Sara knocked on the door. "May-fee! Time to get up. " She knocked again. "Mae-mae?"

"Go away. " was the response through the wall.

"We gotta go to school! "

"Go by yourself. "

"I'm coming in. " Sara opened the door and stepped inside. He breath caught in her throat. May-fee was laying on top of her covers, limbs sprawled in all directions, nude. Sara was impressed with her figure. She didn't have so much as half a gram of fat. Every one of her muscles was toned and well defined. And her breasts, while small, were well shaped. Sara shook her head. Bad Sara! We got to go!

By the time Sara regained her composure, May-fee was breathing the gentle rhythm of sleep. Oh, you! Sara took an air horn from her bag and jumped on the bed with her knees, straddling May-fee's torso. She put it near her nose and pushed the button. The sound startled May-fee whose red irised eyes opened wide. She arched her back but didn't buck Sara off. "You meanie!" she exclaimed, beating Sara's chest with the bottoms of her fists. After a few seconds, May-fee dropped her arms and lay her head back down. "Why are you blushing, Sara?"

"I, I'm not! It's just the exertion of getting your lazy ass out of bed! " Sara rolled off the bed, embarrassed. Am I really blushing? "Just get dressed already. "

"Fiiine." May-fee stood up, folded her wings against her back, and went to the closet. As she chose an outfit, her wings and tail melded with her body, her black scales turned transparent, showing the pink skin beneath, and her horns became two tufts of hair held in place with barrettes. She put a bra on, then slipped into a one piece dress, cinched at the waist with a chain belt. A prism pendulum hung from her left hip. The dress was white with purple accents. The lapels had an appearance similar to bat wings. She tied one large red ribbon around her collar, and tied another to her left leg just above her sock. Finally, she stepped into her maryjanes."Happy now? "

Sara smiled. " You look great! Let's go. "

"What about breakfast? "

"You slept too long for breakfast. "

May-fee sighed, and grabbed her backpack. She attached Anna to the strap. "Whatever." The two of them walked down the stairs to the main floor. There were some bagels sitting on the kitchen counter. "Yes! Teresa came through again. " She grabbed a bagel then followed Sara out the door.

"This is going to be so fun, " Sara said as they walked. May-fee did not respond as her mouth was full of bagel. "You're gonna love it."

They walked a couple minutes in silence while May-fee finished her bagel. "I hope you're right. "

"Don't worry. You're ready for this. We taught you everything you need to get along at school. You've even mostly broken the habit of speaking in that archaic way. You'll be a hit, I just know it. "

They walked and chatted for a bit, then they were approached by a chubby boy that looked about 13 years old. "Hello, Sara," he said. "Is this your new friend you keep telling me about?"

"Oh, hey there, Cherry. Yes, this is May-fee but we are running late. "

"Nice to meet you, May-fee." He offered his hand, but May-fee didn't take it. Looking a bit offended, he continued, "Anyway, You're gonna be even later. We have orders. "

"What? No! I have to help Mae-fee today. it's her first day at school. "

"We gotta nip this one in the bud, Sara. It's one of Molech's. Some dumb kids let it in with a spirit board. "

"Can't you handle it? " she sighed. "Damn, I guess not. " She faced Mayfee, holding her upper arms. "I'm sorry, Mae-mae. I have to go to work. It's my duty as a guardian angel. "

"I'll go with you! "

"No, it's too dangerous. If you go, I won't be able to focus. "

"I can take care of myself. Let's go together. "

"Not this time. Please, I won't be long. Go on to school. it's a couple blocks that way. Look for room 117."

"I want to help too!"

"May-fee! I'll be OK, but if something happens to you, I won't be. Give it a little time, I'll teach you, then we can go together. but not today, ok?" May-fee frowned, but nodded. "Thanks, hon. Let's go, Cherry" The two took off running. May-fee stuck her tongue out at their backs, then continued down the sidewalk. She heard the chiming of a big clock and picked up her pace.

It wasn't long before she saw a 3 story brick building with a clock tower. A sign said, Welcome to Paradise Middle School, home of the Serpents. A couple kids ran through the double doors at the entrance. Must be the place. Then she felt something land on her shoulder. She touched it. Bird poop? Seriously? How irritating!

She went into the school, but instead of looking for 117, she looked for a rest room. It didn't take long to find it, thankfully, since the halls were empty. She went inside, and saw another girl was in there already. Her skirt was lifted, and one foot up on the sink. in the mirror, May-fee could see the girl had some bruises and lacerations on her thigh. She was trying to apply some ointment, but stopped when she saw May-fee in the mirror. "Are you ok?"

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The girl put her foot down, let her skirt fall, and turned around. She was wearing a frilly, long sleeved Lolita style dress. It was white and decorated with black ribbons. The girl's fine red hair was tied up with black ribbons as well. The skirt covered her legs to the ankles. May-fee couldn't decide if the dress was half a size too big or the girl was half a size too small. She was very thin. She didn't get long to think about it.

"You saw! " The girl spat as she walked up to May-fee and grabbed the front of her dress. She pulled on it bringing May-fee's face closer. May-fee could feel the latch of her bra break. "Listen, I am fine." Her voice was low but threatening. "Don't tell anyone what you saw. it's not their business, and it isn't yours! " Taken aback, May-fee had no response. "Got it? keep it to yourself, or else! " The girl let go of May-fee's clothes and shoved her way past to the door. May-fee leaned back against the wall. What was that about? She collected herself, cleaned off the poop as best as she could at the sink, and straightened up her clothes. Her bra was broken, so she took it off. Great, now I'm super late.

A few minutes later, she stood in front of the closed door numbered 117. She took a deep breath then opened the door. The teacher said, "Well what do we have here? Truant number 2? We'll don't just stand there, come in. " May-fee did just that. "You must be the new kid I've been waiting to meet all class. " He chuckled good-naturedly. "Why don't you introduce yourself? "

"Yes sir. Everyone, I am May-fee." She looked around at everyone, and saw the red headed girl sitting in the back. The kids started whispering.

"Hey, she's cute. I wonder if she has a boyfriend. "

"She's bold, oh hell yeah."

"What's with that hair? is she trying to be a cat?"

"That doll is adorable. "

The red head just glared.

"Class, quiet down. you can get acquainted at lunch. I'm mr. Pliney. Please have a seat. " The only open desk was beside the red head. "Nicci won't bite. I think. go on." But the bell rang. "then again, class dismissed! "

Many of the students greeted May-fee as they left, but Nicci passed without a word. After the class cleared out, May-fee shrugged, and went to find her next class.

She was on time for the next class, and she was able to introduce herself with everyone else. When the bell rang for lunch, though, she found herself surrounded by several girls.

" Where are you from? "

"Did you make that doll? "

"You should join cheerleading."

Questions and comments came rapid fire, and May-fee felt a bit overwhelmed, when a boy approached the gaggle. He was athletic in appearance and dress, with platinum hair and blue eyes.

"No, Faust!" One of the girls spoke up. "She's ours, you can't have her yet."

" What a shame, " he replied. "but it's just a matter of time, we'll get to talk. " He winked at May-fee then left.

"That cocky bastard. I'd hate him if he weren't so damn good looking," one girl said. "Want to have lunch with us? "

"I guess, " May-fee replied, but she was starting to worry about Sara. "I need to make a call first. " She got out her cell phone.

"No problem, we'll meet you at the lunch room. " The girls left as a group. May-fee tried to call Sara but it went to voice mail. She texted, asking Sara if she was OK then headed to the cafeteria. She enjoyed chatting with everyone, but kept checking her phone. About the time lunch period ended, she finally got a response.

'I'm sorry Mae-Mae. I had to go see Dr Gilead. I'm OK, don't worry. I'll see you tonight at the dorm' Relieved, May-fee put the phone away and finished her school day.

By the time the final bell rang, May-fee had made many friends and exchanged many numbers, and refused several dates. After saying goodbye to several people, she started walking home, but saw Nicci standing beside the building, smoking a cigarette. She looked lonely to May-fee, so she walked over to greet her.

"Get lost." was the greeting she got. May-fee didn't respond, but leaned against the wall beside her. Nicci gave her a couple sideways glances, but didn't say anything. They stood there quietly for a while. With another glare, Nicci put out her cigarette and started walking. May-fee followed a few seconds later.

"Quit following me, " Nicci demanded.

"I'm not following you. I go this way, too."

Nicci fell silent again, and they both kept walking.

May-fee ventured to start a conversation. " I like your dress. "

"Shut up"

"Did you make it yourself? "

"No, my mom did. Now shut up."

"Can I treat you to some tea? "

"What is your problem? "

"Nothing, it's just lonely to drink tea alone. There's a cute Cafe a block over"

"I'll pass."

"Oh, ok."

There was a moment of silence, then Nicci growled. "Fine, let's get some tea! "

"Ok!" May-fee smiled.

They took the small detour to the Cafe, picked a table, and ordered tea. They chatted about sewing, and Nicci eventually looked like she was actually enjoying herself. May-fee thought about asking about the injuries on Nicci's leg. She was trying to think of the best way to ask, but Nicci said, "It's getting late. we should go. "

May-fee nodded, left some money on the table, and they left. The sun was low. After walking a little farther, Nicci growled. "Damn, the car is there." She stopped, turned to May-fee, and said, "This is close enough. I'll be fine from here. You should get home, too."

"It's just a little further, I don't mind. "

"No! Go home!" The walls came back up. "I've had about as much of you as I can stand. Get lost! " Nicci took off running. May-fee scratched her head. She watched as Nicci ran up the sidewalk to a nice looking house, then went in the door. May-fee was about to continue on her way when her keen hearing noticed yelling from the house.

"You bitch!" It was a man's voice. May-fee started walking towards the house. "Where have you been?"

"I was having some tea, Daddy. "

"So you'll enjoy tea while I sit here, tired, waiting for you to come home and make some dinner? "

"I'm sorry, Daddy. I didn't know you were able to come home early. "

"Didn't know? no, I think you just don't care. I've told you to come straight home after school! "

"I do care, Daddy!" May-fee had reached the house, and was listening near a window.

"If you cared, you'd listen! I work hard to provide for you. I deserve to come home to a warm meal! "

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry. " Her voice shook.

"Not yet, you aren't. "

"Not the belt Daddy, please! I'm so sorry. I won't do it again! "

"Take off your dress. "

"Please, Daddy, no." Nicci was sobbing.

"Take it off, or I'll tear it off! "

Nicci whimpered. A moment later, there was a CRACK, the sound of leather impacting skin. Nicci cried out in pain. May-fee cringed at the sound. What should she do? what could she do?

"I'm sorry, Daddy, I'm. . ."

Another CRACK! Nicci couldn't speak anymore. Only cry in pain.

"You will obey!" The only reply was sobbing. CRACK!

"Please...please..."

May-fee trembled with rage. She wanted to break in and kill the bastard.

"You're old enough now, Nicci. I think it's time for a new kind of discipline."

Between sobs, Nikki pleaded. "No, Daddy, no!"

"Take off your panties."