And here it is everyone The Dragon Games, it took me a while to write and is perhaps the longest chapter to date but I hope you all enjoy this, because I poured my heart into it. Anyway I want to thank those that followed and faved this story, now onto reviews. Black Core Devil I will do more Maverick stories no worries, and now Briar I am glad you liked this past chapter but you will like this chapter more trust me. And who said Darling and Magnus had sex last chapter? I mean it's possible but I never said it but hey it could happen-shrugs- Anyway I hope that this chapter is up to everyone's standards now I need to focus on some homework then get started on The Halfa... God another big event...-Grabs a can of soda and drains it.- OKay everyone looks like I'm not sleeping for a while, anyway see you all in the next chapter :)


"I'm so glad to be human again." Stretching out I popped my knuckles over my head and looked around my room, it had been a month since I gained my form back and my life was finally back to normal… Well as normal as it could be, but I digress. I was glad things were back to normal, I went to class, I hung out with my beautiful girlfriend and my friends, pulled pranks, did homework. Yep things were finally back on track… Well expect for the fact that after school I trained in the use of my dragon powers. I was slowly learning in the ends and outs, so far, I learned how to change certain body parts into a dragon which to be honest was kind of cool. I felt like American Dragon Jake Long, minus the talking dog or kick ass grandpa. Well I guess Giles could fill in the grandpa role but he couldn't turn into a dragon.

Anyway… Life was great, well not for everyone lately I started to notice that Apple was feeling down, maybe it was because Raven was becoming more and more popular and students sought her out when they had problems, instead of Apple like they used to. So, I decided that I would spend the day trying to help Apple and see if I couldn't get her spirits up, I had texted Darling to let her know what I was going to do for the day so she wouldn't worry. Darling told she was fine with it mainly because she trusted me and she had plans to hang out with Rosabella, so it worked out in the end. Quickly I jumped out of bed and got dressed and headed out the door and straight for the castleteria, once there I found Apple sitting alone playing with her food… Which was strange for her since she is normally surrounded by her friends or admirers. So, this was weird, grabbing a tray of food I sat in front of the blonde girl and grinned.

"Hey there Apple, long time no talk."

Looking up from her food she smiled sadly. "Oh, hello Magnus… How are you?"

"Fine, fine but I think the question is, how are you? You've been kind of down lately." I asked with turn of my head.

"I'm alright, I don't- "Sighing Apple shook her head. "I can't hide anything from you, can I?"

"Nope, now come on and tell old Magnus what is bugging you." I smiled and slowly dug into my food.

Sighing again Apple rubbed her arm. "It's just…Well it may sound petty but… I'm jealous of Raven. Everybody is going to her with their problems when they used to come to me."

"Naw it doesn't sound petty, you like being able to help people. I get that." Smiling I shrugged my shoulders and took a bite out of a piece of toast.

Looking down Apple smiled slightly. "Thanks Magnus, I'm glad someone understands."

"Well it helps because I understand what you're going through." Shrugging I looked around and stood up. "Hey, I have an idea, come with me."

Raising an eyebrow Apple got out of her seat and started to follow me. "Magnus where are we going?"

Smiling I winked at the blonde girl. "Easy, you are going to help me pull a prank."

"Wait what- "She started to say but I shushed her with a wave of my hand, putting a finger to my lips I told her to be quite and then kept on walking, sighing Apple just followed me and together we made our way to my room, once inside I grabbed a black bag that was labeled 'prank supplies'. Walking out I grinned at the blonde. "How about we pull a prank on good old Grimm?"

"But what are we going to be doing?" Apple asked with a raised eyebrow.

Chuckling I motioned for her to follow me and together we walked toward the Headmaster's office, making sure there was no one around we both went into the office. "Now Apple, here's what I want you to do- "Reaching into my pocket I pulled out an airhorn and a roll of tape and handed it to them. "Tape this to old Grimm's chair so that every time he leans back the horn goes off."

"I don't know Magnus- "Apple bit her lip nervously. "I think ranking the Headmaster is going to far."

Placing a hand on her shoulder I smiled. "Come on, unless you hurt someone then you're not going too far. Plus, this serves two purposes."

"Two purposes? I don't understand." Apple said very confused.

Smiling I motioned for her to get to work while I did a few other things around the office, mainly move a few things over a couple of inches. "Well one, your helping me. So, you get to help someone again. Number which is the most important thing, do you know why I prank people Apple?"

"You know… I never thought about it before. But why do you prank people Magnus?" Apple asked as she was tapping the airhorn under the chair.

"Well… I like making people, smile, laugh, and happy. And that is what I do with my pranks, and now you get to do it to." Grinning I quickly finished up the final surprise I had planned and looked around. "Alright let's go."

Apple however had other ideas as she was lost in thought. Waving my hand in front of her face I tried to get her attention but nothing seemed to be working and that wasn't good because I could hear someone coming. Frowning I made a snap decision and grabbed Apple and held her bridal style which seemed to snap her out of her own thoughts. "What's going on?"

"Someone's coming, we got to boogie!" Grinning I looked around and jumped out of the open window and used the power in my clothing to glide downward however the glide wasn't uneventful as Apple screamed until she noticed we were in a controlled fall. Landing safely on the ground I set Apple down and rubbed the back of my head. "Sorry about that, but we had to get out of there."

"Oh... It's alright." Apple said brushing herself off slightly, she looked a little shook up but otherwise fine. "Just a little warning next time, please."

"Well I tried to but- Wait did you say next time? Does that mean Apple White the daughter of Snow White wants to prank people?" I asked with a large grin.

Blushing slightly, she smiled and nodded. "I have to admit Magnus you gave me a lot to think about, and I wouldn't mind making people smile and laugh." So, operation make Apple feel better was a success. Woo. Now I… I got nothing else going on right now… What to do…Oh wait don't I have class? Crap I'm late! "Hey, Apple we got to run class just started!"

So… That is how Apple's and I's day started, when we got to class we avoided detention with Rumpelstiltskin by answering a question no one could know the answer to… Well anyone expect Apple, god that girl was book smart. Luckily, he didn't ask me anything mainly because ever since my first day he respected me for telling him his breath stunk… Weird, right? Anyway, after class Apple and I went to our separate classes but I did text her that after school I wanted her to meet me near the dragon stables. Well she thought it was weird but agreed to it but she had a curious look on her face when she met there.

"Okay, Magnus what are we doing?" Apple asked as she looked around.

Grinning I shrugged. "Well Apple this is the final part of my plan to help cheer you up, now stand back."

Raising an eyebrow, she did as I said and gasped as my entire body was incased in blue/silver flames. "Magnus!"

"Apple, Relax." Grinning I flexed out my wings and dug my claws into the ground. "It's just my transformation into my dragon form."

"Oh." Apple said fanning herself slightly as she looked over my dragon form. "I have to say you had me worried there for a second… But I have to ask what are you planning?"

Leaning down onto the ground I titled my head to the side. "Get on, we're going for a quick flight."

"I don't know Magnus…- "

"Relax you will be completely safe, Darling rides me all the time…. And I realized what I just said… Don't laugh." I glared down at the blonde princess was doing her best to hold back.

Snorting Apple covered her mouth and smiled at me. "I get it Magnus, no worries…But are you sure we should do it bareback? Maybe we could use a saddle or... What's with that look?"

"I don't wear a saddle, Darling tried once and it- You know what I'm going to stop." I said with a frown. "Now get on."

"Alright, don't be so pushy." Apple grinned at me and slowly climbed onto my back and gripped my neck tightly.

"Now hold on!" Grinning I jumped into the air and took off, flapping my wings harder and harder I made sure we reached a good altitude. Once we reached a good enough height I turned my head to glance at Apple was looking around with amazement. There we go. "Attention passengers the captain has turned off the fasten seat belt sign, so you are now free to move about the cabin."

"Huh? What are you talking about?" Apple asked looking at me confused.

Grumbling I shook my head. "Never mind…Anyway…" Titling slightly I gave Apple a good view of the school. "Are enjoying yourself?"

"I am…You know… I was feeling down but thank you Magnus… You're a good friend." Smiling She patted my neck gently. "But I have homework, so could you take us down?" Nodding I slowly descended onto the ground near the school and the moment Apple climbed off my back I shifted back into my human form with a grin, walking back up to me Apple gently wrapped me up into a hug. "Thank you for today Magnus."

"No problem, no go do some homework." Waving her off I looked around with a small frown. "Now what do I do…?" Rubbing my chin in thought I looked around and shrugged. "Oh well might as well go and play some video games."

Later that night, I was hanging out in my room and it was late and I was considering on going to bed but something was keeping me up. I wasn't sure what but I had a bad feeling something was going to happen and I needed to be awake just in case something happened. Eh maybe I'm being paranoid… But then again ever since I came here whenever life seemed to settle down… That is when the weird or bad stuff started to happen again. Smacking my face, I said screw it and decided to go to bed when a storm started outside.

"Huh… That's weird it was clear just a while ago…" Shrugging I started to change.

"Magnus don't change!"

"Brooke? Okay what's going on?" I asked with a raised eyebrow. "I mean really what could be so important? I was about to go to bed… Early it's only…" Pulling my phone out of my pocket I frowned. "1:30 in the morning. Man, I need to get some rest."

"Magnus, you need to get to the top most tower now! It's The Evil Queen she's free!" Brooke shouted at me. "You need to try and stop her!"

"What!?" My eyes went wide. "How am I- "

"You're a dragon! Just breathe fire or something! Just hurry!" Brooke shouted at me.

"Got it!" Looking around I opened my door and ran hoping I wasn't too late, rushing through the halls I followed Brooke's directions to the tower which I could get to through the Headmaster's office. However, the moment I got in there I was too late…. The mirror was shattered and who ever had the Queen out and the Queen herself were now long gone. "Damn it… I need to let Headmaster Grimm and Giles know about this- "I started to say but everything went fuzzy. "-Who turned out the lights…" Falling over I passed out.

"Magnus! Magnus wake-Mmmm…" Brooke started to say but something was gagging her.

Clicking his tongue the dark figure stepped out of the shadows and shook his head. "Sorry kiddo's but I can't have you both ruining the surprise, not yet. For now, let's erase the memories and send you both to bed." Grinning the figure snapped his fingers. -Snap-


"Don't hit me Chris Brown!" Shooting awake I covered my face flinching. When the hit never came I slowly lowered my hands and looked around and let out a sigh of relief. "Oh, thank whatever god that exists… There is no angry rapper around here." Sighing I rubbed the bridge of my nose. "Haven't had the angry rapper dream in a while." Frowning I shook my head and climbed out of bed. "Hey why I am fully clothed…I don't even remember going to bed."

Knock knock knock

Raising an eyebrow, I slowly walked to the door and found Holly and Poppy standing there with a very dirty looking Nevermore. "You know I had a dream like this once, expect- "

"Magnus, we normally like hearing whatever weird thing you have to say but we need your help." Holly said looking a little frazzled.

"Sure, what do you need?" Bending down I gently pat Nevermore who nipped at my fingers.

"I can't believe your still a human." Nevermore cooed at me. "But these two can't even handle just little old me." Sniggering Nevermore shook her head.

Frowning Poppy placed her hands on her hips. "What did she say?"

Grinning I stood up and popped my back. "Don't worry about it, so you need help? Eh Sure why not."

Following both girls and the dragon down to the stables I started to help them clean Nevermore who was a little feisty when it came to the bath, but the process was much easier given the fact that I was there to not just help her keep calm but to make sure that the other two girls didn't get burned… Yeah turns out ever since I became a dragon I was fire proof…Which was handy, granted my clothing was enchanted to protect me from fire anyway but still. During the cleaning process both girls commented on making some fireproof clothing. Finishing up quickly the O'Hair twins and I both decided to show off the newly cleaned Nevermore to Raven, getting into the castleteria we found Raven, Ashlynn, Cerise, Apple, Lizzie, Darling who I waved to with a smile, and someone new. This new girl had long red hair with some light purple highlights, slightly tan skin, black jewelry, with a purple gem above her chest. She wore a dress with black on the top and white for the bottom with white stockings, and black heels in a dragon like design. Looking at her I couldn't help but feel uneasy, I wasn't sure what it was but this girl rubbed me the wrong way.

"Well what do you think? All cleaned up." Poppy said introducing Nevermore who was wearing a large pink bow on her head.

"Nevermore!" Raven shouted as she ran over to the small purple dragon and gently rubbed her snout, the dragon being back with her human cooed slightly. "Oh, you look very- "

"Bow-dacious!" Holly giggled.

The new girl slowly walked next to Raven and arched her eyebrow. "Wow Raven, your dragon is so cute!"

At that moment everything went wrong, Nevermore let out a screech of terror. "It's her!"

Staring at the dragon I quickly wrapped my arms around her and held her in place. Which wasn't easy as she tried to change form and take off I started to pull the dragon outside. "Easy, there Nevermore… Relax." However, that didn't work as Nevermore changed into adult form and took off with me along for the ride. Deciding that caution was the better form of valor I let go and fell onto one of the tables with a grunt. "Son, of a nutcracker!"

"Magnus!" Rushing over Darling quickly checked to see if I was okay. Sitting up I looked around as Nevermore started to breathe fire and finally fly out of the castleteria with Holly and Poppy chasing after her.

"Raven Queen! What was your animal doing in the casleteria!?" Headmaster Grimm shouted angrily.

Frowning I called out to the old man with a small grin. "That's my fault sir! I had helped cleaned Nevermore up and she got spooked by something. I'll pay for the damages." Staring down at me Milton sighed and shook his head leaving us alone in a fiery lunch room.

"Magnus, you didn't have to do that." Raven said walking up to me with a frown. "Nevermore is my dragon and I- "

"But I helped bring her up here, so it's my fault. You shouldn't be blamed for this Raven." Grinning I shook my head and looked around. "Guess I'm not eating breakfast today… Now…" Looking around I frowned. "I better help put out those fires."

"I'll help hun." Darling smiled at me, nodding we both waved at Raven and the others and started to put the fires out while everyone else left to go to class. As we worked Darling and I both made some small talk, we mainly just talked about what we both did the other day, but after a while I had to ask about the new girl. "Her? She said her name was Mira Shards, old friend of Apple's apparently she was home schooled."

"Huh… Interesting." Shrugging I finally put out the last of the fires. "I don't know why but something about her bugs me."

Raising an eyebrow Darling turned her head staring at me. "What do you mean hun? You didn't even talk with her."

Looking at my girlfriend I shrugged. "I know but it's just a feeling. You know Nevermore got spooked the moment Mira came up to her, and then the little dragon shouted, 'It's her'" Frowning I rubbed my chin, before shaking my head. "Maybe I'm reading too much into this."

"Magnus, you should trust your instincts." Darling smiled at me and wrapped me up in a hug. "Your gut never led you astray before, right? So just watch her if she is your in classes today."

Nodding I hugged her back with a small smile. "Thanks Darling. Well I guess I should get going, see you in class?"

Smiling Darling kissed my cheek and nodded and then left, leaving me alone. Shrugging I headed to class which was Science and Sorcery, taking my usual seat I raised an eyebrow seeing Mira setting with Raven. Deciding to go with what Darling suggested and I kept an eye on Mira but I had to be discreet about it. So, I made sure to watch her out of the corner of my eye while I did my best not to say or do anything to attract her attention, so far it wasn't easy. Because Mira kept watching me out of the corner of her eye, and every time I caught her gaze she would turn to look at something else. Okay that was kind of weird, a vain person would say she was interested in me. But I'm not vain, and from what I can tell she was trying to do the same thing I was for her.

That is how most of the day went Mira and I both would spend our time watching the other when we had shared classes, during General Villainy she was praised by Mister Badwolf for encouraging Raven to talk in class and cheat on the tests. Now I get it this is a villain class but still that is weird to think about. "Magnus, another A+." Mister Badwolf grinned as he placed a paper in front of me. "It's weird your more of a hero then villain yet you can pass my class with ease."

That seemed to get Mira's attention she stared at me with a confused and angry look before turning back to talk with Raven. Weird… Frowning I shook my head maybe I was reading too much into this, anyway my next class was Hero Training so I couldn't keep an eye on her so I had to wait for lunch. My next class passed without too much incident but I couldn't really focus on what we were doing because I couldn't get that weird feeling out of my head. Eh getting to the castleteria I saw Mira turn away both Cerise and Darling from the table she, Raven, and Apple were sitting at. Moving to sit with my girlfriend and friend I sighed and rubbed my face.

"What is that girl's problem?" Cerise asked.

"I don't know but something about her is bugging me." Darling frowned and gently nudged me. "Magnus you've been keeping an eye on Mira, what are your thoughts?"

Watching the interactions between Mira and my other friends I shook my head. "I don't like her and I get the feeling she doesn't like me, but I can't place why…. For either feeling."

"That's weird- "

"Hey Magnus! We need your help!"

Being pulled from our conversation I looked up to see a very dirty Poppy and Holly covered in pots and pans, looking them over I raised an eyebrow at them. "Ummm… What happened to you two?"

"New scale polish for Nevermore but she took off." Holly explained. "We need Raven's and yours help to find her, well Raven because it's her dragon and you because you can understand her."

"I didn't have breakfast, might as well skip lunch." Shaking my head, I started to say but soon had a sandwich stuffed into my mouth courtesy of Darling who was smiling slightly at me, quickly scarfing down I leaned down and kissed her cheek. "Thanks babe, now let's go find us a dragon!"

Everyone nodded we all got to our feet and started to the search for Nevermore, really the only place she possibly could have gone was the dragon stables. Granted she could have gone anywhere but it was a safe bet that the young dragon went into hiding in the one place she would feel safe. Well besides with Raven. Anyway, we all took the stairs to get to the stables, while I could have flown down there I rather not reveal everything I could do in front of Mira, I still can't place it but that girl rubbed me the wrong way. Getting down the stairs safely Holly decided to give everyone a little history lesson on the arena which was connected to the stables, I wasn't really listening as I was more focused on the weird panting sound I could hear, wandering into the stables I looked around briefly and smiled seeing Nevermore hiding in a haystack her tail sticking out.

"There you are, why did you run off?" Bending down I gently scratched her head. "You doing okay? Hey I found her!" I called out to the others hanging around outside.

"Yeah… But it's Legend." Nevermore said looking over at the older dragon and… Daring? Looking at the blonde teen I moved away from the small dragon and bent down in front of the older one and gently stroked her snout. Wow she is warm… Like more so then usual. "Hey old girl, what's wrong?"

"Please Magnus see if you can help her, I don't want my poor girl to be in pain." Daring said staring down at the dragon with a worried gaze.

"Magnus… I'm okay… Just… Well- "Leaning her head up the large dragon whispered slightly in my ear. Staring at the purple dragon I grinned widely, this is extremely exciting.

"Well what's wrong with her?" Daring asked looking at me confused, smiling slightly, I stood up and noticed the other girls coming inside and they finally noticed us and were coming up to check on Legend.

"It's pretty simple really… Legend's pregnant." I shouted which caused Daring to faint while all the girls crowded around the dragon. Sooner than we expected Legend had laid her eggs and we were all checking them out, almost all the eggs were completely colorful, some of them were darker. Huh weird but who cares baby dragons!

"Dragonpedia says, in the wild, mothers lay their eggs near active volcanoes to warm them until they hatch. Apparently, it takes years." Holly said looking through her MirrorPad.

Poppy smiled at her twin sister. "Dragon babies must be so cute!"

"Oh, I can't wait that long!" Apple pouted.

Snapping her fingers Raven grinned. "I could cast a spell to keep the eggs warm!"

"Hot idea!" Poppy grinned.

Nodding Raven raised her hands into the air as purple magical energy filled them and slowly she began chanting. "Incubation incantation, warm with lava imitation!" Watching the scene play out I smiled as the eggs were incased in a small purple flame, but a small glow on the ground caught my attention. Looking down I followed the trail and it led back to Mira who had quickly stood up and acted like nothing was going on, frowning I turned back around and saw the other girls were trying to put the flames out.

Gasping Apple pointed at the eggs. "Look the lighter eggs are hatching!"

"I want the cutest one!" Poppy called out.

"This is magical!" Holly smiled brightly.

Bending down Poppy picked up one of the dragons and smiled. "Oh, my fairy godmother, this is hexciting!"

Looking around I smiled as some of the baby dragons rushed around some of the others, while one or two were looking up at me with wide eyed, seemingly very confused.

"What is it?" One of them asked.

"I don't know… It's a two-legger but…It smells like us."

Smiling I bent down and gently scratched their heads. "I'm complicated but you can call me Uncle Magnus."

"Look the other eggs are hatching!" Apple pointed out.

"But some of them look darker than the others…"

"Did I use to much heat… Does that mean they will be evil?" Raven went wide eyed. "What have I done?"

Standing to my feet I moved over to look at all the 'dark' dragons and I gasped loudly. "Oh, my god they are adorable!"


"And this one is Fluffles, and this one is Snuggles, and this one is Cabbage head, and that is one is other Cabbage head, and this one- "I said picking up one of the other dark dragons and grinned at it. "Is Vegeta Jr."

"Put me down you fool!" The newly named Vegeta Jr said sounding a lot like Chris Sabat. Gasping I dropped the baby dragon who ran off somewhere else to play with his siblings. "Vegeta Jr no!" I cried out as I fell over watching him run away. "Oh well… I better be serious in naming them." Ever since the 'dark' dragons hatched they all took a liking to me but hated everyone else, so I was named the one responsible for them, so I took it upon myself to name them all, because why not.

"Alright gather around children, Uncle Magnus is going to come up with your serious names." I called out to the 'dark' dragons who stopped playing and gathered around and looked up at me wide eyed, well Vegeta Jr didn't and damn it that name is sticking because of reasons. Picking up one of the female dark dragons I looked her over with a smile, her she had black/purple scales, a lavender/red underbelly, her wing membranes were the same color, silver claws and horns and light purple markings. "I'm going to name you Cynder."

"Yay I'm Cynder." Licking my face the baby dragon squirmed around in my hands, I grinned and gently placed her down on the ground, next I grabbed one of the unnamed males and lifted him up into the air, he had midnight black scales with gray horns and claws, with a dark blue underbelly and wing membranes. "Your name is Nightwing."

"I'm vengeance, I am the Night!" The baby dragon got free and started to fly around the small pen we were sitting in.

Huh…This is strange…Very strange indeed. Grabbing the biggest one out of the bunch I looked her over and smiled, she had black/blue scales with a dark purple underbelly and membranes with some markings on it. "Hmm…Jinx." The newly named Jinx licked my nose and got out of my hands and tackled her sister Cynder and started to roll around with her.

"Now… Let's see the next one…" The next one was also a female with midnight blue scales, gray markings and lavender underbelly and membranes and dark brown horns and black claws. "You will be from now on…. Tiamat!"

"I shall conquer the worlds and slay my brother the platinum dragon!"

"Ah!" Dropping her onto the ground I stared at the little dragon who grinned at me and then tackled Nightwing out of the air and started wrestling with him. "Seriously what is with these baby dragons…." Shaking my head, I grabbed the last one which I had named Vegeta Jr, he had black scales, a head crest in the shape of Vegeta's hair style, light gray underbelly and wing membranes and blue markings. "Your name is Vegeta Jr and that is final."

"God, damn it Nappa put me down!" Vegeta Jr shouted at me.

Frowning I stared at the baby dragon with a very confused expression. "How do you know these things?"

"Magnus, come over here!" Darling called out.

Placing Vegeta Jr down I pointed at him. "We will continue this later." Standing up I walked over to the edge of the pin and smiled as Darling as she carried a light blue female dragon in her arms. Smiling I gently pet the baby dragon who breathed ice onto my hand, luckily it didn't last, partially due to the enchantments on my clothing and because of my newfound dragon nature. "Cute, so you name her yet?"

"Herowing, I think it suits her." Looking down at her dragon Darling kissed the small dragon's head.

Looking up at her new human Herowing smiled as best a dragon can and blew a small cloud of ice at her. "I like you, human mommy."

"What she say?" Darling asked looking at me expectedly. Geesh I'm not the dragon whisperer… Or I guess I am.

"She said she likes you human mommy." Grinning I watched my girlfriend's face light up and she continued to snuggle her new dragon. Chuckling I kissed Darling's head and looked down to see that Tiamat and Vegeta Jr were both on my legs trying to bring me down by clinging to my legs and biting me. Frowning I bent down and picked them both up and stared at the baby dragons who just grinned sheepishly. Laughing I shook my head and set them both back down. "Alright I will be back kiddo's Uncle Magnus needs to check on your other siblings."

They 'dark' dragons all shrugged and decided to play with one another while I stepped out of their pin and walked around to check on the other dragon babies. So far, they all seemed to be okay with the humans they choose but one dragon and her human was having trouble mainly Lizzie.

"Come on Princess what's wrong?" The future Queen of Hearts frowned looking at her baby dragon who was ignoring her. Seeing me Lizzie looked up at me. "Magnus, can't you tell me why Princess isn't listening to me?"

Snickering I bent down and picked up the baby dragon and rubbed its head. "Well part of the problem Lizzie is the fact that your Princess is a guy, he doesn't like being called by a girl's name."

"Oh…I'm sorry… Does Prince work better for you?" Lizzie asked looking at her baby dragon who cooed and jumped back into her arms. "Thanks Magnus."

"No problem." Smiling I watched everyone bonding with their new dragon buddies… Well expect for the guy students wow… These dragons seemed to only bond with the women. Well and me… But I'm a special case, shaking my head I was so glad everything was going well. Now I needed to check on the next dragon, walking over to Legend who was blowing small smoke rings for her children to jump through I sat next to the older dragon and gently rubbed her head. "How are you doing Legend?"

"Much better Magnus, and I am glad to see that my children are bonding with you." She smiled lifting her head to stare at me. "I even like how you insisted upon being called Uncle Magnus."

Grinning I ran my fingers through my hair and nodded. "Yeah, I figured it would be better for them to call me that, since I'm a dragon… Kind of."

Chuckling Legend nudged me and shook her head. "True, and I heard the names you gave my children. I like them, though I do worry about Vegeta Jr."

"You and me both…Speaking of which- "Looking over at the pin where the 'dark' baby dragons were playing and I saw Vegeta Jr fly above the rest of his siblings and then dive bomb them saying something about big bang attack. "-He may have some serious issues… And I don't know how they started, and to be honest I don't know if I can figure them out."


The next day the entire student body was sitting in the charmitorium… Stupid name for an auditorium but then again, this world was weird, anyway we were all sitting there waiting for a big announcement that Headmaster Grimm had for us, I was sitting next to Darling with our hands interlocked while my other hand had a tight grip on Vegeta Jr who was doing his best to fly away from me. Now, he was trying any and everything he could to get away. However, I would not let go, ever since my small talk with Legend it was decided that I would bond with Vegeta Jr well I spent equal amount of time with all the so called 'dark' dragons but Vegeta Jr need some special attention.

"Let me go you fool, I will end you with my final- "

"Shh, or no desert for you tonight young man." I glared down at the feisty dragon. Pouting Vegeta Jr settled down in my lap and laid down and closed his eyes.

Giggling Darling kissed my cheek gently. "You would make a good parent Magnus."

"Thanks, hun, so what do you think this big announcement is about?" I asked looking at my girlfriend.

"I think we will find out- "Looking around the lights dimmed."-Now."

Stepping out onto the stage Headmaster Grimm had a spotlight shinned on top of him. "It is my honor to welcome back our most successful graduate, our beloved queen, Snow White." Coming upon the stage was a very tall woman with long black hair, with some light gray in it. The woman wore white and gold and to be honest… She was beautiful… Wowzers I can see where Apple got her looks from.

Chuckling the dark-haired woman faced all of us with a smile. "A little bird told me that dragons have returned to my beloved alma mater. So, it's time we restored the good old ways. Today, the dragon games are reinstated at Ever After High!"

The entire crowd began cheering, even Darling but for me I was just confused, maybe it was a difference in the world thing for me, or maybe because I'm a dragon now so maybe fighting against my fellow students in a game on dragon back wasn't that appealing anymore.

Waiting for the crowd to calm down Snow White continued speaking. "The dragon games are tough, yet elegant. And I want my Ever After riders dressed accordingly. I've hired the creative team of Lizzie Hearts and Ashlynn Ella to design all-new dragon wear." Stepping off to the side and gesturing the curtain parted revealing Ashlynn and Lizzie standing off to the side while Holly and Poppy came down wearing amazingly cool armor for riding dragons.

"These looks are lightweight, flexible, and fashion-forward." Lizzie started to explain.

"Not to mention fireproof, ice-proof, and explosion resistant." Ashlynn explained as both Holly's and Poppy's baby dragons flew onto the stage and attacked their owners only for their armor to protect them. Huh… The effects of that armor seem like my clothes…Shrugging I looked down at Vegeta Jr who was now asleep.

"Adorable! Now, I can't very well bring back dragon riding in an old dilapidated arena! If you'll all follow me outside..." Quickly Snow White and the entire student went outside and she led us all to the new and improved dragon stables. "Allow me to present the new Ever After High dragon center!" Again, more cheering and clapping followed, wow people really love Snow White.

"Hold your applause, please. I must admit, this was not my idea. My daughter Apple thought bringing back dragon games would unite everyone with school spirit!" Even more clapping as Apple slowly took her place next to her mother. Raising an eyebrow, I looked down at Vegeta Jr who was still asleep, I better get him back to his other siblings. I started to push through the crowd with Darling following me when I heard someone shout.

"Me!"

Huh? Okay I must have missed something, shaking my head I watched as Mira pushed her way through the crowd and started to trade remarks like they were old rivals or-That is when everything snapped back…My memories from a few days ago, and then everything came into place. The reason why Mira rubbed me the wrong way, why she was always around Raven, the strange purple magic that hatched the baby dragons… She was… "The Evil Queen!" I shouted pointing at Mira, quickly pawning Vegeta Jr to Darling. I quickly summoned the Vorpal Blade and using the enchantments in my shoes I jumped over the crowd my sword heading straight for 'Mira' only for the disguised woman used her magic to block my attack and hold me into my place.

Smirking at me 'Mira' arched her eyebrow. "I was waiting for you to put it together!"

"Mom!?" Raven gasped.

"Sorry birdie." Shifting from 'Mira' into her true form I finally got a good look at the Evil Queen and boy she was weird looking, what with the flame styled hair. "But guilty as charged. Now to deal with this annoyance. You are nothing but a thorn in my side." Turning to face me The Evil Queen blasted me into the ground forcing the Vorpal Blade out of my hands. Gasping all my friends moved to stand in front of me, with Darling and Raven taking the lead.

"Stand back, mother. I don't know how you escaped your prison, but I will not let you hurt my friends!" Raven glared at her mother.

"Raven. I love that you're willing to fight with your magic powers, but you judge me too harshly. I don't wish harm. Plus, your little friend tried attacking me first, it was self-defense." The Queen shrugged slightly staring down at her daughter. The next few minutes were kind of fuzzy as I hit my head hard, hey when you get slammed into the ground with magic even those of us that have a hard skull but I think I heard something about The Evil Queen getting a pardon and forming a dragon game team… Of course, I only caught the tail end of it since Darling, and Raven dragged me off to get my injured head to the Nurses office.


Over the course of the next day or so things were kind of hectic, with The Evil Queen back in action along with the dragon games things were getting crazy, I knew the only people that signed up for it were the girls that had the dragon babies bonded to them… Well I didn't sign up mainly because I didn't trust the Evil Queen as far as I could throw her, plus even if I did enter, I didn't know what baby dragon to choose. Given the fact that all the 'dark' baby dragons and I bonded.

So, the day of the games I sat in the crowd with all the 'dark' baby dragons sitting with me, granted it wasn't easy to deal with them all, mainly because Tiamat, and Vegeta Jr were both the trouble makers of the group, Cynder and Nightwing were a little better behaved, but Nightwing was always looking for crime to fight… It was adorable. Cynder just liked to play, she was my little sweetheart but she did sometimes take it a bit too far, however I had a god send that helped me keep them in line, Jinx the biggest out of her siblings and she helped keep the peace.

Now watching the games, I had to cheer for team White mainly because my girlfriend was on that team and the team captain, but also because I didn't like the Evil Queen. So far, all the dragons were just being led across the field. The goal was for them to play with either the ball or jump through the magical jewels that appeared on the field. It was cute to be honest but not as exciting as the little demonstration that The Evil Queen and Snow White had provided with Nevermore and Legend. Still these dragons were just babies so it only made sense you couldn't ride them.

"Uncle Magnus!"

Being pulled from my thoughts I looked down at Cynder who was pawing at me while Jinx was sitting on Tiamat and Vegeta Jr, as Nightwing was sitting on my head… How did he get there without me noticing? "Yes Cynder? What's up?"

"I'm hungry!" Cynder stared up at me with her wide eyes.

"Me too!" Nightwing said hanging upside side down from one of my strands of hair.

"Hungry!" Tiamat shouted. "Feed me minion!"

"Get off me you infernal…. Wait can we have food?" Vegeta Jr went wide eyed. "Give me food!"

Looking down at Jinx who shrugged at me. "I could eat."

"Gathering up the rest of the baby dragons I grinned. "Okay the first half is almost over so we all can go eat now."

"Yay!"

Chuckling I moved passed the crowds and headed for the stables where Raven, Nevermore and Faybelle, you know ever since the Evil Queen showed up my dark fairy friend has been hanging around the older woman, raising an eyebrow I shook my head. Fan worship. Placing the baby dragons on the ground I let them go straight for the food troughs and start to eat, just as the others came in from the games. I guess the first half was over. High-fiving my friends I walked past them and headed straight for Darling who looked amazing in her dragon rider armor.

"Hey hun, are you having fun out there?"

Smiling Darling nodded. "I am, you know you should consider joining us out there. I'm sure that any of the baby dragons would do."

"I would but something about all of this just seems off, you know?" Crossing my arms, I shook my head. "But for now, I am content to watch you kick butt and take names."

Leaning up Darling kissed my cheek and smiled. "You're sweet but don't worry so much, for right now let's all just-Herowing what's wrong!" Rushing past me Darling ran to her baby dragon who looked to be sick. Looking around I frowned all the baby dragons were cringing in pain… This isn't good. Looking over at the 'dark' dragons they were in the same boat as their other siblings, and then…They all grew and I mean ALL the dragons they became fully sized. Oh crap… This isn't good.

There wasn't much change with the dragons now that they were fully sized expect now I couldn't carry my little buddies around anymore. Looking around I saw a certain dark fairy fly out of the stable… Okay now I am even more suspicious. Frowning I was pulled from my thoughts as Jinx was tugging at my sleeve with her mouth. "Come on Uncle Magnus I want to watch the game."

The others voiced the same as their lighter siblings and riders left. "Okay but we can't sit in the stands anymore kiddos. So, here's what we do. Follow me." Shifting into my dragon form I grinned at the other dragons and slowly left the stables with my little buddies following close behind me. Taking off into the air I landed on one of the top pillars that was on the arena and shifted back into my human form just as the other 'dark' dragons sat next to me watching the games. Now this was more exciting, even if it was very suspicious, shaking my head I gently rubbed the nearest dragon which was Cynder…Okay this is funny despite being full grown she still wants to sit on my lap in some way, that is just too cute.

"Cynder kiddo you're too big to be in my lap anymore." I grinned at her but that caused the dragon to pout.

"But Uncle Magnus." She whined.

"No buts- "I started to say but I quickly stood to my feet as I saw Apple collide with Darling and it knocked both my girlfriend out of the sky. "Darling!" Jumping off the pillar I shifted into my dragon form, flapping my wings hard I zoomed forward and I barely catching her but we still crashed into the ground. "Grah!" Shifting back, I looked down at Darling seemed to be shook up and her leg seemed to be hurt.

"Time out!" A sharp whistle rang through the arena, rushing up to us were the Gingerbread men who were refereeing the game and Snow White the coach of Darling's team, along with a nurse who was checking out Darling's leg. They tried to check me out but I brushed them off.

"I'm good, coach." Darling tried to stand to her feet but whimpered. "Put me back in…"

"Sorry hun but no way." I said staring at her. "You took a nasty fall, even if I did help catch you, You are going to doctor Swinehart."

Frowning Snow White shook her head. "The boy is right, you need to get checked out by a doctor. We must forfeit."

"Well, that's that. Good surrenders." The male narrator said.

"And evil wins." The female narrator mumbled sadly.

"What about Magnus?" Brooke asked.

"But Magnus you could fill- "Darling started to say but I shook my head. "Why not?"

Raising an eyebrow Snow White looked at me with a frown. "Yes, she is right, you were up there with those other grown dragons, and you yourself is a dragon. Which I have many questions about but- "

"I rather keep that to myself if you don't mind, plus I'm more concerned about my girlfriend now. Not to mention you already got someone stepping up." I grinned slightly as I pointed at Raven who was dressed in her own ridding gear and with Nevermore walking right beside her.

"I'll take over for her." Raven said putting her hands on her hips. "Light will have to play with a new rider."

"Hexcellent, Raven Queen will take Darling Charming's place on the field!" Snow White called out. Nodding at Raven I allowed the Gingerbread men to carry Darling on a stretcher while I walked right beside them with Herowing following close behind me.

"Will human mommy be alright Uncle Magnus?" The light blue dragon asked as she looked at me.

Nodding I gently rubbed Herowing's neck and smiled. "Yeah she will be fine. Now come on let's go."

Getting to the medical tent which I always thought was weird given the fact that the dragons were babies… Eh, getting Darling quickly checked out and turned out she just sprained her ankle, so nothing threatening but still it could have been a lot worse. I told Darling that I would be back but I needed to get the other dragons back to the stable. Leaving the tent, I quickly changed forms and flew up to the pillar where I left the other dragons but they wouldn't leave because their eyes were on the field. Following their gaze, I gasped seeing Raven and Apple going head to head.

"It was going to happen sometime, the Royal and Rebel finally going head to head." Shaking my head, I had to admit I was impressed with Raven as she decided to fly away from the situation. That is when I Nevermore started to lose control as purple flames started to spurt from her. "Oh crap…"


Great, just great… Now most of our friends think Raven is evil now… Seriously people you have known her for a long time and she has proven time and time again that she is a good person and cares nothing for being evil. Well I wasn't going to believe it, and I won't believe that Milton and Giles would give control of the school to The Evil Queen, however there wasn't much I could do now expect be there for Raven, and help my girlfriend find her older brother who had gone missing, and the only clue we had was a hand mirror of his that was left behind in the dragon arena.

"Well if it isn't the fire start- "One girl started to say but stopped the moment I moved in front of her. "You finish that sentence and I will make your life a living hell." Glaring down at her I cracked my knuckles. "So, scat."

Running off the girl and her friend fled from the hallway, shaking her head Raven closed her locker and smiled at me. "Thanks Magnus, but I am getting so tired of these looks, I just wish I could hide out for a while. A place where no one, not even my mother could find me."

"Well if you are, I have an idea." Darling said walking up to us with a small smile. "A perfect place in the Enchanted Forest, and I can take you there as long as you let me and Magnus in on whatever you have planned."

"Deal, meet me in the dragon stables early tomorrow morning, and don't tell anyone." Raven said to us then she walked away quickly.

Darling gently squeezed my arm with a smile. "Come on we should gather whatever we can."

"Yeah… You go ahead I'll catch up." Smiling at my girlfriend I kissed her head and waved at Darling as she walked away. Looking around I frowned. "Okay Faybelle I know you're there." Turning around I was face to face with the dark fairy who was staring at me wide eyed. "I know you idolize the Evil Queen but if you try anything, I can promise you this: I will make you pay and trust me you won't like it."

Gulping Faybelle nodded her head. "But Magnus I- "

"No buts Faybelle, you're my friend, hell your all our friend and were you really planning on selling us down the river?" I stared at her with a frown. "I know you were running errands for the Evil Queen, I can't prove it just yet. I can promise you this though if something stops Raven from getting away, I will blame you, and I will focus my attention and wrath on you? Got it?"

Nodding the dark fairy sighed looking down at her boots and ran a hand through her hair. "Magnus, I won't say anything… But…I…"

Sighing I placed a hand on her shoulder. "Faybelle your better than this. You and I both know that. Your no body's second fiddle, you are Faybelle Thorn daughter of the Dark Fairy, and my best friend. Please stop trying to get the validation of someone who will recognize your potential, and fight with us. Because I know for a fact you would make a dangerous enemy and The Evil Queen wouldn't know what hit her if you turned on her." Gently patting Faybelle on her shoulder and walked away.


The next morning I was standing around with the other dark dragons rubbing their snouts. "Now I will be back for you guys in a little while. Okay? Jinx you're in charge of your siblings."

"Okay, Uncle Magnus I will keep an eye out on them." Jinx leaned down and nuzzled me with a smile.

"Why is she the one in charge? I am the prince of all dragons! I am the one- "Vegeta Jr started to say but Cynder tackled her brother with grin.

"Don't worry I got him under control Uncle Magnus!"

Smiling I waved at her at. "That's my girl, now where is Nightwing…. And Tiamat for that matter?"

Looking around Jinx nodded her head at the two sleeping forms of the other dragons who were tangled up together. "Huh poor little things, well give them my love." Reaching up I gently scratched Jinx's snout and walked into the stable to find Raven in her ridding gear with Nevermore all saddled up. "Morning Raven."

Smiling at me Raven nodded. "Morning Magnus… Where's Darling?"

"She's coming, I think but I'm not sure- "I started to say when the blonde girl walked in with Ashlynn, Holly, Poppy and Madeline. "There she is."

"What part of 'come' alone don't you get?" Raven asked placing her hands on her hips.

"Well, it might be dangerous. So, we thought you could use some backup." Holly said walking up to her purple dragon.

Madeline giggled. "Danger is my middle name! Well, actually, it's Xylophone."

"Thanks, you guys." Raven smiled at her friends.

"We'd better get a move on. Everyone, grab a dragon." Darling said but giggled slightly. "Well expect you Magnus."

Shaking my head, I moved to step outside and shifted forms and nodded at the Jinx who nodded back at me and took off into the air, and soon I was followed by Darling and Herowing along with all the others, letting my girlfriend take the lead. We all flew for twenty minutes and finally we landed in a very large clearing, while all the girls dismounted their dragons I shifted back into my human form and looked around. "Beautiful place."

"Thanks, hun." Darling smiled as she carefully walked around looking around for something around some bushes.

"This is no time to stop and smell the flowers, Darling. I thought you knew a secret spot where we could hide." Raven crossed her arms.

"I don't but she does." Darling smiled and slowly parted some bushes to reveal a very short orange haired girl.

"A woodland pixie, how hexciting! How do you do? The pixies protect the Enchanted Forest; they're very magical." Ashlynn smiled as the forest pixie started examining her hair and was chittering. "She says her name is Featherly. And that's Deerla." Ashlynn said as a brown skinned forest pixie with horns showed up, then appeared somewhere else. Slowly walking out of the forest Deerla made her way over to Darling and bent down, her hands glowing with a soft green light.

"She knows you're hurt, Darling." Ashlynn explained. "Deerla says, that should heal you."

"Wow! Good as new!" Darling said holding out her arms, just as another forest pixie fell into her arms. This one had reddish hair and bunny ears.

"And this is...Harelow." Ashlynn finished the introductions.

"I don't know about you guys but we should leave this area." I said looking around. "I'm not comfortable being out in the open."

"Yeah, can you help us forest pixies?" Raven asked looking at the three little creatures who started to chitter away in their own language and then they motioned for us to follow them. As we walked everyone started to voice their concern about the school, however I was worried about Faybelle and my 'dark' dragons. Granted I was worried about everyone but Faybelle and the other dragons were my main concern was with them, I was worried that The Evil Queen would do something horrible to them.

(Back at Ever After High)

"And why aren't the dark dragons listening to me?" The Evil Queen fumed with her arms across her chest. "Part of my magic made them hatch, they should listen to me."

"Well… You're horriblness it's mainly because they only listen to Magnus." Faybelle explained looking a little put down.

Fuming The Evil Queen rubbed the bridge of her nose. "That boy AGAIN! He is getting in my way he has been a thorn in my side ever since he first appeared. Well if I can't get them to obey naturally." Raising her hands into the air The Evil Queen began to chant and soon all the dragons were covered in dark magic and soon their eyes were all glazed over. "There, now come we have an Apple to pick."

(In the Enchanted Forest)

Getting to the safe place that the forest pixies had in mind for us, it was a safe village behind a waterfall. To be honest it was an amazing and beautiful place to be, all the girls had started to relax, but me on the other hand I decided to look around, mainly because it was a new place for me to explore, but also because I couldn't sit still. I wasn't sure how long I walked around but when I came back to camp it was dark, there was a roaring fire and a surprise guest waiting by the fire.

"Apple what are you doing here?" I asked wide eyed. "Better yet how did you find- "

"It was me Uncle Magnus!" A brightly colored dragon answered me.

"Braeburn." Shaking my head with a chuckle I walked up to the dragon and scratched her nose. "How's my favorite lighting spitter huh?" Turning around I faced the small group and noticed that everyone was getting along and eating fruit. Eh wasn't hungry passing on the fruit I frowned when Apple took a bite out of a very bright red apple and suddenly she stood up and started to walk away in pain.

"Apple? Raven asked concerned.

"Are you okay?" Holly asked looking at the blonde wide eyed.

Rushing over to her I caught the blonde as she fell. "Apple!" Everyone shouted, the others came over and everyone was asking questions. Staring down at Apple she seemed to wake up and whispered something, leaning down I heard her more clearly.

"What did she say?" Raven asked wide eyed.

"She says how this fairytale ends is up to you now, Raven." I said looking at Raven who was on the verge of tears while the other girls were trying not to cry.

"We should check to see if she's breathing." Darling said fighting through her tears.

Chuckling I nodded as Apple started to snore. "Yeah she's breathing."

Everyone let out a collective sigh of relief but soon those sighs were replaced with gasps of terror as the sky above us were filled with…. "Oh, god are those my little dragons!?" They looked like my 'dark' dragons expect something was wrong with them all. The dragon's colors were darker and from what I could tell their eyes were glossed over, what happened to them…. The Evil Queen, oh she messed with the wrong guy. Looking closer I could see Faybelle on the back of Jinx.

"Get Raven Queen!" Faybelle shouted but her heart wasn't in it.

The dragons tried to swoop us while Raven blasted them with her magic but nothing worked, so gathering around her the forest pixies touched Raven's legs and it looked like they were channeling their power into her. "Dark dragons that attack by night, I cast you back till morning light!" A large barrier appeared around the small forest clearing was covered in a giant barrier pushing away the 'dark' dragons.


The next morning was perhaps one of the hardest we all faced, Apple was in a cursed sleep. So, we had Apple placed within a glass coffin with tons of flowers, while all the girls were gathered around it, I was off on my own. Granted I wanted to be there but I was working on something. "Okay Brushfire burn it." Nodding the purple dragon breathed heavily on a large pile of wood turning it into charcoal.

Patting the dragon, I went through the charcoal and gathered it up quickly and went over to the small table that the forest pixies had set up for me. The table had beakers, bowls and a quite a few other things that I needed. Grinding the charcoal up into a powder and slowly mixed some water into it, looking over my little mixture I grabbed a small knife on the table and cut my finger and dripping some blood into the mixture, grabbing a small piece of cloth I wrapped it around my finger. Slowly mixing everything together, I raised the bowl above me and shifted part of my face into my dragon form and blew out a small bit of blue flame under the bowl.

"There… Perfect, now I just need some magic…"

"Magnus, what are you doing?"

Turning around I raised an eyebrow at Darling who had her arms crossed over her chest, looking at her I sighed and placed the bowl down on the. "I'm sorry hun, but I'm trying to help figure out a way to help wake Apple."

"Magnus… I came here to tell you we found Daring, turns out that Mirror I had on me was a magical object known as the Booking Glass. Turns out he got sucked into it somehow. So, we can wake Apple up-Why are you laughing?" Darling glared at me slightly. "This is a serious- "

Laughing I shook my head and fell over onto the ground. "Sorry… I'm sorry… It's just…Daring couldn't help us." Slowly getting to my feet I shook my head. "Trust me on this, Daring is the not the guy to wake Apple up."

"How could you say that? Yes, we can choose our own destiny but for those who want to follow theirs- "Darling started to say but stopped when she noticed the grin on my face. "Okay what do you know that I don't?"

"Daring isn't the prince in Apple's story." Rubbing my face, I stared at my girlfriend. "Trust me."

"How do you even- You can't know that Magnus come on we have to have faith that my brother can wake Apple up." Darling sighed and slowly walked up to me and wrapped her arms around my waist. Returning the gesture, I kissed the top of her head with a small smile. "I hope your right, but… Just in case…" Looking down at my bowl I frowned slightly. "We have something in place."

"What is that?" She asked looking over at the mixture.

"Just some hope." Shaking my head, I kissed Darling's forehead. "Anyway, I'm glad we found Daring, and a way to beat The Evil Queen but…" Sighing I leaned my head against hers. "But I am worried."

"We all hun, we all." Sighing we held onto one another for a long time. Deciding to head back we both left but I made sure to grab the mixture I had made and poured it into a bottle and placed a cork in it. Walking back to the others I was quite surprised to see many more students from Ever After High running into the valley where we had Apple resting, and soon enough we were preparing for Daring to wake up the sleeping princess, while everyone was talking excitingly about the event I shook my head. This wouldn't work I just knew it, because unlike the rest of them I knew what Daring's true destiny was, and it wasn't meant to be Apple's prince charming. And I was proven right when Daring came in riding on a white horse and kissed Apple and nothing happened.

"If he isn't Apple's prince what does this mean!"

"It means Apple's forever sleep really is forever after." Raven sets up a podium as a memorial for Apple." We're here today to honor and spellebrate Apple White. She was a Royal. She was my roommate, and she was my friend. She was kind, she was loving, and she deserved her happily ever after. I wish I was as powerful as my mother - that I had the kind of magic that could take me back to when all of this started. If I could go back, I'd tell Apple that she has a choice. We all do. We all have the power to follow our stories. And if your choice is to follow your pre-determined destiny, you have to trust that it will happen in its own time, and you don't have to make a deal with evil… - "Quietly, she whispered to herself. "- Make a deal with evil... I-I have to go."

Stepping down from the podium Raven ran off, with Darling and I in hot pursuit. However, I got there too late as Raven was taking off on Nevermore's back and headed straight for the school. Looking at Darling I saw the Booking Glass in her hands and that is when I figured out what was going on. Frowning I pulled the vial that I made earlier and passed it to my girlfriend with a frown.

"Great now where are you going?" She asked slightly panicked.

"After her, she can't do this alone." I said watching Raven leave.

"Then I will go with you and together we can-"She started to say but stopped when I kissed her and shook my head.

"Darling no, with Raven and I both gone you'll need to be here to help keep the peace and lead them, they'll need you just in case." I said gently cupping her chin. "Darling… I love you."

Reaching out she touched my face and frowned. "You're not coming, back are you?"

Smiling I kissed my girlfriend and nodded at her. "I promise you that I will come back. Don't worry I will always come back to you." Slowly backing away, I shifted forms and took off into the air with a roar.

"You better come back you idiot." Darling sighed and looked down. "I love you Magnus."

Soaring through the darkened sky I headed straight for the school which was now floating in the air. Bracing myself I headed straight for the large opening which had both Raven and her mother and Faybelle off in the background watching with a mix of jealousy and depression. The Evil Queen was busy trying to change Raven's outfit to something eviller like but the moment she spotted my dragon form she let out an amused chuckle.

"I was wondering when you would show up, Magnus. Now I get to finish you off for good."

"Mom you said you would leave my friends alone!" Raven shouted at her mother but it was no good as the older woman ignored her daughter.

Raising her hands to the sky she summoned purple lighting and launched it at me, quickly shifting forms I avoided the blast and used the enchantment in my clothing to glide into the opening. Rolling as soon as I landed I avoided another attack and summoned the Vorpal Blade. "Hey there Qunnie, time for round two."

"Just leave Magnus." Faybelle begged, she looked quite worried.

"Magnus, you have to get out of here, she'll kill you- "Raven started to say but she was cut off as her mother covered her in a magical barrier to keep her from talking.

"Sorry bird but I'm afraid this is personal." Grinning evilly the Queen started to fire random blasts of magic at me but with some quick foot work, I could avoid the attacks, or smack them back with the Vorpal Blade, this little dance went on for a few minutes. "Enough of this nonsense!" The Queen raised her hands and using her magic to grab me, she slammed me into one of the remaining walls and held me there.

"You have been a thorn in my side for the last time, now you get to die!" Launching perhaps the largest fireball I had ever seen in my direction I sighed and closed my eyes, knowing there was no escape. I could feel the heat as ball of flame flew straight for me, and as it neared my thoughts turned to my friends… my family, and most of all Darling.

"Goodbye Darling… I'm sorry I wasn't able to keep my promise."

"I wouldn't say that."

Huh…Opening my eyes I had to shake my head because I didn't believe what I was seeing, standing in front of me was a man in a charcoal gray suit, with wild black hair. Whoever this guy was he was holding the magical blast back and slowly the fireball dwindled into nothingness. Clicking his tongue the figure shook his head and placed his hands on his hips. "If you're going to be rough with my toys then I'm afraid you can't play with them anymore."

Gasping The Evil Queen stared at the figure standing before. "Y-you! He's your agent?"

The figure nodded and I swear I could hear the grin in his voice. "That's right, and he is now ready. So, don't worry we will be out of your hair in a second." Turning around the guy gave me a proper view of what he looked like. He wore a button up black shirt with no tie and the first two buttons undone, he had pale skin, purple eyes and of course as mentioned before wild black hair. Grinning at me he bowed. "It's a pleasure to finally see you again Magnus, it sure has been a while."

"Uh…. Who are you?" I asked incredibly confused and slightly thankful.

Blinking the figure smacked his head. "Oh right, you don't know me yet." Shaking his head the man in the suit smiled. "Well let me introduce myself. I'm Drake, otherwise known as Drake the interloper. Now come on kid we have to talk." Snapping his fingers, I found I was no longer restrained by the Queen's magic but we also weren't in the tower anymore. Instead we were now standing in a black space with a tiny solar system floating under us… And yeah, I'm not kidding there was literally a solar system underneath us and we were standing on pure nothingness and yet we were alive.

"Now I know this is a little overwhelming but let make it clear to you Magnus, this isn- "Drake started to say but stopped as my fist connected with his nose knocking him onto the ground. "Son of a nut cracker! That hurt!"

"Send me back!" I shouted as I stood over Drake who simply continued to rub his face.

"Every… Damn time…All you Mavericks are alike in your reactions…." Groaning Drake slowly looked around and stood to his feet.

"I said…. Did you say… 'All you Mavericks'? What do you mean by that? Second of all what is going on? Third who are you?" I asked staring at the figure.

Shaking his head Drake chuckled to myself. "Fine, let's start with that last question first. As I have already said my name is Drake or Drake the interloper. I'm what's known as a Being of Chaos, we are creatures that exist outside the normal omniverse and yes omniverse not multiverse."

…. Okay this isn't…I don't even…. Sighing I rubbed my face. "Okay… but what does that- "

"I'm getting there, hold your horses." Drake grinned and placed his hands inside his pants pockets. "Now let finish my explanation, now I wasn't always a Being of Chaos. I was once a normal human being Magnus but I did something stupid and attracted the attention of something really, and I mean really powerful. This power was known as The Author, think Santa Claus but with the Joker's mind. You see he took me from my home and tossed me from one universe to the next. I always had a different body but my mind was still the same. Now I eventually had enough chaotic energy built inside my body from hopping the universes that I became a Being of Chaos myself."

"Interesting, but still not seeing what this has to do with me." I glared crossing my arms.

"Almost done. Now after becoming like I am, I thought I could get my revenge on the Author but I wasn't strong enough and wouldn't be… Ever unless… I found a way to build up chaos power but I needed someone to store the power for me, like a giant battery or energy drink." Drake motioned toward me. "That is where you come in, but I didn't want you to turn out like me. So, I separated you in multiple parts, or took you from different parts of your life."

"Wait… Are you telling me that you are the reason why I'm in Ever After? That is why there are so many of me around the universes?" I asked my eyes going wide.

"Correct, give that man a cigar." Drake grinned wildly.

"But… But why me? And what do you want with me?" I asked my eyes going wide.

"Well you see Magnus, it is quite simple. You're a decent guy. That's about it. As to what I want. Well I want the chaos energy in your body, and the only way I can get it is if you give it to me." Drake smiled and shrugged. "Oh, and if you give it to me you'll die."

"Then there is no way in hell I'm giving it to you." I glared at the black haired…. man? Thing? Monster? "And why do you want this power?"

"I thought you would say that, in fact a lot of versions of you say that. As to why it's simple. You see creatures like me need chaos to fuel our powers however I have to play catch up by a lot to match the Author, and when I am finally strong enough I can absorb his power and make it my own." Drake shrugged. "Now I have an idea that should work, interested?"

"NO, all I care about is getting back to Ever After and saving the people I care about!"

"Easy, dawg I got you covered. Now just hear me out, I say we fight for that power in your body. Now if I win you give it to me freely and with no problems. And you will because you always keep a promise." Drake shook his head with a smile. "Another reason why I choose you."

Frowning I raised an eyebrow at Drake. "And what if I win?"

"If you win I will send you back to Ever After with say some gifts and you will never hear from me again." Drake said with a shrug.

Sighing I rubbed my face. "How do I know you'll keep your word?"

"Hey, give me some credit alright? Other versions of you have faced off with me and lived, including Wizard and that Dragonborn one, and the reason why they didn't mention me is simple, they are sworn not to." Drake offered with a grin. "And to make the fight fair I will allow you to have a choice on how the fight goes. You can either fight me as am and I will match you in power OR you can choose from any power in the universe, but just so you know I will choose a power to match you, so choose wisely."

Taking in a very large and deep breath I slowly let it out and thought over his offer… It was…frightening but… It was my only chance to get back to Ever After again…" Fine I take your deal, and I will fight as I am."

Turning his head Drake nodded and held out his left hand a black sword appeared in his hand. "Goodie, now let's hurry this up. I'm in a rush."

Summoning the Vorpal Blade I held it in front of me, charging forward I raised the sword above my head and brought it down close to Drake's head, but my sword was blocked by his own blade. Pushing with all my strength I tried to cut through Drake's sword but nothing worked. Jumping back, I barely had time to block in coming strike my side, raising my left armored hand I punched Drake's face and sent him stumbling back. Holding the Vorpal Blade out I tried to slice his right side but the swing was blocked with his sword. Back and forth this went, Drake and I kept trading blows but nothing would stick, this guy was good… I had to take of something… Anything to throw him off his game… Wait he said he would match me in power… And he reacts like a normal person when I punch or kick at him…. I grinned and raised the Vorpal Blade above my head and brought down in an overhead strike, only the blade was blocked by Drake who leveled out our swords and soon we were face to face.

"Sorry Magnus but it will take a lot more then- "He started to say but I lifted my right leg and kicked him in the crotch.

"Roshambo!"

Eyes going wide Drake dropped his sword. Holding the Vorpal Blade up I stabbed it straight through Drake's chest with a grin. "Never…. Underestimate a Maverick."

Coughing Drake shook his head and… Vanished then he reappeared behind me with a nod. "I will have to remember that…. And damn dude, that roshambo thing… Haven't seen you use that in a long time."

Slowly lowering the Vorpal Blade I raised an eyebrow at Drake. "So, I win?"

Drake sighed and nodded. "Yeah you win."

"Good, now send me home." Panting I slowly put the Vorpal Blade up and crossed my arms across my chest.

"Now hold on a minute Magnus… I promised you a few gifts."

"Just send me-"I started to say but Drake shut up me with a wave of his hand. "Shh, now just accept the gifts Magnus. Plus, you can't save the day looking like that… Now hold still." Drake said snapping his fingers. "And check it out, I do good work if I do say so myself."

Looking down I found myself in my own set of dragon riding armor and clothes. My left armor piece remained but it was now a bronze color mixed with some gold. I had on a navy-blue t-shirt layered over a long-sleeved black t-shirt underneath chest & shoulder armor, thick dark-brown pants, extra-thick knee-padding/knee armor, fingerless forest-green gloves, and extra-sturdy brown hiking boots. The Vorpal Blade was still attacked to my back.

"Wow…I…"

"And don't worry your clothes are back in your room. Now you look the part of a hero but… You need a noble steed… Let's see…OH yes." Grinning Drake snapped his fingers and the blue flames that normally surrounded me when I change forms left my body and reformed into a dragon. This dragon looked like my dragon form expect the scales were a forest green with brown horns, and a tan underbelly. "There, and yes that was your dragon half."

I couldn't really speak at the moment given how dumb founded I felt. Staring at the massive dragon I slowly walked over to him and he gently nudged me. Looking closer I could his eyes were now red. "Wow…."

"Wow is right, so what you going to name him?" Drake asked looking at me.

Frowning I thought over it and grinned. "Thorn, because he is about to become a major thorn in the Queen's plans."

"I like it, now let's send you back so I can figure out how to beat another you, and so you can kick that former student of mine's ass." Drake grinned up at me.

"Wait? Former student?" I asked. "What do you mean?" Sighing Drake quickly explained how The Evil Queen was once a pupil of his in the ways of chaos, in fact her whole plan to take over the realms was her way to build up chaos power and become a supreme leader. As we talked I climbed onto Thorn's back which surprisingly had a saddle already on it which was weird, but I left it alone. Drake then sent me and Thorn back into Ever After and not a moment too soon. Because all hell had broken loose, there was an all-out battle going on between the students of Ever After High and the Evil Queen. Nudging Thorn to fly around I found that Apple who was awake… Which was a surprise to me but a happy one, was using the Booking Glass with Raven to try and trap the Evil Queen. However, it wasn't working, The Evil Queen was to strong even for them… They needed backup.

"Thorn, I need you to fly above them and the moment I jump I want you fly under so you can catch me."

"Got it brother." Thorn grinned.

"Wait you can talk?" I asked wide eyed.

"Yeah, I can, I was you remember?" He rolled his eyes and shook his head. "We can talk more later, focus."

Nodding I slowly pulled the Vorpal Blade free and the moment I above The Evil Queen I jumped. "Hey Queeine! Guess who's back!?" Raising the Vorpal Blade above me I sliced the sword downward, now I didn't do too much but I did cut the Queen's face, Crying out in pain the Queen was distracted long enough for her to be captured, and for peace to go through the land once more.


"Magnus!" Tackling me to the ground my girlfriend wrapped her arms around my neck and held onto me with a smile and some tears in her eyes.

Laughing I held her close and rubbed her back. "I told you I would come back to you."

Smiling Darkling gently kissed me and sighed in relief. "I'm glad your safe… But you need to explain everything to me now."

"Only if you do the same for me babe."

So slowly she and I talked about everything that had happened, she told me about what was going on while I was gone. Turns out the potion I had made is what woke Apple up, Darling asked me what was in it and I slowly explained that I used charcoal mixed with my magical dragon blood at the time to absorb the poison in her system. Lucky me it worked. Anyway, after Apple woke up she led a charge to stop the Evil Queen. After getting caught up I explained my side of things and told her all about my encounter with Drake, at first Darling was quite but after a while she smacked my arm and smiled.

"You're an idiot, you know that?"

Smiling I nodded my head and slowly kissed her. "Yep but I'm your idiot."

Laughing Darling kissed me back. "Hey, come on the next Dragon Game is going to start soon, let's go. And since you have a flying outfit and a dragon for it, your joining my team."

Grinning I nodded and followed along with her with a smile, as we walked my mind slowly went over all the events that led up to this moment and I shook my head. Despite all the bad things that happened I had a lot of good happen and to be honest… I am glad I came to Ever After High.