Ever After High Diaries

Darling Charming's diary

Hero Today, Gone Tomorrow

My parents are classic Royals: they believe that destinies must be followed,no matter what. As with everyone other "Charming" family in the land, our name comes with a lot of hexpectations. Many fairytales have a Prince Charming who saves the day. My brothers Daring and Dexter may have futures as heroes, but as far as I knew, there was no story for the daughter of King Charming. So how was I able to go to Ever After High, a school hexclusively for fairytales with a destiny?

Well, since my parents are THECharmings of all the Charming families, Headmaster Grimm "just happened" to discover a nearly forgotten fairytale called Princess Charming and declared it my destiny. I'm pretty sure he made it up. There's only one problem: the story requires me to be a damsel-in-distress. I always felt so much more than that. I've always wanted to be a hero, but worried about what it would mean for my family if I was labeled a Rebel. Then again, what if nobody ever found out?

Chapter 1

It was the week before Spring Fairest, and Mother wanted me to wear the most glamorous ball gown in all the land. While it was spellbinding, it wasn't the most appropriate attire for an outdoor festival. When I spoke up, she said "A princess presents herself as high-class royalty at all times."

And so, wondering how I was going to be able to play the Fairest games in a stuffy gown, the fairy seamstress made some final adjustments. She fluttered back to admire her work, and dramatically gasped, "Have you ever seen anything more beautiful?" she asked.

Oh no! I quickly stepped between her and FLASH! Daring's smile blindingly reflected off his hand mirror. "Only every time I look in the mirror," he said. My parents told my oldest brother to escort me around town, but he spent most of his time admiring his reflection. Insulted, the fairy seamstress hurriedly packed up the gown. I thanked her and followed Daring out of the shop. Suddenly, a flier with a picture of a sad-looking ogre was put in my hands.

"Bring back Rugsy!" Rosabella Beauty, daughter of Beauty and The Beast, handed a flier to everyone who passed by. "He was unjustly kicked out of school. Being an ogre is NOT a crime!"

"Rescue an ogre?" Daring doubled over with laughter. My heart broke for Rosabella. It takes a lot of courage to stand up for what's right, especially when it goes against popular opinion. And she always seems to know the truth about people. Some Charming needed to help. And obviously it wasn't going to be Daring.

Chapter 2

Fortunately, my older brother, Dexter, can see things from different points of view. We've always understood each other. He'd join this just cause. Now only if I could find him.

After searching up and down the halls, I finally found him slumping against his locker. He had a quill and paper in one hand, and a picture of Raven Queen, rebellious daughter of the Evil Queen, in the other. He's had a crush on her for a while.

I sat down next to him. "You okay?"

He sighed. "I can't find the right words to tell Raven how I feel."

"Girls want originality, bro!" Sparrow Hood said walking by, and then he winked at me. "Right, Darling?"

Oh, no, he didn't! "Go shoot an arrow, Sparrow!"

Dexter sprung up. "Don't wink at my sister." Sigh. I always tell Dexter I can stand up for myself, but he's so overprotective.

Sparrow poked Dexter in his lapel. "What are you gonna do? Write me a poem?"

"You know what?" Dexter pointed his finger in Sparrow's face. "That's exactly what I'm going to do." He stomped away, leaving Sparrow standing in confusion. Dexter was too distracted to help. It was time for plan B. If he couldn't help me, I hoped that Raven could.