Worlds Apart
Section 1 : Chronicles of brave
Chapter 1 : The nights before history
Disclaimer : Brave and all it's character's belongs to Disney and Pixar, (Just According to the copyrights), BUT, Brave and all it's characters belongs to us, in our hearts they will live on, that's where they truly live, I'm sorry for the over-description of the story based on the movie… , is it violating the copyrights..? I hope not, I have added other fictional fictional's character, like Elinor's mother, and so on, this is a nearly different universe by the way, well, 'Let the presentation begin' as Queen Elinor would say
Eight years ago – Merida's Seven Years old
"All that plays as Hearts re' bound
Mountains and Rivers that Flow freely,
Livin' All Our lives 'as found,
For our livin' is a moment of Love, Deary
Red-Lustin' Breakin' dawn,
The words that Echoes back to our souls,
All love as it has grown
Aye, Hear my voice as it calls
This maybe Her's But Nothin' Accepts freely,
No Such, Know soul's're bound
My Only, Red-Haired Archer, Savvy?
No Such Known souls're bound
Fair Maiden, My Princess,
Know such, no souls, sleepin sound
For our livin' is a moment of Love, Deary
The Herber, Aye they will meet again, -
"Merida" a familiar voice called, the young princess giggled as she hid herself from her mother's view, "Where is my littl' birthday girl?" The Princess Giggled and ran to a weapons stash as her mother looks under the picnic table, "Oh, Merida," The Queen said, "When I find her I'm goin' to Gobble her up!" The Princess ran to her father, only to be captured by her mother as she tickles her and played with the young princess. The king, Fergus was just back from hunting bringing back a shot deer, Fergus was about to sit when he heard a sigh, "Fergus," The queen said, "No Weapons on the table," The king then took realization of the bow on the table, and put it leaned on the table-side, the princess who was excited on the catch, wanted to play with the bow, "Dad, Can I please play with your bow, Can I, Can I, Can I?", Fergus smiled, "Not with that, Lassy," He said pulling out a new bow "Why not with your own bow?" The princess Gasped, and she grabbed the bow, "Happy Birthday my wee' Darling!"
Merida pulled the bow to her cheeks, but in she her balance kept her from hitting, which, overshoots the target, "I missed," She said a little disappointed, "It's allright, Lassy," The king said, Her mother who looked worried eventually said "Then Go Pick it up, then," Merida giggled and ran off to the dark woods to find the arrow, at one point she was confused where it went, until she finally found the arrow, when she took the arrow, a sudden breeze came through, and for a moment she was scared, "Who's there?" she asked to whoever was in the dark forest, and a blue light caught her attention, it was shining glowing blue-light, and small creature, the wisp-like creature, moved towards the princess, "a Will-o the wisp!" She squealed, "So they are real!", The princess then tried to grab it until it suddenly disappeared, the princess was confused, and after, there was a bear growl she heard, she knew it couldn't be far, at that point she was lost, and starting to get afraid, "Mom?" and another wisp appeared, for a second she watched it float until a trail of wisps appeared, *roar!* and there was a louder bear growl, she ran in fear, following the wisp until finally back to her parent's picnic who was already packing up, she was so relieved of seeing her parents and excited about the wisp she thought the bear was already away, she ran towards her mother, " I saw, a Wisp!" she said with an exhausting gasp, "a Wisp?" her mother said putting her on her arms, "Some say, wisps lead you to your destiny," her father, Fergus with a skeptical smirk interrupted "or an Arrow", "Fergus,", " Come on, let's go before we see a dancin' wood cutter or a giant with potatos" Elinor stared at Merida, "Your father doesn't believe in magic,", Merida hugged her mother, "Well he should, because they're real" it was a peaceful walk until something shadowed Merida, the princess screamed in horror with her mother ran to the horses, Merida's Father ran out from the tent, "Mor'du!" the guards handed him a spear, The Queen and Merida fled, The king Battled the Demon bear, "Come on you!" he yelled as he threw his spear, but it didn't pierce through the bear's thick-skin, a swoop of the bear's arm and the guards were thrown, all who was left was the king, Fergus drew his sword and cut the bear's left cheek, and his left eye, the bear in return bit the king's leg, Fergus yelled in pain until his left leg was separated completely from his body, the bear was about to finish his work before but, fortunately more guards came attacking, forcing the bear to leave and the king to safety, at that point, he had lost a lot of blood, a young teenage healer with pitch black short hair and a slight purple-colored skin and English clothes with a bag of equipments came rushing to his aid, known as 'the herber' laying by the bed of the camp, the king pulled the herber close, "Did my wife and my daughter get away?", The herber was treating his wound, "Yes, They rode on a horse and went back to the castle," The king sighed in relief, "If I don't make it, Tell them I love them," The herber shook his head, "No, you're going to make it, I'm sorry" he pulled out a book and started searching for something, "Why are you sorry?" he ignored the king, he pulled out a peculiar plant, the leaves were shaped like laces, "Eat this, that will slow your heartbeat", Slow my heartbeat? You tryin' to kill me?", "Comrade, in my early, people with no heartbeats can survive three amputations at once," Fergus then ate the plant, which made him breath deeply, and fortunately the bleeding slowed, "Give me a needle," the herber demanded, nobody gave him one, and he ran to a desk where there was a glass of wine, needles and thread, he brought it all to a desk beside Fergus, he poured wine onto the needle, "What are you doing?", the herber didn't answer, and he started sewing his wound, the other surgeons who just arrived watched at him in confusion, he had done it, the king survived, he sighed in relief, the bleeding stopped and Fergus could breath normally again, but still sick with the lack of blood, he was dizzy, "What's your name, Lad?" the Herber shook his head and pulled out a bottle full of seeds, "Grind three every morning, and drink this with three glass of water - every morning, that will help your healing and appetite,", "You didn't answer me question,", the herber stared at him, "if you want to know, it's Collie Radyll Winter Fairspeed, people call me Collie Wind-speed, Winter, Snow, Radyll, or more known with my much colorful metaphor, The Herber,", The king smiled, "Thank you for giving me a chance to see my wife and daughter again," the Herber packed up his equipments "I Need to get back to England, There are feuds I must settle, I guess some ladies needing caesarean surgeries ha-ha!", "You're from England?", the Herber nodded, "I Haven't had the chance to properly thank my saver, have I?" the king said, "I'm here because that bear brought me here, the other councilman wanted it cleared, maybe the next decade then, I'll be done,", The king curiously asked "What did the bear do to you?", "Nothing, I have a friend, she knew this would happen, so she asked me to come to Scotland highlands, now I'm done, I have to go to England, Aleganii won't be pleased, So, Fergus, Goodbye, wish you a quick recovery,", Fergus thought for a second, "You wouldn't turn down an invitation from a king, would you?"
At the room of the Queen's in the castle, heard cries from the little girl, "Will dad be ok?" Merida cried, the queen with tears dropping from her eye comforted "I'm sure your father's fine," and suddenly the sound of gates opening pulled them out of the room, guards and a person being carried by four servants, it was the king, beside him was the Herber, they put the king on the dining room, "Dad!" Merida yelled, running down the stairs, "Your leg!", "It's allright Merida, I'm fine, all that matter is that you and your mother's safe,", the Herber crouched, "You're princess Merida, aren't you?" she slowly wiped her tears and nodded, "Your dad's fine, the bear is out in the woods, but he's fine, I've heard you have gorgeous red locks, just like queen of Banthron years ago, I've just heard of you lass, make sure he takes his herb," Merida nodded, the Queen ran down, half-crying, "Fergus, Your leg's gone!", "I know, woman, I'm fine, I'm just glad to see you," the Herber watched them as he waited beside, "I really need to go," the king raised his hand, "Wait, I'm not done," Elinor stared at him, "Who's he, Fergus?", "That's the person who stopped my bleedin', he's from England," the Queen shook the Herber's hand "We'll pay you with a land, gold -" Collie smiled "I don't work for money, my queen, as much as people tempt me, my goal is to keep the peace, that's what I'm assigned to in this lovely island," Elinor gave Fergus a peculiar look "Are you sure he's the one?" she whispered, "He's kind of a little unusual..?" Merida ran and hugged the herber, "Thank you for saving my dad," Collie crouched, "I'm just doing my job, sweetie,", "My dad is my best birthday gift ever," she said, "It's your birthday? I haven't given you a proper present have I?" Collie turned and opened his bag, he took out a thick book, handed it to her, Merida grabbed it but it was heavy, "The documentation of Herbs, this could help you treat yourself in the woods, what to eat, what not to eat," Merida smiled and hugged him, "Thank you very much!" the Herber smiled, and kissed her forehead "Sorry, it came out just like that, thank you for saying that from your heart, princess, use that book for good, Princess, be brave, your father will be fine.", Collie smiled and walked out, the king stopped him again, "we haven't thanked you, yet,", "I really need to go to England, there are people who need me, and people who need some herbs from Scotland, England needs to change their king, you know, I'll assassinate people, that's a joke you know," the king smiled, "I'll never forget you for saving me, come back anytime," Collie Radyll walked out past the gates, and was never seen in DunBroch since, until one day…
Present day – Sixteen Year old Merida
-The one who shines, shines faintly
It is a mistake, forgive thyself
All that awaits is the world,
That bickers, Red-haired Archer
"Rises Early," Elinor called, pulling the curtains, "It's time to get out of bed, Merida,", The princess snorted, ignoring her mother, "Come on, we have plans ahead, ", "Can't we wait?", "Breakfast is ready, we have a day full of schooling," she said walking out, leaving the light to shine on merida, forcing her to wake up, "The reason why I don't want get up…" she muttered, pulling her bed, and finally going to the wardrobe,
Down at the dining table, where the King and Queen is, they were talking about her planned betrothal "Fergus, We need to send the requests now, if not, the Alliance will be over," she said, "Then send it," Elinor was surprised "Honestly?", "The first born of MacGuffin is a loner, he couldn't even ask for directions, Macintosh, I don't think he would like it, his firstborn has a lot of lady friends, Dingwall, his child doesn't even know the term 'other people', I doubt even one of them would accept,", Elinor chuckled, "Maybe you're right," Fergus smiled, "But –" She said, "What if they really do Accept, what are you going to say to Merida?", Don't worry lass, I can handle it," and from the second floor heard the voice of the Princess, "Handle what, Mother?", Elinor replied, "Your father's going out to the neighboring clans, Handling some… terms for the Alliance, meanwhile I'll be schooling you,", Merida sighed, "So that's why I have so much schooling this week, dad's goin' out and I'm stuck with you," Elinor calmly replied, "Tomorrow you'll have the day off, today your dad's goin' out, your father will be back the day after tomorrow," Merida's eyes widened "You're not joking me are you? Or are you going with dad?", "I'm staying here, I just think you're getting a lot of pressure from the schooling", said Elinor, but, in Merida's head she was picturing a victorious dance, "Ok…" nodded the princess, Fergus hugged Elinor and Merida, "I'll see you tomorrow, the boat's waiting,", "Be home quick," they both said, "Now, let's practice your speech skills, in the situation when the clans come by, they'd like to hear the princess' voice, come on," she said, "Guards," the guards ran inside, "Can you please move the table to the side?"
For the day she was schooled, even with all the time they had gone through, Merida never wanted to learn how to be a Princess, all she wanted was to feel the wind blowing by her side, shooting arrows whilst riding Angus, taking him to the forests, and for the day, she actually have learned a little since she was told tomorrow was the day off, Merida spared sometime for her mother, but she knew tomorrow will be the time she'd be free again, free from being a princess. As night draws near, The two lady finally could take some rest, by the bed, Merida read the documentation of herbs, a book she read every night before every planned day-off, as much as she doesn't like book, this book has taught her all about herbs and edible plants, - and as much as she hate being with her mother, she'd always try to impress her. As she lifted page by page of the book, she drifted off to sleep,
The next morning she woke-up early, contrary to her usual routine, she was not trying to go to sleep, she took a deep relaxing breath as the cold air of the dawn was perfect, she looked out the window, it was cloudless and bright, she changed her clothes and ran down, "Princess, Where are you goin'?" asked one of the maids, "I'll be off now, today's my day off, tell my mother I'm goin' to the falls," Merida said as she adjusted her bow and took her sword, running out of the castle and onto the stables, she ran and jumped onto angus, and as usual she started the day by steering angus to the woods nearby, as she rode on the speeding horse, she prepared her bow as she has a track where she always goes through every morning as a warm-up, as she prepares for her first arrow, she is already aiming at the target which is around eighty foot far, her eyes vigilante and with her instincts, she could adjust her aim by the speed of the wind, while judging inertia and possible trajectory of the arrow, with the drag of the tail added with angus' speed and the rate it falls. As the target closed in to thirty foot, she released her grip and the arrow, even if it isn't a perfect one, flew right into the bull's eye of the target, Merida yelled victoriously as she watches it pierce the wood as she prepares her second, third, and fourth arrow, all she was, all she is, all her frustration released as each grip was shot in the eye, all those years learning to be an archer paid off, she could shoot an arrow and hit a target five hundred foot away, at her best, eight hundred foot away, as she rode off following the river upstream, she stopped to find some food, it was noon and angus was hungry, they were on a stream, at that time of the year, salmon was plenty, but it was time and energy consuming, so the tried to find some edible plants around, as they scouted the area, they found a peculiar plant, Merida moved closer, noticing the edges of the plant, the shape of the leaves, "what is this doing here..?" and there was a loud voice of a boy, it was a young teenager, Merida, being startled by it, shot an arrow, actually aiming for his head, but fortunately hit a tree just behind him, the boy could clearly see the tail of the arrow, he looked scared, he has a hand that is slightly purple, has pitch-black hair and carried a bag, the boy who was actually paralyzed by fear stood motionless, Merida ran to him, "I'm sorry, you startled me," She said, pulling the arrow The boy looked at him, "It's all right, it happens," and he noticed her horse and sword, "What village are you from, that is a beautiful horse you're riding, nice sword, Scottish highlands, and that motive is that the Alliance of Banthron?" Merida stopped there, and turned around, placing a dagger by his throat, "Who are you?" she demanded, the boy stood still, "Miss, if you could, ugh – just let me speak," he said trying not to be pierced by the serrated dagger, Merida held the knife for a second, and finally is convinced he doesn't mean any harm, the boy took a deep breath, Merida pulled her sword and pointed at him, "Why did you startle me?", he gulped, "to drive away people with no knowledge,", "So you're saying I'm stupid, is that what you mean?" she said driving the sword a little closer, "No, People with no knowledge of plants,", She lowered her sword, "You think I don't know about plants," He gave Merida a look, "Do you know what plant you just found back there?" Merida nodded, The boy became more curious "Try explaining,", "Why should I?", "You said you know plants, prove it,", "Or you are a person, who doesn't know the plant, and want to use me to get to get information out of the plant, so you can use it", The boy was still standing there, "I knew you weren't in plants", Merida smirked, "Fine, you win," the boy had a little smile before she interrupted, "That plant, herbers call it grave of the sobers, which might sound a little bizzare,", the boy had a surprised look on his face, he thought she was just a girl who's out in the woods, "is useful for treating people with pain from uhm… *chuckle* - venereal diseases,", for a moment she was holding her laughter, the boy clapped his hand, "I stand corrected, I could have killed you, what's your name Darling?", he said giving her his hand, Merida stared at him for a second before shaking his hand, "Merida, Merida, Uhh… Macintosh" She lied, "what's your name lad?", "Collie, Collie Radyll Winter Fairspeed,", she stared at him "English name, What are you doing here?", "I travel from place to place, collecting plants for illnesses, I treat people, I regulate conflict of this region,", Merida thought for a second she swore she had heard that name before, "How much do people pay you?", He smiled, "I don't charge people, I treat people who deserves my help, and leave the people who don't to die, well if the people who are planned to die, of course,", She nodded, "I might know more plants more than you do, you know?" said the Princess, "Oh, Really?" He said sarcastically, Merida frowned "Want to bet? If I know more you'll have to give me your – What happened to your hand?" she asked, "Oh, this, - an Accident, I don't want to talk about it, old wounds, painful memories," he said, "So, What's the bet again?", She smiled "If I know more plants, you have to give me the plant," the boy thought about it, "What if I know more? If I know more, I shall take your bow and sword," Merida gulped "Why do you need my bow and sword?", "I can sell it, I don't live by earning money, I scavenge," She thought for a moment, "Fine, Deal, let's take a walk, I need to find food, Angus, come," she said, holding angus' neck, they walked upstream and slowly searching for plants, Collie pointed at a plant, "Red lightning weed" and pointed at another "Glass onion and Forever Fields Strawberry" Merida was surprised at his speed at identifying plants and Merida quickly searched for plants "Forged Greenleaves and Lucifer in the sky herb - oh there, Savoy Truffle Mushroom " Collie stared at her, "how did you know all of these plants, in their nicknames?" She smirked "you underestimated me," Collie just followed her, being more curious, "I'm the seal, Happiness bow, Mouse Rattler herb, Fool on the mountain," Collie pointed, Merida stared at him nervously, knowing she must give him the bow if she loses, "You're not really serious about the bet right?", Collie replied "I'm very serious, Come on, let's find you food, then surrender your bow and sword later, I know, Elinor Rugby, Penny track, Day in Life, Ninth Revolution, Honey Pride, and that little beauty there, First Revolution." Merida had a defeated expression, "or you can just give it to me now," he said, She slowly handed him the bow and sword, for a second she thought it was gone for good "Now here," He returned it to her, Merida watched him in confusion, "I thought… you tricked me!", "Nahh, it happens, rash decisions, you underestimated me, - I just want to know if I can trust you, I'm just testing if you're a lady of her words," he said, Merida pushed him, "That wasn't funny,", "Sorry,", he apologized, they walked upstream until they were on a cliff the canyon, "I actually need to find food… I went up the wrong stream too," He smiled, "Here," he said taking five apples out of his bag, "Consider it a gift, where can I see you again, you look familiar to me, and one of the most beautiful," Merida munched on an apple, giving angus three, not noticing what he just said, "pardon?", He took a deep breath "Where can I see you again?" Merida stared at him, "I'm not telling you where I'm from, if you are wondering,", "I don't expect you to give me too, so, when can I see you again?", she smirked, "When we cross our paths with fate, thank you for the apples,", He sighed, Merida rode on angus, she rode off slowly, before she heard a yell, "I like you, Merida, You impress me!" Merida stopped angus by accident, she turned her head, "Fine, You can find me in a town, Southeast of here, Twelve miles from here," the Herber yelled "Wait, You're from DunBroch?" but Merida already rode off, she was heading towards the falls, it was already evening, but she was thinking of doing something insane, which lead her to the falls, she wanted to climb the infamous crone's tooth, it has never been conquered for over two hundred years, she braced herself as she started climbing the tooth, she started climbing higher, and higher, when suddenly her grip was nearly lost, she nearly fell, angus was below, obviously worried of his rider, but thankfully she gained her grip back, Merida climbed higher and higher until she reached the top, she stood there in awe of the beauty, of the beauty of the lands, the waters and rivers, she was caught in this entrancement, her heart was filled with a sense of freedom and achievement, and when she turned around, she saw the most beautiful waters, never in her life she would have thought of the moment she would drink from the fire falls, when she slowly gulped each drop of water, she felt so beautiful and special, she was practically dancing on top of the tooth, when suddenly a voice, calling her name caught her attention, she stopped and pulled her hair, before crouching and looking down the tooth "Collie? What are you doing here?", Merida could hardly hear him over the sound of the fires, before a moment of silence cleared her mind, she visualized collie there yelling, that thought was in her head, at some weird point she could 'hear' him, then she climbed down, slowly and cautiously, she was climbing by the fall's side, then suddenly losing her grip and falling down to the river, she fell top the bottom of the fire falls, which is fortunately deep, "So that's your way of getting down lassy?" Collie said, Merida with her wet hair and wet clothes walked towards him, "Pretty much,", So, Mrs. Macintosh", "What? I'm not married, What were you thinking?", "Yepp, I know," Merida stared at him for a second "What?", "Macintosh has three sons, no daughters, and all the sons are not married, Macintosh has two sisters, all married, which leaves you, my dear, lying in front of me,", Merida stood there in a little smile, "So what?", "You're princess of DunBroch, right?", She smiled "Most boys I know are not as smart as you, I'm impressed,", "I told you, I'm a healer, not a fighter, I probably use my brains more, and you, are the person who uses brawns more,", "I need to get home," Merida said hopping on Angus, he nodded, and for a few seconds they were silent "Well?" She said, "Well what?" he asked, not understanding what she meant "Are you coming or not?", "No,", "What? Come on,", "No, I have unfinished business with my friend here, she needs my help,", "Oh, You're in a relationship," she sarcastically said, "What?", "as in –She needs my help", "No, she, is my good friend, we grew up in the same neighborhood,", Merida gave him a dirty look, "First boy who impressed me and he's a lil' polygamist," she said riding off, Collie stood there, trying to process that information, "She's a fine lass, don't you think Mor'lae?" he thought,
- Sleep and sink, onto the bed,
Onto the deep bed of the sea,
A surprise awaited, awaits the princess,
A price that they will pay, in a spell,
Merida was just getting back from her day-off, she steered Angus back to the stable, and got of his back "I'm starving!" She said petting him, then walking to the kitchen, "Are you hungry?" and with a swing of angus' tail it brushed her face, Merida chuckled, "Oats it is then," she opened the kitchen door, grabbing an apple, "Good evening princess" greeted the maids and chefs, Merida was walking to the door when she saw a mountain of desert, she sneakily hid it under her lush deep red hair, and turned around, still not noticed by the maids, she was thinking of handing the deserts under the table to the sneaky castle smugglers, Hamish Hubert and Harris, Merida's little brothers, And to her surprise she saw his father, who was actually expected to be back home tomorrow,
" -And there he was, the largest bear anyone have ever seen! His face scarred, with his shoulders marked with spears of fallen warriors, and one dead eye, I drew my sword and-" "Whoosh!" Merida continued, coming out of nowhere "With one swipe dad's sword shattered, and with one bite dad's leg was clean-off!" she said, walking to his father, "Down the monster's throat it went!" she said, "But that's me favorite part!" Fergus said, Merida sat down, only to be interrupted by her mother's voice "Merida, No weapons on the table" Merida sighed, "Mom" she defied, in frustration, "It's just me bow!", "I think a princess should not have weapons," Elinor said in her defense, "Let her be, Princess or not, Learning to fight is important," said the king, Merida smiled, and she almost forgot, "Mom, you can never guess what I've did today,", "Yes, Deary?" "I Climbed the crone's tooth, and drank from the fire falls!", The three triplets stared at her, in their minds, their sister was a girl who could conquer all challenge, "The fire falls?" the king said "I thought only ancient kings were brave enough to drink the fires," Merida wrinkled her nose hearing that, knowing somebody actually heard her, "You say what deary?" Merida frowned, in disappointment "Nothing, mom…", Elinor noticed her daughter's plate "Hungry aren't we?", "mom," she groaned "Ah Fergus, look at your daughter's plate,", "So what?" Said the king before two hounds came rushing to bite his foot "You could catch some golly wobbles," She said, "Boys, don't just play with your food, that is just some lamb's stomach, they're delicious!" Merida was hearing her mother before she remembered her plan, "Boys!" She said smiling mischievously, pointing at the desert, and below the desk, the boys nodded and quickly understood, she slid the plate down her legs, and to under the table, Hamish quickly took the cakes, but noticed a loose rope that was supposed to be connected to the table footings, Hamish gave a signal to Hubert, 'tie the rope to dad's leg'
Maudie came by the doors, giving the queen three letters, "Thank you, Maudie, Must be responses from the lords," She read it, and Elinor gasped "Fergus," She said, Fergus turned to the Queen, "They've all accepted,", The king gulped, staring at Merida, "Who's Accepted what, Mother?" Asked the poor Princess, "Boys, you are excused", said the Queen, the three brothers ran to their rooms, Hamish fell, spilling the cake into every direction, "Your father has something to talk to you,", Fergus stared at Merida, nervous, he didn't prepare for this situation, "So… Uhhm… Merida…" Said the King, there was a pause for a few seconds before Elinor Sighed "The clans have accepted for the proposal of your betrothal" She explained in an happy tone, trying to bring her moods up, "WHAT?" Merida yelled, Slamming on the table, holding her tears, there was a pause, "The clans have accepted to present their suitors for your betrothal," She said calmly, Merida was holding her tears back intensely "Merida, this is what you have been preparing your whole life, I didn't expect you to act this way," Merida's tear fell, and her despair turns to anger, and anger lead to rage, she was on the verge of screaming, and unfortunately - "NO, THIS IS WHAT YOU BEEN PREPARING ME - ME WHOLE LIFE" She yelled, "I WON'T GO DO WITH IT, AND YOU CAN'T MAKE ME!" She said taking his bow and running back to her room, "Merida," The queen said, "Fergus, You said you've prepared,", "Merida!" The king yelled and stood up - flipping the table at the same time, "BOOOYYYYSSSS!" He yelled, Elinor sighed and shook his head and walked towards Merida's room,
- Fairly sad, Bonds are tearin'
What they have, would you take,
As in open, as light's glazing
Is this madness just as it's fake?
Merida was imagining one of the pole of the bed as her mother, she was frustrated, very frustrated, she drew her sword and started destroying the pole, When Elinor walked in the doors, she stopped, "Mother," She cried, "Suitors? Marriage? Betrothal?!", "Once there was an Ancient Kingdom," Merida was exhausted already, "Mom… Ancient kingdoms" She said as she slid down her bed, Elinor placed a chess set, four kings as foot and above was a whole set, three white kings and one black king "It's name, long forgotten, and was ruled by a fair and wise king, and in his time, he divided the kingdom to his four sons," , Merida listened, she was still angry, but she did listen, "But, the firstborn of the kingdom wanted the kingdom for himself, he followed his own path," she said, pulling the black king and the whole chess set fell, "And the kingdom fell into war, ruin, and destruction," said Queen Elinor, "That's a nice story" Merida said sarcastically, "Legends are not just stories, they're filled with truths, I advice you to follow me and prepare for the gathering," She said walking out, Merida was frustrated to hear that and slammed the door, nearly crying, "DARN IT! MOM," She Screamed before falling to her bed, grabbing his sword, throwing it to the floor, She silently muttered, much of her personality was just like her mother's, hard-headed, but they have different ways, and that's what causing them to drift away from each other, "Now I will become lady Macintosh after all," she muttered, and then she laughed, "I wish I could just get away from this hell-pit," she mumbled again, before going out of the room to the stables,
Merida brought a bucket of water to the stables, brushing angus' hair, "Sure, you don't need to go away from DunBroch," She muttered, "What do you expect from us it's not like we don't love you, – Then Call off the Gathering!" She said, actually, she was\yelling quite loudly, "You're the Queen, You can just tell the lords that the princess isn't ready for it," She said whilst sweeping the leaves, "Infact – She might NEVER be ready for it, so goodbye, ta – ta, we'll expect your declaration of war in the morning!" She said, bringing a bucket of water, "Darn it mother, it's my life! I want my freedom; I think I can make you understand if you could just… listen… I'm just really - not ready…" she said to herself, only being blown by angus' breath "I swear, angus, this isn't going to happen" she said, "Not on my watch," and suddenly behind her there heard a clap, "impressive, what are you going to do, deary?", Merida turned around, "Polygamist,", "Hey," Collie said grabbing her arm, "Don't judge a book by it's cover,", He said letting her go, "You've made it, how is this village?", "Beautiful, Pristine, How are you?", "I'm fine, leave me alone, I need time to think," She said, Collie sighed, "You're not going to get answers like that, lassy, I can help you,", "Oh really, what do you know?", "I know more than what you could imagine," he said sitting down, Merida gave him a look for a second, before finally sitting with him, "So, surprise me, what should I do?", "Resist, find a flaw, use it against your mother, so, what is it with you and your mother?" he asked, "My mother wants to present me in front of the first-born of each clan, I'm going to be betrothed,", "What!?", Merida stared at him, "Why so shocked?", He sighed "Nothing… I thought you were available, a fine lass like you, it's history repeatin' again,", "Even if I am not going to betrothed, I wouldn't spend time with a lecher, - you have some courage to reveal your attraction to me like that, hah?", "Ok, First, Stop being such a pain, Second, Do you think this face and scar can attract so many girls?", Merida smiled, "Ok fine, you're not a lecher… What happened?", Collie gave her a peculiar look, Merida rolled her eyes "What caused that scar?", Collie looked down on to his hand, "There was this lady, beautiful, blonde, beautiful, talented, then there's this other woman, killed her and set me up,", Merida listened closely, "I'm sorry," she said, "I made the deal with the woman, that left me with this distinct scar, you're seeing me at my least visible view, my veins pop out and my skin becomes lined with purple veins, - every time I am near a lass I like,", Merida laughed, but she realized Collie was quite sad, she covered her mouth, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean that,", He smiled "it's all right Merida, it happens, that's why I love jokes, I just hate god's joke sometimes, but at the right moment, god was never joking at all, he just means well,", Merida slowly watched the sun go down, Merida stood up, "Merida," he said, stopping her, "When can we meet again, - without meeting like this, maybe I can take you out to somewhere?", Merida blushed, it was the first time anyone actually asked her something like that "I'm going to be betrothed, you know?", "I didn't ask you to marry me, dear, try not confusing one sentence with another, can I call you sweetie?", Merida stood still for a moment, "Will you help me?", "Yes and no, I'm afraid that's all up to you now, I'm just a scarred lover who's trying to love life, but… if you ask the right questions, maybe I can just help you…", Merida turned around and sat with him again, "Who's your good lady friend?", "Oh, the one that you think is my lady friend? Her name is Caroline Juliet Carver, she grows up with me, I'm a little older than her, she ages slowly,", Merida smiled, "What does she do?", "She carves novelties and souvenirs, she lives in Scotland, we talk often, from time to time, sometimes she is the only family I have,", Merida nodded, "I think I like you, better than my mother," She said, "Of course, everybody likes me, even the demon bear Mor'du, we used to be good friends, you know?" Merida laughed, "Sure, what happened to Juliet?", "Caroline, She was an expert in bears, all her life is about bear, that poor lass, Juliet Carver swore never to use that pot again, but she did, by that bastard prostitute, she was casted out of the peacekeepers, now I'm her only friend, she's been banished to the forests, that's why I visit her every year,", "I don't understand… what pot?", "nothing you should know for a girl your age,", "What? You're the same, you're like, I mean fifteen?!", "I couldn't tell you more princess, it will open by time, but not this time,", "You're a very strange lad, I can't see this relationship gettin' further, but it's good if we're friends, aye?", Collie stared at her with a little sad expression "Princess, you've just driven a knife into my heart," he said half-laughing, "Aye, friends, - for now", Merida smiled, "Merida, try not to get in too deep into the woods, you might come across Mor'du,", "Oh and I'll be so scared," she said sarcastically, Merida then asked "I can't get this thought over, Have we met? It's like we've met before..?", "I've met more people than I could remember, but you remind me of my former love, just less explosive…", "So let's say we've met, I don't think you pose significance in the memory,", "Wow, you're good at sarcasm and offending, but I like you, if it pleases you…" Merida looked at him "What?", "I'll sneak in MacGuffin tomorrow, you might see me, but I will see you, you're good with the arrow, use that", "on what?", "the games, you're really an outdoorsman, unless you do want to be lady Macintosh, and let him spill his seeds into you, then fine, but if you really want freedom, earn it,", "spill his seeds? Is that a new term for being married..?", "Never mind," he said, "Macintosh is the most talented there, but he's a true lady breaker, he's good looking, good in Archery, but not that good,", "What? I can't go there with a bow, shootin' arrows, I don't think the rules -", "I know Scottish tradition more than you do, lassy, now, hear what they say in the presentation, there will be a light,", Angus brushed Collie's face with his tail, "Ohh, Sorry… Collie, he does that sometimes,", "Pfft" he said coughing, "No, it's fine, I just have a little dirt in my eye, would you check it?" Merida stood up, turning to the castle, "So…", "Yes?", "See you tomorrow?", Collie smiled "Good luck tomorrow, Merida, I wish you luck, and listen carefully to each word, then I might curse you and turn your mother into Mor'du the second," she laughed and went back into her castle.
Author's note : Merida has no idea, yes, she had forgotten about the herber, Collie's 'friend' you know, the 'Carver', you know what I mean right? Quarter 2 will be about her betrothal… I decided to add more herber element and not-in-the-movie-scenes into it, and a little deviation… because quarter 1 has too much movie scenes, and did you realize the herb names? I was just playing around, of course they're not real, I made the herber person a bit rumplestiltskin type (Once upon a time series) with the difference of herber helping people, wife killed, broken hearted, smart, and – I can't tell you all in my plan I've been fantasizing, believe me, the first chapter is the worst, the next Chapter I'll be adding Collie's viewpoint, and maybe Elinor's viewpoint and thank you for reading this :) (OH YES, there is the matter of my betrothal UHH - i mean the matter of my story contents, the words 'FORGET ME NOT' or 'STONES OF FATE' CAME UP TO MY HEAD, i just checked and please, trust me, the names i write are completely different in the next chapter|S|