( * 𝒷𝓇𝑜𝓀𝑒𝓃 𝒸𝓇𝑜𝓌𝓃 )

❝ i asked her how do you kill a king? ❞ she laughed ❝ who still believes in kings? ❞ and it sounded like his final gasp | kmp

[crownedshame]

nottinghcm‌:

– & Truthfully she couldn’t recall the last time she had seen the former King, or anyone from the royal family for that matter. Whispers of possible slaughter had crossed Auradon once or twice, after all if someone so important just up and VANISHES after a usurping, wouldn’t you assume that’s what had happened? Yet, there was a nagging in the back of her mind that told her despite how it may seem, the new rulers wouldn’t go to those lengths. Or so she had hoped and apparently, her hopes were correct.“Why don’t we let Ben have some space, mm?” Gentle words as hands attempt to guide the on comers shoulders back, prying them off the young man before ushering them into another direction; praises of long live the king falling from their mouth. “As much as it gladens me to see you alive, I imagine you’ll come to encounter a few more people just like them.”

Ben gave the relieved citizen a warm smile as he continued to reassure them before a women helped physically pry them off. It was still nice to know that there was concern for him and his family. He was not ignorant to the climate of his rule, he knew some citizens blamed him for letting the villains and vks off the Isle but he still remained by his decision. “Believe me, I don’t mind.” He chuckled, speaking earnestly because it was much better to be smothered by hugs rather than feeling smothered by four walls. “I’m glad to see many of the citizens are still as well as they can be.”

[crownedshame]

thctcharmingscn‌:

Carson had been rather invisible for the past few weeks. His physique and mind both seemed to have become stronger. Seeing the other was rather strange but a relief too. He was always curious to know how the king had been since the take over and whether they had done some horrible things to him. “Sorry.. It’s just been a while since everything, people weren’t sure if you were okay..” he admitted. 

“No, it’s okay, Carson. I get and I’m glad to see you well. I’m sorry I couldn’t relieve everyone’s worries sooner,” he apologized, offering him a small smile. It was nice to see a familiar face, recognizing the son of Cinderella since he had once been very close with Chad. “How have you been since... well since I’ve been gone?”

[crownedshame]

thefirstmate‌:

      perhaps the first mate was enjoying the victory just a touch much. could anyone really blame him, though?? nineteen years of being cooped up and trapped on an island with no where else to go. now he not only had freedom in the palm of his hands, but power as well. and oh, was it so completely thrilling to feel. sure, maybe in another life harry would have been grateful just for the opportunity to be free from the isle. another life he could have let go of all his rage and resentment against the heroes who had stood by and let king beast lock their parents away and stand by while children became prisoners as well. in another life, another world. that wasn’t this story.

     flopping down onto the bed with a wide, taunting grin, harry let his gaze roam over the former king. ben looked exhausted, which was saying something when the first mate had gotten so used to the other being so well put together. really, it just made the situation even more hilarious than it already was. “n’aww, still keeping up those manners o’ yers, beastie boy. it would be cute if it weren’t so pathetic. i don’t get it.”

    ben had seen the isle once in person but he had heard many more stories about what it was really like from mal, evie, carlos, and jay. it was horrific to say the least. the way villains treated their own children, the way they treated each other, and the fact that none of the vks had deserved to be punished for their parent’s crimes was the worst. however, he knew pity would do more damage than good, mal taught him that, but he had wanted to give them something. he thought giving them a second chance would be a good start and even now he doesn’t regret it, but the pirate taunting him makes that difficult sometimes.

       “ i can’t imagine using manners ever worked in your favor but they’ve always suited me well,” he explained, knowing the unruly pirate would just write his words off regardless. “did you come to my chambers for something, harry?” this time it was curiosity that was written on his features, as he glanced over at the pirate.

[crownedshame]

feelthepxwer‌:

– & Enough time had come to pass that it’s well apparent, Ben wouldn’t be a problem any longer; or rather he hadn’t been before. There hadn’t been any brash escape tactic, no overwhelming signs or outburst of anger. In fact, Uma was surprisingly pleased with how timid he’d been. Maybe a little disappointed, as well. After all Ben was the son of a literal BEAST, not to mention one of the supposed smartest women in Auradon. “You look like someone kicked a puppy in front of you.” Off handed remark leaves as bare feet cross the threshold, sway to her figure until she’s found a perch by one of the windows; gaze briefly eyeing the outside world before turning to the former King. “I’m letting you go.” Kind of.

It was a blessing that Ben had inherited the temperament of his mother and not his father even if he did inherit his curse. that being said, the beast within him did come out on the rare occasion but even now it was far from breaking the surface. A brow rose at the comment as his features shifted into a more neutral expression but he refrained from responding, knowing she just wanted a rise out of him. “Letting me go?” He asked her to make sure he had heard right. “Why?”

[crownedshame]

tcthcbcne‌:

“The king?” Achlys grinned, although it was false, as always. “No, the old king. Ben, right?” Letting go of his collar, she stepped away, slowly. Usually she wouldn’t be this, forward, but she simply couldn’t help herself. With each foot carefully placed in front of the other, she stalked around the young man. He didn’t look like much; certainly not what she expected the son of the Beast to look like. Yet, everyone seemed to look up to him, some still desperate for his leadership. Why?

The reminder of his dethroning stung more than he expected, he had thought he had accepted it by now. “Yes, it’s just Ben now.” He smoothed out his clothing, still the color of his trademark blue even if it was a simple t-shirt. The way the women was observing him was unnerving to say the least. “I don’t believe we’ve met before this. What’s your name?” He inquired, trying to remain friendly.

[crownedshame]

residentsofauradon‌:

“ you’re okay , you’re okay ! ”

                 she exclaims , hands trembling as they glide over him . squeezing his cheek and brushing off his shoulders . finding out for herself that he was real , that he wasn’t just some vision haunting her like the rest . her brother was alive . which meant …

“ what happened ? they told me .. they told me you were dead . ”

    ben pulled away from his sister’s touch. as much as he had adored her as his elder sibling, he could not help but be cut deep by her betrayal. “ beyond locking me away for some time, they didn’t hurt me,” he explained, unable to meet her eyes. it did make him worry that she had thought he was dead but still, he had never expected his sister of all people to side with uma.

[crownedshame]

BEN’S MOODBOARDS (1/?) || The Takeover Aftermath

I go through phases. Some days I feel like the person I’m supposed to be, and then some days I turn into no one at all. There is both me and my silhouette.

[crownedshame]

grimhilded‌:

“oh my gosh, ben!” evie ran to him as soon as she saw him. she almost didn’t believe it was really him. uma had had him in her castle for so long she wasn’t sure she’d ever see him again. she couldn’t wait to tell mal and the others. “h- how are you here? did she let you go? did you have to escape? are you okay?” a million other questions lingered on her tongue and she had to fight them, so she could let him speak. 

“wow -- please, evie. one question at a time.” as happy as he was to see one of his dearest friends, he had a million worries going through his head and none of them were about himself. “i’m fine. uma has given me permission to leave the castle now and --- is everyone okay? how is auradon?” he could see for himself already how much the landscape had changed but in some ways it still looked very much the same. it was difficult to tell what exactly had change since the takeover.

[crownedshame]

    “wow, wow, hey, it’s okay. it’s really me,” the former king stated, trying to calm them down. it was the first time he was being let out of the castle with the new queen’s permission. there was no doubt that someone was following him or using magic to keep any eye him since uma had informed him they would always know what he was up to even if he left the castle. it was a weird feeling to know he was always being watched but he had felt that way before since auradon was always looking to their king.

[crownedshame]

@feelthepxwer​

   sketching had been a forgotten hobby of ben’s. kingly duties left him with little to no free time and that was taken up by friends and family when he got the rare time off. now he had too much personal time to fill, being trapped in his own home which felt like anything but since uma’s takeover. still, the strokes of his pencil were beginning to resemble the very girl he should hate but despite all her anger and need for revenge, ben felt no desire to hate her. he understood too well why she had done what she did and it would be hypocritical of him, one ruler to another, to say she was doing anything but what was best for her people. unfortunately, she had no regards for his people and sadness entered his eyes as he stared at the unfinished sketch but his trance was broken when his door opened and he shut the sketch book.

[blueberry-dreamer]

You can lead and still love flowers.

Keira Cass, “The Heir” (via blueberry-dreamer)

[crownedshame]

@totallyxlost​

      the guest room ben had been relocated to was in an unused part of the castle that not even his own attendants had bothered with. with a castle so large it was hard to make use of every space and the privilege of that had never been lost on him but it was not so blatant until now when it was so easy for uma to hide him in his own family’s home. that was until he saw a familiar figure pass by his door which he had left ajar to let in some fresh air. “philippe?” he called out, almost afraid he may just be imaging things.

[crownedshame]

@thefirstmate​

      at first, ben was ashamed to admit it, the big climax of uma’s takeover brought him selfish relief knowing he no longer had to be the king with all the answers. however, it was short lived before guilt crept in and he knew he had to do something to help his citizens. he may no longer be king by title but he was still obligated to protect the people that had once believed in him.

that was hard to do when he was trapped in one of his own guest chambers. he was only allowed out on harry’s or uma's whims. it was infuriating and the frustration only grew as one of the aforementioned pirates burst into his room. “good morning, harry.” he greeted the other but he could not muster up even a small smile for the pirate. the former king was worrying himself into exhaustion and it showed.

[crownedshame]

( MITCHELL HOPE, 19, HE/HIM )┊BEN FLORIAN FONTAINE is the child of BEAST & BELLE and they have ONE SIBLING. they seem to enjoy living in auradon. i’ve heard they’re known to be BENEVOLENT + SELF SACRIFICING. it looks like they’ve decided to JOIN THE REBELLION. we’ll be keeping an eye on them to see how they’ll write their own story.

BIO.

so ben is having a terrible time which should be expected

he had hoped to unite the people of auradon and the people of the isle but he believes he was not strong enough to bring that future into fruition

instead uma has taken over and harry rules as king by her side

ben feels like an absolute failure and he is absolutely terrified for the fate of his family and the others that loyal to them

the pressures of being king towards the end were driving him up a wall, he had so much anxiety about every decision and decree that was needed from him

sometimes he thought it was unfair how early on he was forced to give up his life as a normal teenager even if he was hardly ever normal because he had been in training to be king since he could speak but those thoughts brought too much guilt for him to dwell on

now, he feels guilt for almost being relieved that he is no longer king even if the crown was taken by force

overall, ben still believes in finding a way to let this all end in peace and that will always be his goal

WANTED PLOTS / CONNECTIONS.

advisors ; aks like jane that served ben while he was king, most likely they were also raised as friends

exes ; before audrey, his parents might have set him up once or twice before that to see if any favorable matches would fit

non-royal friends ; friends that he could escape with on the rare occasion he could not be a king for a moment

enemies ; he’s well aware that there are many people who didn’t agree with the way he ruled even among heroes and aks

tba ( i could think of many more but it’s almost 2am so i’ll do it when i’m more coherent )

[annakareninas]

The Secret History, 1992. 

[carlosfreckles]

– I have owed you an apology for a very long time. – So have I.

[carlosfreckles]