DEVINE BONDS chapter 1

"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

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