The Sapphire Dragon

Chapter 3

      The morning sun turned into the noon sun. Akira loved the noon in her kingdom because it wasn't too hot and wasn't too cold! She thought the same would be for this kingdom. As she excitedly got her hair in a ponytail and got on a little outing dress, Mina slipped her head into the room and asked, "Hey, are you busy perchance??"
      "Nope! Just getting ready to go outside! Why?" Akira asked, putting in pearl stud earrings.
      "Well, his majesty requires your presence," Mina said, in a mock posh voice. Akira giggled and snorted at this but immediately covered her mouth. Mina smiled and said, "But seriously. Bakugou says he needs to see you." Akira nodded and continued to get ready.

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      The light tapping came from Akira's flats against the tiled marble floorings of the castle. She had a little bounce to her walk which caught Katsuki's eye.
      "The fuck are you so chipper bout?" the king scoffed.
      "Well, if you must know, I'm going to go walk around the town! Get used to it a bit if it's gonna be my home for the next how many years," Akira replied with a soft giggle. "So, what did you need?" Katsuki made his usual "tch'' sound before saying, "I have somethin' to give ya." Akira's curiosity got the best of her as Katsuki walked his way to her. He handed her a silk cloth.
      "O-oh! How… Lovely!" Akira chuckled nervously. "W-what am I supposed to do with this though-"
      "You can make a choker out of it," Katsuki grumbled. "My mom gave it to me on my 10th birthday. Called it an 'everything silk cloth'. Thought you could put it to better use." Akira smiled softly and said, "Of course. Thank you." Katsuki blushed softly before he grumbled, "What are you waiting for? You don't need my permission just to go explore. G-get outta here… Dumbass." Akira smiled and nodded.

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      Everyone in town was so nice to the soon-to-be-dragon queen. She got loads of free things - bread, flowers, eggs. Anything you can think of! She decided to stop at the library for a look.
      "Hello? Anyone here?" Akira asked. She saw some rustling underneath books. She walked closer only to be met with something sparkling black flying at her and her face being covered in saliva.
      "Nevermore! Bad dragon! Down!" a woman's voice exclaimed. "Back to your lair!" Akira sat up and saw the small black dragon with purple wings and smiled with an, "Aw! How adorable!" She looked at the voice and saw a woman around 5'9 with pale skin, and purple eyes, and wearing the cutest outfit - a black sweater with a black-purple skirt and a necklace that looked as if the charm was an eye.
      "Sorry about that, hun," the woman giggled nervously. "Sometimes dragons just wanna show affection! Especially this little one!" The woman booped the small dragonet on the nose. "So, what brings you to the library? I'm Endā Owari!"
      "Oh, nice to meet you," Akira smiled softly. "I'm Princess Akira Shoti. As in the royal Shoti family? Ever heard of it?" Endā snorted as she asked, "Does an ocean have water in it? Of course, I've heard of it! Hey, I heard you and the King himself are getting yourselves hitched in a few months! Congratulations!"
      "Oh, thanks but…" Akira sighed. "Can I tell you something? I kinda don't wanna marry him."
      "Oh no, why's that?"
      "Well, I only just met the guy like 3 days ago, maybe less and he's… he's just… He's angry almost all the time! Plus, this marriage is meaningless! It's just to keep our alliance with each other! Why couldn't my mom think of something else like I don't know, maybe sitting down and chatting with him and his advisors?! But then again, he's impossible to reason with it seems!" Akira ranted. She sighed and said, "But, he is charming at times. Like this morning. He gave me a silk cloth to make a choker out of and it's in my favorite color. I'm just honestly confused." Endā listened and nodded. Akira looked outside as she heard a church bell go off.
      "I-I should be heading back. It's gonna be time for lunch soon," Akira said. Endā nodded and said her goodbyes.

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      Akira felt stiff and thought a good bath would help her. She rang a bell and the door immediately opened.
      "Sup, miss queenie?" Mina asked with a smile.
      "Have one of the maids set up a bath for me. Please," Akira sighed. Mina got the hint and nodded. Akira looked at the picture of her father and started to tear up a bit.

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      A long day for Akira, true that. Akira was walking around the castle, looking around in the areas she's allowed in and she spotted a piano in a large room. She looked inside and looked around for anyone. She stepped inside and played a note. She looked around again - no one. Piano was her passion but she unfortunately never got to play her grand piano. So, now that she was standing in front of this grand piano, she couldn't resist.
       'I need sheet music!' Akira thought to herself. She stopped before she remembered a piece her father taught her. A piece by the composer of the name Claude Debussy. She sat down, smoothing out her dress, and played a few more notes before hitting the correct ones. Her fingers glided across the keys as she played the soft, D-major song, Claire de Lune. The one her father played, the one her father taught her, and the one that was played at his funeral.
      "What in the fuck are you doing?!" a gruff voice shouted, making Akira stop and wake up from her trance. She looked and saw a very angry Katsuki Bakugou. Yep, safe to say her heart dropped fast.