Pairing: Miguel/Kai
Based on the movie: The Swan Princess
The roles are as follows:
Odette: Kai (will be OOC)
Derek: Miguel
Rothbart (the bad guy): Boris
Jean-Bob: Tyson (in the story, he's actually a frog, but I'm going to make him a little dragon instead ok.)
Speed: Max (he'll remain a turtle)
Lieutenant Puffin: Bryan (He's going to be a falcon)
Queen Uberta (Derek's mom): Remain the same
King William (Odette's Dad): Voltaire (I know he's going to be a good guy, but he dies anyway so…)
Lord Rogers: Ray (but he won't be an old guy)
Bromley (Prince Derek's best friend): Claude (in the movie, Bromley is a coward but I can't see Claude being like that. So he won't be so cowardly)
Hag (Rothbart's sidekick): Remain the same
Kai: Let's just get this over with.
TOF: Ok. I don't own the movie or Beyblade.
Kai: Do I have to do this?
TOF: For the millionth time, yes.
Kai: Hn…
TOF: So let's get started. Some yaoi in the chapter but it's light.
[Inside Uberta's castle
The queen and Ray were in the throne room talking about a ball coming up for Miguel. "Beautiful, simply beautiful. Soon Miguel will be married and the kingdom will have a king again."
"I doubt it. Miguel still refuses to be king until he finds Kai." Said Ray.
"Oh poppycock! That'll change at tomorrow nights ball."
"They're all coming!" a short servant burst into the room carry bags of envelopes. "Every princess and prince is coming."
Uberta squealed. "Oh, this is wonderful! You see, Ray. One of these is bound to change his mind." She said confidently.
"Oh absolutely…not." He whispered the last part. Miguel had never stopped thinking about Kai for a second. What made the queen think that the prince meeting someone else will change that?
"Where is Miguel? Oh never mind I know where he is, working on the mystery of the Fat Animal."
"The Great Animal. Your highness." Corrected Ray.
"Well, Big, Great. It's large and has fur."
[In the Library
Miguel had been in the library for the last few hours. Searching every book that would help him, but he has still sound nothing.
He still thinks about what King Voltaire had said. "Listen to me, Miguel. It's not what it seems. It's not what it seems."
"What did King Voltaire mean? It's not what it seems," he found another book and quickly flipped through it. He found many pictures of animals, birds…including swans. Something hit him. "Of course! It's not what it seems! Now I'll find you, Kai." He closed the book and walked out of the library.
He went past the thrown room, but then his mother saw him.
"They're coming Miguel!" but she saw her son heading away. "Oh! Miguel, where are you going?"
"To find the Great Animal." He answered.
"Well just make sure you're back by tomorrow night." She said.
Miguel looked at her shocked. "Tomorrow night?"
"Uh…the ball."
"Mother I…I can't…" Uberta started getting upset. "Oh mother don't do this…" he sighed. "If I leave tonight, maybe I can be back tomorrow in time."
His mother cheered happily. "Good. Thank you Miguel."
"No problem mother. Just please don't turn it into another of your beauty pageants." He said to her walking away.
"Oh, no no no no no. It's just a few friends…" then when Miguel was out of sight she added. "And their daughters and sons. I want this to be big. Every princess and prince must have his or her own introduction."
The servant from before seemed a bit confused but simply did as the queen asked.
[Swan Lake – Afternoon
Kai, as a swan, sat on a rock with Bryan, Max and Tyson, explaining the situation to his new friend.
"Let me get this straight. Every night when the moon leaves the lake you turn into a swan?"
"Yes. The following night, if I want to turn back into a human, I have to be on the lake."
"No fear. You fly to your prince, we bring him back to the lake. The moon comes up, you change into a prince and then you get your happily ever after." Bryan assured him, already coming up with a plan.
"We just need to find him."
Bryan looked at Kai, eyes wide. "Don't you know where he is?"
"I don't even know where I am."
"I bet he does." Said Max.
"What a great idea Maxie. Just say, 'Excuse me Boris but I'd like to go home and marry prince Miguel now, do you have a map or something?' Yeah. That'll go real well." Said Tyson sarcastically.
Kai gasped. "That's it." He looked at Bryan. "A map!" they both said.
The lake is by an abandoned castle, with a moat around it. There is most likely a map somewhere in it. With a plan in motion they headed for the castle.
Kai flew up to one of the many windows and saw a map hanging on a wall. Then he went back down to his friends. "It's hanging on a wall. In the upper chamber."
"Kai, keep a lookout while we get the map." He said. Kai nodded and took off into the sky.
The three went in through a small open window. They had to climb a bunch of stares but, they finally reached the room and there was the map on the wall. "Let's get this done." Said Bryan. He flew up to it and tugged at it till it fell. Tyson rolled it up and gave it to Bryan. They heard tapping and saw Kai at the window, hitting his beak against it, telling them to hurry up.
They nodded and went to the door but there stood Boris's sidekick, the old hag. Tyson managed to get past her but the other two weren't so lucky. The hag cackled and approached them. Bryan took the rolled up map and bent down.
"All right. Tyson goes deep, Max gets the hand-off. Ready?" he asked.
"Break!" the tree shouted.
"Huh?" the hag seemed confused.
"Set. Hut hut!" Bryan shouted. And passed the map to Max.
Tyson continued running, heading for the stares. "I'm open! I'm open!"
Max threw it to him. "Catch that map!"
Tyson caught it but started falling down the stares. Luckily Max grabbed him so they both went down the stares. Unhurt though. "Saved ya!"
They quickly escaped the castle and met Kai at the lake. They took a look at the map and saw where they were at, then saw Miguel's kingdom.
"When do we leave?" asked Kai.
(Sorry if that part seemed rushed, but I couldn't remember what happened during that part.)
[Outside of Uberta's Kingdom – afternoon
Miguel told Claude about what he found out, as they were getting ready to leave. "The Great Animal could be anything."
"Even a mouse?" asked Claude.
"Yes."
"A tad small isn't it?" Claude chuckled.
"Think so? Until it changes. An animal that can change its shape. A harmless creature approaches… Then, suddenly, it's too late."
"So it'll be anything?"
"Anything. We'll have to keep on the lookout."
[Swan Lake – afternoon
Kai sat with Tyson, as the dragon had wanted to talk with the prince.
"Kai, I want to apologize for the way I've been acting."
Kai smiled lightly. "It's alright Tyson."
"No, no. This Miguel guy is certainly important to you and I've been thinking of only my self."
"Everyone does that."
"Please Kai, don't make this any more difficult than it already is. Accept my apology, please."
"Very well. Apology accepted."
"Good. Now we can kiss and make-up." He started making kissing noises.
"Tyson!"
"What? What did I say?" he asked.
"Ten hut!" They turned and saw Bryan and Max behind them.
"It is zero hour, troops. Kai, prepare for take-off."
"Right." Kai nodded and backed up a bit so he could have a running start.
"The rest of you have your assignments. Is everyone ready?" he asked.
"Ready for action sir." Said Max saluting.
Bryan looked at Tyson. "What about you Tyson? Tyson?" he sighed and said with a roll of his eyes. "Your highness?"
"Yes. I am ready."
"Take-off!" Bryan shouted as he and Kai flew off into the sky heading for the forest.
"Have a nice flight!" Said Max.
"Remember! If anything happens to him, I'll have you whipped, flogged, put on the rack and then have your legs fried in butter!" threatened Tyson.
[With Miguel and Claude – forest – day
Miguel and his friend both with bows and arrows traveled through the forest, trying their best to be quiet. "The beast is here Claude. I can feel it." He whispered.
"How will you know the Great Animal when you see it?" asked Claude.
"I'll just…know. Better stay close." Miguel advised, stocking quietly into the woods.
"If you say so Miguel." But eventually, they got separated. Claude lost in the woods and Miguel was concentrating too much on his task to really notice. He figured, Claude was checking elsewhere.
Claude got a little nervous and knocked an arrow in his bow. Sounds came from all around him. One loud noise startled him. He shot the arrow into the sky and shouted, "Miguel!"
[In the Sky
Kai and Bryan flew through the air, looking for any signs of Miguel. A thought crossed Kai's mind. "We should keep a look out for hunters."
Bryan chuckled. "Oh don't worry Kai. I can smell humans a mile away." But then he shrieks as an arrow flew past him. Kai gasped. "Where did that come from?" questioned the falcon looking around the land.
"Miguel!" they heard some call.
Kai gasped again. "Miguel! He's here."
Bryan grabbed Kai's head as he flapped his wings to stay in the air. He wanted to go see Miguel. Now. "No. You will not lose control. You will follow the plan as outlined. Acknowledge. Acknowledge! Kai!" he shouted as Kai dove into the forest.
Kai flew through the trees, until he finally found the blond prince. "Miguel." He muttered, moving towards him.
Miguel stood behind a tree; he saw some light then a swan. "A swan? Yes. A swan. Of course, it's not what it seems." He knocked his arrow and prepared to fire. "Come on. Come on. Just a little closer."
Kai continued towards Miguel. "Miguel!"
But he was startled when the prince jumped out from the tree arrow ready to fire. "This one's for Kai!" he shot it.
Luckily Bryan flew into Kai pushing him out of the way as they made their way back into the sky.
Miguel saw them and followed, not willing to lose them.
Kai flew faster. While Bryan tried to slow him down. "He's to close."
"To close. He can hardly see us anymore let alone-" but another arrow flew by. "Aah! Speed it up. Oh! That boy of yours can certainly run."
"I told you. He's faster than you thought."
"Don't worry. When the archer has you in his sights, fly into the sun and use its light. Follow me! Aha! Ah…" he led them into the light of the sun. "Well, what did I tell you, Kai? Now all we have to do is stay in the sun." they relaxed a bit. But it was only for a short time.
Miguel followed them but when the two birds went into the sun, he had to shield his eyes. Now what? He couldn't get them now.
But then, shade came. He looked up; the sun had started to go down.
Kai and Bryan gasped and looked around. "Don't panic. Don't panic." Said the falcon, but then Kai couldn't see Miguel anymore.
"He's gone." They flew deep into the trees. "Now what? If we don't do something we're dead ducks."
An idea struck Bryan. "The old possum once said, when there's no escape, you have to play dead. Gives the right touch, yes?" so Kai hid among the trees, while Bryan landed roughly on the ground in front of Miguel, a red spot on his chest. He gasped for air, made some dramatic about-to-die sounds, and then suddenly collapsed.
Miguel cautiously approached the bird when it stood and bit him hard on the foot. He yelped with pain and held his foot, watching the falcon and swan fly off.
[Swan Lake – evening
Max and Tyson stood on a cliff waiting for their friends' arrival. "I don't see them yet." Said Max.
"I hope Bryan knows what he's doing." Tyson sighed.
But then Max said. "Incoming!" Coming towards them were Kai and Bryan and they landed safely on the rock cliff.
"It's almost time Kai. Look." Bryan pointed to the moon, it was beginning to rise.
"I don't think I can do this." Said Kai.
"You have to."
"But he'll kill me Bryan."
Bryan looked at the lake, then Kai. "If you don't do it now Kai then you've lost your chance for life."
Kai thought for a second before nodding, knowing the falcon was right. "Ok. I'll do it."
"Go." He whispered watching the moon and approaching clouds.
Kai glided down to the lake landing gently in the water.
Miguel had followed and saw the swan sitting in the water. "What?" he wondered. Did it not know he was there?
"Alright come on. Come on." Bryan said looking at the moon, which was being covered by the clouds. Kai gasped seeing the reflection disappear and looked fearfully at the moon then Miguel.
"Gotcha!" Miguel shouted getting ready to fire another arrow, but the falcon got in the way again and hit his face making him drop his bow and arrow.
The moon came into view again. Miguel saw the lake glow gold and stepped back incase something should happen. He saw the water rise and was ready for the creature. But he wasn't prepared for what he saw next. When the water went back to the lake, there stood Kai.
Kai smiled at Miguel. "Hello Miguel."
Miguel ran towards Kai and pulled him into his arms. "Kai!"
"Oh Miguel. I missed you." Said Kai. They walked back to land but remained in each other's arms.
"No one would believe me. But I knew you were alive." Miguel kissed Kai quickly before parting.
"You can't stay." Kai said suddenly.
Miguel looked surprised at Kai. "Can't stay? No, I'll never let you out of my sight again." He hugged Kai tighter to prove his point, running his fingers through the duel hair.
"Listen to me Miguel." Kai said urgently. But a voice cut him off.
"Kai!" It was Boris.
"Oh no."
"What's going on?" asked Miguel.
"It's him."
"Who?"
"The one who has me under the spell." Kai said pulling away from the blond.
"Kai!" came Boris's call again.
The blond prince glared in the direction of the voice. "Let him come. I'll-" Kai cut Miguel off.
"No! He has great power. You must go." He said pushing Miguel away from the area.
"Then you're coming with me."
"I can't." Kai said sadly. "When the moon sets I'll turn back into a swan. Please Miguel, you have to trust me. Go!"
"There must be some way to break the spell."
"There is. You must make a vow of everlasting love."
"Make it? It's all I've ever wanted."
"And then you must prove it to the world."
"How?"
"I don't know but please Miguel…" he hugged Miguel again. "I don't want you hurt."
"Kai!" this time Boris seemed irritated.
"Go." He whispered.
Miguel suddenly got an idea. He hugged Kai quickly before pulling away and giving Kai the locket he had given to him in the past. "The ball! Tomorrow night, come to the castle. Before the whole world I will make a vow of everlasting love." Kai smiled and took it.
"KAI!"
"I'm coming!" Kai pushed Miguel away into the forest. "Go!"
"Tomorrow night." Whispered Miguel, making a silent promise.
"Yes, tomorrow night." Kai whispered back. When Miguel left, Kai went to Boris before the man got any angrier.
"Kai didn't you hear me calling?"
"I…I…" he wasn't able to think of anything, but Boris seemed to drop the issue.
Boris began looking around. "I thought I heard voices."
"Voices?" asked Kai trying to sound innocent.
"Yes. Voices."
"Well I…I…" he looked down, unable to believe he was going to do this.
"You what?"
"I've…decided to be your…queen." He bowed.
The three friends watching gasped. And Tyson almost fainted.
Boris smiled. "No! You mean… Hu-huh! Kai, Kai, you've made me so happy. I'll be a good king, you'll see. Oh, oh, you've made me so happy, Kai, oh… By the way, you wouldn't happen to know who this belongs to, would you?" he smirked suddenly and pulled out a bow.
Kai gasped and backed away.
Boris stood in front of him. ""Come to the ball?" "I will make a vow of everlasting love…"" he laughed cruelly. "Thought you could fool Boris did you?" and he threw the bow into the lake.
Kai glared coldly at the wizard. "I will never be yours. I hate you! I will marry Prince Miguel and you cannot stop me!" he tried to back away but Boris just kept walking in front of him.
"Oh, I hate to tell you this, Kai, but you won't be able to attend the big ball tomorrow night."
"If you want to stop me, you'll have to kill me." He hissed, clutching the locket closer to his heart.
"No! I don't think so. You see, you've forgotten one very important thing…" he grabbed Kai's wrist who struggled to get out of the tight grip. But Boris managed to get the gold necklace away from Kai. "Tomorrow night there is no moon." He laughed evilly and walked off, leaving Kai alone.
'No moon? No!' Now what? He was trapped again. Kai couldn't stop them. Tears ran down his face, as he fell to the ground, sadness taking over his heart.
Kai: …
TOF: What?
Kai: …You made me cry. I think my image is ruined…
TOF: Come on. I would be crying to.
Kai: Of course you would. You're a girl.
TOF: Whatever. R&R