Chapter 12
Sorceress Myst: Greetings! I noticed in the last chapter that the conversation between Mysty and the Gifted Card didn't turn out right so I'm gonna put * in front of whatever Gifted says. (Fagtron runs past Sorceress Myst in a bubble) What the…?
Apprentice Jed: Fagtron! Watch where you're running!
Fagtron: MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! (runs into the wall, falls down, gets up, and continues running)
Sorceress Myst: What is Fagtron in?
Apprentice Jed: This special bubble I created. It's designed to keep Fagtron in side the bubble so she can't do any damage, like setting things on fire or chewing on forbidden things. It also protects Fagtron from the 6,986,503 things she likes hurting herself with.
Sorceress Myst: Well, at least she's happy. …How do you get her out of that bubble?
Apprentice Jed: Oh, oops. I was so happy that I found a way to keep Fagtron from being a threat to society, that I forgot to create the spell to get her out. (Fagtron runs into Apprentice Jed and they both fall down)
Sorceress Myst: I'll go do the disclaimer and you go find a reverse spell.
Apprentice Jed: (gets up and kicks Fagtron across the room) Okay. Watch out for Fagtron. (leaves)
Fagtron: (bouncing off the ceiling and walls) WWWWHHHEEEEEEEEWWWWWHHHHHHHOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sorceress Myst: (dodging Fagtron every few minutes) I do not own CCS or any of its characters except for Xylona (Mysty), Xavier, Eiryn, Kalie, Blane (Xylona's little brother), and the Gifted Card. Whew! Now on with the story!
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*You have been unconscious for 12 hours. * Mysty became semi conscious. (In other words, she's awake but her eyes aren't open.)
"Phoenix …Is that you?"
*No, It's me. The Gifted. Remember? Phoenix was stolen by that magical relic Eiryn had in his possession. *
"What happened to Onica? Where's my mom and dad?!"
*I'm sorry, they are no longer among the living. *
"What!?! You mean to tell me …that I'm an orphan now? I'm the last of my family's bloodline. …All alone, never to see my sister or parents again. I ALMOST MISS MY FATHER'S FAMILY STORIES ALREADY!!!!"
*No need to be sad. Now they can help you spiritually and guide you in your dreams. *
"You're right. They wouldn't want me to just give up and die so quickly. I have to live up to my family's legacy. I'm going to use my powers from now on. Will you help me Gifted?"
*Of course, after all you are the only one who can take back to my master when the time comes. *
"I think I know who you are talking about. I will take you there, I promise."
*Thank you. Now wake up. *
"Huh?"
"The hair, the delicate frown, and she looks like she has good posture. I think we found our Xylona." Mysty stirred awake at the sound of the feminine voice.
"Oh! And her eyes are green! Just like hers. Yes we will adopt her into our family." Said some man.
"I think you're in luck." Mysty looked at the nurse as she began talking to this rich looking couple, "Her parents recently died and we think she could have a case of amnesia from the accident."
"I can remember everything thank you very much." Mysty retorted in a surprisingly calm, cool voice. Normally she'd have a crackling voice after sleeping.
"Well it may be best if you forgot your past life and wake up to your new one because this is your chance to be adopted by a rich family." The nurse snapped.
"Come with us Xylona. We will take you home."
"Yes mother." Mysty muttered in her defeated voice.
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Mysty looked out of the grand window in her new room. She was in a house she never been to, a room she's never seen before, the lands outside of her room wasn't familiar, and she was stuck with a family that doesn't seem to have enough time to bond with her. The only thing that brought comfort to her was the silver sky, but even the cloudy day seemed foreign to her. (knock, knock)
"Come in." a small boy with blonde hair and soft green eyes came in to her room.
"Hello there dear sister. I am Blane, your new brother. Mother and father told me to come and tell you anything you need to know." He greeted.
"Then why couldn't they come themselves?" Mysty asked in a soft tone. Blane sat down on her bed and answered, "They are finishing the preparations to your welcome home party. Don't think too badly of them, they are in fact very loving and kind. They did take you in and added you to our family. You are replacing my older sister Xylona Pendragon, who recently passed away. She really was a terrible person probably because she wanted absolute power, but mother and father didn't notice."
"Why?"
"Xylona disguised her real personality to them and unleashed her true self on me and the servants. Oh and before I forget, don't tell your suitor about your past."
"What suitor?"
"Well, like I said! You're replacing Xylona. Which means you get to decide who you are going to marry just like the other Xylona was going to do." Mysty frowned and sat next to her new brother on the bed, "It seems like they are eager to get rid of me."
"Oh perish the thought! They are just letting you get a chance to pick the right man to be your husband, then when you are old enough, you get married." He explained.
"But why are they trying to marry me off to someone I don't even know?" she wailed.
"Well, the suitors stay for a week. That should give you enough time to get to know them. …And, I don't know if I should be saying this but, I think mother wants the satisfaction of raising her daughter. When Xylona died, she was distraught until we found you. Please give the suitors a chance, for mother's sake." Begged Blane. Mysty sighed then gave a weak smile as she slightly messed up his hair, "Okay …baby brother."
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"So what is your favorite food Xylona?" her father asked. Xylona set her teacup down on the long elegant table and answered, "I'm quite fond of Kibby."
"Kibby? I have never heard that dish." Her mother commented.
"It's an Arab dish that my father used to make …" Xylona trailed off, unable to finish the sentence.
"Is that so? We must ask one of Xavier's servants about it. They're from Syria." Suggested the mother.
"Xavier?"
"Yes, Xavier is a prince from Syria. He will be visiting tomorrow." The father informed Xylona. Confused, Xylona said, "I thought only a princess could marry a prince."
"Xavier rejected all the available princesses so he is allowed to marry anyone who is a noble. At least that is what his personal servant said in his last e-mail to me." Blane informed, Xylona gasped after he mentioned e-mail.
"Oh, my Internet friends! They must be worried by now." She wailed as she stood up.
"Don't worry you can use my computer." Assured Blane. Xylona picked up the skirt of her velvet green dress and followed her brother to his room.
"Do you actually know how to use the computer?" he asked her before he left. She just stared at him and said, "Very funny." Blane raised his hands in defense and explained, "Well the other Xylona didn't even know what a computer is!"
"I guess I need a new name now." Muttered Xylona as she found the chatroom Sakura was in.
Pendragon: Hello Card Sorceress and Camera Girl!
Card Sorceress: Who are you?
Pendragon: My real name is Xylona. I'm a close friend to Lady of the Dragons, Mysty.
Camera Girl: What happened to Mysty anyway?
Pendragon: I'm sorry …she died in a car accident with her family. We are both sorceresses so that's why we were close friends.
Card Sorceress: What! How sad!
Camera Girl: How do you know about us, Xylona?
Pendragon: Lady of the Dragons told me everything about you guys, Like Sakura the Cardcaptor and her cousin Tomoyo who films her greatest captures. She even told me about the other Cardcaptor, Syaoran, and how much Sakura likes him.
Card Sorceress: Hey! I do not!
Camera Girl: That's right! Did Lady of the Dragons tell you how red Sakura blushes when she sees him?
Pendragon: Yup!
Card Sorceress: Stop that! Why does everyone say that?
Camera Girl and Pendragon: Because you like him!
(moment of silence and some time for Sakura to stop blushing)
Card Sorceress: …I can't believe Mysty's really gone. She was such a good friend.
Camera Girl: Yeah, I'm going to miss her.
Pendragon: If it helps, I could chat with you. Like I said, I'm a sorceress too and I do know a little about the Clow Cards.
Card Sorceress: That would be great!
Camera Girl: Uh-oh Sakura! It's almost time for school. Hurry or you're going to be late again!
Card Sorceress: Oh-no! Bye Xylona!
Camera Girl: Bye Xylona!
(Camera girl and Card Sorceress leave the chatroom)
*Why did you lie to them? *
"Because Mysty is dead and if I want to honor my family then I'll have to live life as Xylona Augusta Pendragon"
*Very well then. Now what about your suitors? *
"They can just go back to wherever they came from. But if one of them doesn't see me as an object, then I'll test them."
*How? *
"By telling them the truth. If they don't care that I'm not the Xylona they expected or the fact that I'm a sorceress, then I'll choose them"
*Choose wisely. Tomorrow you will meet Prince Xavier *
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(Sorceress Myst, Sorceress Celine, and Servo is lounging around watching Fagtron run into things)
Sorceress Myst: In the next chapter The Gifted Card and the tiny Guardian Kalie is gonna play matchmaker for Xylona and Xavier. Is Eiryn gonna stand it?
Servo: Why can't we leave Fagtron in the bubble? She can't get near me anymore! (Apprentice Jed enters the studio)
Apprentice Jed: I got the spell!
Sorceress Myst: Great!
Servo: No! (Gets hit by Fagtron and sticks to the side of the bubble) AAHHHHH!!!!!!
Sorceress Celine: I came prepared this time. (takes out a box) I brought the calm down medicine. (Fagtron's bubble somehow gets stuck in the chandelier)
Sorceress Myst: Maybe you should cast the spell now.
Apprentice Jed: Hmm, she's still a threat to society. Well back to the drawing board. (raises a hand and the bubble disappears)
Fagtron: Where's Mommy?
Servo: (under Fagtron) I am not your mom!
Fagtron: Mommy! (hugs Servo)
Servo: HELP! I CAN'T BREATHE!!!!