Once upon a time, in the halls of Ever After High, tension lingered thick in the air following the Thronecoming debacle. Apple White, the daughter of Snow White, and Briar Beauty, daughter of Sleeping Beauty, found themselves at odds after a heated argument about their destinies.
The tale of forgiveness
Briar, still shaken by the revelation of her impending hundred-year sleep, withdrew into herself, while Apple, torn between loyalty to her friend and her belief in following one's destiny, felt the weight of their disagreement heavy on her heart.
One afternoon, as the sun dipped low in the sky, Apple found Briar sitting alone in the Enchanted Forest, her expression troubled and distant.
"Hey, Briar," Apple said softly, approaching her friend. "Mind if I join you?"
Briar looked up, surprise flickering in her eyes before softening into a weary smile. "Sure, Apple. Sit."
Silence settled between them for a moment, broken only by the rustle of leaves in the gentle breeze.
"I'm sorry," Apple finally said, her voice barely above a whisper. "I shouldn't have pushed you to accept your destiny without considering how you feel."
Briar sighed, her shoulders relaxing slightly. "It's okay, Apple. I know you were just trying to help, but it's hard, you know? Knowing that I'll have to leave everyone behind for a hundred years."
"I can't imagine how scary that must be," Apple murmured, reaching out to squeeze Briar's hand in solidarity. "But you're not alone in this. We're all here for you, every step of the way."
A small smile tugged at Briar's lips, a glimmer of hope shining in her eyes. "Thanks, Apple. I needed to hear that."
The two friends sat together in quiet companionship, the rift between them slowly beginning to mend. As the stars began to twinkle in the sky above, they knew that no matter what challenges lay ahead, they would face them together, united in friendship and understanding.
And so, in the halls of Ever After High, the tale of Apple and Briar's enduring friendship continued to unfold, a testament to the power of forgiveness, empathy, and the bonds that held them together ever after.
As the fireflies danced around them, Apple took a deep breath, gathering her courage to continue the conversation. "Briar, I want you to know that I understand if you're still upset with me. I never meant to make you feel like your feelings didn't matter."
Briar turned to her, her gaze softening even more. "Apple, I could never stay mad at you for long. You've always been there for me, even when I didn't realize I needed someone."
Tears pricked at the corners of Apple's eyes. "I just want you to be happy, Briar. Whatever that looks like for you, I'll support you."
Briar reached out and enveloped Apple in a warm hug. "Thank you, Apple. Knowing that you're in my corner means everything to me."
They held onto each other for a moment, finding solace in the comfort of their friendship. The Enchanted Forest echoed with the sound of their laughter, a testament to the resilience of their bond.
Their laughter bubbled up from deep within, breaking the tension that had lingered between them. Apple wiped away a tear of joy as she leaned back, the weight lifted from her heart.
"I can't believe we let ourselves get so worked up over this," Apple chuckled, shaking her head in amusement.
Briar grinned, her eyes sparkling with mirth. "I know, right? Leave it to us to turn a simple disagreement into a full-blown drama worthy of a fairy tale."
They both giggled at the thought, the absurdity of it all washing over them like a wave of relief. In that moment, under the canopy of the Enchanted Forest, nothing else mattered except the bond they shared and the joy of being together.
As the laughter subsided, Apple rested her head on Briar's shoulder, feeling a sense of peace settle over her. "I'm just glad we're okay, Briar. I don't know what I'd do without you."
Briar squeezed her hand gently, a soft smile playing on her lips. "Me too, Apple. Me too."
