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At sunrise, a pigeon lands on a skyscraper.

In the high school gymnasium, Davian decorate the walls with Halloween decorations.

Jade places a skeleton display next to the entry.

Battery operated Jack O Lanterns were set in the center of a table.

Bat decorations were hung on the ceiling.

Ghost displays were placed on the bleachers.

At the apartment, Davian tries on his magician costume.

At his home, Zaiden applies green makeup to his face then puts on his Frankenstein’s monster costume.

Cindy puts green makeup on her face then tries on her Poison Ivy costume.

Sophie tries on her Black Canary costume.

Farima tries on her Supergirl costume.

Agatha tries on her Wonder Woman.

At her house, Amina applies white makeup to her face then puts on her vampire costume.

In the girls locker room, Lizzy applies blue makeup to her face, arms and legs then tries on her Killer Frost costume. Jade puts on her werewolf costume.

In the boys locker room, Lionel puts on his mummy costume.

Samantha tries on her Harley Quinn costume.

Samantha:

Nice.

At the apartment, Celeste tries on her Catwoman costume.

Celeste:

Well. [chuckles] This Catwoman costume doesn’t look too bad. Meow.

Pete:

Meow. You look so seductive, Celeste.

Celeste:

My Batman, let’s go to that Halloween party.

At her house, Clara tries on her Vixen costume.

Clara:

This Vixen costume looks pretty.

Maximis:

Well, I guess I’m ready to go. [notices Clara’s Vixen costume] Wow! Clara, you look gorgeous. That’s is a beautiful Vixen costume. She’s one of my favorite DC superheroes.

Clara:

I’m flattered. Thank you.

Maximis gently puts his hand on her pregnant belly and smiles.

Maximis:

[to Clara’s pregnant belly] Hi, little princess. Mommy can’t wait to meet you.

Clara:

[giggles]

Maximis:

May I escort you to the Halloween party?

Clara:

It will be my honor. Meow.

With their arms linked together, Maximis and Clara exited the house to their Camaro.

In their golden Lamborghini, Regina drives in the city streets with Maya sitting on the passenger seat and Zoey and Laversha sitting in the back seats.

Regina:

Those fools are gonna be at the Halloween party. Let’s give them a humiliation they’ll never forget.

Maya:

Yeah.

Regina speeds up.

Cars arrive at the high school gymnasium and park in the parking lot.

A waiter puts a bowl of fruit punch on the table.

In Halloween costumes, the staff followed by a man carrying a Halloween decorated box stride across the dance floor.

The students dressed in their Halloween costumes hurry excitedly towards the gym. The first of them arrive at the side entrance.

More of the staff bring refreshments of Halloween pies, cakes, fried chicken, towering boxes of pizza, soft drinks and water.

On the stage, the principle straightens his black and white striped tie.

Outside the gym, Zaiden, Lionel, Zaiden, Jade and Amina wait on the bench.

A limo pulls up to a stop.

Sophie, Cindy, Agatha and Farima exited the back.

Sophie:

Yoo-hoo, Zaidy boo! Your kitty cats have arrived! Mee-ow! [giggles]

Zaiden:

Ah, Sophie. Come to me, my little Black Canary.

Zaiden puts his hands on her waists.

Sophie:

[giggles] Caught you sneaking a peek.

Cindy:

This is it, my handsome Frankenstein monster. Get ready for a big kiss.

Zaiden:

[chuckles] Cindy, I’m too fast for you.

Zaiden kisses Cindy very fast.

Cindy:

Whoa! Zaidy boo, you were faster than I thought! Well, I guess I'll have to try harder next time.

Zaiden:

[chuckles] Told you I was too fast for you.

Agatha:

Oh, Zaidy boo, our dates, Zaidy boo, don't you look handsome.

Zaiden:

Why, thank you, my dear Agatha. Girls, I really love your Poison Ivy, Wonder Woman, Harley Quinn and Black Canary costumes. They all look sexy and dangerous. You know what they say, behind every great villain, there are four beautiful, seductive heroines.

Cindy:

Dangerous is our middle names, Zaidy boo. We'll show them tonight who they should really be afraid of.

Agatha:

Oh, that's right! We're going to show you how sexy we really are tonight.

Sophie:

I think I’m gonna marry you for love because I am an honest, sweet girl.

Zaiden:

After we do more schooling.

Farima:

Come to me, you cute boy.

Zaiden:

What have you to offer?

Farima:

I offer the pleasure of massaging me.

Sophie:

Kneel before your princess, Zaidy boo.

Zaiden:

Believe me, sugar babe, that’s flirty.

Agatha:

Come to me, you sexy boy.

Zaiden:

You want to tangle me up in your lasso of truth?

Agatha:

[giggles] More like feeling your hot abs.

Sophie:

Are you feeling feisty, Zaidy boo?

Zaiden:

I am feisty, Sophie. You can see that. And I'm here for all of you, my sexy ladies. Allow me to escort you to the dance floor.

Agatha:

Oh, Zaidy boo, you're such a gentlemen. But tonight, we're gonna show you how dangerous we can be.

Zaiden:

Let’s flamenco, girls.

Sophie:

I’ve got my dancing shoes on.

Zaiden:

Me too, my little canary.

Zaiden and his roommates entered the gym.

A white Tesla parks by the charging station.

Davian, dressed in his magician costume, exits the Tesla. He approaches his friends.

Pete and Celeste arrive along with Samantha.

Davian:

Wow. Nice costumes.

Celeste:

Thank you.

Pete:

Love your magician costume.

Davian:

Thanks. Let’s go in. Cassandra is waiting.

Lionel:

Yes, your royal highness.

They entered the gym.

The Lamborghini parks.

Regina:

Excellent. Once the moment is right, we’ll bust into the party and torment everyone. Then I make my two wishes for Apep.

Inside the gym.

[flamenco music plays]

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ymo_SG…

A student dressed as a mariachi musician at the table begins shaking his maracas in rhythm with the music, while another begins strumming his guitar.

The students crowd around Zaiden, Cindy, Agatha, Sophie and Farima.

A student, dressed as a vampire, stomps out of beat on drums and bells mounted on a pedal.

Zaiden, Cindy, Agatha, Sophie and Farima square up.

Zaiden launches into a flamenco style dance routine and dances a cirlce around as he whirls around the girls.

Cindy, Agatha, Sophie and Farima break into a choreographed dance number, each showing off their unique styles and moves. The other students cheer them on, some even joining the impromptu dance party. Zaiden continues to lead the group, his moves sharp and confident. The music swells, and the energy in the room reaches a fever pitch.

Zaiden throws up his arms and dances toward Cindy, Agatha, Sophie and Farima. He leaps onto a table, spins and rapidly taps his feet.

Performing between the splits of the two chairs, Sophie claps slowly. Sophie flips backwards then slaps her feet as she dances.

The music swirls around them, carrying Zaiden into a whirlwind of motion. He spins and leaps, landing on the table with a flourish. The crowd roars their approval as he continues to dance, weaving in and out of the circle formed by Cindy, Agatha, Sophie, and Farima. They respond with their own moves, each adding a unique flair to the performance.

Zaiden walks on his hands then scoots past Cindy, Agatha, Sophie, and Farima.

Zaiden:

(chuckles) Something I've learned during my days in Brooklyn, New York.

Zaiden stands, throws up one arm and smiles.

Cindy, Agatha, Sophie, and Farima hold up their hands and shimmy forward.

Mirroring the movements, Zaiden shimmies from the opposite direction.

They meet in the center of the gym then dance around one another in a circle, their movements mirroring and reacting to each other's with uncanny precision. Zaiden spins Cindy out, then catches her as she falls back in; Agatha and Sophie intertwine their limbs, their bodies swaying in rhythm with each other; Farima leaps over Zaiden's back, landing lightly on her feet. The music reaches a fever pitch, and the crowd is transfixed by the dancers, their movements a whirlwind of color and grace.

Zaiden:

Can you feel the hot flamenco, girls?

Cindy:

Oh, Zaidy boo, you make it sound so good. Girls, let's show this handsome boy what we're made of.

They slap each others faces simultaneously, sending each other spinning off in opposite directions.

Sophie, Farima, Agatha and Cindy dance up a wall. Zaiden dances up the opposite wall. They dance across the ceiling and meet in the middle of the gym then dance straight down.

Student:

How are they doing that?

Another student:

I don't know, but it's amazing!

They flip to the floor then circle each other like boxers.

Zaiden:

You know, I was thinking... maybe we should spice things up a bit.

Sophie:

I was thinking the same.

Sophie jumps on Zaiden's shoulders and rides him like a bronco as he continues to dance. He bucks Sophie into the crowd. Other students catch Sophie and toss her onto a table.

She dances and kicks a pepsi can across the gym.

All the students watch as the pepsi can lands on Zaiden's palm. He catches it. A single drop of dew from the can drops onto Zaiden's shoe.

He opens the can then drinks it. The students applauded as the music ends.

Zaiden:

(chuckles) You girls aren't such bad flamenco dancers after all.

Sophie:

(giggles) Now, to show you how dangerous we really are.

Zaiden:

Oh, is that so? Let's see what you got, then.

Cindy surprises Zaiden with a firm kiss on the lips. The crowd gasps, but Zaiden doesn't pull away. He responds with a passionate embrace, wrapping his arms around Cindy tightly. They break apart, breathless, and Zaiden flashes a mischievous grin at her.

Zaiden:

(chuckles) You're Poison Ivy. Does this mean I'm poisoned?

Cindy:

(giggles) Poisoned by my charms, Zaidy boo? I'm flattered, but don't worry, we're gonna have you all to ourselves. Because we love you.

Cindy, Sophie, Farima and Agatha surround Zaiden, each taking one of his hands.

Davian:

Wow, Zaiden is sure popular with the ladies.

Lionel:

I guess that's what being an Italaian chef is all about.

Davian:

Well, nevertheless, I--

Davian turns to see Cassandra, wearing her princess of darkness costume. It is a black leather jumpsuit that has a front zipper with cutout shoulders and sleeves, with a deep V-neck, a red vampire collar and a black skirt with red inside. The Top edge of her satin skirt is sewn to the back waistline. Her leather high heel boots shine in the gym's lights. Her loose brown hair is one sided, covering her right eye. Her lipstick is dark red and wears earrings shaped like bat wings. She stands there, hands on her hips, a smile on her face.

Even the Principle Braxton Murfe could not stop looking at the beautiful girl.

Davian swallows hard, feeling his throat go dry. He can't help but stare at Cassandra, his heart racing.

With everyone watching curiously, Cassandra began to saunter towards Davian, her boots clicking to the floor in a seductive rhythm. She stopped in front of him.

Davian:

Hi.

Cassandra:

Hello.

Davian does the rose appearing illusion trick then gives the red rose to Cassandra.

Cassandra:

Oh, for me? Thank you.

Cassandra sniffs the rose.

Cassandra:

I love red roses.

Davian:

I love your Princess of Darkness costume. It looks so pretty on you.

Cassandra:

Thank you. Black and red are my favorite colors.

Cassandra playfully bites her lip as she glances around, making sure everyone's still watching.

Male Student:

Who is he?

Female Student:

That’s the king of the apartment and the chocolatier witch.

Male Student 2:

The king of the apartment?

Male Student 3:

Look, it’s the king of the apartment.

The students swarm around Davian and Cassandra.

Male Student:

What is it like winning Demolition Dino?

Male Student 4:

When you fought that apatosaurus, we’re you scared?

Davian:

Actually, my T-Rex, Stripes, has the most powerful jaws that crush through any bones of it's prey.

Female Student 2:

Love your T-Rex ring and necklace. Where did you get them?

Davian:

From Amazon. Those were like $14.

Cassandra:

May I have this dance, my handsome magician?

Davian:

I'd be delighted to dance with you, my princess of darkness. Be back to answer all your questions later.

Davian takes Cassandra's hand and leads her to the dance floor.

The lights start to dim.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVxRFw…

Waltz music begins to play Count Every Star by Hugo Winterhalter and his Orchestra as Davian and Cassandra glide across the dance floor. They move gracefully, their steps perfectly synchronized. The dim lighting casts a warm glow on their faces, highlighting the intensity of their gazes.

Davian wraps his arms around Cassandra, feeling the softness of her leather jumpsuit against his fingertips. She presses herself closer to him, their hips swaying in unison. The music seems to fade away, leaving only the sound of their breath, his words lost in the intimacy of the moment. As they dance, Davian can't help but wonder what it would be like to be with her, to know that she's the girl that he met at Echo Park that day.

Cassandra rests her head against his shoulder, her brown hair tickling his neck. She smells of roses.

Davian spins Cassandra around, feeling her body moving against his. He can't help but smile as he looks into her eyes, their faces so close. The dim lighting casts a warm glow on her features, making her skin look flawless and her lips appear even fuller.

Maximis and Clara entered the gym, smiling at the dancing couple.

Clara:

They look cute together, don't they?

Maximis:

They do. It's like a fairy tale. Just like we are living a real life fairy tale.

Clara:

That was very nice of them to come visit us in our house.

Maximis:

It was. They're both very good people. It's nice to see them get along so well.

They watch Davian and Cassandra dance.

Maximis:

It’s almost time.

Sophie:

Hi, Miss Kriggs, Miss Emerson and Mr Fillmo. Nice costumes.

Celeste:

Thanks. I love yours too. Meow.

Samantha:

What do you think of my Harley Quinn costume?

Cindy:

It looks so cute.

Lizzy:

You like my Killer Frost costume?

Sophie:

I love it, Lizzy.

Augusto:

I’m here for fun.

Sophie:

Nice Superman outfit.

Pete:

We all will take a picture.

They pose in a group.

Sophie:

Zaidy boo, will you take our picture please?

Zaiden:

I love it when you say please.

Zaiden takes the picture with Sophie’s iPhone.

Zaiden:

Awesome.

He gives the phone back to Sophie.

As the music ends, Davian bows and Cassandra curtsies, taking a moment to catch their breath. The other students applaud, some even whistling in appreciation. Maximis and Clara smile warmly, watching as the two of them blush under the attention.

Regina:

[on intercom] Will Cassandra Magdalena please report to the locker room?

Cassandra:

Um, sure, one moment. (She turns to Davian.) Thank you for the dance. You're a wonderful dancer. I had so much fun.

Davian:

You're welcome, Cassandra. You make a wonderful partner. I had fun too.

Cassandra kisses Davian's cheek and exits the gym into the hallway.

Clara and Maximis both exchanged nods and went backstage.

Description

At sunrise, a pigeon lands on a skyscraper.

In the high school gymnasium, Davian decorate the walls with Halloween decorations.

Jade places a skeleton display next to the entry.

Battery operated Jack O Lanterns were set in the center of a table.

Bat decorations were hung on the ceiling.

Ghost displays were placed on the bleachers.

At the apartment, Davian tries on his magician costume.

At his home, Zaiden applies green makeup to his face then puts on his Frankenstein’s monster costume.

Cindy puts green makeup on her face then tries on her Poison Ivy costume.

Sophie tries on her Black Canary costume.

Farima tries on her Supergirl costume.

Agatha tries on her Wonder Woman.

At her house, Amina applies white makeup to her face then puts on her vampire costume.

In the girls locker room, Lizzy applies blue makeup to her face, arms and legs then tries on her Killer Frost costume. Jade puts on her werewolf costume.

In the boys locker room, Lionel puts on his mummy costume.

Samantha tries on her Harley Quinn costume.

Samantha:

Nice.

At the apartment, Celeste tries on her Catwoman costume.

Celeste:

Well. [chuckles] This Catwoman costume doesn’t look too bad. Meow.

Pete:

Meow. You look so seductive, Celeste.

Celeste:

My Batman, let’s go to that Halloween party.

At her house, Clara tries on her Vixen costume.

Clara:

This Vixen costume looks pretty.

Maximis:

Well, I guess I’m ready to go. [notices Clara’s Vixen costume] Wow! Clara, you look gorgeous. That’s is a beautiful Vixen costume. She’s one of my favorite DC superheroes.

Clara:

I’m flattered. Thank you.

Maximis gently puts his hand on her pregnant belly and smiles.

Maximis:

[to Clara’s pregnant belly] Hi, little princess. Mommy can’t wait to meet you.

Clara:

[giggles]

Maximis:

May I escort you to the Halloween party?

Clara:

It will be my honor. Meow.

With their arms linked together, Maximis and Clara exited the house to their Camaro.

In their golden Lamborghini, Regina drives in the city streets with Maya sitting on the passenger seat and Zoey and Laversha sitting in the back seats.

Regina:

Those fools are gonna be at the Halloween party. Let’s give them a humiliation they’ll never forget.

Maya:

Yeah.

Regina speeds up.

Cars arrive at the high school gymnasium and park in the parking lot.

A waiter puts a bowl of fruit punch on the table.

In Halloween costumes, the staff followed by a man carrying a Halloween decorated box stride across the dance floor.

The students dressed in their Halloween costumes hurry excitedly towards the gym. The first of them arrive at the side entrance.

More of the staff bring refreshments of Halloween pies, cakes, fried chicken, towering boxes of pizza, soft drinks and water.

On the stage, the principle straightens his black and white striped tie.

Outside the gym, Zaiden, Lionel, Zaiden, Jade and Amina wait on the bench.

A limo pulls up to a stop.

Sophie, Cindy, Agatha and Farima exited the back.

Sophie:

Yoo-hoo, Zaidy boo! Your kitty cats have arrived! Mee-ow! [giggles]

Zaiden:

Ah, Sophie. Come to me, my little Black Canary.

Zaiden puts his hands on her waists.

Sophie:

[giggles] Caught you sneaking a peek.

Cindy:

This is it, my handsome Frankenstein monster. Get ready for a big kiss.

Zaiden:

[chuckles] Cindy, I’m too fast for you.

Zaiden kisses Cindy very fast.

Cindy:

Whoa! Zaidy boo, you were faster than I thought! Well, I guess I'll have to try harder next time.

Zaiden:

[chuckles] Told you I was too fast for you.

Agatha:

Oh, Zaidy boo, our dates, Zaidy boo, don't you look handsome.

Zaiden:

Why, thank you, my dear Agatha. Girls, I really love your Poison Ivy, Wonder Woman, Harley Quinn and Black Canary costumes. They all look sexy and dangerous. You know what they say, behind every great villain, there are four beautiful, seductive heroines.

Cindy:

Dangerous is our middle names, Zaidy boo. We'll show them tonight who they should really be afraid of.

Agatha:

Oh, that's right! We're going to show you how sexy we really are tonight.

Sophie:

I think I’m gonna marry you for love because I am an honest, sweet girl.

Zaiden:

After we do more schooling.

Farima:

Come to me, you cute boy.

Zaiden:

What have you to offer?

Farima:

I offer the pleasure of massaging me.

Sophie:

Kneel before your princess, Zaidy boo.

Zaiden:

Believe me, sugar babe, that’s flirty.

Agatha:

Come to me, you sexy boy.

Zaiden:

You want to tangle me up in your lasso of truth?

Agatha:

[giggles] More like feeling your hot abs.

Sophie:

Are you feeling feisty, Zaidy boo?

Zaiden:

I am feisty, Sophie. You can see that. And I'm here for all of you, my sexy ladies. Allow me to escort you to the dance floor.

Agatha:

Oh, Zaidy boo, you're such a gentlemen. But tonight, we're gonna show you how dangerous we can be.

Zaiden:

Let’s flamenco, girls.

Sophie:

I’ve got my dancing shoes on.

Zaiden:

Me too, my little canary.

Zaiden and his roommates entered the gym.

A white Tesla parks by the charging station.

Davian, dressed in his magician costume, exits the Tesla. He approaches his friends.

Pete and Celeste arrive along with Samantha.

Davian:

Wow. Nice costumes.

Celeste:

Thank you.

Pete:

Love your magician costume.

Davian:

Thanks. Let’s go in. Cassandra is waiting.

Lionel:

Yes, your royal highness.

They entered the gym.

The Lamborghini parks.

Regina:

Excellent. Once the moment is right, we’ll bust into the party and torment everyone. Then I make my two wishes for Apep.

Inside the gym.

[flamenco music plays]

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ymo_SG…

A student dressed as a mariachi musician at the table begins shaking his maracas in rhythm with the music, while another begins strumming his guitar.

The students crowd around Zaiden, Cindy, Agatha, Sophie and Farima.

A student, dressed as a vampire, stomps out of beat on drums and bells mounted on a pedal.

Zaiden, Cindy, Agatha, Sophie and Farima square up.

Zaiden launches into a flamenco style dance routine and dances a cirlce around as he whirls around the girls.

Cindy, Agatha, Sophie and Farima break into a choreographed dance number, each showing off their unique styles and moves. The other students cheer them on, some even joining the impromptu dance party. Zaiden continues to lead the group, his moves sharp and confident. The music swells, and the energy in the room reaches a fever pitch.

Zaiden throws up his arms and dances toward Cindy, Agatha, Sophie and Farima. He leaps onto a table, spins and rapidly taps his feet.

Performing between the splits of the two chairs, Sophie claps slowly. Sophie flips backwards then slaps her feet as she dances.

The music swirls around them, carrying Zaiden into a whirlwind of motion. He spins and leaps, landing on the table with a flourish. The crowd roars their approval as he continues to dance, weaving in and out of the circle formed by Cindy, Agatha, Sophie, and Farima. They respond with their own moves, each adding a unique flair to the performance.

Zaiden walks on his hands then scoots past Cindy, Agatha, Sophie, and Farima.

Zaiden:

(chuckles) Something I've learned during my days in Brooklyn, New York.

Zaiden stands, throws up one arm and smiles.

Cindy, Agatha, Sophie, and Farima hold up their hands and shimmy forward.

Mirroring the movements, Zaiden shimmies from the opposite direction.

They meet in the center of the gym then dance around one another in a circle, their movements mirroring and reacting to each other's with uncanny precision. Zaiden spins Cindy out, then catches her as she falls back in; Agatha and Sophie intertwine their limbs, their bodies swaying in rhythm with each other; Farima leaps over Zaiden's back, landing lightly on her feet. The music reaches a fever pitch, and the crowd is transfixed by the dancers, their movements a whirlwind of color and grace.

Zaiden:

Can you feel the hot flamenco, girls?

Cindy:

Oh, Zaidy boo, you make it sound so good. Girls, let's show this handsome boy what we're made of.

They slap each others faces simultaneously, sending each other spinning off in opposite directions.

Sophie, Farima, Agatha and Cindy dance up a wall. Zaiden dances up the opposite wall. They dance across the ceiling and meet in the middle of the gym then dance straight down.

Student:

How are they doing that?

Another student:

I don't know, but it's amazing!

They flip to the floor then circle each other like boxers.

Zaiden:

You know, I was thinking... maybe we should spice things up a bit.

Sophie:

I was thinking the same.

Sophie jumps on Zaiden's shoulders and rides him like a bronco as he continues to dance. He bucks Sophie into the crowd. Other students catch Sophie and toss her onto a table.

She dances and kicks a pepsi can across the gym.

All the students watch as the pepsi can lands on Zaiden's palm. He catches it. A single drop of dew from the can drops onto Zaiden's shoe.

He opens the can then drinks it. The students applauded as the music ends.

Zaiden:

(chuckles) You girls aren't such bad flamenco dancers after all.

Sophie:

(giggles) Now, to show you how dangerous we really are.

Zaiden:

Oh, is that so? Let's see what you got, then.

Cindy surprises Zaiden with a firm kiss on the lips. The crowd gasps, but Zaiden doesn't pull away. He responds with a passionate embrace, wrapping his arms around Cindy tightly. They break apart, breathless, and Zaiden flashes a mischievous grin at her.

Zaiden:

(chuckles) You're Poison Ivy. Does this mean I'm poisoned?

Cindy:

(giggles) Poisoned by my charms, Zaidy boo? I'm flattered, but don't worry, we're gonna have you all to ourselves. Because we love you.

Cindy, Sophie, Farima and Agatha surround Zaiden, each taking one of his hands.

Davian:

Wow, Zaiden is sure popular with the ladies.

Lionel:

I guess that's what being an Italaian chef is all about.

Davian:

Well, nevertheless, I--

Davian turns to see Cassandra, wearing her princess of darkness costume. It is a black leather jumpsuit that has a front zipper with cutout shoulders and sleeves, with a deep V-neck, a red vampire collar and a black skirt with red inside. The Top edge of her satin skirt is sewn to the back waistline. Her leather high heel boots shine in the gym's lights. Her loose brown hair is one sided, covering her right eye. Her lipstick is dark red and wears earrings shaped like bat wings. She stands there, hands on her hips, a smile on her face.

Even the Principle Braxton Murfe could not stop looking at the beautiful girl.

Davian swallows hard, feeling his throat go dry. He can't help but stare at Cassandra, his heart racing.

With everyone watching curiously, Cassandra began to saunter towards Davian, her boots clicking to the floor in a seductive rhythm. She stopped in front of him.

Davian:

Hi.

Cassandra:

Hello.

Davian does the rose appearing illusion trick then gives the red rose to Cassandra.

Cassandra:

Oh, for me? Thank you.

Cassandra sniffs the rose.

Cassandra:

I love red roses.

Davian:

I love your Princess of Darkness costume. It looks so pretty on you.

Cassandra:

Thank you. Black and red are my favorite colors.

Cassandra playfully bites her lip as she glances around, making sure everyone's still watching.

Male Student:

Who is he?

Female Student:

That’s the king of the apartment and the chocolatier witch.

Male Student 2:

The king of the apartment?

Male Student 3:

Look, it’s the king of the apartment.

The students swarm around Davian and Cassandra.

Male Student:

What is it like winning Demolition Dino?

Male Student 4:

When you fought that apatosaurus, we’re you scared?

Davian:

Actually, my T-Rex, Stripes, has the most powerful jaws that crush through any bones of it's prey.

Female Student 2:

Love your T-Rex ring and necklace. Where did you get them?

Davian:

From Amazon. Those were like $14.

Cassandra:

May I have this dance, my handsome magician?

Davian:

I'd be delighted to dance with you, my princess of darkness. Be back to answer all your questions later.

Davian takes Cassandra's hand and leads her to the dance floor.

The lights start to dim.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVxRFw…

Waltz music begins to play Count Every Star by Hugo Winterhalter and his Orchestra as Davian and Cassandra glide across the dance floor. They move gracefully, their steps perfectly synchronized. The dim lighting casts a warm glow on their faces, highlighting the intensity of their gazes.

Davian wraps his arms around Cassandra, feeling the softness of her leather jumpsuit against his fingertips. She presses herself closer to him, their hips swaying in unison. The music seems to fade away, leaving only the sound of their breath, his words lost in the intimacy of the moment. As they dance, Davian can't help but wonder what it would be like to be with her, to know that she's the girl that he met at Echo Park that day.

Cassandra rests her head against his shoulder, her brown hair tickling his neck. She smells of roses.

Davian spins Cassandra around, feeling her body moving against his. He can't help but smile as he looks into her eyes, their faces so close. The dim lighting casts a warm glow on her features, making her skin look flawless and her lips appear even fuller.

Maximis and Clara entered the gym, smiling at the dancing couple.

Clara:

They look cute together, don't they?

Maximis:

They do. It's like a fairy tale. Just like we are living a real life fairy tale.

Clara:

That was very nice of them to come visit us in our house.

Maximis:

It was. They're both very good people. It's nice to see them get along so well.

They watch Davian and Cassandra dance.

Maximis:

It’s almost time.

Sophie:

Hi, Miss Kriggs, Miss Emerson and Mr Fillmo. Nice costumes.

Celeste:

Thanks. I love yours too. Meow.

Samantha:

What do you think of my Harley Quinn costume?

Cindy:

It looks so cute.

Lizzy:

You like my Killer Frost costume?

Sophie:

I love it, Lizzy.

Augusto:

I’m here for fun.

Sophie:

Nice Superman outfit.

Pete:

We all will take a picture.

They pose in a group.

Sophie:

Zaidy boo, will you take our picture please?

Zaiden:

I love it when you say please.

Zaiden takes the picture with Sophie’s iPhone.

Zaiden:

Awesome.

He gives the phone back to Sophie.

As the music ends, Davian bows and Cassandra curtsies, taking a moment to catch their breath. The other students applaud, some even whistling in appreciation. Maximis and Clara smile warmly, watching as the two of them blush under the attention.

Regina:

[on intercom] Will Cassandra Magdalena please report to the locker room?

Cassandra:

Um, sure, one moment. (She turns to Davian.) Thank you for the dance. You're a wonderful dancer. I had so much fun.

Davian:

You're welcome, Cassandra. You make a wonderful partner. I had fun too.

Cassandra kisses Davian's cheek and exits the gym into the hallway.

Clara and Maximis both exchanged nods and went backstage.