In the end, it was just
too easy. Ferby, like his father, was easily swayed from a life of marriage. Even if the swayer in question was his stepmother.
It wasn't enough for her to just destroy Finale with the rest. No, she wouldn't touch a hair on her little sister's head. Instead, she would break her heart . . . over and over.
Finale had actually posed a threat to Mist becoming the heir. That meant she would pay, and pay, and pay! First she would lose her husband's heart. Then she would lose her husband.
Morrigan Hemlock, who tried to defend her son, found herself in the basement with her daughter. She was also pregnant.
At the same time, Marisa was paying a visit to the
other Moonstone household. Bronson Moonstone was receiving the same treatment as his wife, and being condemned to the same half-life.
Mist checked the list. Next up: Jessica Talon.
"
You and your husband refused to support me over Elvira! You should have chosen the side that is going to win." With a snap of her fingers, Mist summoned Obsidian, and Jessica vanished.
The next target was Lenny Maloney-Shutter. Remember him? Mist's Mid-Life Crisis fling? Anyway, she was not at all happy with him for running back to his wife.
A voice came into her head.
Who is next? Mist tapped one finger to her temple, sending Marisa the coordinates.
Matt Moonstone sat in his apartment, completely oblivious to his imminent destruction. Marisa would have very much liked to eat such a succulent morsel, but she had her orders.
The ten victims were chosen, and all were in place as the sun began to rise. From left to right: Polly Maloney-Shutter, Lenny's wife. Nardo Moonstone, who had gone underground instead of siding with his sister. Vladimir Talon-Schlick, who had not supported Mist's rise to power. Lenny Maloney-Shutter, Mist's fling. Wogan Moonstone, who is rather self-explanatory.
Matilda Smart, chosen simply because her name came to mind--she was the father of Matthew Hamming's daughter, Allyson. Esperanza Orouke-Moonstone: Amest Moonstone's wife, who Mist had not approved. Her death would be a warning to Amest. A random townie. Ferby Moonstone-Wordy, who had been selected as a blow against Finale. Elvira Slayer, former (and duped) major power of Bridgeport.
After a little groveling and swearing of allegiance, Belisama was released and replaced by Deidre Littler. Mist hadn't kidnapped every pregnant woman in Bridgeport--that would have taken far too much effort. Instead, she selected two: Morrigan Hemlock, the ex-wife of her ex-husband. And Deidre Littler, the woman who was
supposed to marry Amest.
