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[splatonthefloor.livejournal.com]

Title: Unfit
Challenge: 110 Royalty
Word Count: 384
Spoilers: Very minor for KH1 and the Disney Princess movies (BatB, SWatSD, etc.)




The pair sat on the shadowed balcony, legs threaded through the railing and staring into the night sky. It is eerily quiet, and when they speak, it's in hushed whispers and dulcet tones.

“Was it your mother, or your father?”

“Stepmother,” comes the meek reply.

“Mine too.”

A pause. Cinderella slips off a satin glove, displaying her calloused and blistered hands. “It’s so odd, wearing these fine clothes. It was only supposed last until midnight. But they attacked before then, so I suppose…” She doesn’t finish her thoughts.

“I – I feel silly, talking to the others.” Snow White confesses. “Belle seems to go on about adventure and freedom all the time, and when Jasmine talks about how she ran away and fell in love…well…I wonder why I didn’t. They make me feel -” She almost says dopey, and feels all the worse for it. “Stupid.”

Cinderella plays uncomfortably with her skirts. “I know. They’re very sweet. But they’ve never – well, I guess that fighting for your life is easier than fighting for yourself.”

“She used to make me feel that way,” Snow White murmurs. “She’d watch me when I was working. She’d never say anything, but the way she looked at me was so terrifying. I got so frightened. I’d drop things and spill buckets, and she would smile when I tripped.”

Cinderella nods. “When I was young, I used to argue. Stepmother would use words I didn’t understand. My stepsisters would laugh – they knew what she was saying, they were still getting schooling. Eventually, I would end up crying. She’d hit my legs with her cane, telling me I was ungrateful and to get back to work.” She swallows a lump in her throat. “I still don’t know what she said to me.”

Snow White wrings her hands uneasily. “I don’t feel like royalty.”

An arm settles around her shoulders, drawing her close. “You’re one of the nicest, most unselfish people I’ve ever met. I think that’s far more noble than wearing a silly crown.”

It’s the sweetest thing anyone’s ever said to her, but she still bursts out sobbing and clings desperately to the silver dress, weeping like the poor wretch she knows she is. A cheek rests on her head, and she can feel cold tears sinking into her hair.

Comments

[kooriyoukai.livejournal.com]

Buh ;_____;

That was so sad, but such a raw and real way to look at the feelings of those two princesses. It's good to remember that regardless of their title, not all of them came from royalty, or were brought up so, and that some of them hard abusive and hard lives to deal with. A great idea for a way to take a closer look at them, I enjoyed it ♥

[splatonthefloor.livejournal.com]

I always figured that out of all the princesses, those two deserved a happy ending the most. A lot of people say that they're the weakest or stupidest of the bunch, but when you think about what they had to go through, they're really very strong. I'd be a babbling wreck in their shoes. I'm glad you liked it, though. Thanks!

[kooriyoukai.livejournal.com]

It slipped my mind to ask before, but are you the same Splatonthefloor (http://kh.never-wake-up.net/viewuser.php?uid=88) over at the KH Fanfic Archive?

[splatonthefloor.livejournal.com]

Why yes I am. I didn't realize anyone actually read my stuff over there (except for the cracky Captain Jack one-shot, it would seem.) I think I've seen your name a couple times on that site. I haven't visited in so long, so I'm a little foggy on what I've read there.

[kooriyoukai.livejournal.com]

I stop by every now and then to see what gems might be found, but truthfully I've only discovered a handful of wonderful stories, and you happen to be my only listed favorite author XD It feels like fate that I should read this drabble and enjoy it so much without realizing it was also penned by one of my favorite writers, but really that explains everything doesn't it? ^__^

You're a great writer and I'm happy to pass along that you've got a fan who has read and appreciated a lot of your past work as well, and I'm glad that we managed to bump into each other on LJ like this so I could properly give my compliments ♥ I hope to read more from you in the future :)

[splatonthefloor.livejournal.com]

Oh...wow...*blushes furiously* I don't think a simple thank you suffices here. That's a huge compliment, I'm not sure if I deserve it. I'm very, very flattered - thank you.

Of course, now I have to read your stuff. Unfortunately, it'll have to wait until tomorrow, as I've got a critique (art school exam of DOOOOOM) this week and a lot of projects I've been procrastinating on. But mark my words - for tomorrow, I shall READ AND REVIEW! Mwaahahaaa...

That sounded more pathetic than evil. I need to go tell some kids Santa isn't real or something, my evil meter's been running rather low...

[silvestris.livejournal.com]

Different, and delightfully bittersweet. I like it. :)

[splatonthefloor.livejournal.com]

Thank you! <3

[themadpoker.livejournal.com]

;_; That hurt. In a good way. Great job, I don't think I ever would've thought of this.

[splatonthefloor.livejournal.com]

Aww. Here, have Jafar!Goofy. He'll cheer you up.

Thank you! I acutally had this one in mind for a while, but didn't know how to write it. But khdrabble is just awesome like that. XD

[singwithin.livejournal.com]

Entirely too true. Those two Princesses seem to have it the worst. This made me tear up a little, too. ;;

Just.. wow. beautiful drabble. :)

[splatonthefloor.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much! Truth be told, I teared up a little when I wrote it, too. I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels that way - Snow White and Cinderella get bashed a lot. And for the silliest reasons, too.

[unsafebet.livejournal.com]

Wow. That's so...harsh, I guess is the word I'm searching for. But it's very in-character and, well, true.

I've always liked those two princesses the most. Always, and you just gave me more reason to love them. They deserve a happy-ever-after more than anyone else, I think.

Very nice piece!

[splatonthefloor.livejournal.com]

Heh heh...yeah, I'm pretty mean to the people I write about. But as you said, it is true. Maybe not the spefics, but the gist of it is.

Wow. I thought I was the only Cinderella fan over the age of eight, but apparently not. Snow White's pretty cool, too. I didn't like her as a kid, but watching it now, she's a total sweetheart. I feel the same way - they survived abusive hells and never once complained. Now that's inner strength.

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[lindskaba.livejournal.com]

I *love* the concept behind this. I've seen a lot of drabbles discussing how Alice may or may not feel like a Princess, and even one that I can remember with Belle, but never with Snow White or Cinderella. This is such a fresh take on their situation; way to be original ♥ I love the opening lines of dialogue: "Was it your mother or your father?" "Stepmother." "Mine too." Perfect. Much love for you for this ♥

[splatonthefloor.livejournal.com]

Thanks! When you think about it, Jasmine (and Ariel) would be the only ones actually used to being royalty - not that they were very happy with it, of course. The others sort of had it thrust upon them. I think they all struggle with it. I'm relieved the dialogue worked - I had a lot of trouble with it!

[daisy-the-mage1.livejournal.com]

Such an interesting concept of how Snow White and Belle might feel as Princesses. It's really sad as well. I'm adding this to Memories, if you don't mind!

[splatonthefloor.livejournal.com]

I like sad stories once in a while - you need some drama with the laughs. Of course I don't mind, I'm really flattered! Thank you!

[dreamer1789.livejournal.com]

Oh, wow! suddenly I like those two so much better (ok, it also wasn't thier fault that society was like that ^^) Still, really sweet!