Yearning For Familial Love

Chapter Twenty One: High School on Steroids?

[Cleo]

Chapter Twenty One:

High School On Steroids?

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We didn't even make it to our first class before we got ourselves sent to the headmistress's office. And Nicole is the one responsible!

The entrance ceremony was so short I'm not sure what the point of it even was. Welp besides to attempt to scare us for getting into trouble. She basically told us that these (#^$&@^#&) are the rules we mustn't break and that they would get us expelled regardless of the perpetrators' status or contributions.

It doesn't help my nerves. That I don't know what Those rules were. Because she spoke that fast it all blurred together. as for what did we do?

Firstly I didn't do anything. However, Nicole bumped into Nolan and a group of upperclassman ladies. That Didn't know who Nicole was came to Nolan's defense as the two of them got into a small argument over who walked into who.

Nicole used a defense spell to knock the girls over when they got in her face. So why am I also in trouble? well, Nicole pointed at me and I pointed at her... I did so rightfully so why I gotta get in trouble too, Nicole?

Since they couldn't decide which of us did it, we were both brought here to be punished. I turn my back for just a second and we are in trouble. In other news, none of this was explained to me.

I'm still unclear how but as soon as our eyes met. I got a vague answer to what happened as if we'd shared the experience.

I don't really blame Nicole but still. I wanted to go to class. I feel particularly guilty given it seems Nolan mistakes Nicole for me. And for some reason that fact irritates me even more

"Call them in," the headmistress said to her receptionist with a callous tone.

The office was much larger beyond the receptionist desk/ waiting area. The tall oak bookcases looked out of place lining the walls of the room. With a collection of rare and strange small animals caged in the far corners. And what looked like a desk and tables like you'd find in a small town's courtroom. Though it lacked the benches for an audience.

After a harsh glare, she sighed "Thank goodness nobody was hurt." we sat down at one of the tables as Nolan and the group of girls sat down at the opposing table.

"This is an outrage. I insist these two county bumpkins be expelled. Not only did they insult this sweet little boy but they dared act better than him" The girls squealed in what almost seemed like a rehearsed unison.

"Regardless of school policy their immediate attack on a noble student makes it clear they don't respect nobility or the throne," the older girl with red hair said confidently.

Mistress Goodwin looked as if she was gonna shrivel up and die. As Nolan remained silent. The girls continued their rant based off the assumption we... are commoners?

I couldn't help but start giggling and outright laughing. I mean not that I necessarily care but my amulet alone could buy me a small territory. Magic stones with light affinities are not only rare but extremely expensive.

Mistress Goodwin with a gulp then yelped, "enough." she sighed "You poor children are dumber than you look..." "We just went over this what do purple ties represent?" She asked slowly

*There was a long awkward moment of silence*

The girls all looked across at us with an immense level of disbelief in their gaze. After another moment they were all on their knees begging for mercy.

Nolan who till now had been completely indifferent to the whole situation. Let out a sigh, " Mistress, I humbly request you spare them from punishment. This whole mess is my fault."

Goodwin sighed, "Yes it very much so is but unfortunately insulting the royal family Isn't a crime I can pass judgment on.. so let's circle back to the misuse of magic and threatening behaviors."

Goodwin said, "I find her highness Nicole not guilty. And eligible to return to class. I find Tess, Rena, Maria and Pandora guilty of threat of violence and therefore you four will be suspended for the duration of 5 days."

" I find Nolan guilty of starting this whole conflict. On suspicion of it being intentional. I declare you on probation for the next six months. You will be In charge of cleaning the boys dormitories common areas twice daily. This includes off days." Goodwin said in a harsh firm voice.

"Oh and yes Nicole I know of everything on this campus and can easily tell you apart from your sister. You may share the same magical signature and appearance but both your body language and the Flux of your magic are very different... next time you pull this trick I'll punish you in the most creative way I can come up with!" Mistress Goodwin said in an angry tone.

,"Yes, headmistress." Nicole yelped.

First period was over not long after we'd been dismissed. We almost immediately found ourselves surrounded by similar situations only narrowly avoiding another trip to Goodwin's office.

"Why" I cried. "Just leave us alone" I kept muttering under my breath. "Please just leave us alone" I continued under my breath.

Aeric seemed to come from nowhere. "princesses," he said loudly as he approached. Acting as if we were the best of friends. As if it was his natural way to greet us.

The once sea of kids "mostly girl's " who seemed determined to start an argument. Parted and it almost seemed as if the hallway had emptied. Though most were huddled against walls as if we were a dangerous fire spreading down the hall.

He sighed, "You two are gonna have to get used to throwing around the weight of your names..."

With a grin, he continued with his needlessly loud greeting.

"my beloved fiance Nicole and Crown Princess Cleo. Please allow me to escort you to your class," he said making it obvious he was enjoying his theatrics.

"Irritating... they're both so Irritating" me and sis muttered in unison.

He sighed now, speaking much more quietly, "You can both thank me later. This makes it known you both have massive political influence. Along with saying you aren't unspoken for maidens. Which should lessen the level of hostility, that two pretty girls such as yourselves. Normally Attract walking the halls in such a small group."

He muttered, "While also keeping boys from bothering you.." he sounded a little too happy about that part.

I hate to say it but even as annoying as it is with Aeric's help. We made it to class without any more trouble.

I Hope You Enjoyed

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