Princess Miranda and Prince Hero
The Kingdom of Cruto and Princess Miranda
Long, long ago, near the land of Polon, lay a green, charming island called Cruto. And right in the heart of this splendid kingdom, a wonderful palace rose. But it was no common palace, no ordinary kingdom.
For Cruto was ruled by a beautiful and charming princess. Princess Miranda.
The Princess's Wisdom
She was not only a brave queen. She was also wise. Her presence was so valued that the kings and queens of neighboring kingdoms often sought her advice on royal matters and those of their own realms.
The Need for a Partner
— I will never get used to this magical place, Julio! — No one knows how it became this way. Princess Miranda has lived here since birth, and thanks to her wisdom, she was named the queen of Cruto. — But it's sad to live alone in a palace, even a magical one. — Not alone, Your Highness. The princess is always accompanied by her 12 ladies-in-waiting. — Well, how much longer can the princess live by her own wishes? She will have to find a suitable partner. It is only for the good of her kingdom.
The king was right. Cruto knew the princess was capable of caring for the kingdom. It was painful to see her alone.
The Princess's Dream
— Thank you, Greta. — Princess, you have received so many proposals! All seem suitable. — Suitable? Either they were more interested in this wonderful palace, or they strutted about boastfully. — I cannot place the fate of Cruto in the hands of someone who does not understand my love for my kingdom. I could not find the prince I dreamed of.
The Prophecy
— Princess Miranda, misfortune rises from the underworld. Your kingdom will soon be in great danger. Trouble will come like a poisonous breeze and plunge everything into a deep sleep. But promise me, my princess, that you will not give up. Wait for me, princess. Wait for me.
A Sign, Not a Dream
— But, princess, it was just a dream. — No, he is looking for me. I feel it deep inside. It was not a dream. It was a sign. Trouble will appear, he said. I must not give up.
The Celebration and the Appearance of Evil
It was a day of celebration. The people were celebrating because it was their beloved queen's birthday. Oh, what a grand party it was! Men, women, children, all danced and frolicked for their queen.
So captivating was the celebration that evil immediately found out.
The Diabolical Shadow
Evil. The Shadow.
— Cruto! Oh, my dear Cruto. What is this? Oh, my! — Who are you? — Princess Miranda. The most beautiful woman on earth. I don't mind that you don't know my name, for you are above my infernal world. My name is The Shadow.
The Shadow's Proposal
— You are from the underworld! — I have a proposal, my dear Miranda. Take my hand and become my queen. Yield to my power. — I will never yield! No!
The Army's Fall
Cruto's army sensed the danger, and thousands upon thousands of soldiers marched to attack the diabolical Shadow. But they had underestimated him.
In a short time, The Shadow's poisonous breath had plunged everyone into a deep sleep.
— No!
Miranda's Power
As The Shadow prepared to breathe his venom over the princess and her ladies, the princess froze him in place.
— Everyone back to the palace! Now!
Cruto in Deep Sleep
The Shadow broke free and followed the princess, breathing his poisonous breath, and they all fell asleep in mid-air. The princess was on guard.
— You and your kingdom belong to me, princess. I will wait as long as it takes. You cannot freeze me, Miranda!
The Shadow raised an immense wall around the palace and set his loyal three-headed dragon to guard it. Princess Miranda was now a captive in her own home.
Captive in Her Own Home
Once magnificent, Cruto now lay in a deep sleep. Princess Miranda spent her days thinking of how to save her kingdom. The Shadow had not given up. But every time he gathered the courage to speak to the princess, the thought that she might freeze him would keep him away. She might even have surrendered, but she knew The Shadow would wreak havoc on her kingdom by summoning the underworld.
— What shall I do? What shall I do?
The Sun and Prince Hero
— Princess, listen to me. All your worries will soon end. In the depths of the ocean lives a brave prince. Prince Hero. He knew everything about The Shadow and his appearance. Legend says, princess, only he who obtains the enchanted ring from the deepest part of the ocean will discover the origin of The Shadow's life and defeat him.
The Captured Prince
— The prince from your dream, while searching for it, was captured by sea pirates and bound in the depths of the ocean. But princess, I see him now. He has broken free! — Please, please show me who he is and where he is now.
The Search for the Ring
Being the Sun, he could see everything around the planet. He found Prince Hero in the depths of the ocean and showed the princess his reflection. Prince Hero was deep in the water, fighting magical creatures.
Brave and determined, Prince Hero reached the place where the ring lay, which was well guarded. The valiant prince broke open its box.
Prince Hero obtained the ring.
The Next Mission: The Egg
— What's next, Sun? — Now he must go search for the egg in the abandoned forest. The egg that is the source of The Shadow's life. Don't worry, princess. I will show you everything.
The Retrieval Plan
— Your Highness, perhaps we should bring the army here. — Oh, no, Albin. The egg is guarded by a rabbit under a giant oak tree. The army would alarm the rabbit, and we would miss our only chance to retrieve it. I made a promise to my princess, and I intend to keep it.
The Egg of The Shadow's Life
— Here it is.
The prince took out his rope, hooked it to a branch at the top, pulling it with force. His hands stung and his body trembled, but he did not give up. And finally, the tree gave way. Beneath it was a hole where a rabbit sat, holding an unusually large egg in its arms. As soon as the prince reached inside, the rabbit shied away from it. But the prince did not give up and plunged his hand into the hole again, quickly grabbing the egg.
— Come on, Albin, let's go.
The Reunion
— Next stop: Cruto.
Witnessing his bravery, the princess eagerly awaited to meet her prince.
— Princess, are you hurt? — Oh, prince, it doesn't matter now that you are here. But beware, for The Shadow is a sorcerer. — Prince, be careful!
Victory Over the Dragon
A sight that would have scared even the most brilliant warriors. He drew his sword, and after a brave fight, the three-headed dragon was slain.
The Final Confrontation
As soon as his loyal animal was slain, The Shadow roared and rose into the sky.
— How dare you?! — I am here to deliver something to you, Shadow. I believe this belongs to you. — No! Give it to me!
The Defeat of The Shadow and the Proposal
With a swift move, The Shadow was defeated. Cruto rose back up. They all awoke, reunited with their loved ones, and celebrated.
— My brave prince, you have defeated evil! — Yes, I did. But I only defeated his sorcery. You, however, defeated his will with your unwavering determination not to yield. I would be honored to ask for your hand in marriage, my brave princess.
Happy Ending
The princess gladly accepted. Princess Miranda and Prince Hero saved their kingdom and were united forever. They ruled Cruto for centuries and lived happily ever after.
Courage, wisdom, and determination can defeat even the greatest evil, and true love can save an entire kingdom.
