Heir of Midnight [YoungWritersShortStory]

Aleniya Dracavalier is rebelling. Her parents and people have been murdered ruthlessly by the king, and magic - their most precious resource - has been all but destroyed. In the aftermath of the brutal battle between her people and the king's armies, she fled to the mountains and trained to become an assassin - a killer of the night.

Now she is fully equipped with skills that could save her life, she begins a rebellion. The people are treated mercilessly, the conquered sent to death camps where they die within hours. It is time. Time to strike a blow so hard that the rebellion will rise, and Aleniya will become the rightful ruler of her land.

But it seems her victim has other plans...