The Demons Hidden Kingdom

Demon Eli

Eli POV

‘My Queen..’

He took leave quickly after speaking those words, I’m glad he’s going to get some rest. I bet his journey was a long one. I also decide to go to my room, I thought after spending all them years in there it would have been the last place I’d want to go. But I do my best thinking in there and... I also wanted to see if the Charm I cast earlier worked correctly. I am feeling a little rusty after all.

I head to my Chamber and on entering was pleased to see my room was spotless and as it was before my sleep. Furniture that was covered with many years worth of dust now looked like it had been made that that day for someone of High Birth. I eagerly step over to the window that was once hidden by debris and cobwebs, now free for me to look over the entire Kingdom. I chose this to be my Resting Chamber for that reason, I could see everything from here and with my Demon Sight I could focus on particular areas as and when I pleased. Peering out I could see the Gardens had now become a beautiful maze of colour and filled the Castle Grounds with a life, seems I didn’t do that bad of a job this time. The entire Kingdom seemed that little bit more alive and it made me feel good inside.

I also didn’t want Kinru to think this place was a total let down, I could tell he was a little concerned when I started to Cast. His face was a picture when my Blue Flames appeared, a bit of payback for his stunt earlier. Not a very impressive trick though, Cleaning... I don’t usually like to show off any of my power, I was used to suppressing and hiding my abilities. The humans would usually fear anything that looked more than a magic trick, if my Blue Flames were seen by the humans they’d run for miles. It was nice to be able to show a little of my true self..

I admire the view of the land for a little longer and think about what may happen next. I was struggling to focus as he kept coming into my thoughts, I felt bad about having my guard up with him but he seemed to be ok with it. He didn’t give much away himself and when I told him about where we came from he didn’t seem to want to know anymore. It must be a lot to take in, it is for me.

“Hmm..” a tiny grin appearing on my face.

That trick he pulled on the rooftops was quite something though, he didn’t seem to be as cautious as I was. I wasn’t expecting him to reveal his abilities to me so soon. The way he held me when we fell made my heart pound and my blood quickly became hot like fire. I’d never felt that way before. Was it because he was another Demon? I kind of already accepted that I wouldn’t find a Mate or a Husband, if I Married a Human I’d just have to watch them grow old and die as I’d done with the friends I had back then.

I pull away from my thoughts and go sit down at my dressing table, my hair brush remained exactly where I left it, I run my fingers down the handle reminiscing about the little things in life that I’d not in centuries. My Demon Energy took good care of my body while I rested, but I was desperate for a soak. I pick up my brush and run it through my hair, I’d missed this feeling.

As a Demon, we don’t need as much maintenance as Humans, we don’t need to eat and drink to live, sleep every night to be able to work and fight. Our Inner Power takes care and cleanses our body. However, I’ve always enjoyed Human activities such as bathing and eating. Where ever I was staying during my travels, I’d make sure they’d have a nice bath area for me to soak in. And I’d find the finest Bakers in the town to make me cakes and sweets, I’d pay them a little more and they’d make them extra sweet for me, they were always very grateful. Kinru seemed to enjoy the Sweet Tea I made, I wonder if he has a sweet tooth too?

I continue to brush my hair making sure no tangles remained, I place my brush back on the table and found myself staring at my reflection in the mirror... Kinru calling me his Queen had thrown me off completely, what did he mean by that? And I wasn’t a Queen, I may have made this Kingdom but that doesn’t mean I’m its Ruler. I only cared about protecting it and anyone who found it.

I couldn’t help but wonder what he might be thinking, was he thinking about what I had told him about us earlier? His friends he’d left behind to come here? What did he actually think of me too? Was he thinking about me now...?

I couldn’t get these thoughts out of my head and it was starting to irritate me, I’m usually very calm and good at controlling my emotions. But right now I just feel my head is all over the place. Getting myself together I decide to go make up a bath for myself, the water might ease my mind and help me relax. I collect some fresh clothing from my dresser and make my way to a room next door to my Chamber.

My bath was nearly as large as the room itself, half of it built into the floor and made from luxury stone. It was engraved with a intricate pattern around the outside, it was one of my favourite places in the Kingdom!

I raise my hand up and take a breath...

Water suddenly begins to fill the empty space, it’s movement fierce! Within seconds the bath was filled and not a single drop had hit the floor. I begin to undress and could feel the cold air hit my body. I couldn’t wait and stepped into the water immediately, the water felt so good just touching my feet. The water was extra hot, steam rising in the air filled the room almost instantly. No sooner did I sit down and submerge the rest of my body.

Damn! It feels so good! Another thing I’ve missed terribly.

I tilt my head back and shut my eyes as I finally start to relax a little. The water feels so soothing on my skin, the heat relaxing every muscle in my body. I listen to the same silence that I’ve listened to for years but this time it feels different.. I stay in the bath for some time trying to clear my mind of today’s events.

Despite my efforts, Kinru still enters my mind... He could have shared this bath with me if he wanted, I could have made him....

“NOOO!” I yelled as I sat up and shook my head aggressively.

Why was I even thinking like that, what is wrong with me?!

I splash the water onto my face and finish up quickly. Getting out I throw my hand back towards the bath and make the water I had conjured disappear almost instantly. One good thing was my Power seemed to be reviving just fine, I was finally beginning to adjust. But I still couldn’t get these ridiculous thoughts out of my head!

I begin to dress, I’d chosen a slightly longer black dress that came to my shins, beautiful embroidered work had been stitched into the fine fabric. The sleeves were long and came down to my wrists and the bottom flowed nicely but not too much. After this I return to my Chamber, I brush through my hair once again removing any tangles. I was too inpatient to wait for it to dry, so with a small amount of Power I run my hands over and through my hair drying it there and then. I take one last look in the mirror swaying my body to the side to make sure nothing was out of place.

Happy with how I look and feel, I begin to wonder if Kinru would be well rested by now. He won’t have had much rest, but it would be enough for a Demon! And I was excited to show him around the Kingdom. I take my leave from my Chamber and make my way down the corridor and stairs to the Main Hall, I stop before leaving the castle door. Turning back, I look at my now revived castle and think to myself... There’s still a chance here... I just need to wait a bit longer.