[Y/N] = Your Name

[H/N] = Horse Name

[C/N] = Clan Name

: = Dialogue

Now let the story begin.

[Y/N] : You can't win Merida, [H/N] is the fastest steed in all of Scotland!

Merida : We'll see about that [Y/N]!

In the Scottish fields, Princess Merida of the Dunbroch clan is racing her best friend [Y/N] on horseback.

As the two continue their race, a snake suddenly slithers out of the grass in front of Merida's horse, spooking it and causing her to be harshly flung from her steed.

[Y/N] : Merida!

He quickly gets off [H/N] and rushes over to his friend and helps her up.

[Y/N] : Are you alright?! That was a pretty nasty fall you took.

Merida : Y-yeah, I'll be fine.

[Y/N] : We should head back to the castle and have the royal physician check you over just in case.

Merida : No! I said I'm fine [Y/N]!

She says defensively.

[Y/N] : Woah, calm down Merida. I only asked because I'm worried about you.

She looks down and sighs.

Merida : Sorry [Y/N], I shouldn't have yelled at you. It's just that if my mother found out I got hurt while spending time with you, she'd go absolutely ballistic.

[Y/N] : Yeah, I know she doesn't like me very much. I don't understand why though.

Merida : It's because she thinks you're a bad influence on me. She is always giving me grief for doing things that aren't very "lady like", whatever that means, and blames you for it. Which is completely unfair to you! I live my life the way I do because it's what I want to do, not because of this supposed influence she thinks you have on me!

[Y/N] : Still though, I'd feel much more at ease if you got examined by the physician. Whatever your mother might say about me, I can take it.

He then takes Merida's hands into his and gives her pleading eyes.

[Y/N] : Please. For me?

She blushes from the contact and relents.

Merida : Fine, you win [Y/N].

He smiles before the two get back on their respective horses and head back to the castle.

When they arrive at the castle, [Y/N] takes [H/N] and Merida's steed back to the stables as Merida gets checked out by the royal physician in the presence of her parents, King Fergus and Queen Elinor.

Physician : Nothing's broken or fractured your majesties, the princess will be alright.

Queen Elinor : Thank goodness! Merida, what were you thinking going horseback riding with that heathen?!

Merida : [Y/N] is not a heathen mother, he's my best friend!

Queen Elinor : That boy is nothing but trouble, he's a bad influence on you Merida! Horseback riding, archery, and who knows what else you two partake in! Those are not activities suitable for a proper lady!

King Fergus : Now now dear, you can't blame that on the lad. Our daughter has enjoyed doing those things since she was a little girl.

Queen Elinor : It doesn't matter Fergus, I forbid her from ever spending time with that heathen again!

Merida : What?!

King Fergus : Don't you think that's a tad bit extreme dear?

Queen Elinor : No, I do not. Besides, Merida will be too busy anyways, what with the upcoming wedding and all.

Merida : Excuse me?! What wedding?!

Queen Elinor : You have been betrothed to the youngest son of the king of the [C/N] clan. The king and the prince will arrive here in a week to finalize the engagement.

Merida : This is outrageous, I don't want to marry him!

Queen Elinor : It is your duty to both your family and your kingdom Merida! You are marrying the prince and that's final!

Merida : No! I refuse! My heart belongs to someone else!

King Fergus : Really? I bet I know who it is.

He says with a knowing smirk.

Queen Elinor : Please tell me it's not [Y/N]!

Merida : So what if it is?! I'm in love with [Y/N] mother, and I only want to be with him!

A gasp can be heard from behind Merida, revealing to be a surprised [Y/N], who had just returned from the stables.

Merida : [Y/N]!

King Fergus : Hello lad, it's great to see you! Your timing is impeccable!

He says with a wide smile and hearty laugh.

[Y/N] : Y-you're in love with me Merida?

Merida : I am. You have been my best friend ever since we were kids, and you've never judged me for who I am. I love you [Y/N].

He smiles brightly and hugs her.

[Y/N] : I love you too Merida.

The two are about to kiss, but are interrupted by the queen.

Queen Elinor : No. No. No. I forbid this!

King Fergus : Come now dear, don't be like that. Can't you see our daughter is in love? If [Y/N] makes her happy, who are we to get in the way of that?

Queen Elinor : B-but Fergus, she's already engaged to the [C/N] prince!

King Fergus : We'll just call off the engagement. I'll have a supply of meat and mead sent to their castle as an apology gift.

Queen Elinor : That's all well and good, but-

King Fergus : Elinor, you need to put your resentment for the boy aside. [Y/N] is a fine young lad, and he makes Merida happy. Our daughter is quite the free spirit dear, and I feel that she'll be with him despite your feelings on the matter.

Queen Elinor : ...Fine, but I'm not happy about this,

King Fergus : Don't worry you two, she'll grow to accept your relationship in time. Now Merida, go on and kiss the lad!

The two blush before sharing a passion kiss as the Queen looks on with a slight smile on her face.