Evangeline Carter entered Ms. Peregrines loop on October 7, 2016. She was not new to loops though, she escaped her old one after it was over run by wights. She felt guilty for leaving the others behind but in all honesty they were never kind to her. She had tried to save the little children but she was not able to save all of them. There were ten children altogether. She saved two. The two she saved were taken in by an ymbrine named Ms. Owl that had come to check on survivors. Evangeline was going to just go ahead and join Ms. Owl loop but Ms. Owl explained that her loop was full of little children, all under the age of ten so Evangeline wouldn't be happy. Ms. Owl told her about a nearby loop, Ms. Peregrines. She even sent a message to her to let them know that she was coming. So as soon as she stepped out of the tunnel at Ms. Peregrines loop there the bird was herself standing there waiting. Ms. Peregrine clicked her watch as soon as Evangeline walked through.
"Right on time Ms. Carter. Come right along."
Ms. Peregrine began a brisk walk back to the house and Evangeline scampered after her trying to keep up.
"I'm sure you will get along great here. The children are so excited to meet you. I've put you in a room with Olive. She's sixteen like yourself. I thought I'd let her show you around and introduce you to everyone."
Ms. Peregrine started rattling off the schedule and rules but Evangeline had already zoned out. She was staring at the prettiest house she had ever seen in her 106 years of living. Her old loops house was not nearly as gorgeous.
"Ms. Carter did you hear me?" Ms. Peregrine stopped walking and Evangeline almost ran right into her back.
"Oh...umm...sorry Ms. Peregrine." Evangeline bit her lip and stared at the ymbrine.
"Well never mind. Supper will be in two hours. I expect that will be enough time to see everyone and- Oh my goodness! Your clothes! Child why didn't you say something? Well I suppose Olive will have something you can wear. She'll show you where the bathroom is.
Evangeline looked down at her clothes. She was wearing a tattered white dress that was splotched with dirt. Her hair was tangled and limp and her shoes were simple black sandals that were coming apart. Her face. Arms, legs, and neck were splotched with dirt also.
They had started walking again while she was talking and they reached the front door. Ms. Peregrine pushed it open and ushered her inside.
"Wait right here and I'll go fetch Olive." Ms. Peregrine bustled off leaving Evangeline standing alone in the doorway.
She peeked around the corner and saw a boy dressed in very fine clothes, adjusting his hat. She smiled and straightened up when she saw a tall girl with flaming red hair and black rubber gloves approach her.
"You must be Evangeline. I'm Olive. Ms. Peregrine already told me you'd be staying with me. Come on I'll show you around!" Olive started to turn away when Evangeline stopped her.
"Wait...i would really like to change my clothes." Eveangelines face turned red.
"Oh my bird of course! I'm sorry it completely slipped my mind. Come on up the stairs and I'll get you a change of clothes."
Olive stopped in her room and picked out a simple black dress with sleeves that came to her elbow. She also gave her a pair of saddle shoes.
"These should do. I'll show you the bathroom. Everything you need should be in there. If you need anything just call for me."
Olive led her across the hall and pushed the bathroom door open.
"It's all yours." She smiled and skipped back to her room and Evangeline crept into the bathroom making sure to lock it behind her.
She relished the feeling of the hot water on her skin. After cleaning herself up she quickly brushed her hair and threw her clothes on. She checked herself in the full body mirror and nodded in approval. She opened the door to find Olive poised and ready to knock.
"Dear bird! You look so much better! I was just about to check on you. Shall I show you around now?" Olive gave her a perky smile and Evangeline nodded.
"Perfect! i think I'll start introducing you." Olive led her down the stairs and outside where the children were playing. She came over to two little boys dressed in clown suits.
"These are the twins. Don't underestimate them. They could turn you to stone. But they are absolute sweet hearts!" The twins gave a unison shaking of the head and went back to playing.
"This over here is Claire. Say hello to Evangeline Claire."
Claire gave a small smile and a wave and then bashfully looked away.
"She gets shy around new people. The two boys playing, that's Hugh and Millard. Hugh has bees living in his stomach. Millard...well it's sorta obvious. He's invisible."
"Say hi boys!" Olive waved at them and they waved back.
"Hello Evangeline!" The boys continued their game of soccer while the girls walked on.
"We were told about you coming yesterday so we all know your name. It was so fun seeing the kids so excited. We don't get visitors often. When Jacob came everyone was just out of it. It was strange having someone new. There he is now, with the girl in the weighted shoes. That's Emma. Her peculiarity is air. Without those shoes she's just float away. Jacob he can see the monsters. Just like his grandfather. Let's go back inside shall we?"
As they walked by the garden and wild haired pre-teen popped up.
"Is this the new girl. She's so pretty! Hi I'm Fiona!" Fiona gave a big smile.
"Fiona can control plants. She just grew that carrot."
Olive pointed over to the path to the front door where a little girl was carrying the biggest carrot Evangeline had ever seen.
"That's Bronwyn. She's really strong. You'll meet her eventually, she's always busy doing something." Olive led Evangeline into the house where they stopped in the parlor.
"That's Horace. He can predict the future in dreams and he can play them for us, like a movie. But mostly he loves clothes."
Horace walked over to the two girls and shook Evangeline's hand.
"Pleasure to make your acquaintance." He smiled. And Evangeline smiled back.
"Alright one more person and then your down meeting people." Olive walked briskly down the hallway to the last door and knocked.
"What?" Came a aggravated voice.
"May we come in? You need to meet Evangeline."
The girls heard a few bangs and the sound of clanking metal when the door was pulled open and out stepped Enoch. His dark curly hair was hanging in his eyes and his chocolate brown eyes were big and striking.
"Evangeline this is Enoch. Enoch this is Evangeline."
Enoch stared down at her. She was only 5'3 and he being 5'11 seemed to tower over her.
"Awfully big name for an awfully small person." he huffed crossing his arms.
"Well you can call me Eva I suppose." She said thoughtfully.
Enoch sneered.
"Right. Eeeevvvvaaa." He drew out each syllable And cocked his head to the side.
"What's your peculiarity?" He asked leaning on his doorframe.
"I can heal things." Eva said biting her lip.
"What about you."
"Eh you'll find out at some point." Enoch smirked and backed up back onto the stairs leading to the basement, slamming the door in the girls faces.
"Well. That was Enoch. He can reanimate life. It's actually quite cool. He acts all mean and tough but...he can be a softie." Olive looked around awkwardly.
"Oh! I almost forgot me!" She giggled and held out her gloved hand.
"I'm olive and i can harness fire."
Eva shook her hand.
"Well... Eva if you may. Let's head down for dinner. You've almost made it through your first day.
A/N:
Thanks for choosing my story! I'll try to update frequently. In case anyone is confused I'm using the characters from the movie where Emma and Olive have switched powers and are both teenagers. Enoch is supposed to look like he does in the movie. That's all for now. Thanks again!