Veronica walked to her car, wondering how she had gotten to that very point. It certainly was not where she expected to be when she had come to Hearst, but now as she climbed into the seat and buckled up take a moment to take in the fact that she was really going to do this, it wasn't something she had ever thought about before, but now it was very real to her and she definitely did not regret her decision. While she was sure that the Veronica of two years ago would have kicked her ass for even considering do this, but nothing was ever the way it seemed. If you let your prejudices hold you back you were bound to never reach your full potential, or have a clear perspective on life.

Veronica was sitting on the couch studying her World History book, wondering exactly how many wars were listed in the book, and if her class would cover every one of them when Backup began to bark. This was followed by a knock on the door, which caused Veronica rise from the couch and open it. Looking down she saw that there was a bag on her doorstep but no one to be seen. Reaching into the bag she pulled out a note that said 'Around the corner is your destiny. Come find it.' It was then she heard the music playing. Walking out to the street level she was shocked to see at least twenty girls all dressed in teal. Even more so was she surprised to hear them all reciting the same words.

A Zeta Theta Beta girl isn't an accident.

Her style and grace, no wonder she's confident.

That smile, that flair, no wonder she stands out from the rest.

All the more victories whatever her quest.

She's unique with her own personality.

But most importantly she's a friend to me.

A Zeta Theta Beta girl is full of sass

There's no doubt the girl has pizzazz

She walks around and catches the eye.

Her admirers are never in short supply

She's a girl of rare quality.

And a true sister she will always be!

It was then that one of the girls approached her with a piece of salmon paper rolled up and tied with a bow. She smiled broadly and Veronica was overwhelmed, wondering why she wasn't ready to fake gagging right then and there. She wasn't the type of girl who was won over by sentiments like this right? She was a strong independent woman who didn't need to the fluffy gestures of female bonding. Or at least that's what she had thought she was. But now as she stood outside in her courtyard she couldn't help but let a small smile slip through. Every girl wanted to feel special and she couldn't believe how special the Theta Betas were making her feel. Maybe this is what Karen had felt when she had been asked to join, as the girls all started turn and leave, Veronica really realized what stopping by her place meant. They really wanted her as a member, enough to drive to her place so to give her a bid presentation.

"Veronica Mars we would be honored to have you as our sister. This bid must be accepted within 24 hours, but don't worry there is always next semester if you need more time." With that the girl turned and joined the procession of her sisters turning the corner.

The last in line was Marjorie, the one who said that Veronica was her favorite. Marjorie turned while her sisters weren't looking and gave her a big thumbs up and smile, before turning and joining the procession. It was then that Veronica realized that she was mirroring that same smile as she looked down and unraveled the note that held her bid. She had twenty four hours to decide if she really wanted to open herself up to this sisterhood they kept talking about. Deep down Veronica was worried about two things, whether they would not actually like her when she was not 'undercover' and maybe they'd get close, she'd drop her guard and she wouldn't be able to protect them. This fear had Veronica unsure of what her decision would be when the 24 hours was over.

Veronica knocked on Wallace's door, deciding to ask her best friend for advice. If anyone would be able to five great insight and objectivity it would be him. Could she, Veronica Mars, really become a sorority girl? It didn't seem even probable a couple a weeks ago, if anything she would have expected herself to burn the bid. Sure she had her doubts about the whole two way mirror thing, and other things that had been claimed against the Theta Betas, but she had seen something real between the sisters of the house. She had never had any siblings, and Wallace was like a brother to her, which meant she could trust him to tell her the truth about herself. If she wasn't the type to deal with the secrecy and the preppy spirit that illuminated from the whole Sorority scene.

"Well, well, well if it isn't Veronica Mars, to what do I owe the pleasure of this impromptu visit? Do you need a favor, or did you actually come to visit your boy?" Wallace said with a smile on his face, holding the tiny orange basketball in his hands. He was dressed normally in some shorts and a t-shirt and was smirking at Veronica because he knew she didn't just drop by, she always had a reason for seeing him.

"Actually it's somewhere in between." She said handing him the note she had been given the night before. It was ten am on Saturday morning, and she only had twelve hours to decide what to do with the bid.

"Dear Veronica. The Theta Beta Chapter of Zeta Theta Beta Sorority Inc. would like to offer you this bid for pledge membership on this day…" Wallace read then he stopped and stared at Veronica. The look on his face said a lot, it was curious, yet very surprised to be reading what it was reading. Wallace obviously hadn't expected Veronica to show him this bid. Case files for the current rape investigation sure, but Wallace definitely did not expect to see Veronica handing him the bid she received from one of the most popular sororities on campus.

"Is this real. I can't see you as the excited about Rush Week type." Wallace said still looking over the bid.

"I didn't see myself that way either until I was undercover for the newspaper attending their rush week events. They came and made a big display of giving me this bid which I had 24 hours to accept but I can't make up my mind. I like the girls, well most of them, but…"Veronica trailed off, she couldn't exactly put to words how she felt about the entire situation. It was a lot more than letters, formals, and mean practices, it boiled down to trust and Veronica had a hard time trusting most everyone.

"And I'm guessing you're not so much thinking of the fluff and pretty dresses or rumors of hazing but rather of letting people in." Wallace said calmly, causing Veronica to look up and stare at Wallace. He had hit the nail square on the head, because they had gone down this road before. Wallace knew how hard it was for her to let anyone in, and exactly how hard it was to get under that shell.

"Well yeah, am I that obvious?" Veronica said which caused her and Wallace to share a look. Veronica had to admit while she kept a lot in there was some things that were obvious about her. Number one being that she was closed off from others. And the number two thing was she was always willing to help a friend.

"Veronica I know you would have jumped at this opportunity if everyone at Neptune hadn't made you an outsider. But you're still Veronica Mars, best friend any one, and I mean anyone could have, and that's probably what those girls saw. You can't punish everyone for those jerks in high school. You'll end up bitter and never able to connect with others. It'll only get worst, and you can't keep all that amazing to yourself." Wallace said as he draped his arm around Veronica giving her a half hug.

It was in that moment that Veronica knew that Wallace was right, she was letting that past hurt rule her life and it had to stop at some point, why not now? It was then that she made her decision about the bid.

Climbing out of her car Veronica took a deep breath as she rang the door bell to the Zeta Theta Beta house. She had called to accept her bid and they had told her to dress in all black and show up at eleven. She was surprised to be standing there but as the door opened creepily she wondered if she had made the right decision after all. Stepping into the door she heard it slam suddenly behind her. Veronica warned herself that this was how horror movies started and that she shouldn't have left old sparky in the car. Then hands grabbed her and blindfolded. Then one hand held her own and said in a deep tone voice. "Come with me Veronica."

Walking into another room under the guidance of the hand she wanted to high tail it out of there right then but her curiosity got the best of her. There she stood wondering if they were going to start the two way mirror strip tease right then and there when her blindfold was taken off and she was standing with about 15 other girls and they were surrounded by sisters with candles.

"Ladies this is the beginning of your Zeta Theta Beta experience. From no on your fate is tied with ours and ours with yours. You will start a pledge process in which you will learn about your pledge class, your future sisters and yourselves. You will be challenged and you will be refined. This process isn't meant to be a lone journey but a group adventure we shall travel together." With those words all of the candles were blown out and the girls could hear all the sisters leaving. Then the lights came on and they could see each other fully, the other faces of her pledge class and standing before them were sisters holding a book and a t shirt.

"Ladies I'm Debra and I will be your pledge leader, the sisters you see before you are your anchor sisters. That means they are the people who are going to help get you settled into the pledge process. You will be receiving your sister moms in a couple of weeks. The book they are handing you is your pledge book, it must be with you at all times day or night. There will be strict punishment for girls seen without their pledge book. The t-shirt they are handing you is a special t shirt we ask all over our girls to wear during the first week of their pledge process, do not be caught without it on, though we encourage you to wash it.. Please meet back here tomorrow at 7pm, and bring your schedules. Good night ladies, I look forward to going through this process with you."

With those words and a smile she left as the sisters handed her the items Debra had described. Taking a moment to take it all in she noticed all the other girls changing into their shirts so she unrolled her own, smirking as she read the words. 'Theta Beta Pledges Do It Better' would be adorned across her chest, and that's exactly when she knew that this experience would certainly be interesting.

Note: This one took awhile to write but it was interesting. I did go through a pledge process in college so some elements will be included in here, but not very many. I hope you enjoy this chapter and I will try to update as soon as my muse allows. Please review because reviews are muse fuel. :D