*disclaimer: anything recognizable is not mine, but everything else has been created by me.
If you've read up to here, I thank you greatly for putting up with my crap. ^^ Anyways I'm sure all of you are wondering how the heck this story has anything to do with Snow White, but trust me it does. My plan for this story is to begin with the childhood of the evil queen, so the story might not seem familiar right now. But trust me it will all make sense in later chapters. Well anyways, please tell me if I've made any mistakes and I'm sure I did. Thanks for reading and don't forget to review.
In the forest there lies…
She had first met the queen when she was as a small child of eight years. The king and queen were going through her village when the queen had first noticed her. She was a lovely girl with dark hair, which flew around her like the wind, as she ran. Her charming smile enchanted the queen at first sight. Since then the queen asked Evelyn to visit her from time to time. Four years had gone by since she had first met the queen, but she was still not accustomed to the walls of the palace. The cold marble floors were not the same as the noisy wooden floors of her cottage. Although she felt out of place in the palace, the queen always made her feel welcome there. She continuously told Evelyn, how she had wanted a daughter just like her. In fact, the queen had even asked her to extend her visit, but Evelyn had her father to take care of. He grew weaker as the days went on. Day by day, Evelyn saw her father diminishing before her eyes. Without her, Evelyn was sure that her father would not be able to take care of himself. When her grandfather died a year ago, Evelyn was worried that her father would finally lose his mind, but he seemed to take it well. However as the days passed her father was slowly losing control of himself. He had conversations with her mother, as if she were really there alive and healthy. Sometimes he would not talk to Evelyn more several weeks and cry in his bed incessantly. Evelyn wanted to protect him. All she had ever wanted was for her father to be happy.
As she walked out of the palace, Evelyn sighed and breathed in the fresh air. She lifted her face up to the sky to feel the warm rays upon her skin. The green grass swayed with the gentle wind, as the birds sang sweet songs. It was a beautiful day but something was missing. Evelyn looked about her and could not find her father, who was not outside waiting for her.
"You lookin' for that man, eh?" said an old man behind her, "Well, I think I saw him headin' toward the dark forest, I think. What are you, his daughter?"
"Um yes, I am his daughter. To the forest, are you sure?"
"I'm sure. Saw it wit my two eyes. He just got up and walked towards the forest. I tried to stop'im but he kept on going." Evelyn had a sickening feeling in her stomach as she looked towards the forest.
"Thank you!" cried Evelyn as she rushed to the dark forest.
"Hey young lady!" shouted the old man, "I think you'd better hurry, cause you're ole man looked kinda sick!" She had already started running and the old man looked on with worry.
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Dark green leaves covered the sky, letting only tiny rays of sunlight to shine through. In the forest it was always night. Creatures of the dark watched the girl with glowing yellow eyes in the shadows of the dark and twisted trees. Evelyn brushed the branches and leaves that blocked her path as she hurriedly blazed through the forest. As a child she feared the dark forest and its shadows. The villagers told her that the Forest of Shadows had sheltered and hid evil demons, who devoured children who dared to enter their forest.
The Forest of Shadows was situated between three large kingdoms. It was however not claimed or wanted by any of these kingdoms. There were many legends and myths surrounding the dark forest. Demons, witches and warlords were believed to have a secret underground city in the forest. No one really knew if the rumors and stories were true, and it was said that a small few had lived in the forest, but most people preferred not to enter the forest.
The sun was slowly setting, and the few rays that were able to shine through the trees were gradually diminishing. Evelyn quickened her pace and followed the trail of pressed leaves left by her father. She was becoming terribly afraid and her legs were tired from walking over roots and rocks. But she kept her pace and continued her search for her father. A strong scent wafted into her nose and she turned to the origin of the smell. She looked to her right and saw moonlight shining down on a small clearing. Instead of a tree, she saw a shadow lying on the grass. A sudden curiosity struck her and she walked slowly towards the clearing. The scent grew stronger, and repulsive, but she was compelled to move closer, by an unknown force. Evelyn gasped to see a puddle of blood surrounding the shadow.
Could it be?
Evelyn shuddered at the thought. But to prove her thought wrong, she had to see the face of the man. She slowly went over to the body and examined the body's features.
It can't be… It just couldn't…
She touched the shoulder of the man and turned the body over. The moonlight struck on his face. A piercing scream was heard throughout the kingdom, as the sleeping children dreamt of their worst fears. Her father's face still carried the emotionless expression Evelyn was used to seeing, but his eyes, still open, showed defeat. His shirt was blood stained and cut.
Suicide?
The knife, still gripped in his hand, was still lodged into his body. And … in his right hand, there lay his heart.
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Ian walked into the forest, without knowing why. Something was pulling him in; something was playing with his mind. He heard her singing. Only she could have such a beautiful voice. His wife was waiting for him somewhere, she was waiting her him to come back to her. He followed her voice until he came upon a clearing in the forest. He stood in amazement to see her. God… she was beautiful. Her beauty radiated a glow much more brighter than the sun itself. He knew she was still alive, but no one believed him. He rushed to her side and held her in his embrace, with an intent to never let her go…He opened his eyes, and saw nothing. Emotions ran through him as he shouted her name. She was going to come back. No, she had to come back. He waited and waited, and his shouts and cries were not heard. There was no need to have a heart he thought. Without her he was not complete. Without her he did not need a heart…
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Tears streaked down Evelyn's face as she cradled her father in her arms. She took the heart out of her father's hand and placed it back to where it belonged.
"Why? I don't understand father. I was still here. I still loved you. Wasn't I enough? You didn't have to die! I still loved you! Do you hear me?! I still loved you!"
Evelyn's cried on and on, as the night passed slowly. That night, some say that the moon turned red for a second. Yes, it was just for a small moment. But it was a moment to remember.