Hansel and Gretel: First Impressions

Chapter 3: Hansel

I woke up to the sound of birds chirping; the forest did have such a variety of them. Their beautiful harmony almost distracted me from the murmured words I heard above me. These weren't just any words, these were forbidden words, words of magic. I abruptly sat up smacking heads with a youthful women with brown eyes and very dark hair. She looked Asian, not to be racist or anything; its just a way to describe a person.She looked startled, "Why hello child, um, you're alive." "Yes, why would I not be?" "Hmm, no reason." She glanced towards Gretel-who was still sleeping-and examined her, "I think I have met her, is she your sister?" "Yes." "Of course," I glanced at her strangely, "Oh nothing, you two just look so much a like." She continued as if quite uncomfortable. "I am the bipolar witch of the North Forest, I go by Phia" she said as she saw my hesitation. "This forest is very dangerous, where is your guardian?" "Um," I contemplated the answer to this question; one normally does not associate with a witch, but what harm would it do? "I am pretty sure that he abandoned us; we came home late from the dentist." I heard Gretel groan, "Oh mistress it isn't morning yet," Phia glanced at me, I just shrugged. That's my sister for ya. Once Gretel finally got up "I was exhausted!" she recognized Phia instantly. "Phia! Nice to see you again!" "And same to you, child," Phia replied, "But this is a very dangerous place, I am surprised you survived the night. Let's get you back home" "Oh no problem," I stated enthusiastically, "I left a floss trail-" I turned to where the floss trial used to be, only to see a purple cow miraculously using the floss, to, well floss... I think."Hmm," Phia stood thoughtfully, "Let us head back to my castle, I can use my crystal ball to find your guardian." I suddenly got very dizzy. Oh no it was coming on again. I had to get a cookie before I...

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I stared down at Hansel's passed out body, this wasn't the first time this had happened. Phia stared at me strangely, "He just needs a cookie." I said. Phia smiled, "Oh of course, well unfortunately conjuring is beyond my abilities at the moment. Although I think my sister might have some. Her house is right down the golden wafer road." She turned to point at a newly appeared wafer trail. It was a bit strange, but you never know with witches. I nodded my thanks and picked up Hansel. He had gained a few pounds since he was five. And I started down the great wafer road.Once she was sure the little Gretel was gone, Phia let out an evil laugh, "Oh they will enjoy my sister!" she chuckled, "I am sure she will be pleased with a delicacy, they are so rare in this woods." And with that she disappeared in a cloud of smoke.

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I woke up, or I thought I woke up, in a vast black space, the only light came from many small wisps floating around the area. One of the wisps, a brown one, floated up to me, and exploded.I woke up again, but this time back in the forest, standing in front of a life size gingerbread house. "Gretel!" I screamed, but she was no where to be seen. I heard the crackling laugh of a witch, and before I knew it, I was being shoved into an oven. It whispered, "I am Natalie, Beware the Witch, I am Natalie, Beware the Witch, I am..."And it all went black.