All characters belong to Disney, the dwarfs' wives are my ocs
Sorry if I get any locations wrong I know Snow White is the queen of Charmington but the enchanted forest is in the Summerlands from what I can tell and I know they're close to Snow White's castle. If anyone would like to give me any further information feel free I'm going off what I know from the books and trying to figure out the maps since Charmington is represented a few different ways.
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"Mom?" Doug whispered as he and Evie returned to the hospital the next day. He wasn't sure how to feel as he hadn't heard anything from Derek or their uncles so he figured his father was still in the same state but he couldn't help but smile when he saw Snow and his Uncle Doc.
"Nothing's changed, Doug. Your brother went with your uncles to the mine… I'm glad you and Evie are here." Doc replied.
"Have you eaten, Mom?" Doug whispered as he sat beside her, visibly concerned as he gently wrapped both arms around her when he finally looked to his father "Did Dad have all those bandages yesterday?" he asked.
"They changed his bandages but yes he had them yesterday, you probably didn't notice because your mind was so scattered between your wedding and everything on your mind… No, Doug I haven't eaten… I've been at your father's side all night." Daisy sighed, her eyes making the fact she hadn't slept well apparent.
"I'll get you something, you need to eat, Mom." Doug whispered "Evie, why don't you stay here and get acquainted with your stepsister."
"My stepsister?" Snow repeated while thinking that she'd heard Evie's name mentioned by Mal often as she'd reported on the major events of their life as well as around Auradon and now wished she'd looked into it more.
"I never knew my father but yes, I'm the Evil Queen's daughter and you might recognize my name from my fashion designs." Evie hesitantly explained.
"Oh," Snow replied a smile coming over her lips "I've been wanting to know you for some time, I didn't realize Evie's 4 Hearts and my stepsister were the same or that I had a stepsister I'm embarrassed to admit. I've wanted to know you because I suspected you only had your mother for family…" at this Snow's eyes further filled with sorrow "How has stepmother treated you?" she whispered remembering the fear she'd always felt though she'd tried to ignore it, sure her stepmother had to of been merely misunderstood.
"As I've said to Mal, she taught me how to do blush before I could talk… I suppose she loved me but I was merely someone she could criticize, let me know I'd never be beautiful enough. She never had the magic mirror on the Isle but now looking back I wonder how she would've reacted if she thought I was possibly more beautiful than her." Evie explained as she blushed, embarrassed she'd just admitted this "I admit I have wondered what it was like for you between what little I know and how she treated me despite the fact that I was her own daughter… I want to be your sister especially knowing Mother… you know."
"Evie," Snow whispered as she gently took the young woman's hands into her own "you're beautiful and I can tell you don't need someone to tell you. I can tell you're confident on your own but I also know we all need someone. I can tell Doug loves you and the dwarfs are a very tight family, you will be well cared for but I would love to have a sisterly relationship with you."
"I would love that too. I was afraid you wouldn't because of Mother." Evie sighed.
"Stepmother has nothing to do with this." Snow whispered as she reached up, gently wiping Evie's tears "It sounds like she didn't treat you much better than me and I know you're going to need someone to help you with your wedding."
The two continued with more small talk about each of their lives until-
"You two already learning each other's secrets?" Doug asked, surprising them both before he handed his mother something he'd brought back for her. He hugged her before retying her ponytail. Then finally after making sure she had everything she needed he stood at his dad's side, taking his hand into his own as he'd done the day before "Dad, please wake up, I don't know what my uncles will think about her but I have someone special you need to meet." he whispered, struggling against the emotion that made him feel his throat was closing.
"Is there anything I can do for him?" Evie asked, her brown eyes full of genuine compassion for the man who would soon be her father-in-law as she gently laid her hand on Doug's wrist, her fingers brushing over Doug's and his father's hands.
"Keep up what you're doing but move your hand all the way along his forearm." Doc assured Evie as he walked over, standing beside her "It'll help his blood flow despite the state he's in. I wish I could tell you two what will happen once he wakes up but unfortunately I can't." he sighed, shaking his head as he gently started to work Dopey's legs with his own work worn hands "However, dear you certainly have my blessing to marry my nephew. I can already see your love for him as well as your willingness to be there for him as well as his mother and my brother."
"I think nothing of it when the person I'm caring for cares for me the same. I haven't a clue how Mr. Dopey feels about me but I love his son so much and what little I know from Doug he and his father seem like they have similar personalities. They're both loyal, loving, sweet and… dopey."
Doc could only chuckle as he smiled at Evie "You have that right my dear, describes my brother well. I think Grumpy may be the only one who possibly won't take to you quickly but that's him. He'll warm up to you so try not to be put off by his personality."
"I don't think that will be too hard considering where I grew up besides I know he's looking out for Doug and I'm sure Crabby has already told him things."
Doc sighed at this "You're right, he has told his father some things but I've also been told things by my son who I believe shares a couple classes with you and the things Crabby's told his father might surprise you. Granted, Crabby initially was irritated you being the Evil Queen's daughter but that changed, especially after you and your friends stopped Maleficent he had some good things to say, wanting to convince his father that Doug indeed wasn't dating a villain. My son, as well as his cousins who went to Auradon Prep like you and your friends." he explained, gently laying his hand on her arm as he smiled.
"That makes me feel somewhat better." Evie whispered as she looked down, knowing that she should already be creating a relationship with her future father-in-law, the dwarf's blue eyes hopefully twinkling as he got to know her "What do you think Mr. Dopey will think of me?"
"I can't speak for him but if he can hear anything I'll wager he already understands how much you care for him and his son, Dopey is one of the simplest people you will ever meet. All he wants is his sons to have the same love he does." Doc whispered, all the while remembering back to when his brother had first married Daisy, how happy he had been just the two of them but also how much deeper his happiness had become once Derek was born then later Doug, how he had supported his sons in his own way throughout their still young lives.
Evie smiled, Doc's words having eased her mind some "All I want is a husband who loves me as I do him and our children to grow up knowing they're loved unconditionally."
"Evie," Doc whispered, gently laying his hand on her back "you will have a home among us, even if you wish to stay in Auradon which of course I know it's ideal for you with your business though Charmington isn't far from there."
"I admit I wish we could build a house on our land where we'd be closer to my parents and the others but the cottage we have now is best, Evie has room for her work,… well you helped her get it, Uncle Doc." Doug agreed "I'm just glad we're not too far from our family."
"It's a good compromise." Doc agreed knowing the reason he'd chosen it for Evie was the fact Doug wouldn't be far from their land and the mines, meaning Doug would be close to his father, especially once he decided to start a family of his own "However, if you do decide to move to Charmington someday we have plenty of room to build the two of you a cottage of your own." Doc added as Evie blushed, slightly embarrassed not knowing what the future was for her and Doug but also realizing just how much her new family already cared for her.
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"Doug, why don't you and Evie take a break, we'll sit with your father." a shy dwarf spoke up as he walked in followed by another of his brothers as he smiled, blushing as he walked over to his nephew and Evie.
"Thanks Uncle Bashful, Uncle Grumpy." Doug whispered, thankful Snow was there which hopefully would keep his Uncle Grumpy in check.
"How long have you two been here?" Grumpy asked, compassion evident in his eyes "I guess my baby brother hasn't changed?"
"Dad's still the same Uncle Grumpy but Evie's been rubbing his arms all morning and helping me comfort Mom."
Watching Evie who continued what she was doing unfazed despite his own scrutiny left Grumpy momentarily speechless before he glanced to his older brother "Doc, it's lunch hour, get down to the mine and help DJ with the gems, the two of you are behind." he ordered before turning back to his nephew and Evie "Look, I know you two have things you likely need to do with your upcoming wedding, take a few hours to rest some, tonight I want you two to have supper with me and my family… if you're okay with it."
"I hate to leave Mom but I know Evie's getting tired, I know you and Uncle Bashful will look after her. I wanted Evie to meet my parents yesterday but yes, tell Aunt Angel we'll see you tonight." Doug replied while the fact he was conflicted knowing he had to be there for both his mom and Evie, wishing he could do both at the same time.
"Good." Grumpy nodded, a slight frown on his face despite the obvious concern in his eyes "Evie, I still don't like the fact of who your mother is but if I didn't see it before these last couple days I know for certain, like my brothers I welcome you into our family but if anyone tries to hurt you I'll deal with them personally. I'm just glad my brother will have a daughter-in-law who's this willing to be there for him." he told her, gently laying a hand on her back "Go with Doug, I hope you like what you see when you see where we live."
"I'm sure I will, Mr Grumpy." Evie whispered as she already knew they lived in the mountains everyone referred to as the Seven Jeweled Hills.
Hesitantly he smiled "You and Doug deserve one another." he whispered, blushing slightly as he realized what he'd just said.
"Thanks Uncle Grumpy, we'll see you after work." Doug called before he turned to his mother "I probably won't see you until tomorrow, Dad's cared for with you, Uncle Bashful and Aunt Snow, anything I can bring you from the cottage?" he gently asked as he hugged his mother.
"If you could bring clean clothes for your father and me and one of your father's hats, I know his head is cold." Daisy whispered, hating that she had to ask her son to do this but she was afraid to leave her husband's side.
"I will, I love you and Dad." he replied before turning back to Evie "You ready?" he asked but smiled seeing she was still focused on his father.
"Mr. Dopey, I know you haven't officially met me yet but my name is Evie, your son's fiancé." she whispered as she took his hand in hers "I hope once you've come to you will accept me as your daughter-in-law as your brothers have because your son is my prince, I can already imagine our children running through your land, happy having so many people who love them, their grandfather though he can't speak, plays his violin while they sing and dance." she confessed before kissing kissing the tips of her fingers and giving his hand one final gentle squeeze before she turned to Doug.
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"Doug," Evie whispered, the two sitting by the stream that ran through the land his father and six uncles owned.
"It's okay, Dad will be fine." Doug whispered as he set his chin on top of her flowing blue hair.
Looking up, Evie blinked, struggling to stop the tears that trickled down her cheeks as her sketchbook laid, forgotten at her feet "I can't help it, just something came over me this morning, tending to your father, it felt right. I'm sure I sound stupid but I already feel connected to him though I haven't really gotten to know him."
"No, I'm the one who's…dopey." Doug replied in an attempt to banish Evie's sadness if only momentarily as he gently brushed his thumbs under her eyes "And no, I don't think it's weird, I don't know how to explain it. It's like when I first saw you, Mom said her and Dad fell in love through their music. She says she doesn't believe in love at first sight but believes that your body just somehow knows that someone is your true love, like when I first saw you. I had butterflies in my stomach though I knew you were a VK."
"Doug." Evie whispered as she laid her hands on his cheeks, his smile causing her to giggle.
"So, now that you've seen the land I grew up on, has it affected your wedding plans?" Doug asked, knowing Evie had been sketching while he'd laid back against the grass, the sun warm on his skin.
"If you mean that I want to have our wedding here… no, it just made me realize how beautiful and magical these mountains are. I just had Mother who I'm not sure I want her to be a part of my life with you… I still love her but you're the one who makes me feel I'm the fairest, I know I am in your eyes."
"Because you are, Evie. Yes, you are beautiful but because you're sweet, caring and talented Evie."
Evie could only sigh as she hugged Doug, secretly knowing that among the sketches she'd done was her wedding dress which she'd made some slight changes too. More than ever she was thankful she had her stepsister, knowing working on her dress would be a way for them to bond.
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"You're nervous because of my cousins aren't you?" Doug asked as he and Evie walked to his uncle's house.
"Only because I don't know what Gordon is like."
"Gordon, like Derek works steady in the mine with Dad and our uncles so you probably wouldn't have met him but the fact Uncle Grumpy approves is a good thing."
Evie nodded as the door to the cottage opened and she found herself looking at a smiling woman with gentle eyes.
"Come in, Doug your uncle and cousins are washing up then they'll come inside."
As Doug sat down he smiled watching Evie help his aunt set the table despite her insistence that it wasn't necessary. He chuckled quietly, imagining her with his own mother especially after how he'd seen her caring for both his parents the last two days. He sat, lost in his own thoughts when his uncle and cousins came in, startling all three of them.
"What's she doing here!?" Gordon cried once he realized who was helping his mother.
"Dad told us earlier her and Doug would be here." Crabby muttered, rolling his eyes at his brother, hating how stubborn his brother was"You have no idea how much like Aunt Snow she is."
"But her mother-"
"Gordon, let her alone!" Grumpy snapped causing Evie to gasp, slightly afraid as the dwarf's eyes flared at his son "You have no idea what she's done for your Uncle Dopey. She loves your cousin and she woke him with true love's kiss when Queen Leah's lunatic granddaughter did what she did!"
Gordon merely grunted as he sat down, Crabby giving Evie an apologetic look of understanding.
"Now, what else can you tell us about yourself?" Angel spoke up, trying to lighten the mood her sons had created.
"Of course you know who my mother is but even on the Isle all I wanted was to be there for others. Despite my mother controlling how I looked I always wanted to help others feel better about themselves."
"She's made a few pieces for me… helped me I guess come out of my shell." Doug offered, smiling as he laid his hand on top of hers while Gordon and Crabby gagged.
However, Grumpy, ignoring his sons, genuine interest and concern in his eyes as he asked something that had been bothering him "I won't judge you but… you know who your father is?"
Evie only sighed as she looked down, shaking her head "I only ever had my mother and she's never mentioned him, honestly, Mal's one of the few on the Isle that knows both her parents, most of us only have one of our parents but on the Isle it's about the same as being orphans because a lot of our parents just used us to get at one another."
At this, Grumpy merely blinked, overwhelmed with emotion despite having never cared about the villains' lives on the Isle "Evie, you know me and my brothers are orphans? I don't understand the villain part but I do know what it's like having to raise ourselves, caring for my younger brothers while Doc did things our parents would've done had we not lost them at such a young age."
"Dad, you're honestly sympathetic to her?" Gordon mumbled before Crabby smacked him in the back of his head, unable to believe his brother really had that little heart.
"I'm glad you have a family now that will be there for you, that you have Doug to care for you and I know you and the Queen will be happy getting to know one another. I know you don't want to now but once my brother comes to, I want you to spend a few days with her at the castle in Charmington. She'll make sure you see Dopey because she'll bring you with her and the two of you can work on your dress… away from my nephew, one part of this I'm sure he won't be happy about."
"Uncle Grumpy's right, Evie." Doug whispered , blushing as he gently squeezed her hand "I can't help you this time and Aunt Snow can help you the most. Derek and I can take you together when the time comes."