A castle divided

A truce has been declared between the two warring kingdoms; however, each side has really just retreated to further strategize the final victory. Amidst this seemingly peaceful time, Price Mack was injured during a practice joust. Due to the strained relations between Prince Mack’s parents, Prince Charming was unaware of the sustained injuries to his son until a few days later. It seems a travelling physician was in the area and attempted to heal Mack; when his mother found out he was from our kingdom, she thought it prudent to inform his father of his injuries.



Prince Charming summoned his son home for further observation. During this visit, it was discovered that Mack had been given a Magical mirror in which to surreptitiously communicate with his mother. When Prince Charming discovered it, war was yet declared on the neighboring kingdom. In a moment of rage, Belle’s fury got the best of her, in which she sent her own declaration of war to the neighboring kingdom. She also spoke most unkindly to Prince Mack.



Unbeknownst to Belle, storm clouds were brewing. Although she had apologized to Mack and the family had a delightful time celebrating Prince Shut Up’s fifth birthday, a maelstrom was about to be unleashed. After the safe return of Mack to his kingdom, the princess requested, rather boldly, that her prince increase his level of fatherhood and take the reigns over his son’s healing. She had heard bad things about the bleeders in the next kingdom, and demanded better care than what was being provided. Prince Charming reminded her in no uncertain terms that he was the leader of ALL in his kingdom. She had no right to declare war nor did she have any right to direct dealings with his children. Oh, that is right – she was a mere WOMAN. Apparently King Crabcake failed to remind her of her place.



Now Princess Belle is torn: let’s not forget about Prince Shut Up and his future. Is it better to raise him with an ogre on a daily basis, or dare she risk running her own Kingdom and accept that her former Prince Charming will take her son away from her however the decree is written? She hopes the ogre comes to his senses.

WAR!

Dear Readers,

You may have noticed there has not been an entry in over two years.   Unfortunately, war has erupted in the Princess’ kingdom.  In a previous post, I mentioned Prince Mack.  There is also a Princess Snickers.  Both are the darlings of Princess Belle, but alas, they are not “hers.”  They are from a previous union between her Price and another Princess from a neighboring land.  While there have been minor skirmishes, in general peace existed between the two.  Not a year after the new castle was built, Prince Mack decided to make this is full-time place to train with the knights and take full use of the scholars available to him that were not available at the other castle.   Princess Snickers was happy at home, and that was OK until we realized there was no skill training being given to our princess.  One cannot simply sit around and look cute, especially when there is no dowry to be given.   Their royal coffers have been squandered, so both will need build their own fortunes.  Not an easy task, but THIS princess is rather modern and thinks Snickers can be taught to manage a household which will mean learning things like…. MATH! As the other kingdom did not like Prince Mack's departure, and Princess Belle's meddling in Princess Snickers' training to be a well-rounded princess with great skills to rival any prince, war was declared.  Prince Mack was lured back home and is now trapped by his wicked mother, and Princess Snickers sits, secretly wishing to be given an opportunity like Mack but alas, does not want to envoke the wrath of her mother and the consort.  Despair has fallen onto Belle's kingdom. 

As the war wages, Princess Belle and her charming Prince are spending all of their resources reclaiming what is theirs.  Alas, the old castle stands in disrepair, waiting for skilled tradesmen to be hired.  Princess Belle realizes that other priorities are coming first right now, but she is determined to proceed with repairs, even if it means doing some manual labor herself.  Yes, this is a true scandal, but the Belle has always fought the restrictions placed on her due to her station in life, when it suited her purpose. 

The tale begins again….