MU WITH A ZING

Blue Kitsune: Sup everyone I know things have been hectic but I've been working on some things and yes I know some are wondering if I'm going to continue the HPWD, don't worry it's still alive so no frets, but I decided to crank this little beauty up and hope you guys like this. Please enjoy, read and review!

Disclaimer: Blue Kitsune does not own Monster Inc/University, Hotel Transylvania, only the OCs in the make, ie Marian, Leda and others you will see. So please R and R!


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Chapter 01 -

Tour of the Factory & Making a Friend

Life in the old country, especially in the midst of Europe during those times when rumors of demons and monsters whispered by many of the suspicious folks that lived in the small village and were fearful of beings that were said to stalk the night. The one they were most terrified was of those who were said to be of the living dead and drank blood.

One in particular was known as Dracul, the infamous prince of darkness. He was residing in the castle that once belong to another family of vampire before he met the lady Lubov and the two became the Count and Countess and making this their very home for almost half a century. It had been a somewhat blissful life for them but still thought his life couldn't get any better than this.

Ah what a truly wonderful feeling! This was Dracula's thinking as he helped arrange the nursery to the way they wanted it while his wife was busy tending to their little scamp of a daughter who was fidgeting as she was getting dress and glancing at the grandfather clock every second. The nursery was painted in a variety of blue to resemble the night with stars on the ceiling and having a family of bats that were in flight together which was of them and sure that their child would also adore when they lay eyes on them. Dracula had the last painting hanging right where he wanted and then fixing it when he notice it was angle off just a smidge. With that done, he turn his focus back onto his family and couldn't help grinning as he watch them.

Martha seem to have the patience of a saint as she work to keep their child from running off and ruining all her hard work to have her looking nice for tonight. "Now Marian just hold still. Mama is almost done here." She was tying a shiny red ribbon and arranging it to resemble bat wings before smoothing out her wavy tresses one last time.

Marian was pouting cutely as she couldn't help but whine as only a fifty-five year old who was still the equivalent of a mortal child would. "But Mummy, Grandpa is late; he said he was going to be here soon."

"And he will, little mouse, but you know how he is; it's not easy to fly from his home to ours. He's not as young as he used to be." With Castle Lubov in the Slovakia region and the two vampire parents were happy in their arrangements despite the bearing concern from Drac's father on his only son and family living so close to the human territory. But Dracula was sure that they could handle things as he would not let anything happen to his family. Martha was six months along but still just as beautiful as the day he met her that fateful moonlit night. He treasure every waking moment they share together and knew that Martha return that love tenfold with hers.

Who would have thought that a being like himself would be allow such happiness. Mortals who saw them as monsters and probably assume they had no understanding of the word emotions or even love, ah how foolish they were to think that. The dark count knew he was counting his blessing for being given this wonderful life and didn't want to see anything to happen to his wife or their children. He turned his eyes over to his daughter who was finally free from her mother and went to go look outside the large window. Marian look just like Martha but having such bright fiery green eyes that were like Martha's late great grandmother hence the given name pass on to her. They were like two sparkling emerald gemstones that shine with such brightness, seeing the glowing happiness set within her small cherub face and knowing the reason for why such enthusiasm.

Dracula had been a bit anxious on having his father come spend time with them and even hearing his plans on 'where' he wanted to take Marian this evening which made him more on edge. It had been quite a long time, ages even since he set foot in that world but his father swore he wasn't going to let anything happen on their little trip over there. Martha who seeing as Dracula look like he was ready to refuse but telling him how good an opportunity for their daughter to see what the other side was like and also give them some free time to themselves while Vlad watch over Marian in their absences.

It may have been so long since I last been there but I guess it wouldn't hurt for our little Mina to check it out, hopefully she wouldn't be causing any trouble there right? Yet his thoughts were put to a screeching halt when he heard the squeal of excitement and Marian jumping up and down shouting, "He's here, he's here!" She then transformed and took off, zipping with such fury as a tiny bat her size could before zooming straight for the hunch figure who came in through the open window down the hall. "Grandpa!"

Vlad Tepes or otherwise known by his enemies in the past as Vlad the Impaler, the count who once brought fear to not only the Turks who dare to march into his home terrain but those who dare to defy his ruling. People had consider him a monster long before they even realize the full truth of his origin as it was he was a creature that belong to the night and pass onto his kin.

But the time has been somewhat kind after he decided to 'retire' and settle down with a family. He had very grayish skin with slight tinting around the cheeks and tip of his nose after a nip which gave some color to his morbid appearance. His wide ears stood out on the side of his head while his pointy nose and jutting chin seem to be almost at same length to one another. The only hair he had was the two white eyebrows and what small wisp growing out of his ears. Vlad notice the incoming projectile and immediately shouting as he bare his still sharp fangs in a wide grin, "Mina there you are my little sneak! Come to grandpa!"

She transformed back into her normal self and was caught by him and was being spun around while her parents stood there watching the scene. "Boy, you got so big since I last saw you, show grampy your pearly fangs!" He saw her open her mouth, showing how they grew and he laugh smiling, "Atta girl! You've been drinking your cow's blood like a good vamp should. They keep the fangs nice and strong, plus eating your spiders and crickets do add more calcium to them I heard. Though I wish I knew that sooner myself instead of snacking on those who had too much fat and monster knows what else in their body." Vlad gave a playful shudder while Marian listen to what he said. "Trust me kiddo you have no idea what junk those mortal carry around inside their guts and how unhealthy it is to your still growing body. So 'member no supping on them otherwise you might get a girth like grampy." He point to his own hanging gut, making her giggle some more even though she knew he was telling the truth but still the way he said it made her laugh some.

Dracula had to resist rolling his eyes, listening to his dad make comments on that before he had to say, "Dad she already knows that rule, we keep a strict diet and make sure not to get noticed by the humans when we go out."

But Vlad didn't seem to pay any mind as he turn his focus back on his granddaughter, "So I heard from a little bat that a special vampire was excited for today."

"Oh she was, in fact she was practically ready to crawl all over the walls and we just had those painted." Martha had came to join them and seeing their daughter was starting to come down and watching her father-in-law settle the young tyke in his hold.

"And she should be, I did make a promise and I'm not one to go breaking my promise to this little anklebiter." He nuzzle his face into her cheek, making Marian giggling as she felt the scruffy chin brush against her face.

Dracula knew that his dad was serious yet he also couldn't help making his own concern on the matter and having to say them to him. "I still don't know how you both manage to convince me but-"

"Nonsense, this will be a good experience for her, I took you and Lydia when you were her age and now she gets the chances to go with her grandpappy. Sides' there's going to be plenty of kids for her to hang about since I doubt there's any here and we being out of your hair for a few hours shouldn't be an issue."

That was also another reason for this outing; Marian didn't have friends given they live in seclusion and can't just go down to the village to hang with the mortal kids without giving away who and what she really was. And with her parents also busy trying to get ready for the new baby and Marian who had felt slightly left out and only her grandfather knew when she made mention before when they last spoke. He never did like seeing his granddaughter sad and thought how to fix that. Thankfully Vlad had a solution to that slight dilemma and figure now would be a good time as any to take her to see where other creatures like to go bumping off to when not in the human realm.

Dracula didn't like how his dad seem to word that even if it might not been unintentional. He open his mouth about to say something when Martha place her hand on his shoulder and saying in a gentle voice that made her husband listen to her, "Darling let Marian have this chance, you know as well as I she's been wanting to go since grandda promise her he would."

"Please daddy can't I, pretty please?" As if to prove her point, Marian turned again into her bat form, giving her daddy those wide sad eyes that were tearing down the last remaining defense of her father.

He could never resist those big batty eyes. "Fine, pops, you win, but make sure she's back before sunrise."

The last thing he want is to be Marian past her bedtime but seeing his father with a cheeky grin and hearing him say, "Oh we will; no worries so you two don't wait up! We'll also grab something to eat along the way." Vlad then transformed himself and fluttering about before exiting through the same window he came in.

"Bye mama, bye daddy!" She followed her grandfather out and having the two bats flitting through the air, flying past the castle ground towards the forests that went beyond the village and heading deep inside the woods themselves. Marian was curious about what her grandfather had planned especially as they kept flying until Vlad had them come across an old hovel that look to seen better days.

Marian had no idea why he would bring them to this spot until he transform into his normal form and walked towards a very old door that seemed to be still standing despite there was no longer any walls or mortar to hold the rest of the frame up.

Vlad was please to see it was still in one piece before reaching inside his cloak, rummaging around in his inner pocket before pulling a very old key that had a skull for a base and holding it in his wizened finger. "Huh, knew I kept that in there." Marian had join him and watch as he went to insert it inside the keyhole before twisting and unlocking it. At first nothing seem to happen but then hearing a strange humming sound and saw the small glass orb on the top start glowing red, Vlad was smiling as he saw this before turning his attention to Marian who was looking at it with so much curiosity he was sure a cat would die from.

"You're going to love this kid, this place is where your grandpappy did all sorts of scaring back in the day!" He held out his hand and Marian slip hers into his, feeling him grab hold of her before he threw the door open and the two stepping inside and over the threshold into another realm.

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Marian had no clue what was to happen as soon as they got in but then it seem almost instantaneous. Everything was dark before it turn real bright, almost blinding before her eyesight adjust to such lighting that seem unnatural in her young mind. When she could see again, Marian had to blink a couple times before realizing what she saw was really before them. They were standing in some sort of working room, gray floors that were made of stone and seeing other similar doors also standing, some look to be on the floor while others were hanging above their heads and shuffling about in every which direction with a certain designation to them. Marian had never thought to see so many doors, all in different shades and designs as they all seem to be going in and out and heading to who knows where…

She felt like she was in a dream, a wild scary unbelievable one and yet it didn't stop her tiny little heartbeat from thumping and seem to be giving her the giggles as she wanted to go find out where each lead to. What other fortuitous worlds did they belong to?

Her grandfather seem to have read her mind as he said, "Uh uh sorry sweetbat but those doors are for other monsters to go into, I got something better to show you, come along!" This didn't dismay her but she was still wondering as to where all those doors belong to and wish she could peek into them, just one. The one they came through was close and saw her gramps putting the key back in his pocket, knowing he would get it out again when it was time to head home.

Vlad had to keep from chuckling as he saw his granddaughter staring around the new place with awe and curiosity as this place seem so different and beautiful all at once. It was also bright and saw the sun but she didn't feel it burning her.

"The one good thing about this place is this world where monsters like us can come out and enjoy the daytime; course I recommend not staying out too long, otherwise you'll look like that guy over there!" Vlad was pointing to a very large bird-like monster with tentacles and was indeed a bright red color that definitely got Marian's attention to what her grandfather meant.

"C'mon there's more to see and we got a full day to do it!"

Marian wanted to ask her grandfather about this place, so many questions buzzing around inside her head like angry hornets but didn't even know where to begin. She had heard him tell stories but never in her wildest dream would she ever expect something like this. Even when they left the room with the many door and were walking down and heading for the lobby area that seemed to be very crowded as soon as they got in.

She saw all kinds of monsters along the way, some chatting and a few looking in their direction; a couple were staring right at her grandfather and glancing at her, making her inch closer to the elderly vampire.

They were all muttering and could make out some of what they said, "...Is that...it can't be...wow Vlad Tepes...he's a five time Scarer….I wonder if I can get his autograph?...who's that child with him?"

Vlad saw a few familiar faces though some he didn't recognize but still gave greeting to before he saw just the person he wanted to see, "Well I'll be, Henry is that you?!"

Marian lift her head from watching the lady behind the desk talking to that strange device in her talon and seeing who her grandfather was referring to. She saw it was a large obese gray monster that had crab-like legs with black tips, a pair of seven fingers with navy claws and had really sharp fangs. He had a big poof of hair on his head along with a tiny beard on his chin. But the thing that really got her attention was the way he was dressed. He wore a black tuxedo coat and bowtie, white undershirt with each gold button on both bottom sides that had a red vest over that and each couple of silver buttons vertically on both sides.

The monster who was in midst talking to another coworking and when he heard his name, turned and all five eyes wide when he recognized him, "Ah, Vlad, why isn't this a sight for sore eyes!" He scurried over and went to shake hands with him, Marian watching her grandpa and the other monster interact and seeing were on good terms as they made small talk before he turned his beady eyes towards her.

"And oh I see you brought company; why, hello, little one. Is she one of yours?" He stared at the small pale child in the black-red dress and with a pair of fang poking out of her mouth just like Vlad's.

The elder vampire seem to puff up his chest some as he went to introduce him to Marian, "Yep, this here is my granddaughter." Then Vlad had his eyes to her, "Marian, meet Henry Waternoose. He runs the whole company here. He and I go back some, even when his great grandfather and I were in the same school together; ahhh those were the days."

Waternoose chuckled. "Yes, I remember those stories about you two, never could go without hearing about your wild times at MU, especially when you both took on the Scare Games and came out on top. That never gets old." He look back down to Marian and smiling kindly, "Your grandfather here was quite the legend around the campus while he was there and when he join this company as well. He was the best and broke the scare record five times."

"Would have been six if not for the annoying Spork flu that went around seventy years ago, really did a number to my chest." He pat it and sigh inwardly, "Doc told me to take it easy even though I told him I didn't feel nothing wrong with my lungs and showed him what I know."

"Yes but unfortunately it was company policy and you weren't the only one who had to be given leave. I had to hire a bunch of new Scarers just fresh out of school but I do believe I saw Derek and some of the others around from time to time though you know they are busy now with their new line of work."

"Oh I heard that, I'll have to send a memo to Derek when I see the big orange fossil around." Waternoose smirk, "You should and hey why don't you come swing by my office, I just got some fine bovine scartoeane, 1313 and I don't mind sharing and talking of old times sake with someone like you."

"Mmm that is rather tempting but hey is it alright if my grandkid here gets a tour of the factory first? See she loves hearing me tell the tales about this place and I wanted to give her a chance to see what this company has to offer. Who knows maybe she might be your next Scarer when you see her again?"

This got a large bellow out of the spider-crustacean monster but seeing it was in jolly matter, "Haha there's no need to go twisting my arms like that, I don't see any problem allowing this. Why you're in luck, actually; there's a school tour group coming in just now and I'm sure she can be a part of it." Waternoose look to Marian as he gesture for her and her grandfather to follow him. "Come along my dear, I promise you will have a good time here, I can assure you as we at Monster Incorporate do care because we scare."

Vlad and Marian kept up with Waternoose as they head outside of the building, finding like he had said there was a group heading in. There was a large yellow bus sitting park by the curb while a bunch of young monsters were all filing out and being counted by the pink-skinned monster who was rounding up the wild bunch. Vlad knew about these school trips as tour of the factory were given to mold the mind of young monsters in hopes they chose the field but seeing his Marian eying all those kids and could feel her looking like she wanted to run over and introduce herself to the entire lot.

Here was the wonderful golden opportunity for her to find and make friends and hopefully they will accept her once they got to know this little vampire girl in their midst. The trio walk straight towards the one in charge of this small group and having Henry clear his throat, grabbing the teacher's immediate attention to them.

"Excuse me, are you Mrs. Grave? I'm Mr. Waternoose and this is Vladimir Tepes, one of our former top Scarers. I hope this isn't something too imposing, but we have another monster who's here to see the working of Monster Inc. Would it trouble you that she tags along with your group?"

The pink monster seemed to flush a bit, finding herself being asked by the CEO of the company and shook her head. "Oh, my, well I'm sure if one of the kids doesn't mind partnering up then…" The teacher turned to her students, seeing everyone already in pairs, well except for one.

The small green cyclops who was standing on the pavement after trying to ask one of the other kids to buddy up with him. He could tell that being the odd monster out, he was likely to be paired with his teacher again when there was a sudden silver lining when those monsters came and said another kid was to join them.

Was this going to be Mike Wazowski's lucky day? First finding a nickel and now a new buddy? He saw his teacher who was leading another towards him but goggling at the kid who caught all their attention yet had to blink a few times at what he saw.

It had pink skin, no fur except for the one on its head and small brow, the face so plain looking and just two eyes and one nose and lips. It had no claws or tentacles and it look so...weird. The thing wore a dress so it was obviously a girl and saw she was staring at him and had a crooked smile which he try to return but came out hesitate.

Marian had seen the small cyclops and had try to remain calm as she walk towards him with the teacher, Mrs. Grave letting her partner with her field trip buddy. Yet watching his reaction and feeling that small dread growing inside her chest, that he wasn't going to like her and judging how the others were staring, already could tell this wasn't going to go as plan.

Her grandfather had already went with Mr. Waternoose but wishing he had stay behind with her. But she told herself she would be a brave vampire and make the best even in a bad situation like this. The teacher didn't seem to notice the growing awkwardness between the two, thinking that it was just them trying to get use to one another. But seeing that all the kids were now buddy up and wouldn't need to worry about anyone feeling left out.

"Well Mike, looks like you now have a buddy for this tour; you two be nice. C'mon everyone let's go inside so we can begin our tour." She then turned to the rest and having the children follow her inside.

Marian and Mike were the last to go in as the two were unsure before she decided to introduce herself to him as they walk together side by side. "Hi it's nice to meet you. I'm Marian but you can call me Mina if you like." She try to be friendly and hope he would accept this open gesture.

"I'm Mike Wazowski, and yeah, I guess." He was looking anywhere but her, feeling a bit out of place, especially standing so close to a monster that looked so...human. He remember those stories his grandparents said about 'humans' and how some were dangerous or that to be wary of them. Yet why was she here then, he knew that the one with the CEO was said to been a Scarer monster, so did that mean she was one too?

Marian tried not to let it show, given she really was hoping to make friends with others her age but noticing they were lagging behind the other kids as they followed the teacher, Marian thought to try to make some small talk so he can see she wasn't so bad. "What's that you got there?"

"A nickel: I found it on the bus but don't have any pockets." He noticed she seem perplexed by the words 'nickel' and 'bus' but guessing she was new to Monstropolis.

"Would you like me to hold onto it for you? I'll give it back to you later promise." Mike didn't say anything before finally relenting and handing the silver coin to her. She slipped it into the pocket of her dress before seeing the others getting ahead and having the two rushing to catch up.

"So, why are you here?" Mike whispered so not to get anyone else's attention on the odd pair. His mom always said he was inquiz, inqui um curious as he loved to find out stuff and couldn't help trying to figure her out. He as well as the other kids couldn't help gawking at her when she made her appearance from behind that elderly monster - the girl who was looking back shyly and almost seemed to hate all the attention given her way.

He was unsure but when Karen brought her forward and having her pair with him, it was hard not to keep staring or being unsure what to make of this other kid. But at least she wasn't like Jeremy or his cousin who didn't even know they carpooled together; she was at least nice and polite. Marian wasn't listening to what the tour guide was saying as she already heard what Scream energy was and turning to Mike who also seemed to be also not paying any attention. Where was all the action or fun to listen how many functions a canister was used for?

"Mommy and Daddy are home preparing the room for my baby sister, and Grandpa thought I should come and see the factory. Granddaddy said he had done all kinds of scaring when he was Daddy's age. Same with my Aunt Lydia and my other Auntie Abby; Daddy wasn't because he wanted to do some other stuff and then met Mummy." That was all she really knew as dad never went to say anything about it but never even bother to ask at the very least.

"Oh that's cool." The two then were being led away and quickly catching up to their group where they were finally going to see something very exciting and had all the children all ready to bounce on their little feet and tentacles.

They finally reached the main floor of the factory, seeing all kinds of monsters moving about in the area: monsters wearing blue hard caps holding clipboards and standing at stations, others were pushing canisters through and setting them near so that they could be picked up and set into the designated holder once the door was summoned. Everyone was getting into position, knowing this was to be a sight to behold for them. The tiny group was out to where the scarying was done, seeing that all of the children were in awe by the monsters coming in and about the floor.

"This is where we collect the scream energy to power our whole world. And can anyone tell me whose job it is to go get that scream?"

"SCARERS!" The tour guide was pleased by that answer. "That's right! Now which one of you can give me the scariest roar?"

"Oh, oh, me! Me!" Every monster was raising his or her hand, all of them shouting as one and begging to be picked. This was a chance to prove to the other he can, too, scare!

"Ooh, sir! Right here, little green guy at 2 o'clock!" Mike was also trying to get his attention while they all went to prove they could roar just like any of the others. All the kids then tried to muster a roar to show they could, but Marian didn't as she knew she wasn't at that same level like her family yet, but Grandpappy said once she managed to get her full-on powers, she could. Sure she could transform and lift object that didn't weigh as much as her, but controlling or hypnotizing took lots of effort, and your will had to be stronger than the one you were trying to bend under your control.

Marian then saw Mike was still trying to get the guide's attention until he let loose one of his own and with a small nudge from Marian and letting him rip a loud one for the whole group to hear: "RAAAAAOOWRRRRRRRR!"

All the kids turned to see who did that, finding it was Mike with his mouth open and Marian standing right by him. There was awe written over their young faces, and Mike was feeling that he was finally being noticed. Marian, though, sense something approaching and tapped his shoulder to have him look behind and seeing the true reason why the kids were looking so starstruck all of a sudden.

There walking with cool confident, monsters big and small, some hairy while others covered in horns - but these were the elite - they were the top scarers and were coming this way.

The vampire immediately grabbed the still frozen Mike, pulling him out of the way just as everyone else was doing the same to allow them to pass by.

Marian couldn't take her eyes off them; she had never seen monsters like them before back home. One in particular was a very striking blue monster with lots of tentacles and wearing an old ratty hat noticed them first. "Well, hey there, kids! Are you on a tour with your school?"

Everyone shouted yes while the teacher said it was also to let them learn about Scare Energy, but none of the kids were paying much attention to that. Now that the real entertainment finally arrived!

The monster smiled down at the group. "Well, hey, you're in luck. Because I just happen to be a scarer! I learned everything I know from my school, Monsters University. It's the best scaring school there is."

One of the other monster seem to hear this and came to intrude, grabbing the hat off him and scoff. "You wish Fear Tech is the best!"

"No, it ain't. Grandpa says it isn't!" Marian piped up grabbing the two scarers' attention, and they saw it was her who spoke out.

The former Fear Tech scowl at her. "Oh, really, and how does he know, little girl?"

"Because my grandpappy is Vlad Tepes!" This caused the greenish monster to go a tad pale and look at her closely; he saw her tiny fangs and the glare she was giving him. Yep, she was a vampire, and hearing the already spreading rumor that the former five time Scarer was here at the factory and that this was his granddaughter he was talking to. He heard the stories about the monster and the legend he was even in the human realm, knowing what he did to those that dare cross him or worst, badmouth in front of his own grandkid.

"Um, my bad, so yeah-I-I oh gotta go!" He threw the cap back to the other scarer and rushed to where his station was, everyone seeing he looked like he had seen a human.

This saw the other monster chuckling as he adjusted the cap back on, seeing how he nearly jumped out of his skin and turned to the two before him. "Heh, nicely done there, kid; never seen Greg lose his cool before. You definitely got him running." He turned to the rest of the students and said for them to hear, "Okay, you guys watch us and tell me which school's the best. Alright?" He looked to everyone, pointing to his cap and whispered, "MU is."

The group watched the monsters heading to their stations while the tour guide ushered the kids to get a better view of the scene. Marian and Mike were the first to beat the rest to stand there and see this, but then the guide held his tentacle, pushing the two back.

"Oops. Stop right there. Don't cross over that safety line; human children are extremely toxic." He pointed to the sign, and while Marian knew not all humans were considered poisonous, given her grandfather use to sup on a few necks before turning to another suitable source, but the other children seemed to be staring at it and flinching inwardly at it.

She stood beside the cyclop, watching the action and seeing it was to start. Just then, someone pushed her, and hearing Mike cry out, she saw him being dragged to the back thanks to the other kids wanting to watch this. Marian nudge her way through and managed to find him as he picked himself up. "You okay, Mike?"

He nodded. "Yeah, I think so. Oh man, I can't see! Hey guys c'mon, watch the eye. Excuse me, fellas. How about we do tallest in the back?" Their view was blocked by all the kids in the way, and Mike was trying to find a spot for him and Marian to see what was happening, but so far no such luck.

Marian scowled as she couldn't believe the nerve of those bigger kids and then had a brilliant idea. She transformed herself into a bat and put her tiny talons onto Mike's shoulder, surprising him as he was being slowly lifted in the air and actually could see the scare floor. He glanced up at the small green-eyed bat who was grinning down at him. Unfortunately one of the monsters notice and yelled for the teacher. "Mrs. Graves. you said not to fly, but she's doing it."

Mrs. Graves look and saw that it was, going over the two. "I'm afraid Jeremy's right, young lady, I did say no flying, so please change back." This made both monsters groan, thinking how unfair it was, especially as they were seeing the doors were being opened, and monsters rushing in and out of them. The teacher turned her attention to Marian.

"Ms. Dracula, I know I'm not your teacher, but I would like if you try to pay attention while you are with my group. I do not think you should go and be showing off to the other students just because you're not with the class."

Marian had to keep from pouting she held her tongue, yet looking to Mike who also was a bit disappointed. "Sorry Mrs. Graves." If only she could use her full power and have her compel to let them do as they pleased, but she knew that her parents would be ever so disappointed if she were to abuse them for such.

So looking from the back while having to see and telling Mike about what was happening was the best she could offer. She would have allow him to climb her shoulders, but thought that was also a no-no. So doing what she could and helping Mike out who was also trying to do the same himself. She had really astounded him with what she did, not only talking back to that bigger monster and then trying to help him see the floor even if it did get them both into trouble.

Mike heard two of his classmates, Wallace and Haley talking saying how they were going to be scarers and Mike once again begging to see. Finally the two looked at him and were scowling at him.

"Out of the way, Wazowski; you don't belong on a scare floor." Mike's smile faded and Marian, hearing what the other kid said, jumped in and barked back.

"He so can be on the floor just like everyone else here. You don't know that! I bet you're just scared of the future competition that will one day wipe the floor with yours! Mike is bound to be a better Scarer than you could ever be in this lifetime!" Before Wallace could make a comeback, Mrs. Grave went over and grabbed her arm.

"Young lady, we do not go around saying such things. Now that's two strikes. One more and I'll have someone get your grandfather here." Mrs. Graves hated to pull such, but she couldn't allow someone to cause trouble among her students, especially if someone was not from this area.

Marian wanted to say that she was only saying the truth, but then saw Mike and seeing him watching them made her change her mind.

"Yes Mrs. Graves, it won't happen again I promise." She went back to the lot but gave one final glare at Wallace, eyes red and showing her lengthen fangs, seeing that got his attention before turning back to Mike who was saying nothing. "Sorry about that Mike, but no one should go and say such things. Mama says monsters should always stick together, no matter what or who we are."

"Yeah, thanks Marian." He never had someone have his back like that, especially to the likes of Wallace, who was probably stewing at how she called him a future scarer. Scarer, he kinda like that; he now felt he should do something in return and that was when he saw one of the wranglers pushing the scare canisters.

He grabbed Marian who immediately turned to him and saw him indicating towards something, Marian lifted her head before realizing it as she got what he was trying to tell her. Both monsters had mischievous smirk and rushed to get into position, waiting until it was in reach before getting in between the canisters.

Mike was able to with his small stature while Marian shift to a garden snake and coiled herself around Mike's arm, glad that he didn't freak when she transformed, waiting until they got past the other and onto the floor itself.

"Brian, do not step over the line." The teacher saw that one of them had been inches from going over it, but them Emmet pointed out and said to her, "Mrs. Graves, Michael and the other kid went over the line."

The teacher and the others whirled and saw that she was right, finding Mike and Marian were indeed on the floor. Oh no, her eyes widened and cried out, "MICHAEL?!"

But the two monsters didn't notice the commotion they were making as Marian reached to grab the knob, twisting it to allow them to slip by unnoticed. The first thing Marian found was that it was dark with barely any light other than to the one coming outside the window, the small nightlight by the wall and under another door to their left. Marian had adjusted her eyesight, seeing they could make out it was a child's bedroom: the floor littered with a variety of toys but then that blue spikey-head monster managed to avoid stepping or tripping on any of them.

She also noticed the easel to the side and saw a crude version of the monster himself, guessing the kid must've either witnessed him before or he just had a very active imagination. Mike, on the other hand, was impressed by the scarer as he didn't step on any of those squeaky toys that surely would awake the kid. Mike wanted to get a better look and grabbed Marian, having her follow him to get under the table, seeing the Scarer moving into position.

He had himself getting into position, claws outstretched and mouth wide open, but before he could wake the kid, there was a sound, grabbing all three of their attentions. Marian pulled Mike against her, holding her finger to his mouth, shushing him, but thankfully they were well hidden and the door was only half ajar but seeing more light filtering in with each passing second. The two young monsters saw the Scarer sensing this, as well, but he didn't panic or freak at the incoming intrusion.

No, he went to leap to where a hanger was, pretending to be a bunch of clothes and lying still without so much as make a sound or indicate it was more than just the kid's jacket. Mike and Marian were both quiet, listening to the voices from behind their spot, guessing was the child's parents who came to check in and seeing nothing was wrong. Finally the door was closed, and the Scarer went to get himself ready once more.

They watch as he used his claws to scratch the post, making the child stir as he heard that noise. Mike couldn't take his eyes off him while Marian was also practically ready to jump as soon as the kid sat up, looking around with sleepy eyes and seeing nothing amidst. The scarer had slithered under the bed and went to be close to the kid when it sensed him and soon let it have it.

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Frank could hear the scream coming in after he stepped out of the door, feeling very satisfied to see the can was full and added more numbers to his name on the board.

Another solid scare, another- But his thoughts came to a sudden halt and then turned to one of confusion when he saw everyone standing close to his station, every monsters, even seeing the other Scarers had stopped what they were doing, all looking like in a state of panic.

This was so unlike them; he even saw one holding the first aid kit and knowing he hadn't gotten attacked or anything of the sort. Had a child touched one of them and now the CDA was on it way, but why were they all standing there gawking at him as if he grew a human face or something?

"What?" He didn't know what was wrong, but then heard a noise and stepped aside to see it was those two children he saw earlier. That cyclop and the Dracul child. They didn't seem to be hurt; the small green one was grinning while the vampire seemed to have been also alongside him. Frank had no clue until one of the Scarers pulled him to the side to explain the situation while everyone crowd around the two children.

Just as the other monsters were about to start questioning them, seeing whether they were hurt or if they touch something, a gravelly voice was barking out, "Outta the way, one side coming through! Age before beauty, you smuck! Ugh gotta do this the easy way then!"

The crowd was frozen but then found itself being parted like Moses with the Red Sea before an older gray-skinned vampire who look like he had aged a couple more centuries as soon as he heard what was going on and immediately rushed to his granddaughter and picking her up in his arms, feeling a rush of overwhelming relief go through him as he held her.

Then he set her back down and was scowling at her, "MARIAN BELLE DRACULA, what is this I hear about you getting behind a door and without warning?! Don't you know what could've happen to you?" He turn his focus onto the green cyclops, "And you I-"

"Hey, allow me, sir, it's my fault they got in." Frank finally got all the pieces together and went to go look at the two who were seeing they were now in big trouble. The Scarers stared at them and had his arms crossed, saying in a disappointed matter.

"That was real dangerous for the both of you. I didn't even know you were in there." Marian and Mike seeing that they had really gone and done it, both ready to apologize but then the tone in the Scarer's voice changed, and he said while laughing, "Wow, I didn't even know you were in there. Not bad, you two."

He then reached to place his hat onto Mike's head. "Here take care of this for me, why dontcha?"

Then Frank looked to the other and gave her a wry grin. "I got to give kudos to you as well; maybe you got what it takes to be in the big league. Just like your grandfather here." Frank turn to Vlad and added, "It's an honor to meet you, sir, and I must say I think your granddaughter really has a fiery spirit and sure she could be something here on the floor."

"Hey, what can I say: scaring is in our genes." Vlad was no longer upset, but seeing now he best take Marian home, given that was enough excitement to even cause his own ticker to have second thoughts of today. He knew that it was time they head back home and get his grandchild back to the castle before sunrise.

"C'mon, sweetbat, let's go. Say bye to your friends." Marian looked to Mike and thought she didn't want to, but knowing her grandfather promised her parents to bring her back home, seeing that the day was nearly over with. She waved farewell and went past the crowd who turning back to the remaining monster as he adjusted his cap, seeing Marian take leave.

Before Mrs. Graves could say something, probably lay in how much trouble he was in, Mike took off, startling the other as he push the other kids who were still stunned by what he done but didn't even stop him as he went after those two.

"Marian, Marian, MINA wait!" He found them heading down the corridor and managed to reach the two vampires as Marian turn to see Mike.

"Oh, right, I almost forgot," She let go of her grandfather and reached to pull out the nickel she was holding onto. "Here you go."

But Mike shook his head as he touch the brim of his new cap. "You keep it. I got something better, and I want you to hold onto that because that way, you won't forget me."

He knew this was so sudden and on short notice, but Mike found that he didn't know anyone like Marian; she was an amazing monster, and seeing that he never had friends, who would've gone and done such a dangerous thing but after today? He was proud to been partnered with her and wish they could do it again if there was a chance to.

Marian thought the same herself before she had an idea, "Wait here, I'll be right back." She transform and flew off down the corridor, returning in a minute flat with a paper and two pencils clutch in her talon. She tore it in two and hand one to Mike before taking the other for herself. Mike seem to get the gist as he quickly wrote his home address on it and went to give it to as soon as he finished writing. Marian was going to fill out hers but was worried how Mike would react once he knew where her home was. Would this change things between them or not?

Her grandfather must've notice and decided to help the two out. "Here honeybat allow me." He took the slip and wrote the Mon-hume post office that delivered in between the two worlds, then adding the forwarding address to the Lubov castle via bat express. He would handle the expense as he still get his daily Scarers subscriptions every now and then plus like to keep in touch with some of his other bosom buddies every now and them.

"And voilà, problem solved." He finished scribbling his son's address and passing it to the other monster who held the piece in his claws and seeing the kid grinning and realize he was like his Marian. A sweet kid but didn't have anyone else who understood him. He admit he didn't know what to make of him yet but as long as he made his little Mina happy then he was all right in his book.

Drac though was a whole other story, he was sure his son would not be thrilled by the outcome of the trip once he got told, but seeing his grandchild smiling and making friends with a fellow monster, it did warm him some. Mike's address was safely pocket in her dress, right next to that coin which she was going to keep and always remember as a token of their friendship despite how others might think how ludicrous she was getting sentimental over such things.

Mike was busy looking to the address in his hand nearly had his eye popping out of his socket. A castle, she lived in a castle, so awesome! The cyclop lift his head and saw the older vampire give him a wink in his direction.

"Keep that with ya, kid, and don't lose it." Mike nodded as he place the slip under his cap for safekeeping, swearing he wouldn't let it out of his claw fingers as if his life depended on it. Then right as Marian was ready to go, she decide to give her own farewell by rushing over and throwing her arms around him, startling him before he return the gesture. Then once they let go, there was one more thing the two had to say.

"I'm gonna study real hard and make sure I ace my test; you'll do the same, of course."

Marian nodded as she agree with him. "Then we'll go to the same Scare School and become top scarers!"

"We'll go to Monster University, only the best for us!"

"Promise!" Mike then heard the teacher calling and knew he better go. "See ya around, future Scarer!"

"Right back at ya, Mister Scarer!" Both monsters were smiling as they went in opposite direction, finding they now had someone who would be by their side, vowing to be together through thick and thin. The university would have no idea what would hit them once these two got through those doors in the near future.