Draikan: The World of Dragons

~ 7 ~

~ Chapter Seven ~

After hearing Libelle's response, I stayed silent and continued my work. Even the redhead girl got the hint of my darkening mood and left me alone.

As I scrubbed the clothes, harshly might I add, I thought of how impossible it may be for me to comprehend these dragons. I just couldn't see why I have to follow everything they do. I'm not a dragon! In order to stay here, I don't need to become like them. I can learn to do every chore and work in exchange for surviving and living in peace. Just like normal people do in a mundane world.

I let out a sigh. I really don't want to stay here. Where ever here is. I need to find a way back home. Soon.

Libelle came over holding a two large books in her hands. I got up and noticed how many of the women from earlier had left. Where'd they go?

As if reading my mind, Libelle spoke. "They finished their work here, so they left to do other work in the kitchen or gardens outside."

Libelle handed me the books, which were actually a bit too heavy for me. "I had asked Ruby to get them for me. These are the journals that mention the human cases. You can read them after you've taken a bath. I even left you a dress for you to wear." She pointed at a nearby rock that had a light pink dress draped over it.

"Who's Ruby?" I asked as I walk over to the dress and sat the books down.

"She's the one who spoke to you earlier."

Oh! The red hair freckled girl. I never thought her name would be so bland compared to her looks. I expected an exotic name to fit her appearance. Then again, I don't know what would be considered an exotic name.

Libelle came closer and patted my shoulder. It kinda made me uncomfortable but I didn't want to be rude and slap her hand away.

"Kaida. Please don't stress over about choosing a mate. I won't let anyone force you to go through with it."

I looked up at her questioningly. "I can be forced to do it?"

She removed her hand from my shoulder with a sigh. "You are a young, healthy looking, woman. And we need more women than men. Our population is dwindling and only the women can increase it with healthy wombs. The dragon master, after some time, will demand for you to make a choice. He knows the importance of keeping a woman here, under his protection. But if you wish to not become like us, then there is no use for you here."

It all then clicked to me. It's the typical philosophy of - women must bred and men must protect - kind of thing. Even if I can help with other chores, the dragons won't care for the extra pair of hands if I won't give birth to a dragon. To help expand their race.

I looked down, feeling a bit defeated. What do I do if I can't find a way home? Will I be able to make that decision and choose to stay? I honestly can't say anything right now because I don't know.

"How much time do I have?" I looked up at Libelle. "How much time before your dragon Master demands an answer from me?"

She gave me an annoyed look. Probably because I have questioned absolutely everything since I've gotten here. "Like, I said, do not worry about it. The dragon Master is Xenon and I will try my hardest in convincing him to give you more time."

For some reason, I couldn't believe her words. Because if they are in need of repopulating, then they will need every woman they see.

I removed my clothes and went inside the warm water. I swam over by the little water fall and let the water rinse out my stress. I could be here all day if I could. The water felt clean, light, and had the clear blue color.

I didn't even bother to acknowledge that Libelle stayed standing by her spot and watched me swim.

I didn't even care about my nudity. I had once played soccer for a semester in high school and all the girls would use the shower rooms after a home game. I, and many of the other girls, saw each other's bits.

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I currently laid on my leaf bed with two journals opened. After getting myself cleaned, Libelle brought me back to my room. She said that in order to have more time, I need to be away from the rest of the dragon clan. Meaning, I'll only be washing, drying, and folding clothes every morning, before anyone wakes up. Then, for the rest of the day, I'll be confined in my bedroom. Eating my meals brought in by Ruby or Libelle.

I've read the journals, happy that they were in English as well. Although old sophisticated English that held a bit of Greek or Latin. Therefore, some words were hard to understand. But I got the gist of it.

There were only two other humans, besides Libelle, who came through some unknown 'black rip in the air'. Which I've decided to narrow it down to call it a dimensional hole. These people have gone back to the place they've woken up to, looking for some clue as to how they can go back to the time and place they were originally from.

Unfortunately, they also ended up like Libelle. They've succumbed to the pressures of this place and fought to survive in it.

The other two people, one a man and the other a woman, went through the harsh transformation of mortal to dragon shifter with the help of some fairies. The woman didn't make it, she died from internal heat boiling her insides.

The man, on the other hand, survived and became a strong warrior for the dragons. He fathered two children before dying at an old age. He lived a new life here after giving up his old one.

But was he truly happy?

These journals just stated the facts. No type of emotions were written. And the only human left is Libelle. A woman from an older time, a time far different than mine. She found equality here and love. She's respected, as I've seen when we were doing laundry. A woman who came from a place where they're looked down upon will surely find comfort and happiness in a place where woman are admired and seen respectfully as equals.

I,on the other hand, come from a new generation. A place where women aren't looked down upon just because they're not married and bearing kids by age twenty five. I, as a woman, could go to college and be a great intellectual amongst the smart men of the world. Although, it'd be a challenge for any woman to reach for that goal, it is still a possibility in my world.

Here, I don't know what's so great about here. Therefore, I don't know if I'll find any happiness if I stay and survive the dragon transformation.

I close the journals and curl up into a fetus position. I was stubborn. I couldn't accept the fact that I will no longer see my family and friends ever again. So I had hoped to find a way, a clue to go back home. Obviously, I couldn't after reading these journals over and over for hours.

I didn't want to accept defeat. But, now I sadly accept my fate as I cry myself to sleep. Dreaming of the love ones I will never see again.

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A/N

Posted: 5/13/19

Hope you all had a nice mother's day yesterday. I did, until my mother discovered my tattoo that I've been hiding for more than a year now 😂 😭 So I've been getting the cold shoulder lol.

Anyhowwww

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