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.