Ever After High

[Jess Buck]

The teacher nodded


"Now I would like both of you to debate back and forth. Try to control your emotions and absolutely no magic using. Are we clear ladies?"

 

[Soul Eu Min]

Apple and Raven both glared at one another, but still nodded. " Destiny is something that keeps us in line ", Apple informed Raven, who scoffed. " As if, Apple. You only say that because you know that your destiny is bright, whereas mine results in being scorned and mocked by others ", Raven countered. Back and forth the two girls bickered, finding counters to each piece of information

 

[Jess Buck]

The teachers listened for a while then stopped the two.


"Now, Raven. It seems to me that you just want everyone to be equal in chance to have a happy ever after." She then turned to Apple. "And Apple its seems that you don't like breaking rules, and are afraid of what could happen if people don't follow their destines." She looked at the two together. "Am I wrong?"

 

[Soul Eu Min]

Raven and Apple both nod, their heated glares still set on one another

 

[Jess Buck]

The teacher nodded.


"Alright, everyone take out a sheet of paper and write down Raven if you agree with Raven and Apple if you agree with Apple. I'll collect them all and tally it in a few minutes." The class bustled grabbing sheets of paper and pens. Once everyone finished writing, the teacher went around and collected the pieces of paper. She then began to take the tally. The class sat in quiet anticipation, waiting for the results. The teacher sighed.


"Well, it seems we have a tie." She said. A soft groan came from the students. Would this dispute never be settled?

 

[Soul Eu Min]

Apple did her best to not erupt in outrage while Raven was at least pleased that people agreed with her.


Tai sighed deeply as he rubbed his temples, utterly annoyed with the dispute, Soul patted his shoulder in comfort with a smile on his face.

 

[Jess Buck]

The teacher thought for a moment before smiling.


"Is there anyone who agrees with Apple who would also like to speak?" She asked. Blondie Locks shot up her hand. "Blondie?" Blondie smiled and went up and stood next to Apple. "How about anyone for Raven's cause?" She asked.

 

[Soul Eu Min]

Everyone glanced around before hearing the sound of chairs scooting back. Soul was about to stand up when Tai placed a hand on his shoulder to keep him down. His eyes bore a dark glare towards anyone who looked at him before he looked over at Raven, who was shocked to see him standing up. He walked over to her, ignoring the gasps and whispers, rumors were bound to start. " I'm not doing this for you, it's for someone who means more than the world to me ", Tai whispered to Raven once he stood tall next to her. She, in reply, could only quietly nod.

 

[Jess Buck]

The teachers seemed surprised but pleased. She smiled


"Well, since we let Apple's argument go first last time, Tai you may go first this time." She said to him. Blondie gave a small pout before looking dead at Tai.

 

[Soul Eu Min]

" Many of you know me as the son of the Ugly Duckling who turned Beautiful. Although my mother was a hero, she felt like a bad guy because of the amount of pain she had to suffer in order to reach her her ", he put the next word in air quotes, " ' Destiny '. So many people scorned and mocked her because she was so called ugly. But then she went through the transformation and become a swan and then everyone wanted to be her friend, I feel as though Raven's mission resembles my mother's story. People view her as ugly and truly evil for trying to break the rules, but I thought about this on her side and her goal makes sense. Everyone who is a so called bad guy doesn't have much to be excited for because in their stories, they're the bad guys, the team that practically no one roots for where as heroes are worshiped and praised, people admire them and want to be like them. So called villains smile and say that they accept their destiny because they feel like they don't have a choice, some of them aren't even like how they're supposed to be portrayed in their stories. Is it really fair to let them believe that they're perfectly fine with being torn apart and spat upon by others? The only reason some heroes are usually nice to them is because it's their happily ever after on the line ", he stated before looking over at Apple with knowing eyes, who instantly flushed with both rage and embarrassment, " They choose to be oblivious to the villains within their story because why should they worry when they get a happily ever after? You wouldn't happen to know would you Apple? ". Apple frowned deeply at Tai, there were times that she simply hated him for being observant and cold. She thought that she clearly deserved her happily ever after, she's been nothing but a good girl.

 

[Jess Buck]

The teacher nodded


"Very compelling argument Tai. Blondie, your counter." Blondie cleared her throat.


"Our stories were written a very long time ago, and these stories are classics that are meant to be shared for more ages to come. But if we, as the next story book characters, don't follow our destinies then those stories are gone, lost forever. There will be no more Cinderella, no more Goldie Locks and the Three Bears, no Snow White, no Little Mermaid. It will all be gone. Stories that have lulled babies to sleep and given little girls and boys the imagination to dream. Its a crime to take away these beautiful, life changing stories from these children and adults who grew up with them."

 

[Soul Eu Min]

" As if you're one to talk, you keep trying to tell people that you're from royal blood, trying to change your destiny there, Goldie? ", Raven bitterly asked as she crossed her arms over her chest. The class, well some students, erupted into ' Ooo ' and ' Dangs '. Tai rubbed his temple, gaining a migraine from the stupid argument. He gave Raven a look, telling her to back off before he made his way back to his seat, quietly sitting down and laying his head on the table. Soul patted Tai on the back with a smile, silently praising him before returning his attention to the front of the classroom. He was a bit surprise to hear Raven say such a thing, but he knew how to hide his emotions.


Cedar gasped and quickly spoke up, " That was a little mean, Raven! ", she proclaimed before looking at Goldie Locks, her truthful mouth unable to be silence, " But are you really from royalty, Blondie? ", she asked.

 

[Jess Buck]

Blondie glared at Raven. Her face turning red.


"I am royal! My mother was royal. It just never said so in the story." She huffed before going back to her seat. The teacher sighed.


"Raven, Apple, go ahead and have a seat."

 

[Soul Eu Min]

Raven and Apple sat down in their seats, still glaring at one another.

 

[Jess Buck]

The teacher sighed


"Well, now lets move on to-" She was cut off by the bell. She sighed once more "No homework tonight! Be ready for an actual lesson tomorrow." She said as everyone packed up their things and left the classroom.

 

[Soul Eu Min]

" YES!!! ", Cedar cheered as she jumped for joy, only to get a glare from Tai, who found her loudness a bit annoying. " Soul, can we leave now? ", he quietly asked his best friend who nodded his head. The two boys grabbed their bags and quickly waved bye to the group before exiting the classroom. Raven, on the other hand, noticed Tai and Soul leaving and instantly followed after them, wanting to speak to Tai.

 

[Jess Buck]

As Grayson, Antony, Raini, and Jessica left the classroom Grayson nudged Jessica.


"Why didn't you go up and say anything?" Jessica sighed


"Because....it really isn't my place." Grayson rolled his eyes


"Bull shit its not."


"It isn't!" Jessica stood in front of them and stopped "Im not a royal and Im not a rebel. Im just...."


"Common." Raini finished for her friend. Jessica nodded


"Yes, common. This isn't my fight. As much as I agree with Raven, that everyone should be able to choose their own destiny, Its not my place."


"Bull shit. I agree with Grayson." Antony piped up. The four began to walk again. Jessica rolled her eyes


"That's because your a Royal Antony."


"But Im also a Rebel." He said quietly. Raini shushed him


"Be careful!" She hissed at him. Antony rolled his eyes.


"All Im saying is, we all have a destiny that was written for us. Weather we're royal, rebel, or common. And I belive we all have a right to our own destiny. Weather Im a Royal and I want to be with a Rebel. Or, Jess your a common and you want to be with a Royal. It shouldn't matter. What should matter is that we, as people. Because we are people, not just story book characters like Blondie said. We are people, and as people we have the right to love, and do whatever the hell we please."

 

[Soul Eu Min]

" Tai! Tai, I need to talk to you! ", Raven called as she ran up to the quiet young man. Soul and Tai looked at her over their shoulders, ceasing their journey to their next class. " Soul...could I speak to him in private please? ", she practically pleaded. Soul looked over at Tai and nodded before walking towards their lockers, which were ironically placed next to one another.

 

[Jess Buck]

Grayson stopped his friends and pointed to Raven and Tai.


"Check it out..." He whispered. The group watched the two carefully from behind a wall.


"Wonder what they're talking about..."Antony said. Raini sighed


"We should get going guys......Guys....Guys?!" Grayson, Antony, and Jessica shushed Raini, ignoring her completely.

 

[Soul Eu Min]

Raven and Tai were whispering among themselves, while Tai looked serious, Raven seemed flustered and embarrassed. By the end of their very, barely audible conversation, he patted her on the head with a small, barely visible smile. " You have me supporting you ", was all he said before dismissing himself from their conversation and went down the same direction as Soul, leaving Raven a flustered, blushing mess.

 

[Jess Buck]

Jessica eyed Raven carefully. Grayson smirked.


"Jealous?" He asked her. Jessica blushed and tore her eyes from where Raven and Tai were talking.


"No." She said. She and Raini began walking towards their next class. Grayson chuckled and Antony sighed. Grayson gave him an apologetic smile.


"Sorry bro." He said, rubbing Antony's shoulder comfortingly. The two boys then went in the opposite direction to their next class.

 

[Soul Eu Min]

" What did you talk to Raven about, Tai? ", Soul asked in a curious voice once his best friend joined him in their latest class. Tai, only shrugged in response, not wanting to speak about their conversation which would remain private.

 

[Jess Buck]

Later in the day, after classes were over, the kids were allowed to head off campus to the local town or stay on campus and hang out. Maddie was waiting for Raven at the gates to the entrance of the school. The two were going to head off to the local town to do a little window shopping.


Grayson, Antony, Jessica, and Raini sat in the courtyard playing cards, as the group did everyday after school.


Ashlynn Ella stood in Apple's room as she ranted on about Raven.....again....She would have must rather have been with Hunter right now, but she promised Apple a girls day today.

 

[Soul Eu Min]

Soul and Tai were making their way to the gates to meet with Cedar, the young girl insisted that they go and spend quality time together, but Tai would rather prefer to be in the library reading while Soul, who wouldn't admit it, would rather be in the music hall. Still, Cedar insisted and kept asking so they decided to agree and make the girl happy. As they passed the courtyard, they bumped into Raven, who was also on her way to the entrance of the school.


" I can't stand her! I can't believe she even got Tai Duckling on her side! ", Apple screeched in raging horror, " Tai Duckling out of all people! ".

 

[Jess Buck]

Maddie saw Raven heading over but she got distracted by Tai and Soul. Maddie squealed with delight and she ran over to the three.


"Tai! Soul! Raven! Hey!" She said happily. Giving each one a hug.


Ashlynn Ella sighed.


"Yes Apple I know. I was there.." She said.