Chapter 3: Opening Ceremonies

Rory awoke with a stiff neck from sleeping on the floor. She stretched a bit and soon realized that the dozens of people who had formerly been sleeping o the floor with her were gone, and all the sleeping bags were rolled up. Then remembered that duty charts had been put up in her room, she went over to take a look. To her surprise some of the duties were what some would consider normal such as dinner preparation, and household cleaning. There were also charts where one could sign up for real LDB duties dealing with this so called Canadian chapter that opposed her so much.

Before she could give it anymore thought Steph walked in and handed her a cup of coffee.

"Logan told me that you without your coffee in the morning can be an unpleasant site"

"Thanks Steph"

Rory takes a sip of her coffee, relaxing for a moment before turning back to Stephanie

"Where did everyone go?"

"Oh they needed to visit their respective suites to pick up some stuff they will need later on. They are on direct orders to be mimes while they are outside of our headquarters."

"Mimes?...As in those goofy looking clown type things that don't talk?"

"You got it! So are you ready for a week of fun?"

"Well it seems like I don't have too much of a choice in this matter, I just wish I knew more about this other Chapter"

"I can try and be some help to you there, what do you want to know?"

"You've met them before?"

"Of course I have, and let me tell you they aren't as bad as you think they are"

"Well I only don't like them because they don't like me, and they haven't even met me!"

"Well then aren't you being a little hypocritical with not liking them when you have yet to meet them?"

"Point taken…..So will you tell me about them?"

"Fire away!"

"Ok….Why are there colours Red and White?"

"They believe in passion and unity… next question"

"Do they live by the same rules that we do?"

"Essentially, every chapter has a few differences, but nothing too major"

"Are they based at a school they way we are?"

"Yes, just like us they are based in one of their countries oldest and most prestigious schools"

"Which is? And have you ever been there before?"

"The University of Windsor, formerly known as Assumption College, and yes it has a nice campus."

Before they could continue their discussion any further a big truck pulled up to the suite with the entire LDB's wardrobe for the week along with the necessary supplies.

It took the better part of the day to find space and cram everything away.

At about 4 o'clock the entire LDB was back at Rory's suite. It was time for them to get ready for the opening ceremonies. The girls wore elegant gowns in shades of blue, or gold. Their male counterparts also dressed for the occasion, generally choosing to wear tux's, with corresponding shades of blue. Well all except Finn, who wore a shiny gold tux, with a gold top hat and gold cane. He prided himself on looking different claiming that girls wanted originality.

Rory hadn't seen Logan all day, and was starting to miss him. She enjoyed getting ready for these events, just to see the look on his face when she came out looking like a princess. She had chosen to wear a midnight blue dress with rhinestones sewn into the material. Stephanie had done her make-up for her to make sure it was perfect.

Rory didn't know why but she really wanted to impress this other chapter, and so took her time getting ready to make sure nothing was out of place.

Before she knew it, they were at a banquet hall drinking sparkling cider with Finn cursing about the lack of alcohol in his drink. When everyone suddenly stopped talking, Rory looked up to see the Canadian Chapter had just arrived and was pouring into the banquet hall.

Just then Logan's voice as well as a female voice Rory didn't recognize was heard coming from the speakers on the Ceiling

"Hello, and Welcome fellow Brigadiers, please take your assigned seat and the festivities will soon be underway!"

Rory found that she was sitting at a round table fairly center of the room, but to her surprise she wasn't sitting with her usual gang. Stephanie was at the table with her, but 3 stooges were clearly not going to be joining them as instead some of the lesser known members came and took a seat.

When everyone was seated at their round tables, Logan finally walked in. He had his arms linked with an unknown girl. She had a very Spanish look to her, with her dark eyes, and long dark curly hair. Her dress was a magnificent shade of red that seemed to radiate off of her.

Behind Logan, Colin walked in having his arms linked to another unknown girl. This girl wore a white gown that made her look very angelic. She was a petite girl who with straight shoulder length brown hair. Rory could tell that this girl had come from money when she saw the size of the diamond pendent she was wearing

Following Colin was Finn. Finn's partner had flaming red hair. Her gown started off white at the top, and slowly changed into red by the bottom. She was a tall slender girl who seemed to possess a lot of energy.

Before Rory could ask Stephanie more about these girls, Rory saw Colin, Finn and their partners head to a long table to sit while Logan and his partner stepped up to the mike and began to speak.

"Hello and Welcome! My name is Logan and I am one of your two masters of ceremonies. For the duration of this event we ask that you refrain from adding alcohol to your sparkling cider."

He was visibly staring at Finn during the alcohol comment

"For your pleasure this evening we have organized a night of eating and dancing. We figured what better way to commence a week long of festivities than with a party!"

passing the mic over to the girl with him, she starts to talk

"Hi everyone, for those of you who don't know me, my name is Abby, and I am the second master of ceremonies for the night. I would like everyone right now to reach under your chair and take the envelope that has been taped to the bottom of it.

With a murmurings being heard throughout the crowd everyone did as instructed

"You will find that inside every envelope there is a picture of someone from the opposite chapter. On the back of the picture you will find a series of questions. Your goal for the night is to try and get as many answers to those questions as possible."

Logan takes over the mic

"Now that we have you all stirred up, I believe dinner is ready to be served, so bon appetite"

Authors note: I am Canadian, and I hope nobody is offended by my writings. Thanks for your support please keep reviewing!