Beautiful

Chapter 1: Once Upon a Time

Once Upon a Time,

In the great Kingdom of Knightly, There lived a man.

His name was Charles

The people of Knightly all saw Charles in a different way. The women and girls saw him as a handsome face, the mothers saw his willingness to give his knowledge and help, the fathers saw the good example he was for their sons, the men and little boys saw his strength and bravery and they copied his every move.

He was a doctor and a friend to all of Knightly, he did house calls, he helped anyone who needed it, he was an accomplished swordsman, and he has even fought in a few of the wars against Linphea, Linphea was the sister realm of Knightly who's been feuding for over a century.

He was humble, and yet at the same time he walked with authority and gracefulness.

The women doted on him and I'm sure he could have had all of them if he wanted, yet he never showed any attraction for them, only respect and kindness.

He's the kind of man that children love, and that loves children.

He's the kind of man that every girl in the world dreams of at some point in her life.

One night he was walking his dog in the forest when he saw a girl with long honey blond hair sitting under a tree. As he got closer he realized that she had tears streaming down her face, and her right leg was bent at an odd angle.

Running over to the girl he called to her, "Where does it hurt?" he went down to one knee next to her, and started examining her leg.

When she didn't say anything he looked up to her face.

That was the best mistake of his life.

She was the most beautiful person he had ever seen; she had emerald eyes, honey blond hair, and a soft face. "You're the first person to stop and help me." She said in a clear and beautiful voice.

"No one else saw you? People come along this path of the forest all of the time" he asked her.

"No plenty of people definitely saw me, but they also saw my clothes. I'm a Liphean, as you can plainly see." She said as she looked away from him.

He was shocked, not because she was one of them but because the people of Knightly didn't stop to help this poor girl. They were always so nice to him. "I'm so sorry! What happened to your leg?" He was ashamed of his people.

"You're not going to leave now that you know who I am?" she asked, bewildered.

"No, that is not my way of doing things. These people are not my people when they treat another human being the way they have treated you. Now what happened to that leg?" He asked again.

"I broke it." She said, stating the obvious.

"I know that much, but how did you break it?"

*sigh* "The guards of Knightly were chasing me yesterday, as I flew one of them shot me down leaving me to run in the process. My foot got stuck in a root and my body landed facing the opposite way of my foot, thus breaking my leg." She winced as she remembered it. "Thank God I did a spell before those soldiers caught up to me or I would be in prison right about now."

His mouth fell open. "You sat here all night? It was freezing out here!"

"Yeah, I didn't really have a choice. But thank God you came along." She said happily.

He liked her smile, it made him smile. He stooped down and picked her up, taking care to be gentle on her leg.

"What are you doing?"

"How else am I going to take you to my house" He said with a laugh.

Charles picked the girl up in a nice warming hold. "My name is Charles"

"Don't mean to be rude but are you the famous Charles that donated ten million dollars to the children's hospital in magix?

"Yeah that me" He smiled

"O wow. I have never met someone so generous and kind as you." The girl blushed. "My name is Iris."

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Iris." He said as he smiled back at her and carried her home

He took her to his guest room once they were inside his house. After he reexamined her leg and fixed it the best he could, his sister came in and healed it right up. Iris was thankful for the both of them.

"You're happy to stay here for a while if you like." Charles said as he gazed into Iris eyes. "Or would you like me to send you back home?

"I don't mind staying." Iris giggled. "As long as you give me a tour of your realm"

"Of course"

The weeks passed and Charles has spent every day with Iris. He gave her a tour of the realm, took her to museums, romantic picnics, and many more places. Charles was in love with Iris and wanted to spend every minute with her. He had fallen in love with her when he had looked into her eyes that first time. She was his angel sent from above.

Iris was falling in love too and it was beautiful.

More weeks passed and Charles and Iris love grew even more for each other.

One night during a romantic walk in the forest Charles asked Iris to marry him, and of course she said yes, they got married,

And They Lived Happily Ever After

The End

"That was a wonderful story." My best friends Musa said

"Yeah amazing Flora's mom" My other best friend Bloom said

"Wait! It's not the end just yet!" My friend Stella cried

"Yes it is Stella." I assured her. "Mom and dad met, fell in love and got married."

"Yes but there's one important part that's missing in the story" Stella exclaimed

"I don't th…."

"I'm afraid that Stella's right girls. There is one important piece that's missing." My mother informed us causing all of us to think, everyone but Stella.

"Can you please tell us the important piece?" Layla pleaded

"Yes please." We cried

"Alright, the important piece is….Flora."

"Me?"

"Yes darling. Two years later we were blessed with a child." My mom said as she came and sat me on her lap. "And that child was you"

"Awwwwwwww." All my friends cried out

"That's beautiful." My other friend said

"Yes and it's the best part of the story." Layla said making me blush

"I love you guys." I said as we did a group hug.

"Can I have a hug too?" Someone asked as they came in the door.

"DADDY!" I yelled for him as I ran into his arms

"Hey Flora, How's my big girl?

"I'm doing well." I giggled

"Now that your father is home, Flora we have a surprise for you." My mother said as she came over and kissed my father

"What is it?" I asked as all my friends surrounded us

"Yes what is it?" Musa asked

"Is it a pony?" Stella squealed "Flora your very own pony."

"Stel I don't think Flora's parents bought her a pony."

"Bloom's right but it is very beautiful." My father said

"What is it dad?"

"Well Flora in about six months you my dear will be a big sister." Daddy exclaimed as he rubbed mommy's belly

"You mean…"

"Yes Flora, I'm going to have a baby

"The girls and I started to shout and scream for joy. We were jumping up and down and thinking of baby names; Thinking if it's going to be a girl or boy.

"Well I guess you're excited then." Daddy chuckled

"Of course I'm excited." I then hugged them. "This is the best 10th birthday present you could ever give a girl. It's beautiful."

"Yes. Very beautiful," My mother agreed

"I love my life and I hope it never changes."

Seven years later

"Get out of here Halflings!" Some people yelled as I along with my seven year old sister walked through the streets of Knightly. "GO BACK TO LINPHEA!"

"Flora I don't want to stay here." My sister cried

"I stopped and kneeled down to her level." I know Rose but we have nowhere else to go." I wiped her tears. "Don't you want to see grandma and grandpa?"

"Yes but…"Rose then looked around at the people who were looking at us in disgust "They don't like us. I want mommy and daddy"

"Mommy and daddy are in a better place now." I told her "It's ok. I miss them too but I promised them that I will always look after you. To protect you and that is what I plan on doing."

"But can't you keep your promise in Linphea where people like us."

"We have no other family in Linphea remember. That's why we have to live in Knightly with grandma and grandpa.

Rose wiped some tears out of her eyes and sighed. "I guess you are right."

I got up from the ground and placed Rose on my back. "Come on Rose it will be fun here and before you know it you will be making best friends."

"I hope you are right." Rose said as she held on to me tighter.

"I'm always right." I hope.

Everything has not been so beautiful for my family and I. Our parents were murdered right infront of us about a month ago. When I stood outside the house with Rose and the girls one night, everything seemed fine til an army of Knightly soldiers ran out of the house with my parents held down as prisioner. I didn't know what to do as the captain came behind them and sliced their neck. It was like seeing a horror movie. I didn't know what to do or think, and that's when a young man about a year older me with long black hair and ice blue eyes came out of my house with my father's sword. He smiled as he walked over to my parents bodies and spit in their faces. The girls and I were ready to fight then, but the house exploded and everyone was gone.

That was the day my life ended.

My grandparents had told me that the king's royal advisor was horrified that his best friend had ran away and married a Linphean, so he had an army of Knightly soldiers come and kill my father to put him in his place. Of course the king of Knightly has no idea that this happened but what the Captain didn't know was that Rose and I were born. I have no idea why he took father's sword but I swear to the fairies of Knightly and Linphea, dead or alive I WILL get it back.

Knightly hates Linphea. And they hate children that are born with Linphean blood. There were few maybe centuries ago, but now Rose and I are the first ones born of our time and everyone knows it.

We are not going to make it here in Knightly but I have to stay strong for Rose's sake. She has to know that I have faith. I have to make things beautiful again; If not for me then for her.

"Well we are here." I said as we stood outside of our grandparent's house. They along with some friends are the only ones in Knightly that accept us.

"Are you ready Flora?" Rose whispered as she held on to my leg in a tight grip

"Um…yes. I'm ready to start a new life." I said. I knocked on the door and held on to Rose's hand tight. "Ready." The door opened

"Let's make our life beautiful again."

Love it hate it. I know another story? Yeah! This has been in my head for a while and I had to write it before I forget it. Anyway hope you like it.