So here's a new chapter. I'm so glad with all the reviews, follows and favorites! Thank you very much for waiting for almost 2 weeks! Hope I can get to repay it with a slightly longer chapter (seriously, I should write longer chapters :/) But without further adieu, here's the 10th chapter to "The Switch"!

(Mikayla POV)

"Ugh, I just hate how curiosity brings me to.

"Mikayla is mad at me for my constant flirting. She decided to end our friendship. Being the jealous person I was, I banned poetry so she and Boomer could stop hanging out, which only made her angrier. I decided to think of a way to bring back our friendship. I decided to tell I was sorry for being such a jerk.

"A heart that wants someone, I know I can't have

A heart that would rather annoy that girl, than be broken by her.

I apologize for my heart, but it and I can never part"

I felt good, knowing I already admitted my mistake. I was only glad to know that Mikayla forgave me. If only she knew and really understood what I was trying to say in my poem, I know I annoy her with my constant flirting, but I'd rather annoy her, than to learn she doesn't feel the same way for me."

After reading every single sentence in that entry, I just wanted to keep reading. I never knew Brady was this, deep. Just as I was about to read another entry...

"Mikayla, what are you reading there?," a soft but concerned voice echoed through the quiet room. I froze. In my haste, I dropped the notebook, only to look straight into the person's eyes.

Brady.

"Uhm Mikayla, what were you reading?," Brady asked me.

"Uh, I was just looking at your music sheets," I said blankly, trying to find any music sheet anywhere.

"Mikayla, I there's no music sheet near my guitar," Brady smirked.

His eyes fell upon the notebook I dropped on the floor. "You've read this?," his tone changed.

"I, uhhhh, umm..."

I shot up from my bed. "Oh it was only just a dream," I sighed.

Looking over to my right, I found Boomer, sleeping peacefully. Carefully, I slipped out of my bed. I forgot to eat dinner. I do hope the head chef was able to leave some food in for me.

Hugging myself, I crept out of the room. There was a terrible storm outside. Making matters worse, a short, dwarf-like creature was invading the hallways. I gasped, a scream reaching my mouth, but was jammed in my throat.

A bolt of lightning crashed through the sky, adding some light to the darkened hallway. I gave a loud sigh. The little elf was just Lanny. He sure is creepy. Why is he awake at this point of time?

I peered, careful not to show myself to him. He was there talking to his fish. He's such a weird kid. But the silence hanging in the air was interrupted by the steadiness of his voice.

(Lanny POV)

I turned around. There was light scuffle in the hallway. I hope no one's snooping around. I turned to Yama, who was pouting, obviously not impressed with what I have done for the past few days.

"You didn't do a single scheme!," Yamakoshi says

"I'm so sorry. It's, it's just that I'm not as smart as you, or maybe even as evil as you! I can't come up with plans that don't fail at all," I wail sarcastically.

Yamakoshi just rolls his eyes. You know what, maybe an evil talking,pet fish can sometimes be an annoyance. "Well, you could take advantage of the opportunity and bring the most distressed of the kings to Mount Spew, and try your luck with pushing him down there."

I just stare at him. He was always just too darn good with ideas.

"King Boomer is awfully distressed with his brother's "drifting away" from him. I guess he isn't that smart enough to figure out himself," I shrug. I guess Yamakoshi is right. "A little push at the opening of the volcano, wouldn't hurt to give a try," I replied deviously.

Yamakoshi threw his head back in laughter. "You've got to be more cunning than that."

I laughed too, till I heard one of the floorboards creak.

Someone's awake.

"Wait Yama, I'd better check if anyone's spying on us."

"Spying? Who would be awake at such a time?"

Sometimes, evil pet fishes can also lose common sense.

I turned around a corner, only to hear footsteps running down the hallway.

Someone is indeed awake

"Who goes there!"

No reply.

I'm going to find out who had spied on us, tomorrow, and that person will pay very dearly.

(Mikayla POV)

After hearing every word said by the little troll, I ran as fast as I can. To find Brady. To tell him I know who was the culprit who did this to us.

I saw the door was ajar. I looked in, and saw that Brady was awake, fortunately. He was occupied with his guitar.

"Mikayla?"

"Brady," I whispered hoarsely. "I know who did this, who switched us."

Brady just looked at me. "Who then?"

"Lanny," I hissed. "I was right all along it was your cousin."

"No it couldn't be dear cousin Lanny."

"Brady, I heard him. He was talking to his fish. He was-"

"Mikayla," he patted me. "You need sleep. Go back to sleep."

I couldn't believe it. Brady wouldn't believe me. But I saw it myself, he said it himself.

"Brady, I'm telling the truth."

"Mikayla," he said. "Go to sleep. Rest."

I was almost in tears. "But I'm okay. You have to believe me."

Brady just nods. "Okay, if you say so. But seriously sleep."

"Can I talk to you a bit?"

"Okay," he said patting the side bed, telling me to stay beside him.

"I'll just stay down here," I said, sitting on the floor.

"You need sleep. Just stay on your bed. It's yours anyway," Brady said.

"No I'll just stay here," I said, but Brady coaxed me, and I gave in.

I jumped onto my bed. My, I did miss sleeping in my room. I sat up. Brady took out some blankets from my closet and made a neat bed on the floor.

"Brady, Lanny was in the hallway, telling his creepy fish that he interchanged us. He was busy thinking of a way that we won't get to know that it happened because of him. He plans on bringing Boomer..."

"I see. But Mikayla, seriously, you need to sleep..."

I yawned. Once my head hit the pillow, I was asleep again.

Yes, Brady was right. I needed sleep. Badly.

So did it end well? I guess that wasn't a cliffhanger anymore, so I'm glad. Was it good so far? Again, don't be afraid to express your opinion, though please be thoughtful about the person's feelings. :D Anyways, so yeah, till the next update! :)))