The Iron Princess

Family

I was in my room at the Forgotten castle.

On my bed, the covers to my stomach and I knew I was wearing my pajamas again.

The curtain were drawn and I could see a pot of steaming tea on the bedside table and a chair next to the bed.

Prince Dominick stood close to me.

My forehead was beaded with sweat and I was so tired.

"Hi," I said quietly to the Prince.

"Hi," He said.

His face was mask with concern.

He had dark bags under his eyes like he didn't sleep and he looked so tired.

"How are you feeling?" He asked.

"Tired," I said. "My muscles feel like they havent moved in eternity. What about you? I'm sure you look worse than me."

"You're worried about me?" He ask in disbelief. "You should worry about yourself you---"

He cut short then and took a deep breath.

"I'm so sorry," He say.

I look into his grass eyes.

"I didn't know you'd be hurt, I should of known using all three glamour right after another and being taken out of the same person, could hurt you," He said.

"It's fine," I said shrugging. "I knew what I was getting myself into, as long as you keep your side of the deal, then you could do whatever you want with me."

He stared at me with wide eyes.

They were amazed with wonder, searching my face.

Before I could ask why he was looking at me like that, a short fey dressed in a silver rope came in.

I'm guessing a Healer.

They always dress so weird, like monks and pastors from the mortal world.

"How long has she been awake, your highness?" He asked the Prince.

"About six minutes," He replied moving away so the Healer could take his place.

"How are you feeling, Iron Princess?" He asked touching my face and moving it back and forth.

"Tired, better," I said, as he felt for my temperture.

"Do you feel nausea?" He asked. "Headaches? Stomach ache?"

"Nausea a little bit, but mostly just weak," I said.

"Have you ever performed that much glamour before?" He asked.

"A long time ago, just using Iron though," I said. "Never with all three."

He nodded.

"Is it something I could practice to get better?" I asked.

Prince Dominick was looking at me tense, like he was about to say something.

"I don't know," The Healer said taking my temperature again. "Nothing has ever been performed like this. Not with all three glamour coming from the same body. Look at what it did to you, it could kill you if you do it again, we dont know the outcome. Its best if we get the three glamour from the Realms and each give a small amount like as planned."

I looked down at the arm he was examining.

I could see my blue and red veins pulsing against my now sickly pale skin.

Prince Dominick stared hard at it.

"I could practice it," I said to the Prince. "I'll just take it slow next time and it should work."