Wow has it been a long time since I posted an update. Long story short, life is a bitch sometimes. Quick update, girls are healthy and happy, i left my fiancee for a number of reasons but I've moved on to a much better man and I'm looking for a new job. I felt with the new movie Split coming out, that people needed to be reminded how D.I.D REALLY is. Now onto what you guys really want to read! Hope you all enjoy!

TW: co-conscious/co-fronting (a lot of conversation takes place inside their head, so just a heads up on that. I tried to identify the speaker as best as I could)

Chapter 23- Let's Go (Blaise, Anna)

Blaise put his feet up on the seat as he chatted with Anna on their way to school. "So, Anna, what kind of mess am I stepping into?"

"Oh, just the usual high school drama. Some people are meaner than others because they particularly don't like Elsa, but that doesn't really bother us. We just sort of protect Elsa from all of it. I don't think she's learned much school wise because of that," Anna rubbed her chin, Blaise mimicking the action.

"It feels weird to move without me making the movements," Blaise laughed.

"Oh, yeah. That's what Astrania calls co-fronting or co-conscious."

"What's the difference?"

"Co-fronting, you don't know someone else is there, co-conscious, you do know someone else is there."

"Oh, that's simple," Blaise nodded. "So what do the classes look like?"

Diane smiled. "Typical high school courses. English literature, earth science, algebra, world history, choir and dance p.e. Your school day is typically 5 hours long, with an extra half hour added for lunch. Classes start at 8 a.m. and you get out at 1:30 p.m."

"Sweet, I can dig the lunch hour. It might turn out to be my favorite subject," Blaise laughed at his own joke. "I crack my self up, dude. Good thing I'm not an egg."

Diane chuckled softly. "You're the funny one of the group."

"Thanks, man." He turned his attention to the school as they pulled up. "Oh wow, so Elsa got into upper secondary school. Don't worry, with our help, Elsa will graduate. We won't let you down, Mom dude."

Diane shook her head with a smile. "Mom dude. That's a new one. Have a great day at school, guys."

"Thanks, Mom! See ya at 1!" Anna waved as she stepped out of the car. "Okay so I'll take you to her locker and open it. When we first started in this school, Kiri wrote down everything we needed to know to get through the day. Carry that paper with you and I'll be hanging around if you need any help!"

Blaise shook his head. "Pretty sure talking to me seems normal, but to everyone else, it looks like Elsa is talking to herself," he whispered.

'Oh, right! I tend to forget that others can't see all of us. They just see Elsa. My bad,' Anna rubbed her head, making Blaise mimic her. 'I keep forgetting that along with the whole co-front/co-conscious thing makes both people move the same, like a mirror. I can be so air-headed sometimes.'

'No worries, Anna. After all, it's who you are.' Blaise confidently walked through the halls, following Anna's directions to the locker. 'I think everyone can tell Elsa is a bit different today. I guess I need to tone down my stride. Anna, how does Elsa usually walk?'

'She usually holds her books to her chest, avoids eye contact and hurries along. She doesn't like to linger where there's a lot of people for too long. She has major social anxiety.'

'Okay, and what about things like sports and after school activities?'

Anna thought for a moment. "Ya know, I don't think any of us have ever seen Elsa play sports. So I couldn't tell you if she'd be good at it or not. Better not try it just to play it safe. As for after school activities, that's a negative, chief. She rushes as fast as she can just to get home."

'Anna, you spoke out loud again,' Blaise peeked from behind the locker door, grateful the hall was so noisy. It didn't seem anyone had noticed Anna's words.

'Whoopsie! Oh there is one person that Elsa talks to. Well, actually it's me but she doesn't know it's me. Her name is Melody. I'll let you know hen I see her so you can at least have one person to talk to.'

"Right," Blaise whispered as he closed the locker. He had the English book and followed Anna's directions to the first class. 'How does she perform in class? I get the feeling she's very reserved, even withdrawn.'

'You got it. She never talks to anyone. Kiri and I usually handled the schooling but thanks to a little mishap Kiri is on a temporary ban from the outside world. So it's just been me. I'm a bit of a social butterfly, though I toned it down to match Elsa. Just be smart and a bit funny now and then and I think you'll do fine.' Anna sat them in Elsa's usual desk.

Blaise nodded as the teacher walked in. "Okay class, I hope everyone studied. We're having a pop quiz." The collective class groaned, aside from Blaise, who was clueless to everything.

'Don't worry, bro, I got you. I kept up on studying. We'll ace whatever pop quiz is thrown at us. Unless it involves the Odyssey stuff. That just confused me.'

Blaise stifled his laugh with a cough as his quiz was handed to him. "Elsa, I hope you have your packet. Absence is no excuse for falling behind."

"I have it, teach! Just give me a sec," Anna answered as she bent and picked up the backpack. She rifled through it before finding the literature packet. "Here ya go!"

"Hm, very well." He took the packet and finished handing out tests before returning to his desk.

'Okay so if I remember right, Dina, our psychiatrist, gave the principal a note that says we can record classes on camera for Elsa. And that was supposed to have been shown to all of her teacher's. After the test, let's take out the camera and record the lesson.'

'Alright. When do you think she'll see it?'

Blaise could feel the hesitation and sadness before Anna spoke.

'We don't know. From what Astrania says, Elsa was in pretty bad shape when you showed up. We don't know if she'll ever recover from this, any of this.' Anna did her best to perk up. 'But that doesn't mean we can't help her get better sooner, right?'

"Indeed little Anna," the lightest whisper sounded now. 'Whoops, didn't mean to speak.'

'Hey it's the voice of that other lady,' Blaise blinked. 'Sorry, I forgot your name.'

'Just call me Nia. I'm just fronting to see how everything is going for you so far.'

'Nia here calls herself the caretaker. She looks after everyone and decides who fronts. She's what holds our little system together sometimes.' Anna's joy was infectious and Blaise smiled.

'Well, pleasure to formally meet you. Though, if it isn't too much trouble, I'd like to focus on this pop quiz. Anna could you help me here? I don't know everything here.'

'Oh my, I hadn't seen you were testing. I'll return later and then we can discuss how your adjusting. So long for now!'

Blaise stifled his groan, feeling light headed and a bit nauseous. 'Ugh, do you guys always feel like this after one or more of you show up in this world?'

'We all have different reactions but nausea is the common ground. I'm feeling it, too. Don't worry. Let's get this quiz done!'

Anna focused her attention to the test and completed it with ease. After every one had handed in their quiz, Anna took out the camera and little tripod, setting it up on the desk to record the lesson. She did this for every class, being sure to turn in the packets the teacher's had given her while Elsa had taken time to recover from her injuries. Blaise watched how Anna handled some of the other girls bullying her, taking note of the body language and vocal tones. Anna seemed to be the closest in behavior to Elsa. During lunch, Nia surprised both of them by fronting again.

'Hello, dears!'

"Holy shit!" Blaise and Anna both exclaimed, dropping their grilled cheese sandwich.

Nia stifled her laugh. 'Didn't mean to startle you. Please continue eating.'

'Some kind of warning, woman! Sheesh! Blaise almost choked,' Anna rolled her eyes.

'I'm cool, Anna. Just need to drink some soda and I'll be alright.'

'Wonderful. So, Blaise, how are you adjusting to this life?' Nia asked, tilting her head.

'Relatively easily. I kind of like high school. It's like I was born to be here or something. Though I gotta admit, it does feel weird being in a girl's body.'

'Why does that feel weird?' Anna questioned as she took a bite of the sandwich now.

'Well, I'm a dude but I feel comfortable as a chick, too. And today, I feel like a dude, so being a dude in a girl's body is kinda weird. It's like I'm me but not me, ya feel me?'

Anna's blank expression took over Elsa's face. 'Uh, not really. Nia. What does he mean?'

'Why not ask him? I'd like to learn myself.'

"You mean there's something you don't know?!" Anna couldn't help but blurt out loud. She quickly realized her mistake and acted like she was on a phone. Not like it mattered though, as no one even looked in her direction.

'Yes, Anna. There are things I don't know. But I'm willing to learn.'

Blaise was about to begin explaining when the lunch bell rang. He stood, emptied his tray and went to the locker. 'How about I explain after we get home? Don't need distractions while in class.'

'But that's so far awaaayyyy!' Anna whined.

Nia laughed. 'I can wait, you do have a point. I'll see you then Blaise.'

Once again Blaise was light headed and nauseous as Nia left. 'I think I can handle things from here, Anna. Why don't you go to wherever it is you guys go and we'll meet up later?'

'Sure, I could use some relaxation anyway.' Anna stretched as she led Blaise to world history next. 'Just shout if you need us, got it?'

'You bet.' Blaise felt a thousand times lighter and a little more nauseous as Anna left. He was now alone, completely alone. As he sat in the place Anna told him to always sit, the teacher began a movie. She walked up to Blaise and asked for the packet, smiling when she received it. Blaise sat back and enjoyed the film. It was documentary about agriculture during the second world war. He took notes and recorded the lessons after, making sure to avoid any problems. It was his first day and first time being alone as an alter, Blaise wanted to show everyone that they could rely on him. How many others were there? Blaise was trying to think of how many people he had seen when he first left that room and came to real world when he ran into someone. "Oh crap, I'm so sorry!" He looked up to see a ginger haired teen staring at him hatefully. A feeling of panic filled him and Blaise stepped back. He didn't know this guy but the system must have if this lingering feeling of panic was flooding him.

"Get out of my way, Snowfreak. I don't have time to fuck around today." The ginger pushed passed Blaise.

'Who was that?'

'That was Hans,' Nia had returned early. 'I felt panic and came to make sure nothing was going on.'

'Who is he to us?'

Nia frowned and Blaise could feel her displeasure. 'He is a threat to us. He's one of the reasons we exist and Elsa is so hurt. It is our job to protect Elsa and the others from him. Kiri and I had been doing it up until now.'

'I can help you guys. I'm not scared of him. How old is? Like 16? And Elsa is 13, right? That just makes him a weak coward. I can't stand anyone who picks on little kids, especially when it's of the different gender.'

'Easy, Blaise. We protect and only harm if it's the absolute last resort. The last thing we need is to draw attention to ourselves and cause someone unnecessary harm.'

'Is that why Kiri is on restriction?'

'Yes,' her tone got dark with warning. 'And it'll happen to you should you do the same thing.'

Her tone sent chills down his spine and gave him goosebumps. 'Yeesh. Okay, I promise I won't attack unless there's no other way. Do I have to do choir and dance p.e.?'

'No, Kiri can handle choir under my supervision and Ayalah usually takes physical education. You're free to go to the castle. Just follow the light and you'll get there in no time.'

'Okay. Don't forger, after school I'm teaching you something new.' Blaise chuckled as he felt a hand pull his shoulder. He looked to see a woman with black and red hair staring at him,

"Be good to her. She needs a big brother figure." Her deep red eyes were lined with dark circles. "I'm Kiri. Take care of her." She walked away, seeming to have too much on her mind. How old was she? The dark circles made her look like she was in her early thirties.

Blaise blinked. That was Kiri? "Damn, she's beautiful!" He followed a mysterious trail of snowflakes and frost until he came to a large castle in a beautiful meadow park. "Wow, these girls sure know how to live!" He smiled as he walked inside the castle doors.

Hopefully this chapter was worth the wait. It feels so good to be writing my beloved fanfic again. See you in my next chapter and as always, thanks for reading/faving/following!