She Knew All Along

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After Mina stormed out, Hunter sighed in frustration before leaving the room

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After Mina stormed out, Hunter sighed in frustration before leaving the room. She had gone to cool off and Hunter wouldn't stop her, but now he was going to do something.

Leaving the castle, Hunter bumped into Eric.

"Hello cousin," he greeted.

"Hi. Have you seen Ariel?" Hunter asked, in a rush.

"She was with Vanessa the last time I saw her," Eric informed. Oh no, he thought. She must be trying to capture her.

"Where did they go?"

"Down to the beach."

Hunter was just about to move when Eric said, "I'm glad that I found someone like Vanessa to love. She was the one who saved me from drowning. Maybe Mina will be the one to save you."

Hunter looked into Eric's eyes, noticing just how much Vanessa had brainwashed him into thinking that she was his princess.

"I didn't want to say anything," Hunter started. "but she's not the right one for you. I know you truly love Ariel."

Eric gave him a very confused look, but Hunter rushed off before he could respond.

There was an obvious trail from the beach that led to a ship still connected to the dock. That's where she must be, he thought.

I can't believe he's going to marry her, he heard a voice said sadly. Looking around, he spotted Ariel sitting on the beach.

"Ariel?" he asked, her face turning when she heard him. Ariel was all cried out, but it was still obvious she was sad.

You can hear me? she asked. Oh what's the point? He probably just called me because he saw me.

"I can hear you," he told her, amazed. "I didn't know that you could speak telepathically to anyone."

Only to Mina, she answered. And now you I suppose. Where is she?

"Mina went to clear her head," he answered blankly. Ariel noticed his guarded expression and didn't ask. She figured they probably had a heated discussion.

"Where did Vanessa go?" he asked. When Ariel shrugged, he reprimanded himself for asking.

Do you think he ever loved me?

"Of course. I think that he still does. Eric thinks that she was the one who saved him. That's why he loves her."

I can't even tell him that I was the one who saved him from drowning when that ship crashed.

"What are you talking about?" a familiar voice that even gave Hunter the creeps.

"I was just saying how excited for your wedding I was," he covered. "And she agreed."

Ariel nodded her head while Vanessa gave them a chilling smile.

"Thank you," she replied gracefully. This was extremely awkward for Hunter. It was like talking to his mom when she was his age.

"Come Ariel. Would you like to see my wedding dress?" she asked. "I'm getting dressed in that ship over there."

That was a very peculiar place to be used as a dressing room, Hunter thought.

"You too Eaton," she added, giving him what looked like a threatening smile.

They all headed towards the deck. Vanessa was practically pulling Ariel with her while Hunter trailed behind.

I really don't want to look at her in the dress she's going to get married in, Ariel told Hunter, but he couldn't respond without getting noticed by Morgana.

"Here we are," she said sweetly pulling them into the empty ship. Almost immediately Hunter noticed the glowing door, but was pushed into the portal without any warning.

They both tumbled into each other as they fell onto the hard floor. Hunter found himself back in Morgana's home, where she was holding all the princesses.

"Wait mom! What are you doing?" he asked as he struggled not to let the door closed.

"Oh please," Morgana sighed. "You're not clever than me. I noticed your defiance back at the end of Cinderella honey. There was no way you were working with me after you fell in love with that prissy pants anyways. Did you really think you could fool your mom?"

"Then I'll stay on your side for now on," he lied, still trying to get out.

"You were never on my side son. Do you really think I'll fall for that?" And with that she slammed the door, trapping him inside the realm.

"Are you okay?" he asked, hurrying to Ariel's side. She nodded weakly, managing to stand up with Hunter's help.

Where are we?

"You are in Morgana's home," he explained. "That evil witch. I'll explain everything to you from the start."

"And to us as well," another voice said, who he recognized as Snow White. He hadn't even noticed the other princesses sneaking up from behind, curious as to who they were.

"Where do I even start?" he muttered. "My mother is a powerful witch who wants to capture all the princesses and kill them so that she can finally gain the happy endings you are all destined to have. However, a girl was sent to stop her. I imagine you have all met Mina. Although you were all captured, I assure you she's trying her best to stop her."

"Why are you here? Who are you?" Rapunzel asked.

"The witch, Morgana, trapped me in Cinderella and The Little Mermaid as a fake character. I'm Hunter, her son who's going to help you all escape," he promised. Looking around the room, Hunter furrowed his eyebrows in frustration. "I just have to figure out how first."

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