Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Di Gata Defenders cannon characters. Only the plot, Reya, Erisia and Rick.
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Chapter One
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Alnar, the aged headmaster of Radoshigh Secondary Boarding School watched the arrival of his students from the school steps with a smile. He could recognize many faces, all of them had a hint of sadness about leaving their families for another school year.
He saw a small black sports car arrive and walked down to greet the driver and his children. "Aaron old friend. How was your summer?"
Aaron Evans shook his friend's hand and opened the door for his sons, "Just fine Alnar. Just fine. Adam had a few problems with the police force again but nothing serious this time."
Adam blushed deeply and ducked behind his suitcase, "I'm trying!"
Aaron laughed and ruffled his son's hair, "And that's what matters son. That you're at least trying to turn over a new leaf."
Alnar smiled down at the fifteen year old teen, "A calm year would be a welcome change Adam."
Seth smirked as he pulled his suitcase out of the trunk, "A calm year? The shock would be too much for you sir."
The adults laughed, "Point very well taken Seth."
Alnar said good bye and left to greet more families as Aaron said good redience- I mean good bye to his sons. "I want you two to behave this year allright? No fights, parties or trouble with the police. I wont be able to bail you two out this year because I'll be on a peacekeeping trip overseas."
Adam smiled and hugged his younger brother (by four minutes) with an arm, "I promise to be good dad. Not sure about this ruffian though. Maybe you should tell Mr. Alnar to keep a close eye on him."
Seth pushed Adam away, "Me? Bad? Are you sure you didn't get us mixed up Adam?"
Aaron laughed and get back into his car, "Alnar promised to keep an eye on BOTH of you so I expect you to behave." He sent a warning glance towards them, "Or else it's summer school for both of you next year.
The boys waved good bye as their dad drove out of view.
"So... you actually plan on staying out of trouble this year Adam?"
Adam smirked and began walking towards the dorm rooms, "Oh sure. I'll behave as long as somebody's watching."
Seth rolled his eyes and ran to catch up, "You are such a bad ass Adam."
"You know it."
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A few minutes later, Martha Grayson stopped her car in the parking and opened the door for her daughter Melosa, "You be good this year allright? I expect a perfect report card and a letter every week."
Meolsa smiled and hugged her mother, "Like always mother." She turned as her younger brother tackle hugged her, "Rion woah! Watch it!"
Rion hugged his sister and then stepped back into the car, "Have fun Mel! Don't crush too many male hearts."
Mel laughed and hugged her mother one last time, "I'll be good mum. DOn't worry about me. Just make sure that Rion stays out of trouble."
Martha smiled and got back into her car, "Have fun sweet heart!"
Melosa waved until her family was out of view, then she grabbed her suitcase and began the long walk towards the dormitories. She met up with her friend Finn Miller half way up the hill.
"How was your summer Mel?"
Melosa smiled, "Same old, same old. Broke a few hearts, helped Rion out of a few fights and visited the beach at every possible second."
Finn raised an eyebrow as she noticed Mel's tan, "So I noticed. You exited about this year?"
"Of course I am!" Mel stopped to catch her breath, "I just hope Mr. Alnar took my recquest for a new roommate seriously."
Finn nodded and shrugged, "With your luck Erisia will be your roommate again this year."
Mel sighed and shrugged, "I can hope can't I?"
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Rick Armstrong dived out of his neighbors truck the second it stopped, "Oh... note to self... never accept a ride to school from a girl."
Meg suila smiled and picked up her next door neighbor, "Up you get Richard. It wasn't that bad."
Rick made a face, "Uh. Ya. It's was Mrs. Suila. No offence met but I think your niece is trying to kill me. He studied the small bite mark on his hand, "Hey Eris. Your snake isn't poisonous is it?"
Erisia smirked as she got out of the car, "Now why would I get a poisonous snake?"
Rick paled and looked up to Mrs. Suila for aaurance.
She only laughed and patted his shoulder, "You'll be fine Richard. My sister wouldn't allow Erisia to have a poisonous snake."
The last occupant of the car stepped out and glared at her cousin, "You couldn't have just left him alone?"
Erisia smirked again and pulled her suitcase out of the trunk, "Of course not."
Reya rolled her eyes and passed Rick for suitcase, "Bye momma. Thanks for the ride."
Meg Suila hugged her daughter, "You be good hunny. Watch out for Rick and keep an eye on your cousin."
Reya winked, "Of course. Drive safely mom!" She waved and turned back to her cousin as Rick made a run for his friends, "So Erisia. Did your request for a new roommate get accepted?"
Erisia frowned and pushed her dyed black hair out of her face, "Course not. Headmaster Alnar enjoys seeing my suffer."
Reya rolled her eyes, "If that's what you want to believe Erie."
Erisia nodded and hid her pet snake from view with her hair, "Yup. That is what I want to believe. Now let's get going before I burn in this sun."
Reya shook her head with a smile and followed her cousin, "You're unbelievable you know that?"
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Thaddaeus Spreacher leaned back in his seat as his mother drove into the parking lot, "Can't I just stay home this year?"
His mother laughed and shook her head, "Come now Thadd. I'm sure it's not as bad as you make it seem!"
He tried not to smile, "Nah. It's worse actually."
She pulled him out of the car and handed him his bags, "You'll have fun. Don't make such a fuss." She waved at Mrs. Foster as she parked her car a few stalls to the left, "See? There's your friend Erik."
Thadd sighed and picked up his bags, "Okay okay. I'll stop complaining." He kissed her on the cheek, "Thanks for the ride mom."
She smiled and got back into the drivers seat, "Be good and don't get into too many fights this year!"
He waved back with his fingers crossed behind his back, "I promise mom."
He smiled as Erik walked up to him, waving as his own parents and sister drove away.
"You actually plan on not fighting?" Erik asked.
"I'll stop protecting the helpless the day you stop being a geek."
"Harsh Thadd..."