The Awakened Prince: A Sleeping Beauty Retelling

1. Prologue

The humans were split: east and west,

Divided by hate and prejudice,

Until the goblins attacked from on high.

Unite and defend, or their kingdoms would die.

All hope was lost as the horde advanced on.

The cities were taken, resistance near gone.

Then, from the north, the fairies descended,

Riding great beasts, they slew and defended.

The people emboldened, pressed back and they killed,

Pushing goblins toward forests and desolate hills.

The wall was erected to keep evil at bay,

The sunlight burned hot, and peace reigned that day.

The fairies crowned kings, and the ancients withdrew,

The countries once separate, now reeling, they knew,

The only way was to be forever united

But discussions were hard, and passions ignited.

Now only the friendship of princes gave hope,

That one day, when kings, their unity would grow.

Now married with children, a betrothal they planned.

The prince and the princess would save the whole land.