"But this is the finest French recipe meant to hydrate skin. It is made a French poopee" is what Charlotte heard as she saw Jack infront of the door of the room

"Jack" he flinched and slowly faced her as she has a disappointed look

"What did I say during supper?" She tapped her foot on the ground as Jack tried not to catch her eye

"Not to bother her at this time of night, hehe" she raised a brow at him

"And yet?" Jack is sweating buckets. He is scared of her since he can't take down her down easily, he will also get electrocuted by Merlin if he dared

"I am so sorry!" He wailed as he rush pass her. She shaked her head a bit, rolling her eyes and knocked on door. She opened it and saw Red Shoes seated holding a paper

"I brought the dessert. I can tell that you've done-" Charlotte's voice falter when she saw the drawing. It felt like something was hit her as she now know who she is. She pushed the door shut and locked it, stepping carefully and placing the tray on the table

"You're-" Red Shoes was curious at what Charlotte whispered

"Are you okay?" Charlottes eyes switched her gaze to the drawing then to the girl

"Snow... White" Red Shoes, who now Charlotte knows who she really is.

"You easily found out" Snow White stated and Charlotte pointed to the drawing

"That is King White. He only has a daughter and I know its Snow White. Also, your complexion is pale as it is based on your name" the said girl wasn't sure what to say, nervous on what Charlotte would do

"I am not going to tell them if that's what you're thinking" Snow raised her head up as Charlotte sat down on the spare seat she has

"You won't?" She shook her head as a no for her question

"I understand how hard it is, seeing as I can remember that you look like your father. Although, it bugs me how you became... like this" Charlotte gestured to Snow White's appearance

"It is because of the shoes"

"Hence the name then. How did you get those?" Charlotte crouched down to take a good look of the shoes

"My step mother, Regina, has this from a tree. That's why she is after me" Red Shoes explained

"It is not my responsibility to tell them, but yours. I won't rush you as you need to understand. One of them will know when the time comes, okay?" Charlotte stood up, placing he rhands to reassure Red Shoes.

"I will help you. The guys would help you. No need to worry" Red Shoes smiled thankfully to Charlotte as she trust her words.

Both girls flinched when they saw movement from outside. They shared a look and turned back to the window to see it

"Papa?" Charlotte heard Red when she was looking at the window

"Come on. We could take a better look. Just don't leave my side" Charlotte opened the window and helped Red get out. If they tried to go through the entrance, they might get stopped by the F7. She then grabbed one of her swords, the lamp and headed out. Chasing the shadow that they saw going to the forest.

In Merlin's room, he was there, standing infront of his bookshelfs. Searching for a certain. A book that contains the spell that makes someone fall in love.

He really didn't need to do this at all. He has to. For the kiss so he can transform back.

He then remember what Charlotte said the past year.

"Beauty is by the eyes of the beholder"

"What are you mumbling about Lotte?" She turned her gaze to the turned dwarf

"Sorry" she raised the book to her eye level to cover up Merlin as he got back to his human form to search a different book about the curse

"What I said can be a hint in breaking the curse. Moreso like giving you an idea" Merlin huffed at this, shoulder slumped

"Lotte, the witch-"

"Fairy Princess"

"The fairy... princess... stated is to get a kiss from the most beautiful world" she really wants to put the book down, but Merlin needs his human form to keep looking on the shelf

"Just think about it"

He knows that she is right. She always is... sort of, in his perspective. He just, wants to give it a try. Like, there is nothing wrong in trying, right?

Facing the window, he saw Charlotte and Red Shoes heading to the forest. He knows that they're going to be fine; Red Shoes is with Charlotte and he trusts her since he saw her fight tons of times, except for one specific opponent.

And the forest might have some loitering around. He came up with a decision as he almost ran out of the door. He did a double take and go through the window, trying to catch up to the two woman.

"Papa? Papa? Are you there? Papa?" As Red Shoes kept her search, Charlotte prepares her sword just in case

When Red Shoes shined the light to the front, bats started flying towards them. Charlotte stood close to Red Shoes to shield her. They heards a sudden noise, gaze switching to anywhere someone might show up.

Red Shoes heard a sudden noise as she turned back and saw nothing. She released a sigh sigh of relief and slowly faced the front

"We have a problem Red" she heard Charlotte muttered. In front of them was a huge wooden bunny

"Run, Red!" Charlotte grabbed the said girl's hand started running as the bunny started chasing them.

"It has to be... a magic creature... and such... ARE YOU KIDDING ME?" Charlotte exclaimed

"You can't fight anything magical?" Red Shoes questioned

"I don't have any training as it isn't a problem any more in my kingdom. Besides practicing with Merlin, ain't the same"

Their running stopped as they got cornered at a tree. Charlotte weilding her sword as a form of protection for both of them, she know this will be useles.

"Okay, big, terrifying, wooden bunny. You're a nice bunny. You're a vegan bunny, right?" Red Shoes checked to make sure that her hunch was right. The bunny kept glaring and slowly walking towards them.

All of a sudden, the bunny got electrecuted. Charlotte know who did it as she felt a small hand grab her. She took Red Shoes arm as the three of them ran.

"What was that? Lightning?" Red Shoes asked Merlin

"Actually, it's called magic. I do it" Merlin answered

"Really? Then do some!" For Merlin, everything turned into slow motion. His admiration to Red Shoes, switches to Charlotte who is now the one leading the run.

Darling...

Wish you could see what I can see

Miles ahead just you and me

To infinity

Charlotte was aware at his stare that made her look back at him... and that was a mistake as he turned back to his cursed-self

"Sorry" Charlotte hollered, the discomfort on her hand as she now drags dwarf Merlin and feeling the weight

"Keep running, and whatever you do, don't look back" Merlin said when she let go of him and the two pulled to a stop. Him facing the bunny that is hopping towards them and took one of his talisman from his small pouch.

"But we can't leave without you" Red Shoes stated

"You're looking back. Don't do that" he said to Red Shoes who is hesitant in leaving him

"Red, we need to move" Charlotte grab ahold to the girl and kept running so that Merlin can turn back. With Red Shoes still worried towards Merlin, she removed Charlottes hold

"Big, scary bunny! Over here!" Red Shoes shouted as a distraction so that the bunny won't hurt Merlin

"Red!" Charlotte's groan was muffled as she dragged a hand down on her face

"Red, stop putting yourself in..." Merlin got cut off as the bunny squashed him on the jump.

Charlotte made Red run as she is concerned about Merlin and rushed towards him and saw him get zapped.

"Okay! Guess you accidentally activated the talisman. You haven't done this since your trainee days as you have told me" she commented and slowly removed the first talisman on his head

"You left Red alone?"Merlin impugned

"The gut-feeling. Someone can rescue her than I could. Since, you know..." he does know.

She helped him sit up after removing the other one and helped him patting his closed to remove any dirt.

Merlin didn't hesitate to marvel at Charlotte as everything has once again turned into slow motion. Her focus on his face as she got closer.

It went back to normal when he was shaken.

"The lightning didn't cause any damage on your brain, did it?" She prompted

"N-no! Don't need any fixing. Besides the curse" he cleared his throat making her giggle. The sound of her giggle made him swoon.

Charlotte stood up from her kneeling position and change her direction towards where Red Shoes ran

"We better catch up with her. Come on" as her attention isn't towards him was switched, he turned back to his old self.

He then started contemplating if what he is doing is right. Hence to what he is doing might ruin his plans in confessing to Charlotte

They both found everyone at a clearing. Charlotte got to Red Shoes to check up on her as the dwarves started talking about what happened. She then had a deadpan face when he heard Merlin said he was there first to save her

"Technically, I was first. Anyways, before any of you argue, we need to head back. Red" she then motioned the girl to go on first, with Arthur following her. Charlotte gave a dead-panned look to Merlin who was about to say something, till she decided to follow the rest.

As everyone is heading back, both Arthur and Red started talking to each other. They pulled to a stop when Arthur stood in front of Red Shoes and started showing of his biceps. Charlotte stood beside Red and they shared look then back to the dwarf

"And if you really want to express your gratitude, you can..." Arthur looked bashful at first, till he started pointing to his lips and making a kissy face which made Red Shoes to slap him

"Oh, I am so sorry. That was much slappier then I intended it to be" Red Shoes said sarcastically, producing laughter from everyone, besides Arthur who is touching his slapped cheek and releasing a bitter laugh

"Oh! It happens. No problem" Arthur cleared his throat. Showing some type of killer smile

"Maybe an apology kiss then?" And another kissy face. This time, Charlotte smacked him right on his head

"As if! You cocky dumbass!" she bellowed as her and Red Shoes, with the other dwarfs teasing him at what happened then trying to catch up with both women

"As I said to myself before, they are idiots. Clueless for damn sake!" Charlotte muttered, Red Shoes releasing a chortle. Charlotte heard everyone call out to her companion and then a glare to keep their distance

"With what happened tonight, we really need to stick together"