Once Upon A Ever After!

Chapter 25: Problems Part 2!

Flashback!
     Ashylnn and Apple were done with their official buisness and they hung out for over an hour before the married couple decided to go back to the palace. "Are you ready to be corinated?" Apple asked and Ashlynn nodded with a smile. "Of course." Ashlynn replied. Hunter gave Ashlynn a kiss on the cheek. "I'll meet you in the carriage." Hunter stated and Ashlynn nodded. "Okay." Ashlynn agreed. Hunter walked off and Ashlynn sighed. "Is everything okay?" Apple asked as she pushed her eyebrows together. "No." Ashlynn replied. "I thought things were going great with you guys." Apple stated. "It is, it's just wonderful." Ashlynn replied with a small smile. "Then what's the problem?" Apple asked. "I'm afraid that he doesn't want to be king. He wanted to marry me, and he knew that this was part of the deal. But I don't know if its truly what he wants, and I want him to be happy. I don't know what to do." Ashlynn explained and Apple nodded. "You need to talk to him." Apple stated and Ashlynn nodded with a sigh. "You're right. I should get going." Ashlynn stated and Apple nodded. "Good luck." Apple stated and Ashlynn smiled. "Thanks." Ashylnn stated. "See you tomorrow." Apple stated. "Yeah." Ashlynn agreed and she left.

Real World!
    The outcast group was having lunch with her friends at Tina, also known as Tammy Dee, and Tommy's, also known as Tony Dum, house. They're cousins and really close, so they share a house together. Lily wasn't really eating and she sighed as she took a sip of her tea. "Is everything okay?" Michael asked. "Yeah, it's just something Rachel said today at work." Lily replied. "What is it?" Kelly asked. "It was nothing." Lily replied. Lily looked up and just saw Kelly starring at her, making her a bit uncomfortable. "She's not going to stop until you say what it was." Alan stated and Lily sighed as she put her fork down. "Figures." Lily stated. "So, what is it?" Brenda asked and Lily sighed. "Rachel said she thinks there's a connection between Daniel and me." Lily replied as she looked down and everyone went silent. She looked back and looked at each of them in disbelief, hoping they didn't believe it too. "Well." Brenda stated. "No! You guys too?" Lily asked. "It's kind of obvious." Darla replied. "No. No, no, no. Just no." Lily replied. "You're really in denial?" Tina asked. "I'm not in denial. He's a superficial jerk that only cares about himself and his looks." Lily stated. "He can be really nice with a heart." Madison stated and Lily scuffed. "If that's true, then I haven't seen it." Lily stated and they sighed. "Because you haven't tried." Tommy stated and Lily rolled her eyes. "You guys would be great together." Madison stated and they all looked at her surprised. "What!?" Everyone, but Madison, asked in shock. "He's married." Lily replied. "So?" Madison asked. Lily sighed. "I have to go. See you later." Lily stated and left as everyone sighed.

Flashback!
      It was getting late and the married couple was getting ready to go to bed. Ashlynn put on her silky nightgown and walked into her room and saw Hunter. He smiled at her and pulled her close. "Hi there." Hunter greeted as she smiled and blushed. "Hey." Ashlynn greeted as Hunter smiled too. They kissed and then pulled apart as they started making the bed together. "So, tomorrow I will be corinated and then you." Ashlynn stated and Hunter nodded. "Yeah, looks like it." Hunter stated as they finished and she sighed. "Are you not happy?" Ashlynn asked and Hunter looked up at her confused. "What? Of course I'm happy! I'm married to the girl of my dreams." Hunter replied and Ashlynn nodded. "I just.... Are you not happy about becoming king and ruiling a kingdom?" Ashlynn asked. "I'm fine with it." Hunter replied. "Are you sure?" Ashlynn asked. "I'm sure. It was never part of my plans, but it's part of your plans, which means I'll do it with grace." Hunter replied and Ashlynn smiled. He walked over to her and moved some of the hair away from her face. "I love you." Ashlynn stated and Hunter smiled. "I love you too." Hunter stated and they hugged as he kissed the top of her head. They stated there for a few moments, but eventually went to sleep.

Real World!
      The gang was helping Tina ajd Tommy cleaning up after dinner. Brenda and Alan were doing the dishes together. Brenda did the dishes as Alan dried them and out them up afterwards. Charlotte and Michael cleared the table. Darla was cleaning the counters. Tina and Tommy were cleaning the loving room up a bit. Brenda handed Alan a newly cleaned plate as Alan grabbed it, and they froze as their hands touched one another. They looked at each other with smiles and they let go of each other as Alan took the plate from her and Brenda turned away from him. Alan starred at her for another few moments and then turned away. "Hey, I'll take those." Michael offered as he took the plates from Charlotte and put them ontop of the plates he had in his hands. Charlotte smiled at him. "You don't have to do that." Charlotte stated and Michael smiled. "I know, but I want to." Michael stated as he went over to Alan and Brenda to hand them the plates. Charlotte blushed and picked up the cups and walked over there too.
       "Darla. Is what I heard true? Tina asked with a smirk as she put a couple of pillows and the ends of the couch and draped a cover on it. "Is what true?" Dina asked as she finished wiping off the oven. "That you havr a new boyfriend." Tina replied and Darla's eyes widened. "Oooh. I see why you've been so busy, and you said it was work." Tommy stated and Darla rolled her eyes as she sighed. "It was work, partly, at least." Darla stated. "I see." Tommy stated with a smirk. "It's nothing. It's just fun right now, I don't even know if it's going to lead anywhere, and at the moment.... I don't care." Darla stated with a small smile. "So, who is this mystery man?" Brenda asked with a smirk and Darla just shook her head. "It's no one. Really." Darla replied. "Tina, you're the one who knew about it." Alan stated. "Yeah." Tina agreed as she cleaned the coffee table that was in front of the couch and Tommy started fixing the couch that's to the side. "So, you must know who the guy is." Madison stated. "No actually. That's all I know." Tina stated and Alan sighed. "I know." Charlotte stated and all eyes turned to her. "Really?" Kelly asked. "How?" Darla asked. "I have my resources." Charlotte replied with a smirk. "So, you knew about the relationship too?" Michael asked and she nodded. "Yep." Charlotte replied. "And you were able to figure out who it was?" Michael asked. "That's right." Charlotte replied as she nodded. Michael smirked at her. "Impressive, I always knew you were really clever." Michael stated and Charlotte blushed. "So, who is it?" Brenda asked. "Heckter." Charlotte replied and everyone gasped as Darla must blushed. Heckter is also known as Hopper Croakington, son of the frog Prince. "Shut up. It's nothing." Darla replied and they all laughed at their embarrassed friend.
      Alison was with her friends four best friends. Rachel, also known as Raven Queen, daughter of the Evil Queen. Annabelle, also known as Ashlynn Ella, daughter of Cinderella. Brittany, also known as Briar Beauty, daughter of Sleeping Beauty. Then there's Beatrice, also known as Blondie Lockes, daughter of Goldie Lockes. Beatrice turned to Annabelle. "So, how's Ryan?" Beatrice asked and Annabelle smiled. "Great. He's perfect." Annabelle replied with a smile. "Are you going to say the same about Harry?" Brittany asked with a smirk and Annabelle blushed. "Shut up." Annabelle replied and they all laughed. "So?" Alison asked. "We're getting more serious, but neither of us are backing down from this." Annabelle replied and they all smiled at her. Then Rachel turned to Alison. "So, how are things with you and Danny?" Rachel asked and Alison sighed. "Yeah, things are getting better. It's a slow process, but we're working through our problems." Alison replied. "What exactly are your problems?" Beatrice asked and Alison shrugged. "I'm not sure to be honest, but it all started when Lily came to town." Alison replied. "You think somethings going on with them?" Brittany asked and Alison shruged. "I don't know." Alison replied. "But they seem like they hate each other." Annabelle stated. "That's what they want you to think." Alison stated and they nodded. Rachel just stayed quiet, because she thought she knew the truth.

Flashback!
      Ashlynn was ready to be corinated, and so was Hunter. There was a big audience waiting. The whole kingdom. Her friends. His friends. Darling walked in and went up to the front. Apple was sitting in the front row and there was one seat next to her that's by the end of that row. Apple smiled at her and patted the open seat next to her. Darling smiled at her and sat down. "Are you excited?" Darling asked her friend and the Queen smiled. "Of course." Apple replied. "You guys are pretty close, right?" Darling asked and Apple nodded. "She's one of my best friends forever after." Apple replied and Darling nodded. "I wasn't sure if I was going to come, but you convinced me." Darling stated with a smile and Apple smiled too. "I'm glad." Apple stated. "Yeah, my own siblings couldn't convince me, but somehow you could." Darling stated and Apple blushed. "That's nice." Apple stated and Darling nodded. "Yeah." Darling agreed and they just sat there, smiling at one another.
       Ashlynn walked down and sat on the Queen's throne, and everyone stood as she walked by, and sat back down as she seated. Hunter was already sitting on the kings throne, waiting for his queen. He smiled at her and she smiled back. Then they both faced the crowd. Cinderella stood next to Ashlynn as Thomas, Ashlynn's father, stood in between Ashlynn and Hunter. Cinderella took off Ashlynn's princess crown and laid it down on a table. Then she picked up the Queen's crown and hovered it over her head. "I am honored for my daughter, princess Ashlynn Ella, to become the next queen of our kingdom, and your new ruiler! I am glad to pronounce Queen Ashlynn Ella!" Cinderella exclaimed and placed the crown on Ashlynn's head. She stood up and waved to everyone as they all clapped. She sat back down and they all stopped clapping. Cinderella handed Thomas the King's crown and he hovered it over Hunter's head. "And I am glad to pronounce my son in law, your new King by marriage.... Hunter Huntsmen!" Thomas exclaimed and he smiled as Thomas placed the crown on his head. He stood up and waved as everyone clapped. Then he sat back down as everyone stopped clapping. Cinderella and Thomas stood by each other and in between the new Queen and King. "Lets celebrate!" Cinderella exclaimed with a smile. Everyone stood up and started dancing as Melody Piper, daughter of the Pied Piper, started playing her music. Ashlynn and Hunter stood up and held hands as they walked down the stage elegantly. They stood in the middle of the room and danced.

Real World!
     Alison was in the mayor office and was waiting for Daniel. She had texted him and asked if they could have dinner together and he could bring a picnic basket to her office, but he hasn't responded. She sighed as she finished the paperwork she had left to do for the day.
      Lily was sitting on a log in the woods as she sighed. She can't believe Madison and the others. She doesn't like Daniel and he doesn't like her. She moved her hair behind her ear and sighed. "I thought I was the only one that came here." Daniel stated and Lily sighed. She turned her head to look at him. She looked back forward and sighed as he sat next to her on the log. "I like the woods. Out in the open. No one around. Quiet. Peaceful. Dark. Creepy. Especially at night, which is my favorite time. I like it then. I feel free.... And myself." Lily explained and Daniel smiled at her. "That's nice." Daniel stated. "Yeah, I've never actually told anyone that, and I have no clue why I just told you." Lily stated. "Maybe because I'm actually listening, which most of this town doesn't." Daniel suggested and Lily laughed, causing him to smile. "Probably." Lily agreed. "You should laugh more often." Daniel stated and Lily looked at him. "And why's that?" Lily asked. "Because you have an amazing laugh and a beautiful smile." Daniel replied. Lily couldn't but blush and smile a bit as they looked at each other. "I like the woods, not because of all of that, but because it's a good place to escape reality and just think. Sometimes it's the only place I can be free and.... And myself." Daniel stated and Lily just starred at him. "So it's a little like my reasons, but a little not at the same time." Lily stated as they locked eyes. "I guess so." Daniel agreed. He closed his eyes and leaned in, kissing Lily. She closed her eyes too and kissed him back for second. But then her eyes widened and she pulled away. "We can't do this. I can't do this." Lily stated as she stood up, facing her back to him. He stood up too. "Why not?" Daniel asked. Lily sighed and turned around to face him again. "Because you're married!" Lily replied as she screamed at him. He sighed and she moved her hair back. "Look, Lily." Daniel stated and she shook head. "No, don't." Lily stated and walked past him to leave. He grabbed her arm and made her stop and pulled her closer to him. "I don't care anymore." Daniel stated and kissed her again. She kissed back for a second but then pulled away with force. "But I do!" Lily screamed and then she ran off as Daniel sighed. But what they didn't know, was that Dorothy had heard everything, and she had recorded it on her phone.