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And voila.

Super speed isn't just for escaping your enemies.

You're gonna come in handy when we have to clean this place.

[chuckles]

This bat needed her cave to be just right

before we start our first day of school.

-Vee. -[screams]

Yeah, you're gonna take a while to get used to.

I don't mind the screams. Kind of a compliment.

Look, the Vampire Council sent a Ghost-Gram.

What's a Vampire Council? Oh, who am I kidding?

What's a Ghost-Gram?

It's how a bunch of old know-it-all vampires send messages.

In all fairness,

they're a group of elders who use their centuries of experience

to protect all vampires.

Like I said, they're old.

And they're all wound way too tight.

That's why in vampire movie posters

we all look like this. [hisses]

But they were nice enough to let you leave Transylvania.

The first teenage vampire in over 300 years to do so.

So the least you can do is open their mail.

Fine.

[grunts]

[in deep voice] Young Vampling!

There's been a spike in Van Helsing energy in the area.

Use the enclosed Van Helsing detector to prove Wilson Hall is safe

or vacate the premises immediately.

Looks like there's also been a spike in drama.

[both gasp]

[both scream]

The threat is real, Vampirina!

[grunts]

[regular voice] Oof! Ghost-Grams give me heartburn!

Start packing.

You heard what possessed me, there's a Van Helsing here.

Um, might be a Van Helsing.

Um, what's a Van Helsing?

Van Helsings are vampire slayers, our sworn enemies.

They hide in the shadows like we do.

But I'm done hiding.

It's my dream to be here and nothing will stop that.

A Van Helsing will.

It's literally in their job description.

"Stop vampires."

So if there's really a Van Helsing here,

does this mean you have to leave Wilson Hall?

-No! -Yes!

Come on.

As long as my vampire identity stays a secret, I'm okay.

Whew. 'Cause I'm kind of a different person since I met you.

And the new me would not let you leave.

Sit.

It's too dangerous here, Vee.

Maybe you could try online classes?

I hear dungeon school is nice.

I belong here, Demi.

I get that there's a threat, but that's why I have you, to protect me.

And apparently to deliver disturbing messages.

So why don't I go to my classes

and you use that thing to find out if there's really a Van Helsing.

[knocking at door]

Guess who's here. It's Elijah.

Come in.

Hey. Ready for our first day?

Lead the way, my treasured comrade.

After you, m'weirdo.

-♪ Slay! ♪

-♪ S-L-A-Y ♪

♪ Stepping out

into the light ♪

♪ I have never felt so alive ♪

♪ Yeah, yeah, yeah ♪

♪ S-L-A-Y ♪

♪ Watch me shine,

shine, shine ♪

♪ Slay! ♪

You're worthy.

You're strong.

You're gonna have a great first day.

The needs of the one...

-[clears throat] -Huh? Oh, uh... Oh, so sorry, students.

[over speaker]

I didn't realize

the mic was already on.

Good luck out there on your very first day,

you're gonna need it.

How lucky am I to have all my friends in my first class?

All? Don't you mean both?

Most of my friends are in Paris for Fashion Week.

Why don't you join them?

I wish your excitement was contagious.

I've actually got first day jitters.

Me too. But I always mix those two feelings up.

They make my insides want to be outsides.

I'll give you some room.

[chuckles]

[♪ ominous ringtone plays]

I can't believe you made that your mom's ringtone.

Please, she picked it out.

Aren't you gonna answer?

Nope, I already know she's checking up on me.

She's got me enrolled in stuff she considers "real" art.

Classical music, classical literature, classical...

Boring!

But I'm gonna try to secretly change all my classes.

You don't have to whisper. She's not here.

You don't know that.

Moms are everywhere.

You better do what she wants,

or she's gonna pull you out of school

faster than I can switch notes in an Ariana run.

Which is pretty...

[vocalizing] ♪ Fast ♪

Thank you, Ms. Grande.

[chuckles]

[♪ grim organ notes playing]

That's my jam.

Hello, students, my name is Ms. Etherton,

and welcome to Beginning Songwriting.

Now, we are all songwriters here.

So grab something to write with and let's make some magic.

It's happening!

Antique chic. That's a choice.

Vampires don't use pencils.

We don't like little baby wooden stakes.

Oh, right, the whole "stake through the heart" thing.

Switching to pens.

All right, class.

Lyrics, they like to hide deep in our mind.

So sometimes we gotta turn our brain upside down

and shake it like a piggy bank.

So just write down the first word that comes to your mind.

What are you doing?

Shaking the piggy bank.

All right, you Van Helsing.

I hope you're not here.

But I kind of hope you are. Because I love being right.

[oboe playing]

Of course. Always capturing the mood,

oboe guy.

Oh, and this is why we write in pencil.

Sorry.

None of my lyrics were fitting into this melody I've been working on.

Mmm.

[vocalizing melody]

I like that.

Okay, but let's focus on the words.

What is the first thing you wrote down?

Well, you said that lyrics sometimes hide.

So I started writing about hiding.

Not that I'm hiding. Because I'm right here.

Hello.

[laughs] Okay.

So let's... Let's focus on your theme.

Why do you think people hide?

I guess people sometimes hide if they don't feel like they belong.

Well, that's great.

And, well, was there ever a time maybe

where you felt like you didn't belong?

Yeah, kind of, um...

Even now sometimes I feel like I'm in the shadows.

But I'm hoping that will all change now that I'm at Wilson.

Good, quill that down.

[♪ ominous ringtone plays]

Ugh, Mom.

Hi. Mr. Carpenter?

Oh. Name?

Elijah, but I'm not on the list.

I'm actually hoping I could switch into your class.

Oh, sorry, it's full.

But as you can see, I'm pretty flexible.

You will just have to prove yourself

with an audition.

Yes.

Thank you. You won't regret this.

I hope not.

-[joints popping] -[grunts]

But I am regretting this stretch.

[♪ faint music playing over headphones]

I love this thing.

I'd be breathless if I needed to breathe.

Did you just twinkle?

Where are you, you evil Van Helsing?

Mortals!

[metal clattering]

Uh-oh!

-[grunts] -[gasps]

I don't mean to meddle, but this guy sure does!

Is that your secret?

You like dad jokes?

Hmm.

[sighs wearily]

Oh, hi, Vee. Enjoying your free period?

I was! What are you doing, Demi?

I had to use my powers to save Britney.

I could've been exposed!

Or Britney could've been squashed.

Silver lining.

I will find a less dangerous way

to prove there are no Van Helsings here.

One that doesn't involve a reckless ghost.

That felt targeted.

So, what is this less dangerous way?

Uh...

I've got this, roomie.

Not to brag, but I'm kind of great at plans.

[grunts]

[exclaims] Phew! That was easy.

Tell that to my face.

All we gotta do is check the enrollment

and make sure we don't see a Van Helsing.

It really is the perfect plan, Sophie. I'm so impressed.

[doorknob rattling]

-What's that? -My plan falling apart!

We're gonna get kicked out of school.

I'm no longer impressed.

Hide! [grunts]

[doorknob rattling]

[chuckles softly]

I thought I was the only cool breeze in this school.

Oh. What the...

A bat! A bat! No, no, no!

Not the hair! Not the hair! I have killed for this hair!

Oh, no, no, no! Shoo! Shoo, you freaky night bird!

Shoo! Get out of here! Shoo! Get in there!

-[screeches] -[wings fluttering]

[screams]

Pencils!

[both screaming]

-[♪ hip-hop music playing] -[all cheering]

[cheering and applauding]

Wow, Elijah, really nice.

You're in. Derek, you're out.

Oh, no, I didn't want to--

No. I'm kidding. There's room for everybody.

Derek, you're back in.

[school bell rings]

This is very serious, Vee.

You broke into my office, and that is grounds for expulsion.

Oh, phew.

I thought I was getting kicked out of school.

That's what expulsion means.

We might need to reevaluate our admission standards.

Please don't!

What do you care? You're outta here.

No, please don't kick me out.

I love it here.

This is what I've been dreaming about my whole life.

Trust me, I'm disappointed also.

I was such a huge fan of your First-Year Showcase performance,

but I'm sorry.

Me too.

Would you mind if I stared directly in your eyes and apologized?

If you insist,

but it didn't work for my first husband.

And my second husband's on shaky ground.

You are my biggest fan

and you will forget everything that just happened.

Hello.

Dean Merriweather?

You there?

[school bell rings]

Okay, well, you're kinda creeping me out, so I'm just gonna go.

Oh, and may the gargoyles smile upon you.

You're doing a marvelous job protecting Vee, Demi.

Why thank you, Demi!

And may I say, I have noticed that you are over-worked and under-appreciated.

I'm trying to avoid classical literature and classical music,

but I'm trying to get into dance class, I'm telling you.

[gasps] The Van Helsing detector is detecting a Van Helsing!

Huh.

Wonder where that went.

Vee! I was so worried about you. What happened?

The Dean caught me.

I tried to mind control her to be my biggest fan

so she'd forget the whole "bat-tastrophe."

-Did it work? -I don't know,

all she did was zone out on me.

So we're gonna need another one of your awesome plans.

Except this time, make it a little more awesome.

Psst. Sophie! Vee!

Demi? What are you doing in my soup?

It's the Van Helsing detector.

It shot this beam of light somewhere like it was a signal.

-A signal? -To who?

My parents.

Oh, Vampirina, I'm so glad you're safe.

[both exclaim]

Mom, Dad,

what are you doing here?

I wish we were here on better terms, my little Batkins,

but unfortunately the Vampire Council was right

because there's a spike in Van Helsing energy.

We came as soon as we saw the bat signal.

We didn't even have time to change.

I was busy planting Venus fly traps

and your father was making his blood pudding.

Ooh, this was a good batch, too. [chuckles]

But don't worry, you'll get to try it, because we're taking you home.

I don't want to leave.

Well, that's not your decision to make.

I was in full support of you coming here but the situation has changed.

But, Mom,

if I don't use my powers and reveal myself, I'm not in danger.

And this bat is definitely flying under the radar.

[gasps] OMG! There she is!

The Vee Hauntley! [exclaims] I'm your biggest fan!

Quick! You have to sign my arm. Please, please.

I know all your songs. Well, just the one I've heard!

♪ It's supernatural

The way we get along! ♪

Oh. Did you write it about me?

[chuckles] Be honest! Be honest!

No, no, wait. Wait! Lie! Lie. [chuckles]

Um, the song I sang for the Showcase

was just really well received.

OMG!

You two are Vee's parents!

Quick! Sign my other arm!

I'm sorry, is this normal, professional behavior in the New World?

[grunts] Oh!

[hesitates] What's... What's going on here?

Why is your face on my shirt?

I hate the first day of school.

Will you excuse me?

Haven't used your powers, huh?

Vampirina Bubonica Hauntley,

I know mind control when I see it.

-[chuckles nervously] -Let's fly.

Well, this is much bigger than the dorm rooms at Transylvania State.

I got stuck with the bottom coffin.

You know, if you had seen me sing in front of the school,

you'd know why this is important to me.

I felt so alive.

You say that like it's a good thing,

but this hearse has left the graveyard.

Can I at least stop by the dining hall and say goodbye to my friends?

I did smell tater tots.

You get five minutes.

And you get five tots.

Why do you think Vee's parents are here?

Do they just let parents show up?

Is that a thing that happens?

And why was Vee getting all that attention from Dean Merriweather?

Are her parents famous? Is she a nepo-baby?

Because that's my thing!

What's happening?

Why are they holding your suitcases?

Oh, should I go ask if they need help?

Wait, Vee, are you really leaving?

No, you can't! I need you.

We can't go down without a fight.

We won't. This time I've got a plan.

Can I borrow your guitar?

Thanks.

You know this one, so grab your laptop.

Salutations, matriculating students of Wilson Hall!

Hi.

Um, there's a saying where I come from.

"In the darkest hour, you find your greatest power."

So I have a song I'd like to share with everyone.

Especially my parents.

It's just ketchup!

I worked on it in songwriting class.

It's personal, but I hope you all can connect with the message.

♪ I'm ready to grow

You know when you know ♪

♪ I've got this spark

Inside of me ♪

♪ Starting today

Gotta do it my way ♪

♪ If I'm gonna reach

my destiny ♪

♪ And it might not be easy

All the time ♪

♪ And that's fine ♪

♪ I've just gotta believe

'Cause I'm chasing my dreams ♪

♪ And I know exactly

what I want ♪

♪ I've just gotta be me

'Cause it's all meant to be ♪

♪ The truth I've known

all along ♪

♪ This is where I belong! ♪

♪ Ooh, ooh, ooh ♪

♪ This is where I belong! ♪

♪ There's no obstacle

That you can't rise above ♪

♪ Just be yourself

And that's all! ♪

♪ That's all! ♪

♪ Don't you hesitate

'Cause there's no

greater day ♪

♪ Just be yourself

And that's all! ♪

♪ I've just gotta believe

'Cause I'm chasing my dreams ♪

♪ And I know

exactly what I want ♪

♪ I've just gotta be Vee

'Cause it's all meant to be ♪

♪ The truth is

I've know it all along ♪

♪ This is where I belong! ♪

♪ Ooh, ooh, ooh ♪

♪ This is where I belong! ♪

[cheering and applauding]

Oh, that was beautiful!

Once a fan, always a fan! [laughs]

I did that. I'm her teacher.

Give us some.

Hey!

So? What'd you think?

You were amazing, vampling,

but you're still in danger.

I'm sorry.

Well, I guess it's not the worst song in the world,

if you like good music that's catchy.

[♪ ominous ringtone plays]

There's your mom again.

Does she know you changed all your classes?

She's gonna. It's time she knows I just gotta be me.

Ugh, now you're quoting the lyrics.

Hey, Mom, I got something to tell--

Oh, a care package?

Cool, I'll look out for it. Okay, bye.

You didn't tell her.

And mess up my care package?

Her chocolate chip cookies are bussin'.

Well, when you finally tell her you changed all your classes,

she's gonna be disappointed.

It's an arts school.

We're all disappointing someone.

Vee, I truly am sorry this is not going to work out.

Your song really connected with everyone.

Even your father was tearing up.

[groans] Allergies.

Lots of pollen in the New World.

But I'm afraid we can't change our minds.

The Van Helsing threat remains.

That may be true, but I promise I can keep myself safe.

You've prepared me for the real world.

Please don't take this away from me.

Vee...

-Hold your corpses, Hauntleys. -Demi!

Hello, old friend.

I must apologize for summoning you here erroneously.

[sighs] I hit the wrong button on the detector.

Honestly, a little instruction manual would've been helpful.

So there is no Van Helsing?

-Nope. -So does this mean I can stay?

Don't give me that look, sweet fang.

Fine, she can stay.

Oh, my goblins, thank you, Mom!

-Yes. -You two are the best!

-[sighs] -Oh.

-Okay, bye now! -Oh!

Thank goodness that bat signal was a false alarm.

Yeah. [chuckles] Funny story.

-It wasn't. -It wasn't?

I lied.

I was hiding in someone else's soup and heard you singing.

And I agree with you.

This is where you belong.

Demi, thank you.

That's so sweet.

It's actually extremely reckless.

The detector says there is a Van Helsing here.

Do you promise to be more careful?

Cross my undead heart and hope to live.

I really liked your song today.

It was just what I needed.

-Thanks. Me too. -[chuckles]

Me three, friends!

After a rough first day,

your song really hit me in the feels.

Oh, and, Elijah, this package came for you.

And, um, between us chickens,

any idea who wrote their name on my arm?

Um...

I think that says "Britney."

Bye.

[chuckling] Oh!

I think I might keep it.

Whoa.

This is not a chocolate chip cookie.

My first slayer stake.

"Hope you had a good first day of school,

"but just remember, this is your future.

"Love, Mom."