Vulnerable Invincibility

Prologue:

knowledge is Power... Power is alone.

Chapter One

Joz knew the instant she was awake, but ofcourse she knew everything right? She laughed humorlessly at the thought. Everyone else thought so, they named her Queen of Darkness in Eamdria, entrusted her not only with the Ishiataya (a chrystalized ball of ancient magic that granted your greatest desires) but also with Anastasia (a vast library that held books on EVERYTHING and expanded through space, time and dimensions). They had no doubts in her.

She however doubted herself, she knew everything except for one. The things that involved or affected her life significantly. She was also a broken soul.

She let out a long sigh as she got out of her huge luxurious bed. Aside from the fact The Dark Prince, her future son visiting her occasionally (fucking time travel) her life was a bore.

She sighed again, perhaps they should call her The Queen of Sighs... She frowned unhappily and dressed in a dark red, silken dress. A single blood tear rolled down her cheek, scorching her skin which instantly healed. What a gracious reminder of her weak, broken soul... As if she needed it.

Wiping the tear away in disgust, she left her room with her head held high and took her place in the throne room.

"Danaus!" Joz called, she needed to be... uplifted if you will.

"Yes my lovely queen?" The handsome Danaus strode into the room with a crooked grin upon his face. He stood before her and bowed his head respectfully.

"Perform for me please." Joz commanded lightly. He was one of the few limited people she didn't instantly know everything about. A peace in her chaotic sorrow.

"What would you like to see lovely?" He asked. Taking a seat next to her on the throne, kissing her hand with a taunting grin.

"You know I love surprises." She smiled warmly at him.

Ofcourse he knew she did, he loved his queen and would do absolutely anything to make her smile. So strong , yet so alone. He ached for the broken Queen. HIS queen. He smiled as he thought up a trick.

Joz watched as Danaus created an illusion in the air. It was a giant diamond mirror that glowed softly.

"It shows you what you most desire." He turned the mirror to her and peeled into it to see his Queen's wishes.

In the mirror was the reflection of the queen. She was crying. In real life his queen's tears were of blood and acheing sorrow, but in the mirror they were clear and she was laughing. His queen longed to be happy...

Joz pulled him closer, " Show me your desire. " She said smiling at him. Her tears now whiped away leaving her cheeks adorably pink. Joz smiled as he hesitantly looked into the mirror and the image changed.

Joz gasped in astonishment. For it was Danaus and herself in passionate embrace. She watched, unable to look away from the graphic fantasy she played role in. Stunned.

Danaus took her hand and pressed his lips to the back of it once again, his warm breath seering her skin. His eyes burning with desire.

A small ache pierced her heart," Danaus I can't make you happy... I'm broken.." She cried.

Danaus whiped her tears away softly, he hated to see her cry," I'm content as long as you keep me close." He whispered.

"Like I could ever get rid of you." Joz smiled sadly. Danaus leaned forward and softly kissed his beloved queen upon her blood stained cheek. She curled closer into him like a child and held him tight.

She wished she could be right for him...