Charlie's pov...
I woke up to "silent" snickering. I sat up abruptly, now noticing that I had been lying on Jacque. I can't believe myself. I was so embarrassed. Jacque on the other hand hadn't seem to be bothered by it, he just rolled his eyes at the others. I ran by fingers through my hair and just stared out the carriage window, too embarrassed to even look at the others. That wasn't long lived though.
"So Charlie, did you enjoy your nap dear?" Hope asked kindly. I nodded, but in truth I don't remember what I dreamed about, all I remember is seeing a strange girl in my dream. She was about my height, she actually looked a lot like me. She had dark hair (more black than brown) and big brown eyes like me, but her skin was lighter, still tanned but lighter. She had electric blue and lilac streaked highlights in her hair and wore ripped, jean capris that had maroon leggings under them, a black tee-shirt that had a heart with crossbones, a slick maroon leather vest, fingerless maroon leather gloves, and a thin choker with the same heart and crossbones that were on her shirt. It was strange.
"Sorry I fell asleep," I apologized "We woke up really early this morning."
"Well, we didn't anticipate staying the night with at the Charming Kingdom, so we had to make up for lost time if we want to be there on time." Jack explained looking out the window "Speaking of which, were almost there!"
"Where?!" I asked curiously. I saw a huge brick wall with lots of posters and a gate about a half mile away. We eventually entered and I saw lots of farms, shepherds & shepherdess', and sheep. But in the distance I saw a red castle that looked a little like the charming castle, but had a couple different designs as well. We went through an ordinary small town that was no ordinary town. The inn was a HUGE shoe? The bank and bakery's were normal looking but had a nursery rhyme name, Henny Penny Bank, Jack Horner's Pie Shop, and Pat-a-Cake Bakery? There was a park as well with lots of monuments. There was just too much to take in. We arrived at the castle with a small line of other glamourous carriages. We got out and walked in together Jack assisting a resistant Goldilocks. We walked down a long hall way filled with a few paintings of a large frog wearing a dapper three piece suit , a elegant (young in some pictures, older in others) lady always wearing a extravagant red gown, and six slightly wild looking boys and then them when they are older.
"I assume that's Froggy, that's Red, and those people are the Lost boys, Tootles, Slightly, Curly, Nibs, and the lost twins?" I said pointing to the pictures.
"Very good, I knew Conner was a good author, but I can't believe you could recognize them from descriptions alone!" Jacque said with a smile, clearly impressed.
"Well that and each picture has the names of the person in it!" I pointed out. He immediately blushed. All I could do was laugh. We walked in to a large ballroom that had a stage, and long banquet tables filled, some with food, others with people wearing bright colorful gowns, suits and CROWNS! I knew I was in a castle, but I didn't think it would be filled with so many royals! I also didn't think there was goin to be anything going on. I wasn't wearing anything nice what-so-ever. I leaned over to Queen Hope and explained the situation, and then she did the same with Goldilocks, who then did it to Jack. Great now Half of our travel party knew! To my surprise, Hope and Goldilocks escorted me out, down another hallway and to a set of large double doors. Goldie knocked and an exhausted young handmaiden opened the door.
"Hello dear, we're here to see Red. You are dismissed, I'll deal with her issues." Goldilocks explained.
"Goldilocks, are you sure your allowed to..." I started to whisper.
"Hey Goldie, nice to see you . Are you sure, she's a mess!" The handmaiden warned us.
"We'll be fine." Goldie assured with a wink and tilted her head toward me. The handmaiden got the memo and looked at me with sympathy. She let us in and left the room. As soon as I step in I was enveloped in everything red.
