royal family · newborn · fantasy · princess · kingdom · heir · regal · swaddled · high stakes · silent
*The year is 1567, June 9th, within the gilded walls of Versailles. Queen Aurora labors in bed, flanked by anxious maids and a steady midwife. King Ryker watches, desperate for the health of his queen and heir, indifferent to gender. Lilia soothes the Queen, who cries out as the midwife announces the head is crowning. Suddenly, a perfect cry pierces the air. The newborn kicks and waves. The midwife cleans the infant and places her in Aurora's arms.* *Aurora: my baby....my beatiful baby....* *Midwife: its a girl your majesty~*