Chapter 2 Who's afraid of the big bad wolf?
Hunter opened his eyes, the sun appeared on the horizon. It was too early, and he was too comfortable to stay in bed. Nevertheless he stood. Today was the beginning of the rest of his life. A (cold) shower awoke, he remembered only after the boiler was turned off, after all it was his job to ensure this.
The first thing to do was turn on the boiler after brewing coffee.
A change of clothes, then starts the routine.
Walking through the empty corridors of the castle and hearing his own steps was amazing when it was big castle, not that he had been increased from one day to another, but it was different with other students walking by the place.
Using the master key, it was the kitchen, a large lounge of over 300 feet long by 250 wide, had three benches and a large enough stove for a pot of industrial size. It was big enough to serve an army.
Hunter prepared some eggs and orange juice, in addition to some toast.
Also prepared a cafe that took right there to ward off the cold and sleep. But ate nothing. Put everything on a tray and returned the way he had done to the dorms. This time however was for the female dorm.
Normally there would be an ogre here that would prevent the entry of any man to the enclosure, but today was not a normal day, and Hunter entered without difficulty. It was nearly seven o'clock when he slammed the door Ashlynn room.
- You can enter. - She announced.
Hunter came in, but to his surprise he saw his girlfriend in bed.
- Brought breakfast morning. Where are you?
- In the bathroom, I'll just take a shower and go out already.
Hunter, at that time, cold sweat, and whispered to himself.
- I forgot to turn on the boiler ...
Severe minutes later, Ashlynn wearing a more comfortable than usual, but still with a towel wrapped around hair clothing. Looked dwarfed her boyfriend.
- I already said I was sorry. - Hunter justified. - It was an oversight. And I brought your eggs in bed, that should count for something.
- But forgot to turn on the boiler and gave me a bath of cold water, literally.
Hunter tried to approach, but was stopped by a not very happy Ashlynn.
- Do not think that just because we are alone you will do what you want. - Using a spoon like a knife to put Hunter in his place.
- I swear I thought nothing of it.
- That I believe.
- I would just say I've prepared a nice day for us, first around the city, where you could buy all the shoes that I can carry. A beautiful lunch at the Three Bears restaurant, then a walk around the enchanted lake and ended the day with a cup of tea in the Tea Shop Mad Hatter. I'm sure you'll love.
Hunter was very proud of his idea, after all he had arranged the script with Cupid the day before and was sure, Ashlynn would love.
Hours later.
Hunter was absolutely certain that the universe hated him. There was no other explanation. NONE of his ideas had worked. Thanks to the holiday none of the shops were open, the only way to buy a shoe for Ashylynn would be the Glass Slipper own store where she was the owner. Mama Bear had closed the restaurant, and as Blondie announced on his blog, the Lockes and the Bears were on a retreat over the weekend. With Maddie in wonderland there was nobody in the tea shop.
Somehow Hunter felt a jerk that day. And I could not help thinking that when the weekend ended Ashlynn certainly end with him.
- Sorry babe. I think I screwed up again.
Ashlynn looked him up and down, as if seeing him for the first time. Hunter felt his accusers eyes.
- Apologize you? For what reason?
The question took Hunter by surprise.
- Why not do anything right. I wanted you to have fun, and all I did was make you walk with me in a ghost town.
- Hunter, does not matter if the city is empty, I'm with you. That's what matters. We'll still have time to go to the enchanted lake.
Hunter regained some estimates. It was clear that the universe was completely crazy, just so he knows to find the most perfect woman in the world. And (and this was very unlikely) she fall in love with a jerk like him.
- Wait, I had a better idea.
Back to Ever After High Hunter spent more time in the kitchen, prepared sandwiches, a bottle of orange juice (without sugar), cookies, mashed potatoes, until even an apple pie. Everything for Ahlynn.
Meanwhile she had gone out to explore the school, and when returned was wearing one new costume (consisting of a blouse in yellow tones khaki pants and a light jacket on top, in addition to tilt the hair in a ponytail horse) and was carrying a basket of straw.
- Where did you learn to cook Hunter? - Asked Ashlynn.
He'd taken the pie from the oven at this time, said:
- You promise not to tell anyone?
- That my boyfriend is the most gifted man in the world? I do not know, maybe for the right price.
- And what is that price?
- A kiss and a piece of that pie.
- Ok, I give the kiss now, but the pie is for our ride.
- So, will you tell me?
- Who taught me was my mother. My father was a hunter of the queen, sometimes was without appearing days at home. My mother spent a lot of time at home and we lived in a very small house. She ended up working selling candy to help with the household bills. Just that, with time, she needed help and I went to help with the orders.
- And why my great Hunter Huntsman does not want anyone to know of his dark past?
Hunter blushed, but answered:
- Even as a Rebel all expect me to be a hero. I should kill the Big Bad Wolf and do a souffle him.
- And do you know a souffle? What other secrets you hide from me?
- I know. And if I told you all my secrets you'd find me very boring, so let's keep a mystery. Now come here you deserve a kiss and got to help me keep everything in that basket.
The walk through the forest was quiet, Hunter led the way to make way and Ashlynn carried the basket back without difficulty, did not have to look far to find a meadow where they spent the next few hours, chatted and remember when they needed to lie to everyone about their relationship, and how friends had accepted all that well. Remembered the days of true hearts, and before they realized they were on the towel. Hunter lying on her legs Aslynn enjoying the cool breeze of the evening. The silence broken only by the sounds of the wind of the enchanted forest.
- I told you it was a good idea we came up here.
- You did not hear me complain.
Ashlynn's tone was much more relaxed than he had in recent times, in fact, she had almost forgotten the reason for coming here to start.
At this moment the only thing that mattered was to be here with Hunter, her boyfriend, her love. After all they spent on the true hearts. These were moments that left her with the assurance that he had done the right choice.
Somewhat distracted she realized belatedly that Hunter admired her with a stare.
- Hunter, something wrong?
- No, nothing wrong.
- Then why are you looking at me like that.
- It would be possible to look the other way the most beautiful woman in the world?
Ashlynn can not help but blush, even if I could not do it.
- Fool.
- Fool and passionate.
Hunter stood beside him deeply admired his eyes, and his hand brushed a strand of hair Ashlynn. She blushed at the gesture, he slowly approached steadily. Earlier Ashlynn tried to resist, go with your head a little back, but the steady hand of Hunter prevented.
What happened next was the most intense of the two kissing until that moment, every inch of the lips Ashlynn were smoothed by Hunter, his right hand tried to move, but Hunter's hand caught in midair and brought to your crossing her fingers, she returned in order and stuck his left hand on the back of Hunter and also brought him closer, if that was possible it would be one in body as they were already in the heart.
Gathering all the strength of his being Ashlynn got away her boyfriend.
- But I thought you and I, and we ... - It was hard for Hunter to reason.
- Do not misunderstand Hunter. I love you, but I'm not ready to take that step.
Hunter took a deep breath, and for an instant missed the cold bath. No alternative and seeing that the night was getting closer Hunter suggested they return to the castle. With all the things they were saved. Hunter even offered to carry the basket, but Ashlynn insisted that he had done enough for one day.
The way back was much more difficult, it seems that every path that gave caught in the wrong place, every tree that used as markup looked like he was on the wrong side of the forest. Hunter was getting increasingly annoyed. When a sound was heard by the couple.
- Wait here. - Ordered Hunter.
He wanted to have something better than a stick as a weapon, but without thinking jumped among the foliage.
Ashlynn realized he was alone in the forest was night and she was alone. First she thought the whole thing was a mistake. That was as bad as her stepmother was better to die on a deserted and lonely forest. She heard a noise behind her and turned around too fast, lost his balance and fell.
When he turned to see the source of the noise, a wolf stared, his hair was gray and her teeth were sharp as needles and had almost an inch long. Her eyes were black as night and seemed very hostile. Does not let Ashlynn least surprised when he began to speak.
- You. Human. Food.
Ashlynn could not believe it, but know that some animals in the forest enchanted spoke, and helped many princesses. Maybe with a little luck she could get out of this.
- No Mr. wolf. I'm no food.
- Food! Smell of straw!
Ashlynn get it fast. The smell of the wolves was much more accurate than humans, maybe he was feeling the full basket. She opened the basket and found one last cookie that Hunter had done, but had not eaten. She took his hand, and remembered all the lessons dealing with animals and cursed himself for not paying more attention in class.
- Here Mr. Wolf. Food.
The wolf let her approach, and Ashlynn handed the cookie. He devoured in a single bite. He still looked furious, but less.
- More! - The wolf ordered.
Ashlynn knew he had no more. Then it was time to use my brain.
- I do not have here. I left the rest in the castle. If I get more caught up to the castle. Much more.
- Much more?
- Much more. But I do not know how to get back to the castle.
- Castle?
- My house.
The wolf seemed to think:
- House, in that direction. - He indicated with his paw a path.
The wolf turned its back on Ashlynn and returned to the forest. Ashlynn was still terribly shaken when Hunter returned a few minutes later:
- I saw something, but ran away. - I told him to look at his girlfriend and their status - My God, what happened?
- A wolf... was a wolf. - She tried to say, but the adrenaline was still running in his veins his heart was racing. She felt like she'd run a mile.
- Has passed, has passed. - He hugged her tightly - Now I'm here. Everything will be fine.
- He ... he said ...
- What did he say?
- The castle is in that direction. - Ashlynn finally managed to say.
Hunter did not understand, but Ashlynn seemed calmer and that was what counted. Finally he lifted her off the ground and both returned to walking, not knowing which direction to go, they walked in the direction indicated by Ashlynn and after some time they saw lights, a house in the woods.
- Help at last. - Said a relieved Hunter. - Now only hit, and ...
He could not finish the sentence.
- Ashlynn since when you using this hood?
- Hood, that hood, I'm not using any hood. - Ashlynn ran a hand over his hair and where a ponytail would be a red hood was placed. - But was not wearing a hood. Hunter what is seeing?
- Tell me where you got that basket, Ashlynn?
- In the Cerise's room.
- And for what reason did you get there?
- It is magic, you can put anything inside her and she always weighs the same as the basket made .
- You have a magic basket, wearing a hood and saw a wolf that spoke to you. Honey, I think we are in the history of The Little Red Hood and that there is Grandma's house.
Ashlynn hastened to enter, but was prevented by Hunter.
- You forgot what happens there?
When it was said that the front door opened, a shadow could be seen remembered the light that came from within.
Ashlynn simply whispered the answer:
- The Big Bad Wolf.