Raven could hear voices approaching her cell, multiple voices. Tensed, the glowing cracks on her chains widened until a burst of light enveloped the entire room.

Once the guards entered the room, the young Queen was nowhere to be seen. Instead, there was a big hole on the wall and what remained of her chains laid scattered on the floor.


What do you even know about love? Nothing. That's what.

How could she have made the biggest mistake in her life? How could she have been blind? How could she have been foolish? How could she not believe her sister? Her regrets weren't about falling for the wrong prince, but they were about hurting her sister, the closest family she ever have.

She thought back to all those years ago when their parents locked the Castle gates and prohibited the girls from going out. She also remembered the times she asked Raven to play with her. Her sister would often give her meaningless excuses like studying the law and practicing her manners. In truth, she was only trying to protect her.

"Apple!"

Her thoughts were interrupted by a familiar voice. She wearily opened her eyes. They widened at the familiar Royal looking down at her with worry.

"Daring?" Apple blinked a few times, making sure she wasn't hallucinating.

"Hang in there. I got you." Daring carefully carried Apple in his arms before laying her on her bed. He noticed she was cold, so he went to the fireplace and lit up a couple of fire-wood.

Apple could feel the warmth being rekindled inside of her. But it was a different kind of warmth, not coming from the fireplace.

She thought back to the Ballroom when Daring kept bumping into her. She thought of the many complaints princesses might think of him whenever he steps on their toes. She soon realized how cruel she was considering he carried her to bed and lit up a fire for her.

"What did he do to you?" Daring asked.

"I..." She paused to process his words, "He?"

"Sparrow." He clarified, "What did he do to you? I thought he..."

"I, I was wrong about him." Apple looked down in guilt, "I thought he was the one. I thought True Love would break the curse, but... I was wrong. I should have listened to my sister. This whole mess happened because of me. I thought I knew True Love, but I don't."

"Then why did you go?" Apple looked up at Daring curiously, "If you don't know a thing about Love, then why risk going after your sister?"

Before Apple could think it over, a strong wind blew her bedroom windows open. Daring went over to close them, until something, or someone, caught his eyes, "Is that your sister?"

Apple peered at the window, eyes widening at what she saw.

Strong winds blew, tearing off rooftops and uprooting trees. Strong waves were causing boats to bump into one another. Lighting struck the ground. In the middle of the calamity was Raven who was trying to find her way out of the destruction she was creating.

Worried about her sister, she got out of bed and made her way towards the window.

"What do you think you're doing?" Daring asked as she poked her head out the window.

"Raven! Raven!" Apple cried, but her call fell on deaf ears. She leaned forward, only to completely fall out of the window!

"Apple!" Without thinking, Daring flung himself out the window and slid after Apple. Just when he caught her in time did he realize they were falling off the roof!

Just when they were about to fall into their doom, a blur appeared out of nowhere and caught the two Royals on his back.

"Nevermore!" Apple cried with glee at the same time relieved to see her old dragon friend safe and flying. Daring, meanwhile, was alarmed to see him, "It's okay. He's a friend."

"Raven!" Despite the strong wind, Sparrow was able to catch the young Queen's attention.

"Sparrow, you have to let me go. Its the only way everyone will be safe." Raven begged, "Take care of them for me. Take care of my sister."

"You sister," Sparrow looked sullen, "she's already dead, all because of you."

Those words stung Raven. As she fell on her knees and mourned her "dead" sister, the calamity around her seized. Once it did, everyone went outside, only to witness Sparrow walking towards Raven with a sword in hand.

Once Nevermore landed on the ground, Apple didn't hesitate to rush to her sister's side upon seeing Sparrow raise his sword at her, no matter how much she was turning stiff...

Sparrow brought down his sword, but it shattered once Apple came between it and Raven. A ripple of energy knocked Sparrow to the ground. Feeling the energy, Raven turned around, her eyes widened at the crystal statue before her.

"APPLE!"