Chapter 28 Conflict in Savanaclaw Territory

Everyone explored the Savanaclaw Dorm as they tried to find the next target who could be part of the accidents that had been occurring. "Huh... So this is Savanaclaw." Deuce said. "Whoa, did they carve this place into a mountain? And check out these huge bones! I wouldn't wanna meet whatever animal they're from." Grim pointed at the decor from (Y/n)'s shoulders. "Couldn't be less like Heartslabyul." Ace said. "Yes, quite the opposite of your dorm." (Y/n) nodded in agreement. "No kidding. Even the air here feels so...primal. It's like we've left the bounds of civilization." Cater looks around. "So what's this Jack guy look like?" Ace asked. Cater pulled out his phone to find a picture of Jack. "Apparently he's got wolf ears, silver hair, and a big, bushy tail too." Both Grim and Kiki got on top of (Y/n)'s head to get a good of trying to find Jack. "A big, bushy tail... Wait, you mean like that guy runnin' laps over there?" He pointed at the same wolf beastman, they'd seen back at the cafeteria. He was running laps around his dorm while wearing his dorm PE uniform.

"Whoa, good eye! There's no way that's not our boy." Cater patted Grim on the head. "And I thought those twins were big! This guy's HUGE!" Ace's eyes widen at Jack's height. "No wonder all the scouts are after him." Cater crossed his arms. "With that build, he'd be an asset on any team." Deuce nodded. "We should hurry and warn him." (Y/n) said. Cater wrapped his arm around (Y/n). "Gettin' a little nervous there, (Y/n)? Don't worry, hon! Cay-Cay's got your back. I won't let the big bad wolf bite you." Grim pushes Cater off of (Y/n) and leaps off her head. "Hey, you! Mr. Scowls-a-lot!"

Jack pauses his running and looks down at Grim. "...Huh?" Grim smirked as he puffed out his chest. "Just wanted to let ya know somebody's probably gonna try and hurt you. But don't worry—Grim the Great will protect you!" Jack raised his brow at him. "What? Look, don't bother me when I'm training."

Ace sighed at what Grim was doing and was embarrassed by him. "Oh, Grim." (Y/n) slapped her forehead as Kiki copied her on her shoulder. "THAT'S your approach, Grim? I can't even count all the ways that was terrible. If you were on Magicam, I'd totally unsubscribe from your feed." Cater quickly grabbed Grim and covered his mouth. "Mmmph! Mmmmmph!" Grim tried to speak through Cater's hand. "Sooo sorry about that, Jack. Listen, king, could we have just a minute of your time?" Cater asked nicely. "What's all this about? You said you wanna protect me from something?" Jack crossed his arms. "A lot of Spelldrive tournament hopefuls have been hurt in "accidents" on campus lately." Deuce stepped forward. "And we're trying to figure out who's behind it." Ace added. "Go on." Jack decided to listen to them. "To put it bluntly, our plan is to stake out some of the criminal's prospective targets. What do you say? Will you give us a hand in catching this guy?" Cater explained as he gave Jack a hopeful smile. Jack stared at everyone for a moment before he gave his answer. "......No. I can take care of myself. I don't need your protection." Before Jack could walk off, (Y/n) quickly ran before him. "Jack, it would be unwise to be alone. It could be dangerous." Jack stared at her for a moment. "...... I told you, I don't need your help. And besides I doubt I'm gonna be a target. Seeya." He walked past (Y/n) and resumed his jogging.

"Aaaaand he's gone." Cater sighed. Grim finally got out of Cater's grip and stood next to (Y/n). "Well, can't say I didn't warn him." He shook his little head. "Yeah well, you might want to reconsider your approach there, bud." Ace squatted down and patted Grim's back. "Hrmph! You humans are so finicky about every little thing!" Grim swatted Ace's hand away. "Maybe we should head back to Heartslabyul to rethink our plans for the investigation." (Y/n) suggested. Everyone agreed with her. As they were about to leave back to Heartslabyul, their path was blocked by a few Savanaclaw students.

"Hey, what are you lot doing here?"

"You're a long way from Heartslabyul House."

"Heh heh. Probably lackeys sent by Mr. Red Baby!"

"You think you can just barge onto our turf and walk away without payin' the price?"

"Wow, anyone else having déjà vu...?" Deuce stepped back. "Fine, we're leaving. Sorry to bother you." Ace tried to step out first but the Savanaclaw students continued to block his path.

"Aww, don't be like that. Play with us first!"

"Let's play Predator and Prey! Guess who gets to be the prey?"

(Y/n) stepped forward. "How about you all learn from respect and let us take our leave!" One of the  Savanaclaw students smirked and held her chin. "Oh, look boys. We got ourselves a feisty one." (Y/n) had enough of them. She kneed the one who held her chin on his stomach and then she kicked him away from her. "Ever heard of giving a lady her space?"

"You're going to pay for that you little bitch!"

"Let's teach her a lesson first!"

As the Savanaclaw students were closing in on them, Kiki was getting frightened at how much bigger they are. Out of fear, she leaped off (Y/n)'s shoulder and ran out of the dorm. (Y/n) called out for her baby raccoon but Kiki was gone. (Y/n) glared at the Savanaclaw students and was ready to teach them some respect. When suddenly, she heard a familiar voice coming from behind.

"Cut it out, you three."

Everyone turned to see Leona walking towards them with Ruggie by his side.

"Housewarden Leona!"

"These students are trespassing on our territory!"

"Let's teach 'em a little lesson! Heh heh heh."

Ruggie stepped in as he recognized Grim from earlier. "Ah, I believe we met earlier, at the cafeteria." Grim's eyes widen as he points at Ruggie. "Hey! It's the Grilled Cheeseburglar!" Ruggie continues to smile like nothing happened. "Hey now, friend. Let's not get carried away with such delicious-sounding nicknames. I have a proper name befitting my manly stature. It's Ruggie Bucchi. Don't wear it out." He then waved at the others. Leona views the trespassers in his dorm. His eyes landed on (Y/n) as he smirked. "Hey... I know you. You're the herbivores who stepped on my tail at the botanical gardens."

The other Savanaclaw students weren't happy to hear what (Y/n) had done to their dorm leader.

"You... You stepped on the housewarden's tail?"

"Now you're really gonna pay!"

"I did apologize for that. And you did cool off after a bit of Kombat with me." (Y/n) crossed her arms as she smirked.

"Sorry" is not good enough!"

"Oh, that's right. I thought I'd seen you somewhere. It was in the gardens, huh?" Ruggie snickered.

"C'mon, Leona, Ruggie—let's beat 'em up!"

Before any of the Savanaclaw students can start a fight, Leona stops them. "Stop yappin' like a pack of wild dogs. You really wanna risk starting a fight before the tournament? What if you get disqualified?" He scratched his ear.

"What, so you're just gonna let 'em walk away? Not even nibble on 'em a little?!"

"No one's lettin' anyone walk away. We're gonna resolve this with a "friendly" game of Spelldrive." Leona smirked.

"Spelldrive?"

"After all, it doesn't violate any school rules to cast spells during a game of Spelldrive." Leona revealed with a smirk. "Shyeheehee! I doubt these weaklings could endure so much as a single game." Ruggie snickered. "Welp, I'm not takin' THAT lyin' down. Now we got no choice but to fight." Grim growled. "You say that like we had a choice to begin with." Deuce scratched his head. "All right, fine! You're on. Cater! Remember this when you pick the official team!" Ace smirked, ready to win the game. "Are you kidding me here...? Hashtag #lame. All right, let's do this..." Cater reluctantly agreed. He turned to (Y/n) and placed his hand on her shoulder. "(Y/n), you watch from the sidelines. Try to read their movements and convey it to us, okay?"

"But I could help!" (Y/n) argued. "Sorry, (N/n). Your magic may not work for this game. You should help us on the sideline." Cater told. (Y/n) wanted to help but she knew Cater was right. Everyone walked towards the dorm's Spelldrive Stadium. Grim and the rest of the Heartslabyul gang got ready to go against Leona and his team. Of course, (Y/n) would stay on the sidelines and observe.

Since she only witnessed Grim playing with the ghosts, (Y/n) would get to see the difference between her friends and Leona. And from the looks of everything, the Savanaclaw guys were natural. She would cheer for the guys to win against Savanaclaw or tell them where to go next but it seems that Savanaclaw had another trick on their sleeves. Leona and his team were playing rough with them. (Y/n) grew angry as she watched her friends being thrown to the ground. They all were panting from exhaustion.

"No way... We didn't score once!" Ace huffs as he gets up. "There's not a single weak link in their defensive line!" Deuce screamed out. "Listen, Leona, sweetheart... Everyone knows you're a Spelldrive legend. You know we can't compete against you!" Cater slowly raised his hands in surrender. "What's that? You givin' up already?" Leona smirked. "Shyeheehee! Where'd all that swagger go?" Ruggie laughed at them. "On your feet, herbivores. We're having a rematch!" Leona demands as he and his team move in closer.

"ENOUGH!!!" (Y/n) summoned her firepower and threw a warning shot at them. She quickly stood in front of her friends to protect them. "They are exhausted and you already had your fun!" She growled. The Savanaclaw students didn't like her talking back to Leona.

"You dare to talk, you bitch?!"

"Let's teach her a lesson!"

Before they could get closer to her Grim quickly ran in front of her. "Don't touch my hench-human!" He then let out a roar that sounded more like a meow. The Savanaclaw students just laughed at Grim.

"Ha ha ha! That was it?"

"Do it again! Come on!"

Grim roared again but this time it was louder. Only it wasn't Grim's roar. The Savanaclaw students were confused until Misty and Nova pinned down the Savanaclaw students as Leona and Ruggie quickly stood back. Cyra and Icy stood in front of (Y/n), Grim, and the rest of the Heartslabyul gang. Kiki was on Crya's back as she leaped into (Y/n)'s arms. Turns out that Kiki went back to Heartslabyul and told her big sisters what was happening in Savanaclaw.

"Aahhh!!! Help!!!"

"Get these crazy animals off us!!!"

(Y/n) rolled her eyes at the males. She snapped her fingers. It got the she-beasts' attention. (Y/n) pointed to her side as the she-beasts obeyed. They continued to growled at the Savanaclaw dorm which dared hurt their princess and friends. Suddenly, they heard a familiar voice coming towards them. "What's goin' on here?" Everyone turned to see Jack walking towards them. "Huh? We're just having a little fun with some trespassers." Leona had bent the truth. "What's fun about tormenting amateur players?" Jack crossed his arms in displeasure. "What's thiiis? Look at you, Jack! Heroically standing up for the downtrodden! How woefully admirable. Shyeheehee!" Ruggie joked with a snicker. "I'm just saying this is a disgusting spectacle and I don't wanna have to see it." Jack told honestly. "...... Well, thanks. Now you've ruined all our fun." Leona rolled his eyes.

"Whoa, Jack. You DO realize who you're talking to, right?"

"If you're gonna play the upperclassman card, you oughta act the part." Jack talked back to his dorm mate.

"Whaaat did you say to me?! You want a piece of this too?!"

"Pretty bold, frosh. I guess I can respect that. All right, I'm bored now. Running up the score against you chumps ain't accomplishin' a thing. Let's go, Ruggie." Leona was the first to walk off with his hands in his pockets. He paused his walk as he smirked at (Y/n). "See you next time, herbivore." Ruggie smirked again the rest of them. "Toodles." He waved and followed Leona.

"You lot better think twice about invading our territory again!"

Once all the Savanaclaw students were gone, everyone sighed in relief. (Y/n) walked over to Jack. "Thank you for your help, Jack." She turns back to her friends. "Are you all right?" She asked. "Heh. Well, I can't say that was my finest moment on the field." Cater gave a weak chuckle. (Y/n) noticed that they had a few bruises from the Spelldrive game. "Seems you all sustained some bruises. Allow me." She summoned her blue fire and began to heal her friends. Once Deuce was healed up, he moved towards Jack. "Thanks for the help, Jack."

"Save it. I ain't in the business of charity work." Jack avoids eye contact. "I'm drenched in mud over here! Let's just call it a day and go home." Ace whines as he tries to dust himself clean. "Yeah, I'm gettin' pretty hungry over here." Grim patted his belly. Cyra and Icy nuzzled into him. He wanted to push them away, but he allowed them to show him affection. "All right, Jack, we're taking off. Don't get in any accidents, you hear?" Cater gave Jack the warning. "You've got a whole lotta nerve to be worrying about me. Now scram already." Jack dismissed them. As (Y/n) and her friends were leaving, she paused as she spoke out. "If you change your mind, just find us!" Then she and others walked back to their dorms. Jack watched as they walked out of his dorm, still having the lingering thought of their warning in his head.

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