A/N: If you guys don't know what a demerit is, it's like a slip you get and have to sign when you make a minor infraction of the rules at a high school. Your parents are notified and it goes on your permanent record, but resets after each quarter. Three demerits equals one after school detention.

Disclaimer: I still don't own Once Upon a Time.

Chapter 2: Newbies, Nicknames, and New Goals

"Excuse me?" Regina asked, dumbfounded at the girl's audacity to speak to her in such a manner.

"There's no cell service here." The girl rolled her eyes.

"Oh."

"The name's Zelena, by the way. Zelena Oz." The girl said as she stuck out her hand.

"Regina Mills." Regina said, shaking Zelena's hand.

As the two shook hands, a boy their age walked into the classroom. He handed Ms. French a note excusing his lateness, and sat down in the corner opposite Regina and Zelena.

"Good Lord we're being overrun with newbies." Regina laughed.

"He's kinda cute though." Zelena pointed out.

"God no. I would never date him. He looks way too much like my ex, James Princely. You could go after him though." Regina said.

"Please. He couldn't handle me. Besides, I've got this on and off relationship with this college guy, Hades Underworld." Zelena laughed.

"Wow, that sounds...tiring."

"It is, but it's worth it. He loves me and I...well, I don't know if I love him, but I do care for him." Zelena blushed.

Just as Regina was about to respond, Mary Margaret walked into the room.

"What the hell are you doing here?" Regina snarled.

"Wow Regina, using profanity on the first day of school. Tsk tsk. That's a demerit. But, I guess I'll let it slide this time, seeing as you and Mal are separated." Mary Margaret said.

"Oh Mary Margaret thank you. You're so kind. Gosh, I don't know what I'd do without you in these harsh times." Regina said sarcastically, causing Zelena to laugh.

"Whatever Regina. I'm actually here to help the new kids out if they have any questions." Mary Margaret said as she whipped out a list of names. "Let's see, Ms. French's homeroom. David Nolan and Zelena Oz."

"That's me." Zelena and the boy who looked like James said. James walked over to Zelena's desk and waited for Mary Margaret to say something.

"Oh wow. I wasn't expecting someone so...handsome." Mary Margaret said after a while, looking David up and down. David blushed in response.

"Thank you sweetheart, but I dig men." Zelena said, causing Regina to laugh.

"Obviously I wasn't talking to you." Mary Margaret rolled her eyes.

Mary Margaret began her speech on the history of Storybrooke High, the clubs and activities offered after school, and so many other boring things Regina toned out. But one thing caught her attention.

"Oh yes, and the Homecoming Dance theme this year is Once Upon a Time. So everyone has to dress up like fairytale characters."

"You have got to be shitting me!" Zelena and Regina shouted. David tried (and failed) to stifle a laugh.

"No, I'm not. We decided over the summer that it would be fun. And, you don't have to dress up as a princess or anything. You can dress up as any character you want. As long as it's not taken. Sign up sheets for characters will go up this afternoon. And I will not have more than one fairytale character at this dance." Mary Margaret declared.

"What, are you afraid someone's going to look better than you in a Snow White costume?" Regina snorted.

"No, but I didn't want there to be two Evil Queens at the dance. There's only one person good enough for that role, and that's you Regina." Mary Margaret said with a smirk.

"Aw, thank you so much for caring." Regina said sweetly. The bell rang, indicating announcements would be coming on.

"Oh, there's the bell. You don't want to be late for announcements on the first day! Run along now Snow." Regina said, motioning for Mary Margaret to leave.

"And don't let the door hit you on the way out!" Zelena called as Mary Margaret left the room.

David walked back to his seat, but couldn't keep his eyes off Regina. There was something about her that screamed "danger." He didn't know if he should talk to her or not. I'll wait until the end of the day, so I can hear more about her. She doesn't seem to have the best reputation. He thought. He kept his head in his phone for the rest of home room, and didn't hear anything else Regina and Zelena said.

"Wow, you really hate her." Zelena said, turning to Regina.

"Yep."

"What the hell did she do to you?"

"That my dear, is a long story. One that I will tell you after announcements."

The announcements dragged on as Mary Margaret gave the same speech she had given David and Zelena. Regina nearly fell asleep twice, but was poked by Zelena, who really wanted to hear what had happened. Finally, they ended, and Regina was able to tell Zelena the full story.

"That's horrible!" Zelena gasped.

"Uh huh."

"So what are we going to do?"

"What do you mean?"

"How are we going to get back at her and make her life miserable?"

"Don't you worry dearie, I have a plan. One that involves this stupid Homecoming Dance." Regina said.

As do I, dear sister. As do I. And everything is going perfectly so far. Zelena thought as she nodded along to Regina's ingenious plan. Zelena had to admit, she may not like her sister, but Regina was almost as wicked as she was. Although, she wasn't wicked enough. Evil was the better term to describe Regina and her vendetta. The second bell rang, snapping Zelena out of her thoughts.

"I'll see you later." Regina called as she walked out the door.

"See ya." Zelena yelled back.

If there was one thing everyone knew on that first day, it was that this year would be full of drama. And the new additions to the student body would only fuel the fires of Regina and Mary Margaret's hatred even more.