01x02 - First Day of School

[bunniefuu]

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 k*lled 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 bus sin'.

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."