A/N- This is set after the movie, they decided to stay in the business but they no longer scam people. Disclaimer, I only own Loreli.
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--Novalkauf--
"Loreli Nell! Laken!" Jessica Baker a small golden haired girl called
"Jessica, don't yell… you'll frighten away the animals." Loreli laughed, waving at Jessica as she walked through the trees
"Mr. Williams is looking for you; he wishes to speak to you about… The Curse." Jessica said, whispering the last two words
"Oh, Jessica when will you learn?" Loreli laughed "The Curse is just a story told too frighten young children… it holds no truth"
"The Witch is real! Loreli… you saw her yourself when you were 10!" Jessica replied, looking around nervously
"I was told the story, as were you, when I was little… my parents were killed; I translated it as The Witch. It happens often in traumatic circumstances…" Loreli said, taking Jessica's hand and walking back towards the village.
Loreli often put a on a façade when talking about The Curse. She didn't entirely believe it, but she didn't entirely not believe it. She knew the town's people thought her strange because she often disappeared into the woods for hours at a time. Any other person who has done that came out of the forest changed, talking of enchanted trees and lost souls.
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"Miss Nell" Mr. Williams, the mayor said "May I speak to you… in private?" he asked, nodding at Jessica, who quickly scampered away
"If this is regarding The Curse, well you know where I stand on it" Loreli replied
"Yes, yes I know you do not think it true, but if we were to have someone investigate it further would you be willing to work with them?" Mr. Williams asked
Loreli raised an eyebrow, and stared directly at the little man
"Loreli you are the only one who the forest does not affect! You are… enchanted, protected, whatever you want to call it. The forest does not harm you." Mr. Williams persisted
Loreli glanced at the woods behind her, and then back at Mr. Williams, who looked so desperately upset "Alright." Loreli sighed "I'll help"
"Ah, very well!" Mr. Williams smiled, ushering the girl into the court house "Loreli Nell, this is Wilhelm and Jakob Grimm… they are Legend Hunters." he explained
Loreli laughed slightly "Legend Hunters?" she asked, walking up to Wilhelm "You two are very foolish men…" Loreli said "Playing a very foolish game" she added, glancing at Jakob
"You don't believe in The Witch and The Enchanted Child?" Jakob asked quietly, looking up from his book which he had been writing in
"I do not. It is simply a tall tale, a story to keep the children out of the woods" Loreli responded
Wilhelm scoffed at the girl and shook his head "Then why is it that every person who comes out of Kaufs Woods is placed with a sickness in their head?" he asked
"Not every person…" Mr. Williams interjected
"Who hasn't?" Wilhelm asked, glancing at Mr. Williams
"Her" Mr. Williams replied, pointing at Loreli
Jakob looked up from his writing "You are not affected by the woods?" he asked as Loreli shook her head "Will…" he whispered to his brother "The Enchanted Child. It's her…" he said, so only Will could hear
Will gave Jakob a look as though he was insane, and then turned to Mr. Williams and Loreli "Very well… we will start our expedition at dawn" he ordered "Loreli meet us on horse at the edge of the woods in the morning."
"Ask me politely and perhaps I will." Loreli replied, rolling her eyes at Wilhelm
Will didn't say anything. He'd never met a girl quite as sure of herself. Not since Angelika. Jakob glanced at his brother than at Loreli and sighed, shaking his head slightly at Will
"Loreli, would you please accompany us into the woods tomorrow at day break?" Jake asked
Loreli smiled slightly and nodded "I will be waiting with my horse." she said, before leaving the court house
"Well this is certainly going to be an adventure." Will said sounding slightly annoyed, watching Loreli walk away
Jakob just smiled. There was something about this girl, she knew what she wanted and she wouldn't hold her tongue about it. That intrigued him.
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A/N- Reviews please! Muah!