Since we don't seem to have a fanfiction section I'm going to be putting this story up in the main forum, alright? It's a one-shot that I was inspired to do after reading the post 'Life as a block of stone' in this guild, this story is about prince Ferdinand's short life as a statue before marrying Cornet soon after she freed him from Marjoly's unintentional spell... so enjoy the story everybody biggrin

Stone Thoughts

Ugh... What happened to me? Why can't I move my body?... Those were my very first thoughts upon my mind when I had 'awakened' in a sense. It happened so fast that I can barely comprehend the situation, I remember being hit by the spell, and afterwords I drifted into unconsciousness. It's almost hard to believe that a few days ago I slayed the dragon which was about to attack the beautiful peasant girl Cornet Espoir...

Cornet!!!

Was she and the other guests at the castle hurt? Or were they all safe and sound? I wish I could leave but... as I am now a stone statue all I can do is silently pray. Pray that they are all alright and for my mother to remain healthy, my poor mother had lost my father the king two years back, and if something isn't done she shall lose me as well. Lost in my thoughts I began to drift off into an unconscious state once more...

Huh? That tickles... if I can actually feel the feather duster, but alas I cannot, and it looks like poor... Golonzo? What is he doing in Marjoly's castle? Actually I find it rather ironic that a highly ex-government official such as he is now a slave. It serves him right actually for not only letting beasts roam around but also for attacking Cornet... Cornet, why can't I not stop thinking about her? I drift off once more...

It didn't work? What didn't work that the witch is so worked up about? Oh now I see... so a kiss from a maiden who truly loves me will break the spell? Not a 'maiden'? That can't be right... no it must be because Marjoly doesn't truly love me. This reminds me of the story of the little cinder girl except for a glass slipper I must be kissed by the one who truly loves me. Now the only question is... Will Cornet be able to break the spell?

How long has it been since I've first been turned to stone? Hours? Days? A Month or two? As I stood there silently not being able to utter a single word I have come to a realization... why I keep thinking about Cornet. All the other ladies at the ball including Marjoly only saw me as the prince of the land, but Cornet saw me as a young man, and I've come to realize that I'm in love with her. More to the point is that I know that she's the one whom I shall have as my bride, my beloved wife, and the mother of our children. Once more I have drifted off into unconsciousness...

Cornet you have finally arrived at long last and are now navigating this labyrinth of a castle... Cornet I shall see you quite soon the love of my life.

Watch out Cornet!!!

Cornet... I was so worried about you, Etoile, Kururu, and your puppet friends but I'm glad that your all safe and sound. Cornet I know that you are the only one whom can break the spell cast upon me so... kiss me please. I have finally returned to flesh and blood, but where are you going? It's alright Cornet I completely understand your feelings at this moment in time...

Cornet... you look so beautiful and I'm the luckiest person alive to have you as my bride as we say our vows. What's wrong Cornet? I see... don't worry Cherie I'll make sure that your daughter will want for nothing.

Kururu... that's going to be the name of our daughter, right now she's still in her mommy's womb, and we have only a mere four months to go before she's born...

It's the final month of Cornet's pregnancy... I'm rather nervous but I know that I'll be a good father. For a while I thought we would be having twins or triplets, I got a slap for that from both my wife and grandfather-in-law, but grandfather assured me that Cherie looked much bigger when she had Cornet. Like mother like daughter I suppose... I just heard another scream, Cornet has been in labor for the past six hours, and finally our daughter is born...

"... And that's the end of the story Kururu, now it's time for bed."

"Okay daddy..."

What did you guys think of it?