♥ Chapter 2: A Misappropriated Tart

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***Ramshackle Dorm - Lounge***

Yuu POV:

"I'd recognize that collar anywhere. It's the same one that psycho stuck on me at orientation! What'd you do to get shackled with that?" Grim asks. "I ate a tart." Ace states. "You... ate a tart?" I ask skeptically. "Yeah, that's it! That's all I did! I was a little hungry, see, so I went down to the dorm kitchen and found some tarts in the fridge. Three whole tarts! Big ones, too!" Ace exclaims.

***Flashback***

"Man, I'm still tired from our little adventure. I missed dinner, too, and now I'm starving!

Got anything for me, fridge? ...Whoa, score! Tarts! Those look amazing! And plenty to go around, too! No one would notice if I snagged one teeeeensy little slice, right? Right. Of course not. *munch* Mmph... SO good! I'm in pastry paradise right now!" Ace exclaims while munching on a tart. "Of course they're good. Trey made them. His tarts are always exceptional." Riddle states strictly.

"Yeah, but I mean... These are CRAZY good! Like, he could sell these at- wait, Housewarden?!" Ace exclaims in fear. "That you would think to touch something of MINE...Well, I'm impressed with your audacity, at least. But the Queen of Hearts's rule 89 is quite clear. "Never eat a tart without the Queen's permission." The theft of tarts is a serious crime! Off With Your Head!" Riddle exclaims, casing his signature spell. "Bwaaaaaah!" Ace exclaims.

***Flashback end***

"And... here I am." Ace explains. Me and Grim stay silent. "So... The point is you're both terrible?" Grim asks. "You don't think that it's insane for my magic to get sealed away for eating ONE slice of tart?! For a mage, that's like having your arms and legs bound and shackled! And there were three whole tarts! THREE! It's not like he could eat 'em all himself! C'mon, you KNOW this is messed up!" Ace exclaims. "I guess...?" I mutter.

"What kinda wishy-washy answer is that?!" Ace exclaims. "Yeah, but...I mean, if there were three of 'em, they were probably for a party. Maybe it was someone's birthday or somethin'? Lookit that! I'm, like, a master detective too!" Grim exclaims. "A birthday party, huh...?" Ace mumbles. "Did you even apologize?" I ask. "Man... I thought you'd be more sympathetic! I'm a victim of the housewarden's tyranny here!" Ace exclaims.

"Stealing food is a serious offense." I state. "Aw, you gotta be kiddin' me!" Ace groans. "Tomorrow, go and apologize." I state before getting stuff ready for Ace's stay. "You don't go messin' with another man's meal...Hey, wait a minute! I just realized I never got those cans of tuna the headmage promised me!" Grim exclaims. "All right, all right. Fine. I get that I should apologize. But you're coming with me, Yuu. This was your idea, after all." Ace says. "Fair enough, but I'm bringing C.C." I comply. "Anyway, you got a place for me to crash tonight?" Ace asks.

"You were serious about that? If you wanna crash, you better keep clean!" Grim exclaims. "Dude, no way! I hate cleaning! Just let me stay with you, Yuu. I'm real slim. I won't take up much space." Ace says. "You wish. You can stay but you're sleeping on the couch and keeping your space clean." I state firmly. "Tch. You're about as flexible as a brick. Well, fine. The sofa it is. Night!" Ace exclaims before laying down on the couch and going to sleep.

The next morning we're woken up by knocking. "Duuude... Who is pounding on the door at this hour?! Bleah! Every hit kicks up a dust storm! I'm coming, I'm coming!" I hear Ace exclaim form down in the lounge before getting up.

***Ramshakle Dorm - Entry Hall***

3rd POV:

"I figured I'd find you here." Deuce says as Ace opens the front door. "Ugh. Deuce..." Ace groans. "So, you ate the housewarden's tart. You really are an idiot, Ace." Deuce scolds. "Oh, shut up! Like you're one to talk! Anyway, uh... Is he still mad?" Ace asks. "Not at all. Maybe a touch irritated, if anything. A few of our dormmates overslept this morning...But only three of 'em got your treatment." Deuce states. "You call that "not at all" mad?! Sounds like he's still on the rampage, to me." Ace says.

***Main Street***

Yuu POV:

"Move it! Outta the way! Night Raven College student comin' through! Oh? Did my collar catch your eye? It is way better than the one you're stuck with! You know, the one that makes it so you can't use magic? But hey, the school could always use another janitor! Bwahahaha!" Grim exclaims pridefully. "I think he's suffered enough, Grim." I say unamused. "Grrrrr! Trust me Grim, when I get my magic back, your hide is first up on the chopping block!" Ace exclaims.

"Didn't the headmage JUST tell you yesterday, no more incidents? Regardless, you're not going to be able to participate in class if you can't use magic. So why not just apologize to the housewarden? It's a small price to pay for having the collar removed." Deuce says. "Aaaaargh! I hate this so! SO! Much!" Ace exclaims in anger. "Hmm. Ya know, we do still have some time to kill before class starts. And I am kinda curious about the other dorms. Guess I'll go along and scope out the place while you make do with the groveling." Grim says. "Since when did this become a field trip?!" Ace exclaims.

I sigh and see C.C. coming our way, when he does arrive I pick him up and hold him in my arms. I feel him snuggle into me, he probably stayed up all night. After picking him up I carry him as we go to Ace's dorm.

***Interesting Facts***

-Idia ended up leaving the dorm really early in the morning so he wouldn't have to talk to anyone

-Yuu ended up telling C.C. about his dream while they were walking

-C.C. is happy in the warmth of his Bubba's arms

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