EP.12|The Voices, The Dates, and The Truth

All the VK’s were now back at the school and hanging out in the boys dorm room. “Hey! Mal will you hurry up! He’s gonna be here any second!” Evie yelled. “I’m coming.” Mal then walked out of the bathroom. Ben was so shocked his jaw dropped. Mal's hair is pinned down at the back and is teased up and has high volume.

She wears dark purple eye makeup and natural-pink lips. Raven wears a biker-style black jacket with a silver collar. She wears a pale purple top with a purple and black feather pattern, on top of a short purple skirt.

She wears fishnet stockings and purple pumps with silver chains. She accessories with a silver hair pin in the shape of a flying raven, a silver spike necklace, a silver ring and wrist cuff, and a black handbag which resembles the body of an electric guitar with silver detailing.

“How do I look?” Mal asked. “Y-Yo-You look amazing…” Ben stuttered “Thank. Caleb is taking me to a karaoke bar.” Mal smield. “He is huh?” Ben growled lowly. Mal was texting on her phone, her earbuds in while Ben play Wii tennis. “So you’re really gonna let her go on a date with a wolf?” Hunter asked swingin the Wii stick to the left.

“Yep, Mal isn't my girl. She can...hya! Go out with whoever she wants. Even if that means she’s going out with a hairy wolf when...hya! She deserves better!” Ben the swung the Wii stick so hard it hit Hunter’s face. “I think we should put the Wii stick down.” Hunter suggested as Ben nodded.

“You have to admit it. You like her.” Hunter said as Ben shook his head rapidly. “No, I don’t like her. I don’t like her!” Ben denied. There was then a knock at the door. Mal shot up from the couch and ran towards the door, opening it to see it was Caleb. “Hey Caleb.” Mal smiled. “You looked stunning.” Caleb smiled.

“Thank you.” Mal kissed him on the cheek. “Let’s get going. Don’t wait up guys.” Mal sweet voice Evieed inside of Ben head. Once the door closed, Ben head started to pound. “AGH!!!” Ben yelled dropping to the floor.

“Ben are you okay?” CJ asked. “No! Obviously not!!” Ben kept yelling out in agony. “Ben listen to me, just breathe.” Jasper instruced as Ben continued screaming. “I-I-I can-can’t control it!!” Ben yelled. “Control what Ben?” Operetta asked.

“The voice, i-it to loud. It trying to scream something but all that comes out is noise. No...no...please…” Ben begged. “Ben what is it saying?” Evie asked. “I-It wan-wants Mal. It wants me to go after Mal.” Ben stuttered.

“No...please...please...anyone but her…” Ben begged. Mal… the voice rang. “Please...I don’t wanna hurt her...please chose someone else...anyone but Mal.” Ben begged. I want Mal… “Please...I don’t wanna hurt her.” Ben held his head harder.

“Hold him down.” C.A ordered as they held him down. “I never thought I be using this on you Ben.” C.A sighed as her hands cupped Ben’s face. “Evictium.” C.A chanted as Ben’s eyes glowed green with specks of blue. Man I hope this works. C.A thought as she let go of Ben’s face, falling backwards. “You okay C.A?” Operetta asked. “Y-yeah...just ne-need some rest.” C.A answered as they all looked at Ben.

“Ugh...what happened?” Ben asked sitting up. “You kept screaming, saying that some voice kept telling you to go after Mal.” Carlos reminded him. “Where’s Mal?” Ben asked. “She went on her date with Caleb.” Zeref answered. “Oh. Right.” Ben sighed.

“I’m gonna go upstairs and sleep for a while. Wake me up when the pizza gets here.” Ben said as he wanted upstairs. Everyone went back to doing their own thing. CJ was sitting on the couch cleaning her sword when all of a sudden ashe was picked up. “What the hell?” CJ looked down to see Carlos’s shoes. “Dammit Carlos! Put me down!” CJ yelled as they walked outside to the poolside area.

“Tell me. Now.” Carlos said as he placed CJ on one of the pool chairs. CJ stood quiet. “CJ.” Carlos started. “No.” CJ blanently said. “Why?” Carlos asked. “Cause nothing happened.” CJ answered.

“Stop lying CJ.” Carlos sighed. “I’m not though. Get it thru your thick skull Carlos! It! Didn’t! Happen!” CJ spaced out her words. “But it did!” Carlos countered. “No, it didn’t! I wasn’t thinking at the time! I was acting out of emotion!” CJ shortly explained.

“Emotions? That’s your excuse? CJ, if emotions made you do it. Then don’t you think your emotions are trying to tell you something?” Carlos asked. “N-No! Em-emotions prove nothing!” CJ yelled. “I know how this goes! I know how this is gonna end! I-I’m trying to protect me and you!” tears formed in CJ’s eyes.

“What? Protect me? How?” Carlos asked. “Last time I dated a boy it didn’t end well, he said he loved me, he said I was his only one. But that was all lies, I was just the girl he used to make another girl jealous.” CJ sighed as she tried to stop crying.

“I don’t want anyone of us to go thru that. So, if I say the kisses never happened, I’m doing it to protect you.” CJ added as Carlos hugged her, startling her a bit. “Stop hugging me.” CJ whispered. “Nope. Until you admit the kisses happened and that I don't need protecting, I’m not letting go.” Carlos said.

“Fine, the kisses happened and you don't need protecting.” CJ laughed. Carlos could smell her fresh cherry and vanilla scent. It was the best smell in the world to him. “CJ, acting out of emotions isn't bad. It just makes us human.” Carlos chuckled.

Meanwhile, inside the dorm, Zeref smiled as the clock strikes 8:45pm. “FREEDOM!! I am no “I don’t want anyone of us to go thru that. So, if I say the kisses never happened, I’m doing it to protect you.” CJ added as Carlos hugged her, startling her a bit. “Stop hugging me.” CJ whispered. “Nope. Until you admit the kisses happened and that I don't need protecting, I’m not letting go.” Carlos said.

“Fine, the kisses happened and you don't need protecting.” CJ laughed. Carlos could smell her fresh cherry and vanilla scent. It was the best smell in the world to him. “CJ, acting out of emotions isn't bad. It just makes us human.” Carlos chuckled.

Meanwhile, inside the dorm, Zeref smiled as the clock strikes 8:45pm. “FREEDOM!! I am no longer your butler! Time for a rematch! And you can't be all cute and try to distract me! I want a fair rematch!” Zeref declared as Freddie smirked. “So, you're saying the last time we did this you lost because you got distracted by me being cute?” Freddie asked slyly.

“Um…” Zeref started. “I'm just messing with you. Let's play.” Freddie winked as she grabbed the controller. “Same bet as last time?” Freddie asked Zeref nodded. Freddie choose Rosalina and Zeref choose Mario, they race was about to begin. “3…2…1! Go!” The game announced and the race began.

It was a neck and neck for the longest, But in the end, Freddie lost. “Yes! Finally!” Zeref cheered. “Yeah, yeah. So, what do I have to do?” Freddie asked. Zeref actually didn't know. C.A then whispered in his ear. “I want you to put this on.” Zeref smirked as C.A handed her a pink bag. Freddie looked into the bag and back at Zeref.

“You'd lost your mind if you think I'm putting that on!” Freddie scoffed. “Our original bet was that the loser had to do whatever the winner wants them to for the week. And you lost.” Zeref smirked. “I hate you.” Freddie growled as she went into the bathroom.

“What was in the bag?” Zeref asked. “Something.” C.A giggled. Moments later Freddie opened the door slightly, her head peeking out. Freddie opened the door fully and looked down. Freddie wore a black corset bodysuit, black heels, a white bow tie and white bunny ears on top of her brown hair. “I don't like you Zeref.” Freddie pouted. With one looked at Freddie Zeref fainted, falling to the floor. “Is he okay?” Freddie asked. “He… heh… heh…” was all he managed to get out. “He fainted.” C.A chuckled.

Meanwhile, Ben was asleep inside his room when suddenly he wasn't. It was now a very bright, golden almost yellow fluffy walls around him. Ben looked in front of him to see a white wolf with blue eyes sitting there. “Hello Ben.” The wolf greeted. “What the heck are you? Where am I? Who are you?” Ben asked rapidly.

“I'm a Crinx. You're in your mind. And my name is Zypher.” Zypher answered. “Why are you here? And what’s a Crinx?” Ben asked. “A Crinx is kinda like a guidance animal given to people with animalistic trait in them. Being the son of the Beast, you have the animalistic trait in you. Half of it though since Belle is a human.” Zypher answered. “So, wait, does Carlos have a Crinx?” Ben asked.

“Yes, even though Carlos doesn't have the actual animalistic trait he's adapted to Dude, who is a dog and has the animalistic trait, so much that he has gained the same traits as a person with the animalistic trait, such as heightened smell, hearing, sight, speed, ect, ect. He's what us Crinx call a Half-Adaptation. He just hasn't unlocked it yet” Zypher explained.

“That still doesn't explain why you're here.” Ben stated. “I’m here to help you.” Zypher answered. “How?” Ben asked. “You said you need a girlfriend by the week of your coronation so that's what I'm here to do.” Zypher winked as Ben sat down next to him.

“Ben, let's start with an easy question. Do you like Mal?” Zypher asked. “What? That's crazy!” Zypher could obviously tell he was lying. “Don't lie to me Ben.” Zypher said. “I’m not. I don't like Mal.” Ben smiled a little when he said her name. “You're smiling.” Zypher cooed.

“Okay, so maybe I like her a little. She's with Caleb so is doesn't matter.” Ben sighed. “Oh he can be removed from the situation very easily.” Zypher smirked. “You’re not gonna kill him right?” Ben asked. “Of course not.” Zypher said. “Phew! For a minute there I tho-” Ben then got cut off. “You are.” Zypher smirked. “HUH?!?” Ben yelled.

“Ugh, you simple minded person. Just like your father.” Zypher sighed. “So, Mal is the girl you like, but Caleb is dating her. You take out Caleb and Mal is all yours.” Zypher smirked, Ben was unsure about it.

“Think about it Ben. Mal walking down the aisle with a pretty white dress, you waiting till the end for you and her to be coronated. Every single part of Mal would be yours. As soon as that crown gets placed on her head you won’t ever have to worry about anyone anymore. It will just be you and Mal, forever.” Zypher said as Ben continued thinking about it.

“Look at me Ben! That’s what you want. You want Mal. You want to be Mal. all day, every day.” Zypher tempted. “Okay! Fine, what do we do?” Ben asked. “Let's go.” Zypher smirked.

Ben then shot up from his sleep, sweating. “Perfect, get up and put something good on.” Zypher ordered as Ben groaned as got up and put on some clothes, he wore blue jeans, white sneakers, a yellow shirt with a blue leather jacket that said beast in gold in the back, and a blue beanie. “Get your friends.” Zypher said as Ben went downstairs.

“Hey! Wanna come and trash Mal’s date with me?” Ben asked smirking. They nodded and got ready. Once everyone was ready they all filed into Evie’s car. “Ben, exactly why are we crashing Mal’s date?” Carlos asked. “Cause, um...you know...technical royalty reasons…?” Ben unserily answered. “Cause you liiikkkkeee her.” CJ cooed. “No I don’t!” Ben denied. “So, then why are you crashing her date?” Evie asked slyly. “Cause...I want to.” Ben answered.

“Cause you like her!” Jasper smirked. “And you like Evie, but hey. That’s none of my business now is it Jasper?” Now Ben smirked. Jasper’s face slightly turned red, so did Evie’s. “Ha! He got you good!” Hunter laughed. “Don’t get cocky Hunter. Even though I still haven’t found out who your crush is, I know you have one.” Zeref singsonged. “Yeah, I have one. But I ain’t telling you.” Hunter then stuck his tongue out.

The car then stopped indicating the reached the Karaoke Bar named Sing-Off. Ben walked inside and up to the front desk. The front desk lady looked surprised. “Prince Ben!” The lady smiled. “Hello, do you know what room two people Mal and Caleb are in?” Ben asked the lady then began typing. “Room 4.” The lady smiled. “Will you and your friends be joining them?” She asked as Ben nodded. The lady handed Ben a room key.

“So, does Prince Ben always get this type of treatment everywhere?” Operetta asked. “Pretty much. After a while it gets old.” Ben answered. “How?! You just got into a world famous Karaoke Bar for free!” CJ exclaimed. Ben just shrugged and opened the door to see that Mal and Caleb sitting drinking tea. “Mal! Caleb! Fancy seeing you here! I’m just gonna...squish in here.” Ben the sat between them.

“Hey Ben.” Mal smiled. Caleb rolled his eyes. “You guys wanna join in some Karaoke?” Mal asked. “We would love to.” Ben smirked, Caleb growled lowly. Mal then added their names to the iPad next to her. “What's that?” Operetta asked. “This is how we're gonna choose the singer, category, and person(s) who will sing the song.” Mal answered as she clicked the button called random. After seconds of spinning it stopped revealing 3 words. “Operetta, Country, and Kelsea Ballerini.” Mal read. “Ya!” Operetta cheered.

“Who's Kelsea Ballerini?” Hunter asked. “Bite your tongue! She's the best singer in the entire country music business!” Operetta answered. “Obsessed much.” Carlos whispered. “Shut it dog boy!” Operetta scolded as she grabbed the mic. “Ready?” Caleb asked as Operetta nodded.

“Captured my attention, make my heart stop and listen when you look my way” Operetta quickly looked at Hunter and back at the mic. “Blue jeans and a ball cap, thinking that you're all that. And I'm thinking the same” She grabbed Hunter’s hand and brought him up to the stage. “You got that something in your eyes, I think about it all the time. If you ever wonder if I wanna make you mine.”

Operetta smirked as she came close to his face. “Yeah, boy.” She tugged on his shirt,pulling him closer “I'm digging what you're doing” She placed her hand on his chest. “I'm trying to keep it cool.” She fanned herself. “But you're making it hard, I'm wishing your arms. Were wrapping me up tight.” his arms wrapped around her waist. “Yeah, boy.” She smirked.

“You shine and you can't even help it. Yeah, boy. Your eyes could make the moon jealous. And if you wanna know if I wanna be your girl tonight. Yeah, boy.” Operetta smirk grew as she slid out his arms. “Every song that's playing gets me thinking about you, baby. And the way you roll. So let's put down the drop top, burn a little blacktop. Off of that road.” Hunter honestly never seen this side of Operetta. The more beautiful, more daring side of her.

“Baby, what we waiting on? The stars are out, the night is young. If you wanna know if I wanna go and get gone.” She waved her wand over her head making stars appear. “Yeah, boy. I'm digging what you're doing. Yeah, boy.” Operetta face turned slightly red as she looked into his eyes. “I'm trying to keep it cool. But you're making it hard, I'm wishing your arms. Were wrapping me up tight.” she could feel the warmth of his arms around her stomach.

“Yeah, boy. You shine and you can't even. help it. Yeah, boy. Your eyes could make the moon jealous. And if you wanna know if I wanna be your girl tonight. Yeah, boy.” She smiled as she looked into is sparking black eyes. Pull it together Operetta! You can't go liking boys! Operetta thought as she unhooked his arms from is waist. “Yeah, boy. I wanna take a little ride with you. Yeah, boy. I wanna spend a little time with you. Yeah, boy. I wanna sip a little wine with you, oh.” She pulled on is shirt slightly, guiding him along the stage.

“Yeah, boy. I'm digging what you're doing. Yeah, boy. I'm trying to keep it cool. But you're making it hard, I'm wishing your arms. Were wrapping me up tight. Yeah, boy. You shine and you can't even help it. Yeah, boy. Your eyes could make the moon jealous. And if you wanna know if I wanna be your girl tonight, yeah.”

“Yeah, boy” Operetta’s body was so close to Hunter’s that she could feel his chest rise and fall. “Sorry.” Operetta whispered, shyly. “I-It’s fine.” Hunter whispered back as he stared at her red lips and at her eyes. “Evie told me before I went up to do that, and I kinda got carried away.” Operetta sighed. “Like I said, it’s fine.” Hunter repeated.

“Idiot.” Operetta’s cheeks puffed up. “You look like a chipmunk.” Hunter chuckled. “Shut up.” Operetta mumbled. “Who's a cute little chipmunk.” Hunter cooed as Operetta's cheeks turned pink. “Hey! Love birds! There's other people here you know!” Jasper yelled as Hunter and Operetta walked back to the white couch.

Carlos then plopped down next to CJ. “So, you wanna pick up were were left of at the mall?” Carlos smirked. “I have no idea what you're talking about.” CJ hmphed. “You just can't deny the chemistry between us.” Carlos added. “Mal, who's next?” CJ asked, ignoring Carlos’s comment.

“You. They category is Musicals, and the musical is Mama Mia.” Mal answered. “Perfect. Hey Carlos.” CJ grabbed his attention. “Little boys who play with Pirates get cut.” CJ winked Carlos grabbed her Pirate hat. “Start up the music!” CJ yelled as the music started play.

“You're so hot. Teasing me. So you're blue but I can't. Take a chance on a kid like you.” CJ grabbed her hat. “It's something I couldn't do” She then flipped over the chair making him fall. She then walked over to the bar as Carlos popped up behind it. “There's that look. In your eyes. I can read in your face. That your feelings are driving you wild.” Carlos then made her a drink.

“But boy you're only a child.” CJ drunk it a bit but when Carlos tried to kiss her she pushed him back. “Well, I could dance with you honey. If you think it's funny. Does your mother know that you're out? And I could chat with you baby. Flirt a little maybe.” CJ and Carlos started dancing mabo.

“Does your mother know that you're out?” CJ then pushed him aside only to bring him back in. “Take it easy. Take it easy. Better slow down boy. That's no way to go. Does your mother know?” CJ circled around is body, her fingers tracing from is arm all the wait down to his waist only to take his keys. CJ pushed him into the couch. “I can see. What you want. But we both seem pretty young. To be searching for that kind of fun.” CJ sat on top on his chest. “So maybe I'm not the one.” CJ whispered. “ Now, you're so cute.” CJ ruffled his hair.

“I like your style. And I know what you mean. When you give me a flash of that smile.” CJ lips were inches away from Carlos's. “But boy you're only a child.” CJ smirked. “Well, I could dance with you honey. If you think it's funny. Does your mother know that you're out? And I could chat with you baby. Flirt a little maybe.” CJ then let him Stand up. “Does your mother know?” CJ then knocked him back on the couch, sitting on his lap, her legs wrapped around his body. “Never take my hat ever again. Without my permission that is.” CJ whispered as she got off of him.

“Well, that was, interesting.” Evie smirked. “Very.” Jasper laughed. “Who's next Mal?” Freddie asked. “Ben. The category is pop music, artist Zack Efron.” Mal answered as CJ tossed him the mic. “Knock em dead.” CJ laughed as the music started. “ The day the door is closed. The Eviees fill your soul.They won't say which way to go. Just trust your heart. To find what you're here for. Open another door. But I'm not sure anymore” Ben looked at Mal soon his eyes turned blue with specks of blue and gold in them.

“Voices in my head. Tell me they know best. Got me on the edge. They're pushin', pushin', they're pushin'” Ben moved the mic Stand to the left and back into the center. “I know they've got a plan. But the ball's in my hands. This time is man-to-man. I'm drivin', fightin', inside of (A world that's upside down)” Jasper then passed him the ball making Ben do some cool basketball moves.

“It's spinning faster. What do I don't know. Without you? I don't know where to go. What's the right team. I want my own thing. So bad I'm gonna scream. I can't chose, so confused.”

The day a door is closed
The echoes fill your soul
They won't say which way to go
Just trust your heart
To find what you're here for
Open another door
But I'm not sure anymore
It's just so hard

Voices in my head
Tell me they know best
Got me on the edge
They're pushing, pushing - they're pushing
I know they've got a plan
But the ball's in my hands
This time it's man to man
I'm driving, fighting inside
A world that's upside down
And spinning faster

What do I do now - without you
I don't know where to go
What's the right team
I want my own thing
So bad I'm going scream
I can't choose, so confused
What's it all mean
I want my own dream
So bad I'm going to scream

I'm kicking down the walls
I gotta make them fall
Just break through 'em all I'm punching, crashing - I'm going to
Fight to find myself
Me and no one else
Which way, I can't tell
I'm searching, searching
Can't find the...way that I should turn
I should turn right or left
It's...It's like nothing works - without you

What do I do now - without you
I don't know where to go
What's the right team
I want my own thing
So bad I'm going scream
I can't choose, so confused
What's it all mean
I want my own dream
So bad I'm going to scream

Yeah the clock's running down
Hear the crowd getting loud
I'm consumed by the sound
Is it her? Is it love
Can the music ever be enough?
Gotta work it out, you can work it out
You can do it, you can do it

I don't know where to go
What's the right team
I want my own thing
So bad I'm going scream
I can't choose, so confused
What's it all mean

I want my own dream
So bad I'm going scream!
I don't know where to go
What's the right team
I want my own thing
I want my own thing!
I can't choose, so confused
What's it all mean
I want my own dream
So bad I'm going to scream