A/N: This is a spin-off series of the Laneabella series, featuring the children of Corey and Laney, Abbey Roe and Jude, who were originally created by Tumblr fan SallyChanScraps. It takes place during the Ever After High book series with some web-episode references.
There's also something I should mention. Since I believe Ever After High is an alternate timeline of Once Upon a Time, I will be using those versions for the students' parents. For example: the Evil Queen is represented as Regina.
So with everything cleared up, I hope you enjoy the fanfic!
Welcome to the glorious kingdom of Magica, a place filled with magic and wonder. Everyone was happy and all visitors were welcomed. The kingdom's symbol was the enchanted daisy, a special flower that brings good fortune to all who have one.
But this story isn't about the kingdom. It's the tale of the fifteen-year-old princess who lived in the Magica palace. Her name was Abbey Roe Riffin, and she was very beautiful. Her straight bright red hair was cut short and styled in a bob, her bangs long enough to cover her thin, brownish eyebrows. Her wide eyes were blue-green and she was rather short for a girl her age. She usually wore black and purple clothing. Currently her favorite outfit included a strapless black knee-length dress with a lilac stripe design on torso, handmade sparkling black leather boots (the stitches were still visible), long lilac 'gloves' that didn't cover her hands, and a golden heart locket with a black chain. She completed the look with a lilac headband, which she wore so two locks of her hair framed her face. And like all other girls, she wore makeup, but she preferred purplish-pink eyeshadow and lipstick.
At the moment, Abbey Roe was packing her bags. Tomorrow marked the start of her second year in Ever After High, the only school that existed in this world. She heard that second-year students took part in a special ceremony called Legacy Day, binding themselves to the fairy tales of their parents. This was a problem for Abbey Roe. Since she's the first one in her family to go to this school, that meant her parents' story was very new. What was going to happen to her when it's her turn?
If that wasn't bad enough, Abbey Roe really didn't want to relive her parents' story. She was more interested in visiting her relatives from the other world. The problem was that both of her parents, along with her uncles, came from that other world and they had no intentions on going back. But because of this, Abbey Roe ended up forming a team-up with a powerful woman with a dark secret.
"Abbey? Can I come in?"
Abbey Roe snapped out of her thoughts when a young boy peeked his head through the door. This was Jude, her ten-year-old younger brother. He had green eyes and shaggy blue hair sticking out from underneath his orange beanie. He wore a dark purple regal robe and dark blue sneakers, two articles of clothing that were opposite in style.
"Yeah Jude," Abbey Roe said, opening the door all the way. "It's safe to come in."
"So you're not talking to Regina?" Jude asked.
"She hasn't called me all day," Abbey Roe said. "And I'm not going to call her because she's clearly busy with something."
"But are you going to bring the mirror?" Jude asked. "Because if mom and dad find out-"
"Of course I'll bring the mirror," Abbey Roe answered, holding up a silver handheld mirror. "You and Millie are the only who know who Regina really is. I intend to keep it that way until the big reveal."
"That's a relief," Jude said. "Mom is a good person, but we both know what happens when she gets angry." He and Abbey Roe shuddered at the memory. Long story short, a damaged painting led to mass amounts of orange-yellow flames in the castle.
"So what's with the nervous attitude?" Abbey Roe asked. "In four years, you'll start attending Ever After High as well."
"Or not," Jude muttered.
"Huh?" Abbey Roe asked. "What do you mean by 'or not'?"
"I overheard mom and dad talk about me attending another school," Jude answered. "I think it's called Monster High."
"A school for monsters?" Abbey Roe asked with a giggle. "But you're a normal person."
"I don't get it either," Jude said. "I asked them about it, but they told me to 'go bother' you instead." He sighed miserably. "Sometimes our parents don't make sense with their actions."
Abbey Roe pulled Jude in for a reassured hug. "I know how you feel, bro," she said. "They won't let visit Aunt Trina and Uncle Nick in the other world. The only reason they keep telling me is that they, along with Uncle Kin and Uncle Kon, have no reason to go back there."
"Don't forget that after Legacy Day, you're stuck becoming the next good queen of Magica," Jude recalled. "And you have to marry some guy you don't even love."
"I know," Abbey Roe said, hugging her brother tighter. It wasn't that she was afraid of being force to love a complete stranger. Abbey Roe was a closet lesbian, preferring the company of other girls rather than guys. She kept that part of her a secret because the other female students in Ever After High were all heterosexual.
"Don't feel bad, sis," Jude said, hugging back. "Maybe there's some kind of loophole, like maybe you're free to do what you want after you complete your destiny."
"Oh Jude," Abbey Roe sighed. "If only there were more people who thought like you."
The next morning, Abbey Roe was ready to leave Magica and head for Ever After High. Using her magic to carry her bags, she arrived downstairs, where she was greeted by her family.
First there were her twin uncles, Kin and Kon Kujira, the founders of the kingdom's first Rocklympus Church. They claimed to be identical twins, but they looked nothing alike. Kin was skinny and wore glasses, while Kon was fatter and didn't wear glasses. They both wore their black Rocklympus priest robes and matching guitar-cross necklaces.
Then there was her father, Corey Riffin, the good king of Magica. Well, he was supposed to be the good king of Magica. He didn't look like one with his shaggy blue hair, black t-shirt, orange jeans, blue and white sneakers, and orange beanie. But if that's what Corey preferred, why argue with what the king decides?
"Good luck, sis," Jude said, standing next to Corey.
"Thanks bro," Abbey Roe said as she gave Jude a fist bump. She looked over at her father. "Where's mom?"
"I'm right here, Abbey."
Abbey Roe looked at the top of the stairs. Standing there was the most beautiful woman in the kingdom: Queen Laneabella Riffin of Magica. She had long, curly bright red hair that reached her hips, each curl swaying as she moved. She wore no makeup, as her dark green eyes shined bright without it. She wore a strapless diamond gown and matching flats, the only item out of place being a plain yellow barrette. And as she walked down the stairs, she resembled something like an angel descending from the Aboveworld. This was no surprise. The Penns, Laneabella's royal family, were rumored to have angelic ancestors.
"So, Abbey," Laneabella said. "Were you going to leave this little cutie behind?" She held out a rather large rat with spiky black fur and glowing red eyes. It was anything but cute.
Abbey Roe gasped. "Of course not," she said as Laneabella gave her the rat. "I would never let Bubonick stay in the castle. I'm the only one who knows how to feed him properly."
Bubonick was a very special pet to Abbey Roe. She got him when she was only six years old, a friendship gift when she first met Regina. This was no problem for her parents, as Laneabella had a habit of gushing over animals, even if they didn't look cute.
"Of course you are, dearest daughter," Laneabella said. "He's better off with you."
And so, after farewell hugs with her family, Abbey Roe left the castle entrance. There was a gorgeous white carriage waiting for her, being pulled by an elegant white unicorn. She packed her bags and entered the carriage, ready to attend another year in Ever After High.
When the carriage reached the outskirts of Magica, Abbey Roe heard a voice.
"Be the Hero you were meant to be..."
Suddenly, in a blue blur, a creature zoomed in and out of the carriage, leaving a message on Abbey Roe's lap. She proceeded to read it.
Legacy Day is a lie. -S.V.
This didn't make any sense. How could Legacy Day be a lie? And who was this S.V.? Confused, she took out her silver handheld mirror and looked at it. "Regina, I need your help," she said.
With a spark of silver electricity, the mirror's reflection changed, showing a woman sitting in a prison. That woman was Regina Queen, the current Evil Queen. She was locked away in a mirror prison for trying to overreach her story and take over everyone else's happy endings...at least that's what claimed to happen.
"Hello Abigail," Regina said. "It has been a long time since you contacted me. What is it this time?"
"It's this," Abbey Roe explained, holding up the message. "Some creature gave it to me. I have no idea what it means."
"'Legacy Day is a lie.'," Regina read. "It means it's time for you to fulfill your true destiny and become the first real Hero of this world."
"Real hero?" Abbey Roe repeated. "But there are other heroes in this world."
"Only because they were told to be heroes," Regina explained. "You, on the other hand, are different. Some people want to follow their destinies, others want to change them. But you want to avoid your destiny altogether and visit your relatives from the other world."
"Well, yeah," Abbey Roe said. "But if I don't sign the book, I will no longer exist and my story will end up becoming forgotten."
"But how can your story be forgotten if your parents are the originals?"
Abbey Roe put the message down next to Bubonick, who was sitting next to her. Regina had a good point. The story of Laneabella was new, and she was the first generation to attend this school. Was there something going on in this world.
"Hold out your hand," Regina said. "I have something for you."
When Abbey Roe held out her free hand, a red bottle appeared in a puff of purple smoke. "What is this?" she asked.
"The key to unlocking your destiny as a Hero," Regina answered. "Nine years ago, you assumed there was a fine line between good and evil. One year ago, you thought Legacy Day was good for this world. And fifteen minutes ago, you were ready to sign your life away. Imagine what you'll know tomorrow with just one sip. Are you ready to forget about what you were told and relearn everything about this world?"
Abbey Roe looked at the potion. There was enough for a single sip. So she opened the bottle and drank it.
Suddenly, Abbey Roe started to have visions. She saw what appeared to be the parents of her classmates, and she was surprised at what she saw. How Regina became evil, what really happened to Ashlynn's father, Cerise's secret... She learned the true versions of their stories.
"Wow," Abbey Roe said when it was all over.
"You just saw the truth behind the stories your classmates' parents relived," Regina explained. "Milton Grimm forced us to hide it from our children. But when I refused, he exploited my actions and locked me up. Since then, he made me an example of characters who refuse to follow their destinies."
"What should I do with this new information?" Abbey Roe asked.
"Become a Hero," Regina answered. "And the timing is perfect. It's Legacy Year, Abigail. This is your chance to show the blinded people of Ever After just what you're made of."
"You think so?" Abbey Roe asked.
"Of course, precious pupil," Regina answered. "I have given you knowledge no other student has. Don't waste it." And with that, the mirror's magic was gone, just as the carriage arrived in Ever After High.