Hansel and Gretel: First Impressions

Chapter 7: Hansel

A few minutes before Gretel grabbed us, clearly in love (Was not!), I was discussing the latest vision with Kiki; "It was a wedding,""Who's wedding?" Kiki inquired curiously."Well Gretel's wedding, but I couldn't tell who the groom was until now,""Well, who is it?"Unfortunately for you, dear reader, Gretel chose that moment to come grab us from our conversation, so you get to wait until it happens "Muhahahaha". I love keeping secrets. See what I have to deal with?!Anyway Gretel went on and on about needing love advice. (Yes, because a single question is just too much to deal with for old Hansel here) She never really asked, but I could tell. After all I am the love doctor... "love doctor". (Yeah, "love doctor") But she then had the nerve to pull us under a couch to hide from one of the ladies here for the betrothal who had just burst into the hall. You would think she was at war or something. But due to her inevitable clumsiness,(At least I don't need a cookie every few seconds!) we were revealed. Anyway, now that you know what REALLY happened we can continue with the present.

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"Oh, you must be the servants! Dusting the couch, I see?" said the woman, "Don't miss a spot." she said halfheartedly. "Ah, no, I am the Royal Witch, Kiki, and these are my guests. Gretel happens to be here for the betrothal, right Gretel?"I gave Gretel a little nudge, hoping she wouldn't faint again, "Um, yeah..."The woman smiled, "Nice to see a bit of competition, name's Katrin of The Southern Isles. You better get going, don't want to miss it."(Just saying, right here, all of the color had drained from my face. Hansel will dramatize how strange I looked here, but hey, I had a right to be nervous!)After the new found jerkiness Katrin returned to her spot in the Great Hall, Gretel began freaking out. Her face was as pale as a ghost who just saw a ghost who just saw another ghost. I glanced over to King Randy and Prince Benji; the King was pointing at Katrin and whispering to his son. I wasn't worried though...The royal bugle sounded, and Andin began naming the names of the ladies in attendance. Kiki whispered to Andin, he nodded. All of the names had been called, then Andin surprised everyone, but us of course, by calling Gretel's name.She went to stand with the rest of the women, there were stares and whispers flowing through the much larger audience than expected. I saw the prince smiled as she walked up. I saw Kiki rush back over to me, "You think she has a chance?" I asked."Well I have done all I can, I guess we'll find out." she replied with a hint of worry.The prince walked in front of all the beautiful women from all over the Kingdom. When he passed Gretel I saw him smile a bit, but then shifted back to his emotionless expression upon the nudge of his father who was walking with him. He pointed again to Katrin. The prince seemed to protest, but eventually gave in. Kiki lost all hope, but I just stood there expressionless, fortunately I knew how this was going to end, but you don't so hah! The prince walked up to Katrin, and got down on a knee, "Ms. Katrin of the Southern Isles, will you marry me," or something like that, I didn't really notice. Gretel looked crushed, like child who had just had her ice cream taken from her, I have to say I felt a bit sorry for her. But not really, why? You'll see.Katrin of course said yes and then the royal ballad started playing, the Prince and Katrin began to dance. Although I could have sworn the prince was watching Gretel half of the time. Suddenly that one song by Miley Cyrus (spoiler alert: our mother) came on. "I came in like a Wrecking Ba...."The lyrics were suddenly interrupted by a humungous wrecking ball flying through the ornate stained glass and into the ballroom. There was a spur of panic, almost like a wave, that echoed through the room. Kiki and I rushed through the crowd towards Gretel, when heard Kiki shout, "Andin?" I spotted Andin and apparently the Prince had spotted him to. Then he turned to the prince and Katrin, "I am sorry Katrin I just can't let you marry him,""Brother, what is this?" Katrin demanded "I love you."Kiki and I gasped and at the same time yelled, "Incest!" We turned to each other and laughed, not exactly realizing the severity of the situation."Guards, get him, protect the future queen!" yelled King Randy.Andin suddenly turned to Gretel, "This is your lucky day girl, because my sister is not getting married to your prince," he flicked his wrist. I saw a small ball of smoke fly out of his hands. This purple smoke consumed both him and Katrin. The crowd began to scream. Apparently they weren't exactly used to magic "run amuck" in their "tranquil" castle.I overheard the King and Prince arguing, something about marrying the next richest? The Prince walked away, clearly annoyed, towards Gretel. I could barely make out; "Gretel, this has been a messed up day. Can I ask you something crazy?""Sure!""Will you marry me?""Can I say something crazier?""What?""Yes!"

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"Oh, so that was who the groom was in your vision." realized Kiki, during dinner that night."Wish you would have told me that sooner Hansel," scolded my sister."Meh, it all worked out, I just love happy endings.""Well unfortunately there is one thing," said the prince...