Chapter 3: Once Upon a Princess and Dream Part 3

The clear night was still and bright. It was nearly midnight and all in the castle were home and snug in their beds. Well, all bar one person. I'll give you a clue. She is and always has been a night owl. Guessed it? I'll tell anyway. Evoylnn sat up on her large window seat and stared at the moon. It was near whole, the full moon being the night after tomorrow night at the ball. She sighed as she leaned on the window pane. She made sure not to lean on her bad arm. When her mom saw it, let's just say she flipped out and started doting on her and Sofia like they were babies. Sofia explained to her that they just tried the enchanted swing, and it didn't end too well. She kept James out of the whole situation. His father would punish him somehow if she did. It wasn't that she was lying to her, just not telling the whole truth. Evolynn remembered back to that look on Princess Amber's face. It looked just like that one girl that got her in serious trouble with the villagers in a different Kingdom. That was way back when she was part of an orphanage for girls. Most of the other girls there didn't talk to her or anything and she was left isolated. Only because she was considered weird and different. While most kids would just leave her be, one girl and her entourage would always pick on her about even the smallest of things. Their most popular of choices were either the eyes or freckles. Sometimes even both. That made her much more unique than the rest, for freckles weren't exactly native and violet eye colour was considered a bad omen in that kingdom. Amber reminded her so much of that girl, especially when she glanced at her on the swing. Acting nice in front of the adults and acting out when their not around. What that girl did to get Evie into trouble was really bad. Ummm, I don't really want to say what it is because it's a bit graphic for smaller ears. (AN: If you really want to know, ask.) But that's also what caused her to have Haemophobia.

Wanting to give her neck and memories a rest, she dropped her gaze from the moon and looked down toward the forest ahead. Pulling the warm blanket over her, she settled. She was relaxed enough that her eyes were starting to drop on her. Just as she closed them, she heard a soft tapping. Quickly snapping them back open, she looked to the opposite side of where she was sitting. What she saw scared her a bit. It was a bat, and it looked like it was trying to get her attention. Normally she wouldn't pay any attention and just ignore, but this time it was an exception. Why, because she noticed the bandages on its leg. It was the one she had fixed up yesterday. Crawling over she opened the window and the bat hopped in.

"Hey", Evie said softly, "How's your leg?" She wasn't really expecting it to answer but she just asked anyway. She was expecting it to either make a little screeching sound and move away from her. But what she wasn't expecting was this.

"Better now thanks", the bat said in a clear female voice. "How's your arm?" This was completely unexpected.

"Y-you, you can. You c-can!", Evie stuttered as she started moving backwards. This took her completely by surprise. "You can tal-!". She was cut short when she fell off the window seat. Concerned, the bat then looked over the side to see if she was alright.

"You okay?", she asked. "Wait, you can understand me?". Evie sat back up and leaned back on her hand. It was a little trickier to balance, but she managed. From where she was, she could see the bats features more clearly. Before, she didn't really have time to look her over completely. She was a pretty big bat to start with. She had a long snout, little black ears, big brown eyes, and was covered in fuzz. Her wingspan was probably huge! One way to tell was that they wrapped around her like a cloak. The only parts of her that were black were her legs, ears and snout. The rest were shades of brown. Such as her body which was a usual darkish brown, her wings which were a chocolate brown, and her head which was like a honey brown. Evie nodded slightly at her question.

"Wow", the bat mused, "This is both creepy and cool at the same time. So what do you think's the cause here? Spell, hex, magic incantation?"

Seeing that this bat was a lot nicer than she thought. She suddenly remembered what Cedric told her:

"When the act is of chivalry

But not in fright,

Your true colours are revealed

In the dark of night"

She placed a hand over her neck. "My pendant", she said in the quietest voice ever. "My pendant did this".

Bats have awesome hearing skills, and this was no exception. Even though she spoke really quietly, she could still hear her like a bell. "Gee, the moon must of had it in for ya", she commented as she leaned out to look at the pendant.

Normally a comment given when she was thinking would slip right over her head, but not this time, "Wait, how do you-"

She was cut off. "Even in the folklore among us bats are circled around that Moon Pendant. That belonged to a great Queen many centuries ago. Don't know how it ended here though", the bat explained.

Evie looked at the nocturnal creature in front of her. Unlike what she was told before, this bat was clean, pretty and really nice. Plus she found it a lot easier to talk to her. She could be as quiet as she wanted, but the bat would still hear her. Smiling, she sat back up on the window seat beside her.

"I'm sorry if I was rude earlier", she apologised, "My name is Evolynn, or Evie if you like. And yes, to the question you asked. My arm is feeling much better, thanks".

The bat smiled. She had opened up to her. At first she was worried that the girl would run away and scream, just like everyone else had. But she stayed, she actually stayed. Guess kindness does have its rewards.

"Nice to meet you Luna, my name is Nyx. I'm a Flying-Fox or Golden Crowned Flying-Fox if you want to be fancy about it", she held out her claw, paw thing for a shake, which she got one gladly in return.

"Luna?" Evie wondered. That wasn't her name.

"Well, you look more like a Luna. To me anyway. Can I call you that?" Evie thought for a bit. Other than Sofia and her mom, this was her first real friend. Well, there's Ruby and Jade, but she wasn't really as close to them as Sofia was. She's never had a close friend before.

"Sure", she smiled. That smile was quickly replaced by a big yawn. Her eyes started to droop as her eyelids got heavier. She also started to sway a little.

"Feeling tired now?" Nyx chuckled. She was answered by a little nod. The kid's been up late, especially for a kid her age. Everyone needs their beauty sleep.

"Will you stay with me?", Evie suddenly asked.

"Huh?" Now Nyx was confused and slightly touched. Never has anyone ever asked her to stay for a while. They'd usually just smile and be nice until she left, just like her parents. If she didn't have fur, she'd be visibly blushing right now.

"It's just that, I don't want to be alone when I sleep", Evie elaborated, "But it's okay if you don't want to".

Nyx smiled, "Sure, I'll stay with you". Smiling in joy, Evie lunged to hug her. It was kind of awkward since one arm was in a sling, but hey, a hug is a hug. Soon enough, Nyx was enveloped in her first big hug. Though she was surprised at first, she returned the hug. Not being able to fight the tiredness any longer, Evie fell back onto the large cushions of the window seat. At least she brought over her pillow. She was still holding onto Nyx, but she didn't mind. She smiled and snuggled in closer. Both fell asleep that moment, content.

The nocturnal duo woke up to the bright lights of the sun-rays. Evie stirred awake. She noticed that she was still hugging the large bat from last night, Nyx. Protector of the Night, fitting. Her mind wandered back to pendant. Was that her judgement? Talking to animals? Great. What better ways for you older stepsister to hate you even more.

"Hey", she looked down to see Nyx's brown eyes stare up at her in slight worry. "You okay?" Smiling, Evie nodded. She got up from the window seat and went to get dressed. Before she went to her massive closet to fetch her attire, she glanced at the large grandfather clock in her room. She had about another hour or two before heading to school, so she had plenty of time.

After finishing getting dressed, Nyx called to her from the window area. "Are you as hungry as I am right now?"

"That depends on how hungry you are", Evie giggled. She was beginning to open up more to her new friend and so she spoke a tad louder. But to human ears, she still sounded the same. Bats are much more appreciative (maybe). She went over and picked her up. She wasn't that heavy, about two pounds tops? She started walking towards the door. It was too late when she realised, 'Where's the kitchen anyway?', The door was already open. She could call Violet like she did before, but she'd probably freak out if she saw Nyx. She's a pretty big bat. Thankfully, Sofia came to her rescue, sorta. She saw her singing and dancing with a bunch of woodland creatures. Something about eating and kitchen. When in doubt of finding a kitchen, follow the woodland creatures singing with your sister. Quickly grabbing her school bag, she stuffed Nyx inside and made a run for it to catch up with her sister.

Eventually, she made it to the kitchen. Thankfully, no one was around. Sofia had went outside, just past the door. She opened her bag to reveal the flying-fox. She gladly hopped out and sat on the counter.

"Sorry, about suddenly stuffing you in there", Evie apologised sincerely, "I didn't know where the kitchen was, so I had to rush to follow my sister. Also I didn't want to risk people seeing you".

Nyx smiled gently. "It's okay, no biggie. I understand about the whole people seeing me and rushing thing, but next time I'd like a warning before you stuff me into something". They both shared a laugh.

"So, what do you eat exactly?", Evie asked. Hopefully it wasn't any meat. She doesn't want to be handling a dead mouse first thing in the morning.

"Well, I'm a fruit bat so fruit I guess", Nyx chuckled. "Any figs about?" Evie looked around and wondered. Are there any figs about? Suddenly she spotted a whole bowl of them. She trotted over and grabbed it and returned to the awaiting bat.

"Let's go outside for a bit. I want to ask my sister something", she told her. Nyx climbed onto Evie's shoulder and they both headed out. Outside they saw Sofia having a picnic breakfast with a bunny, a red robin, a bluebird and squirrel. As they made their way over, the bluebird let out a yelp, "Aaahhh!, it's a bat! Quick fly away!". Evie and Nyx shared a confused look while everyone else looked at the bluebird. "Now Mia, she just a fruit bat. They don't eat birds", the robin comforted her. The bird named Mia nearly immediately calmed down.

"Hey, Evolynn. Come join us", Sofia greeted as she scootched over to make room. Evie happily accepted the offer and sat down beside her. She placed the bowl of figs on the the ground. Nyx hopped off her shoulders and dug into her breakfast.

"I thought bats only came out at night", Sofia wondered aloud. Nyx stopped eating and looked at her.

"They do but I usually sleep at dawn, dusk and midday. Rest of the time I'm up and about", the flying-fox explained. "Name's Nyx. Nice to meet you Princess".

"Nice to meet you too, Nyx. I'm Sofia", the elder sister smiled. While they were talking, the bunny tried to take one of the figs in the bowl. Nyx heard him because of her awesome hearing and slapped his paw away.

"It's rude to take things from others without their permission, Mr. Bunny", she scolded him. "You've got your own breakfast".

"Okay, okay, okay. Sheesh", the bunny said while rubbing his slapped paw.

Finally, Evie turned to her sister, "Can you understand them too Sofia?" She asked meekly. Sofia turned to her in surprise.

"You can too?!" She gasped. She looked down at her amulet. "It was because of my amulet. You know that rhyme about it Mr. Ceedric told us? Well, yesterday at school, after you fainted and went to the infirmary, I went off to dry and basically be away from anyone. While I was out, I found a baby bird. He'd fallen out of his nest and couldn't fly back up. So I took him home. After that, my amulet glowed and this morning I could understand these guys", she gestured to her new buddies, "Because I did a good deed, the amulet granted me the power to talk to animals. What about you?"

Evie looked at Nyx happily eating while she explained. "It happened yesterday too I guess. I was in the infirmary and I was woken up by something. A bat had crash landed into the room and it had wire caught around its leg. I treated and bandaged it up. Because the fairies were coming, I had to place it outside. Then, last night I couldn't sleep. Just as I was dozing off, I heard a tapping on my window. It was Nyx. She was the one that I helped". "An act of chivalry, but not of fright", she pondered, "Nyx's leg had blood on it. But it was like I forgot about my fear of blood and helped her. That must be why I'm able to talk to her now".

"Wait, your afraid of blood too?", her sister asked unbelievably.

"Heh, heh, heh, yeah", Evie blushed. She was about to munch on a nice biscuit before they both heard horses whining.

"Time for school", Sofia sighed. That just lost her mood. Evie frowned. She didn't get to eat her biscuit.

Nyx looked up from her bowl, "Hey, don't worry about them other kids you two", she comforted.

"Yeah, you both just keep your eye on the ball", the bunny agreed as he gave Sofia a satsuma. She gladly put it in her bag. "And I'm talking about your Royal Ball honey".

"Your right Clover", she agreed, voice full of determination. So that was the rabbit's name. "We're gonna be the best princesses ever!" She stood up and grabbed Evie by the hand, basically kind of dragging her to come with. "That'll show 'em".

Biscuit still in her hand, Evie did a quick wave goodbye. Before quickly stuffing it in her mouth.

"You go princess!", Clover cheered. He was talking more so to Sofia as it sounded.

"Good luck!", Nyx called as she kept waving. Fitting in isn't easy. She knows from self-experience. Hopefully they'll be okay.

Whoo! Talk about a full day of school and hard work. When in a coach, Evie found out that you can stop yourself from looking down over, by either looking at the person opposite you or closing you're eyes. Problems for both, she was facing Amber, yeah staring at her may not be the best medicine. And also of you close your eyes, you doze off. Thought she did close her eyes, and she did doze off, it was rather refreshing actually.

At school, they learned to do all sorts of princess-y stuff. They started off with waving. Wave for half an hour, your hand aches afterwards. Now Evie has two aching hands, yay! Next was to learn to do a proper curtsy. Sofia was first (lol). It took her a few tries before she got there, but when she did the majority of the class were cheering for her. Evie was up after. She was nervous. It doesn't help that she had to stand on a stage in front of the whole class and do it. Thankfully, after watching other princess before her do it correct on the first try, she was able to do it without much advice. The only thing that was advised was that she kept her head up. Other than that, she was fine. Again when she achieved the curtsy, the class again cheered. Honestly it was like their own personal cheer squad.

After that class, it was learning to pour tea, the right way. Sofia managed to put the lid in the cup as well as a few drops of tea. Evie however suffered a little. At her turn, the pot was freshly refilled again and it was heavy. Now Evie doesn't have the best upper body strength, so it shook all over the place. To steady the pot, she held onto the bottom with her free hand. That was a mistake. The bottom was roasting hot, and that made her drop it. Plus it was still weak from her slight fracture. It landed on the table and the tea all poured out. Some unfortunately landed on her. It scalded her lap and hands slightly, but after getting cleaned up again, she was fine.

Then at lunch, a nice young prince by the name of Zandar, introduced them to his friends. While a really displeased Amber looked and scowled.

Arriving back at the castle, Sofia and Evolynn were the last two to get off. Entering through the big doors, the whole staff were running about like a hive of busy bees.

"I want the goldware, not the silverware", they heard Bailywick order. Of course he would be in charge of the whole arrangements. "This is a royal occasion, not a picnic". So this is what the whole hustle was about. "Let's make it work people!"

Evie moved closer to her sister to avoid being run over by about three or four food trolleys. Before long, their mother came up to them.

"How was school you two?", she wondered in her usual cheery voice.

Sofia sighed while her sister whimpered a response. Sofia told her, "We thought being a princess would be easy". We? "But it's really hard".

"Hmm, I know just what you need", Miranda smiled as she stroked her daughter's side fringe. She then did the same gesture to Evie's nose. She led them out to the gazebo where her treatment was. Sitting and waiting, were Ruby and Jade.

"Ruby, Jade!", Sofia mazed as she spotted her old lifelong BFF's.

"I thought you could use some familiar faces", Miranda said with a knowing smile.

"Thanks mom. Jade! Ruby!" Sofia called out as she ran to meet her friends. She was greeted by an ecstatic 'Sofia!' in return with a big hug.

"Why don't up you go join them, hm?", Miranda said gently to her youngest which was still standing where she was. Evie looked at her before looking at her sister and friends having tea in the gazebo. Why not? So she decided to join them.

Soon enough, conversations were in full swing. Well, the majority of the conversationalists were.

"How many gowns do you have?" Jade asked ever so excitedly.

"Ugh", Evie wondered, "A lot?" She can count, but only to about twenty before getting muddled up.

"We've really missed you two", Ruby said sadly. Out of the two of them, she was the most sane, for now. Both of them? Evie didn't really know them all that much. Is she really considered as their friend as Sofia is?

"Us too", she heard her sister reassure.

"How many tiaras do you have?" Jade bombarded. She was sounding like those crazed fan girls. Someone's had too much sugar in her tea.

"Five, no wait six", Sofia answered. Evie looked up a bit, thinking. Before she said a 'six' as well.

Evie looked over and saw that Ruby was lined for a refill. She was about to get the teapot, until she remembered what happened earlier. Now she was a little self-cautious about pouring tea for either herself, or others. Sofia saw what she was doing and looked at her compassionately. She knows the feeling.

"Here, I'll do it", she offered. Sofia picked up the pot and went to pour Ruby some tea. She was a bit hesitant and so ended up nearly spilling it.

"Let me help you with that", James offered as he suddenly appeared. He assisted Sofia in lifting the pot to pour the tea.

"Prince James", Jade and Ruby both gawked as they gave him the lovey-dovey eyes. It nearly made Evie gag as she so wasn't into this kinda stuff.

"What are you doing here?", Sofia questioned. She was as surprised as anyone at the table, that'd he'd suddenly appear out of nowhere.

"I'm sorry. I've been a royal dunce", he apologised sincerely. "But I want to make it up to you. Both of you".

"How?"

"Well...", James pondered for a bit. Then he set off a lightbulb in his head, "I know! I could teach you both all the royal stuff you need to know for the ball tomorrow night". He took the pot and went over to finish the earlier task. "We can start with 'How to pour the perfect cup of tea'". When he was done he smiled at his client.

"Prince James poured me tea", Ruby gushed as she held her cup with grace.

Amber was taking a stroll around the grounds. She strutted with her head held high and stoic facial expression while carrying her emerald green parasol. Suddenly she heard laughter coming from the gazebo direction. Stopping by a tall, finely primed hedge, she peeked over. There she saw it. Her brother revising the lessons form today and tutoring her stepsisters. There were two villager girls by the gazebo watching.

"That was the best curtsy I've seen all year", James complimented Evie. She blushed a little. Still not used to receiving compliments. "I'd say you two are all set for the ball".

"There is one more thing", Sofia added.

"What?" James asked. What they possibly not know now? They were already acing the basics.

"We can't dance", Evie finished. "Sofia's never danced before I don't think, and I'm afraid I'll have two left feet".

"Is that all?" James mazed, "No problem. We have dance class with Professor Popov tomorrow". Professor Popov? Are some names just weird in this Kingdom or is it just Evie?

"But the ball is tomorrow night", Sofia reminded him, sounding a bit worried.

"One class with Popov, and you two will be dancing circles around all of us, I guarantee it", James smiled, "Okay?"

"Okay", Sofia smiled while Evie did a happy nod.

Unknown to them or anyone else, Princess Amber was listening to the whole conversation. A thought came to mind. That thought plastered an evil-ish grin upon her face.

Before anyone knew it, it was tomorrow afternoon already. The whole day went so quickly it was like changing the scene...never mind. Anyway!

Evie followed Sofia to the practice hall for dance class. The room was filled with rich sunlight and many other students practicing and stretching. They were noted before hand to get dancing shoes. Since it was their first lesson they could just borrow the ones for borrowing, but later if they want to continue dance classes, they'd have to get their own. Making their way over to the shoe racks, Sofia chose to use a pair of green ones while Evie searched for ones in her size. Suddenly, Amber appeared.

"Sofia, Evolynn, don't even think about touching those stinky shoes. I brought a few extra pairs, just for the two of you". To Sofia she gave a pair of indigo dancing shoes on a tangerine satin cushion. Turning to Evolynn she added, "I brought a few because I didn't know what size you were". She then produced at least five pairs of dancing shoes of various sizes and colours. Evie was rather weary of taking them. To be honest, she was a bit afraid of Amber. Not because how she acted, she was used to dealing with that, but that she was her new sister and all. It just intimidated her really. Not wanting to be rude, she chose a pair her size.

"Thanks Amber", Sofia smiled. Maybe she was feeling a little weird to how nice their older stepsister was being.

"Your very welcome", Amber said smugly. There was something about her expression that didn't sit right. "Now, hurry up and get ready".

Sofia ran to a free chair to get ready, while Evie just sat on a cushion nearby. After putting them on, she tested if they were the perfect fit. And so they were.

"Gather 'round children", called the unmistakably obvious voice of Prof. Popov, the dance teacher. He had a really funny way of talking. All the children in the hall did as they were told. "So you think waltz eh?" No. He did a pirouette to show that if you didn't, you came to the right guy. "We shall see about that! I need volunteer!" He pointed to the crowd of kids surrounding him. Though he be trying to seem scary, Evie thought he was actually kinda funny. Her thoughts were ended when she felt pushed. James had pushed her and Sofia forward so they'd defiantly get picked.

"Ah two new girls", Popov gushed. His face became serious as he stood over Evie and eyed her. Looking her over for the bottom up he mumbled, "Hmmmm. No, no, no, ordinary waltz is no good for you". What? Waltz is no good? But she needed to know how to waltz for the ball tonight. Popov stood up, "What you need is Viennese Waltz", he turned to the doorway and called, "Max, Max!". A much younger man appeared. He was tall with slick black hair, a moustache and dressed in a blue day tux.

"You called Professor", he said with a bow. Max was a dance teacher in training.

"Now's your time to shine Maxamillian", Popov said proudly, "Prove to me that you can be a dance professor. Oh, and get the accordionist as well".

"Yes sir, of course sir", Max obeyed trying to keep in his excitement.

Okay, what was that all about? Well, they were one short for the demonstration, but did really make that big of an impact? Soon enough, Max returned with the school accordionist. They waltzes they were going to demonstrate were pretty much the same. Except that for the Viennese you need an accordion and you spin much more than the ordinary waltz. Let's hope she doesn't get motion sick.

Readying themselves, they got ready. The music of the strings started to play gracefully along with the accordion to give a real Parisian feel. While Popov was starting slow to let Sofia get used to it, Max was waltzing and spinning right off the bat with ease. Even though he was supposed to start slow, he didn't need to as Evie got the hang of it pretty quickly. But he made sure he was being careful with her fragile arm.

"Don't look down", he ushered as he saw his dance partner looking down at her feet. "It's important to look into you dance partner in the eyes. And don't worry about your foot placement your highness, your doing great". Evie felt better when she looked at the kind mans face. His eyes were kind and compassionate which she received very rarely from total strangers she just met. Soon they were doing the more intricate stuff. They were doing spins and twirls and even tried a fleckerl. The students watched in awe as the newbie aced her first try.

Suddenly she heard loud tapping and stomping. Jumping out of her daydream, she looked to see Sofia jumping about and yelping, Prof. Popov was on the floor.

"Prof. Popov!", Max said worriedly as he went to help his mentor.

As Evie was about to go and help her sister, her own shoes started doing the same. Soon the two of them were stomping and jumping around like a pair of idiots.

"What's, going, on!", Sofia yelled in distress as she started hopping. Both girls looked at their stepsister who was grinning with rotten glee. Evie's hunch was right. She knew that somehow, Amber was planning something like this. Suddenly, Evie started to spin like a mini tornado and crash into the large potted plant by the cushions and chairs, knocking it over on top of her. Nearby, Sofia's shoes decided to run to the cushion pile. While she landed on something soft, Evie had a massive pot on top of her. The soil was all over her, ruining her cream coloured dress. She's been embarrassed before, but not like this. She felt so exposed. Curling up into a ball, she slipped her shoes off and tears started to form in her eyes. The sniggering from the other students didn't help. She didn't even hear Amber voice in mock pity for them.

Sofia got up and took her shoes off frustratingly. She was embarrassed too, yeah surely. But she was more angry at that moment. She looked at Amber who tried to look like an innocent bystander who did a little mistake. Annoyed, Sofia went to check on her little sister, who's till had the pot and soil all over her, not to mention the plant.

"Come on Evie, let's get proper pairs of dancing shoes", she huffed as she removed the plant and put the pot the right-side up. When she received no response, she lost her annoyed attitude and looked concerned. She knelt down next to her.

"Evie, are you okay?", still no response. She was getting worried now. The other students and two teachers looked to see what was happening. The sniggering had stopped and even Amber was intrigued to what was going on. Sofia was about to shake her for a response, but stopped mid-way to see what position she was lying on. She fell on her bad arm.

"Oh no, your arm!" She gasped, bringing her hands to her mouth. No wonder she didn't get a response. It was something her mom was trying to stop. Whenever Evolynn was in any kind of pain, physically or emotionally, she would say anything about it, which usually would make the whole injury worse.

Max pushed through the other students to help. After hearing the princesses plight, he couldn't sit aside. He knelt down by the young fallen princess and gently lifted her up into standing position, careful that he didn't damage the arm any further. Standing up quickly was a big no-no. Evie immediately felt really dizzy and fell over the young instructor. Thankfully she didn't faint, yet. Her arm was still in its same position as it was on the floor.

"Is it broken?", Sofia asked desperately.

"I'm not sure your highness. But I better take her to the infirmary in case", Max replied solemnly.

Evie kept her head low. Her hair covering her face and visible tears. "Does it hurt?" He asked her. Hello, duh, obviously it hurts. Pretty badly.

"Evie please, answer him", Sofia pleaded to her. He can't help her if she doesn't say anything. Finally, the girl gave a small shake of the head. Sofia nearly was in tears herself. She hated worrying about her sisters well-being. Especially if she's hurt.

"I'll take her to the infirmary", Max declared as he gently picked her up and held her bridal-style. "Prof. Popov", he nodded before setting off to the infirmary/hospital wing.

After he disappeared down the hall, Sofia eyed Amber again. Her eyes said it all 'It's all your fault', and she stormed off to get new shoes. Now, even though she may seem horrible, Amber's not an entirely bad person. Even acts out when they're in a foul mood. Her conscience was good and it nagged her about the whole ordeal that just happened. She looked to the doorway again, actually feeling rather guilty, on the inside. But her jealousy pushed that thought aside. It said loud and clear, 'She doesn't belong here. She's just a wannabe playing dress up. She deserved what she got'. Even though she wanted to believe that to be true, the guilt was still hurting her.

Surprise! Another chapter XD Why do I keep hurting Evie :/ Gawd I'm aweful :( Ahem, anyway,

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A) Guess what trait she has. You get brownie points if you can guess why correctly ;)

OR/AND

B) Guess what relationship Amber and Evolynn are developing. There's a hint in this chapter, lets see who's sharp ;)

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