Royal Blood

Prologue

Tonight, is the night where two souls will be joining together as one, where families will too bond and build forces with each other. But it also when evil forces will grow stronger as well if anything were to go wrong.

It is the night of the full moon and it is when it turns red after a thousand of years, called 'The Red Moon' or 'Blood Moon'. It is believed that if two souls were to be wedded on a night like this, their bond will be the strongest among others and for that, a wedding is currently being held on tonight.

At the southern part of the country, a huge mansion close to where the white sands beach is, a family of royal blood are celebrating a wedding for the youngest prince getting wed with their closest friend's youngest daughter tonight.

"Are those the cupcakes that are to be given to all our guest tonight?" asked the Duchess.

"Yes, Your Majesty. Chef Louise personally baked all of it in the evening." Replied a lady in suit.

"Very well, just remember to pack them up in the boxes that I ordered Madam Luna to purchase from the shop last night. Oh, and have you any of the bridesmaids?" asked the Duchess.

"If I recalled correctly, they are in the dressing room with the bride herself along with her mother, Duchess Penelope." Answered that lady in suit.

"I see. Are my husband and children in the ballroom?" asked again the Duchess.

"Yes, Duke Marcus is currently welcoming all the guests that enters the hall, while the princes and princess are having a conversation with the other guests that arrived early. And, Duke Marcus was looking for you a few minutes ago." Said the lady in suit.

"Really? Then I shall take my leave and head back there then and erm...Maria, don't' forget to ensure that everything runs smoothly, and please no mistakes tonight." Remind the Duchess as she heads back to the hall.

"Understand, Your Majesty."

In the dressing room, the bride was wearing her dress as soon as she was done with her makeup and sat down on the chair in front of the mirror table. She felt heart beating fast every passing moment.

"Are you nervous, little sister?" asked the eldest sister.

"Kind of, my hearts can't seem to slow down, and I am not sure what I should be doing and what to expect for tonight." Answered the bride as she takes a deep breath.

The eldest sister smile at her sister naive personality, then her assist her in getting prepared for the wedding of her life before they heard a knock on the door and saw Maria enters the room as she closes the door behind her.

"My Lady, the Majesties and the guests are waiting for you in the ballroom and the Duchess ask..."

Maria looks up at the bride and was mesmerizes by how gorgeous she looks and could not help but comment on it.

"Pardon me for saying this, but I must say, you look absolutely gorgeous in that dress tonight. You look so flawless and pure with the makeup and all." commented Maria.

"Well thank you. To be honest I am kind of feeling nervous and afraid that I might trip in the dress or mess up badly tonight or even..."

"Rubbish! My Lady, with the guidance of your sisters and mother, I assure you that tonight will be the night you will not forget, and I have even made sure that everything runs smoothly for you. So, please don't look down or bring yourself down on your wedding night." Said Maria.

Feeling not convinced by Maria's words, the bride sigh but still manages to push the nervousness aside and told everyone that she was ready. She stood up and made her way out of the room with her sisters and mother, heading to the ballroom slowly.

Halfway through, as they are approaching the doors, Duchess Penelope suddenly burst into tears. Seeing her youngest daughter getting married, made her realized that she was all grown up and it makes her heart aches a little bit.

"Mummy are you crying?" asked the bride.

"Oh no, it is nothing. Something just caught into my eyes, that's all." replied the duchess as she wipes her tears away.

All her other daughter knew exactly what their mother was feeling at the moment, especially the eldest daughter and the daughter in-law.

"I am just proud of you, seeing how much you have grown and becoming the lady you are now. I am just to sad to see you moving on, soon you will be someone's wife, you will have your own home, living together with your husband and starting a family of your own. But just so you know, even though you are no longer staying with us, that doesn't mean you and your husband can't visit us from time to time. Remember our doors will always be open to you and if you ever need our help, don't hesitate ask, understand?" said Duchess Penelope.

The bride nods her head and gave her mother a smile before noticing Maria as she approached the door and ask if she was ready. The bride took a deep breath and was about to walk when her eldest sister held her shoulder.

"Are you sure? because once you step into there, there will be no turning back." asked her eldest sister to her.

"I am ready, sister." She answered with confident then walks towards the door as Maria opens it.