reborn from anguish

chapter two : Raylina

Raylina's POV:

I was flying. I could see the stars and clouds speeding past me. The wind whispered to me as I cut through the sky. diving down, I saw the green of meadows and hills rolling past, smoke from chimneys scattered throughout. I caught a glimpse of a shadow above me. tilting my neck, I saw it a huge dragon flying right above me. it was beautiful scales the color of the darkest hours of night, crimson tipped spines that reminded me of blood, and lastly the most startling of all were the glowing eyes that shone like my father's prized ruby. it was terrifying and beautiful at once, but I didn't feel scared. it felt familiar and safe somehow.

I awoke with a jolt as I hit the cold stone floor."damn it," I cursed. I had this same dream every night before my birthday. without fail, I would dream of flying and the beautiful black dragon that felt so familiar and real. last night, apparently, was no exception. Today, I turn 18 and officially inherit the title of the crown princess of ithon my home. I've been dreading if for the last seven years when I was told it was also th day a husband would be chosen for me since inherently a woman cannot rule alone. a bit barbaric if you ask me , but no one did. and all attempts to discuss the matter with my father, King William thoroughly thwarted.rolling my eyes, I pick myself off the floor. right on que a knock sound on my door. come in, I say softly. In walks, my best friend and lady in wait Mina roscal. another dream she asked as she strides in carrying a silky dress.Yes, I say pouting. you ever get the feeling you're not where you're supposed to be? i ask her. of course, she replies, all the time, especially when I'm in the restricted section of the palace records room, getting my insides rearranged by that handsome scholar Daniel she winks at me. ew gross Mina I chuckle and throw my fallen pillow at her. now she says, "It's time to get you ready." The king and your brother Markus are waiting for you in the dining hall for breakfast. groning, I drag myself to the adjoining wash room and slide into the tub as Mina fills it with warm water. recalling my dream as Mina washes and combs my silver white locks. everyone says my hair is a cursed color , that I'm the reason my mother queen amber died when she birthed me that I will bring nothing but ruin to the kingdom if I ascend the throne. Cursing myself for thinking of those idiots i turn around to Mina, hey mina do you think im cursed? i ask. mina hit the top of my head with the comb. ouch, I say, rubbing the sore spot. how dare you ask me such a thing she says. I've been with you since we were both children dont listen to those stupid asses. I think your hair is beautiful it reminds me of moonlight. yeah, well, I think i look like a cave dweller I snort. again, another pop of the comb on my head. ouch mina, you know I have to put a crown on my head. yes, then stop talking badly about my princess. fine, fine, I say, tilting my head back, enjoying the feeling of having my hair brushed.a while later mina puts me into this silky pale pink dress my hair put into a long braid reaching my lower back and a tiara sits perfectly atop my head. I sighed, looking in the mirror, feeling more like im going to battle than to see my father.