Lost

Future

"What will we do about the child Amoya? At such an age with no memories of our beliefs, traditions, objectives, or future. How can we appoint  someone like this." A man said ,old with hair as white as Amoya's scales .

A sigh passed the woman's lips.

"Simple , we will teach her as we have royals before our time. What did you expect, we were all sent beyond. We knew that the child would be clueless , they were left alone. Don't let the easy life you experienced beyond distract you from our purpose here." Amoya stated a matter of fact.

The meeting had Amoya mage, Borus first in command , Amoya's father Authur and the oldest of all current kins , Almezad. Amoya was standing looking up at her father and elder sitting on seats high-rised as if before a judge with Borus standing right behind her. They were discussing Johnoya and the strategy needed to help the girl transition to her rightful place. This way, she can unlock all the potential she has for herself. However, the people present were not so forthcoming.

Almezad, who they call elder, spoke." I of all of you know and have not forgotten our ways. Amoya, I understand the attachment you may have to the situation. I believe you are correct. Though with a people rising from the dead, literally. We do not have the time or patients to play house with the child. We have gotten reports from our spies of unrest within the lands of the demi humans and others as well . The child will go through the rituals within a month of being here. Amoya and I will take responsibility for teaching the youngling. After a month and no longer , will she take the rituals that will prove her potential that is final.

"Yes, elder." They all said. Two lower demon kins arrived dressed as maids and escorted the elder out.
Amoya's father spoke, the man old and hair as white as her scales.

"How will you approach this daughter? You are destined for failure." A smile on his lips.

"The only failure in this room is you," she said and walked out with Borus right behind her.

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The small gathering was being held on the west side of the largest building in the city, windows as large as doors , floors lined with fine carpets, statues of great warriors old and new. Gold and white walls, grand and beautiful, concrete that looked marble with metal and gold lining the walls . The five story building mansion looked over a city just as beautiful as it. lined with gold and white ,metal and concrete. Buildings clumped together below it far and wide. People line the streets, the square lively as the kins Hussle about. The large fountain in the middle of the square with a statue of a man holding a large sword to the skies, too, was made of concrete and metal. To say the least, it was a beautiful city with low-level dragon kins , dragon kin warriors, and low-level demons.

"What your father says is true , harsh, but is reality. This girl knows nothing and is but a babe whose mouth is still on the breast of it's mother ,they will die if they take on the rituals of initiation for our people. She behaves like a half ling." Borus said, trying to keep pace with the mage. Finally, she just yanked her arm, forcing her  to stop and turn to face  him.

Frustration is evidently visible in her eyes. Borus's eyes soften, and he sighs.

"She will not know who you are unless her true form is connected to her. Be patient. " The bulky man hugged her, but frustration was still in her eyes, and she simply remained quiet.

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Johnoya had gotten  up from the floor and was now speaking with a maid, a beautiful low-level demon named zel. She spoke words so lovely she was convinced to take a bath in the private bathroom attached to the room and ate a really good meal, best she had  since she was placed in her room. Johnoya was sitting on an armchair near the bed that she requested while zel stood before her.

"Yes, they are correct. You were considered a prince even though you had  the ability to bear children . What would have happened? On your 18th name day, you would be placed to sleep, and the head mage would finalize the process of you being only a prince." Zel explained, all the while smiling.

Johnoya, all the while, took in the information. She learned that zel was a maid from long ago and was sent to where she calls beyond. Though grey streaks were shown in her hair , she looked as young as her. She realized that even though they were old, they looked young she wondered how old Almanda and her husband were to have looked up in age. Zel and her had been talking for hours about the people, traditions, and even the Forrest. About magic and that she could use it too. She was surprised, and Zel promised to bring books for her or simply just take her to the library they had in this place. Zel once again told her of the war and that it took her family. The people that she was rescued from are demi humans , they have exceptional strength and will. However, they are not of any kind we have seen, so they are considered demi humans, whatever that means.

Zel complimented how beautiful her scales were along with her eyes and many more things. She conculded that the woman had a very sweet mouth. She felt more at ease now that she understood why she was here and what she was and the change she had. But she had died and came back to life that alone troubled her. She asked Zel if royalty could die and come back to life , she laugh and said, "Then going beyond would be pointless."

Johnoya felt a little better knowing she was safe and was gonna be taken care of as Zel told her she would be her personal maid and hinted something more that she chose to ignore. At that moment, the doors to the room opened, and the woman from earlier walked in and dismissed Zel. She didn't remember her name, but God was she beautiful. Her white scales seem to glow against the dull grey walls

"How are you adjusting to your room, child? I see you have taken a liking to your maid , a wise woman." She stated.

Johnoya attempted to speak but was silenced with a hand.

"You are not held prisoner here. There is a mark on your hand. I don't know if you've noticed. It's of a dragon in flight. Place a finger over it until it gets warm to summon zel when u need to leave the room. You are to always have her with you. Though very small , it is a binding spell between you and your maid that I placed on you while you slept. " All the while Amoya spoke, she stared into Johnoya's eyes deeply, a look of sadness.

"I believe you, Zel had already informed me of the mark and also about the binding that she requested it because she can act as a guide and teacher for me. What of the people that captured me before , won't they come looking for me? Won't they be angry.'"

Amoya laughed and finally sat on the bed, still staring at Johnoya in the eyes . "Child, we are not so stupid as to not be prepared. We have things set in place for such events. You need not worry. Though I come to you to speak of a much more serious matter. Seeing that you are young and have not gone through any of our training or initiation, you will be placed in a series of classes held by myself and an elder of our  kin race . We will teach you magic, combat magic , spiritual magic, and soul magic . We call this the gift. One that is as the air we breathe. " She sighed and finally broke eye contact , stood up  from the bed, and stood before Johnoya bent forward held her shoulders and whispered in her ear.

"If you fail , you will die for real this time." She stood tall and turned her back.

"Amoya is my name. This is the last I will say it to you, one month from now, you will take part in trials that will connect you directly to the ancestors of the throne. One that. Share blood with actual mighty dragons. If you are deemed unworthy, the pressure alone will kill you, so we will train you ."

Amoya walked to the double doors that automatically opened for her, looked back, smiled, and left.