Hey! Once more I am back with a one shot. As always could be OOC, I don't ship and I hope you like it!

School was carrying on as usual. The same Rebel - Royal tension was in the air, the legacies were hexcpeted to be fulfilled and the students were just trying to survive through the week.

Darling ventured through the halls, dodging students and the entire bookball team that was thrilled with the opening season.

Daring threw a long pass which his dear sister easily caught with one hand.

"Well done, little sister!" he marched in her direction "If you weren't team captain of the dragon games I would ask you to join us"

"I am no longer, captain, you know that, Raven took charge. But still I am pretty happy in my position" she gazed at the team "Speaking of which, where is Cerise? She is still on the team, right?"

"Why of course, I was as surprised as you not to see her this morning, she never misses a practice, specially the morning jog around the field, but today she didn't show up" he explained "Any news?" he asked, his tone showing concern.

"I have no clue" she answered thoughtfully.

"Well, if you find out, please tell me"

"Sure big bro"

"Thanks" he fixed his helmet "now come on gentleman, we have a big game in a week and I want everyone in their best shape" he leaded the boys down the hall cheering.

Darling rolled her eyes at this, her brother sure loved the attention, but right now, that was not her main concern. The bell rang and Darling went to her class, in her way there she saw her friend's roommate.

"Hey, Cedar!" she called.

"Oh, hey Darling" she smiled broadly "What's up?"

"Hey, have you seen Cerise?"

"Yeah, she had a late start today, she told me go ahead, she will catch up later"

"Oh, is something the matter?"

"Na, I think she was just tired" she waved her hand dismissively.

"Very well then, thank you"

"Sure!" she walked to her classroom.

But for the rest of the day, Darling did not saw the hooded girl.

"That's strange" she told herself while changing her shoes for grimnastics, she knew Cerise would never miss it, it was by far her favorite class.

But it was until half the way through the period, that the scarlet dress student appeared from behind the bleachers.

"Miss Hood, glad to see you decided to join us"

"Sorry, coach" she said a bit breathless.

"To the line, you are going for the 200 meter for being late"

The girl obliged, getting into position next to one of the goats.

Darling observed from the sidelines, she just had her turn and was now recovering, ready to enjoy the race. She knew Cerise could make them bite the dust faster than they could all even blink. But of course, she rarely made use of that ability in public.

"On your marks, get set, go!" they all charged running to the finish line and for a while things looked the same, that until Darling noticed her friend was not even half her normal speed. She was in fact stumbling a little, loosing her balance. It was in the last 50 meters that the undefeated runner fell to her knees.

"Cerise!" Darling ran to her side while the other students started to gossip.

Darling kneel next to her fixing the hood that was exposing one of her ears before helping her sit "What's wrong?" she asked, then noticing her flushed cheeks "How many laps you did before? You look exhausted"

"None" she answered tiredly "I...I haven't been out of bed all morning"

Darling drove her hand to her forehead "You are burning up!" she turned around "Coach!, she has a fever, she needs to go back to her dorm"

"Very well, Miss Charming, accompany her, the rest of you gather up!"

Darling helped her up and carried most of her weight going back to the building. Once inside her dorm, Darling locked the door "You have to take the hood off, you need to cool down"

"N-no, the ears" she said panting a little.

"We are alone" she untied her cloak "now try to get some rest, you'll need it"

"I have classes..." she trailed off

"You won't make it to any of them" she walked around "now, do you have a thermometer?"

"No, I-I never get sick"

"Well then, this is a first" she sat next to her, a concern look on her features "Do you think we should call your mother?"

"No, it's fine, really, I will just sleep it off"

"Very well" she sat on the chair next to the desk.

"What are you doing?" Cerise questioned

"Well, I can't leave you alone, you are in terrible shape. So I will stay here to make sure you are alright and in case you need anything"

"What about classes?"

"My perfect assistance can take a break, I promise" she chuckled lightly "now go back to sleep, I will be here"

"But-"

"No, no excuses" she grabbed a nearby book, gazing over the pages to her once more "Honest, Cerise, you need to recover, I will make sure no one else sees those" she mimicked the wolf ears with her fingers.

Cerise tiredly smirked "Ok" she said with little voice "thank you"

Darling opened the book and smiled to herself "Welcome"

Thanks for all the support and see you tomorrow for a small second part!