Chapter 12: Sun Child part 3

~Flashback Continued (still)~

"We have to destroy him!"

"How are we to do that, Faron?"

"The princess! We could still perform the Crowning Ceremony."

The dragons discussed the situation at hand. I stayed by mother, sobbing. Father's dead? Mother's dead? I couldn't help but think these things. I touched her face and placed my forehead on hers. My warm tears fell to her face.

"Wipe your tears, m'lady."

"But, she's dead. Mother is dead, Griffin."

"I know." he bends down beside me and wiped away my tears before embracing me in a protective hug. "She wouldn't have wanted you to cry."

"Majesty, I believe it would be best to begin the ceremony." Lanayru says.

"Now? But, Mother only died minutes ago and now there is some evil dragon is trying to take over the kingdom.

"Which he can never do without the royal bloodline fully detached. In other word he can have the kingdom but not the power. You would have to die first." explains Eldin, coldly.

"I'm going in search of Acnologia, m'lady." I heard Griffin call.

I nod to him. "Fine. Let's begin" the dragons nod to each other and begin the transfer.

~Meanwhile with Griffin~

I walk in to the golden throne room where the man sat. "I'm so glad you could make it, Griffin."

"Of course I did, m'lord." I bow to him reluctantly.

"So it would appear that i have a proposition for you." he twiddled his thumbs as he slouched back in the large throne. An evil smile played on his lips.

"And that would be what, m'lord?

"The princess is in my way. Now I can not kill her because then the power will be lost."

"And you want for me to do what exactly, m'lord?"

"I want for you to arrest her. Also, if you would cause a scene in the town square so that the citizens will know that things have changed. That would be great."

"Why would I do that-"

"I do not need that power to be king. After I gained the power of the dragon, I became stronger than ever before and I will NOT hesitate to kill anyone who gets in my way. Do I make my self clear, Commander?" His tone was dark as he spoke.

I nod with a blank expression plastered on my face. "Yes, m'lord."

"Good. Now off with you." I nod and then begin to leave the room. "And remember, If you fail then your 'love' will die." His words caught me off guard. I just continued to walk out of the colossally golden room to prepare for tonights events.

(-Arion's PoV-)

"It has been completed, Princess." The thunder dragon said. "How do you feel?"

I could feel the power surging through me. The heat of the fire as it mixed with the cool water magic. The sturdy earth mixing with the light air. My black hair was now Midnight blue and my brown eyes, emerald. My scales were no longer dull and they sparkled with the cave's diamonds. I was a new me. "I feel...GREAT!" I say excitedly.

The three dragons bow to me respectfully. "You are now our queen. You hold all of the magic from queens past and you must use it responsibly." Faron says.

"I will. Now I have to go now. I want to show Griffin" I replied, whispering that last part.

"Wait. I wish to give you something." Eldin rose from his bow and flew over to where I stood. He brushed the hair away from the right side of my neck with his large claw. He drew a marking that resembled the crimson sun that my late mother had among her neck. "I am giving you this mark to show that you are true. You have proven that no matter what befalls you, you will not fail. You have passed our tests and have proven yourself worthy to hold the crown."

"That was so beautiful, Din." Faron said as she wiped fake tears from her face. I heard a low growl come from the fire dragon.

"Thank you so much, Uncle" I say as i hug him as tight as i could in my humanoid form.

"Let go of me, you annoying girl! Just go."

I wave to the dragons as i leave from their cave. "You know you'll miss her, Din."

"Yes but I also know that she needed to be prepared for what lies ahead. She can't rely on us forever."

~Time Skip~

I went to the barracks to see if I could find Griffin. That's where he would usually be if he wasn't pestering me. The knights bowed as I walked into the room. "Griffin! GRIFFIN! GRIF-!"

I felt a hand on my shoulder. "Yes m'lady?"

"Look!" I spun around so that he could get a good look at my bright turquoise scales. I ran around excitedly, literally bouncing off the walls. I jump onto his shoulders and look at him upside down. I stared into his golden eyes. "Look at my eyes! Look at my hair!"

"My don't you look nice." He said while giving me a fake smile.

"What's wrong, Griff?"

"Nothing. Would you like to go into town with me, Majesty?" He held out his hand for me to take.

"I'd be honored."

We walked into town together. Night fell on the golden city and the night illuminated our faces. The guards from earlier accompanied us to the city. I felt odd walking around like this. The citizens had their eyes plastered on my face. It was like they were expecting something.

Griffin didn't make it better. He kept looking around nervously and answering me awkwardly when I asked if something had been wrong.

All of a sudden the ground began to shake and rumble. Tornadoes appeared out of thin air. The water that came from the fountain washed several citizens away and fire began to burn roofs.

"Griffin, what's happening?" No answer. "Griffin! What's going on? Tell me!" I tugged on his sleeve roughly in attempt to gain his attention. He just stared at the scene and sighed.

"I'm sorry...Princess"

"Sorry. Wh-" I was interrupted by a kiss to my lips. It was everything I had wanted but, not under these circumstances. Not like this. I began to move my hands toward his face until I felt metal cuffs on my wrists. "Why?"

"I'm sorry."

"Tell me why, Griffin!" he handed my cuffs off to one of his lackeys. "LET ME GO!" I thrashed around, trying to get loose.

Acnologia appeared from the ashes and rested a hand on Griffin's shoulder. "You did well, Mr. Pearl."

My eyes went wide as I saw that man. With a crack in my voice I screamed, "Traitor! I LOVED you. I loved you!" a single warm tear ran down my cheek.

"Boo hoo hoo." Acnologia mocked. "Love is for the weak and feeble."

I continued to sob that single word over and over. 'Traitor'. It felt like someone ripped my still beating heart from my chest. Suddenly everything went black.

I awoke the next day in tattered clothing being lead to my cell by 3 men. A familiar scent belonging to the one that broke my heart. He took my love, my memories and my will.

Minutes turned to hours. Days to months. Years to decades until I managed my escape. Until I found my home in Fairy Tail. Until I became truly strong.

~Flashback End~

"And that is why you have that mark. I chose you as a child of the sun because I knew that you could overcome anything and escape your pain." Eldin paused momentarily. "Now you have to chose your path. Will you help those that watched you grow, in their time of need? Or stay with humans that barely know anything about you other than the lies you've told?"

So I hope you liked that 3 part flashback. I did my best :)

A couple of notes...

~The Tribunal dragons aren't mine. They are from The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

~Feel free to suggest anything and I will try and add it somewhere. Maybe like a little filler chapter or something like that.

That's all I got for now. Review, favorite, and all of that good stuff. Please and thanks.

DQA out. LATERZ :D