The crystalline dew, resting on the transparent leaf of the Olive Tree beside her window looked as surreal as her marriage prospect with the King. Draco, the mighty, popular, philanderer, sybarite owner of the present Dragon realm. He was the most self-centred person she had ever known. Most vicious, hot headed, even cruel to some extent.
But then why didn't she oppose the proposal? Why wasn't she upset when they sent the betrothal gifts? Moreover, why did her heart leap with joy, every time they mentioned him?Kiara had grown up with the rest of the Royal children, Draco and his brethren. She was the daughter of Draco's father's most trusted Officer.From the moment her eyes had layed it's glance on Draco, her heart wasn't her's anymore. She had fallen badly in love with a man, who was devoid of pitiful emotions. Her heart beat everytime he moved past her. At every word he uttered. Even though he was always surrounded with girls. For Kiara , it never mattered."He is here my lady, asking for your audience. "A maid announced suddenly from the back, which left Kiara startled." Who's here Lima? "Kiara asked, turning back to the window, once again." Our King , my lady. He is waiting for you in the next chamber. "Kiara was up on her feet."What? Draco? He is here? Then why didn't the guards announce his presence? "She looked as nervous, as she was puzzled."They were instructed not to, by the king himself. "Kiara ran in front of her mirror. Checking herself out. She looked perfectly made up, from her head , down to the toe tips. Yet she brushed over her cheeks with a little rouge. Then added a little more colour to her tinted lips."May we?",the maid asked." Yes, Yes, Of course."Kiara followed her, holding her breath and walking on tip-toe.She announced herself, stammering as she did. But Draco smiled, for the first time, atleast in Kiara sight. She had never seen him smile before, not as gently as he did this time. He would often laugh out loud, or smirk, when he was having a good time." Come Kiara. Have a seat. "He pointed to his right and cued all the attendees to leave.Kiara went with her head down and followed his command like an obedient child." I know how much you might be against the notion of this marriage. It hasn't even been particularly easy, either for me... "Draco began as Kiara looked up, wondering what did he even mean. Of course he had no idea what he meant for her. Neither was he aware of her feeling.But what could have possibly made him think that she might be against this union totally?"No, I mean... "Kiara bravely tried to cut him off, but as usual failed miserably." You don't have to be formal here. It's just you and me."The words hit Kiara straight. She had no idea why her spleen squeezed. Or was it her bladder, lungs or her entire being." I know you have seen me with women. We have literally grown up like brothers and sisters. But you might as well be aware of my temperaments. They were nothing but temporary fun. "Ahhh. So that was what he was implying. He thought Kiara might test him knowing his womanizing nature.It wasn't entirely false though. It cut deep like a knife when she had first seen him with a brunette beauty. How she had cried that night. How had her heart ached. But it had long stopped hurting as she saw him everyday with a different girl." You see, Kiara... "Her heart skipped a beat as he called out her name. How sweet it sounded. She didn't know it had a melodious nature."... you see I have had no interest in marriage. In settling down with a mate. But you might well aware be of the Prophecy, that has recently been doing the rounds. For me, my kingdom means the most. And since it's about my throne, I had no choice but to give in to their toast.My parents have long been coaxing me for marriage. They must have had their eyes on you. Hence the sudden decision and rush. I hope you were able to follow? "" Huh? Yeah. Absolutely. I totally understand. It is not like you think. I have no problem to stand beside you with your hand in my hand. "Kiara wanted to tell him that but instead she decided to keep her mum. Just nodded her head, letting him understand what she got his point."Like I said before, I would never have agreed if it wasn't for the throne. I need a heir. As soon as possible, to shut all their mouth. "Draco banged on the table beside him, as the vase fell tumbling down. Kiara shuddered in surprise as it made a loud sound." Kiara, I will need your cooperation and help in this. We have been friends for years, I hope I can count on you. "Draco continued unapologetically." Friends? When were they friends? "Kiara was calculating as Draco suddenly bent on his knees." I promise I will never force myself on you. Nor will I ever restrict you in anyway. If I have to get married and produce a child, I might as well do it with someone like you, loyal and filial. "Draco had her hands in his, as she suddenly felt her core trembling. She bravely looked up to meet his eyes as he looked at her's, reassuring." Do you promise to be my aid? Bear a child for me? "He asked once again, as if afraid, she might refuse birthing once the child is borne.Never had she realised he was promising her word by word, what exactly he wanted from her, what their relationship had. His eyes melted something deep inside as it burnt with rekindled flame that she had kept suppressed in silence, and it was becoming hard to stay apart. Eagerly she nodded her head, giving him her heart felt consent. He stood up, happy and relived and he actually looked content.Kiara had her limp body carried inside the mossy cave by the maid she had chosen to be her confidant. "Hold on my lady. We are almost there. "The poor thing kept reassuring. But Kiara was in no stare to share her care. They were both doomed. Both knew none of them would leave that cave alive. Yet they had to do what needed to be done. The Heir was very important to the King. Kiara tangled the Vines of Youth in both her hands, drawing a few more drops of strength from them. They were inside the Eternal Cave. It was a one way route. But that was the precise reason Kiara had chosen to come there. That was the only place they would not be found. Kiara knew her Kingdom was in deep trouble, the moment she realised she had been poisoned. But she dared not divulge the fact, least it would ensure choas and further harm her lad. Yes her lad. She was told it would be a boy. She had been blessed by the Guardian Mother's in the Floral fields of their Dragon Realm. " My lady. Bear a little.
Liana found herself in the middle of the white ocean once again. The waves. The current. Tossing her turning her. Playing with her. Like they were in an endless game. It wasn't the first time she found her in that serenity. This place was somewhere she visit quite a lot in her haze. She looked around at the bright aura surrounding the environment. It felt like a mother's lap. The warmth. The peace. The mellowness. It felt more like a mother's womb, to be very precise. Liana shifted a little. There was something blocking the lights from reaching her face. She tried removing it with both her hands but without any success. " Aaawww! " Liana sank as she tried chasing the shadow further, but she fell with a loud thud, on her shin. " Mummy! " She yelled, rubbing her bruise, and her drooling lips. " Do you always dance in your sleep? ""Gosh! GOD! DRACO! " Liana caught her chest, startled by the questioning Draco, staring in her face. He moved back at her remark. Then kept staring, sta
"Liana! Liana! Are you alright? LIANA? "It was Draco's voice. But why was he yelling at me? "AAARRGGHH"There was something hurting deep inside my chest. It was so sore that it made it impossible for me to even turn. "LIANA.OPEN YOUR EYES! "was that a command? How dare he? Did he have any idea that something inside was ablaze? " Liana. You have to open your eyes. It's almost time. Fight it! Fight the urge. "What in the earth was he talking about? What urge? Open eyes? Liana tried to turn once more but yet again the excruciating pain made her give up. "LIANA."There he goes again. Alright. Alright.Turning around felt like a more comfortable option but,let's try opening my eyes instead. What just happened? Since when did my eyes start feeling like lead? "LIANA.WE DON'T HAVE MUCH TIME."What time what was the rush. Besides, it looked like I was going to need fresh lessons as to ' how to open ones eye'. What exactly was going on. Like a tsunami the incident in Damian's room
" This sky looks eerily familiar"Liana thought, twisting her hair in her index finger. She had been laying on that water bed for hours. The liquid moving, and shaping, adjusting to her curves. It felt quite good, like a message therapy,she thought. " Damn. I feel like an old hag! "Liana complained as her bone cracked as she tried sitting up on that bed. " Is that smoke? "There was a whirlpool of white smoke at the centre of the room. She leaned to have a better look. " It does look like smoke, but it has no smell. "Liana sniffed the air like a dog. The smoke spiralled upwards, reaching where the ceiling should have been instead of the sky. It glowed in broad day light. Reddish yellow, like a neon light. "HUMAN! "It roared. " Ahhh! Why does it talk like Draco. Is he playing some trick? "Liana rolled her eyes as the smoke took the shape of a creature. It had big eyes, a bigger tail, huge scaly wings and body, along with clawed limbs. " HOLY SHIT! A REAL DRAGON! "Liana s
All I could see was the brilliant blue from the commet envelope me. The place shook with the intensity of a nuclear explosion. The earth under our feet seemed like it shattered. A terrible reverberation was piercing my ears. My head felt like it would end up over turning. l felt a pair of warm hand cushion ear drums. Making the unbearable agony, calm down a little bit. My eyes were tightly shut. Or perhaps they were open but had no sight. . It must have been the aftermath of the intense luminescence. That dazzled my optical lobe and eye. I impulsively held tighter unto the body that was hugging me. It felt to sturdy and tough, something like a rock. "LUCIAN! I asked you to stop the dragon spirit from exploding. "It was Draco's unmistakable voice. I turned my head after hearing it. If it wasn't Draco, then who was it that was holding me. I tried to blink to restore my vision. But the pupils still needed time adjusting. The cushion around my ears was slowly removed. I could f
The wind gushed like crazy as soon as I put my first step. " Looks like a storm is coming, "I timidly observed, holding tight onto the lady's hand. " Doesn't look like a storm to me. "she stood tall in front of me, looking as the bells rang. There were a million lined up at the entrance. Almost in a pattern. It looked familiar. But I could not remember how. They were ringing in a rhythmic pattern. Even my naive self could understand that much. Ichiona seemed deeply engrossed in it. " What is it? "I asked again. " It's the spirit charmer my lady. We better hurry inside. "She grabbed my hand and then it felt like we became jell-o and slid inside. "Whoa! What was that! Cool. "I flipped my hands as of trying to check for superpowers. Freshly gained. " It's my water power, my lady. I didn't want the chaos outside to cause you any pain. "Ichiona explained with a warm smile. She looked very elegant. Her features too were very sharp. But other than that, she just looked human.
The Spirit Charmers?My ears made no mistake. It was ringing again. Draco was not completely wrong this time. This human did have some special traits. But why does it resonate with her ring. Should I go? Perhaps. For the last time. Just this once. He did keep the entrance deserted. Does he think his enemies to be fools. I should not be laughing at my own brother, but he is just an arrogant, old fool. HhhhhmmmmHer smell still lingers in these air. DAMN! KIARA. WHY? Shit. The vase. I should have more control on my emotions. " Lucian? "Kiara? DAMN! NO! That's Draco's human mate. A strange shiver ran down the back of my spine. It had happened never. My jaws dropped opened, I wanted to but I could not move my eyes. Then she ran inside, probably screaming. But my senses were still recuperating. What evil bewitchment did I just witness. "Ah! I didn't see anything. "Why did I have to say that. It made me look so stupid. " Master Lucian? "It was Ichiona this time. " I
PERVERTED DRAGONS. Were all dragons like that? Even though I did find myself crushing over Lucian, his advances were a huge turn off. But what was all the commotion outside? This noise. Did it sound familiar? Or was it a mistake? I was all alone. Sitting on the soft bedding over the wooden plank. Ichiona and Lucian were outside, along with a few other dragons. I sat swinging my feet. When suddenly I felt a tap on my back. DRACO! I smiled as I stood up. Was I glad to have seen him? " Is this all your doing? "He abruptly asked."Me? What? I don't even know what you are accusing me of? "I should have gotten used to being treated in this way by him. But I clearly wasn't. " The spirit charmers ringing. "He pointed at the sounds that echoed outside. " Do you mean I have a super power of any kind? "I lifted up my hands and twirled around trying to see if I too was growing some wings. Did I really develop any super power in these lands? Like they did in vampire flicks when they