Yes, yes, I know, I know. "You have other books to finish!" I'm sorry, I'll get to work on those as soon as possible. I just really got a good idea from this really sweet movie. I'm working on getting the book, but now I'm going by the movie. Yes, I'm tweaking it a bit, but not too much. Happy Turkey Day everyone!

Maria's POV

"Maria!
A soft giggle escaped my mouth, luckily it didn't give away my position. Looking down I saw the reason why i was hiding in a tree. That's right, I'm wearing a dress and I climbed a tree. I'm a rebel! The boy below me was wearing the usual attire. A leather jacket with leather pants and leather boots. A necklace of feathers hanging down on his chest. His unruly, curly hair was blocking his eyes, making him have to move it every few seconds. I knew why he was aggravated. I caused the chase. Looking down to my own hand i saw his black bowler hat between my fingers.
Licking my lips in anticipation, I'm tempted to call down to him. I knew I was probably stuck up here, but I wanted this to last as long as possible. I felt a smirk rest on my lips as I took a glimpse of the sun's position. Good, I thought, emit's not even noon. Glancing back down to the boy, I saw he was no longer there. Confusion leaked into my smug face as I slowly and silently tried to climb down the tree.

After a few false steps, I finally touched the leaf-infested forest floor. In the distance I heard some birds chirping, but nothing else. No Robin, no anything. Walking silently through the forest, my sea-green dress dragging along the ground. Looking around slowly, I try to find the bird boy.

Robin's POV

I saw the princess climb down from the tree cautiously. A small chuckle escaped and I shook my head slightly. Clever girl. I silently made my way over to her, admiring her. Maria's hair was in her usual ponytail, perched over her right shoulder. A couple light green ribbons tied into her hair. Perched upon her head was the object of this chase. My hat. I took a few moments to recollect when she stole it from me.

FlashBack

I just picked Maria up from breakfast and we had started for the forest like always. It's been 6 months since Maria had saved Moonacre and we had become the best of friends. Most everyone at the De Noir castle had accepted the fact that there was peace between the clans once more, but there are a select few who still reject Maria and the rest of the Merryweathers. None have become so bold as to do harm to the Moon Princess, but we still try our best to keep her away from them.
We arrived at the usual clearing that we sit in. Sitting against one of the many large trees, Maria and I just talked. Usually about the upcoming wedding. As soon as we had all arrived at the Merryweather Manor, Loveday and Sir Benjamin had started planning the wedding, this time however, they would definitely go through with it. Maria was telling me that they were deciding the flowers for the wedding earlier at breakfast. They had settled on marigolds.
After awhile Maria suddenly got up and ran away, I was naturally confused and looked around for signs of danger, until I realized something was amiss with my hair. I could feel my eyes bug out of my head, "Maria!" My voice echoed through the forest as I got up and chased after the little minx.

FlashBack Ends

Looking down at the girl who has yet to notice my presence, I wrap my arms around her waist in a quick motion. Her squeak made me chuckle in her ear. My voice was dangerously low as I spoke to her, "I think you ought to return what's mine Princess." I could almost hear her roll her eyes at the nickname. Turning around to face me, her beautiful brown eyes stare into mine, a smirk lighting up her face. "I don't know what your talking about." She said. "Princess, it's sitting on your he-" I cut off my sentence as I look at her head. The hat was gone. Looking down at her, I was very confused.

"How?"

Maria's light laugh made my heart flutter.

"Look behind you."

Following her order, I saw my hat, sitting upon a buck's antlers. I let go of Maria in shock and turn back towards her. I forgot one very important thing, all Moon Princesses have a special connection to nature, Flora and Fauna included. And Maria is no exception. Her smug look didn't disappear at all as I slowly made my way over to the deer. It stops and freezes as it catches my movement. I stop immediately. Knowing my effort was futile I turn towards the young girl behind me, "Maria please."

Maria's POV

Robin's voice sounded so sad, his eyes were pleading, it made my heart twinge to see that emotion on his handsome face. Taking pity on him, I nodded at the buck, who in turn left the hat at his feet and bounded off. I watched as Robing plucked his hat off the ground and out it on his head. He's been my friend since he helped me find the pearls, but over the past few months, I knew I had started to fall in love with the forest prince. I knew he would never feel the same and I didn't want to ruin our friendship, so I've been hiding my feelings. I know Loveday knows I like Robin, but no one else has a clue.
"What?" His voice snaps me out of my trance.

Looking up, I saw worry in his eyes, smiling at him, I reassure him that nothing's wrong. Robin looks up at the sun and I knew what he was going to say.

"We should probably head back."

Mentally pouting, I sent a small smile his way as he took my hand and led me out of the forest.

Robin's POV

By the time we arrived at the manor, the sun had set and the moon was shining side by side with the stars. I said goodnight to Maria with a hug and a wave then made my way to the castle, disappointed in myself once more.
When I first saw Maria, I thought she was even my beautiful than anybody in the world. I knew I fancied her, and when we became friends, I was terrified of losing her. I knew I loved her, but I didn't admit it to myself until after she jumped off the cliff. Ever since then, I'd been hiding these feelings for her. Until the time was right. I was going to tell her today, but I chickened out. The way the moon shined on her made her glow, I could barely breathe when she turned to look at me, I had to fight down a blush when she hugged me.
I arrived home and walked up to my room and collapsed on my bed. There was one thought that ran through my head as I closed my eyes,
I'm head over heals in love with Maria Merryweather.

Well? What do you think for the first chapter? I hope you guys like it. I'm getting to work on my other stories as soon as I can. I'm swamped with school projects. And I just finished writing my own book. I'm working on the sequel. I'll see you guys soon!