Dark's Descent (22 page)

The Mother-Daughter Disruption

      The next morning, the group below watched as Stella's prediction came true. The dome disintegrated and the doors to the tower flew open. A small goblin stood there trembling. “Come in?” it squeaked. The group walked past the frozen mammal-reptile thing and into the tower. It was incredibly gloomy inside. There was a large empty room with one staircase that went all the way up to the top of the tower. The group ran to the steps and up they went. It was time to save Cassie.

      At the top of the tower, Evangeline explained the plan to her daughter. “When we get the heart of the one you hate most,” she said, referring to Stella, “then Charlie's pouring of 'true love' to you will activate the enchantment, and we shall rule all of reality itself!” Evangeline cackled and scorched the top of the tower with flames after she finished. She was in the mood for mayhem! “The time is now, my dear!” Eva decreed, “It's time for the Mother-Daughter Disruption!”

      Cassie forced a smile. She had no idea what her birthmother would do if she found out that she was no longer bad. If she found out that she chose good.

      “Hurry before it's too late!” Susan ordered. “Cassie.” Vander stated, looking at Vanessa. Vanessa smiled and said, “Good.”

      Charlie was glad his grandma insisted they bond with step-a-robics, because there were a lot of stairs! Still, he kept going, whispering, “Cassie.” every three steps. They had been going for three minutes straight! That's a long time to run up a staircase!

      Will shot up the steps with ease. He definitely didn't get his abs from laying around every day! He would get up early, and run, and he would exercise before going to bed. He was ready for his princely duties, mainly saving damsels in distress and slaying dragons, but nevertheless, Cassie was worth it too. Who is he kidding? He always wished she'd be his damsel in distress!

      Stella wished she had her Daddy's experimental hover board. She'd be at the top already! Pretty girls aren't supposed to run! They should be carried, by a prince, who doesn't turn out to be a serial killer.

      Eva checked her Seeing Cloud. They weren't even close! Too slow! Evangeline was getting anxious, so she whisked them up to the top with a dark purple mist, that for some reason, smelled like strudels. She was going to have to get that looked at.

      The group found themselves at the top of the tower, where a pot sat on the fire. “Greetings!” Evangeline called, “Two ingredients left! Cassandra, go get yourself a heart!”

      Cassie reluctantly swished here in front of a screaming Stella, and smiled. It wasn't an evil smile; it was a good smile. “I choose good.” Cassie whispered as Stella watched her hair fully restore to the natural blonde hair Charlie so much adored.

      “WHAT!?” Evangeline screamed, “You're joking, right? Rip out her heart! She's the one you hate most, remember?” Cassie turned around. “No.” she began, “Stella is my friend. It took me awhile, but looking back, it was obvious! The kiss was forced! I couldn't see it before, because I was blinded with hate, but I now understand. I choose good, so give up the spell, because the one who I hate most, is you.”

      Eva's hand flew to her chest. “That means that in order to cast the spell, I have to die!” she yelled, “Good one, you menace! You won! I can't take over with the spell, so now I have a fight.” Evangeline streamed fire at the group, but Cassie simply doused her with water. “You -” she hollered as Cassie created a loud beep with her hand until Eva stopped. “There are children present!” Cassie scolded, blasting her mother up against the wall.

      Evangeline fell to the ground, dazed. What happened next was a blur, but it went something like this: Susan gave her a whipping, Charlie kicked her, Will punched her, Stella beat her with her own heel, Vander bit her, and she was pretty sure she was getting slapped with something like a wet noodle by a giggling toddler.

      Cassie looked down at her birthmother. “You may be good now,” Evangeline taunted, “but when it's all said and done, you're still my daughter. That means that no matter how hard you try, or how much you work to be a hero, you are, and always will be, Dark's Descent!” Cassie kneeled down close to Evangeline's face and whispered, “So be it.”

      Cassie stood up, and with the clap of her hands, she transported them all back to the portal, leaving Evangeline in a soggy heap on the floor.

      “What are we going to do with her?” Will asked his father once they met up at the portal. “She shall be imprisoned far below Everlanon, by tomorrow, where she will no longer be a threat.” King Albert expounded. Will smiled and faced Cassie. “I'm glad you chose the good side.” he began, “I have a confession, I still love you. I know I messed up, but I was wondering if you would consider getting back together?” Cassie looked at the prince. “The answer is simple, no. I forgive you for what you did, but I love Charlie.” she confessed, “I am going to live in the Realm of the Foretold with him when the portal closes, and I was hoping I could visit you still. I'm pretty sure that I am strong enough to come without a portal, but if I don't, I want you to know that I know you'll be an excellent king.”

      Will grinned, “Thank you, and I am sure you'll see me again sooner or later.” Now he had to try to get over her. That was going to be his greatest challenge yet. He waved as the group returned to their home. The portal was due to close any second, because of the excessive use of vehicles through it. Sure enough, the ground rumbled and the hole snapped shut. Will returned to his castle, and sat on his throne. Will looked to the castle where the portal was and sighed, “Hopefully it's sooner.”

      Back in the Realm of the Foretold, Cassie and her friends and family all returned to their homes and lived happily ever…

     
Just kidding!

The Story Isn't Over Yet!

      Back in the Realm of the Foretold, Cassie decided that as soon as she visited her dad, she was going to spend some quality time with her new, and official, boyfriend, Charlie.

      Vanessa pulled on Cassie's skirt as they walked home. “Yes?” Cassie asked. “Are you sure it's all over?” Vanessa questioned. “Pretty sure.” she sighed in response, “Why do you ask?” Vanessa looked at Vander and said, “We have a feeling.”

      “Huh?” Cassie gasped, looking at her mom, “Did I miss something?” Susan explained the twins of a tear of joy thing to the gaping Cassie. Cassie looked at the twins, and then at her mother and inquired, “So do you think their feeling is something to be worried about?”

      “Oh it most definitely is!” Eva screeched at her Seeing Cloud. What kind of villain would she be if she had been so arrogant as to not have a backup plan! “If I can't have the realms, no one can!” Evangeline screamed as she ran to get the book she needed. “Death: The Realm.” she read the title.

Book I see,

The one I'm going to read,

Since I admit I can be lazy,

Open up to the exact page I need!

      The book flipped open to a page titled 'Anger Management: Admitting You Have A Problem Is The First Step'. “Very funny!” she snorted, burning the book a bit. In pain, the book flipped to the right page. It was completely blank. “Unlock the page!” she demanded. With her command, words appeared. The title of the page was
'The Scarrcedenhogg: Destroyer of The Realms'
. Evangeline chuckled as she skimmed through the writing. “A ginormous beast imprisoned in a faraway realm called Death.” Evangeline sighed, “And they think I'm bad! Once unleashed, this thing'll rip apart every single realm in existence, causing the end of reality itself.” Evangeline knew that she was making her own downfall, but in order to destroy happiness, sacrifices must be made.

      Death was the realm everything goes to when it dies. By freeing the Scarrcedenhogg, Eva would be opening the gates that kept all of the dead in, henceforth, everyone would come back to life, and no one will die. They will all suffer in a vast nothing! All of the suffering will surely be enough to make Evangeline happy while she too floated in the nothing. That is, if reality itself doesn't crumble due to the nonsense of living things, not being able to die, floating in nothing. It made Evangeline's head hurt just thinking about it. Or was that the pasta jammed in her ears?

      Nevertheless, Evangeline was going to do it.

      After the family reunion at the Smiths', Cassie went directly to Charlie's house. “Hi!” Cassie called, “Did ya miss me!” Charlie nodded gleefully. “I missed you ALOT!” he blurted, wearing a huge grin, “I want to get you something.”

      Did he just ask if he could get her something? Cassie laughed. “Yeah!” Cassie answered, “Only if it's a golden retriever puppy, and a Siberian kitten.”

      Did Charlie miss something? “That was very specific,” Charlie joked, “but are you sure?”

      Cassie thought about it. “I had this dream,” she explained, “That you got me a puppy and kitten just like what I just asked for, a boy named Bagel, and a girl named Bella. That dream made me decide that evil wasn't for me, and I chose good, right then and there.”

      Charlie beamed. He was in her dream! And she became good again because of it! “A puppy and kitten it is!” he agreed joyfully, “Let's go now!”

      Cassie grabbed Charlie's hand and dragged him out the door and down the street. They were going to be pet parents! She couldn't wait. They went to the closest pet store to Charlie's house. It was called 'Queen's Pets'.

      Queen was a nice old lady, who sometimes got ripped off by rude customers. Her motto was 'Everyone leaves with a smile'. Queen always wore a black robe and a tiara that matched her name. She was strange, but the people liked her.

      Cassie and Charlie burst through the door and went straight to the dogs. Cassie frantically looked around until there he was, her little Bagel. As Cassie picked up her future dog, Charlie visited the kittens.

      “Which one?” he wondered aloud. He searched through the pile and almost gave up. Just then, the second prettiest green eyes that Charlie had ever seen looked up at him. “Aww!” he sighed reaching for the kitten, “Will this be Bella?”

      Cassie rushed over and immediately said yes. “It's eyes-” Charlie stuttered. Cassie just smiled. She knew him so well. The duo took their selections to the counter.

      “That'll be two dollars!” Queen chirped. “Really?” Cassie gasped. “But of course!” Queen reassured, “You deserve the animal of your dreams to be cheap!” Cassie got a chill and Charlie paid the weirdo. They had also got some little supplies as well.

      Evangeline was grabbing at books here and there, looking for the spell that opens anything. She finally ripped the book off the shelf. After opening to the correct page, Evangeline began.

Something I want is behind closed doors,

So by the forces that are,

Without any roars,

The doors shall open by the light of the first star!

I, Evangeline the great,

Now continue to test fate!

Open, open, as you may,

Just be opened before the light of tomorrow's day!

Last but not least,

The Scarrcedenhogg creature,

Let the beast feast!

And destroy every feature!

Open the gate!

For the end is here!

Love shall not conquer hate!

And now that the monster is free! You all shall fear!

      At the words of the witch, her power shot straight through the tower ceiling and rocketed up, up, up, and smashed through reality and traveled past thousands of realms, blasting through until finally reaching the furthest realm of all. Death.

      The beam of magic slammed into the gate that kept Death intact, and the locks all burst open and fell to the ground. The gate lurched, and squealed, and with one swift movement, flew completely open.

      “Death's Gates are open!” a voice screamed, sending an uncountable number of beings back into the living existence, and landing in their home realms. A roar, louder than anyone could imagine echoed through reality, and into every realm there is.

      “What was that!” Cassie screamed, after hearing the monster.

      Evangeline had used all the energy in her body to perform the spell. Having collapsed to the ground, she uttered, “The Scarrcedenhogg is free, the end is here!” With her final words, Evangeline was officially dead. Until she came back to life instantly, still in pain, but alive.

      “No!” King Albert screamed, “She didn't!” “What was that?” Will asked impatiently. King Albert looked directly at Will and said “That, my son, was the beginning of the end.”