Dragon Knights Fan Fiction ❯ Jewel of the Destroyers ❯ Chapter 1

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After Raseleane�s death, Lykouleon has to take a new bride. When he chooses Rune, he finds out just how stranded their relationship can become. Yet, when a soul stealer comes after Rune, will Lykouleon be able to save him and realize his true feelings for the elf?

Anime/Manga: Dragon Knights Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Hentai / Romance / Angst | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 02.08.2005 | Pages: 2 | Words: 2.1K | Visits: 243 | Status: Work In Progress

Jewel of the Destroyers

“You must understand what this means. The elves will be bonded to us with loyalty and we must never betray them.”

“I know. I'll take her as my bride. The Dragon Kingdom needs a Dragon Queen and even though I wish not to marry again, I must for the sake of my country.”

“Yes, my lord. I'll tell the Fairy Elder you wish to except the Princess' hand in marriage.”

The Dragon Lord sighed as Alfeegi walked out of the room. Raseleane had been cursed and died about a year ago, but the pain of her death was still as strong as ever. He knew he needed a new Queen by his side just so he could have an heir. A proposal had come from the Fairy Forest and Lykouleon, knowing that this was the best choice for Queen, excepted.

He had seen the Fairy Princess only once. That had been when his father was still the Dragon Lord and her own father had brought her to the Dragon Castle so he could watch over her while he made a deal with the Dragon Lord. She had only been seven years old at the time, but she was still a very beautiful child. She was also very innocent and sweet. But, more than a century had passed now and he had no idea as to how she would have changed.

Lykouleon sighed once more and looked out the window. The Princess would be here in three days and the wedding would take place in two months from now. He would not be allowed to see her until the wedding, but he didn't care. It wasn't as if he really wanted another Dragon Queen. Until the wedding day though, he'd just have to wonder what she looked like and how Princess Rune acted.

The two months in which it took to prepare the wedding went by quickly. Lykouleon never saw Rune's face for she was always forced to ware a veil every time she left her room. It didn't matter to Lykouleon. He was still mourning over Raseleane's death and he never again wished to marry, but as he had been constantly reminded, he needed a Queen by his side for the good of the country.

It was a quiet day when the wedding finally came. Neither the Dragon Lord nor the Elfin Princess wished to be married, but if either of them refused now it would be the ultimate disgrace to the other.

Lykouleon looked glorious in his ceremonial armor and blood red cloak. He also wore a ceremonial sword at his hip and had decided to ware armguards as well.

Princess Rune wore a long, white, low cut gown. She still had a veil over her face that only showed her brilliant, blue eyes. The veil was only to be removed once she was married and had become the Dragon Queen.

They went through the ceremony rather quickly and when the priest finally pronounced the two husband and wife Lykouleon gently removed the veil covering Rune's face. He stood in shock for a minute just looking at his new wife's beautiful and gentle features. Then quickly he leaned down and placed a quick kiss on her lips before his hesitation could be seen as an insult.

Lykouleon stood out on the balcony that leads into the dinning hall. Everyone was dancing and drinking right now, but he just couldn't do anything festive at the time.

His thoughts turned to Rune. She was indeed beautiful. In fact, Lykouleon though she was very much like the seven year old child he remembered. Yet now, she seemed fragile, as if the slightest touch would break her. Lykouleon knew he didn't love her but that didn't mean he didn't care for her. He knew she would do her duty just as he would do his own. Lykouleon still wanted to protect her. She was his Queen now so it was his duty to do so.

Lykouleon walked back toward hi room only to realize that the room across from his was open. He wondered why. No one ever went in there. It was the room meant for the Dragon Lord's heir, but since he had no heir, there was no reason for it to be in use.

He walked in silently only to see his bride standing in the middle of the room. Rune turned around when he entered and smiled sadly at him. “So,” she said quietly, “ this is the room for your heir then?”

“Yes,” he said gently, though he was still captivated by her beauty.

“I know you hate me Lykouleon, but if there is a child that comes from this match, please don't hate it.”

“Whoever said I hated you?” Lykouleon asked, confusion in his voice.

“You're eyes say it. If you could, you'd trade my life for her's in a second. I don't blame you though. You love her,” Rune said in the same soft, calm voice as she walked passed him and into their room.

“Rune, I don't hate you.”

“You just didn't want another Queen, but seeing as you needed one we are both now in a loveless relationship. There's nothing we can do to change that now.”

“Rune…” Lykouleon trailed off however when Rune laid down and began breathing gently. Lykouleon sat down and couldn't hide the smile that came to his face. She looked like a child when she was asleep. Lykouleon sighed and laid down next to her.

Lykouleon woke up when something kicked him. Looking down at Rune he saw that she looked as if she was having a nightmare. She kept whispering under her breath, but Lykouleon wasn't able to hear what she was saying.

Shacking her somewhat he finally managed to wake her. “NO!” she screamed hitting his chest.

“Sh, Rune. It's all right. You were just having a nightmare,” he said leaning down over her, concern in her eyes.

Rune began to breath normal once more once she realized that she was in the Dragon Castle. “Sykoul,” she breathed out, fear in her eyes.

“Who?” Lykouleon asked confused.

Rune shook her head. “No one,” she whispered, turning away from Lykouleon. The Dragon Lord sat back against the headboard but as soon as he had done that Rune had thrown herself in his arms and started crying.

“I don't want to go back to him. Please, even though you don't love me, please don't let him take me away again,” Rune whispered clutching onto Lykouleon's nightshirt.

Lykouleon wanted to ask whom Rune was talking about, but he knew that it would only bring back bad memories for Rune so he decided to leave it alone. He just held her in his arms and ran his fingers through her hair, trying to calm her down. Rune ended up falling asleep in her new husband's arms.

Lykouleon didn't seem to notice. It was true, he didn't love Rune, but he didn't want to see her in pain either. He made a mental note to ask the Fairy Elder about this Sykoul person before he left.

“So, little elf, you're still haunted by me. It doesn't matter. I'll have you again, and you will be the one to bring us power once more. Don't think for a second that that weak Dragon Lord will be able to save you. He couldn't before, and he won't be able to now.”

All right, short chapter, but I hope you all liked it. Please review and tell me what you thought of it.