Once Upon A Meme

[serenesuccessor]

 

a fairy tale meme

 

(Credit to witchoftime)

 

Step 1: Post a comment with the character name and fandom in the subject. 

Step 2: Someone will respond with a number (RNG generated or just chosen based on whatever they prefer) between 1-11. They are now that character role in a story! 

Step 3: You can either do the same to determine your character's role within that story! Feel free to twist the role around as necessary. 

Step 4: Play and make merry!

 

 

Character Roles

 

1. Princess 

One day your prince will come... Or maybe you're going after him! Or maybe you've been cursed/captured/whatever and are in need of rescue! Those towers won't climb themselves, and those kisses that awaken you from a century of slumber aren't exactly cheap.

 

2. Prince Charming/Heroic Knight 

You're handsome (hopefully). You're charming (you think). You have a great outfit (this is debatable). Regardless, it's time to go find and rescue your one true love! ... Er, wherever she or he might be.

 

3. Villian 

Man, those two up there sure are annoying, aren't they? Maybe it's time to do some kidnapping, curse some royalty, plague a kingdom, or whatever other nefarious deed you might be thinking of. In any case, the truly important thing is to make sure your cape and collar are appropriately intimidating and black.

 

4 . Red Riding Hood 

... Or whichever other cute little girl that roams the woods in her free time that you can think of. You're cute, you have a pretty outfit, and there's something growling in the bushes but whatever it is, it can't be too dangerous, can it?

 

5 . Wolf 

You're a wolf. Or a bear. Or some other animal. Or some random person with animal ears and a tail. Maybe you're evil, maybe you're just misunderstood, but you still can't stand those annoying people that keep wandering around your forest. Maybe they're even in your house, eating your food! The nerve! Or maybe they just look delicious, who knows.

 

6 . Dragon 

You're a fucking dragon. Maybe you've kidnapped a snack, maybe someone came to hunt you down, maybe some hobbit is stealing your treasure, maybe you're just chilling. You're a dragon.

 

7 . Witch 

Bring out the hat and broomstick, it's time to get the cauldron bubbling. Good, misunderstood, evil, who knows what you are. Except for a witch. You're definitely a witch. Try to avoid shoving small children into your oven and you should be fine.

 

8 . Cheery Animal Sidekick 

Cheep cheep! Boy that princess sure is pretty, huh? You should sing with her and do her chores for her and obey her slavishly- wait... Well, whatever you're doing, you're cute and small and mildly annoying.

 

9 . Cursed Prince 

Life was just perfect for you, until you got on the wrong side of that witch/wizard/cheery animal sidekick pushed just too far. Now you're cursed! Into a beast? Into a frog? Maybe you have really bad acne now? It could be anything (seriously, anything you can think of) but luckily, the cure is simple. Find your one true love and get that magical first kiss.

 

10. Fairy Godmother 

When your princess is in need, she's only got one person to turn to. Her fairy godmother. It's your job to advise her, help get her out of any scrapes she happens to be in, or maybe you got her in the mess to begin with.

 

11. Random Extra 

Wow, all those other guys sure are weird, aren't they? You'll just get back to work. Even with all this nonsense going on, life continues.

 

 

Prompts

 

① Sleeping Beauty
Fallen into a deep, magical sleep, the only thing that can wake you is true love's kiss!

② The Little Mermaid

Oh no! The witch has stolen your voice! Use sign language, write a sign, get your love to kiss you or else get stuck in the ocean again.

③ Tarzan

He's a wild man! Will you teach him the ways of the world, and maybe the ways of love while you're at it?

④ Beauty and the Beast

The prince has been transformed into a beast by a spell, the only way for it to be broken is for someone to fall in love with him. Who will be the one to break through to him and break the spell?

⑤ Cinderella

They met at the ball and really hit it off, but when the clock struck midnight, that mysterious lover ran off! All that's left is a glass slipper, time to start knocking on doors...

⑥ Frog Prince(ss)

Will you kiss that frog and turn them into your true love?

⑦ Rapunzel

Locked in a tower, will love ever come rescue you?

⑧ Aladdin

Can someone who grew up on the mean streets capture the heart of royalty?

⑨ Swan Princess

Swan in the daylight, human at night, can love conquer all and find a way to break the curse? 

⑩ Open

Do any fairy tale you want or combine options to make your own. :)

 

 

Meme a combination of this meme and this one.

 

Comments

[deathdiduspart]

[He blushes at that.]

And you say I'm a flatterer?

[Nico looks amused.]

Oh?

[shylyintrepid]

Gods, yes. I've been a right ass all day, sighing and swooning and generally being me about it.

[deathdiduspart]

Perhaps they'll chase you out of the kitchen, so to speak, if you get too out-of-hand with it.

[If not a friendly smack to the head delivered by the cook for Jehan's ridiculousness.]

Would you mind telling me more about you? I admit I'm curious about what life for you is like.

[shylyintrepid]

Oh, Cook's already smacked me a few times for it. "Don't come back here until you've kissed him, young sir!"

[He rolls his eyes]

I'm not interesting enough for that! I just read and write and garden and climb trees. Tell me about you, though. You've got to be more interesting than I am.

[deathdiduspart]

[Oh wow. All that's getting is a red blush from Nico. He cannot respond to that.

The other he can. Fudging the truth a bit, at least with how he got here.]

I doubt it. I traveled around my home country for a time, and then I decided to see what the neighbors are like. This is my last stop, and, unfortunately, my last day is tomorrow.

[shylyintrepid]

What?

[Oh, he looks heartbroken]

You're only here until tomorrow? Will you at least be able to come to the last ball? I'll arrange for a room for you, if you need one.

[deathdiduspart]

[He nods, not too pleased by it himself. It's going to be extremely hard putting the skin on after tomorrow night's ball.]

Of course I'll attend. I don't expect you'll see me after the ball tomorrow night, though.

[Nico gently squeezes Jehan's hands, and gives him a small smile.]

I intend to spend as much time as I can with you.

[shylyintrepid]

Then why are we still talking? Let's dance, and if you'd like...you can stay tonight.

[He's a pretty shade of pink]

But only if you'd like.

[deathdiduspart]

[Nico feels guilty, but. Well. He can't deny that he does want what's being offered. He decides to ease his conscience somewhat by asking a question first. Nico needs to make sure he's not making a huge mistake or extreme social faux pas.]

I'd be very honored, but...would you ask me to if I was low in station?

[shylyintrepid]

I would ask you if you were a beggar.

[deathdiduspart]

[He smiles warmly and kisses one of Jehan's hands.]

I see no reason to object, though forgive me if I steal away in the morning. I've errands that should be done early if I want to make it back here on time.

[shylyintrepid]

Anything to ensure that I see you again.

[And once more, they dance the night away, though before the ball is actually over, Jehan leads Nicolo to his rooms and spends a wonderful night in the boy's company. He's utterly distraught when he wakes up alone and it actually takes a servant or two to coax him out of his room for breakfast at first. Once he's out, of course, he's all over the place and so very clearly in love with this mysterious di Angelo.

The last night finds Jehan in a suit of the purest ivory, waiting once more on the balcony for his partner]

[deathdiduspart]

[Nico has come to hate the skin, and he knows it's wrong to. It saved him from Electra, and allowed him to meet Jehan. The fact that it's now ironically breaking both their hearts is not lost in the di Angelo. Still, he can certainly say that these past nights have been the best in his life.

Now, it's the last night Jehan will take notice of him. A bittersweet one in his opinion. Nico wears his clothes that look as if the threads were woven directly from the night sky. He approaches his love on the balcony, smiling softly.]

I think I like that color the best on you.

[shylyintrepid]

[Jehan is momentarily speechless when he sees Nico]

Likewise. Oh, Nicolo, you're stunning. Are you sure tonight's the last night I'll see you? It can't be.

[deathdiduspart]

[He blushes bright pink.]

Thank you. Unfortunately, it is, but I've cherished each moment we've had together. I wish we could still see each other.

[shylyintrepid]

Why can't we? Is it Electra di Angelo? You've the same name--surely you know she's been disgraced and rejected from all of society, yes? If she's the problem, it's been taken care of! Or is it something else?

[deathdiduspart]

[He frowns at that, confused and concerned, though definitely not for Electra.]

No, I didn't hear about her disgrace. I'm going to have to speak with my sister about that.

[If she's okay. Oh gods above she'd better be okay or so help him....]

But it wasn't just that. It's...a complicated position I'm in.

[shylyintrepid]

[Sister?

Well, women tend to have better gossip than men, as sexist as that is. They just do!]

What is it? I can help, Nicolo. I want to help.

[deathdiduspart]

[Nico chews his lip as he thinks about it. While he wants to go back and check on the state of his home, the specter of his step-mother still frightens him. Besides, he can't reclaim his title. He renounced it the night he left. If Nico's being honest with himself, then he'll have to admit that he doesn't really want to go back. He's happier here without the memories of his family lingering at every corner.

Staying, though, will require him to keep using the donkey skin. He owes it to these people for taking him in to be a quiet, unobtrusive servant, and the skin allows him to be that. Yet...perhaps there's a way to be noticed and remain here, even if that means only being noticeable to Jehan. The enchantment really only works on his physical body, and the nondescript clothes of servants bolster the illusion.

The gears are definitely turning in his head.]

If you could give me a token of your esteem, such as a ring or bracelet of some kind, then...maybe you'll be able to see me sooner than either of us think. I can't really tell you for sure.

[shylyintrepid]

[Without a moment's hesitation, Jehan pulls off his ring. His signet ring, the one labeling him a Prouvaire.]

Will this work?

[deathdiduspart]

[Nico grins and kisses Jehan.]

Perfect! The moment we see each other, I'll give it back to you.

[Gods above this crack pot idea had better work. He's not sure he could bear watching Jehan's heart break while being virtually invisible to the young man. Not to mention move on.]

[shylyintrepid]

And I shall not let you go again. Now, shall we dance or...dance?

[deathdiduspart]

I'll follow your lead.

[This night ends much like the one previous, though there's probably a bit more passion since it's supposedly their last night together. Not that Nico's going to complain. If anything, it makes him more determined to make this plan work.

It doesn't make slipping out before dawn weigh any less heavily on his heart. He sighs as he dons the skin once more, but makes sure that the ring is on his finger. Nico prays fervently that this works as he goes to do his duties as a servant in the Prouvaire household.]

[shylyintrepid]

[These duties today include tending to the young lord. He's distraught yet again, refusing to leave his room for anything but an emergency. His food has to be carried up to him and he refuses to dress.

Nico's ordered to deliver the boy's lunch, and when he gets there Jehan's room is a disaster. Books, clothing, flowers--all of it is scattered everywhere]

[deathdiduspart]

[If there's one thing Nico's sadly good at, it's repressing emotions. The guilt and sorrow at seeing the young Prouvaire like this almost shatters his heart, but he casts them aside. He has a duty to Jehan to help pick up the pieces.

He sets the tray near his love silently, not trusting his voice at the moment, and then starts cleaning up the mess. He'll stop if Jehan truly doesn't want him to do that, of course.]