The end is just the beginning

Choose your weapon

What were my sister and Apple mad at each other for this time?! Who knows?! To be perfectly honest. They were mad at each other from the moment they woke up this morning. It could be anything really. They wake up frustrated with each other.... Raven Apple starts a neutral as they yawn at each other because it was so early in the morning.

Normally North Wind helps me pick out my outfits but I didn't want to expose him to this hostility if I didn't have to. They were my roommates so I was stuck with it. Well maybe not I could go to Crystal's hang out with North Wind and Jackie but I don't think Jackie likes me very much so I don't really wanna go up there either.

Raven had responded in kind. And then vice versa after they brushed their teeth. Glaring at each other the whole time. Lately myself and the two narrators have noticed that both Apple and Raven have been having a hard time being co editors and they had to agree on a shared version of the yearbook but they can't agree on anything.

Male narrator picks up to agree that they can't even agree to disagree. That's how bad things were right now. Everyone was so tired of it. Including Maddie who is always on Raven's side. We were all hanging out together things were a little less hostile so now North Wind was here.

Why can't you two figure out a way to be friends?! She asked the two of them. Northy could see I was upset as he wrapped his arms around me to hug me. Hi sweetheart I brushed my fingers through his hair. You ok Onyx? What's wrong? Apple and Raven are having a hard time agreeing on anything. I told him as I leaned my head on his shoulder.

They're even having a hard time being friends right now. They're supposed to be co editing for the yearbook but they can't even agree to agree and disagree. We have to figure out a way for them to be friends again if not for anyone else's reasons but my own. Since they're my friends and roommates and that we're part of the same story or supposed to be. Since you know Evil Queen and Snow White.

As we were all thinking that was when Lizzie showed up. Said that there was a way. That in Wonderland they played croquet had croquet duels to settle scores. Everyone else ooh's. That the winner would be senior yearbook editor and that the other had to relinquish their power. I will if you will. Raven started. Apple agreed. That was the first thing they've agreed on and days maybe weeks.

Lizzie gives them both mallets that are their color pallet. You're on! Apple agreed. Mallets at dawn Lizzie announced. The day had come and gone and the next day came. Everyone had gathered around to watch the game. The problem was since this was a Wonderland game there were no set in stone rules and Lizzie made them up as she went along.

I told North Wind this. So how do you play? He asked. That's the hard part Northy... See it's a Wonderland game so there are no set in stone rules they make up the rules as they along. Maddie you are Raven's wicket partner Lizzie announced. Bunny you're with Apple the ball must pass through the wicket to score. She told everyone.

Now take mallet walk 10 paces and swing your mallets. She began. This would be certainly interesting. She blows her whistle and the game begins. But there was an issue because the rules weren't set in stone and Lizzie made them up as we went along when they both hit their balls they got through the wickets at the same time. Both landing perfectly.

Both of them look at each other and watching the game with unsatisfied looks things got harder from there more interesting. Apple hits hers through a bush and it hits a squirrel but it still makes it through the wicket so it counts and she scores anyways. Raven on the other hand she hits it across the lake it hits the headmaster's head but otherwise he thinks nothing of it and it passes through the wicket on the other side.

Ashlynn and Hunter both cheer for Raven same as myself and North Wind. Things continued like this. Apple stood on a Pegasus and hits the ball off its head. It lands on a branch then passes through the wicket. While Raven hits the ball off a winding ridged hill and it lands squarely through the wicket. Bunny and Maddie cheer.

Nicely played picture perfect! Apple announces too bad you wouldn't want a shot of that in the yearbook. I watch as Raven rolls her eyes at Apple's remark. What's she saying? North Wind asked. She's trash talking I try to explain to him. But neither of them are trash and even if they were why would the trash talk? Is it enchanted. No honeybunny I wiggle my nose against his. They're just harmless or supposed to be harmless insults. Trash is bad and yucky which is why people throw bad things "trash talk" at their opponent.

I know it doesn't make sense sugarplum. I kiss his forehead. Everyone had their MirrorPads out recording the whole thing. Apple was ready for her next shot. She was on top of Rumpelstiltskin's tower of hair and when he called her name she took the swing and it broke a window. All the students gasp in shock. Well if you ask me this is more memorable. Raven teased holding up her own MirrorPad.

But then we heard him yell about detention. Soon enough it was night time again all the students including myself and Northy were gathered and tired from watching my sister and Apple play each other. How and when does the game end?! All we wanted to know was who the winner was but how do you figure that out when there are no rules?!

It's all about showing us at our best! Apple started. Like this shot of our faithful wicket keepers. She continued. She showed Raven and I a picture of Maddie and Bunny. More like wicket sleepers Raven turns back to her as she snaps a photo of Maddie and Bunny how they are now because they were asleep just like everyone else.

My eyes were droopy I kept yawning. North Wind had never had a problem holding me in his arms and carrying me. As he did so now and I nuzzled my head into his chest eyes falling shut. You wanna go to sleep Onyx. He cooed at me brushing my hair to the side. You're so light girl. He pressed gentle kisses to my eyelids my forehead my cheeks my nose my lips. I'm not tired yet.

Farrah he used my real name. You're literally asleep in my arms princess. I love you I cooed at him. He couldn't fight that. I love you too sweetheart. Let me know when the game's over. I grumbled. How will I know darling? Someone will tell you sugarplum. Are you not tired yet yourself? I asked him hand to his cheek.

How can I sleep when I'd rather watch you? To keep you safe? You don't have to stand you could turn into something. No I wanna stand it will keep me awake. Apple readies her shot at the fairway Raven agrees says that yes let's finish it but there was a new problem and all for nothing because the balls hit the pole at the same time and went through the wicket perfectly. Lizzie screamed it was a tie!

Fireworks exploded. Onyx? Northy swept my hair to the side. Hm? I asked groggily. It's over it's a tie. The loud sound startled everyone awake. Everyone was too tired to care even if the results were not what anyone wanted. So they were still the co editors of the yearbook as everyone gave tired cheers.

That's it I'm off to bed Daring called. See ya he called back. I knew you could work things out. Maddie cheered hugging them both. With you two in charge this is going to be the best yearbook ever! She announced. I'll do it if you will. Raven said happily. Apple agreed told her she was on before they took a selfie together.

Oh oh Apple cooed towards us. Can we at least agree on that one. Just look at them they way they're cuddled together. He's so sweet to her. When it came to us that was something my sister and Apple could agree on. He starred dreamily and protectively at my sleeping face as he pressed a gentle kiss to my forehead. Sweet dreams Onyx. He planted one last kiss on the top of my head. As the narrators agreed that while Apple and Raven didn't still see eye to eye they were at least on the same page.