Sleeping Beauty - Junjou Romantica

Chapter 1

Once upon a time, there was a kingdom that laid far away. It sat on rolling hillsides and stretching pastures. Just behind the palace was a never-ending forest. There was a magnificent stone castle surrounded by a black metal fence. Inside, marble column soared to a breathtaking ceiling that was covered in elegant masterpieces of heaven. Luscious carpet outlined a path towards each end and room of the palace. It was the home of the king and queen.

The couple had already had a handsome son, Takahiro, who was at the age of twelve. He had the black hair and brown eyes of his hair. The queen was pregnant with another son, and, soon, they would be having a festival for the entire kingdom in order to celebrate his birth.

Fuyuhiko was a wealthy lord that lived next door to the rulers. His wife had died long ago, but left him with his first son, Haruhiko. Later on, though, he remarried and had a second son, Akihiko. Fuyuhiko was a good friend with the king and queen. He often helped them whenever they were having problems with the economy, and helped them to achieve a kind of peace in the kingdom.

Nowaki, Hiroki, Miyagi, and Shinobu were the mystical guardians over the kingdom. They sought the deeper problems within the kingdom and took care of them. Together they had stopped all the poverty and filled all occupations in the town. The fairies were well known throughout the town for they blessed each newborn with admirable attributes.

However, when Akihiko was born the fairies noticed a growing evil inside of Haruhiko's heart. So the four took turns watching him, taking notice to each time he would 'steal away' his brother's belongings. Finally, they confronted the boy when he reached the age of twelve. They imprisoned his soul; forever chained to the pits of hell.

Though, they didn't know Haruhiko's soul was linked to very powerful dark magic of which he soon discovered. He began practicing its arts and in time he was just as powerful as the guardians themselves. They just didn't know.

The metal were open wide, inviting anyone and everyone inside to enjoy its brilliance.

A long table ran along the side of the ballroom, hosting seasoned meats, freshly picked vegetables, and warm pastries. Another shorter table near to the first held sparkling white and rich red wines. Scarlet banners wrapped around columns and vases. Ruby red roses and brightly lit pure white candles decorated each dining table.

Guests were conversing on the dance floor, while others came up to the king and queen, presenting gifts for the new prince. The new monarchs would get a great smile across their faces and would then embrace their company in tender hug. After them in abundance, they would wish them a marvelous time at the banquet.

Fuyuhiko arrived with his sons by his side. Fuyuhiko was a tall, black-haired man in his fifties. He was sporting a black tuxedo with a tie to respond to his friend's festivities. To his right, Haruhiko, his sixteen-year old, stood, looking almost exactly like father. The only difference was their age and their ties. Fuyuhiko's was red to match to match the décor while Haruhiko's tie was a dark blue. To his left, Akihiko was gazing around the room in bewilderment. He was wearing a light gray suit, unlike the other two, although it still matched his hair color, and he wore a lavender tie to match his eyes.

They walked up to the king and queen, leaving the noise behind. Slightly bowing their heads down, Fuyuhiko and Haruhiko bowed to their rulers, while Akihiko stared at the wonders around him. "Akihiko! Don't be rude! Stop staring! Bow down to your highness," Fuyuhiko barked at his son. Akihiko's eyes widened before he bended his body in reverence.