Disclaimer: I don't own Rocky Horror, its Twentieth Century Fox's property and the work of our beloved Richard O'Brien!

Author's Note: We get to see the beginning of a new group dynamic here, which is fun. A big thank you to Charlotte Thompson for her reviews and lovely comments, it's really encouraging to here from those of you who read and enjoy this. So I hope you all enjoy this chapter and feel free to review, I love to hear from everyone.


For dinner Magenta had tried once again to cook a roast beef. It would not be called a total success, but it was at least a better attempt than last time. The vegetables were edible this time, the meat was just overcooked as opposed to burnt on the outside and rare on the inside, and she even attempted these Yorkshire puddings this time – only because she had left over pancake mixture.

"I must say, Magenta," Frank spoke between pieces of beef. "This is much better than your last roast." Magenta was actually quite proud of her attempt so she smiled in response.

"Thank you." She said. A pause as she noticed Frank frozen looking at her and Riff staring as he picked at a small Yorkshire pudding. Her eyes flickered over to the girl in yellow before she added; "Master." Frank smiled and went back to eating, Riff Raff slowly looked away and continued to pick, and Columbia didn't even seem to notice the pause. Columbia, who was used to well cooked meals contemplated her whole plate, trying to think of something nice to say.

"Pumpkins my favourite." She said with a big grin to Magenta. The curly haired woman cocked her head to the side, a slightly frown on her porcelain face.

"What's pumpkin?" She asked in her thick accent. Frank didn't look up so clearly he didn't know.

"It's the orange thing." He brother spoke, looking at her once again. Magenta mimed an 'oh' before concentrating on her own food.

There was an awkward silence as everyone ate their food, except Riff Raff who continued to pick slowly. Columbia, the cheerful spirited girl, couldn't take it so she had to start a conversation.

"So, where are you guys from?" She asked, bright eyes flickering from each member of the group before laying onto Frank.

"Europe." They all answered in unison in the same distant tone. Columbia frowned slightly and laughed.

"Yeah, Frank said that last night." She giggled. "But what country?" Magenta froze looking at her place as Riff Raff and Frank's eyes shot up and met each other. They stared at each other, almost in panic, for a good moment before they answered.

"Romania." They both blurted out at the same time. Magenta looked up at the two geniuses, quite impressed with this. Columbia's smile grew.

"Oh! Like where the vampires are from? Transylvania?" She squeaked and giggled.

"Yes!" Frank said sharply. He cleared his throat and when he next spoke it was his usual smooth charm. "Yes, my dear, exactly."

"Kinda explains the look." Columbia half joked. Frank let out a low chuckle as Riff Raff just looked at his sister. The moment passed and instead of conversation beginning from here it lulled back into silence. For exiting people, Columbia thought, these people were hard to keep a conversation going with. Riff Raff looked so miserable at the table that, even though she was slightly frightened of man, Columbia thought she'd try bringing him into the conversation.

"Um, so Riff Raff?" She spoke quietly, unable to find a louder voice when speaking to him directly. His bright blue eyes slowly looked up from the now half eaten pudding. "Frank said that he discovered that you were good at sciencey stuff so he gave you a promotion." She spoke with a kind smile, thinking this would be something he'd be proud of. Riff Raff stared at her for a moment before he turned his head to look at Frank, and cocking his eyebrow. Frank cocked his back.

"He said that, did he?" The venom barely concealed from the blonde's voice. Frank straightened up in his seat.

"And you should be proud that I am sing your praises." He returned the tone in excess. Riff Raff inwardly sighed before turning back to his food. Columbia's green eyes flickered between the two men.

"Did I say something wrong?" She asked.

"You'll have to excuse Riff Raff." Frank spoke, not looking at the other man. "He doesn't like people." The smile returned to Columbia's face as she turned to face the woman directly in front of her.

"Hey, that's exactly what you said today!" And both the girls laughed. Riff Raff rose an eyebrow to himself, purposely not looking up at his sister as he placed his food back onto the plate. Frank caught sight of this and rolled his eyes. Since the two got along pretty well for people who had only just met each other Columbia thought she'd try with Magenta. "Hey Mag," She said, earning another eyebrow raise from Riff Raff. "Do you have a boyfriend?" She asked, placing her locked hand under her chin and smiling cheekily. Magenta looked at her brother before a small smile played on her lips and she shrugged.

"Sort of." She said. Columbia's grin widened.

"What's that supposed to mean?" She asked, raising her eyebrows. "Does your brother not like him?" She asked referring to the look Magenta had spared him before answering.

"She could do a lot better." Frank said, humour in his voice, and a small smile on his made up lips.

"I'm not going to disagree with that." The butler muttered almost under his breath, not as annoyed as he seemed before. Magenta just rolled her eyes in response. There seemed to be some sort of in-joke that Columbia was missing out on. Well, if she dated Frank for a long time maybe she'd get a chance to get in on some of these.

At the very least the joke seemed to elevate the mood and conversation flowed more naturally from that point on. Columbia and Frank talked to each other the most, Magenta joining when prompted, while Riff Raff kept to himself, only making a comment when forced to.

When Columbia's store bought mud cake came out she couldn't help but notice something was missing.

"Hey Frankie," She squeaked.

"Mmm?" Was his answer as he gazed at the vibrant haired girl.

"Where's the tea and coffee?" She asked. A quizzical look came onto the transvestites face. He turned to look at the blonde man who only frowned and shrugged in response.

"I'm sorry, my dear." Frank said, turning back to Columbia. "The what now?" Columbia, in shock looked at all three of the castle dwellers, all of them appeared slightly confused as Magenta dished out the cake.

"Please tell me you know what coffee is!" She exclaimed. They all remained silent, Riff Raff and Magenta sharing a look. "How do you get up in the morning!?"

"Get out of bed…" Riff Raff muttered to himself. Magenta rolled her eyes but smiled at him, while Frank pulled a sarcastic face at the man to say he was not amused. Columbia raised her hands into the air in a defeatist manner and leaned back into her chair.

"I've so got to take you food shopping some time!" Frank chuckled in response.

When dessert had been finished Columbia had gone to help Magenta and Riff Raff clean up, only to be pulled into Frank's arms and into a long kiss. The next thing she knew they were making out in the elevator and heading up to his bedroom located in the lab.

She had a feeling it would be difficult for her to ever leave this place, or Frank, judging by his magnetic pull.

That's if she ever wanted to leave.


Author's Note: Now next chapter may be one with Eddie, it may not. That chapter can work in a few places, but if people are missing Eddie I'll move it forward…

P.S. I didn't proof read this chapter, can you tell? :P.