The Turned Prince Christmas Special (Swan Princess AU)

Meeting Grayden and Acceptance At It's Finest

"How much stuff did you get at that place?"

Lance asks while eyeing the box in my hands.

"For your information, the lady gave it to me."

"I knew she'd like meeting you."

Anora smiles.

"She loves talking about wolves and she knows a lot."

"I did learn some new things."

"I'm full of good ideas."

Anora adds in.

"It's getting later, we should go back soon."

Anora freezes.

"I think before we go back we should meet this boy Anora's been meeting up with."

Lance says while looking pointedly at his sister. She frowns but nods anyways.

"Okay."

She walks forwards before taking a sharp left turn.

"Are we going to his house?"

"No."

"Do you want to kill me?"

"Yes."

"You have to admit, Allura is worse."

"This is why she doesn't know."

"I'm not that bad."

"Can you shut up?"

"It's a big deal Anora. You haven't liked anyone and this is a first."

Her posture falls and she turns to look at him.

"I know. I know it's your big brother duty and all but, please don't act crazy. I know how protective you get. I've seen how protective you get."

"He can't be that bad."

"He's not. You just may think he is."

She walks a little further before stopping and turning to look at us.

"Be nice."

She warns.

"I'm your older brother. I'm supposed to poke fun at the boys you date."

She glares at him and turns.

"Let's go."

She leads us around a few trees to a stable. The second we arrive a boy walks out.

"Anora?"

His eyes light up as he sees her but then his gaze moves to Lance.

"Uh- hi..."

Lance is frozen beside me.

"He's Denzen."

Lance looks at me with wide eyes.

"His family makes a living by killing innocent people."

"Lance."

"He's using her!"

Lance looks back at him and freezes. Anora is standing next to him and they're holding hands. She's talking to him and he gives her a nervous look.

"He's a teenager. He doesn't like what his family does and they like each other."

"No. He's going to hurt her."

"You and I both know it won't work if you seperate them. Love never ends. After everything we've been through I'd think you of all people should know that."

I glare at him and he sighs.

"I hate when you do that."

I smile and he pushes me gently.

"That's my job."

"It's not fair."

"Stop being a baby. You still need to give him the scary big brother talk."

"True~"

We walk up to them and Anora glances at Lance hopefully.

"Name?"

"G-Grayden your highness."

"Age?"

"17."

"Intentions?"

"To make her happy."

"Likes?"

"She's smart, kind, trusting, and gentle."

"Dislikes?"

"None."

"Job?"

"Stable boy."

Lance looks him over then turns to me.

"Comment?"

"He did way better than you when put under pressure."

Lance frowns.

"I rescued you."

"Afterwards."

He rolls his eyes then turns.

"Hurt her and I kill you. Got it?"

Grayden nods and Lance smiles.

"Welcome to the family."

Grayden grins and Anora rushes forwards to hug Lance.

"Thank you!"

"I want you to be happy."

He says as she pulls away.

"Hey- uh... Do you guys want to go for a ride?"

"What?"

We all look at Grayden and he shrugs.

"I tacked up some horses."

Lance grins and pats him on the back.

"Great idea."