Chapter 34: Mad for Tea

Soon it was time for the ball and the girls were hanging out at Ally favorite place waiting for the boys. So, to kill time they had a tea party. Jordan said, "Normally I prefer more of a cramped lampshade environment- But this place is also a fave."

Ally said, "Thanks."

Mal said, "Wicked dress! You're gonna look so great tonight."

Ally said, "Oh, so are you. I'm sure your dress will be amazing."

Wilda said, "Ally!"

Mal said, "This is my dress."

Ally felt embarrassed. "I know! And I... love it!"

Jordan whispered terribly, "Nice one. She totally didn't get that you don't love it."

Mal said, "Has anyone ever told you that you're a really bad whisperer?"

Jordan didn't. "No, they totally haven't."

Wilda said, "Work on it J. Even your dad got it right."

Just then Audrey came running in. "Guys, guys! Emergency!"

Jane asked, "Is someone hurt?"

Audrey said, "No."

Freddie asked, "Ooh, is someone really hurt?"

Wilda nudged her. "Freddie!"

Audrey gelled, "No!"

Jordan asked, "Oh, my web series broke 1 million subscribers?"

Audrey asked, "How would that be an emergency?"

Jordan askd, "Oh, is there an emergency?"

Audrey said, "Somebody stole my dress!"

Evie said, "It's okay. Everyone just calm down." Evie went to her bag and pulled out a pack up dress that had Audrey's colors but a bit darker. "This is why I always bring a back-up gown. And back-up accessories." Of course, she added a spiked choker.

Audrey asked, "Hmm, do you have anything a little less... puncture-prone?"

Evie removed it. "And back-up de-accessories!"

Audrey said, "You know, for a VK look, it's actually pretty cute." Then faster than you can blink she changed clothes. "I'm sold! Ta-da!"

Evie asked, "Wow, how did you change so fast? Seriously, one second you're wearing one dress and then you're wearing the other. It was like... out of a cartoon."

Audrey said, "My mum was raised by fairies. Quick outfit change is a family skill. When I was a baby, I could change my own diaper in two seconds flat!"

Mal said, "Thank you for that visual."

Wilda said, "Now it'll never leave my head." Freddie laughed.

Audrey said, "Thank you, Evie. You're a life-saver."

Evie smiled. "Oh, I've been called worse."

"Oh, that's so sweet. That's so sweet." On the sidelines, someone from behind Jordan's chair was taking tea.

Ally said, "This deserves a celebration. Tea me." But then one nudged and she got some on her dress. "Oh, my dress!" She looked at Freddie since she was nearby.

Freddie said, "Don't look at me! I'm not the one that always makes a mess of everything."

Ally yelled at Mal, "You, you did this!"

Mal asked, "What? No, of course, not! Why would I do that? I-I love your dress!"

Ally said, "That's why you destroyed it. You're jealous! You VKs can't stand it if someone looks better than you!"

Evie said, "She has a point."

Wilda said, "Not helping."

Mal said, "No, she doesn't. Ally, I swear I didn't do this. But I promise I can fix it. I think." Wilda pulled out her bow. "No bow I've been practicing without it and I've been getting 95%s."

Ally said, "I hope I don't end up like the remaining 5%."

Mal started the spell. "Dress, dress, away from this mess, rid this gown of its distress!" It made stain bigger. "Okay, don't freak out! Yet. Dress, dress, I must express, make this gown a bit to impress!" But then the stain spread to make it into different colored flowers.

Freddie yelled, "Wait! I actually really like it."

Ally asked, "You do? You're just saying that."

Freddie said, "No, I mean it. It's really... alternative."

Ally asked, "Alternative to what?"

Wilda said, "She means it's very fashion-forward. Also, now you can stand out and won't blend into the crowd. You did want Wonderland Unique."

Evie said, "If I didn't think I was already wearing the best dress, I'd be super-jelie. But I do, so I'm not."

Jane asked, "You know what? I think it's cool too."

Ally asked, "Really?"

Jane said, "Even the Queen of Hearts herself would be jealous of that number."

Wilda said, "If she can fit into it." She and Freddie laughed and fist pumped.

Jordan said, "I would totally feature that on my web show. VK gone viral."

Ally smiled as she looked at her dress. "It is kind of funky."

Mal said, "Oh, yeah. Funky! That's what I was going for, you know, 'cause that's why they call me the funk master! The funk-munko, funky town."

Evie and Wilda said, "Quit while you're ahead."

Mal said, "Good call."

Ally said, "Well, I guess the roses aren't the only thing being painted red! I'll take it."

Everyone was admiring the dress as Audrey wasn't impressed. "'VKs gone viral'? Isn't it interesting that we both ended up with a little villain edge for a party look? Maybe a little too interesting." Behind the couch again the same unknown person grabbed some sugar.

Wilda got her phone out. "I gotta take a pic and post it." And she did.

Digi-Image: Haute Dress or Hot Mess?