The Princess and The Hatter

Chapter One

Once Upon a Time in the Enchanted Forrest. . . . .

 "I now pronounce you husband and wife." 

You clap heartily along with the large crowed gathered in the castle for the weeding, snuggling close to Jefferson who had your daughter Grace, right by his side, his arm around her, she too cheers making you both laugh before turning to watch Snow White and Prince Charming lean in for a kiss, but before they can, they're dramatically interrupted as the The Evil Queen enters through the large doors, causing the entire scene to grow cold and fearful. Jefferson holds Grace tighter and pulls you closer as she strides down through the middle of the room, sending the guards who came to meet her flying with her magic. 

"Sorry I'm late . . ." Regina voice drips with sarcasm and cruelty as she approaches the couple. 

In a panic, Doc yells out to Snow  "It's the Queen. Run!" but, too little surprise to you, Snow White doesn't run, instead, leans over and draws Prince Charming's sword and points it at the Evil Queen.

"She's not the Queen anymore." You step out slightly, Jefferson pulling up back but you assure him it's ok. "She's nothing more than an evil witch." you add sadly at the end, she hadn't always been this bad, but grief and hatred ruled her world now. 

Charming takes the sward from his wife "No, no, no. Don't stoop to her level. There's no need . . ." he looks at you  "You're wasting your time. You've already lost." and then turns to Regina "And I will not let you ruin this wedding."

 "Oh, I haven't come here to ruin anything." 

"Are you sure about that?" You frown, standing defisnsivly in front of your young family. 

The Evil Queen falters for a moment, not sure how to feel about you defending yourself from her, but quickly shakes it off "On the contrary, dear, I've come to give the bride and groom a gift." she smiles. 

"We want nothing from you." Snow White almost spits. 

"But you shall have it!" The Evil Queen retorts loudly "My gift to you is this happy, happy day. But tomorrow, my real work begins. You've made your vows, now I make mine. Soon, everything you love, everything all of you love, will be taken from you. Forever. And out of your suffering, will rise my victory. I shall destroy your happiness, if it is the last thing I do." 

"Regina. . ." you almost gasp. 

"You can be safe from this, just come home with me, come back home?" 

"You know I can't. . ." you look back at the family she'd threatened to destroy not long before. She took in a snap breath and let it out, as if she had a plan for you and that soon you'd be on board. With one more glare at the happy could, the Evil Queen turns around and heads for the door but before she reaches it, Prince Charming calls after her.

"Hey!"

Spinning around to the sound of his voice, the Queen just watches as Charming throws his sword at her, but before it can get there, using magic she dissipates leaving the sward to crash to the ground. The remaining guests at the wedding nervously talk amongst themselves and you turn to Jefferson, a concerned look on his face. You stroke your daughters hair as she hides further into her father. 

"Do you know what she's planning?" 

"Something tells me a curse is coming, but I think I have an idea . . ." you give him a look, biting your lip and wincing a little. He shakes his head. 

"You told me you didn't want me to use that Hat again. . ." He frowns concerned. 

"I think I'm more scared her than of the place we need to go." you look up.