Dragon princess episode 7 – 8

Dragon princess
Written by TOM
Chapter seven
“Kelly wake up”. I opened my eyes. It was Mom. “You’re burning hot”. So it was all a dream.
“I…… I’d a nightmare Mom. A very bad one”.
“I know. I heard your scre-m”.
“I’m scared Mom”.
“It’s okay there. I’ll buy some medicine. Don’t worry, I’ll be back”. She left.
I was at school. The fire had started from the cafeteria.
“How’s the boy”? I asked Belle.
“Still in coma. He’s really a hero. I heard he saved us all”.
“Meaning”?
“He stopped the fire”.
“Then he’s really a hero”. I smiled.
“Your eyes are swollen. Is everything okay”?
“Yeah. Just some nightmare. Bad ones”.
“You know, I’ve a cure for that”.
“If you knock on my head, I swear I’m gonna kill you”. She laughed.
“I wasn’t planning to do that”.
“Try me”. Just then Harrell and Maggie walked in. They were both laughing.
“Those two are the talk of the Town”.
“What’s the boy name”? I changed the topic.
“Don’t have a clue”.
“Well__”.
“Hey there”. Harrell waved at me.
“I…… Hi”. I managed to smile and he walks towards me. The students were starring at us. Including Maggie.
“I didn’t see you yesterday. Why”?
“It’s nothing. Can you please not do this”?
“Do what”? He queried.
“Gosh. Let’s go Belle”.
“I’ll see you at dinner tonight”!
“Shit”. I ran. I knew Belle was gonna ask me some questions. “Don’t ask anything”.
“You guys are talking”?
“I’ll tell you later”.
“No. Say all you got now”.
“Look, this is not the right time”.
“Are you keeping a secret from me”?
“Why would I do that”?
“Then shoot it out”.
“I said not now”.
“Not now you say”. She stared at me.
“I’m not telling you”.
“Fine, don’t. Why would I even wanna know”?
“I’ll tell you later. Can you just trust me on this one”.
I walked in. Luckily, Mom was in.
“Evening”. I dropped my bag.
“Here”. She passed me a cup of water.
“Something is smelling nice”. I drank.
“I’m opening a restaurant”. What she said makes me choke. I put the cup down and cough.
“You say”? I stared at her.
“It’s just a little restaurant. Lydia and I will manage it”.
“Lydia….. Ah you mean Harrell’s Mom”.
“Just come and try the dishes”. She pulled me into the kitchen. I was ready to dig in when she stopped me.
“What”?
“Shouldn’t you perceive the aroma”?
“Awwww Mom. I already said it smells nice earlier”.
“I think I got you in a bad mood. I’ll just give it to Jessie”. She took the food away.
“Mom. But I’m starving”.
“Prepare your food”. She left.
“Argh”. I rolled my eyes. “How come she’s so wicked”. I went into my room. I dropped the bag and removed my shoes.
“You’re back princess”. He was back again.
“You know what, I’m not scared if you”. I turned to look at him. “I’m just scared that you might pop out anytime especially when I’m not dressed”.
“I’m sorry princess”.
“Oh please. I’m not a princess”.
“You’re princess. You’re of a royal blood”.
“You know what, I think you’ve mistaken me for someone else. I’m not a princess and besides, princess lives in palace which I don’t”. I stared hærd at him but he just stood there starring back.
“You sure don’t look like one but you’re really a princess. You do look punny but you’ve got a great destiny ahead of you”.
“What the hell do you want from me”?
“I need your help”.
“Why would____”. There was a knock on the door. He’d disappeared into the thin air. I opened the door. It was Charlie. “Hi”.
“What’s up? I heard you talking”?
“Hum….. I was just talking to myself”.
“Here”. He hand me a bag.
“What’s in it”?
“It’s a gown”. I brought it out. “Mom told me to give it to you”.
“Mom? Why”?
“We’re having a dinner at her bestfriend house but I’m not in. I’ve a project to complete”.
“So”?
“Julia too is not coming. She’s spending the night at her friends house”.
“So why me. I’m busy too”.
“Sorry sis but you’ve to go. As a respect for our family”.
“I….”.
“Bye”. He left. What the hell. I’m busy also.
I was at Harrell’s house. It looks good. Better than our place. No c*ckroaches. I would have scre-med if I’d saw one. His Mom and mine were in the kitchen doing the dishes while I sat with him in the sitting room watching TV. He wasn’t really watching. He was reading. I wonder if that’s how he always read. He was good and intelligent or should I say the best in the wh0le school. Suddenly, he looked up and I turned my gaze away. Shit. I pray he doesn’t notice I’ve been starring at him all this while.
“What’s bothering you”?
“What”? I looked at him.
“You were starring at me. I saw your gaze clearly. Do you have something in mind to say to me”?
“No. I just admire the book”.
“Wanna read”?
“No thanks. I don’t really like reading”.
“Heard you’re the best in your year. You must be so intelligent”.
“Of course I’m”.
“But they don’t like you”.
“I don’t care about that”. I averted my gaze back to the TV.
“Food’s ready”. His mom came out. “I made your favorite son”.
“Good”. He got up. “Aren’t you coming”? He asked me.
“I’m but not now”.
“Suit yourself”. He left.
“Come on darling, you should eat”. She pulled me towards the table. Just then, Mom came out.
“Lydia, we’ve a trouble with the restaurant”.
“What”?
“Heard there’s a drunkard there”.
“Oh my. Let’s go. We’ll be back kids”.
“I’ll go with you”. I said but Mom stopped me.
“No. You haven’t eaten anything. I won’t be long. Take care”. She k-ssed my forehead and left. Hell. So I’m stuck with this guy for the second time.
“Come and eat. The meat taste good”.
“I’m fine”. I sat back on the couch. Before I knew it, he was sitting beside me drinking some ale.
“Want some”?
“I don’t drink that”.
“Neither do I”. He smiled and drank. “The first time I drank it was when I was young. It was Dad who gave it to me. It taste good”. He drank again.
“I’m sorry about your Dad”.
“I didn’t get to know him well but all I know is that he’s a nice man”.
“My Dad died when I was five”.
“Sorry for your loss”.
“I would say he’s a nice man too”. I stared at him. “Give me that”. I collected it and drank. “Awwww……. That’s….”.
“Not good for girl taste”.
“I hope so”. I drank again and put the cup down. “Why did you help me”?
“Cause I don’t like seeing innocent people getting hurt”.
“So you’re the cool type”.
“I think so”. He smiled at me. “Let’s eat. I’m starving”.
“I thought you ate already”.
“That was just a lie”. He pulled me to the table.
“I guess you’re a good liar after all”. I could see him frown. “Just joking. This looks delicious”. We started eating.
 
Chapter eight
I was in my room with a stranger. A stranger I knew not. A stranger who would just pop out of nowhere anytime. Well, I’m beginning to get used to it.
“Do you want to know princess”? Now used to the princess stuff.
“Sure and the reason why you’re here”.
“I wouldn’t defy a royal command”. He bowed and sat. The story began.
‘It all started during the reign of the great Khan. Peace was reigning everywhere but our prince didn’t liked it. The house of Khan had five dragons. They were huge and big. It fire could destroy a wh0le nation but he insists on going for battle. We marched our army down the city of the great Khan. We outnumbered them but most of our men were killed by the dragon fire. We were loosing the war but our prince would not retreat. We managed to kill two of the dragons but our men were getting lesser. I informed him that we should retreat because we were losing the war. I managed to escape. The Khan was killed but many were dead. The priestess, know as the powerful woman in that country lay a curse on our prince before he slayed her. We cheered for victory without knowing something worse was yet to come. We chained the dragons. After some years, something strange started to happened. The soilders were turned into a statue and the prince was turning into a monster. After some long centuries, a prophecy came saying we could only be saved by the choosen one from the bloodline of Khan. It didn’t state the gender. Few of the soilders who weren’t statue yet begin to search for the choosen one. Until one day, a bright light showed up from the West. Everyone could see its brightness. Including the prince. The voice of a baby crying was being heard. We rode fast but unfortunately, the light fade away and I spent the entire years looking for you until I found you’.
“How did you know I was the chosen one”?
“Your eyes”.
“My eyes”?
“They glow of fire”.
“My eyes doesn’t glow”.
“You’ve the power princess”.
“This makes no sense. I thought you said you killed all the Khan family”.
“Yeah but lady Sansa escaped. She was pregnant that time”.
“What about Mom, Charlie, Wayne and Julia? Are they of royal blood”?
“Of course but you were the one chosen”.
“So you want me to help you”?
“Yes your highness”.
“And why would I”?
“What do you mean”?
“God. This is driving me crazy. Why would I save your prince? He made me this way. I wouldn’t be living in this shit”.
“I apologise your highness. If you wouldn’t do it for the prince, at least do it for the soilders. They have families. It wasn’t their choice. They just couldn’t make decisions. They’re innocent”.
“If I break the curse, your prince would be saved and he’ll destroy the wh0le world”.
“He has changed. He has faced a lot of hærdsh¡p. He wouldn’t think of war now. Please your highness. Save us all”. He kneeled.
“What are you doing”?
“We’ve no time left. I’ll leave you to make the decision. I’ll be back tomorrow for an answer”. He disappeared into the thin air.
I wasn’t concentrating. I’ve to make a decision. Why would I? It’s not like all what he said were true but I kinda believe him.
“Hey girl”. Maggie again.
“How can I help you”? I said without concern.
“Let’s talk”.
“Not in the mood”.
“Then should we talk here”.
“I don’t care”.
“Probably you’ll care about this”. She grabbed my hair and I cried out. Everyone gazes were on us.
“What do you want from me”?
“I might have bullied you but I don’t care. Stay away from Harrell. I don’t joke with him and next time I see you two talking, I’ll make you face the worse”. She released me and left.
I was at the library picking some books when Belle ran in
“I heard”.
“It’s nothing”.
“She threatened you”.
“Because she thought I was dating Harrell”.
“What’s your relationsh¡p with that guy anyway”?
“We…..”. I stopped.
“We what? Come on. You said you’re going to tell me”.
“Actually, we live in the same neighborhood. His mom and mine are friends”.
“No relationsh¡p”?
“Oh hell. I’m not dating him”. I walk towards the table. “I’m not even his type”. She sat and looked up.
“You must have felt a proper charlie when she grabbed your hair and yet you aren’t dating him”.
“That was very embarrassing”. I sat. “Let’s read. Exam is coming up soon”.
“You always lead anyway”.
“That’s because I read”. I passed her a book.
“That’s why I hate you”. She smiled.
I locked the door, shut the windows, switch off the lights incase someone was peeping.
“Come out”. There was no answer. “Guess you aren’t here”. I switched on the light until someone grasp my hand.
“Ah”. I jumped.
“Easy girl”.
“Harrell”.
“Are you okay”?
“God. You scared me”. I regained my breath. “What are you doing here”?
“My mom told me to give you this”.
“Thanks”. I collected the bag.
“You look strange”.
“I’m fine. No need to worry”. I faked a smile.
“You knew I was in here”.
“I….. No”.
“But….”.
“You should go”. I cut him short.
“Sure and here”. He hand me a cup. “There’s a jug on the table. Drink it. It’s better than ale”.
“What’s in it”?
“Rum. Suitable for girls taste”.
“Thanks”.
“I’ll get going”. He left.
“That was close”.
“It really was. I almost get caught. You called for me your highness. Have you made your decision”?
“I…. Yeah but I’m not doing it for your prince. I’m doing it for those poor people”.
“You’re the kindest person your highness”.
“So how do we get there? Will I just teleport like you”?
“It’ll take some time to get to Vale”.
“Wait a minute. If I go with you now, I won’t be back”?
“You would your highness”.
“When”?
“In the dawn”.
“Won’t they notice”?
“They won’t. Let your mind be at peace”.
“Fine then. Open the portal”.
“Sure”. Before I knew it, I was in vale.
“Awwwww”. I shivered. “You didn’t tell me it’s snowy and this cold. I would have grab some blanket”.
“Forgive me your highness”.
“Are we in Vale”?
“Some miles away from it princess”.
“Then let’s start walking”. I dig my feet into the snow.
We reached a place with many statue. Guess they’re the soilders he was talking about. I felt so pity for them.
“How arrogant is your prince”? I asked.
“If I would say, hundred percent”.
“Then his heart is as hærd as rock”.
“Yes but that doesn’t make us hate him. The people love him. He’s brave and handsome”.
“Handsome”?
“It was a gift from the priest and the priestess. It was given to him when he was born. He was given courage and strength. We all love him for it”.
“I guess that’s why these men are like this”.
“They wouldn’t join him if they knew this is how they would end”.
“They sure wouldn’t”. We reached the castle. It was all covered in snow. We entered. It was neat and warm.
“Feel yourself at home. I’ll tell the servant to bring you some food”.
“I’m fine”.
“If so, I’ll take you to your room”.
Right here, I was starring at the most beautiful room I’ve ever seen. It was large. The bed was huge and the vase were made of gold.
“This room belong to the queen. May her soul rest in peace”.
“It’s beautiful……and neat”. I opened the wardrobe. It was filled with gowns.
“I’m glad you like it”.
“It’s…. great”.
“If you need anything, just call me and I’ll have the maids prepare your bath. You must be tired. I’ll take my leave now”. He left. Now I’ve all the time in the world to look around.
I couldn’t believe it. There was a garden at the back of the room. It was all covered in snow but it’s still beautiful. There was a knock on the door.
“Come in”. The knock continue. “I said come in”. I went to opened the door but the knock continue.
“Kelly open the door”. Oh my. That’s Charlie voice.
“Bayern”. I shouted.
“What’s it your highness”. He popped out of nowhere.
“It’s my brother. I’ve to go”.
“Okay”. He opened the portal.
“I’ll be back”.
“And I’ll be waiting”.
“Kelly”. I woke up. So I was dreaming all this while. “Open the door”.
“I’m coming”. I got up and opened the door.
“What took you so long”?
“Sorry. I was long gone in my dream.
“I bought your favorite bread. Here”.
“Thanks”. I collected it.
“Good night”. He left and I closed the door. So I was dreaming all this while. I laid back on the bed and slept off.
“How did I got here”? I looked around. Bayern was gone. My bath was made but the water was still hot. So hot that it could cooked a chicken. The maids were there. They were beautiful.
“The water is still hot your highness”.
“It’s okay. I can manage”.
“It’s____”. But I’d jumped into the pool. It wasn’t hot. The maids stared at me in surprise.
“I’m fine. It’s not that hot”.
“We’ll leave you to bath”. They left. I was busy enjoying myself in the water. Then I heard a loud thud.
“Bayern”. He popped out.
“I’m so sorry your highness”. He turned back. “What would you like to ask for”?
“Someone’s here”.
“It’s the prince. He just arrived from hunting”.
“Oh really. When will I get to see him”?
“I’ll make a meeting for you two tommorow”.
“Okay”.
“Then, I’ll get going”. He disappeared.
I was at school. I couldn’t remember a thing.
“What’s wrong girl”? Belle sat in front of me. “You look tired and terrible”.
“Nightmares”.
“Bad ones”?
“Kind of but I kinda feel like my legs are hurting”.
“I’ll see to that after class”.
“The dream looks real”.
“All dream looks real. I’ve to go before that teacher finds me here”. She left.
I was alone at the football field. The breeze was cool.
“So this is where you’re”. No other person than Harrell.
“What are you doing here”?
“To get some breeze”. He sat beside me.
“You know you shouldn’t be here”.
“Why”?
“Are you crazy? Maggie’s gonna kill me if she finds you here. I’ve seen worse. I don’t want any trouble”.
“Why would she kill you”?
“I thought you said you heard”.
“I only heard she threatened you. We aren’t dating anyway”.
“That’s it. We aren’t dating. I don’t deserve what she did to me”.
“Then let’s be fair. Why don’t we date”? I think my heart skipped a beat in that part. “She threatened you, even insult you for what you didn’t do”.
“I…… You want to date me”? I stammered.
“No”. That came like a bombshell.
“No? I wouldn’t wanna date you either”. I looked away. Was he just flirting with me. What a crazy jerk.
“I____”.
“You should go”. I cut him short. He tried to talk again but I cut him short with my hand.
“You know what Kelly, you always surprise me. You may be stupid, dump___”.
“Are you cursing me”? I cut in.
“I meant no harm”.
“Oh really. Fine. Dollop head”.
“Dollop head? Did you just call me….. You’re a psycho”.
“Psycho”. I got up and chuckled. “You’re a jerk”.
“Coward”.
“An ass”.
“Crazy”.
“Pervert”.
“Pervert? Pervert in the….”. He ran after me.
“Stop”! I shouted out of breath.
“Not unless you do”. He was still running after me. I tripped and fell.
“Awwww”.
“You okay”?
“I would have been if you hadn’t chased me”.
“I just had to. Here”. He gave me a hand.
“That would be____”. He pulled me up. I was so close to him. So closed. “I…..”. Couldn’t find a word to say. We just keep starring.
“Harrell”. We both looked over to the voice. It was Maggie. She walks towards us but our posture had changed. “What the hell were you two doing”? She looked hurt.
“I fell and____”.
“Shut up”. She shouted at me.
“Look, I can explain”.
“I don’t want to hear anything”. She left in anger and he followed. What have I done? I knew this time, I was going to be expelled.