Once upon a time, a handsome prince named Alexander lived in a far-off kingdom. He was known throughout the land for his bravery, his kindness, and his love of ice cream. In fact, he was so fond of the frozen treat that he had a special ice cream parlor built in the castle, where he could indulge in his favorite flavors whenever he pleased.

  One day, as Prince Alexander was strolling through the castle gardens, he came across a small hedgehog who was shivering in the cold. The prince took pity on the little creature and scooped him up in his arms, determined to find a way to keep him warm. As luck would have it, the prince's ice cream parlor was just a few steps away. Without a second thought, he brought the hedgehog inside and sat him on a table. Then he went to the freezer and pulled out a tub of his favorite flavor: mint chocolate chip. The hedgehog looked up at the prince with wide eyes as he scooped a spoonful of ice cream and held it out to him. To his surprise, the hedgehog eagerly licked the spoon and then begged for more.

  From that day on, the prince and the hedgehog became fast friends. They would meet in the ice cream parlor every afternoon and share a bowl of their favorite flavor. The prince even had a special spoon made just for the hedgehog to enjoy his ice cream without getting a brain freeze.

  As the weeks went by, the hedgehog grew stronger and healthier, thanks to his daily dose of ice cream. And the prince was happier than ever, knowing that he had made a new friend who loved ice cream as much as he did.

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  But one day, disaster struck. A terrible snowstorm hit the castle, and the ice cream parlor was buried under a mountain of snow and ice. The prince was heartbroken, knowing that he would never be able to enjoy his favorite treat again. But then he remembered his friend, the hedgehog. Surely, he thought, the little creature could help him find a way to dig out the ice cream parlor and save their beloved ice cream.

  So, he went to the hedgehog and explained the situation. To his surprise, the hedgehog agreed to help. With his sharp claws and strong back, he began digging through the snow and ice, working tirelessly day and night. At first, progress was slow. But as the days went by, the hedgehog's determination and strength paid off. Slowly but surely, he dug his way through the snowdrifts and uncovered the ice cream parlor. The prince was overjoyed. He rushed inside, scooped out a bowl of his favorite flavor, then sat down with the hedgehog to enjoy it. As they ate, they laughed and talked and savored every delicious bite.

  And from that day on, the prince and the hedgehog were known throughout the kingdom as the greatest ice cream lovers of all time. They would often be seen strolling through the castle gardens with the hedgehog perched on the prince's shoulder, both of them licking their ice cream cones and enjoying each other's company. And whenever anyone asked them how they had become such great friends, they would simply smile and say, "It all started with a bowl of ice cream."