At dinner that night, Madelyn was sad not that anyone really noticed. They were too wrapped up in their own conversations. She wasn't next to Shaggy as she would've liked. Christina sat on his right and Scooby sat on his left. Watching Shaggy and Christina interact with each other made her stomach churn. They were holding hands under the table and having unspoken conversations with their eyes. She wanted that. Madelyn wanted Shaggy to look at her that way. Madelyn wanted Shaggy to hold her hand. Madelyn wanted Shaggy to whisper things in her ear.
Madelyn wanted Shaggy.
Shaggy was, of course, oblivious to this. He was focused only on his girlfriend. His very beautiful girlfriend who somehow always managed to rob him of his breath. The way she held his hand, the way she looked at him. So lovingly. As if he was the most important being ever to made his heart race.
Christina meanwhile, was trying to ignore the dozens of pairs of eyes on her. Yes, she was an actual fairy at a magic school. Granted it was stage magic and not at all the real thing but that didn't give them an excuse to stare at her like an object. She had been tempted to pull her jacket on earlier but Shaggy had stopped her saying she didn't need it. She had been reluctant to leave it behind but Shaggy could be very convincing.
"Christina, perhaps you would honor us with a demonstration of real magic?" Whirlen asked.
"No, no, I couldn't," Christina replied, caught off guard by the sudden question.
"Oh, please?" all the students begged, gathering around Christina nearly overwhelming her.
Christina looked to Shaggy for support only to see him grinning. He also wanted to see some magic.
"Like, yeah Christina. Just the other day, Draculaura was telling me about the shows you used to put on when she got sick,"
Christina looked around at the crowd that had gathered. They all were eagerly awaiting a magical display of some kind. Christina glanced at Shaggy who was giving him his best puppy eyes. Even her own pets seemed to want her to do something. Well, who was she to disappoint? If Shaggy wanted to see the magic show she would give it to him. Closing her eyes, Christina took a deep breath. She hadn't done what Shaggy was asking her to do in years but that didn't mean she had forgotten how.
Dancing bears, painted wings
Things I almost remember
And a song someone sings
Once upon a December
As Christina sang magic poured into the room in a fantastical display of golden sparkles. Everyone watching gasped as the magic took the shape of dancers and started spinning through the air in time with the song. Upon a closer look, they realized that they weren't just any couples but Disney characters. All different kinds. Snow White and Her Prince. Cinderella and Prince Charming. Sleeping beauty and Prince Philip. Ariel and Eric. Belle and the Beast and so on and so forth.
Someone holds me safe and warm
Horses prance through a silver storm
Figures dancing gracefully
Across my memory
Someone holds me safe and warm
Horses prance through a silver storm
Figures dancing gracefully
Across my memory.
the magic wrapped around Christina clothing her in her own flowing ballgown and tiara. Looking around the others noticed that they had also been dressed for a ball. Excitedly they paired up and joined in the dance. Even as Shaggy spun Christina around and around she continued to sing.
Far away, long ago
Glowing dim as an ember
Things my heart used to know
Things it yearns to remember
And a song someone sings
Once upon a December
When the song ended the magic faded away and everyone was returned to normal.
"I wish I could keep the tiara," one girl in a wheelchair sighed.
Hearing this, Christina used her magic to conjure the crowns. A tiara for every girl and a crown for every boy Christina and Shaggy included. Everyone applauded making Christina blush and hide her face in Shaggy's shoulder. He patted her on the back with a smile.
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Madelyn stalked off. She was angry. So angry. Her blood was boiling. Everyone liked Christina. Everyone wanted to see Christina do magic. No one cared about her anymore. No one cared that Madelyn was the top of her class. No one asked about how she was doing on her exams or asked about her latest trick. No, they were all preoccupied with Christina. Madelyn couldn't take it and ran to the Griffins Roost to cry in peace.
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That night, Christina was just settling into bed. She had a room to herself and her wolves. Mid-chapter of her latest read there was a knock at her door. With an absent-minded wave of her hand, Christina opened the door and was happy to see Shaggy and Scooby.
"May we join you?" Shaggy asked as they stepped into the room.
"Of course you can," Christina said scooting over so that Shaggy could join her on the bed.
"Like, that was an awesome magic trick earlier," Shaggy said as he started to stroke her hair..
"Thank you. I haven't done that in years," Christina replied as she leaaned into Shaggy's touch.
"Can you do more?"
"Depends on what you mean by more,"
"Something like earlier,"
"Okay, what's your favorite Disney movie?"
"Does it only apply to Disney movies?"
"Last I checked superhero movies don't really have musical numbers,"
"Okay, like, how about Mulan?"
Christina smiled and Shaggy watched excitedly as her magic started to glow.
Who is that girl I see,
Staring straight back at me
Why is my reflection someone I don't know
Somehow I cannot hide
Who I am, though I've tried
When will my reflection show, who I am, inside
It was only one verse and not as grand as what she'd done at dinner still, Shaggy was in awe of the cherry blossoms that drifted down from out of nowhere.
"Happy now?" Christina asked with a smile.
"Very happy,"
"I'm glad," Christina yawned as she laid down.
Shaggy settled down next to her. Wrapping an arm around her and pulling her closer to him.
"Good night"
"Good night,"
…...
It was midnight when Christina woke up. Something was amiss. Like a magical disturbence. However, as quickly as it came it had passed. Confused but not wishing to investigate Christina snuggled back into bed unaware of how much danger everyone was in.
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