Dex x Rae: The Prologue
"Okay." Dexter began. "Well, it all started Freedom Year." Dexter began.
Freedom Year
Dexter had a huge smile on his face after the he finally managed to win the family ball , was hailed a fearless champion for retrieving the Crochet Hook of Aunt Arachne, and had a wonderful banquet and countless slices charmberry-rhubarb pie (and secretly battled a changeling). Dexter was feeling confident about his first year at Ever After High.
The tram car came to an end as the Charmings were greeted by staff, said their goodnights to one another, and headed to their rooms to be ready for when the teens would head to Ever After High.
"Dexterous, a moment." King Charming commanded.
Dexter gulped as he approached both parents. "Yes, mom and dad?"
"Dexterous, your father and I are proud are your performance during the family ball." Queen Charming said sweetly to her son.
Dexter smiled; finally, some approval from his parents!
" But you must cease this behavior once you arrive at school tomorrow." King Charming said sternly.
Dexter's smile faltered.
"But why?" Dexter did his best to cover up the sadness in his voice.
"You see Dexterous, Daring will be the future prince for Snow White one of the most important fairy tales and one of our close family friends. Therefore, Daring must look important, superior, and most importantly charming at all times." Queen Charming explained.
" So, what does that have to do with me?" Dexter questioned deeply confused.
"For Daring to be the best, you must be second best." King Charming said flatly.
* GLASS BREAKING*
"B-but-" Dexter stuttered.
" Charmings do not stutter." King Charming stated.
"But you're always telling me to be like Daring, why do I have to be second best?" Dexter questioned.
"Because we are Charmings and we uphold tradition by any means necessary." King Charming said coldly as equally as he stared into his son's eyes.
"You just need to try being like Daring and second best at the same time." Queen Charming said.
"Understood. Good night." Dexter said as he turned around and headed to his room.
"You don't think we were too hard on Dexterous?" Queen Charming questioned.
"If anything, we weren't hard enough." King Charming answered.
Hallway to Dexter's Room
What started as a great night ended in disaster!
Dexter single handily defeated a changeling, finally had a win at the family ball, and was praised as a hero, only to be scolded for it and be told that he needed to be second best, and that Daring was the star of the family.
How can he be like his brother and second best at the same time? That was an oxymoron!
Dexter's shoulders slump which his parents would scold him for slouching.
Charmings don't slouch!
Charmings don't frown!
Charmings are perfect!
Dexter made it to his room and when he tried to open it the knob wouldn't twist as he began struggling with it and the harder he struggled with it the worse it got!
"You just need to try being like Daring and second best at the same time." His mother's words echoed in his ears.
" We are Charmings and we uphold tradition by any means necessary." His father's words echoed in his ears.
"Be second best and like Daring... What a LOAD OF -"
Dexter kicked the door to his room open!
Somebody once told me the world is gonna roll me
I ain't the sharpest tool in the shed
She was looking kind of dumb with her finger and her thumb
In the shape of an "L" on her forehead
Dexter wasn't stupid he knew he was the least popular of the MAIN CHARMINGS. Daring and Darling were worshipped for their beauty while he was a footnote saying how smart he was.
Dexter removed his clothes as he headed into the shower as the hot water scolded his skin like his father's gaze. Once, done with his shower he collected his glasses and rubbed the steam off them and the mirror to see the reflection in his eyes.
Ever since he was small he was told he had beautiful eyes, he never understood why though? When he got older and need glasses due to his eyes being 'overly perfect' the compliments stopped, unless he tripped and lost his glasses; you don't know what you have until you lose it.
Dexter put on his silk navy blue pajamas as he crashed into his bed. His head racing with a million thoughts and filling up with dread about tomorrow.
Well, the years start coming and they don't stop coming
Fed to the rules and I hit the ground running
Didn't make sense not to live for fun
Your brain gets smart but your head gets dumb
*KNOCK KNOCK*
Dexter train of thought was derailed when he opened the door to see-
"Darling?" Dexter gasped to see his sister up this late.
"May I come in?" Darling asked scrunching up the edge of her nightgown.
"Of course." Dexter gestured her inside as they sat at the edge of his canopy bed. "What's wrong?"
"I'm nervous about starting school tomorrow." Darling began. "I've been castle schooled since I was twelve, the only people I know outside the castle are the other royal or important guests who visit, and I'm afraid of looking weird."
Dexter noticed Darling's eyes watering up and placed a hand on her shoulder.
" Hey, don't worry you won't look weird and you'll make so many new friends at school." Dexter said as he pulled Darling in tighter as she rested her head on his shoulder.
"How do you know?" Darling asked as looking up to Dexter.
" Because I will be there for you." Dexter said as he kissed Darling's forehead.
Darling lit up as she hugged Dexter. "Thank you so much, Dexter."
"Anytime, Darling, anytime." Dexter hugged Darling back.
After, saying their goodnights as Darling returned to her room, Dexter started to feel a little better knowing he wasn't alone and helped his sister.
So much to do, so much to see
So what's wrong with taking the back streets?
You'll never know if you don't go (GO!)
You'll never shine if you don't glow
Hey, now, you're an all-star, get your game on, go play
Hey, now, you're a rock star, get the show on, get paid
And all that glitters is gold
Only shooting stars break the mold
Morning
After, breakfast the Charming family, staff, and villagers were outside as King Charming gave a speech about how proud he was of his children attending Ever After High, but it was mostly about how Daring was the future Snow White Prince.
This made Dexter feel small, but Darling grabbed his hand and smiled at him, and he did the same.
"And that concludes my speech." King Charming ended the speech as cheers were heard.
On cue an elegant hybrid carriage drove up, was opened by servants as a blue carpet rolled out, and the Charming siblings went inside.
" Farewell, children." King and Queen Charming waved goodbye.
Later
Ever After High
"Dex, wake up, we're almost there!" Darling said waking up Dexter.
Dexter rubbed his eyes waking up.
"Yes, brother wipe the drool from your face and freshen up." Daring said while checking himself out in the mirror.
Dexter did as instruct as he looked outside his to see they were near the village of bookend.
At first glance Ever After High School seemed intimidating even from a distance. The closer they got to the school the Village of Bookend became crowded with other students, the villagers and workers watched as the students walked down the path as if it were a parade taking pictures, pointing at students, and yelling 'Have a good school year'.
Finally, after waiting in a long line of other carriages the doors opened as the Charming siblings got out, only for Dexter to trip and fall out.
*LAUGHTER*
What a great way to start the year by falling out of a luxury carriage and becoming a laughingstock.
Darling and Daring helped Dexter up.
"Good one, Dex. You always were the funny one! " Daring laughed.
" OHMYGOD, IT'S THE CHARMINGS!"
"The MAIN Charmings! "
"They're so charming!"
Dexter didn't know how to feel now, first he felt embarrassed now he felt confused.
Seconds later another luxury carriage appeared and revealed -
" IT'S APPLE WHITE!"
"SHE'S SO GORGEOUS!"
"SHE'S SO PRETTY!"
All eyes were now on Apple White as she made her way out of the carriage with doves flying around her.
"Oh my goodness, The Charmings." Apple ran up to the three and hugged them. "How charming it is to see you again."
"It's equally charming to see you too, Apple." Daring said as he kissed Apple's hand which earned squeals from the fans.
"Princess Apple?" A dwarf butler appeared. " We'll be happy to bring your luggage to your dorm along with the Charmings."
"Please and thank you, Pouty." Apple thanked the dwarf butler.
"My name is Frank." Frank pouted.
" Excellent this gives us enough time to meet our fellow students and fans." Daring said as he flashed a smile.
Suddenly a girl with blonde curly hair, a blue ribbon in her hair, and a mirrorpad in hand.
"Hello, Apple White and Charmings." The girl greeted." I'm Blondie Loches, daughter of Goldie Loches and host of my show 'Just Right' and I have a series of questions I'd like to ask you."
"Oh, we'd love to answer your questions." Apple then looped her arm around Daring's arm. "Right, Daring?"
"Right, Apple." Daring agreed as he flashed her a smile. "Infact lets do it over there near those rose bushes where the light is better."
Apple, Daring, Darling, Blondie, and the students followed them to the rose bushes as Dexter lagged behind.
"PESKY!"
Dexter turned around to a buff boy around his age chasing a squirrel, only for the squirrel to run up Dexter's back and the two boys collided.
*CRASH*
"OW!" Dexter groaned out in pain as he laid on the floor.
"Aw man, I'm so sorry." The buff boy said as he helped Dexter up.
"It's okay it was an accident." Dexter said as he took the buff boy's hand and got up.
"I'm Hunter Huntsman, son of the Huntsman." Hunter said as he gripped Dexter's hand and rigorously shake it.
"I'm Dexter Charming, son of King Charming." Dexter winced in pain from Hunter's handshake.
"Oh my God!" Hunter gasped. " I knocked down one of the Main Charmings!"
"Hey, it was an accident, I'm not mad or anything." Dexter reassured Hunter. " Why were you chasing that squirrel anyway."
"Pesky here chewed off the handles from my trunk, now I can't carry it to my dorm room." Hunter fumed.
"Maybe I can help." Dexter offered.
"You will? Thanks Dex, what a pal." Hunter thanked Dexter as he slapped Dexter on the back making him fall again.
An Hour Later
"And we're here!" Hunter exclaimed.
" THANK GOD!" Dexter cried out as he collapsed on Hunter's trunk.
Turns out Hunter's trunk was heavier than it looked, carrying it backwards up countless flights of stairs, and trying to find Hunter's room did a number on Dexter.
"Dexter, where have you been, I've been waiting for you forever?" A door opened up to see Daring come out.
"It's only been an hour." Dexter defended himself.
"Lucky for you, Hopper Croakington the Third, son of the Frog Prince, was here to listen to my princely advice." Daring said.
A red headed teen in shorts appeared. "Hi fellas, what's up?"
"Hi, so you and Daring are roommates?" Dexter asked.
"No, my roommate's Humphery and he's busy setting up some computers in our dorm." Hopper answered.
"But, we are!" Daring exclaimed as he put his arm around Dexter's shoulders.
" WHAT?!" Dexter shouted.
" I know right? " Daring beamed. " The two Charming brothers sharing the same dorm room, you'll love it!"
' This is going to be a long school year.' Dexter thought.
"Attention, students-" A voice on the intercom spoke. " all must report to auditorium for the book-to-school orientation."
"Come on, lads." Daring said. "To the auditorium!"
Later
After the events of orientation, the tour of the whole school, and dinner Dexter and many other students were on the search for Madeline Hatter one of the Wonderlanders.
"Attention students and staff of Ever After High - the student known as Madeline Hatter has been found! You may all return to your rooms." A voice on the intercom said.
"Well, that's a relief." Dexter sighed glad that the girl was found.
"I'll say, I was about to do this." Hunter said as he ripped his shirt and fanfare was heard.
"Did you hear horns?" Dexter asked.
"Yeah, happens every time I rip off my shirt." Hunter explained as the two walked back to the dorms.
" Well, I'll see you tomorrow, Hunter." Dexter waved goodnight and headed to his room.
"Later, Dex." Hunter waved goodnight to Dexter as he went into his room. " Well, better face the music and meet my roommate."
As Hunter turned the knob the door sprung open woth loud rock n' roll music blaring out sending Hunter into the wall.
Daring and Dexter's dorm
The dorm was royal and dark room with canopy beds, luxury furniture, the only difference was one side had multi mirrors and the other had tech equipment.
"There you are Dexter." Daring greeted already in his silk pajamas admiring his reflection.
"Hi, Daring." Dexter greeted as he retrieved his toiletries. "Did you hear about one of the Wonderland girls."
"Yes, apparently she was with that Raven Queen, daughter of the Evil Queen." Daring answered dramatically.
Dexter dropped his toiletries after what he just heard. "Why was she with her?"
"Who knows, we all know her mother went off book, but for her to go after a helpless Wonderlander - criminal even for a future villain." Daring gagged in disgust.
Dexter couldn't believe it, the daughter of the Evill Queen was here!
"Well, I'm off to collect my beauty sleep. Good night, Dexter." Daring said as he began to slumber.
"Good night, Daring." Dexter's voice squeaked as he left the room to take his shower and head to bed.
The Next Day
Bookstore
After, breakfast Dexter headed to the bookstore to retrieve his books early before the last-minute crowd came in. With Daring admiring his new fans and Darling hanging out with Apple, Briar, Ashlynn, and Blondie to form a princess committee Dexter felt a little lonely.
*CRASH*
Dexter turned corner to see two girls on the floor with Maddie covered with books. All around many students were laughing at what just happened with only a few giving them a sympathetic look. One of the poor girls' face turned red from embarrassment, Dexter knew the feeling after he feel out of the carriage yesterday and looked like a fool instead of a prince until Darling and Daring helped picked him up. He couldn't leave them there on the ground with books all over, he was a prince charming and prince charmings help damsels!
"Need a hand?" Dexter asked as he held out his hand to help the two damsels up.
"Thanks." The teal, turquoise, and purple haired girl thanked Dexter.
"Yeah, thanks." The girl covered in a cloak that appeared to be made of shadows thanked Dexter as well.
" N-no problem, let me help you with those." Dexter said helping the girls pick up some of the fallen books to the counter.
"That'll be $2500.25 from each of ya." The cashier said as she was filing her nails. "Name, please to confirm you got all the books for your classes."
"Maddie Hatter." Maddie answered.
Dexter did a double take as he heard the name, that was the same Maddie who went missing last night.
"And your name?" The cashier turned to Dexter.
"Dexter Charming." Dexter answered a little too quickly.
"Whatever." The cashier groaned.
The unknown girl was next, she said her name below a whisper.
"Sorry, can you repeat that?" The cashier asked.
"Hurry it up!" The three turned to see Duchess behind her carrying seven heavy books. "These books are heavy."
"Yeah, what's the hold up?" A centaur student shouted.
"Not to make a fuss, but I gotta open my store for 12." Ashlynn voiced her opinion.
"Give her a minute!" Maddie said as she stomped her foot almost chipping her shoe.
"Kid, I get it, first year jitters and crap. But, I got a line and I ain't got all day." The cashier said as she popped her gum.
Dexter felt bad for the poor girl she seemed very shy, after years of speech lessons he would still sometimes jumble his words. Then, she told the cashier her name.
"Raven Queen."
The room became silent, and Dexter's blood ran cold; the girl he felt sympathy for, helped off the floor, and carried books for was the future villain of his brother's tale.
"Raven!?" Maddie gasped in delight. " It really is you!"
On cue everyone started to scream and run while dropping their books as they ran out the bookstore.
"On second thought, the books are on the house." The cashier said as she rang up the books and ran out of the bookstore.
Raven dropped her books and ran out the bookstore leaving Maddie and Dexter stunned.
"That was the future Evil Queen?" Dexter questioned as his knees buckled and he began dropping his school supplies.
"Her name is Raven." Maddie pouted. " And don't forget she got us these books for free."
Dexter was dumbfounded at what Maddie said. Did the future Mad Hatter just defend the future Evil Queen; she must be mad!
"Because the cashier got scared away but okay." Dexter stammered as he picked up his books.
"Oh no!" Maddie said as she stuffed her books in her hat. "Raven left her books. We need to bring these to her."
Dexter watched as Maddie put Raven's books in her hat and rushed out of the bookstore. It took Dexter a minute to realize what he just heard - Maddie was going to track down Raven! He couldn't leave her alone with a future villain after what he heard about the two being together last night.
"Maddie, wait!" Dexter came up running towards her. "I'm coming with you."
"Okay, I'm sure Raven will love the company." Maddie said as she skipped happily with Dexter panting behind her with a worried expression on his face.
Girls Dorm
*KNOCK,KNOCK*
"Raven? It's me, Maddie and Dexter-we got your books that you left at the bookstore." Maddie said knocking on Raven's door.
"Oh darn, she's not home right now." Dexter voiced in a faux cheery tone. "How about we leave her books by the door and get out of here?"
"You two are still alive?"
Maddie and Dexter turned to see Duchess with a surprised expression on her face.
"I thought Queen cursed you are something." Duchess said in a disappointed tone.
"I heard she set the bookstore on fire." A girl spoke.
"No way, I was there." Another girl voiced. " She caused a mini tornado in the bookstore."
Dexter couldn't believe what blasphemy he was hearing. Yes, he was cautious of Raven but to hear all this crap?
"Dexter, there you are." The crowd of girls parted to reveal Daring.
"Daring? AAH" Dexter questioned Daring bearhugged him.
"Are you okay, little brother?" Daring said as he pulled out his favorite sword. " I heard that my future nemesis had attack you and the future mad hattress in the bookstore."
"What? No, she didn't." Dexter answered as he held out his hands in defense. "She was just getting her books for class."
"It's true." Maddie agreed as she nodded her head. "All she did was say her name and everyone ran for the hills, literally."
"Hmm." Daring pondered for a second. "Very well, but if she comes near either of you two again just call me so I can protect you."
With that Daring flipped his hair, drew back his sword, and walked away with his fans behind him.
"Daring, save me from Raven Queen." Duchess cried out.
"No save me." A fangirl cried out.
"No, me." Another said.
Soon the floor was empty except for Maddie and Dexter.
Of course. Dexter groaned and slouched on a nearby wall Daring made him look like a defenseless baby duck despite nothing happened to him.
"Thanks for helping us back at the bookstore, Dexter." Maddie thanked Dexter.
"No problem." Dexter said sheepishly smiling while rubbing the back of his head.
"So that's your brother?" Maddie asked.
"Yep. The golden child - I mean Daring Charming, my older brother. Ohh, look at the time I gotta go." Dexter answered trying to cover up what he said.
Dexter ran all back to his dorm room never to be seen again until lunch.
Friday
It was the final day for students' to enjoy their freedom as classes started on Monday. Today was reserved for students to receive their lockers and meet their locker mates. In the morning the Seniors were given their lockers first due to being their final year and Freshmen were given the last ones in the afternoon.
Dexter felt a little melancholy about the situation he enjoyed hanging out with his sister & brother, Hunter, Hopper, and Humphery, reading his novels, playing video games, but the fun had to come to an end eventually.
Dexter was just assigned his locker and made the foolish decision to carry all his textbooks, notebooks, and Charming family committee approved writing feathers at once to the locker.
Dexter couldn't see where he was going besides the mile high book tower he made.
*CRASH*
(THREE IN A ROW!)
Dexter just did the dumbest thing ever - He crashed into somebody; one would expect laughter, jeers, and mockery to be heard after a klutzy move only to hear sceams - SCREAMS OF Terror!
Dexter couldn't see a thing without his glasses, but he could tell he was alone (minus the person on top of him).
The shadow as it slowly hovered over Dexter. The shadow's color began to morph in shades of purple, violet, silver, and grey.
"Oh God, I'm so sorry!"
The voice from the shadow surprised Dexter. The voice was so soft, worried, and caring something Dexter didn't expect from a shadow creature; but to be fair he never met a shadow creature.
"Hold on, let me put these on!" The shadow said as Dexter felt his glasses back on his face.
Once his eyes adjusted Dexter saw the shadow creature only to see it wasn't a shadow creature, but a girl!
The girl was about his age, greyish-purple skin, hair mixed with shades of black and purple, a spiked headband, and beautiful amythest eyes.
I thought love was only true in fairy tales
(OI!)
Meant for someone else but not for me
Love was out to get me
That's the way it seemed
Disappointment haunted all my dreams
And then I saw her face
Now I'm a believer
And not a trace
Of doubt in my mind
I'm in love
I'm a believer
I couldn't leave her if I tried
" Hey, you okay there?" The pale purple girl asked Dexter.
"Ugh!" Was all that came out of Dexter's mouth.
"Sorry *GASP*!" The girl gasped as if she just said a swear word as she covered her mouth only to slowly uncover it. "Sorry, about that I wasn't looking where I was going."
She was apologizing to him?
" No, I wasn't looking where I was going I should be the one to apologize." Dexter apologized.
"Well, apology accepted." The girl held out her hand for Dexter to grab.
"Apology accepted as well." Dexter said as he took the girl's hand.
The girl's hand was cold causing a chill to run down Dexter's spine, but his cheeks warmed up despite the bitter cold. The girl helped him up and went on her way leaving Dexter feeling...Weird?
So she said, "What's the problem, baby?"
What's the problem? I don't know
Well, maybe I'm in love (love)
Think about it every time
I think about it
Can't stop thinking 'bout it
"Move it, nerd!"
A group of boys shoved past Dexter snickering.
Dexter glared at the group of boys as he put his books in his locker.
"AAHH!"
Dexter heard a scream and rushed to the source to see the girl on the ground with the punks who shoved him laughing at her. Maddie came up to defend the girl only to be rewarded by the leader of the jerks to shove her to the floor and steal her necklace.
Dexter wasn't about to have any of this as he rolled up his sleeves ready to punch that punk for having the nerve of laying his hands on a couple of fair maidens.
"GIVE IT BACK!"
The lockers began slamming, the scent of lilac polluted the hallways, and thunder and lightning crashed despite how sunny it was outside.
"GIVE IT BACK!"
Dexter's eyes were on the girl as she was floating in mid-air, eyes glowing purple, and fist engulfed in purple flames.
"GIVE IT BACK! GIVE IT BACK! GIVE IT BACK!"
"AHH! Fine, just take it!" The punk screamed as he shoved Maddie's necklace to her as he and his posse tried to make a run for it.
"NOT SO FAST, SPARROW!"
The girl used her magic to form multiple magic hands that dragged the jerks slowly towards her as they cried as their nails dug into the polished marble floors leaving streaks.
"WHAT'S THE MATTER? I THOUGHT YOU WEREN'T AFRAID ON ME!"
"Raven, stop!" Maddie cried out as Raven ceased her attack and slowly floated down.
Dexter scanned the room to see the hallway a mess, the jerks in fetal positions and sucking their thumbs, and her schoolmates frightened.
"Raven?" Dexter spoke up with concern in his voice as Raven turned to see him.
Dexter saw the fear in Raven's eyes; she wasn't a monster, wicked, or evil she was scared. Dexter felt his heart breaking by looking at her.
"Raven, it's okay." Maddie stepped forward. "It was an accident."
Before Dexter could say or do anything else Raven was engulfed in her magic and disappeared into thin air.
"Who is responsible for this?" Headmaster Grimm, Baba Yaga, a wolf man, and a maiden teacher appeared.
Headmaster Grimm's Office
Inside the headmaster's office in chairs sat Cedar, Cerise, Dexter, Sparrow, the Merry Men, Mr. Bad Wolf, Maid Marian, and Headmaster Grimm.
Everyone explained their side of the story, now all were waiting for Baba Yage to return with Raven and Maddie. On cue the door opened to reveal the three.
"Headmaster Grimm, I can explain -" Raven began.
"No need to Ms. Queen, everything has been explained." Headmaster Grimm said in a stoic voice. "And you're in big trouble."
Everyone gasped as Raven looked like she was about to be sick only for Maddie to hold her hand tighter.
"Sparrow Hood!" Headmaster Grimm turned and pointed at Sparrow.
"Wait, what?" Raven questioned.
"Yeah, what did we miss?" Maddie asked.
"We talked with everyone who was in the hall that afternoon and while many stories varied except for Ms. Cerise, Ms. Cedar, and Mr. Dexterous." Baba Yaga said.
"And the incriminating evidence written in the perps' handwriting." The wolfman teacher said holding up a note with the words 'Kick Me, I'm Evil'.
"And I can't tell a lie, so I told the truth." Cedar blurted.
"Tattletale!" Sparrow shouted.
"I'm very disappointed in you, Sparrow." The maiden teacher said as she tugged on Sparrow's ear. "Now apologize for the mess you've caused, and you better mean it.
"Yes, Mom." Sparrow groaned.
"MOM?!" The students gasped.
"Yes, I'm Maid Marian, Sparrow's mother and Robin Hood's wife." Maid Marian answered. "Now apologize."
"I'm sorry I put a kick me sign on Raven, shoved Maddie and stole her necklace, and caused this whole thing." Sparrow begrudgingly apologized.
"And you'll be serving a month's detention and pay for the damages to the flooring!" Headmaster Grimm shouted at Sparrow.
"WHAT? But we got a gig Red Shoes Dance Club tonight." Sparrow protested.
"That's not my problem." Headmaster Grimm said dryly. "Everyone out, it's time for dinner."
Everyone exited the headmaster's office only to be greeted by students asking questions.
"Is Raven expelled?"
"Is Sparrow dead?"
"Did Raven eat Maddie?"
"Did Raven set the school on fire?"
"Are we all expelled?"
"Enough!" Maddie snapped as she stomped her foot almost chipping her teacup shoe. "Sparrow was picking on Raven and stole my necklace!"
Dexter was amazed despite how mad Maddie was she still chose to stand by Raven's side.
All eyes were now on Sparrow and his Merry Men.
"Sparrow how could you?" Apple questioned in a disappointed tone.
"What? I'm just doing my job - steal from the rich and give to the poor. And by poor, I mean myself." Sparrow gestured to himself.
'ASSHOLE!' Dexter thought.
"Maddie, Lizzie, and Kitty are refugees." Dexter said as he crossed his hands.
"Yeah, show some class." Duchess agreed as she walked by.
"Whatevs, I got a gig to attend, laters!" With that Sparrow and his Merry Men ran off to their gig.
As soon as Sparrow left many students headed to the cafeteria for dinner quickly losing interest in what just happened.
" Well that ended as quickly as it started." Raven stated.
"That was very nice of to defend Maddie, Raven. Despite it being off-book." Apple said as she placed a hand on Raven's shoulder.
"Gee, thanks Apple." Raven said as she shrugged her shoulder to get Apple's hand off of her.
"You're welcome." Apple cheerfully said as she skipped off.
"Will you girls be okay if I go?" Dexter asked. "I promise my brother and sister that I'd meet them for dinner."
"It's cool Dex, go hang with your siblings." Raven said with a wink.
Dexter blushed and waved goodbye to the girls as he left to join his siblings for dinner.
Monday
Dexter arrived at his homeroom class to see that all the good seats were picked except the last two in the back. As Dexter sat down and pulled out his supplies someone sat down in the chair next to his.
"Dexter?"
Dexter turned to see Raven seeing next to him.
"R-Raven, hi." Dexter stuttered.
" I wanted to thank you again for speaking up for Maddie and me yesterday." Raven thanked Dexter. "Not many people would stick up for a future villain."
"Good thing I'm not like most people." Dexter tried to sound smooth, but it came out wrong. "Gah, I mean-"
"Hahaha! Wow, a hero and a comedian, you are full of surprises Dexter." Raven chuckled.
Dexter's face grew pink at the remark, and it took him from the first week of school to the last week of school to realize - he was in love.
How much longer will it take to cure this?
Just to cure it 'cause I can't ignore it if it's love (love)
Makes me wanna turn around and face me
But I don't know nothing 'bout love, oh
Come on, come on
Turn a little faster
Come on, come on
The world will follow after
Come on, come on
Because everybody's after love
Present day
"And that's when I realized I loved her." Dexter dreamily sighed. "Evil queen or not she's the bravest person I've ever known."
Gordon, Maddie, Brooke, Earl Grey, and Apple now had tears in their eyes after hearing the story how Dexter fell in love with Raven.
"Aw, Dexy, that's so sweet!" Maddie cooed as Earl Grey wiped her tears.
" You two really are the ultimate couple." Brooke gushed.
"So that's how you feel for Raven, huh lover boy." Gordon joked.
"Shut up!" Dexter chuckled.
" Wow, you really do love her." Apple beamed.
"Yeah." Dexter sadly said as his shoulders slumped. "But she wouldn't take me."
"Yes, she will!"
Dexter found himself glomped by-
"Darling, Cupid, Daring?" Dexter gasped for air.
" Guys get off him he needs air!" Brooke demanded.
" About time you admit to liking Raven." Darling giggled as she playfully punched Dexter a little too hard.
"Ow, thanks for the support." Dexter winced.
Dexter turned to Cupid who gave him a smile even though her eyes were sad.
"Cupid, I'm so sorry I didn't recognize your feelings for me. I feel terr-"
"Hold it right there, Dexter." Cupid put her hand over his mouth. " I knew in the long run I could never compete with your affections toward Raven, deep down I knew we would just be friends. And I'm a-okay with that, it's not the first time I've been rejected I'll find someone. Besides you two make a cute couple."
"Dexter?" Dexter turned around to face Daring.
"I'm very sorry I told Raven you love her." Daring began his apology. " It wasn't my place to do so, that was your truth to tell and I understand if you never forgive for what I've done, but I will do everything to make it up to you."
"You can make it up to me by helping me rescue Raven." Dexter said as he extended his hand.
"You got a deal, brother!" Daring said as he eagerly shake Dexter's hand.
" Aw, I'm so glad to see you both getting along." Darling said as she hugged her brothers.
"Me too!" Everyone turned to see Blondie weeping along with Briar, Ramona, Rosebella, Sparrow, and the rest.
"WHAT THE - was everyone listening to us the whole time?" Dexter questioned.
"Yes!" Everyone in the tree answered as Dexter's face turned red from embarrassment.
Elsewhere
"And done!" Holly said as she did the finishing touches to Raven's hair. "I admit I'm not as good as Poppy when it comes to other people's hair so -"
" That will be all, Holly." Raven said.
Holly nodded collected Poppy's hair equipment and left Raven alone.
Raven admired herself in the mirror, her hair in a side twisted ponytail with silver gem clips making her shiny.
"Queen Raven?" Gus and Helga said in unison.
" What?" Raven hissed.
"The guards hav return." Helga began.
"Vut still no sign of Maddie, Cedar, or Cerise." Gus finished.
Raven turned to them with fury in her eyes ready to claw them -when!
*DINNER BELL*
"GET OUT!" Raven roared at the Crumb cousins as they ran off.
"Where are you girls?" Raven questioned as she left her room and headed down to dinner.
So how'd y'all liked this chapter?
'All Star' and 'I'm a Believer' are songs by the band Smash Mouth and 'Accidentally in Love' is a song by the band Counting Crows, and all songs are popular by the Shrek franchise. When you think about it EAH is kinda like Sherk minus the curse words and adult humor, just had Shrek on the brain for some reason. Bye!
