Sorry it took me so fricking long. Long explanation that you probably don't want to hear. This chapter is kinda short. Hope you like!

XxHermione.MalfoyxX: thank you!

pixie paramount: thank you and I'll try to keep the characters a little more in character

The Count

"You're nervous, aren't you?" Isadora asked a fidgety Violet. Violet looked up into Isadora's concerned eyes. The two girls were in the Orphans Shack. Their siblings were outside, getting ready for class. Isadora stood over Violet, waiting for her to reply.

"Yes," Violet admitted. "I know Klaus will probably say he still accepts me for the way I am. But I'm not sure of what he'll really feel."

"Well, you can't stay in here forever," Isadora said. "I'm sure Klaus will accept you in his mind as well. Truly and honestly. And Sunny… well, I'm not sure she knows exactly what's going on. But I can't imagine that she'll reject you. Sunny Baudelaire would never do that."

"Oh, you're right, I know. I just can't help feeling nervous. Don't you feel at all nervous?"

"I do," Isadora nodded. "But I'm still ready to face the day." Isadora held out her hand and Violet took it gratefully. Isadora gently pulled Violet off of her pale of hay. And then, as Violet stood, their lips met. It wasn't rushed this time. It was slow and passionate. And when they broke apart, there were smiles not only on their faces but in their eyes.

"I love you," Violet whispered.

"Love you too," Isadora replied. For a moment, Isadora stared at Violet and wondered if it was possible for anyone to be more beautiful than the angel before her. Then they both headed off to their classes to begin their dreary day. Klaus walked beside Violet as they approached the entrance to the school.

"Violet, I just want you to know…" Klaus said as they walked. "I did a lot of thinking last night, even after our talk." Violet's throat went dry. "You see… when I read about homosexuality in books, I always came to the conclusion that it is do to different wiring in the brain. In other words, the person cannot help that they're gay, and they simply can't be straight."

Klaus stopped and stepped in front of Violet. "How could I ever be angry with you for something that isn't your fault? For something that you couldn't prevent? Violet, if you're a lesbian, then that's that and we can't do anything about it. I will still be known as you loving and caring brother." Violet had relaxed more and more as Klaus talked, but now she was beaming.

She quickly flung her arms around him and pulled him into a big and thankful hug. Klaus smiled and patted her on the back. "Alright, now let's get going, unless you want to eat without silverware." Violet nodded and grimaced at the thought of eating like a dog.

At lunch, however, the Baudelaires encountered something far worse than eating like a dog. They encountered Carmelita Spats and her message. The message was even more torturous than listening to Carmelita. The Baudelaires and Quagmires both were panic-stricken when they were told the Baudelaires were to report to Coach Genghis during Nero's concert (but not because they were missing out on Nero's music).

"We'll do whatever we can to help you three," Isadora declared, looking at Violet as though she might lose her. "Right, Duncan?"

"Of course, we will," Duncan nodded. "Whatever you need, we're on it."

"Thank you," Klaus said. "Both of you. But I really don't think you should get involved in this."

"Count Olaf is a dangerous man," Violet agreed. "You never know what he's up to until he has you by the throat."

"Don't you worry about us," Isadora said. "Olaf doesn't stand a chance with five powerful, intelligent minds at work." The Baudelaires glanced at one another thinking the exact same thing. Even five intelligent minds didn't ensure their safety with Olaf around.