Chapter Twelve: stars are born

"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace."
― Jimi Hendrix

Hades came to visit the girls hours after he left the Underworld. Apollo had told him, once Hades got into contact with him that both Evie and Uma were doing better. They were moved from Auradon Prep to Castle Beast so Belle could keep an eye on both girls while they recovered.

That wasn't the only thing that was abuzz besides two demigods defeat a Titan. It was also Princess Audrey and Li Lonnie who were causing a stir, as they were the ones to defeat Maleficent. Audrey was the final factor as she threw the enchanted sword of Prince Phillip into the beast killing Maleficent instantly. Lonnie had managed to deflect fire blast with her mother's sword that Fairy Godmother enchanted during the battle, keeping them safe while Audrey charged at the beast.

It was a thrilling story, not to Mal who was still in a state of grief after her mother's death. Ben consoled her and she had shut herself in her room. Evie, on the other hand, was being congratulated with Uma for their heroics.

The Gods themselves made a visit, Hades and Persephone came as well as Hecate. Poseidon clapped the back of Hades shoulder, a grin on his face.

When Evie spotted him, she ran up and hugged him. She sobbed, grasping him tightly and Hades couldn't bring himself to let go of his child. He winced slightly when she dug her nails into his shoulder blades, scars from where Kronos struck him were still painful.

"Sorry," Evie said, her voice muffled by his jacket.

"It's okay," He replied. "You did it."

They would be okay.

When they finally were better, they were invited to a feast. It was held at Castle Beast out in the garden where every one of the heroes came to congratulate the group that saved them, more specifically Evie and Uma who destroyed a literal Titan. The gods were in attendance with Hades and other Gods of the Underworld.

They stood just inside the room ready to be announced to everyone. First was Ben, then he announced her friends, Carlos, Doug, Jay, Harry, Gil. Lonnie and Audrey were presented as, "Li Lonnie and Princess Audrey Rose, the heroes who defeated Maleficent!"

There was a loud roar of applause and cheers as Audrey and Lonnie made their way up to receive their medals from Ben. Evie slightly winced because Mal was in attendance. Even so, if there was a way to either kill Maleficent or let Auradon burn? Evie would pick the first option.

Finally, Ben announced their names. "You ready Blue?" Uma asked her. Evie grinned and held her cousin's hand tightly as the doors opened and they made their way up to where Zeus stood where Ben was. She spotted her father, he gave her a grin and she continued to walk up. They both knelt in front of their Uncle.

"Evelyn Kore Grimhilde and Uma, we see the heroes that you have become in defeating Kronos. With that, we thank you." Zeus said. He placed the laurels on their head, feeling the slight weight of it on her head and Ben came up placing a medal on her chest.

"The heart of bravery," Ben told her as he placed the thing on her. "The highest medal in the land."

Turning around she spotted Audrey and without thinking, she got her hand and dragged up. Everyone else followed, together they stood holding hands as the world cheered for them. They went to their table and started to begin chatting. Audrey sat next to Evie, she smiled at her.

"Audrey?" Evie asked her as the food was being placed on the table to eat. The princess looked at her just as she grabbed a bread roll. "Yeah?"

"Do you wanna dance, after this?" She felt nervous. Evie could fight a Titan but not ask a pretty girl to dance. Go figure!

Audrey smiled brightly. "I'd like that."

As they chatted, she spotted Apollo flying his chariot around only to land on a cloud. Both Evie and Uma could see Hermes fly around and stopped, pointed at the other side yelled out, "Hit it, ladies!" Suddenly, the muses came upon Apollo's chariot and pointed at the table where the honorary heroes sat around with their dates.

Gonna shout it from the mountaintops
A star is born
It's a time for pulling out the stops
A star is born
Honey, hit us with a hallelu'
The kid came shining through
Girl, sing the song
Come blow your horn
A star is born

Everyone started to clap along and Evie sang along. Uma raised her hands up as the Muses continued to sing the victory over evil. Everyone got to the dance floor and started to dance along to the muses' song. Evie could spot Persephone drag her father to the dance floor, swaying to the music. He looked relaxed as he twirled his wife to the music.

She's a hero who can please the crowd
A star is born
Come on everybody shout out loud
A star is born
Just remember in the darkest hour
Within your heart's the power
For making you
A hero too
So don't lose hope when you're forlorn
Just keep your eyes upon the skies
Every night a star is
Right in sight a star is
Burning bright a star is born

Everyone was now cheering, singing along and dancing to the song. They were celebrating the win and even the Gods let loose a bit.

"Come on Jay!" Lonnie said as she took Jay's hand and took him to the dance floor. Jane and Carlos were already dancing there as Jane waved Lonnie over. Evie merely laughed at her friend.

Like a beacon in the cold dark night
A star is born
Told ya everything would turn out right
A star is born
Just when everything was all at sea
The boy made history
The bottom line
He sure can shine
His rising sign is
Capricorn
He knew "how to"
He had a clue
Telling you a star is born

Almost the entire table was cleared. Evie nudged Uma under the table with her foot. "Hey, go ask Harry to dance!" She told her friend. Uma's eyes widened and scrunched up her nose.

"No, plus he's been flirting with other Auradonian girls-" Uma began but Evie cut her off.

"Because he's trying to get a rise out of you."

"No, he isn't. He's my first-mate!"

"And the only guy that looks at you like your his world."

"What?"

"It's true, I've seen it. It's actually adorable." Evie swooned. Uma rolled her eyes. Evie persisted. "Go, take his hand and dance with him."

Here's a hero who can please the crowd
A star is born
Come on everybody shout out loud
A star is born
Just remember in the darkest hour
Within your heart's the power
For making you
A hero too
So don't lose hope when you're forlorn
Just keep your eyes upon the skies
Every night a star is
Right in sight a star is
Burning bright a star is born

Uma did, and she laughed as Harry picked her up, spinning her around. Evie looked at them smugly. She then turned to Audrey who had an amused smile on her face as she looked at Evie.

"So," She said to her pink wearing companion. She decided to take her own advice before Chad came up to steal Audrey away. "You wanna dance?"

"I'd love too."

Together they danced the night away. But then someone tapped her shoulder, her father asked for a moment of her time, Evie obliges and told Audrey she would be right back. The other princess wasn't bothered and got swept into the dance by Gil.

Father and daughter walked to a peaceful area away from the commotion of celebration. She realized that this might be the first time they were alone since the attack on Othrys. Evie knew that the scars were still there for her father. Physical scars can heal but not the memories. She had nightmares of Kronos' golden eyes and could see her friends dead by Maleficent's fires.

"I'm proud of you," He said disturbing the silence they placed between them. She smiled at him and he gave her his rare smiles. "You can start your happy ending."

She nodded and something came back to the surface of her mind that made her grin. "Do you think we can do go out to eat one of these days? You did promise."

Hades laughed, relaxed. "I wouldn't have it any other way, Evie. How about Greek food?"

"Deal, dad."

Father and daughter walked back, feeling a sense of peace surround them.

FIN

NOTES: OH MY GOD IM SO SORRY! I thought I placed the right folder but I guess I didn't and now finally saw it cause I'm a procrastinating idiot who doesn't check her emails half the time. For everyone who was utterly confused, I'm so sorry!

Okay, don't own the quote or songs! Enjoy and again IM SORRY GUYS

HERE. IS. THE. TRUE. CHAPTER. OR LOST. CHAPTER. hahahaha T_T