A/N: The idea for this story came to me while watching "Pretty Woman" several months ago. I thought it would be interesting to write a fanfic from the perspective that Prince Adam is as confident in his endeavors as Richard Gere's character was in this fantastic movie. I am a huge fan of Regency/History Romance novels. My imagination is prompting me to write a MOTU fanfic in this style and have it depict social events, differences of social class, possibility for arranged marriages for political advancement and the life of Royalty.

Hope you enjoy.

P.S. Postings for this story will be at a very slow rate as I am focusing on completing "Hellcat".

Prologue

The lights were turned down low, while the music emanating from the orchestra pit had all of the Royal Guests swaying to and from in unison. The noble's finery turned the checkered black and white marbled floor into a myriad of colors. Nobleman and noblewomen from all corners of Eternia were invited for tonight's festivities as they marked the 30th anniversary of the birth of the Royal Twins of the House of Miro.

King Randor was currently dancing with his fiercely independent daughter who was returned to him over 10 years ago. Looking into her startling blue eyes, he held such pride for all of her accomplishments. She was an amazing daughter who had achieved much in her young life, despite the fact that he didn't raise her. Princess Adora was recently married to her beloved Sea Hawk, a man of great integrity and fortitude. A man the King was proud to call son.

Sweeping his daughter into an intricate overhand turn as he waltzed with her around the dance floor, his eyes scanned the immense crowd for a sighting of his wayward son. Finding him standing pressed up against the farthest wall of the ballroom, the king wondered why his son wasn't dancing. He noticed that the Crown Prince of Eternia, his Heir Apparent did not seem to be enjoying the party given in his honor.

King Randor assumed it had something to do with their earlier conversation. He had asked to speak with his son privately after luncheon today. Although, he had sent a summons requesting that his son meet with him immediately after the luncheon hour, the Prince was two hours late. Infuriated at his son's lack of follow through, the King unleashed a verbal barrage of years of pent up frustrations. As he engaged in his tirade, he noticed that his son did not once stand up for himself nor give a credible explanation for his behaviors. The King didn't expect him to, as he was now used to Adam's avoidant behaviors.

Before he dismissed his heir, the King made one request of him. He had asked the Prince to use tonight's festivities to actively seek out a wife. The King threatened that if Adam did not chose a wife of his own volition, he would be forced to make the decision for him. King Randor received weekly if not monthly pressure from the Royal Court that his son had surpassed marriageable age. The Royal Court expected him to marry sooner rather than later to secure the line of ascendancy for the throne. Hearing his father's demand, Prince Adam walked dejectedly out of the King's study. King Randor hoped that Adam would marry for love like he did; but, alas, women like his wife didn't have a tendency to keep falling out of the sky.

Adam stood immobile watching his guests participating in a synchronized choreographed dance. He himself had not yet danced with anybody. Rather after consuming the lavish meal provided by Chef Allen, Adam had slowly made his way to a corner of the ballroom where he could silently watch the merriment.

Reaching a well-manicured hand into his collar, he loosened his white bow tie allowing him to inhale easier. Adam was clad in full evening dress sporting a black tailcoat, the miniature order on his left lapel displaying all of his royal insignia and military standing. As he watched the dancers, he slowly sipped Scotch from a crystal tumbler, the warm liquid bringing solace to his forlorn disposition.

His eyes followed one particular dancer. To him, she was the most beautiful woman in the universe. As a prince, Adam was constantly around gorgeous women all vying for his attention. However, they all paled in comparison to the object of his affection. She was currently dancing with her father, the older gentleman holding her close to his heart.

Prince Adam watched her gracefully execute a complicated pirouette in the air, as her father hoisted her high over his head. Landing gently, she didn't miss a beat as she took several steps backwards to avoid colliding with the rest of the dancers.

Watching her, his mind brought forth his father's words to him. The King was adamant that he would need to be married before the end of the year. Prince Adam knew that this would be the hardest task he had yet to complete, harder than any he faced even as Eternian's legendary hero, He-Man.

The woman who had captured his heart was unknowingly already in love with him. However, he couldn't ask for her hand in marriage as their relationship was a secret, even from her. Teela, the fiercely independent no nonsense Captain of the Eternian Royal Guard would never entertain a romantic relationship with him as Prince; however, they had been lovers for the past 5 years when he presented himself as his alter ego. Thus, he found himself single tonight on the eve of his 30th birthday, his father's words resonating strongly in his mind.

He knew Teela was in love with his alter ego. She had stated it many times; however, never pushed him to repeat those three little words. He could not state them to her. It wasn't that he wasn't in love with her; but rather because there were still so many secrets between them. It was getting harder and harder for him to continue to push his own desires aside as they pertained to Teela; however, he did it to ensure the safety of his family.

His father's request created a very serious complication for him. Prince Adam would not marry for political alignment in order to appease the Royal Court. He vowed to remain single forever, if it came down to it. As he contemplated his father's request, a plan began forming in his mind, one he hoped would ensure he got his heart's desire, while simultaneously giving his father what he wanted.