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2021-12-01 12:06:47We approach the altar for Arraya when a strong gust of wind blows. I hold Tru to me tightly, but it feels like something is pulling Tru from me. Using my magic, I create a barrier with the ground. In her, sleep Tru waves her glowing hand. The wind suddenly stops, and the wall I created collapses.
“My darling girl is back,” a voice booms from the alter. Clutching Tru tighter to me, I slowly approach. “I’ve waited for so long to see her again. Bring her to me, young dragon.”
I kneel in front of the alter with Tru in my arms. “Arraya, I need answers on what happened. Please tell me the names of those who betrayed me.”
“Place Gesina on the alter. When she was a young girl, she would sit here, and we would talk. Little Gesi, her eyes were full of life, then they took her from us.” In an impatient voice, Arraya says again, “Lay her down so I may get a good look at her again.”
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The Dragon's Stone Where am I?
I wake up in the middle of a field. Looking around, I don’t see Taran anywhere. In the distance, I see what I believe is Tantallon Castle. It looks restored. Looking around, I notice there is no road; everything is quiet. The landmarks I saw last time are gone.Taking a step, I notice my clothes are different. The dress I’m wearing is a teal blue with a metallic thread design woven into the bodice. As I begin making my way towards the castle, I wonder what happened. Did I go back in time? Is this all a dream?Walking through the village, everyone stops to look at me. Seeing everyone stare makes me wonder if there is something in my hair. What is so special about me that the villagers are all watching me?When I make it to the castle doors, I tell the guard that I’m there to see Prince Taran. The guards laugh, “He isn’t looking for another companion. I’m not sure how far you’ve traveled, but you wasted your time. The prin
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2021-12-31The Dragon's Stone A bond that will never change
As Taran escorts me to his palace area, he points out little things on the way. Once we arrive at a large door, Taran squeezes my hand, “I hope you like everything. If something isn’t to your standards, please tell me, and we will replace it. Everything I picked was things I believed you would like. I wanted our wing completed before you arrived, so all that is needed is you.” I can see in Taran’s eyes how much he wants approval. It is destroying me that he loves Gesina and not me. Taran prepared for her for years and worked hard to prepare a place for them. Taking a hard swallow, I pull away, “Taran, before we go any further, I need to tell you something.” Taran looks around and nods, “Of course, dove. Let’s go to the study, and I will give you a tour of our hall later.” Taran opens the door and leads me to an office. He gestures for me to sit then asks if I would like something to drink. I tell him no and wait for him to sit down, then I say cautiou
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2022-03-07The Dragon's Stone All rolled into one
Taran looks at me with sadness. In a soft voice, he says, “I cannot save Gesina.” “What? Why? Don’t you love her?” I ask in surprise. “More than anything in this world. But I cannot save Gesina.” “Why can’t you save her?” I ask, slightly annoyed. In a gentle tone, Taran replies, “Because I’m looking at her. You are Gesina, Tru. That is why you came here. Everything about you is almost identical to her. Ges had longer hair when I met her in my dreams, but it is the same color. And your eyes, no one has eyes as you do. I felt hypnotized by them even in dreams.” “Taran, I don’t hold any magic or anything like she does,” I say in defeat. Taran shakes his head, “No, it is because you do not know how to use it. Tru, the magic is sleeping inside you, waiting for you to awaken it.” I stare at him, confused, “How do I awaken it?” Taran places his hand on my chest, “Just relax.” A warmth begins to spread through me. In flashes, I see Gesina’s childhood. Her parents look like my parents,
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2022-11-26The Dragon's Stone Simple life
Taran and I haven’t spoken much since leaving the isle. He refuses to talk about waking the other dragons. In fact, reclaiming his kingdom seems to fall at the end of his priorities. “I want to help you find your mother,” I tell him when we land back at the cave. Taran in his dragon form shakes his head. Crossing my arms I give him an annoyed look, “Why not?” A deep growl rumbles at the back of Taran’s throat and he refuses to look at me. In frustration I ask, “Is there something you are hiding from me?” The look in Taran’s eyes tells me there is more than just something he doesn’t want me to know. Pausing for a moment I ask, “There is something you want to hide from me?” Taran lowers his head. “Please tell me. Shift back and let me help you,” I plea. With a sigh of defeat, Taran shifts. He stares out at the water for a few minutes before finally speaking, “Did you see your death?” I nod, “I killed myself, so I could be born. Two of me couldn’t exist. All I did was step into- ” “N
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2022-11-28The Dragon's Stone Losing fight
The next day I helped Taran feed his gem, but it was a struggle for both of us. He seemed absent, and I could focus without him. It frustrated Taran more. Now the distance between us feels greater.We arrive at my apartment before sunrise. Taran and I cook together. It seems to help him relax; then we watch a movie before bed. Taran and I wake up in the middle of the afternoon. I check my phone on the charger and find that there are twelve missed calls from my father. Listening to his voicemails, I hear how frantic he sounds, "Tru, I need you to come home as soon as possible; it is about your mother." His other voicemails ask me why I am not calling back, where am I, and if I want to see my mom again, I should hurry home. All sound more panicked than the last.I quickly call him, "Dad, is everything okay? What's wrong with mom?""Just get here as soon as possible, Tru," is all my dad can say. He sounds heartbroken.Taran overhears the call; he puts on some clothes then turns to me, "L
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2022-12-05The Dragon's Stone Letter from Grandma
TaranTru rushed into her parent's home without even saying hello to anyone. I can feel her pain. Though we knew this was a possibility, we didn’t think it would happen so suddenly. I tell everyone hello and am surprised to see Cindy and David here. I know it is his mother, but they don’t seem to want to interact with the family.I find Tru next to her mother in the bedroom. Guilt overwhelms me as I see Tru crying and how weak Alice appears. I used every healing potion I could think of, but nothing helped.Alice asks Tru to speak with me privately, and I see the hesitation in her eyes. Tru doesn’t want to leave her mother’s side. I can see the sadness in Tru’s eyes as she walks past me. It makes me wonder if she will resent me for not saving her mom.Once Tru is out of the room, Alice says, “Taran, will you shut the door?” I nod and shut the door behind me as I enter. “Have a seat,” she gestures towards a chair close to the bed. After I sit, Alice asks, “How did you know that the red
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2022-12-06The Dragon's Stone Finally listening
I sit next to my mom, holding her hand. She fell asleep talking, and I hadn’t wanted to leave yet. Her fingers feel cold, and her skin feels thin.Taran stands in the doorway, “I made you some food. Please come eat. Your mother needs to rest.”I shake my head, “We were in the middle of a conversation. She was telling me about her childhood. I want to be here when she wakes up. Besides, I’m not hungry.”I can hear the desperation in Taran’s voice, “Tru, you haven’t eaten or slept in the past three days. Please, come eat. Your father won’t let me bring it here.”“What if she wakes up while I’m gone?” I tell him through tears.“Your mother will call if she wakes. Her phone is right next to her.” Seeing that I’m not moving, Taran offers, “I will stay with her if you want. Please go eat something.” Taran walks over and kneels beside me, “Tru, I’m worried about you. I don’t believe you are thinking clearly. Your mom is tired. She’s pushing herself while she is awake to speak with you. Look
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2022-12-09The Dragon's Stone Farwell Mom
I sit on the edge of my mother’s hospital bed. They called her time of death two hours ago. My mother went on bypass yesterday afternoon. When the hospital asked us to leave because visiting hours had ended, my mother squeezed my hand when I told her goodbye. Then when we arrived this morning, I knew she was gone. I no longer felt her presence in the room.“Dove,” Taran’s gentle voice pulls me from my thoughts. I look at him and see another man standing behind him, “They need to take Alice downstairs.”I nod and stand. Taran quickly pulls me to him. We leave the room and join my dad and brothers in a lobby area. “Are you okay, Tru?” Dave asks when we sit down.I nod, “We knew this day was coming. I will miss her, but at least she isn’t sick anymore.”“We barely left her side the past two weeks,” Dave says lightly. “I’m not sure how to go back to day-to-day life.”“The house felt empty last night without mom there,” Mike says with tears, “I’m not sure how I will step foot in there agai
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2022-12-19
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The Dragon's Stone Rescuing the maiden
TaranBrehm is putting the final touches on the home built for Tru and me to live in. There are still six council members, Jonat, and Henry, for me to kill. They are starting to turn on each other, which is fun for me to watch. Every day that passes, they become more paranoid.Tru seems to be feeling more and more uneasy each day. I am worried about her. I fear that she will try to leave Bryan’s territory. If that happens, I can only hope I get to Tru before the other dragons.In a few days, she will marry Bryan, or that is what the invitation said. Each day it grows closer, Tru becomes anxious. I don’t believe she wants to marry Bryan. It was my hope that things would be ready for her before their wedding, but that is unlikely.In the middle of working on the bench, I get an ache in my chest. Tru must be hurt. I need to find out what is happening to her. I don’t bother saying bye to Brehm or anyone as I fly towards the cave in Scotland. Upon arrival, I shift and head to the temple.O
The Dragon's Stone Jail break
I slowly open my eyes. There is one high window. The sun is shining. My body is stiff and won’tmove. I try to focus my eyes, but everything is blurry. I can tell that I’m tied to a chair.A figure walks to me, “Tru, just relax. I won’t hurt you.” It’s Bryan. What has he done to me? Why can’t I move? As if he can hear my thoughts, Bryan explains, “Tru, I was worried about you. You caused an earthquake. I didn’t see another option, so I gave you something to paralyze you. You can blink. Once you promise not to hurt anyone and calm down, I will turn off the IV. The medicine should wear off quickly and we can go home. Then, we are setting new ground rules. One is that I will not cheat again if you continue how you’ve acted in the last three months. If you can give me and the pack that level of commitment, then I will never cheat again. The second is that I will cause an accident for Sarah. I’d rather do it after the baby because I need an heir, but I’m willing to do whatever it takes for
The Dragon's Stone Not your blood
It’s a few days before Bryan and I get married. Last night, Sarah came over with a positive pregnancy test. I was surprised she had already taken one. It doesn’t feel like jealousy, but I don’t feel comfortable around Sarah. I tried talking to Bryan, but he didn’t feel the same way.As I walked by the clinic, I noticed Sarah going inside. It is too early for her to see the doctor and she is supposed to inform Bryan and me of every appointment.Curious, I followed her into the clinic. She meets an obstetrician. I wait outside the clinic. When she comes out, I call to her. “Hi Sarah. Is everything okay?”Sarah looks surprised to see me, “Yes, everything is great. I just wanted to see the doctor…. I needed another shot.”Sarah just took a shot two days ago and they are once a week. “Didn’t you just get one?”Sarah seemed nervous. “Yes, but they didn’t have enough for a full dose, so I had to get the rest today.”I can’t explain it, but I know Sarah is lying. Maybe if I make her feel more
The Dragon's Stone Sarah
I stare at myself in the bridal gown. The dress is a ballgown with lace sleeves and high neck. This doesn’t seem like a dress I would pick, but something Bryan’s mother would choose. Even with Bryan’s protests, I have let Charlotte help me plan the wedding. I don’t think Bryan realizes how hard this is for me since my mother is gone.“Where is the veil?” Charlotte asks the attendants.Looking nervous, the attendant explains, “We don’t usually put the veil on for the fittings.”Annoyed, Bryan’s mother tells her, “She doesn’t remember this dress. Go get the veil so she can have her bridal moment.”Looking at the time, I tell Charlotte, “We need to hurry. There is a pack meeting tonight, and I need to help organize the meal with the omegas.”Charlotte nods, “We will have you there on time.” She pauses for a moment, then says, “You have become a good luna. I know the conversation we had two months ago was a lot, but it makes me feel that it was worth it to see you being a good luna.”“I’m
The Dragon's Stone Peter
TaranI place the stone on a large table in the temple. “Please, show her to me,” I whisper. I’m given of vision of Tru cooking. My heart aches. Two years ago I left Tru under the protection of Bryan’s wolf pack. Everyday I miss her. There are nights I dream of her and I feel at peace in that moment.Tru never feels happy or excited anymore. At first, I questioned if I wasn’t feeling her emotions because of our bond, but after seeing her in the stone, I realized she isn’t happy. I wish so much to go save her. Soon Brehm will finish our house and I will fly to her. Once I killed all the dragons that wanted to harm her, we will never part again. Until then, I will hide her.My vision of Tru ends. I wait in the temple for one of the council members. When Peter arrives he seems anxious. “My king, I heard you requested me.”I nod, “Is there anything you wish to tell me?”Peter looks puzzled, “I don’t believe so, your majesty.”I turn towards the lighting crystals, “Did you know they change
The Dragon's Stone The dragons awaken
TaranI flew to the island where I took Tru’s family with Brehm and building materials. This island will sustain them, but I know they miss modern life.Brehm seems to panic when he sees Bill. I introduce them but don’t bother explaining to Bill that Brehm killed Tru in the past or ease Brehm’s nerves by explaining that Bill has no magical abilities.While unpacking the building materials, Bill asks, “How is Tru?”I pause, then say, “Tru is still asleep. Once the dragons and I rid the hunters away from Bryan’s pack, I will wake her. I don’t want her magic to be noticed, so I want to leave no excuses to return.”Bill nods. Softly, he asks, “What do we do if the dragons come here?”Easing his concerns, I explain, “They won’t. There is no magical pull to this place. Brehm will help you build more stable housing. This island has natural vegetation so there is plenty of food. I will find a way to give you entertainment. Here are some lighting crystals. This way you won’t always need a fire
The Dragon's Stone Ice Caverns
TaranI gave Tru to the wolf. The deal is that he is to make her laugh every day, never tell her the truth about me, and keep her safe from the other dragons. I used a spell to hide her in his territory, then I will tell the other dragons we hold a treaty with Bryan’s wolf pack. Bryan will keep Tru safe on his land. If they wish, they can marry and build whatever life together they wish until I return. Then Tru can choose to stay with him or come with me.Tru and I are still connected, but I gave Bryan a special herb to put into her tea once a month to keep my symbol from glowing. As long as he administers it to her monthly, she will never notice it.Bryan told me that if Tru fell back in love with him or if they got married, I was to leave her with him. I agreed. I doubt our mate bond will allow her to fall in love with someone else, but on the chance it happens, I want Tru to be happy.I’m not sure what Bryan told her, I explained to him that she wouldn’t remember me. He seemed over
The Dragon's Stone Heartache
Bryan’s mother gives the tailor a disapproving look, “Can’t you make her look a little more regal?”The tailor looks at her, “We can elongate the coat to make her seem taller and use a skirt instead of slacks, or we could try a dress?”“No, the straight dresses make her loose her shape. Her body is just so awkward. I’m not sure how to dress it. We need her to be seen as a wise and regal leader. No one will think that is she continues dressing like a broke college student.”The tailor nods and goes into the back to find more clothes. Looking at me, Bryan’s mother says, “Next, we need to work on your hair. It clearly doesn’t matter how often we go to the salon; you can’t style it yourself.”“Charlotte, I will never live by your standards. It doesn’t matter how many outfits you have, the pack makes me, or how many times you do my hair. I will always be this way.” I tell Bryan’s mom.She lets out a sigh, “I’m only trying to help how you are viewed.”“You’re trying to turn me into you,” I
The Dragon's Stone Worse than death
“Tru? Are you home?” I hear Bryan call.“I’m in the office!” I reply. I’m stacking small rocks that I turned from paper. It is about twelve rocks high when Bryan enters.“You ready to go….” Bryan looks around, “Tru, is there a little green guy helping you? Are you wearing him like a backpack?”My concentration breaks and the rocks fall. “Look if that were the case, I would go find the dragons and say, this isn’t the sorceress you’re looking for.”Bryan smiles, “You are fighting against an evil emperor.”I pause for a moment and think, “Is the Dragon King evil? You never talk about him, no one does. I heard he got rid of the hunters and most of the vampires. Doesn’t that make him good?”Bryan shrugs, “He killed a lot of my friends. Have you forgotten that they killed your family?”The truth is I had forgotten. It isn’t real to me that my family is dead. Somehow, I’m lying to myself about it. I missed everyone’s funeral and Bryan won’t take me to the cemetery, so I have nothing to prove
