Chapter 9: True Love

Flora's P.O.V

I couldn't believe what I was seeing. Helia is this beast-like creature. He looks just like the beast from the Earth movie Beauty and the Beast. Except he had raven blue fur, two fangs coming out of his upper mouth and he is wearing a shirt.

"I know. I'm a monster." He said looking sad. I ran up to him and hugged him. He stumbled back some from surprise.

"Helia, you are NOT a monster. I was just a little shock that's all." I said and pulled away. Then I punched his arm.

"Ow! What was that for?" He asked rubbing his arm.

"You hid from me because of this? I was really worried about you." I said.

"I'm sorry. I didn't want you to see me like this." He explained.

"Do you really think I'm that shallow?" I asked glaring at him.

"Well…no…I just…" He said nervously.

"Helia I don't care what you look like. No matter what I will always love." I blurted out. Once I realized what I just said I cover my mouth, blush, and turn around so he won't see my face.

Helia's P.O.V.

She loves me? Did I hear right? I couldn't help but have a big grin on my face.

"Do you really love me?" I asked.

"Yes." She said quietly.

"I love you too." I said.

"Really?" She asked turning around to face me.

"Ever since I met you." I said.

"Oh, Helia." She exclaimed. I couldn't help but smile.

"Uh, Helia…" She said.

"Yes?" I asked. She walk up to me and kiss me on my snout. I just stood there shocked. But I closed my eyes and enjoyed it.

She pulled back and smiled sheepishly at me. I just grin at her it was probably a stupid goofy grin.

"So…um…how about you get out of this tower." She said.

"I can't." I replied sadly.

"Why not? Don't everyone know?" She asked.

"Yes, but at night I turn into a dragon." I said.

"Well just stay in your room at night. And I don't think anyone will care all of us is your friends, Helia." She said,

"You're right, Flora. I guess I was just being dramatic." I said,

"Yes you was." She said giggling.

"But what am I supposed to do about going out in public. I mean I know most of Linpheans won't care. But some will." I said.

"That's how I will help you, grandson." a voice said. Flora and I look towards the doorway where my grandfather was coming into the room.

"Hello, Professor Saladin." Flora greeted.

"Hello, Flora, would you help me make a potion for Helia?" He asked.

"What kind of potion?" I asked.

"One where you drink before going out in public and it will change you back to normal until you step into the castle." He explained.

"What do you say Flora? Will you help him?" I asked.

"Of course I would." She said. I couldn't help but smile. Things can finally go back to normal. Well kind of.