The Ruins that Remain

Standing there alone, it became clear what I needed to do.

I stand weakly on bodies of sand, sand that once covered not only my body but all the warriors that fought for freedom during this war. Kingdoms used to stand here, where allies congress to discuss problems upon their government. It was my home.

I muster up the strength to continue walking through these recently broken-down ruins, smoke fills the air as the fire that surrounds us is nowhere close to its own death.

My mind is set on the thought of getting to the main hall where an escape route is an inbuilt underneath, only problem is that I have no clue where I am currently, all the landmarks that I studied to remember my way around this city are gone, razed and left for dust.

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Although Ileana Sloane Aldine is only 17, she has had to take on the role of a warrior for her kingdom, all because of her bloodline.

Julian Maddox Regan holds the title of the Heir of the Deserta Kingdom, at 18 he is on his way to being the ruler of his kingdom after a single mistake that ended his father's life.

Will they learn and forgive their past or will they hide in the shadows of their past?