Once Upon A Time Collection: Sleeping Beauty

Chapter One

    "It is with the upmost joy and love that we introduce you- our dear subjects -to your new Prince!" The crowd below the palace cheers as firecrackers pop and congratulations are shouted. Upon the pillared outlooking are the King and Queen, holding their new bundle of joy.

   "As you know we have waited years for this moment," The Queen continues, "To celebrate your new Prince we must have a party!" The crowd cheers grow wilder as the Queen shouts to her subjects of the forthcoming celebration.  

   "Settle down! Settle down!" A royal militant shouts as the crowd becomes too excitable. Once the crowd had reigned in a bit of their joy the King commences.

    "Tonight we shall celebrate my son! We all must come together to bless him and ingrain his name in our Kingdom. We shall accept him as our own. And shower him with all our love." The king carefully takes the baby prince from his mother's arms. Displaying him to the crowd of loyal subjects. 

    "Our Future!!" The crowd bursts into applause and cheers as the King and Queen hold their newborn close to them. 

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      Gathered in the Palace's most splendid ballroom was all the loyal subjects, blessers, and good fairies. All were in good cheer. Talking, dancing, entertaining, eating. There were hundreds of tables lined with foods, desserts, and drinks. Plentiful musicians and songstresses graced the large room with their talents. Every single person in the ballroom shivered with excitable anticipation. For very soon the new prince would be accepted. Engraving his name in their history. 

    In through the grand ballroom staircase walked their majesty's and the baby prince. The crowd erupted into shouts of joy. Thankful that they were upon the time of the acceptation. The King and Queen were escorted with their son down an aisle of velvet red carpeting. Gracefully rising up the steps to their ballroom thrones. Placed regally above the ballroom floor. Laying down their baby in a royal basinet the leaders take their thrones. Happy smiles barely contained to their faces. The queen squealed in anticipation.

    "Can't we get started already!?" The Queen shouted in exasperated joy, earning agreeing cheers from the crowd. The King chuckled as he told his wife, "Patience."

    "Step forth, royal Accepters and Blessers." Up from the crowd of quests came a man and a women. Each dressed of extravagant robes. The women stepped forth first. Her shiny black hair shimmering with the deep purple of her dress robes. 

   "Thank you for joining us, Accepter." The middle aged women gives a graceful nod of her head and a dignified bow. 

   "It is but my pleasure, My King." The King beckons her forward so she may commence with the ritual. A simple, but needed acceptance of new blood. 

   "Do you, King Albertine Lukas Albrecht Lorraine- accepted name Lukas -welcome this beautiful new blood as your own. To one day lead this land with a gentle fist?"

   "I do." The King replied with an excited smile. The green eyed women smiled before touching her hand to her lips and bringing it to His Highnesses forehead. As soon as her fingers came in contact with the crown of the King's forehead, it shone a brilliant gold. Even causing some of the onlookers to have to close their eyes. 

    "Your acceptance is granted." The women then moved and stood in front of the Queen. She smiled gently and took the nervous Queen's hand. Giving her a comforting stare before she began once more. 

    "Do you, Queen Lea Emilia Lucia Lorraine- accepted name Lucia -welcome this beautiful new blood as your own-"

"Yes!"  The Accepter chuckled as the Queen interrupted her with an ecstatic response. "Oh, my apologies. It seems I may be a bit excited." The King rolled his eyes with a fond smile at his wife. The Accepter moved on and continued her performance.