Later that day, Abbey Roe headed for Science and Sorcery. But when she walked past the ballroom she noticed the door was slightly ajar. Before she could continue on, she heard a beautiful voice from inside.

Dancing bears,
Painted wings,
Things I almost remember,
And a song someone sings
Once upon a December.

Curious, Abbey Roe entered the ballroom. Right in the middle was a girl she didn't know. Her long brown hair was tied in a high ponytail, her sideswept bangs covering the right side of her face. Her bright blue eyes sparkled in the low light. She wore a yellow sleeveless knee-length dress and light blue high heels. The dress had a light blue sash tied around the waist. She was truly beautiful.

Someone holds me safe and warm.
Horses prance through a silver storm.
Figures dancing gracefully
Across my memory...

"Hello?" Abbey Roe asked.

The girl stopped singing and gasped. "You didn't see that, did you?" She groaned. "Great. I try to practice my songs between classes and someone happens to overhear me!"

"Songs?" Abbey Roe asked.

"For when I relive my mother's story," the girl explained. "I have to know the lyrics by heart."

Abbey Roe walked up to the girl. "Your mother's story?" she asked. Upon closer analysis, she saw familiar a green locket hanging around her neck. "Wait a minute..." the red-haired princess said. "Are you the daughter of Anastasia?"

"Yeah..." the girl said shyly. "My name is Agatha Locket."

"I'm Abbey Roe, the daughter of Laneabella," Abbey Roe said. "Are you new here? I haven't seen you around here before."

"Not really..." Agatha replied. "I've actually been going here for a year now."

"Seriously?" Abbey Roe asked. "How come I've never seen you before?"

Agatha shifted and shrugged her shoulders, unable to think of a verbal answer. Abbey Roe let out a soft 'Hmm...' before speaking again. "Anyway, I was just on my way to my next class."

"Next class?" the brunette questioned before turning her gaze to the ballroom clock. "Oh my gosh! Is it really next class now?! I got carried away again!"

"Hey! Hey!" Abbey Roe called, trying to calm the other girl. "What do you have for next class?"

"Um..." Agatha said, trying to remember. "Science and Sorcery, I believe."

"Hey, that's my next class too!" Abbey Roe smiled. "Why don't we walk together? If we're late, we can think of a better excuse together."

Agatha blushed lightly. "Okay..." she spoke. Grabbing a yellow bag she had tucked away in the corner left of the door, Agatha followed Abbey Roe out as they began walking. As they made their way to Science and Sorcery, Abbey Roe spoke up again. "So... Did your mother give you that locket?"

Upon hearing Abbey Roe mention her prized heirloom, Agatha instinctively clutched it in her hand, blocking the other girl's view of it. Abbey Roe muttered an apology before Agatha responded. "No, it's alright. It's just I don't want to lose it. Not that I don't trust you or anything!" she said. "It's just... I've had it for as long as I can remember."

"It's an important factor in the story of Anastasia, right?" Abbey Roe asked.

Agatha nodded. "Yes. Which is why I must protect it. Even if I end up losing my memories."

Abbey Roe knew what she was talking about. Anastasia was about a princess who loses her memories and gives up the life of luxury to live happily ever after with a con artist. "You want to keep your memories, don't you?"

Agatha nodded in response. "That's why I want to cherish every minute of my life," she explained. "I don't want to forget my friends and family, and even my life as a princess." She looked at the locket. "But I especially don't want to give it all up."

"I don't think you would get a say in that," Abbey Roe said worriedly. "If you lose your memories, you'll have no choice but to relive the story."

"Then I hope I'll remember to keep the princess life," Agatha said.

Eventually, the two girls made it to Science and Sorcery on time. Class was alright until it came to an end.

"Alright class," Professor Rumplestilskin said. "Remember. Next class is a test on chapters one through thirty-four."

Raven raised her hand. "Are you serious?" she asked.

Professor Rumplestilskin laughed in response. "You heard correctly, Raven Queen."

"Uh, Professor Rumplestilskin?" Apple asked. "This is totally unfair."

"You can't test us on chapters one through thirty-four!" Ashlynn agreed.

"We haven't even read the book yet," Dexter pointed out.

"I cannot tell a lie and, well, that's...that's just not very nice," Cedar said.

That evening, in the common room, Blondie had gathered some of her classmates to explain things to them, Abbey Roe and Agatha included. You guys don't know about Professor Rumplestilskin?" Blondie asked. "At the beginning of each year, he gives an insanely hard test. His students have to ask for extra credit, which is just spinning straw into gold for him!"

"The test is tomorrow," Cedar said. "Look, I'm totally getting stress splinters."

"Well, I could tutor you guys," Briar said. "I've been studying on my own, like, forever after!"

"Royally cool!" Ashlynn cheered.

Briar yawned. "Let's start with the basic elements..." But before she continued, she fell asleep. That was typical for the daughter of Sleeping Beauty.

"If we can't wake up Briar, we're totally gonna fail the test," Cedar said.

And so, the students proceeded to try to wake Briar. Unfortunately, their attempts couldn't seem to work. Not even slamming books together, a bright flash of light, and a digital bear could wake her.

"Man..." Dexter said. "If only she took studying as seriously as partying."

That gave Raven an idea. "That's it!" she exclaimed. Then she grabbed a nearby boombox and turned it on. Of course, Briar immediately woke up,

"Hey, guys, what's up?" Briar asked.

"You! Finally," Raven answered. "But now you have to stay awake and help us.

"Well, there's one thing I'm always up for," Briar said. "A study party!"

For the remainder of the night, Briar taught the others about the material covered in all thirty-four chapters as music played. And Abbey Roe loved it. As the daughter of Magica's most talented dancer, she showed off her skills. As she danced, the others started to complement her. All in all, it was the best night of her life.