Sorry I haven't updated in awhile! I wrote this chapter, but I wasn't very happy with the way it turned out. Naturally, I rewrote the entire section. I feel much better about how this one turned out.
Hello CatDog (love that show), I saw that fact in a YouTube video, but wasn't sure how legit it was. After doing some more research I realized that she indeed would have been able to speak French. This should have an effect for the story in the future. Thanks for bringing it to my attention! :)
Rainlily216, the villain definitely got her butt kicked in the last chapter! XD We'll be learning more about her in upcoming chapters. Although I have to say, I think Belle, Mulan, and Anna have already had enough of her! I like how Anna isn't the most articulate either. Not only does it make her funny but it also defeats the whole stereotype of Disney Princesses being perfect. As for reviews, my father once told me, "Artists crave feedback." While I would love getting 20 reviews per chapter though, the most important thing to me is that everyone is enjoying the story. It makes me happy to see that you do! Hopefully as much as I enjoy yours!
Ariel received quite a rude awakening the next morning. She was in a dreamless sleep when she suddenly couldn't breathe. The pain in her chest woke her up and she made big splashes as she scrambled out of the water.
The noise had caught the attention of the other two girls and they ran over to Ariel.
Tiana, with Elsa, knelt by Ariel, "Are you okay?!" She knew Ariel wouldn't understand the words themselves, but she would hopefully understand the concern in her voice.
After a coughing fit Ariel asked Elsa, "Are my legs back?"
Elsa glanced at Ariel's legs, "They're back. The sun's up too. I don't think that's a coincidence."
"Probably not," she agreed.
Tiana gently shook Elsa's shoulder to get her attention, "Should one of us stay with Ariel while the other goes for help? Her tail may reappear tomorrow night and there's no guarantee we'll be near water."
After a moment of processing her words, Elsa responded, "Can't. We must keep moving."
Tiana nodded her head in understanding and Ariel stood. All three girls left their shelter and proceeded to go in a random direction.
Jasmine noticed the sun rise during her watch and tried to wake her companion, "Merida. Merida."
Merida yawned and stretched, skillfully balancing herself on the branch. Seeing the sun she proceeded to climb down, motioning for Jasmine to follow. Both, now on the ground, were walking in silence.
They walked for what seemed like forever until they heard a, "Hey!"
In the blink of an eye Merida had her bow and arrow ready to shoot, causing the one who made the noise and the two behind her to stop in their tracks.
"We come in peace!" Merida recognized the language as English and for once was grateful for her mother's lessons.
"How can we be sure?" she asked.
Tiana sighed in relief, "Oh good you speak English."
"Not as a first language, but yes."
Elsa asked Tiana, "How good is she with English?"
"Good enough," she explained to Merida, "These two speak Danish and Norwegian. I know English and French."
Merida still refused to lower her weapon, "Gaelic. I don't know what she speaks."
"What time period are you from?" asked Tiana.
This seemed to catch the Scottish princess off guard, "I'm sorry?"
Again Tiana had to explain, "They're from the 1800s and I'm from the 1900s. What about you and your friend?"
Merida glanced at Jasmine before replying, "Under normal circumstances I wouldn't believe you, but after waking up in the middle of a forest and meeting a girl in clothing I've never seen before, my mind is much more open."
"Your accent suggests you're from Scotland." As the two conversed Ariel and Elsa walked over to Jasmine, trying to talk to her without success.
"I am from 900s Scotland. I haven't been able to communicate much with Jasmine. Just enough to know her name and how to survive with her."
"I'm not sure where she's from, but I suppose we could figure that out later."
Merida shook her head, "I'm sorry, but there is no we until you explain what you are doing here."
Tiana sat down on a stump, "Okay, where do I begin? I can't tell you much about Ariel and Elsa. Elsa knows some English, but Ariel doesn't seem to recognize the language at all. We did figure out that we're from different times and even places. I recognized Ariel as the Queen of Denmark and Elsa claims to be the Queen of Arendelle. I myself am a princess. What about you?"
"Princess Merida of DunBroch."
Tiana pointed to Jasmine, "I bet she is also royalty. Not just anyone can afford her kind of headwear."
"I suppose not," Merida finally put her bow and arrow away.
"Do you have any powers?" Tiana seemed to randomly ask.
Merida shook her head while slowly saying, "No."
"Oh good. I'm not sure if I can handle anymore. Elsa can shoot ice out of her hands and Ariel was born a mermaid. Ever since she got here she's been turning back into one at night. Hopefully nothing will turn me into a frog anytime soon." At Merida's expression she added, "I'm not crazy. Although I fear I'll turn crazy if I stay here too long."
"Well, we'll have to see. If what you say is true than Elsa can use her ice to save us in the future. Also, we'll have to find water by the time night falls."
She stood, "So you are joining us? Good! I know Elsa can translate for Ariel but what about your friend?"
"She won't understand anything we say." Both girls felt great pity for Jasmine when they realized that she wouldn't be able to communicate with anyone. "We can't stay here forever."
Surprisingly, it was Elsa, still standing at a distance with Ariel and Jasmine, who said, "You're right." She turned to Ariel, "Vi er sammen nu. Vi har brug at gå." We are together now. We need to go.
All girls started to move together, hoping that wherever they were going was the right direction.
Anna called for what seemed like the millionth time, "Elsa! Rapunzel!"
Mulan and Belle both trailed behind, feeling sorry for her. While they were all stuck in this forest, at least Belle and Mulan knew their loved ones were safe. Belle was wearing the satchel while Mulan scanned the area, hoping to see anything useful.
Belle spoke, "Once we find everyone, how do we get home? As far as we know there is no way."
Mulan replied, "Our best shot would be in that hideout."
Anna agreed, "As scary as the thought is of going back there, we should return eventually. Who knows? When we return that woman might not even be there."
"I like your optimism," said Mulan, "All the thoughts I have are negative 'what ifs' that keep creping into my head."
Curious, Belle asked, "What kind of what ifs?"
"What if she finds them before us? That lady can somehow see everything and presumably everyone in this area. What if that woman finds us? Again she can see everything in this forest."
"Elsa should be safe," Anna said, "She has ice powers."
"Ice?"
"What kind of power?"
"Who do you think made that cage that trapped the puma? Elsa uses ice magic. There's no way that crazy lady can harm her or anyone my sister's with."
Belle stated, "Then I hope everyone else is with her."
"Rapunzel has to be with her. She just has to!" Anna said, mostly to herself.
Belle put a comforting hand on Anna's shoulder, "Whether they're together or not. We'll find them both."
"I think I just found a way to find everyone." At Mulan's voice, the other two looked to her. "It's a long shot, but they might have tried to get to higher ground to find a way out. Even if they didn't, while a longer shot, we might be able to see them from those mountains."
Belle and Anna stood by Mulan, realizing that from where she was standing, she could easily see some mountains over a thick grove of trees.
Nodding, Anna said, "Even if it is a long shot..."
Belle finished for her, "It's our best shot."
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