To let everyone know...this story was an idea that just came to me and I'm still getting the rest of this story sorted out. i just wanted this chapter to be on its way right now.
Okay, to clear up any confusion, this story was set in the 5th book (Charlie Bone and the Hidden King), when the Bloor's are having the Hundred Heads Dinner. Everything from the past happened, but now, starting from the dinner and onward everything will be going differently. Meaning the rest of the books starting from the 6th will not happen, for example: Dagbert will not make appearances (unless there is a change of plans hehehe). I'm also sorry if some of you are confused or don't like this change, but as i told you before this story is still starting and the chapters that goes next i promise will be less confusing and more entertaining.
Description: Bloor's Academy had decided to bring two exchanged students into the school. Unfortunately for Charlie and all his friends, these two were bought here to topple the balance to the evil side of the endowed. Will Charlie find a way to balance everything back, even if it means having to go to the extremes of making friends with them? Possible pairings in the future!
As Charlie watched the other boys file out of the dorm room, he couldn't help but think about the Hundred Heads Dinner. Charlie just got detention and this also meant Billy had to stay at Bloor's with him, since he has no home to go to.
As the last person filed out the door, Matron stepped in and announced that dinner was going to be early due to the guests. This made Charlie wonder even more, and he started to device a plan to get into the dinning hall to listen in on the conversations.
Billy came over quietly and sat at the edge of his bed peering at Charlie's scrunched up face, "What are you thinking Charlie?"
Charlie looked up, snapping out of his thoughts and whispered, "I want to know what this dinner is about, and possibly find out more about the other schools housing other endowed children. Imagine Billy! There are other kids out there just like us!"
Billy nodded and smiled at Charlie, amazed at how much trouble he was willing to get into. They talked silently for a while until the clock at the corner of the room read that it was half past five.
They got up and walked down the halls to the canteen to eat their dinner. As they entered the bustling kitchen at the back, they heard numerous cooks and waiters yelling at each other for food orders and recipes. Spotting Cook immediately, the boys went over.
"Ah, good to see you boys." She smiled at them and handed them a tray with a bowl of beans and two buns of bread with two other bowls filled with custard. "I'm sorry that I couldn't make anything better for the both of you, this dinner is making us rush too much, and we're still not fully ready!"
Charlie thanked Cook, nodding his head politely while Billy followed him out the doors into the canteen.
Situating themselves at the very farthest from the kitchen they ate their dinner in silence.
Finishing quickly they left the blue canteen and went to their dormitory to change into their pajamas, then slipped out into landing above the hall.
Looking down they noticed many people wandering and socializing with other people. They wore different style of clothing from kimonos to plain evening dresses. Billy and Charlie watched in great amusement at these school teachers from different countries.
Charlie could barely keep his excitement to himself as his eyes darted from one person to the other. Time passed, and Billy nudged Charlie, "Hey, do you think most of them are good?"
Charlie tore his eyes away from the crowd and looked at him puzzled, "What do you mean Billy?"
"Like... remember when the good children of the Red King left?" Charlie nodded at this and Billy continued, "Well most of these people are from other countries, so doesn't it mean that there are more good people out there, than here?"
Charlie nodded again and looking at a nearby clock, signifying that it was almost lights out and they quickly headed to their room before Matron sees them.
Just in time too. As Charlie pulled the covers up he heard Matron opening the door and yelled, "Lights out, and I better not catch you lurking about, Charlie Bone!"
Charlie shivered and meekly answered, "Yes Matron."
As the door slammed shut the two boys waited quietly as minutes passed. Making sure that the Matron wasn't going to come back again Charlie threw back his covers and waved Billy along, "Come on Billy! We're going to the Hundred Heads Dinner!"
Billy didn't complain and followed him, figuring out that Charlie had this all planned out. The boys tip-toed out the door and quietly ran to the dinning hall, where the dinner was being held.
They opened the door and peered inside. The dinning hall was grander than it usually was, and it was breath taking.
Noticing about 4 waiters preparing the silverware on the tables, they crept to the nearest table and quickly hid under it, when no one was looking. Charlie sighed in relief, noticing the tablecloth reached almost at the bottom, hiding him and Billy.
They darted underneath tables while the waiters weren't looking, until they came to the table in the middle. Settling on their arraignment, they grinned at each others, relief flooding into them as they noticed that they hid just in time.
Talking came from the hall, and it grew louder and louder as people streamed into the dinning hall. Chairs were being pulled back and legs replaced the empty spaces under the table as people sat down on their seats.
The conversations went on for a while until something could be heard that resembled a fork being tapped on a glass cup. The voices grew quiet and the voice of Dr. Bloor filled the silence, "I welcome all of you here, to the Hundred Heads Dinner! It is nice to see old friends and new faces among us..."
He continued on, greeting his guests and announcing the schools they came from. Charlie zoned out of this a bit and Billy just fiddled around with his coat button, getting sleepier as Dr. Bloor rambled on.
Finally, Dr. Bloor seemed to stop and Charlie snapped out of his thoughts as clapping erupted. Hearing Dr. Bloor clear his throat, the clapping stopped.
Suddenly straining to hear what he was saying, Charlie leaned towards his voice in interest. "As you know, we welcome all the endowed children in our walls. After all, this is where the Red Kings castle used to stand."
Murmurs of agreement went across the room and Dr. Bloor continued, "That is why we are welcoming two new students into our academy..."
A chair scrapped back and a woman's voice could be heard interrupting him, "Who? Are they endowed?"
"Sit down Mrs. Karter, I will explain." The chair slid back and Dr. Bloor continued, "I have talked with Mr. Ether from Derivere Academy in Canada, and Dr. Anders from the Altabeeta Academy in Greece. They are willing to... lend us a student from each academy. Both are endowed and are prestige students of numerous talents and subjects. I want to thank both of the principles for their generosity."
Two legs rose and clapping erupted as two male voices thanked numerous people for their praises. Then one of them said, "We are happy to be putting these students in this school, they are powerful and with no doubt be stronger near their ancestors home."
More clapping ensured and then quieted down, and a voice piped up, "Why would you need more endowed students here Dr. Bloor? What are their names? Background?"
Charlie detected a hint of annoyance in Dr. Bloor's voice as he responded, "We are... lets say experiencing difficulties with some of our endowed students. And we thought adding two more to the lot might even things out and be role models for the rest."
Charlie gulped and thought about this news. They're trying to get me on their side! What if these kids are going to disrupt the balance that Charlie and his friends had worked so hard on achieving.
Dr. Bloor continued, answering a question Charlie didn't hear, "One is a girl, the other a boy. The girl's name is Marina Strivali, born in Venice, Italy, her parentage was from Italy and Scandinavia. Apparently her parents thought she would be safer in Canada. She can control water... anything related to it. If you think about it, it's quiet useful... and deadly. Mr. Ether says her Ancestor is said to be Petrello." murmurs went out and Charlie wriggled uncomfortably at the thought of the girl.
"The boy is from Greece and that's where half his parentage is too. We are quite lucky actually, it is a very rare honor to be welcoming him. His name is Collin Gregor and is a decedent of Borlath. His endowment is, of course, to create and control fire." At this Charlie heard old Ezekiel Bloor chuckle with happiness. "They will be attending school on Monday, thanks to the speedy arraignments we have made for their arrival."
Charlie shivered, leave it to Ezekiel to be happy about a decedent of the person he admires the most. This was scaring Charlie, both these kids prove to be dangerous already! Maybe that's what the Bloor's were planning all along: To force Charlie into submitting into them. They were coming on Monday too, that was even worse.
Charlie gazed over at Billy beside him and noticed his eyes were wide and he was slightly shivering too. Charlie offered him a weak smile and was drowned in more thoughts of these recent news.
The talking went on for a long time, and Billy fell asleep. While Charlie fought to stay awake the adults talked about other things that proved to be insignificant to him.
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Charlie snapped out of his thoughts upon hearing cooks voice over the crowed. He strained to hear her words.
"Ah the tea has come. Please enjoy the tea as we wait for the meal courses." Dr. Bloor said over the many voices.
Charlie, figuring out there was nothing more interesting happening decided this was his chance to leave.
Gently nudging Billy, they hustled to the end of the table where no one was sitting. Charlie exaggerated movements to Billy that told him to get on the trolley as it passes by.
Billy nodded and they exchanged encouraging looks.
Charlie lifted the table cloth slightly and upon seeing Cooks face looming farther to his right he caught her eye and she raised her eyebrow.
Cook coolly went over to Charlie and motioned for him to get at the bottom shelf of the trolley, while trying not to act suspicious.
Charlie quickly darted in and Cook went over to talk to another nearby waiter, telling him about Billy under the table. He nodded at her and they went back to serving the guests.
Cook wheeled the trolley out the doors and went all the way to the blue kitchen. She stopped the trolley and called out, "Charlie! What did you think you where doing in there! They could have found you."
He stepped out and responded, "I'm sorry Cook, but I just had to! And anyways, I think I have bad news."
Cook looked around and nodded at him to continue. Charlie told her everything and Cook's eyes grew wide at the mention of these two new students.
"Well, let's just hope for the best, that one of them might turn to the side of good Charlie. Don't let them get to you!" Cook whispered gravely as the man with the other trolley pushed onward and stopped next to Cook.
Billy got out and thanked the waiter and Cook. Then Cook shooed them off to their dorm and they left.
They didn't risk talking in the halls so they waited until they got back in their dorm and silently shut the door. Sitting on Charlie's bed, the two boys started talking urgently.
"We have to tell the others!" Charlie said finally after telling Billy what all this could mean.
"You have to tell them. I want to stay here tomorrow for the ball. Maybe I can even get more information that way.
Charlie nodded at Billy and he felt uneasy again. He would call every one and arrange a meeting at the Pet's Café on Sunday probably.
Finally, at 11 p.m. Billy went over to his bed and drifted off into sleep. Charlie however stayed up a bit longer staring at the walls while he tried sorting out all the jumbled thoughts he had.
What did you think? Please review!! I need to know if I should continue with this story or not! Cause there is no point in continuing if no one likes it. Feel free to PM me or ask anything about this story if it confuses you.
Disclaimer: I don't own the Charlie Bone series. All thanks go to Jenny Nimmo.
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