And I'm back with new chapter! Glad that everyone enjoyed the previous chapter, I had to admit, I kinda missed writing an action scene. Nothing much to say anymore, so let's get this chapter started.
Disclaimer: I don't own Ed, Edd n Eddy and Ever After High and by extension, My Little Pony, Total Drama, Scott Pilgrim vs the World, RWBY, Dan VS. and Monster High.
It has been days since Eddy fought and driven away the bandits that was terrorizing the Village of Book End. And thanks to Blondie recording the fight, Eddy's unexpected popularity skyrocketed to the next level when they watch his fight! Eddy's heroics was so valiant that even Milton Grimm was impressed! A lot of his Fairy Tale friends has been singing praises towards him and has been asking him where he learned to fight. Even the great Daring Charming is impressed towards Eddy and has been asking the ex-scam artist how to fight the way he does, a combat pragmatist.
"My! My! Eddy is really an incredible person!" the female narrator admitted.
"You got that right! To impressed everyone including the headmaster and Daring Charming is an amazing accomplishment!" the male narrator complimented.
Eddy doesn't mean the attention he is getting, after all, he was made for fame but he does kept Cupid's advise to heart and kept his feet on the ground.
I mean... who wants to become so popular only to get hated.
After another day of class, Eddy is once at the Enchanted Forest looking for the blasted well that brought him in this world and just like the previous days, the well is nowhere to be seen, much to his chagrin.
"Ugh! Where is that stupid well?!" Eddy demanded, "I've been in this world for almost a week! I need to find my way back home! My friends and family are definitely worried sick about me!" he complained. He then leans towards a tree before sliding down to the grass, "Men... this is so frustrating!" he growled rubbing the back of his head with both hands, "Just what the hell is the reason that well brought me here?! Not that I don't mind being in this world but what for?'!" he ranted. He closed his eyes and thought deeply, trying to come up any reason why he was brought but found nothing, "Ugh! This sucks!" he grumbled as he stood up, "Better call it a day, I'm pretty sure that I'll find answers tomorrow.'' he said.
Before Eddy could walk forward, he was hit by a fast blur coming from a thick bush. The impact was so powerful that it sends Eddy flying towards another bush, he was stunned and furious at the same time, he got up from the bush and quickly glares at whatever that hits him. He was about to yell but stopped when he saw who hit him.
On the grass was none other than Cerise, whom seems to fell down after the collision. But Eddy noticed something odd and not because her hood is down but he noticed something he never expect to see at the daughter of the little red riding hood.
"Cerise?'' Eddy calls out with wide eyes.
Cerise got up, "Sorry about that, I didn't see where I was going." she apologized when she noticed that Eddy's staring at her like she has grown a second head, "Why are you staring at me like that?'' she asked.
"Umm... Cerise..." Eddy spoke, choking a little bit, "... why do you have wolf ears?'' he asked nervously.
Cerise's eyes widen when she heard his question, she realized that her hood fell off after the collision which exposes her one deeply kept secret. She pulls her hood up covering her wolf ears as she looks away from the ex-scam artist, "You... you saw?'' she asked nervously.
"Yeah...'' Eddy replied, "... so, what's up with that?'' he asked.
Cerise looks around before letting out a sigh, "Okay... I'll tell you but you had to promise me not to tell anyone.'' she said earning a nod from Eddy, she then took a deep breath before speaking, "You know that I'm the daughter of Little Red Riding Hood, right?'' she stated earning another nod from him, "And have you wondered who my father is?'' she asked.
Eddy thought about it, "Hmm... the only close I can think of your father is the hunstman.'' he replied.
Cerise shook her head, "Not even close.'' she claimed, "You see... my father is none other than the Big Bag Wolf, himself.'' she revealed.
Eddy let's out a gasp in shock, his wide eyes grew bigger and his mouth is wide open. He never expected that the Big Bad Wolf is Cerise's father and the husband of the Little Red Riding Hood.
"Wow!" Eddy said in awe, "That I didn't see coming.'' he mused, "Who knew the Big Bad Wolf would marry Little Red Riding Hood?!" he stated, "But why keep it a secret?'' he asked.
"If everyone finds this out, they will flip their crowns out!" Cerise exclaimed, "I'm pretty afraid of what others would think about this.'' she admitted pulling her hood down.
"Why they should be? I understand the others getting shocked over the Big Bad Wolf and the Little Red Riding Hood being lovers but to tell you the truth, there's nothing wrong with that.'' Eddy stated, "Everyone has the right to love and be loved, your parents included, and nobody has the right to tell anyone that their love for another person is morally wrong.'' he explained, "Your parents love each other, right? And that's what matters!" he said, "If other people can't understand that, then they're massive idiots.'' he claimed.
Cerise was taken aback by his words, "So... you don't mind...'' she said.
Eddy let's out a snort, "Of course, I don't mind.'' he replied, "Your ears and your parent's relationship is the less strange compare to the list of strangest things back in my home world.'' he stated. Pony Princess, Sirens, Assassins, Mutated Fruits and Vegetables, too many strange things to count, he thought. "And besides... those wolf ears are pretty cute.'' he pointed out.
Cerise's cheeks then let's out a small blush, "You... you think they're cute?" she asked in surprise.
Eddy rubs the back of his head, "I don't know why but for some reasoned I find a girl with animal motifs such as ears and tails kinda attractive.'' he admitted. He has no idea why he is fascinated towards girl with animal motifs but it probably has something to do with a group of certain girl that can grow horse tails and ears, "I guess it's like a charm or something.'' he said shrugging his shoulders.
Cerise let's out a smile, "Thanks, Eddy.'' she said, "Talking to you just made my day.'' she stated.
Eddy waves his right hand, "No prob." he replied, "By the way, who else know your secret?'' he asked.
"Raven and Kitty Cheshire." Cerise replied.
Eddy let's out a growl when Kitty Cheshire was mentioned. He already met Kitty, the daughter of the Cheshire Cat days ago, and let's say he was not happy when they first met.
"Raven... I know she can be trusted... but Kitty?'' Eddy pointed out.
"I know Kitty can't be trusted but she kept her mouth, so I think everything is going to be all right.'' Cerise reassured, "I hope.'' she added.
"Welp! If words comes out, I'll have your back, I promise." Eddy claimed.
Cerise smiled, "Thanks.'' she replied.
Eddy shrugs his shoulders, "Welp! Wanna head towards Hocus Latte and get some drinks? It's all on me!'' he offered, "After saving the town, the owner of the Hocus Latte gave me 20% discount even though I accidentally wrecked the place.'' he explained.
Cerise let's out a giggle, "Sure." she replied.
And with that, the two decided to make their way towards the Village of Book End. Cerise can't help but be glad with her talk with Eddy, and while he acts scummy at times, she knew he's a good person. For some reason that she can't understand is that her heart can't stop throbbing.
It was a fine weekend in Fairy Tale Land and despite the school going on a weekend break, there are still some students attending school either to participate with extracurricular activities or just plain hanging out with their friends. But today is quite special as Ever After High is getting a new student.
A carriage then stops at the school's courtyard and out came a young girl. The girl has aqua-blue eyes and short auburn hair with the right half dyed purple that is a long side section. She wears a large pink indie hairband on her head. She wears her favorite silver scarf which covers the top part of her shirt. Her scarf contains small accessories such as a small pink poppy on it, miniature scissors with purple chains that is held together with a safety pin. Her sleeves on her shirt contain cross-stitching just like Rapunzel's, and she has a purple and pink patterned short skirt with a black belt over black/grey leggings and pink laced boots. She accessorizes with many bracelets, one dangling earring with scissors with a chain that links to the top of her ear and a scissor ring.
"Look! It's Poppy O'Hair." the female narrator introduced as Holly approaches Poppy and gave her a hug, "Twin sister to Holly O'Hair, and daughter of Rapunzel. And it's her first day at Ever After High. She doesn't have a destiny - Holly got the Rapunzel legacy because she's older by a hair." she narrated as the sisters walks through the school's hallway.
"You always get to say the interesting part!" the male narrator complained.
Poppy is later seen inside Baba Yaga's office as the witch herself is seen busy filling on floating papers around her.
"Have you decided on your classes?" Baba Yaga asked.
"I'm sorry, but, no." Poppy replied getting Baba Yaga's attention, "On one hand, magicology seems like a blast!—literally. But Hero-Training sounds hexcellent too!" she explained in excitement, "Who wouldn't wanna spar with a dragon?" she pointed out with a smile.
"Well, Poppy, you must choose today - classes start tomorrow!" Baba Yaga reminded.
Later that day, we see Poppy walking through the school's hallways with an unsure look on her face as Holly approaches her.
"How'd it go with Baba Yaga?" Holly asked.
"I've kinda got thrown for a loop, she said I had to choose a destiny by the end of the day!" Poppy replied.
"Maybe it'll help if you ask everyone what they love about their sides of the story!" Holly suggested.
Poppy smiled at the idea, "Thanks, Holly! You're fableous!" she said hugging her sister.
Later at the Castleteria, we see Poppy talking to Apple at one table.
"Being a Royal isn't easy - you have to work hard to keep your kingdom happy! But, you do get to date princes and live in enchanting castles." Apple explained as Poppy wrote something on a clipboard, "Of course, you may need to eat a poison apple to get there." she added.
Later at the track and field, we see Poppy talking to Tiny the Giant. Tiny's face is hidden from sight, but he has pale colored legs and beanstalk vines curl around them. He also wears orange shorts that are torn and with white stripes down them.
"If you're a Rebel, you don't have to be bad, or dislike beanstalks, or the people who climb them." Tiny explained as Poppy listens to him.
Later at one tower, we see Poppy having a conversation with Briar. The daughter of Sleeping Beauty is currently wearing a helmet as she prepares herself to go on a zipline.
"Well, if you're a Royal, you live everyday to its fullest!" Briar said as she began to zip down, "Woohooo!" she cheered.
Poppy watches her zips down when Cerise walks out from the shadows, "But isn't it more important to be who you want? And not hide who you really are?" she pointed out.
Poppy nodded, "Totally wicked point!"she said in agreement, "Who did your highlights?" she asked as she reaches out for Cerise's hair.
Cerise backs away, "Uhm, my mom..." she replied nervously as she got on the zipline, "...ugh... Gotta go!" she said before zipping down as Poppy watches her go.
Later we see Poppy back inside the school walking in the halls while taking everything's advice, they all have great points that making her decision got even harder. She was about to walk at one intersection when she almost bump onto someone.
"Oh! Sorry about that!" Poppy apologized, "I almost walked onto you.'' she said.
The person she encounters is none other than the ex-scam artist himself, Eddy. "Nah, it's fine." he reassured, "No harm done.'' he added.
"I'm Poppy O'Hair, twin sister of Holly O'Hair and daughter of Rapunzel." Poppy introduced herself, "I'm new here.'' she said.
Eddy let's out a whistle, "Never knew long hair has a twin sister.'' he mused, "Eddy Skipper McGee, by the way.'' he introduced himself back, "Exchange Student from another world." he added with a grin.
Poppy let's out a gasp in surprise, "You're an exchange student from another world? That is so fableous!" she exclaimed in glee.
"Thanks. So, what are you doing for today?'' Eddy asked.
Poppy rubs the back of her head, "Well... I'm kinda stuck in choosing between being a Royal or a Rebel. I had to make a decision soon, so I decided to asks everyone's opinion but I can't still decide.'' she explained.
Eddy gave her a thoughtful expression, "I see... that is kinda hard.'' he admitted with a nod, "But you know what? Making a decision isn't easy as counting one, two, three... but your mind knows a few things." he pointed out, "You inner voice, your instincts, knows everything! If you listen to what you know instinctively, it will always lead you down the right path.'' he stated, "So, whatever is your decision, it's going to be fine because you know, you did the right decision.'' he said with a grin.
Poppy stares at him for a minute before smiling, "Wow... out of everyone's advice... yours has the most points!" she pointed out, "Thanks!" she said in gratitude.
"Pfft! No prob!" Eddy replied with a shrug.
"You know what? I think I finally come up with an answer." Poppy claimed with a smile.
Later that day at the Student Recreation Area where some students and a few staff members are gathered around. Apple and Raven are seen playing video games and right next to them is Cerise whom is reading a book. Just inches away from them is Briar and Daring playing billiards with Humphrey watching them while Baba Yaga is having a conversation with Pied Piper. At one couch facing a flat-screen television-like mirror, we see Eddy, Hunter and Dexter playing a video game called Rocket League.
Then Poppy and Holly enters the room, "Sooo...? Have you made your choice?" the latter asked.
"Well, I've decided..." Poppy mused, "I'm not going to decide on a side!" she exclaimed with a smile.
Her answer was heard by everyone inside the room, they all let out a loud gasp in shock, her revelation caused Humphrey to fall down the stairs. Eddy let's out a smirk but he kept his eyes focused on the game they're playing.
Baba Yaga then flew towards her, "Wait a spell! You must choose something!" she reminded.
"After talking with everyone, it's clear - being a Rebel or a Royal is totally hexciting!" Poppy explained with a smile, "So, I'm gonna flip the script and choose both sides!" she claimed as she handed Baba Yaga her form as everyone cheered for her.
Daring the slides into view, "I like your style." he claimed as he pulls out a hand mirror, "I've been trying to decide my best side...'' he trail as he pulls out another hand mirror, "...and, I choose both too. Haha." he laughed before posing on both mirrors.
Poppy and Holly then sat on a yellow couch as the latter spoke, "I had to admit, choosing both sides caught me by surprise but I'm still happy for you.'' she said with a smile, "But I was wondering... how did you come up with that decision?'' she asked.
Poppy let's out a giggle, "Well... let's say that I met someone very interesting...'' she replied with a smile as she slightly glazed towards Eddy's direction.
And that's that! Finally the much awaited moment between Eddy and Cerise, I hope you all enjoy it. Also, Poppy made her appearance and also met Eddy! I know that Poppy the Roybel aired after the True Hearts Day episodes but I decided to introduced Poppy early because I want her to be part of the True Hearts Day plot.
Speaking of which... the next chapter will be the start of the True Hearts Day stories, so please look forward for it.
