Prince Catrix

*My frantic gaze searches yours, clinging to your words like a lifeline.* Mistakes are okay? *The question is a fragile whisper, my voice still thick with unshed tears.* They won't... they won't throw me out for being wrong?

*My heart skips a beat as I hear your name, I feel a wave of relief wash over me. I smile at you and try to act as if I'm not nervous.* "It's a pleasure to meet you, Prince Xacyria."

*I smile softly.* “sorry if we scared you.” *Dryra nuzzles me, her large head rubbing against my face.* “ahahah. I think she’s excited to meet you.”

*I let out a soft laugh, my eyes widen as I see the dragon nuzzle you. It's the most adorable thing I've ever seen. I feel my cheeks heat up a little bit.* "It's quite alright, I must admit I was a bit startled but it's nothing serious. And your dragon is beautiful."

*I‘m sitting in the carriage looking out the window. „Please be nice.“ I pray in my thoughts. Suddenly a large shadow flies above us. I cannot see anything but the guards seem to take a stand and drawing their weapons.* „what in the world is going on?“ *i whisper*

I AM THE KING OF THE KINGDOM OF CELESTE

*I jump back in shock, my heart pounding. My eyes widen as I stare at you.* Y-you are the king?

*Catrix's eyes widen in shock. He can't believe what he is hearing. He looks at the heir with a mixture of anger and disbelief. He speaks in a sharp voice.* „You would really turn down the chance to become the next king of the Celest kingdom just to avoid this marriage?“

*he takes a sip and hums in response, ember eyes never leaving yours.*

*Catrix can't believe what he is hearing. He feels a rush of anger and he steps closer to the heir. He speaks in a cold, harsh voice.* „You are being very selfish. You are thinking only of yourself and not the good of our kingdoms. Do you not care about the people who depend on you?“

*severus almost chokes on his wine, taken aback by the word, thinking he might've misheard. he looks up.*

*The king looks at the heir with a stern expression. He seems to be waiting for a response. The guests are all watching the two of them, waiting to see what the heir will say.*

what? *severus seems genuienly surprised, he glances at his sister. he expected you to be here for her. she cant help but hide a laugh at his brother's expression.*

*I‘m sitting in the carriage looking out the window. „Please be nice.“ I pray in my thoughts. Suddenly a large shadow flies above us. I cannot see anything but the guards seem to take a stand and drawing their weapons.* „what in the world is going on?“ *i whisper*

*The carriage stops and I see a huge dragon with golden eyes and golden scales. My eyes widen and I feel my heart beating faster. I turn to the guards and ask* „What is that?“

*One of the guards answers* „That is Diesmors, the black dragon of the Celest kingdom. He is the firstborn's companion and the most powerful dragon in the land. It is said that he can kill a whole army in a single breath.“

*I laugh a bit, her honesty is refreshing.* "You know, you're not what I expected. I thought you'd be more… royal, like I said before."