Adam the First (Ancient)

Heroes in Distress

This is an incredibly long chapter, good luck trying to finish it. I spent most of the last few weeks trying to write out the scenes and make sure that each word is as impactful and emotionally compelling as the last.

If any of you are off-putted by the vast amount of Original Characters, then I humbly apologize beforehand, but I won't change my mind about them since I've already decided which character will play which role and how significant they will become in this story's plotting. There's just a sever lack of inspiration from the already available cast from the Ever After High books and series altogether, so many wasted opportunities to include more characters from other stories.

Additionally, my update schedule will return to normal soon, so please look forward to that. And I am pretty hexcited about how I'm going to introduce the other chracters from Hazbin Hotel and how I'm going to incorporate them into my story.

That's all for now, enjoy and have a beautiful day!

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As they trudged deeper into the forest, the atmosphere shifted, growing heavier and darker with each passing step. Shadows seemed to thicken, casting a somber veil over the group. The once vibrant greens of the trees and plants gradually faded into murky shades, their colors muted as if the forest itself were holding its breath.

The unsettling stillness of the surroundings was broken by a sudden rustling in the nearby bushes. Several students jumped, startled, including Hopper and Leon, who yelped in unison, clutching their chests before exchanging embarrassed glances. Despite their nerves, the group pressed forward, following King Charming's steady lead.

"Um, Professor Charming?" Hunter finally spoke up, his tone hesitant but laced with curiosity.

"Yes?" King Charming replied, eyes still focused ahead as he navigated the dense undergrowth.

"Just... how long are we going to keep walking?" Hunter asked, a nervous chuckle slipping out as he scanned the darkening path around them.

"Yeah, I'm with Hunter on this one," Dexter chimed in, a slight quaver in his voice. "Dad — I mean, Sir — where hexactly are you taking us?"

King Charming chuckled lightly, glancing back at them with a knowing glint in his eye. "Ah, you see, my boy, one should never focus solely on the destination. It's also about the journey." He gestured to the landscape around them, encouraging them to take in their surroundings. "Look closely. Notice the details — the twisted roots, the shadows beneath the boughs, the direction the moss grows. Every landmark holds clues. One of the essential skills for a hero is learning to find the way forward by understanding the path behind."

With graceful precision, King Charming drew his sword and carved the Ever After High insignia into the bark of a nearby tree. "And sometimes," he continued, his voice solemn, "we leave our own marks. In dark or unfamiliar territory, it's wise to leave signs for yourself, for you may never know how far you'll need to go to find your way back." He smiled, a touch of humor slipping in. "What, you think knights just wander into the right place by luck?" His joke earned a few chuckles, easing the tension a bit.

Just as the group settled into this newfound calm, a rank, foul smell filled the air, thick and nauseating. The students' reactions were immediate: several gagged, while others stumbled backward, shielding their noses.

"Ugh! What is that wretched odor?" Daring exclaimed, covering his nose as his face twisted in horror.

Nearby, Eren and Finn pinched their noses, waving the air as if that might somehow chase the smell away. Hopper and Leon recoiled, faces pale as they struggled to stay upright, their breaths shallow as they fought against faintness.