Author's Note: Thanks for the reviews for the two people that care… Oh, well. I love writing this new story. It's easier writing this one than it is writing Down to Skyloft! That's why I'm going to update this one sooner and faster. Okay, on with the story!
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One Year's Eternity
Chapter 2
August 19, 11:13 A.M.
"Mikau!"
A girl in a blue dress, high heels, and purse ran, or best she could, to Mikau.
"It's been so long, Baby," she said embracing him.
Mikau shoved her away. "We're not together anymore, Nayru. You know I'm with Lulu."
"Who's that?" she asked in a snotty voice.
The other two girls that were with the blue one strolled up slowly, their high heels clacking against the sidewalk.
I pulled Midna to the side. "Who are those girls?"
"The worst kind of sluts. Din, the one in red, used to be in a relationship with Beck, but she cheated on him. Same goes for Nayru and Mikau."
"What about the green one?" I asked in a whisper.
"She's the worst one. That's Farore. She has dated almost every boy in this college. Link was her last. She's cheated on every guy she's been with," she whispered back.
"So, try to stay away from them?"
"Please, do."
We stepped back in line with Link and Beck. Mikau shoved Nayru off. She kept trying to hug him. Din walked up to Beck. For the first time, I saw Midna almost blow her stack. Her face was turning a dark red and her knuckles were turning white from how tight her fists were. Beck backed away. Then, Farore started to walk up to Link. She changed her direction to look at Midna and me.
"Are you two okay?" she asked in a scoff.
"Perfect, thanks for asking, bitch," Midna said. Obviously, she had dealt with these girls before. They must have been used to her foul mouth.
"You still think those petty insults work on us, Middy?" Din said, turning from Beck. I could see him start to look worried for us.
"They might not," Midna said, "but maybe this will."
She started digging in her satchel. She pulled out her phone and started pushing buttons.
At a time like this?!
Farore started to look scared. Maybe she knew what Midna was doing.
"And now, presenting, pwnage," Midna said.
"Who did you text?!" Nayru asked panicked.
"Oh, only every boy that any of you have dated. The ones that I have the numbers of, anyway," she replied with a smirk.
"You little-" Din started.
"Forget it, girls. Let's just go!" Farore said as she grabbed their arms. They turned and went.
"Don't think we're done with you," Farore called.
They started to fast-walk away.
"Everyone knows the way to get rid of mean girls," Midna started, "is to threaten their reputation as sluts."
The boys high-fived her and we went to the dorms.
"Did you really text all those guys?" Link asked her.
"No. I just texted one person. Not even a dude," she replied.
My phone buzzed.
"Me? Really?" I asked.
"Read it," she said.
Take notes. This won't be the end of those girls.
"Thanks," I said sarcastically.
"I'm surprised they didn't target you, Zelda," Mikau said.
"I am, too," Link added. "Midna, you make a good distraction."
She took a slight bow. "Thank you, good sir. I hope the performance was entertaining."
"Very," Beck said.
Midna blushed. We made it to the dorms from the parking lot.
We went inside and got in the elevator.
"Why where you guys worried about me?" I asked once we were alone.
"They usually target girls that they haven't seen before," Mikau said. "Those girls don't know how to defend themselves."
"But when it has to do with me," Midna said proudly, "I'm their focus of attention."
"It's hard to ignore you, Mid," Link said.
We laughed. The elevator dinged. We waved and went our separate ways. Midna and I stepped into our room.
"Now, get dressed in something fancier," she said. "Like, not really dressy, but not what you're wearing now."
"Why? Are we going somewhere?" I asked her.
She got out a black sweater and a blood red tank top. "It's Intro night," she said. "Everyone has to introduce themselves to everyone else. We meet in the Auditorium."
"So, everyone will know that I'm a Harp?" I said, clearly freaking out.
"Calm down, and embrace it!" she said. "You can't change who you are, so make it a part of you."
"I'll try," I said reaching into my dresser. I pulled out a turquoise tank top and a lavender shawl. I got out a pair of white jeans and kept my Converse. "When does it start?"
"About seven," she said, struggling to get into a pair of black skinny jeans.
"So, we have plenty of time?" I asked.
"Well, we'll want to get there by 6:30 if we want some food," she said buttoning the skinnies. She sat down on her bed to get her Converse back on. "So, food or not?"
"Food, please. I'm full now, but I won't be then," I said sitting down after getting changed. She tied the last loop on her shoes.
"Wanna play a video game?" she asked.
"Smash? Not Final Destination this time. I'll give you a chance," I said.
"You're on!"
She turned on the Wii U and got the game started. I chose my second best character, Pit. She chose Yoshi.
"You're gonna make me feel bad!" I said. "I don't want to beat up the cute little dinosaur!"
"Don't get soft," she said as she chose the stage.
"I was kidding," I said.
Once again, I beat her every time. I must give her this: she plays better as Yoshi.
"And I officially have lost a part of me," she said.
It was already 6:24.
"We need to go, now!" I said. She looked at the clock.
"Oh, Gods! Let's go!"
.
The auditorium was huge. We stepped in at 6:31. It was full of students and teachers alike. Most people were in line for food.
"Let's line up before it's all gone!" she said, pulling my arm.
We got in line behind two girls; one with green hair, one with orange.
Marin and Saria.
"Zelda?" Saria turned after seeing me through her peripheral vision.
"Yep. It's me," I said awkwardly.
"Oh, it's the Harp," Marin said.
"You know these two?" Midna asked. "I haven't even seen them before."
"I'm a freshmen," Marin said.
"Transfer student," Saria added. "Sophomore."
"Who are you two?" Midna asked.
"You'll find out when Intros come along!" Saria said.
"I'll know your name first," she said pointing to Marin. "Intros go in order of classes; freshmen first, then sophomores, juniors, seniors."
"What are you guys?" Marin asked us.
"Senior," we said in unison.
The younger girls giggled. Midna gave me an annoyed look, but it wasn't directed at me. We finally got to the front of the line and got our food. It wasn't as good as IHop, but it was good for school food.
.
I dozed off during Intros.
Midna shook me awake before seniors had to go. I was awake long enough to find out that Mikau and the girl he seemed to be dating, Lulu, were juniors.
"And now," Genin announced, "seniors!"
A small group of people stood up. Link, Beck, Din, Nayru, Farore, Midna, and I all part of that group.
"Is Genin part of the staff?" I asked Midna in a whisper on our way to the stage.
"Vice-principal," she whispered.
A villain's daughter, vice-principal?
The first person up was a short girl with bright red hair and a contagious smile. "I'm Malon Cu!" she squealed into the microphone. There was applause after the name.
"Class Cheerleader," Midna whispered.
The next girl was freakishly tall and had silver hair. "I'm Ruto Zora," she said in an almost regal voice. More applause.
"Science Fanatic," Midna said.
Beck was next. "Beck Line," he said into the microphone. Applause. I saw some freshmen girls fan themselves. Midna clenched her fists.
"I'm Din Rehil," I heard echo through the auditorium. Less applause.
"Bitch Number One," Midna whispered.
"I'm Nayru Bliege," I heard next. Applause.
"Bitch Number Two," Midna whispered.
"I am Farore Grenin," I heard. Smallest amount of applause.
"And Bitch Number Three," Midna said.
It was then I realized the line now consisted of Link, Midna, and me. I was last.
Link walked up to the podium. "I'm Link."
"Any last name with that?" Genin asked with a smile.
Link just laughed. Deafening applause. Like Beck, there were freshmen, and sophomore, girls fanning themselves.
Midna left me alone to go to the microphone. "Midna Twili," she said proudly.
I saw some freshmen and sophomores gasp at her last name. There was still applause though. A few whoops and shouts, too. She held up one hand in the "Rock 'n Roll" symbol.
I'm last. Oh, Gods, why?
I walked slowly to the podium.
"I'm… I'm Zelda Harp."
Nothing. No applause. Just stunned and frightened looks. Finally, Midna, Link, Beck, Mikau, Saria, and Marin broke the silence. No one else clapped.
Genin backed me away from the podium.
"Now, students, remember: classes start tomorrow, so go to sleep at a reasonable time. Have a good night!" she called.
I felt like I was going to be sick. As Midna, Link, Beck, Mikau, and I started for the door, people kept looking at me with the same judging eyes that I saw in the dorm lobby. Too bad my hair was in a ponytail, or I would have put up my hair curtain.
Damn.