Disclaimer: I don't own anything you recognize. A few words are from Worlds Collide by Chris Colfer.
A/N: SPOILERS from the first chapter of TLOS 6. But actually you can read it on the official website, and the spoilers here aren't that much of a big deal.
White
White butterflies.
That was the idea Alex had a few minutes before the Fairy Inaugural Ball. It would be a perfect way to convey her excitement and feelings she had by being a fairy.
Pure white butterflies that fluttered along with the intensities of her emotions. The joy, excitement, nervousness, all in one.
As she entered the ballroom, everyone stared at her, looking in awe at her outfit. Alex smiled to ease her nerves, but it was a genuine smile. She was happy to be there, as a fairy.
She could only wish her brother Conner could be there too. This was their only separation since birth, and they both missed the other very much.
Thinking of her brother made her a bit sad, so the butterflies fluttered lower. But then she thought about her magical life here, and they flew up again, flapping their wings energetically.
Alex saw her grandmother and the other fairies beaming proudly at her, and Alex returned it with a radiant smile of her, lighting up her face.
The Fairy Godmother had never seen her so beautiful.
The butterflies moved at her every breath, sometimes they nearly fluttered away, but Alex kept good control of them, so all of the butterflies stayed on her dress.
Until she saw Rook.
Her heart seemed to explode with happiness when she realized he had specially went to the ball to see her. A sweet smile formed on her lips.
When he leaned in to kiss said lips, Alex felt her breath hitch, and then she also leaned in, savouring every second of their precious time.
Their lips touched, and Alex heard the gentle flutter of wings, indicating all of the butterflies had flown off.
This was the pinnacle of her feelings. She had felt a lot of emotions during her few months of stay in the Land of Stories, but none of them had made her feel so full, that her feelings threatened to spill from her.
Alex was a pure soul who first experienced the sweetness of love, but also exposed to the dangerous betrayal. It was like a rose, pretty on the top but the thorns underneath can prick through skin.
But of course, she didn't think about that at the moment. It was full of sweet kisses and loving stares, and Alex was lost in it.
But the good times didn't last. The war came, and Alex had to bid Rook goodbye.
Alex had hoped their relationship could remain after the war. But, after Rook's betrayal, Alex found it hard to trust him again.
After the height of her relationship with Rook, it plummeted to the very bottom, shattering Alex's hopes.
Alex knew some romances weren't supposed to last. She knew that dating someone either means you break up with them or you marry them. But she had so foolishly thought that maybe her romance with Rook was true love.
A pure soul, tainted by heartbreak.
Throughout the next few months, Alex felt her emotional burden becoming heavier and heavier, until one day, she snapped.
Unleashing all of her pent up stress from the break up, the fact that the Masked Man was her father, and the fruitless search for the Masked Man, Alex lost control of her magic and vanished.
Alex was scared. Memories of the Enchantress's terrifying reign flashed into her mind. She didn't want to become like her!
Maybe that was why she chose to wear a white dress afterwards. White symbolized purity and innocence, and Alex didn't want to be tainted by evil. Maybe if she worked hard enough, she could brainwash herself into forgetting all her awful memories.
When Alex breathed in the cursed dust, she knew what the witches were going to do to her. Trying desperately to stop it, Alex summoned all of the good in her to try to ward it away.
Help. Help me.
Tears formed in Alex's eyes. She clenched the white fabric of the dress she was wearing, hoping to regain some sanity.
I can't… no I can't become evil…
Somebody was trying to talk to her… Alex knew he meant well, but she had to chase him away for his own sake… she was too dangerous, too dangerous…
"It's too late!" Alex gasped, trying to form words. She could feel it- the darkness seeping into her heart.
I'm so sorry… Conner, save me…
A tear slid down, leaving a wet trail on her cheek. Alex had no time to wipe it away.
"Please, you have to run!"
It felt like a supernova exploding in her chest, but Alex couldn't scream. She began her journey as a fairy to serve good, and it couldn't end with her serving evil!
And then in a second, all her good intentions were devoured by black, pitch black.
A/N: I HAVE NEWS FOR Y'ALL! Guess who's getting a movie? The Land of Stories: Wishing Spell is!
Chris will not only write the script, but he'll also direct the movie!
I'm really excited for this new TLOS movie! I kinda hope Chris will be playing Froggy… a lot of fans had wanted him to.
ALSO PLEASE DO NOT SPOIL ME. I have not read TLOS 6 (save for the preview on the website) … I'll be getting it on the 20th. My friend read some spoilers and spoiled me… just please don't spoil me.
Anyways, please read and review!
(PS: you might want to look at the first and the last words of this drabble, not including the title) (I hope someone can make a connection)