Christina's first day back to Monster High was, in a word, amazing. It felt great not having to hide her wings anymore. Come lunch that day though she was happy and relieved to finally get some lunch and begin her latest book. Despite the pleas for her to sit with numerous monsters and their friends at their tables Christina chose her regular table in the back. She might not have been so mean anymore but she did enjoy alone time and other monsters would have to realize that. Still, Christina did feel sort of lonely but, she wasn't about to move tables. So, she focused on her book and not much else until she felt a tap on her shoulder. She glanced up and found Twyla and Howleen.
"Hey, Christina can we join you?" Twyla asked nodding to the empty seats.
"Be my guests," Christina chuckled.
"So, where's Molly don't you have lunch with her?" Howleen asked noticing the absence of the purple haired girl.
"Danny took her on a lunch date," Christina explained.
"That's really thoughtful,"
"I know,"
"So, how was your summer, Christina?" Twyla asked.
"Oh, it was fantastic," Christina gushed happily recalling her summer vacation.
"We saw the pictures you posted it did look that way," Howleen agreed.
"So, anything did happen with you and Shaggy?" Twyla gently teased.
"No, why does everybody keep asking?" Christina cried slightly flustered.
"Um. Because it's clear you two have chemistry?" Howleen joked.
"Whatever girls," Christina scoffed.
The trio fell silent each focused on their own thing. They only looked up when Christina's phone vibrated. Christina picked it up glancing at the screen she discovered a text from Shaggy.
Hey, I'm at lunch want to chat?.
"It seems someone misses you, Christina," Howleen said after reading over Christina's shoulder.
"Oh, hush," Christina responded playfully shoving Howleen away before replying to the text.
You bet.
How's your first day back?
Good, You?
Like, it's okay.
Just okay?
I miss sitting with you at lunch and stuff.
We can meet up after school if you like. Say my place five-thirty?
Sounds awesome.
…...
Later on that day Christina was all too happy to be home. Tossing her bag aside she gave her pets each a belly rub before letting them out so they could romp around. Returning to her room Christina then grabbed her laptop and launched onto her bed landing comfortably amidst the pillows. Once she'd logged on Christina was content to just watch a slideshow of her vacation photos. They'd been nearly everywhere. Scotland to visit Daphne's cousin Shannon, Paris to visit her other cousin Danica, They'd even stopped in New England just to see a Hex Girls concert which Christina had been most excited about. She laughed as she recalled how much fun it had been to play hide and seek in Blake castle with the danger of traps at every corner, at how when they were in Paris Fred tried speaking French and failing terribly. Oh, how Christina had tried to teach him and failed but it was all in fun. She was especially surprised that there had scarce been a mystery to solve. There was a bank robbery in Paris involving a sewer monster and a much more minor mystery when they'd visited Sibella who was traveling with Tug for the summer. The mystery had been nothing more than a search for Sibella's missing hairbrush.
Pulling herself from the wondrous memories Christina rushed downstairs to greet Shaggy at the door making it in the nick of time. No sooner had she come to a halt in front of the oak doors did the doorbell ring. Christina pulled open the doors with a grand flourish letting inside her friend.
"Like, hey Christina long time no see," Shaggy said jokingly with a small lopsided grin.
"I know right? It's been ages!" Christina cried playing along when in truth they'd seen each other the day before.
The duo decided to go outside and walk the racetrack. They talked and laughed at things that had occurred that day. Shaggy told Christina about Velma's AP placement and that she could very well graduate that year and in turn, Christina spoke of the fun she'd had in music class.
"Did you play the piano?" Shaggy asked.
"No, I had to sing,"
"You sing?"
"Not very well,"
"Oh, I'm sure that's not true. Sing something pretty please,"
So, with a small laugh Christina sang:
Madame Gaston No, sir! Not me! I want adventure in the great wide somewhere
Can't you just see it?
Madame Gaston
His little wife, ugh
I guarantee it
I want much more than this provincial life!
I want it more than I can tell
And for once it might be grand
To have someone understand
I want so much more than they've got planned...
"Like you can sing," Shaggy applauded.
"I'm glad you think so,"
"Sing something else please,"
…...
Hours later after Shaggy had left Christina received yet another call from the detention center where Drew was being held. Letting out a frustrated groan she gave in and allowed the call to go through. After all, she figured that once she did this Drew would leave her alone.
"Hello, Princess," Drew greeted smugly.
"Hello, Drew,"
"I miss you, Christina,"
"Is that so?" Christina inquired dryly.
"Yes, Not a day goes by that I don't think of you,"
"How sweet," Christina responded sarcasm dripping from her voice.
"I heard that school started today,"
"It did,"
"I bet you missed me,"
"Nope,"
"Oh, Christina always playing hard to get but I'll win my dear,"
"Ha, You're still in Juvy," Christina laughed bitterly.
"Yes, my dear but not for long. I'll see you very soon Princess,"
With that, the call had ended and Christina heaved a sigh of relief.
…...
Meanwhile, Drew sat in his rock hard bed tapping his fingers on his knee as he tended to do when irritated. The nurses would come soon with his medication but tonight he had a daring plan. It had been in the works for months and now, now he had perfected it. Soon he'd have his princess.
…...
A few days later Christina was happily blazing down the road on her motorcycle as she rode to school. She loved the feel of the wind on her face. All too soon the school came into view. She came to a halt in her parking spot. Dismounting she swung her bag over her shoulder and entered the school building excited for what the day would bring. However, she had no idea how bad this day was going to go. The day itself was very, very mundane for Christina who did all of her work quietly and without question. She turned it in and went from class to class counting the minutes left until her free period, Finally, it arrived. With a grateful sigh. Christina entered the catacombs intent on relaxing in her hiding place with her nose in a book. As she walked through the very large and seemingly empty catacombs she had the feeling she was being watched. She glanced over her shoulder. Nothing was there so, she turned back to continue her walk only to discover someone now in front of her.
"DREW" she cried.
"Sweet dreams dear," Drew said chucking a glowing black ball at her.
The ball hit Christina knocking her out cold. Drew caught her as she fell to the floor. Swinging her limp body over his shoulder he chuckled darkly as he made his way through the catacombs. Those poor friends of hers had no idea how much danger their friend was currently in.
…...
Christina's head was throbbing. What the heck happened? Her body felt like lead and she struggled to open her eyes.
"Wake up sleeping beauty," called a chipper voice.
Drew's voice.
Finally, she managed to open her eyes. She quickly became aware of three important things. One she had no idea where she was. Two she was bound to a chair with magical restraints. Three Drew was there with a Joker-like smile on his face. This was definitely not good. Christina struggled but couldn't get out of her binds.
"Valentine was right," Drew chuckled "Spinx Hair is strong,"
"What do you want?" Christina cried continuing to struggle against her binds.
"I want you my dear and I will have you," Drew said cupping Christina's chin.
"Never," Christina retorted.
"Oh, we'll see about that,"
"Is this a bad time?"
"Valentine!" Drew said stepping aside so Christina could see him.
"What's he doing here?" Christina spat her eyes glowing a deep red in anger.
"My cousin here is helping me," Turning to Valentine Drew asked, "Did you bring it?"
"One love potion as promised my strongest one yet in fact,"
"Perfect," Drew said taking the vial of swirling red liquid from Valentine.
"Good luck,"
"Won't need it,"
After Valentine had left Drew turned to Christina with a manic smile on his face. His eyes glinted dangerously as he neared her. The closer he got the more Christina struggled.
"Now, now Princess it will all be over soon," Drew cooed whilst grabbing Christina by the back of her head.
Using one hand he uncorked the vial and brought it closer to Christina who bit her lip and shook her head violently. Drew was relentless however and pulled Christina's hair causing her to yelp in pain. Drew quickly forced the vial into her mouth and tipped her head back.
"Swallow," he ordered.
Christina twisted and writhed refusing to swallow the potent liquid in her mouth. She'd fight this. She could fight this. However, her mouth and lungs were burning. She didn't need that much air but due to her genetics, she did require a small almost expendable amount. Now, however, she needed to breathe but breathing would mean she would have to swallow. She tried to spit it up but Drew held his hand over her mouth. Oh, the pain, It was becoming unbearable.
"The sooner you swallow the sooner this will be over," Drew teased.
Black spots were beginning to overtake her vision and she was growing tired.
"Swallow," Drew growled forcing Christina's head back.
She coughed and wheezed and somehow, in the end, she did swallow. Drew stepped back in anticipation. A gleeful smile spread across his face as the potion took hold of Christina. Her once brown eyes became a shade of pink showing that she was under the spell. Happily Drew untied her bindings and helped her up.
"How do you feel Princess?"
"Great"
"Perfect,"
Happily, Drew took Christina by the hand and led her out of the catacombs excited to begin their new life together.
…...
Later.
"Twyla, have you seen Christina?" Draculaura asked catching Twyla at her locker.
"No, isn't she in class right now?" Twyla replied perplexed.
"We have the same class right now but she isn't there," Draculaura explained a look of confusion spreading over her face.
"Did you text her?"
"Twenty-three times,"
"Calls?"
"Fourteen,"
"This is strange. I'm worried,"
"I think we should check with Headmistress Bloodgood,"
"Excellent idea,"
However, according to the Headmistress Christina should've been in class and she had no idea where she was.
"Oh, no, Daddy's not going to like this,"
…...
When Shaggy showed up later that day as was usual now he found Dracula pacing the entryway and biting his fingernails in stress.
"Uh, Dracula?" Shaggy asked nervously.
"WHAT DO YOU WANT?"
"Um, I came to see Christina Sir,"
Before Dracula could snap Draculaura arrived and hauled Shaggy to the family room where Christina's friends had gathered. Twyla and Molly were there as was Spectra and the rest of the ghouls.
"Uh, like, what's going on?"
"Shaggy you may want to sit down," Twyla commented calmly.
"What's wrong?"
"Christina has disappeared,"
"WHAT?"
"Breathe Shaggy," Draculaura ordered.
"I'm calling the gang," Shaggy cried rushing out of the room cell phone in hand.
…...
Meanwhile, in a secluded house miles away Drew was plenty happy. They were supposed to be watching a movie but instead, Christina was more concerned peppering his face with kisses. Oh, he'd waited so, so long for this and now he finally had everything he wanted. What a joyous time he was having as he cradled her against him without any resistance he didn't even have to ask for a kiss. She kissed him willingly well, if you count being under a spell as willing that is. Drew brushed the hair from Christina's face and lightly kissed her on the nose. He'd have to get used to seeing her with pink eyes but that was a small detail he could look past.
Oh, yes he was happy.
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