~●~After the battle~●~

Chapter 9

I may or may not have forgotten to post this chapter.... so let's just say that this has always been here:)

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A year had passed since the fateful fight, and the village was under Avris's influence, charmed into believing he was nothing short of delightful. All the residents, save for Britt, Snow, Tiana, Alice, Aurora, Elsa, and Hook, had fallen under Avris's spell. They spoke in favor of him, praising his every action as if blind to any wrongdoings or faults. It was clear that their perceptions had been manipulated, leaving the truth concealed under a carefully crafted facade.

Alice, Elsa, Hook, and Britt sat around a makeshift table in a hidden location, their voices hushed and their expressions filled with determination. They had come together in secret, their goal clear: to devise a plan to defeat Avris and break the spell he had woven over the village.

"We can't keep living like this," Alice hissed, her voice charged with pent-up frustration. "Avris has everyone in the village fooled, and it's driving me crazy.”

"I know what you mean," Hook agreed, his hand clenching into a fist on the table. "It's like the entire village is walking around with blinders on. They can't see Avris for what he really is."

Britt nodded silently, the determination in her eyes unwavering. "We have to do something," she affirmed, voicing the shared sentiment of the group. "But how?”

After a moment of contemplating, Britt spoke up.

"What if we could expose Avris's true character to the villagers? If we can show them the reality of who he is, they'll wake up from his manipulation."

The others considered the idea, the idea taking root in their minds. Hook leaned forward, his eyes narrowed in thought.

"That could work," he said slowly, his tone cautious but hopeful. "But how can we show them his true nature?”

The group exchanged glances, a mixture of realization and determination on their faces.

"A song," Britt murmured, the word sounding like a revelation. "It would reach the villagers and reveal Avris's true self."

Elsa nodded beside her, her expression serious. "Songs have a way of cutting through illusions. They touch people's hearts and minds."

Alice's eyes widened as the idea took hold. "And a catchy tune is hard to forget. If we write the right lyrics..”

With excitement beginning to build, the group focused on the task at hand.

Alice, her eyes gleaming, was the first to speak up. "We need a good band name, something catchy and memorable."

Hook, a hint of playfulness to his voice, suggested, "How about 'The Truth Bards'?"

Elsa chuckled at the name, but Britt rolled her eyes, clearly not convinced. "That's too cheesy.”

"The Vivid Four?" Elsa repeated, a smile tugging at the corners of her mouth.

Alice grinned. "It has a ring to it," she agreed. "It's memorable."

"And I suppose it's better than the Truth Bards," Hook added with a light-hearted laugh.

Britt nodded, a small smile gracing her face. "I like it. The Vivid Four it is.”

As the group's conversation continued, Alice suddenly snapped her fingers, her expression brightening with realization.

"Wait a second," she exclaimed, drawing everyone's attention. "I've got an idea."

The others looked at her expectantly, curious to hear her inspiration. Britt motioned for Alice to continue, her eyes filled with anticipation.

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