[LOCATION: Mortishackle Dorm – Hallway]

Hazel shivered slightly as she walked down the hallway with a yawn. Winter was coming around the bend, so it wasn't much of a surprise. She was then greeted by her ghostmates.

GHOST A: Oh, Hazel. Why do you look so sleepy?
GHOST B: You look like you've seen a ghost, hihihi!.
GHOST C: Today's the last day of the fall semester. Brace yourself so you don't end up like a lot of those other carefree young'uns, okay?
GHOST A: Oh, yeah! Tomorrow's the start of the winter holiday? Do you have any plans already?
GRIM: Hm? Winter holiday...? Wazzat?
GHOST A: It's winter break. Most of the students go home to their families to celebrate until the new year. I hear there's a lotta feasts, too!
GRIM: Wha–!? Feasts!?
GHOST C: Indeed! There's roast turkey, cakes, and even gingerbread. Well, it's not like we can eat it.
GHOST A: There are ghosts who go to the other world to spend time with their families, too.
GHOST B: But there are some who don't return here! Hihihi!
GRIM: Spending time with family while eating a feast...

"You have a family or a home Grim?" Hazel asked her dormmate.

GHOST A: That's right! What about your family, Grim, boy?
GRIM: My family? Hm... I don't remember much about them.
 I feel like I just woke up alone and hungry.
 It was really cold and I remember waiting for a long time for someone to come get me...
 ... And then, what happened after that again...? I can't remember much. I was still young when it happened...
Well, I'm not the type to dwell on the past, yanno!
The future matters more! After all, I'm gonna become a super great magician! Gahahaha!
GHOST A: You've had your fair share of trouble, too, huh~!
GHOST C: Won't it be fun to spend the holidays together with us this year then?
GRIM: Nyaha! We'll have a feast! I'm excited for the holidays!

Ghost B: What about you Hazel?

"Well, I didn't have a proper holiday vacation until I was 11. To be honest, I never got any presents until then at my old school. My relatives which I was saddled with weren't the nicest people. So I pretty much stayed over at school over the holidays, and a couple of students would too." Hazel explained. 

"Ah, yea, I remember one ghost telling me about them. I think he called them; 'The worst sort of humans imaginable!', and 'They looked like a bunch of escaped zoo animals. Miss Potter's parents were much more appealing and attractive.'" The small ghost said, making Hazel giggle at that. Their friend wasn't wrong.

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Later that day, Hazel and her classmates were in their last day of class.

CREWEL: Listen, you pups.
Holidays start tomorrow... I understand that you want to go home and have fun.
However, there are a lot of students who frolic so much that they forget to do their homework!
 A strict disciplinary action is waiting for pups like that when they get back. Be careful.
You've been given permission to go home via the Mirror at one o'clock. Get your belongings and stand in front of the Mirror when you're ready.
STUDENTS: Yes, sir!

(Students chatting...)

ACE: Phew, we'll finally be released from our cramped dorm room~!
DEUCE: As expected from Night Raven College... This is a lot of homework.
ACE: Oh, yeah. You're spending the holidays here, right Haze, Grim?

Hazel: Well, I had a habit of staying at my old school during the holidays for my own reasons.
GRIM: And we promised to have a feast with the ghosts, yanno!
ACE: I see. There're a lotta ghosts at school, so you're not completely alone.
DEUCE: Hm? But if the school's at break, doesn't that mean that the stores and cafeteria are on break, too?
GRIM: Wha–!? That's right! What're we gonna do about my feast then!?

"I'd like to think that the Headmaster has a plan... I hope."

DEUCE: I guess it's best that we consult with the Headmaster directly.
ACE: I heard that he was getting the Mirror ready, so he might still be there? Let's check it out.

"Good idea, he probably lets students stay during break, so must have an idea of what we have to do." Hazel said as they headed to the Mirror Chamber.

[LOCATION: Mirror Chamber]

(students chatting)

'Wow, that's a lot of students. Wait, I don't see any students from Scarabia." Hazel thought with a look on her face.

DEUCE: There are already a lot of students gathered here...
ACE: Haha, everyone looks excited, man~
 Alright, the Headmaster is...

CROWLEY: Everyone, please hold on tightly to your belongings after you've told the Mirror your destination.
If you let them go halfway, your bags might end up going somewhere else, understood?
 Those who are not confident, please feel free to leave them at the school store to be mailed to you.

ACE/DEUCE/GRIM: HE'S TOTALLY READY TO RELAX!!!
ACE: A beach shirt in the middle of winter!? He's totally goin' south, dude!
DEUCE: He's definitely not hiding his excitement, huh...
GRIM: Hey, Headmaster! We gotta bone to pick with you!
CROWLEY: Oh, my? What are you all doing gathered here?

"Have you thought about how the cafeteria will be operating during the break?" Hazel said.

CROWLEY: Ah, yes I do. Moreover, I have a very important mission waiting for you.
 It is a very important mission where Night Raven College's life is at stake. But I will guarantee that the cafeteria will be full. Along with a feast and everything.

GRIM: H-hmph...! I don't mind listening to what you want.
ACE: You're really gullible, huh~
CROWLEY: Ahem! Either way, the fire that the school's cafeteria and fireplace uses is being controlled by fairy-like creatures, you see.
They have been living in the school's fireplace for as long as I can remember, however...
 They have a tendency to disappear every day if they are not offered well-dried firewood.
If the fire spirits are gone, the school will suffer from the harsh winter coldness every year.

DEUCE: That would explain why the school was warm even without any heaters.
ACE: So it was magic, after all.
CROWLEY: The kitchen ghost has loyally been doing that task for years. But recently, his daughter had her first baby and he's been excited about meeting his first grandchild, you see. That is why, I would like to entrust you with that duty this year.

YUU: A ghost's first grandchild...? Is that possible?
CROWLEY: Exactly! And if you want to keep warm during this winter, then it is a must!

Just by putting firewood in the fireplace, you will have a feast and warmth.
 Isn't it hitting two birds with one stone, no? Oh, what a promising deal!
GRIM: You have a point. Compared to your other absurd requests, this one seems pretty easy, yanno!
CROWLEY: Indeed it is. I may not look it, but I am very kind, after all~
 Oh, I almost forgot. I will be gone for quite some time, so I shall entrust this to you as well.
ACE: Oh, it's a phone.
CROWLEY: "If there is an emergency, please contact me using that phone.
This is only to be used for emergencies, so be careful not to take a lot of pictures with it, understood?
 Now then, I still have to oversee the students on their way home, so I shall leave the rest to the both of you. That's right, I should check the sightseeing pamphlets before I go visit the islands. Oh, how busy I am~" He said as he vanished into the mirror.

GRIM: Nyaha! We can eat as much as we want during the holidays now!
ACE: I feel like that was such a roundabout way of getting rid of you... Well, I guess it's fine if you're okay with it, ahaha...

RUGGIE: Alright, alright~! Stop standing in the middle of the road, please~ Outta the way~!

DEUCE: Bucchi-senpai... What's with all the luggage!?
DEUCE: Three boston bags packed to the brim, and... A big cooler, too?
RUGGIE: Oh, this? Shishishi! I got all the ingredients and materials from the cafeteria and the school store that were about to expire.
RUGGIE: They give it to me every year during the long break.
ACE: Eh? But, you won't be able to eat all of that, y'know?
RUGGIE: What're you saying~? Something like this'll be gone in an instant once I hand them to the neighborhood brats.
I have to make sure that Granny eats well during the holidays, y'know? Whoa, the frozen goods are melting.

Hazel then recalled something. "Oh, right, Ruggie. If you're gonna do that, can you give this to them?" Hazel said as she got a good-sized box out and gave it to Ruggie. "There should be enough for them, but tell them not to open them until Christmas night."
RUGGIE: Got it. Alright, see ya next year!

DEUCE: Oh, he left... What did he mean by "neighborhood brats" though...?

JACK: I heard that there are a lot of poor families right near Ruggie-senpai's hometown.
That's why he receives the leftover ingredients and hands them out to help feed the neighborhood kids.

"That's nice of him." Hazel said.
ACE: Jack...! Why're you carryin' a lotta plants, man? You trynna be a gardener now, too?
JACK: It's a cactus that I'm raising. It'll be bad if it's not given water during the long break, you know?
 ... Enough about me!
GRIM: That Ruggie's a pretty good guy if he's handing out food to strangers, yanno!
JACK: Giving prey they caught themselves to those weaker than they are is a hyena's policy. Ruggie-senpai must've been raised with that philosophy, too.

LEONA: Hmph, being surrounded by kids like that makes me shudder just thinking about it.
 One kid's annoying enough.
JACK: Oh, Leona-senpai? You're not going back to your hometown?
LEONA: I wish. They'll just bug me more if I don't, so I'm gonna go home.
(sighs) ... How annoying.
JACK: But you're not carrying anything with you...
LEONA: Hah? I have my wallet and phone. And I have enough clothes at home.
GRIM: This guy's extreme in his own way, too, yanno?
ACE: He's not even taking his homework with him...
LEONA: I'll do that when I get back. Holidays are meant for relaxing, remember? See ya later, you herbivores.

"Oh, wait Leona. I have something for you and Cheka." Hazel said as she got two boxes marked for Leona and Cheka. "Make sure Cheka gets this, and don't open them till Christmas." 

"Sure. And I'll see you after the New Year, my lioness." Leona said before giving his soulmate a kiss on the forehead before leaving.

Ace: Obviously, he doesn't want to leave his lioness alone when she could get in trouble.

Deuce: But I heard Azul will still be here and Hazel does know how to defend herself, so there's no worry.

JACK: I wonder why he doesn't exert effort when he can obviously do well when he tries...
 I'm gonna finish mine properly. You guys don't slack off, too. See you.

ACE: There's Mr. Diligent again. Sure, sure, see ya again next year.
DEUCE: Kingscholar-senpai's a lot more interesting than I thought...

CATER: Alright, freshies~ Be careful not to be like him, 'kay~?
TREY: Remember that Riddle will have your head if you don't do your homework.
ACE: Trey-senpai, Cater-senpai!
CATER: I'm a little on edge about going home, too...~
 I'm sure that both my big sisters will be home. I'm definitely gonna be worked to the bone...
 I wanna stay at Trey-kun's house~
TREY: I don't mind, but I'll work you to the bone, too. Winter's a busy time for a cake shop, you know?
CATER: Ah, that's right... Your folks run a cake shop. I have nowhere to run to... Boo-hoo...~

RIDDLE: ...........
DEUCE: Prefect Rosehearts! I'm so sorry for being in the way!
RIDDLE: ... Hm? Oh, it's you guys. If you're going to talk, please do it by the walls.
GRIM: (whispering) Hm? He seems pretty down, yanno?
ACE: (whispering) Ah, that's right... Prefect's household is ruled by a very strict mom. I guess he'd definitely feel melancholic about going home...Plus he's another soulmate of Haze's.

Deuce: (whispering) That's right. So he wouldn't want to leave her...
TREY: Riddle... I'm not allowed to visit your house, so I won't be able to deliver a cake to you, but...
TREY: Come visit the shop anytime, okay? Che'nya's definitely gonna come play.
RIDDLE: Thank you. I want to try talking a little with Mother, too...
Though, I'm not sure if she's going to listen...
TREY: I see... Good luck.

FLOYD: What's this, little goldfish~ You don't wanna go home~?

FLOYD: Then stay here~ We won't be going home, y'know? Stay at the school with us~ Aha~
RIDDLE: !! Where'd you come from, Floyd...?
Will you please stop talking when you don't know anything? It's bothersome.
JADE: Indeed. It is best not to stick our necks into someone else's family life, brother.
FLOYD: Eh~? Y'know, it's really boring spending time with all the same people every year, Jade.
I think that Azul will agree to letting us keep little goldfish since he's tiny~
RIDDLE: What are you trying to say?
 How dare you speak to Heartslabyul's Prefect like that.
Off with your head this instant!!
CATER: Ri-Riddle-kun, fighting here is not a good idea!

RIDDLE: Hnngghhhh...!!
CATER: Um, your hometown is at the Coral Sea, isn't it? Why aren't you going home?
JADE: Azul and our hometown is pretty far down south of the Coral Sea.
At this time of the year, the ice caps overturn.
FLOYD: Exactly~ Going home at this time's super annoying. Plus, it's boring there.
That's why the three of us will be going home during spring break when there's no more ice.
TREY: Heh~ I guess going back home to the sea has its own share of problems, too.
RIDDLE: Hmph! I'd rather not spend the new year with Octavinelle!
 I'll be excusing myself now. I wish you all happy holidays. (Then he turned to Hazel with a smile) Good luck with the twins my dear. 

"Don't worry. I had my share from a different pair of twins. So, I'm experienced. I'll send something to you soon." Hazel said as she kissed his cheek before he left.

TREY: ... My, my. Looks like he's back to his usual self. Be careful not to get carried away during break, got it? See you.
CATER: Alright, I'll go home, too~ Oh, let's take a pic before I go!
#Last day of autumn sem #With the freshies #Happy New Year #Time flies lol
Alright~ Happy holidays, guys~

FLOYD: Will you stay at school, Lionfish and Earless Seal?
Then come to play at Octavinelle~ We'll gladly play with you~
JADE: That is a good idea. This will make for a good holiday indeed. We gladly await your visit. Excuse us...
JADE & FLOYD: Fufufu...

GRIM: Ugh... I remember our hardships at Mostro Lounge every time I see their faces, yanno?
DEUCE: Same... That was tough...
ACE: Don't make me remember, man...
DEUCE: The students have dwindled now. Let's head home soon.
ACE: Sure. Oh yeah, Haze.
Let's exchange ID's since Headmaster gave you that phone. It'll be fun messaging each other, too.
DEUCE: He's right. Let's exchange, too.
ACE: Alright, that's that.
You can call us anytime if you feel lonely during break, 'kay~?

"Sure, but I'm not gonna contact you for no reason." 'not to mention, I will have to ask Azul to show me how to use this beforehand

ACE: There you go again being all serious. I was joking.
DEUCE: His boring jokes aside, contact us if anything happens, okay?
Alright, Mom's waiting for me, so I'll be on my way now. Happy Holidays, Hazel, Grim.
ACE: I'll get goin', too! See ya next year, you two~

GRIM: I thought they were annoying and noisy, but now that they're not here it's kinda...

"I know Grim, but at least there's the twins and Azul here." Hazel said.

".....I take it back. I would rather have those two over the twins any day!" Grim said.

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Finally we're at Scarabia! But i'm still waiting on the overblot scene and everything.

By the way, I've been making nicknames that Hazel's soulmate give her. So Far:

Riddle: My Dear

Leona: Lioness

Azul: Pearl

Kalim: Desert Flower

I'm stuck on those from Vil, Idia, and Malleus.

Plus I'm sure you noticed I finally put up a cover. But everything belongs to it's respective owners.

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In addition, I've also been asked by a friend of what Jafar may think of her and opinion of her as time goes by.

'Well basically he would be at least envious of the Elder Wand, and would want power over it, only to learn of it's bloody history and he may know better than to seal his fate like that. He probably would also despise the fact Hazel endured so much because of a prophecy that the British community believed like a bunch of mindless sheep. He would also be intrigued that her dorm is based on Death and why he was depicted as a multi-faced being for many reasons, as Hazel never believes that there's no such thing as 'a black and white world' and Death itself is grey. He would also agree that the youngest brother was the wisest among the Peverell brothers and that there were worse things than death, heck! Jafar was tricked into being a genie and prior to that he had to deal with an airheaded sultan ever since he became the royal advisor. He could also to interested in Hazel's parselmouth abilities, even saying that those in Agrabah would kill to have that gift, mostly because in countries like Jafar's, snakes could be seen as deities and such, and she would've been believed to have been blessed by one.'

Anyone else on Jafar or the other villains, minus the Evil Queen?

Plz comment and stay safe!