Frost (EDITING)

BROKEN

A warmth spread inside Hazel , the glow of a light which began from the top of her head and fell onto the whole body like sun rays through an oculus .

An epiphany of events trailed across , leaving a sudden burst of new energy within her . She felt like she was free , freer than before , open and never ending . It was like a new born flower opening up , in the first light of spring .

A hollowness overcame her , a feeling that made her think that she was floating in between heaven and earth , an ecstasy that she would never want to let go .

Her mind was limitless , boundary less . She realised how less she knew about it , how less she had thought of its capabilities . Little had she known of its vastness , full of endless possibilities .

But now , she was aware .

She felt Queen Snow White kiss her on the forehead .

She woke up with a sudden jolt .

" What was that ?", asked Amber , to the Queen .

" A state between life and death .A void ...more like a peaceful sleep which has restored her memories back completely . In fact , it has done much more .", said Snow White winking at Hazel .

Hazel smiled at her in turn . " Thank you , Your Majesty ."

" It's no biggie !" , said Snow White , with a casual wave of hand . Before Hazel could say anything else , she was attacked by Amber , who had her in a bone crushing embrace .

Soon after , Cipher feeling left out , joined in , all the three of them together in something between a group huddle and a hug .

" I will kill you , Hazel .",said Amber , " What are you , crazy ?"

"Beyond doubt .", Hazel said , " I missed you too , my drama queen ."

" So Rumplestiltskin did lose eventually .",said the Huntsman .

" How so ?",asked Amber .

" Hazel is the saviour for a reason .",said Cipher .

"Hazel is gifted with a mind of heightened power and abilities , the power of intuition . Taking her memories is virtually impossible ." , the queen explained .

" So even if I would forget , it would only be momentary ." , Hazel concluded .

" And hence we tricked the trickster ; you tricked him , Hazel .",said Cipher , smiling from end to end .

" Well , the imp was overconfident ,wasn't he ? But there are things that are beyond his understanding too . And now that my work is done , I must not delay in setting off ."

" But Princess Snowflake might be here any moment .", said Amber.

Queen Snow White smiled sadly , climbing onto her horse's back .

They bid adieu to her . 

"Beware children ! Looks are deceptive , as are apples .", were the last words of advice from the Queen as she set off . 

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Amber was walking towards her tent when she felt an arm snake around her waist . She looked to her side , to see the Huntsman .

He grabbed her hand and took her to a secluded corner . He shoved her hair to one side and slowly began kissing her on the neck .

She moved away .

" What's wrong ?", he asked .

" Nothing .", she said , trying to walk away .

He held her back , drawing her closer . She steered away . " No .",she whispered .