Flipped the Script

By Ella Anders- April of 2014

Summary: When an experiment goes amiss, Apple and Raven find themselves in a world that is both strange and similar to the one they call home. For once all the pressure is off Apple's shoulders, and Raven is no longer the most feared of them all as their destinies are in reverse. But soon they learn that the glittering golden side of this world is only a cover-up for something darker and more dangerous then they have expected. AU.

Disclaimer: Ever After High is owned by Mattel. I, the authoress, do not own and or profit from anything. Please note none of my personal views and or opinions are reflected in this work of fan fiction.

Authoress' Notes: Written for April, 2014's Camp NaNoWriMo session.

Chapter One-

From outside her window Raven watched idly as the rain fell as the sound of thunder crackling signaled bright flashes of lighting. With a small sigh the raven haired villainous leaned her back against her headboard, her fingers dancing gracefully along the smooth surface of the keys of her keyboard as she softly played the chorus of her favorite song. Almost sub-consciously she began to hum in a low voice harmony with her playing as she did so a wide smile formed on her face, slowly she began to raise her voice.

"Hit the lock-"But before Raven could even continue her line there was a loud noise at the door that caught the young girl by surprise. Her eyebrows knit together as she started to faintly make out a voice, or rather voices, at the other side of the wall. Hm, I wonder what's going on… Slowly Raven extended her right hand up, brushed her hair away from her ear and softy chanted in hearing enactment spell to amplify her hearing.

"I can't believe it Ash," A voice began that Raven automatically recognized as her roommate's, Apple White the daughter of Snow White. "I-I have NEVER had something like this happen before! I don't know what I am going to do!"

Raven made a face, what in Ever After was Apple talking about? Was it due to the school was still divided by those who wished to follow their destiny and others who longed ached for a re-write? Raven had almost been sure that Apple had been well on her way of getting over it, after all it had been months since Legacy Day…

"Apple." Another voice chimed in, this time belonging to Ashlynn Ella, with a sigh she added. "You are making too big of a deal out of this. It happens to everyone at some point we all fail-"

"No! There is nothing 'normal' about failing!"

"Yes it is, why are you making such a fuss over one Chemythety test? It was really hard, I even heard Maddie got a lower mark."

Raven's eyes narrowed and then widened as she processed what she had just heard; there was no way she was hearing right. Apple White, the Apple White, actually failed at something. Failed a test?

From the other side of the thick castle walls Raven could hear Apple's soft sobs, a sound she had become a little too similar with as of late. As the blonde cried and cried, Raven could faintly make out Ashlynn's soft words of encouragement and hope, but from the amount of sniffling and paints Raven was hearing it was safe to assume that Ashlynn's attempts where simply in vain. "I feel so bad, I should have studied harder…scaled back on my other duties…"

"You can't beat yourself up over this."

Apparently Apple must have shock her head, "Why not? This is my fault, I'm Snow White's daughter, the future queen of Ever After. I can't fail, I just can't! Even if it is, as you put it, 'just a test'." There was a long pause, "If I start failing now everything could fall apart, my destiny depends on me always putting in my all."

Raven bit her lip as some of her hair fell into her face, poor Apple, she was under so much pleasure. If she keep stressing herself out she might have a nervous-breakdown. Thanks to her magical enchanted hearing Raven could still unfortunately hear her roommate's sobs. Poor Apple… Raven's thoughts trailed off as she closed her eyes and softly spoke the words to the counter-spell. The palms of her hands began to faintly glow in a hue of violet as she carefully caressed her ears, removing the magic she had placed. I shouldn't have been listening in…. that was a rather 'evil' thing to do…

Outside the storm continued to rage on heavily, much like the storm that was residing inside the pit of Apple's stomach. Shortly after parting ways with Ashlynn, Apple's phone had sounded with a new hext alert requesting her presence in the headmaster's office at once. Doing as she was instructed Apple stopped in her tracks and started towards the main offices. For most of the student body a trip to Milton Grimm's office was a rather big deal and a rarity, but to Apple it was simply just a typical task. After all Headmaster Grimm liked to have close relationships with his students and future leaders to help unsure that legacy was upheld throughout the kingdom. Headmaster Grimm probably wants to just check-in, it's been a while since we last chatted. As she strolled with her head held a little higher than before she thought to herself about all of the things she had been meaning to discuss with the school's head; the upcoming ball, the latest updates from the student council meeting… and the list went on.

After a few gentle knocks at the large wooden door, Apple called out in her cheery voice. "Hello. Headmaster Grimm, I got a message that you wanted to see me." There was a long pause, Apple's eyes narrowed it wasn't like the headmaster to delay a reply. Could something be the matter? "Hello?" She tried again, this time slightly less enthusiastic.

Yet again there was a long pause, just as Apple was about to attempt once more there was a response, "Come in, Miss. White."

Without a second thought Apple opened the door and calmly strolled into the large office. "Hello sir, you wanted to see me?" Slowly Apple examined Gimm's face, rather than getting up and greeting his future queen he remained seated behind his large, wooden desk. His hand folded and a stern expression was placed on his face. Apple could feel her heart sink for an instance at the somewhat out-of-character behavior. The last time she had seen him like this was after the fallout of Legacy Day. "Is everything alright, headmaster?"

His expression reminded unchanged as he gestured to one of the chairs, "Please sit."

With a small nod Apple did as she was directed, nervously she clasped her hands around one another. Mentally she was bracing herself for impact of whatever was going to happen. "I am not pleased, Miss. White. Do you know why?"

For an instance the two locked eyes, and shivers ran down Apple's small spine. It was then she knew as to why she had been called into the office. Much like a small child who had gotten caught with her hand in the cookie jar right before dinner, Apple's eyes began to lightly water. "It's because of my exam grade, isn't it?"

Milton nodded his head, "Yes. Do I even need to say how unbecoming it is for a student such as yourself to receive such a low mark on a mid-term nonetheless?"

Tears began to stream down Apple's face, even though she doubted that the headmaster intended to make her cry and how childish she appears she failed to gain control over her emotions. What kind of future queen of Ever After acted like a crybaby over a test?- Simple, one that Apple feared she was becoming. "I am so sorry, Headmaster Grimm. Not only did I fail myself, but the entire kingdom as well as yourself along with the other teachers." Apple nervously whipped her palms on her skirt, "I should have done things differently-"

"I am glad to see you are taking responsibility for your actions, Miss. White. I would hate to think that our future Snow White was going off course and no longer taking her destiny as serious as necessary."

Apple jumped from her seat, her eyes widening. "Not taking my destiny seriously?! I could never do that- it means too much to me and I know how critical me being Snow White is. All of the world depends on it."

A grin formed on Milton's face, "You have no idea how please I am to hear that, especially considering what altercations have arisen as of late."

Raven and the rebels, Apple though to herself as she slowly slid back into the plush chair. By chance she caught a glimpse of the headmaster, for a minute it almost seemed like he wanted her to add something in stereo to his own words, but she didn't have the heart to say anything in negative regards to the school's self-proclaimed rebels. After all they were still her friends.

"Well, now that we have that settled, there is still this 'f' we must deal with. Your teacher, given your track-record and normally explanatory performance, has permitted for a make-up project that you can complete that will help your grade somewhat recover from the exam." Milton began as he slid a small cream colored folder towards the excited blonde. "You will have until Monday morning to finish and will be permitted to use any notes you have taken during the term."

Apple's baby blue eyes widened as a loud squeal emerged. "Yes! Thank you so much headmaster! I ace this project and not let anyone else down."

At that moment there was nothing more precious in the entire universe to Apple than that cream folder. As she made her way back to her dorm she cradled the small papers close and tightly to her chest. If she could pull of the assignment she would not only be able to rise her grade in the course, but also win back something more critical; her confidence.