Damian was not sick at all. The little prince was just pretending. He had been demanding the audience of Liana over and over again. When nobody bothered to give him a proper answer, he planned to feign his own suffering to draw his father's attention. " What is it that our little Prince desires? We promise to scan the entire territory to fetch you that! "The Master lovingly patted the head of the little Prince who had gone on a hunger strike. " Mama... "He said, looking straight at Draco and then again turned back. The Master looked at Draco, who didn't know what he aught to say , then turned back at Damian. " Prince Damian, by Mama do you mean your human care giver whose name is Liana? "The Master should not have stepped on the wrong foot of that little dragon. Damian let a shrill roar out, emitting orange flames. As soon as the shelf in front caught fire, the other care givers rushed to take the blaze down. Little dragon prince rolled his eyes at his father this time, comp
" My baby! "I saw her almost jump out of her bed as she saw Damian.According to her lastest memory, I was her husband and a human and Damian was our son. We had to pretend it was real. Damian was doing a good job at that, perhaps. Or perhaps he wasn't even pretending. I sat on that chair beside her, she looked at me and smiled. " I hope you have been feeding him well? "Mystic Joe was busy making a face at me, perhaps trying to ask me to nod and say yes. Forced smiles never looked more pathetic. I could have never imagined what was happening to me at that moment. " I can't wait to go back home Draco. I have been telling them for days. They said you were busy with work and Damian and today was the only day they allowed children to visit. But I have waited enough. I feel exhausted sleeping here all day. I even need to finish studying for my semester. You know my exams are just around the corner! Gosh! Why is this hospital so nagging? "She got out of her bed and came sat in f
I carried her on my back outside. Just like that. I even made that weird ' vroom, vroom' noise with my lips, to mimic the sound of cars that humans make. I was pretending to sweep her off the ground and give her a piggy back ride to our so called favorite restaurant. I didn't even have any idea where that was because I had not been to any, except one where I stood outside during our last visit and Liana ordered some take-aways . It was working because I could hear her smile. I took a look at her car that needed a lot of effort to get started. "Let's take a cab.The car needs some fixing. I will do that in the tomorrow. I promise. "She looked concerned. " Draco, you loved cars. Why would you be neglecting ours? How had you been travelling? Was everything all right while I was gone Draco? Is there something you are hiding? "A lot. In fact I was hiding everything. " Liana, can you stop over worrying? Let's just go get some food. I am starving you know. And so must be Damian. "h
Liana and Draco looked like a happy average couple with a bubbly toddler, Damian. They had settled into a comfortable routine of everyday activities, which although monotonous, brought them joy and happiness. Here's a peek into their everyday life:At around 6:00 AM everyday ,the day began early for Liana and Draco. They are almost always woken up by the sound of Damian, who is already up and raring to go. Not that Draco would be technically 'sleeping'. But he had to pretend to his best. They, without fail, begin their day by cuddling with Damian and playing with him for a few minutes.At around,6:30 AM, after some playtime, Liana and Draco start preparing breakfast. Liana makes a pot of coffee while Draco cooks up some scrambled eggs and toast. Damian helps out by fetching ingredients and utensils from the cabinets.The tiny family of three, gather around the small dinning table and enjoy their breakfast together, chatting about the day ahead. Damian always tries to join in the con
The sound of a metal vase tumbling across the hall was enough to let anybody guess that Lucian was not in a good mood that day. He was seething with anger as he heard the news that his brother Draco was playing family with the human and his child in the human world. How could the Dragon King forsake his duty to their kind and consort with such a lowly creature when he did not do so for his dragon wife?As he paced back and forth in his lair, Lucian's mind raced with thoughts of betrayal and dishonor. How could his own brother put the needs of a human woman before their own kind? Had Draco forgotten the centuries of tradition and loyalty that bound them as dragons?Did he finally decide to show his nonchalance for a human which he refused to do even for Kiara? How dared he? That was not happening under Lucian's watch. Draco could not get whatever he wanted and whenever he desired. Lucian had always been fiercely loyal to his kind and their way of life, and he couldn't fathom why Dra
" You are a coward and a looser! That's all that you are! "Lucian wasn't talking. He was there with an intention to fight. He was roaring on top of his voice at the top of the tallest roof in town. I watched around to make sure no human had seen us in such a state. Lucian had dropped out of nowhere while I was walking back home with some groceries in my hand. He held my throat and flew straight up from there as the grocery packets fell on the footpath. He flew till we were on the tallest tower and on the tallest point. He pushed me with both his hands and demanded once more, " How dare you Draco? How did you so easily replace Kiara after her death? You are busy being a husband to that human for so many days. Did you even try being Kaira's husband for even once? "He pushed me this time with ferocity. With the strength of not his fist but his beast. I never thought I would find myself in this situation. Lucian, was standing before me, anger and disappointment etched into eve
" Is this it? Are you trying to defy the laws of heavens or are you just trying to put me down? "Lucian finally asked. His eyes still closed and his chest heaving. I was glad that he did. " I am the law Lucian! And I am not trying to put anybody down!"We were at the empty parking lot a few blocks away from Liana's place. In Lucian's desperation he had risked exposing the reality of the Dragon kind in front of mere human eyes. It was astounding luck that not that many witnessed our tussle midair . The place where Liana resided was more or less isolated from the heavy traffics. Even then it was not safe to let them humans witness or existence first hand. History was smeared with tales of every possible unpleasant after effects of when humans panicked because of us dragons. " What new games are you trying to play Dragon Lord? What is your intention with the human? Do you wish to use and throw Liana away as well just like you did with Kiara? "" I never used Kiara like you accu
It was hard job convincing Liana about a ' family business' that we had inherited. She did not seem to recollect anything of that sort about me and Lucian because obviously that was not true. It took a lot of effort from me and Damian to finally convince her to let go of the badge and go to her room. I asked Damian to keep a watch over her as I told her that I was heading out to check if Lucian was really gone. I told her that I would be real quick after checking on my brother. In reality, I was heading back to my kingdom. With Lucian gone, I had to immediately take a note on state of matters at the border. As I flew back to my kingdom, a feeling of homesickness was building up. It had been a long time since I had been away, and I didn't know what to expect. I never neglected my powers. In fact, that was all that actually ever mattered to me on the first place. It was was new and notice of a concept for me as well to leave things for others . With Lucian, things were different.
Draco and Kiara travelled extensively between the dragon and human realm. They were blessed with twins within the span of the next couple of years. They named the twins Casius and Christopher. Draco stopped annexation of more lands. Even the Hell Hounds were glad to have a truce after the devastation that Draco had caused them. As news about Draco's changed demeanor and the miraculous rebirth of Kiara spread, more and more creatures from all around the dragon realm, came forward to form an alliance.It seemed like everything was falling in place. Nemesis had joined the ranks and was serving the kingdom as an honourable general. There was a huge uproar when Draco had declared that he was revoking the rule that forbade mating with human. " Anybody and everybody has the right to love whoever they wish, under my kingdom, " he had concluded with an iron fist. He had to pay by bearing an entire night under the Thunder Tree. That was his price for revoking a law that was existing. K
" So, am I truly your deepest desire Draco? "Kiara walked out of her room in a crop top and a pair of loose pants. They were at Liana's place, rather Kiara's. Draco asked Mystic Joe to get the papers ready in his name. They were back together in the place they first fell in love, the land of the human beings.Draco was reclining on the couch , the remote of the tv in his hand. He looked up at his lady love, his beloved wife, his Liana who was and always would be Kiara, his queen. " You look stunning. "He smirked as he pulled her over himself into a kiss. " The clothes of the human world suit you well, my queen. "Kiara broke off at that remark and pulled away from him. " What happened? Did I say anything offensive? " Draco asked, looking a little puzzled. " You never were like this with Liana, were you my king? Do you still not see me in the same light? " Draco looked into her eyes and smiled. He grabbed her arms and pulled her out with him. He jumped through the window with h
It didn't take long for the dragon troops to assemble where we were. But it neither bothered Lucian nor did Draco care. " I returned with the bloom of the Crystal Petal!"I tried to answer their curious looks but it further muffled them. " Crystal Petal? Are you saying it bloomed after million years? "Lucian asked. " It blooms in a million years only if it seems the ruler fit to grant him his deepest desire... " It was Master who came forward with the answer this time. " My deepest desire? "Draco turned towards him, looking rather co fused. It made Lucian smile. No, it was a scoff. " Yeah, right! Kiara could never be the one you desired. You were dying for your human fling. Seems like the heavens made a great mistake. Or are you not the ruler in it's eye. "Everybody gasped at what just left Lucian's lips. " Silence! Lucian , are you saying you had nothing to do with Draco's human fling? " " You know about Liana? " He asked me back, and it was clear how impossible he though
Before our feet could touch the surface of the dragon realm, I felt Lucian's hand slide behind my waist. Before I could turn my gaze towards him, he grabbed my hips and turned me around to face him. " I cannot pretend anymore. "I saw Draco make a smooth landing and then turn towards us. " I have suffered enough. You have suffered enough. I don't know by what dark witchcraft you were resurrected again, you I cannot let go of you any more. "Lucian's eyes reflected that mad audacity that lunatics had in them. It was futile trying to fight them. They were past any reasoning or explanation. " Let go of Kiara right now, Lucian! "It was exactly what I had feared. Draco was on my other side, with his fangs bared. " You... " Lucian scoffed at Draco. " What do you even care about Kiara, moron? " He stepped between me and Draco, poking him right at his chest. " She was just a baby making machine for you and you did get what you married her for. Now go live with your heir my beloved drag
I descended gracefully from the sky, my iridescent scales shimmering in the sunlight.The air in the human world seemed exceptionally sweet as I breathed in a lot of it. I could see them from a distance, tangled in a dead lock, each clawing the other as their blood dropped on the ground. They had attracted a lot of human attention. I could see that from a distance. I knew Lucian never gave a f*ck about rules or consequences but Draco? He was supposed to be the Dragon king. How could he become so careless. It was at this point that I saw them both freeze. They literally became statues , hovering in the air as their necks turned, in slow motion,towards my direction. They sensed my presence, and confusion washed over their faces as they stared at me. I could see the shock and disbelief etched upon their majestic features. Draco's fiery eyes widened, while Lucian's piercing gaze flickered with a mix of hope and uncertainty. Their bodies remained tense, locked in a position ready to c
Master was sitting alone in his room, drinking alone. It was clear that his mind was preoccupied and he looked a little disturbed. His mind was consumed with thoughts of the queen's mysterious resurrection. He pondered over the strange circumstances surrounding her return to life, unable to shake off the feeling that something significant was at play. His brow furrowed as he brooded, lost in the depths of his contemplation.Just as the silence of his solitude began to settle, the door to his room burst open, and Raba, rushed in, her scales shimmering with urgency. "Master!" Raba exclaimed, breathless from her haste. " I beg your pardon for this rudeness but you must come quickly! "Master's eyes widened in surprise, his thoughts abruptly interrupted. " There is something really urgent that you need to see! "She literally grabbed Master's wrist and pulled him towards the Royal security chambers. " Raba, what's happening? "He asked unable to hold back his curiosity. For Raba to be
The realisation of the fact that the one you loved with all your heart, has now given his heart away to someone else, isn't easy... Is it? Kiara stood in front of the wall in her old room. It had a wall so shiny that she could clearly see her entire reflection. Her hand was spread on the wall as she looked herself up and down. Her beautiful features were just the same. Young and vibrant, as if untouched by death. She looked down at her lower half and touched herself down from the lower abdomen. The skin was fit and fine. There was no distress left. No sign from the horrors that her body had to bear while she have birth to her child. Did Draco forget all about it as well? Had he really moved on? She looked at her face as her fingers touched her cheeks. She stretched the soft and supple skin as it bounced on her perfectly sculpted facial features. Then smiled sadly, " This is not the face he is in love with... "Her eyes shined as they moistened. " Will he even recognise me an
Kiara's eyes flickered open. She took a deep breath, feeling the cool air of the dragon realm fill her lungs for the first time in what seemed like an eternity. Her senses slowly started to awaken, and she became aware of the world around her, slowly but steadily. At first, she felt disorientated, not quite sure where she was or how long she had been gone. She blinked her eyes, trying to clear her vision, and took a few deep breaths, trying to steady herself. Slowly but surely, her memories started to return, and she remembered her fiery end and her eyes popped open with a jolt. At that realisation, she lets out a low, guttural growl, her anger building as she remembered the betrayal that led to her death. Her scales, once a vibrant shade of emerald green, started glinting with an intense red hue, a reflection of her simmering rage.As she slowly roses to her feet, her powerful muscles flexing, she stretched out her wings, feeling the weight of what seemed like, centuries of sleep
It was the middle of the night. The Dragon Palace was shrouded in an eerie silence as the crystal waters of the lake surrounding it glimmered in the moonlight. The air was thick .As if it was tensed with a sense of anticipation, as if something magical was about to happen.Suddenly, the water on the lake began to ripple and swirl, as if something was stirring beneath the surface.The dragons stirred in their slumber,their senses picking up the change in the air consistency of the Dragon Realm. "What's going on?" asked a young dragon, his scales bristling with excitement."I don't know," replied an elder dragon, her eyes fixed on the lake. "But I sense that something magical is happening."One by one every dragon in the kingdom began pouring in. They gathered around the lake, each looking at the other's face with question in their eyes. Unable to make out what really was happening in front of them. As they watched, a single stem began to rise from the center of the lake, reaching u