
The White-Haired Prince
By Storybird

19 Sep, 2023

In the land of Arconia, Baxter was born first, a son with black hair and eyes. His birth brought joy and hope to King Razion and his queen.

Three years later, the queen gave birth to another son, Illian, but she lost her life in the process. Her final wish was for Illian to be loved and appreciated.

Illian's birth saw the kingdom shift. His hair was white, believed to be a sign of high magic power. Nevertheless, his brother Baxter loved him dearly.

It was a year later when a princess was born into the royal family after the kingdom had been overthrown. Baxter, now four years old, immediately adored the newborn.

As the children grew, Baxter and Princess Baily formed a close bond. They would often sneak away, sharing moments of passion and laughter.

When Baxter was sixteen and Baily twelve, the ties of their childhood friendship had turned into young love. They kept their relationship a secret to the kingdom and his brother.

The new king had demoted King Razion to a duke and had ill intentions for the young princess. He had decided to marry her off to Illian, Baxter's white-haired brother.

One day, Illian caught Baxter and Baily in a tender moment. Baxter had just gifted Baily a simple trinket which she accepted with affection.

Illian felt strange at the sight, his gentle heart filled with envy. He told Baily that when they marry, he will shower her with diamonds, not trinkets like Baxter.

Baxter was appointed the head of the guard at an early age. His responsibility towards the kingdom and his secret love for Baily made his life difficult yet rewarding.

As the years passed, the love between Baxter and Baily only grew, but they had to keep it a secret, for the sake of Illian and their father.

Even though Baxter and Baily were deeply in love, they always remained respectful to Illian. They never let their love overshadow their relationship with him.

Illian, on the other hand, had his suspicions. He noticed the longing looks between his brother and Baily, but he chose to suppress his feelings.

Baxter, being a true royal guard, dedicated his life to protecting his family, including Baily and Illian, from any external threats to the kingdom.

Princess Baily, bound by the royal decree, prepared herself to be Illian's wife, but her heart belonged to Baxter. Illian noticed Baily was sad but didn't understand why.

Baxter, in his heart, knew he couldn't stand in the way of Illian's happiness. He loved his brother and didn't want to hurt him in any way.

As the wedding day approached, Baxter trained Illian in combat, teaching him how to protect himself and Baily from any harm.

On the wedding day, Baxter watched from afar, his heart breaking as Baily married his brother Illian. Yet, he stood tall, as the dutiful head of the guard.

Illian, blissful in his ignorance, loved Baily dearly and promised to protect her with his life. He saw his brother's sad gaze but misunderstood it as brotherly concern.

The years passed and Baily tried her best to be a good wife to Illian, even though her heart still belonged to Baxter. This struggle began to affect her health.

Baxter, noticing Baily's declining health, urged Illian to seek magical assistance to help her. However, Illian was hesitant, worried about the potential risks.

In a desperate attempt to help Baily, Baxter went on a dangerous journey to find a legendary magical herb that was believed to cure any ailment.

After a perilous journey, Baxter finally returned with the herb. Illian, understanding the danger his brother had faced for Baily, felt a wave of guilt wash over him.

With the help of the magical herb, Baily started getting better. Seeing Baxter's relieve and love for Baily, Illian finally understood the truth about their relationship.

Despite his initial hurt, Illian realized that his brother loved him and Baily deeply, and had always been there for them. He decided not to confront them.

Instead, Illian chose to love Baily as a sister, resolving to protect her and his brother. He kept his knowledge a secret, acting as if he was still oblivious.

Baxter, relieved at Baily's recovery, dedicated his life more than ever to his duty. He continued to hide his feelings for Baily, out of respect for Illian.

As for Baily, she was forever grateful to Baxter for his supreme sacrifice. Despite her circumstances, she found happiness in the love shared among them all.

Illian, Baxter, and Baily continued to live their lives in Arconia. Though their lives were far from perfect, they found solace among their shared secrets and unspoken truths.

Despite the complications, they found a way to remain a family. They learned to navigate their feelings for each other, always remembering the deep bond they shared.

As they grew older, they realized that love doesn't always come in the form it's expected to. Sometimes, it's hidden in sacrifice, care, and unspoken words. And that too, is a tale worthy of being remembered.