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~Lancing Pain~
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The Last Dragon's Mage ~A Faded Memory~
[Valerie] I should be proud of myself about how I managed to reach my room without stumbling or making a fool out of myself. I should be patting my back for not keeling over with the sharp pain in my chest. I felt nauseous and dizzy. However, once I closed the door behind me , I slid to the floor, rubbing my chest to ease the pain. It was then that I let my tears fall relentlessly. The last shred of my courage slinked away. I felt weak and broken all of a sudden. More broken than I had felt when dad forbade me from coming here. For some reason, I felt more hurt than I did when I realised Kenneth and Sara were mates. More disappointed than the night when I discovered that I did not and will not meet my wolf. I felt the pain twice more than I do when I see Viola being praised for her ability and I am just given pitiful looks. I brought my knees close to my chest, hugged them close with my arms and buried my head in the hollow, sobbing my heart out. It shouldn’t hurt, rejection should
The Last Dragon's Mage ~A Day Before the Challenge~
[Valerie] As I walked to the arena the next day, I was certain that I had become incapable of feeling any emotion. I felt numb. Only that. The claw marks on my palms had healed and the indents almost felt like a figment of my insane brain. I couldn’t erase the look on my face that I saw in the warped memory. Why can’t I remember? What happened after I fainted? Would Viola know? Would she tell me? My senses jarred back when I bumped into someone. “Woah, you okay?” I looked up to find myself staring at Moran. He had grasped my shoulder lightly, steadying me. I nodded and stepped back, murmuring a ‘Thank you.' “I just… got no sleep last night,” I explained, although there wasn’t any need to do so. He didn’t prod, either. However, as he fell into step with me, he asked anyway, “Worried about your cousin?” In retrospect, had I been more myself, I would have noticed a certain edge in his tone when he uttered the word ‘cousin’. I shook my head. “She is quite relieved with the ‘punis
The Last Dragon's Mage ~The Medeis Challenge Begins~
[Valerie] I woke up to my phone blaring obnoxiously somewhere close to my ear. Groaning and extremely annoyed, I groped for the device without opening my eyes. I had a fitful sleep anyway and it was too early, judging by the fact that the four consecutive alarms I set last evening hadn't desensitised my eardrums yet. I regretted keeping the gadget near my hearing vicinity. By the time I could actually locate my phone, the ringing had stopped. My fingers loosened their hold, and I buried my face further into the pillow. Anytime now, I would have to get up and face the day for which I was not fucking ready. The ringing started again, waking me once more from my drowsy state. Bleary-eyed, I lifted the device and saw Xyan’s name flash on the screen. “What?” I groused in lieu of a greeting. “So you woke up and chose violence?” “And you chose to be an ass, as usual,” I snarked. He should be happy I did not greet him by cursing. “It takes one to know one,” he quipped. “Why did yo
The Last Dragon's Mage ~First Round~
[Valerie] To say I was in awe, mesmerised and scared would be an understatement. I felt all that and more. The first match had me gob smacked, not only me but many others. The fourth match was ongoing and I couldn’t sit still as I watched the mages controlling fire and water, wielding them together. The two opposite elements melded and yet repelled each other. I saw the girl who had lost control of her Element giving a good fight, although the tightness of her lips and the occasional wince made it apparent that she wouldn’t be able to hold it for long. I bounced my knees impatiently as the girl, Katie, I guess, commented. “Flora will not be able to hold on for long.” Her friend replied, “Yeah. I mean, Trevor is a formidable mage after all.” Katie sighed. I didn’t want to comment, but it was clear that these two were biassed. I could see Trevor and he was clearly trying to hold on as well. More so than Flora. I fidgeted with the pouch, my gaze frequently shifting towards where my m
The Last Dragon's Mage ~The Ravenwood Sisters~
[Valerie] I exhaled shakily as I sat in the room where the first-round winners were being taken. We were given refreshments and another token pouch. I gripped the pouch tightly while racking my brain for a reason behind my eyes going red. Viola wouldn’t bother telling me this if it hadn’t been important. Did someone else notice? Did…did mom or Elias notice? I gulped, feeling short of breath. “Miss. Ravenwood, are you alright?” I gazed up and answered with a strained smile. The woman who was in charge of refreshments, nodded curtly before moving on with her task. Why did I feel so…happy and revelled in Zachary’s loss? Why did the triumph curl around my heart like a vine and cease it, removing any kind of remorse? “Feeling nervous?” a guy, Terence, I guess his name is, asked. He was sitting on my left, tapping his left foot impatiently. I nodded, not knowing what else to say. “Me too. I mean the first round was…” he shook his head, blowing out a breath through his mouth. I could
The Last Dragon's Mage ~Stop the Pain~
[Valerie] My ears were ringing as I curled into the foetal position. A scream so high and piercing, I didn’t even recognise that it was my own until I felt my throat becoming hoarse. I screwed my eyes shut as the lancing pain seemed to emanate through every part of my body. Breathing had become a difficult task all of a sudden, and my heart was in overdrive. “Val,” I distantly heard mom’s panicked voice. I wanted to open my mouth or lean forward and seek her warmth but she seemed so far away. I felt someone cradle me in their arms and I coiled at the touch. My stomach was a burning pit. I cried out as someone tried to pick me up. The pain in my joints and practically every single part of my body was excruciating. My heart was thudding wildly against the rib cage and it felt as if it would stop at any point. “It will end soon….hush…” a soothing voice tried to soothe down the pain with their words. I tasted my tears as I sobbed although taking a single breath was becoming more of
The Last Dragon's Mage ~Ruelle~
[Valerie] I looked down and almost yelped which came out as a yip as I stared at my white furry feet. What…wait…did I just get my wolf? “I was planning to wait but…” the same voice echoed in my mind. “What was all the secrecy for?” I asked, unimpressed. “What is your name, by the way?” I added. She…my wolf replied, “You will know why I tried to delay my arrival, and you can name me anything.” “Ruelle,” I said, without hesitation. “Ruelle,” she echoed. “I think I like that.” And with that she began trotting towards the nearby lake, leaving my parents and Elias rooted to their places. Why did they look as if it was something impossible? And did I see dad bowing his head at the beginning?“Why are they so shocked? Is it because I transformed into a wolf so late?” I asked, confused. Ruelle remained silent. I was about to ask her again when we halted in front of the lake. The crystal clear water reflected my reflection. I peered at the image. A white wolf with eyes as red as rubies.
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[Valerie][five moths later…]The mating ceremony did not happen. Even after Davina recovered, she did not really overcome the trauma of that day. Brandon ended his seclusion as he had told us and then as a sheer surprise to all, especially me he announced that his second chance mate was Viola.I wasn’t sure what game fate was playing with us, but I was kind of happy with it.After the incident, my parents along with Xyan visited us. Viola had tagged along too.“I am so glad you are okay. I am so proud of you,” Mom had repeatedly murmured through her tears as she hugged me multiple times.As for Moran and Mia, they hadn’t reconciled which made me only feel worse. Moran’s downcast eyes were too much to bear.“Well, not everyone gets their happy ending,” he had said wistfully when we had finally found free time to talk what with being swamped with work.~~~~As we dug further into Fiona’s case, we found out slowly that she started cultivating demonic powers after she came to know about t
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[Valerie]“No!” I screamed. Clyde jumped out of the way, staggering sideways to deflect the attack.‘Move, do something,’ Ruelle said but all I could do was struggle to get out of the array.“Why did you come to save me, silly girl,” Davina hissed viciously.The fire swirled and I could barely see Clyde staggering back again, looking for ways to defend himself. He could not turn into his dragon, not here because the room was too low to hold his form and I could see that he still held to his love for his sister.I have to work…. I have to work fast… or he will….I stopped letting my thoughts go in that direction.The fear was palpable through our bond. It pained me to see him this way. Why was I such an idiot? Why did I have to be the savior and come to save this woman who cared for no one?‘Take the pearl from him and destroy her,’ Lativia’s calm voice filled my mind.I glanced at her through bleary vision. No doubt that I was crying.‘How?’ I said helplessly.‘You are the mage wolf, a
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[Valerie]What was happening? I glanced at Clyde, bewildered.“Fiona… what’s wrong?” Clyde asks, partially shielding me from the view. His fear and betrayal are palatable in his tone.“What do you think?” Fiona’s tone is sharp and rude. I glance at Zenith who is unusually silent as she stands aside. What is happening?‘She has turned to demonic powers. I should have sensed it,’ Ruelle growls.“You…”Fiona holds up a hand.“Listen, I don’t have the time to chit-chat. Come with me quietly and bring that mate of yours too. Once the business is done, you can go wherever the Hell you want.” Her gaze darted towards me briefly. All I could see was indifference in them. I tugged at Clyde’s hand but he didn’t react.“What if I refuse?” He asked.“Then our mom will die,” Fiona answered promptly. I inhaled sharply.Clyde moved forward, his stance threatening. Fiona’s gaze widened and I, too, detected fear for Aber second before she masked it behind her bravado.“Lead the way,” Clyde gritted out
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[Valerie]It was still pretty much in the middle of the night when I woke up. I sat up immediately, feeling sweaty and realizing that my heart was beating, no, thudding in my chest. Clyde, unfortunately, felt this, and he too, woke up.“What’s the matter?” He asked, wrapping an arm around me while removing my sweat-damp hair from my forehead.“I…” I looked at him not knowing how to string words together.“We need to go to the main library, like now or… I am afraid that Lativia might not survive for long,” I rambled, my voice shaky and laced with concern and apprehension.“What?”“Lativia is in there and I just know it. She has been trapped there all this while and I am betting that the pearl is there too,” I murmured before glancing at him pleadingly.Clyde gave me a surprised look before turning away his gaze and then nodding. “Okay. Fine, let’s… let’s just rest for now.” He sounded tired and placating.I nodded reluctantly, but I knew that I wouldn’t be able to sleep.~~~~~~I hurri
The Last Dragon's Mage ~Tomorrow~
[Valerie]In no time, Clyde transformed into his beautiful blue Basilisk. I stare at his dragon form, only this time in awe. Brenton craned his neck down and I tentatively touched his head. He closed his eyes before opening them. I saw my reflection in them, my lips curved into a smile unbeknownst to me.“Hi… we are meeting amicably this time, aren’t we?” I murmur with an amused huff. Brenton pulled away and then blinked. That was a yes.“Let’s go to meet your brother now,” I said and hopped onto his back this time without any assistance. I circled my arms around his neck and hugged him. The scales felt cold against my cheek and then before I knew it, he had begun his ascent, which nonetheless made me yelp.“A bit of a warning would be welcomed,” I shouted, trying to let my voice be heard, but there was no heat or anger behind those words.~~~~~“That is wonderful news. I am glad,” Brandon said, his happiness clear on his face. He then looked at me. “I am so sorry for what happened, n
The Last Dragon's Mage ~Telling The Family~
[Valerie]“How am I going to convince my parents now? You know I left my training and came here,” I groused as I put on a pair of joggers that he lent me. My kind mate had apparently ripped the jeans I had worn, and I couldn’t be more embarrassed. This way every member would know what happened!He shrugs on a casual T-shirt and I can’t help but ogle at his bare skin, now marred by my nails and claws. Although they are healing. I turn my head quickly before he could catch me sneaking a peek. I dress as properly as possible.Clyde disclosed that he knew Zenith was trying to manipulate him and he was just trying to act the way she wanted and wanted to see what she would do.“Dragons are not so weak, especially a blue Basilisk,” he had said proudly. I could feel it through our newly formed bond and it both overwhelmed and relieved me.I was not sure what to expect since I have heard stories of mates like Vampire and Werewolf, A seer and a werewolf but never a bond with a dragon, well not u
The Last Dragon's Mage ~Claiming~
[Valerie]I yelped as Clyde scooped me up in his arms and carried me upstairs. I looped my arms around his neck. My heart thudded in my chest as I mulled over my words. I knew what entailed after putting claiming marks on each other. I could hear Clyde’s strong heartbeat and was appeased by the fact that he wasn’t totally calm about it.Unlike his earlier self who might have been reluctant, this side of Clyde is a bit reckless and I loved it. I am not sure if this would help, but it is worth a try. Zenith’s triumphant look flashed across my mind and my mood soured just a bit.But not for long as my attention was caught by the opening of a door and I gasped as we entered Clyde’s room.It was minimally decorated but grand. The four-poster wooden bed with beautiful grayish-blue drapes and matching bedsheets did not look ordinary at all. The curtains were drawn and they were in shades of blue as well. A chest of drawers and a huge closet were among other things in the room. There was only
The Last Dragon's Mage ~Take Me Home~
[Valerie]Moran’s words made me panic. What did he mean by Zenith’s influencing Clyde?As we walked up the mountains, I couldn’t think of anything else. Was Zenith doing this on purpose? She knew I would run back to Clyde if I knew and so she is doing this, but what if that’s not the case? What if she is actually doing this to win Clyde back and become his mate like she originally intended to do?As I stood before the gates of the territory, my heart pounded in my chest, uncertain of what I would find when I visit Clyde’s residence. It had been only a few days since I left this place, and talking to Clyde did not even feel different so how?“Did he behave in a different way?” I asked as we walked towards Clyde’s residence. I did not miss the way the guards and some clan members gave a surprised look at my sudden return.“Yes like he tolerated her in the office, which I found shocking, given what happened,” he grunted. My heart clenched in my chest.I cannot lose Clyde too.I couldn’t h
The Last Dragon's Mage ~Resolute Hearts~
[Valerie]I leave Dad’s office after he indicated for me to do so as Mom was getting agitated again. My heart is pounding in my chest after the extraordinary and hard-to-believe revelation that Elias had written in the notebook.I somehow manage to reach my room on wobbly legs and close the door.With shaky hands, I dial Clyde’s number. He picks up on the third ring, his voice filled with concern, “Hey, I was just about to call you. Is everything okay? How are you holding up?”All the tension and adrenaline just bleed out of me with those soothing words. At the back of my mind, I realize what others meant when they said that when you find your soulmate, you will realize how much they mean to you and wonder how you ever managed to get anything done without them.“Valerie?” My thoughts are halted by his voice. I realize how my thoughts had drifted elsewhere.“Ah, I am… I am fine. I just… I spoke to my mom and Jade. I showed them something I found in Elias’ room,” I said slowly. I feel g
