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3. We're Being Punked, Pedro

"All right, gather together. Chain spells are about fluid movement of energy from witch to witch." Where's Penelope Park?" Dorian asked "Um, lady cramps, Mr. Williams." I say "Sorry I asked. A disharmonious group makes for an uneven flow." Lizzie, Josie and I try to not laugh. "Okay." Dorian said and a paper appears in the room. "Uh-oh, who's in trouble with the headmaster?" Josie asked "Probably the people who started a tumble with the local high school." Hope said and Dorian grabs the paper and reads it. "Lizzie Saltzman, Josie Saltzman, Hope Mikaelson, baby makes four off you go." Dorian said pointing at me. We all glance at each other and walk to the library where Dr. S is. "This makes no sense, Dad. Why are we being punished?" Lizzie asked "Because you started a brawl at a charity football game that risked exposing what we really do here." Dr. S said "Well you weren't mad last night." Lizzie said "I was mad last night. My undying love for my daughters just happened to trump my rage. I volunteered everyone in the game, sos top complaining. You're lucky that it's just community service and not actual jail time." Dr. S said

"Can I at least offer a rebuttal in my defense, if it pleases the court? First of all, I was provoked. My response was totally proportional considering the levels of abuse that I was forced to endure. And secondly if anyone should take the blame, it's Josie." Lizzie said "What?" Josie asked "I'm sorry. I totally cracked under cross, but if you had just let Kaleb catch the ball..." Lizzie said before Dr. S cut her off "You'd still be in trouble." Dr. S  said "But nice job throwing your sister under the bus." Hope says "Thank you, Hope." Josie said and Lizzie looks taken a back. "Speaking of, the bus leaves in ten minutes, and I except all four of you to be on it, working together today, harmoniously and without drama. End of debate." Dr. S said "You would most likely have an easier time pulling teeth." I say "Lia and I weren't even at the game. Why are we being punished?" Hope asked pointing between me and her. "You two know what you did. All right, now, go, all of you. Come on." Dr. S said and the twins leave but Hope and I stay. "Seriously?" Hope and I ask in sync "What part of what I said needs translating?" Dr. S asked "I want to help you with research." I say

"Dorian has a masters degree in library science. I think the adults have it covered." Dr. S said "That's not fair. You only play the grown-ups rules when you don't need something from us." I say "I am spinning right now, Hope, Khalia. And I can't drag either of you or anyone else any further into this until I figure out what's going on, okay? So right now, I need you two to be kids keeping a dragon-sized secret today until I get some answers. Understood?" Dr. S said and I scoff walking out and towards mine and Hopes room to change out of the uniform.