The Wizards Return: Alex Vs. Alex -

"Let’s settle this," the double challenged, her smile widening. "Full power. No Mason to save you, no Harper to cry on. If I win, I take the wand and the title. You can go back to being the 'nice' girl who works at the substation."

With a blinding flash of purple light, the double dissolved into smoke, spiraling back into Alex’s chest. The lair went silent. Alex stumbled, catching herself on the edge of the table. She felt heavy. She felt a sudden, inexplicable urge to dye Harper’s clothes neon green. She smiled. She was back.

The portal hummed, and Justin stepped through, looking frazzled. "Alex! I felt a massive surge of dark magic. Is everything—" He stopped, looking at the smashed jars and the marshmallow-covered floor. "What happened?" The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex

"Hey! That’s for Max’s science project—which he’s actually trying to pass!" Alex pulled her wand.

"A headache?" the double shouted back, conjuring a giant mallet. "Let’s settle this," the double challenged, her smile

"It’s called being a person," Alex snapped, standing up. "I thought I got rid of you."

Alex didn't turn. "I'm not bored. I'm brooding. There’s a difference." If I win, I take the wand and the title

Alex reached out and grabbed the double’s hand. The dark energy surged, stinging her skin, but she didn't let go.