EP.34|L-O-V-E

Jasper stood on the terrace that night, puzzled of what to draw next. “Hey Jasper, you’ve been out here all night. Are you okay?” Evie asked yawning.

“Yeah I’m fine. Just...don't know what to draw.” Jasper sighed. “Here. Let’s ask the bubble-o-tron.” Evie insisted. A bubble then formed from Evie’s wand.

“It says here that you need inspiration. Something that inspires you, something that gives you hope and light in the world, something that makes you believe in things again.”

“That makes you laugh and smile and love again. Once you found that you will be able to draw again.” Evie read. “Done.” Jasper smiled. “Can I see?” Evie asked. “No.” Jasper answered closing the drawing notebook.

“Please, you never let me see your drawing.” Evie pouted. “Cause I don't wanna show you.” Jasper said. “Fine, I’m going inside. Come in soon, I don't want you to get a cold.” Evie said walking back inside. Jasper looked down at his drawing of Evie and smiled.

“That’s a cool drawing.” Ben said, appearing out of nowhere.

“Damn Ben! Stop just popping out of nowhere!” Jasper exclaimed. “Why didn’t you show her?” Ben asked. “Cause, she doesn't have to see my drawing.” Jasper answered. “But they’re mostly her. Not to forget the underground art studio, which again, is mostly her.” Ben added.

“So. what does that prove?” Jasper asked. “That you like her. Nay love her. And as your future king I command you- Nay demand you to ask out Evie on a date.” Ben demanded.

“You wanna take back that I demand you part, buddy?” Jasper asked standing up. “Yes please.” Ben whimpered. “I’m just playing with you.” Jasper laughed, patting Ben’s back.

“Speaking of king. Have you found any future queens yet?” Jasper asked. “No, everybody on this dating site are either weird or an alien.” Ben sighed, Jasper then grabbed his phone and threw it off the terrace.

“You don't need that dating site. You have a queen right there.” Jasper then pointed to the sleeping purple haired demon girl. “Mal? I don't like her.” Ben scoffed. “Really? Cause that’s not what your journal said.” Jasper smirked and with a flick and swish of his wand, Ben’s journal appeared in his hands.

“Why do have my journal?” Ben asked surprised. “Why do you even have a journal in the first place?” Jasper asked as he began flipping thru the pages. “Read it. Read it. This one was really interesting.” Jasper then looked up at Ben. “Officer.” Jasper smirked. “Remind me to put a lock on that.” Ben sweat dropped.

“Here we are.” Jasper the sat down and put on pretend reading glasses. “Dear journal, today the dreams of me and Mal becoming King and Queen are becoming more vivid. As much as I would hate to admit it, I really like Mal. She’s really pretty and nice and is really rebellious.

“Every time I see her I just wanna get down on one knee and marry her right there and then. But stupid Caleb is in the way. Zypher is continuously telling me to kill him, honestly it’s a good idea, but that’s murder. And dad always told me to not commit murder.” Jasper then paused.

“Dude, what is this, Daniel Tiger?” Jasper asked. “Will you stop reading!” Ben scolded. “No, let’s continue. Anyways. I need to find a way to stop these dreams. What am I saying? I wanna stop these dreams but man are they exciting. Especially this one dre-” Jasper then stood quiet as he continued reading.

“Well, well, well. Looks like our good friend Ben isn't so good as I thought.” Jasper smirked.

“Pervert.” Ben muttered. “Oh, I’m the pervert? You’re the one who had a very steamy dream about Mal?” Jasper smirked grew. “Ha, ha, very funny. Anyways, we both need to find a way to ask out these trouble twins in there.” Ben chuckled.

“Who would've thought asking out girls is so hard.” Jasper sighed. “Well it isn't that hard.” C.A yawned. Coming from under the table on the patio. “Jeez! Where are these tunnels C.A?!” Ben shrieked. “I don't recall saying tunnels.” C.A laughed.

“Look, it seems you two have a problem.” C.A added. “Not really. Our 2nd year starts in a 2 days, and I don't have a queen” Ben sighed.

“Maybe, I can help with that. Since tomorrow is our last day, I might know a way I can help.” C.A winked.

“What do you mean?” Ben asked. “This is the last part of the plan. Now, get everyone out here. I’ll explain.” C.A smiled. “I get to use my laser pointer again!” C.A added.

~B~

Rays of sunshine beamed thru Mal’s window as she rose the next morning. “Good morning Evie.” Mal yawned, she looked around to see Evie wasn’t there, nor Jasper and Ben. “Guys?” Mal rubbed her eyes as she walked out to the living room to see still nobody was there. “What the hell?” Mal raised her eyebrow she looked down to see a note.

“Dear Mal, I guess you're probably wondering where your friends are. They’re with me, for your friends release I want 4,000 jewels each. With each passing hour one of your friends gets killed. But, I’m a reasonable person, so I decided to make this a game.

A scavenger hunt if you will. Follow the clue on the bottom of this note to find the next clue. There are a total of 5 clues. Good luck Mal, I may start with blueberry here first.” Mal read as she looked at the bottom of her paper.

“All shining and silver, with a beautiful face. You look into me, and find this place.” Mal read. “A mirror? Oh! Evie’s aunt’s Mirror Shop!” Mal the dropped the paper and ran outside the hotel, umbrella in hand.

Don't worry guys, I’ll find you. Mal thought as she ran thru the rain, until she reached Mirror Mirror. Evie’s aunt’s shop. “Miss Vanessa Queen!” Mal knocked on the window rapidly. “Mal?” Vanessa asked. She had blue hair, like Evie, and wore a red silk dress.

“Morning, Mal.” Vanessa smiled, letting Mal in. “Have you seen a letter like this?” Mal the made the letter appear out of thin air, showing it to Vanessa. “Here you go.” Vanessa smile widened. “You look offly happy for a girl who had their niece kidnapped.” Mal scoffed.

“Just take the letter, all will be explained soon.” Vanessa added as Mal read the second letter. “It is all it black and white. I move with sound and might. The key is sing on sight. The prize here does alight.” Mal read. “Piano. Where the heck would I find a piano?” Mal asked.

“Dosen’t Operetta’s dad own a piano shop not that far from here.” Vanessa guessed and as soon as she said that Mal dashed out of the store, quick as lightning.

“Mister Phantom! Mister Phantom!” Mal yelled as Phantom quickly rush to the door. “Mal? It’s raining like crazy out there.” Phantom then unlocked the door letting Mal in. “Phantom, note, seen it?” Mal asked breathlessly.

“Yes, here you go.” Phantom handed Mal the 3rd letter. “Why are you happy? Your daughter is kidnapped!” Mal scolded. “Remember what Vanessa told you. Everything will soon be explained.” Phantom patted her head as Mal read the third letter.

“I’m cuckoo, but not crazy. I sing but no words are said. And I have hands but I don't feel.” Mal read. “Oh! A clock! Smee’s Clock Works!” Mal the grabbed her umbrella and ran to catch the trolley.

“What the hell is going on here?” Mal asked as she hopped off the trolley. “Mal, what a pleasant surprise.” Smee smiled. “Hey Smee. Note. Paper. See it. You?” Mal asked.

“You mean this?” Smee then handed Mal the 4rth letter. “A pile of words. Jackets of hordes. Take a quick look. In the place of the book.” Mal read as Smee’s face lit up with a smile.

“You do know your Captain’s daughter is kidnapped right?” Mal asked breathlessly. “Just go to the library.” Smee chuckled as Mal ran towards the library, bursting the doors open. “Note.” Mal demanded as the librarian threw her the note. “Thanks.” Mal smiled.

“If you want your gift. Out your legs must lift. This present it would say. I wish you well this day.” Mal knew exactly where to go. The wishing well. Mal arrived at the wishing well moments later, it was foggy.

She pulled out bucket to hear a clunking sound. Mal reached inside the bucket to pull out a very large box. “What the hell?” Mal asked. She pressed the red button on the box.

Ben popped out, along with confetti.

“Dafuq?!” Mal yelled.

“Malena Maleficent. For months now, I haven’t ben able to get you out of my head.” Ben said climbing out of the box. “They say love is like the one you see in the movies. But it’s not. It isn't a fairytale or a page out of a storybook and it doesn't always come easy.

“Love is overcoming obstacles, facing challenges, fighting to be together, holding on and never letting go. It is a short word, easy to spell, difficult to define, and impossible to live without. Love is work, but most of all, love is realizing that every hour every minute, every second of it was worth it because I did it for you.” Ben spoke as he got down on one knee.

“Malena Maleficent. Will you marry me?” Ben asked. “Ben, why would you even wanna marry me?” Mal asked, kneeling aside him.

“Cause, you’re the first person I wanna look at when I wake up in the morning, and the only one I wanna kiss goodnight. Because the first time I saw these hands.” Ben took her hands in his.

“I couldn’t imagine not being able to hold them. You saw we can’t get married because of the law, but what if I told you. The moment we do get married. The law is erased.” Ben smirked.

“Then I would say.” Mal then got close to his face. “King Ben.” Mal smiled. “Make me your queen.” Mal then kissed his, it felt as though a million fireworks were going off inside of them.

Mal then placed her forehead on his. “I love you.” Mal smiled. “I love you too.” Ben chuckled as he slipped the engagement ring.