Fairy tales for young and old ~ English version

Princess Melodia

Once upon a time, in the kingdom of Enchantia, there lived a beautiful princess named Melodia. She had golden locks that shone like sunlight. However, her mother, Queen Leuce, was full of envy and could not stand the idea of someone being more beautiful than her. As soon as young girls who were too pretty were seen in the kingdom, they found themself locked in a dungeon or banished forever. Queen Leuce was known for her stunning red, almost black, hair, which cascaded down her back, and she was determined to maintain her position as the most beautiful in the land.

One fateful day, Queen Leuce summoned Melodia to her chambers. With a gentle smile on her face, the queen said, "My dear daughter, I have decided that you must never surpass my beauty. You will shave your head so that your hair will never rival mine."

Melodia agreed, because she always obeyed her mother, even if it weighed on her. With each strand of her precious hair falling to the ground, Melodia's heart sank. She didn't care about being the most beautiful, but she always liked letting the maids style her long hair.

Determined to escape her mother's clutches, Melodia made the bold decision to flee the castle. Melodia ventured deep into the dense woods surrounding the kingdom, trying to find comfort and safety. However, the woods were labyrinthine and she soon found herself lost and alone. Night was falling and the strange silence of the forest sent shivers down her spine.

As Melodia struggled to find her way, Queen Leuce learned of her daughter's escape and became angry. Fearing that Melodia would attract all the attention of the kingdom, the queen decided to take matters into her own hands. She cast a powerful spell, which spread far into the woods, searching for the princess. This spell would render her unconscious and then it would be a matter of finding her and bringing her back to the castle. Locked in a tower, plunged into eternal sleep, no one would ever care about her again.

Weak and disoriented, while completely lost in the woods, the spell found Melodia and she succumbed to its effects. She lay unconscious on the forest floor, her life hanging by a thread. Unbeknownst to her, Prince Tristan, her childhood friend from a neighboring kingdom, was relentlessly searching for her.

By a twist of fate, Tristan had ventured into these woods from which no one was ever supposed to return. And by chance, he came across Melodia's inert body. Overwhelmed with grief, he fell to his knees and wept. He could feel a faint breath, barely there. She was breathing, but so little. Desperate to wake her, he kissed her gently on the forehead, putting his whole heart into the act, calling her name and hugging her.

Miraculously, Melodia stirred, her eyes opening. She saw the face of her beloved friend, and in that moment she knew she was safe. The depth of Tristan's love had brought her back from the depths of darkness. She hugged him desperately, telling him about all the horrible things her mother did to her.

Together, Melodia and Tristan decided to confront Queen Leuce and end her reign of terror. They returned to the castle, their hearts filled with determination and a thirst for justice. The people of the kingdom, oppressed and yearning for change, had rallied behind them.

In a climactic battle, Melodia and Tristan faced Queen Leuce, their love and resilience their greatest weapons. With each strike, they fought to free the kingdom from the queen's malevolent grip. The people, emboldened by her courage, joined in the fight, crushing the queen's forces. Melodia herself guided her loyal troops going from princess to warlord.

Finally, Melodia came face to face with her mother, the one who had betrayed her and caused her so much pain. In a moment of defiance, she declared that her reign ended now. With a burst of power and determination, Melodia delivered a final blow, knocking Queen Leuce lifeless to the ground.

The kingdom rejoiced, for it was finally freed from the tyranny of the queen. Melodia and Tristan, united by their love and common purpose, took the throne and ruled with fairness and compassion. Together, they ushered in a new era of prosperity and happiness for their people, ensuring that the memory of Queen Leuce's wickedness would never be forgotten.

(This story was written as a metaphor for any disease requiring chemotherapy. Queen Leuce (For Leukemia), force the princess to shave her head, the prince representing all the people who love us, their love can help overcome the disease)