Stormbringer

Chapter Three

Raine.

Earthland. Once a world united, now a world split apart into four divisions, the Metalrock, Weatheria, Frozen Waters and Fiore, and in each divisions are ruled by kings and queens. 

*Division 1, Metalrock, also known as the Kingdom of Metal and Earth, ruled by King Red Ashters and Queen Lily Ashters, has one daughter, Princess Carla Ashters and a son, Rouge Ashters. Earth, Metal and Shadow type mages are prominent in this division. Kasalukuyan kong binabasa ang binigay ni master na kanyang binigay na libro at sa ngayon wla akong na iintindihan sigh. Ngayon ko lang nalaman na may ibat'ibang division pala ang mundo na aking tinitirhan. All I know is that I was born to kill in order to survive. 

*Divison 2, Weatheria, also known as the Kingdom of Lightning and Sky, ruled by Queen Wendy Marvells and has a daughter, Princess Nami Marvells. The late husband of Queen Wendy was killed during the war. Sky, Lightning, Healing type mages are in this divison. Healing? Ang galing naman, wala na siguro silang doctor doon.

*Divison 3, Frozen Waters, also known as Kingdom of Water and Ice, currently ruled by King Silver Snows, has three sons, the oldest Price Jack Snows, the middle Prince Gray Snows, and the youngest Bran Snows. Ice, Snow and Molding, and some little water type mages are in this division. Currently? at teka  some little? Ganoon na ba talaga kami kaunti?

*Division 4, Fiore, also known as the Kingdom of Fire and Light and the strongest in all kingdoms, ruled by King Khal Drogo and Layla Drogo, has one son, Prince Liam Drogo and has twin daughters, Princess Lucy Drogo and Princess Lambrini Drogo. Fire and light type of mage are in this division. Liam, sigh.

The residents knows each Kingdoms in the world but they're unable to connect to one another. It's unknown the reason why their worlds got cutoff, no one questions it though. It's just how their world works; each section kept to themselves- *knock knock* Napahinto ako sa pagbasa ng may kumatok bigla.

"Lady Raine tinatwag ka na po ni Master." I nodded and close the book.

This is it. No turning back.

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Raine.

I'm wearing the most expensive our organization can afford. I should be happy right? Tingnan ko ang aking damit at  sarili sa salim. Ang ganda ko. I should be overjoyed, such luxury has never touche my skin before. Pero bakit ang sakit? Bakit hindi ako masaya?  I'm supposed to be presented to the Prince tonight and it would be bad- really bad- if he decided that ayaw niya ako because of my petty feelings. Master ordered me to make him adore and want me at hindi iyon matutupad kung iiyak ako nagyon.

Sana binigyan nila ako ng mas masayang ball gown, I didn't think the Prince would want a lady clad in midnight black gown, as if I was a widow already. Sigh. A goomy bride in black for their blazing handsome prince. Wow. kahit naman siguro ang mga Council wouldn't approve of such a match. I'm worried about the impression I'm going to give later, I'm afraid that I will be failed. 

  "You're a vision, Juvia"   Master told me, raising a his slender hand to his lips. 

"T-Thank you, Master"

 I stuttered out in reply, uncomfortable with this new kind of attention. Binitawan niya ang aking kamay and I stumbled. The gown opens like the other half of an inflated balloon but I still can't help the heel of my foot from snagging on the smooth satin layer. My feet are bare still but later, I will have to wear the razor sharp dress shoes they've elected for my grand debut. I've never walked in anything like them in all my life, but I'm a water. I can adapt, no matter what the hurdle I'm facing.

"You will pose as a rich foreigner." 

Master Jose said and sits on my bed. Malaki ang lugar didto may ibat-ibang mga rooms at sa ngayon nandito kami sa aking kwarto. Mater told me kahapon na I have to move like a nobility, para hindi kahina'hinala. 

 "And the sole heiress of Rick Mohawk's land."

"Rick Mahowk?" 

I frowned at the familiar name. Then an image popped onto my head, an image of stout man with fearful, beady eyes and hair darker shade of blue than mine.

"Isn't he a frequent client from us?"

Ngumiti si Mster ng malaki, and I can't decide if If he's amused by though or impressed na naalala ko ang lalaki. 

"Pumayag siyang na ikaw magiging nice niya after ... much convincing." 

"And –" 

I bite my lip, smearing the subtly applied red lipstick. A woman came by my room earlier with a box containing bottles and vials straight from the apothecary, and painted my face to look pretty as she put it, though to me it only seemed as if my features were outlined and heightened with color. Wala naman mga nagbago, thoughit would seem that my skin was no impossibly pale contrast to my glowing features. Sinabi ng babae na kapag may magtatanong kung  if I used any cosmetics to emblish my face, i will say none.

"And I'm going to live with him?"

"For a while," 

 Master contemplates in answer, stroking the tip of his mustache. I stay silent, walking over to the corner of the room. Nararamdaman kung tumitingin si Master sa akin but I'm too sick to care.  Even with all the bloody things she's done, I always thought I will going to marry for love. I should've known better, should've known that happiness was – how stupid to think that I could! I think not even God will allow me for all the things I've done.

Steaming and shaking to the very core of mycold blooded being, I grab a stool and gathers the skirt of my gown up to my thighs. I didn't bother wearing the restricting crinoline, though for propriety's sake I'd probably regret that little detail later. Ang kwarta is clouding with the fog of my anger and dapat akong maghinahon dahil baka mahalata ni ito ni Master. 

"But seeing as you're to marry the Prince," He adds after a moment, narrowing his eyes at me. 

"You won't be needing a permanent residence."

My vision blurs, burning. GUsto kung umiyak. My rage is gone just like that, and it leaves and empty feeling at the bottom of my stomach. Mamuhay sa isang granding castle with a handsome prince -what an absolute dream, and here is my Master offering it me, tinutulungan pa nga akong abutin ito.Charm the boy with your pretty blue eyes and you'll get all his riches. I shoud be happy that I've given this opputunity.

But, the truth, I've never felt lonelier.

"W-Well, yes, master," I said hoarsely, fumbling with the straps of my heels. 

"That would be p-practical." 

MY heart is breaking, I think morosely, over and over again. My heart is breaking – and I've desperately relieved to know that I still have one. Master Jose stands, a pinched look to his face. 

"Don't think for a moment that I don't sense your displeasure, Raine"

 He hisses as he walks to the door, fixing the fit of his coat. I froze, the shimmering strap going limp beside my cold palm. The contrast of silver against my pale skin is striking, and sI just know that I will glow beautifully under the Palace lights. Charm the boy and get all his riches. He stops with his hand on the knob, giving me cursory glance. 

"Make sure to clean yourself up before we leave. We don't want you sniveling in front of the Royal family."

"Of course,"I  squeak, the heel stumbling loudly away from her as she straightens to watch him go.

To be continued.