Chapter 4

Raven's POV

It was the night of The Fall Ball. Daring and I would attened, dance and leave (that was my plan, anyway). But I was sure Daring had other plans...Daring wore a navy-blue blazer, fastened by 3 gold chains. He wore his Legacy Crown, as did I. I wore a black, strapless ballgown drenched in tuel. My hair was styled into cascading curls, complete with no black highlights. I had dyed it all violet the night before.

Our pearly-white carriage waited directly outside the grand palace. Daring lightly clung onto my gloves. I recalled but didn't move my hand, he would take it offensivly. Since The Fall Ball had been to celebrate my capture, this was to be the last. Darling had told me that there would be a photobooth, lots of dancing and the biggest buffet in Ever After. I couldn't wait!

Once we had arrived, a guard welcomed us and we were shown to the ballroom.

"Presening King Daring and Queen Raven Charming" the annouced bellowed. People cheered at Daring's name, but immediatly stopped at mine. I hate that last name 'Charming'. I am not a Charming, I am a Queen. I was given dirty looks from other Royals, but one Princess was kind. Ashlynn Ella. She was so kind, and Hunter even offered to dance with me! I gracefully accepted and Ashlynn danced with Daring. For a huntsman, he really can dance! After swapping back husbands, Daring led me to the photobooth. He knew I loved taking photos; it's like an ever-lasting mirror image (one of my hobbies is mirror staring, just like my mother). It was scarlett on the outside, and white on the inside. We took a few serious pictures, and a few funny ones.

"Sit on my lap", Daring asked. I looked at him, confused and I raised my eyebrows.

"What?" I replied.

"Just...Please?" I hesitantly did what he had asked and sat on his lap. My gloved arms wrapped around his neck and I smiled cheshire style. Just as the timer clicked, Daring planted a soft kiss on my cheek. The photo captured the sheer shock of my face. If wasn't smiling I swear he would have kissed me on the lips. I felt really awkward after that so I sat up and walked out of the booth. Why had he done that? It was totally uncalled for! Daring also shuffled out, holding the strip of pictures. I looked and burst into a fit of laughter. My face on the last one! He then joined me.

"Well, I'm going to the bathroom", Daring announced. He left me by the booth. A certain brow-haired, blue-eyed King started towards me. I looked at him with a bit of a leer. Still, this did not put him off and he stood directly infront of me.

"Hello, Raven", he spoke so softly. Surely I reconised him.

"Dexterous", I shifted my gaze at the ground.

"Please, just call me Dexter", My purple eyes shot wide at that name. I rememberd everyone...but him. Perhaps the curse killed all of my emotions, and the memories connected to them. I used my hand to cup his chin and I brought him to my eye level.

"Why?" I asked

"Why what?" He replied. I silenced him with a single finger.

"Why do I not remember you? But everyone else? Tell me", I sounded so powerful, so influencial. No wonder people were scared of me.

"We...we...Used to date. You know, the whole boyfriend/girlfriend thing? The 'In Love' thing?" I let go of his chin out of pure shock. I took a step back, hands shaking.

"Whoa, Raven. Are you alright? I didn't realise you'd be this...well...shocked!" Dexterous placed a comforting hand on my shoulder and I shoved it off. Daring had just left the restroom and he was anxiously looking for me.

"Raven! Wait!" Dexterous shouted. I picked up my long skirt and ran into him, clasping my arms tightly around him. I was breathing heavily. Daring was hugging me back now.

"You okay?" He asked, it came out as more of a chuckle, though.

"Yes. Yes, I'm...great now I'm with you", did I just say that? There must be something wrong...maybe it's the curse? It could be...dare I say; broken!

"Good", Daring kissed me on the lips and I kissed back, whilst seeing a heartbroken Dexterous watch over Daring's shoulder.

Helloooo! I really hope you enjoyed this chapter and the whole story in general! Some of my friends read my fanfiction and one said she really enjoyed this one, so I chose to update. Any ideas, please leave in the reviews xx