Chapter 1
Disclaimer: I do not own Brave, or any Disney princess, character, or associated film. Merida, Elinor, Fergus, and the triplets belong to Disney Pixar. However, the dialogue and events of this story are mine, as are any errors and all rather controversial views.
So this is basically a fluff about Merida going to charm school and meeting all the other Disney princesses. For the purposes of the story, I have a table of the ages of the various princesses that I will present when relevant.
"Are ye certain she'll agree? The last time ye did something o' this nature she turned ye intae a bear. By accident, tae be sure, yet I wouldna repeat the experience." Fergus said to the tapestry.
Elinor peeked her head out from behind it as she sewed. "She needs to have friends her own age other than the village girls. They're teachin' her to be common and unladylike. Besides, you know she's not like them. It's hard for her. I've already spoken with her about it, Fergus. At the school she'll learn more of etiquette and dancing and the like. She'll be with other princesses and maybe make some friends. Merida told me she was even a little bit eager for it."
The king shrugged. "Well, if you think it's a good idea, Elinor. The triplets 'll miss her. I'll miss her."
"Och, Fergus, and ye think I won't? But Merida needs more learning than I can give."
He sighed. If Elinor wanted a thing, it happened, regardless of anything he had to say. This charm school business might be good for Merida anyway.
Merida impatiently tossed her red mop as she mounted Angus. The cool yellow sunshine of January had come out and was dancing on the castle walls, seemingly coming out from the clouds to bid her farewell. The headmistress of Aymeris Royal Academy for Young Princes and Princesses had sent up a carriage, but Merida wanted to ride as she was used to. Waving goodbye to Mum, Da, and the triplets, Merida galloped to meet the guards and the fine carriage.
"Good day to you!" she called politely.
A severe, bony woman stood by the carriage. "I am Lady Elaine of Duralt. I will be preparing you for your arrival at the school."
After the long journey, filled with a fight about Angus (they decided that he would follow the carriage, but that Merida would ride with Lady Elaine) and not a little unpleasant warnings and instructions, Merida nearly leapt out of the carriage when the school came into sight.
