Spells and Louds
Chapter 290: Duchess Swan Spellman
(The world of Ever After High.)
The sun has risen and all of Ever After has awaken, the flowers start to bloom from the rays of the rising sun, all the animals awaken from their slumber to look for food, and the dragons as well wake up and take flight out of the dragon stables.
Now normally, it would be the narrators who would be speaking, but sure as heck I ain't letting them tell this one!
Paige Brooke: And I'll be sure my parents don't intervene!
Thanks Paige.
Paige Brooke: You're welcome good sir! I will be watching on how Duchess's birthday goes though.
Of course, and she's not wrong. Today marks the sixteenth birthday of Duchess Swan, the daughter of the Swan Princess and currently the sister and daughter to the Spellman Family.
And she is now sixteen years old and where is she? In her dorm room, still fast asleep along with her roommate Lizzie Hearts.
Duchess opens her eyes sorta, she's wearing a sleeping mask.
She sits up, yawns and stretches, she then removes her sleeping mask and heads for the bathroom and gets herself ready for the day.
Then she stops and goes back to look at the calendar and smiles. 'And a happy Birthday to me.' She then sees her roommate is still fast asleep. 'She'll probably greet me when she wakes up.' Duchess proceeds towards the bathroom, it was time for this black swan to get ready for her very special day!
Later she leaves the bathroom and sees Lizzie standing up from bed. "Good morning Duchess, and a happy birthday, though I would say happy un-birthday but I don't think it would matter right now."
Duchess chuckles. "Thank you Lizzie and I can't wait for the rest of my family to show me what they have in store!"
Lizzie then occupies the bathroom while Duchess puts on her daytime attire and apply her makeup.
She then walks out of the room and is greeted by some passing students and off to the Castleteria for some breakfast, where once again she is greeted by some of the students and her friends. 'Wow, I feel as popular as Apple White now!'
Duchess then sits next to Raven, Maddie and Ashlynn.
"Hey girls" said Duchess.
"Happy birthday Duchess" said Ashlynn and Raven.
"And a happy birthday to you dearest swan of the school. For today your next step to what you will seek is the path that one must take!" said Maddie.
Duchess chuckles. "Thanks Maddie."
"So, you ready for your parents and siblings with whatever they have in store?" asked Raven.
"I am! This is my first time to be celebrating with siblings and actual parents! I never really had much to celebrate since my dad was … Gone and my mom can't turn back to human and this is also my first birthday ….. Without my grandma with me" said Duchess as she looks down with some sadness.
They also felt bad for her. Duchess has had it rough and uneasy before she became a Spellman, but things have changed and made her into a better princess than her old mean self.
"Look on the bright side Duchess. You have a new loving family and you've changed into someone better, be greatful for that" said Ashlynn.
Duchess wipes away some of her tears, as to not ruin her makeup. "Yeah, you're right. Thanks Ashlynn."
"Hey, what are friends for" replied Ashlynn.
(Later in the day.)
Duchess has already went through five classes and lunch. She hasn't seen any sign of her dad in the school since, he wasn't even there for the Ever After High morning announcements. This was getting odd to her.
She decides to shrug it off and go to her next class, she knows that when it comes to Spellman's they like to make it a surprise! And she cannot wait to see it.
She then sees someone approaching her, someone she has been friends with since fairytale kindergarten. "Hey Sparrow." the son of Robin Hood and wannabe Rockstar.
"H-Hey there, Duchess. I …. I umm, well Happy Birthday!" he hands her a long and also large gift.
Duchess was shocked by this. "Oh wow! Umm, thank you Sparrow, what is it?"
"You can open it if you want, or you can open it later at your party" Sparrow then covers his mouth. 'Dang it!'
Duchess smirks. "Well, thanks for the gift. I think I'll wait until the party begins, thanks for the info as well." She then walks back to her next class.
Then Sparrow calls out to her. "Duchess wait!" Duchess turns around and Sparrow catches up. "Do you wanna …. I mean, can I carry your books for you?"
Duchess blushes hearing that, but she smiles. "S-Sure, that would be nice of you." She hands him her three books and he escorts her to her next class. Dance Class-ic.
Meanwhile Daring and Dexter was watching them. They then use their mirror phones. "Okay the black swan is with the sparrow, I repeat! The black swan is with the sparrow!" said Dexter.
"Roger that! Come on back to the party and help us out" said Lincoln.
"We're coming" said Daring.
Daring and Dexter make their way out of the school and they meet up with Faybelle and Kitty and they all head to the location of the party.
(Skip, hours later.)
Throughout the whole day, Duchess has been noticing Sparrow Hood has been escorting her everywhere, helping her with her books, making sure she was guarded and supporting her with her quiz's and tests.
Things were getting pretty awkward, she's never hung out with Sparrow this much. She has some feelings for him sure, but they haven't fully developed into something more, but right now she's starting to feel warm and happy whenever he's around.
And Sparrow Hood, is also feeling the same way.
She hasn't even noticed the Great Gate glowing and things coming out of it. From Dropships and a Quad bike. Sparrow had to make sure she did not see any of that stuff through the windows.
They are now walking down the hallways and straight to her locker. "So, where to next Duchess?" asked Sparrow.
"Well, I was thinking of heading out. I could use some fresh air" said Duchess.
Then Sparrow gets a call from his ear communicator. "Sparrow! The party is ready! Bring in the Black Swan and let the celebration begin!" said Neil.
Sparrow sighs and smiles to Duchess. "Well, I think that's a great idea and I know just the place where we can get some fresh air!"
Duchess could tell something was up, so she closes her locker. "Very well then Sparrow Hood, lead on." She follows her friend through the hallways. Duchess noticed that she hasn't seen any of her friends around.
Ashlynn Ella, Hunter Huntsman, Justine Dancer, Vicky Broomstick, Farrah Goodfairy, Cedar Wood, Blondie Lockes, CA Cupid, Daring Charming, Rosabella Beauty, Darling Charming, Apple White, Raven Queen, Dexter Charming, Kitty Cheshire, Faybelle Throne, Alistair Wonderland, Bunny Blanc, Maddeline Hatter, Briar Beauty, Holly and Poppy O'Hair are nowhere to be seen, same goes with her roommate Lizzie Hearts, nowhere to be found.
But she knew that they were all in with whatever her family was up to, what she hopes is that Professor Baba Yaga isn't part of it, her food is terrible!
Duchess and Sparrow then leave the school and they both hear the sound of an engine roaring and right there in front of them was Lincoln on his Netherdrake Nel'Thorious and right behind him was Great Uncle Stone Cold Steve Austin on his quad bike. "Hey there sis, need a ride?" asked Lincoln.
"Hey there darlin' Also happy birthday" said Steve Austin.
Duchess is shocked by this. "Wow, never thought Great Uncle Stone Cold would be here."
"He looks kinda scary and I haven't even known about you having a Great uncle" said Sparrow.
"Well I am here and I am family. You ready to get to your party?" asked Stone Cold.
"I guess so" replied Duchess.
Lincoln smiles and whistles for something to come and soon they hear the sound of horse hooves clopping onto the stone pavement.
Duchess then sees a large white and black feathered, swan shaped carriage arrive and is being pulled by four black and white horses each with some feather designs. The whole carriage doesn't have someone steering the horses, it's all magic.
"W-What?!" said Duchess in shock.
"And now for the cool part" Lincoln then snaps his fingers and some sprites come out of the carriage and use their magic to cover Duchess in glowing white glitter.
The glitter fades and Duchess's attire was now different.
The same ballerina blouse and tutu, but only on the collar are large black and white feathers, still sleeveless and with small feather sequences, her blouse itself is now patterned in a swan style and in black and white with some silver and her tutu remains the same but with even more detail of swan images, the back is longer and has long black and white feathers along with her signature dancing shoes now with silver and gold colors and swan feather patterns.
Her hair is no longer in ponytail and is let down, has some white and black feathers on it.
They all look in awe, well Sparrow actually. Duchess looks at herself. "Wow! This is …. Wow!"
"You can thank Leni later, she did make that and asked the sprites to bring it to you as your entrance attire for your birthday party" said Lincoln.
Duchess chuckles. "Hand it to Leni to make such a nice and elegant style of fashion." She then walks towards the carriage.
Stone Cold looks to Sparrow. "Hey! Hood!"
Sparrow looks around. "Me?"
"Yes you, escort this girl in her carriage now" said Stone Cold.
Sparrow nods and heads to the carriage he opens the door for Duchess, she giggles. "What a gentleman" she steps in and Sparrow also heads in, but he does get a thumbs up from Lincoln and Stone Cold.
They then take off into the enchanted forest.
Inside Duchess and Sparrow look away. "So, you helped them keep me occupied so I don't know about the whole birthday party" said Duchess.
"Yeah, they sent me because …. Well, we are friends, well we're friends ever since we met in Fairytale kindergarten. So, I guess you're dad trusts me" replied Duchess.
Something was building inside of Duchess, something she believes is best to let it out now.
Duchess then scooches closer and leans onto his shoulder. "Maybe, maybe being friends is something we shouldn't be anymore."
Sparrow is confused, but he blushes and looks away. "Wow, I mean ….. Wow, this is fast." He then slowly places an arm around her.
They both remain like this until they reach their destination.
(A few minutes later.)
The carriage stops and Stone Cold parks his quad bike and gets off. Nel'Thorious lands down and Lincoln gets off.
Everyone gets ready as they see the carriage stop. The door opens revealing Sparrow Hood, he then helps someone out of the carriage and there she is the sweet sixteen ballerina, Duchess Swan.
"Happy Birthday Duchess!" they all cheered.
Duchess chuckles and is excited from this. "Wow!"
The venue of the whole Birthday party is the enchanted lake the very same enchanted lake where Duchess normally does her water walking dances.
The whole place has been redecorated with lots of glowing lights, flowers, black and white feathers, and an orchestra composed of Martin, Victor, Penny, Tadashi and Jack Cyber.
"We're pretty good when it comes to this kind of music" said Martin.
"Ten years of violin class!" said Victor.
Duchess was happy to see all of her friends and family, she then sees lots of swans swimming on the lake and flying around.
"Good timing that all the swans were all gathered here for some swan romance moments" said Linka.
There was food, music fit for a Swan ballerina princess, and some royal treatment, she was treated as if she was a queen. Something she has been desiring for some time, but now all that matters to her is how happy everyone is and the presence of the people she calls family.
Duchess goes to her family and hugs them all. "Thank you, thank you for this!"
"You're welcome Duchess" said Neil and Gwen.
"This is how we want you to spend your sweet sixteen, not as the person you were before, but the person you can be in the future" said Sunset.
"And we'll be with you for more futures to come" said Leni.
"It's what family is all about" replied Wrathion.
"Happy Birthday sis!" said Lincoln, Linka and Timmy.
She was also surprised to see Rose Cinderella, Odette Swan and Hawk Snow white. And Lola Loud is here as well, at least she's behaving and under Lori's watch.
She sees Luan Loud eating a cupcake and leaning onto an enchanted net with Cheshire cat stuck inside. "She tried to ruin the whole setup."
Then Sparrow approaches her. "May I have this dance?" Sprites come and change him into his Thronecoming suit. "Wow, nice."
Duchess chuckles and accepts his hand. "Let's hope you can walk on water, otherwise you'd be tripping over your own feet."
"That won't be a problem" said Sparrow.
The orchestra then play a soothing tune of Swan Lake, and added some slow jamming from Luna, Sam and their band.
Duchess is shocked that Sparrow can walk on the water as she does. "W-What?"
Sparrow smirked. "Let's just say a guardian helped me with this one."
Duchess then sees Gyro wave at them with his staff glowing. "You're welcome black swan."
Duchess and Sparrow then continue to dance gracefully on the lake, she was surprised at how elegant he was and how in sync he was with her. They were like partners on the dance floor, and she loved every moment of it. She found her prince charming, within her best friend forever after.
Everyone watches this beautiful moment. Diana and Hailey both record their granddaughter at her happiest moment.
Neil isn't recording, but he lets a Burst drone do it. "I'm so proud of her."
Gwen stands next to him. "The little swan of the family, is becoming a grownup. This is beautiful."
The rest of the family stand next to them and watch this, and Stone Cold Steve Austin has a can of beer.
Sergei notices this. "When did you get that?"
"Oh this? This ain't beer, this is a coke. Diet coke" replied Stone Cold. They all sighed in relief.
"What? You honestly thought I would bring something uncool to drink to my gran niece's birthday party?" said Stone Cold.
"At least you're being nice" said Giles Grimm.
"And thank goodness for that" said Sally Whitemane.
They all continue to watch this scene, this scene of pure love and happiness. Between Sparrow Hood and Duchess Swan and on her sixteenth birthday.
What they all don't know is that there is one swan sitting by the lake side, shedding a tear and smiling at Duchess and her happiest moment in life. 'My daughter, I am proud at how you've grown. I'm sorry I cannot be here for you, but I am greatful for the family you found.' She then flies off far from the woods.
Gyro notices this and is a bit saddened. 'Farewell, Swan Queen. We will watch over your child.'
To be continued …..
A/N: Happy birthday Duchess Swan, and more adventures to come. Leave a review and tell me what you all think.
Date made: 4/13/20 – 4/14/20.