Author's Note: I'll go on and post chapter 2. Here is where Johnny gets some attention, and the wager that puts everything in motion. But it's a wager that could possibly get Colleen killed, but if she doesn't accept it, she'll be the laughingstock of Monsters University. Rate and review!


Chapter 2: Hear Me RΩR

"I'm sorry…WHO are you?"

Johnny Worthington III cocked an eyebrow when he got a look at who called him out followed by a claw tapping him on the shoulder. Surely this had to be some joke. Surely this guy was smart enough to know that Roar Omega Roar was HIGHLY exclusive; not just anyone could get in, especially not this…scrawny, freckle-faced, gap-toothed imp. Besides, with that tacky hoodie and ripped jeans, he didn't exactly have the aura that screamed wealth. Looked almost like clothes acquired from a thrift store.

"I said I want to join your fraternity." Colleen repeated, this time much more firmly. "And my name is Cole Crier. You must be Johnny Worthington."

"So you've heard of me." Johnny noted, a smirk forming and flashing his tusks. "All right, Cole Crier…what makes you think you're qualified to join Roar Omega Roar?"

Colleen frowned. "You're the top fraternity at Monsters University, right? Shouldn't someone who wants to be the best Scarer be given a chance to get consideration to join?"

The other members laughed, and a crab-like monster with a cap stepped forward. "We don't just accept any freshmen, beanpole! You got balls marchin' up to us and demandin' to join us! What makes you think you're so special?"

With a light snarl, Colleen reached forward and grabbed the smaller monster by his skin, creating marks. She pulled him closer to her until their faces were just a couple of centimeters apart. Narrowing her green eyes and baring her teeth, she spoke in a low hiss, "STEP. OFF."

"Javier, separate them!" Johnny commanded before glaring at the smaller monster. "Chet, don't butt into conversations that don't involve you." He suddenly turned his attention to Colleen. "As for you…I agree with Chet. What makes you so special?"

"I…" Colleen mumbled as a bug-like monster separated her and Chet before a full-blown brawl took place. "I-I just-"

"That's what I thought." Johnny confirmed, at least in his own mind. He strolled up to Colleen and placed a hand on her shoulder, which seemed kind, but she could feel his claws digging through the fabric and towards her salamander-like skin. "Listen, Crier…allow me to show you what we're all about."

Feeling him pull her along, Colleen just went with it, though she feared exactly what his agenda intended. Was this an elaborate set up to initiate her? Or…did they plan to humiliate her enough that she wouldn't even set foot near the frat house? Either way, her heart raced out of her chest and she kept her eyes alert. She followed Johnny and his frat brothers into the RΩR house and immediately found herself enamored by the setting.

"No wonder they're the top fraternity…" She muttered under her breath. The interior looked almost like a palace…and Johnny Worthington was its king. She saw a bunch of pictures on the walls; they must've been the members from long ago. One of them actually looked like Johnny; maybe his father or grandfather. Exactly how long had the Worthington family been a part of Monsters University? She wanted to know, but maybe it was best not to speak right now. Besides, Johnny already had the floor.

"You see Crier, Roar Omega Roar has a reputation to keep up. That reputation is to have the strongest, smartest, and above all else, the SCARIEST monsters in its ranks." Johnny explained, his expression a mix of arrogance and seriousness, and one Colleen had trouble distinguishing. "Anyone who doesn't meet these qualifications makes us look very bad…and we can't have that."

"What…you don't think I'm scary?" Colleen spoke, her voice tense.

Johnny turned to fully face her and crossed his arms over his chest. "Well, if you really want the honest truth…how could anyone think you're scary? Just look at yourself…a freckled beanpole with a tooth gap who likes to act tough… but it's obvious you're a scared little baby."

Colleen stared at him in disbelief. What could he possibly know about her to make a judgment like that? What RIGHT did he have to make the judgment in the first place? A pompous, arrogant little prince like him had no leverage on her, and he never would. She clenched her hands into fists and dug her claws into her palms. She also bit her lips with her fangs. Finally, she found her words.

"That's…" She murmured. "That's…that's TOTAL BULLSHIT!"

If there was one thing about Colleen, it was that she didn't take any unnecessary criticism well, and she certainly didn't take kindly to people who thought they were better than everyone else. Another thing about Colleen was that she had a hair-trigger temper. It didn't take much to set her off, but when she did go off, she blacked out and wouldn't realize what she did until it was too late. Her eyes literally clouded up, her tail twitched violently, and she let out a loud growl. Wait…this would get her into trouble. If she lashed out, she could face expulsion. Calm down Colleen, calm down. She took a few deep breaths, her eyes going back to normal, and she now faced the RΩR president with narrowed eyes.

"Well, you certainly have a FOUL mouth on you, don't you?" Johnny asked wearing an expression of distaste. "That certainly wouldn't be good for your image, now would it?"

"…Let me make one thing clear, you pompous prick." Colleen warned, stepping forward until she was just an inch away from him. "Don't make assumptions about people when you don't know a thing about them. You think your money is going to guarantee you happiness…well my brother worked his butt off just so I could go here, even though I don't deserve it." She stood on her toes and got closer to his face and started poking him in the chest. "I'm getting into this fraternity. If there's one thing Cole Crier doesn't do…it's GIVE UP. I'll show you I have what it takes, Worthington."

The other RΩR members murmured and whispered amongst each other while Johnny stood with his mouth agape. Seeing the freshman's claw still at his chest, he slapped 'his' hand away and straightened up his sweater. "All right Crier…since you seem to be in such a go-getter mood, I'll let you have a chance to be in this fraternity. You just have to do one thing."


"You have GOT to be kidding."

Colleen stared up at the tallest structure on the Monsters University campus: the clock tower. A flying monster carried what looked like a flag that had the RΩR emblem on it and tied it to the very top. She stared at the tower in horror, completely ignoring Johnny walking up to her with a smug grin on his face.

"I think you know what's going on, but I'll explain anyway so you can understand." He put his hand on her shoulder and pointed towards the flag. "You see that flag up there? That's the flag for our fraternity. If you want to be in with us so bad, all you have to do is climb up there and get it! But there's a catch…you have to climb the old-fashioned way. That means no flying or stairs…of course, it's obvious you can't fly, and those skinny legs of yours would give out after a few flights."

"You want me to risk falling and getting killed just to get a flag!?" Colleen spat. "What the hell is wrong with you!? Are you crazy!?"

"Oh come on Crier, don't tell me you're SCARED." Johnny teased, causing the other RΩR members to laugh. "I thought you said you would show me you had what it takes. Was that all talk…or are you willing to practice what you preach?"

Colleen gulped, looking between Johnny and the clock tower. Just what had she gotten herself into? She could just go on and chicken out to play it safe…but then that blew away her chance of getting in. And…she would look like a total fool and be made into a mockery across campus. No…that wouldn't happen. Pushing down her fear and sucking up her courage, she turned abruptly to the fraternity president and boldly declared, "You've got yourself a deal."

She offered her hand, and Johnny shook it firmly. Onlookers who happened to come by saw it as the freshman just having made a deal with the devil. The challenge Colleen accepted was one that not even a member of Jaws Theta Chi would accept, and they were the most reckless. But even if it broke every bone it her body, she wouldn't turn back on it…maybe she WAS reckless. Or just not thinking. It didn't matter…in her mind, she began the stages of declaring war on Johnny Worthington III. The Roar Omega Roar members walked away without her noticing as she started thinking of how she would accomplish this.

"He'll never be able to do it." Chet snickered. "He'll be sent to the hospital before he can reach it. You come up with the best ideas, Johnny!"

Johnny smirked, though he took a moment to glance back at 'Cole'. "If he thinks he can just demand to be in MY fraternity, he can think again. He'll end up eating his words…I just know it."

Colleen stared up at the flag still until she heard a voice call out, "Oh, and one more thing. You have one week to get that flag, or you'll never get into Roar Omega Roar. Almost forgot that part."

Okay, now that changed everything. One week to get that flag…she could make time for it. Of course, she would still have to go to class, but she could balance that with training to get the flag. "Get ready to eat your words, Johnny Worthington. You'd better have a room ready in your frat house…because Cole Crier is going to be in it."