Ever After High Diaries

Hunter Huntsman's diary

Head Over Heels

I always thought I knew what makes a hero. That's what I study at Ever After High. It's my destiny to be the next huntsman. Yes, the same huntsman who rescues Red Riding Hood andsaves Snow White. It's not just a name. It's a lifestyle.

I have a legacy to fulfill. It's all about being a hero. Though honestly, I'd rather be a veterinarian. It's just like we learn - a hero finds danger and rescues the girl. And if you're a Prince, your destiny is also to fall in love.

But what if I fall in love, but it's NOT my destiny? And what IF the princess girl isn't supposed to fall in love with me? Am I still a hero if I put us both in danger? Oh man, I was never prepared for this. See, this is how it all started...

Chapter 1

Every year, we're back at Ever After High one week before classes start for Orientation. This year was really important because of Legacy Day. I could already hear the trumpets playing my heroic victory song!

Of course Pesky, my faithful but royally annoying squirrel companion, thought it would be funny to hide my axe. This was the worst day to be late!

Just as I crossed the Enchanted Forest, I stumbled into Sparrow Hood and his band, The Merry Men. Sparrow is Robin Hood's son, though he'd rather be a rebel rock star. Plus he always wants to show me up, "Where's the dragonfire, Hunter?"

His goons blocked my path, "I don't have time for games, Sparrow."

"Make time," he handed me his electric guitar-bow and pointed to a tree in the distance, "Tree's the target. Game on."

Quickly, I knocked an arrow, and hit the tree with ease, "You boys have a nice day now!"

Sparrow reddened with anger, "My turn."Before I could say "No," he fired. From out of nowhere, Pesky leapt on the tree... in front of the arrow...

Time slowed down. The arrow slammed into the tree, "Pesky! NO!" As I ran towards Pesky, Sparrow crept away.

But when Pesky chittered in loud annoyance, and I knew he was okay. The arrow went through his squirrel belt and stuck to the tree, "Hang on. I'll chop you down."

I raised my axe. Pesky covered his eyes. I reared back to swing, when WHAM! something knocked into me. SPLAT! Right into a mud puddle. All I could see was stars.

Chapter 2

When I finally came to, someone was standing over Pesky. The world spun as I jumped between them. Poor Pesky could have been hurt. With all my strength, I freed him from the tree. I plunged into my satchel, and bundled him with a healing bandage.

Then, someone gently tapped my shoulder, and wildflower perfume danced around me. A voice sang, "Sorry I pushed you."

When I turned, time stopped. Her strawberry blonde hair wisped around her gentle face, and her elegant emerald eyes sparkled in the sunlight. My heart pounded. Was she real? She was more than real. She was magic.

I wanted to introduce myself as Hunter, seeker of justice, protector of all creatures both big and small. But all that fumbled out was, "H-Hunter." I clumsily threw my hand out, which she delicately shook. Her lips breathed her name into life, "Ashlynn."

If I had to rename the sky and the sea, it would be... wait, "Ashlynn? Cinderella's daughter?" There are certain manners you need when talking to princesses, but I didn't know them. Words failed me, so I followed my dad's advice - when you don't know what to say, just walk away.