Kathryn adjusted her hair in the tight high bun. She was having her first dancing session and unlike her literature class before, she doesn't have to learn the basics from a book because she already knows the basics and she knows she is going to kill it.

Back at home, Kathryn was the superstar dancer. She was always praised by her dance instructor who is like practically her second mother. Since she was only 8, her parents have decided to send her to a dance school and since then, Kathryn has never failed to stay away from the spotlight. Her other dance mates all look up to her and always envy her every move. That is something Kathryn got used to and she knows that her legacy will continue at Girlantis Academy.

Before reaching to the floor of the dance studio, Kathryn took out a necklace from her bag. It was a necklace her mother gave her when she had her first ever performance. Kathryn had always worn it ever since before practices and performances. It was her lucky charm. The necklace was also a locket. It had a picture of her and her mother. Kathryn tries not to think about it, but she does miss her mother so much.

Life has never been the same ever since her mother died. Her father suddenly became strict with her and was the one who forced her to attend Girlantis because he couldn't wait to get rid of her quickly (at least that's what she thinks). She didn't care though. She has everything she ever need in Girlantis Academy.

As the elevator doors opened, Kathryn entered an amazing dance studio she had ever seen in her life. It was huge. It might be even be bigger than a basketball court. There were digital images of dancers on the walls that weren't covered with mirrors. Looking at all of it, Kathryn felt like it was home.

"Kathryn! Over here!" someone shouted. Kathryn eyes glazed over as she tried to find who was calling her. When she looked, it was Gianna by the hand bars doing stretches. She wasn't the only one there. There were about 20 other dancers too, including October, who looked very dancer ready.

"Hi, Gianna! Nice of you to wake up," Kathryn replied playfully.

"Everyone needs her beauty sleep. You should know. You got enough of it," Gianna said as she gave her a friendly grin.

Kathryn wasn't sure if it was too early to say it, but she might have just found her new best friend. Gianna and her just have so many things in common and they simply clicked. They love dancing, boys, partying but mostly dancing. She would say Melanie, October and Charlie are her best friends too since they're roommates, but they just don't have that many things in common like she does with Gianna. But then again, October is here in dance. Perhaps she's into dance as much as her.

"Ready to hit it October?" Kathryn asked.

"I guess. I'm a little nervous. What if I'm not good enough?" October replied.

"Don't sweat it. DiDi won't let you in Girlantis Academy if she knew you were scared," Gianna assured her.

"Yeah, but still. Even if this doesn't work out, I still have photography to fall back on," October pointed out.

"Yeah, good for you," Gianna said as she adjusted her dance attire. Kathryn could not help but notice the colourful bracelet at her wrist.

She was about to compliment it when suddenly, she elevator doors opened to reveal a tall woman with red hair and a very thin body, walked in with her chin held high. She tossed her bags to the side and turned to the students.

"Oh my gosh! Can it be her?" Gianna inquired.

"It couldn't be," Kathryn said.

"Who is she?" October asked.

Kathryn and Gianna both turned to her, "Are you kidding me? That is Vivian Rogue. One of the best dancers in the world," Gianna explained.

"And she's going to be here teaching us? This is awesome!" Kathryn squealed.

"First positions!" Vivian shouted as she faced the mirror. The girls quickly walked towards the mirror and obeyed Vivian. She then turned to the class and observe each one of them.

She stopped at a girl and commented on her posture saying that she is going to get the part of Quasimodo from Notre Dame if she doesn't stop slouching. Each comment got more and more hurtful. The girls that were attacked tried not to cry. They held their head high like Vivian and tried not to take her words harshly.

She then stopped at October. "Good posture. But try not to look like you are about to be eaten. Your audience wants to see confidence not Scary Movie 3," Vivian commented.

Next was Gianna. Gianna was ready for anything. Vivian walked around her trying to find a flaw but even Kathryn can't find a flaw. Failed to find anything, she then faced Kathryn. Kathryn tried to copy Gianna's confidence and hoped Vivian won't find anything wrong with her. Luckily, like Gianna, it didn't end so badly after all. Kathryn was celebrating inside. She felt like cheering, but she still has to remain her perfect posture.

When Vivian finished her inspection, she turned back to the mirror. "As you all know, my name is Vivian, also known as one of the greatest dancers in history. DiDi Marvel had come to me to help her nurture her students and that I promised to do," Vivian started.

"Anyone can look like a dancer. But, if you don't show what you have, there is no point calling you a dancer at all. Dance is a way of art that you express using your body. It is also one thing to dance with your feet, and another thing to dance from your heart. Now, form a circle. When I give you the 'Go', you will show me why DiDi even let you take this class," Vivian said as the students quickly made a circle.

While other students look terrified, she was ready. One thing about dance is that it comes to you naturally. She was ready for anything. Vivian then turned on the stereo to a pop salsa song. "The music will evolve as you dance. Control your body and move with the music as one. Quasimodo, go!"

Quasimodo, AKA, girl with hunchback, stepped forward and danced along with the music. The music then changed into classical. Kathryn could already see hunchback girl panicking.

"Get back to the circle Quasimodo! Pigtails, you're next!" Vivian ordered as she shouted through the music. Soon every girl tried to show Vivian their best but they were unimpressive in Vivian's words.

Next was Gianna. During Gianna's turn, a hip hop song came on and Gianna started her routine with triple turns and as the song soon transitioned to a slow song, so did her body movement. "Back to the circle! Dirty blonde with necklace, let's go!" Vivian shouted.

With that, Kathryn took a deep breath and tried to remember a routine she did a couple years ago. The thing is, the routine works for any genre. It was pure genius. She had standing ovations for it. While dancing, Vivian suddenly turned off the stereo and walked towards her.

"What is your name?" she asked.

Kathryn smiled confidently. Vivian Rogue just asked her for her name. She knew she already her favourite. "Kathryn Hotz. Was I good?"

"Good is not the word I would use. Disastrous would be a better use of words," Vivian replied.

"What?"

"You were not dancing from your heart. When there is no choreography given, a dancer must improvise from her heart. Not by repeating the same routine repeatedly. I have reviewed all of your dance recitals and you already did this routine before, haven't you?" Vivian accused.

"Yes."

Vivian gave her a look and walked away, "Now this is not the kind of behaviour I do not expect from all of you. You are dancers. Not copycats. And take off that necklace. It is a big distraction from your performance," she ordered.

Kathryn slowly removed the necklace and placed it in her pocket. She could not believe she was shammed in front of everyone. "Back to the circle, Hotz. Finally, Pale, get in and GO!" Vivian said as she pushed October into the circle.

Although October started off timid, she gave a perfect performance. She performed as passionate as Gianna but better. She did turns, kicks, flips. At that moment, Kathryn felt like killing herself. Or at least ruin October's performance. Vivian then turned off the stereo again.

"Nice work Pale. Come with me to work with your turns. You too, purple skirt. Everybody else, get a five-minute break and come back ready and not horrible," Vivian ordered and signalled October and Gianna to follow her.

While Vivian was helping October, the girls were all chatting about how they were shammed. They were also talking about October's performance. Kathryn had never been jealous of another dancer. Why was she feeling so down about it? She turned to October and Gianna who are trying to improve to the standard of Vivian. She sure wished she was one of them.

October was now doing turns. It seems like Vivian was not impressed and asked her and Gianna to do it repeatedly. Vivian then turned to her back to check her cell phone while October and Gianna worked on the turns. When October was doing her turns while eyes closed, Gianna made her trip causing her to land directly at her ankle.

October cried in pain. Kathryn immediately ran towards October and so did Gianna who looked so innocent like it wasn't her fault. Did she do that on purpose? She couldn't inquire this because no one but her saw what actually happen.

After class, everyone was already sweaty. It has been a long class. October was being treated and was send to the Girlantis Medical Bay. Kathryn still had to inquire what she saw was true. She grabbed Gianna's arm and pulled her to one corner.

"Did you do that to October on purpose?" she whispered to her angrily.

"Do what?" Gianna asked innocently.

"I saw what you did. It wasn't very nice," Kathryn said.

"Well being nice won't get you anywhere, copy-Kat. Don't even think for one second you had a change against her. I'm doing you a favour," Gianna responded and walked away.

At that moment, Kathryn regretted calling Gianna a best friend. More like a best enemy.