(c)Hetalia - Himaruya Hidekaz
Original Sleeping Beauty not mine (Disney maybe(?))


Centuries ago stood a glorious kingdom that lived in its own world. The Kingdom of Hetaleon was a prosperous kingdom with much beauty and resources, ruled by an honorable king, King Merlin Kirkland, and his well beloved queen, Queen Evelyn.

A graceful spring morning raised over Hetaleon, a morning that brought joy all around the palace and kingdom. Queen Evelyn had just bore their shining Prince Arthur. An extravagant celebration was thrown at the castle with many neighboring royals, nobles, and worthy names attending. That included the three wizards.

Sitting on their thrown and in their thrown room, the king and queen watched with genuine smiles as the three wizards descended before them, baby Arthur laying besides his parents in his cradle.

"Your Highness," the first wizard Francis greeted. He and his friends kneeled before their king and queen. They rose back up when permitted.

"King Merlin, Queen Evelyn," the second wizard Antonio started, "My friends and I would each love you bestow a gift for your newly born Prince Arthur."

"They'll be super awesome!" the third wizard Gilbert proclaimed. The royals smiled to each other in agreement before allowing the wizards to approach Arthur soon after.

Francis stepped up first. "Dear child, I give you the gift of charm," the French wizard said, waving his wand above Arthur. Blue glittering lights began to shower the baby. "Not only will you grow to be a handsome man, but you will also be amiable, kind, pure intentions. All in all, charming." Once Francis' blue magic began to visibly fade, he stepped back.

Antonio went up next. "Hola, young one. A whole heart is very important, but so is intelligence, and that is my gift to you." The Spanish wizard waved his wand above Arthur just as Francis had done, but instead of the glittering lights being blue, they were green. "You will be smart, witty, agile. Very intelligent." Antonio stepped back once his green magic faded.

Gilbert excitedly stepped up to Arthur's cradle. "Last, but certainly not least, the best for last, my gift to you, little guy!" the Prussian wizard enthusiastically proclaimed. The king and queen laughed a bit to themselves as the two other wizards rolled their eyes and sighed. "My awesome gift is the gift of‒" Before Gilbert could finish, the grand door to the room barged open.

Panic filled the room as a cool air blew in. The king and wizards turned to the door as the queen dove for her child, protecting the new born prince. At the door stood the wicked sorceress: Michelle.

"Hello, everyone! Sorry I'm late!" the young looking sorceress said with a giggle, skipping in. "I wasn't sure really when to come because I think something happened to my invitation."

Though the sorceress seemed very sweet and caring with a young, girlish exterior, inside she was twisted, evil, and had been around for longer than any could remember. Truly a wicked sorceress that all feared.

"Oh, is that Prince Arthur?" Michelle skipped on, nearing Queen Evelyn and her baby. Before she could reach her, King Merlin and the wizards stepped in front of her like a wall. However, that didn't stop or faze Michelle. The sorceress had disappeared and reappeared floating besides the queen to get a look at Arthur.

"My, my! Isn't he a little cutie!" she squealed. "I could just eat him up!" Queen Evelyn pulled back protectively with a gasp, causing Michelle to laugh again. "I don't mean literally! Let me see him again!" she said.

Floating towards the queen and Arthur again, Michelle pulled out a magical devise of hers: an enchanted magnifying glass. The sorceress looked through the glass as a gold haze spiraled on the lens. The tool was used to see Arthur's future, a tool only Michelle could use and see through.

"He is going to be a very very handsome boy!" Michelle shared, finally stepping back and down on the ground. "A true prince and gentleman and perfect. Just the type of boy I've been looking and waiting for!"

"F-for what?" Antonio asked.

"To share my life with and marry, silly~" Michelle gave a cheerful smile. She turned to the king and queen. "I'm going to marry Arthur when he becomes of age, okay?" the sorceress asked with an innocent head tilt, though it was far from innocent and not even a question.

The queen took another step back, holding her child tighter. The king did the same, holding his wife and child. The wizards stepped in, intervening.

"The Prince is to marry a princess from another kingdom," Francis said.

"Yeah, and not be some prisoner to you!" Gilbert added. "And why don't you just go?"

Michelle gave a false look of hurt. "But I was invited like everyone else. And Merli' and 'Lyn agreed, hmm?" She turned to King Merlin and Queen Evelyn with another smile. Her smile looked pure, but her eyes were giving threats.

"No, you are not to go near my son or my kingdom," Merlin said bravely. "Leave at once."

Michelle pouted. "That's mean! Fine, if I can't have him, then no one can." The sorceress disappeared again and everyone was on alert, guarding the new born prince. She reappeared behind Queen Evelyn, quickly casting her curse on Prince Arthur.

"By sunset of your 16th year, you shall prick your finger on a needle meant for embroidery," Michelle started. Queen Evelyn leaped away and King Merlin, the wizards, and the guards ascended towards her, but it was too late. The sorceress waved her wand. She was untouchable. "Once you have pricked your finger, you will fall and die. There!" She gave another giggle. "Only I can undo the curse and to do that, well, you know what I want."

"Guards! Seize her!" King Merlin ordered. The guards followed their orders, but it was too late. Michelle disappeared before them for the last time that day, leaving behind her echoing giggles until it faded.

"Arthur!" Queen Evelyn finally dropped to her knees and sobbed. "Please!" she started begging before the three wizards. "I beg you, please save my son!"

"Yes! Please!" King Merlin joined his wife, down on his knees. "Please save our son! We ask not of the a king and queen, but as a father and mother!"

"You Highness." Francis looked down at them with much empathy. He and the other wizards helped them back on their feet. "I apologize, but Michelle's magic is too strong for even us to undo," he admitted. Evelyn started breaking down once again.

"Wait, Gilbert." Antonio turned to said wizard. Francis and the royals did as well. "You're the strongest out of us. And you still have your gift," the Spaniard said. "Can't you do something?"

"Well," Gilbert crossed his arms, looking down with a thoughtful scowl, "I can't lift that curse completely. Like Frannie said, the witch's magic is too strong. But! I may be able to twist it a bit."

The Prussian wizard approached Queen Evelyn and Prince Arthur. He had the queen place Arthur back in his cradle before he began with his gift. "My gift is going to be a bit different, little guy. But, hey, I'm pretty sure staying alive is better than strength and courage and all that," Gilbert joked a bit with a small smile. "My awesome gift is a twist a fate. Instead of pricking your finger and dying, you shall fall into a deep sleep, only to be awakened by true love's kiss." With a wave of his wand, Gilbert's red magic showered baby Arthur and the twist has been made.

Even with the curse twisted, everyone still worried deeply for Arthur. The three wizards had decided to look over Arthur as he grew, looking after him as teachers, guides, guards, and friends. King Merlin had declared any embroidery forbidden and anyone caught will be severely punished. The kingdom would be guarded 24/7 with heavier security near the castle and the prince. Prince Arthur is never to leave the castle unpermitted. Though things may seem tough, it was all for their Prince Arthur.


Hey, guys! Warning you now, don't expect like, weekly updates. Another IggyChu story from me! For those who don't know (which is all b/c I didn't really say anything) Queen Evelyn is Mama Britannia (even though she doesn't exactly have an official design(?)). I came up with the name. As for King Merlin... I just recently got into BBC Merlin, hence the name... And, everyone, I LOVE SEYCHELLES! I think she's very cute and sweet! I'm just using her as the antagonist. I really hate using characters as the bad guy, really! I love all the characters! (Some more than others). Tell me what you think!


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