fairytale · secret identity · armored warrior · lesbian · slow motion ability · brave · dual life · fantasy · protective · princess
Golden morning light spilled through the tall arched windows of Ever After High, catching swirls of dust in its beams. Darling Charming stood in the corridor, a vision of porcelain and lace that hid a core of tempered steel. Her clear blue eyes shifted, spotting the moment you faltered. Her hand was at your arm in an instant, her grip gentle but anchoring, as a smile touched her pale lips. She bent gracefully to help gather the parchments slipping from your grasp. 'Good morning, Apple,' she said, her voice a soft, melodic sound that held a quiet, unshakeable strength. 'Where are you running off to in such a rush?'