Eric's Beginning chapter 1
This story is based on Eric's life before he met Ariel. I hope you enjoy. There may be some sad parts in the story, and some funny So brace yourselves. The Little Mermaid movies never spoke of Eric's parents names, so I made them up. Thank you for taking the time to read this story. - I do not Own the Little Mermaid. I used some lyrics from Sarah Mclachlan's Song "In the Arms of the Angel." I do not own the song. That song belongs to Sarah Mclachlan.
Prince Eric was born on land to a king and queen. Eric's mother died giving birth to him, and Eric's dad died when he was fifteen, which he is 19 right now. His past is a very difficult one to explain. Eric's Mother and Father were married six years before he was conceived. When his mother had gone into labor with Eric his father's life long friend Grimsby was in the hallway with Eric's soon to be father. After he was born Eric's mother was alive for a short period. She died an hour after Eric's birth. Now the story of Eric is pretty interesting, so I would love to start the story.
(Eric's Birth)
Eric's father (David) paced back and forth in the hallway for the longest time. He feared that the baby, his wife, or both of them would not make it through the delivery. Grimsby (Who was very young) was here for support. At the time Grimsby had black hair, and was very skinny, but always cared about his friend. In these times the castle doors were not very thick, so he could easily hear when is wife was in pain. In the room Eric's soon to be mother was in so much pain that she wondered if the baby was okay.
"Mary?" Eric's mother (Charolette) whimpered.
"Yes your majesty?"
"I do not feel so well. I feel very dizzy. Is the baby alright?" She asked.
"Your Majesty I am sure that your child will be beautiful, and healthy." Mary explained. Mary Checked Queen Charolette, and informed her that she needed to push now. As she pushed a scream escaped her lips that were ear piercing. Out side of the room King David flinched at the scream, and began to cry himself.
"Grimsby, I am deeply worried." King David sobbed. Grimsby rose from his seat and hugged David. "You know I wonder if it's going to be a girl or a boy?" Eric's soon to be father wondered.
"King David I propose that the child will be a girl." Grimsby guessed. King David aloud himself a smile, and then began to cry. Back in the room Queen Charolette was feeling weaker. She scream once more, and then she had to rest for the next contraction.
"Oh my goodness. Your majesty you baby looks so much like... like... his daddy." She exclaimed. Queen Charolette's head flew upwards.
"A boy?" She asked joyfully.
"Yes your majesty." Mary wrapped the baby boy in blue satin, and placed him in his mother's arms. "I will go get your husband your majesty." Mary walked towards the door to get King David. She poked her head out of the door to see Eric's dad sitting on a bench in the hallway with his head in his hands. "King David." Mary called. Immediatly his head flew upwards to see Mary smiling. "Your child is a handsome boy at that." She exclaimed, and made way for the new father to see his new-born son. Immediatly at Queen Charolette's side.
"My love. How are you feeling?" He asked in concern.
"I am feeling weak, but I think I will get better."
"Get well my love' He looked at their newborn. ' Hello their." He waved to his son. The baby cooed. Queen Charolette handed the baby over to King David. King David got lost into his son's eyes. They were a bright blue, and his face had so much character. Grimsby knocked on the door.
"King David, may I enter?" He asked.
"Come on in!" he yelled loud enough for Grimsby to hear Eric. Grimsby was in awe by what he saw. He walked behind King David, and leaned down to see is friends child. "Oh... David. He looks so much like you... well you know what. I think it's a tie, he seems to look very equal." Gimsby admitted.
"Thanks Grim." King David handed the baby over to Mary to get it's height, and weight. He then looked at his wife who looked even weaker. "Oh No, Charolette are you alright!" King David asked in a panicked voice. Queen Charolette slowly moved her head to look at King David.
"My dear, I feel as if I am slipping away." She exclaimed.
"No! Charolette listen to me, please... Charolette Listen to me please... Please look at me! You are going to make it, You will be fine!" King David exclaimed. Queen Charolette pressed her hand onto King David's Cheek.
"My Dear, I love you very much. I just don't have the strength. Our baby will need you, and You need to be there for him. I... I will always be watching over you don't you worry. When Eric gets older tell him this story, and tell him I said "I love you." She said quietly.
"No! Charolette, You will be alright. You can't leave me. Not now!" He exclaimed. She moved her hand to the back of King David's neck.
"My love, I love you. Our baby Eric will need you." She said clamly smiling with frightened eyes.
"Eric? My love?" He asked.
"Ye... Yes. That was my father's name, and I like it. It suits him.' She looked at him. 'David I sense that I will be leaving you soon... I love you deeply.' Queen Charolette sang a small song before she died. "Spend all your time waiting... For that second chance... For a break that would make it okay... Memories seep from my veins... Let me be empty, Oh, and weightless, And maybe I'll find some peace tonight... I'm In the arms of the angel, May... May you find some comfort here... David... I love you..." Queen Charolette went silent, and immediatly fell to his knees by his loves bed and took her hand.
"Charolette...' Tears ran down his face. 'Charolette please don't leave me... No... No... Please." He cried. Grimsby walked up to King David, and patted King David's shoulder. "Mary can I see my son?" He asked. Mary immediatly, gently laid baby Eric in King David's arms. He kissed Eric's head. "She's gone." King David cried to his son.