Warning: T rating for boy love, bad language and mention of mature themes.

I: Once upon a time in Holic

Once upon a time, in the beautiful, prosperous and magical kingdom of Holic, there lived the wise and friendly but very mischievous King Clow and his equally wise in a more frightening manner, slightly insane, alcoholic, opium-high Queen Yuuko.

They were often bickering and arguing over the smallest things, but they loved each other very much, even if Yuuko tried to … that one time and Clow decided to … as revenge. Although they didn't look like it, they had each other's best interests at heart, and if they decided to exploit each other's weaknesses and take advantage of the situation while they were at it, then who was to argue?

As much as they loved each other, they also loved Holic. So they were very upset when they could not conceive a child. They had plenty of servants, friends, travelers and customers to care for, so there was always company and chaos, but what they really wanted was a family.

The people of Holic loved their rulers and everyone in the kingdom knew the pair wanted children and many offered to conceive, bear and give birth for them. Yet the king and queen declined.

Much more fun and sex when we're trying ourselves, said the queen.

I want a successor with special abilities and magic like us to continue ruling over Holic fairly and wisely when we are gone, said the king.

What do you mean gone? screeched the queen, and off they went into another argument, in the middle of their proclamation.

Though the king and queen were powerful, they could not see into their futures, because of a curse an evil fairy had placed upon them. So they were very worried indeed.