"Your family could be in danger, we should go back and help them," the girl kept saying as I dragged her through the forest.
"My family is strong. We are to go to the river and that is what we will do." I replied as I lifted her over a log before she could trip. This girl was very klutzy. She tripped over nearly every branch every spot in this forest. If it was not for her scent I would have just thrown her on my back.
When we arrived at the river there were women, human, in a boat made out of bamboo. "Only demons and spirits pass through the dark forest which are you?"
"We are fugitives from the queen," I replied, seeing as these humans have a shield over their minds. "We mean you know harm." The girl added.
The woman closest allowed us on her boat. "Your family is already here with us." The girl looked relieved.
Hey Edward you finally made it. Emmett thought when we got close enough. I noticed that only women lived on the edge of the lake in bamboo huts. Each with scars from knives or fire on their faces. One of the many things girls had to do to protect themselves from the queen. I jumped out, hugging Esme as the woman on the boat helped the girl out, looking at her with knowing eyes for which the girl just nodded.
Seems like the woman knows her, could she be from this village? Jasper thought. It was a possibility.
That night we sat in the woman's, whose name was Angela, hut. The girl was playing with her daughter Victoria as my family and I sat around the small fire in the middle. "Thank you for letting us stay." Carlisle told Angela.
She smiled and nodded her head. "Anyone against the queen is welcomed."
"Where are the men?" Rosalie asked.
Angela sighed though still keeping a smile. "Gone." Her eyes weren't sad but rather proud. "We stay to help fugitives while they are out, risking their life against the queen." We all looked with sorrow at her. "You are the Cullens can I assume. I have seen you once when my husband and I visited the castle."
"That was a long time ago." Alice said in a soft voice.
Angela patted her hand and then looked at me. "I remember you playing with the princess when she was a child. She is such a lovely girl."
"Was, she was killed the night the king died." I replied. Angela frowned. "Right, I forget that she is dead to the world."
"It was a great sadness." Jasper said. "It was as if she was a part of our family."
"She was going to be," Esme added. I sighed, remembering.
"What do you mean?" The girl asked, looking over at us as she held a stick doll.
Carlisle spoke, "Well, on one of the rare days that the king was just a bit happy, he watched Edward and Snow playing and so he spoke with me about having the two be married when Snow reached of age." That was the last conversation I had with the King.
"Edward, where are you going?" Snow asked as I pulled her off my back.
"Your father requested to see me. I'll play the piano with you when I am done." I kissed her forehead and walked off the meet with the king. He was with Carlisle and Esme who both were bubbling with happiness. "You wished to see me?"
"Yes Edward, I could not help but notice you and my daughter climbing trees."
I nodded. "She wanted to see the sunset sir."
He chuckled, something that was not seen often anymore. "I also hear my daughter is very fond of you, and also, is planning a wedding for you two." I laughed to that as I remembered walking in to find her and Alice planning where things would be in the courtyard. "I have a proposal for you Edward. I love my daughter very much and I know that she can't be alone when she becomes queen. I see a lot of pride, respect, and you have a wonderful family. Edward, when my daughter comes of age I want you to marry her."
Marry Snow? I could not picture it as she is just a small girl, but, to watch her smile everyday? To hear her laugh, be close to her scent? She was so pure, so innocent, did she deserve me?" Did the kingdom deserve me?
Say yes, Esme kept thinking over and over in her head. Say yes.
I smiled and bowed my head. "It would be an honor sir."
He smiled before frowning as a guard came in. "Your majesty, a black army was spotted outside the kingdom."
He nodded and turned to Carlisle. "As you know my brother is in need of you and your family for some strange sickness. May your journey be safe." With that he followed the guard out.
"You were supposed to marry the princess?" Sarah asked.
I nodded. "I was to tell her when I came back but, Ravenna happened." It was a sad thing. The girl stood up and walked outside. Wonder what her problem is?
"Such a sad story, and yet you travel, carrying a heavy burden."
Emmett shrugged. "Not a problem, besides, chick is not heavy at all. We rescued her from Ravenna's brother and taking her to the Duke's castle. She hasn't even told us her name."
Angela looked at us with disbelief. "You really have no idea who she is?" She was shocked.
We shook her head but that sparked are curiosity. "Why? Who is she?" Rosalie asked.
Angela looked at her daughter. "Go outside." When she was gone Angela stood up and sighed. "I received word from my husband just a day ago. He and my son were captured by the queen and my son was almost killed by the witch. On his way out, he reported that the princess is alive and well."
My family gasped. "Snow, she's alive? Where is she?" Rosalie shouted, standing up.
Angela looked at us. "He told me she escaped into the Dark forest and would be heading my way. I didn't expect her though to be here this early." Early? But the only ones who were here were my family and…
My family and I looked at the door, now understanding. "The girl with you is Princess Snow White."
