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“I’ve decided on my first royal decree,” Logan said to his parents one day as they sat together in the family library.
“Really dear? That’s wonderful,” said Belle, Logan’s mother. “What is it then?”
“I’m going to bring some of the children from The Island over to come to the Royal Academy.”
Belle laughed nervously and glanced at her husband, who was bristling. “O-oh? Well son, I’m not sure how...I don’t think that’s such a good idea,” she said after an awkward lapse in conversation.
“I’ve already decided mother. I appreciate the concern, but this is what I want. This year we’re only bringing over three children, just as a trial, and once those three are integrated, we’ll bring over more. I believe this will make the change easier for the populace to handle, if we stagger it.”
“Well, yes, I do suppose that would be a good way to do it…”
“I’ve also selected the first students to bring over. The child of Hades, the adopted child of Doctor Facilier,” Logan paused to assess his parents reactions. They didn’t seem to be having too adverse of reactions, so that was good. “And the child of Maleficent.”
Belle brought her hand to her mouth in silent horror. “H-honey do you really think bringing her child to school is the best idea? How does Patton feel about that, since it is his mother’s arch nemesis?”
“I believe that if we can get the populace to accept Maleficent’s child, then anyone else will be easy. I have already considered the consequences, and I have decided that this will be the best course of action. Do you not trust my decisions?” Logan knew he was playing a little dirty, but he knew he had to get his parents on board with his plan, otherwise he would have to wait another few years until he was eighteen to make such a royal decree, and then it would be too late.
“Of course we trust you Logan, we just don’t want you to do something you’ll regret, or worse, make the public distrust you,” Logan’s father finally spoke. “Everyone deserves a second chance though, otherwise I wouldn’t be here. I’ll support you on this, but do not make me regret it.”
“I will not father, I promise. We can make the announcement tomorrow at the council meeting.”
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“You’re being ridiculous, Logan. I mean really! You’re going to bring some of the most evil villains’ children to our school and expect people to just be okay with it? I can not belive you! You’re going to get us all killed!” Roman fumed, venting all his anger at his boyfriends. “And poor Patton! You’re going to get him cursed to sleep for a hundred years! Or even a thousand years!”
“Ro, come on now, it might not be so bad. Everyone deserves a chance, even villains,” Patton chimed in. “We might like them.”
“Might like them? Do you hear yourself Patton? This is Maleficent’s child we are talking about. The literal spawn of evil herself! If you think that child possess any shred of goodness, you’re insane.”
“Roman, please calm down. I have already made the decision. I will not go back on this,” Logan said from his seat beside Patton. He and Patton were sat on the couch in Roman’s bedroom, while Roman himself was furiously pacing around in front of them.
“Yeah kiddo, you’re going to wear a hole in the floor at this rate, and then we’ll be in a hole lot of trouble,” Patton joked.
Roman whipped around to glare at Patton. “Are you seriously making jokes right now? How are you so casual about this?”
“Well Ro, I think maybe this could be good for the kingdom, in the long run. And sure it’s scary now, but I’m sure they’re not that bad. Just look at us, we’re not our parents. Roman, you don’t have to leave anywhere at midnight, or wear glass slippers to every occasion, or forget our faces any time we’re not around and have to put our shoes on every single person in the kingdom to find us. Just like Logan doesn’t turn into a beast, or uh...kidnap us?”
Logan sighed softly as he rubbed the bridge of his nose. “Thank you Patton.”
“Of course kiddo. You know I support you fully, and I love you very much,” he smiled. “Roman loves you too, he’s just worried.”
“I can speak for myself padre,” Roman turned to Logan as he finally stopped pacing. He knelt in front of his bespeckled boyfriend and took his hand. “He’s right though, I do love you, and I am worried.”
Logan leaned forward and pecked his dramatic boyfriend’s lips. “I love you too, both of you. I appreciate your concern, but please just trust me on this one. I know what I’m doing.”
“This has never been done before, how could you possibly know what you’re doing?”
“Please Roman, just trust me,” Logan held Roman’s hands tightly in his own and squeezed.
“Yes, okay, I trust you. If they’re rude though, I will not hesitate to run those bastards through with-”
“Language!” Patton chimed in hastily.
“Yes, sorry Pat. I will not hesitate to run those evil spawnlings through with my sword.”
“That’s not much better,” grumbled the paternal boyfriend.
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The next morning’s council meeting brought about quite the buzz. Word had spread that Prince Logan Adams first ever royal decree would be taking place that morning, and the whole kingdom awaited the announcement with seemingly bated breath. All eyes were turned to the telecast of the council meeting, where Prince Logan sat silently next to his parents as kingdom matters were discussed.
Finally, the end of the meeting came and Prince Logan stood at the head of the table. “Fellow council members, I have decided on my first official act as a royal prince. I am setting into motion a plan to bring the children of villians, as well as all the lost children into the kingdom to attend school, and eventually permanently settle. The first children we will bring will be the child of Hades, the child of Doctor Facilier, and the child of Maleficent. I thank you all in advance for your cooperation, and your willingness to make these children comfortable in our kingdom. Good day.” With that figurative mic drop, Prince Logan bowed to the camera, and left the council room in stunned silence.
“He can’t be serious!” Shrieked Aurora from her place at the council table after a few long moments of silence. The cameras cut abruptly after that, and the telecast went dark. The kingdom was plunged into stunned and shocked silence for the rest of the day.