Worlds Faire

Raven Queen and Madeline Hatter swooped through dragon practice along with Lizzie Hearts, Ashlynn Ella, Apple White, and Darling Charming. Raven loved riding Nevermore, her dragon. Raven couldn't keep her mind off of her new responsibility as cultural host. Raven gave her head a quick shake and locked eyes with Lizzie Hearts. "Focus on practice. Dragon...reigns...gems...goals…" the teen thought to herself. She was the top dragon-rider at Ever After High, but if she didn't get her mind off these mystery students, she would never maintain that record.

The raven-haired teen pulled Nevermore's reigns, making a direct line toward Lizzie. This was practice, but that was no reason to not be the best. Right before Raven stole the ball from Lizzie, all the hosts' MirrorPhones chimed with an urgent message. A mere second later, Ashlynn and Apple got similar messages.

"HexRats," Raven said, reading the message. "They're early," she said under her breath, before pulling Nevermore's golden reigns and heading toward forest. Maddie came up beside her, Saucer's speed slowing to match Nevermore. "So, Maddie… I guess this is the beginning of a whole new adventure," she started, getting more nervous by the moment.

"Yep-dee-yup," Maddie replied, herself wondering what her roommate would be like. "Raven-bird, do you believe it is a good idea to bring the fire-breathers?" she asked in her silly way.

Raven thought about the question. Since she and Madeline were in the lead, everyone else would follow their example. "Let's land just outside the forest, and walk them in. Less of a risk," she answered, heading down to the edge of the trees. Maddie followed suit, followed by Apple, Ashlynn, Briar, and Lizzie.

Once everyone had landed, Raven announced, "since we don't know if they have ever seen dragons, we're gonna walk them in. Less intimidating." Raven proceeded to dismount Nevermore and lead her and the other student in to meet their new roommates and hopefully friends.

As they came into the woods, they met Headmasters Giles and Milton Grimm. Just as they were all steeling their nerves, Bunny Blanc, Briar Beauty, and Cerise Hood walked into view. "Hello, girls," Giles greeted them all, "are you ready to meet your new roommates?" He called the girls by name and handed them each a small card with their new roommate assignments.

Giles and Milton led them the last few yards to a clearing. Ashlynn and Apple were the first to speak. "Welcome girls! To Ever After High!," Apple began.

"OHMYCELESTIAYOUHAVEDRAGONS!" Wingsong shouted, surging forward only to have Midnight grab her by the collar.

"Whoa, Nelly," she said. "Let's get through introductions first, hmm?"

Ashlynn smiled and chimed, "Um… Eck-est-ria girls? That can't be right." She looked at the new girls and blushed.

"Um," Ebony spoke up softly. "It's actually 'Equestria'."

"Thank you," she cleared her throat and tried again, "Welcome, girls from Equestria. Your room hosts have a card with your names, so if you hold on just a second everyone will be able to introduce themselves. Oh, and don't mind the dragons… they are friendly."

Melody tilted her head. "That one says she's hungry," she murmured, looking at Nevermore. "I'm afraid I don't have any gems on me, though."

"Gems?" Raven queried. "Why would that matter?"

"Your dragons don't eat gems?" Melody said, tilting her head the other way, looking confused though her eyes never left the young dragon.

Nevermore started leaping from side to side in excitement, causing Raven to look at the young dragon and then to the girl across the field from her.

"Did..." she stuttered. "Did you understand her?"

"Of course," Melody said.

Raven opened her mouth to continue her questions, but the clearing of the throat of Milton Grimm stopped her short.

"You girls will have ample time to discuss this over dinner," Milton grumbled. "If we could go ahead with the proper introductions?"

Raven looked down at her card and rang out, "Which of you is Midnight Sky?"

The girl with navy blue undertones raised her hand. "Yo," she said.

Madeline hopped forward. "Show me an Aurora!" she chirped happily. She didn't know how to do anything halfway or quietly. Aurora flipped her carefully styled hair back behind her shoulder and smiled dazzlingly as she raised her hand. "Present."

Bunny followed up her friend. "Ebony Rose?" she inquired softly. The difference between the two reminded the other girls of the difference between Pinkie and Fluttershy.

Ebony smiled and pushed a lock of her unruly hair that had come loose from her ponytail back behind her ear. "Hi," she responded just as softly.

Briar Beauty clapped excitedly as she realized it was her turn. She made life a party, as anyone would if they knew they were going to sleep for a hundred years. She cherished every moment with her friends. "I need my new party mate, and she goes by Wingsong!"

Wingsong leaped up in the air. "Yes! Party!" she cried, and winced as she landed. "Ow, still tender." she groused, rubbing her shoulder.

Lizzie Hearts sauntered up, captivating the group in her regal bearing. "Is Melody present?"

Melody nodded gently, dipping into a curtsy in deference to the bearing Lizzy projected.

After each of the Equestria girls had been called by her host, Ashlynn and Apple stepped forward.

Apple chimed, "Hi girls. I'm Apple White, the daughter of Snow White. I am a Dorm Advisor along with this spell-tacualr co-advisor." Apple motioned to Ashlynn for her turn.

"Hey. I'm Ashlynn Ella, daughter of Cinderella. I am also an advisor. I am also the owner and operator of The Glass Slipper if anyone needs any shoes!" she offered. "We're all so happy and excited for you girls to be here. We along, with our Headmasters and your Princess Friendship Twilight Sparkle - which is a mouthful of a name - carefully matched you with your roommates for the best fit. Please, come to us if you need anything."

Middy raised her hand. "Um," she said. "Daughters of who?"

Giles stepped forward. "You can sort that out as you unpack," he said kindly. "Come along, sun's going to set soon."

Raven looked at Midnight. "It's a fair pace to the school," she said, setting a hand on Nevermore's side. "Want a ride?"

"Ride on a dragon?" the other girl said a little hesitantly.

"Go on, Middy," Melody said. "She said she doesn't mind."

Both Raven and Middy looked slightly uncomfortable at the statement.

"Ok," Raven said, shaking her head slightly. "Cerise, you in?"

"I think I'm going to get a run in first," the hooded girl said with a smile.

All the other dragon riders offered rides to their roommates as well. "I don't know about you girls, but I am hungry as hexberries," Madeline said, climbing onto Saucer's back and offering a hand to Aurora. Cerise waved as she loped off into the woods.

"Hold onto your hats," she said, pulling a hat out of her pocket and setting it on her head.

"Huh," Aurora said. "Aunt Pinkie can do that too."

"Cool!" the Hatter's daughter squeed. "Does she like tea?"