Every day's the same
She fights to find her way
She hurts, she breaks, she hides and tries to pray
She wonders why does anyone ever hear her when she cries

(Shaggy)

"Anastasia was asking about you Shaggy," Sugie told me sometime later.

"How did she know about me?"

"She must've heard you last night" Daphne concluded.

This was bad. Of course, I knew I couldn't hide from her forever but this was too soon for me. How would she react? I was after all a monster. I was the very thing people thought was fake. What was I going to do now?

(Anastasia)

I was running through the woods trying to find them. They'd left me behind. How could they forget about me?

"Anastasia"

I turned and there they were.

"Mom, Dad"

Then they were gone.

(Shaggy)

I heard a loud thumping noise coming from Anastasia's room. I listened it was a heartbeat. A rapid one. Worried I made my way to her room. Her door was shut and I listened. She had fallen off the bed.

"Why?" she said.

It was early morning. Today Anastasia would be able to explore the castle. I was planning to introduce myself today. The mere thought made me sweat. My mind had been racing with all the different possibilities. Would she scream? Would she faint? There were so many ways this could go. It scared me. I honestly hope I didn't frighten her. After listening to make sure she hadn't hurt herself I left to prepare for the day.

When I came to the dining room for breakfast Sugie told me Anastasia would be joining us.

"Let's get this over with then," I replied taking my seat.

"Oh don't worry, I'm sure you'll get along just fine," Sugie replied happily'

I hoped she was right. A few minutes later Daphne walked in.

"Anastasia's in the hall, Should I bring her in?"

"Yes," I replied.

Daphne returned with Anastasia. She was wearing one of Daphne's old dresses. A pale pink dress with a white ribbon around her waist. Her brown hair was pulled back into a ponytail. She looked around curiously. When she noticed me her jaw dropped. I was convinced she was going to faint but she pulled herself together and took a seat next to Sugie.

...

(Anastasia)

A werewolf! A real werewolf! I had to be seeing things. There was no way that there was really a WEREWOLF sitting at the table. This just wasn't possible.

"Anya, this is my brother Shaggy," Sugie said gesturing to the werewolf.

Her brother was a werewolf! How is that even possible? How was any of this even possible?

"It's nice to meet you, Anastasia," he said politely.

"Nice to meet you too," I replied once I regained my ability to speak.

"I'm glad you're better," he said.

"Thank you"

Breakfast passed quietly. It was really awkward. I mean there was a werewolf sitting at the table with us. What would you think if that happened? I couldn't find words. I couldn't think this was even close to being a possibility. After all, I didn't think werewolves were even real. When I finished I pushed my plate to the side and waited for someone to speak.

"Anastasia, would you like to see the music room?" Sugie asked me.

"Yes please," I said standing and following Sugie out of the room.

(Sugie)

I knew that Anastasia was shocked. I couldn't really blame her. I couldn't stand the silence so I decided to take her to the music room so she could play the piano. Anastasia was really quiet. She was probably trying to process everything.

"I know it's a lot to take in," I said trying to make her feel better.

"How is this even possible?" she asked me.

"He was cursed, it's a long story. Shaggy doesn't want people to see him"

"Oh"

"I know this seems crazy"

"You got that right"

"Well, here's the music room," I said opening the oak door and stepping inside.

"Wow"

"I know"

The room was full of all different kinds of instruments. Guitars, violins, drums. and of course the white baby grand piano in the center of it all. Anastasia walked over to the piano and took a seat at the bench. Her fingers briefly hovered over the keys before she begun to play. I took a seat as music filled the room. I'd always liked the piano but I had no idea how to play. Daphne had tried to teach me but I just didn't get it. Near the end of the song, I looked over to see Shaggy standing at the door watching Anastasia play. Once she finished we applauded. She turned to face us a bit surprised to see Shaggy but she stood up and gave a bow.

'Can you play another song?" Shaggy asked stepping into the room.

"Sure"

(Shaggy)

I knew Anastasia was surprised and overwhelmed. I'd followed the sound of the music to the music room where Anastasia was playing. There was something off though. She seemed kind of sad. Why?