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Chapter 7- Firey Friendship?

Rosetta started going out of her way to avoid Lissa. Even though Lissa was a junior while Rosetta was a sophomore and Casey was a senior, she still had to be careful during passing period and lunch to avoid her and her crew. Lissa would smirk at her from across a crowded hall and Rosetta would take off running. She had started using Kyubey's telepathy to taunt them but Casey quickly put a stop to that. Eventually Rosetta got so good at avoiding Lissa, she had nearly forgotten about Lydia and Barbie. She quickly remembered them on the one day Casey couldn't eat lunch with her in the cafeteria when the two cornered her at her empty lunch table.

"Hey Princess, Lissa wants to talk to you." Lydia folded her arms. Rosetta turned back to her food. "Well I don't want to talk to her." She finished her meal quickly and stood up to go to the library, but Barbie slung an arm around her, pulling her in tight.
"Ya know, I think she really does want to talk to Lissa! I mean, who wouldn't? Lissa is like, the best." She smiled brightly but her eyes were cold. Before Rosetta could do anything, the two girls were leading her out of the cafeteria and to the courtyard.

Why is it the one day Casey isn't here this happens!? Rosetta thought. She spotted Kyubey nearby but he couldn't help her. Not to mention Casey was in a middle of her SAT and couldn't leave. Lydia and Barbie led Rosetta behind the school, where Lissa was waiting with a smirk. She waved her hand and the other two left them alone. Rosetta clenched her fists.

"W-What do you want Lissa?" She asked, hating herself for stuttering. Lissa chuckled and took a step towards her. "Relax Princess. Or should I call you, Ice Queen?" She laughed as Rosetta felt her face flush. Lissa's laugh cut off when the girls heard footsteps. One of the teachers walked by and paused when he saw them.

"You girls don't have class do you?" He asked sternly. Lissa flipped her hair and shot him her charming smile. "Of course not Mr. Walters! We wouldn't dream of skipping! It's lunchtime, right Rosetta?" Lissa gave her a look and Rosetta could feel the ice on her foot. "Y-Yeah Mr. Walters. Lissa was...going to help me with homework and the lunchroom was too noisy." She lied. Mr. Walters nodded and continued on.

"Good girl!" Lissa walked over and patted Rosetta's head, the ice feeling disappearing. "Y-You shouldn't use magic like that... It's-" "It's supposed to be for good and fighting witches blah blah blah. I have plenty of Grief Seeds so what's wrong for using it for a little fun?" Lissa cut Rosetta's warning off.

"Now...what DID I want to talk to the Icicle about?" She mused, pretending to think. "Oh riiiiiight! I needed Rosetta to pay back a favor~" Rosetta scowled. "I don't owe you any favor!" She snapped. Lissa spun on her heel towards her and took a few steps forward. Rosetta backed up and hit the wall.

"Oh but you do. I could've totally killed you and Racey Casey both pretty easily you know? But I didn't. So you owe me a favor. Unless you want a round 2." Lissa grabbed Rosetta's wrist, where her Soul Gem was hidden under her sleeve. Rosetta paled and squirmed.

"L-Let go of me Lissa!" She kicked out, forcing Lissa to let go. The older girl scowled for a slight second before grinning evilly. "Oh that was the wrong move." She held up her hand and Rosetta squeezed her eyes shut.

"Hey! Why don't ya pick on somebody your own size?!" A strong southern accent called out. Rosetta opened her eyes and Lissa turned to the voice. A short girl with dark skin and black braids had her hands on her hips. She had a red plaid shirt with a black tank top underneath, skinny jeans and cowboy boots on. She couldn't of been more than a freshman.

"Excuse me?" Lissa took a step towards her but the girl smirked. "Ah ah ah! You wouldn't want me yellin' for a teacher now would ya?" She pointed towards the athletic shed. Lissa and Rosetta looked over and saw a whole group of teachers crowded around it. Lissa scowled. "We aren't done here." She stormed off, pushing over the few students who were dumb enough not to move out of her way.

"Thank you um..." The girl chuckled at Rosetta's pause. "The name's Marcelina. Marcelina Pyrrha. Age 13, Freshman, etc etc." She bowed jokingly. "Thank you Marcelina. My name is-" "Rosetta right? And your friend is Casey?" Marcelina grinned at Rosetta's shocked look. "Don't be so surprised~. That's what that girl was callin' ya the other night! Your friend is super cool! Like the Flash!" Rosetta's eyes widened as the girl went on about superheroes.

"W-What...?" Is she talking about Magical Girls? "Yes I am!" Rosetta jumped when Marcelina answered her thought. "I can hear that too ya know! That's how I found out you were out here! I figured your friend wasn't here otherwise you wouldn't be freaking out so much." Marcelina paused as another teacher walked by.

"Shouldn't you girls be in class?" He asked. Marcelina shook her head. "No sir Mr. Reed! Rosetta here was showin' me around the school!" She grinned, but it looked forced. The teacher made a grunting noise and walked off. Marcelina's grin fell.

"Well...that ain't good." She muttered. Rosetta cocked her head. "What isn't?" She asked, confused. Marcelina folded her arms. "Mr. Reed is the Chemistry teacher for freshman. Someone who could definitely know how to blow somethin' up." She explained. Rosetta frowned.

"But he's a teacher, he knows better than to do that." She pointed out. Marcelina shook her head. "Not with that mark on his neck." She looked back towards the group of teachers by the athletic shed. Rosetta followed her look and her eyes widened.

"Big group of teachers considerin' there's still classes goin'...Not to mention the mark on Mr. Reed's neck. I saw some on the gym teachers today too when I walked by them. Looks like we got a witch here." Marcelina started walking towards the shed but Rosetta grabbed her arm.

"What!? Are you crazy!? We can't stop all of them!" She hissed. Marcelina pulled away. "Do you WANT our school to be blown up!? Or worse, absorbed into the witch barrier!? Everyone would die!" She pointed out. Rosetta bit her lip.

"ROSETTA!" Both girls turned to the new voice. Casey was running towards them, slightly out of breath. "Casey! What about your SAT?!" Casey waved her off. "I finished early and booked it. You okay!? I heard the thoughts and I-who is this?" Casey just now noticed the other girl.

"This is Marcelina. She saved me." Marcelina waved when Rosetta said her name. Casey nodded at her. "Thanks kid." Marcelina pouted. "I'm not a kid! I'm 13!" Rosetta's eyes widened.

"What!? That's so young...What the hell is Kyubey thinking?!" Casey frowned at Rosetta's words. "Kyubey? Wait are you telling me this kid is a magical girl!?" She looked back at Marcelina, studying her.

"Hey! I am a darn good Magical Girl too! I was the only one in my hometown for a while 'til I move here!" Marcelina folded her arms. "Besides, don't we got a bigger problem? Like the witch?" Casey froze.

"Wait wait wait WHAT?! What witch!?" Casey snapped. Rosetta pointed towards the shed. "Marcelina says she saw a witch's kiss on some teachers, including a chemistry teacher who walked by, and figures there's a witch over there trying to blow up the school." She explained. Casey frowned.

"Well...We should check it out. You should stay here though kid. This could be dangerous." Marcelina pouted. "What!? I'm the one who figured it out! I should go with you guys to defeat it! Like the Three Muskteers!" Casey glared at Marcelina before walking towards the shed. Rosetta put a hand on her shoulder gently.

"Please don't follow us. You should stay here in case the barrier absorbs the school and other kids need help." She suggested. Marcelina seemed upset but didn't argue as Rosetta followed Casey.

"Why didn't you want her to help us?" She hissed once she was far enough away. Casey shook her head. "That kid would hold us back. Plus I don't want to have to look out for her and you." Rosetta puffed up her cheeks. "Hey! You don't have to look out for me as much anymore!" Casey shook her head, chuckling a bit. They snuck around the back of the shed and Casey gave Rosetta a boost up to the window. She peeked in and her eyes widened.

"It looks like the chemistry teachers are setting something up! They really are going to blow the school up!" She looked around for the grief seed. "I don't see i-"

"It's over here, morons." Casey yelped in surprise and Rosetta fell off, falling on top of Casey. Their heads whipped over to Marcelina, who was leaning against the side of the shed.

"W-Wha- I TOLD YOU TO STAY BACK!" Casey snapped. Marcelina rolled her eyes. "As if I'd let you guys have all the fun! The seed is right here." Marcelina pulled out her Soul Gem, a bright red one with a flame on top. Casey and Rosetta scrambled to untangle themselves as Marcelina opened the barrier and strolled in.

"H-Hey kid!" "Marcelina wait!" The girls exchanged looks before running in after her.

End of Chapter 7- Firey Friendship?
Magical Girl BIO:

Marcelina Pyrrha-13- She has dark skin and has black braids, wearing a red-and-black plaid flannel shirt over a black tank-top and skinny jeans and cowboy boots and round-rimmed red glasses. She is perky and optimistic. She contracted with Kyubey in Texas. She can act childish sometimes (getting a stronger accent when she is upset) but can also be very mature