♥ Chapter 4: Student Multiplication

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***Heartslabyul Dorm - Rose Maze***

C.C. POV:

"Red... Red... BAM! Wh-whoa! It turned blue?!" Deuce exclaims as I happily finish painting my second rose bush. "Change, o foul color! Change! AHA! BWAH! The rose caught on fire!" Grim exclaims as Bubba rushes to put the fire out. "Wow. You're even less competent than I thought." Cater comments. "Yo, maybe you should just leave the roses white! They look perfectly pretty 'n stuff to me." Ace says. "It's a matter of tradition. You can't have an unbirthday party without the roses being red. And you can't play croquet without seven-colored flamingos as mallets and a hedgehog for a ball. Oh, but of course, the roses need to be white when the garden flowers put on their spring concert. That's absolutely crucial." Cater explains.

"All your rules are completely insane!" Grim exclaims. "They say the Queen of Hearts made up these rules herself - she was one of the Great Seven, you know. And Riddle is all about tradition. Probably more than previous housewardens, T-B-H. I'll admit that he's, well... a bit extra." Cater says. "Yeah, no kidding. I sure don't have time for this nonsense. Is Riddle here? I gotta talk to him." Ace says. "Yeah, probably. But are you sure that's wise? Did you even bring an apology tart to replace the one you ate?" Cater asks. "Uh, no...? I came here first thing in the morning!" Ace exclaims. "Ah ah ah... That could be a problem. Have you forgotten rule 53? "Stolen items must be replaced." If you're not in compliance, I can't let you in." Cater states.

"Are you serious?!" Ace exclaims. "All dorm residents must obey the rules. If I let you slide, it would be off with my head next! I hate to say it, Ace, but I'm gonna need you to leave before Riddle spots you. Thanx." Cater says dismissively. "I... think this guy is for real. You guys, do something!" Ace exclaims. "Why should WE do anything?" Deuce asks. "C'mon, please! I can't use magic! Hurry, he's—" Ace starts before I walk away and watch them fight Cater. After watching them get their butts kicked by Cater or Caters, they l, we're all shoved out of the Maze. "Do make sure you bring that tart next time, m'kay? Buh-bye now!" Cater exclaims happily before he pushes us out.

***Heartslabyul Dorm***

"Was that guy for real?!" Ace asks angrily. "We hit him over and over, but he just kept coming. Maybe he was using some kind of illusion magic?" Deuce asks while I walk over and hug Bubba. "So lemme get this straight: we walked in there, totally tartless, but this dude still made us do that whole song and dance before throwing us out? He just wanted to make us paint his stupid roses!" Ace exclaims in anger. "We sure look like a bunch of chumps." Grim comments. "I guess we'll just have to get an apology tart and come back. Maybe after class, we can- Oh no!" Deuce exclaims. "What's wrong?" Bubba asks after picking me up. "We already missed the first bell! We're gonna be late for class!" Deuce exclaims.

"Myah! I don't wanna get a blemish on the first day of my glorious Night Raven education! Shake a leg, chumps! To the classroom, pronto!" Grim exclaims. "Hey, so what class are you guys in, anyway? You're freshmen too, right?" Ace asks. "The headmage said we're in Class 1-A!" Grim exclaims. "Hey, that's the same one I'm in. We got Potionology for first period." Deuce says. "Oh ho, yeah! That sounds awesome!" Grim exclaims. "M-maybe I don't need magic for that?" Ace mutters.

***Interesting Facts***

-Cater confuses C.C. but C.C. doesn't mind him

-C.C. wants to pet the hedgehogs

-C.C. agrees with Ace needing to replace the tart

-C.C. is starting to get used to Ace

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