Here it is! My first House of Anubis multi-chapter fic! I think it's REALLY good and usually I don't think my stories are that good. So, it must be. Anyway, enjoy! Oh and in this story, Nina's parents didn't die. Her mom left when she was a baby and she lives with her dad. Oh and the Joy we all know doesn't exist.

Chapter 1 Title: Can I?

Nina Martin was on her skateboard, rolling along the sidewalk and making her way home. Today was the day that she was going to present the idea of boarding school to her dad and her mind was spinning. See, Nina was an amazing student. She had a 4.0 GPA and was a definite teacher's pet. About 3 months ago, she saw an advertisement on the computer for The James Nerrington School for Boys and Girls, a boarding school in London. She spent the whole day surfing through the website. It was a fantastic school: Professional instructors, a recognized dance program, and a gorgeous campus. The safety policy was even more perfected. Her current school wasn't like that at all. It was one of those schools filled with girls in tight clothing and guys with their jeans down to their ankles. She felt she needed a fresh start. So she did what any Straight-A student would do to persuade their fathers: She collected as much information as she could, organized it into categories, and put it all in a folder. She even wrote an essay. Sure, she would miss her dad if she left. She'd miss him a lot. Nina and her father were practically inseparable. They had this best friend vibe going. They were really close.

So, as Nina skated up to her front door, she became extremely nervous. Even more so as she fit her key into the lock and turned the knob. The folder has been hidden in her room for months and now she was finally going to take it out for good.

"Is that the pitter-patter of my little daughter's feet I hear?" she heard coming from the kitchen.

"Dad, I'm not little anymore!" she replied, walking into the room.

He smiled. "As you've reminded me many a time. So, what would you like for dinner? We can either share the single turkey burger and two pieces of broccoli that we have left in the freezer OR we can not-starve and go to Arby's." Nina laughed.

"I'm going with Arby's." she replied. It's now or never, she thought. "Hey, Dad? Can we talk?"

"Do you have a boyfriend with tattoos and saggy pants?" Nina giggled and shook her head. "Then, proceed."

"Just one second," she said and ran off to her room, only to run back a second later with a folder in her hands. "You may want to take a seat."

"Well, I can already tell you that saying that does not make the forth-coming announcement sound pleasant." He stated, sitting down on the couch.

"Don't worry, it's nothing awful." She replied sitting next to him and handing him the folder. "I was on the computer a couple of months ago and there was an advertisement for a boarding school in London. It sounds like an awesome opportunity and you're always telling me to broaden my horizons."

"Yes, darling, but not that far." He said.

"Just hear me out. Along with top rated classrooms and professors, it has an internationally recognized dance program. I know I'm your little girl…minus the little part. But I really want to do this. Think of how amazing this would look on my college applications."

"More amazing than the 4.0 you already have?" She nodded.

"Even more so. I'm not saying decide now. Just please look it over and decide by Friday. I promise, it's a very intriguing folder. I even wrote an essay." He smiled.

"Just like you to write an essay. Alright then, I'll look over some of it tonight before I go to sleep. For now, let's go to Arby's." he stated. Nina smiled.

"Sure, I'll go change. I fell in a small puddle on my way home and don't feel like sitting in it any longer." She stood up and walked into her room hoping that all of this would eventually work out.

It was Thursday and finally summer vacation. All of the teens were running crazy with happiness and relief. Well, all except Nina. She lived for school. Assignments and all. So, naturally, today wasn't one of the best days she's had. And then, it got weirder. When she arrived home, she didn't get her father's daily greeting, which wasn't normal.

"Dad? You home?" she called out. No response. Her brow furrowed as she set her skateboard by the door and cautiously stepped towards the stairs. "Dad?" When she got to the door, she knocked and was relieved to hear the small Come in coming from the inside. She pushed open the door to find her Dad on his bed with a group of papers in his hands. "Whatcha got there?" she asked him, plopping down on the bed beside him. He looked at her shocked.

"You're in a good mood for someone who just got out of school for three months." She laughed.

"Yeah, well, I'm holding up." She replied. "So, back to my question: Whatcha you got there?"

"Something that is going to make your day." Her brow furrowed. He sighed and handed her the papers. "I'm letting you apply to the school in London." Her eyes widened as she looked down at the application forms in her hands.

"Oh, Dad! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I love you so much! I won't let you down!"

"Hey, you never have. I'm so proud of you and I think you deserve a chance to go." He told her. She wore a huge smile on her face, thanked him once again, and ran downstairs to fill it out.

About a month later, Nina was rolling down the street on her skateboard on her way home from dance practice. It felt like any normal Wednesday. But Nina soon found that it was completely different when she arrived at her front door and saw a large manila envelope out front. Letting out a shriek, she picked it up and ran inside the house.

"Dad! Envelope Alert! It's my letter! It's here!" she yelled running into the kitchen.

"Oh, before you open it, let me get the video camera." He ran back a moment later with the device in his hands and turned it on. "Okay, go."

She hesitated. "But what if I didn't get in." she explained. He turned the camera towards himself.

"Nina doesn't want to open the envelope. This is known as the Acceptance Wonder Bug." He stated. No, it's not! Nina voice said, coming from behind the camera. He turned it back to her. "Yes, it is! Now, open the letter because you won't know what they decided until you do. So, get it over with. It's not like the envelope has magical powers"

"Do not deny the power of an un-read acceptance letter." She scolded. "Okay, I'll open it. But don't be shocked if it says no."

"I can't promise that." He admitted. She rolled her eyes and tore open the top revealing the many pieces of paper inside. "Lots of paper. Always a good sign." She shushed him pulled out the small envelope tucked away.

"Here goes nothing." She said, mainly to herself. She ripped it open and pulled out the letter as she quickly unfolded it and read the first sentence.

Dear Miss Martin, your application to attend classes and board at The James Nerrington School for Boys and Girls has been accepted.

So, that's the first chapter! I hope you liked it! Next chapter will be filled with lots of emotion. So get ready! Next Chapter Title: Caught on Tape. I'll post soon! Love you guys and please tell me what you thought! Future Warning: Between Chapters 14 and 21 is where the intense stuff is. If it's hard to handle and take grasp of, then you don't have to continue. It reveals a lot of truth in a situation that people feel uncomfortable with but is something that this world needs to solve. Just a warning for those future chapters. I think that this is going to be one of my best stories yet. When I dreamt those chapters up, I had to stay home the next day because I was up all night crying. It's going to be emotional and I'm glad that I'm putting it in physical form. Thanks for reading and review! Love you all! ~E