Blood Of The Dragon

Chapter 10

"Thalor, Valkyra hura sehlaotni fera kiin ruqwa ruyubu inkimujra" (Thalor Valkyra be calm he is on our side) Freya told them.

Suddenly Vernon let out a loud roar. Valkyra quickly turned to Vernon and let a screech

Christian hesitated for a moment but ignored the dragons. "It is time we departed," Christian told her. "Already?" She questioned. "Yes," he said simply. "The capital is half a day's journey from here so it is best we leave now," he told her.

"Of course" Freya replied. "Luana, are you coming?" Freya asked. "You would like me to come with you?" Luana questioned. "Of course I would," Freya told her. "Freya," Christian said in order to rush her. "I'll meet you in the carriage Christian I'll be but a moment," she told him. Christian looked at Luana her eyes full of disdain for him.

Christian walked over to Freya and kissed her on the cheek. "I'll see you in the carriage then," he said before walking away. Freya turned back to Luana. "Tell the others that any who wish to serve under me may follow you to the capital," Freya told her. "Yes your majesty," Luana said as Freya turned away from her.

"Freya" Luana said in a concerned tone. Freya turned to Luana once more. "Are you happy?" Luana asked. "Getting remarried so quickly after Sebastian's death and to someone you don't even love?" Luana questioned.

"Are any of us truly happy?" Freya asked Luana before turning and walking away. Thalor and Valkyra followed while Vernon took off flying up into the air. Luana turned and walked back to her group. "Was it truly her?" A woman asked. "Has she survived and made it to Roland?" Asked another. "It was her," Luana said. "She somehow managed to marry the new king of Roland," Luana said. "She told me to say that any who wish to serve her may follow her to the capital otherwise we are free," Luana told them before walking a slight distance away.

"Ezruyu inraani yujeinraho" (you seem upset) Thomas said suddenly appearing. "You know I can't understand you," Luana told him. "You seem upset, is what I said," he told her. "Of course I'm upset," she told him "She is not happy," Luana said "Why must she force herself to suffer... for what? Power... allies?" Luana questioned. "She does not love him" Luana continued "just as he does not love her" she added.

"But you do?" Thomas questioned. Luana's eyes went wide for a second before she looked away from him. "I know not of what you speak," she said. "I may be old Luana, but I am no fool," he told her. "You love her just as any man would love a woman," he said. "I would never for that is a sin against the gods" Luana replied. "If that were true the gods would not have made you this way," said Thomas. "To love a woman I mean" he added putting his hand on her shoulder.

"Do you truly believe that?" Luana asked. "I do," he said. "Are you going to tell her?" He asked. "I would rather be by her side and she never find out than be pushed away because she can not love me back," Luana said simply.

"I intend to serve Freya to the best of my ability, after all, I did pledge my loyalty to her, as did you" she added.

The journey to the capital of Roland was quick. Though it took half a day. Christian assisted Freya in getting off the carriage as Vernon landed in the courtyard with Thalor and Valkyra by her side.

"Tonight will be the ball to welcome you as Roland's new queen," Layla said "That's a bit short notice is it not?" Freya asked. "Worry not I have already prepared everything," Layla told her. Layla suddenly grabbed Freya's hands. "On this night you shall begin to gather the Allies needed to take back Atwell" Layla told her. "Nobles, as well as Envoys and ambassadors from other nations, will attend in order to congratulate the new king and queen of Roland on their Ascension," Layla told her. " you've had this planned from the beginning?" Freya questioned. " come, you must quickly prepare you," Layla said pulling Freya into the castle.

A few hours passed. And Christian now waited outside of the room Freya was getting ready inside of. When the door opened Freya walked out now standing in front of Christian. Her hair was long and wavy, her makeup was applied lightly to give her a more natural look. And she was in a red off-the-shoulder dress.

"you look stunning," Christian said unable to take his eyes off her. it is all things to her Majesty the Queen dowager" Freya replied. "Shall we?" Christian said holding out his hand. Freya lightly took it allowing him to lead the way to the ballroom.

As they approached the large doors to the ballroom the guards opened the doors and they were announced. "Now entering the new King of Roland his Majesty Christian Roland and Her Majesty the Queen Consort Freya Atwell" a man announced as they began to walk down the steps into the ballroom. It was silent for a moment as everyone bowed to them.

Then the music began to play. "Would you allow me to dance with you, my queen?" Christian asked. "It would be my honor your majesty" Freya replied. And Christian took out onto the ballroom floor. As they danced they stared into each other's eyes. A sort of trust was beginning to form. If they were going to take Atwell they knew they would need to work together.

As the music finally ended Freya and Christian stepped off of the dance floor. As they did they were surrounded by many who wished to greet them. "It is truly an honor to meet your majesties," said an envoy from Sinalore. "Bring us some wine" Christian whispered to a servant as a group of people continued to surround them. "You two make such a beautiful couple," said an older woman. "Thank you" Freya replied.

The servant quickly brought back two glasses of red wine and handed one to Christian and the other to Freya. "So when will you begin to make your heir?" Asked a man. "I believe that question is far too personal" Christian answered.

As the women continued to try to talk to her Freya took a sip of her wine. "As she tried to open her mouth to speak she was suddenly unable. Freya looked up at Christian as she dropped the glass of wine and began to cough.

"Freya?" Christian said concerned as he turned to her. The ballroom became silent as Freya became dizzy and suddenly fell into Christian's arms. "Freya!" Layla said running to them. "GET A DOCTOR QUICKLY!" yelled Christian. "THE QUEEN HAS BEEN POISONED!" He added.

TO BE CONTINUED