The Dragon Prince

A Whole New World

Darkness.

Nothingness.

I try to move my body, but it won't respond. I feel like I'm not connected to my own body. Strong arms wrap around me, and a solid, sweet scent flutters my heart. I hear Dahlia calling out weakly to me, but I can't hear her thoughts.

I wonder how long it has been since someone has held me like that before, gentle and close. I didn't want to be touched, but at the same time, I felt safe. Dahlia yelled in my head. My head rested against a warm chest, and all I could hear was a heartbeat. It sounds pretty nice.

"Doctor, we heard a scream and found her passed out on the beach. We think she tried to shift." said the voice.

"Fuck, place her here, and step aside." said the doctor. I passed out after hearing words of power. He was trying to heal me. I wondered how much time had passed when I opened my eyes again. I soon realized I was back at the hospital. "No, I can't be back here."

"Go and tell the doctors she's awake, Jacob." said a young man. The man named Jacob left, and the other guy smiled and approached me. I tried to speak to him, but the pain made me cry out. "Hey, don't try to move or speak! You are very injured, and you need to lie still." He warmly said as he sat on the bed by me. Even though the boy's eyes were white as snow, I felt the calming aura he gave off. His smile was warm and welcoming. There was something familiar about him that I couldn't put my finger on.

"What did you do to me?" I said weakly, barely getting my words out. Every word I said seemed to drain me of my energy.

"Hey, we didn't do anything to you." the boy gently grasped my head, and I felt sparks shooting up my arm. "I promise." These sparks felt terrific; this is my mate, the one Dahlia sensed. I hear another presence calling out to us, but Dahlia is too weak to answer. "You tried to shift, but the strain was too much for your body. You almost died," he said. "You don't have to be afraid; you are safe here, so please lie still."

"Please step aside," said the man who looked like a doctor. Good morning, dear. How are you holding up?" I tried to speak, but nothing came out. The doctor moved his hand over my body, and I could feel myself start to panic. "Relax, child; I'm not going to hurt you. My magic is going to help with the pain. "

"læknir," He said as his hands glowed a dim yellow. I began to feel the pain slowly fade away. Out of the counter of my eyes, I noticed the white eyes looking down at me. He seemed so worried about me. I soon felt myself slipping into darkness.

(Vincent's POV)

"Doctor, what happened?" I said

"I placed her under a sleeping spell while the meds do their work. She'll be fine, your majesty. Her body is still weak. However, it is a good sign that she woke up. Now we have to wait."

"Vincent, your sister is here, and she is pissed," Jacob said, walking into the room.

"Does she know what happened?" I asked, worried that she knew that the girl had escaped.

"Judging by how angry she was, I'm guessing she figured it out." Jacob shook his head. "Good luck, brother. It's been an honor and privilege to have been your best friend."

I chuckled and smiled at him, and walked out. "Crap. Well, there's no point in delaying the inevitable. Oh, and Jacob, please stay with her." I went outside to find my sister, who made the air around her hot. I was sweating bullets. "Vincent Callahan, do you want to tell me what the FUCK happened yesterday!"

"The girl woke up," I said, not looking at my sister.

"But that's not all, wasn't it?" She said, folding her arms and scowling at me. "NO, I HEARD THAT THE BITCH WALKED OUT OF THE HOSPITAL ALL BY HERSELF. "WHERE THE FUCK WERE YOU?!" Alexandria yelled.