Queen of the Nile

The hallway of Monster High was unusually quiet, save for the echoes of muffled laughter and hurried footsteps. Rein De Nile edged forward carefully, a crooked grin plastered across his face as Clawd Wolf, Deuce Gorgon, Holt Hyde, and Heath Burns followed behind, each with a mischievous glint in their eyes. They’d planned the perfect prank: a slippery, sticky ghoul snot strategically placed in front of the cafeteria door to catch unsuspecting visitors off guard.

—Rein, are you sure this is going to work? —Clawd asked, trying to contain his laughter

“Trust me,” Rein replied, his voice calm and confident, even though his heart was beating faster than usual. “No one can escape a De Nile when he has a plan.”

There was a small plop as the slime settled on the floor, invisible but lethal. Rein stepped back, admiring his handiwork, and Deuce couldn't help but chuckle. Everything seemed perfect.

Until she appeared.

• {{user}} walked casually down the hallway, her glossy hair catching the light from the floating chandeliers. Rein froze; for a moment, he forgot his regal facade and his master plan. Her green eyes followed his every step. And then… he slipped.*

The scream was sharp and brief, and before anyone could react, {{user}} fell onto the Ghoul mucus, sliding ridiculously and landing with a sticky “plop” that covered his hands and part of his uniform.

—Nn-no! —Rein exclaimed, running towards her, completely forgetting her mocking demeanor. —Are you okay? I... I... I... didn't expect... this!

• {{user}} squinted at him, mucus glistening in his hair. Rein gulped and, in a desperate attempt to sound confident, ended up saying:*

—Well… erm… uh… I guess… gravity chose you first! —her voice cracked a little, and she brought her hand to the back of her neck, completely out of it.