𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧

                                             𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙧𝙙 𝙋𝙤𝙫

M/n was sleeping in his office. He had a room to himself but its become a bad habit to stay up late and sleep on his desk. Today was the start of the new school year and sorting ceremony. He had only been to one but it was long and excruciating. But as per Crowley's request all staff had to attend. M/n appreciated the silence of the room that he was in. Not one for loud places. This silence was interrupted when Crewel came busting into the room. He quickly shot up from his desk and his eyes met the mans. 

"Suppose its that time."

"Yeah, fix your hair and outfit. Oh and don't forget your mask OK?"

"Mhm whatever."

Crewel shut the door and left to the mirror chamber. M/n liked his company..but only in class. Didn't he know that no one likes being nagged all the time. He finished getting ready and turned off his light but left the mess on his desk there. M/n would be back later most likely after the ceremony. He walked through the hallway silently, his thoughts only keeping him company. Then he felt something bump into him. It was a boy, and he was wearing the ceremony robes..wait no one was supposed to be out of the coffins yet? Before he could get a word in, the strange boy bowed and ran off into the direction of the library. Then a strange racoon cat came rushing past and into the same direction.

'Oh no- was that his familiar? Certainly didn't look like it. Let me check the mirror chamber.'

He walked to the mirror chamber hurriedly and almost broke the doors down, effectively scaring everyone currently in the room. The housewardens and staff looked at M/n confused and a little scared. All of them had known he was a bit out of his mind at times. This was probably one of the times. M/n walked over to the broken coffin and examined it.

"Scorch marks and deep scratching in the wood..definitely not a familiar.." He mumbled to himself. 

He stood up and rushed out and to the library. Once he got there he saw the monster cornering the poor boy about to fry him alive. M/n was about to step in when he heard the crack of a very familiar whip. Soon the creature was retrained and the student was safe. The boy stood up still shaking and looked at both Crowley, and M/n. 

'Are they siblings-' He thought confused. 

"Nice of you to finally show up Crowley." M/n spoke to the man beside him.

"Yes a student missing from the gate is unacceptable. The cause seems to be from this familiar of his."

"Actually-"

"No need to dwell here any longer. Its time to continue the sorting ceremony. I believe he is the last one left."

M/n slapped Crowley on the shoulder for interrupting him. He hated when Crowley did that. One of his many flaws he guessed. They wandered the halls to the chamber and M/n just tuned out the conversation between the boy and his boss. The sooner this was over the better. He could get back to what he'd been working on. 

They had arrived at the mirror chamber about 10 minutes later when they heard some of the students talking about them."

'Oh no is Crowley going to do to that weird belated, dramatic entrance thing. Archons, I hope not.'

"We're done with orientation and dorm assignments? Alright new students- let me be clear. At Heartslabyul house I am the law. Break the rules and it's off with your head!"

"Well that ceremony was boring as ever. I'm going back to the dorm. If you're in Savanaclaw house follow me."

"New students! Allow me to congratulate you on your first achievement. As dorm leader of Octavinille house, I am honored to have the opportunity to support you in what I hope will be a fulfilling campus experience."

"Hey does anyone know where the headmage went? He disappeared midway through the ceremony."

"Some headmage he is.."

"Maybe he had a tummy ache?"

"I MOST CERTAINLY DO NOT!"

The door crashed open to reveal an angry looking Crowley, a confused boy, and M/n rubbing his temples in embarrassment. M/n walked over to Crewel and stood by him now regaining his composer. Kalim saw him and waved quickly to which, he returned with a small smile. The two left at the door walked to the center of the room.

"Ah speak of the devil.."

"If you must know I was searching for the new student who failed to show up for orientation!" He looked over to the new student "Now..You are the only one who has yet to be assigned to a dorm. Step up to the dark mirror and be quick about it. I'll watch your weasel."

"State your name!" The mirrors voice boomed around the room.

"I'm Yuu.."

"...The nature of your soul is..unclear to me. I sense no magical power from this one. Therefore no dorm would be suitable."

The whole room broke out into conversations of disbelief. 

"Divius do you mind?" 

Crewel knew exactly what he meant. He cracked whip loudly which, earned everyone's attention.

"Now now. There is no need for this over reaction. Quiet down..your being way to loud." M/n's face darkened at the new students, scaring them into silence. Though the older students in the room knew of this commanding tone and persona. Always had they wondered if he was some kind of ex-military or something. How wrong they were about that. Crowley cleared his throat and began to speak.

"How could this have happened..the Dark Mirror has never made this kind of mistake in 100 years.."

"Mmmph- Mmph- GAH-. Me! Let me have this students seat!"

Everyone turned to the weasel. 

'Oh he's out of the ropes..HE'S OUT OF THE ROPES." M/n thought.

"Unlike that human I can actually use magic! Here I'll show ya!"

"EVERYBODY GET DOWN!" M/n and the red head yelled.

Blue fire spread everywhere. And everyone was in a panic. A small room filled with panic was never good. Kalim had caught on fire which was quickly put out by M/n. The houswardens and Crowley were arguing on who was going to catch the weasel. M/n got tired of this and decided to take action. He was searching for something when he pulled out a vial of blue liquid topped with a sharp needle.

"Damn kids, some leaders you guys are." He muttered. M/n went where the flaming beast was and quickly stuck it with the vial. He was knocked out cold. 

"Rosehearts!" He commanded to which Riddle turned around and looked at him. "Spell. Now!"

"Oh uh- Yes! OFF WITH YOUR HEAD." 

The beast was supposed to be knocked out for hours.. and yet he was up immediately after the spell was casted.

'Hm..got to make those stronger then. But that means finding more experiments. Damn it..'

"WHAT IS THIS COLLAR?! Myah! Ill just burn it right off! WAIT WHY CAN'T I USE MY MAGIC?"

"Queen of Hearts Rule 23: One must never bring a cat to a formal event. You being a cat has broken this rule. Oh and that collar? Until I decide too that collar will stay on until you vacate the premises. Up until now you are just a normal house cat. But don't worry, we would never keep a cat like you."

"Good show as always Riddle. That unique magic of yours sure is handy. I've just GOT to have it- Oh uhm just got to have respect for it..!"

"Nice save Ashengrotto." M/n gave him a look, but went back to his grip on Grim.

"YUU WHAT HAVE I SAID ABOUT CONTROLLING YOUR FAMILIAR!"

M/n was about to lecture Crowley when he saw Yuu about to bust a blood vessel.

'I'll leave that alone for now'

"HOW MANY TIMES TO I HAVE TO TELL YOU HE'S NOT MY FAMILIAR!"

"..O-oh its not. Well I shall expel it from campus then. Spare it from becoming dinner."

Some second years took Grim from M/n and walked out of the chamber. He was glad. Grim was annoying.

"Alright all dorms are dismissed. You start school tomorrow."

M/n sighed and was about to walk back to his office when Crewel called him over.

"We have class tomorrow and you aren't staying up working on whatever. You're coming to stay with me tonight so I know your sleeping." 

"But-" Crewel gave a look and that was over. M/n started walking back and soon both men started back to the teachers quarters.

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Once they had gotten to his room both breathed a sigh of relief.

"Quiet a ceremony now wasn't it." Crewel said

"Indeed it was"

"I'm surprised you got involved. I know normally you don't like to stand out."

"I know. But I have a feeling that creature AND that boy could prove quite useful to me in the future."

"Oh geez."

"Heh..just kidding. Alright for the first time in ages I feel tired so shall we sleep then."

"Yep. You take your pick Ok? I'm gonna go change."

M/n waited until Crewel went into the closet then sat down on his bed. He quickly got dressed and sat back down. He couldn't just walk out. The door was enhanced by magic. Which he did not have. He may have a vision but that didn't work here. Nor did M/n have it with him. Crewel came out with a black tank top and sweatpants. 

"Damn I knew I shouldn't have given you first pick. But I suppose my room, my rules. So scoot over."

M/n sighed and did so. Crewel was lucky he was one of his closer friends. Soon both of them fell asleep.

                                           (𝟏𝟓𝟖𝟑 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬)