I am really digging my own grave aren't I. Starting a second story whilst not even having finished the first... Oh well.

Hello and Welcome to the First chapter of Secreta Auguratricis AKA The secrets of the Sorceress... Why the latin title? Well, just cuz xD Anyhow This will follow the events of the show, However, only up untill Queen for a Day, then I'll kinda throw show-canon out of the window.

The sun hadn't even risen by the time Galena woke up. This wasn't unusual for her, as she had been doing this for years. She stretched her arms and creaked her neck. The girl quickly and quietly got out of bed, accidentally kicking of her black cat named Salem, and lit the small candle on her dresser. Her cherry red hair was tangled all over and her bright green eyes squinted at the sight of it. She quickly combed it down and braided it back in twin braids to keep it out of her face. The only thing to do was her makeup. The dark blue, crescent moon on her forehead stuck out like a sore thumb, just like the stars on her cheek. She usually hid them using powders. Once finally done she snuck out of the house, leaving a quick note to her aunt, and made her way towards the Royal stables, Salem at her heels.

The fifteen-year-old worked at the place for a few years and she couldn't wish for a better job. She loved being among the animals and was an experienced rider herself. Often enjoying her free weekends out in the forest outside of the city or close to Corona's borders.

Galena skipped into the stables, quickly going to work getting the place ready for the day

'Morning Cel.' She greeted cheerily, jolting the golden mare awake. Celeste was given to her by the stable-master, as no-one else, bar maybe the Princess and her handmaiden; Cassandra, had been able to handle her. Any male could expect to get hurt.

The horse snorted and turned her head. 'Aww, don't give me that.' Gale giggled, but the palomino mare wouldn't budge. 'Oh well, I'll guess I'll just give these carrots to-' before the sentence was over Celeste turned in her stall and snatched the carrots out of the girl's hand. 'That's what I thought.'

'Gale!' At the hearing of her name the girl turned. The stablemaster, Mr. Owens, walked in, a giant sack of Mixed food on his shoulder. He was relatively young, Having taken over the duty from his father only a year ago. He was in his late 20's and really tall with messy dark-brown hair and matching eyes.

'Good morning, Sir.' She greeted. 'Are we expecting anyone today?'

Besides housing the horses for the Royal guard, the stables also cared for the horses of those with business in the city.

The young man shook his head. 'No-one new as far as I'm aware, but Shadow will be leaving today.' He nodded towards the black horse on the other side of the stables. 'Could you take care of that?'

The girl nodded as she grabbed the wheelbarrow to feed the horses. 'Sure.'

The morning was quite uneventful. Just the usual chores; Cleaning stables, cleaning the horses, saddling the horses for patrol.

Halfway through the day, however, they had some unexpected guests, namely Princess Rapunzel and Cassandra.

'Your Highness, how can I help you?' Galena asked trying and failing to keep the surprise out of her voice.

The princess gave her a quasi-stern look, unable to keep the corners of her mouth from turning upwards. 'I've told you many times to just call me Rapunzel.'

Gale smiled and pushed a loose lock of hair behind her ear. 'When no-one else is around I will, otherwise I'll keep to protocol. Anyways, Should I ready Max and Fidella? Because I doubt the two of you are here to make small-talk.'

She could see that Rapunzel was trying to hide nervousness, something Cassandra was much better in doing, but decided not to press it. Instead she went to ready the horses.

Galena liked the recently-returned princess. She was very social and outspoken and always ready for a new adventure.

'Will you be going far?' She asked instead. 'So I know how much equipment I need to use for the saddling.'

'We're going to Old Corona.' Rapunzel answered hesitantly, oblivious to the signals Cassandra send her way, and here it became quite clear that the two were up to something. And Galena couldn't hide her curiosity any longer.

'Old Corona? Why?' The only thing that currently could be of interest in Old Corona was a small village.

Cassandra interjected as she led the white stallion towards the exit. 'No reason. Just going for a ride.'

'I'm sorry.' Gale hung her head. 'I didn't mean to press.'

And that was all there would be said about the matter.

Galena laughed as Celeste jumped over a fallen tree with ease. After being finally done for the day she had taken out the horse for a ride. She enjoyed the ride through the forest, both of them did.

'Slow down!' The redhead laughed. 'Aunt Morgana wanted me to find herbs. And I can't spot them if you run that fast.

Cel snorted in annoyance. She just wanted to run.

'The sooner I find them, the sooner you can go and run.' Gale could only laugh harder as Celeste turned her head to glare at the girl.

She looked at Salem, who was as comfortable as he could be in the basked that hung from the back of the saddle. 'I think she doesn't agree with us.'

The cat just gave her a blank look and yawned.

'The both of you are no fun.' Gale rolled her eyes.

Salem suddenly jerked up, his yellow eyes narrowing and letting out a hiss.

Galena brought Celeste to a halt. 'Salem? What is it.'

The cat usually only reacted when something was about to happen. The black animal kept growling whilst looking all over, his back was arched and his hairs were standing up.

The Redhead looked around but saw nothing out of the ordinary.

"What's gotten into-' Her sentence ended in a scream as Celeste suddenly reared up, tossing the both of them to the ground as the horse backed away.

'Easy girl.' Gale tried to calm down the horse as she managed to get hold of the reigns. 'It's alright. Just calm down.'

It took a few minutes but she eventually managed to calm Celeste down. 'Alright, let's just get Salem and go home.' As the girl turned around she spotted what had spooked the golden mare.

Where they had been just a minute ago, large, sharp, black rocks had sprouted out of nowhere. Salem was growling at the things as he slowly moved closer.

Gale swallowed and grabbed the cat away from them and quickly mounted Cel. The black rocks glowing a faint blue in the remaining sunlight. 'Let's go home and Tell Aunt Morgana, She'll want to hear about this.'

And here we have it, the relatively short, first chapter :) I know I ignored most of "What the Hair" but Gale isn't there, so please be patient with me. Also this is more of an establishing chapter anyway.

Anyhow, I hope you enjoyed and I'll see you in the next Chapter.