Chapter 12: Extracurricular Activity
Blue: Cabron, what is this?
Xavier: A jester outfit
Blue: W-Why?!
Xavier: Because I picked Hop-Frog
Blue: What does hopping frogs have to do with Jesters?!
Enid: Oh, looks like he knows
Yoko: [Giggles] I knew his reaction would be funny~
Xavier: You need to read the story to understand Blue, it's simple really
Blue: God dammit, I guess I will have to deal with it, what am I wearing?
Adam: You're lucky I picked it out for you, now you won't look like a total fool
Adam shows his outfit and mine, it was the same one except he has the mask while I didn't have one. That meant I was going to have face paint instead, oh well it still looks cool so I'll deal with it.
Blue: Hey it isn't that bad, I think I can rock with this
Adam: Yeah they didn't have a mask for you so we're just going to face paint you in the style of a skeleton
Blue: Neato, I'm going to be a spooky boy
Ajax: Oh just think about all of the girls that might fall in love with you
Blue: Nah, that won't happen.
Ajax: Come on, don't doubt yourself
Blue: What? It is the truth
Adam: Forget about all of that, we have a few minutes lefr until our club activities start so let's wrap up
Xavier: Yeah, we should finish this just before we leave
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Wednesday's POV
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Me and Evelyn had just left the others to head towards Weems' office, I needed answers and I was going to get them. Originally, I was going to have Blue come with me as he was the best alibi I can use but he was too busy playing with boats.
Luckily I have Evelyn with me who is more than capable, we reached the office and I went to open the door. Inside the office was only Weems.
Wednesday: I need to speak to Rowan. I can't find him
Weems: I'm afraid that won't be possible, he's been expelled
Evelyn: Say what now? Expelled?
Wednesday: For what?
Weems: Never you mind. He'll be on the first train out this afternoon. Now tell me, what were you two girls and Blue doing out in the woods?
Wednesday: I told you already, I heard a noise and I went to investigate
Evelyn: And both me and Blue went to look for her since we're friends, we need to make sure that we are all okay.
Wednesday: Yeah. We're really accomplices but I'm sure Evelyn already knows that
Weems: That excuse might have placated the Sheriff, but you can't fool me. You had a psychic vision, haven't you? I realised that you might be having them when we passed by the accident and you knew that poor farmer had broken his neck.
Evelyn: Wait what? Someone broke their neck? I need to know about this.
Wednesday: I'll tell you about it later, just know that I saw it happen through a vision.
Weems: Your mother started having visions around your age, they were notoriously unreliable and dangerous. I remember at first, she thought she might be losing her mind. Have you spoken to her about them? Clearly the person withholding information here is you
I don't get what her problem is.....Blue told me that she wasn't like this so why now? Why was she so pressed against me?
Wednesday: May I go now?
Weems: Not until you have picked your extracurricular activity. We want our students to be well rounded
Wednesday: I'd prefer to remain sharp-edged
Weems: I took the liberty of putting together a list of clubs that have openings
Wednesday: How thoughtful....
Weems: And it's a good thing you brought Miss Light here because she can help you choose
Evelyn: Umm, yeah I guess I can show her the different clubs.
Weems: You need to have picked one by the end of the day. I'll be keeping my eye on you. No doubt you'll find something that tickles your fancy, which Evelyn will help you with.
Wednesday: The last person who tickled me lost a finger
Evelyn:.....Blue....I got a task for you
I roll my eyes at Evelyn's joke as the two of us leave the office and went back to our dorm. When we were inside, I grabbed Thing from his punishment draw and had an idea.
Wednesday: Weems is clearly trying to keep tabs on me. Keep an eye on Rowan. Don't let your fingers out of his sight
Evelyn: So you're going to track down Rowan? Or at least his lookalike?
Wednesday: We need the truth, I'm not sure that is Rowan because like we saw, he is dead.
Evelyn: Yeah....so, let's go and check out some activities for you to do in the mean time
Wednesday: Great, I was hoping you would forget....so what do you do?
Evelyn: I'm with my boy Eugene and his bee keeping club. We'll check that out later but first, let's look at the others.
Wednesday: Right.......
We enter the Quad where the choir group was and with them was Bianca Barclay, the not so perfectionist.
Bianca: Weems said you would be stopping by, but to be honest, after your performance at the Harvest Festival, drama club might be more your speed
I don't have time for this, her humour is horrible.
Wednesday: After I passed out, who did you tell? Was it the Sheriff?
Bianca: You think I would trust Normie cops? I went straight to Weems and let her handle it. Anyways, let's get this audition over with. What are you? Alto, Soprano, or just Loco?
Bianca jokes again, making her group laugh at her useless attempt at comedy, even Blue is more of a comedian, although he seems to be a natural at it.
I take a deep breath before opening my mouth and whistling, cracking some glass around us. However, no one could hear this but dogs.
Bianca: Huh? What was that?
Wednesday: A note only Dogs can hear
Bianca: [Sighs] Of course you say that. Anyways, Evelyn-
Evelyn: Hey Fish girl, what's up? You need some salt? Or lemon?
Bianca: Tch, if you're here for an audition then leave, you're not welcome in this club
Evelyn: Fam, I wasn't going to join anyways, why so hostile? You got a problem?
Bianca: Oh I think you know
Wednesday: What did Evelyn do to trigger Bianca?
Evelyn: Hmmm? Oh yeah! That! Right, right.....so......basically......I told Blue to not go to you.
Wednesday: I would like to know what is going on
Evelyn: Just listen and you will understand
Bianca: Evelyn you promised!
Evelyn: I'll admit that I did......until I realised who you were. A manipulative and egotistical fool, yeah I know what you did to Xavier and I'm not planning to let Blue have the same outcome. That's going to be a Hell No, from me!
Ah right, Evelyn did mention to me and Enid that she will always look out for Blue, I guess she wasn't lying after all. Then again, why would she? She really cares for him, I also, in a way, care for my own rother.....just not in the same way Evelyn does.
She is more vocal....I'm more.....violent.
Back with Bianca, she didn't know what to say and Evelyn just walked away so I followed her.
Wednesday: What was that about?
Evelyn: [Sighs] Bianca surprisingly likes my brother and she wanted me to tell him to meet her somewhere. However I don't trust her at all so I didn't do it, I think you can understand why
Wednesday: Of course, although I didn't think that she would like Blue out of all people.
Evelyn: Yeah but I'll admit that I can see why girls do like him. He is a kind hearted and funny boy who is a bit of an idiot, but I know him best and can see that girls are.....into that in a way.
Wednesday: That doesn't sound like appealing characteristics.
Evelyn: Ehh, give it some time, you may be appealed to that
Wednesday: [Glares] That better be a joke
Evelyn: Haha.....maybe, who knows? Maybe I saw a vision
I sigh and continue walking, we end up at Archery where Xavier Thorpe was already taking aim at a target with a bow but I noticed that his face was red.....how strange.
Xavier: Oh, they're both here.....the two girls that I like. Well I might as well show them how to use a bow, although Evelyn might decline again. Huh, you actually showed up, ever shot a bow and arrow before?
Wednesday: Only on live targets
Evelyn: Oh cool, I need to try that sometime!
Xavier: Okay, square stance, load the arrow like this, yellow side out, three fingers. Pull it back and....let it fly. Now, any questions?
Wednesday: When was the last time you saw Rowan?
Xavier: You mean the one that was killed by a monster?
Evelyn: Xavier, just get to the point already
Xavier: Fine.....I haven't talked to him since the Festival, but his side of the room was all packed up
Wednesday: Oh? So he is leaving?
Xavier: I don't know, these last few weeks he has been erratic, you know, telekenisis can mess with your head, it started to freak me out a bit. Anyways what's the deal with you and Tyler?
Evelyn: Xavier-
Xavier: I'm sorry but did you think you were the only ones to ask non-archery questions? No, I don't think so, oh and Evelyn, I invited you to come and see my art sha-
Evelyn: And I said I was busy, why can't you understand that?
Xavier: You're always busy!
Wednesday: Look, there is no deal, he was doing me a favour, he was going to drive me out of town, that's it.
Xavier: Yeah, word of advice, steer clear
Wednesday: Why? Because he is a Normie?
Evelyn: And we are back with the racism!
Xavier: No it's not that! Tyler and his friends are jerks-!
Evelyn: And you're being one right now! You just want people to listen to you all the damn time! You always ask my brother to call me, you never go up to me, you hate it when I'm busy, I have other friends you know? Actually, why don't you ever join us? Are you perhaps hiding something?
Wednesday: Hiding something?
Xavier: N-No I'm not!
Evelyn: Then we are leaving
We leave and head for the next club which was the beekeeping group run by a boy named Eugene. On the way, I was looking at Evelyn, a lot just happened and she became much more interesting.
Wednesday: What was that about? With your brother?
Evelyn: Oh it's nothing, Xavier has been asking Blue to tell me where to meet him, I've declined him everytime because it's always in areas where he can potentially jump me
Wednesday: You should have a weapon with you
Evelyn: Girl I already have a knife with me if he tries anything
Wednesday: [Slightly Smirks] Good
Evelyn: Oh look at that, you can show emotion after all!
Wednesday: [Returns To Normal] No
Evelyn: Hahaha
Wednesday: Evelyn, I want to ask you something
Evelyn: What's up?
Wednesday: Your brother, that sword he carries....tell me about it
Evelyn: Well it was our father's and his father before him. It's a legendary sword and I believe it's called Sutakira
Wednesday: Starkiller?
Evelyn: Yes, it's a legendary weapon from back in those days and now it is Blue's weapon. Although he doesn't think it should be his
Wednesday: Why not?
Evelyn: He doesn't think he can live up to the expectations like our father and grandfather did, they were legends and he thinks that he is just.....him
Wednesday: He shouldn't think like that, he is perfectly suitable for that mantle
Evelyn: Oh? Complimenting my brother are you?~
Wednesday: It's just the truth, tell Blue that he doesn't need to worry when he shouldn't
Evelyn: I mean you can tell him yourself
Wednesday: What do you mean?
Blue: Oh Evelyn! And Wednesday?
Adam: Well this is a surprise
So these two are apart of the group as well? Hmmm, interestingn I think I should join them, it would make it easier to communicate with Blue and Evelyn. I just hope I don't have to wear the bee keeper outfit, I actually prefer being stung by a bee.
Evelyn: It certainly is, she is just seeing what there is and then she will make her decision
Wednesday: Actually, I have decided that I might join this club after all
Adam: Wait really?
Blue: That's great, you'll enjoy our group here
Evelyn: Oh? Is it because my brother is here~?
Wednesday: Evelyn......
Evelyn: I'm joking, I'm joking, I'm not implying anything at all
Blue: Anyways, Eugene is just inside, he will come and introduce you to the harsh realities of the hood
I rolled my eyes at his sense of comedy but at least it was entertaining and much better than Bianca's. He bring a certain uniqueness to it, it can be random and strange but he can make it work.
Bianca just tries to hard fo be funny.
A small boy with glasses comes out of the greenhouse and I assume this was Eugene. Blue told him about me potentially joining and he was really excited.
Eugene: So, are you interested in the ancient art of beekeeping? [Offers Hand] Eugene, Eugene Ottinger. Founder and President of the Nevermore Hummers
Wednesday: Wednesday, Wednesday Addams, am I late or is it only your four?
Adam: Yep, just us four
Blue: And to think that at the start of the year, it was only Eugene.
Eugene: Yes, the hive life isn't for everyone. Most kids are afraid of venomous insects. Are you willing to feel the sting?
Blue: I did, it was ticklish
Wednesday: I'm not surprised T_T
Eugene: Bees have been producing honey in the same way for 150 million years. They're nature's perfect community, all working together to achieve a common goal. Fun fact-!
Wednesday: And that's my cue to leave. Evelyn, tell Eugene that I have something to do but I'll be here next time
Evelyn: Cool, I will
Blue: So you're joining?
Wednesday: I am
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Blue's POV
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Wednesday leaves and Eugene finishes his monologue but then realises that she isn't here.
Eugene: Huh? Where did she go?
Adam: Oh, she had to do something but she said she will join
Eugene: Oh that's fine! I'm happy she is apart of our group
Evelyn: Me too
Blue: Same time next meeting?
Eugene: Correct First Lieutenant of the Beekeepers
[The Next Day]
We were in Botanical Sciences and Wednesday was currently speaking to Thing who apparently failed his mission.
Don't worry my guy, you'll get em next time.
Wednesday: How do you lose him in a bathroom with no windows? A lefty wouldn't have failed me. Don't sulk, I'm going to have to find new evidence myself, since you lost our only lead
Bianca: I see you finally made a friend
Wednesday: I wouldn't say that Barclay, I have others such as Sinclair, Milan and the Light Twins. One of which you like
Bianca: Tch, I don't know what you're talking about
Wednesday goes to look for a seat and Xavier went to call for her.
Xavier: There's an open spot next to me, if you can stand sitting close to an elitist snob
Wednesday walked closer to him but then looked over at my table, I had a space and Wednesday decided to sit next to me instead.
Blue: Oh hello there. Yes! Progress as friends! :D
Xavier: Oh come on!
Wednesday: Hello
Blue: So why this seat? And not next to Xavier?
Wednesday: He called for me and I decided to not listen
Blue: You know what? Fair, fair play
Before Miss Thornhill can start, Evelyn walks in.....late as always, I smile and shake my head and Evelyn just grinned.
Evelyn: Sorry I'm late
Thornhill: Oh no worries Miss Light, we haven't started yet, take a seat next to Mr Thorpe.
Xavier: Yes!
Evelyn: Okay then
Evelyn sits next to Xavier who begins to sketch in his book, he brings a spider to life and looks at Evelyn and Wednesday, who was also looking, in a smugly fashion.
Xavier: Admit it, you're both a little impressed
Thornhill: I doubt that Wednesday and Evelyn are impressed by your tricks, Mr Thorpe
Suddenly the spider burns up in blue forms, scaring Xavier as he didn't expect it, some kids laughed and Evelyn smirks. Adam sighs and shakes his head but I can see the smile on his face, Wednesday looks at me and I look at her innocently.
Blue: I swear on my pet squirrel's life that it wasn't me
Wednesday: You have a pet squirrel?
Blue: No
Wednesday: [Slightly Smiles] Not bad Blue
Blue: I aim to impress
Thornhill: Now, who can tell us the name of this beauty?
Blue: Gibby!
Enid: [Giggles] Haha, Gibby!
Wednesday: [Deadpans] Really?
Thornhill: [Smiles] No, that's not it Blue, anyone else?
Wednesday: Dendrophylax Lindenii. Otherwise known as the ghost orchid
Blue: [Perks Up]
Adam: No Blue, I am not related to it
Blue: I wasn't going to say that
Adam: That's cap and you know it!
Thornhill: Very good Wednesday, you may have competition for first chair Bianca
Everyone: Oooooh!
Thornhill: Wednesday, perhaps you can identify the ghost orchid's grestest qualities
Wednesday: Resilience and adaptability, it's able to thrive in even the most hostile environments.
Blue: Oh wow, I didn't know that
Wednesday: Now you do
Bianca: [Le Jealous] But its mere presence can change the ecosystem, causing the established plants to reject it
Wednesday: Usually because the native species is allowed to thrive unchecked. Nothing a Weedwacker couldn't fix
Bianca: You can most certainly try
Evelyn: Oh shit, it's heating up
Adam: Not again......
Blue: U-Umm.....are we still talking about flowers and that?
Enid: So cute!
Wednesday: You don't have to worry Blue
Bianca: Yes....don't worry.....especially if it's about a certain Black Demon.
Blue: Demon? Where?
Yoko: You're the only one here Blue
Ajax: Yeah, there isn't another
Thornhill: Thank you ladies for those illuminating insights. Clearly the plants aren't the only carnivores in class today
Evelyn: You can say that again.
Blue: Than-
Evelyn: Not literally Blue!
Blue: B-But you said-!
Evelyn: Your two brain cells need to think a bit harder!
Wednesday: I'm surprised he has two, I thought it would be lower.
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