Daring Darling
An Ever After High X MOC Fanfiction
Ch 1 – Welcome to Royal Paladin Academy
"Young Paladins, welcome to the Royal Paladin Academy. My name is Master Hanate, and I am the Headmaster of this school," Master Hanate said to the new group of young paladin hopefuls standing in attendance at orientation. "In two days, you will begin your 4 year long journey to becoming a paladin at this school. Here at the Royal Paladin Academy, we not only bring you the highest quality education in Ever After, but, you will also learn to defend yourself as well as protect your future 'damsel in distress'," he said. "Tomorrow, you will be touring throughout the school so that once you begin in two days, you will know all the ins-and-outs of this school, as this will be your home for 4 years. As for your tour guides," Hanate paused, "they will be the current senior class here at the academy. But, for today, you all may rest for the rest of the day. Good luck to all of you, and hopefully, you will be able to one day serve as part of the King's Royal Guard. You all are dismissed," he ended.
After his prolonged speech, Hanate heard a familiar voice shout his name from behind him. He turned, and saw his son, Tora, running up to him. "Dad," he said, "about the tour guides. May I be one this year?" he asked. "Hah, my son, you have been asking me every single day up to now for the past week about being a guide," Hanate laughed. Alright, you may be one, even though you already graduated last year," Hanate said. "I will make this exception for you because you have proven yourself over the years as the greatest swordsman this school has seen, as well as graduating at the top of your class with the highest scores we have ever seen as well," he laughed. "Oh thank you Dad," Tora said, "I will do my best tomorrow," he said as he turned to leave the orientation stand. "I'm sure you will son, I am proud of you," Hanate said.
Suddenly, a man wearing the armor of the King's Royal Guard rushed into the room. "Headmaster Hanate, sir, a message from the King," the man stated. "Ah, Godfrey, yes, what is the news?" Hanate asked. "Sir, his majesty the King has asked that all the recent graduates from this school come to the royal palace at the start of the new semester in two days. His majesty has proclaimed that he wishes to choose some of the graduates from this school to join the Royal Guard. He also specifically requested Tora's presence at the palace, sir. He is very interested in him," Godfrey said in an excited frenzy.
"Very well," Hanate said calmly. "You will summon all the graduates to come to the Royal Palace in two days' time. They will be very excited to attend as well, and I do hope that they represent the school well." He turned to Tora, "you will be attending this event, will you not?" he asked his son. "I would be honored to meet the King, and since he requested me personally, there is no way that I can refuse him," Tora proclaimed. "Good," Hanate said, turning to Godfrey. "Summon the graduates at once over the pm," he ordered. "Yes sir, right away," Godfrey said as he turned to leave.
"Attention, this is Godfrey, secretary of Headmaster Hanate, and a member of the King's Royal Guard," he stated over the pm. "All graduates, please come to the Royal Palace in two days' time. The King wishes to select members to add to his Royal Guard," Godfrey said. "That is all, thank you," he ended, as he turned off the pm.