"Feya, Shut up . You are not from here, and that 'beast' is considered a very beloved creature in this country . Our Royals and even our younger generations like to fly on a regular basis, but only Royals can ride into the palace on dragon kin . It is considered a honor . " Lalia's tone was sharp and rather frustrated as she sat back on the bench . It was clear by her tone and expression she was done trying to be nice . "Just because a dragon would incinerate you based on your character alone, do not slander those who can ride . "
"How dare you speak to me like that . " Feya began but Lalia chuckled, looking at the frustration on Feya's face . Her outrage was ridiculously overblown, and even Melania flinched at her tone . She never quite understand why Feya felt so much more important than the others in the family . Even as first princess, she should realize she is not the crown princess, that title belonged to a woman who had been laid to rest many years ago . There was a twinge of sadness at the memory of that pretty young woman .
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"Feya, we are not in our own land and are being granted asylum . It is, perhaps, best we are respectful to our hosts and their customs . Kyera did take the place out there in your stead, because you did not think yourself up to balancing the cold . Now, shall we behave as princesses now?" Melania asked her own annoyance masked in a overly sweet tone . Lalia nodded and watched out the window as they approached the royal palace .
The Snow Drop palace was a tall pale grey stone building with a towering tree serving as its backdrop . The leaves glistened with gold and greens while the flowers glowed pure white in the canopy . The tall stone palace of towers and roof peaks stood out . Guards patrolled on the tops of the walls, beautiful dragons perched occasionally as they basked in the winter suns . It was clear even from this distance that the keep courtyard was alive and bustling with people . Kyera and the crimson dragon looked at home next to the Black elder; steam curling it's way up from their footprints .
"That is a beautiful site…" Melania smiled as she watched the window . The snow caught the light, reminding her of the beauty of the waterfall under the sunlight . "And Kyera seems as though she belongs . "
"That's because a Princess always looks most at home in her element . " The Carriage driver replied as he ficked the reins to urge the horses into the main center . By the time the three girls dismounted the carriage with a tall and slender young man helping them down . The boy smiled in a devilish, steal-your-heart sort of way .
"Welcome, Princess Kyera . " Sansor greeted as he took Kyera's hand and helped her down from the dragon's back . "We missed you cousin . " He smiled and gave her a bear hug, with enough strength to crack her back .
"Sans, gentle, though your cousin is not made of glass her baby will not appreciate being squished . " Bryson warned him and Sansor set her down and stepped back several feet, his eyes wide and worried .
"I'm, sorry Kyera . . I didn't know . Grandmother is going to kill me . " He sighed shaking his head and rantign for a few moments under his breath . As he did so a woman ran down the stairs and seized Kyera in a gentle hug . She couldn't help but smile as they kissed each others cheeks .
"Myra… Hello Cousin . " Kyera hugged her back and chuckled as they kissed cheeks . "How are you feeling darling?"
"I am great, we were getting ready to head to forest Gate, Grandest Mother is in the study finishing up a few things before she makes the trip… Why are you here? Who are your friends?" Myra asked as she turned to look at the three girls waiting nearby .
Chapter end
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