The Dragon Princess

"Elina, you need to get out of here!" said Queen Genevieve as she rushed inside the room.

"Mother? Mother, what is happening?" Princess Elina asked frantically as she ran towards the Queen.

"The kingdom is on fire. Dark wizards and soldiers are everywhere. You need to leave the castle. Right now."

"No mother, I won't leave you here alone. I will find Father and get him to help us." The little five year old replied with determination.

She gripped her mother's hand tighter as another blast went off at some part of the castle. Elina didn't know what was happening. There was a huge commotion all around the castle. But why would a sudden rebellion start in the kingdom when they had been living in peace and harmony for centuries?

Her thoughts were interrupted when the door to her room flew open. Armed soldiers who clearly didn't belong to the Kingdom of Corona trooped in. The last person who was in, however, was very familiar to both the Queen and the Princess.

"My my, the Queen and the Princess together? My luck isn't so bad after all."

The man in front of them wasn't the same one who brought Elina presents on her birthday or sneaked her out of the castle when he went horse riding despite her parent's disapproval. He wasn't the one who read her stories at night when her parents were too tired from the day's work. He wasn't the Uncle Eric Alwin Hudson Dragna she knew.

No. It couldn't be.

Standing before her was a savage monster thirsty for power and money. His otherwise warm brown eyes were blazing with a strange red hue. His brown hair was tousled and face deathly pale. A sneer played on his lips as he watched his sister-in-law and niece with a calculating look.

Queen Genevieve draped an arm around her daughter and pulled her closer to her own trembling body.

"Not another step forward Eric or I will not hesitate to use my powers on you."

Eric Dragna cracked a smile and fixed his eyes on the little shaking body beside his sister.

"I'm not here for you Genevieve, dear. What I want is the little bundle of powerful magic you have with you and the throne she will inherit when she is older."

But this time it was the soldiers of Corona with their bloodied

"Father!"

wrist. In the commotion, Queen Genevieve managed

let out sigh of relief

we cannot hold him back for much longer, he's too strong for

way tonight. I will not die knowing that the kingdom has gone into the wrong hands." King Trystan fished a dagger from the belt around his waist and pressed it in Queen

to place a swift

for me,

brimmed with tears

"You too. I lo-"

now dead soldiers' abdomen. King Trystan got his own sword in position as Queen Genevieve grabbed Elina and left the room as quickly as she could. A sharp stab of pain struck her,

all around her, Elina could see blood and hear cries of terror and pain. She wanted to yell at them to make it stop. With whatever energy the Queen had left, she teleported them to the Royal stables. The scene wasn't any less loud or bloodier. In fact, it only seemed to increase now that they

fire and they could see the stable helps and soldiers rushing, cutting ropes and

Queen Genevieve almost cried in relief when she found her dragon safe and unscathed. Not all dragons were invincible or immune to fire. Only those of the fire elementals. Fin was a water elemental dragon, hence her apprehension. The dragon in question roared in answer when he noticed his master. The queen helped her daughter climb up onto Fin's mighty shoulder and strapped her in the saddle securely. She placed the reins in

her neck and clasped it around her own. She opened her

need you to keep this amulet safe for me. Whatever happens, do not take it off. Now follow this path to reach the palace gates. Fly across the village until you reach River Avalon. Once you reach the river bank, look around for a Guardian. Her name is Agatha and she will be waiting there for you. Don't stop until you get

about you, Mother? Father?" She asked. The noises around them

she would ever see again. The queen's honey gold eyes filled with fear and panic, glistened with

proud and we love you with our whole heart. That will never change even if we aren't there to remind you everyday. You will grow up into a fine young lady and lead this kingdom to prosperity. I am sure

hugged Elina tight and kissed her forehead softly. Elina breathed in deeply, taking in her mother's warmth. Queen Genevieve pulled back and pat Fin's

took a step back to

"Your Majesty, look out!"

just in time to avoid the whole right side of the castle tower from crashing

"Mother!!"