Alexander is in the kitchen preparing the afternoon tea tray which seemed to become a regular thing since Twilight showed up. The mare in question having a mini-breakdown when she lacked her afternoon tea, this caused Edward to prompt it to Alexander which he didn't particularly mind. Upon said tray were a cup of black coffee, one latte and two teacups with a decently sized black teapot containing ginseng tea. Also adorning the tray is a plate of digestives, chocolate bourbons and party rings. Picking up the tray, Alexander walks into the living room where Edward is sitting in the armchair and Twilight has taken the beanbag. On the sofa sits a blushing Starlight whom he sits next to after putting the tray on the coffee table.

"Bastard..." Starlight mumble taking a digestive to roughly bite.

"Don't blame me, she didn't hang up quick enough." Alexander states nibbling on a chocolate bourbon.

"I'm innocent in this argument... I wasn't the one coping a feel." Twilight states in defence.

"If that's what you'd call what he did..." Starlight comments.

"Must we have this conversation..." Edward sips his coffee.

At that moment a girl no taller than Adam wearing a long black cloak, black boots and black gloves with fire red trim steps out of a swirling portal. The outfit itself seems very similar to Jerry's attire. The girl in question takes down her hood and brushes out her slightly curly violet hair with magenta-ish white highlights, her eyes are purple that has a slight pale light grey swirl to them.

"Sup?" The girl states bluntly and with abnormal calm having just intruded into their living room.

"You're a little late..." Alexander states grabbing a brown bag from the lamp table between the armchair and the sofa.

"A wizard is never late, Alexander Night. Nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to." She states beaming widely with a smile.

"I forgot we'd have to suffer this and don't you Lord of The Rings me you little scrub." Alexander states throwing her the bag which she catches.

The girl in question sticks her tongue out at the man before checking the contents of her new bag pulling out a stick of red liquorice in the form of a twirl. Sampling one, she hums in delight before nodding rapidly.

"Hmm, yup this'll do nicely~ I found what you were looking for in the forbidden wing. Took some searching, but the results might be to your liking. Though, having read the article myself I will have to ask your intentions with the said information I've collected." She asks happily nibbling on her new sweets.

"'Shana's trial no.2', even if you find out her preferred sweet and she finds what you're looking for. If she doesn't like your intentions, you've basically wasted your money and time." Alexander explains while Twilight ponders for a moment.

"Well, really it can't help what it's doing... When we first met the slime it was pretty docile and even the flower girl said it only affected her sister when she pet it. Thus, I'd try to find a way to help the creature rather than harm it for something which isn't its fault." Twilight states before looking up to find everyone staring at her. "What?"

Twilight is suddenly thrown an old musty book with a worn leather binding a faded trim.

"I suppose it'll do, good luck with that goal and all." Shana states before jumping up to spawn a portal below her. The girl somehow manages to pull up her hood as she falls and vanishes.

"Well, that was an interesting encounter... Could this day get any weirder..?" Starlight states just as the doorbell rings giving her an unamused expression.

"I'll get it-" Alexander begins to get up before getting beat to it by Starlight.

"Enjoy your tea, I'll handle it..." Starlight pushes him back down before walking over to the door.

Upon opening the door Starlight comes face to face with a white girl wearing a Wyvern House uniform. She has pale cornflower blue hair with very pale cerulean stripes and dark greyish violet eyes.

"Hi, I'm looking for my girlfriend, Lucita. Is she still here?" The girl asks placing a hand on her hip.

"Trixie? What are you doing here?" Starlight asks bluntly staring at the girl in question.

Trixie? I'm afraid you have me mistaken for someone else. I am the great and powerful, Trinity." The girl states with dramatic flair.

Starlight deadpans at Trinity, 'yeah, she is definitely Trixie's counterpart here,' the mare thinks to herself before Lucita rushes past her.

"I'll take it from here, thank you." Lucita gives an awkward smile before turning to Trinity, "and you, shut up."

"What? I was simply asking if you were here, I don't see- Oh!" Trinity suddenly realises making Lucita roll her eyes.

"I love you but god you're such hard work..." Lucita states pushing the girl along before waving back to Starlight.

The mare shuts the door before going back to the sofa and sitting down to continue her coffee.

"Wait... Your sister is a lesbian?!" Starlight shouts suddenly making Alexander cover her mouth.

"Shut up, jeez... It's a long-running joke which has worked since last year and takes heat off her relationship because she doesn't want people to know yet." Alexander states before raising an eyebrow at Starlight who is licking his hand.

"You know that won't make him remove his hand..." Edward states sipping his black coffee.

Starlight moves Alexander's hand down from her mouth accidentally into her cleavage before turning to glance at Edward.

"Just because you want Twilight to lick you." Starlight states with sass.

Edward chokes a little on his coffee and Twilight buries her head in the old book, both sharing a blush. Starlight blinks a little and turns back to Alexander before looking down.

"You did this, not me." Alexander states giving her a slight squeeze.

Starlight pushes Alexander's hand away while blushing brightly unable to form a comeback. Suddenly the ground begins to rumble violently throughout Kilgharah island making Alexander stand up.

"That doesn't feel good..." Alexander exits the door closely followed by Starlight who quickly drank her coffee.

"Why can't we just have a quiet afternoon..?" Edward muses before quickly drink his own coffee and following them shortly after.

The trio exit the dorm before heading up the stairs to the third-floor balcony where other students from Wyvern House have gathered as the second-floor balcony was full. Looking around they can see everyone looking in the direction of the mountain behind Kilgharah Academy where they previously fought the slime.

"Fuck..." Alexander whispers as they watch in horror at the travesty which followed next.

"Can you guys hear that?" Edward states trying to listen more closely.

"As someone who commands wind, I wish I couldn't hear it..." Alexander states sighing deeply before turning to some groaning beside him.

"I second that..." A female student states while leaning on the balcony rail.

The girl in question obviously wears the Wyvern House female uniform, has short rough, slightly spiky rainbow coloured hair with cerise eyes on a petite athletic frame.

"You hear it too, Ripley?" Alexander asks giving a pained expression.

The girl turns around to lean back on the rail, giving a nod.

"Yeah... Everyone else will hear it soon enough." The girl states heaving a heavy sigh.

"Ripley?" Starlight asks confused.

"Hmm? Oh right, I haven't met your familiars yet. My name is Ripley Dash, don't ask... My parents had an odd fascination with the alien films when I was born..." Ripley states shaking Starlights hand firmly.

The ground suddenly rumbles again as an explosion of rock is heard from the mine direction.

"Ah, took long enough for that travesty which was mentioned." Alexander states as singing could be heard, ringing throughout Kilgharah.

In the distance can be seen a rising tide of thick, purple slime which appears to be singing the song that can be heard now by everyone. As the slime progressed further towards the Academy, it hit and was suddenly stopped by a magical barrier which kept it from touching the building itself. As the creature expanded around and past the main building and heads towards the student village with increased vigour before slamming into another barrier, this time made from an electric blue magic aura. Spreading out to try and engulf each dorm building, the slime is met with the same result as the main academy with the student village being the only one with a different colour shield.

"We should go back inside, Twilight said she found something." Starlight states confusing Alexander and Edward.

"When did you talk to her?" Edward asks perplexed.

"Telepathy spell for long-distance communication." Starlight explains as she begins walking back down the stairs from the third-floor balcony.

Alexander shrugs at Edward before they both follow Starlight.

Author's Notes:

Well, that escalated quickly with a catchy tune to add. I hope everyone is enjoying this arc so far, however, you'll soon have to say goodbye to it as it begins its closing act to make way for a larger arc. As per usual, we will endeavour to give you chapter updates on a weekly basis so nobody is left behind for too long. See you next time~