A/N: This is my first Pandora Hearts Fic. And since I'm kinda new to this fandom, i'm not sure if I write Elliot in IC or too OOC..., if you have any thoughts, just let me know by reviewing!
Disclaimer: I do not own Pandora Hearts. I just own my OCs ; Jenna and Eleanor.
Chapter one: Not So Happy Birthday
"He's funny. He's adorable. He's sweet. He's loving. He's awesome. He's my prince in a shining armor. And even though he has his 'moments', he is still my savior. He will always protect me. I'm sure of that."
I looked at my reflection of myself at my room's mirror. I see the same image has a short brown hair, with a big green eyes and a pale skin. I know what I saw. I'm not like everybody else. I'm not even a true Nightray. I'm just this ruthless orphan who happens to be adopted by the Nightrays. Ten years ago, on my third birthday; I was send by my own sister to this world. I don't know what happen. I don't even remember why is she doing this. I passed out in front of the Nightray's mansion. The one who find me is the youngest son, Elliot. If he doesn't found me .. then I don't know what would happen to me.
My name is Jennifer Nightray, but my siblings called me with Jenna. I turned thirteen just a few hours ago, and I know this is impossible, but I go to an academy with my older brother, Elliot. Not in the same class I'm afraid as him though. I'm a first year in Lutwidge Academy. And I know I supposed to be like fifteen to be in here, but well… the family has taken care of it. Because of my 'brilliant' brain.
Like I was saying, I was adopted by the Nightrays when I was three years old. Unlike their relationship with the other adopted sons, their relationship with me seemed okay. No hating. Just… a normal one. I don't know why they are doing it okay with me and then just hate the other adopted children. That is just mean, and weird.
I looked at my clock near my desk. It's half past eight already. Wait… half past eight?! I am so going to be late! I hurriedly grabbed my bag and hurriedly go through the door and I thought that I would be running to the class by now! But instead I was discovered by the prefect in charge, Ada Vessalius. Well, I used to hate her. But… c'mon! its my birthday! And I should have free pass for this.
"G-Good morning Ada….," I stumbled, rather nervous.
Which made Ada to smile at me. It was rather horrifying! That smile means so much more than just a 'smile'. I looked at her, waiting for her next action. Instead letting me go, Ada takes out her note and minus my points. Oh great. My record just got tainted by my own actions.
"Aww c'mon!" I whined at her.
She just chuckled and shakes her head. "Sorry, sweety. Rules are rules. "
I frowned. "Even if it's my birthday?"
"I'm sorry. Let me treat you something today, okay?" she said in return, giving me hug. "Happy Birthday, Jennifer."
Aww, I can't stay mad at her for long! I just love this cutie too much! I laughed as she said that to me and eventually breaks off her hug and kissed her cheeks.
"I can't stay mad at you forever, Ada," I told her. "I just love you too much!"
The blonde laughed. "I love you too, Jennifer! And now, we must go to class. Or we'll both late."
"Nah, we won't. Trust me."
"And how is that?"
I grinned. "Because I know a short cut! And we will run for our lives!"
I grabbed her wrists and ran through the front door of the girls dorm. We were running, and as I told her, I did know a short cut. Which involves some jumping and running like hell. Alas, we arrived at school. On time. I was covered in dirt. While Ada has some, but it's pretty invisible so no one would notice about that. I sighed. Well, that is a relief! I can't imagine that she would got into some stupid trouble because of my fault. As I was walking to the class, I can feel that some students are staring at me and then began whispering. It's not new for me, but it's still bothering me. I chose to ignore them when somebody pulled my hair. Reflex, I stumbled back and slightly screaming.
"Awww, would you look at that? Poor Nightray is screaming."
I froze. I couldn't know why, but I just froze. Meaning that I can't move or what so ever. I looked down, pressing my own hands. I feel miserable. And the fact that I can't even strike them back is just..hurts.
"What an ugly scream!" the other one laughed.
"Look , even her uniform got dirt on it. Seriously, this trash is just worthless. She doesn't even has the right to be in here! Skipping classes? What were you thinking?!"
She put her right foot on my head, while the others laughing insanely. I looked over the other classmates who are not involved in this madness. They all just look away , and whispering to each other. I can't believe my eyes. I'm right in front of them, and they're not willing to help me? Why?
"Seeking a help, are we?" She smirked, then pulled my hair even tighter, making me to look up at her.
My eyes widened. Why is she doing this to me? I don't remember doing anything bad to her. So why is she doing this to me? I'm innocent! But yet, I can't speak about it to her.
"Aww, crying already?" she laughed. "You piece of trash. You really are an eyesore!"
After sometime, they continue to insult me and even slapping my face. I couldn't do anything. Well, except for crying. I told myself many times that it'll be alright. That it will pass. But it's not getting better. It's getting worse any second. After they finished tormenting me, I could hear the bell for class has already rung. And I have no other choice to attend class with a swollen eyes and red cheeks. It was humiliating, but what can I do? I'm not a strong girl. And they are right. I don't belong here. So I kinda deserve this? Maybe? But well, who knows? This happens almost everyday. And I cant tell anyone about it, so I just accept this with open arms. And if my brother , Elliot knows about this, he would probably exploded and scolded me.
The lesson went smoothly. And when the bell rings, I hurriedly gathered my things and hastily making my way through the classroom's door. It was going well,until I accidentally tripped along the way. The thing who made me to tripped is no other the girl who always bullied me almost everyday. When I tried to stand up, I can see somebody's standing in front of me. I looked at his shoes. That's not a girl's shoe uniform. Curious, I looked up.
It's my brother, Elliot.
"Seriously, you are as clumsy as ever," he sighed as he helped me up. "Oh good,now your nose is bleeding. Great."
I know he is just stating those facts so that he can 'save' me from this humiliation scene. I just sighed and covered my nose with my bare hands. That's when Leo, my brother's servant came to my aid and gives me a handkerchief.
I looked at the handkerchief which my brother gave me. I feel so stupid. Why didn't I just use the freakin handkerchief to… I don't know rubbed my stupid bleeding nose or something? But instead, I just stared at it like an idiot.
"Oh look! The Nightray is going to whipped her nose with the handkerchief which her brother gave it to her," one of my classmates laughed. "Awww, her prince charming is here. He is going to rescue her from her distress!"
And that, snapped him.
As I was holding the handkerchief he gave me, he stepped inside the classroom with his 'troubled' face.
He groans. "What the hell is your problem?"
The girl giggled. " My problem is your sister, Mr. Elliot Nightray," she said, her index finger is on her chin. "Or should I say, your adopted sister? For God's sake, Elliot Nightray; she is an eyesore. Where did you get a girl like her?"
Elliot rolled his eyes, gritting his teeth. "That is not your concern, Miss….what-ever-your-name-is…," he said, still glaring. "The fact that she is now my sister, and the fact that she is a Nightray, should concern you more. Look, I don't even know you. But I know my sister, and she… deserved more than to be insult like this! You should know, if you insult her, then you are insulting the whole Nightray!"
I am lost at words. Why did he say that?! This is going to be a problem. Leo, who is standing right next to me , just pulled on a smirk as he watches the two of them. What the hell? Why is he smirking ? It's creepy. And it reminds me of a certain someone.
"Why are you smirking,Leo?" I asked him with a raised an eyebrow.
The boy just chuckled. "Nothing. Do you need my help to whipped that blood of yours?"
I frowned. "No thank you!"
As I put the handkerchief against my nose, I see my brother is still arguing with the girl, whose name is Eleanor White. The heir of the White family. She is extremely beautiful. Blonde hair. Blue eyes. A tall figure. Look, call me stupid for admiring the 'leader' of the ones who bullied me. But seriously, look at her! She is a piece of art!
"Are you mocking me, ?" she crossed her arms.
Elliot had it enough. "Well look here, missy. Aren't you the one who is mocking my sister in the first place?! Are you freakin jealous over a thirteen year old?!"
Eleanor takes a short gaze of me before she made a face to Elliot, who is ready for exploding up.
"Jealous? You must be high, ," she told him with an underestimating look of hers. "I will never get jealous over a piece of trash like her! Never."
Elliot has lost it. He grabbed Eleanor's collar and ready to choke her . This is so not right! He isn't supposed to choke a lady like that! No matter what bad she is. That is just not right!
"Stop it!" I yelled.
I hurriedly go to Eleanor's aid and grabbed Elliot's hand off her collar. I looked at him with a disbelief expression. Why did he do that? For what? This is merely useless!
"Hands off me, Jenna!" he is still angry.
I sighed. "No," I told him as I dragged him away. "You're going with me. We're going to celebrate. C'mon."
As I dragged him away, I could hear Eleanor's cursing me in the background. But as I'm used to it, I chose to ignore her and walked off with an angry Elliot.
While I was gone with Elliot, Leo is still in the scene. Along with the other classmates who are in shock in such …well, scene!
"I do not recall I need her 'help'," Eleanor muttered as she swept away her dust from her uniform.
"I do not believe that, Ms. White," Leo told her with a smirk. "You are in ..what do you call that? Ah, distress? And Ms. Jennifer is just helping you. It's in her nature."
"What do you want?"
Leo chuckled. "Simple. Stay the hell away from Ms. Jennifer and you will be fine."
After saying that, Leo turns around and started walking as he hears that his master is calling for him. Not to mention an angry one. As he was walking towards them, he didn't notice that Eleanor is muttering something.
" I will seek revenge, Jennifer Nightray," she muttered under her breath. Shaking with shame, she takes a deep breath and crossed her arms. "A trash like you doesn't belong here. You don't belong with the Nightrays. And you surely, don't belong being with a noble family. I will find out who you are. And I will make you pay."