Isabell and Grimhilde are sitting in the garden and drinking tea. They wanted some privacy because they are worrying about Morana's presence. Neither of them likes her, and they have a feeling that Morana is just like her mother, and all of this is just a trap.
-I don't like this situation, Your Majesty!
-Don't tell me! I'm nervous too.
-Then why did you let this girl stay?
-What should I do? I don't have a word here; I can't tell her that she shouldn't let her cousin stay...
-We must watch her; every move is dangerous... she shouldn't get the knowledge about you... she can't know that you are queen Grimhilde! Or we all lost... forever
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It's already dinner time Snow and James are sitting in the dining room and waiting Morana. But she doesn't coming down.
-I can't believe this girl! She is still hysteric... but I don't care! I'm going upstairs and bring her down, even if I will have to grab her by her hair! – says Snow angrily then stands up and goes to Morana's room. When she arrives there and opens the door, she notices that Morana isn't even there. She starts to panic and rushes down
-James, have you seen Morana?
-No, why?
-She's not in her room!
-Then where is she?
-Guards!
-Yes, your majesty!
-Did you see my daughter?
-No!
-Then search every room, the garden, the forest, search her everywhere! No one can escape from me!
-You think that she run away?
-Of course!
-How do you know?
-I would do the same! I did it, remember?
-Oh yeah, then we are in trouble if our daughter at least half like you...
-Shut up you idiot and help search! – yells Snow nervously and goes to help herself.
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Morana decides to look around in the castle. Auretta let her do this, so why not? She doesn't have to know that she wants to find Andrew's room, and if she finds out she will say that she just had to calm down and see him alive.
No matter how much she hates it, but she has to be friends with Auretta, that's the only way she can succeed with her plan. It's disgusting for her, but she will sacrifice this feeling for a win. She will show to her mother that she deserves that love and attention what she never got from her. Snow thinks that herself is the only one who matters... we will see about that... Morana tries to go in every room and it's taking her a while because this place is huge. As she goes into every room, she finds her mother's. She goes in and sees Snow's old pictures from her, some of her stuff still there, no one ever moved it... she wonders why? No one liked her mother there... but they kept her things? She sits down on her bed and her attention is directs to her night table where she sees a little picture of her mother. She picks it up and starts to cry. Why does her mother hate her? Why is she never kind to her?
Auretta on her way to her own room when she notices that her Sister's room is open she goes in and sees Morana there as she suffers. She sits down next to her and stay silent for a moment. Morana doesn't interact with her, so she decides it's time to speak.
-You know it's okey to be sad and mourn something what you miss. When I feel lost, I go inside my late mother's room. Just to feel her presence. I often try to remember her, but I was so young... I just can't... you lucky you have your mother.
-It1s not the same! Your mother took care of you.
-Nothing is like it seems... my mother was a very busy lady... she didn't really had time for me... yes, she loved me... but not really took care of me... probably that's why I'm unable to remember. I barely even remember her appearance. I was so young when she... - Auretta stops. Her voice stuck inside... she can't even say it, it's just too hard for her right now.
-Why are you saying this to me?
-Because I know how it feels when you feel lost... We have more in common than you think.
-And why did you keep this stuff? It was my mother's... she is your enemy... you lost everything because of her.
-Mabey you didn't notice but I'm not the enemy there Morana... she was my sister, she was the one who hated me, not backwards – she looks at Morana who doesn't respond so she decides it's time to leave her to think about what she said to her – anyways if you need to talk with someone you know where to find me! – she finishes and goes out.
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-Your Majesty! We have information to you about your daughter! – says one guard to Snow.
-Then, what are you waiting for? Tell me!
-Someone from the villagers saw her... with your sister.
-What? – she panics.
-She is with her, in your enemy's castle, your highness! – he finishes with fear.
-Bring my carriage! It's time for me to visit my little sister!
-I'm going with you, darling.
-No, you're not! I have to do this alone! I wanted to check something anyways...
*****
Grimhilde is on her way to Andrew's room to check on him, when she meets with Morana, who just came out from Snow's room. She nods one and tries to avoid her but without success.
-Wait, Elizabeth, right?
-Can I help you?
-Yes, actually. I just wanted to say I know who you are!
-I have no idea what are you talking about! And if you excuse me...
-My mother told me everything! You escaped from us, Grimhilde...
-My name is Elizabeth!
-No, it's not! I'm not stupid... my mother told me that she believes it's you, and also, I've seen a painting from you... it's you... don't deny.
-I don't know what's wrong with you miss, but I'm not who you think I am.
-Don't worry! I won't say anything to Auretta – says and remembers Auretta's lines – I'm not the enemy.
-I really have to go! – says Grimhilde then rushes into her own room.
Morana notices that she wanted to go into another room before they met, so she decides to go in that room. When she opens the door, she finally finds Andrew. She goes in with smile, sits next to Andrew and watches him. Morana wants to touch his face when he suddenly wakes up. Andrew notices what happening and gets scared.
-What the hell are you doing there? How did you get in?
-Relax! I'm there because Auretta let me! From now one we will live in the same household! Isn't that amazing? – she says smilingly.
-But how? What have you done? Why Auretta let this happen?
-I made her my friend! We have a lot in common, my mother is also neglecting me... don't you feel sorry for me?
-No, I'm not... you're a snake, you proved it to me, and I will take care of this situation as soon as I'm feeling better, until then, I swear if you... - he can't finish because they hear yelling from downstairs. As soon as Morana hears it she knows... it's her mother... she rushes down to see what's happening.
-I swear if you did something to my daughter... - says Snow White to Auretta.
-Mother! Auretta did nothing but helped me! She understands me and takes care about me, so stop making a scene and go home! I don't need you in my life!
-How dare you leave me and side with the enemy?
-Auretta is not the enemy, it's you!
Snow gets angry at her daughter, so she decides to hit her, but Auretta grabs her hand.
-Don't even try, you evil woman!
-You are just like your mother! Brave but naive! – she says then starts to push her out from her way. Grimhilde sees this then rushes down, as Isabell notices this and she acts immediately:
-Elizabeth no!
Snow turns the direction of the woman and sees: it's her... she was right! Grimhilde is back!
-Elizabeth? – asks confused.
-Don't even try to rise hands to Auretta! – says Grimhilde angrily and lifts her hand up against Snow. The next thing she notices that she is flying out of the castle, and she cannot even dodge this. When she lends outside of the castle, she stands up quickly and watches Grimhilde from a distance as she stands in the door and looks her angrily.
-This is not over! I will win again!
-Bring it on! – answers Grimhilde sarcastically then closes the door, leaving alone the frustrated Snow.
-I should let those dwarfs kill her! – says disappointedly - Fear not, dear Grimhilde! Next time you get what you deserve! – she goes to her carriage – Prepare the royal army, it's a war – she tells the guards then sits into her carriage and goes away.
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The rise of the dark queen
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