Queen of the Dragons
Chapter IX: Decision

By: Michelle



Day One

Mei Pieh sat alone in her cell eating her dinner. No longer were here meals bread and water. Her dinner was beef and broccoli. It was better than her breakfast and lunch early today. Plus, she was no longer bound in chains.

After she had finished her plate, the Dragon Lord came again to check on her. It was only the tenth time today. It seemed as though he was trying to buy her love. He would bring her candy, flowers, and even jewelry; but she wasn't impressed. She only wanted love and that was something he could never give her.

Day Two

Her day was the same as before. She had good meals and Dragon Lord visited her and brought her gifts.

Today, she realized that she never thought about his proposal the day before. It puzzled her and she wondered why her. Why would he want her for his Queen? The past few weeks he was cruel to her. Why the sudden change of heart?

When he came in for one of his visits with her, she decided to ask him.

Mei Pieh stood up when he opened the door. "Hello, My Lord." She bowed to him.

"Hello, Mei Pieh." He was glad she was starting to respect his authority. "How was you dinner this evening?"

"It was wonderful. Thank You." She noticed this time he was carrying a small box. Her gift she figured.

"I have something for you." Dragon Lord stood close to her and opened the box for her to see.

Inside the box was a gold ring. The ring was of two dragons. One Male. One Female. They were in a yinyang position with arms around a white jade stone.

"It's beautiful." She admired as he slipped it on her finger.

She looked closer at the ring on her hand. Then, she realized what it was suppose to be. The female dragon was pregnant. The stone symbolized her future child. The male dragon was her husband. Together they felt the life they had created together.

"Why?" Mei Pieh asked him.

"What do you mean?"

"Why do you want me to be your wife?"

He took her hand and observed the ring. He knew she suspected something. "I love you and want to start a family with you."

"You lie." She pulled her hand from him and turned around.

"No. I don't" He wrapped his arms around her and kissed her neck. "I need a wife to carry my children. Is that enough explanation for you."

"No. Why me?"

"You are young and beautiful." He placed his hands on her belly. "You can give me many children."

She was speechless. She didn't know what to say or how to react. He wanted her only for her body.

He began to kiss her neck again before he whispered in her ear. "Remember, I always get what I want." Then, he left her alone.

Day Three

The third day was here. She had to give him her answer.

IF SHE SAYS YES:
she would become his wife
have his children
have to make love to him
he would care for her and their children
she would be free from this cell
she would have food and clothing
she would be marrying the murderer of her father
the dragons and the Shinobis would united
she still would be his prisoner

IF SHE SAYS NO:
she would remain his prisoner
he would kill her

She thought about all these things. She knew he never will love her and she would never love him. He killed her father. If she was to marry her, her father would be ashamed of her for giving in to him. She knew what her answer was going to be. NO.

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"Have the servants made Mei Pieh's dress yet?" Dragon Lord asked Wick.

"Yes, Majesty. All her dress and nightgowns are in your room. He wedding gown is being finished as we speak."

"Good." Dragon Lord was pleased and got up to head to Mei Pieh's cell.

"Majesty." Wick called after him. "What if she refuses?"

"She won't. She has no choice."

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Dragon Lord opened the door to her cell. She stood up and bowed to him.

"Have you made your decision?" Dragon Lord slightly smiled.

"Yes, I have." Mei Pieh looked away from his face. She knew he wasn't going to like her answer. "NO. No, I will not marry you."

He was shocked and angered at her answer. She was suppose to say 'YES'. Now, he had to force her to say 'yes'.

"Are you sure that's you want?" He asked her calmly.

"Yes." She was surprised he was being so calm.

"Are you forgetting what I told you yesterday?" He signaled for his guards close the door. "I always get want I WANT."

She didn't like the way he said that. Before she could turn to face him, he pinned her to the wall. She tried to get away from him but he was too strong for her.

He held her two hands above her head with one of his hand. With his other hand, he slid his fingers up her thigh. Tears flowed from her eyes. She didn't like his touch.

"Please, I...I..."

"Say yes or I'll take you by force."

"I don't love you...I....I"

"Just remember after the birth of my child, you will never see it again." He threatened her. "If you say yes, you will never have that worry."

"I....I don't....I..." He touched her and moved his body close to her. She felt him harden with lust for her. Suddenly, she felt powerless before him and gave in. "Yes. YES. I will marry you."

He released her and she dropped to the ground. "Good." He lifted her chin to look at him. "Tomorrow, you shall be my wife." Then, he left the room.

Mei Pieh buried her face in her hands. What had she done? What had she done?