Maddy-the-Poodle

Marigold sat on the hospital bed in a straight jacket. She stared intently at a vase of flowers, the flowers opening and closing. Alys came in and rubbed her head. “Marigold, sweet girl, you need to calm down. Your magic is getting out of hand.” she commented, loosening the jacket. The flowers withered and died. “You’re five days behind on your school work and your friends are worried about you.” she said, pulling up a tray with her school books on them. Marigold glanced at Alys for a split second and Alys sighed, fixing Marigold’s hair. The poor girls eyes were bloodshot from the millions of tears she ha

Alys finally talked Marigold into going to the Valentine’s day ball. Apparently, she needed to to take her mind off her parents and just be herself. Marigold strongly objected at first; she just wanted to stay in bed. But, Alys finally talked her into it. Marigold sat against the wall, just watching everyone dance. She was hoping to just be a wallflower; she didn’t want to dance with anyone. She smoothed the wrinkles out of her dress. It was a pretty yellow dress with purple flowers. Alys put pearls in her hair and a pearl choker around her neck. “Hi.” he said. Marigold looked up. It was Asher. “I don’t

 Marigold went from tree to tree, picking the apples on the de Hattes orchard. She had been picking apples since breakfast and was tired. But, she had to keep going. Only four more rows of twenty trees to go. she thought, trying to be optimistic. Maybe I can finish before dinner and get some time for studies. she thought, itching to use the wand that was in her pocket. But, she swore to Lord de Hattes only to use magic when she was alone. He didn’t need a witch hunt on his hands and he didn’t want Maria to be reminded that she’s not magical. The poor girl. Both her parents are magical but she just wasn’t lucky enough.

*Amy’s POV -- 2 weeks later* I sat in my office in Oceladien, completing some paperwork I had been putting off. Princess Sophia came in which a mischievous grin. She had my mail in her hand. “What is it?”I asked. “Prince Shadow has announced a  competition. He is ready to take a bride. You’ve been invited.”she said, handing me the letter. I opened it and looked it over. Prince Shadow was a year older than me; he’s 16, I’m 15. I sighed. Prince Sonic and Princess Sally were already married because she was already pregnant. Real shocker (Hint the sarcastic tone). “Will you come with me, a

”Rise and shine, Alys. It’s your wedding day."Alys’ mother, Maerwynn, said, coming into her daughter's bedroom and opening the curtains. Alys groaned and flipped over. Maerwynn brought in all the attendants, who were putting finishing touches on the dress. ”She’s gone again Alys. We must get a bell for that girl.”Maerwynn said angrily. Alys giggled and sat up. ”Well, you know Marigold. She can’t get enough of the Forest.”she said, being handed a cup of tea. ”Yes and she will get herself killed or kidnapped if she’s not careful. That Forest is full of wolves and demons and...

Both felt the hands of destiny slowly constricting their throats, their limbs, their minds… The rose, her petals fell… The shadow, his darkness cut through… -- A black hedgehog sharply inhaled, opening his eyes wide. He sat up at a dizzying pace that sent his head for a whirl of reds and fuchsias, only adding more to the sickness he felt. Cold beads of sweat gathered on his crimson-striped forehead; he lifted a gloved hand to his temple, finally getting a grip of reality and swallowing his nausea. Another nightmare had haunted him in his sleep, he realized slowly. The same dream was repeated every night since the monumental