A.N.: I suggest you read "Snow White and the Huntsman:A novel" first. It helps put into words the events in the movie thus helping us move through the feelings of the story and figure out some bits and pieces that we missed in the movie. My story starts where the novel ends.

I Do not own "Snow White and the Huntsman" characters.

After her coronation, it was clear that the people found peace at last. Nature was starting to heal itself. The shadows over the dark forest receded and all those who were in hiding came back to the kingdom to start their new lives.

The new Queen Snow White asked from the people patience and help. Patience because it would take time before the kingdom's former glory and prosperity would return but it would not happen without help from the people.

They started by rebuilding and restoring important structures around the castle. The castle itself was scrubbed of shadows and darkeness and was replaced by clean walls and empty dungeons. The people helped rebuild the Great Cathedral for it was damaged and vandalized during Ravenna's reign decreeing that she be the only one who was to be worshipped and revered.

Even nature lent a helping hand. The Great Tree at the middle of the castle courtyard is now blomming full time and the fragrance of the flowers flood the grounds. Even the shadows is the Dark forest are slowly withdrawing.

After three months, news spread to other kingdoms of the Dark Queen's defeat and that the heir to King Magnus' throne was restored. Trade routes were now kept safe and open. People, at first, traded among themselves then other kingdoms have now traveled to exchange goods and services.

Snow White acknowledged that the villages in her kingdom are still in deep poverty and hunger. She sent out emmisaries to survey and assess the needs of each village and then food caravans followed giving out produce and meat. But she also made out clear to the people that she can help but they need to be also self- sufficient. She asked what the farmers and herders needed and she supplied them with seeds and bought livestock from traders and gave them to the people. They need all the help in this transition.

Ambassadors came from neighboring kingdoms declaring peace and allegiance and established business agreements between the kingdoms. The Queen Snow White was glad in hearing that they were now very interested with reuniting old ties. Some even expressed shame and asked for forgiveness because they weren't brave enough to fight or send aide during Ravenna's siege on Tabor but she understood saying that no one would've thought that that would happen and that Ravenna was too powerful for any of them. If not for a twist in destiny, she wouldn't know that she was the only one who could defeat her.

There was no need yet for an army but all interested and able bodied men trained rregulary with the remainig royal soldiers. Drunkards were now scarce as they were out and about helping do all sorts of services for the kingdom. Blacksmiths and carpenters are now commissioned by the crown to help in the restoration of homes and establishments. Farmers and hunters were all where they are supposed to be, in their farms and hunting grounds.

The kingdom was now slowly healing itself and the people knew it was because of the queen.

Six months after the coronation an announcement was made. The Queen's 19th birthday was coming in two weeks. At first the queen didn't want to hold a grand party in her honor alone. The kingdom was still just standing up from the ruins but Duke Hammond suggested that instead of throwing the party in her honor, it should become a celebration for the whole kingdom. Everybody was doing so well and helped out all they could. Crimes were scarce, non-existent even. It would help to have a joyous feast for everybody. The queen agreed and preparations were made.

Now, even as Queen, she had very little experience so she asked the guidance of Duke Hammond, who stood and fought under her father's fallen flag even during Ravenna's reign. She also asked for a personal tutor for she had not been formally educated. She strived to learn all that she could thinking that this would be her way of helping her people. Even though she could not lift heavy stones but she can surely allow herself to be knowledgeable so that she could rule her kingdom not only with her heart, but also with her head.

The Queen was, at last, happy. She was surrounded by friends and allies. The dwarves, who at first went back to the forest and look for others of their kind, came back without any luck but they did find their mines still there and are planning to return to it as soon as the festivites were over. The Queen gave them quarters at the palace and she usually seeked their advice on matters concerning nature. She even asked Muir to be a part of her council but he declined saying he was too old enough yet gave the task to his son knowing that he too was sensitive to nature and magic as he is.

The scarred women from the marshes, who saved her once, asked to be servants in her castle. Although she did not feel right to make them her servants, Anna insisted that this is the only way they can help her out and give gratitude for restoring peace to the kingdom and emerge them from hiding. Snow White agreed under the condition that she would retain their friendship.

William also became one of her advisors. She asked him to look after her army and in-charge of her castle's security. He was more than happy since he knew that he would see her everyday. The queen would not have it any other was as she trusted him completely.

Now this tale would've been perfect on its own. She was queen, her kingdom on the mend, her friends around her and she had William. But what of her savior? What of her friend? What of her huntsman?

The sorrow she felt upon his leaving was still there, still fresh even after all the months that passed. But nobody knew that. She was careful to keep it to herslf because no one would understand. Even she didn't fully comprehend.

At night, the events of her ordeal with Ravenna would invade her dreams. Flocks of black birds hovering in a dark, grey sky, the branches of trees trying to catch her, dark shadows beckoning her, blue irises look into her eyes then turning away and leaving out the door. That's when she would always wake up, at the moment when she loses sight of the figure disappearing. Sometimes she could feel tears on her cheeks not aware that she was crying when she woke up. Maybe her body was telling her something that she is denying. But always, since she was sleeping alone in her huge room in her castle, she would push those thoughts, those dreams away. There are more pressing matters she needed to face. But she didnt know how long she would push back her own thoughts and troubles before she needed to face them.