cuttlefishCuller [CC] began trolling twinArmageddons [TA]!
CC: I found somet)(ing.
TA: what ii2 iit
CC: I managed to get into my mom's study. T)(ere were some documents, but I only was able to read one letter. You know Trelgi, right?
TA: ye2
TA: who doe2nt hone2tly
TA: ii have never 2een a more 2hady poliitiiciian iin my liife
CC: T)(at makes sense, considering )(e's working under PA.
CC: T)(e plan is )(e'll let my mot)(er become ruler once )(e's elected.
TA: 2hiit
TA: he doe2nt have the popular vote but he2 the favoriite of any government offiiciial
TA: iit2 pretty much guaranteed hell wiin
CC: T)(at's w)(at t)(e letter said.
CC: I t)(ink everyone needs to get toget)(er. T)(e best way we )(ave of stopping PA is by making sure Trelgi doesn't get elected.
TA: how exactly are we goiing to do that
TA: run a 2mear campaiign?
TA: hii2 opponent2 entiire campaiign ii2 a fuckiin 2mear campaiign agaiin2t hiim2elf and people love hiim
CC: We can t)(ink of somet)(ing. Wanna sc)(edule somet)(ing wit)( Karkat?
TA: 2tiill not on 2peakiing term2 wiith hiim
CC: It's not t)(at…
CC: W)(ale it's not just t)(at. You're closer to )(im. No )(arm in you asking, rig)(t?
TA: fiine
TA: iill text you the detaiil2 later
TA:
CC:
twinArmageddons [TA] ceased trolling cuttlefishCuller [CC]!

School was rapidly approaching. Her mother was taking interest in Feferi's classes for the upcoming year. She would be taking the core classes. Her mother enrolled her in troll history, leaving her with two study halls. "I can arrange a deal with the school so you can leave the grounds during free periods," she said.

"Hey mom?" Feferi called.

"Yes?" she replied from downstairs.

"I might be going to a friend's house soon!" She heard the stairs creaking, and within moments he mother was at her door frame.

"Who are you going to be with?"

"I'll be at Karkat's house, and a few of our friends will come over."

Her mother pursed her lips together and said, "It might be time for you to reconsider the company you keep, Feferi."

"What do you mean?"

"Hundreds of years ago, you would've been the queen of Alternia provided you killed me. Keeping lowbloods as slaves and consorts is fine, and expected, but to view them as your equals is a disgusting violation of what we believe in."

Thankful to not have Meenah's impulsive nature, she said, as calmly as possible, "Image is important. It'd look strange if I suddenly cut myself off from everyone I knew."

Her mother nodded, but she looked unconvinced. "Fine. But keep my words in mind. You have many trolls looking up to you now."

"I will," Feferi grinned. "I've proved myself, haven't I?"

"Yes, you have," her mother replied skeptically. "You can see your friends. When?"

"No idea yet. I'll tell you as soon as I find out." With that covered, her mother went back downstairs.

Feferi focused on searching through colleges on her laptop. Marine biology had always interested her, and no matter how cliche it was, she would have been more than happy to pursue it as a career.

Sollux texted her after a few minutes, informing her that the meeting would be in half an hour. She realized with dismay that she would need a ride. She looked outside. Cronus's car was in the driveway. Dammit.

"I'm leaving!" Feferi said as she walked out of the door. With a deep breath, she went to the front door of the Ampora household and knocked. Dualscar answered.

"Feferi, what a surprise."

"Hello! I was wondering if Cronus was home? I'd like to steal him for a few hours, if that's alright."

"Hold on," Dualscar said. He closed the door. "Hey shithead!" he yelled.

"I'm coming, you old ass!"

"The fuck did you just call me?"

"I said you're stunning and have class!" Cronus retorted, opening the door. His dour face brightened immediately when he saw Feferi. "Oh! Hey doll!"

"You're lucky she came to get you," Dualscar grumbled.

Feferi forced a smile. "Yeah! I thought it'd be nice to go on a, uh, date!" The smile on his face got comically large, and a twinge of guilt struck her heart. She waved good bye to Dualscar and dragged Cronus to his car. "Okay, Cronus, I need you to… What the heck are you doing?"

Cronus had placed his hands on her hips as soon as she turned to face him and was leaning towards her. "Oh. Thought we were going on a date, darling."

"No," Feferi replied, almost laughing. "I just said that so Dualscar would get off your case. I needed to ask if you could give me a ride to Karkat's house."

Cronus stepped back and slicked back his hair, trying to act cool. "Oh. Uh, yeah doll. Sure thing."

Feferi gave him an apologetic look. "I'm sorry, Cronus."

"Nah, don't you worry about it. I'll get to see Kankri, it's all good." His cheeks were dusted with a violet blush, and they stayed that shade the entire drive.

She was the second one to arrive at Karkat's house. The first was Terezi. They chatted about mindless things. Eventually, everyone did arrive. The only ones absent were the Makaras, the Striders, Jake, and Eridan. She assured everyone that they weren't missing much with Eridan, and Jade told them her cousin was too stressed out to go anywhere.

"Alright everyone, listen the fuck up!"

"We have no choice," Sollux replied curtly. Karkat glared at him.

"We found some stuff out," he continued, ignoring some of the amused glances. "Feferi's a member of the PA now. What did you find Feferi?"

Feferi outlined everything she had learned. She mentioned a few of the members in Protectors of Alternia (shocking everyone with the knowledge that Mr. Zahhak was involved). The reveal of Trelgi got the attention of everyone.

"I knew Trelgi was a snake," Rose said, "but gang involvement is so much more than I could've imagined."

"Really? I never expected you to have that much faith in people," Vriska said, a faint hint of venom lacing her words. Rose ignored this.

Cronus came up behind Feferi's chair and placed his hand on her shoulder. Sollux glanced at them, puzzled, as Cronus said, "Well, believe it."

Karkat said, "What do we do to stop him?"

"Smear campaign?" Feferi asked.

"No," Kanaya replied. "I have an idea, but to be frank, it's nearly impossible and terrifying."

Vriska jumped up and pointed at Kanaya with a wild grin on her face. "I know what you're thinking of!"

"Oh god please tell me it's not assassination," Nepeta said, pinching the bridge of her nose. Kanaya could only shrug in response.