Heroes Vs. Villains

The Welcoming

"Well that took less time than the last time." Nelson says as he puts on his shirt and pants. He managed to leave the shadows, with his shadow. He was back at the castle, thinking about Francesca and their past.

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"Oh Nelson, honey. It shouldn't be much longer." Tiana says. Naveen paces back and forth. Waiting. Waiting for his son's frog like appearance to revert. "What was the point of having the fairies cast that spell on him, if it wouldn't work fast enough?" Naveen asks. Tiana rolls her eyes and picks her son up. She holds him up to Naveen and chuckles. "He's fine at least, but you remember what they said right? The most it could take would be a few hours, depending on the animal of course. Any curse put on him will be reversed." Tiana says. Naveen shakes his head in disappointment as he grabs his frog son from Tiana. "She did this on purpose. She was upset and she took it out on him. Changing him into the one animal I wouldn't wish upon anyone being." Naveen says, he stretches out one of Nelson's frog legs and gives him back to Tiana. "Frogs are cute and look at the bright side, he's quiet and small. He's absolutely adorable." Tiana says. Nelson's frog vessel begins to shake. Tiana sets him down on the ground and in seconds, he becomes himself. Naked.
His parents looks down on him, shaking their head. Nelson covers his parts and sighs. "That took longer than I thought." Nelson says. Tiana gives her son a blanket and sighs. "The spell worked though. No matter what curse that witch puts on you, it will reverse. The best thing is, it reverses without her knowing." Tiana says.

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Nelson exhales and shakes his head. Then he remembers the conversation. The mirror. Ruby's plan.

"That bitch is back and I have to warn everyone." He says. He runs out of his bedroom. Hoping he has enough time.

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Ulalia and Jenessa roam the halls of the villains banquet room. Edward was going to hold a meeting after Claude's abrupt disappearance, but the girls had a better plan. "I have his black pelt, drop the water." Jenessa says. Ulalia nods and pour the pitcher of water on the ground. She drops the black pelt into the pond and watches it swirl. The vortex inverts and the vision becomes clear. Ulalia and Jenessa look at Ulalia's vision and see Claude, walking on the castle grounds. With someone dressed in red and another dressed in purple. Ulalia kicks the vision to disconnect it. Jenessa looks up at her in anger. "She's fucking here and he brought her. He couldn't leave her alone. He just had to go get her!" Jenessa says. Ulalia shakes her head. "James and Edward can't find out. They'll be all over her, they'll only listen to her. They'll push us to the back." Ulalia says. Jenessa shakes her head and storms out. Ulalia follows.

"We have to stop her from entering." Jenessa says. She holds Ulalia's hand and with a wave of her free hand, she transports herself and Ulalia to the castle grounds.

And in front of them is Ruby, Claude, and Francesca.

"Oh well. Look at this lovely surprise. Little Rumple has returned to us." Jenessa says, pacing around the three. "Claude, how come you didn't tell us you found James's precious jewel?" Ulalia says as she walks around the three.

"My lovely friends, how long has it been? You both look well." Ruby says. Jenessa rolls her eyes. "Oh Ruby darling, don't lie to them. They could use a leech or two to help with their cheekbones." Claude says. Jenessa's magic causes a sinkhole under Claude. He falls in and scoffs. "I knew that would happen." He says. Ruby turns to Jenessa and smiles. "Frankie, these are my friends. Jenessa and Ulalia. Jenessa's father is the one who couldn't beat a street rat and Ulalia's mom wasn't smart enough to keep a mermaid's voice." Ruby says. Ulalia draws water up from the air, she begins to sprout tentacles as she begins to moisten her skin. "Ladies, this is Francesca. She's a voodoo boker, tarot reader, and oh, what else....what else Frankie?" Ruby says. She places her hand under her chin, sarcastically thinking. "Oh Ruby, they're not dumb. They should know by our lovely appearance that we're sisters." Frankie says. Jenessa stops in her pace, her eyes analyzing Ruby and Frankie. "You've got to be kidding. You're twins. The daughters of the evil deal maker and the shadow man are twins." She says.  Ulalia rolls her eyes. Frankie locks her vision into her. "Born from the same siren. But enough chit chat ladies, I should be on my way. Ruby, my dear sister, call me when it's time." Frankie says. She snaps her hands and with a puff of purple smoke, she's gone. Ruby turns her head to both girls. "Ladies, will you let me pass through? And lift up Claude please. We're just trying to see our friends." Ruby says. Jenessa rolls her eyes and shakes her head. "Fine." She says. Ulalia retracts her tentacles and Jenessa rises Claude from his sink hole. "Thank you Nessa darling." He says. Claude smirks at Ruby and back at the girls. "But we really wouldn't be us if we didn't start a little trouble." Claude says. Claude's voice begins to echo and wolves appear from the woods surrounding. "Oh, you messed up. LADIES!" Jenessa exclaims. Out of the woods, a black dragon emerges from the leaves. Her green fire blowing from her mouth, engulfing the grass and encasing the girls and Claude in a ring. Ruby smiles at the dragon. "Hello Mel! You look beautiful!" Ruby exclaims. She looks over to Jenessa and Ulalia, then smiles at Claude. "A little fight wouldn't hurt anyone. Right?" Ruby says. She charges at Jenessa, while Claude sends his dogs to Ulalia. Jenessa kicks Ruby down and throws fire balls at her. Ruby back flips away from Jenessa, kicks Ulalia in the midst of her flip, and grabs Jenessa's arms. She stomps the ground and puts the fire out. She lowers both Ulalia and Jenessa into their own sink holes. Claude touches Melissa's dragon foot and puts her to sleep. Ruby looks around and shrugs, she wraps her arm around Claude, who's smiling. "Well, that was fun. I missed you guys too." Ruby says. A faint clap is heard from a distance.