It was the fairy first day of school at Ever After High, and the students were more than ready to start classes. Last chapter we introduced Everly Queen-Charming, the daughter of Raven Queen and Dexter Charming, as well as Amity White, daughter of Apple White. We also learned that Headmaster Milton Grimm will stop at nothing to prevent what happened to the last generation occur this time.
And rightfully so, there must be order in Ever After.
So that means that students with horrible destines have to suffer? That isn't fair.
Well you saw what happened to Apple when Raven didn't sign. Her destiny was taken! That wasn't fairy fair.
Mom, the readers don't know that yet! Plus this isn't the time for one of your guys' arguments.
"Yes, please do be quiet," a young man named Madon Hatter said. "We are trying to play checkers."
"Madon, who are you talking to?" Beau Charming, son of Rosabella Beauty and Daring Charming, asked, looking around. He moved the red chip diagonally to the left, claiming one of Madon's black chips.
At this move, Madon sighed, "We should've played unchess, I'm hatastic at that game." he took a sip of his tea.
They were in the castleteria, eating breakfast and preparing for the big day ahead.
The two boys, despite being quite good friends, seemed very different. Madon had an unruly curly mess of hair that showed the same vibrant cotton candy colors as his mother, Madeline Hatter, while Beau bore short brown wavy hair that was neatly parted in the center. Madon was skinny with knobby knees and suprisingly flexiblity whilst Beau was strong but lean. Even their clothes contrasted. Madon wore a suave dark blue business jacket with a bright pink shirt underneath which was covered by a lavender ascot. Tan old pants covered his long legs and a tall classic Hatter hat stood uptop his head. His clothes were in a strange state, with mismatched darned cloths attached to where rips had appeared. Madon was always to be seen holding his beloved cane that had a removable teacup as a handle. Beau, on the other hand, was dressed to radiate the pride of two royal houses. A maroon button down t-shirt with golden shoulder plates that had fringe covered his chest, and matched with black jeans. Dark altheltic shoes supported his feet and a small golden crown laid upon his head.
"C'mon, let's go get some food," Beau suggested and the two roommates walked up to the buffet line.
On the way, they passed two girls, one of which who waved at them.
"Hey, they're pretty cute, aren't they?" Blair Beauty, the next Briar Beauty, said, nudging the future Faybelle Thorn: Fayette Thorn.
"One of them is your second cousin," Fayette observed. "That's incest." she pushed her glasses back into place.
"I was saying that for you. What do you say? I could set you up with my cuz," Blair winked at her fairy friend.
Despite them being supposed enemies, Fayette and Blair were each other's best friends after spending their childhood together. After graduating EAH, Briar hired Faybelle to protect her kingdom with her magic, so Fayette was raised in the palace alongside the princess.
"I say... no," Fayette said. "Why waste my time with boys when we have our destines to be determined?"
"Hmm, I guess that's true," Blair said and shrugged. "Hey didn't you say your roommate was going to be joining us? Where is she?"
Fayette looked around. "I don't know," she scanned the area, "oh there she is. Everly!" she waved the girl over.
"Everly Queen-Charming is your roommate?" she squealed. "She's like a spellebrity!"
"Hey Fayette, sorry for the wait. There was a long line for the chocolate muffins," Everly said, gesturing to the giant dark brown muffin on her tray. Her eyes drifted towards Blair. "Oh, I'm Everly Que-"
"Queen-Charming!" Blair interrupted. "I am such a huge fan! Could I have your autograph?" she offered Everly her napkin and quill from her purse.
"Um, sure?" Everly gingerly accepted the quill and napkin, writing her name. "What's your name?" she asked, handing Blair the signature and quill.
"Blair Beauty, daughter of Briar Beauty," Blair said and Everly then realized the resemblance.
Suddenly the PA system turned on. "Will all students please report to the Charmatorium at once," Milton Grimm's cold voice commanded them.
"I guess that's us now," Blair said and the three girls got up and walked in the same direction as the crowd.
As they walked, Everly couldn't help but notice how glamourous they both looked. They were certainly their mothers' daughters'. Blair Beauty fit her last name perfectly. Her hair was wavy and short, just above her chin, dark brown with pink highlights. She wore a dark pink tight dress with a vine structured black belt and a black rose as a collar. Sleeves that started just above her elbow and ended at her wrist were dark pink as well and her white tights with a black rose print contrasted from the pink theme. What was even more impressive was the black stilettos that she wore. Everly was surprised that she was able to walk all the way to the Charmatorium. And of course, the look wouldn't be complete without Blair's sunglasses.
Fayette Thorne was just as fashionable. Her wings were a dark green and looked metallic in the light. Her hair was long, ending in the middle of her back and had dark blue strips amongst the white strands. Her long sleeved shirt protruded out at the shoulders, created a point, and was covered in twisted strips of blue, purple, and violet. A small green miniskirt that matched her wings and blue knee high boots ended the trendy attire. Her black square glasses were always perched on her nose because, unlike Blair and her pair of glasses, Fayette actually needed them to see.
And if those people weren't alluring enough, Everly soon found herself surrounded by other students who were in the Charmatorium. Blair felt the need to say hi to each and everyone of them. She seemed to share Briar's ability to become friends with everyone she met. "Hey Summer! What's up Jay? Looking hexcellent, Flora! Webber, it's been too long!"
Finally, after weaving to every which way, they sat down at the very front, next to a sour looking girl. The girl in question had moppy green hair that was pulled up in a high pony. Her skin was dark, almost the same color as a gingerbread house and her shirt had colorful wavy stripes that looked like icing. She wore a jean skirt and bright knee high socks and black combat boots. But in betrayal of her cheerful outfit, she seemed quite annoyed to be there and Everly suddenly didn't feel comfortable sitting next to her.
"Excuse me," Milton Grimm said, and the whole charmatorium quieted down, head swivelling to see the headmaster. He looked the same as always and his younger brother, Giles Grimm, stood faithfully by his side. "Students, as I'm sure you're all aware, Ever After High exists purely to cultivate the newest generation into the next line of the fairytale. Despite certain events that transpired last time," his eyes and so many others flitted towards Everly, "we will continue down the paths of our ansestors. Unlike the last class that entered these halls, you must understand that our destinies are final."
Everly narrowed her eyes at him. Her mother, Raven, had always had a grudge against the headmaster. The Queen-Charming family had always felt that each person got to choose what their life would be like, but the thought was not shared with the more traditional of families. What others didn't seem to understand was that with each hero was a villian, and whether they deserved it or not, the person playing the villian would be cast out, mocked, and would eventually perish.
"A new Storybook of Legends has been forged. To sign it means healing the fairytale world of this embarassing blemish and mend the very fabric that holds our worlds together. To disregard your duty, results in immediate expulsion and serious legal charges. Think wisely about your descison, students, because if you don't make the right one, there may not be any at all."
Wait, hold on! He cannot do that!
Unfortunately, he can. The Board of Fairy Fables and Tall Tales has decreed that they are spellbound to their stories.
That is so not good with those who have an unhappy ending. What is Everly going to do?
She'll have to play her part, like she's supposed to. Headmaster Grimm is right, don't the students realize what is at stake?
In the midst of all the confusion in the air and Milton's strict speech, Madon Hatter, alone, turned his undivided attention towards the arguing Narrators.
Without the continuation of the stories, the world of Ever After could... cease to EXIST.
The End is Just the Beginning...