The Dawn: Rise of The Phoenix

Chapter 1

*Kharuna's POV*

Staring blankly at the world within these walls. I yawned in boredom. When will mama come back? It's been three days. I'm starting to get worried.

"Princess!" I was pulled away from my thoughts by that gravelly voice. I took a peek down and looked at the direction where it came from, I already knew who he was, considering he always bother my time on top of these walls.

"I'm not coming down if that's what you want!" I said and laid at my back again.

"Well, you'll come down when you heard this." Although I show no interest in him my ears are open. "He's back!" You can't mean him? Aiz is just trying to bait me.

"Who?"

"Jabez." I stood up and gave Aiz a 'if you're lying I'm going to kill you' stare and jumped from branch to branch.

But the heavens love me so much that the branch broke off. "Waah!" I screamed as I closed my eyes tightly and clenched my teeth waiting for the impact of the hard ground. But instead, strong arms caught me.

"You're clumsy as ever princess." That alluring voice of his and the scent of roses gives tingles to my senses. His brown hair falls into his shoulder, emerald eyes stare with such worried look.

I immediately pulled away and stood up, pretending I didn't just embarrassed myself.

I bowed my head slightly hiding my reddened face. "Welcome back Jabez." I said it as polite as I could. He just gave me light chuckled. He also bowed down. "It is an honor to be welcomed by you princess." I felt a pinch in my cheek. "You're too cute trying to be polite."

I was relieved by his actions, I thought as years already passed he would've changed. I smiled, I guess not.

"Well love bir-" I elbowed Aiz before he can continue those words. "Polite my ass, this brat hasn't changed!" He whines while holding his stomach. Aiz shows his annoyance with his sharp blue eyes, hair as dark as coal being blown away by the cold wind.

"And you haven't changed either Aiz." Jabez mentioned. Aiz is quite good looking too but..

"Yeh, still an idiot." I added.

"You littl-" I turned around and stuck my tongue out mocking him. He gave a loud sigh and closed his eyes. "You guys should go back, the queen also just arrived from her trip." My eyes widen in excitement.

"Shall we go?" I walked shyly at their backs as they talk about Aiz training, kinda boring if you ask me.

There stood a figure of a tall woman with a dazzling smile she wore every time. Her posture is perfect for displaying her beautiful woven dress. Her long jet black hair hangs until it reaches her waist and paired with a gaze of a true ruler. The mere presence of her is overwhelming enough to make you bow before her eyes. Queen Kashmin Riei Shiwara.

"Mama!" I ran and greeted my mom with a hug, I'm rather a mama's girl, well considering I don't have a father.

Both Jabez and Aiz bow down.

"Kharuna." Mama said warmly, beside her is my older sister Sheena. The same hair as our mother swept on one shoulder, inheriting the brown eyes of our father, with a cold expression as ever as she switched her attention from the book she's holding to me.

"Hello sister." She greeted and I nodded in response. She looked behind me and said. "Welcome back Jabez." And to Aiz. "Greetings to you too General Aizchylos."

Aiz on his knees with a rather red ear, embarrassed by being greet by the person he likes. I rolled my eyes at him. Sheena switched her attention back to her book.

"Rise." My mom ordered and they followed.

"Aiz!" The roaring sound of that voice can be heard all over the castle. "I swear to all gods and goddesses I'll kill you!!" Sounds like Aiz will never see another daylight. The light brown hair that is shoulder length appeared right before our eyes ready to kill Aiz, brown orbs raging in fire. "I told you to not tear apart those clothes I have sewn for you because it's an expensive fabric." Here we go again with Misa's mother like act. Aiz immediately hid behind Jabez but nothing will get on Misa's way.

Bringing out a piece of cloth, Misa came closer to Aiz. "Can you see this!? Not only the sleeves are almost torn, it's covered in dirt!" Misa's eyes burn brighter. "I even told you to be careful with this and what did you do? You even got the nerve to wear this while sparring! Do you have any idea how much I poured in this clothing and how I spent just buy the fabric and I gave to you it just to ruin it!? You stupid, stubborn, not so good looking idiot who will never have a wife!!" Misa said while getting close to Aiz.

Aiz, I pray for your soul to be at peace.

My mother chuckled at what is happening and held Misa's shoulder to stop him from killing Aiz. Yes, Misa is a him. Though he acts in a mother like way, a feminine body, and small face, everyone can mistake him for a girl. Trust me, a lot of boys from our childhood literally liked Misa. It's absolutely crazy to think about it.

"You're as cruel as usual Misa."

Misa bows down in respect."Welcome back my queen and also Jabez." Misa stood up and put his hands on his chest. "These kids don't have any manners, my Queen." A hand pat over Misa's head, calming him down.

A small chuckle came from her. "You're still a kid too Misa." She looked at all of us. "Look at you guys, all complete!" She said in joy as if we were little kids again. Our group of friends is now reunited.

Mama then walks towards the portrait of her family, fingers brushing along the table. She looked at her deceased brother with such soft eyes, muttering something that is inaudible to us.

"The peace we discussed between El Tigre Blanco and Fenikkusu (our) kingdom was successful, they will come in two days." She said proudly. "We will celebrate and give them a warm welcome." She smiled at us once again. "Jabez coming home was perfect timing, go enjoy the celebration all together like old times."

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Chapter 1 iz now out, I'm updating this book again so please stay tuned!