EEEEE! Sorry I haven't updated this one in a long time. I got into iZombie and then I took a break from writing over the summer. . . Anyway, I'm thinking about going a little off-book from now on. I'm gonna keep all the major plot points (*wink wink), but I kinda wanna make it a lil' more original. Also Imma go a little crazy with Amelia, she's too generic of a character for me. Sorry in advance to all the Amelia fans.

I also reread the previous three chapters and I forgot just how much of it is just jokes that only I'd get. That part in chapter two where Amelia was on the phone while Klaus talks to Luna, I imagine that being like she's on the phone and then she sees this little quarrel happening and she hangs up like "Shit's going DOWN." Huehuehue. That's a lot funnier in my head but still. Ugh, I need sleep.

Also I've changed the cover image if you haven't noticed. In case you can't read it, it says "You don't want to fuck with a man who's drinking green tea." I cannot express how funny i think that is, what with Klaus' certain affinity for tea. Ahh.

All of you who've reviewing are really lovely, thank you. I wish I personally knew you all because you seem like a hella rad bunch!

Chapter 4: Pretty Dreams & Sleepy Time

"Ok, I'm going to teach you how to make a tiny tornado through the use of wind magic" Klaus told me. "It's a very basic skill beginners often learn early on."

I was sitting on the grass playing with my shoes while Klaus talked. "Who the hell teaches stupid teenage kids how to produce tornadoes?" I thought about the idea of Luca using this skill to accidentally reap destruction on the academy. "I don't come up with the curriculum, I just teach the material, okay?" Klaus shushed me.

"ANYWAY, you're going to learn to control it in one spot." As he said this, he grabbed my arm and roughly pulled me to my feet. For the sake of passing I reminded myself. "If you can't control something that basic, don't even bother with magic at all" he scolded me.

He taught me the spell and had me try it. As soon as he said for me to try I knew I was in deep shit because the only thing I had ever learned was healing magic and magic to use with animals. After a few days I'd probably have it, but not right after he taught it to me. But I gave it a shot anyway.

"Rise, O winds of fury, unleash a vortex. Turbos Ventos!" I chanted in attempt to channel my energy into my wand. At first, it was just a light swirl of air. But soon it picked up grew bigger and bigger. Winds howling around me, it began to pick me up. I tried to control it the best I could, but I remained suspended in the vortex's grasp. "Quies" Klaus yelled. And with that the wind just stopped and I fell to the ground. I landed on my back, hitting my head on the grass. Holding the back of my head, I sat up. "Remind me again why they teach beginners tornadoes?"

"I'm starting to wonder, myself" Klaus said. "That's one awful talent you have."

Later in the dorm's caf, I sat with Amelia eating dinner. On tonight's menu for me was a giant cup full of greek yogurt and granola and then a can of pink lemonade Peace Tea. It was less healthy than what I usually ate, but what can I say? I felt like indulging.

Klaus had made me do that same dumb spell over and over and even after all that I barely had it. I'd expected tons of work when I came to Gendonelune, but I couldn't have prepared for the rigorous work Klaus put me through.

Amelia was going on and on about some funny thing that happened in homeroom but I was too much in my own world to pay attention. When Amelia told stories, she was just one of those people that would say things and you would laugh just to make her feel like less of an idiot. I loved Amelia like a sister, but god damn she can just go on and on about nothing for forever. I just sat there making it look like I was paying attention, nodding every once in a while. The only thing on my mind was how I was going to survive being Klaus' slave for the rest of my time here.

Finally I came out of my trance when Amelia said "So how's it being buddieses with Klaus?" I breathed heavily. "Tiring. He has me either doing chores or practicing, no breaks."

"Aww, I'm sorry" Amelia said.

"Yeah, my career in magic is looking pretty bright right now" I said sarcastically.

Klaus was a Class-A hardass, and to be honest I respected him for that, me being a Class-A hardass myself. He was the type of person that didn't take shit from anyone, the type of person who's brutally honest and doesn't give two shits if you don't like them. I had to be like that what with my bold appearance and personality, Klaus was just sort of like that on his own. Come to think of it, he was pretty much perfect wasn't he? He, despite being a jerk, was the most intelligent person I knew. He was one of those people that didn't have to put in any effort to do well for himself. Not to mention he was also pretty hot. I mean DAYUM. That guy was hotter than a giant sweaty guy on a beach, at least in a metaphorical sense.

After class the next day I went to Klaus' office after changing into more comfortable attire: a floral, peachy cropped tank and a pair of denim short shorts in a dusty rose colour. He was having me put away books again. Fortunately, that was something relatively easy, but it took a while. I'd started by putting my stack of books in alphabetical order so I wouldn't have to make multiple trips across the room as I put them away. Then, with my iPhone playing music through my earbuds, I began to put the books on the shelves.

I could feel Klaus' eyes from behind. Something was telling me that he was somewhat uncomfortable watching me. Experimentally, I dropped a book and bent down to pick it up, lingering in that position for a moment longer than I needed to. His breath hitched momentarily before returning to normal. I smiled to myself. The way I was standing, he was able to get a little peak at my ass. Huehuehue. I knew it was a little bit mean, but I didn't care. I kind of liked having the upper hand, it was a nice change.

"We're going to the greenhouse for your lessons today" Klaus told me upon finishing my task. Going to the greenhouse meant working with herbs, something I had dabbled in working in my aunt's animal hospital. We'd primarily used Wicca-based spells to heal, so I already had a pretty good idea of how to work with herbs and plant extracts.

I followed him outside to the garden and into the greenhouse. This was by far the biggest greenhouse I'd ever seen, let alone been in. The building could only be described as a giant crystal. Plants I've worked with and plants I've never seen before grew throughout: Angelica Root, Bramble, Camellia, Damiana, Eucalyptus, Feverfew, Ginger, Hibiscus, Passion Flower, Rose Hips, Sage, and even Star Anise could be found. No matter which way you looked, all you saw was green.

"Damn, this is gorgeous!" I said breathing in the sweet air.

"This is the greenhouse-"

"No shit" I interrupted. Klaus threw me a glare, but I just rolled my eyes. "If I remember correctly, you are interested in subjects related to magical creatures, potions and medical magic, correct?" He asked me, to which I nodded yes.

"Good, than this should be fairly easy for you." For some reason, I felt a knot tighten in my chest when I heard this.

Klaus led me to a giant pink-ish red flower growing off to the side. "This is a Solnox. It only blooms when growing in direct sunlight. Assuming you know your Latin prefixes, the name is self-explanatory" He told me. "It also doesn't close up during the night, the Solnox instead changes colour."

I studied the plant. "The slight pinkish hues amongst the fiery red would insinuate that it changes to blue, correct?" I asked, suddenly sounding like Klaus myself. Klaus raised at eyebrow at my sudden display of knowledge. "Correct" he said. "Unfortunately this place is locked down at night."

"Hmph, that's a shame."

"Check the plant encyclopedia, you'll have to settle for pictures of it." Klaus said without much emotion. "Anyway, those trees over there; they're Arcanum, Divine trees."

"Yeah, yeah, the woods are used for wands and stuff like that" I interrupted again. Sure, I was being a little bitchy, but at the same time I was determined to show Klaus that I wasn't just some dumb, pinkheaded chick that didn't know anything about magic.

...

"I think that's the whole green house." Klaus said after showing my one last flower. "Hmm" I said, taking a good look at the flower one last time. "How is it you know so much about plants anyway?" Klaus asked me as I turned back to face him. "I used to run an animal hospital with my aunt Greenleaf before I came here. We primarily used herb-based oils and potions for our work" I explained. "How do you know so much?"

"I just remember what I've read about before" Klaus said simply. I understood what Klaus meant by that, that he just remembered certain details, but the idea that Klaus retain all the information given to him intrigued me. I was pretty sure it wasn't much of a stretch.

"It's getting pretty dark" I said. "We should head back soon."

Klaus' eyes widened at this, making him look like he just saw a ghost. He suddenly turned and raced towards the entrance and began pulling on the handle to no avail. "Fuck" he said frustrated. "Open up, damn it!" He yelled at the door. I was beginning to thing Klaus was actually insane until the door spoke back. "Not with language like that, I'm not. We're closed up for the night."

"But we're still in here!" Klaus yelled back.

"That sounds like a you problem" The door spat back. I couldn't help but giggle at this. Klaus was being bullied by a fucking door of all things. Ha!

"Damn it. We're stuck here" Klaus said turning back to me.

"Yeah, as if that wasn't obvious."

"We'll have to wait here until morning. I'll write a note to your house mother." He said with a sigh. Hey, at least I wouldn't be busted for missing curfew. After writing a short note on a small sheet of paper, Klaus cast it into the air and it fluttered off in the direction of the dorms.

"Sorry to get you stuck here" Klaus apologized sincerely. I began to feel bad all of a sudden. "It's okay, I'm pretty much an huge bitch 24/7, so we'll call it even" I assured him. "You're not that bad" Klaus told me.

I guess even Klaus wasn't perfect. I guess I was wrong about him; he actually is human. Sure, his asshole personality rivaled even mine, but there were always proper reasons for scolding me all the time. Even if I didn't want to admit them. Plus that last line practically made my heart melt. Like, awww, I would've never guessed someone like Klaus could be so sweet. I'd have to get to know more of that side of him . . .

"We can sleep on that bench over there" Klaus said pointing to an elaborately carved stone bench in the center of the greenhouse. There was a big open space in the center, so it would be brighter over there. The two of us made our way over to the bench and got comfortable in our respected corners. Before I knew it, the sky was pitch black save for the moon and stars. I had to admit, I had never seen the stars like that before. There were just so many of them, shining so far it reached us all the way down here.

The night time was my favourite time of day. I just felt at peace under the moonlight. And before long I was drifting off into the land of pretty dreams and sleepy time.