Fragments of Time ( A Disney Twisted Wonderland x OC story) Book I

5.9 - The Cultural Festival

-previously-

"Vil promised he'd let me do whatever I wished if I beat him once....but there was nothing so far....I pray I can be stronger....."
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"My power is to protect the people I care for. It....stems from my past....but I'm not going to relay it....It....brings back horrible memories....But you can never tell another person unless it's my say-so. There's lots about my power that I must learn to keep under wraps."
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"Schoenheit, Luchessi and those of you representing NRC, show everyone what your capable of and take that first place from RSA!"
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"I can't believe it....it's really her. After so long....It had to have been her.... they're her eyes.....but what if it's not her like I believed?"
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That night when I fell asleep, my soul was dragged back into the mirror to witness one last vision of the Evil Queen turned Witch.

'The room smells musty....' I noted. The old hag had an apple in her hands as she carefully dipped it inside the cauldron, only to lift it out and let the excess poison drip off. It melted to reveal a skull face, and turns bright red. "Dip the apple into the cauldron of poison.....turn into the appearance to tempt Snow White...Wanna bite?!" she cackled as she teased the crow.

She flips through the pages of her book, muttering, "There may be an antidote that will bring her back to life....ah! There it is: True love's kiss....what nonsense! Don't worry, when they find her dead, they'll think so and she'll be buried alive!" she laughed to herself as she gathered the basket of apples, the poisonous one on top, as she climbed into the boat and taking the oar, palled away cackling madly. "Buried Alive!!!"

'If this is what I think is going to happen....I need to be there to stop it!'
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-The day of the festival-

That morning, I spent all my time, getting ready for the rehearsals. The final costume was perfectly fit to my form, so I decided to walk around in it to make sure it was more loose and easy for me to move around in when I went on stage. With a bit of clear gloss, mascara, eyeliner and a touch of shimmery gold and white eyeshadow, I had just finished slipping on my shoes,  the white and metallic striped shoes, which I snuck from my locker, with Coach Vargas' permission, for walking around in, when someone knocked at the door.

"Yea?" I ask. The knob turned and Epel peeked his head inside.

"Ohaiyo, Charlotte-san! Grim-kun. Ready for today?" he asked.

"Yea, Epel!" Grim perks up. "The day is here! You guys have to win so I can have my tuna dream!!"

"I hope so, too! With you as well, Charlotte!" Epel smiles. "And...today's the last day of training camp....I'm feeling kinda sad thinking about it....But, Charlie....thanks for letting us stay here!"

"It's no problem." I smiled back. Yea, I was sad that it's over, but on the other, I'm so glad I'll never have to speak to Vil after this! Now with the shock bracelet and him gone, I'll be back to being on my own and happy!! "But even if this is over, you're always welcome back into our circle if you need some companionship, Epel."

'Really?!" he smiled. "Thank you! I'll take you up on the offer!" I couldn't help but smile back.

After finishing up my hair, I slipped on my jacket, my crossbody bag and followed after Epel into the hallway, where two familiar faces wee talking to themselves until they looked up and saw us.

"Hey Charlie! Grim. Epel! Hope you guys got your rest! I can already feel myself getting hyped for the show!" Kalim was the first to greet. I ended up getting scolded by Jamil since I couldn't get to bed on time!" Jamil massaged his temples in annoyance.