A Tale As Old As Time

Chapter 1: - Family Is The Greatest Treasure

The sun rose over the North Mountains bringing a new day to the village of Aldore. Belle stirred in her bed and smiled softly as her eyes fluttered open and she smiled as the sun shone through her window and she threw back the covers and rose from her bed. She put on her robe before heading down stairs and she got started on breakfast,

"Robin! Killian! Breakfast is on the table!" she called out but received no answer as she placed the bowls on the table and she rolled her eyes before heading upstairs and opening the door to Killian and Robin's bed chamber and she rolled her eyes when she found her two lazy brothers lying on their beds snoring loudly. No doubt Robin was out trying to charm the apple of his eye, Regina all night and Killian….. Well he was probably in the tavern all night drinking Rum,

"Wake up sleepy heads" she said before walking over to the window and threw open the curtains allowing sunlight to flood the room and Killian groaned,

"Belle lass give us a break. I was having a lovely dream" he complained before putting his pillow over his head and Belle giggled,

"Yes and I'm having a nightmare and its name is Killian and Robin" she said teasing before nudging Robin's shoulder and he stirred before retrieving his own pillow,

"Hmmmmmm…. Regina" he murmured in a dream state and pressed a kiss to the pillow and Killian growled before sitting up and threw his own pillow at him,

"Wake up you love-struck moron. Urrrrrrr I swear every night when he comes home It's Regina this and Regina that. Why don't you just seal the deal and marry the girl already" he moaned before retrieving his shirt from the floor and he put it on and Robin glared after his brother who walked past Belle after pressing a good morning kiss to her cheek,

"Well at least I'm not considering getting married to a bottle of Rum!" he yelled after him and Belle giggled and tossed Robin his own shirt,

"Instead of arguing with each other like two five year olds go down and have your breakfast. Father wants you tending to the fields early this morning. It's nearing harvest time" she said and Robin smiled before standing and giving her a good morning kiss on the cheek,

"Ok. Orders accepted sister" he said before heading downstairs and Belle giggled before following.

Killian was already tucking into his breakfast when Robin took his seat at the table before tucking in himself,

"Ummmmmm delicious as always Belle. Thank you" Killian said before taking a swig of water from his cup and Belle giggled,

"You're more than welcome dear brother" she said innocently,

"But don't think that's getting you off the hook…. Hand it over" she finished off and held out her hand towards him and he growled and Robin chuckled,

"Busted" he said amused as Hook rooted inside his shirt and retrieved his rum flask and handed it to Belle with a defeated expression before returning to his breakfast.

Belle smiled and retrieved her shawl and basket,

"Ok have a good time at work you two, stay out of trouble and if you need me I'll be…." She began but both Robin and Killian finished her sentence for her,

"The Book Shop" they finished together and both burst out laughing and Belle rolled her eyes and giggled,

"Very funny you two" she said before giving them both a kiss goodbye on their cheeks,

"See you later" she said before heading off to the village.

I hope you all enjoyed chapter 1. Please review and let me know what you think in order to unlock the next chapter :D

I wanted Belle to have some brothers so I thought Killian and Robin were the best choice. We'll get to know them both better as the story goes on :)

In the next chapter you'll be introduced to Maurice.

Kind Regards,

TheAuthor1996