《Royal Blood》 Prologue #1 - For the clan Hello, my first chapter of hopefully many for my first fiction, enjoy! (feedback is appreciated!) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rosa POV: "Bloody political marriages!" I shout furiously, shattering a nearby wall in rage, Always "for the clan" yet what about me?, who do they think I am , an object?, A sacrificial lamb? "Herghhh" I sigh as I slide slowly down the remains of my bedroom wall. You see I am the 3rd Princess Rosa Crimson Fireheart , a noble Vampire of royal blood with such clarity such purity you can even trace it back to the first vampire Lord Deamount Fireheart himself although I take my mothers maiden name in her memory... Of course, I am of the core family of the Fireheart clan not one of those lesser branches with flimsy control over blood manipulation spells that they can''t even explode a human through his blood.... Anyway I have been trained in our blood magics from my usually quiet but devoted uncle in addition to pervy grandfather (-_-) I was taught with an education from the finest tutors across our lands who taught me history, latin, languages, culture, noble etiquette everything a princess of the unrivaled royal vampire clan needs to know. Our territorial region "Darmaul" has more than scholars and tutors (although they are high quality) we have a strong culture based in hierarchy along with the strong who are to be respected if you wish to keep your head. Darmaul, due to the war a century ago between the vampires and the elves over their religious god Aylena has an interesting weather and season system due to the many "forbidden" magics which left us with only two seasons, the longest season which is called "Farsk" is where the many dusk black clouds stretch along the sky, sometimes joining together to attempt to block out our sun. All of the nightmarish blots heavily contain mana impurities (remnants of the later season) which all undead life naturally are able to absorb and refine but is more difficult than at the later season due to the blood sun not sending out it''s "blood" but still allows to become stronger more quickly than at say, a random hill in the despicable elven continent. The other, somewhat minuscule yet ''overbearing to all'' season named "Mekis" lasts only two weeks and has been dubbed by many residents fittingly as "The blood season" in which the sun turns crimson red (from the Darmaul continental viewpoint) withering any foreign plants that haven''t learned to hide or adapt it''s gaze of blood mana. For those living under the red sky during the time are so fanatical the residents could be mistakenly dismissed by the lesser races such as the dwarves or humans etc as religious heretics for whatever bullshit they believe in. Although this is not far off albeit, we''re definitely fanatical, as the Markis sun causes any non-elemental mana A.K.A. ''raw mana'' to refine into a one-of-a-kind mana which can be absorbed directly as well as easily into our bodies (compared to in the season of Farsk) for the more wide-spread use of soaring up the vampiric ranks in power, For in many rituals and alchemical brews or stored in admanite lined jars to be later used or sold to the rich. Stolen from Royal Road, this story should be reported if encountered on Amazon. Back to the point I who could be deemed as one of the highest prized woman to many men am to be wed to the the son of the current master of nearby leading "high" Darklight demon clan who currently reside in the larger continent of Erezel. The cause? You may ask is due to those inferior races such as the elves, humans and puny blacksmith dwarves who declared war on our races so to seal our clans relationships we are to be wed to unite us and are soldiers to form a single army. Despite my words I don''t actually dislike my fianc¨¦ rather just my father for forcing it,I met him many times before since we both used to have a similar teacher at an academy we attended due to even more degrading political reasons. He was too serious when it came to family(he could rival the proudest patriots)but was light hearted around friends. It helps me feel better knowing that recently everyone on both sides of the Vampire and Darklight demon clan are finding him impressive as he had taken upon the role of a general in the current war and has succeeded in many sieges and battles thus far by his strategic mind as well as utilizing the High Darklight Demon clan''s bloodlines'' exclusive ability to morph their body into that of a shadow demon. It is an utterly unfathomable existence to many with other than it''s main ferocius physical abilities grants the demon mana capacity improvements and allows even the most untalented mage (or boosts the effects of an established one) to use support magics such as necromancy as well as dabbling in the infamous demon summoning with the bloody sacrifices of their pitiful foes along with their main magic spells such as ripping their souls asunder at later stages (7th stage shadow demon). The ability can be seen unique as not only can it be steadily improved, if the demon in question manages to drink the blood of demonic or magical beasts of at least the 9th rank superior abilities and power increases will occur with the creature in question having a deep effect on the abilties provided. According to our own vampric records,one of the original ancestors of the Darklight clan was said to somehow have defeated and drunk the blood of a Nightmare Draconic magical beast of 10th rank(A.N.-ranks will be explained later) causing many deformities and horrifying powers that one cannot simply imagine and using them he was able to rival our own lord before he ascended to the higher realms(as far as are historic records inform) The man who through certain circumstances that have forced themselves upon me is regardless my thoughts my new husband, His name...... Is Murdock Darklight. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hey guys, Night here just wanted to say thank you for reading and that if you''re confused DON''T WORRY ;3 we still got over two more prologue chapters so if you have thoughts or improvements or ideas ect on seasons weather world crafting anything of the like please feel free to comment or review and I''ll be grateful! P.S. If you want me to give you a rundown of where they come into Valac Darkfires (mc) story after the next prologue tell me in the comments please! Prologue #2 - The fall of Murdock & Rosa Darklight Heya 2nd chapter/prologue chapter here and you can learn a tad more about rank but don''t worry! I''ll add a post in the next few days explaining the ranking xianxia system. Anyhow the plot DEEPENS!? So enjoy and post any critism or suggestions in either the comments or in a private message, enjoy! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 months later Murdock Darklight POV: 4 months.. difficult for me to believe it''s only been that little since I fell in love with Rosa,feels like it''s been years, probably because of our relationship in the academy and as children with our own heightend crushes on each other. It''s possible that without this forced marriage we might never have discussed our feelings for each other thinking about it now, reminded I turn to my scarlet bride now giving her a cheeky smile with a "I love you" ...I just can''t thank her father enough for this chance regardless of his ulterior desperate motives. In the beginning, sure I thought I saw signs that she didn''t like the forced political marriage but I wholeheartedly believed from the start that she would grow to understand I loved her deeply, that I didn''t just marry her for politics or lands or survival. As it turns out Rosa did, just harboring feelings due to shyness probably quietly blaming my lack of love-like wisdom, see, despite being a strong demon , A 9th rank warrior, I''m deeply inexperienced in love,so I mistook her shyness for dislike originally. Rosa took me heavily by surprise soon after our wedding,which now knowing my love experience, will not be hard to see why. It was exactly one week after we were married, during which, I with my misguided thoughts waited for her patiently to accept me, before claiming her as mine hoho! Makes you wonder how lucky I am to have someone like Rosa, Such beauty yet such mischievousness. As it turns out she was probably waiting for me to take the lead! Naughty vampire! During that unawares historic day for us I went to go wish her goodnight before getting ready to start supplying her with anything she might have needed due to her recent trouble adapting her lifelong vampiric habits to our night-time sleeping schedule. Rosa tilted her head down hiding crimson eyes from my gaze, she beckoned me closer with a wave of her hesitating hand...I still remember silently standing like an idiotic coward which is ironic considering my reputation yet definingly understandable for many young inexperienced men like me. As I approached her,Rosa,turning scarlet red like her jewels in the process,whispered in my ear "Would you... like to get away from this just.. you and me?" in the unexpected situation where she invited me to spend a exciting night away, I immediately pushed out of my chest brimmed myself with fake confidence in preparation and responded "My lady I know just the place...". I still.. I still wonder how I didn''t faint. As we exited her bedroom via a gleaming lined window we utilized a racial stealth skill of both clans to be one with twilight, blending into darkness like the shadows, helpful too when avoiding a sudden incoming lady-in-waiting who was just exiting my uncles quarters with an aroused expression. I quickly took Rosa behind the pillar then carried her in the perfect, fitting princess style life (causing no small amount of blushing) then darting to the edge of the courtyard, currently devoid of guards,leaping over a 5 meter wall and reappearing beneath the foolish guard tower on the other-side,the side of freedom. Before running I, while laughing as thoughts that should be banished entered my mind,questioned my flower if "this coveted princess will keep up appearances in the dangerous exciting night ahead?" Receiving a fireball to the chest I continued to travel along the wind, blinking between trees in the forest to the north of our proud castle to our destination. A unique cove with a shallow entrance through a cave leading to a natural mana well and waterfall all beneath either the sun or moon depending on the time, the cove was but one of many places I discovered in my childish adventures, so many that you could ponder a whole book displaying my discovery''s of treacherous treasures or luring dungeons (both of which heavily impacted the current me,a warrior built 9th rank powerhouse 3rd rank magus with finally having a family heritage 3rd rank shadow demon transformation. If you spot this story on Amazon, know that it has been stolen. Report the violation. Lying around the cove''s waterfall Under the moonlight in that little open cave was the most beautiful moment of my life till that point, we sat there for awhile drinking fine wines that could run a country with their cost, discussing our dreams our yearns overall enjoying our time each other. Hiding from all our tiresome troubles, our responsibilities. After the moon hung in the air looking down impatiently at us as almost to hurry as along in our relationship, we kissed and kindled our relationship between a High Darklight demon and a vampire princess. Both of us ''monsters'' which neither of us have trouble cleaving and shattering a body''s bones with one palm instantly, jellying their corpse or even exploding their veins and vessels bloating their body before filling up and exploding through blood magic. Yet despite that,We both whispered to each other "I love you". That night we became one , became a real Husband and wife. A loving couple. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 year later Murdock Darklight POV: Rosa is pregnant with a child between us, The leading physician declared that the child will be expected within the week! A strict father I shall be, or.. well try knowing me... ;_;(A.N. #TooDoting). Other than the possible problems and solutions that plague my mind of all the baby''s needs and things we recently hired a new dark mage called Sarius Mers from the human continent unexpectedly, half human that one which leads to no end of disrespect or rumors towards him from my castles residents. He seems quite calm, collected even telling me "I will be at the young masters beck and call always and teach him what he needs to know" after telling him the child would be male. I asked "Why do you, a stranger to these parts wish to be in contact with my soon to be son?" to which he seemed startled, his eyes turning unfocused vaguely replied "to redeem myself for my mistakes not to let it happen twice", I asked a few questions about his past the main of which solidified him in my mind as he and his family had nearly died for our clan. Assured of his loyalty and feeling sorry for him I, while considering the benefits,agreed. Our son is to be called Ralos Darklight named after a demonic beast I battled with in my youth. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15 years later Ralos Darklight POV: "Mother why!" I cry line sof crimson tear fleeing from my eyes down my cheeks, my father speedily takes my shoulders in his claws yelling "Ral run outback and get on Silec, my demon mount,we will delay them here then follow you afterwards , head to the human continent and take this cosmic bag(it''s a superior version of a magic bag that as long as you can fit it in the open neck you can store items in there but you have the full weight, cosmic bag is 1/10 weight), it has enough money for you to establish yourself plus all our martial & racial techniques from the vault, change your surname let none know your origins" "YOU HEAR ME!!?" It scared the shit out of me as I''ve never heard father like this before it takes all of my mind just to furiously nod, "we''ll send someone for you, now go! we lo-"*explosion* I dreadfully turn slowly around to see the collective alliance of those lesser races smash through to the throne room, my father not wasting any time immediately shatters the wall behind the solid gold throne and violently throws me speeding to the stables. I look up at my home for the last 15 years, where I lazily relaxed happily, where my mother shielding me from responsibilities that she had as a vampire, I only cared little about politics and feuds even neglecting training I only even reached the 2nd rank of a warrior. I look at that home once again speedily mounting Silec, moving further away but just as I turn my head I see my mother with an elven sword stuck into the area where her heart resides and my father self destructing himself, wiping the Darklight and Fireheart castle and all those within, off the face of the friendly Fireheart & Darklight clans territory. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hope you enjoyed and please comment and give feedback so I can improve, also enjoy the poll! next prologue chapter is soon, may be shorter who knows!