(And once again, the past comes alive. For Starfire suddenly sees—her friend Raven, just as she was on the day the Koriand'r (as she was known then) first laid eyes on her, young, hopeful, and … red.)

(In a parlor at Shiz University, the incoming students gather.)

Students -
O Hallowed Halls And Vine-drapped Walls…
The Proudliest Sight There Is When Grey And Sere Our Hair Hath Turned We Shall Still Revere The Lessons Learned  In Our Days At Dear Old Shiz Our Days At Dear Old…
            (Koriand'r is the last to arrive, perched on an enormous stack of luggage.)

Koriand'r -
Oh-oh-oh-oh-old…

Students & Koriand'r -
Dear Old Shiz-zzzz…

            (Koriand'r and all the other students rudely gape at Raven.)

Raven -
What? What are you all looking at? Oh, do I have something in my teeth? Alright, fine we might as well get this over with: No, I’m not feverish; yes, I’ve always been red; no, I didn’t eat roses as a child…
            (Trigon enters wheeling in Terra)

Trigon -
Raven!

Raven -
This is my younger sister, Terra Rose! As you can see she’s a perfectly normal color!

Trigon -
Raven! Stop making a spectacle of yourself. Remember, I’m only sending you to this school for one reason.

Raven -
I know: to look after Terra.

Trigon -
My precious little girl: a parting gift.

Terra -
Father… A Jewelry Box?!

Trigon -
For the future Governor of Jump City. Raven, take care of your sister. And try not to talk so much.
            (exits.)

Terra -
Raven…

Raven -
Well, what could he get me? I clash with everything!
            (Madame Rouge, the school’s headmistress, enters.)

Madame Rouge -
Welcome! Welcome, new students! I am Madame Rouge, head mistress here at Shiz University. And whether you are here to study law, logic or linguification I know I speak for my fellow faculty member when I say: We have nothing but the highest hopes, for some of you. Oh, you must be the Governor’s daughter! Miss Terra Rose, isn’t it? What a tragically beautiful face you have! And who is—
            (Madame Rouge sees Raven and screams.)

Raven -
I’m the other daughter, Raven. I’m beautifully tragic.

Rouge -
I see, well I’m sure you’re very bright!

Koriand'r -
Bright?! She’s phosphorescent!
            (students laugh)

Rouge -
Now, regarding room assignments.
            (Raven and Koriand'r raise their hands)
Is this regarding room assignments?

Koriand'r -
No, but thank you for asking. Madame Rouge, I have already been assigned a private suite.  But you all can come visit me whenever you want!

Argent -
How good of you!

Bumblebee -
You are so good!

Koriand'r -
No I’m not!

Argent & Bumblebee -
Yes you are!

Koriand'r -
Now stop it!

Rouge -
Do you have a question?

Koriand'r -
Oh yes—you see, I am Koriand'r, of the Amazing Anders? I’ve applied to your sorcery seminar. Perhaps you recall my entrance essay—“Unmarked Planets: Aren't they out of this World?”

Rouge -
Yes, however, I do not teach my seminar every semester, of course if someone special were to come along—

Koriand'r -
Well, exactly!

Raven -
Madame Rouge, we have not yet received our room assignments.

Rouge -
The Governor made his concerns for you sister’s wellbeing quite apparent. She will share my compartment, where I can assist her as needed.

Raven -
But I’ve always looked after my sister!

Terra -
Raven!

Rouge -
He never mentioned you. Just a slight gulch, no need to fret, we will find some place to put you.

Raven -
But, Madame…

Koriand'r -
You know, I don’t even think she read my essay!

Beast Boy/ Gar -
That is so unfair! You should say something!

Koriand'r -
Should I?

Rouge -
Attention! Which of you young ladies will volunteer to share with Miss Raven?

Koriand'r -
Madame Rouge—

Rouge -
Oh, thank you dear! That is very good of you!

Koriand'r -
What?

Rouge -
Yes, now you see Miss Raven, you can room with Miss Koriand'r ! To your rooms, young ladies!
       (Madame Rouge starts to wheel Terra away.)

Raven -
No, wait!

Terra-
Raven, please, I’ll be alright!

Raven -
But I promised father!

Rouge -
Young gentlemen, to your rooms!

Raven -
Let her go!!!
(A black slash makes a giant chandelier fall to the ground. Raven loses control and makes Terra's wheelchair spin with dark energy, which brings her back to Raven.)

Rouge -
How did you do that?

Koriand'r -
How did she do that?

Terra -
Raven, you promised things would be different here!

Rouge -
You mean this has happened before?

Raven -
Well, something just comes over me sometimes, it’s something I can’t describe. I’ll try to control myself. I am so sorry, Terra.

Rouge -
What?! Never apologize for talent! Talent is a gift! And that is my special talent, encouraging talent! Have you ever considered a career in sorcery?

Raven -
Not really…

Rouge -
I shall tutor you privately—and take no other students!

Koriand'r -
What?!