"The sky shimmered in hues of blue and pink clouds as if heavens themselves had spilled their colors onto the floating rocks. Clouds swirled lazily around the jagged edges of the stones, where houses with curved roofs clung like determined vines. The scent of jasmine mingled with the faint hum of magic in the air.

Somewhere far away from there, the girl with her soldiers, the cracked earth stretching endlessly under her soldiers steady march. Their eyes locked on the group of criminals they had cornered. Bound and defeated, the captives glared with defiance, but it was met with little sympathy

At the front of the procession, the young princess rode her horse, her dress trimmed with dirt from the pursuit .her eyes, sharp and unyielding, held an aura of command far beyond her age. She raised her hand , signaling a halt as they approached the makeshift prison. The soldiers exchanged looks of admiration as they discounted. "Here once again the princess made our work easy "the gate of the prison slammed shut with finality as the prisoners were led inside. As the soldiers celebrated their victory with proud talk of their princess , she quickly slipped away .

Dressed in her battle won attire, the princess soared through the sky astride her majestic dragon. The creature iridescent scales shimmered against the golden glow of their homeland, a land of breathing beauty with clouds brushing against floating rocks. As they approached the outskirts of the grand castle, she guided the dragon to a smooth, silent landing. Patting its head affectionately, she whispered, "Good work " before slipping into shadows.

She knew better then to make a grand entrance. Quietly, she sneaked into the secret passage that twisted its way into the heart of the castle, her boots clicking faintly against the stone floor. The passage was dimly lit , and she smiled to herself thinking that she is saved from her mother's scolding . But her relief was short-lived . as she emerged from the hidden doorway into the brightly lit hallway , she froze . Standing before her was her mother , her arms crossed and her gaze sharper than sword . clutched in her mother's hand was thin stick , the kind used to instill discipline .

The princess bit her tongue and laughed nervously , taking a hesitant step back .

"H-Ha...Ma...I was just ...um ..." she stammered ,her mischievous grin failing to disarm her mother's fury. Before her mother could speak, she bolted down the hallway ,her laughter ringing in the air.she sprinted towards her father's chamber , knowing it was the only sanctuary from her mother's wrath . "Stop right there brat today I will teach you a lesson "said her mother running behind her .

The king sat in his chamber , his regal presence commanding the room as he reviewed scrolls and exchanged words with his ministers . The polished wooden table gleamed under the soft light , adored with maps and official seals . His brows furrowed as he discussed matters of importance ,but of hurried footsteps broke through the calm .

Before he could react , a blur of motion darted into the room . It was his daughter , clad in her battle worn clothes , her hair slightly tousled form the wind . "help baba ", she whispered , almost breathless , as she slipped behind his chair for cover

The king glanced at her with amusement , his lips curling into a knowing smile as he took in the state of her attire Again ?" he asked leaning back in his chair with a chuckle.

"Another sneaky adventure with your army , hmm ?"

She grinned mischievously , her eyes sparkling with remnants of adrenaline . "Why do you do it , my child ?" he asked , the laughter in his voice teasing yet gentle .

She shrugged , the picture of youthful defiance . "its your fault "she said with mock indignation, gesturing at him and then towards the hallway."you and my brother - you've made me like this ! Now help me, baba please !"

Before the king could reply , the chamber doors burst open with dramatic flair . The royal minister stepped outside , his expression alight with amusement as he took in the scene. "All the best to our brave princess , he said with the laughter before bowing respectfully and retreating

The princess gulped , her bold demeanor faltering for a moment . She clutched the back of her father 's chair , using it as her shield , her wife eyes peeking out nervously . The faint sound of her mother's footsteps echoed from the corridor , growing louder with each passing second .

Her father 's expression softened ,a gentle smile spreading across his face as his loving gaze settled on her . He leaned back slightly , the warmth in his eyes betraying his amusement at the situation

"what happened ,dear ? "came the stern voice of her mother as she entered the chamber. The air seemed to shift with her commanding presence , and the princess ducked further behind her father's chair , hoping to avoid her mother's piercing gaze .

The queen's sharp eyes landed on her husband , her lips pressed into a firm line . "what happened? go and ask your daughter ," she said , her voice laced with exasperation . "she's done it again - sneaking out with her soldiers to catch criminals at the farthest edges of the land ! Honestly , this girl ..." she trailed off, shaking her head in frustration. " Today I will teach her a lesson !"

Behind the chair, the young princess gulped audibly, her wide pleading with her father for help. She clutched the edge of the chair, silently mouthing, please save me ! Her father chuckled softly, understanding the predicament all too well.

Rising from his chair with practiced ease , he approached his wife , the picture of calmness . "Dear" , he said gently , taking her hand in his , "she 's just like you - it's in her blood ". His words gave her praise "what do you mean "? She asked , through her expression began to soften .

The king 's smile deepened as he continued, his tone tone affectionate . "just like her mother , beautiful and full of surprises , a warrior " he gave her a knowing look , his eyes twinkling with amusement ."and ,like you she can't tolerate injustice . it's her senses of justice that drives her . You know the criminals she caught these times are the ones who were doing illegal slavery . Surely you can't fault her for that ? "

The queen 's stern expression wavered ,her lips twitching as thoughts fighting a smile . As her husband coaxed her , gently weaving words of praise and understanding ,her frustration began to resolve a little .

Unbeknownst to the pair , their daughter seized the opportunity . With the light steps of a practiced escape artist , she slipped out of the chamber and into the hallway ,grinning with the thrill of narrowly escaping her mother 's wrath .

Hello guys tell me your thoughts about the story please it's my first time writing it to support my work please. I will tell you about this world and the characters introduction in the next chapter I will be waiting for your comments . it is a magical world and the story will be a little mix of Indian and Chinese mythology i really really hope you all will like my work I will try my best thank you by and stay safe and happy

Okay so in this episode I will explain you about the world of my novel DEVINE BONDS I know it will be a little boring but please read it for better understanding

The magical realm is built upon the foundation of elemantal powers . The kingdoms live in harmony .Each is ruled by royal families who possess unique elemental powers . These powers are exclusive to the royals, each royal family is bound to a mythical creature that embodies their elemental power .

Water kingdom is fluid and adaptable ,tied to wisdom and healing . Their mythical creatures are - Serpentine dragons , aquatic creatures like merfolk

Fire kingdom is fierce and destructive ,tied to strength and passion . Their mythical creatures are - phoenixes or fiery lions.

Wind kingdom is swift and free tied to agility and perception.there mythical creatures are - winged horses or feathered serpents .

Earth kingdom grounded and strong tied to resilience and stability . Their mythical creatures are - Giants or rock - like creatures .

and the last kingdom is where our main character is .

it's a special kingdom and the heart of this world it's name is Astraea (meaning "divine ")

Their elements is light ,symbolizing hope and creation mythical creatures are radiant qilins or celestial beings .

Thunder representing justice and divine power there mythical creatures are thunderbirds or storm dragons .

Spirit representing balance and the essence of creation itself there mythical creatures are ethereal creatures like wisps or shadowy guardians.

While elemental powers are reserved for royals , the common people have access to martial arts and sword energy , which require rigorous training and spiritual discipline .

Each kingdom's martial arts style aligns with its eternal theme .

Water kingdom : fluid and graceful movements, mimicking the flow of rivers and oceans

Fire kingdom :explosive and aggressive technique , embodying the intensity of flames .

Wind kingdom: swift and agile movements , resembling the unpredictable currents of air .

Earth kingdom : grounded and powerful strikes , reflecting the stability of the earth .

And about the astraea kingdom as their three powers in the royal family so their people also haave it like this

Thunder powers : sudden , electrifying attacks , symbolizing the force of storms .

Light power : precise and radiant techniques , emphasizing clarity and illumination .

Sprit power : mysterious and elusive movements , blending shadows and ethereal grace .

Sword energy

Sword energy is universal , accessible to anyone willing to dedicate themselves to its mastery . It involves channeling one 's life force through deep meditation and training, culminating in the awakening of the third eye and Kundalini

The third eye awakening : the third eye , or Ajna chakra , is located in the middle of the forehead and represents intuition , wisdom ,and spiritual insight . Awakening requires intense focus and meditation , allowing warriors to perceive energy flows and enhance their combat abilities .

Kundalini energy : it's a dormant spiritual energy located at the base of the spine . Through meditation and disciplined practice , this energy rises along the spine , activating the chakras and empowering the warrior with heightened awareness and strength. This process involves balancing the three main energy channels (ida , pingala . And sushumna ) to achieve spiritual and physical mastery .

In this world , only one god is actively worshiped - the third god from the original trio . The creator and the protector have faded into myth , their existence forgotten by the people .

Guys I hope you understand it and if you have any questions then just ask me and I will explain to you this story is solely on my imagination and their I just mixed some things from indian culture but it's don't have any connection to any of the religion or real world I hope you read this and like my story I am trying my best please support me .