How to Court your Dragoness
"Talking"
'Talking in Thought'
"YELLING"
'YELLING IN THOUGHT'
*Flashback*
Quote about Good & Evil
Sometimes, the wicked will tell us things just to confuse us–to haunt our thoughts long after we've faced them…by Sarah J. Maas, Throne of Glass.
My thanks to: Purplerose128 who have helped me with this chapter. Thank you so much.
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In deep, dark underground where the imprisoned Black Dragon stood there with a calm face as he waits, he is waiting so patiently to suck the air of freedom to his lungs.
He can feel his black power returning to him little by little, the chain that held him with might is loosened its strength, he no longer feel weariness. Soon he will be free to roam the world and plunge it into eternal fear and misery.
Just think of it made him shudder in anticipation as he lets out shuddering breath, only a few moments away left where no moon to shine on the bejeweled sky that when he'll be free from the chains and grime as his mighty black wings will take flight.
It's almost the time; soon very soon he will rise as Pitch Black.
However, his eagerness to plunder the world will have to wait for his need to deal with the matter that will soon set before him. The prophecy of a Dragon of Frost and Dragoness of Gale will defeat the Impure which is Pitch Black, he learned from his past mistake that his arrogance and self-confidence is what gotten him to his dirty imprisonment if he wants to rule he need to plan it carefully and he did his planning during his penitentiary.
The plan is perfect and flawless and nothing can go wrong and he will have his triumphing laugh to watch their prophesied protagonists fall and perish will be his greatest glory.
He grinned ear to ear sinisterly at his grand master plan.
The Meade Forest was used to be overwhelmed with tranquility and peace from everywhere; it is a place where it feels that all those heavy frustration and tension leaves you and you inhale the gentle air for the body to ease.
Unfortunately, this time, the Meade Forest's peacefulness has been shattered from the moment of one horrible news that King Manny has gravely announced it.
Words have died in their throats, in a matter of fact, what do you say when you hear the least expected news? Shock has stilled them all like solid statues as their minds are racing and their hearts jumping painfully.
King Manny watched with careful eyes as his people are having trouble to believe it and he can't blame them really, he was the one who imprisoned that monster and everyone knew of his heroic deed and then out of the blue he comes out and told them he will return soon as if had failed them to protect them as King. A big part of him felt shameful and guilty, and yet another part of him that he had accomplished what he premeditated to do as a duty as King to his people, and now it is time to pass on his great legacy to the Prophecy's chosen ones.
He raises his head to stare at his still frightening people and bring out his most calming voice to ease them.
"My people, please be calm the storm hasn't brew yet." It pleases to see them respond to him by staying quiet and listen but he can still see fear and tension in their eyes.
"I know many of you are frightened but there is no need to fear, for we have a light of hope that can vanquish the evil forever." No one could hold in the gasp of shocks and reliefs have washed over their faces for hearing such wonderful news.
"As many of you know, I have declared a prophecy many years ago after the defeat of Pitch, the prophecy has foretold that I, your King will step down my throne and give my supremacy to two new leaders of the land!" his announcement is like an earth quack of one big magnitude, no one here are prepared this.
They all loved their King Manny; he is a mighty pillar of strength that protecting them, his wisdom is their shining guidance to lighten to their lives, and his love for his people as of a Fatherly love. The very thought of him dethrones himself for another ruler to take his place sadden them.
Jack and Helena both shared the same thought, expression, and for some unknown reason a chill crawl down their spines like his announcement about two new rulers, why do they feel like it could change everything they knew? This is strange to feel this way but the loud thumping of their hearts hurt them for some reason and they are very much nervous.
King Manny took the moment of quietness for his people to take it all in before he can announce his chosen ones, he had wondered what are they expression is? He looks upon his massive crowds to spot two individuals till he found them, much further away.
He let pride swells in his chest to see them how much they've grown, and they will be the ones who will take his place and bring down the darkness once and for all.
His mind withdraws him back to the day where he took Jack and Helena under his wings to train them with the Guardians, it was the unforgettable day because not only these twos are gifted, and they are special in every way. Alas, their gifted powers had also had a drawback. For Jack was out-casted by youngsters and sdults from his annoying pranking, but mostly his odd gemstone and his unspeakable element. Manny can see the young male was alone and unhappy, always putting a forced grin or smirk to hide away his cheerless face and he feels like he never amount to anything. But, Manny saw something in him that no other has it he just needs it to dig in and dig out, but he wasn't the only one who feels like an outcast.
Helena has her sad share like Jack; she has always felt weird about herself from her way of thinking. Her mother Valka is unmistakable that her daughter is special because of how bright she is, she talks about all scrolls she read with great fascination and then talks about her ideas that improve the way of life for Dragons and Dragonesses. Her father gives the impression of hardly understand a thing or presumably he barely listens, he is too busy with his royal duties that he doesn't spend much time with his family as much he needs to be, and it causes poor Helena to feel deserted, plus her elemental powers and gem have been giving her the look of disfavor. And because of her unpopularity, she has no friends, except her big brother Toothless who is her only friend in the world, but she can't help but feel lonely at times. No one ever listens to weird Helena, but then her life changes forever when Manny came up to her with the kindest smile and told her of her gift and he would most want her to come with him to train with the Guardians. It was the grandest moment that ever happens to her life.
It is still her grand moment, up until she found out that she is going to have a partner to be with. The first thing it came in her head that she is absolute positively doesn't want anything to do with anybody, expressly Jack.
She wanted to protest to the King but when she saw the look on his expression, it was the same expression that he given to her when he give her the great news, and when she turns around Jack was…gazing at her with…what appears to be…she thought she had saw…but then his expression change so quickly that it didn't give her time to confirm her examination. But, Jack accepts the King's offer too immediate and too keen as well.
King Manny cherished those memories and feeling great proud of them like a father proud of his children make it this far and they are ready.
The moment of nerve-wracking silence must end right now for it's finally time for King Manny to announce the new King and Queen of this here generation.
"The prophecy has foretold, one Dragon and one Dragoness have the power that it can end the unruly and corrupted Black Dragon's tyranny forever, and thus, they rise as your new King and Queen!" he did more than a just promise, he granted it that it will.
The crowds are murmuring in an uproar with eyes shining with renewed hope as tension and fear seem to be gone for the thought to never see or hear the Black Dragon ever again.
"My people, Let me be the honor and privilege to present you all, your new and future King and Queen!" All at once they all held their breath as they lean their heads forward.
"Your soon-to-be King is Jack Frost and soon-to-be Queen Helena Horrendous Haddock III."
Dead silence.
Nothing but dead, and mind-blow shocking silence that hit the entire crowd like being crushed by a powerful wave. Then slowly and surely, all of them are staring at Jack and Helena in great skepticism.
It didn't make Jack and Helena any better. Their stares are causing them to shift and fidget uneasily, and alarming. Why? Because in each in everyone's eyes have a big noticeable, complete, and unreserved outrage.
It is unexpected as it is unacceptable.
"Jack and Helena!" the voice from King Manny boomed through the Meade Forest so strongly, snapping everyone to look upon him and snapping Jack and Helena out of their fidget state.
"Come forward!" The King had ordered an order they cannot simply refuse or question it.
Jack's throat felt dry including his lips, no matter how many times he licked his lips to moist it, not when eyes of thousands made Jack feel so much smaller.
Helena feels just as worse as Jack at the moment, everyone is staring at her as if she is some unknown freak of nature, making her feel small and insecure.
Jack saw this and hurriedly flies over to her, stood by her side with his reassuring smile. Helena is surprised, to say the least, and then Jack begins to whisper to her.
"You're not alone. I'm right here with you, okay." He softly said.
Helena felt instant relief washing over her like warmth. She smiles to him with gratefulness showing on her expression.
"Thank you," She replied, and then, she and Jack walk together side by side while the Dragon folks are continued to stare at them.
Toothless is watching the whole thing unfold itself to watch helplessly as his little sister is squirming and scared like a feeble mouse, but then Jack came to her side, said something to her as all her timidities have faded.
Toothless is stunned and somewhat grateful for Jack but that doesn't mean he likes him now.
Then, like sudden storm the crowds roar in loud with clashing voices of remonstration can be heard throughout the lands.
"You can't be serious!?"
"They can't be our rulers?"
"This is an outrage!"
"Your majesty, please reconsider?"
"These guys are losers."
"They'll doom us all!"
The voices of exaggeration, resentment, and spite ring in Jack and Helena's ears and they swear that their insides are twisting and churning in most painful way imaginable. It's like they are being electrocuted and then leaving them with mind-numbing pain.
This is, by far, the worst of it all.
Stoick watched his daughter as she strides away to his King while remaining his steel expression, and did nothing to stop this riot that is hurting his daughter. Valka, on the other hand, wanted to bring out her big tidal wave and crash down on them for hissing shameful things at her baby. Toothless is ready to pounce on someone and give them what for.
"Valka! Son! Cease your snarling and growling, it is pointless."
"Pointless!?" Valka hissed she couldn't believe that her mate has just said that and still standing there and didn't react to those idiots who are mocking their daughter's dignity.
"They are barracking our daughter, your daughter! You simply want us to stay quiet and do nothing about it?! Helena is being ridiculed; they refuse to accept her as Queen, and you tell me it's pointless!" She is snarling with a fury like a raging storm while Stoick didn't flinch by her. He still stood there, looking at his daughter with Jack by her side.
"Helena has always been bullied since she was a hatchling and she is still getting bullied. While you, you were never there, you spent half of your time with your army than your family. You were never there for her when she needed you, and here you are incapable of defending your daughter!"
He growls so loud with his eyes flashed with anger and Valka flinch but she stood her ground and kept her gaze firm on the large towering Dragon before her. But, in her heart is pounding painfully from fear.
Stoick huff and puff through his nostrils, he kept his jaw tightly shut and emitting frustration of being accused by his own loving and gentle mate. But, in the back of his mind and in his heart that she is right. He was never there for his family but he was protecting them, keeping them safe, bring food and assurance to his family. His family is his highest regards above all else, and his daughter always comes first. He may not be there next to her to lift her up but he believes in Helena. She is strong, stronger than the rest for he is sure of it.
He will never forget it when she hatched early and come to his world; Valka feared for her health that she would never make it. But, Stoick says otherwise. She survived, strived, held on, and lived on. She watched her grow from weak-looking and feeble into strong and smart Dragoness she becomes and she will continue to grow as she takes the next big step.
By fulfilling the King's prophesy.
But, first, he needs to calm his mate. After a few calming breathe he begins to console his worried and angry mate.
"My dear Valka, I sympathize where you coming from but I need you to understand. There is no single doubt in my mind that our Helena will come out strong, and you know it better than anyone else." He sees Valka's feature has softened and looking at him confusedly as if he urging him to say more so he spoke some more.
"Helena is been look down by her peers, hurt her with words, and not one believes she had what it takes to defeat an old enemy right now or live to tell the tale. But, you Valka, her mother, should know better is to never underestimate your own daughter!" It's like Stoick has shot her with a powerful shock wave that caused her body to paralyze and hurting her. She chokes a gasp for feeling like this, but the look in Stoick's expression has no intention of hurting her feelings and what she saw is something else. A large sum of unswerving trust in his steadfast eyes, selfless, still strong, and it is the trust of a father believing in his daughter.
It made Valka blink to Stoick in confusion and Stoick begin to speak again.
"When Helena came early into this world. She was a wee thing. You feared she wouldn't make it. But I never doubted. I believe she'd become the strongest of them all. And she is about to. She has the heart of gold and the soul of a Queen. Only she and Jack can bring our worlds to everlasting peace. That is who she is, Valka." He spoke with pride and belief in his daughter like any father believes in their child, but his child is unlike others.
"She is not special, Valka. She is extraordinary." Stoick added and Valka feels like she is swelling, swelling with incredible pressure of realization.
She recalled Helena when she was little; Helena has the look of sadness painted across her face, but she never cries about it. Not a single drop of tear to express her feelings. For Valka, she was worried about her daughter for not crying, and Stoick wasn't all worried at that time and wasn't around. But, when Stoick spoke of Helena just a moment ago it made her re-think that Stoick did not help her because there was no need. He believes and still is that Helena is strong enough that crying won't make the hurt to go away. In a matter of fact, it comes to Valka like she got hit by lightning. It's useless to cry.
Her sweet daughter Helena is stronger than she thinks, and she feels so ashamed.
"My dear Valka." Stoick's rough tune softens like smooth water when he sensed his Valka's feeling guilty.
"Don't feel ashamed. You were worried for our lass, it's only natural to be worried…even I." he said and then he turns away but not because of embarrassment, he admits it. It made Valka look at him in surprise and speechless. She knows Stoick all her life and he rarely admits to anything like if he made a mistake or two, or when he admits to his feelings. And it always leaves her astonished after he admits it, but it made her love him even more.
"But, I know our daughter will come out strong and proud. She will bring eternal peace to this land after she vanquishes the nightmare, and she is not doing it alone. She has Jack." He said and then turns to look ahead and Valka turns to look ahead, too.
Helena and Jack stood beside each other with King Manny stood behind them. The old King spread his wings above their heads with his head bend down and his eyes closed. You could say that he looks like he fallen asleep while standing, but he is, really, doing the ritual of bestowing his rule to these youngsters who are the future.
Just like all the Kings and Queens who came before King Manny, they pass down their rules to the next ruler by spread their glorious wings, bend their head down, have their eyes closed, and then not a whisper to utter.
This is an honorable tradition, a giving to the future, new, and hopes for eternal peace. This is what King Manny believe in Jack and Helena, it is also what Stoick believes, and Valka begins to believe.
The way her King spread his wing above her daughter's head, a sign of bestowing his rule, trust, and place the safety of their people under their wings.
Stoick and Valka can only feel great joy for their daughter but also great fear for her.
But no one can't stop destiny.
Darkness is almost upon them and only the power of Jack and Helena's elements can bring prosperity or damnation.
I'm so so so sorry for the long update. There is a lot going on my life, like you guys already what happened to me when I had a job. And I know that you are patiently waiting for the other fics to be updated. I know I'm being late but you should all know I am not giving them up. So until next time on How to Court your Dragoness.