AN: OK! So I probably shouldn't be starting a new story, but…. I couldn't help myself. If you didn't get the memo, this is an Anastasia AU, and it's Joshaya! Though that will obviously be eventual. It will also have hints of rucas kind of more near the end, so yeah. Anyway! I love love love this movie so much! I mean I have and exact replica of Anya's necklace, and it makes me real happy. I am also making a Dirty Dancing AU for Rucas if y'all are interested. Oh yeah! Rest assured everyone. I am still working on AWRT though I had to take a short break because I mean I just restarted school after break, and my dad got married in Florida! But it will hopefully be coming soon. So without further ado, I present Mayanna!
DISCLAIMER: I own neither Girl Meets World or the 1997 animated movie Anastasia.
The year was 1916. The Hart family dynasty in Valston, a small country on the Russian boarder, was celebrating their three hundredth year of ruling. Duke Shawn Hunter of Aldapple was arriving in a grand carriage along with his childhood best friend, Sargent Cory Matthews, along with Cory's wife and children. The little children looked out of the window in wonder. They hadn't been accustomed to this much snow, since they lived in Paris.
The carriage was lead through the gates of the Lerwick Palace in Ecrin City. In front of it were cars, Shawn had money to afford a car, but decided for his honorary niece and nephew that they should experience the older ways of transport. As the carriage came to a stop outside of the palace, and Shawn got out. Cory was trailing closely behind him, helping his wife and children.
The people of lesser rank bowed to the uplifted family as they entered the large hall. The lights of the party were dazzling, and a rather large chandelier hung with the name Hart and the letter 300 on the sides. Shawn smiled as he looked at the people celebrating. These were his people and he loved his country.
Queen Kathryn Hart turned and saw the arriving group, and ran up to them with her daughter Mayanna. Mayanna rushed for the brown haired man and was immediately swept into his arms. "Papa!" She shouted gleefully. Shawn kissed her cheek as he let go and turned to the queen.
"Hello darling." Kathryn greeted. Yes, Duke Shawn of Aldapple was also in fact King Shawn of Valston. However, the throne had been Kathryn's and she had fallen in love with the duke. Sadly, he had to go between countries and Paris quite often limiting time with his beloved family.
"How is my little princess?" He asked his rambunctious daughter. Mayanna, a short little 8 year old, let her mouth run a mile a minute. She talked about all that Shawn had missed, and it pained him deeply to hear all that had happened without him. His little girl was growing up. However, before Maya could even begin to finish, she saw her best friend Duchess Rileena. However the name had been shortened to Riley at the request of the young girl.
The two girls had been inseparable since birth, and even long distances couldn't stop that. They continued to head to the dance floor where they did a little girl dance that made their parents giggle. The two dragged a young Duke August with them and he tried to keep up with the younger girls. At the mere age of 4, the little boy could barely keep control of his limbs let alone dance with them.
"Maya?" Riley asked using the shortened name the family had come up with years ago. "Who's that boy?" She pointed to a blonde haired green eyed boy about their age. Mayanna giggled at her friend's shyness, and smiled at the other boy.
"That's Lucas. His papa's on the parliament, so he's here a lot." The blonde girl explained to her brunette friend. Riley nodded and then started dancing again. Though she kept throwing slight glances the boy's way. Maya smiled at her best friend and then grabbed her hand rather forcefully.
"Maya where are you taking me?" Riley wondered worriedly. Maya had that evil little glint in her eyes that made Riley nervous.
"You're going to meet Lucas." She said before shoving her best friend to stumble into the chair that Lucas was sitting. Though Riley ended up in his lap instead of next to him. She looked at him as he face heated up, and she stuttered for words to say. He smiled at her with dazzling green eyes, and Riley knew she wouldn't be able to say a thing until he spoke.
"Hi, I'm Lucas." He had introduced with the hint of the Valstonian accent. Riley smiled through her embarrassment.
"I love it… I'm Riley." She then shook his hand. Maya stood a bit off smiling at the two. Auggie sat with her and looked at his sister funny. A little farther ahead, there was a kitchen boy who watched them. He was about 11 and watched the young girl who would someday inherit the throne of Valston. He thought she was quite pretty for an 8 year old, and a girl. He snagged an apple as he watched the glittering Princes and Princesses and Dukes and Duchesses.
"Joshua! Get back in the kitchen!" A server shouted as he picked him up. Joshua struggled as he tried to escape the clutches of the rude man. Though before he was horrendously thrown back into the kitchen, he caught one last glance at the gorgeous princess.
Maya had now lost interest with watching her best friend interact with a boy. They were horrible creatures that were only good at being pigs. She loved Lucas like a brother, but she could only take so much of him making googly eyes with Riley.
"Mayanna! Come here darling!" Shawn called from his throne. His wife was seated in the one next to him. They looked at their daughter lovingly as she approached them. Kathryn's hand was resting on her protruding belly, and Shawn beamed with pride as he just stared at his beautiful wife.
"What is it Papa?" Maya questioned. She was enjoying the party, and didn't want to miss a single minute of it. Most parties that were held were for adults only, and going to a party was a rare occurrence for the small girl.
As she got closer to her parents, Mayanna noticed something in her father's hands. She smiled, he had brought her back a present. "I have something for you!" He cheerily explained. Maya's eyes lit up as she waited for her father to open his outstretched hands. Shawn's fingers soon were no longer around the objects, and Maya's breath hitched in her through. In one hand was a necklace and in the other a jewelry or music box. Maya couldn't tell which.
"Read it." Shawn simply told her. Maya held the small necklace, and tried to read the writing.
"To-together i-in Paris." She got out slowly. The words where a bit of a struggle since she wasn't very good at school, and the letters were small. Then she noticed the other object. Shawn's eyes followed his daughter's and he sat up a bit straighter to explain.
"Since I am always gone on business, I decided that you and the new baby would need a something to help put you to sleep while I'm gone, cause lord knows Mama can't sing or play any instruments." Kathryn shoved her husband playfully and chuckled, while Mayanna giggled. He then took the small necklace out of the girl's hands, and moved it closer to the box. He twisted the necklace in the hole for a few seconds before letting it go.
The beautifully adorned lid opened to show a couple. It was a small statuette of Shawn and Kathryn on their wedding night. The two danced in a circle as the music played. "On the wind cross the sea, here this song and remember, soon you'll be home with me once upon a December." Maya sang as the song ended. Shawn smiled at her singing the song he had taught her all those years ago. Kathryn watched the two interact, and it caused a longing in her heart for her husband to be home more often. But sadly that couldn't be.
-GMW—
The night had drug on, and now there were two little girls asleep in one of the thrones. Their blonde and brown heads clunked together as they laid their heads on each other's shoulders. Suddenly, the two young girls were jolted awake. A cool breeze had entered the palace, and everyone gasped, a few screamed. Mayanna had look up to tell someone that she was trying to sleep, but it was only a matter of time before she screamed herself.
Standing in front of the little girls was a tall man, his beard and hair greasy. He looked to not have bathed in months, maybe even years. His monk's robes were tattered horribly. He held a glowing green reliquary. It had something undefinable in it. Shawn immediately stepped in front of his family and glared at the man.
"What are you doing here?" He spat. The ugly man chuckled as he watched the protective father. Shawn let down his guard for a minute before regaining composer. Maya and Riley fled to their mothers who sat side by side.
"Me? I am your confidant!" The ugly man exclaimed. Shawn through a disrespectful laugh his way.
"Ha! Confidant! You are a traitor!" He shouted angrily. The king hoped that the ugly man couldn't see through his façade. He continued to stand up for his country.
"You think you can banish the Great Kermit?! By the unholy powers invested in me, I will banish you! With a curse!" Kermit exclaimed. He held the reliquary menacingly. Maya and Riley gasped along with all the people in the ballroom. "Mark my words. You and your family will die within the fortnight! I will not rest until the end I see the end of the Hart line forever!"
And with that last threat, Kermit shot a bolt of light from his green reliquary. It hits the chandelier that cracks and falls to the ground. The people underneath run for cover as the large object falls. It smashes into a million pieces. When the lights return, Kermit is gone. Mayanna is clutching to Rileena as they cry. Shawn returns to his family quite shaken.
The weeks had passed and nothing had happened; however the family had stayed on edge. One night as the snow was falling, the imperial family was asleep along with their guests. Suddenly, a group of people break through the gates keeping the palace safe. The group of protestors destroy everything in their wake.
Shawn and Kathryn run to their daughter's room to see her and Riley grabbing their coats. "Quickly, we must go quickly." Shawn tells the girls. As they run through the palace, Riley finds her parents. She can hear someone calling for Lucas who has seemed to disappear.
"Wait, Papa! My music box!" Maya cries, running back to her room. Riley follows her best friend, and Shawn has to go after them. He tells his wife and friends to go ahead and that they will catch up eventually. Kathryn kisses her husband goodbye. And little do they know that will be their last kiss.
Once Shawn has reached the room, he sees the girls rummaging through everything. Maya clutches the music box close to her chest, and they go to the door. It seemed that the angry people had finally gotten into the palace. Suddenly, Josh comes through a private door to the servants' quarters.
"Go! Through the servants' quarters!" He pushes his princess and king through the door. However, Mayanna comes running back through the passage. She pushes past Josh and tries to reach her room.
"Wait! My music box!" She exclaimed. Josh pushes her back and shuts the door as he shouts at her.
"There isn't time! GO!" That was the last think Joshua said to his princess. Immediately after the door had been sealed, the armed men came through the door. Thankfully, it wasn't noticeable that the wall could be opened. They had asked Josh where they were. He had remained mum. The soldier had no other choice than to knock him out.
As the king, princess, and duchess were running through the tunnels, they had run into a scared Lucas, who they added to their band of people seeking sanctuary. They ran across the frozen river, just as Kermit came crashing down on them. He had grabbed Mayanna's leg, and tried to pull her closer to him.
"NO!" Shawn had shouted while trying to push the man off of his daughter. Maya cried out, as his long nails racked against her skin. However, it seemed that the river wasn't strong enough, and it started to crack underneath Kermit's feet. He fell to a watery grave. Though not before his reliquary was saved by his trusty sidekick.
As quickly as possible, Shawn grabbed the two girls and ran. Lucas was trailing closely behind. They made it to the train station, but the last train was already pulling out of the station. Shawn then handed Riley over to Lucas as he thrusted them onto the moving machine. He then hoisted himself up. He turned around to grab his daughter, but she was tired and was slowing down.
"Maya! Hold onto my hand!" He commanded. Maya used all her might to catch up with the ever speeding train. She had tears in her eyes while she grabbed on to her father's hand.
"Papa! Papa! Don't let go!" She shouted. The train continued to speed up, and Maya's hand was slipping. Then altogether, her hands were no longer in her father's grasp. She fell to the ground with a thud; hitting her head rather hard. As the world around her was fading, she heard one last call from her best friend and father.
"MAYA!"
