbear got annoyed by Ace’s rants
-C.C. was read the fairytales before bed by Henry when he stayed over
-C.C. likes clinging to Yuu
-Fredbear and the other nightmares are more than willing to hunt Ace

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