The next day brought much excitement! The Ebony Carriage came to pick Maddie up the night before, and now she and Grim were staring out the window in awe.
"This is it," Maddie said happily. "I'm actually going to NRC!"
"I know!" Grin fanboyed, "And I'm so hyped that I'm goin with ya!"
"You're one of my best friends," Maddie assured him. "Of course I'd bring you."
It didn't take long for the school to be within their line of sight.
Maddie looked at the school, completely gobsmacked. "Holy shit this is huge!"
"Holy shit you're right!" Grim agreed, probably as gobsmacked as she is.
"Welp," Maddie said, grinning in excitement. "Ready to get going?"
"Hell yeah!" Grim answered.
When the Ebony Carriage came to a stop, the two got out and were guided to the Hall of Mirrors.
She could see Fen hitting on one of the teachers.
"So, happy to see me back~?" She winked.
"I'm always happy to see a familiar puppy~" He smirked, petting her fox ears.
Maddie suddenly grinned and ran to Fen "Fen!" Maddie called, glomping her friend.
"Ack—" Fen's tail started wagging when she realized who this was. "Maddie!"
The teacher in question glanced at her. And he was hot. He had silver blue eyes, and his hair was a split dyed black and white. He was also very stylish, wearing blacks, whites, and a hint of red.
Getting flustered in slight embarrassment at first, Maddie looked to the teacher after letting go of her friend "I-I apologize if I wasn't supposed to do that sir." Maddie said, now starting to crush on the teacher.
Fen took notice and grinned, putting Maddie in front of her. "This is Maddie, the one I told you about."
The teacher gave Maddie a warm smile.
"So you're one of mine," He stated. "I am Divus Crewel. The students usually refer to me as Master Crewel or Crewel-sensei." He gave Fen a side glance. "Although this one is brave enough to call me Daddy~"
"I mean she's not wrong" Maddie admitted, her face redder than the detail on his black and white outfit.
Crewel chuckled. "Regardless, I am the Potions Teacher and the head of the Science Department. I am also tasked with helping Students with IEPs."
"Your best friend here had me in Class 1-A last year, which will now be your class."
Maddie smiled happily. "Alright! Sign me up!"
"Hey Maddie, we should probably find a place to sit." Fen informed her.
"Right" Maddie said as she grabbed Grim before he could do anything stupid, looking for somewhere to sit.
Fen found two open seats and saved on for her.
Maddie smiled and took her seat.
A mysterious man with a suit, cape, and bird-like mask approached the stand.
"Greetings new students," He announced. "And welcome…to Night Raven College!"
The students fell silent.
"I am the headmage, Dire Crowley. You have been selected by the Dark Mirror because you show potential and your magic abilities are off the charts!"
"Or in my case, I chose it to stick with my friend," Maddie said, smiling.
"I think he's talking about the acceptance process," Fen whispered.
"You will now be sorted by the Dark Mirror into one of seven dorms! Heartslabyul: Founded on the severity of the Queen of Hearts. Savanaclaw: Founded on the tenacity of the King of Beasts. Octavinelle: Founded on the compassion of the Sea Witch. Scarabia: Founded on the deliberation of the Desert Sorcerer. Pomefiore: Founded on the unrelenting efforts of the Beautiful Queen. Ignihyde: Founded on the diligence of the God of the Underworld. And Diasomnia: Founded on the elegance of the Thorn Witch. Will each dorm leader come up and introduce themselves and their dorm?"
The first dorm leader went up to the stand. He had wine red hair, and slate gray eyes.
"I am Riddle Rosehearts. I am the Dorm Head of Heartslabyul. It's my castle, my rules. Anyone who disobeys will get their head chopped off immediately. I won't be repeating myself. *slams his hands down onto the podium* IS THAT CLEAR?!"
Maddie's eyes widened, recognizing him almost immediately. "Riddle!?" She shuddered. "Jesus, since when have you become so intimidating?"
Fen rubbed Maddie's ears. "Shh."
Maddie softly apologized before remaining quiet
The next dorm leader groggily went up to the podium. He had chocolate brown hair, summer green eyes, lion ears and a tail.
"Why the fuck am I doing this again?" He groaned. "Tch. Welcome."
"Leona-San!" A hyena boy said frantically. He had biscuit brown hair and blue gray eyes.
Leona sighed. "Savanaclaw Dorm Leader. Don't fucking touch me if I'm asleep. Don't fucking talk to me."
The hyena boy facepalmed.
Maddie couldn't help but giggle a bit at how cute the Lion boy was.
The next dorm leader approached the podium. He had spiky silver hair and sky blue eyes.
"I'm the Octavinelle Dorm Leader, Azul Ashengrotto. I hope to get to know each one of you! Whether you're sorted into my dorm or not!" He smiled, eyeing Maddie with a smile. "I hope all of you will enjoy going to school here a great deal~ And sell your soul to—"
He was pushed aside by the next dorm leader, who had pearl gray hair and garnet red eyes.
"EVERYBODY SAY AYYYYYYY!" He said excitedly, hyping the crowd up.
"AYYYYYYY!"
Maddie covered her ears, not liking this at all.
The student next to him took notice and was NOT pleased. He had braided black hair and charcoal gray eyes.
"EVERYBODY SAY OOOOOOH!"
"OOOOOOH!"
"EVERYBODY SAY— Uh oh! Jamil's making an angry face at me!" He finally simmered down. "I'm Kalim Al-Asim, Dorm Leader of Scarabia! Over there, every single day's a party! I'm so excited to welcome all the new students!"
Maddie sighed in relief "Thank god that was over" she mumbled to herself.
"Hang in there…" Fen said, patting her. "Oh hey, here's my dorm leader."
A beautiful student with amethyst eyes and champagne gold hair with lavender highlights.
Maddie tilts her head in confusion "Ain't that Vil by chance?" she asks as quiet as she could.
"Yep." Fen whispered excitedly.
"Get in formation, you disgusting potatoes," He barked. "This entire auditorium is unsightly! As I imagine, you all probably know who I am. Unless you are an uncultured swine who lives under the moldiest rock in all of Twisted Wonderland. Which, in that case, I will be kind and say this just once. I am Vil Schoenheit, the Dorm Leader of Pomefiore. If you do happen to be sorted into my dorm, I will not tolerate any sloppiness like the disgusting display I witnessed only moments ago. Prepare yourselves." He flipped his hair and sat back down.
A bunch of his fans were squealing in the crowd.
The next dorm leader to approach the podium was actually a screen tablet.
"O-Ortho? Is my mic turned on?" The tablet said nervously.
"Yes, big bro. Beep boop." A voice in the background responded, seemingly Ortho's.
"I'm Idia Shroud," The voice from the tablet said. "I'm the Dorm Head for Ignihyde. I like anime and video games! Do you like anime and video games? I refuse to associate with you if you don't!"
Idia's camera turned on. He had pale skin, sapphire blue hair, and amber yellow eyes.
"Well I believe that's—Oh wait Malleus! We forgot to inform you about the ceremony...again," Crowley said sheepishly. "Care to tell us a bit about yourself and your dorm?"
Malleus nodded, nervously approaching the podium. He had pale skin, black hair, and lime green eyes. The podium looked extremely small in his presence. "Hello, everyone. I am Malleus Draconia, the Dorm Leader of Diasomnia. It is a pleasure to welcome you all to Night Raven College. If you are fatefully sorted into the dorm of Diasomnia, please don't hesitate to come and ask me questions. Thank you."
Maddie was more focused on the Ignihyde dorm leader. "He's kinda cute!"
Idia heard that comment and blushed, turning off his camera once he noticed his hair and face turning red.
Maddie snapped back to reality, now realizing what she said out loud.
"Now when I call your name, please step up to the mirror," Crowley announced.
