[Cinderella] The Crown Laurel

"Cinderella, you're a devil."

"Betty, why did it take you so long to figure that out?"

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"Cinderella, what do you want?"

"Just break off the first branch your hat catches on the way home and give it to me."

Cinderella planted the branch beside her mother's grave. Before long, a tree grew there, attracting a bird named Betty.

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When Betty first met Cinderella, she looked exhausted, sitting before a grave and weeping.

Betty thought Cinderella was the kindest, loveliest girl she had ever met.

But she never imagined that it was all an act.

Just like that, Betty fell into Cinderella's trap.

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"Cinderella, you can't do this. It's a crime."

"Betty, if I'm guilty, then you must be guilty with me."

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You are a blade in my hand, making me invincible.

But you are only a blade.

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She had to reach the very top and claim that crown.

Note: A story born from a wild idea.

Theme: Courage