The Sorcerer Prince: A Tale of Two Crowns

by Xxking

# The Sorcerer Prince: A Tale of Two Crowns **Epic Summary:** In a stunning twist of fate that began on July 31, 1980, the British Royal Family's most closely guarded secret collided with the magical world in an unprecedented way. Prince Alaric Geoffrey Winston Oliver Walter Alastair Benedict Milton Franklin Mountbatten-Windsor, the newborn heir to the British throne, vanished wi

# Chapter 2: The Empire's FuryThe morning of August 1st, 1980, Buckingham Palace erupted into chaos. What should have been a day of royal announcements and celebration instead became a nightmare that would haunt the monarchy for generations.Queen Elizabeth II received the news at 6:00 AM. Her composure, legendary among world leaders, cracked as she processed the information: her first male grandchild, the future king of England, had vanished without a trace. All they had were clinical statistics: 7 pounds, 6 ounces; 20 inches long; born at 11:47 PM. No photographs. No footprints. No lock of hair. Nothing.Prince Philip's reaction was explosive. His military background surfaced as he demanded immediate action, ordering security sweeps and interrogations of every hospital staff member. The Queen Mother wept openly, something she hadn't done since the death of her husband.By noon, Prince Charles was nearly unrecognizable with grief and rage. His siblings rallied around him: Princess Anne canceled all engagements, her usual stoic demeanor replaced by cold fury. Prince Andrew and Prince Edward returned from their posts immediately. The royal family, often divided by protocol and tradition, united in their anger and desperation.The Scotland Yard investigation faced an impossible task. How does one search for a baby no one had properly seen? The weight and length measurements matched thousands of infants born that week. The only distinguishing factor - his royal blood - couldn't be proven without the child himself.Parliament convened an emergency session. The Home Secretary faced brutal questioning. How had this happened? Where were the security protocols? Why weren't photographs taken immediately? The questions piled up, but answers remained elusive.Diana, still recovering from childbirth, was inconsolable. Her first act as a mother had been loss, and the pain was unbearable. The public's sympathy for the young princess grew into outrage on her behalf.By evening, the news had spread worldwide. International intelligence agencies offered assistance. The British tabloids screamed accusations of conspiracy and incompetence. Crowds gathered outside Buckingham Palace, their mood shifting between sympathy and anger.The royal family released a sparse statement:"A male heir, born to Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales on July 31st, 1980, was taken from St. Mary's Hospital in the early hours of August 1st. Any information regarding the infant's whereabouts should be reported to authorities immediately."They couldn't even include a description. No mention of hair color, eye color, or distinguishing features. The heir to the British throne was a ghost, existing only in medical records and birth certificates.In the following days, as the investigation expanded, the magnitude of the loss became clear. This wasn't just a missing child - this was a threat to the very continuity of the monarchy. The royal line of succession, carefully maintained for centuries, now had a gaping hole at its heart.Queen Elizabeth II, in a rare private moment captured by a palace aide, summed up the tragedy perfectly: "We haven't lost just a prince. We've lost our future. And we don't even know his face to search for it."

The hunt for the missing prince would become the most extensive search in British history, but they were looking for a shadow - a child who existed only in statistics and dreams of what might have been.