The rise of the dark queen

The power of acceptance

As Grimhilde sits next to Andrew's bed she feels bad. Maybe she was wrong, and Andrew loves Auretta. And now how she will explain all of this to Auretta? She has to say something.
Suddenly the door opens and Auretta rushes in.
-Oh my God! Andrew! – she says as she holds his hand and sits on the bad.
-It was my fault Auretta... – starts to explain Grimhilde.
-Don't be silly... that was not your fault! A man tried to kill both of us. If Elizabeth wouldn't be there, I would be dead by now. – says as he looks at Grimhilde, who thankfully nods.
-Dear Lord, how far Snow wants to go? Wasn't that enough for her to kill my mother?
-Auretta, I don't think Snow is the real reason for this! Remember that Morana was near to us! Probably she told everything to Snow... because I turned her down.
-Probably... anyways, how are you? What did the doctor say?
-I will be fine! Don't worry.
-He just needs to rest... and you have to be careful... I don't want anything bad happen to you. – replays Grimhilde.
-I should stay with Andrew!
-No reason for that! I will take care of him... please practice magic! That's important! And you know that!
-Elizabeth is right! I'll be fine you concentrate to your plan please!
-All right! But if anything changes...
-I will notify you... don't worry dear!
They both are watching how Auretta leaves the room, then Grimhilde turns the direction of Andrew.
-Look, I'm really sorry... for everything... and I appreciate that you didn't tell her the truth.
-Does that mean you accept me?
-It means that I'm open to the idea of you being with my daughter until you don't do anything stupid!
-Like saving you – answers jokingly
-Very funny! At least your sense of humor didn't hurt... – she says then they both starts to laugh.
As Isabell walks in the hallway, she hears the laughing, and she doesn't understand. She decides to ask Grimhilde why she is kind to this boy.
-May we talk your majesty? – she asks as she opens the door.
-Of course! – Grimhilde answers then they go outside the room.
-I don't understand why are you so kind with him? It would be better if he ended up dead.
-Isabell! – she replays mortified – Don't even think about that!
-I don't understand, why are you protecting him?
-He saved my life. That man wanted to kill me... he took a knife for me... don't you think this is enough evidence to at least try to be nicer to him... and give him a chance... don't you think?
-He really did this?
-Yes!
-Then I guess maybe if your majesty wants it, I can be a little nicer to him. But if he tries to hurt Auretta...
-Don't worry Isabell! I will keep my eyes on him...
*******
Snow sits in her garden with James when an older man arrives mortified.
-Your majesties! – he says as he bows in front of them.
-Well? – asks Snow impatiently – Did you do it?
-What is it about again, Snow? – asks James while he rolls his eyes.
-What was that? You don't trust me?
-We left our home... and hiding from our own subjects because you couldn't control yourself... Of course I'm worried...
-For your information Morana was more usable than you this time, she gave me very important information by spying. Grimhilde escaped from us... and she's back with her daughter...
-How did she know it was Grimhilde? She never saw her...
-It was not Isabell... then who else could be? She had to go back, that's the only thing what she ever wanted.
-But again, what have you done?? – asks James frustratedly.
-I sent a hitman after her... – answers calmly, then turns to this man – So?
-I couldn't do it! A man saved her.
-What? What man? – yells while she stands up nervously.
-A young one, I think he is some kind of royal because of his appearance.
-Prince Andrew! – she whispers.
- But I got injured him...
-Is he dead?
-I don't know..
- Great... now what will I hive to my daughter...
Morana stands near to them and hears all of this. She runs to them to confront her mother.
-How could you do this? I didn't tell this to you to try to kill anyone... you're horrible! Andrew might be dead because of me... you always ruin my life... because everything has to be about you... right?
-How dare you speak with your mother like that? – James yells at her daughter.
-Right! And you always protect her... even if she made a mistake.
-What I do it's none of your business! – answers Snow - And by the way! Of course everything about me! I'm the queen, and you could be thankful that I gave birth to you! You alive because of me!
-You are horrible persons! I hate both of you! I finished with you to!
-Where do you think you go? You not allowed to leave me...
-I don't care, mother! I'm not your subject... I'm your daughter! When will you notice it?
-Yes you are my subject! I raised you! You own me! I spent time with you! Nothing is free my dear! Not even for you! And now, go to your room! I don't want to see you right now!
Morana runs into her room and starts to cry.
-I will teach to her what she can lose! – she says then opens the door. She looks out of it; this is very far from the ground, but she has to run away. She ties her bedsheets than throws it out of the window and descends on it. She is out of the castle, in the woods, but nowhere to go... she starts to wonder in the forest without aim, when she finds Auretta in the forest practicing magic. She doesn't really care that she is there, just sits down in a log and looks in front of her silently. Auretta stops and looks at her surprisingly.
-What are you think, you doing? This is my place! And I'm busy right now!
-Who cares, idiot! Leave me alone!
-Trouble in paradise?
-Why do you care? Don't speak to me!
Auretta tries to forget about her and continue but her conscience doesn't let her do that. She sits down next to her.
-I'm listening... I know how it feels to be alone... so... why not... tell me what's wrong...
-Wow! That was very convincing!
-Okey then continue your self hate alone, by! – she says as she stands up.
-Wait! – Morana stops her! – Maybe you're right!
-About what?
-About my mother! She wants to destroy everyone... she doesn't even care about me!
-I'm sure this is not true!
-Yes, it is! I felt in my whole life that I don't have mother! I had her there, but never acknowledged me...
Auretta started to feel sorry for her, she knew how Snow is. Her own sister hated her just because she exists... she never did anything wrong, and still... Snow couldn't stand her, she can't do the same with Morana, it's not her fault that Snow is evil. She did nothing else than born.
-Listen, if you worried about Andrew...
-Is he dead?
-No! But he is injured! So please don't worry... he will be fine! Why don't you go home and rest?
-I have nowhere to go! I ran away...
-I can't let you stay in the forest... – she hesitates... - Isabell will kill me probably... but... you can come to my place for a few days
-Really? – she asks happily
-Yeah, why not! – she answers frustratedly
*******
Auretta invites Isabell and Grimhilde down to announce something.
-Well, I know it was a hard week for all of us, and I know that you are very patient with me Aunt Isabell. I bring everyone here and you take care of us... and Elizabeth... I know that you are hiding, but...
-Oh no! Who did you bring this time? – asks Isabell
-Don't freak out, but... you know Morana...
-Oh God! Please don't ... please just don't her! I'm okey with dogs, cats, I will accept foreign boys, and wondered women... but not her! – answers Isabell
-Just for a few days! Please! She is not who you think she is! Her mother tortured Morana too...
-Yes, Snow White! Your enemy! Remember? You really bring her daughter there?
-I just don't want to be like her! She hated me because of my mother... why would I do the same?
-Mabey she is right! Let's just call this day the day of the acceptance... - says Grimhilde
Isabell didn't want to argue with her queen, so she agrees. Auretta smiles as she sees Isabell nodding than invites Morana in.
-Please meet with my cousin, Morana!
Morana comes in smiling knowing that she just won the lottery. She made Auretta believe in her, and that's means that she will be closer to Andrew more than ever. She will destroy Auretta, and she will get what she wants. Her mother will regret everything, and she will acknowledge her! Finally! She won!
"Check - Mate, dear cousin!"