Christina pov.
I observed the people around me many of whom I had come to know on a personal level. Like me, they were all affected by the same person. In my time running this organization I'd relocated many monsters to other countries and sometimes other worlds. As I looked around I caught Him watching me. I pretended not to notice and instead turned my attention back to my meal. He just didn't understand. Oh to even consider what he was taught made me want to shudder with disgust. How could anyone treat someone the way most humans treated us?
I hoped he'd learn that we aren't his enemies. Not all monsters share the same opinion as I did about humans but I hoped for the best of this situation. I looked at the clock wondering where Danny and Molly were. As dinner ended I got my answer when Danny came through the door. He was dirty but unharmed. As everyone left I made my way to Danny and led him to my office for a report.
"Did you find her?" I asked after closing the door.
"Yes but she's in rough shape I took her to the infirmary"
"And what about Molly ?"
"She suffered some minor burns from the ropes they used on Spectra but she's fine"
"Did anyone see you?"
"No ma'am we got in and out invisibly"
"Good, you're dismissed, Danny. Dinner will be waiting in your room"
"Thank you, Christina"
Shaggy Pov.
I was escorted back to my room by Thorn after dinner. I sat down on my bed unsure of what to do with myself. I had no means of entertaining myself. Finally bored I laid down to go to sleep. However just as I was about to fall asleep my door was opened with such force it could've fallen off the hinges. I turned to see Her standing in the doorway with a face of anger. I'd never seen her so angry before. She strode into my room and grabbed my arm pulling me upright.
"You're coming with me" she hissed before dragging me back to the infirmary.
She opened the door and pulled me inside. What I saw surprised me. The ghost I'd caught the week before laid on a bed beaten and bruised.
"Wha-what happened to her?" I asked.
"You tell me this is how my team found her. Beaten at the hands of your so-called friends" She replied.
"I didn't want this to happen"
"How does it feel to see the truth?"
With those words, she pulled me back to my room and slammed the door.
Christina Pov.
I was angry. Spectra was hurt. I was upset at the outcome of her mission just to deliver a message to someone. I knew it wasn't her fault. Besides I wasn't angry with her. I was angry with Him. I walked quickly to my room and shut the door. I almost collapsed in my coffin I didn't realize how long it had been since I'd slept. I don't need sleep but without it, my life becomes one really long ongoing day . I changed into my nightclothes and settled down into my coffin . I closed the lid and fell asleep soon afterwards .
"Christina"
I found myself in the forest. How did I get here?
"Christina is something wrong?"
I turned and saw Him. He was dressed in clean clothes and seemed happy to see me why?
"What do you want?"
"Is that any way to greet your boyfriend?" He asked in a joking manner.
"I don't have time for a boyfriend"
"Then why are you here Christina?" He asked stepping closer to me.
"How did you learn my name?"
"You told me yourself remember?"
I sat up so fast I hit my head . I pushed the lid open with a groan and checked to see what time it was. Six in the morning . Time to get up for me and everyone else . Slowly I stood up and looked around my small room . A desk was across from me . My wardrobe to my right . Two bookshelves on the farthest wall and my trunk at the end of my coffin . I opened my wardrobe and selected the most sensible outfit I could find . A long sleeved red top, black jeans , black lace-up boots and my usual leather jacket . After getting ready for the day I sent out the wake up call and proceeded to the conference room .
Shaggy pov.
I was jolted awake by a beeping sound from somewhere overhead. I sat up and rubbed my eyes. There were some new clothes hanging on the closet door. A dark blue shirt and black jeans. There was a pair of black boots beside it. I realized I wasn't going back to sleep anytime soon. I got ready for the day but I wasn't sure what to do afterward. After a few minutes, there was a knock at my door.
"Come in"
The door opened and in walked Thorn.
"You've been requested to come to our meeting" she informed me.
"What meeting?"
"Just come with me "
I followed Thorn into what must've been a conference room. There was a group of people already at the table. They all looked at me briefly before returning to their conversations. She sat at the head of the table she motioned for us to sit down. After we did so she stood up.
"Okay everyone status reports, please "
"Spectra is expected to make a full recovery "
"Good"
"Raven says they're in need of another shipment of school supplies "
"You can handle that right Thorn?"
"Yes ma'am"
"Winnie is adjusting"
"That's good news"
"I believe that's all"
"Good now does everyone know their assignments?"
"Yes ma'am"
"Wonderful now would someone take our guest on a tour?" She said gesturing to me.
Silence .
"Fine then I'll do it myself dismissed "
As everyone left I sat frozen in place. She walked over and stood there waiting for me to stand. I did so quietly and followed her out the door. She led me through several hallways stopping everyone in a while to point out things or to speak with someone. After some time we walked into a large room where children of different ages were gathered. They seemed to be having school. They all stood up when they saw us.
"Hello, " they all said in unison.
"Hello everyone I'm sorry to interrupt but I'm looking for Phantasma"
A blue ghost floated up to us. She looked transparent and seemed to be ten or twelve.
"Yes?"
"Would you like to see Spectra?"
"Yes ma'am"
"Well then let's go," she said before leading us out of the classroom.
We came to the infirmary a few minutes later and She opened the door leading the ghost inside. When I tried to follow She gave me a disapproving look so I stayed in the hall.
Christina pov
Spectra was lying on the bed awake. She turned to look at Phantasma and me when we entered the room. Upon seeing her younger sister she smiled and sat up to greet her. Phantasma seemed reluctant to approach the bed until I pushed her forwards.
"Go on its alright," I said when she looked at me.
"I missed you Spectra," Phantasma said slowly.
"I missed you too" Spectra replied reaching up to hug her sister.
"How long do you have to stay in here?"
"A few days right Christina?"
"That's right" I agreed.
"Can I come see her every day?" Phantasma asked me.
"Of course "
"You better go its breakfast time," Spectra said looking at the clock.
"Are you ready to go Phanty?"
"Yes, Christina . Bye Spectra "
Shaggy pov.
I was starting to get bored just standing there. Finally, the door opened and they walked out.
"Phantasma you better hurry Miss Grimwood is leaving, " She said.
"Yes ma'am" the ghost replied before flying off.
"That was Spectra's little sister, " She said as we continued walking.
"So now what?" I asked.
"We'll have breakfast then you'll find something productive to do "
"And how do you know I won't escape?" I challenged.
"Because deep down in your tiny shriveled heart you know I'm right. That if you go outside you're as good as dead"
As much as I hated to admit it she was right.
Christina pov.
The smell of coffee was a welcome one when I pushed open the door to the dining hall. I took in the sight before me. Children were talking and laughing as the adults served pancakes and bacon. The adults that weren't serving food were talking quietly. I took my place at the center table as the room felt silent.
"Go ahead and eat everyone, " I said when they looked at me expecting something.
The chatter resumed again as everyone went back to eating. My meal was different from others. I had pancakes and a veggie omelet. I looked from my food and caught him watching me. I couldn't stop myself from wondering what he was thinking. This was one of the things that I may never know.
Shaggy pov.
I was quickly learning that She was the boss around here. It reminded me about home. When Fred would step into a room everyone would put on a serious face and await orders. When She stepped into a room everyone stood up presumably out of respect but they weren't stiff and solemn looking. Instead they just waited quietly for her to speak . They met her gaze whereas people would avoid Fred's intense disapproving gaze. The most confusing thing to me was how she treated them . She ate with them. She talked with them . She played with the kids . She didn't stand above them she stood with them .
After breakfast everyone filed out the door quietly to go to their jobs or school . She was the last to leave. She left me alone in the empty dining hall . I stood up and walked out . The halls were empty now . Where had everyone gone to? I decided to explore I walked down the hall and turned right . I took in the room I'd found . A large gym with plenty of equipment . It was empty . Not really wanting to stay in that room I continued on. I made several turns before ending up in a busy room. People were rushing about with papers and clipboards .
Thorn was in one area of the room stacking boxes onto a cart. She looked up and saw me. She waved me down.
"What are you doing?" I asked once I reached her.
"Packing school supplies what are you doing?"
"I was told to find something productive to do" I replied.
"Well then tape these boxes shut for me " Thorn ordered gesturing to the stack of boxes beside her.
"Okay then"
