Erin Kuragina

b.1992

Extremely Embaressed

Adolescent

Flame Thrower

Location: Hiding in Art Cloakroom at Bloors Academy

Chapter twelve

Leah affectionately fed the Blue Boa a dead mouse she had caught in an old mouse trap, it may have been dead for a long time but the Blue Boa took it eagerly. Leah cooed and stroked the snake,

"Did my family lock you up and treat you like crap too?"

The snake didn't reply but Leah (although it sounds crazy) felt she shared a bond with the snake that no one else could. Except perhaps her mother who apparently had left Leah for another time. Leah had found this out from the school's chef, Leah was unsure of how the cook knew this, but it seemed there wasn't much that happened in the castle the cook didn't know about.

"Tomorrrow..." Leah muttered, "Tomorrow: You and I get our revenge. For us and that Oliver boy..."

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Tancred waved to Amber who giggled and waved back as she walked into the Drama cloakroom. Tancred sighed as Lysander elbowed him in the ribs,

"Earth to Tancred."

Tancred nodded absently,

"I'm still here..."

"Good, because we need a hell of a storm tonight."

XXXX

"What?!" Amber exclaimed, "You want me to do what?!" A muddy brown swirled through the pink coloring of Amber's eyes, "I've never morph'd into someone elses appearance before! Let alone been given a day to get it right! Besides as soon as I speak it's going to give the game away!"

"Amber," Tancred said calmly, "You've got to try. Tonight is going to put alot of stress on all of us. But I know you can pull it off."

Amber scoffed,

"I'll try. But not promising perfect results."

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Leah looked into Asa's eyes,

"If you really don't feel good about this, you don't have to do it. We can try and coax him out of his room-"

"I'll do it."

"But he is your-"

"Not anymore. No one should get away with treating people how he does."

XXXX

Erin had spent most of the day avoiding Charlie which had confused Charlie considerably, he enjoyed her company and was dealing with a huge plan that would need Erins endowment, but he just couldn't seem to get her to talk to him. Finally he had her cornered just before they were due to enter the Kings room. Which was cutting time a bit fine, but it was all he had. He just hoped Erin knew what was basically happening from Amber...

"Erin! I've been trying to find you!"

Erin turned around and blushed, setting her books alight. She then threw her books on the ground and proceeded to stomp the fire out,

"Uhh...Hi Charlie..."

Charlie decided to be blunt:

"You've been avoiding me."

Erin flinched,

"I've just been busy today..."

Charlie raised an eyebrow,

"Really? So you just had to run as soon as you saw me before lunch."

"Yes," Erin avoided his eyes.

Charlie ignored her,

"What have I done?"

Erin looked at him,

"You don't know?" Charlie looked confused. "Did you get a letter?" Charlie shook his head and Erin looked relieved, "Oh...Okay then. Don't worry about it then..."

"What was in the letter?"

"It doesn't matter...Um, what'd you want to talk to me about? If it's about her then it's alright I know everything."

It was Charlies turn to look relieved,

"Good. Shall we go inside?"

Erin smiled,

"Probably a good idea."

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It was silent in the Kings Room as all the endowed studied and did their homework, counting down the minutes left until they could go. Suddenly he silence was broken by a loud cackle,

"Isn't it a glorious Thursday?" Called a familar voice.

Manfred rose from his seat,

"Leah?"

Books and pens flew off the table as Leah kicked everything out of the way as she stomped down to Manfred's end of the table. She remained invisible,

"Good guess."

"Get out right now!"

Manfreds ponytail was grabbed and pulled upwards,

"No. I came here to tell you that you won't have to put up with me for much longer."

Manfred tried to remain calm,

"Oh really, will you be leaving us?"

"No. You will be," Leah let go of Manfred's ponytail.

Manfred chuckled,

"Hilarious, what-"

The door to the Kings Room banged open. Leah had left.