The Crown Hackura Prince and His Dragon Princess

Whoville Pt. 1

Hastein is Thirty-Eight

Hastein shook his head. My cousin, Levi, called, “Look alive, H.” I told him, “Next year, I’m going on a mission over this holiday. We are dressed up like the who’s from Whoville. Dylan Frost needs to remember who he is messing with.” He snorted, “Well, it could be worse and we all know you won’t go on a mission because Aunt Haley adores this holiday. Plus, at least your hair is all up like the women’s are. It’s defying gravity.”

I laughed, “I cut it short for a mission.” He retorted, “Because your hair is usually super long.” I asked, “How are you a snowman?” He grinned, “They make snowmen in Whoville.” I snorted, “I have ornaments on my jacket and a top hat, and you’re in a damn onesie. That’s not something I ever thought I’d be jealous of.”

Angela toddled over to us. She was two. She asked, “Pwetty?” I picked her up saying, “You are the most adorable Cindy Lou.” TJ was Max the dog in his reindeer outfit and he was pretty damn happy. Aunt Haley was wearing some sluty Santa outfit that I guess was in the movie and Uncle Eric was the Grinch in a Santa coat, but without the mask. He thought that was fair and Aunt Haley agreed.

I pointed out, “Aiden is having too much fun.” He’d gone full who which wasn’t shocking, but he was taking lots of pictures with his kids and Uncle Eric. All the Fairies seemed determined to get him into a million poses which he happily did for all his nieces and nephews. Levi asked, “Should we see if he’d take pictures with us?” I snorted, “He would and I don’t need a million pictures of this later to explain to my mate why I dressed this way. There will already be a family photo in the Christmas album Aunt Haley has.”

Serion was here which meant Blade was too. I walked over and asked, “Where’s your other half?” He answered, “Faded back plotting to get the funny wolf.” Dylan shrieked, “I said the guards should be guards! I tried not to include him. It wasn’t my fault!” Serion asked, “Who got Haley to watch the cartoon and live action?” He winced, “Me but still. It wasn’t my fault!” Serion laughed, “Blade disagrees.” Dylan bemoaned, “I can’t be collared by fake animal control again.” We all busted up laughing. Blade had gotten him good after the onesie Christmas.

I warned, “This will probably be worse, those were more comfortable than these getups.” Dylan screeched and ran away looking frantically around the room. I whispered, “Ferrum hic prope est, corrige (Blade is near here, correct)?” Serion laughed, “Of course. He’s behind me.” I laughed and walked over to my dad.

I asked, “Why didn’t anyone stop this?” My dad grinned, “Have you seen your mom’s outfit? It’s delectable.” I snorted, “And here I am all alone.” My dad put a hand on my back, “Your mate will come.” I nodded, “I know she will. I’ll spank her good and proper for hiding so long.” He threw his head back and laughed. Plenty of people just thought my mate hadn’t turned sixteen yet. I just didn’t agree. An age gap wouldn't bother me, but it just didn’t feel right.

He asked me, “How are you doing? Really?” I answered, “I’m fine, dad. I trust Aesir’s timing.” I was just lonely. He hugged me and we went on about the whole thing. I got into the grinch themed drinks. I was on my third Grinch cocktail when Alexander found me.

I handed him one. He laughed, “We aren’t supposed to have an alcoholic beverage together in this realm yet. I’m sixteen.” I rolled my eyes, “You’ve long since been a man to me and this is far from our first shared beverage. You’re not human.” He grinned, “Yeah, well mom has words about how a man or woman can go off to war at eighteen in this realm but not have a damn drink.” I laughed, “That’s true. It’s kind of crazy. If ever there was a need for a drink it’s when you’re about to go off into war.”

He asked, “You’ve been in a war?” I answered, “Technically, yes. We declared war on the Vampires of Tennessee when they kidnapped Aunt Haley. I tried not to but my mind slipped back to that day.

Flashback

Hastein was with Lincoln. I laughed with my friend and made my move on one of the women we were talking to. I took her outside and kissed her. Pain lanced through me and I dropped. She screamed, “OH MY GOD! HELP! SOMEONE HELP!” I heard someone running.

I heard my friend, Maddox, shout, “What the f**k did you do to him?” She answered, “I didn't do it! I swear!” She started crying.

Lincoln ran out, “What the f**k?” I ground out, “Not me.” Ithios ran over, “Hastein.” I started screaming and thrashing in pain. It went through all my connections. Maddox asked, “H, man what’s going on?” I searched desperately through my connection. I grabbed Lincoln urgently saying, “Get to my brothers. Get them now!” He nodded, “I’m on it.” He got on the phone as I tried to take this pain from them.

My dad was down, but my mom was just panicking. That gave me a direction. I searched through my cousins, they weren’t down like we were. Miley was being thrown so much strength she must still be standing. She seemed to be in shock and panicked. That wasn’t good because it gave me an even better direction that filled me with dread. If Uncle Zader’s line was standing it was closer to mine which could only be one person.

With dread I tugged my bond with my Aunt Haley close to me and clutched the ground screaming in pain. Chester arrived and grabbed my head. He announced, “A lot of the royal family are down.” I gasped, “Aunt…Haley.” The woman gasped, “What?” She tried to open a portal and actually landed on her ass.

Ithios said, “I’ve got it.” He didn’t land on his ass, but he couldn’t get it open. Maddox tried to help him and Lincoln joined. Nothing was happening. I tugged on my bond with Grandpa Remington and Tierra. They instantly portaled to me. I said, “I need strength to stand, now.” They instantly threw it at me. I managed to get to my knees.

Maddox warned, “We can’t get one open, H. You can’t do this right now.” I said, “She needs us.” Grandpa Remington helped me up and I started to try to open a portal. It fought me. Lincoln asked, “Is she in Faerie?” I strained, answering, “No, this is other magic.” I started to sweat, then one by one my brothers joined me.

Holly dragged Hugo to us. Lincoln yelled, “Holly.” She snarked, “I’ve got him.” Hugo stood next to me and sagged. I held him up and pushed strength at him. Arvid arrived next. I groaned, “Arvid, get to B. Now.” He said, “I can help.” I grunted, “You need to help Brenton. He won’t understand this pain.” Arvid portaled away and I heard my baby brother’s screams of pain which infuriated me.

Louis arrived and asked, “Is she dying? It feels like she’s dying.” I answered, “No.” Alvin asked, “How do you know?” I grunted, “Because I know her. She didn’t survive her bullshit childhood to die after meeting our Uncle. They JUST started their lives together and it doesn’t end now. She’s going to survive because it’s what she does.” I said it believing every single word and they felt that. Gabe joined us and the portal started to open. Hugo said, “We won’t all make it through.” I said, “I’ll go.” Lincoln scoffed, “With me.” Maddox said, “I was BORN to jump through a small portal opening. Let’s f*****g go!” He was jumping around right behind us. The second it was wide enough he was through. Lincoln tackled me through it as it closed.

I saw my Uncle Eric jump through a window and land on his feet. I grabbed my friends and faded back. My dad was here so they got a portal opened already. I observed my Uncle and noted he was not weak at all. That was weird. My Aunt had been taken by Vampires. That was a direction I could handle.

I grabbed my friend and we jogged to the border with Yellow Hills. A portal opened easily. Damn it! I should’ve thought of that. Cars were slamming on breaks as people poured out of SUV’s and they were barking at orders to get ready to help Black Mountain bring their Luna home. We went through the portal.

My brothers asked simultaneously, “What’s going on?” I answered, “You get ready for war with the Vampires. They took her.” Gabe’s eyes blazed, “They will kill her!” I replied, “No, they won’t.” Louis said, “You can’t just keep saying that like it’s not a possibility.” I shot back, “I can and I will. Aunt Haley is better than them. She could take the lot of them and survive because she has. Get with all your contacts. You find a Fairy, kill them.”

Alvin asked, “Uh what?” I said, “They were involved. I feel it in my very marrow. If I’m wrong, I’ll take the heat. I’m not though. They are involved in this up to their necks. If nothing, we send that b***h ass excuse of a mother a message about how we feel about her continued inadequacy to protect our Aunt. She has mother f*****g sight. Aunt Haley deserves to be happy god damn it!” My brothers all nodded and began to make preparations.

I jogged away to get the army ready. Lincoln grabbed my arm, “H.” I shook him off, but Maddox stepped into my path. I asked, “What the f**k?” Maddox demanded, “Talk to us.” I snorted, “I don’t have time for this.” Lincoln stepped up, “Make time.” I ground out, “I need to get everything ready. My grandpa will declare war and my dad will need me. He’s devastated.”

Maddox replied, “So are you.” I clenched my jaw so tight I was certain my teeth were going to crack. I said, “I promised her this would never happen again. We all did, but I did. I’m the Future King of this realm. I sat in a drawing room overlooking the ocean and told her I’d never let anything happen to her again. She may be my Aunt, but I’m older. I should’ve protected her.”

Lincoln said, “You couldn't’ have done anything.” I shouted, “BULLSHIT!” There was a crowd gathering, but I didn’t care. I said, “I am the goddamn Crown Crown Prince. I could’ve ordered more guards on her. I should’ve had someone no one else knew about because that’s within my authority to do, but I didn’t. Someone is working against us AGAIN. She’s been taking AGAIN! Mother f*****g Vampires! She’s a Royal Fairy coming off her concupiscence. We all know she’s pregnant.”

Maddox winced, “We don’t.” I scoffed, “Yes, we do. She wants kids, and we all know it. She never thought she’d have them. Uncle Eric wants them yesterday and she’s living the dream she never thought she’d get. I swear to AESIR if they take her child from her I will not stop until there is enough blood spilled she is ok again. She can’t take losing a child. Not after everything. IT’S NOT FAIR!”

Chester said, “Life is often not fair.” I asked, “When is she at her maximum for life being unfair? She’s taken it all. Every suffering you can imagine has been thrust on her shoulders. Yet she’s still the best of us. She sees the good in people when we don’t. She calls out shitty people, but still when someone is borderline she’s finding the good. That should NOT exist in her anymore. They tried to beat that out of her, but they didn’t. She’s a perfectly functional person. She has her triggers, but we can all agree she’s better than we’d thought she’d ever be.”

I pulled at my hair, “She’s gone through hell and she’s still an overall positive person. She doesn’t deserve this. She’s the best of us. The best combination and the survivor out of us all. Why does she keep having to prove that? I already know! We all f*****g know! I’m done with this BULLSHIT! I PROMISED HER!”

Ithios said, “You were not alone in that promise, young Prince. We all pledged loyalties to this family. The realm adores her and today we hurt as one, again.” Yeah, again. Because Uncle Magnus’ line, my Grandpa's brother, was killed. Except Benny. He was out there and he’d better be helping. I’d met him on one of my missions because he sought me out. He had to be out there helping Haley now because she needed it. I shook that off and jogged to get the army ready because orders were going to come and they’d be ready.

Flashback Ends

Alexander tugged on my sleeve. He asked, “You good?” My eyes filled with unwanted tears as I stared into his face. The strength of his mother brought my cousin into this world. I wrapped him in a hug. He said, “Um ok.” He wrapped his strong arms around mine and clapped my back. I told him, “I’m sorry you almost weren’t here because I broke a promise to keep your mom safe.” Everyone said it was a goddess's protection, but I didn’t give them any credit where Aunt Haley was concerned. Her love kept the triplets alive.

He pulled back, “H, you didn’t do anything wrong that day. The people that did are dead and I’m still here.” I nodded, “You’re right.” He grabbed me and popped me into his room. He conjured us more drinks. I pointed out, “I’m not a Fairy that needs to drink and share my sorrow.” He winked, “Humor me.”

I slammed the drink I had and got another. He got on his phone and a portal opened. Lincoln slapped me on the back, “Thank god for that text man. Alexander you are my favorite Conners no matter what the funny wolf says about you being moody.” Alexander rolled his eyes. Maddox laughed and grabbed a drink.

I asked, “What are you guys doing here?” Alexander answered, “You needed them.” I sighed, “I just got hit with a memory of the day your mom was kidnapped.” Lincoln groaned, “On Christmas?! Isn’t it that Christmas holiday your Aunt insists on having? Or did you decide to become a…” He trailed off, “What are the outfits you’re wearing?” Maddox busted up laughing.

Alexander said, “The outfits are from a Christmas movie.” I groaned, “Which feels like a dangerous precedent to set.” Maddox clapped, “You’ll love me forever when I convince her Die Hard is a Christmas movie.” All of us laughed. I said, “Go for it.” I wasn’t sure if he’d convince her, but she’d at least gather evidence.

Alexander said, “Even if he does, you can’t really make that the family day theme.” Maddox clapped, “Challenge accepted.” He ran off with Lincoln to try and go convince Aunt Haley of the next themes. Alexander pursed his lips. I asked, “What?” He sighed, “They were supposed to talk to you.”

I said, “You could talk to me instead.” He asked, “About?” I said, “How about that book?” I pointed to the book on his bed about a horse. He conjured it away. I laughed, “I already saw it. I do believe I heard Elise talking about Melanie linking that book series.” He slammed another drink then admitted, “She does.” I asked, “Is that why you read it?” He said, “Well, that's why I started. Now, I have to know how their stories go. It’s interesting. Plus, I thought I have the best gift for her once we finally meet.”

I asked, “What’s that?” He answered, “A horse. I just need to get Elise to tell me her favorite character to get the horse to match.” I pointed out, “That book’s title was Melanie’s Treasure so probably that one.” He laughed, “Maybe.” I suggested, “Get the horse and then tell your mom you got Melanie a present. She’ll work it all out.”

He winced, “Then I’d have to explain I might be a possessive asshole.” I let my eyes blaze, “You aren’t.” He shrugged, “She loves Christmas, you know? I want to give her the horse on Christmas.” I nodded, “So your first Christmas together then?” He laughed, “Maybe.” I asked, “What if she’s in heat on Christmas?” He groaned, “That means I won’t meet her until she’s eighteen.”

I scoffed, “That literally cannot happen. You just need a plan.” He answered, “Well, if she was in heat on our first Christmas I’d get her the horse the following one.” I laughed, “So, you’d just keep the horse somewhere for a year?” He answered, “Yes. Christmas is integral to my plan for the horse.” I nodded, “At least you have a plan.” He winked, “I know.”

I told him, “You’ll meet her.” He shrugged but I could tell he was upset about it. He asked, “What about you?” I said, “Well, I know I’ll meet her when the time is right.” He said, “She’ll be great, you know?” I grinned, “Of course she will.” He said, “You have to meet her before Brenton and Caius meet their third. I have money on you, H.” I threw my head back and laughed. I said, “You always know what to say.”

Aunt Haley popped up to us. She asked, “What’s going on?” I answered, “Cousin bonding.” She grinned, “Ok, well it’s present time.” Alexander popped me downstairs into the complete mayhem of present time. My Fairy cousins used their powers to separate our present. The funny wolf was acting like a child himself and was quite possibly more entertaining than all the children.

Once we were done, our things were conjured to our wings at our home. I portaled home and began to put away everything. A port fell out of one of the short Aunt Haley got me. I grabbed it and she appeared, “H, this is probably a really f*****g stupid idea but I just thought you might like it. It’s ok if you don’t.” She disappeared and Dragons flew around my room.

A purple one landed on my lap. A female voice said, “Purple Dragons are the Princesses of the Δράκων realm. They are cherished special members of the community.” The port went on to basically be some sort of Fairy information book on the Royal Dragon Family. I watched in complete fascination as the dragons flew around. My eyes were glued to the purple Dragon that kept landing on my lap. I knew it was just some charm my Aunt did, but I couldn't even look at the other Dragons. Even though I knew my Aunt would’ve adored the pink ones if Dragon’s still existed.

It gave me a lot of information about how some Fairies were even Dragon riders. If a Dragon declared another Supernatural their pet, they could be a Dragon rider. That would’ve been so epically awesome to see. When the thing ended Aunt Haley came back looking nervous.

She said, “So, I just thought since you still have your purple stuffed Dragon you’d like this. It’s something I found in Faerie that they teach the children in school. So, I might have used a charm for the purple Dragon to be the focus when really it’s the black ones. Really it should be the f*****g pink ones. They are adorable. Anyway, I just thought you might enjoy it.” The port turned off.

I called her. She answered out of breath, “H?” I laughed, “You can get back to having s*x. I just wanted to say thank you, I found my port. I loved it.” She asked, “You did?” Uncle Eric chuckled, “Angel, I know he doesn’t care if he hears you moan.” She gasped, “I’m glad you like it.” I chuckled, “I really do. Have fun.” I hung up and left her to her oral orgasm.

I put the port underneath my purple stuffed Dragon. I tapped her nose, “Did you hear that, K? You are a Princess. It’s probably why I like you so much, I am a Prince after all.” I chuckled and put everything else away. I threw on my purple shorts and headed to the gym. Other people would portal, but my dad wasn’t theirs. My dad was militant on cardio.

When I got there my friends were there. I nodded, “Lincoln.” Our group of ten friends was there. We got into the ring. He said, “You’re in a better mood than I expected.” I asked, “How did getting my Aunt to agree to a Die Hard Christmas theme go?” He winked, “We got her to agree to watch it.” I nodded, “That’s a sort of victory.” Maddox called, “It’s step one of the operation.” Oh lord, it was an operation now.

I took a shot at him asking, “And its name is name is?” He answered, “Operation Yippie Ki Yay Mother Fucker.” I lost it and started laughing. My dad said, “I’ll have my sister throw you a damn party in our realm if you accomplish this. H, I have your mission details. We can go over it tomorrow.” I nodded, “Merry Christmas, dad.” He laughed, “Yup. Merry Christmas.”

Lincoln said, “Uhh part of our plan is to say Merry Christmas Mother Fucker to get Haley in on the plan.” She did find cursing to be freeing. She’d probably agree. I told him, “I wish you’d thought of this before Cassandra died. Her face would’ve been worth it and Aunt Haley absolutely would have agreed to be petty.” My dad laughed letting everyone know I was right.

My friends and I went to a bar. Rusty trotted in and I laughed, “Buddy, can you find me anywhere?” Rusty yipped happily. Women wandered over to us to see him. Lincoln said, “He’s the best wing man.” I snorted, “I’m pretty good at it.” Maddox said, “I’m clearly the King of wing men.” I agreed, “He is.” Lincoln snorted, “Because he’s gay and women adore him and want him to be their gay bestie. He’s cheating.”

Maddox threw his head back and laughed. I asked, “So, when is Prince Charming coming along?” Maddox took a shot, “Hell if I know man. I want to be swept off my feet and he’s nowhere to be found.” Lincoln said, “Maybe he’s besties with our women. They are all hiding and it’s rude.” Maddox grinned, “Right? It’s incredibly rude of them. The rest of our gang is all mated up.” Our other friends laughed.

He snorted, “Laugh it up chucklers. Also keep ways in mind for my mate to make this whole not being here right now up to me.” I said, “I got you buddy.” He laughed, “Of course you do, but the mated chucklers need to get some things under their cap to throw up. They know things we don’t. They have the inside track.”