Charmed, I'm Sure!

“Daring, it’s still not nice to do things like that. And you really shouldn’t call Raven names.” He always hated when Daring would do this. He knows that his brother doesn’t really mean anything by it, but he would always see Raven tear up when the other kids would make fun of her.

“Wait-” Too late, his brother was already running to the school. Oh when did he become his brother’s babysitter? He ran after Daring, hoping no one saw Daring like this.

The boy quirked an eyebrow. “Why? Her mommy was really evil, so that means she’s really evil too.” He then shrugged, not really knowing what Dexter meant. What was the big deal? Everyone in spellementary school called Raven evil, and he was sure she was used to it. It almost seemed like a game how every time Raven walked in the room, the other girls would run and hide behind Daring, begging for protection.

I know you might not want to hear this but, it’s your own fault you didn’t hear of this before. You and Dexter chased away any boy that showed an interest in her because they couldn’t live up to your impossibly high standards. Darling didn’t feel comfortable telling you about her sexuality or her relationship sooner cause she knew you’d just do the same with any girls that might’ve shown interest! She told me once that she wanted to make her own decisions, and you, Dexter and your parents seemed determined not to let her.

You can do that, as long as you remember that she is just as capable of being hurt in this. I mean, Alissa really likes Darling too, but I personally don’t see a reason to be worried.

We chased away most boys because every single one of them wanted to take advantage of her!  Day after day countless men would show up at our castle, asking for her hand in marriage. Dex and I reviewed the boys because it’s not easy to trust any of them. All just want to use her in order to marry into the family! But you wouldn’t understand what that’s like, would you?

I want Darling to be happy, I really do. But but our family is hextremely traditional. “Making our own decisions” is not much of an option! It’s why I restrict myself! It’s why-- 

Dexter was glad to have gotten through to Daring, if just a little. “Yes Daring, once you trick them then you can whack them all you want. You just need to think first.” He can’t believe their dad didn’t teach Daring that. That was one of the biggest things.

He sighed, as he chased Daring. He isn’t fast so Daring could easily run ahead of him, even though Dexter now has longer legs. Once his brother stopped, they both looked at the school and all it’s glory. “…Yeah, I guess it is pretty.” He had to think back, but soon he remembered Daring had once made Raven’s dragon mad and then ended up losing his camera.

“Hmph! I’m still mad about that. All I did was whack that dragon on the nose, not even hard! I was jus’ being funny!” The boy grumbled, pouting. “Then it got all big and burned my camera when I dropped it. I bet Evil Raven told it to do that.”

Good, glad we could reach an understanding.

#This would be easier to handle if it was some random love-struck boy

Maybe. But I think the important thing to do right now is focus on the fact they make each other happy. There’s no guarantee it will work forever after, but there also isn’t one that it won’t.

I’m still unhappy about not being told of this earlier. Dexter and I weren’t even given a chance to fully review Alissa to see if she’s right for Darling.

When they arrived in the Castleteria Cerise noticed at how quiet it was right before students began filing in to get a table or food. She followed behind Daring to get in line for breakfast and glanced at what was available for them to eat. A smile crossed her lips when she saw that sausage,and bacon were being served. She grabbed a few links of sausage and some strips of bacon then reached for a bowl to get some porridge that was being served at the end of the line. 

Once she got her breakfast she followed beside Daring to a table nearby. She took a seat across from him then began to enjoy her links of sausage. A few low wolf like growls came from her as she ate her sausage,but looking up from her meal with a half of a link hanging out of her mouth she remembered she was having breakfast with Daring. She wolfed down the link before speaking. “Sorry I don’t have the best table manners.” She admitted as she reached over for a napkin to wipe her lips. 

It didn’t take much thinking to decide what he wanted. Starting the day off with protein was obviously the best choice, especially because he had Hero Training that day, and one could only imagine the gruelling activities they would do. (Not that Daring had a problem with that, he loved a good challenge.)  He followed suit with Cerise, getting the same food as she along with a muffin.

“We still think it was unfair!” Darling grumbles as she remembers that particular memory when she was little. “Well, at least Dexter found a new hobby at that time! Partially your fault why he’s so absorbed in politics- not that it’s a bad thing! Poor thing though, poor thing.”

Darling felt her muscles tense as she waited for her older brother to reply. There was no doubt that he would say something to support her, but it was a habit of hers to prepare for the worst every time she talked about change in Ever After. “I understand but, you can’t deny that there’s a lot of kickbutt heroines in fairy tales!” Darling sighed.

The female knight grins a little bit as she listens to her brother. “Nuh-uh!” She says,  “Just you watch Daring, one day you’ll wake up and find out that all of your princesses left for me!” Darling laughs loudly.

“Perhaps it wasn’t hexactly fair, but that training was important. It molded me into the perfect hero; capable of protecting everyone I hold close!” The prince said proudly, placing his hands on his hips. “That’s a good thing. It means he’ll become a wise king when he’s older. There’s still time to become strong too.”

“Ha-hah, you’re right, I can’t deny that. Even if the knights and heroes are described as men, there’s still some heroines in some fables.” His arms folded across his chest, pondering for a moment. “...But not for Charmings.” Daring’s tone grew concerned. “Are you sure you want to head down this path? You know how traditional our family is. Mom and Dad would flip their crowns if they find out what you’ve been doing.”