Hellooooooo everyone, its Combeferr. I clearly do not own Ever After High. If I did there would be more Raven/Dexter. Far more. This chapter is set before and during Maddie-in-Chief. Enjoy!

Apple's new mirror hadn't arrived yet, and Raven was still hiding out from her. She had barely left Maddie's side for the past three days, avoiding Apple whenever she could. Thankfully, the Royal Elections were coming up and Apple didn't have very much free time to hunt down Raven. Blondie Lockes' Mirror Cast claimed that the entire school was excited about them. That was untrue, but not a foolish assumption to make. Everyone in the school who had a voice, namely the Royals, was excited, and no one cared about those who didn't. The Rebels just sat back and watched more weeks go by. They didn't have anything to do with the election. Apple White would be the president and all events and fundraisers would be beneficial to Royals and at the expense of Rebels. They wanted a carriage wash. The Rebels would stand all day working as the Royals supervised. They wanted a dance. The Rebels would be the busboys and ushers.

All things considered, no one with an imperfect pedigree was excited about the election. In the Castleteria, Raven sat alone at her table. Maddie was busy having tea-time, so Raven usually sat alone at lunch. Lately, though, Dexter seemed to talk to her more often. She wasn't sure why, but he normally showed up at her table about five minutes before luch ended.

"Hi Raven!" Raven knew immediately who it was. No one else had that hesitant little voice. She smiled at im. "Hey Dex. How was Heroics 101?"

The Charming prince sat down next to her. "It...um...yeah. We did...some stuff..." He trailed off, flushing red. Raven could understand his embarassment. He seemed to have trouble speaking sometimes. Not exactly what you look for in a future king.

"What stuff?"

Dexter seemed to be getting a little more comfortable. "To be honest... I, um, I didn't hear a word the Professor said. Everyone around me was too excited about the, you know, the election. Daring was practically campaigning for Apple all through class. How about your class? Was everyone excited?"

Raven shrugged. "I's just another day. Everyone knows how the election is going to turn out."

Dexter frowned. "But she's going to do all sorts of wonderful things! It'll be fun. Besides, there's no one better suited for the role."

"Why? Because she'll be a queen? That's no reason. Cedar Wood would be amazing. She can't lie, or make false promises. Everything would be up-front. Maddie would have wonderful ideas and keep things light and moving. Cerise Hood could get everyone working on business and getting stuff done in record time." Raven raised her eyebrows at him before continuing. "And Apple isn't the only one who will be queen. How about Lizzie Hearts? She'd be a great motivator. And Ashlynn! She's hardworking and down-to-earth. She wouldn't be doing meaningless things for no reason-she'd actually try to improve the school!"

Dexter was frowning heavily at her. "You're kidding, right? It's always been like this Raven! Why are you having sudden issues with it?"

Raven glowered. "Oh, yes, let's all bow down to the way things have always been. Because clearly that's perfect. And why does it have to be a girl? Why can't a prince be the president? I mean, look at you! Sure, you sometimes have issues talking, but you know what to say to people and you're kind and trustworthy. You would make a great president. But everyone's too caught up in tradition to see it. It would just be great if someon else ran for president."

Dexter was taken aback. Did this mean Raven liked him? Or was she just angry? He was absolutely confused. "I...I...um...I've gotta get to class!" He finished desperately, hurrying away.

"Stupid people who don't want to change stupid ideas." Raven growled, then sighed. Dexter was the only Royal she had counted on, and then he had bailed on her.

"RAVEN!" Maddie cried, flinging her arms around the purple-haired witch. "What's going on?"

"Wouldn't it be great if someon else ran for president?" Raven askeed dreamily.

"I guess", Maddie replied, "but not many people have the nerve."

"I know. It would just be wonderful."

"Keep hoping, Raven. Hope is very, very useful!"

Later, Raven and Maddie were heading out to the village of Bookend, when Rave once again brought up the subject. "Maddie, wouldn't it be wonderlandiful if someone else ran for president?"

Maddie giggled. "If you want it so badly, why don't you do it? After all, clouds like rock, cake in mud, happy, laughing, rainy flood."

Raven's eyes took on a horrified sheen. "You're kidding, right? The only people not afraid of me are you, Dex, and the villains. That's about ten people in all! I wouldn't stand a chance."

And again that night in their room. "Blondie is going on about the election in her Mirror Cast again. "Wouldn't it be great if someone else ran for president."

Maddie smiled, her normally hexffervescent personality somewhat subdued. "Yes Raven, it would."

The next day at luch, Blondie Lockes interviewed Apple White. Raven sat there listening, exasperated that nothing would change. "Royal bleh, and Royal blah, and Royal na-na-na!" She giggled. "Wouldn't it be great if someone el-"

"I'll do it!" Maddie cried, ready to put a stop to Raven's incessant complaints. "I'll run against Apple for President!"

Raven looked at her confusedly. How did she know what she had been about to say? "Uh, What?"

"And you will help me campaign. Understood? We'll start at lunch."

Raven stared at her incredulously, before breaking out into the biggest grin she had worn in weeks. "Let's shake the Royals' kingdom!"

"Vote for Maddie! Vote for me!" Raven smiled. Whatever anyone could say about Maddie, no one could fault her enthusiasm. She was proud to be running against Apple, and Raven was proud to be helping her.

"Hats over crowns! Vote for Maddie."

Dexter walked over. Raven thought he looked nervous, but she couldn't blame him. Maddie was being fairy forceful in her campaign. "Uh, hey Raven..." he began. Maddie popped up between them.

"DEXTER! Vote for me!" She demanded, stabbing a pin onto his shirt.

"Ow! Uh, I mean, 'oh boy'," He laughed nervously. "Thanks for that...pin..." he trailed off. Raven wondered what he had been about to say to her. She shrugged. He'd tell her later if it was important. Maybe he was coming over to apologize for earlier. Raven sighed. She should be the one apologizing for her blow-up. Still, what was important now was giving Rebels fair representation.

Maddie was still campaigning at the end of lunch when Blondie Lockes walked up to them. She glanced at Maddie, her lips stretching into a smile so fake Maddie could probably see through it. "Madeline, the first debate is right after school. I hope you do well. It is the first ever debate that our class has had. It needs to be not too short, not too long, but just right. Do you understand?"

Raven glared at her. Maddie was giggly and probably crazy, but not stupid. Blondie, on the other hand, had a vapid and easily led personality. She should be the one getting unnecessary reminders, little witch. "You should get to class. Apple might get worried about her number one clone." Raven said sweetly. Blondie growled. Hanging around bears must be influencing her,Raven thought. "Bye now", she waved dismissively, deliberately turning her back on the blonde.

"You do realize you're going to be her next Mirror Cast victim, right?" Maddie asked. Raven shrugged.

"There's nothing new with that. And if she's busy targeting me instead of you, public opinion won't be as jaded as it could be during the election." Maddie shrugged and giggled.

"Ok Raven. Whatever you say. Stop fighting, Narrators!" They parted ways as Maddie continued speaking with the invisible narrators.

Raven sat quietly in the Charmitorium, wishing Maddie luck with all her heart. Blondie Lockes is a total witch. Why can't she be impartial for once, she growled internally. By the time the fight broke out, she was just itching for a way to vent.

"Quiet!" Maddie screamed. Everyone stopped in shock. Raven stared at her Best Friend 'Til the End. She hadn't known Maddie was capable of such a sound. It was...not happy. Or giggly. "I have a tea-riffic idea."

The Charmitorium was still silent. Maddie continued. "Half the school wants me. The other half wants Apple. A vote would be most likely even, or too close to tell if it was fair on either side. So I propose to make the two of us co-presidents." No one moved or even breathed.

Maddie glared at the room impatiently. "Well? What's your answer?" She bellowed. At this second uncharacteristic screech, everyone jumped to agree, nodding their heads to agree to anything the normally harmless girl might say.

Raven shook her head in astonishment. Maddie could be downright scary when she wanted. Who knew? She began the cheering, throwing up her arms and clapping as hard as she could. The rest of the school joined in soon after. Raven caught Maddie's eye and grinned.

This was shaping up to be a wonderful week for the two Rebels.