Raven POV
I ran to the toilets with hot tears streaming down my face. I opened the door shutting it behind me. I sank down to the floor. How could this happen to me. I don't want to sign but nobody will accept that. All the Royals have been tormenting me, physically or mentally. Sometimes both! Even Dexter wont accept it.
Originally, he had no problem with me rebelling, but after Apple "Talked some sense" into him, he has been no better than everyone else. A beep came from my bag, I looked down to see my MirrorPad ringing. A text message appeared on the screen.
"You deserve to die, you hexing witch"
From Anonymous
Another tear trickled down my pale face. Why won't anybody just leave me alone, we all have our own lives and we are the people who own them. Not some stupid dusty book.
I'm used to shrugging off the rude comments, and blocking my ears to criticism, but this time I can't. And what hurts me most is that my FRIENDS have betrayed me. Dexter left me. Maddie hates me for no reason, and Cerise, Cedar and everyone else I used to be close to, left me for no reason and hate me now.
It's like they just need an excuse to destroy me. Apple is the one I hate the most, she is the one who started the whole thing. She was the one who persuaded Dexter to leave my side. And I'm guessing she did that to all my other friends too.
Then, the door flew open causing me to fall to the ground head first. I looked up in pain to see...Apple. She was with Dexter and Maddy.
"Get out of the way witch" she scolded.
I rolled my eyes. "Ok" I sighed. I gathered my things and stood up, but as soon as I stood up Apple pushed me right down again.
"What was that for?" I cried.
"Shut up" Maddy scolded.
She didn't have that squeaky exciting voice anymore. Instead, she had a mean spine chilling voice. Just like Apple.
I looked over at Dexter who had a wide grin on his face.
"What" I demanded.
He stopped snickering.
"Don't speak to me like that" he sneered slapping me in the face.
I rubbed my cheek. Why wont they just leave me alone! I'm always the one who has to be abused or yelled at.
"Just leave me alone" I said crying. I ran through them but fell to the ground when Apple pulled me back.
"We will do what we want!" Apple scolded.
That's it! I couldn't take it anymore. Suddenly, a flash of magic ran through me and shot out of my hand, hitting Apple. She fell back on the tiles of the bathroom floor. I stared in shock of what I had just done. I then spun around and realised I was still trapped in the bathroom.
A wave of overwhelming fear washed over me.
"Apple!" Maddy cried.
"I'm so so sorry, please don't hurt me" I stuttered.
Dexter glared at me. His glasses were off so you could easily see the rage build up in his eyes. His soft and comforting eyes were gone, which caused me to wince in fear of his rage.
Within a second his leg was pushing into my stomach, tears bubbled up in my eyes again. I fell back against the door. Apple (with the help of Maddy) stood up.
"You are going to pay" she said in a hoarse whisper.
"By the time were done, you'll wish you weren't even born!" Maddy sneered.
Apple let go of Maddy's hand and walked closer to me, her mouth shaped in scowl.
She slid her fingers against my cold and ale cheeks. I gulped. Her sharp fingernails dug deeper into my skin, causing blood to escape.
"Ouch!" I cried.
"Raven, I am the ruler of Ever After High and If I want something I get it. So if I want my Happily Ever After, unless you want to die, you will sign. You don't have a choice no matter what you do I will always have a plan to make you sign. Oh, and when you sign don't expect to be treated any kinder" she said with all the venom in her voice.
He nails dug even deeper causing a tsunami of blood to stream down my cheeks.
"Please stop" I begged.
Apple ignored my pleading and dug deeper. A sharp pain ran through my back, I turned around to see Maddy cutting me lightly with a pocket knife.
"You have a great knife, Dexter" she told Dexter.
Dexter smiled. "Thanks Maddy" he said glaring at me. Apple let go of me, letting Maddy take the lead. Maddy sliced my back violently with the knife. I howled in pain as tears streamed down my face like a dam.
Blood was sprawled everywhere on the tiles.
"Ok guys that's it, anymore screaming and Headmaster Grimm will be walking through the door, Raven clean all this up or lose your arm" Apple instructed. I stayed on the floor but Apple knew I was going to clean it up. There was something in her words that told me she wasn't joking.
Everything is a mess! I hate everyone in this school, not a single person hasn't abused me. Even the three billy goats keep throwing bottles at me. But there is someone who hasn't hit me yet. Cupid.
Cupid is an expert when it comes to love, so maybe she can help me persuade everyone to stop abusing me. Yes! That's the plan. Clean all this up then go to my dorm and get changed, my outfit is a mess. It's all covered in blood. After I change I'll visit Cupid, hopefully she doesn't lock me out or something.
At Raven's Dorm
I quickly changed into denim jeans and black and purple shirt. I quickly rushed out of my room and hid in the shadows, walking to Cupid's dorm.
At Cupid's Dorm
I knocked on her door before peering inside. I spotted Cupid sitting down on her desk writing something. I walked closer to her.
"Cupid" I called out.
"Ahh!" she screamed.
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to startle you" I said.
She immediately covered her notebook nervously.
"Oh, it's ok" she stuttered.
"Anyways, what are you doing here?" she asked in a kind way.
Wow that's the first time anyone's been nice to me in 7 weeks.
"I just came to ask a favour" I said.
"What's up?" she asked.
"Well, everyone hates me and I figured since you're an expert at love you could help me stop everyone from abusing me" I said.
"Hmm, I don't know. I want to help you but I don't see how love has an affect on this situation, it's up to them on how they look at you, they'll treat you how they want even if you're being kind. That's just the way they are" she said.
"Oh" I said in a quiet voice.
"Besides, I'm not really an expert on love" she said looking down at her notebook.
"I can't even admit my feelings" she sighed.
I wasn't listening to her I was looking around the room. Everything was decorated with hearts and flowers. Everything was so cheery and bubbly, but my dorm is just my own depression pit of doom. This room is probably a happy room. Great memories and laughs.
But mine is like my own personal depression room. Where I cut myself and weep about the things I have to deal with. No psychologist can help me.
"Anyways, is there anything else you would lie?" she asked interrupting my thoughts.
"Oh no that will be it" I said before standing up and leaving.
Cupid POV
I watched Raven walk out of the room, I really feel bad for her. But I can't help but feel a spark of joy that Dexter hates her now.
I looked down at my notebook, which had the words,
Cupid and Dexter.
I sighed again before turning my attention back to my Thronework.
Raven POV
Once again I found myself hiding in the shadows trying to go somewhere without being abused.
Raven's Dorm
I opened my door before slumping down on my bed. I stared at the wall that divided my the bedroom, from my room and Apple's room. It's a good thing it's there. Apple can't see me cutting myself, or else she'll think I'm just doing it for attention.
Even though it's depressing, I love staying in my room. It's the only place NOBODY can bother me. Not even Apple. The wall was conjured with a special spell from my mother's spell book I keep in my bookshelf.
That's the only time I have ever used it, I would never ever use my mother's spell book to get what I want or for evil. But everyone has been so mean to me, and Apple and her friends pushed the line when they sliced my back.
I've cut myself so many times that slice on my back doesn't hurt as much, but I'm still furious that they could betray me and hurt me like that.
Maybe using the spell book won't be so bad. I'm only treating them how they've treated me. A few seconds later, I grabbed the spell book and flipped through the pages. So many magical and powerful spells! If I used these spells I wouldn't have to worry about any of those stupid bullies.
They deserve to die!
I spotted a powerful spell that could conjure a poison and insert it in any object. If Apple wants to have her Happily Ever After then she can have it!
I cast the spell and a cauldron appeared, for once al those evil potions classes paid off. I used my magic to make an apple. I set the apple on the table and turned my attention back to the cauldron. I stirred the potion and added a bit more poison. This spell won't put Apple in a Forever After Sleep, it will just weaken her and make her terribly sick.
My plan is to poison Apple nd make her so sick she won't be able to walk. Then I'll creep upstairs and tell Headmaster Grimm that I need to visit my mother. Then I'll secretly set her free by breaking the mirror.
But for now I must get this poison ready so I can start my plan. It felt weird casting an evil spell with evil intentions. In a exciting and pleasing way.
After the poison was finished I dipped the apple in the poison, as I drizzled off the access I heard the door creak open. Using my magic, I intensified the magic of the wall making sure nobody could see me at all. Carefully, I converted the apple from the cauldron to the saucer.
"Raven, where are you!" Apple called out.
"I don't need to tell a witch like you where I am" I scolded.
"What did you say to me" Apple demanded. (In case you haven't noticed "Witch" is a very offensive swear word)
I ignored her and went back to my apple.
"Oh, Apple I'm sorry I said that, how about you have one of my apples" I offered her.
"I don't trust you!" she said.
"Well, you're right to think that since this is a poison apple, I plan to poison you and make you terribly sick, then I am going to break free my mother, we will rule Fairy-Tale Land!" I smirked evilly.
"No, no" she stuttered in fear.
I brought out the apple.
"Apple, you know you can't say no to an apple" I said evilly.
I could see the fear in her eyes. She frantically moved closer to me, unwillingly she took the apple away from me and chewed on it. I could see her squirm as she ate it unwillingly.
As she chewed her skin grew increasingly pale, and bags formed under her eyes.
After the 4th bite she fainted and fell on the floor with a loud THUMP! I smirked. Using my magic, I picker her up and lay her on the bed. I used my magic to disguise myself as a normal person so nobody would recognise me, of course all with the help of the spell book.
I then opened the door locking it behind me. I walked to Headmaster Grimm's office, when I arrived in front of the door I transformed back into my normal self. I gently knocked on the door.
"Come in" he called out.
I opened the door and walked inside.
"Yes, Ms. Queen" he sighed.
I've always gotten this vibe that he hates me!
"May I please visit my mother?" I asked politely.
Even though I asked politely his mouth turned into a scowl.
"Very well" he said.
I followed him up to the room. There it was, the mirror that held my mother, the mirror I was to break.
"Don't go near the mirror" Headmaster said for what seemed the millionth time.
I nodded my head. He left the room and I faced the mirror.
"Hi mom" I said nervously.
"Hello Raven" she said.
"Here to torment me?" she growled.
"No I would never!" I said.
"Ha-Ha, I was just joking, hello Raven" she laughed. I laughed along for a while.
"Mother I'm pleased to tell you that have fuffiled my destiny...kind of" I said.
She raised her eyebrows.
"I have poisoned Apple White, but not into a Forever After Sleep, I have jjust made her very weak she can't walk in fact she is lying in bed right now. I used your spell book to do all this, but now I am going to set you free" I announced.
Her eyes lit up.
"Oh Raven! I knew you would come through for me, this is better than signing the book, you and I can rule Fairy-Tale Land together!" she exclaimed.
It felt good to be the one mom was proud of. I used my magic to make a sharp stake of ice, I then stabbed the mirror causing it to shatter into pieces. My mother stepped out stretching.
"Oh it fells so good to be free again!" she exclaimed.
"Come on mom let's go before anyone catches us" I urged.
"Oh don't worry Raven, I've come up with a plan" she reassured me.
She used her magic to put the shards of mirror back together again, making it look like it had never been broken.
"I have to look like a student here won't I" she said transforming into a normal student.
"I'll name myself Mira...Mira Shards" she smirked.
Headmaster Grimm came marching up the stairs so mom quickly hid behind a barrel.
"What was that noise?" he demanded.
"Uh, it was just me, I tripped over the barrels" I stuttered.
"Hmm, you make havoc where ever you go Raven Queen, how were you even excepted by the school commity" he mumbled.
"Come on, it's time to leave" he said.
I walked out of the room and left the office. Mira was sneking behind me. As we left the office mom made a spell which transported us to my dorm. Mira saw Appleon the bed and smirked.
"Snow White's daughter was a failure" she laughed.
I grabbed the spell book and set it on the table.
"I think we can take over the land if we find a spell to do it" I said flipping through pages.
"Oh Raven I have a much better idea" she said clsoing the book.
"We can simply torture everyone to death" she laughed.
"Mom, I'm serious" I said annoyed.
"Ok ok fine" she said.
"How about a spell that can curse..." I was cut short by Mira.
"No, we must treat them the way they have treated you" she said.
"Huh?" I said quie confused.
"I secretly stole your MirrorPad while you were looking at spells, and I saw all those mean messages they sent you" she said.
"Oh" I said quietly.