hello there and welcome to the first chapter of pride lands. why specifically the 7th october? bc ya gal is about to board on a plane to London in a few mins and wants to have a bunch of notifs when she comes back bc spam makes her happy

ENJOY SEE YOU ON THE 12TH

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Luke

Every single person from the kingdom was coming to see king Andrew's and queen Liz's new son. The baby had been born just a year ago, not less than that. The whole country felt radiant with the birth of the new prince, everyone came from all corners of Australia just to see the baby for the first time.

Everyone gathered around in the small venue in front of the castle, clear view to the window where the royal family would appear. Whistles and cheering was heard, a few Australian flags showed up in the crowd and some people even brought gifts for the newborn baby. It was weird but queen Liz appreciated the kindness of their people.

"It's time." the older son, Ben, warned his parents who were dressing the baby.

Andrew nodded and lifted the baby in the air, smiling at him and caressing his cheeks. The king put his son down on the table and waited for his wife to come into the room with the blanket to wrap their son in, when she came back he smiled at her and she smiled back at him.

"He will be a great king one day." Liz said, picking up the baby.

"I hope everything goes alright." Andrew said, worrying about his son.

Liz kissed his cheek to assure him everything would be alright and they got out of the room. Walking through the halls to the window where they should be. Guards were already standing in the balcony, atent to everything that was going on under them. They heard the cheering louder when the maids opened the doors, letting them go outside.

Ben and Jack went first, waving to the crowd and being followed by their parents along with their little brother. Andrew smiled at the crowd and waved, Liz did the same and showed the baby to the cameras. The images being shown in a small screen so other people could do it. They saw some kneeling down and praying, others were cheering and sending kisses.

"And now, I introduce you to my son," Andrew said to the microphone, smiling at his son who was looking at him with his light blue eyes "Luke Hemmings."

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Ashton

The two teens ran to their house, coming from the Pride Lands. They were expelled from it along with their mother and a few supporters of the last king. They lived in a nasty place, it was too poor and dirty - even some people died. They entered the house, the girl being chased by her twin who only wanted to give the news to their mother first.

Harry didn't have anything against Lauren and Lauren didn't have anything against Harry, it was a love-hate relationship.

"Mom! Mom!" Lauren exclaimed, running to the living room where their mother was. Their three year old brother, Ashton, was in the ground "We saw it!"

"Everything-" Harry interrupted her.

"-it's a boy-" Lauren spoke.

"-and we were in the pride lands!"

Their mother turned her head to them, putting out her cigarette. Ashton only watched what was going on and put his rocks on the floor, staring at his family. Caroline got up and walked to her oldest children, glaring at them.

"You were in the Pride lands?!" she yelled "Andrew should have seen you, you should have been punished! We don't go there unless there is a king."

"But mom, there is a king! It's Andrew!" Harry said with a smile on his face, that soon turned into a disgusted face.

"A king like Hayden!" Caroline said, walking to the couch and sitting "Just tell me about the kid."

"Well he's blonde, blue eyed, his name is Luke. He is a boy-"

"A boy?" Caroline said, laughing "Hayden, my beloved... did you hear that? Couldn't be more perfect!"

The teens stared at her as she talked to the air, laughing and mumbling sometimes. Some would think their mother was insane but no one pronounced themselves since she was basically the queen in there - she was Hayden's lady so it meant they had to treat her with respect. She was like a queen but had even more power with less everything.

"Who is she talking to?" Harry whispered to his sister.

"Hayden, genius." Lauren said and Harry gasped, smiling.

"Where is he though?"

Lauren groaned, sighing "He's dead, genius."

"Because of Andrew!" Caroline exclaimed, yelling "If it wasn't for that bastard my Hayden would still be alive - he would be the king! And I would be his queen." she said, day-dreaming.

Harry smiled, walking into the room "Maybe I could be the King!"

"Don't start with non-sense Harry!" Caroline said, pointing at her three-year old son "Ashton is the chosen one, he will stay in Hayden's place once we take the kingdom from Andrew! Hayden chose it like that, and it's staying like that."

Ashton looked down when they mentioned his name. He went back to play with the rocks and stayed in silence, focusing on his imagination rather than his mother's yelling. He was used to it by now, especially his siblings bringing home news from the pride lands. Even though he was only three years old he could figure out a bit of what was going on.

Pride Land people had good stuff, Outlands - where they apparently lived - had bad stuff. He didn't understand was banished meant but they were that and had to go for the bad stuff land. Ashton didn't mind though, he liked the way his imagination worked with small things.

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okay but this was a small introduction? I know Nuka and Vitani are not twins but I wanted to make Lauren and Harry twins

any opinions? my first chapters are always bad, sorry

-ana rita (moony)