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PART 56 of the mercariana/ MERCMAIA love story with tons of smut warning ⚠️ of mercedes varnado grande X Ariana grande and mercedes varnado grande X maia Valencia of the mercariana/ mercmaia love story and continuation of April 14 of 2046

The same day of April 14 of 2046 as maia comes into the dining room with two plates of food for her and her girlfriend mercedes " while you two lovebirds eat your food, I'll give usher and machine gun kelly a call cause the last two songs that you'll do requires you to sing with them maia says Camilla Cabello " have you met usher and machine gun kelly baby girl says maia " no I haven't met them, but the fact that my sister in law knows them is beyond me baby says mercedes " that's because I collabed with half of the celebrities that you haven't met yet sis says Camilla Cabello " I would love to meet them at our house tomorrow evening after me and my girlfriend have sex all morning till 3pm says maia " I'll be hearing you guys have sex all morning while I spend the night here says Camilla Cabello

" while you call usher and machine gun kelly, i give my brother a call and tell him that you ate spending the night with me and my girlfriend sis says mercedes " why don't you eat first then give your brother a call baby girl says maia " I'll give my brother a call after I eat baby says mercedes " do you have a guest bedroom that I can sleep in to spend the night here says Camilla Cabello " down the hall, two doors down from our bedroom says maia " I'm going to make two phone calls in the guest bedroom if you don't mind says Camilla " I don't mind says Maia as she sits down and both her and her girlfriend mercedes start eating their food and Camilla goes down the hall to the guest bedroom to make two phone calls " this food is so good babe says mercedes " you love my cooking don't you baby girl says maia

" I absolutely love the way that you cook the food baby and I love you so much says mercedes " I love you very much too baby girl says maia and they continue their conversation as they eat their food and about 45 minutes later as they eat the last few bites of their food and then maia grabs both plates and she heads to the kitchen to wash both plates and mercedes gets on her phone and she gives her brother a call and her brother shawn Mendes varnado answers the call " hey shawn says mercedes " hey sis says shawn " how are you shawn says mercedes " I'm doing fine and how is your girlfriend doing with her songs says shawn " she's sung 10 songs and your wife will be spending the night here to help me edit my girlfriend last two songs after I made love to my girlfriend says mercedes and they talk for a bit on the phone call

And then mercedes ends the call with her brother as maia comes back from the kitchen as it is now 5:23pm " let's go take a shower and watch some TV before we head to bed baby girl says maia " lead the way baby says mercedes as she gets up from the dining room chair and she gives her girlfriend a kiss on the lips and maia kisses back and they head down the hallway to their bedroom " the song that you sang called ride good, was it about us having sex baby says mercedes " the song was about sex so yes it was baby girl says maia " I called my brother and he's okay with his wife spending the night here baby says mercedes " your brother doesn't have a problem with us dating while you are cheating on your wife with me right baby girl says maia

" he supports my decision and he approves of me dating you as I cheat on my wife baby says mercedes " you are doing a good job hiding our relationship from your wife baby girl says maia " that's cause my wife thinks that you are my friend even though you and I both know that's not true, you get what I'm saying baby says mercedes " I get what you're saying baby girl and when your daughter tinashe comes over, let's try to refrain from calling each other babe or baby hon says maia " if I accidentally call you baby in front of my daughter, I'll immediately tell her to keep it a secret from my wife/ mom baby says mercedes " how many years of school does your daughter and her sister have left baby girl says maia " they have two years of school left till they graduate on senior year babe says mercedes

" so they'll be 19 when they graduate school right baby girl says maia as they arrive at their bedroom " that's right baby says mercedes as they enter their bedroom and maia grabs a clean pair of boxers and a bra and panties for her girlfriend and they head towards the bathroom to take a shower and they enter the bathroom and they take off their clothes and they put them in the laundry basket " I'll take the clothes to the washing machine after our shower baby says mercedes " once you're done putting the clothes in the washing machine, join me in bed and we'll watch some TV before heading to bed baby girl says maia " sure thing baby says mercedes and then after the water gets warm, they get in the shower and the warm water hits their bodies and then after their shower, they get out and they dry themselves off

And they do their Hygiene and skin care routine and maia puts on a pair of clean boxers as mercedes puts on a bra and panties and one of her girlfriends long shirt that she grabbed from the walk in closet and mercedes takes the laundry basket full of dirty clothes and mercedes leaves the bathroom as she head towards the laundry room to wash the clothes in the washing machine as maia heads into the bedroom and she grabs the TV remote from the dresser amd she gets in the bed and she turns on the TV and she puts on a show to watch as she waits for her girlfriend to get back from the laundry room and a few minutes later as mercedes comes back into the bedroom

" what show did you put it on while I was putting the clothes in the washing machine baby says mercedes " well I put it on season 2 of the mandalorian baby girl says maia " you'll love it cause I was in season two of the mandalorian and I played koska reeves right after I left the wwe for good baby says mercedes " was that before you got all of your tattoos baby girl says maia " that's right baby says mercedes as she gives her girlfriend a kiss on the lips and they watch the first episode of the mandalorian season 2 and about 4 hours later as they watched a few episodes of the 2nd season of the mandalorian " are you loving the show of the mandalorian baby says mercedes " I'm absolutely loving the show of the mandalorian that you were in baby girl says maia as it Is now 10:26pm as they watch one more episode of season 2 of the mandalorian

Then after the episode is over " we'll watch the rest later baby says mercedes as maia turns the TV off and puts the remote on the nightstand " I literally loved the second season of the mandalorian of every episode that you were in baby girl says maia " I'm glad you loved the show baby says mercedes as they both kiss " night and I love you babe says mercedes " night and I love you too baby girl says maia as they kiss once more and they get In the covers and mercedes lays her head on her girlfriends chest and they both fall asleep and then the next day on April 15 of 2046 at 6am as mercedes crawls on top of her girlfriend who is asleep and mercedes leans down and she attaches her lips to her girlfriends neck and she sucks and bites down on her girlfriends neck as she sexually awakens her girlfriend with sex

and maia opens her eyes as she moans in pleasure as mercedes rubs her girlfriends bulge as she continues to suck on her girlfriends neck as maia moans real loud in pleasure " morning mommy says maia as she moans in pleasure as she slowly starts to get hard in her boxers " morning papi says mercedes as she feels her girlfriends very hard bulge while grinding on her girlfriends very hard bulge and mercedes pulls away from her girlfriends neck and she admires the huge purple hickey forming on her girlfriends neck " after we have sex all morning till 3pm, im going to be in charge and I'm going to be very wild with you during sex papi says mercedes seductively

" as you say mommy says maia as mercedes sits up as she grinds even faster on her girlfriends very hard bulge making maia scream and moan so loud in pleasure as mercedes takes off her bra and she tosses her bra to the floor " how about you wear one of your sexual outfits mommy says maia as she moans even louder in pleasure as mercedes becomes very wild with her girlfriend during sex " I'll put on one of my sexual outfits in a bit as we make love papi says mercedes in her slutty voice " s-sure t-thing mommy says maia as she stutters as mercedes leans down towards her girlfriends lips and she smashes her lips onto her girlfriends lips as they aggressively French kiss with tounge " squeeze my ass papi says mercedes through the kiss " as you wish mommy says maia as she slides her hands down towards her girlfriends big juicy ass

And maia squeezes her girlfriends covered ass as mercedes moans in pleasure as she is showing her wild side with her girlfriend during sex and then mercedes bites down on her girlfriends bottom lip and she pulls away from the kiss with a pop and she gets off her girlfriends lap and she takes off her panties " stay right there in the bed and keep your dick very hard while I change into one of my sexual outfits papi says mercedes seductively to her girlfriend " yes mommy says maia and mercedes grabs one of her sexual outfits from the nightstand drawer and she heads into the bathroom to put on the sexual outfit and a few seconds later " close your eyes baby says mercedes

" sure thing mommy says maia as she closes her eyes and then mercedes sexually walks back in the bedroom with the crotchless sexual outfit on " open your eyes papi says mercedes and Maia opens her eyes and see she gets very hard in her boxers as she sees how sexy her girlfriend is in the sexual outfit " like what you see papi says mercedes in her slutty voice as she sexually walks towards her girlfriend " I love what I see mommy says maia as mercedes sexually gets in the bed and she takes off her girlfriends boxers all the way off as maias very hard huge sensitive 22 inch dick springs up and mercedes aggressively grabs her girlfriends very hard dick making maia moan very loud on pleasure

" i want you to scream my name while I give you a very good and rough blowjob cause I know you love how wild I get during sex papi says mercedes as she leans down towards her girlfriends dick " I absolutely love how wild you get with me during sex mommy says maia as she moans very loud in pleasure as mercedes kisses the tip of her girlfriends dick and mercedes wets her girlfriends dick as she licks her girlfriends dick and maia moans in sensation at the feeling of her girlfriends tounge licking her dick and then mercedes sucks on her girlfriends dick at a very fast and rough pace making maia scream out her girlfriends name at the top of her lungs

as she moans very loud as mercedes bobs her head up and down real fast on her girlfriends dick and mercedes continues to suck very fast and roughly as she bobs her head up and down very deep on her girlfriends dick as Maia screams and whimpers very loud at the top of her lungs as she is loving how very wild her girlfriend is during sex then mercedes sucks even deeper on her girlfriends entire dick and she motions for her girlfriend to deepthroat her and maia listens and she grabs her girlfriends head and she starts deepthroating her girlfriends mouth and throat as maia moans so loud in pleasure while she deepthroats her girlfriend for a bit and about 30 minutes later as maia reaches her orgasm

and she cums hard inside of her girlfriends mouth and mercedes swallows every bit of her girlfriends cum and then she pulls away from her girlfriends dick and mercedes licks her lips " bounce on my dick mommy says maia " oh I'll bounce on your dick so hard cause I want you to scream and whimper my name so loud at the top of your lungs papi says mercedes seductively " yes mommy says maia as mercedes hovers her soaking wet pussy over her girlfriends very hard huge dick and then mercedes slides her girlfriends entire dick all the way inside of her pussy and mercedes starts bouncing on her girlfriends dick so very hard and fast as the tip of maias dick hits her girlfriends g spot so hard as mercedes let's out a high pitch moan at the top of her lungs as she makes maia scream out her girlfriends name out loud at the top of her lungs once again

And mercedes still continues to bounce on her girlfriends even harder and faster making maia scream and whimper like a little girl at the top of her lungs as she loves how wild and rough her girlfriend is with her during sex and then mercedes takes her girlfriend to the edge of her orgasm and she gets off her girlfriends dick and she gets on all fours " I want you to claim my ass and fuck my ass so hard as you stretch me out real good slut says Mercedes as maia gets in position " as you say mommy says maia as she sticks her dick in front of her girlfriends big juicy ass " I want you to slap my ass so hard as you leave lots of red Handprints on my ass papi says mercedes as she demands her girlfriend to slap her ass

" as you wish mommy says maia as she slides her entire dick all the way inside of her girlfriends ass as she gives her girlfriends ass a few very hard slaps making mercedes moan very loud in sensation and about 12 minutes of maia slapping her girlfriends ass so very hard as she leaves lots of very sore Red handprints on her girlfriends ass " now pound my ass so hard and make me scream your name so Loud slut says Mercedes " yes mommy says maia as she immediately starts pounding so very hard and fast on her girlfriends ass making mercedes scream her girlfriends name so very loud at the top of her lungs and maia still continues to pound on her girlfriends ass

" keep fucking my ass even harder papi says mercedes as she moans so loud in pleasure " with pleasure mommy says maia as she pounds even much harder and even faster inside of her girlfriends ass and an hour later as it is 7:45am as maia Is on the edge of her orgasm and then mercedes leans up towards her girlfriend as she takes her girlfriends dick out of her ass " get on all fours papi and I'll fuck your ass so hard with one of the strap ons that I bought from the sex store says mercedes " as you command mommy says maia as she gets on all fours as mercedes gets out of the bed and she grabs one of the 24 inch strap ons from the bag that she bought from the sex store and she puts it on and maia bites her lip as she sees how long and huge the dildo is on the strap on

And then mercedes gets back on the bed as she is wearing the strap on and she gets in front of her girlfriends ass with the 24 inch huge dildo " I want you to be a good girl while I pound your ass with the dildo papi says mercedes seductively to her girlfriend " yes mommy says maia as she wiggles her ass in front of her girlfriend and mercedes then aggressively slides the entire 24 inch huge dildo all the way inside of her girlfriends ass making maia scream and moan very loud in pleasure and mercedes slaps her girlfriends ass so hard while she pounds her girlfriends ass so hard with the strap on dildo making maia scream and whimper a 2nd like a little girl at the top of her lungs

" who does your dick and your ass belong to slut says mercedes seductively with dirty talk to her girlfriend " my ass and my dick belongs and only belongs to you mommy says maia as she moans so very loud in pleasure and then 2 hours later of mercedes pounding her girlfriends ass and throat so hard with the strap on and then mercedes takes the strap on off and she tosses it to the floor and mercedes also left tons of bruises of bite marks and hickeys all over her girlfriends body as it is now 9:23am and mercedes leans back against her elbows and she spreads her legs apart " I want you to eat me out and make me cum so hard papi says mercedes " with pleasure mommy says maia as she goes towards her girlfriends soaking wet throbbing pussy

" but first slap my pussy cause I know you love to slap my pussy says mercedes " very much so mommy says maia as she gives her girlfriends soaking wet throbbing pussy a few hard slaps making mercedes moan very loud in sensation and then maia immediately attaches her lips onto her girlfriends pussy and maia starts eating out her girlfriend as mercedes moans very loud in pleasure " make me scream your name at the top of my lungs slut says Mercedes as she moans even louder and maia starts to aggressively eat out her girlfriends pussy even harder and faster making mercedes scream her girlfriends name out loud at the top of her lungs like a little girl

amd mercedes pushes her girlfriend even further down on her pussy as maia pulls away from her girlfriends pussy and she sticks two fingers inside and she thrusts and curls her fingers inside of her girlfriends pussy as mercedes moans loud in pleasure as she grinds against her girlfriends fingers " I thought of another song during sex with you mommy says maia as she continues to finger her girlfriend even faster making mercedes moan even louder " what's the name of your last song for your album papi says mercedes as she moans " it's called show me and after sex ,I'll sing the last three songs says maia " does that song have a few n words papi says mercedes as she reaches her orgasm and she cums very hard on her girlfriends fingers " it does and I think it's a two person song and the song is about you mommy says maia

" let me call out to my sister in law while we're still fucking says mercedes as she calms down from her orgasm and then they do the seated scissors sex position as mercedes called out to her sister in law as she straddles her girlfriends dick at a very fast pace making maia moan out her girlfriends name out loud once more snd Camilla Cabello opens the door hallway " you called sis says Camilla " my girlfriend wants to do one last song about me and it's called show me says mercedes " for that I'll have to give Chris brown a call and see if he can do the song with your girlfriend considering it has some n words in the song says Camilla as she closes the door and she gives Chris brown a call as mercedes

and her girlfriend continue having sex as mercedes continues to be very wild with her girlfriend during sex as mercedes straddles even faster on her girlfriends dick as she makes her girlfriend scream and whimper like a little girl at the top of her lungs a second time and mercedes smirks as she loves making her girlfriend scream and whimper while being so very wild " who do you belong to papi says mercedes seductively " I belong and only belong to you mommy says maia as she moans very loud in pleasure as she starts to heavily pant during sex and mercedes gets an idea to make her girlfriend pant very heavily during sex and she gets off her girlfriends dick

" I'm going to make you pant so very heavily during 6 more hours of sex papi says mercedes as she immediately puts her girlfriends dick in her mouth and aggressively Bobs her head up and down so very hard and fast on her girlfriends dick making maia scream and whimper a third time at the top of her lungs as she also screams out her girlfriends name as well as mercedes wants to make her girlfriend pant so heavily when sex ends " suck my dick even harder mommy says maia as she lets out a very loud moan and scream at the top of her lungs as she continues panting very heavily

then about 5 and a half hours of very wild and both hard abd rough sex later as they both cummed lots of times and took each other to the edge of their orgasms in many different sex positions and they both have a lot more bite marks and tons of hickeys all over their bodies and they are very sweaty with very messy sex hair and now both are so very sore and maias dick is now very sore once again as they are nearly exhausted as mercedes was very wild with her girlfriend throughout the entirety of sex and mercedes throat, pussy and ass are very stretched out during sex and it is now 2:45pm and they do one more sex position as maia pants even heavily as they get on their side and maia lefts up her girlfriends leg

and she slides her entire very sore hard dick all the way inside of her girlfriends very sore pussy ( I ran out of ideas for this aggressive sex scene and it was the best I could do in this sex scene) and then lots of thrusting later as they both cum one last time and they are now so very sore and very exhausted and they both cuddle as maia pants so heavily as she catches her breath " I love you so much baby girl says maia as she gives her girlfriend a kiss on the lips and mercedes kisses back " I love you too baby and now you are also going to remember the night and part of the morning and half of today for the rest of your life baby says mercedes " oh I certainly will remember the night and part of that morning before and half of this morning for the rest of my life baby girl says maia

" let's go take a shower before everyone gets here baby girl says maia as she tries to get up out of the bed and she winces as she and her dick are so very sore as mercedes is also very sore " baby, just know that the sex that we did was so amazing and I made both of us barley able to walk after sex baby says mercedes " also do you have an empty cd to add all 13 songs to it when you've sung your last three songs baby says mercedes as she rolls over and she opens the bottom drawer of the nightstand and she grabs some painkillers and two small water bottles from the drawer " I have an empty cd to add every song to the cd and this is my very first album baby girl says maia " when will you release your album baby says mercedes as she rolls back over towards her girlfriend

" I'll release my debut album during my birthday pool party back in Miami Florida in 2 months baby girl says maia " here is some painkillers and a water bottle baby says mercedes as she hands the painkillers and the water bottle to her girlfriend " thanks for the painkillers and the water bottle baby girl says maia " you're welcome and I already took my painkillers baby says mercedes as she sits up on the bed " what name will your first ever debut album be before you release it baby says mercedes " I'll have to think about what name I'll give the album baby girl says maia as she takes the painkillers and drinks the bottle water to swallow the painkillers " let's grab so clean clothes and head to your recording booth/ studio room baby says mercedes as they both get out of the bed

And they grab some clean clothes from the walk in closet and they head towards the bathroom " can you take a guess at how many n words there are in the show me song baby says mercedes " probably about 2 or 3 n words in the song lyrics that I wrote in my song notebook baby girl says maia " I'll let that slide since you'll be singing the last three songs to add to your first debut album baby says mercedes as they enter the bathroom and maia turns on the shower and they wait for the water to get warm and then after their shower, they get out and they dry themselves off and they do their Hygiene routine and they put on their clothes and they exit the bathroom and maia grabs the empty cd from the drawer " let's head to the recording booth/ studio room and wait for everyone to get here baby girl says maia " sure thing baby says mercedes

And then mercedes grabs her girlfriends song notebook amd they head towards the recording booth/ studio room and Camilla Cabello walks with them as she caught up " I gave Chris brown a call and he'll be here in half an hour and by the way your wife picked up tinashe and they'll be here in an hour and a half sis and by the way you better hide the hickeys on your neck from your daughter if you don't want her to find out that you are cheating on her mom says Camilla " how would I hide multiple hickeys both sides of my neck cause some of these are higher up on my neck sis says mercedes " should we have slowed down on the hickeys for today baby girl says maia " I didn't think about that cause I was being so wild with you during sex babe says mercedes

" we were to busy fucking during sex and have the other two arrived yet says maia " yes and they are waiting in the living room says Camilla " let's go greet them while we wait for my daughter and Chris brown to get here baby says mercedes " lead the way baby girl says maia as they both kiss once more and they enter the living room and they take a seat on the couch as usher and machine gun kelly are sitting in chairs across from the couple " guys this is my sister in law mercedes and her girlfriend maia Valencia says Camilla Cabello " it's nice to meet you guys says mercedes " nice to meet you both too says usher " I'm sure my manager told you guys what you will be doing says maia " you'll be collabing with me and machine gun kelly here on both of the songs along with the final song with Chris brown says usher

Amd machine gun kelly notices the tattoos on mercedes hand " nice tattoos says machine gun kelly " thanks but these aren't the only tattoos that I have on my hands says mercedes " how many tattoos do you have on your body says usher " I have 84 tattoos on my body and I think my girlfriend has absolutely 15 or 20 tattoos on her body says mercedes " 84 tattoos is a lot of tattoos and do you mind showing the tattoos on your body ma'am says mercedes " since you asked, do you mind If I showed usher and machine gun kelly my tattoos on my upper body and I have a bra on underneath baby says mercedes " as long as you have a bra on, go ahead and show your tattoos baby girl says maia as she gives her girlfriend a sweet and loving kiss on the lips

And usher notices a wedding ring on mercedes ring finger " hold up, aren't you married mercedes says usher " to my wife Ariana but I love my girlfriend more than my wife cause I get to show my wild side during sex with my girlfriend than my wife okay says mercedes " how long have you been married to your wife says machine gun kelly " 16 years and I really don't care that I'm cheating on my wife with my girlfriend and also her very huge package, if you guys know what I mean by that, is so much better than my wife's package says mercedes " I get what your saying, your girlfriends huge penis is better than your wife's penis says usher " what usher said and do you have any kids says Machine gun kelly

" I have kids that I gave birth to when I was married to my ex wife and my current and soon to be ex wife in 6 years says mercedes " what are your kids name says usher " I can't remember the names of my other 10 kids but the two daughters I gave birth to with my wife, their names are tinashe varnado grande and jasmine varnado grande says mercedes and they all talk for a bit in the living room as Chris brown comes in the house " hey guys says Chris brown " hey Chris brown says maia " are you a full time singer says Chris brown " I'm a aew wrestler and I'm the tbs champion and I've been undefeated for a long time and being a singer is my part time career until I retire from aew for a while and focus on doing more albums at some point says maia " I respect that says Chris brown

" also you guys can give me and my girlfriend a follow on Instagram and also check out my onlyfans account and you have to Pay extra to see the private video of me and my girlfriend having sex on the video on my onlyfans account says mercedes " I'll check out your onlyfans account after your girlfriend sings her last three songs says Chris brown " should we head to the recording booth /studio room says usher " not yet, we're waiting on my daughter to get here and don't think about getting any creepy ideas like raping my daughter cause she is very loyal to her boyfriend says mercedes " how protective are you of your daughter says Machine gun kelly " very protective of my daughter says mercedes and they talk for a bit longer as there is a knock on the door and Chris brown is closer to the front door and he opens the front door

And he sees both Ariana and tinashe " let my daughter in the house Chris says mercedes " sure mercedes says Chris brown " come on in guys says Chris brown " I'm just here to drop off my daughter for the day, I'll stay at a hotel and take her back home tomorrow cause she has school tomorrow says Ariana amd then mercedes comes towards the front door as she hides the hickeys on her neck successfully from her wife " hey babe says mercedes " hey honey and are your friends songs coming along babe says Ariana as tinashe enters the house " my friends songs are coming along just fine and she has 3 more songs left to do for her first debut album that she'll be releasing in a few months honey says mercedes as she lies about the word friend

" when is the release party of your friends album honey says Ariana " you'll find out once my friend releases her album baby says mercedes as she keeps the release date of her girlfriends album to herself " okay I have to go, I'll see you in July when come back home to me baby and I love you babe says Ariana " I love you too baby says mercedes and Ariana gives her wife a quick kiss on the lips and she heads to the car and Chris brown closes the door " okay, everyone's here and let's head to the studio room/ recording booth honey says maia " maia, not in front of my daughter says mercedes " that's right says maia " are cheating on my mom with your girlfriend mom says tinashe " just tell your daughter the truth babe cause I let it slip says maia

" yes I am but keep it a secret from your mom says mercedes " if your girlfriend means that much to you then I'll keep your secret and I won't tell mom says tinashe " you know whenever I'm with your mom, I'm just not happy and I'm more happy with my girlfriend sweetheart says mercedes " mom, don't worry, I'll keep your secret and I know that you aren't happy with mom anymore and what's your singing name maia says tinashe " do you promise to my relationship with your mom a secret from her wife says Maia " I promise I'll keep your secret says tinashe " by the way my singing name is baby doll says maia as mercedes goes towards her girlfriend and they head to the studio room/ recording booth " be more careful next time before saying it out loud okay honey says mercedes " I'll be more careful next time, but be glad that it's your daughter and nor your wife honey says maia " how many songs have you done maia says tinashe

" when your mom picks you up tomorrow, keep the secret to yourself for 6 years okay says mercedes " I'll keep it a secret mom and maia is right by the way mom says tinashe " I know sweetheart says mercedes and everyone enters the recording booth/ studio room "

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Artist: @skylar102

Rating: M

Pairing: Malec

Word Count: 48.500

This fic was created for the Mini Bang 2023 presented by the @malecdiscordserver

CHAPTER 2/7 Unexpected

It’s immediately clear that it won’t be that easy to find a moment to talk about what happened and the way ahead with Jace and Izzie. As soon as their parents storm out of the Op Room, heading straight back to Alicante, they need to scurry to take a quick but thorough shower and make themselves presentable. Because the Universe seems to be conspiring against them and therefore as soon as Maryse concluded her menacing and wrong-headed lecture, the alarm went off blaring in every room of the Institute; how annoying.

Apparently, demonic activity has been reported somewhere in the City and Alec, Izzie, and Jace are requested to get ready for the mission. Alec was hoping for a quiet morning sparring with Jace but evidently, the day had already started horribly and it won't get better any time soon. He energetically brushes away the tangy stench of sex still lingering on his skin and starts to think of a way to abide by his mother’s crazy orders without ending up antagonizing the Downworld.

It's the last thing he desires. They have built a comfy, easy life for themselves in New York, despite the curse of bearing the Lightwood name, and Alec won’t allow anyone to take what they have created away from them. Especially not his mother.

Whereas the Clave has always tried to keep their family under their magnifying glass, always questioning their parents’ agency as Heads of the Institute and keeping them in the shadow in Alicante, the Downworld has instead easily accepted their children for who they are. Maybe out of a weird sense of solidarity, because in the eyes of the Clave - the most hypocritical bunch of people in the world - Alec, Jace, and Izzie are just outcasts. The most high-ranked Shadowhunters look down on them exactly the same way they look down on Downworlders. And for that and for so many other reasons, Alec doesn't want to betray his friends. It was so unfair of their mother to ask them to do that.

When Alec is ready and all geared up he runs back to the Op Room, where he and his siblings are assigned an easy reconnaissance task in Green Point as sidekicks of a small team led by Andrew Underhill.

The mission is slow and boring and ends up in a stalemate and when it’s over it’s already midafternoon. Jace suggests going to eat something at the Hunter's Moon; their first choice to grab a bite would normally have been the Jade Wolf, but Maia is always there, with most of her pack, and despite her being always accommodating - at least with Alec and Izzie, not seeing eye to eye with Jace basically about anything - they need to discuss… in private.

They take their seats in a secluded corner of the bar with a beer and a burger for each.

Jace must be starving, because he bites voraciously into his burger, shoving half of it into his mouth, and starts moaning at the greasy taste. It wouldn’t be a problem if he didn’t start speaking at the same time.

"Mom must have gone crazy, right? She is so fucking stubborn! And the Clave is so fucking blind… Those assholes, racists, and bigots! I hate them!"

Jace rants angrily, with his mouth full of meat and bread, spitting crumbs and pieces of minced beef all around. Alec raises his eyebrow at him, pretty grossed out. God, his brother can be an animal sometimes. He is just about to complain about his poor manners when Isabelle sighs, long and resigned.

"I hate them too, and I hate her. Not only are we cut off from any crucial political role because of her, but now we also have to submit to her shitty attempt to blackmail us. I mean… Transferred to other Institutes?? This is ridiculous, I won’t leave New York, she can’t make me… can she?"

Alec can’t stand the concern and the insecurity in her big eyes and would want to reassure her, but… He knows how Maryse Lightwood can be ruthless and unforgiving.

His sister seems to understand his stalling and starts playing with the bun of bread on her plate. She continues to tear off little pieces of crumb and ball them between her fingers. She doesn't seem to be willing to eat it and Alec can understand her apprehension. Because their mother can actually carry out her threat. But Alec may have the solution.

“Look, Iz, I have thought about this mess and I think we should play along with our mother's madness for a while and show her that she is wrong with her ridiculous accusations. A coup, by the Angel! Downworlders aren’t even allowed in Idris… How could they plan on subverting the Consul?”

“And how are we going to do it?” She asks him feebly. Alec knows she relies on him because he has always been the most determined among them. A real natural-born leader. If only the Clave could look past his family name, Alec could have been running the Institute all by himself for a while now.

Because for his parents being assigned to New York was a serious demotion and a punishment; their work is constantly monitored by envoys sent by the Inquisitor, in the hope that they make a fatal mistake, but for Alec, being the Head is a sort of a dream job. A dream that who knows if and when will come true, because the Clave could also suddenly decide to assign the Institute to some more honorable and exemplary family.

"Jace, since, as you pointed out earlier, I won’t win Maia's heart with my gay vibes, I’ll leave her to you… you always play this game but I think you sort of intend each other… right?”

Jace giggles, and shakes his head.

“We have our thing, a complicated relationship? But ok, I can try… I just hope she won't beat the crap out of me again.”

That time Maia and Jace fought over a silly trifle, and Maia admittedly lost her mind. In her defense, Jace sometimes becomes unbearably arrogant and defiant. In the end, Jace was a gentleman, and let's say that he let Maia vent and take it out on him without showing off his angelic strength. According to Alec, though, what that was all about was just repressed sexual attraction. So, maybe they can sort it out.

“Good, even if I think you enjoyed being smacked around a bit.”

Jace shrugs. “Maybe.”

Alec can’t help but smile; his brother is an open book to him.

“While you, Iz, could try to get info from Raphael. I mean, you are already pretty close, aren’t you? Just don’t tell him the truth; you only need to find out if he knows anything about this shit.”

“Ok… I don’t like to have to lie to Raph, but I get it… I need to. Ok, you can count on me. And what about you?”

“Me? Well… I’ll try to get closer to Warlock Bane."

Jace stops chewing and swallows forcibly his too-big mouthful of food.

"Magnus Bane? Seriously? That’s quite a challenge, bro. He hates us."

“I know… but I still want to try. If someone is planning anything shady, he is the one who would know about it, and in the end, getting to know him could be… engaging?”

Alec’s eyes shine with something wicked, an excitement he can’t hide from his parabatai and his sister.

"Well, you might as well be successful, after all.”

The unexpected comment comes from his sister.

“No, I am sure you will.” Isabelle quips eventually, after having scrutinized him intently. “Because you know, dearest brother, every time we go to Pandemonium and you're not looking at him, and Alec, seriously, let me say this, you need to get a grip and stop fucking staring at him all the time… anyway, I was saying, I caught him looking down at you with a weird expression."

Alec is genuinely taken aback. Because Magnus Bane had never even glimpsed at him. He would have noticed, if those amber-green cat eyes were aimed at him, wouldn’t he?

"No, you didn’t. What do you mean by a weird expression?"

"A horny expression, Alec.” Jace explains flatly, rolling his eyes. “Iz means that Magnus Bane wants to fuck you, maybe as much as you want to do him. But he won’t, because he fucking hates us, as I said. And it's better this way because it would be just hate sex and I don't think you care about it."

"Really? I never noticed. Well, it’s a good thing, isn’t it? I do hope he would be interested. Even so, I think this takes more than just getting closer while dancing. He's always holed up in his fucking VIP area; it takes something… dramatic."

"What do you mean?"

"Well, dramatic, you know? Dramatic means dramatic. A life-or-death situation. It could be useful to find out which side the High Warlock of Brooklyn really stands on; I'd like to see how he deals with a mortally wounded Nephilim seeking his help for instance."

He must have said something wrong because his usually overconfident brother and his supercool sister are gaping at him with their eyes wide in shock.

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Alec's plan seems easier to set in motion than expected. Not that Isabelle and Jace agreed on it in any way. They argued their brains out, but Alec is clearly the most stubborn Shadowhunter ever existed, and eventually, they declared a truce, deciding to talk about it again in the next few days. The morning after, though, the Institute received an alert about a nest of Shax Demons in Brooklyn.

They were sent there to fight and the battle was nothing but harsh and grueling. Nevertheless, fighting with Jace and Iz always feels so good. They are born to slay demons and they get a deep satisfaction in doing so, their angelic blood sings in their veins with each agile move and adrenaline runs wild in their systems. Alec has been slaughtering a considerable number of demons with his bow and arrows, but at a certain point, he ends up back to back with his parabatai, fending off the hordes of demons with their swords. They seemed to go on forever. When the battle is over, all the demons gone and banished, the injured Shadowhunters storm back to the infirmary at the Institute to get proper treatment, since iratzes are usually too slow to heal poisoned wounds. Alec got hurt too, in his attempt to push Isabelle out of the way of a demon. The little piece of shit had been hiding behind a dumpster and Isabelle hadn’t seen it until it was too late and the demon sort of jumped at her, catching her off guard. Instinctively, Alec threw himself against it, saving Isabelle’s life probably. Unfortunately, though, the poisoned sting pierced his arm through and through.

It isn’t a lethal wound if properly treated, but Alec refuses to get back to the Institute with the others. If only his sister stopped yelling at him…

"You idiot! Don't tell me you did this on purpose! God, what is wrong with you? Alec, you could have died!"

He is sitting against a brick wall, holding his mangled bicep with his hand, trying to bear the sharp pain irradiating up to his shoulder. The poison is running toward his heart, and Alec knows he should hurry up.

"No, Iz. I don't care about the mission enough to get poisoned by a Shax Demon on purpose, but I think we should still take advantage of the situation. And anyway, I saved your ass, you are welcome.."

Isabelle rolls her eyes and folds her arms on her chest, clearly still annoyed with him, while Jace is scrolling on his tablet.

"Okay, I have the address. Magnus Bane's residence is less than half a mile from here. I'll get you there."

Good… Alec smiles gratefully at his parabatai. He knew he could count on Jace, no matter what. He is as reckless as Alec is, if not more.

"Ok, thanks. The others?"

Jace looks at his phone then and nods in relief.

"They're all back at the Institute. No casualties."

"Perfect, let them know that we're fine and will be back later. Well, I don't think they'll miss us." He mutters grimly.

Alec can’t even stand up, let alone walk, so, Jace grabs his stele to burn the strength rune on both his arms and picks him up bridal style. Isabelle is still looking at them as if she didn’t know what the Hell was wrong with her brothers.

"Alec, are you sure? Shouldn't we take you to the Institute? What if the High Warlock refuses to help you?"

Alec scoffs. He guesses he will bear the risk in any case.

"I don't think he would let me die on his doorstep." He says, starting to feel too weak to speak.

"Shit, Alec, you've lost a lot of blood and the poison is spreading through your system. You must have lost your mind. You are not thinking straight…"

"Iz… Iz... Trust me. If he doesn't buzz us in, we are still in time to get me to the infirmary, ok? This is a good opportunity, and I want to grab it."

Isabelle sighs but her shoulders slump down in defeat.

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"WHO DARES CALL UPON THE HIGH WARLOCK?"

"Mr. Bane? I am Isabelle Lightwood, from the New York Institute. My brother has been injured by a Shax Demon here in Brooklyn and he has lost a lot of blood. The poison… God… Please, we need your help."

"What? If this is a prank, I swear…”

“This is not a prank, Mr. Bane. Please, just, please… My brother is on the verge of passing out.”

“For fuck's sake! Why didn't you take him back to your awful Institute?"

"We were nearby and... Please... He is in such bad shape... I don't know if we can take him back to the Institute in time and our runes aren’t working against the poison… Mr. Bane… He could die."

Isabelle doesn’t need to fake her desperation. Her brother is pale and his eyes are foggy and unfocused. He won’t stay conscious for long. And she hates that he is still smiling, despite everything.

"Shit... Ok, but it’ll cost you. Get him upstairs. Top floor."

Jace and Izzie exchange a worried look, a deep frown on the girl’s forehead, while the blond boy’s face is red with the strain of supporting his brother’s full weight.

“Hurry up, he is losing consciousness.”

Once they get upstairs, Alec has just fainted.

“I can’t believe your idiocy. How did you come up with the idea of bringing him here and most importantly, how do you even know my address?"

"Let’s stay calm ok? Your address is in the Institute's confidential files."

Isabelle says while Jace is clearly almost at his limit.

"Sure, but only the Lightwoods have access to that. For emergencies."

"We are the Lightwoods." Isabelle states proudly, her chin high, her eyes bore into the unglamoured ones of the Warlock. She isn’t ashamed of her name nor scared by Magnus Bane’s demonic mark.

Magnus blinks a couple of times at her. It’s surely unusual for him to be rendered speechless.

"Well, I can see the resemblance now. And you must be the adopted one. Come with me, here, lay him on the sofa.”

Jace complies relieved to put his brother down. Magnus leans over the unconscious boy looking at him with clinical eyes.

“My God, he's pale, I need to stop the bleeding and give him the antidote. You're lucky I always have some of it ready here in my apothecary."

Magnus hadn't been this close to a young Nephilim in over a century. His intent and effort to avoid their kind like the plague had paid off allowing him to live his life reasonably free from the Clave’s bullshit. Naturally, his services were requested from time to time; they would ask him to strengthen the magical wards, but then he was always let in by Maryse Lightwood herself; they only exchanged a few pleasantries, the bare minimum indeed, and within half an hour he was back home under the powerful jet of his shower, trying to wash away the angelic stink from his skin.

He looks at Isabelle Lightwood, her young features so similar to her mother’s. He knows her by her reputation since she and Raphael are close friends. And Raphael is one of the few Downworlders outside the Warlock community whom Magnus cares about. He considers him like a son, in some respects. Not that the vampire ever talks about his Shadowhunter friend; he is too respectful to do such a thing, but Magnus knows that she and her two brothers aren't absolutely horrible people. Magnus connects all the information quickly in his brain, while with his hand, he magically scans the wound on the unconscious boy's arm.

He seems so young; the painful expression on his face, his sunken eyes, and his too-pale skin do not hinder the beauty inherent in his features, sharp and gentle at the same time, decisively manly, but also graceful in some ways.

Magnus had already seen all of them at the club together with maybe a dozen of other Shadowhunters, but he didn't know who they were nor did he care about finding out. On the other hand, Raphael isn't exactly the type to go clubbing and therefore he’s never had the chance to meet him hanging out with her. Truth be told, at times Magnus had been enthralled observing Alexander from atop his throne in the VIP area. In his humble opinion, the boy easily stood out among the crowd, with his sexy way to move his body, his flirty attitude, and the stark runes so boldly exposed on his neck and arms. Every time he spotted him, Magnus couldn’t help but enjoy the sight for a while. And what a sight it was. Alexander was seductive and confident, without being as cocky as his blond brother, and with that open and soft smile he usually bestowed on his fellow Shadowhunters and Downworlders alike. The Shadowhunter seemed very comfortable at the club, mingling effortlessly with people regardless of their kind.

He usually looked up at him, thinking of being inconspicuous. But Magnus is the High Warlock for a reason, he knows who is paying attention to him, even if he seems distracted. And he was intrigued by that look; it didn’t seem harmful, but he couldn’t be one hundred percent sure of that.

He never is.

Magnus is a Warlock, and he knows what the Clave thinks of his people.

A few times, the Warlock thought about going down and talking to him, maybe buying him a drink? He wanted to understand his intention, why he kept staring so boldly, but what would be the point of doing so? Therefore, each time the ill-advised idea of approaching the brazen dark-haired Shadowhunter popped into his mind, he ended up brushing it off, not minding the half-angel fooling around with the werewolves. Magnus in fact has noticed by now that he usually ends up hooking up with one of Maia’s people. Of course, he is no one to judge.

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“Iz?”

Magnus is in the kitchen making some tea for himself but hurries to go to the Shadowhunter who is finally stirring himself out of his slumber.

"Hey… Sleeping Beauty… Finally!! You are back among the living, aren’t you? I thought you were all too comfortable to wake up, weren’t you?”

He voices his indignation standing next to the couch and looking down at the Shadowhunter with a mock-annoyed expression and a sarcastic tone.

Magnus can pinpoint the exact moment when Alec turns his head and his gaze lands on him. The Shadowhunter is at first visibly confused and then, when he maybe recognizes him, a soft smile adorns his face. Magnus widens his eyes and gasps. He was not expecting this. A real smile, spontaneous and genuine. The Shadowhunter is actually smiling at him.

“Hey… Well… Hi… Where am I?" He stammers weakly looking around himself.

"At my loft, where your siblings carried you. I don't know why they thought it would have been a good idea. But, what can I say? You were dying and I had to heal you. Your arm is… ok."

"Oh? Well, thank you for… for not letting me die, I suppose. Where are my siblings?"

"They went back to the Institute. They were worried about your fellow Shadowhunters and left you here. I must say, it was an unexpected demonstration of trust… or a sophisticated attempt at getting rid of you?"

Magnus is joking, even though he was almost shocked when the blond Nephilim declared they would go away and leave their brother to his TLC. Magnus wants to hide his discomfort of being alone with the son of Maryse Lightwood, but mostly, he wants the Shadowhunter out of his loft, before his cute smile morphs into a distasteful grimace at the realization of having been infused with demonic magic and abandoned undefended with the Warlock.

Because, of course, the moment he understands that, he’ll freak out. But the boy takes him by surprise again. Because he shrugs nonchalantly

"Well, they knew you wouldn't hurt me. Of course, they trust you. And I do too, of course."

What? Trust? How can this boy talk about trust…

"I don't know whether to be reassured or disappointed by that."

Alec frowns, looking sincerely taken aback.

"What do you mean? Disappointed?"

Magnus rolls his eyes. Oh God, is he really so naive? Or stupid? Or extremely cunning, possibly. Is he trying to wrong-foot him? Why is he really here? Is this an elaborate plan to get closer to the High Warlock? All considered the boy went through a real near-death experience, but what if others will follow asking him to help them? Is this part of a more complex plan to deceive him? Or to take advantage of him?

Trust… As if I would trust them…

"I mean that if for any reason your people start thinking that you can come here to ask for favors or to get healed for free, well my peaceful and trouble-free life would be over. I don’t want that. So, I don’t really need you to trust me, if you know what I mean."

"Oh... Well… But this does not have to be a favor. I'll pay you for services rendered, Magnus... Sorry, can I call you Magnus? Or should I use your title? I am sorry, I am still feeling a little dizzy. And I am sorry about the inconvenience we put you through."

Magnus’ gaze lingers on the boy’s chest, a short bit too long.

"You are half naked on my sofa, I guess you can call me Magnus. And I don't want any money for saving your life. You’ll be out of here soon and we’ll forget about this nuisance."

Magnus doesn't miss the disappointed expression that flashes on the boy’s face. It’s quick, though unmistakable. When Alec tries to pull himself up, groaning in pain, Magnus hurries to help him.

"Hey, hey… I'm not kicking you out right now. You need a little more time to heal. The poison had spread near your heart and I had to work hard to contain the damage… and you know, to heal up the wound properly. But don’t worry, as I said, this time it’s on the house, don’t worry, you'll be back where you came from before your intrusion becomes much of a headache."

"Um, ok, thank you then.”

The Nephilim boy looks around himself, and he seems anything but scared or worried. He seems relaxed. When he looks at the Warlock again, there is a glint of something in his eyes. Something that makes Magnus fidget on his spot. Even more, because the Shadowhunter is shamelessly staring at him, at his chest, and legs and he seems to like what he sees.

It’s unsettling, to say the least.

“Well, If you don't want money, is there anything else I can do for you to extend my gratitude?"

It’s the second time in a few hours that a Lightwood reduces him to being suddenly and utterly at a loss for words. Because this Alexander guy on his sofa, weakened with a major injury and completely at his mercy has fucking winked at him in an alluring way.

What the actual fuck?

"I think the blood you lost is making you ramble. You are clearly confused." He deadpans in the end.

"I'm not confused. You know... Every time I am at your club, I can't help but look at you... But you're always so fucking unreachable. Now, I finally have the opportunity to talk to you, maybe to get to know you a little better and I just don't want to waste this chance."

"Did you want to talk to me?"

"Well, it’s not exactly what I’d want to do with you... But at the moment, I guess I'll have to settle. I'm too wimpy for anything else.”

Alec has the effrontery to chuckle at his own words. As if it were a funny situation he was in.

“Well… Right now, at least,” he continues, heedless of the speechless Warlock before him, “but if you are willing to wait for me to recover my full strength… I would make it worth your while. For the healing, I mean…"

The hoarse way he pronounces full strength, making his pecs bulge and twitch does something to Magnus.

Something absolutely inappropriate. Magnus wants instantaneously to destroy the boy.

“Are you serious?”

“Sure. If you are interested… I surely am. All in.”

"By the Angel, I've caught you staring at me on more than one occasion, as I said, but I didn’t think..."

“Oh…” Alec brushes the hair on his nape, oddly in embarrassment, “I am sorry about that... but I couldn’t help myself."

He chuckles again and Magnus is more and more perplexed.

"I see. Needed a change from the wolves? Or have you some sort of demon kink? An itch to scratch? Look, stop looking at me like that, I won’t be a notch on your belt. You are possibly too young to understand what would you get yourself caught up in with a half-demon. You know my father is a real demon right?”

Alec scoffs… just to groan right after in pain. His injured arm and shoulder burn like Hell. Something in Magnus, his wickedest part maybe, rejoices at that. Just a little. But the Shadowhunter isn’t done.

“Seriously? Look, I know what a Warlock is. Who do you take me for? I have received a basic education, at least. You know, demonology 101 and stuff. And I was pretty good at school.”

Another wink and another fit of cute giggles follow his words.

Magnus gapes at him. Is this raving Shadowhunter making fun of him, the High Warlock of Brooklyn? And is he doing so, while sitting on his sofa, looking up at him with a smug attitude?

“Alexander… I didn’t mean to question your education. But I know what you Shadowhunters think about Warlocks. That we are not like the other Downworlders. The ones you actually hang around."

"Oh well, and whose fault is that? I don’t think you know shit. If only you Warlocks would stick your head out of your magical ass, you would do yourself a favor. And honestly, I don't understand what you're talking about. What's the difference between you and a vampire? Or a werewolf?”

That they are good to dance and chat with at my club, at least. Or to fuck. Maybe not more than that though.

Magnus thinks, but he won’t say that. Or maybe he will. He doesn’t care about hurting Alexander Lightwood’s feelings.

"You're right, I know you. I have known you for centuries. There is no difference at all. We Downworlders are scum, aren't we? Not that your opinion prevented you from having fun with them, or so it seems. What is it that you like about being fucked by a werewolf? Or about fucking them? You are such hypocrites…"

"What? Maia and her people are… They are my friends… Some of them at least. You have no right to talk to me like that.”

The Shadowhunter’s eyes turn from annoyed to something halfway between offended and disappointed.

“You know, Magnus? For being the High Warlock you know so little about the Downworld. And yes, I like fooling around with the werewolves, because they are... well, instinctive and quite wild... And I like their way to be physical. Seelies are too delicate for my taste, I am not really into tantric sex and such, and vampires… have this cold skin. Ugh… I don’t really fancy it. But that's just about personal tastes. Otherwise, there's no difference between our kinds. Between you and us."

"You and us?" Magnus repeats stupidly. This boy can’t be serious.

“Duh, Magnus! Downworlders and Shadowhunters. Oh God… Why does it seem to me that it’s you the one who went through major bleeding and poisoning and is somehow incapacitated in his mental faculties?”

He says, but in a playful way and Magnus doesn’t find it in himself to get mad at him for insulting him. But he doesn’t know what to say back either. He needs to sit down so, he does. He sits down next to Alec, who keeps looking at him with a kind expression. This man is so confusing.

"Magnus, I know you Warlocks are wary toward Nephilim and don’t trust the Clave and I know my people have done awful things to yours. You don't know how sorry I am for that. But I have nothing to do with it, nor do my sister and brother and most of our mates at the Institute. We... follow our duty and keep the mundanes safe, but it's also our job to protect the Downworld here in New York and that includes you Warlocks too. Even though I know you'd never accept our help. You are stubborn and proud people and I respect that. But now you… You have helped me, and I am beyond grateful. It wasn’t my intention to make you uncomfortable, I was joking, well, not really. But I came forward too strongly, didn’t I? I am sorry about that. I am just interested in knowing you better, but I won’t bother you anymore. I think I overstayed my welcome now. Well… Thank you for having healed me."

Alec grabs his T-shirt and braces himself to get up, but Magnus raises one of his hands to stop him. Because he is having a truly hard time processing all those words, spoken in such heartfelt way. Do they even make sense?

"I couldn’t let you die outside my door, you know that? You really shouldn’t have trusted me."

"And yet here I am, and, to be honest, the last thing I want is to leave."

"You are brave… and you are still hitting on me." Magnus says, but he is smiling now.

"I told you. I find you beautiful. Your eyes..."

Magnus stiffens immediately, his smile gone replaced by a warned expression.

"Hey, no…Nothing of that. I was just saying that your eyes are as beautiful as everything else about you. When we are at the club, they shine in the dim light of the VIP area… I really like them."

This time Alec must have said the right thing because Magnus’ face softens again and a little smile comes back on his mouth.

“I must admit that you are pretty handsome yourself, Alexander Lightwood. And it seems like you're more than a pretty face, aren't you?”

“Maybe. But it’s up to you to find out.”

“I still have to decide. For now, you are going to rest a little bit longer on my sofa and I'm going to finish making tea. Do you want some?"

"Yes, please. Some tea would be nice."

So, Alec was right; the Warlock didn't let him die. But he welcomed him into his home and took care of him. Not only did he heal his arm but he is letting him rest and regain his strength at his loft. The time they spend together is surprisingly pleasant and relaxing.

They chat a little bit, about nothing in particular, until Magnus prepares dinner and offers him to sleep on his sofa until the next morning. After breakfast, Magnus checks his wound, changes his dressing, and opens a portal for him to drop him off just outside the Institute.

Of course, Isabelle is beside herself; she had been worried sick all night while Jace keeps looking at him with a knowing smirk. He knew his brother was ok, he could feel him through their bond, so he didn’t waste his sleep worrying about him. Not a minute.

In any case, they both start pestering him with a million questions. Most of them are smart ones about how they should follow through with their plan, but some questions are just gross and inappropriate. Oh well… What happened or didn’t happen at the loft is none of his siblings’ business. And Alec has every intention of only sharing information closely related to the mission, despite their morbid curiosity.

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The same evening Alec is back to Pandemonium; he goes alone this time. Isabelle wants to rest after missing a whole night's sleep worrying about her idiotic dumbass brother -her words- while Jace has a date with someone from his Book Club. Kylie probably. But Alec doesn't want too much time to pass before seeing the Warlock again. If he's going to get closer to the man, he has to keep a close eye on him. He hopes he made a good impression the night before. He thinks so.

As soon as he enters the club, Alec spots the Warlock, sitting on his throne as usual.

Magnus immediately meets his gaze and narrows his golden eyes, suspiciously.

Good, he’s got his attention.

Alec looks away immediately, though, ignoring him, and heads for the dance floor. Before attempting to enter the VIP area, he wants to show off a bit. He starts to dance to the upbeat music and is soon approached by Roy, a werewolf with whom he has had drinks a few times and fucked on one memorable night a few weeks earlier.

"Hey, Alec... All by yourself tonight? Jace? Izzie? Are they ok?"

"Hey, Roy. Yeah, I'm alone... My siblings are making trouble somewhere else for sure.”

The werewolf snickers and gets closer. Alec steps back, slightly. “But… I'm not available tonight, ok?"

Roy immediately stops moving, with a little smile.

"Um, ok… Next time then?"

"Sure..."

"If you change your mind, you know where to find me."

Someone behind Alec coughs and clears his throat.

"I don’t think he’ll change his mind... Why don’t you… evaporate?"

Of course, it’s Magnus. He spoke with a low, deep, almost threatening voice.

Alec turns around with a smug expression and a wide smile, only to be faced with the Warlock himself in all his glory.

"Magnus... Hi..."

Roy quickly makes himself scarce, without complaining.

"Hi, Alexander. Isn't it a bit premature to come back to the club in search of adventures? Yesterday you were dying on my sofa."

"How dramatic. You healed me perfectly and I'm not here looking for adventures."

"Oh no? And what are you doing here?"

"I was looking for you. I wanted to see you again. I still think I should thank you with more than just words."

"I don't want your money."

"I didn't mean paying you. But I could start by offering you a drink."

"I own this club, I don't pay for my drinks."

"You're right, sorry. What else can I offer you then? Feel free to ask whatever you’d like to get from me."

"What if it's a price you don't want to pay?"

"I'm telling you. There's very little I wouldn't give you anyway, Magnus."

"Look. You can stop this game. Why me?" His voice is cold and unfriendly.

Alec’s face crumples and Magnus is again amazed by this boy. He may seem so honest and pure, but the Warlock knows he is not. He is a hunter and believes Magnus may be his prey.

"Why you what?"

Oh, he’s good. He is so good at feigning innocence, isn’t he?

"You can have literally anyone in this club. Why do you want me?"

"I already told you, because I find you ridiculously beautiful and intriguing. But if you're not interested, just say so."

"I'm not interested… in anything serious."

"Oh… Okay, sure, I am not either.Not now at least."

“Okay, let’s dance then. Shall we?”

Alec rejoices inwardly and lets himself be hauled toward the dance floor. They will dance and Alec relaxes. From now on, he knows what to do, how to win the Warlock over; half of the job is done.

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Magnus grabs him by his wrist and drags him toward a relatively empty spot on the dancefloor. People make room for him as he goes and Magnus can’t help but notice the surprised stares a few of them give him. He doesn’t care; Magnus doesn't have to justify himself to anyone, if he wants to dance with a Shadowhunter he can just do it.

The club is his home, his kingdom. His are the rules, as well as the decisions he makes. Even the shitty ones. Alec is still smiling at him so happily and warmly, that Magnus’ stomach does a little summersault.

How weird.

When they reach the centre of the dance floor and face each other before starting moving together, Alec brushes his hand against his cheek. It’s a delicate, lingering caress.

And it’s too intimate as a gesture. This young boy shouldn’t have the power of making him feel so weak, so exposed. Alec seems to read his mind.

“Are you ok? You won’t regret this, Magnus.”

Magnus nods slightly at him before they finally start dancing.

A little voice in his head is telling him not to believe the gorgeous Shadowhunter. But Magnus is already caught up by the music and by being so close to Alec. So close that he can smell his cologne and get lost in the hazel of his devilish eyes.

So, Magnus lets it be. And fuck all the shitty decisions he has ever made.

#malec fic #shadowhunters #shadowhunters fic #shmb2023

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spcrklings · 4 months

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( maia reficco, demi woman, she/they ) — 🎬 just announced, henrietta ' henrie ' castillo is casted as haley james barrera in upcoming one tree hill reboot. the twenty2 year old is trending as people are debating if the midnight ice coffees, bomber jackets littered with patches, living on letterboxd, food network in the background as they replicate a dish, lavender & vanilla scented candles, biting roughly into your cheek to stifle a laughter that they are known for is enough to make them as good as original. a quick google search shows that their fans call them intuitive, but internet trolls think they’re more dogmatic. i guess their newest interview for variety where they talk about the fact that she learned to juggle at age 7 will let people to know them better.

lil stats !

full name: henrietta castillo. nicknames: henrie. gender: demi woman. pronouns: she/they. orientation: bisexual / biromantic. parents: javier castillo ( father ) & carolina castillo ( mother) siblings: alexander castillo ( older brother ) traits: intuitive, stubborn, dogmatic & observant. xtra aesthetics: ring pops on each finger, rehearsing lines in the shower, falling asleep everywhere and anywhere comfy, instagram cat mom, flower behind an ear.

lil bio !

maybe it was fate, the road to their career. both parents were very removed from the whole hollywood scene, being florists and horticulturalists in the los angeles area. but the thing they understood deeply was passion.

henrietta's parents were a little older when she was born, ten years after her brother. when she was five years old, alexander was off to some basketball sleep away camp over the summer that he'd been dreaming of since he was a little boy. with him gone, there wasn't anyone around to watch little henrie. their mother had done a quick google search for day camps in the area and she stumbled upon a theater camp

after the first day henrie was literally IN LOVE. from that moment forward she begged her parents to let them go to a performing arts school. dreaming of the various roles she could potentially play in the future, stories she'd be able to portray. finally they caved when henrie was starting middle school.

if she wasn't at school or doing homework she was auditioning or rehearsing any sort of scene to develop her craft. plenty of background acting gigs here in there, networking, trying to intern at any capacity on set to get experience.

fame was an unfortunate side affect. henrie wanted to tell stories, explore characters, create art, not have so many eyes on her and her every move. if she could act in complex projects without the extras that came in tow. promotion and press was difficult, never feeling truly comfortable.

they're usually the quieter voice in a joint interview, a little on the shy/flustered side of things. living a quieter life, not always at events that she doesn't have to, being unintentionally vague and borderline mysterious even in the information revealed about themself ( in a charming and intriguing way perhaps ? ).

this is pretty different from how henrie interacts interpersonally. she's more outgoing and comfortable as herself when the camera is not on her. they're still on the quieter side of the spectrum, but definitely more lively and open with sharing things about themself.

ALSO ! lil fun fact she has two cats, named lucy ( orange tabby ) & xena ( tortie )

wcs !

almost pr relationship - there were talks & almost an implementation of a pr relationship w these two but henrie DEFINITELY freaked out over the possible attention it would bring and their team finally backed out

flirtationship - it's mostly platonic, but borders on becoming something more. will it ? will it be nothing but harmless ? we can figure that out<3

roomies - must love cats

besties - also must love cats dm,mgfdkj

anything else imsorry my brain is off rn

#2000s.intro #<3<3<3<3

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hannahhook7744 · 2 years

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Meet Hannah Artemis Hook;

Fc: Maia Mitchell.

Fic Title: The Marvelous Misadventures of Hannah Hook.

Nickname(s): Bam-Bam, Scream Queen, Hook, Slimeball, Snot ball, Batty, Sailor Mouth, Mouthy, Human Disaster, The Jack of All trades, Clumsy, The Messenger, The Chameleon, Nightmare Queen, Butterfingers, Glowy Pyshco, Moody, Dreamer, Dream Queen, The Fairy Child, Brownie, Shortie, Han, H, Hannie, Little H, Chatty, Heartbreaker, Sweet Tooth, Angel of Vengence, Slime, Slimeypirate, Slimey, Moonflower (only by Gothel), Hannahabelle, Wild Card, and Hannah Banana (used only by people who wanna catch these hands).

Sexuality: Unknown.

Pronouns: She/her.

Birthday: December 2nd at 8:00 pm.

Height: 5"4 ½.

Hair Color: Brown with a White and Teal streak.

Eye Color: Brown.

Place of Birth: Isle of the Lost.

Hobbies: Writing, Storytelling, role playing, gaming, drawing, listening to music, reading, and swimming.

Likes: Exploring, magic, road trips, sailing, her old doll, her baby blanket, sword fighting, hanging on rooftops, food, pranks, fire, and building traps.

Dislikes: Spiders, bugs, rats, Ignorance, needles, how clumsy she is, songs with no lyrics, long sleeves on shirts, heights, bullies, being picked on, the dark, being alone, being abandoned, and losing her friends.

Favorite musicians: Cavetown, Taylor Swift, Eminem, Melanie Martinez, The Dragonslayers, etc.

Physical Quirks/Scars: Very short nails (from biting them), sideways anchor tattoo on her right knee, small dot scars all over her left hand, healed cuts on her feet, and 6 tattoos. (A skull and crossbones with a sword running through it on her wrist with the words 'Family doesn't end in blood' surrounding it. A hooked cane on her left shoulder. A small winged hook on her right shoulder. A crocodile and flower compass on her left shoulder blade. A rope and sword on her right one. And she small skulls on her other wrist. One on fire, one with a black cat on it's head, and one with a hook necklace on it's head).

Family: Hugo (stepdad), Varian (Bio Dad/Donator), Cassandra (Bio Mom), Andrew (step dad), Captain Hook (Adoptive Dad), Zarina (Adoptive Mom), Mama Hook ( adoptive grandma), mother gothel (disowned grandma), Ulla (grandmother), Davy Jones (Adoptive grandfather), Captain of the guards (Adoptive grandfather), Ginny Gothel (Adoptive sister/bio aunt), Mason and Glenn Gothel (bio uncles), Harriet and Cj Hook (Adoptive sisters), Harry Hook (Adoptive Brother), Peter Pan (Possible Adoptive Brother), etc.

Honorary Family: Hades, Persphone, The Fitzherberts, Yong, Nuru, and The Stabbington brothers.

Friends: Chad Charming, Audrey Rose, Bobby Hood, and her crew.

Pets: Icarus (Owl) and Midas (Racoon).

Love Inserest: Prince Haul Ryder Bjorgman.

Optimistic or Pessimistic: Optimistic.

Introvert or Extrovert: Niether. She's an ambivert.

Occupation: High school student and pirate captain.

Extracurriculars: Art Club, Creative Writing Club, School News Paper, and Archery.

Favorite Animal: Frogs.

Favorite Color: Red, Black, and Gold.

Favorite Book: 'A Light In The Attic' by Shel Silverstein.

Favorite Food: Spicy chicken sandwiches.

Favorite Drink: Sam's Cola.

Favorite Movie/TV Show: Fear Street Trilogy and Batman Beyond.

Background: Once upon a time, Cassandra wanted a kid but her on again off again boyfriend, Andrew, wasn't available to have kids so they used Varian (this is when he was around (30) as a donor and Hannah was the result. For the first few months of her life, she was passed between her four parents (Cassandra and Andrew: Hugo and Varian) until Gothel murdered her bio parents. She was found by Captain Hook who along with his wife, Zarina, adopted her. Thus how she became Hannah Hook. She eventually went on to become a pirate captain after winning her ship in a poker game at 6. She is every bit her parents' child. All of them. In one. Even though she doesn't know it.

~~~~Playlist~~~~

"Family" by Mother Mother.

"The Mutineer" by JT Music.

"I'll Be Good" by Jaymes Young.

"Adventure Is Out There" by AJR.

"She's a rebel" by Green Day.

"Control" by Hasley.

"Everyday Superhero" by Smash Mouth.

Please don't be mean. Varian and Cassandra weren't romantically involved-- their relationship is strictly platonic. Varian was just a donar and they both were nearly 40 when Hannah was born. So please don't leave any mean comments.

Inspired by @thecaptainsgingersnap and @theinnerworkingsofoc .

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mermaidfantasy05 · 1 year

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Cosmic - Chapter Four

Chapter Summary: Sally gives her daily report on the happenings around Riverview High. Later on that night, the girls discover something incredible when Lyra begins to sleepwalk.

Author's Notes: Hello everyone and welcome to the fifth chapter!!! In this chapter, lots of plot setup!!

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Selene, Estella, Rhea, Maia, Lyra, Juno, Callisto, Halo, Skye, Vela, Nova and Faye were all gathered around their usual table. It had been three days since the glion monsters had attacked and the girls were still a little on edge, wondering if Lady Adira would send more or if she had decided that Earth didn't have what she was seeking and moved on. The sound of a book slamming down on the table startled them all out of their thoughts. Mindy sat down, setting her lunch tray down on the table as she dropped her purse on the ground next to her. Mindy opened the brown leather bag and took out a pencil and opened the book on the table. Callisto raised an eyebrow.

"Are you doing your homework?" Callisto asked, incredulously. Mindy nodded as she took a bite out of her grilled cheese.

"Yup. It's my Advanced Literature." Mindy said, starting to fill in answers. Jack and Marcus set their trays down as they approached the table. Jack rolled his eyes good-naturedly.

"I see you're already started on your homework, Minds." Jack said as he sat down. Mindy rolled her eyes.

"Yale doesn't accept just anybody." Mindy said. Marcus rolled his eyes.

"We're sophomores, Minnie. College is like light-years aways." Marcus said. Mindy glared at him for his use of her childhood nickname.

"One, I told you to stop calling me Minnie. We're not seven anymore." Mindy said, pointing the end of her perfectly sharpened pencil at him. Marcus smiled a shit-eating grin.

"And two, college is two years away, genuis." Mindy said, pulling out the wrinkles in the right sleeve of her rust red sweater. Marcus shrugged.

"Exactly, light-years." Marcus said. Mindy rolled her eyes.

"That attitude isn't gonna get you into Harvard, Marc." Mindy said, scratching down answers in her homework textbook. Sally had arrived and set her tray down as she plopped onto her seat.

"I thought you wanted to go to MIT, Marcus?" Sally asked, scrunching her eyebrows as she adjusted her light pink headband before throwing a strand of strawberry blonde hair over her shoulder. Marcus shook his head.

"No, I said I wanted to go to either MIT or Harvard." Marcus said. The girls, who had been watching the exchange between the four friends in amusement became interested to learn about the kinds of colleges on Wishworld.

"What kind of school do you want to go to, Sally?" Nova asked. Sally looked thoughtful as she munched on a ranch-dipped fishstick.

"Hmmm, I always wanted to go to Julliard or The Art Academy of Cincinnati." Sally said. Selene looked at Jack.

"What about you, Jack?" Selene asked. Jack folded his arms and tapped his chin.

"Either Columbia or Stanford." He shrugged. "I wanna become either a doctor or a psychologist and help people." Mindy snorted.

"If you go the doctor route, you'll definitely need a psychologist." Mindy muttered under her breath. Callisto raised an eyebrow.

"Then what about you, Mindy? What college do you hope to get into if Yale doesn't work out?" Callisto asked. Mindy narrowed her eyes at her before looking up at the cafeteria ceiling as she thought Callisto's question.

"Steven's Institute of Technology." Mindy said, nodding. She went back to doing her homework.

"I am going to Yale, though." Mindy said, resolutely. Halo nodded.

"Confidence is a great first step to making your wishes come true." Halo said. Mindy smiled proudly. Marcus took a bite out of his tamale and frowned.

"These always taste rubbery whenever the cafeteria makes them and yet I still get them everytime." Marcus mumbled.

"Fishstick?" Sally asked, holding a ranch covered fishstick to Marcus. Marcus shrugged and took it from Sally and took a huge bite out of it.

"Thanks, Sal." Marcus said. Sally adjusted her headband again before picking up another fishstick.

"Okay so, Riverview Report," Sally began. Ever since Sally, Marcus, Jake and Mindy had started sitting with them at lunch three days ago, Sally had started doing reports on what was happening around school. At first, the girls had thought that it was Sally's way of keeping them in the loop, only for Jack to reveal that Sally had been doing the reports ever since they were kids in the first grade. Still, the girls felt honored that Sally was comfortable enough to share her reports with them and always listened closely to what she was saying. Nova especially, since Sally's Riverview Reports were great for learning about all of the latest gossip.

"You guys remember the student council president elections that were announced?" Sally asked. Jack scratched the back of his head.

"Wasn't that supposed to start on Tuesday?" Jack asked. Mindy rolled her eyes.

"No genuis, it's supposed to start today." Mindy said. Jack scratched his head.

"So, what was happening Tuesday?" Jack asked. Marcus looked thoughtful.

"I think we're getting in new lab equipment on Tuesday." Marcus said. Halo nodded affirmatively.

"I heard Mr. Walters talking about it." Halo said. Maia looked at her.

"Any idea what the new equipment is?" Maia asked. Halo tapped her chin.

"I think it's supposed to be new beakers, new bunsen burners, new lab safety equipment and more test tubes." Halo said. Vela looked thoughtful.

"Wonder if any new orders are coming in for the computer lab?" Vela muttered.

"Anyway," Sally said, going back to her report. "The presidential elections are supposed to be starting today. I don't know who the candidates are this year, but I'm sure we'll find out soon." Mindy sighed.

"You know, I'm gonna miss Taylor as the student council president." Mindy said. Jack stared at her, deadpan.

"That's only because she got in new book shipments and upgraded the seats in the library." Jack said. Mindy held her chin up.

"And my back thanks her for it." Mindy said. Marcus smirked.

"And you also thought she was cute." Marcus said. Mindy shrugged.

"Just because I choose to focus on my studies, doesn't mean I can't appreciate beauty when I see it." Mindy said.

"Well, whoever gets elected, I hope they do something about the menu." Rhea said, staring at the sloppy, watery mac-and-cheese on her tray. Lyra nodded.

"Yeah, the lunch menu could do with some upgrades." Lyra said. Juno clapped her hands excitedly.

"Maybe they'll upgrade the auditorium and get in a sound stage and a special effects system!" Juno said, excitedly. Jack blinked.

"I don't think the school budget can afford that." Jack said. Juno pouted.

"Shame." Estella looked thoughtful.

"Maybe, they'll add a book request to the library. I know we already got new books, but i still can't seem to find the books I want to check out and when I do, turns out someone else already has it." Estella said. Selene nodded.

"I second that. We need a book request system." Faye stared at her lunch tray.

"Maybe we can get them to add desert to the lunch menu." Faye said.

"Or new sports equipment." Rhea said. Marcus nodded in agreement.

"I second that."

"Comfier chairs in the computer lab?" Vela suggested. Jack threw his hands up.

"Thank you! I've been saying that for years!" Jack yelled.

"Ooh, maybe they'll upgrade the art room?" Skye suggested. Maia shrugged.

"Anything's possible." Nova nodded rapidly.

"There are so many possibilities! Like, more greenery in the front of the school, more decorations, a new school flag, lockers that don't get stuck at least once a day, chairs that actually adjust themselves to your height and shape so you can be comfortable for once and not have to deal with an aching-" Faye put a hand on her sister's shoulder.

"Breathe, Nova, breathe." Faye said. Nova took in deep breaths.

"Thanks." She looked at everyone sheepishly. "Sorry. Just that stuck locker of mine really gets on my nerves." Marcus lowered his voice.

"You mean, your lockers don't get stuck on Vis?" Marcus asked, eyes wide. The girls all shook their heads.

"Nope." Halo said.

"Never." Callisto said.

"Not as far as I can remember." Maia said. Marcus, Sally and Jack's jaws dropped. Even Mindy looked up from her homework.

"Wow. I'm honestly jealous. I once almost threw my back out trying to open up my locker when it got stuck." Mindy said. Jack nodded.

"Stuck lockers are the worst." Jack said. Marcus and Sally nodded in agreement.

"Oh! There's also a new girl in school. I haven't met her yet, but there's rumors going around that she's a bit.... well, mean." Sally waved a hand dismissively.

"But I'm sure it's nothing. After all, she's new to this school. I'm sure she'll open up once she gets settled in." Sally said. Mindy had since returned to her homework.

"Or maybe she is a jerk. Rumors can be true after all." Mindy said, back to writing down answers. Sally frowned at her and threw a fishstick at her head.

"Throwing food at me doesn't make me any less right." Mindy said, still jotting down answers. "Also, that's wasteful." Sally rolled her eyes.

"Anyway, that's all the major things going on." Sally said. The school bell rang out, signaling that lunch was over. Sally, Jack, Marcus, Estella, Selene, Vela, Halo, Skye, Callisto, Juno, Maia, Nova, Faye and Rhea all started picking up their trash. Mindy finished the question she was on and started packing up her stuff as well. The only person not packing up anything was Lyra.

"Hey, Lyra, the bell rang. Lunch is over." Rhea said. Lyra didn't say anything. Callisto squinted.

"Ly, you heard her? Lunch is over, it's time to go to class." Callisto said. Again, no response. Everyone looked at each other and then back at Lyra, concern washing over them. Mindy finished packing up her bag and slung it over her shoulder.

"Is she okay?" Mindy asked. Skye tapped Lyra on the shoulder before leaning over to look at Lyra's face. Lyra had a vacant expression on her face, eyes glazed and unmoving as she stared off into the distance. Skye shook her.

"Lyra? Lyra?" Still no answer. Before anyone could try something else, Lyra snapped back to the present. She blinked a little, her hand going to her forehead as she mumbled something under her breath. Vela squinted.

"Huh?" Vela asked.

"We need to go somewhere." Lyra mumbled. Callisto groaned.

"Not this again." Callisto groaned. Sally, Mindy, Marcus and Jack did double takes.

"Again?!" The four teens exclaimed. Juno nodded.

"She's been doing this for three days now." Juno said.

"She'll suddenly stop in the middle of doing something, stare off into the distance and then she'll snap back and go back to whatever she was doing before." Selene said. Estella nodded.

"She freaked Miss Wright out when she did it while helping her in the garden." Estella said. Nova nodded furiously.

"Miss Wright almost took her to the hospital! Which, good thing Selene and Faye managed to talk her out of it. That would have been bad, like really, really bad. I mean, could you imagine the doctors taking blood tests and seeing glittery-" Faye slapped a hand over Nova's mouth again.

"Short version, Lyra didn't have to go to the hospital." Faye said. Lyra began packing up her stuff as well, a crease between her brows as she appeared to think hard about something. She mumbled to herself again before seeming to remember where she was.

"Does anyone have any plans for after-school?" Lyra asked as she picked up her lunch tray. Jack groaned.

"I have to pickup the twins after-school and take them to ballet practice afterwards." Jack groaned. Mindy rolled her eyes.

"I'm on babysitting duty." Mindy said. Sally raised an eyebrow as she placed her empty tray in the tray return.

"Isn't your little brother in daycare?" Sally asked. Mindy gave her a wiry smirk.

"My mothers temporarily suspended his daycare service as part of my punishment." Mindy explained. "I have to pick up the little squirt after-school and babysit him." Though by the fond look in Mindy's eyes, everyone could tell that she didn't mind it as much as she was pretending to.

"What about you, Marcus?" Skye asked. Marcus slumped.

"I got benched from football practice for the next three weeks. And I have to clean out the shed and reorganize the garage." He shuddered.

"My mom loves the flea market a little too much. Pray for me!" Marcus said, a haunted look in his eyes. Sally patted his back comfortingly while Mindy and Jack gave him looks of ssympathy. Nova was wide-eyed.

"You mean, you weren't joking about that?!" Nova exclaimed. Marcus shook his head.

"No, i was not." Marcus said, shuddering. Lyra, Skye, Rhea, Faye, Juno, Callisto, Selene, Nova, Estella, Halo, Maia and Vela all looked at Sally, wondering what fate she had been given. Sally sighed and pulled at her pink-and-blue ombre ruffle top.

"No gymnastics practice for a few weeks. And my dads have me on cleaning and restocking duty at the store." Sally said, blowing a strawberry blonde strand from her face. The girls all winced.

"We are so sorry, you guys." Selene apologized again, for the umpteenth time. Jack waved a hand dismissively.

"Nah, it's fine. Ruby and Amethyst aren't too much trouble. Besides, the looks on their faces when they finally nail a ballet move is so adorable to look at." Jack said. Mindy nodded.

"Danny's a pretty chill little guy. All he does is ask questions." Mindy said. Callisto raised an eyebrow.

"That doesn't annoy you?" Callisto questioned. Mindy raised an eyebrow, confused.

"Why would that bother me?" Mindy asked, confused. Callisto just blinked at her. Evidently, Mindy had the patience of a saint. Callisto hadn't been expecting to learn that about Mindy. Sally nodded.

"And I don't mind helping out at the store." She shuddered. "I just hope I don't find another spider in the storeroom." Marcus shuddered as well.

"You and me both, sister. I really hope I don't find a spider in the stuff my mom gets from the flea market." Marus and Sally both shuddered at the thought of the creepy-crawly.

"So many legs." Sally muttered.

"So many eyes." Marcus shuddered. Everyone stared at Marcus and Sally before returning to throwing away uneaten food and putting their trays in the tray return. The girls all pocketed the packaged snack food on their trays and hid them in pockets and purses.

"It's for the pomeranians." Skye explained when she saw the confused looks on Sally, Jack, Marcus and Mindy's faces. Marcus, Jack, Sally and Mindy all looked at each other and shrugged. The teens all started heading to the cafeteria's doors.

"Enough about our punishments for staying out so late, what are you guys doing after-school?" Jack asked, looking at the girls as he brushed off his jeans.

"Miss Wright has us helping out in the garden and cleaning and reorganizing the attic." Estella said. Mindy raised an eyebrow.

"Speaking of Miss Wright, does she know about-"

"Us being princesses from another planet hiding from an evil conqueror?" Nova interrupted. "Nope! As far as she knows, we're ordinary teenage girls from a far-off country that's currently under a coup and we were sent here as exchange students to protect us and we had our luggage stolen at the airport, which is apparently a thing that's super common here on Wishworld, I mean, are there just people that make it their profession to just stand around and wait for unattended luggage to arrive at the airport just to steal it? That seems like an unproductive way to spend your day. Super rude too. I mean what if-"

Faye slapped a hand over Nova's mouth.

"The short version, no, she doesn't know." Faye said.

"Will you tell her?" Jack asked. Nova, Faye, Skye, Vela, Halo, Rhea, Lyra, Maia, Juno, Callisto, Selene and Estella all looked at each other.

"We're really not supposed to reveal our identities to anyone." Rhea said. Marcus scrunched his eyebrows in confusion.

"But, you told us." Marcus said, gesturing to Jack, Sally, Mindy and himself. Callisto smiled a wiry smile.

"Well, we kinda had no choice since Mindy seemed dead set on becoming negative energy monster food." Callisto said. Nova looked thoughtful.

"We really need a better name for those things." Nova said to herself. Everyone looked at her before turning their attention back to the conversation at hand.

"Well, if someone told you that they were an alien princess from another planet, would you believe them without proof?" Mindy asked. Callisto looked thoughtful.

"That depends. Was I being chased by smoke monsters before the reveal?" Callisto asked, a smug smirk on her face. Mindy rolled her eyes and folded her arms as she staunchly refused to dignity Callisto with a response. The bell rang, signifying that it was time for class. Sally clapped excitedly.

"Yes! English, here I come!" Sally cheered, running off to her locker to get her books. Mindy shrugged her bag up to her shoulder. She pulled up the left sleeve of her sweater to expose a slim black wristwatch.

"I have a couple of minutes before AP Biology." Mindy opened her locker and took out a couple of library books.

"I'm going to go drop these off at the library and inquire about that copy of The Girl In The Locked Room." Mindy said. Jack shuddered.

"I have no idea how you read those books." Jack said, putting his hands in his pockets as he headed off to his next class.

"Come on, Marc, we got history class." Jack yelled.

"I'm already way ahead of you!" Marcus yelled from the down the hall. Jack startled and looked behind him before looking ahead of him to see Marcus waving.

"Huh. So you are." Jack said. He shrugged before running to catch up with Marcus. The girls also began splitting up to head to their next classes, dodging and pushing their way past other students.

After saying goodbye to Jack, Mindy, Marcus and Sally, the girls all began the twenty mile walk home. They passed Mister O'Malley's yard and the tiny pomeranians immediately ran off the porch to the fence. The girls all took out their leftover snacks from lunch and unwrapped them before throwing the treats over the fence. The pomeranians happily gobbled up the treats, yapping happily. The little doggies looked up, hoping for more treats.

"Sorry, all out!" Faye yelled. The tiny doggies all sat down, seeming to understand. The girls continued on their way to their house. They walked up the porch steps and after unlocking the door, walked in. Miss Wright was in the living room, lifting up couch cushions and looking underneath furniture. Miss Wright was wearing a turtleneck cream cashmere sweater paired with jeans and cute, comfy looking canvas shoes.

"Hi, Miss Wright." The girls all said as they set their bags down. Miss Wright looked up from where she had been on the floor looking under the couch.

"Hi, girls." Miss Wright said, standing up and brushing off her sweater. "How was school?"

Multiple variations of "Goods" and "Fines" were voiced. Skye tilted her head.

"Are you looking for something, Miss Wright?" Skye asked. Miss Wright scratched her head and pushed a few strands of hair that had escaped from her bun out of her face.

"My wallet. My book club is meeting at a cafe for this month's meeting." Miss Wright explained, scanning the room for her elusive wallet. Faye, Nova, Skye, Vela, Halo, Selene, Estella, Maia, Rhea, Lyra, Callisto and Juno all started looking around as well. Skye dug her hand in the back of the overstuffed armchair. Her fingers brushed against something small and square. Skye stretched her arm as far as she could, fumbling around until her fingers closed around the small object. She lifted out a brown leather wallet embossed with floral details. Skye held it up.

"Is this it?" Skye asked. Miss Wright looked up from where she had been looking underneath a throw pillow.

"There it is!" Miss Wright said, relieved. She fluffed out the throw pillow and placed it back down on the couch before walking over to Skye and taking her wallet. She gave Skye a big hug.

"Thank you, dear." Miss Wright said, slipping her wallet into the back pocket of her jeans. Miss Wright picked up her purse and grabbed the book next to it and placed it inside her purse before zipping it up. She shrugged her purse up her shoulder before turning to address the girls.

"I should be back no later than eight pm." Miss Wright looked thoughtful. "Unless Aggie brought the wine, in which case, it'll be eleven." The girls all looked at each other. They still had no idea what that meant.

"There's leftover vegetarian chili in the fridge, but I also left some money and a couple of takeout menus on the counter if none of you want chili." Miss Wright said. The girls all nodded their understanding.

"There's a pizza place that makes a really good pescatarian pizza. There's also a really good burger place that makes a delicious salmon burger, a taco place with good fish tacos and there's a cafe that has some really good pescatarian options. If you order from the cafe, I recommend the lobster ravioli. It's really good." Miss Wright held her arms.

"Come on, hugs before I go." All the girls gave Miss Wright big hugs. Once all the girls had received their hug, Miss Wright picked up her keys and grabbed her phone.

"Now remember, no one open this door for anyone. I have my keys. If any of you girls need anything, call me."

"Yes, Miss Wright." All the girls chorused.

"Enjoy your bookclub!" Skye yelled. Miss Wright smiled.

"I will. Make sure you all do your homework."

"We will!" Vela yelled. She received several glares.

"What?" Vela asked. Miss Wright waved goodbye and walked out the front door. Selene locked it behind her.

"So," Rhea said. "Are we having leftovers or takeout?"

One intense debate later, the girls had all settled on pizza. After ordering, they had gotten started on their homework, tending to the garden and reorganizing the attic. The pizza arrived twenty minutes later and the girls all dug in. Miss Wright had been right, the pizza was good. The sauce was delicious and the cheese was nice and gooey. The crust was delicious and the salmon was nice and flaky. The jalapeños added a nice spiciness to the pizza and the crème frâiche balanced out the smokiness of the salmon and the scallion added a nice crunch.

"I was thinking, what about Juno and The Jams?" Juno said. Callisto rolled her eyes.

"Pass." Juno hmmped. She took a sip out of her can of root beer.

"Hmmm, Juno and The Jubilees?" Callisto raised an eyebrow.

"Every name you've suggested for this band so far has your name in it." Callisto said. Juno folded her arms and held her head up, haughtily.

"I don't hear any other suggestions." Callisto rolled her eyes.

"Because you haven't given anyone else a chance." Callisto said. Junk pouted.

"Fine. Skye, Selene, Vela, you have any band name ideas?" Juno asked. Selene looked thoughtful.

"What about The Shooting Stars?" Selene asked. Skye waved her arms around wildly.

"Galaxy Rock?" Skye suggested.

"The Vortexes?" Vela threw in.

"What about Darkside?" Callisto asked. The other girls threw in name suggestions as well.

"What about The Luminaries?" Nova suggested.

"Nebulus?" Maia suggested.

"The Dazzling Pulsars?" Rhea suggested.

"The Radiant Comets?" Halo said.

"The Sparking Rays?" Lyra said.

"The Stellar Constellations?" Estella suggested.

"The Glowing Cosmics?" Faye suggested. Juno groaned and thunked her chin down on the table.

"None of those have that glow I'm looking for." Juno said. Callisto rolled her eyes.

"Well, you can't have a band without a band name." Callisto informed her. Juno whined.

"I know!" Juno groaned. Vela grabbed another slice of pizza.

"Well, we have until this Friday." Vela said. Maia's eyes widened.

"Which means, i only have three days to come up with a new song." Maia breathed. She immediately stood up and piled her plate with two more pizza slices and picked up her soda can.

"I gotta get started." Maia turned and fled the room, the sound of her footsteps pounding on the stairs as she hurried to her and Rhea's room. The other girls all stared after her.

"Well, that happened." Callisto said, shrugging as she took another slice of pizza. Nova chewed on her slice of pizza.

"Next time, can we try that taco place? I wanna see how good their tacos are." Nova said. Faye nodded eagerly.

"Ooh, and maybe we can convince Miss Wright to mark down a pescatarian week on the meal planner, so we can try all kinds of pescatarian recipes." Faye said. All the girls could practically see the drool building up at the corners of Faye's mouth. Halo looked up at the large antique wall clock Miss Wright kept on the wall in the dining room.

"It's almost time for bed." Halo said, finishing up her last slice of pizza. Nova gulped down her final slice.

"I call dibs on the shower!" Nova yelled. Skye sighed as she ate her crust. All the other girls began finishing up their pizza and sodas as well. They all cleaned up, putting the plates in the sink, breaking down the pizza box and putting it in the recycling bin and throwing their empty soda cans in as well. Once the dining room was all cleaned up, the girls all headed upstairs, either to finish up homework or start getting together pajamas and toothbrushes for baths.

Tap. Tap. Tap.

Selene's eyes fluttered open. She lifted her head up a little and then shrugged and laid her head back down when she didn't hear anything, thinking she had just imagined it.

Tap. Tap. Tap.

Selene's head shot up, her eyes wide open. Okay, so it wasn't her imagination. The tapping noise started again. Selene threw off her comforter and padded over as quietly as she could to the door. Estella was sound asleep, an open book on her chest and her glass askew on her face. Bitty was happily curled up on Estella's pillow next to her head, snoring away. Selene quietly opened the door.

"Lyra?" Selene whispered, extremely confused. Lyra was dressed in a pretty seafoam green nightgown made of silk and lace that fell down to her ankles. Her long dirty blonde hair spilled to the floor and her seafoam green sleep mask was pushed up on top of her head. Lyra's eyes were closed and she was breathing deeply, almost as if she were still asleep.

"She's sleepwalking." A voice said. Selene startled to see Vela across the hall, leaned against her and Lyra's bedroom door. Selene almost didn't recognize Vela for a moment. Vela's usually perfectly immaculate hair was all tangled and frizzy from sleep. The left side of her mouth had a line of drool coming out and her usually alert brown eyes were crusty and droopy with sleep. Vela's pajamas; a dark blue sweater with a black hole on it and lighter blue pajama shorts, were rumpled and full of wrinkles.

Selene was certain that Vela would appreciate her keeping her comments about her appearance to herself and so she did.

"What's going on?" Selene put a hand to her heart as she whirled around to see that Estella was awake and rubbing sleep from her eyes. She readjusted her glasses and threw her covers off as she got of bed and stretched. Estella pulled down her pinkish-white sweater and pulled at the hem of her star patterned silver pajama shorts before joining Selene at the door.

"I think Lyra's sleepwalking." Selene said. Estella yawned.

"She is?" Estella asked, poking her head out the door. Vela, Selene and Estella watched as Lyra made her way over to Juno and Callisto's room and tapped on their door. A couple of taps later, the door was violently ripped open as a very peeved Callisto stuck her head out, a groggy Juno right behind her. Juno's already messy mane of curls was even messier and Callisto's short hair was sticking up all over her head. Callisto was wearing a black oversized hoodie with the name of some rock band she'd gotten into since they'd been on earth and black sweatpants. Juno was wearing a pale yellow t-shirt emblazoned with a golden, sparkly eiffel tower and the words Ooh, La La!! under it and dark yellow sweatpants.

"You have fifteen seconds to come up with an explanation for this or so help me Sol-" Juno lightly smacked Callisto's shoulder.

"I think she's asleep, Calli." Juno said, studying Lyra's face. Callisto turned her sour mood on Juno.

"So?" Callisto asked, arms folded as she glared at Juno, groogy and pissed at being woken up. Lyra moved across the hall and tapped on Skye and Nova's door. A sleepy Skye poked her head out, ponytail a mess and her light pink frilly nightgown ruffled. Nova was still sound asleep.

"What's going on?" Skye questioned, sleepily. Callisto folded her arms and glared at the sleepwalking Lyra.

"That's what I'd like to know." Lyra moved down the hall and tapped on Rhea and Maia's room until they came out, tired and groggy. She moved to Halo and Faye's room and tapped on the door until Halo opened it, exhaustion written all over her face. The other girls all hoped she at least got a few hours of sleep before being rudely awoken. Nova, seeming sensing that a party was going on without her, came out her and Skye's room. Her mini buns were a mess and her bright orange Creamsicle shirt and pale orange sleep shorts were all rumpled.

"What is happening?" Nova asked, yawning hugely.

"Ask her." Callisto grumbled, pointing at Lyra. Faye stumbled out of her and Halo's bedroom, looking like she was about to fall to the ground and continue her slumber. Her long thick braids had flyaways escaping from them and her emerald green cake emblazoned tanktop and blue cupcake shorts were all wrinkled.

"Is it morning?" Faye asked, groggily.

"No." Callisto answered her. Maia rubbed sleep out of her eyes as she tugged at the hem of her purple music note shirt and tightened the drawstring on her white music note pajama pants.

"Is she sleepwalking?" Maia questioned. Rhea yawned and scratched at her messy braided crown.

"Seems like it." Rhea said, pulling at her red-and-white sleep shorts. Halo pulled at the hem of her sky blue science pun shirt.

"Is she going to wake up Miss Wright next?" Halo asked, nodding towards Lyra, who was currently sleepwalking down the hall. All the other girls did double takes and immediately whirled to look where Halo had gestured to. Lyra turned and began heading down the stairs instead of continuing down the hall to Miss Wright's room.

"Sh-should someone stop her?" Estella questioned, tugging nervously on her braids. Nova scratched her head.

"Is that safe?" Nova wondered outloud.

"Doubt it." Callisto said, folding her arms. The girls all hurried over to the bannister and watched as Lyra sleepwalked to the front door and slid her shoes on. All the girls looked at each other, eyebrows raised before plodding down the stairs as quietly as they could. Lyra turned and headed for the kitchen. Selene scratched at her bun, strands of long brown hair escaping it and falling in her face.

"We should stop her, right?" Selene asked, smoothing out the wrinkles of her moon emblazoned lavender tanktop. Juno looked thoughtful.

"Are you supposed to stop sleepwalkers?" Juno questioned. Murmurs of apprehension and dubious shrugs were her answer. Rhea pulled down her white basketball tanktop and pulled on her shoes.

"Does it matter? Lyra's sleepwalking and could really injure herself! We have to follow her." Maia, Nova, Faye, Vela, Skye, Halo, Selene, Juno and Callisto all looked at each other before pulling their shoes on as well. All eleven girls ran to the kitchen to find the sliding glass door open. They immediately ran outside to find Lyra standing next to the back gate, almost as if she had been waiting for them. Lyra opened the backgate and walked out of it. The girls all immediately followed her, Faye closing the backgate behind them.

The girls followed the sleepwalking Lyra all through the neighborhood, wondering where she was going. Estella shivered.

"Girls, I think we should get Lyra and head back to the house. It's kinda cold out." Estella said, hugging Bitty a little bit tighter as if to absorb some of her warmth.

"Does she even know where she's going?" Callisto asked as they followed Lyra through lawns until they came to a path. Lyra turned off of it and headed into the woods. Maia groaned.

"Seriously, i thought we were done with this woods." Maia groaned. Halo blew a few strands of hair away from her face.

"Looks like we're not." Halo said. Rhea, Faye, Halo, Maia, Nova, Skye, Selene, Callisto, Estella and Juno all followed Lyra into the forest.

"On the brightside, no negative energy monsters are chasing us this time." Juno said, nervously. Callisto glared at her.

"If one shows up, I'm leaving you here." Juno immediately clung to Callisto's arm.

"Please don't!" Juno pleaded. Callisto's entire face blushed at the close proximity. Skye ducked under a branch.

"I can't even see where I'm going." Skye said. Vela nodded.

"It is super dark." Vela said. Halo nodded.

"We should have brought our phones." Halo said.

"Don't worry, I've got us covered." Estella said. She rubbed Bitty's belly and the yellow star began to glow softly as the Glowfur began singing.

"That's better." Faye said. The girls pushed branches and leaves out of their way and stepped over roots as they followed Lyra deeper into the forest. Lyra walked into a stream and crossed to the otherside, soft splashes sounding through the forest. The girls all stared at the stream before sighing and crossing it as well. Selene squinted in thought.

"Hey, Stell? Does this path we're taking feel familiar to you?" Selene asked. Estella looked around, narrowing her eyes as she studied the trees and plants around them.

"I... think so." Estella said. Callisto looked at them.

"You know where we're going?" Callisto asked. Selene narrowed her eyes in thought.

"I think so." Selene said. "But i can't be too sure." Lyra pushed past some branches and bushes, the other girls following her. Nova pointed ahead of them.

"Hey, look! There's a giant gate." Nova said. All the girls looked to where Nova was pointing, their eyes widening as they saw the gate. Selene gasped and pointing.

"Stella! It's the park!" Selene exclaimed. Estella nodded, mouth agape.

"It is." Estella said. Juno looked at them.

"That gate leads to a park?" Juno asked. Selene and Estella nodded.

"This is where we and Jack hid when we were running from the glion monster." Selene said. Estella nodded rapidly.

"It's also where we fought it." Halo tilted her head.

"So, why did Lyra sleepwalk here?" Halo asked. Selene and Estella both shrugged.

"Star if we know." Selene said. The girls followed Lyra up the overgrown trail leading to the gate. Lyra pulled it open and all the girls clenched their teeth and clamped their hands over their ears at the horrible sound of screeching metal. How that hadn't woken up Lyra, the girls had no clue.

"I think my ears are bleeding." Nova whined. Faye immediately grabbed her sister's face and began inspecting her ears.

"I don't see any blood." Faye said.

"It's probably internal." Nova said.

"How is she still asleep?!" Maia asked, incredulously.

"Must be a heavy sleeper." Vela said. Juno scoffed.

"My older brother is a heavy sleeper and he wouldn't have been able to sleep through that noise." Juno said. Rhea nodded her head.

"My brother either." Rhea said. Lyra walked through the gate and the girls followed her. They walked up the cobblestone walkway and through the overgrown main entrance and into the park. Rhea, Maia, Nova, Faye, Skye, Vela, Juno, Callisto and Halo all gasped as they took in the park.

"It's... gorgeous." Skye breathed as she took it all in. Juno nodded in agreement.

"It's a bit overgrown, though." Juno said, shaking her foot to get rid of the ivy vines that had gotten tangled around her shoe. Callisto scoffed.

"What did you expect? Looks like no one's been here in years." Callisto said, turning around to take in all the foliage around the park. Nova immediately ran over to the carousel.

"Wow! I've only seen pictures of these things on Google! Never thought I'd get to see one in person!" Nova exclaimed, climbing on the unicorn mount. Faye chuckled as she walked over.

"I don't think it gets power anymore, No." Faye said, patting the side of a Pegasus. Vela inspected the carousel while Halo stood back so she could look at all the mounts.

"Hmm, wonder if there's a power source for this nearby." Vela wondered outloud, her eyes scanning the ground for cables or wires. Maia laughed.

"Good luck trying to find it! This whole place is so overgrown that the power station could be right in of us and we wouldn't know." Maia said.

"And if we did find the power station for this thing, would it be in any state to supply power?" Halo questioned. Selene shrugged.

"Jack said this place has been abandoned for four centuries." Selene said. Estella nodded.

"Four full centuries." Estella clarified. Nova clicked her tongue.

"So, that's a no, then?" Nova asked. Faye, Halo, Maia, Selene, Estella and Vela all nodded.

"Ah, stardust!" Nova groaned. Faye patted her shoulder sympathetically and then helped Nova get down.

"Guys!" Rhea yelled a couple of feet ahead of them. "Over here!" Selene, Skye, Vela, Estella, Halo, Juno, Callisto, Maia, Nova and Faye all turned their heads to see the large Victorian Era gazebo in the center of the park. All ten girls walked towards it, as if in a trance, feeling a strange pull towards it.

"Woah." Nova breathed as they arrived at the gazebo. Rhea nodded, staring at the gazebo as if she were also in a trance. All eleven girls stared at the gazebo, taking in all the details that had managed to stand the test of time. The trance was broken when Lyra pulled open the glass French doors. She headed inside and the girls all silently followed her. They headed through the entranceway and into the main area of the gazebo.

"Wow." Juno said, once they were all inside. "It's part greenhouse, part cafe."

Halo hummed thoughtfully as she ran her fingers over an old chaise.

"I believe Wishlings called them coffeehouses back then." Halo said. Nova pointed at the jars behind the counter.

"Ooh, think there's anything in them?" Nova asked.

"Probably slime and mush." Callisto said, toeing a dead root. "I wouldn't open those if I were you." Nova shrugged and went over to the antique grandfather clock. Skye noticed it as well.

"Think it still works?" Skye questioned. Vela walked over to the grandfather clock.

"Might be in the same boat as the carousel." Vela said. Skye and Nova both whined in disappointment. Faye bent down and picked up an old menu off the floor and scanned its contents.

Lyra let out a yawn as her eyes fluttered open. Vela, Skye, Selene, Estella, Halo, Callisto, Juno, Nova, Faye, Maia and Rhea's heads all whipped to look at her.

"Hi, girls." Lyra said, yawning. "What's going on?" Callisto folded her arms and narrowed her eyes at Lyra.

"We were hoping you could tell us. You woke us all up and then sleepwalked all the way out here." Callisto said. Lyra looked around the room.

"I saw this place in my visions!" Lyra said. A smile appeared on her face. "Looks like I was seeing this place for a reason."

Juno raised an eyebrow.

"What reason?" Juno questioned. Lyra shrugged.

"I don't know. I started trying to decipher it by writing a poem, but I must have fallen asleep before I could complete it." Lyra said. Vela nodded.

"You did. I had to float you over into your bed." Vela said. Lyra blushed.

"Oh, star apologies, Vela." Lyra said, embarrassed. Vela waved a hand dismissively.

"It was no problem." Vela said. Lyra began carefully picking around items littering the floor of the teahouse. All the girls looked at each other and shrugged and started helping.

"You have a vague of idea of what we could be looking for?" Callisto asked as she opened the grandfather clock and looked inside. Lyra shook her head as she carefully put a china dish back down.

"No, I don't." Lyra said. Juno picked up a small oil painting of a rose in a gold picture frame.

"What about this? Getting any psychic-y feelings from this?" Juno asked. Lyra tilted her head as she looked at the painting. She shook her head.

"Nope, nothing." Lyra said. Juno carefully set the frame down and headed over to another part of the gazebo. The girls carefully sifted through all the decorations, furniture and paintings inside the gazebo. Lyra didn't get a single intuitive feeling about any of them. Some of the girls took the time to set the decorations back up as best they could.

"We've looked through just about everything in here." Halo said, placing a dusty throw pillow on an armchair. Skye used her wish energy manipulation to right an overturned armchair.

"Could we have missed something?" Skye asked. Maia looked over at Lyra as she and Rhea pushed a table back up.

"Are you sure we're in the right place?" Maia asked. Lyra nodded.

"Positive." Callisto looked around.

"Well, we've looked through just about everything in here." Callisto said. Selene put her hands on her hips as she surveyed the sitting room.

"Maybe, we'll find whatever Lyra's sensing in the another room?" Selene suggested. Faye held up a hand.

"Wait a minute, Lyra, you said we're in the right place, but are we in the right room?" Faye asked. Lyra closed her eyes.

"Hmmmm, I can't tell." Lyra said, opening her eyes and putting a hand to her forehead.

"Sorry, still kinda sleepy." Lyra apologized. Rhea yawned.

"I'm still kinda tired too." Rhea said. Estella nodded as she yawned as well, rubbing the top of Bitty's head.

"Maybe we should come back tomorrow?" Estella suggested. Halo nodded.

"That's a good idea. We should come back when we're less tired and Lyra's powers are working better." Lyra looked around the room and sighed before nodding.

"You're right, Halo. We should head back." Nova nodded in agreement.

"Besides, we also have school tomorrow and we have to get up for that in like.... actually, what time is it? I don't have my phone on me and i'm gonna take a wild guess and say that that grandfather clock doesn't work anymore since it's been here for so long and no one's been fixing up on it. When was that thing even made anyway? And how old is it exactly? Actually, come to think of it, everything in here must be way older than the gazebo itself, that's honestly-"

"Nova's right. We have school tomorrow and we should head back so we can at least be decently rested." Vela said, interrupting Nova's ramblings. All the girls started back towards the entranceway. Skye bent down to pick up a glass figurine and turned to find somewhere to put it. Skye's eyes landed on a silver star shaped button installed into the wall. Skye put the figurine down on a dining table and walked over to it. The button looked new. Far newer than everything else in the room. Every object in the room was either dusty, faded from old age, had tears or holes in it or had some kind of damage. Skye tilted her head.

"Hey, girls! There's a button here." Skye said. Lyra, Rhea, Maia, Vela, Halo, Selene, Estella, Juno, Callisto, Nova and Faye all turned to look at her. The girls all walked over to where Skye was standing and crowded around her.

"Whatsit do?" Nova questioned. Skye shrugged.

"I have no idea." Skye said. Vela looked around the gazebo.

"It doesn't fit in with the rest of the decor in here." Vela observed. Halo nodded.

"And it looks new." Juno scratched her head.

"What purpose would this button even have? It doesn't look connected to anything from what I can see." Juno said. Callisto shrugged.

"Might just be there for decoration." Callisto suggested.

"Or maybe it used to power something?" Selene said.

"Jack said that he, Mindy, Sally and Marcus used to hang out in this park as kids. If they managed to find this park, someone else could have as well." Estella said. Selene nodded in agreement.

"Jack did say that he, Sally, Marcus and Mindy had never been inside the gazebo." Selene said. Rhea scratched her head.

"So, someone installed a button for...?" Maia looked thoughtful.

"It could open something." Maia said.

"But what?" Faye questioned.

"Oooh, what if it opens a secret passageway? Like in those mystery shows?" Nova asked. Lyra stared at the button, a strange feeling coming over her.

"I'm getting a powerful feeling that we should press that button." Lyra said, her voice sounding far away. Skye lifted her finger and pushed the button. The girls waited with baited breath. Nothing happened. Nova scratched her head.

"Well, that was anticlimactic." A soft sparkly blue glow slowly began to radiate out from the button. The girls all stared with wide eyes.

"Nevermind, I spoke too soon!" Nova said as the sparkly light began to wash over the room. The girls watches in awe as the whole room was consumed by the light. The light slowly began to fade and the girls all gasped. The inside of the gazebo no longer looked as rundown as it did before. The sun-and-water rotted floor had been replaced by a familiar rainbow floor made out of starmarble. The mildewed, moth eaten rugs had been replaced by star shaped and galaxy patterned rugs of all shapes and sizes. The dirty, cracked decorations had been replaced by beautiful, sleek looking decorations that brought to mind the decor of Starling Academy. The ripped, sun bleached furniture had been replaced by sleek, comfy looking seats and new, futuristic looking tables.

The girls all looked up. The broken glass ceiling was now shiny and new, not a hole in sight. Golden light began to flow down from somewhere in the ceiling, filling the empty crevices in the floor and lighting the room up. Selene, Estella, Vela, Halo, Skye, Lyra, Maia, Rhea, Nova, Faye, Callisto and Juno all looked around in stunned awe. Even Bitty looked astonished at the room's transformation.

"Oh my stars." Skye breathed.

"H-how?" Faye asked.

"That button... it's Visian tech." Halo muttered.

"But... how? Wh-who put it here?" Vela questioned. Selene touched one of the chairs and immediately snatched her hand back.

"It's...interactive." Selene said. Callisto walked to a chair and sat down in it. The chair immediately adjusted to her body. Juno's jaw dropped.

"No way." Juno said, shaking her head. Callisto shrugged her shoulders and smirked.

"I'm sitting in a comfy chair right now, aren't i?" Juno immediately ran over to a chair and plopped down into it. The chair instantly adjusted to her body as well.

"Oh my stars, it is an interactive hologram!" Juno said. She let out a happy squeal and fully slumped down in her chair.

"Oh comfy chairs, how I've missed you." Juno sighed, sinking even further down into her chair. Nova spun around.

"Oh my stars, you guys." She threw her arms out. "It's like.... someone packed home into a hologram and then imposed it over the gazebo." Nova said. Callisto raised an eyebrow.

"That's exactly what happened, Nova." Callisto said. The girls looked around the room to fully take in the transformation. The entire gazebo had been replaced by what appeared to be the inside of a Wish-House. Maia headed for the door.

"What are you doing?" Rhea asked.

"Checking something." Maia called back. She exited the gazebo and came back in a few minutes later.

"Looks like it's just the inside that got a facelift." Maia said. Lyra spotted a large white table in the center of the room. The table had a large star embedded in it's center. The star pulsed bright blue. The girls all looked at each other and then they all approached the table together as a group. The star burst to life, a bright blue light radiating upwards from it, projecting an image into the air. The girls all gasped, their hands flying to their mouths as their eyes welled with tears.

The image was of Lady Celeste. Their headmistress was every bit as lovely as the girls had remembered her. Lady Celeste's olive skin was every bit as sparkly and luminous as ever and her pink highlighted white hair gleamed ever so brightly. Even her clothes were neat and crisp; a long white gown with a purple-and-pink turtleneck corset that had a pink gem attached at the top and a glowing white cloak with gold trim. Lady Celeste's usually kind, open face was somber and her usually warm light grey eyes were solemn. The holo-vid began to play and the tears that had been welling up in Lyra, Maia, Rhea, Vela, Halo, Skye, Nova, Faye, Selene, Estella, Callisto and Juno's eyes fell as the voice of their beloved headmistress began to fill the room.

"My radiant Star Darlings, if you are seeing this holo-vid, then that means the worst has come to pass." Lady Celeste began. The girls' tears fell full force as they were once again reminded of That Day and it's horrors. Lady Celeste took a deep breath before continuing.

"Vis.... Vis has been taken over by the evil conqueror, Lady Adira. For quite some time, Positive Wish Energy levels on Vis have been dropping. The brightest minds on Vis had been trying to come up with a way to stop it. We were getting nowhere. Then, I had an idea. As you girls know, the highest levels of Wish Energy come from wishes granted by young Wishlings. I theorized that if wishes from young Wishlings were granted by young Visians, the resulting amount of Wish Energy would be astronomical. The plan was for Starling Academy Students to go down to Wishworld and test this theory."

The girls mouths all fell open in shock. Starling Academy students going down to Wishworld to grant wishes before graduating? It was unheard of! Even if Lady Celeste's theory had merit, someone would have had to sign off on it. Right? Was it President Andromeda Glint? Or was it their parents? Had the royal families of Vis signed off on this? Why didn't their parents tell them? Before the girls could really spiral into questioning, they tuned back into the holo-vid.

"I feared that the situation would worsen and that Lady Adira would begin her attack before I could begin to test my theory. So, I and a few trusted faculty members with the backing of the royal families and the help of Vis's top Wish Energy Scientists and Wish Granters headed down to Wishworld to scout out a location for a Wish-House in the event that the worst should happen." The girls all wiped at their eyes. The worst had happened. All of Vis had been overtaken. Lady Celeste took a deep breath.

"While the construction of the Wish-House was underway, I turned my attention to finding the best candidates to test my theory." A warm smile came over Lady Celeste's face. "My search led me to you girls.

"Selene Liara, Princess of Lunara." Selene stood up a little straighter and wiped her eyes.

"Skye Volill, Princess of Virga." Skye smiled tearfully.

"Juno Sabe, Princess of Solaris." It spoke volumes to Juno's current emotional state that all she could manage was a little wave.

"Vela Allana, Princess of Void." Vela smoothed down her hair as best she could while fighting back more tears.

"Callisto Azan, Princess of Stye." Callisto gave a short nod of acknowledgement, wiping away tears from her eyes.

"Estella Rosneath, Princess of Stellar." Estella pushed her glasses up her nose a little to wipe at her eyes before burying her face in Bitty's fur, soaking it in tears.

"Lyra Vorian, Princess of Cosmia." Lyra's hands were covering her mouth and nose as tears fell from her eyes in a steady flow.

"Rhea Najan, Princess of Gamma." Rhea buried her face in her hands to hide her tears.

"Faye Galdina, Princess of Quasar." Faye held a hand over her mouth as she cried.

"Halo Galzar, Princess of Aura." Halo stood still as a statue as tears silently streamed down her face.

"Maia Soala, Princess of Alea." Maia wiped at her face and turned her head away from the holo-vid as she tried get her emotions under control.

"And Nova Galdina, Princess of Quasar." Nova hid her face in Faye's side and hugged her sister tightly. Faye's arms wrapped around Nova and rubbed her back soothingly.

"You girls displayed amazing wish granting potential. I and a few trusted staff all began drawing up a lesson plan to teach you girls everything you would need to know to prepare you for Wishworld." The girls all nodded as they recalled the fateful message they had all received just weeks before That Day happened. Lady Celeste sighed and her face turned somber.

"I know that this is a massive weight to put on your young shoulders, but I believe that my theory could still work." The girls whirled around as a bright glow materialized behind them. Twelve bright Wish Orbs stood in front of the girls. The girls all stared in wide-eyed astonishment as the Orbs began to swarm around them.

"If you girls grant these twelve wishes, the resulting Wish Energy should be powerful enough to save Vis." Lady Celeste said. The girls looked at each other, wide-eyed. Could they do it? Lady Celeste opened her mouth as if to say something, but then thought better of it and closed her mouth. She sighed and then looked up, a warm smile coming over her face, though it looked fragile.

"I believe in you girls. Trust in yourselves and each other and your abilities, my Star Darlings. I believe that I will see you all again soon." The holo-vid stopped and then turned off. The girls stood there in numb shock, even as the hologram began to shut down, the Wish-House reverting back to its original state. The girls stood there in the gazebo in silence for several long minutes as they processed everything they had just learned.

Out of all the one thousand and eight hundred students Lady Celeste could have chosen, she had chosen them. They were the ones Lady Celeste had entrusted with this mission. The girls all looked at each other. They were all thinking the same thing. Lady Celeste had sent them down to Wishworld to grant wishes and gather up enough Positive Wish Energy to save it. The only question was: could they do it?

The girls stared at where the hologram of their headmistress had stood just moments before and wipes their faces as a new resolve came over them.

They had to. Their families, their kingdoms, their friends and all of Vis was counting on them. They knew what they needed to do. Grant the twelve wishes and gather up Positive Energy and then Vis would be saved.

"Girls, let's head home." Selene said, wiping away her tears. "We've got work to do." Together, the girls all filed out the gazebo. With one last look back at it, the girls all headed out the park.

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Getting Acquainted With: Anshelinah Circe

Full name: Anshelinah Maia Aurelie Circe

Age: 25

Birthday: February 29th

Sexual orientation: Asexual, Biromantic (Feminine Leaning)

Familiar: Honey the Lop-Eared Rabbit

Personality:

Birth chart (big three): Pisces Sun, Cancer Moon, Aquarius Rising

MBTI: ISFP-A

Patron Arcana: The World

Upright: Completion, Fulfillment, Sense of Belonging, Wholeness

Reversed: Lack of Closure, Emptiness, Incompletion

Minor Arcana: Five of Cups

Upright: Loss, Grief, Self-Pity

Reversed: Finding Peace, Acceptance, Moving On

Likes: brushing horses, the sound of roosters crowing in the morning, the color palette of the desert, the way mud feels between her toes, abstract artwork, finger painting, keeping succulents and cactus plants in her room and studio, letting river water wash over her skin, the slickness of wet clay, dew on the grass, sunsets that paint the sky seven different colors, sitting shoulder to shoulder at the bar with her friends, the way "Berlusconi" rolls off the tongue, vanilla ice cream, the sensation of picking off a scab, buttermilk baths, group hugs from her family and friends, wearing a lot of bracelets, when kids at the Art Academy ask her questions, dancing Cumbia with Isabella and Sisi, linen sheets, deep talks in the art studio with Ophie, building birdhouses with her father, plum jam, when Cole traces her bare back in the morning, lukewarm showers, people thinking she's tough, helping her family with things around the house, when paint and clay get on her clothes, curling up in her parents' arms at the end of the day, the taste of honey, sitting by the Vivarium fountain, farmer's markets, the soft feeling of her rabbit's fur, stargazing in the desert, hiking, cathartic time alone, the ocean

Dislikes: small spaces, salt in her rice, bug bites, constricting or large amounts of clothing, getting sick, people who feel entitled to her time, hospitals and mortuaries, moving someone's things out of a home or house, pumpernickel bread, people who disregard or disrespect nature, empty rooms, greasy hair, leaving the stems of a bouquet uncut, unflavored beer, persistent men, talking casually about lost loved ones, strangers who touch her, feeling sleepy when she's trying to stay awake, when her dad goes on long trips without her, clients who complain that she overcharges for her work, feeling like she doesn't have enough time, limes, arguing with people she loves, overwhelming environments, having to choose her battles, when her friends don't reach out for a while, the taste of clear liquors, when her clothes stick to her body in the summer, radishes, a stuffy studio, trashing an art piece and having to start again

Abilities: Anshelinah loves art and she's taught herself a lot of what she knows. She leans towards creating pottery and crafty sculptures, however, she also likes to paint and make collages using flowers and newspaper. With her Somraldic heritage, she's been taught how to ride horses and tend to a garden. She speaks a creole or hybrid language of Somraldic and Maethisse with her family, and she speaks Maethisse with her friends. She can also read Somraldic Rune and write with various calligraphy pens. Anshelinah loves to cook different foods, especially ones that hail from Murik Valley, and often prefers to make these recipes over Maethisse food.

Favourite food: Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Bacon and Sour Cream (With a cup of Chicken Noodle Soup on the side)

Favourite drink: Iced Cafe con Leche with Cinnamon

Favourite flower: Gerbera Daisy, Magnolia

Magic: Anshelinah has a blessing that applies to all of the firstborn daughters of her father's Somraldic family. The blessing grants uncanny luck, seeming to always watch over her and guide her decisions, never allowing terrible trouble to befall her, and is called Aurelie's blessing.

Appearance:

Height: 5'10 or 178 cm.

Weight: 161 lbs or 73 kg

Hair: Anshelina has dusty brown hair that falls in curls and coils. Her hair is often not uniform on its own and requires a lot of effort on the side of styling. She loves her hair texture, a general mix of her father's coarse locs and her mother's fine waves. She often keeps her hair short, a bit above shoulder length, and likes to keep it back in a half bun or ponytail, which is her signature style when working on her artwork. In the summer, her hair lightens easily, adopting light brown streaks. She sometimes will braid her hair into two braids on either side of her head with a middle part and fluffy curls in the front as bangs.

Eyes: Anshelinah has her father's eyes. They're down-turned, and appear droopy and sultry. Despite her hair being lightly colored, her long lashes are a deeper brown than the rest of her hair. Her lashes are interesting, as she has a few white lashes on her left eye. Her eyes are so deep brown, they're nearly black, as is the dominant trait of the people of Murik Valley. She uses kohl eyeliner as one of the only parts of her daily beauty routine, making Anshelinah's eyes a seductive centerpiece to her face.

General description: Anshelinah could be compared to a doe. Her skin tone is a beautiful dark honey, lighter in the winter, while deeper in the summer. Her shoulders and hips are about even in their narrow width, her waist is a complimentary measurement. Her whole body can be considered lithe. Just because she is slim doesn't mean she is delicate. Anshelinah has strong arms with light muscle definition in her biceps and triceps from carrying supplies and her everyday activities. Her legs are toned as she does a lot of walking, running, and swimming. Anshelinah has a soft stomach, with most of the weight gathering in the lower abdomen. The shadows of her ribs can be seen in her torso. Her breasts are a modest size, and her chest is adorned with various spots and small moles. Anshelinah's nose is quite straight like her mother's and her lips are full like her father's. Her top lip is equally full and prominent compared to her bottom one, and she has a soft, barely there, cupid's bow. Her brows are fluffy and full, normally combed upward. They're set in a serious line when Anshelinah's face is at rest.

As a person, there are many different facets to Anshelinah's personality. To strangers, she's quiet and demure, even a little standoffish and aloof. She's not eager to take part in frivolous conversations with people she doesn't know or particularly like. That being said, however, she is always courteous until given a reason not to be. To her family, she is loving, compassionate, and energetic. She can let loose around her family without the worry of being judged or criticized. To her friends, she can be confident, adventurous, and fun. She loves to participate in group activities with the people close to her, whether that be a grand escapade or a quiet evening by a bonfire. She's helpful, kind, and patient, once you're acquainted with her, making her a great mentor and teacher. Despite what strangers think.

Fashion Sense: Anshelinah has a practical style. She often wears a pair of baggy pants that hang off her waist and a smaller shirt on top for shape. She likes to wear things that bare her midriff and arms like tank tops, crop tops, baby tees, and tube tops. She likes denim overalls and coveralls that have the jacket hanging by her hips. They're functional for painting, working in the garden, and tending to animals, so Anshelinah likes the versatility of these clothes. She mostly prefers a clog or sandal, with simple leather bands and brass buckles. In the winter, she likes to wear loose-fitting denim or trousers with a high waist, with a slim-fitting long sleeve on top. She likes sweaters, but she avoids layering as it's uncomfortable for her.

Anshelinah has a collection of western wear, as is typical dress in Murik Valley. She likes to incorporate these pieces into her style for comfort as well as the cultural significance it has to her. She has a few pairs of boots of various heights in neutral colors. Her closet also dons denim shorts, bootcut jeans, flannels, and linen western dresses. She wears these clothes often in the summers and when she returns to her father's country to visit her family.

Although Anshelinah's style is practical, that won't hold her back from wearing things she thinks are beautiful. She does like to get dressed up in something slim fitting when she goes out on a date or with her friends. She likes short dresses with long sleeves, or long dresses that hug close to the form. She's not extremely picky or uniform with these outfits. If she happens to be in the mood for it, she will wear it.

A brief look into her life:

Occupation: Anshelinah works as an artist. She gets commissions from residents of Maeth and eventually even beyond the country. Before her talent is recognized and her hard work pays off, she worked at one of Maeth's restaurants as a waitress. During her years at Maeth's Art Academy, she mentors students there and offers classes and lessons in her free time. Once she graduates, she becomes a student teacher at the Art Academy.

Love Interest:

Cole Berlusconi

Family and friends:

Thaddeus (Tadeo) Circe, father

Claudia Vasquez Circe, mother

Nazir Circe, older brother

Hera Circe, grandmother

Estefana Cortes, intimate friend and girlfriend (deceased)

Ophie Zieragh, intimate friend and junior

Isabella Zieragh, close friend

Salice Halloway, close friend

Matias, close friend

Emilio Taylor; Marcos; Thomas Zieragh, friends

Miscellaneous facts.

Anshelinah's Maethisse is very stylized, as she's used to speaking in the creole language created by her bicultural family. She was often scrutinized by her teachers for her improper way of speaking.

Anshelinah is very self-assured. She's been loved by her family and has had a confident way of thinking for as long as she can remember.

Anshelinah isn't afraid to make mistakes.

Anshelinah has a septum piercing and a soft blush birthmark on her stomach, resembling a port wine stain.

Anshelinah is very particular with dating. Because of that, a lot of the men her age deem her intimidating, rude, or even demanding.

Anshelinah goes to Murik Valley almost every summer with her family, as her father thinks it's very important to keep her connected to her heritage and family.

Anshelinah has had to work very hard to become an artist, as she was never naturally gifted.

Most of the pieces Anshelinah creates have practical uses, like bowls, cups, and dishes.

Anshelinah legally added her late girlfriend's name to hers so she could "live along with me until the end". Her full legal name is Anshelinah Maia Aurelie Estefana Circe.

Anshelinah spends long periods of time doing absolutely nothing, which was worrying to her family and friends. She will lie in bed or pick a place outside to sit or lay still. Estefana described it as "communing with the museful spirits".

Anshelinah has only one tattoo: A Somraldic Rune on her thigh. Nobody in Maeth knows what it means.

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