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I had a nice Merida & Cruella theory before Cruella died.

In the Enchanted Forest, just after Cruella has arrived there, she begins to look for someone to track down and force Isaac to give her her killing back. Whilst in the woods she finds Merida, and sees her skill with a bow and arrow, and her tracking skills whilst trying to find the bear Mor'du. (Forgive me as I haven't seen Brave, but If what I'm saying about Merida is wrong, then I'm sure someone can tweak my ex-theory to suit the story).

Anyways, Cruella follows Merida as she continues to track the bear, however as Merida finds it she realises it is too strong for her, and the bear begins to overpower her. Cruella quickly commands the bear to stop, and saves Merida's life. Cruella then makes a deal with Merida that in exchange for her life, Merida will track down the author for her, and kill him if necassary. Merida begrudgingly agrees, and begins to track down Isaac.

Thinking that she is tracking Isaac, Merida finds a human trail and follows it to find Snow White. Snow White having been let go by the Huntsman is crying by herself, as she has nowhere to go and no idea how to survive in the wild. Taking pity on her Merida teaches her how to hunt, survive in the wild and use a bow and arrow. In return, Snow White talks to Merida and Merida reveals she has to track down and kill someone. Snow White convinces Merida not to kill, as violence is never the answer.

Cruella, realising that the Merida has given up on trying to kill the Author, sends Mor'du to kill her. However Snow White and Merida defeat Mor'du together. Knowning that Cruella is near, and that would put Snow in danger, Merida tells her to run away and seek shelter. Snow does run away, and she flees to Ruby's village and then the events of 'Red Handed' take place.

Cruella finally confronts Merida, and to try and scare Merida into complying with her, Cruella attempts to set her dogs on Merida, however Merida escapes.

The final scene of the episode would be set many years later sort of like the final scenes of the Manhattan and The Crocodile backstories. Cruella would track down Merida again, but this time she would introduce her to her friends, Maleficent and Ursula. Ursula would hold Merida and force her to watch as Maleficent transforms her entire family into bears.