Hey guy's it's me and I'm back once again with a new chapter of The Maverick. How are we all doing today? Or Tonight? To be honest my sense of time is so off right now that I can't really do anything expect write when I get the free time... Like at late at night. Anyway I hope you all like this chapter and now onto reviews. Briar I'm glad you liked Thorn's personality he is meant to be a calm Magnus, and yeah Darling and Magnus needed the downtime and frankly so did you guys, I mean seriously so many big things happened all at once we didn't have time to breath, but hey we caught our breath right? Good because big things are on the way again, and don't worry Magnus has things taken care for his place I promise you that. Now Blank Core I have a message for you. Stay out of my head! Seriously dude how do you do that? Do we just think alike or something? Anyway I want to thank those who faved and followed this story you guys mean the world to me... And wow Can you believe it 200 reviews? That is impressive. Because to be honest folks I never thought this story would be what it is now, and it is all because you guys gave me your support and belief so give yourselves a big hand, please. Now I am off to bed I have college finals to study for in the morning bleh, anyway I will see you all in the next chapter :)


"It's finally finished." I said looking over my new living space, the warehouse had taken over a week with some of the best contractors I could afford and soon the warehouse was changed into a very amazing place. I had the entire place reinforced to withstand everything from fire, ice, lighting to the salvation army attacking… Yeah, I saw that happen once back home it was weird. Anyway, the entire back of the warehouse was converted into a dragon stable that had doors in the back which allowed the dragons to leave if anything happened they could get out, the stables themselves were customized to fit each dragon's personality. Thorn being very much like myself and very mellow had a stable that reflected that, he had a simple wooden stable with a fine carpet on the bottom instead of hay. Herowing had her own stable just in case she and Darling visited me, the stable was made from white marble with carpet lining it.

Cynder's stable was light and fluffy it was like a giant cotton candy cloud, every inch of her stable was just light and fluffy, Jinx had a stable similar to Thorn's while Nightwing had his built very much like a cave while Tiamat and Vegeta Jr had large plushy pillows, I also had the contractors make their stables look expensive, but in reality they were not that expensive. I even had a few guest stables set up just in case I got visitors. Now the front half of the warehouse was made into a game/hang out area, it had various flat screens video game systems, couches, and the like, along with a very large kitchen and dining room in one little corner. Now I also had an exercise area set up for me with a small parkour course along with a few other exercise equipment, but despite all this the best thing was the loft, in the loft there was several bookshelves, couches, were set up there along with a queen-sized bed. There were also several bathrooms installed throughout the warehouse.

Looking over everything I couldn't help but grin. "I finally have my own place."

"Yes, you do and it looks amazing." Darling smiled hugging my arm. "And I'm glad you let me pick out the furniture despite it being your house."

Chuckling I leaned my head on Darling's with a smile. "Hey, you have all the style."

Gently smacking my arm Darling shook her head with a grin. "You know since we got this place finished… You know what I'm thinking you should have a party to break it in."

"Funny, I was thinking the same thing."


Sending invitations out for a massive party was surprisingly easy… Well it was when you spoke to perhaps the school's biggest gossip Blondie boy she can get the word out fast. Well after telling Blondie to spread the word, Darling and I spilt up to get some errands done, my job was to get Melody and have her provide the music, I had to get someone to provide snacks so my next stop was Ginger who was more than happy to provide some snacks for a party instead for one of my pranks.

Darling meanwhile was gathering up some party supplies from Madeline who had a surplus stored away, while gathering some help from our friends to help us both set up once we had everything we needed. Most of the day was spent gathering up what was needed, the right people to people, and setting up but it was all worth it in the end because the result was nothing short of awesome! The entire downstairs of my warehouse/apartment minus the stables in the back, had long tables filled to the brim with snacks of all kinds and bowls of punch, there was a very large space in the middle that was converted into a makeshift dance floor while ten feet away was Melody with her DJ equipment blasting techno dance music.

Looking around with a smile I couldn't believe it, I really had my own place… This… Wow… Walking around I searched for my girlfriend who had vanished. "Now where is she…" I mumbled.

"Hey Magnus! This party is off the hook."

Turning toward the voice I smiled slightly as both Ashlynn and Briar walked up to me with a third girl that I have never met before. The girl had long, wavy, mint blue hair streaked with white and violet. She had pale lavender skin, light-blue eyes, and pink lips. Her outfit consisted of a warm-looking, pale-purple jacket or snowcoat with the collar a fur-line of short fluff, fluffy fur sleeves, her snow-coat was much to my surprise a dress, which has a pale lavender, violet, lilac and icy blue skirt with snowflakes on it, icy blue leggings or tights wasn't sure which, and faux-fur-lined white boots with icy blue pom-poms attached to strings on the ends and laces. "Thanks, Briar and who is your friend?"

"Oh, right Magnus this is Crystal Winter, the daughter of the Snow King and Queen." Ashlynn introduced us.

"Nice to meet you Crystal." Grinning I stuck out my hand which she took and… Dear god I think my blood froze.

"You too, Magnus I heard a lot about." Crystal smiled and…. I swear it must have been a trick of the lights but I think she was blushing. Slowly pulling my hand back my eyes went wide with shock as my hand was now bright red and covered in permafrost.

"Opps sorry about that." Crystal eyed my icy hand with embarrassment. "That has never happened before…"

"Must be because Magnus is from a land without magic." Briar shrugged. "I'll go find you a towel… Umm… the bathroom is which way?" Pointing in one direction the daughter of Sleeping Beauty walked away to find a towel.

"So anyway, Crystal was visiting us today and we hope that it was alright for us to invite her." Ashlynn said looking at me.

"Sure, more the merrier." Smiling I nodded at the ice girl. "By the way Crystal I have a question for you, is your mom's name Elsa?" I asked preparing for the huge headache that I knew would be coming.

Raising an eyebrow Crystal looked at me with a questioning gaze. "How did you know that?"

"Umm… Crystal remember how we told Magnus comes from a world without magic? Well…" Ashlynn quickly explained my situation while I walked away and banged my head into the nearest wall.

"So… He's here all alone with no one at all?" Crystal frowned. "That's so sad…"

"I don't think so, Magnus is really strong-And wait where did he…go…" Sighing Ashlynn shook her head. "Feel better after hitting your head?"

Grinning I nodded ignoring the oncoming pain. "Yep. Anyway, it was nice meeting you Crystal, and when we have more time, you and I are doing a duet of Let it Go, but I need to find my girlfriend. Oh, and tell Briar if you see her not to worry about the towel." Waving goodbye I started the search from my girlfriend once more.

Ashlynn shook her head. "He is so weird and yet he's a good friend."

"He has a girlfriend?" Crystal asked looking at her friend. "Why didn't you tell me?"

"Because it wasn't important-Crystal do you have a crush on Magnus?" Ashlynn asked wide eyed.

Flushing slightly Crystal ran her fingers through her hair. "Maybe… But who wouldn't? I mean after everything you told me… And not to mention all the things I heard about him… And now just meeting him… He's so nice, and while yes he's weird he is very kind."

"Crystal your one of my best friends forever after so let me give you some advice, just forget about it okay? He has a girlfriend not to mention they are pretty serious." Ashlynn stressed. "I just don't want you to get your hopes up."

"Oh, you worry too much Ashlynn it's just a silly little crush." Crystal smiled slightly.

"Are you trying to convince me or yourself?" Ashlynn asked with a raised eyebrow.

"A little of both."

"Okay I found the towels…And did he just leave?" Briar asked looked at her two friends who nodded at her. "Dang it, now what am I supposed to do with- "Briar started to say but stopped when someone spilt their punch on the floor. "Never mind."


"Wait you were here all this time?" I asked staring at Darling who was sitting on one of the many couches I had set up. "But I checked over here three times and… You know what I'm not going to question it." Jumping over the couch I took the seat next to Darling and wrapped my arm around her shoulder.

Staring at me Darling frowned and flicked my forehead which caused me to flinch. "You were hitting your head against the wall again, what led to it this time?"

Grumbling I mumbled out the story which caused my girlfriend to laugh.

"Magnus hunny, I think you should invest in a helmet for you." Giggling Darling shook her head and finally rested on my shoulder. "You know this is a pretty great party."

"Thanks, hun, but I can't take all the credit, our friends helped." Chuckling I rested my head on hers.

"True, but it is your party." Closing her eyes Darling snuggled in closer to me.

Smiling I closed my eyes. "Yeah, but you want to know what sucks?"

"What's that?" She asked not even looking up.

"I have to clean up after everyone leaves."


"Or not… Thanks Again Faybelle, Raven, Farrah." I waved goodbye at my three magical friends who had left, the party ended after a few hours which I was totally fine with and to make things even better my friends who had magic just cleaned up the mess really quickly. Everyone had already gone back home for the evening leaving me to lock up, seeing how it was a school night and school hadn't let out for a break or anything I couldn't stay at my place but I'm okay with that, the dragons were staying at the school for now but once the school year let out they could move right in with me. Well locking everything up, I made sure that place had heavy security, magical and otherwise, I started to walk back to the school but something caught my eye…. I was being followed.

Frowning I decided to keep walking for a little while but whoever was following me decided they had enough and soon I was surrounded by five thugs all of them brandishing weapons, two of them had crowbars, one had a chain, another had a broken bottle, while the last one had a knife.

"Well, look who it is boys, the richest guy in the entire kingdom." The one with the knife said, I'm guessing he's the leader.

"You're in the wrong part of town rich boy."

"I say we kidnap him and hold him hostage." Another thug said.

Taking a deep a deep breath I shook my head and let out a small laugh. "Well… I have to admit I didn't think my evening was going to end like this, but it looks like I get to do something I haven't done in a long time. I get to cut loose."

"Huh? What are you on- "The thug with the knife said as my armored fist slammed into his face knocking him flat onto the ground, quickly summoning The Vorpal Blade I held it in front of me. "So, boys who wants to lose a limp tonight? Hm? Any takers?" Seeing the look of fear in their eyes I slid the sword back into the sheath which appeared on my back and grinned. "You know what? Scratch that, I think I rather beat your faces into a pile of mush myself."

And before the thug with the chain knew what hit him he dropped to the ground, grabbing the chain he was using I spun it around and sent the end flying into one of the guys holding a crowbar knocking him to the ground.

"Get him!" The guy with the glass bottle shouted but the second guy with the crowbar took off running. "Coward! He's just a rich- "The guy with the glass bottle started to say but stopped when I knocked his weapon out of his hand and gripped him by the throat.

"Oh, don't you worry, he won't be getting away from me, but first…" Staring down at the thug I grinned. "Let's you and I have a little chat."

"Please, don't I, please-"He tried to beg for mercy but the next sound out of his mouth was a scream of pain.


Walking back to the castle I slowly made my way to the Headmaster's office with a frown on my face. Slowly opening the door, I found Giles was still up working on something, clearing my throat to get his attention the old man looked up with a smile but it soon became a frown. "Magnus what- "

"Giles, I think it's time for the Dark Knight to return."