Chapter 30: Blue Moon Forest Fest Part 1
Hey everyone I'm back with a new chapter now this one was a little tricky to figure out a plan for since it had lots of different point of views, but I think you'll like what I have planned. Please review and enjoy.
Inside the Tempest Rosabella was inside with Namine and Roxas while the Moogle was hard at work synthesizing materials.
"Rosabella I just want to say we really appreciate you helping us with this." Namine said.
"Right, but what exactly are you making? I'm not really much of a fighter." Rosabella asks.
"Well you see when Sora travels from worlds he has a member on the team his name is Goofy and he's a Guardian they aren't the best at Magic, but they aren't exactly good fighters either. They use their powers to protect their friends when they're in battle." Roxas explains.
"If that's the case what is your little friend making?" Rosabella asks.
"The only weapon that fits a Guardian." Namine smiles as the Moogle finishes synthesizing.
"All done kupo." The Moogle said.
Roxas picks it up reveal a round purple and green shield and in the middle was a red rose.
Rosabella looks at it in awe as she walks over to hold it. "It looks just like the Enchanted Rose? This is mine?" She asks surprised.
Roxas and Namine nod.
"I've seen firsthand how Goofy used his, so I'll help her understand how to use her shield." Namine said.
Roxas nods walking out. When he did a messenger rabbit was standing by the ship holding out a letter for him.
"Something for me?" Roxas asks as the rabbit hands it to him and runs off. Roxas opens the letter and reads it. "Roxas, you and a guest are invited to the Blue Moon Forest Fest tonight." He read aloud when he heard a gasp.
He turns around to see Rosabella running over. "You got an invite to the Blue Moon Forest Fest? That's most hexclusive party ever." Rosabella said.
"Really?" Namine asks.
"It's in the Enchanted Forest, but the only way to find it is with the invitation." Rosabella explained.
"Wow wonder why they invited me?" Roxas asks impressed.
"Well who are you going to take with you?" Rosabella asks as Roxas turns to Namine.
"Well Namine what do you say?" He asks holding out the extra ticket.
A small blush appears on her face. "I'd love to Roxas."
"Great in a few hours we'll head over to the Enchanted Forest." Roxas said walking away to get ready.
"Yeah." Namine smiles happy at the thought.
Meanwhile in Book End Ashlynn was going through every shoe she had available at the Glass Slipper Shoe store with Hunter sitting nearby. Like Roxas, Ashlynn had also received an invitation, but had yet to choose someone to bring along.
"No not these ones, these won't work either. The Blue Moon Forest Fest is tonight and how am I supposed to hike into the Enchanted forest if I can't even find the right shoe?" Ashlynn said before turning around and gasping. "There it is, the Glass Hiking Boot stylish, but sensible."
"It's totally you, but is everything alright? You seemed stressed." Hunter asks.
"I guess I'm just distracted. Everyone wants to go with me and I don't know who to take." Ashlynn said.
"Well you know I'd love to go with you, but I promised the guys I'd go see a scary movie. So, relax the perfect person will show up Ashlynn I just know it. You'll have a great time. Catch you later." Hunter said hugging her before leaving.
Ashlynn smiles at her boyfriend when the door opens to reveal Dexter.
"Hey Ashlynn, just who I was looking for." Dexter said walking in.
"Don't tell me you want to come with me tonight?" Ashlynn asks.
"What? No, I'd feel out of place at the Forest Fest. I'm looking for Cupid have you seen her?" Dexter asks.
"Not lately. Have you tried Hocus Latte?" Ashlynn asks.
"Oh, thanks I will." Dexter said leaving.
At Hocus Latte Cupid was sitting at a table looking at pictures on her laptop, all of them being pictures of Dexter.
"Oh Cupid, I really need to ask you something." Dexter said walking over with his MirrorPad and Cupid immediately closes her laptop and gives him her attention. "Well it's kind of personal and I'm a little nervous."
"I find at times like this the best thing you can do is come out and say it." Cupid said.
"Oh, okay…will you go to the movies with me tonight?" Dexter said as Cupid closes her eyes and nods.
"Oh, uh sure I'd love to, I'll see you at 8?" It was revealed that he called Raven on his MirrorPad and asked her out.
"Great I'll see you then." Dexter said thanking Cupid as he left to go get ready leaving a sad Cupid alone.
Wearing her Glass Hiking Boots Ashlynn walks in. "Cupid! There you are." Ashlynn said walking over.
"You can see me? When I was talking to Dexter I was starting to feel like I was invisible." Cupid sulks.
"I'm sorry, but you know what I think you're the perfect person to take to the Forest Fest. What do you say?" Ashlynn asks.
"You know what I seriously need a break from all this romance business." Cupid smiles.
"Great, let's find you some new shoes." Ashlynn said as the two girls start to giggle.
Later that day as Roxas was walking through the halls of Ever After he heads to this locker where he sees Dexter and Daring nearby.
"Hey guys." Roxas calls out.
"Oh Roxas, I need your help please." Dexter said in a scared tone.
"Whoa? What happened?" Roxas asks.
"Well I went to Cupid earlier, she gave me some advice, and I finally asked Raven out on a date, but I'm freaking out because I don't know what to do." Dexter said.
"Girl trouble little bro?" Daring smirks.
"Yeah I thought you finally asking Raven on a date was what you wanted?" Roxas said.
"It is, but what if something goes wrong? I've never been on a date before. What if it's a disaster?" Dexter asks freaking out.
"Whoa Dexter calm down." Roxas said.
"He's right brother, what do you have to worry about? You're a Charming, all you need is your knockout smile." Daring said turning to some girls and flashing a sparking smile and all the girls swooned at the sight.
"Okay I'll try." Dexter said flashing his own weird smile, but instead the girls just look at him weirdly.
"Really?" One said causing him to sulk.
Roxas and Daring look at each other and see he clearly doesn't have that same smile.
"Well brother until you learn that killer smile all you need to do is just be awesome, tall, handsome, popular, and handsome. Basically, just be me." Daring said.
"Oh boy." Dexter groans as Daring walks away with a few girls following him.
"Alright clearly what works for Daring doesn't work for other guys." Roxas said and Dexter nods in agreement. "I've only been on one date before so I'm just going to say this, just try to have a good time and be yourself."
"Are you sure that will even work?" Dexter asks.
"I don't know, but I can tell you it's a lot better than your knockout smile." Roxas said.
"Fair enough." Dexter smiles.
Later that day Ashlynn and Cupid leaving the school to head towards the Blue Moon Forest Fest.
"It says here we go into the Enchanted Forest and the party will lead us to it." Ashlynn said.
"I see, two girls alone in the wilderness-what's that?!" Cupid jumps at the sound of movement.
"It's a bush." Ashlynn said looking over.
"Sorry I'm a little scared of the wilderness." Cupid gasps as she imagines darkness surrounding the trees and everything around her. "Aah! The trees are closing in on me! I can't take it anymore!" Cupid panics.
"Uh Cupid we haven't even left school." Ashlynn points out when Roxas and Namine walk over.
"Hey, you girls is everything alright?" Namine asks.
"Yeah Cupid's just had a long day." Ashlynn said.
"Well check this out. We're invited too." Roxas holds up their invites to the forest fest and both girls smile.
"Ok I feel much better now knowing we have you two going with us." Cupid said.
"Hey guys!" They look to see Blondie coming over. "I get to cover the Blue Moon Forest Fest for my MirrorCast and I got an extra ticket." Blonde said when Faybelle comes jumping out of the bushes Cupid heard movement in.
"Did somebody say extra ticket?" Faybelle asks.
"Faybelle? Wow there really was someone watching us." Ashlynn said.
"Watching you, what no. I was just passing by when I heard my BFF Blondie had an extra ticket. So, what are we waiting for let's go." Faybelle said when Poppy walks over.
"Hey guys. I'm ready to go." Poppy said.
"Oh, you're Blondie's plus one guest." Cupid assumed.
"Yeah well, Blondie wanted someone to do her hair." Poppy said.
"Wow looks like we have quite a few people joining us." Namine said.
"Sorry Faybelle, we'd invite if we could," Ashlynn said.
"Yeah, I get it, you six better get going." Faybelle sighs.
"We'll make it up and do something great together when we get back." Cupid said as they all left campus.
"Sounds great…if you ever do get back." Faybelle whispers the last part before flying off.
At the entrance to the forest Cerise runs over when Faybelle drops in.
"Why hello Cerise." Faybelle said causing Cerise to let out a growl. "Easy, easy I was just wondering if you could give me a little travel advise?"
"Uh I guess." Cerise said puzzled.
"Let's say I'm an innocent traveler in these parts what's the worst and most dangerous mistake I could ever make?" Faybelle asks.
"Well there's that." Cerise said pointing to a fork in the road where on one side it was a calm pretty forest and the other had a dark forest that screamed bad news. "Enchanted Forest is to the right; Dark Forest is to the left. The greatest mistake you could ever make is to go into the Dark Forest. Anyway, gotta run." Cerise said before taking off into the Dark Forest.
"Wait you just said, oh forget it. How do we handle their rejection? Send them in the wrong direction." Faybelle chanted casting a spell that turned the signs around.
"Alright we should be coming up on the fork in the road." Ashlynn said as Faybelle disappears before they approached the signs. "Now we just head into the Enchanted forest." She said looking at the Dark forest.
"Doesn't look that enchanted to me." Cupid said scared.
"Yeah are you sure it's not the other way?" Roxas asks looking down the other path towards the actual Enchanted Forest.
"Come on we don't want to be late." Blondie said as they all headed into the Dark Forest.
Roxas hesitates for a few seconds before following the girls inside unaware that Faybelle was nearby laughing.
Before you chew me out for writing that scene with Dexter asking out Raven in front of Cupid I'm telling you I had to do it. I have plans for Cupid in the future, but she needs to know Dexter is someone else's so she can move on.
