Dark's Descent (16 page)

Evil Instinct

      Cassie felt different than she thought she would. She was sad, but she was not going to let Will see that now! She was angry! Angry at his words, angry at his father! She was angry she wasted so much time on him! She was angry that their lips ever touched! She couldn't stand to see his face. She hated him!

      Will backed up. He knew that face. That was the same face he saw before Skyler got that black-eye. He couldn't let anything ruin his face! Especially now he had to find a new girl!

      Charlie looked at Stella, and let go of her hand. “Cassie!” he called, “I love you!”

      Cassie stopped, and turned around. Charlie loves her! Charlie loves her! He loves her even though her mom is evil! She let out a smile.

      Stella stared at him. She knew it. The mirror was right. She was just a replacement. Cassie was his one and only. She was his true love. And she was evil! Or her mom was at least. Stella couldn't believe it. She felt sorry for Cassie! Her and Charlie were meant to be together! Stella smiled, and it was a big smile. Let them figure their own lives out, there was a hot prince walking away! “William!” she yelled, “Wanna go out?!” Will nodded his head and Stella ran over.

      Cassie watched as Will held her hand, just like they used to. That dog! What scumbag breaks up with a girl, and then accepts a date with another chick! Cassie looked down. Where'd the ground go? She was flying. Her hand felt warm. That was because it was on fire! Cool! Thanks mom! Her head tingled slightly. Oh well, it's just a small price for being awesome!

      Charlie couldn't believe it, he had Cassie's attention, until Stella pulled that stunt! Now she was flying, with her hand on fire, and her hair turning black? Was it strange that he was getting more attracted as they went?

      “Die!” Cassie wailed, throwing a fireball towards the obnoxious couple. “Cassie!” Charlie yelled again, “Forget them! I love you! I would've told you long ago, but I was scared!”

      He was scared? “And you're not now!?” she screamed. Eva looked on proudly, as her daughter yelled at her true love. He was probably the only one who could bring her back to good. She'd kill him, but then Cassie would certainly go back because of the death of her love. She needs to coax her daughter to the right side, the bad side.

      “No.” Charlie answered, “I know you would never hurt me. I trust you, because I love you!!!” Cassie landed on the ground.

      She was having so much fun! But Charlie loved her! She loved him too!

      “Love is weakness, remember how Will made a fool of you?” Eva taunted, “How do you know he won't do the same?”

      Cassie looked into Charlie's eyes. His beautiful bright blue eyes. She turned away. She looked at her mother. Her real mother. She seemed so cool!

      She couldn't decide! Her mother was family, she wanted to get to know her! She spent all of this time with a family that wasn't even her own! “No!” Cassie screamed. “Are you going with me?” Eva asked. Cassie shook her head and jetted off through the portal, using her hands as engines. Her instinct said mom. But her heart screamed Charlie.

      Evangeline couldn't believe it. She glared at Charlie. “You!” she accused. Charlie ran to the limo and got in. “Go in that portal! Or your fired!” he threatened. The driver was gone. Charlie climbed over the seat and took the wheel. “I'm not letting you go that easily!” Charlie yelled, speeding past Eva and into the portal.

      Eva was now alone. “Hmmm” she hummed, “I honestly wasn't expecting that.” She motioned herself into dust, and drifted back inside the portal.

      Cassie found herself scorching the floor of a castle as she flew. Knights jumped out of the way. No one dared to shoot, who knows what the girl would do?

      Cassie now flew outside, sporting a new black streak in her hair. She kept going, and no one stood in her way.

      Charlie drove recklessly through the halls of a medieval castle. He honked as knights tried to move. Those who weren't so lucky got some dents in their armor. Cassie was the only girl Charlie ever really loved, and he had to get her back!

      Eva dust drifted through the castle, making the knight sneeze. Eva hated to travel like this, but she didn't care to waste time on trying new things. If Charlie beat her to Cassie, she would stay nice, and gross, so that meant Evangeline had to do her work. She had to get the evil to fully consume her daughter before it was too late!

      Will and Stella looked out at Everlanon from the tower. “It's beautiful!” she exclaimed, “Wait, is that Cassie?” Stella pointed to a girl flying very fast with fire hands. “Is that my limo?!” Stella shouted as Charlie's ride drove after Cassie. “And there's Evangeline.” Will stated with disgust, pointing towards the cloud of dust chasing the limo. Stella rubbed Will's back. She was sure that they'd grow to love each other. “Honey, can I ask you a silly question?” Stella flirted. Will looked at his new girlfriend and said, “Sure.” Stella flipped her hair and asked, “Can you take your shirt off please?” This was going to work out.

      Cassie walked once she got to the woods. A forest fire wouldn't do anyone any good. Which makes sense if she's supposed to be bad, but she wants to be good!

      “Thank you!” said a small voice, “For turning the fire hands off! Only you can prevent-” “Are you a talking squirrel?” Cassie asked. “Why of course!” the squirrel squealed, “Are you new or somethin'?”

      “Yeah...” Cassie nodded. What she really thought was way less calm: 'Why am I here? How did this happen? One minute my life is normal, going to school and then home, and the next I am living amongst witches, kings, and talking animals? This can't be real. It can't be. It just can't be.' “It just can't be!” Cassie screamed, scaring the small rodent away.

      “Cassie!” Charlie yelled, “Cassie, where are you!”

      Oh no, Charlie! “Charlie!” Cassie sighed dreamily. She needed him. She loved him. “Love is weakness, Cassandra, love is weaknesses.” Eva said, making Cassie spin around. “You! This is your fault!” Cassie shouted. “I'm so sorry for coming to find my only daughter who I love so much! I'm sorry your old boyfriend didn't accept you!” Eva apologized, “Shall I go on?”

I've looked everywhere!

I've sent thousands!

Just to see you standing there!

So we can hold hands?

      Cassie scowled at her mother. She was not going to sing a stupid song to get her on her side. “Shut it!” Cassie snipped.

Oh my sweet baby,

With her little attitude!

My sweet baby,

Wishin' she was in a good mood

Like me!

      Cassie swooshed her away. She wanted Charlie, and there he was. Charlie ran over to Cassie. “Are you okay?” he asked, “And can we go back home?”

      Cassie looked at her cute friend. She wanted to kiss him, but instead she informed, “After I take care of some business.” Cassie clenched her fist and they were in a tower. The very tower Stella was rubbing Will's six-pack in. “Stella?” Cassie called.

      Ah! Cassie! Stella stood up. “Hi, buddy!” she choked, “How are you doing?” Cassie demanded that Stella apologize, and only if she does, would Cassie return to the Realm of the Foretold with Charlie.

      Charlie silently begged Stella to apologize. “For what?” Stella asked. Cassie smiled, “Wrong!” She lifted her hand and the tower was ripped from its base. It wobbled precariously over the rest of the castle. “I'm sorry!” Stella yelled. “For what?” Cassie mocked. Stella thought very hard. “I'm sorry for taking your boyfriend, spying on you, sending you to Philadelphia, calling you names!” Stella whimpered, “I'm sorry I knocked down your books when we first met. I'm sorry I judged you, and was so mean to you.” Cassie smiled and asked, “If I don't kill you, what will you do?” Stella whimpered, “I'll say thank you!!”

      Cassie was shocked as she put the tower back in place, and Stella ran over and gave her a hug. Stella was scared, and it made Cassie's hair earn another black streak. Cassie looked at the crying Stella and frowned. She turned to Charlie who mouthed the words 'Home?' Cassie nodded, “For now. Goodbye Stella, Will.”

      Cassie stomped her foot on the ground and her and Charlie ended up at her home. She was getting good at this. Charlie gave her a hug. “Not yet, Charlie.” Cassie warned, “It's time for a chat with my so-called parents.”

Family Meeting

      Cassie and Charlie waited in the living room. “Where are they!” Cassie yelled. A spell like the ones from the stories should work!

Those called parents should be near,

So bring Mr. and Mrs. Smith right here!

      James and Susan appeared in a poof of smoke. “What? Cassie?” Susan questioned. “I know you found me in a bush.” Cassie stated, “The question is, why didn't you tell me?”

      Susan was shocked! How did she find out? No one knew except her, and James! “Who told you?” Susan inquired, “And what did you do to your hair?”

      Her hair? Cassie looked in the mirror and saw it turning black. “My birthmother.” Cassie stated, “Now answer me, Susan.”

      Susan gaped at her sassy daughter. What happened? Who was her birthmother? “We wanted our own child, so we said you were ours and have loved you ever since.” Susan admitted, “I hope this doesn't change anything.” Cassie glared at them. “It won't if you believe what I'm going to say.” she ordered, and the Smiths nodded, “My real mom is an evil sorceress from a place called Everlanon, and she wants me to grow up like her.” “I believe you.” Susan said, “To be honest, this explains your anger issues, and all of the strange things you've done, but you are staying here, right?” Cassie looked at Charlie. “Please,” Charlie added, “I don't want you to leave.”

      If Cassie had one weakness, it was Charlie, and she told them that. “Charlie, you are my one weakness, and that's because I love you, and love is weakness.” Cassie slapped her hand over her mouth, as she gained another black streak. Where did that come from?

      “Love isn't weakness, Cassie!” Susan corrected, “Love is strength. It gives you the strength to stand up for what's right, it makes you happy!” Charlie smiled at who he hoped to be his future in-laws. “Wait,” James cut in, “What happened with Will?”

      Cassie fumed inside. William. “Never mention that boy again!” Cassie warned, “The only boy allowed in my life is Charlie, because I've always loved him. It's always been Charlie, my one and only. I can't imagine life without him. Literally, I have tried.” Cassie reached over and grabbed Charlie's hand. “Together, always.” she decreed.

      Back in Everlanon, Prince Will was having a ball thrown in his honor. “Will you go to the ball with me, Stella?” Will asked. “Oh, Will!” Stella squealed.

      Stella was going to say yes, but didn't. She looked at him, and realized that she didn't like him. What she had done was a spur of the moment thing to get Charlie back, although she knew they were over. Growing to love each other? Stella was embarrassed she thought that was possible. She could never love Will, after seeing him with Cassie. She knew he couldn't love her, and she didn't want to be a part of it. “No.” Stella answered. Did she just get to turn down a prince? Score!

      What. Did Stella turn Will down? He couldn't believe it! Was there a hidden camera somewhere? They weren't even dating for a few hours, and she already dumped him! What kind of person does something like that!

      “I might have been mean, rude, and nasty to Cassie over the years, but while me and Charlie were dating, I actually thought of her as a friend.” Stella continued, “Not only because I'd be betraying a friend, but she did just not kill us! And I don't like you! I'm leaving now. Bye!” Stella walked down the stairs and headed for the portal.

      “Stella?” Will muttered as the door shut.

      Cassie heard a knocking on the door and decided to answer it. It was Stella. “Cassie, I left Will, because I didn't like him like I thought I would.” Stella began, “I also felt bad. I was sad that I was betraying my only friend.”

      Cassie was in disbelief. Stella thought of her as a friend? Or was this a set up? Cassie let her in. “Now, what is going on with your hair?” Stella asked with sass. “I'm not sure,” Cassie shrugged, “but I think it might be my inner evil leaking out.”

      “Okay, whatever!” Stella snipped, “What's the deats with you and Char-Char?” Cassie grinned, “Nothin' official, except we proclaimed our undying love for one another.”

      Stella squealed. She was truly happy for them. Something changed her outlook on life, but she liked it, so she accepted it.

      Evangeline had to do something soon if this was going to end in her favor. The only thing to do was some foul play. If she broke her daughter's heart again, she would fall back into the glory of being bad! Now where did she put those love spells?