Gather around and let me tell you a tale of following one's true heart. Tradition has always been the idea at the school of Ever After High. The teenage sons and daughters of fairy tales would learn and grow to become the future representatives of their parents' stories. Everyone has a pre-determined fate and nothing can change one's own fate. But one day a student dared to go against her destiny. She wanted to create her own story and have her own happily ever after. When Legacy Day came, Raven Queen, daughter of the Evil Queen, closed the Storybook of Legends and renounced her destiny to the entire world. Now Apple White, daughter of Snow White, must convince Raven to accept her destiny, before it is too late. Can Apple succeed or will her purple eyed roommate change her way of thinking? Let us read on to find out.
Sunlight was slowly covering the Enchanted Forest surrounding Ever After High. A new day was arriving at E.A.H, like a new chapter in a book. The forest animals were waking up, waiting for the voice of Apple White to start the day. Unfortunately Apple was in no mood to sing to the animals this morning. She felt like her whole world has been shattered since yesterday. Raven Queen didn't sign her name in the Storybook of Legends. All night she was overcome with grief over her story.
"Who will poison me now? My story won't move on without Raven. My happily ever after will never come true. My story will cease to exist!"
After thinking all night, light was shining into Apples dorm room. The light caught Apples eye, stirring her out of her thoughts. Being annoyed by the light, Apple sat up and went to the washroom to get ready for the day. She looked across the room and saw Raven sleeping peacefully. Her chest moving up and down in a slow and calm rhythm. Apple couldn't understand why Raven was happy. Raven practically destroyed their future. She'll disappear because she didn't follow her destiny. With a look of determination, Apple decides to do everything within her power to convince Raven to sign her name in the Storybook of Legends. Of course Apple knows she will need help. And who better than her BFFA (Best Friend Forever After) to help her.
"I don't know what to do Briar. If Raven doesn't sign then our story will stop and we'll cease to exist."
Apple was currently at BookEnds famous local cafe with her friend Briar Beauty, daughter of Sleeping Beauty. Apple texted Briar before she left her dorm and both agreed to meet at the cafe. Briar took a sip out of her Hocus Latte before stating her opinion on the situation.
"The way I see it, Raven doesn't see how 'hex-ellent' it will be to follow her destiny."
"So what do you propose we do?" Apple asks while looking down at her own Hocus Latte.
"Well I suggest we spy on Raven." Briar suggests, grinning widely at her own idea.
"Spy on Raven? What for?"
"Raven says she does not want to be evil but she is the daughter of the Evil Queen. She has dark magic flowing through. I mean you did see what she was capable of yesterday when she froze everyone! For a villain that was wicked cool!"
"Briar how does Raven having 'cool' dark magic have anything to do with us spying on her?"
"It's exactly because it is dark magic that we should spy on her. With so much of it in her, Raven has to let it out sometimes. Once she does we'll confront her about it and convince her that she has to follow her destiny. It is in her bloodline to be like her mother. Plus I've always wanted to spy on someone! This will be such a thrill not to get caught!"
Briar was squealing in delight as Apple was contemplating Briar's idea. If they do catch Raven in an act of evil there is no way Raven would be able to deny it. For the sake of everyone's stories Briar and I must convince Raven to become the next Evil Queen.
Seeing as Apple and Briar were still model princesses they decided to follow Raven after classes. Briar was giddy with 'hex-citement' over following Raven. Apple on the other hand was unusually calm about following Raven. She was determined to convince Raven to follow her destiny.
At first nothing seemed out of the ordinary to Briar and Apple. For the most part Raven was with her BFFA Madeline Hatter, daughter of the Mad Hatter. They both went to the local cafe where they met up with their fellow rebels Cerise Hood, daughter of Little Red Riding Hood, and Cedar Wood, daughter of Pinocchio. They all gathered at a table having already placed their orders at the counter. Apple and Briar moved to the side of the tree in the center of the cafe. Raven and her friends were on the other side of the tree. A perfect position to not be seen but still listen in on a conversation. As Apple and Briar settled into their seats, the four Rebels started talking about what happened on Legacy Day.
"You were so cool up at the podium Raven! The way you just announced to the world that you'll get your own happily ever after!. Then you slammed the Storybook of Legends with all your might! Then, all of a sudden, the mirror videos just exploded! Sending sparks everywhere! I cannot lie, that part did scare the splinters out of me."
"Cedar may be exaggerating a bit Raven, but she's right. What you did that day was wicked cool. You gave us a chance to believe that we can have our happily ever afters, even if it wasn't part of our destiny. You gave us hope."
"Cedar, Cerise, thank you for your support. I just wish Apple would feel the same way. I think Apple doesn't understand the position I'm in."
Apple stiffened when her name was mentioned. What position is Raven talking about?
"What are you talking about Raven?" Cerise asked
"You guys know that when you open the Storybook of Legends your 'supposed' destiny is shown to you. What I saw made me sad. I saw myself poisoning Apple and getting shunned by villagers. But that wasn't what finally made me renounce my destiny."
Everyone was quiet waiting for Raven to continue. Apple and Briar wanting nothing more than to know what Raven saw.
"It was the vision of Apple sending me to prison for the rest of my fairy tale. The look of disgust and disappointment on her face was too much. She claims that she's my friend,but when I saw that image I didn't want that to happen. If she is my friend, but has to imprison me because of our story then I want to change that. I want to stay friends with Apple."
Apple looked down at her folded hands. She had no idea Raven felt like this. She was beginning to understand Ravens point of view on wanting to change her destiny. But it is impossible for Raven to do that. Raven has to sign, even if it meant throwing away their friendship. To protect all the stories.
"If I can convince Apple that nothing will happen to us maybe we can still continue to be friends...maybe even more than friends."
Complete silence came next. Apple and Briar looked straight into each others eyes, both wondering if they what they heard was right. At the other table Maddie was sipping out of her tea cup, not even batting an eyelash at what Raven just said. For Cerise and Cedar, it took them a couple seconds to get out of their shock. Cerise grabbed her hood and shook her head out of her shocked trance.
"Raven...did I hear what I think you said? You like Apple White in a romantic way?"
"I'm not saying I have romantic feelings for her. Its just...my father taught me to always follow my heart. He said that someday I'll find someone that will always make me happy. So to find that someone I keep my options open. I'll either find my prince charming or princess charming. I haven't met anyone yet but there have been a warm glow in my chest for a few people, including Apple White."
"Wait a splinter! You don't love Apple White, you just have a crush on her!"
Apple had to cover her mouth so that her voice wouldn't be heard. Briar just had her jaw hanging in surprised. Raven Queen had a crush on Apple White. They both were so surprised that they almost didn't hear Cerise talking.
"It seems to me that Maddie knew how you felt since she didn't even react."
"Haha yeah, Maddie has known for awhile about my sexual preferences."
"For the Hatter to always enjoy his tea, he must find the right snack to go with his drink."
"Uh Raven can you translate for Cedar and I?"
"Maddie says that for me to enjoy life I have to find the right person to enjoy it with. That or she's trying to find something to eat with her tea."
"Exactly." Maddie says while taking out a teapot from her hat and pouring a cup for her pet Earl Grey and for herself.
"Speaking of food I'm getting hungry. What say we head over to the school cafeteria for dinner? I hear that chicken is on the menu for tonight."
The three other girls agreed to Cerises proposal and got up from their table. Even when hearing the door chime, Apple and Briar stay rooted to their seats. The confession from Raven Queen was still sinking in. Even with Briars help Apple had no idea what she should do next. Raven couldn't be telling the truth. It must have been a prank on her friends to have a good laugh.
Apple felt her body being shaken. Her eyes focused and saw Briar looking at her with concern.
"Apple, are you alright? That couldn't have been easy for you to hear."
"I...I'm fine Briar. Just too much information for me."
"You could say that again. Who would have thought Raven could swing both ways?"
"...Briar, do you mind if I stay with you tonight? I don't think I can face Raven yet."
"Sure, it's no problem. I completely understand."
Briar extends her hand to Apple to help her up from her seat. Apple graciously accepts. Both princesses head for the door not knowing what the future will bring.
Quite a shock for Apple White. Will she still try and convince Raven to follow her destiny? Or has this new development left Apple in too much of a shock? Only time will tell how Apple will react.