Rotten to the Core

Could It Be Love at First Sight?

    Rose excitedly lead the villain's kids into Storybrooke, explaining its history and all the kingdoms it included.
    According to her, most of the kingdoms existed within the Enchanted Forest also known as Misthaven. Those kingdoms included that of Snow White and Prince Charming, Cinderella and Thomas, Aurora and Philip, Belle (who had no husband), and other well-knowns.      
   Then there were other realms such as Agrabah, ruled by Jasmine and Aladdin, the seaside kingdoms, one ruled by Ariel and Eric, the other by Moana, Arendale, ruled by Anna and Kristoff, Corona, ruled by Rapunzel and Flynn, Maldonia, ruled by Tiana and Naveen, Avalor, ruled by Elena, Enchancia, ruled by Amber, Oz, ruled by Dorothy and the good witches, Neverland, ruled by Peter Pan, Wonderland, ruled by the White Queen and Alice, and Mount Olympus, ruled by Zeus and his queen.
   There was also the Realm of Old whose kingdoms included that of Anastasia and Demetri, Rose's parents, Odette and Derek, Elionwy, Irene, and other lesser known royalty.
   Other kingdoms and lands in Storybrooke included Atlantis, Narnia, Alagaesia, Andalusia, the Realm of Fairies, the Realm of Magic known as Fablehaven, from which all magic is born, El Dorado, Camelot, Berk, Dunbrock, Sherwood Forest, and so many more.
    Basically, every princess, prince, hero, heroine, and all manner of creatures lived there. Even though the villain kids found the history lesson to be pretentious, something about the way Rose explained it all so passionately had Merlin hanging on her every word.
   Eventually, Rose led the four into the first building. A young, very muscular man was already waiting for them. "Everyone, this is Percival. Percival, these are the new students. This is Merlin, son of the Evil Queen, Gideon, son of the Black Fairy, Elsa, daughter of the Snow Queen, and Ruby, daughter of--"
   She was cut off as Ruby rushed over to hug the giant man. Percival seemed equally as surprised as the rest.
   "The Wolf." Rose finished as Ruby blushed, stepping back.
   Percival blushed as he got a good look at the young woman with her long dark hair, sweet brown eyes, and embarrassed smile. Clearing his throat, he managed, "Um...hi. I'm Percival, son of King Arthur and Queen Guinevere. And...uh...I'm your-your tour guide."
    Rose smiled. "Alright then. I have to go but I leave you in Percy's capable hands. Bye!"
    Merlin turned towards her as she left and she sent him a wave as she disappeared, Karayan tugging impatiently on her arm.
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   Once Rose and Karayan left, Percival took a nervous breath. "So, shall we?"
   Ruby immediately rushed over to his side. Percival held out an arm for her to take, blushing when she gladly accepted. Ok, so he may have a crush on the flirty girl but that didn't mean much, did it? Ruby, for her part, found she had a crush on the burly future knight.
   As they walked the tour, Percival explained what all the different buildings were, who lived where, and their history, trying to hold back a wince as he explained a few of them. He ended the tour at Storybrooke Prep, the main school of Storybrooke.
   "Now, here you'll have your standard classes: Magic Control 101, The Art of Heroism, History of Storybrooke, Etiquette 101..."
   "Oh we have plenty of etiquette." Merlin assured Percival right in time for the girls to stuff their faces full of the leftover chocolate from the limo. "Some more than others clearly."
    "I'm sure." Percival said, chuckling. "Oh and Remedial Goodness 101."
    "Let me guess. New class?"
    Percival rubbed the back of his neck sheepishly. "Well yea. A-anyway....I'd best be going. Fairy Godmother will show you to your rooms."
    "Percy, where does she keep her wand?" Ruby asked sweetly.
    "The museum of course! Where else?"
    That's when Blue reappeared. She didn't say much to them as she sent them off to their rooms but that was fine. They had other things to think about....
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   When Rose and Karayan were alone, he finally spoke up. "What do you think you're doing?!"
    "Showing the newbies around of course. What else?"
    "No. I meant what's with the looks you and the Evil Queen's son keep throwing each other? You do realize that he's the Evil Queen's kid, right?"
    "Yes, K, I got that. You've made it abundantly clear ever since I made my proclamation."
    "No. This is different. I think you like him."
    "I just met him, K. Chill, alright?"
    He moved closer to her, sending her a warning look. "I'm just looking out for you, sweetheart. Villain kids are dangerous. I don't want to think what could happen should you get mixed up with one."
   Rose forced her temper down. If she lost control now, she'd lose control of her powers and that was the last thing she needed. Having them when the rest of her family was considered "normal" already made her feel out of place. Maybe that's why she understood the villain kids already. She was an outsider, just like them.
   "As much as I appreciate the concern, I can take care of myself. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to meet with my parents then have another quick talk with the villains kids before bed."
    She turned her back on him and began to walk away when Karayan added, "Just be careful, sweetheart. I'd hate to see you get hurt because you wouldn't listen."
    Rose took a deep breath and walked away, not for the first or last time wishing she'd never met someone as close-minded and spiteful as Karayan.