Oriens Academy [Phoenix Game]

[amdreams]

When Lily asked Rose to choose, the half-elf had to think a bit, weighing each option in her mind. In the end, she opted for the safer of the two options. At least for the beginning.


"Truth."


Rose couldn't help but feel excited for everything that Lily had planned. Everything was pretty much new to her. From the game of truth or dare, which Rose found interesting how you had to choose between divulging secrets to risking embarrassing dares, to pillow fights, which she believed to be some 20th century human form of training. Even the makeovers was something rather refeshing to try. Rose was certainly no stranger to makeup, but to choose the colors for someone else who in turn do the same to you.


She especially liked the movie. It was odd and a bit creepy, but also beautiful. Though Rose didn't exactly feel like wearing black and writing dark poetry like Lily had said. But then again, Rose wan't a huge fan of black. Still, she wouldn't hold it against the others.


"Wow," she said, as the end credits began to roll. "That was amazing. Are there other movies like this?"


Then came a yawn that was . . . less than lady-like, though Rose tried her best to cover her open mouth with her hand. And failed to. Looking at the clock, she noticed how late it had gotten. And with classes tomorrow, it probably wouldn't be wise to continue. Even if it was fun. "We should probably get to sleep soon, huh."

 

[ComradeSenpai]

Anya's night as Candy Queen proceeded rather well. It followed up with a game wherein she was asked to perform trivial stunts to impress the others, as a pillow fight wherein she could display the fighting prowess she'd gained as a magical girl. But then came the movie...


Anya stared wide-eyed at the television screen, stiff, ears thrust back as seventy-six minutes of terror came to a close. Wordlessly, she climbed back, curled up as close as she could next to Lilly, and crouched down, eyes darting about the room as she shivered relentlessly. The young girl had no idea why people would expose themselves to such horrors, as to see deformed skeletons and unreal monsters dance about singing of the coming ruin. Truly, that movie was a portrait of Hell. There would be no easy sleep that night.

 

[CSA]

"I have many interesting human movies from long, long ago. I'll lend you some good ones some time." Lily replied to Rose. It seemed that Prez wanted to sleep, and Lily agreed. The movie was the last thing on the agenda, after all, and was planned so that Anya could stay up with the big girls but still get some good sleep.


It seemed, however, that Lily overestimated the child. Anya was curled up next to her, and seemed absolutely terrified. The thing about the Neko was that Lily could never predict what was going on in her mind. She was far too... unique. Lily held her close.


"Well, at least I can use this..."





"Anyways, you're right. We don't want to be too tired for class. Let's retire."


She got up, still holding her room mate, and headed to their room where she used her vines to arrange the beds.


"I hope you don't mind, Rose. Originally we were going to sleep separately, but I think that Anya needs company tonight- she got a little scared. Would it be alright if we all slept together?"


Lily then gestured to the two beds that she had pushed together and set up.


"I mean... you don't have to, of course, but it would be nice."

 

[amdreams]

Rose couldn't help but feel at ease at the display before her. Anya's fear was adorable and Lily's concern for her roommate was endearing. She was also a bit amazed at how quickly the alraune was able to rearrange the furniture in the room, and seemingly effortlessly as well. She certainly seemed like an efficient worker, a good candidate for the student council. However, work should not be on her mind right now, so she pushed the thought away for now.


"I don't mind," Rose answered with a smile, looking at the double bed. "My sister and I used to sleep together when we were kids. Doing this would actually feel nice." She turned to address Anya, making sure not to do anything that might surprise the trembling neko. "If that's okay with you, Candy Queen."


(I'll post the timeskip in my next post.)

 

[ComradeSenpai]

Anya looked up at the half-elf, wide-eyed as she gave a quick "yes." She only tried to press herself further into Lily as her eyes darted around the room, shivering, half-jumping at the slightest sliver of movement from under the bed.

 

[CSA]

"Thanks, Rose. It means a lot."


"And the closer you are, the more potent the effects of my perfume. The more potent the effects, the sooner you will belong to me. The sooner you belong to me, the sooner I will have the entire school under my thumb."





Anya was far more frightened than Lily had realized. She seemed really jumpy, and grabbed onto Lily as if she was the precipice before a great fall. Lily had to face the fact that it wasn't just about her any more- it was about Anya too. All of the scheming, plotting, manipulation... it would have to be for her good as well.


Lily placed her room mate gently near the center of the bed, and took one side. Rose would take the other.


"Shhh... it's OK, Anya. There's no such thing as claymation any more. Besides, I promise that nothing bad will happen to you. Not while I'm around."


And somehow, Lily actually meant it.

 

[amdreams]

As Lily took one side of the bed, Rose took the opposite one, barricading Anya in, safe from any monsters the little neko believed to be there. "Good night," she told the others when the lights went out, quickly drifting off to sleep soon after.

~~~~~January 28th~~~~~


~~~~~Morning~~~~~

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The next morning, Rose got up rather early as per usual. Then after saying goodbye to Lily and Anya, making sure to thank them both for the good time last night, she ran off to the girls' bathrooms to shower and get ready for the day. And just a mere hour and a half later, she was ready to start the day. Clothes? Perfect. Pressed, clean and no rips or tears in sight. Hair? Perfect. Straight, smooth and no lock out of place. Makeup? Perfect.


Making sure she had everything, including her pajamas from last night, back in her bag, she headed off for the student council room to see if she could do something before her first class began.


(Sorry. Short post is short. I'll post for the others later so I can interact with people.)

 

[Advent Azure]

"..."


Kylier looking from around the corner cloaked in her illusions watched as Rose went on her way. After some time passed, feeling assured that would not come back around, she went toward Lily's room with a rather sizable package being dragged across the floor


Once she made her way to the front of Lily's room, with her decorated package at her side, she knocked on the door


"Lilium, it is I, Kylier, here with the 'package' "

 

[CSA]

Not too long after Rose left, there was a knock on the door and the announcement of a 'package'. Lily was pretty sure that Kylier was supposed to bring a human along and not a package, but whatever. Lily opened the door, and immediately saw what she meant. Somewhat alarmed, Lily looked up and down the hall. Thankfully, no one was there.


"You know, it would be less conspicuous if you had just dragged him here, unwilling as he might be." Said Lily, eyeing the 'package' with an amount of distaste.


"You put air holes in, right? Nobody'd better be un-alive in there, because I'm not cleaning that up."

 

[Advent Azure]

"There are holes, and you are quite right, but this felt more demeaning, after all, he doesn't really accept anything I try to do for him anymore unless he's firmly tied down, and as a result, would otherwise be leading him here by a chain as if he were a dog."


Kylier looked around a bit


"Do what you will with him, the others will be up soon..."


Kylier began going on her way


"Until next time then Lilium."

 

[ComradeSenpai]

Anya gave a long yawn as she approached Lily and Kylier. "What's going on?" she asked. "Did you say we're getting a dog?"


-----------------------meanwhile----------------------------


"Combat class?" Richter asked himself, examining a sheet of paper. "It's like a bootcamp here. Whatever." he placed it onto a desk before walking through the empty classroom. "Come to think of it, I could...." he opened a curtain, revealing a freshly bricked wall. "No, that wouldn't be very ethical. Maybe I'll just teach them judo or something practical. Archery, maybe."

 

[CSA]

It seemed that Kylier had abandoned any pretense of caring about the situation at this point in time and had filed it under 'not her problem'. She had simply walked away, leaving the strange package just sitting there. Lily sighed.


"I GUESS I'll have to open it up soon..."





Then her room mate stumbled into the picture, and Lily had to either find a way to explain the odd package or hide it quick.


"No, sweetheart. No dog. Pets aren't allowed in the dorms."


"Well, not the normal kind at least..." Thought Lily, turning her gaze to Anya. As she kept eye on the girl, she surreptitiously had her vines slither over to the package and wrap it loosely.


"Um... let's go over our plans for today." Said Lily, hoping to distract Anya from the obviously suspicious things going on behind Lily's back.


"Today you'll be making a new friend. She's closer to your age than I am, and she's really nice... probably. Her name is Lilith, and she's lonely and stuff."


Lily took a picture of Bunny out of her flower as well as a schedule and handed it to Anya.


"You're going to make friends with her and, just as importantly, keep her away from Rose. Even if Lilith wants to see her, keep them away from each other at all costs. Also don't ask why. Do you understand?"


This was a little complicated, and Lily didn't have much faith that Anya would, in fact, understand. At least in the way it was intended. She could only hope.

 

[ComradeSenpai]

Anya rubbed her eyes, still trying to wake up. "Okay" she yawned. It would be easy for her to make friends. After all, she only needed to know Lily for a day before they became best friends.

 

[CSA]

"There's a good girl." Replied Lily, hoping against hope that Anya had understood. As the girl yawned sleepily, Lily quickly took a picture and put the camera back.


Apparently Bunny had been following around some human girl- Lily had honestly never taken her as that type, but you learn something new every day.


"Stalkers are the worst." Thought Lily, surreptitiously placing her new picture into a rather conspicuous volume containing like pictures of her little room mate.


"Well, get ready quickly. Since you'll be going to different classes from me today, you should leave early so that you don't lose your way."


"And so I can open this... ugh... 'package' in privacy."

 

[ComradeSenpai]

Anya listened to these instructions as she clumsily changed into day clothes. She guessed she did have different classes, so it'd be necessary to be apart from Lily... for now, that is. Besides, maybe this Bunny could be fun.


Anya liked fun.


"Bye, Lily~" she sang as she exited through the door. She was soon running through the halls, holding her picture up to compare it to other students as she passed them. She'd find the girl soon enough.

 

[amdreams]

Bunny walked through the halls, head slumped and not in a very good mood. Disregarding her failed efforts to convince the people in power about Mel, today was also the day she had to take her combat class. She hated gym, or physical activity in general. It made her tired. It made her sweaty. And it often made her sustain some form of injury from either falling in class or getting hit with things. It wasn't a very pleasant experience. She was never really a combat angel.


Still, she didn't risk the trouble of skipping. Her task would be hard enough without getting in trouble her or tarnishing her reputation. She was an angel after all. She had an image to uphold.


On her way, she noticed a younger student, a little girl, running around while holding up a small piece of paper. That wasn't very safe. She should be watching where she was going. Also a tad curious as to why the neko was acting like that, the blonde made her way to the little girl. "Excuse me?" she asked once in front of her. "What are you doing?"

 

[ComradeSenpai]

Anya stared at the picture, then Bunny. Then back to the photograph again. This was it.


She gripped the blonde in her arms, pulling her into a close hug. "We're gonna be friends!" she sang. It felt weird to hug someone who was only about a head taller than her, instead of several. Maybe this girl was her age?


Anya stared up at Bunny, a smile on her face.

 

[CSA]

Lily waved goodbye as Anya ran off to complete her task. Lily didn't have all the confidence in the world that Anya would pull everything she needed off, but she certainly believed in her little roomie enough to give her the task in the first place.


"If there's something she can probably do without a major problem, it's make friends."





Lily looked down at the 'package' and, with a look of mild distaste, dragged it into her room and closed the door. She didn't like having a boy in there at all, as they did not smell good and probably had all sorts of bugs living on them, but she certainly wasn't going to open this thing outside.


Lily carefully opened the package, saying "Your sister... did she explain everything to you, or do you need a recap on why you're here?"

 

[Advent Azure]

Within the package was just Azure sleeping, stuck tied up in the fetal position within the cramp box, gagged as well...


-...-


If it wasn't for his bindings and uncomfortably small prison cell, he probably would have tried to shake himself loose or call for help, but unfortunately for him Kylier is always thinking far far ahead.


Looking at Lily with confused eyes, he wasn't sure what to make of the situation as it is at present, but upon hearing mention of his sister, he knew that what Kylier told him was true.


-I... Gotta do something!-


In desperation to escape, he shifted his weigh in an attempt to knock the box he was in over, but really got no more than slight movements out of it. Although he didn't believe that he could be completely helpless in his current state, that's exactly what how he is now.


Then again, maybe Kylier talked to Lily about something else, and wasn't about to be made a pet out of, and shook his head to indicate no to answer Lily's question


-It all comes down to this... I'm sure they talked about something else... I always manage to get out of these situations... She's just some girl after all... I think?-

 

[CSA]

Lily let out an exasperated sigh. No, of course Kylier didn't tell him anything. Why make this whole thing easy at all? Lily massaged her forehead.


"Look, your sister thinks... she thinks that you've been a little ungrateful lately. A little disobedient. I'm supposed to fix this- turn you into a proper pet."


Lily then put her hands on her hips and tilted her head- obviously thinking about something.


"She... puts you through a lot of ****, huh?"


Lily paused for a couple more seconds.


"Tell me, is this how you think siblings should be treated? Has your relationship with her always been like this?"


A vine crept over to the gag on Azure's mouth.


"Keep in mind that if you shout, it's no more nice Lily huh? I'm going to try and help you, and I can't do that if you blab."


One of her vines then removed the gag.

 

[Advent Azure]

Azure was quite surprised at how things were turning out, he thought he was doomed and would be fighting tooth and nail until he couldn't continue. He nodded at her questions, knowing full well that Kylier never gave him an easy life, and if he was sending him to another, they got to be some sort of equivilant level of nastiness.


But he figured that she seemed nice enough despite all of her earlier rudeness, or maybe it was just pity that he was seeing out of her, he doesn't know Lily at all, so he wouldn't know. Even so, now that his gag is gone, he could potentially talk his way out...


"I uh... I guess I don't need to shout... You seem a lot more reasonable. I don't really think how I lived was a good way... But I think I turned out alright..... Considering others things I guess..."


He figured others have it worse somewhere in the world, then again if Kylier was indeed the worst out there, he is enduring all that she is well he thought, then again he's become very paranoid, and has many a sleepless night, but he tries to be normal on the surface at least, and has been more or less alright as long as he squeezes in a nap somewhere, and his prison was the perfect place for one considering he's already been caught.

 

[amdreams]

"Eh?!" Bunny was surprised when she was suddenly pulled into a hug by a younger girl who immediately announced that the two would be friends. What was this girl saying? Didn't they just meet? Like this second? But then again, she looked really young. 10? Maybe 11 years old? She could just really like making friends.


So, the angel decided to roll with it for now. "Um . . . okay? My name's Bunny. What's your name?"

 

[ComradeSenpai]

"Anya." the girl replied, not letting go of the hug. She gave a sniff, looking to the side before bringing her face back to Bunny, taking a big whiff. "You smell different."

 

[TenaciousTinkerer]

The strange hatted human marksman Victor was weaving in between other students of the school. Rushing for the dining halls to quickly grab something to eat before anyone could get there. He had heard that there was a combat class today, and he was oh so eager to participate in it. Behind him the thundering steel giant Jayus was chasing after him. Determined to keep up but a great difficulty moving through so many people.


Still the two were speeding through the morning to the dining halls where Victor sped in and picked a small variety of foods to start his day and on to class. Jayus keeping his silent composure stood by him, not eating anything, just siting by the side, waiting idly for a command for Victor. As soon as he finished he lept up and ran out quickly leaving his dish where it should be, rounded the corner and ran with Jayus catching up.


-----------------------


The orange haired lamia Skyia slithered out of her room in a fresh new set of clothes to start off her day. She was a bit tired but hopefully breakfast could help, she might as well try out that cafe shes heard about if they are open right now. She started her trek over to the garden where she heard it was next to. Slithering through the early morning she came across the elf cafe and got something there, and began to start moving towards a warm rock to coil onto where she began to eat her breakfast.


( Feel like this is so crappy of a post, but i really couldn't think of what to say. )

 

[amdreams]

Bunny's eyes widened at Anya's comment. "I-I smell?" What? She didn't even have gym yet and she already smelled? Weird. She didn't smell anything. Though a beastman's sense of smell was probably keener than hers. "Um . . . what do you mean by different? Do . . . do I smell bad?" She started to worry. Bunny couldn't think of anything she did this morning that could make her smell bad. Nothing other than her usual routine. So that meant . . . that she always smelled? Oh she hoped that wasn't the case.


The angel glanced down at the neko still clamped onto her. "A-Anya? I have to get to class soon and I think you do too. So could you let go of me?"


~~~~~


Having had her fill of headaches yesterday, Mel didn't feel like dealing with any more people than she had to. So she skipped breakfast in the dining hall, only having a bit of tea in her room, and headed straight for her first class. Hopefully, this hand-to-hand combat course would be more interesting to her, unlike those boring gen ed classes. And a bit of "exercise" was good for the body, right? Plus they didn't need to wear uniforms to this sort of class. Instead, students were urged to wear whatever was most comfortable for them.


Clad in a turtleneck and shorts, she sat on the floor of the training hall they were using, tucking herself as far into the back corner as she could. Beside her was Riff, in a dark gray tracksuit. Mel had told him he could go eat breakfast but he insisted that he wasn't hungry. He had to stay by his mistress' side after all, right? So even if class didn't start for quite a while, he was content waiting there.


(Just putting them here in advance so that they aren't late for class.)


~~~~~


After making sure, there was nothing more to do at the office, Rose made her way to get some breakfast, right after a quick stop at her room to grab a change of clothes for her combat class first period. Once in, she grabbed a muffin and an apple off the counters and looked around for a seat. Scanning the room, she spotted a few unfamiliar faces. A redheaded boy and a heavily armored man. Curious about them, she weaved through the crowd to get to them. "Hello. I believe we haven't met yet. I'm Rose. And you are?"