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Readers: Where were you?!!!! You've been gone forever!!!!

Me: Okay okay, I am extremely sorry if it seems like I abandoned this story...again. I had a lot of stuff going. But don't worry, I will continue this story. :-)

Also wow!!!! 64 likes and 71 follows? Thank you all so much!!!! Seriously thank you. I am so grateful to all who like and follow my story. It really motivates me to continue. So once again, Thank you!!!!!! :-)

To Dark Serpent Cat: I can't answer #1 but for #2, yes some other guys will indeed have crushes on Ember and they will be funny. Finally for #3, Ember will certainly try to make new friends but it won't be easy, considering she's used to being a loner.we will see Hercules's children and one of them may or may not have a crush on Ember. Finally Persephone will not be attending parent's day as that will give away who Ember's father is. However she will be a teacher during the spring time at Auradon Prep and will interact with Ember/check up on her.

To Deadly Ice 88: Glad to be back. :-)

To Guest: Kaia: Evie will try but fail. :-)

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Chapter 5: Tours and Fears.

"It is so, so, so good to finally me...meet you, all of you. This is an amazing occasion, and one that will certainely go down in history. As the day that our two peoples begin to unite and heal." Ben said, casting a glance over at Mal.

'Great. We're barely here 5 minutes and already, princy falls in love with my evil twin.' Ember thought bitterly to herself as she followed the group.

"A little bit over the top?" Ben asks. "Oh it's more then just a 'little' bit". Ember spoke, causing Mal to elbow her harshly. "Be nice." Mal whispered to Ember, causing her to roll her eyes. "Well, so much for my first impression." Ben said, prompting Aurdrey to speak up and try to change the subject.

"Hey! You're both the daughters of Maleficient right? I just wanted to let you both know that i totally don't blame you guys for your mother trying to kill my parants and stuff. Oh in case you didn't know, my mom's Aurora, Sleeping..."

"Beauty! Yes, My sister and I have heard of the name." Ember said bitterly, not really wanting to continue speaking about it. But Mal seemed like she wanted to, just to piss Ember off.

"Yes and my sister and I do not blame your grandparents for inviting everyone in the whole kingdom but our mother to that dumb christening." Mal said with a forced smile. "Water under the bridge?" Audrey asked, "Yes." Mal said smiling.

"Okay! So, how about that tour now?" Ben asked, getting them back on track before leading them around the school. "Auradon Prep, was originally built over 300 years ago and converted into a high school by my father when he became king. Now Carlos, it's okay. My father wanted his statue to morph from beast to man to remind us that anything is possible. As long as you believe in yourself and set your mind to it." Ben said, smiling ever so proudly.

"Does he shed much?" Mal asked, prompting Ben to laugh. "Yeah, mom won't let him on the couch" Ben answered back. Mal begin to ask another question.

"So you guys have a lot of magic here in Auradon? Like wands and things like that?" Mal asked, ignoring Ember shaking her head and rolling her eyes. 'Subtle Mal, really subtle.' Ember thought to herself.

"Yeah, it exists of course, but it's pretty much gone, retired if you believe it. In fact, most, if not all of us here are just ordinary mortals." Ben said.

' HA!!! If only he knew.' Ember thought, smiling to herself. She was itching to start finding a seculed spot to pratice her powers and her guitar. Ben then spoted someone and smiled.

"Doug! Doug come over here!." Ben called out to a boy in glasses. "Everyone, this is Doug. He's going to help you with your class schedules and show you the rest of the dorms. I'll see you all later, okay? If you guys need anything, feel free to ask..." "Ask Doug." Audrey said, finishing Ben's sentence.

"Hi guys. I'm Dopey's son. As in Dopey, Doc, Bashful, Ha-" Doug began but was cut off by Ember. "Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, that's all really fascinating but can we please skip the introductions and move on?" Ember asked sarcastically.

"Oh...okay. So, uh, about your classes. I, uh, put in the requirements already...history of woodsmen and pirates, safety rules for the internet, and uh, remedial goodness. There is also a PE class on your schedule, it's not necessary to take right now but it is a requirement to graduate." Doug said, handing them each of their schedueles. Ember's eyes nearly bugged out of her head when she saw her PE class.

'Swimming, why did it have to be swimimng?' Ember thought to herself. As Doug guided them to their dorms.

"And this is your room, Ms. Ember." Doug said, snapping her out of her thoughts. Everything in the room was pink. Ember hated pink.

"If you have any que-" Doug began but Ember interrupted him. "Yeah yeah yeah. I'm good, thanks, bye!" Ember said, slamming the door in his face and locking it. She listened for him to walk away, which he did.

Once she was sure he was gone and that no one was listening. She dropped her suitcase and guitar case. Before launching herself onto the beg and began sobbing.

In just over a few hours, her entire world has changed. She is now in an unfamiliar place, without her father, step mother, and boyfriend. 'I hate this!' Ember thought to herself as she continued to sob.

After a while, she began to calm down. She grasped the locket around her neck. The coolness of the silver calming her down.

'Might as well call them.' Ember thought to herself. She opened the locket and a glowing bubble came out of it.

"Hades, please." She spoke and the bubble began to fog up before revealing a blurry image, which began to clear. Showing Hades and Persephone's smiling face.

"Hey little flame. I was wondering when you were going to call." Hades said smiling.

"How do you like it so far, sweetie?" Persephone asked, also smiling.

This caused Ember to tear up again. "I hate it here! I want to go home!" Ember said sobbing. This caused Hades and Persephone to also loose their smiles.

"Oh baby-cakes." Hades said, wishing he was there to comfort her. Like he used to do when she was small.

"Oh sweetie, I know. But it's only the first day. It'll get better, you'll see. Besides I'll be there in the spring and be able to watch you." Persephone said with a small smile.

This caused Ember to stop crying just a little. "Really?" She asked as she wiped her face, thankful for her waterproof mascara.

"Of course, I'm in charge of the gardening club and I teach history/mythology in the spring. Feel free to take my class if you like." Persephone said, smiling. Causing Ember to smile as well.

Suddenly the image began to get static. "The connection won't hold for long, just know that Persephone and I love you baby cakes. Along with your sister." Hades said before the image cut off.

Ember smiled a small smile before getting off the bed. She looked over her schedule and saw that swim class would begin soon. 'Might as well go and get this removed.' Ember thought to herself as she walked out of her room and dorm.

Thanks to the mini map on the back, she was able to find the pool room. She began to break out in a cold sweat at seeing the huge pool and deep end.

"Ember? I didn't know you would be joining us!" Audrey shouted with a smile. "Acutally, I'm-" Ember began but was cut off.

"Just on time? On you're gonna love this class, especially on a day like this." Audrey said as she grabbed Ember's arm and dragged her into the locker room.

"Audrey, Two things. 1: Don't ever touch me and 2: I'm just here to-" Ember began but was cut off again. 'Seriously? Does this dumb princess not know when to let other's speak their minds?' Ember thought angrily.

"Oh, you don't have a swim suit do you? Here, you can borrow mine. We look to be the same size." Audrey said Ignoring Ember's answers as she took out a light pink and blue tie dye like one piece and put it in Ember's arms before shoving her into a bathroom stall to change.

'She's really going to make me do this, isn't she?' Ember thought to herself in fear. She changed out of her clothes and into the swim suit. It was a bit loose but otherwise hugged her beautifully.

"Oh you look wonderful! I'll put your clothes in my locker and then we'll go meet the rest of the class." Audrey said, scooping up Ember's clothes and running off.

Ember barely had a few minutes to herself before Audrey came back and pulled her out to the pool. The teachers and other students were waiting.

"Audrey! right on time dear, and who might this be?" The teacher asked. She had bright red hair and lovely sea blue green eyes. Ember could tell that this was Ariel, who looked to be the swimming teacher.

"This is Ember, daughter of Maleficient." Audrey said with a huge smile. "Ah of course, the new VK of the exchange program." Ariel said with a smile.

"Why don't you be the first to jump in, Ember." Ariel said but her words fell on deaf ears.

Ember was staring at the pool. Her skin had gone pale and clammy from the cold sweat, she began to shake. Memories began to surface from her childhood. Memories she fought so hard to repress and forget.

"Come on, the water is fine." Audrey said before shoving Ember forward...

...right into the pool.

"No!!!" Ember cried before the water envoleped her. She began to panick and flail around in the water as she sunk deeper. The water around her suddenly began to heat up as if she was in a hot tub. However she failed to notice this as her sinking brought up one particular memory.

"Mommy! Help me!" A young 5 year old Ember cried out as she struggled to keep her head above water.

"Help yourself, pest. If Mal can do just fine, than so could you." Malificent said as she held Mal and looked at Ember before walking away. "I know you can do it, pest." Malificent said.

"Help me! Please! Mommy!"

'Help me!!!' Ember thought as her world turn dark.

My oh my, it looks like the gang has settled in but Ember doesn't look too happy about it. What will happen next? Will Ember be alright? You all will just have to keep reading to find out. Until next time, my lovely readers. READ AND REVIEW!!!! :-D