Chapter 1: Introduction and mission.
Long ago, Xadia was one land, rich in magic and wonder. In the old times, there were only six Primal Sources of magic: The Sun, The Moon, The Stars, The Earth, The Sky, and The Ocean.
But a thousand years ago, a human mage discovered a new type of magic - the seventh source. Dark Magic. It used the essence within magical creatures themselves to unleash dark power.
Horrified by what they saw, the elves and the dragons put a stop to the madness. They drove every last human to the west. And so, the continent was divided into two.
In the east, the magical lands of Xadia. And in the west, the human kingdoms. For centuries, the King of the Dragons himself defended the border. The humans called him Thunder, for when he spoke, no matter his form, his voice shook both the earth and sky.
But on the eve of last winter's turn, the humans used unspeakable dark magic to slay Thunder. Then, without mercy, they killed his only egg, his heir, the Dragon Prince.
Now the world stands on the edge of all-out war.
The elves bowed to Zubeia the dragon queen "You will sneak into the human kingdoms, find and kill King Harrow and bring me his heir Prince Ezran so I may have my last meal before I accept my fate and be with my mate and my baby" Zubeia explained to the elves as a tear dripped down her cheek before rubbing her muzzle with a foreleg.
The elves raised themselves up of the ground "Yes my queen we shall bring you Prince Ezran so that you may finally get your justice and may the kingdom of katolis feel what you feel" Runaan said before walking back with his small group of elves before eyeing his adopted daughter grasping her shoulder placing his forehead up against hers "May you redeem parents Rayla" he said withdrawing his hand and forehead from Rayla.
As the assassins left the story spire Rayla looked up at the night sky seeing all the stars closing her eyes praying to herself "Mom, Dad wherever you are in Xadia, no matter what have to do, I will bring honour back to you and hopefully get you un-ghosted " Rayla said with a deep breath looking down opening her eyes to break into a jog she ran after her fellow assassins catching up to them she hoped one day soon she will get to see her mom and dad again as the began their trip to the human kingdoms.
Katolis night before the assassination.
The chain around his neck rattle as he cowered in fear as the stairs descended from the ceiling above the sound his footsteps and his staff echoed through the chamber as he looked up to see the dark mage approach "Hello again you runt" Lord Viren said as he grasped Azymondias by the scruff of his neck making as he let out a painful yip.
"Need help father?" Asked a feminine voice as she walked down the stairs, Viren turned to face Claudia who had followed him in watching him struggle with the young dragonling "Yes Claudia can you pass me the pliers, clippers and a couple of rags?" Viren asked, Claudia, nodded turning around to open a draw pulling out its contents as the sound of reptilian squeals echoed out in the dungeon.
Outside the castle
Callum ran through the pouring rain covered in bruises as he carried his left arm before resting against tree panting before collapsing to the muddy ground in a small grove before grabbing small sack filled with his prize money after the fight he had in the town as the storm raged on as he looked at his wrist with the glowing runes around it.
"Damn it, kid, why did you tell" Callum muttered to himself as he heard someone call out to him "Hey young prince we know you're out here," Said a male crown guard making Callum sigh before standing up as he heard a twig snap turning around through his blurred vision he saw nothing in the darkness until a bolt of lightning gave him a little bit of light only to see a silhouette who wore a hood over its head and just seeing it's violet eyes.
Callum rubbed his good eye to get a better view of the person he saw before a hand grasped firmly on his shoulder "Gotcha now your highness" said the guard making Callum turn round to eye Marcos who's eyes widened when he saw Callum's face.
"Soren he's not looking good," Marcos said as he called out as he dragged Callum back towards the fellow crown guard who approached Marcos and eyed Callum who suddenly passed out near them "Quick let's get him back Claudia and dad will be able to help him," Soren said as he picked Callum up and put him on his horse.
At the grove.
The elves watched the humans leave carrying the human prince back with them "Looks like we don't have to chase around the castle to find the prince know we know who he is" Runaan said before looking at Rayla "and next time keep down Rayla you almost got us caught" Runaan said in an enraged tone making the other elves turn to her with scowling looks.
Rayla looked at her fellow Moonshadow elven assassins with a scared look "I'm sorry" Rayla said as she pulled her hood further over her head watching them still walk away eyeing prince Ezran who was being carried by the guards and felt sorry for him as the elves moved back a little to set up camp.
As they set up their tents Andromeda nudged Rayla on the shoulder looking at her fellow female assassin "Something bothering you Rayla?" She asked as Rayla wasn't really paying attention to her tent "Yeah, it's that when I saw prince Ezran I was wondering does King Harrow actually beat his son half to death?" She said to Andromeda who took a step back.
Runaan, Ram, Skor and Callisto momentarily stopped with what they were doing as they all eyed Rayla somewhat curious and surprised expressions "Well if that's what King Harrow does to his son then he shall be thankful that Zubeia eases his suffering" Callisto said making Ram and Skor nod with approval as Runaan smirked at the thought.
Back in Katolis castle.
As Soren and Maros brought Callum past the castle gates on horseback they both dismounted quickly as Soren quickly carried Prince Callum inside as Maros put the horses away watching Soren run inside the castle pinching the bridge of his noise wondering why Callum does this to himself.
As Soren ran up the stairs Callum groaned in pain as he started to regain consciousness "Easy step prince we're here" Soren said as he banged on Claudia's quarters which opened almost instantly by Claudia who gasped when she saw Soren carrying Callum.
She ushered them both inside watching Soren set Callum down on the bed as Claudia rampaged through her shelves of healing items before grabbing some dragon hair, purple moon rose petals and prey mantis goo "Go tell King Harrow I will take care of Callum" Claudia said as Soren left to notify King Harrow as Claudia placed the moon petals over Callums eyes "Claud… ia…what?" Callum said before Claudia shoved the goo in Callum's mouth making him swallow it instantly
Claudia then held the dragon hair in her hand she closed her eyes before taking a deep breath "Dnim dna ydob siht laeh dna erotser" Claudia chanted as her eyes went purple as the hair in her hand disappeared into the air as Callum gasped standing upright breathing deeply before suddenly he collapsed onto the bed groaning as he rubbed his head.
Claudia let out a sigh of relief as she leaned over to Callum lifting him up and took off his wet vest eyeing at the vanishing bruises on his abdomen as his body began to heal as the door to her room slammed open as King Harrow and Prince Ezran walked in.
Claudia stepped aside bowing to King Harrow as he kneeled by Callum's side clutching his hand "Callum can you hear me?" Harrow asked as Ezran began to sob, Claudia noticed this and wrapped Ezran in a hug "I used magic on him and his body is healing" Claudia said as a pop echoed out in the room.
Callum groaned as his shoulder went back in place his head turning to the side "He'll be awake by morning your majesty" Claudia said as she bowed again as she released Ezran from her hold Harrow turned to face her "You'll watch over him won't you Claudia?" Harrow asked "Yes my king I will" Claudia replied.
King Harrow smiled slightly as he looked at Ezran with a tired teary-eyed look "Come Ezran let's go to bed and thanks for telling me" King Harrow said as he and Ezran walk out of Claudia's chambers shutting the door as Soren and Marcos stood guard waiting for orders.
"Soren, Marcos go and gather some men and find the people responsible for this and bring them here" Harrow ordered "yes my king" Soren replied as they left "Would Callum be okay dad," Ezran asked as his tears continued to fall down his face.
Harrow leaned down to embrace his son in his arms in a hug "Don't worry son Callum will be fine after all you won't do what he does will you?" Harrow asked as Ezran shook his head "No father I won't I'll stick to what the royal tutors teach me" Ezran replied as he yawned "Looks like someone's sleepy" Harrow said as he picked Ezran up and carried him to bed.
A/N: this is a rewrite of my story. I have asked permission from another fanfic writer to borrow something from her story and alter it. It's my story so don't judge me. Plus a few extras, the story will have death, near-death moments, swearing, fighting and maybe some sex.