Morana is very angry because of what happened. She and her family had to move to their summer castle because of their subjects. She decided it's time for revenge. She is so close now to Auretta's castle. She can easily watch when Andrew going to leave the castle then she will seduce him. Ironically, she is here all the time and her mother not even searched for her. Snow doesn't even care where is her daughter...shocking... as she looks the direction of the castle, she notices it is her time: Andrew finally went out to have a ride on his horse. Morana decides that it's her time. She starts to walk, and she acts like she would fall because of a root. The prince of course rushes there to help her. When he arrives there, he notices who she is: her love's enemy. He helps her up anyway.
-Thank you, Prince Andrew!
-You know my name?
-Of course! We danced together at my ball, remember?
-Unfortunately.
-Ah, don't be so mean, just because your friend and my mom don't get along that doesn't mean we can't be friends.
-I know your kind, you don't have to act like this.
-Really? You met with me once... we barely even talked, and you hate me because of my mother?
-Why, aren't you on her side?
-No! Me and my mother always had our problems! We never got along because everything must be about her. She never took care of me properly.
-Well, I'm sorry to hear that, but if you excuse me... - Morana notices that Auretta also wants to take a walk and she is with an older woman who she doesn't know. She immediately acts.
-Of course... Thank you again! – she hugs Andrew and looks to Auretta.
Auretta sees what's happening and stops. Grimhilde stops too and looks at her.
-What's wrong? – she asks but doesn't get answer, so she follows Auretta's look than she notices: Andrew hugging with a young girl. She turns back her look to Auretta. It's obvious her heart just broke. She is seemingly sad and jealous. – Oh honey...
-That's girl – she points at Morana – is Snow White's daughter – she says as she starts to tear.
Grimhilde looks again at their direction. She is really surprised. She didn't know that Snow has a child, but it is obvious that this girl just like her mother, because she looks straight to Auretta, she does this because she wants to hurt her.
Andrew backs and looks at her angry.
-What was that?
-A thank you! At least I do this for you, not like my cousin. Does she thank your help?
Andrew lovers his head and say nothing.
-I thought so! Until next time my prince! – she turns and disappear in the woods.
Andrew turns back and sees Auretta and Grimhilde. Of course... that girl did this to make Auretta jealous. He goes to their direction.
-Auretta, Elizabeth...
-I see you made friends with her... – says Auretta while she sheds a tear down
-It's not what it's seams! She fell to the ground, and I helped her up... Morana just thanked my help.
-Right! Because this is believable! See you, Andrew! – says Auretta as she wants to go but Andrew grabs her arm.
-That's what happened! I don't want anything from her!
-You own me nothing! You don't have to explain me... we aren't a couple.
-Auretta...
-Let me go Andrew! I really don't want to see you now!
Andrew lets her, she goes away from him really fast, Grimhilde follows her as she shakes her head and watches him angrily.
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Auretta doesn't stop until she arrives near the familiar pond. She sits down a log and start crying. Grimhilde try to catch her breath as she gains upon her. She sits down next to her, lends her hand in Auretta's, and stay silent.
-I can't believe how stupid I am! I believed he likes me, that he is genuine. I was wrong! People never change... he came for power... that is what he planning to do... if I win... he will get me... if Snow wins... there will be Morana for him.
-I'm so sorry! - says Grimhilde sadly, Auretta looks at her and smiles.
-You really care about me... aren't you?
-Yes, you mean a lot to me!
-Why?
-Because You are the daughter, I never had! - Auretta lends her head on Grimhilde's chest as she hugs her – You'll be alright! I promise! Don't waste your time for that boy! Get back the kingdom...for your mother.
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After Auretta and Grimhilde arrived back to the castle, Grimhilde deicide she confronts Andrew again. Last time it wasn't go well but she is really mad now. He finds him in the stable with his horse. When she goes in, she looks at him with surprise. He really seems to be sad and broken. Is it possible that he likes Auretta? It doesn't even matter now, she came here to speak with him... and she will do so, no matter what.
-Well, well... Same place... same talk... – she starts. Andrew looks up to her as he sits on a bench next to his horse, Philip.
-Not in the mood Grimhilde, live me alone.
-Are you trying to make me believe that you have heart...
-I don't really care what you think.
-Well, you should be... if you really like my daughter you would want to be nice to me.
-It doesn't matter, does it? You got what you wanted... she hates me now...
-I told you.... I asked you... very specifically not hurt her!
-I didn't wanted to! It happened how I said! I could never hurt her... but I don't know why I am even explained it to you...
As they arguing a man suddenly rushes in and tries to stab Grimhilde. As she notices it she backs but nowhere to go... it's wall behind her. She sees the knife rushes to her direction... Grimhilde closes her eyes and waits that knife... to reach her but then she feels a hand grab her and pull her out of the knife's way. It's Andrew he stands in front of her and tries to stop the man unsuccessfully... he gets stubbed instead of Grimhilde. The man sees the unsuccessful event then tries again but Grimhilde prepared this time... she stops the knife with her magic and throws it away. The man starts to run but she doesn't follow him, her attention directs to Andrew, who is lying on the ground. She bends down to him and tries to heal him, but the puncture is too deep.
-Why have you done this for me?
-I'm not the enemy Grimhilde! I told you! I love her... and I can't let her live without her mother anymore.
Grimhilde lifts him into her lap and panics. They alone, how she going to ask for help now? She tries to yell and fortunately a stableman who just arrived to feed the animals hears it, he rushes there. Grimhilde looks at him and demand him:
-Go for help! Fast! He is dying! - she looks at him with worries - My daughter will never forgive me if I don't save him!
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