As the club began to close, I began to think to myself about what Merlin wants. I mean.. I only saw the movie a couple times, always thinking Merlin was funny and Archademies was down right mean, but he certainly meant well. Bastian loved how he was able to do magic, and always wished he could do that to his bullies. He knows how to get us back… but.. do I want to go back? This is like a dream come true..
"Rosella?" Goofy patted me on the shoulder, knocking me out of my trance.
"Hmm? Yes Goofy?" I stood up straight.
He was holding over ten plates on his shoulders and both of his arms "I need you to take care of table thirty three.."
My eyes nearly fell out of my head "W-What? Mickey said-"
"I know, but gwarsh I have TONS of orders.. I don't know where they all came from! Even the penguins are confused! Can you please?" he sent me a pout as I blew a strand of hair out of my face "I'll do it."
I nervously walked up to the table of Villains, taking a deep breath in and stepping in front of the table. Hades chuckled "Well, Well, Well.. look who's here.."
I rolled my eyes "You got my attention, can I take your order?" I looked over at Scar, who was joined by the hyenas "And no.. my little brother is not on the menu.."
Shenzi cackled "Please, if I wanted something good I wouldn't choose that runt." The other two, Bonzai and Ed cackled with her, making me roll my eyes once more.
Hades wrapped his smoke like hand around my shoulder "Hey, we're all friends here.. I mean not with you.. but my advice? Do you want it?" I looked into his cold dead eyes as he continued "You're a nice girl.. I'm guessing.. but you've got hutspah. I like it. You should probably hang out with us more often..we like to see a new face hanging around here, and you should probably choose your friends more carefully.."
"Not like that Goof." Ursula pointed to Goofy, who was starting to clumsily fall with the plates in his hands. The group laughed as I suddenly clicked everything together "You placed all those orders didn't you?"
Jafar stroked his snake like staff "We were hoping for a laugh, but it seems that messing with him is a simple task.. not like what power we have to take control of you." Suddenly, I was wrapped around by Kaa, who snuck from behind "Lissssstennnn here…. We're not going to harm you… You can Trussssssst in ussssss…" his eyes peered into me, sending me in a weird trance. His eyes began to spin as I followed the glowing orbs. I heard Jafar's voice filling my mind, his was the "You will assist us in the destruction of-"
"Jafar! Let the girl go." The trance stopped and I was dropped to the floor, not even knowing I was in the air. The room began to spin as my eyes peered behind me to see Merlin leaning on his wood cane.
Jafar rolled his eyes "Stay out of this old man."
Hades chimed in "Yeah, we were just having fun.."
His beard began to twist as he muttered "Pfft, Ohpmmh.. old MAN?"
Mickey peered behind him "Is there a problem here?" he was holding his wizarding hat in his hands, it glowed as I watched him about to put it on top of his head. The villains began to squirm as Jafar placed his staff down. His scared look became a small grin "Of course Mickey.. I would not wish to ruin the reputation of this.. wonderful club." The rest of the group snickered as Iago, his parrot began to squak "Jafar! But she's the one-" Ursula shut his beak as Mickey rolled his eyes "Just please attempt to be a good guest here, not terrorize my staff and we won't bother you.." they all walked away as Merlin helped me up, only to be tripped by Kaa's long tail and fell into a pie that Kaa pushed in my way before I met the floor. Suddenly, a bucket of blue paint was poured on me.. thanks to Iago.
"Pick your friends carefully kid!" Hades yelled over the laughter.
Shenzi and the other two hyenas chortled "Feeling Blue? Bwahhhahahaha!" she said making the others squirm with laughter in their seats.
The cream and shell of the pie was smeared all over my face, with the paint falling down my uniform as I looked around in embarrassment, the table began to laugh wildly as the other guests like looked on in concern at my expense, my face began to turn red and tears began to fall down my face as I let go of Merlin's arm and ran through the kitchen to the back alley where the trash is taken out. I ran to a broken bench and began to sob when I felt someone gently touching my hair "There, there dear girl.. don't cry."
I looked up and met with Merlin's gentle smile, I sat up and leaned against a wall "It's not fair.. why me and Bastian? I just don't understand .."
He continued to smile "Not understanding allows you to discover new things.. yes it is not easy, and it isn't fair to not know.. but in time you will."
"Merlin?" I started "Why are you looking after me so much? I mean.. you don't have to.. I spent years looking after Bastian on my own." I crossed my arms as he chuckled "I know.."
"I spent practically all my- Wait.. WHAT?"
Merlin dusted off the top of a small garbage can and sat down "I know a lot about you and Bastian.. I've been watching over you two as I promised Anna and Peter.."
My eyes widened "You knew my parents?"
"I think being a great great great great GREAT Uncle and godfather should have some responsibility." He chuckled "But yes I know your parents." He snapped his fingers and rolled out a long scroll "Rosella Genevive Evans and Bastian.. Martin? Hmmm this is a mistake.." he waved his hand "OH that's right.. wrong copy.." he waved his hand across the words to change Martin to Merlin "Here we are Bastian Merlin Evans. Has a nice ring to it eh?" he cleared his throat "It says here on your records that I am your primary guardian in the request of your parents."
I shook my head "But Aunt Elsa said we were left-"
He blew a raspberry at her name "Elsa.. Bah! She's always been jealous of how much attention I gave Anna.. but I must admit Anna did have more heart in her little finger than Elsa had.. that old, lazy.." he sighed "But besides that here you are at last! So about your training.. I believe that Bastian needs a proper education as well, I have observed he has been bullied at school." I watched him pace back and forth "We will start teaching the boy and I can give you lessons after your shifts here obviously .. I do wonder though if he's ready to start-"
I stomped my foot down "Wait just a minute! This is a lot to take in.. I just need to figure out a way to get home! I have no idea what you are talking about! My parents never mentioned you.. Listen you're a great wizard I'm sure.. but I don't think some estranged Uncle and godfather is going to convince me that I have great power." I kicked a can "You saw what happened back there. I can't even defend myself." I started to walk out of the alley "Thanks anyway Merlin."
"Aren't you tired of being told you can't? You're father and mother would be very disappointed to see how you've been raised." He was about to disappear when I stopped him "Wait!"
He turned to me and hugged me tightly "Good to finally call you my niece after all these years, goodness you resemble your mother so much!" he grabbed my chin "And you have your father's prominent chin! HA!" he straightened out his blue cloak "You may call me Merlin.. nothing else.. We will tell Bastian tomorrow of his lessons and soon get you started!"
"What lessons? I am not sure I understand what lessons you are talking about."
He started "Anna and Peter are great wizards.."
"Like Harry Potter?" I interrupted.
"What?" he quirked an eyebrow.
"Nothing." I stopped and listened.
"You see, your parents have great power.. to manipulate things.. to defend themselves and to help others in need.. to travel to different universes. Two of the greatest explorers of our time.. But with great power comes great destruction and chaos if not controlled.. I taught both of them to control their powers from a great evil that wanted it to- well I'm getting ahead of myself... What power they possessed is inside you and Bastian." He pointed to my necklace "And that charm is what is going to help you." He patted my shoulder assuredly "Lets meet in a couple days to discuss this and start your first lesson.. Perhaps my house." He started to disappear into this shimmering dust, allowing me to hear his voice one last time "Remember that fear is the only thing stopping you.." he disappeared leaving me alone to my thoughts.
Minnie came through the back door "Rosella? Oh thank goodness!" she looked at my stained uniform "Oh those bullies! Let's take you back to my place and get you fixed up.. You had a long night." she smiled and pulled my arm, leading me back into the house of mouse.. only one question was in my mind:
What have my parents been hiding all these years?
Review and follow! I love writing for Merlin! He's the best! I couldn't help the Harry Potter reference.. the nerd in me snorted and forced me to write it… Reviews are appreciated!