A Very Twisted Journey

~ Just Can't Catch a Break, seriously ~

Lia got up and stretched as the sun shone through the window. She sighed as she looked around where she was. 'And here I was hoping it was all a dream to begin with.' Suddenly, she heard Grim and Maddie scream, both for different reasons. 'Something tells me this is going to be a looooong day,'

Soon, everyone went down to the kitchen to have breakfast. Lia let out all of her other Pokémon outside in the back so that they'd have more room. Meloetta helped Maddie set the table, whereas Matt talked to the Ghosts, learning more about the world. And Hoopa, he disappeared to Arceus knows where. As Lia started breakfast for everyone, she couldn't help but think about her dream. It seemed just as vivid as the one she had about the dark mirror.

Lia snapped out of it when Mr. Crowley and Madame Eva walked in. "Good morning, everyone! I trust that you all slept well?"

"We did thank you,"

"Speak for yourself. The minute I got on the bed, the mattress fell right through the bed frame! Exactly how much of a ramshackle did you leave this place? Not to mention, the ghosts came back and woke us up!"

"We're still getting used to settings here. And with the place as rundown as it is, one can't help but be a little unnerved."

"It's alright, sweetie; it's understandable that you all are a bit anxious after what happened yesterday."

"Quite right, my dear, the world can be cruel sometimes. But one must bear with it and press on!"

Maddie whispered to Lia, "That guy's a real weirdo."

"Kid, he's just getting started," Persian told her.

"Anyways, Dire. Didn't you have something to say to Lia and Grim?"

"Ah, yes! *ahem* your assignment for today is to clean the school campus. That said, the school grounds are much bigger than it seems. And with your magic being sealed and all, it will be a tremendous task to fulfill. So, I'll have you two focus on the area surrounding the gates and the library."

"That doesn't sound so bad. I'll select a few of my Pokémon to help, and it'll be done with no problem."

"Also, Miss Lia. I expect that you keep a very close eye on Grim. So that he won't prevent another incident, hence yesterday."

"I understand, sir; I'll do my best to keep him in check. So will my Pokémon."

"Speaking of, sweetie, it might be best to try using your Pokémon as little as possible. Other than us, no one knows about you or your companions being of another world. And the last thing we want is to create a panic or have others with ill intentions come after you all."

"I'll be sure to keep their activity to a minimum,"

"Excellent. Don't fail, and we look forward to seeing your efforts." Crowley smiled, and with that, he and Madame Eva left.

"I didn't come here to clean! I came here to learn magic, become the greatest, and cast spells like BANG! POW! FWAM!" Grim gestured, casting spells and doing some action. Lia couldn't help but find it cute. Pikachu, however, muttered something under his breath that soon set off Grim.

They attacked and started to tumble around the floor. Everyone in the room sighed at their antics. 'And I thought Maddie and Matt were immature when they fight.' Lia walked up to them and pulled them apart. They kept trying to fight each other while they were in her hands.

"Alright, enough! Both of you, now is not the time for you to be acting like children throwing a tantrum." the two ceased their little dispute with a 'Humph! and Lia sighed again for the umpteenth time.