The Lost Girl

Chapter 1: Meet the King

There was once a peaceful kingdom named Kilmore. It had great and beautiful land. They had amazing water supply and crops. It was peaceful, a perfect place to settle and start a family. Everyone loved it there. Kilmore was beautiful and a sight to see. It was the most beautiful kingdom in the enchanted forest.

It was ruled by the royal family, the Petrovas. They were kind people with the purest of hearts. The king and queen, Matthew and Janet Petrova, ruled with fairness. They listened to their subjects and made sure peace was always held. The king and queen had a daughter and a son, Sarah Petrova and Garrett this kingdom the royals were the only ones who can wield magic.

On the princess' 18th birthday, they held a ball. It was for the princess to meet suitors. Her parents wanted her to fall in love before she got married. The king and queen wanted her to be happy. That is where the story begins.

Sarah was roaming the halls when she spotted her friend, David. He was a servant of the castle. He had brown hair and turquoise eyes. He was kind and a gentleman. He loved to sail. Sarah admired him. They had been friends since she was a little girl. Now that she was growing up. She began having strong feels for him. They began a dalliance months ago.

He was coming out of the kitchen, probably helping his mother cook. She rushed to him and jump him. He was surprised but still caught her in his arms. He held her tight and buried his head in her hair. She had dark black hair and blue eyes. Everyone in her blood family had blue eyes and he loved to get lost in them. She was wearing a silk, simple soft pink dress.

"Love, it is good to see you too," spoked David with his accent that she loved. He smiled at her when he let her go.

"Where have you been?"asked Sarah. She had not seen him in days. She started to worry.

"I had to go on a trip to get something," replied David. He wanted to surprise her. The truth was he went to earn money and buy a ring. He was waiting till the ball to propose. David knew that this woman was his happy ending. She was his true love. He gave her a playful smirk.

She giggled. He loved that sound. She got on her tippy toes and kissed him. It was slow and gentle. It was filled with love, just like every other kiss they shared. He wrapped his hands around her waist and she wrapped hers around his neck. They pulled away to breathe, resting their foreheads together.

David opened his eyes and looked at the woman in front of him. She slowly opened her eyes. He looked in her eyes and told her what he always wanted to say. "I love you."

She stared at him with awe. She gave him a quick kiss on the cheek. "I love you too." They smiled at each other. It was their first time saying it and hopefully not their last. David pulled her into a hug.

"I have to go but I will see you tonight," said Sarah. He nodded at her. She left to her bed chamber.

When she entered her ball gown was in the middle of the room. It was a cupcake dress. It was silk and a light blue. She couldn't wait to wear it a week from today. She was sure David was going to love it. She walked slowly to the dress. She picked up the material of the dress. Sarah felt the softness of the dress. She smiled and let go of the dress. She got ready for her riding class.

Outside the castle a carriage was pulling up. It was black and grey. It had no coach, just two horses. Inside was a man you never wanted to meet. King Nathaniel . He was ruthless and cruel. He is an immortal, thousands of years old. Some say he made the darkness himself. People fear him because he is extremely evil and crazy. That is why people do anything to please him. That is the reason he was invited, if they didn't they would be dead.

As the carriage stopped, servants were ready to serve. The door of the carriage flew open. A man dressed in a dark cloak and robe came out. He had grey, cold eyes. His hair was black with streaks of grey. The king looked around 40 years old. When you see him a chill goes down your spine.

He got out and walked up the steps. He had a plan in mind. Nathaniel needed to marry the princess. The king needed something from the princess, something precious. He greeted the King and Queen. They were clearly scared. Good, he thought. He asked where the princess was and they told him she was out riding.

The king walked out to the backyard of the palace. There he saw a view of the princess. She was riding a white horse. She was far away but he could see she was beautiful. He smirked. She was just like her ancestors before her. Nathaniel knew for a fact this royal family was made of kind people and some gifted with powerful magic. That is why he wanted this princess as his wife. He wanted something he never had before. A person to love.

The princess stopped and dismounted from her horse. Sarah walked to the stable and left her horse. She turned around to see a man watching her. She felt a shiver go down her spine. He looked cold by the look in his eyes. Sarah gasped. She could only guess he was King Nathaniel or as she called him Lord of the Darkness.

Suddenly a puff of black smoke appeared in front of her. The king was now in front of her. Sarah became scared and worried. He stepped closer to her. Sarah was frozen in place because of fear. Her breathing and heart rate began to quicken. He was inches away from her, the king could reach out and touch her.

"So beautiful and pure," said the king. Nathaniel raised his hand and cupped her cheek.

Sarah could feel his dark magic. She got scared and decided to use her magic. She filled her hand with light and placed it on his chest. His eyes were filled with rage. He grabbed her wrist and pulled it away from his chest. He still held on to her.

"Let me go," whined Sarah. She was trying to get out of his grip but failing. He tightened his hand on her more and more.

"Here is the thing darling, tonight I will ask your hand in marriage and you have to say yes." He growled. She felt the coldness of his voice deep in her bones.

"No," yelled Sarah. She got out of his grip and ran to the stable. He followed behind her. He grabbed her by the waist and lifted her in the air. "Let me go!"

Sarah felt her magic at her fingertips and started to use it but it was useless. He was as powerful as they said. She started to scream but he put a hand on her mouth. "Be quiet my love."

She yelled even more but it was all muffled by his hand. She started to panic.. The worst things were running through her mind. Tears slipped down her face. Then the grip on her waist was gone and she was on the floor. The scream of pain of the king followed. She let in a big breath on air and turned around.

Her brother had came to her rescue. His hand was out and using magic and held down Nathaniel. He had rage in his eyes. There was rings of light around the king and he was in pain. Garrett was using all of his power to keep him down. Sarah got off the ground and expanded her arm. The palm of her hand was facing the king, a ray of light came out. The two siblings were lost in the power and trying to stop King Nathaniel.

Moments later King Nathaniel was out like a light. Garrett was trying to catch his breath when he looked at his sister. She looked wrecked. He ran to her. He bent down to her and pulled her into his arms. "It is okay, you are fine now."

Sarah grabbed onto Garret with all her life. She was scared and tired. Her brother's soothing voice made her break down. She rested her head on his shoulder and cried. It was all too much. She cried and the sky began to darken. It looked like rain was coming. Moments later it began to rain. It fell on the ground. Garrett lifted Sarah up and carried her bridal style. He carried her to the castle. Their parents came rushing to them when they saw them.

"What happened?" Their mother's voice was laced with worry and fear. She went to her son to get a better look at her daughter. She had puffy eyes and shivering. "Take her to her room, NOW."

Garrett carried his sister to her room. He placed her on the bed and covered her in blankets. She grabbed on the labels of his coat. "Please call David, I need him." Her voice was small and laced with need. He nodded quickly to her.

He turned to his parents. "Mother go get David and father call the healer to check her." His voice was demanding but still had traces of worry.

His mother looked at him with sadness and gave him a kiss on the cheek before she left. He father have him a pat on the back. He was left alone with his sister, he turned back to her. Garrett went to the side of the bed and bent down on his knees. Her eyes filled with tears. He hated to see her like this. Garrett put a strand of hair behind her ear. He wanted to take the pain away but couldn't.