Sunday:

I was using my MirrorPhone at the common room, scrolling through my Fablebook. I could be training right now, but I decided to cut back on it to prevent my body from taking it's toll. With everyone busy, there was really nothing to do but laze around or do my homework.

"Hey, Cayden."

I turned around to see Raven coming in and sat next to me on the couch.

"Hey, Raven." I greeted back.

It was casual chatting, since we had nothing much to do. Maddie was busy with her tea shop, Cerise was nowhere to be seen and Hunter was on a date again. This allowed me to get to know more about Raven. Apparently, she has an affinity for music. What was holding her back was that Muse-ic class was meant for "good characters".

And Headmaster Grimm was trying to make sure that it stayed that way.

I frowned. "Everyone should be entitled to what classes they want to choose."

She nodded. "My passion is another step through this Royal-Rebel conflict, believe it or not." she deadpanned. "Though people know that I play 'evil' music."

"Maybe you can play me something?" I offered.

She shrugged. "Sure. I've got nothing better to do."

She had cast a magic spell to make her guitar appear right in front of her.

"I'll show you what I'm known for." she began to perform with the guitar.

It was quite heavy and aggressive, but by no means evil. I might consider her even better than Sparrow.

That's what I told her.

"Then, I'm glad you think so." Raven said with a smile.

"What's supposed to be 'good' music?" I asked.

She rolled her eyes. "Here."

She played her guitar again, but it was more softer and passive. Very relaxing, I decided to close my eyes and sit back while listening to the music.

"This is actually good." I told her.

"Thanks. About time someone appreciates my other side of music." she replied.

"I believe there isn't a side. It's more of the lines of discovering and adapting." I said.

She rolled her eyes again as she continued to strum some chords.

"So how come you apologized and forgave Faybelle so easily?" she asked.

I looked at her to see her looking back at me.

"Reverse psychology." I answered.

She raised an eyebrow.

"If I did those quickly, then the conflict would have ended before it escalated." I went further on.

"That's a bit too easy, isn't it?" she asked.

I shrugged.

"Cayden!"

Someone had came into the common room. We both turned around and saw Apple walking in.

"Apple? What is it?" I asked.

"I need a request from you." she answered.

"What do you need?"

"I was wondering if you would join the Royal Student Council." she offered.

"Student Council? What would I need to do?" I asked.

"You can share ideas, interests, and concerns with the teachers and headmasters. We would also help raise funds for school-wide activities, including social events, community projects, helping people in need and school reform." she answered.

"Sounds like a political job." I muttered.

"Oh! Lizzie said that you could be a valuable asset!" Apple said.

"Lizzie." I groaned. Of course.

"So will you do it?" she asked, her eyes sparkling like a puppy.

I looked at her and sighed. "A test run."

"Great! Let's go!" she exclaimed as she dragged me on the way out. I looked back at Raven, who gave a slight cringe.

When we entered the royal student council room, I saw Lizzie and gave her a glare. She returned with a smug look on her face.

I tried my best to contribute to the council. However, I felt that my opinions aren't as up to considerate standards compared to others' since they seemed to catch more interest.

"You've been awfully quiet, Cayden. Something in your head?" As soon as Lizzie said that, I noticed that all eyes were on me.

"Yeah, Cayden. You looked like you wanted to say something." Apple backed up.

"W-well, I was wondering if we could some of the...funds..." I began.

"Yes?"

"...to get better equipment for the training facility?" I finished.

Everyone was staring at me, looking like they were contemplating it.

"Mhm...it's possible. What brought this up?" she asked.

"If the Fairy Tale World is in need of future heroes, why not give them training with the proper equipment?" I hypothesized. "If there was a serious threat in the future, then we should be able to be prepared."

"But the Fairy Tale World is still safe, considering that you have...moi." Daring said, pointing to himself.

"Ah, but how can we be so certain of that? Remember the incident at the Spring Fairest?" Lizzie reminded, a small glare directed at Daring. Something must have happened between them.

"It...caught us off-guard. Nothing more." Daring rebutted rather weakly.

"Still, it's better if the future heroes are to be more prepared. Or it's OFF WITH OUR HEADS!" Lizzie finished, a huge exclamation at the end.

There were murmurs in the crowd. Apple gently hit the gavel.

"Cayden, while your idea has merit, we can't afford an equipment upgrade for most of them." she said. I nodded in understanding. "However, you are right about threats in the future to our world. We need future heroes that can step up to the challenge if our ancestors aren't available."

She looked at me and smiled. "That's why I decided to create a new co-curriculum activity! The Hero Club!"

The murmurs and whispers were louder. I was startled by this announcement.

"Cayden, how would you like to lead this club?" she offered.

"Well, I..." I stuttered.

"I think he should." Lizzie interjected. "He has the POTENTIAL to lead. I should know."

"Then that settles it!" Apple announced happily. "The Hero Club, led by Cayden Pendragon, is now available on Fridays!" With that, she had hit the gavel once again.

After the student council meeting, I had left with Apple as we went to get dinner.

"I knew that you were a great addition to the council!" Apple exclaimed joyfully.

"But I have a lot to do. I mean, I have the Chess Club. Then, there's Royal Student Council. And now a Hero Club?" I said, reciting recent clubs I have joined.

"I know that you're not used to leading, but it'll be fun! Plus, it'll help your destiny!" she said.

"So...it's about my destiny?" I said, rather dejectedly.

She must've caught on. "Well, it's not just that. You seemed very hard on yourself when I watched that interview you had with Blondie. I was hoping to help you build your confidence!"

"I guess...I appreciate the help." I said, giving a weak smile.

This...could be interesting.

Wait, a minute. I forgot to go to the arena!

...

...bollocks.

A/N: Looks like the Hero Club is on! But for how long do you guys think it would be? So who do you want Cayden to interact with next? As usual, same or different characters.