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Once again students filled the stadium, some of them heads held high, a few of them defeated, a lot of them looking a bit worse for the wear. The once pristine new uniforms were torn, stained, and even a bit singed around the edges. But as each and every one stepped on to the field, spectators in the stands cheered and whistled, throwing out confetti and streamers to decorate both the ground and the students. Tapping the mic, the less than memorable Professor Emrys waited for the crowd to die down before speaking.



"Congratulations to all those students who have passed each and every trial before them! You've proven your courage, your cunning, and your power to all and sundry! The winner of the entire House Cup, the dorm that has indeed chosen to rise up! The Undead Dorms!" Thunderous applause greeted the announcement, and it was several minutes before it would die down again. "They will have their pick of two prizes to go along with a year's worth of bragging!"

More applause, this time from the field itself. In the undead section, many appeared to be doing a celebratory shuffle as the massive, twisting form of House Cup was handed over to them. "And now, for the House Cup MVP, who showed us consistent speed, intelligence, strength, and charisma....Amphitrie!" The ghoul was led up to the podium, where she was given a small box containing a Golden Key with a note upon it which read, Do not touch me unless you wish to bear my burden and win my treasure. There are seven to find and carry, to unlock, to unbury. The professor continued, "A statue of her will placed in the school yard to honor her skill and talent!"

Thank you creeple of Halloween, for coming out to witness the Amityville House Cup!"

Amphi had been hiding behind all the other larger monsters in the group, and thankfully because her ear fins picked up sound well, she heard that the undeads had won.

Jack damn it.

She had tried really hard for the monster dorms....It was such a shame that they....

Wait what-

"And now, for the House Cup MVP, who showed us consistent speed, intelligence, strength, and charisma....Amphitrite!"

"Wait....Wait what?" Amphi blushed as she was led up on the stage, trying not to meet anyone's eye contact oh jack this was embarassing, why was she up here.

"Um...Thank...thank you Professor...." Amphi blushed again, "But I think the statue is not nesscary please." Oh don't put something of her up like that, no thank you.

She took the box, opening to look at the golden key before touching it gently, picking it up to inspect it, and the note.

"Oh Treasure! I like treasure!" She smiled and then....tucked the key into her boobs. It'd be safe there.

"Thank you for the gifts sire...but again the statue...you don't have to do that."

Amphi was trying to find the best way to shyly duck away from the stage when pain pierced her. She cried out as the key froze on her hand...before melting into a heat that was almost unbearable...soon the key was a mix of pain until it melded itself in her palm..

She breathed out, closing an eye to stop the tears from coming and looked at the key mark across her palm.

Clutching it close, she looked up to ask the professor what had just happened...when he disappeared.

She clutched her hand tighter and walked off the stage, not meeting the eyes of any of her classmen.