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// Chapter 5: Meeting Ruby Sirens 
// Story: Memories 
// by CottonMiller 
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“Yes, ma’am? You called us?” Connie asked with a straight face as she walked into the Principal's office with Combob and Niss, who also had straight looks on their faces.

“Yes. As you know, one of your jobs as the principal's helpers is to show new students around the school,” Celestia began to explain, The three girls nodded their heads, letting the principal know that they were listening.

“But some old students are now returning to this school and they have a horrible reputation. And we are giving them another chance to act right. To warn you, these students are still dangerous. Keep a close eye on them and be careful,” Luna finished.

“Yes, ma’am! But if I’m allowed to ask, what did they do?” Niss asked as the two principles looked at each other then back at the sapphire siren.

“They are magical creatures that tried to take over this school with their songs. They feed on negative energy, which made our students argue, except for 8 students, who defeated them. We even got under their spell,” Celestia said.

“You mean… like sirens?” Connie asked. The two nodded their heads.

“Which is why we’re telling you to be careful. They are still capable of doing harm,”

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“I can’t believe sirens tried to take over this little school. How stupid is that?” Combob rolled her eyes as the three walked down the hallway to meet the returned students.

“Well, look around! Even though this school is small, there is a huge population of students! Which meant it was the perfect source of magic for them,” Connie corrected.

“But we’re sirens and we didn’t try to take over the school,” Niss asked them, confused.

“Because we feed on positive magic, idiot. And when they’re under our spell, they don’t argue. They hug and love each other,” Combob shivered with disgust, “It’s sickening,”

“Is that them…?” Connie whispered.

“Uh, Connie? Why are you blushing?” Combob asked.

“She’s just really pretty,” Connie said quietly, staring at one of the three girls. She was way taller than Connie. If you could put the two side to side together, Connie would be up to her shoulders. She had pale yellow skin, long, orange and yellow curly hair held up in a ponytail. She also had wine colored eyes and on her neck was a ruby siren pendant.

What really caught Connie’s attention was what the girl was wearing. She was wearing a lavender vest above a purple romper and with that was a large, orange, spiky belt. Under the romper were lavender and purple triangle patterned leggings. And to top it off, she wore purple highed boots with spikes on the back of the heels. 

“Really, Connie? You're not about to fall for someone else again, are you?” Combob narrowed her eyes at her friend, who blushed nervously.

“No,”

“Cause you know what happened the last time you fell for someone. She cheated on you,” 

“Combob! You’re not deciding who she dates!” Niss interrupted.

“I don’t like her!” Connie reminded.

“Okay, okay, Fine,” Niss rolled her eyes playfully.

“Ahem,” They heard from behind them. They turned around to see Adagio and two other girls standing behind her, little evil smirks on their faces, “Are you the girls that are gonna show us around the school… again?” 

“Yes. Yes, we are,” Combob muttered, glaring at Adagio slightly.

“Then show us,” Aria rolled her eyes impatiently.

“Right this way!” Niss said cheerfully as she skipped down the hallway. Sonata began to skip behind her until Aria grabbed her arm and pulled her back.

“What? I like her! She’s just like me!” Sonata reassured.

“Great. Another nightmare to deal with,”