The Secrets Hidden Within The Dairies Of The Nations

Magic Part 1

Alfred glanced around, he was once again in his old bedroom but this time he could see his younger self on the bed curled into Arthur's side while Matthew curled into the Brit's other side. 

"Calm down boys, I can't read over all of your gigglings" Arthur huffed in amusement causing Little Alfred and Matthew to try and hold in their giggles, Arthur rolled his eyes fondly before he opened up the storybook that had been resting on his lap. 

Alfred's eyes sparkled as he recognized the book in the Brit's hands, it had been one of his childhood favourite's. He didn't learn until much later that Arthur had actually written it himself for his kids. 

"Once upon a time, there was a mighty and fearsome pirate who ruled over the seven seas with an iron fist" Arthur read as he used his magic to make the scene come to life. 

"Everyone was afraid of ever coming face to face with the man that they never knew that he actually had a family who he loved very much" Arthur continued and a picture of a pirate who looked just like Artur appear surrounded by a bunch of kids and another man dressed as a pirate, this one looked just like Francis.

"He kept them safe by keeping all of the other pirates in check, but one-day disaster struck" He said dramatically causing Little Alfred and Matthew to gasp. 

"The mighty pirate fell ill, and with no one there to keep the other pirates in check they decided to attack his home" He read causing Little Alfred and Matthew to snuggle closer to him as the image changed to show a horde of pirates attacking a humble looking cottage. 

"They captured his love, who despite being a pirate himself was no match for the combined strength of the others. With his love gone the mighty swore that he would get revenge but he was still too sick to travel so his children decided to take matters into their own hands" He read, the picture constantly changing to match the scene. 

"They snuck out and borrowed one of their father's ships before setting off to find their mother, they faced many hardships but they refused to back down. Each of them grew and matured from their journey, and it was because of their quest that they each gained their titles much like their parents" He read and the picture changed to show the kids standing tall and looking much older. 

"While their parents were considered the King and Queen of the seas, they each had a title just as fearsome" He read and now the picture was focusing on each kid. 

"The Lord of Winter, The Tamer of The Wilds, The Master of Explosions, The Herald of Peace, The Lady of The Sea, and The Spirit of The Free" He said before the image changed to show all the kids together one again. 

Alfred chuckled softly as he leaned against the wall so that he could watch as Little Alfred and Matthew smiled widely at the pictures, those titles had only become more accurate as time went on. 

"And with there new found strength they were able to save their mother from his veil captures and bring him back to their father" He said as the picture changed to show the family back together again. 

The fact that the story promoted a homosexual couple should have been the first clue that this wasn't a story off the shelves. 

"Ans they lived happily ever after, or at least as happily as pirates can" Arthur chuckled as he closed the book. 

"Another, another" Little Alfred and Matthew chanted causing Arthur to chuckle once more. 

"Alright, but only one more" He said in amusement as he used his back to summon another book. 

Alfred smiled softly at the sight, it had been years since Arthur had used magic so freely in front of him without fear of being mocked. His lips twitched slightly at this causing the memory to fuzz up before it refocused. This time he was standing in the dining room, Arthur was sitting at the table drinking some tea when his younger self suddenly rushed into the room with an excited smile on his face. 

"Daddy, Daddy!" Little Alfred called as he approached the Brit. 

Alfred flinched slightly. 

"What is it now Alfred?" Arthur asked exasperated as he glanced down at the younger blonde. Little Alfred just grinned wider before he held his hands out and focused on them. 

"Look what I can!" He said excitedly as a ball of pure light appeared in his hand. Arthur's eyes widen in shock. 

"I can do magic just like you daddy!" He said proudly as he glanced back up at his dad who had a large sile on his face. 

"Oh this is wonderful news Alfred" He said warmly as he crouched down so that he could wrap his arms around the excited American. 

Alfred smiled softly at the scene, after this day they had bonded strongly over their shared use of magic, but then things changed. After the witch trials, he had all but abandoned magic, but he had never told Arthur why he just covered up his fear and self-loathing with disinterest and ignorance. he convinced Arthur that he was never able to magic and that he thought the man was crazy for believing in his creatures. 

Just then the memory went black but instead of being back in the hall of doors he heard a door open and close before he was able to see anything again, but as he glanced around he realized he was in a whole new memory.