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Everyday since I was born, one desire was engraved on my mind, one that my mother wanted me to remember the rest of my life.
Love my family...
I will never forget the days we were hiding from the war, in that town apart from everything, including the church itself. I thought for the longest time, those days would stay like that forever with her warm and company...
The town itself was humble and full of peace, mostly by followers of the divine dragon. Most people were old, just few children remained. She was the only one who syed with me, always there when I felt sad or alone, her presence soothe my heart.
Peaceful days I thought would last forever, with her at my side not matter the time.
Until everyone in town discovered my mother was Lord Sombron's mate....
They knocked our door desperate, shouting curses about her....
"You witch" "Your mate of the fell dragon" "you beast from the devil"
She looked so hurt, containing her tears with a frown, her hug was warm and tight, while she tries to find another way out of the house for the both of us. She could easily turn into a dragon to fight back... and choose not to.
"Get out here, you filthy woman," "you filthy wrench,"
It was too much from me to hear, breaking my heart, and more when she decides to hide me in the closet, caressing my cheek.
We live in this humble town for a long time, I was still too little to be on my own, my mother was everything I had even years later, I was either too shy or rejected to make friends... no one wanted to play with me either, just her.
It was the two of us in a little world.
Her eyes trembled in both worry, and fear. She was more scared of my fate than hers.
"Everything will be fine, my sweet child. Please... stay here, and run when you're alone, far from here..." she said with a sweet smile kissing my cheek, "Thank you for be by my side... for be a kindhearted child... please, I know one day, you will find happiness, one day you can stop your father."
Those were her last words before closing the door, and in that instant, the villagers broke the entrance door, capturing mother and killed her in front of my eyes through this closet. I didn't scream, despite the scene before me, I covered my mouth as her scream of agony tormented my ears, the sound of their weapons tearing her body, the satisfaction in those humans voices...
I don't remember how long it lasted... I stayed petrified, with tears on my cheek, until I couldn't hear anyone outside this door...
Memories of her feeding me, telling me stories, the games and beautiful days together stormed my mind, as I couldn't take being in this house anymore, the smell of her blood around the entire house.
I didn't dare to look at the scene, or get my things, instantly running away from what I considered my home for so long...
She was so kind... her presence was enough to make me feel safe. And now she's gone... she protected me with her last breath, despite the fact I couldn't be the daughter she deserved... she was killed for being my father's mate, and I was proof of it...
I ran through the woods, around the winter of Elusia, far away of the place I made so many memories in blurred in her cries. I don't know if I'd been chased, but it felt that was the case since the townfolks found about mom they would try to find me. Either way I never looked back, with the image of my mother's blood scattered on that room.
They were terrified of the Fell dragon, no... terrified of how monstrous creatures like us could be. I don't want to scare anyone... I want to help, to be their friends... it's too much for me to ask?
I'm just a scary dragon..?
I took my red dragonstone... it was a gift from my mother, since we manaketes create it as soon we are born. She said to use it just when is necessary, I could protect myself better with it...
I don't want this...
I don't want others to be scared of me, I don't want this terrifying power... I don't want to be a monster...
I will never be my father!
With all my strength, I threw it down to the floor, it wasn't enough to broke it. So I took a rock and smash it to piece, with tears in my eyes which didn't dared to stop flowing.
A present from my mother reduce to bits... to be forgotten by me after burying it.
"I'm sorry..." with not regrets and never daring to look back, I ran and ran until lose my breath, losing consciousness in the middle of a town far away of my former home.
Why this happened...
Next time I opened my eyes I was on an unknown bedroom, villagers from gradlon found me in their travel to Elusia, as orders from my father to take me back.
He didn't expected my mother's death, but refused to further talk about the matter.
They didn't mind my gentle nature, but they were always cautious and formal with me, not even their kids wanted to spend time with me, as they felt the need to be cautious around a Fell dragon.
Despite being in their care, I was still alone... the only times they asked me for something was to hear their prayers, treating me like the next God after my father since he was busy leading the war. His intentions aside, I never understood why they treated him as a deity like the Divine dragon...
Mom once told me, the dragon's everyone worship are just regular people too... it was awkward to say the least needing to hear anyone pray to who just hold a title, not matter how much they needed me for it, they expected me to be their next fell monarch after father.
Even if in my heart I was just a normal girl, but they insisted in gave me prayers and offerings. It was too overwhelming, and made me feel they never really cared about the real me...
They were nice to Sombron's daughter, another Fell child in their eyes.
My father never went to visit me... the only news I got from him was his advance on the war... the acknowledgement and dispose of my siblings... it was too much, I didn't knew how properly react anymore. Why I am even here?
The church that took me just loved to hear their God's advance...
One time, he order me to visit him.
I was excited to finally have a reunion with him, after hearing his name from everyone I met, and my mother fearing what consequences staying with him could've brought to us. Part of my believe it was posible to do things right...
He was as intimidating like everyone described. A ruler who wanted power.
"Hello, Fa-Father!" I tried to mantain a sweet smile, one my mother always loved.
"So you're Veyle... my daughter," he wasn't affectionate, he spoke like if I was below him, "I can sense it, you're magic is powerful, it overflow around you, is perfect."
"Perfect? I didn't knew."
He chuckled, "that doesn't matter, you can always train and get strong," he hand me a tome, embuild in dark magic. It took me by surprise how easily matches with my powers.
My gaze looks once more at his, rather than a proud face, he still focused on me like a another subject in his army, it made my chest slightly tight.
He teaches me as well how to create corrupted, which were far from perfect. Father said I should keep practicing it, and I'll be capable to create either a ton at once or more advance ones. Perhaps the only time he genuinely compliment me.
I'm not really proud of it, the glimpse of them was too terrifying for my weak heart, "Father, this power is... too much."
"Everything is fair in war, I don't pretend to hold back. Or are you saying you don't want to fight?"
"I... uh"
He exhaled, "Not surprising, your still too little... you need to prepare yourself for the future," was everything he said before leaving the room, I tried to call him, but my voice didn't come out, a nod in my throat prevent it, Why is Father, so cold, merciless...
The next few instances we met all my attempts to have a conversation were ignored or stopped. He just made his time to train my powers, part of me wanted to believe he was just too busy, since he was genuine with his compliments. It was complicated not to have a little hope, we're talking about my mother's mate, right?
She never told me deeply about him, her intentions for me was to live without meeting him once. It made me think, what if he feels trapped in solicitude? Lost in his own loneliness?
My heart ache at the thought.
So I tried harder to get a conversation.
"What is this..?" His cold voice resonated in my ears, yet I didn't shake.
"Is a dish I prepared for you, Father... I never reach to properly met you," I kept my smile, even if I felt my toes trembling, unsure if I was doing the right thing.
He seems deep in thoughs, as he took the plate and sighed giving it a spoon, "Why are you giving me this, daughter? I didn't asked you for food..."
"I thought, you would like a present... as my thanks for the support you gave to me and mother... even if it was brief..."
"That... it was because you were still little, in the middle of this war. I expected you to be less sentimental," he threw the plate behind which made my eyes open wide in surprise, "You know you're not my only child right?"
I nodded without much to say, looking down. I worked hard... on that dish...
"All those foolish brats... with the exception of one, were nothing like I expected. Weak, foolish, guided by their sentiments... nothing but defects unworthy of their life..."
Mother already told me I used to had siblings from part of my father, yet she never explained what were of them. Hearing it from him, my body trembled, "Father... did you just..?"
"Of course I did, not child of mine needs to be defective, just cold and strong to move forward and kill anything in our way. Just like that, we can get the emblem rings." Without gave me another look he started walking towards the exit.
"But Father, you shouldn't be like this! We can be family, happy togeth-ther! I know we--"
"Silence..."
He didn't yelled, and was enough to make my voices shut.
"You're power..." I heard him say, as my glance was on my feet, his gaze intimidate me, "It has potential..."
He stopped on his thoughts which made the seconds of silence painful... is he going to reject me? All my efforts for nothing?
"Father!" A new unfamiliar voice took our attention, a red haired girl in dark armor. Her expression stoic as a stone, with a somber voice which seem to carry a lot in her shoulders.
"You're back, tell me, did you got the ring I assigned to you?"
"I did, the hero king is with us now..." she extended her hand to father, which he just nod in approbation. My lips trembled, looking at her my heart was at mile, she was the only other sibling I had... pretty, strong, and capable... it made me smile. My sister is so strong? Wow!
Then her eyes were set on me, her stoic expression turns in surprise.
"Ah, she's your sister Veyle, she has strong magic energy, it could be greater than mine but..." he didn't finished the sentence once again, as his face stayed the same.
"No, she is still little, I asure you she's not a defect," my sister stated as she aproach me, I couldn't move as those words briefly shock me, "Are you alright, little Veyle?" She smiles to me, a gesture that made my heart feel warm. Her beautiful voice felt reassuring, even if with her hide sentiment
"Si-sister..." aww how long I wanted to meet her...
"I gave you the benefit of the doubt, afterall her power intrigues me. She could develop more powerful corrupted, who knows if Emblems as well."
"Emblem?" I leaned my head to my side, as my sister nodded, showing me the ring in her finger. I never actually saw one before, so that's what he's been searching for...
"We should let her try when we get our hands in other ring." I wondered why she sounded slightly nervous in her tone, which didn't went unnoticed.
He groaned, "she leaves too much to be desired despite being my daughter, I set my hopes for her but is not enough..."
What, doe he mean..? He said a few ago he saw potential in me, I thought that made him happy!?
"Father, please, give her time! I'm sure she can be more powerful than me!" My sister defend me once again, it surprised me
"Are those feelings I feel, my child?"
She gasped slightly but shook her head, "It would be a waste not let her full potential bloom... that's what I mean, take my words..."
He groaned, not looking back, "Very well... you saw your siblings being consumed by the corrupted... I'll take you picked out how much she stands out compared to those defects. I take my leave now, prepare yourself for the next mission..."
We were alone now, her presence was reassuring after believe I was completely alone... the spicy soup I made with love threw on the floor... the precious present from my mom lost under the dirt... my siblings all devoured by the corrupted... my uselessness to my father...
I am just a burden afterall? Why am I even here?
Tears started to flow from my eyes, but as soon they started, a gentle thumb wiped it away. As soon my eyes opens, she was there, her nonchalant expression was surprisingly warm.
"Are you ok? I know it's a surprise meeting father for the first time... he punched my face when I tried to gave him a hug years ago..."
"What, how could he?"
"It's fine really... if we don't do as he says we..." she didn't wanted to finish those words, which made a nod on my throat, "You will not face that fate, I promise..."
"How do you know?" A weak smile was on my face, "He called me a defect... I don't know what I did, this is who I am..." I lied to myself, I already knew... he wanted me to be like him.
He doesn't want me, or need me...
Why did Mother loved him? Why I still feel... that I can't hate him...
"You're strong... stronger than you think," she took my hand, as I looked at her beautiful scarlet eyes, "he will value that strength someday... and if he doesn't... I will protect you..."
"Sister... but, you're going to another mission..."
"Yes, that's why I want you to have this."
She took from her pocket a stone, with a familiar shape. It got the fell dragon symbol on it, glowing red.
"Yo-your dragon stone?" My eyes widened in surprise, as she handled it to me, now in my grasp. Unlike my stone that used to gave me nerves, this one felt more warm, and a sense of reassurance...
"I'm not very comfortable with it... so I never use it but..." she smiled although it was like struggling to do so, her kindness was sincere, "for what I know this stones are connected to our life force, as long it doesn't break, that means I'm still there. And I promise I will be back with you... Veyle."
"You will? seriously, seriously will?" My tears came back, of relief.
"Even though, I can't stay with you I'll will always be your friend..." she patted my head, her voice was trying to be honest with her feelings it was quite heartwarming how hard she tried, "If you feel sad, or lonely. Remember... if this stone is intact, that means I'm still alive," her smile turned more kind, I couldn't even describe how much it made my heart feel safe...
All this time since my mother died I was desolate... everyone either fear me, or feel so below me that I thought I didn't deserve a normal life...
The fact my father preferred to kill than my company was the last straw...
My sister gave me hope... hope for the possibility of both of us to have a life together...
I wanted to tell her how much I wanted to be at her side, how much I would like for us to just take care of each other. We could convince father to stop this madness... be a family.
I never saw her again after that day...
Zephia reported that she got missing, probably death... my father didn't even cared for it aside get upset for losing the ring of the hero king, immediately sending troops on it's search.
It devastated me... once again, I wasn't able to appreciate what I had before it was too late...
Still, I didn't revealed to them my sister's dragonstone was intact, my hope didn't went away... so I decided to go in her search.
The people in the temple gave me a magic dagger for defense, in case I need to fight for my life, it used to be from my mom, which she named Misericorde... I could feel my magic imbued on it, it made me smile to not rely only on the tome my father gave me. As much I don't like being treated as a God, I was happy by their generosity.
We were not friends, but I appreciated their company for all this days. I will always be grateful of them.
I never went back to Gradlon, heading around Elusia, Solm, Firene... getting familiar with what those place could offer but my mind was focused in find my sister. Surprisingly my father never bothered in call me back, he must still think of me as a defect... so this was the best option at the end.
As much I wanted to make friends, my nervousness took the better of me, learning to stay in the hiding as I continue my journey.
Of course, not everything turned perfect. One time my sister's dragonstone fell in someone's sight, who recognized the Fell dragon symbol. The whole town chased me all night, rocks were threw at me, insults shouted for me to hear. They were so scared and vengeful of the fell dragon, not even willing to listen me.
Those who assume just by a glance were intimidate by me, or just desired to kill me.
Perhaps is my destiny to just be alone...
Not matter the pain... or the wounds, I kept going on my quest.
One day, it was news that the Fell Dragon Sombron was defeated, which took me by surprise. I didn't felt time moved that far since I leave his domain, I felt so relieved... more at ease thinking, that perhaps I could have a normal life with my sister once I find her.
Yet...
"Does Sombron didn't have any kids?"
"I remember some of their generals called themselves as such."
"We need to be sure not a single of his vermins are alive, we can't let Elyos face this madness once again."
Those words made my trembling heart sink...
I don't really look like my father, and I would never kill anyone... but if they find out who I am, if they find out my fell lineage.
What they did to mother... What would happen to me if others known I'm his daughter? Would their hate for him fall upon me? Would everyone I barely got along hate me? Almost like, nothing changed...
I'm still a Fell Princess... a Fell dragon.
My father is gone, but I cannot change what I am... a monster everyone will fear, one to be despised and hate for all their life...
Why does my life need to be like this? Is not enough I want to be a good dragon?
No... a burden like me couldn't even be a proper normal girl...
I was crying in a corner of an alley. My bare feet feeling the cold concrete in the snow, days maybe months after the defeat of my father, I barely wanted to keep track of time, as I avoided people daily, my heart was terrified. I went back to Elusia, away from anyone to find me.
My sister is still alive somewhere, the dragonstone I hold close to my chest was all I needed to know. Then where is she? Why did she leave me behind..? Does she go tired of me as well?
Mother died for me, worshippers just see me as a God, my siblings died, my dad doesn't care about me, then what I'm supposed to do?"
My mom used to tell me stories about heroes, how they used to fight for a brighter future. She wished for me to have such life, a future to look forward too...
But in truth, is impossible...
"Is that you, lady Veyle?"
I shivered hearing my name, instinctively taking my dagger out, until his face was on my sight, a priest of the fell dragon.
"We been searching for you, Lady Veyle," his smile was sincere, it gave me relief he wasn't scared of me.
"You all did, why? I have nothing to offer..."
"Is important... without your parents to protect you of Lord Sombron's influence, you're defenseless alone by yourself..." the concern in his voice made my spine shiver, as he mentioned my orphan status.
"There's nothing I can do..." I'm not as grateful as mother, neither evil as father, or even courageous like my sister...
He nods in understanding, giving a formal bow, "do not worry, we prepared something for this, planned by our general Zephia just for you."
I never met her properly, my shyness hold me of even think about aproach her. Why would she trouble herself for... someone like me?
Unsure, and without options I went to a hidden temple in Elusia, she was already there awaiting for me.
"Lady Veyle, is a pleasure to meet you a last, your as cute as I imagined," she gently bowed before me, it made me feel more nervous but I properly greeted her back.
"The honor is mine general Zephia, you always did protected my father when you could, thank you for that."
"Oh my, your really sweet as how my lord describes you, that's interesting," her gentle smile made me uneasy, "did he wasn't bothered by it?"
"He... was."
"Poor girl, but please understand. Perhaps he really wanted you to survive this war, a soft heart couldn't survive easily..." she seems bothered, "some of your siblings learn it the hard way."
I lowered my gaze, I didn't not want to fight in the first place.
"But now, with your father sealed, is dangerous to let you go around. A lot of people had a grudge against him afterall..."
"I know, I can't change that fact. I'm his daughter, a fell dragon..."
Why I was born as one to begin? Does my life is destined to turn into another threat for humanity? I don't want to kill, I don't need the emblem rings, why do... father let me live to begin?
My lips trembled, as I bit them unconsciously, "I want... to help others, make friends, a normal life..." my voice headsitate, but I kept talking, "why do my father need the rings? Why does he need to start this war to begin? I wanted... I wanted us to be family..." My tears kept flowing through my cheeks, for the first time I opened myself after so long, I didn't even knew Zephia that much but, I felt she didn't mind help me...
"Family, yes... I don't understand that meaning to be fair, I'm curious to know as well," her words took me by surprise, yet I stayed silence... my voice didn't wanted to come out, "You need to keep trying dear, maybe hide what you really are, help as soon everything calms down... the war just end, is better to try once all of this calm down."
My eyes recovered their shine, it was hard to believe... even so, my heart wanted a bit of hope, "Re-really? Do you think that may work?"
So far it was constant news about my father's deeds, he defeats and accomplishments. I don't really know what a peaceful time would be like... it wouldn't change the fact everyone in Elusia prefer to worship me rather than be friends, they keep some distance...
"Of course, that's why I prepared something just for you my lady," she gently took my hand and guide me deeply inside the temple. It surprise me how soft a gentle her touch was, it told me that I could to trust her.
How long has been... since I felt a hand's warm...
My sister's sad expression, and her petting my head was picture in my mind, sister... I hope your waiting for me...
We continued in silence since a lot was on my mind, if she knew a way for me to solve this problems, of course I would take it! I already failed so much.
We reach a dark room illuminated by candles, barely a natural light source. It look regal and sacred, with a bed suitable for two persons.
"This is the altar of the fell dragon, or to he precise, the one we made specially for you," she explained caressing the bed. It looks so warm, despite the coldness and solicitude the room has, "Is our emergency measure, since we are out of other options."
"Are you telling me to sleep here?" The bed looked confortable, though I couldn't say the same of the room itself... is so dark.
Perfect for a Fell Dragon...
Zephia smiled, as she took one of my hands, "Yes dear, you will sleep for a long time..." she pointed, which made my eyes wide open, "Manaketes like us, dragons has the capacity to sleep for centuries or more... it depends on how deep we decide to, is up to us, or the condition set of course."
I aproached the bed and put my hands on it, it remind me of the only one mom and I shared a long time ago, a long time... "When I wake up, the world would be at peace?" My voice shivered, not sure of the idea.
"I can't say... we don't know about the future, but I plan to let you sleep until we find a way to set lord Sombron free."
"Set father free..."
" S he leaves too much to be desired despite being my daughter, I set my hopes for her but is not enough ..."
"Is that a good idea?" She was a trusted general to my father, if there's someone who was close to him than me... its probably her.
A chuckle escape her lips, "Is a wonderful one lady Veyle, he would be proud of you. Who knows if even willing to change," for the way she assured, it put my doubts aside.
What to do...
I took for granted the life I use to had with mother... I felt my life would get better staying away from my father's schemes... I thought I'll be able to find my sister...
And I was left with nothing... just with me more lonely than I thought I would.
I'm tired of living in this solitude. If I can help both the world, my Sister, and change my father's mind.
I will do everything I can!
I felt my hands tremble no, all my limbs were. Looking down to my trembling toes I kept wondering, it is possible for me to be happy..? It is my fault for not work harder?
My father used to stare at the sky in silence, he didn't liked when I tried to get closer to him those few moments he has for himself.
It remind me, of myself.
All this loneliness was with me since mom... no, even when she was around.
I wasn't able to get an opportunity, either neglected by everyone, or their duties taking them away... like sister.
Now, no one is at my side no more...
"I can assure you, everything will be fine once we wait, and find out how to take your father out of his seal..." Zephia assured, caressing my hair, it was barely rough, like she never did once before. I didn't mind thought, I liked her intentions.
After swallowing a bit of saliva I gasped for air, my heartbeat was faster, not really sure what to expect once this is done... it scares me, the unknown of what would happen. But I accepted, if this was my only chance, I couldn't let my fear hold me back once more.
I climb to the bed and laid my back on the mattress. It took me by surprise how confortable it felt, they really wanted to protect me that much... it made me smile, even if the reason was that I'm the last Fell dragon now. I don't know how they will free my father, but I hope we can really help him change... as Zephia promised me.
Her gentle smile calmed my nerves, "Sleep well sweet child, everything will be easier onces you wake up,"
"I hope it is... I want to be a good dragon, who helps the world...'
"Of course, a good dragon."
I hugged my sister's dragonstone, feeling her presence close to me, taking away any bad thoughts that could scare me. Even at our distance, she was protecting me.
As her smile was everything I could imagine my eyes felt heavier, with my eyes close, everything I could see was darkness. My body gave up into a deep slumber, I didn't even tried to resist it.
It was so relaxing, different at how a normal sleep felt. It was not easy to describe, like a soothing breeze and a gentle familiar caress...
My mom's smile was pictured in front of me, it made me remember those long days gone when she tried everything to make me happy, dodging my questions about father, protecting our identities, then my life with hers...
I was so loved, and said love was lost alongside my hopes, on a solicitude. My father and sister were everything I have left.
As much I tried to remember sister, her face turned blurry, our meeting was a long time ago, her scarlet eyes and hair was all I could reminisce, alongside her sorrowful smile, which encouraged me to meet again in the future... I know she miss me as much.
In other hand, I need to convince father...
"Hehehehe..."
A giggle took me off my thoughts, but since everything was darkness I couldn't know where was coming from.
"Who is there!?" I hugged myself, trying to find that laugh, "answer me!"
"Is the Lady sweet dreams really that useless? Not worthy of the title Fell dragon.
"Who are you, what do you want from me?"
"I don't need to tell you... your a defect afterall..."
That voice... it was similar to mine, am I just imagine it? Why her tone reminds me to father?
A gasp escaped from my lips, "What!?" I felt something holding my body, dragging me down through this darkness, it didn't felt like a a fall, if not like something pulling me down.
I shook my body and use part of my magic to make this go away, and like she said, she didn't continue talking, my surroundings getting clear once again.
It felt like waking up from a long nightmare.
Defect... defect... defect...
That's how father likes to call those unworthy for him all the time, not matter how hard I work, I knew how disappointed he was at first...
If it wasn't for my sister I don't know what he could had done to me, it makes me feel scared to face him again.
But I have to...
What would be the point of accept Zephia's offer if I get shy or scared to act. I'm not afraid of pain, I know how to fight. What I fear, is how others think of me...
In a second, I found myself in middle of a field, my mother was a few feets in front. A smile appears on my face, as I ran toward her, my soles feeling freedom through the grass, despite knowing it was a dream, I wanted to see her once again, far away from the war, an opportunity to be together.
It made me wish Father could be with us...
Despite all the bad he did, I can't fully hate him, he seems lonely... reminiscing better times or someone he loved lost. I'm aware that someone was not mother, and yet, she supported him for awhile before they separated.
They never told me their story together, is possible for it to not be a good one... that's why I wanted him to accept me, make real memories with each other as family.
And now he is beyond my reach...
I hope with all my heart Zephia's plan works, if we for sure set him free, I could help him to be a better person, first I need to find my sister, then talk directly with him to stop his madness.
Thinking about it brought a shiver to my heart as a smile was brought to my face, I need to be sure it doesn't stay as a dream.
That voice from before though, it gave me a really bad feeling, like something I didn't wanted to hear or see again. It reminds me of the reality of my situation, I'm just a fell dragon, everyone I met was scared or angry at my sight.
"Not for too long..." I will be a good dragon, and I will make my family happy.
My mind continued wandering through my memories and dreams for awhile until finally I felt myself back in reality.
Is still too dark...
The smell of the candles filling the room met my nostrils once again, it sweet scent helped me to open my eyes, a large yawn release as I stretched. As I rubbed my eyelids I was finally up, sitting on the bed.
"It didn't felt, that long..." I wondered myself, my outfit was still the same, a fell child dress made by my mother, the tiara that matched it was at my side, "huh, why I have this chains on my ankles?'" Perhaps nothing important, but since it matches my collar and it wasn't uncomfortable I didn't mind it.
"Lady... Veyle?"
A unknown voice called me, the proximity made me blush embarrassed. At my left there was a man wearing an armor without his helmet, he was surprised, looking at me in disbelief.
I couldn't help but giggled at his expression, "Are you my knight?"
He go back to his sense, "Oh, excuse my manners your highness," he did a slight bow, "my name is Mauvier, I'm a priest from this church, and I had the duty to oversight your sleep for quite awhile."
"Really? Um... how long I was asleep?" I leaned my head to the side as he smiles at my curiosity.
"A thousand years, I'm actually just one of the many who were on this duty," my eyes widened at the mention, that long? "Zephia was in charge of the entire army in the meantime, since lord Sombron's army is part of Elusia now, we have many new faces as our generals. A lot happened in your absent, Grandlon... is currently under the sea, for example." He lowered his face slightly.
"Oh... that's unfortunate," it didn't really made me that sad, I barely live through that place in my childhood, then again when my father's followers took me in before my journey. I know it was my birthplace, I'm not just fond of it as I should, my memories there were far from happy... "Did Zephia found a way to release father from his seal?"
"She did, but she did not told us yet... something about being confident in trust it among other things to a certain someone," he was confused, knowing Zephia it perhaps required complex explanations with magic, I can't blame her.
I release a sigh, it was not time for me to be down or doubt her plans. She gave me this opportunity to awake in a future were I can try, and help the world this time. First I need to find sister, then convince father to leave this war behind. Is not going to be easy, nothing of my abilities to create corrupted could be use for good, so I need to use my own talents.
Creation of corrupted is a power I don't plan to ever use, the thought of use corpses as weapons gives me a sour taste in my mouth. I must have stared at my hand in silence for too long since Mauvier called my name worried.
"I'm ok, I'm ok!" I wave my hands as I smiled, placing my feet on the cold floor, despite be asleep for centuries my body didn't seem to register it, "You said you weren't a knight, but you're wearing armor."
"Perhaps I didn't explain it well, I can fight in the battlefield yes, just not as someone's else knight, not yet I focused on the task of keep an eye and protect you in your sleep."
My eyes shines through his explanation, he was so generous and sweet, he gave me the impression that I could trust him.
All my time in the past I was alone, I took my sister's dragonstone out, still gleaming at the candles light, there was not need to be shy all the time, for her... and for me.
"Sir Mauvier, would you like to be my knight?"
My dream was to be a good dragon, I will not fail this time, not matter how many painful wounds I get, or if my father opposed me. I will fulfill my mother's dream of be happy alongside him, and mine to be with my sister...
~Part 1 end~