Harry smiled brightly as he fell on his back in the soft, green grass on a beautiful day in Auradon. He could hear the sea crash against the banks from where he was, and he could not be happier.

"I wish I knew how much you loved being outside, Harry," Gil commented. He fell next to his boyfriend on the ground. "I would have made a better effort to get us off the Isle."

Harry snorted. "How could you not be amazed by a beautiful day, Gil? The only thing that would make this day better would be if we were out at sea. The warm sun on our faces with the cool breeze flowing through our hair. Oh the smell of the ocean all around us! Oh, I just can't wait to be out to sea with you and Uma by my side."

"Even if you were carting around merchandise for Auradon or Arendelle?" Gil asked.

"I don't care, luv," Harry grinned. "I will always be a pirate in my heart. A little pillaging here and there would tie me over. I want to live on the water, and see the ocean and the horizon grinning back at me every day, from the time the sun rises until it sets."

"I'm glad you have a dream," Gil said, and leaned in, kissing Harry firmly. "I will join you until Mama steps down from the throne."

Harry's smile faltered a bit. Reality was a fickle thing he truly despised.

"I forgot you'll have to leave us at some point in time. Royal obligations and all."

"It doesn't matter. Mama will let me be free for as long as she thinks she can rule. I love you, and I love being a pirate, but there are somethings that cannot be ignored. Even if Mama had another child, it would look bad for me to step down," Gil sighed. "Besides, I've spent half my life dreaming for the day I take the crown. I have always known I was a prince, and will be a king, but I do want to feel it one day."

Harry smirked. "You're such a softy."

"You know very well I am not a softy. Do not push my forgiveness, Hook."

"When you take the crown, will you have to take a wife?" Gil's heart dropped at Harry's words. "I don't think your heir can be a bastard."

Gil shrugged. "Laws can be changed. Evie and I always talked about making one of her children a princess. Besides we both a royal blood in us. Time for thinking who will inherit the throne from me is a long time away," he said. "I will have you know I am also a bastard and Mama will not have anyone other than I take her crown."

It was true. Elsa was not to be messed with, and she had already made it so the second Anna she met Gil off the Isle, that he is to be presented as the Crown Prince of Arendelle. The Court would not argue with a Queen Scorned. Gil was the crown prince in her eyes, so he would be in the rest of the country's eyes as well.

"You and Evie have talked about children?" Harry asked. He sounded a tad bit jealous.

"Mama and Aunt Grimhilde spent many years telling us how beautiful our wedding would be in Arendelle and how adorable our children would be. This was long before you or Maverick wormed your way into our hearts. I would not be opposed to Evie mothering at least one of our kids."

"Our children?"

"I would never take you away from the sea, Harry, as long as you would always make your way back to me," Gil smiled. Harry launched himself at Gil, and pinned the prince under him.

"Is that a promise?"

Gil stared into his eyes. "I don't know. Is it, Hook?"

"Don't play smart with me, bastard. Is it a promise?"

"Sure. As long as you don't make my heir into a scoundrel. The rest you are free to do with what you please," Gil snarled, but the joy was still in his eyes.

"I make no promises about that, Gil, but I will always come back."

Gil met Harry's lips again in a feverish kiss.

"Good."

Dear Mama,

Auradon is hell in many different ways. History is truly written by the winners here, and it takes every ounce of my will to go to class every day for that reason. The Fairy Godmother is doing as much as she can to help us adjust, and make sure King Beast keeps his word. It is a struggle to fight for all of the things he promised us.

I have begun to make allies. Lonnie, daughter of Mulan, seems to listen, and does not agree with the Isle, and how it has been instated in Auradon. She will be instrumental if we can get her to turn her back on this country. I have no doubt Lonnie will do everything in her power to cut ties from Auradon when she comes of age in her country. I have noticed her spending more time with us and less with the people she calls friends as the last few weeks have gone. Evie has really taken a shine to the girl, as well.

The plans I am making for us will go into motion on Coronation Day. I will be talking Princess Eugenia, the redheaded terrors from DunBroch and my cousins about getting the fleet here in time. The Royal families will all be here anyways, and we may be able to make away with this without war.

I may be engaged to Harry. I'm not entirely sure, we didn't say it outright, but he promised he would always come back when I can't travel with them anymore. We also discussed children. Further discussion with him must be had, but don't be surprised if it is official by the time we return to Arendelle.

My best wishes to you, Dad, and Aunt Grimhilde. Don't forget to write.

Love,

Your Son,

Crown Prince Gillian of Arendelle.