Desmond Huntington

* Adult
* Child

**Desmond Huntington** is a character in the animation series "The King's Heirs". He is the eldest son of Alistair and Sylvana Huntingtonand the middle child of the Huntington Siblings. In his young adult life he became a very strong sorcerer having inherited a degree of strength and the Ruby Bloodline from his mother. He lived with his family in the sorcerer state of the Keltera Dominion when they attempted to forge a treaty with the Nonblood society of England when he was around 10-12 years old. However when the treaty fell out and the Nonbloods attacked their home he lost his eldest sister Amber and saw his young brother Noah mutilated. As a result both of his parents were consumed by grief and he would eventually see his mother go mad and attempt to spread the Gender Curse they had created like a plague to wipe out the Nonbloods of the world. However Desmond would eventually side with his father opposing her and allied with him and other to help stop her. He and his sister Piper were the only surviving Huntington siblings old enough and strong enough to be of use and watched as their Father defeated Sylvana but also saw how he to had become cursed t live as a statue. In the years following the defeat of their mother Desmond and Piper took up a deal of work in caring of their two younger siblings Noah and Ivy since Alistair would take it upon himself to clean up the mess she left behind. He would eventually join his father in his mission to cure the Wellington royal family of their gender curses while mostly protecting them and his siblings. At this point he came to acknowledge his feelings for the eldest Wellington, Princess Dawn and despite reservations by Piper and his father began a relationship with her.

## Design/Appearance

Desmond like his sister Piper inherited his mothers Purple eyes and red hair. He has a longer combed hair cut and is rather tall and fit with fair skin. He wears a hooded set of armored robes clad in red and gold designs based off his ruby bloodline.

## History

Desmond's earliest seen when he was around 10-12 when he, his sisters Amber and Piper, and Infant Noah, and both his parents visited the royal castle to begin a treaty between their Sorcerer state and the Nonblood Kingdom. While the adults spoke business off to the side Desmond and his sisters spoke to two of Queen Matilda Wellington's daughters Dawn and Bianca. Desmond admired the Nonblood castle the most but was soon distracted by Dawn and was quick to develop a young crush on her. While his sisters playfully mocked him for it. When Dawn introduced herself both Amber and Piper were a bit offended by her calling them witches instead of sorcerers and Bianca was fearful of the sorcerer children but Desmond was much more formal and kind being too distracted by Dawn. Both he and Dawn began talking and she came to show him (an presumably his sisters) around the castle a bit and Desmond hoped to show Dawn a few spells.

After this it is unknown if Desmond saw Dawn again as the treaty his parents were attempting to form fell out and resulted in Nonbloods attacking their home. While Desmond was not severally harmed in the attack his sister Amber was killed and brother Noah left mutilated. Desmond would also unfortunately live to see his parents consumed by grief and anger and his mother Sylvana driven mad and corrupted by dark magics. Desmond was still fairly young when his father Alistair rose up against his mother's crazed attempt to wipe out the Nonbloods of the world but he and Piper are implied to have aided him to some degree and possibly been part of his original Sapphire Legion. Unlike his sister who would come to hate the Wellington family for failing to prevent their subjects bad reactions Desmond did not hold them in much contempt. Following the defeat of Sylvana and both her and Alistair being cursed to live as Statues Desmond would join Piper in taking up more responsibility in caring for his younger siblings while Alistair regained strength and began his mission to clean up her mess.

In 1458 Desmond and joined Piper in an attempt to track down their father who had been away from home several days on his mission to cure the Wellingtons of their curses. When they at last found him Desmond teleported home to get his younger siblings while Piper continued to tail Alistair. He eventually returned with Noah and Ivy and surprised their father soon after her had cured Princess Dawn. Desmond then puts the crowd of Nonbloods nearby to sleep so the rest of them could talk a bit. As Alistair introduces Dawn to them all Desmond is still taken by her beauty despite Piper's disapproval. Eventually he makes the suggestion to let them all join him in curing the other heirs and with Ivy's help convinces him. Desmond speaks breifly with Dawn complimenting her dress and beauty but as Dawn has not yet regained her full memories of originally being a girl she is far less receptive. He and the others then head to the castle but for a time he hangs back and watches Ivy and Noah as Alistair explains the story of Sylvana's curse to Dawn as Ivy is still in the dark to the full truth.

When they all arrive at the castle and redress as Nonbloods per Noah's suggestion Desmond transforms into the image of Princess Grace to get the others inside. Once inside he changes back and takes Ivy and Dawn to find the real Grace while the others seek out Broady. He continues to talk with Dawn a bit who is starting to trust them and soon finds Grace crying in her bedroom. Unlike his more direct father, Desmond choses to transform into Grace again and appear before her as a reflection and tells her how she used to be a boy as he transforms her back to her/his true self, Prince Gabriel. After trying to fully explain things the two cured Wellingtons Piper teleports to Desmond and pulls him away to help her as the other group recently survived an attack by Sorcerer Mercenaries hired by Tristen to kidnap and kill Broady in an effort to inherit the throne. Desmond collects the pieces and begins to try and repair a damaged Alistair. It takes him time but he eventually succeeds and choses to rest with the others for the night.

The next day Desmond joins Alistair and Piper on a mission to save Broad and Expose Tristen along with Dawn. He fights against the Mercenaries but is unable to stop their leader from mind controlling Piper and fleeing with the recently transformed Princess Talia. He takes a blow to the back but able to heal himself and with Dawn's help find Broady and turn him back to his/her proper form of Princess Bianca while Alistair tries to pursue the Mercenaries. He returns to the Castle with the Wellington sisters and tells Ivy and Noah what happened but is a bit annoyed that he's left to babysit instead of out with his father trying to save Piper. Despite his concerns Dawn tries to reassure him and as they talk she asks about restoring her memory quickly like she saw Piper do to Talia. Desmond explains to her how rabidly restoring her memories could cause her to loose her new ones but he does know a spell to perform a form of soul melding and show Dawn the memory of the day he and she first met. Dawn agrees and Desmond performs the spell. After the flashback Dawn's memories begin flooding back to her and in the heat of the moment she kissed him. Desmond enjoys the kiss but is surprised by it as he assumed Dawn would be hesitant to kiss a man due to her spending several years as one but sees she's always maintained her attraction to them. He kisses her again only for Alistair to walk in on them much to his embarrassment. Despite Alistair misgivings due to his bad history with the Wellingtons he tells Desmond he's found Piper and needs his help to free her and stop Talia.

A short time later Desmond arrives with the Alistair, Dawn, and Gabriel to find the others in the throne room with Talia having just killed the Queen and usurped the throne. He and Alistair free the others to flee and then faces off against a Brainwashed Piper to try and snap her out of it. Eventually he succeeds in knocking Piper out and breaking her mind control which gives Alistair the advantage he needs to stop the Mercenaries however he is knocked out by an energy bolt before they flee and is unable to help after Talia damages Alistair's statue form. Dawn comes to his rescue with Gabriel's sword but Desmond remains unconscious while they fight and its left up to Noah to finally end the fight and stop Talia. Two days later Desmond comes to Dawn's bed after she has recovered and is soon to be crowned Queen in the wake of her mother's death. He kisses her again much to Piper's shock but Alistair having seen their feelings are genuine tells him he is free to love whomever he chooses. Dawn asks for a moment alone with him and they both plan to make Desmond appear as a Lord or Duke in the kingdom so he can serve as royal advisor on sorcery and have a relationship with her. Noah and Ivy arrive soon after and tell them the crowning ceremony is about to begin.

Desmond's later life has not been explored but it can be assumed he continued to have a relationship with Dawn and possibly married her in time. While Alistair has mentioned how his children moved on to start their own families but it is never specified if Desmond had any children or not.

## Traits/Personality

Desmond has a number of "middle child" traits in the sense he is often the follower and answers to both his father and older sister and left to do the babysitting jobs. Despite often being the middle man however Desmond is shown to be much more open minded and forgiving then his father and sister and does not share their distaste for the Wellington family. Desmond also seems more understanding based on his lack of offense when being called a Which by a young Dawn, although this may be more his being enraptured by her over understanding her lack of knowledge. Despite not directly liking his middle standing Desmond has shown to be very caring and protective of his family and has great concern for them and any he considers friends. Based on his love for Dawn despite the fact she is a Nonblood Desmond is more progressive minded than many other sorcerers (though it remains unclear if intermarriage is actually seen as taboo or simply looked down on in the 1400s sorcerer society). He is very strong in Sorcery but is still not quite at the level of his older sister or father even as an adult. He does still however show a good deal of strength likely inherited from his mother.

## Relationships

### Dawn Wellington

Desmond and Dawn met when they were around the ages of 10-12. They were quick to admire each other and enjoy a short time together but due to the unfortunate fallout between their people they would not see each other again for some 10 years or so. When they at last meet again Desmond still greatly admires her but due to her having only just been transformed back to her proper form she is not very receptive at first. After Dawn comes to trust the Huntingtons and seeing them help her and her siblings when Talia attempts a coup she is much more open to hearing Desmond out and admires his protecting them. Desmond then uses a spell to perform a form of Soul Melding to share his memories of the day they met. This excites Dawn and helps many more of her memories start to return. It also draws dawn to kiss Desmond and the two admit their attraction to one another. Following Talia's defeat and Dawn being crowned Queen despite Alistair and Piper having misgivings due to their bad history with the Wellington family she and Desmond begin a relationship with Desmond using his magic to make the common folk see him as a lord or duke in their kingdom and thus allowing him to serve as royal advisor on sorcery to Dawn and have a proper romantic relationship with her.

## Abilities/Powers

Desmond is very powerful in sorcery as he like his other siblings seem to have inherited an almost innate aptitude in it from his parents. While he is Ruby Blooded like his Mother and Older Sister Desmond is shown to be a bit less adapt at combat then them. He is able to hold his own rather well but is still not as skilled as the elders of his family though this is likely because he is less aggressive then them in general. Desmond is also shown to be a bit more creative and better skilled in transformation magic then his sister but does admit he lacks a skill in memory magic.

## Gallery

Desmond and Dawn are caught by AlistairDesmond and Piper watch Alistair from afar
## Trivia

* Desmond is the only Huntington who is never seen trying to disguise himself as a Nonblood and while he does transform into Princess Grace to gain entry he never changes his clothing to a more Nonblood look like the others.
* Desmond is currently the only sorcerer seen to ever soul meld with a Nonblood by use of a special spell.