This is the story of the Swan Princess. A tale of a young girl wishing for adventure. But having the Evil Queen as a mother leads to a very sheltered and boring life. But we're getting ahead of ourselves. Let's start from the beginning, were King Leopard and Queen Regina introduce their daughter, Odette into the world.
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It was a warm October day when the new princess was born. She was a tiny thing with black hair and blue eyes that all newborn babies have. She had captured the hearts of the king and queen, as well as, the young princess, Snow White. Everyone far and wide came to see her, including her grandmother, Cora. Now Cora hadn't been seen or heard from in a year or so. So her visit came as a shock for the young queen. Regina watched her mother approach her daughter with a cautious stare. Cora picked the babe up from her crib and held her close to her chest.
"So small and fragile, like a little bird." She whispered. She stared at her grandchild with an unemotional stare. As she stared on at the infant a smirk began to slowly appear on her lips. Looking over to the child's crib, she found a stuffed swan toy that was a gift from Snow White for her new baby sister. Cora's eyes lit up with glee. Turning to look at her daughter, son-in-law, and step-granddaughter. "I wish to give my own gift to the child." The king and queen shared a look before looking back to Kora.
"Very well, mother." Regina replied as she takes her child into her arms. Cora turned to the crowd of visitors and began to walk around in front of them.
"The princess shall grow in grace and beauty, beloved by all who know her. But, on eve of her sixteenth birthday, she shall fall into a body of water and change into a swan!" Cora pointed a finger towards the baby, purple smoke began to surround her. "She shall be cruse with the body of a swan whenever her skin touches a body of water forever more. The cruse will only break with true love kiss, but the man must make a vow of everlasting love and prove it to the world."
"No!" Regina cried, clutching her child to her chest.
"Guards! Seize her!" The King yelled, holding his wife and daughters to him. Cora let out a dark laugh and vanish in a cloud of purple smoke. Leopard and Regina glanced at each other then down to little Odette, who was oblivious to how far her fate had change.
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Six years later
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It was time for the yearly winter festival in the town village. King Leopard brought his two daughters to the festival while his wife stayed inside the castle. His oldest, Snow White was holding onto his youngest, Odette as they walked through the crowded and busy streets. A few guards following after them a couple feet away. They stopped at a few jewelry booths, looking for something for Regina. While the king and princess were looking through their selections, the littlest princess attention was captured by a sparkling blue glow. She let out a soft gasp then began to pull on her sister's arm to get her attention. Snow looked down to her with a bright smile.
"Yes, Ettie?" She asked. Odette pointed towards the place where she saw the fairy.
"I saw a fairy, Snow!" she exclaimed then tried to drag her sister and herself after it but Snow pulled her back. Odette looked up at her sister, confused.
"Father told us to stay with him, Ettie. No running off." Snow reminded her then went back to looking at the jewelry. Odette frown and looked back towards the fairy's hiding spot. It was still there as if waiting for her. She read in the books in the castle library that the fairy folk guide you to people who play an important role in your life. She felt Snow remove her hand from her's as she picked up a sliver chain bracelet. She took the chance to muster all of the strength in her little legs and shot off towards the fae. Odette chased after the blue sparkles of the fae through a jolly crowd of townspeople.
"Scuse me!" She squeaked, dancing around carts and skirts. She faintly heard her father's and sister's voice calling for her through the noise but she pushed forward still.
"WATCH IT LASS!" Odette spun around just in time for a pair of hands to pluck her from her place, which was now covered in broken ale barrels. "What's a little lamb like you doing running around by yourself?" The stranger asked. He had eyes as blue as the painting of the sea that hung in her room.
"I was chasing a fairy!" She chirped, pointing in the general vicinity of where she last saw the blue glow.
"A fairy? Really?" The stranger asked in awe. Odette nodded her head fervently.
"Yes! The books in the library say that they lead you to important people!" The stranger chuckled and set the little girl back down.
"Well, too bad they don't lead you from trouble."
"Odette!" Her father came rushing through the crowd looking exasperated. Snow White a steps behind him. "My Lord child, when did you learn to run so fast?" He knelt down and scooped his daughter up into his arms.
"I was chasing a fairy, papa! And then those barrels fell and he made sure I didn't get squished!" She pointed to the slack jawed stranger.
"Your Majesty," He fell into a kneel. "My humblest apologies, I hadn't any idea that this child was yours." The king placed a hand on the man's shoulder.
"No need for apologies young man. It is I who should be apologizing for my, ah, adventurous child." The king glanced at his daughter, who was trying as hard as a six year old could to withhold her giggles. The young man glanced up to the little violet eye giggling girl with a soft smile on his lips.
"It's quite alright, your Majesty." The little princess beamed him a big, bright smile. The young man slowly stood up from the ground. The king looked at the man's black attire then to the sliver hook for a hand, a pirate.
"You must be staying in town until spring, to wait out this winter?" The king asked him.
"Yes, your Majesty." The pirate answered.
"Then as a thank you for saving my child, you must stay with us while you wait." The king told them. The man stared at the king in shock before bowing in thanks.
"I would be honored, your Majesty." He replied. The three royals smiled in joy.
"Very good. Come along then, it's time to return for dinner. What would be your name, young man?" Leopard asked him they returned to the castle.
"Killian Jones, your Majesty." As the walked into the castle entrance, the young queen appeared.
"Mama!" Odette squealed. Her father put her down and watched with a smile as she ran towards her mother. The queen caught her daughter and spun her around, smiling as she listen to her little girl's happy giggles.
"How was your day, Odette?" She asked her.
"I saw a fairy, mama!" Odette exclaimed. The queen smile faltered slightly as her daughter rambled on about the fairy. "Then he saved me from being squished!" Regina shook her head and stared at her daughter with wide eyes.
"You almost got squished?!" She exclaimed then turned to her husband and step-daughter. The king walked over towards his upset wife and placed a calming hand on her cheek.
"Everything is fine, my dear. Odette simply went after the fairy she saw and that young man there," Leopard pointed to Killian, who bowed towards the queen. "saved her from a few barrels of ale." Regina turned to the young man and nodded her head in thanks.
"Thank you for saving my daughter." She said then turn to the little girl in her arms. "You and I are going to have a talk about your behavior today, young lady." She put Odette down and grabbed her hand. As her mother lead her away from the others, Odette turned to wave at her savior.
"See you at dinner!" She said with a bright smile. Killian return her smile and wave.
"See you soon, young princess." He return and smirks at the glare Regina sent him.