"Mom, dad says he needs us in the corn field. I think the crows have come back. He is stressing far to much. Why do the Kings need to come out this far anyway? I have not seen them in nearly eighteen years, why wait so long to visit?"
"Because honey it looks like we might be going to war with the the silver dragon kingdom of Arcadia. The Kings are making this pilgrimage to make sure we are properly trained, prepared, and protected when and if that happens. The reason you father is so stressed is because the king's company will be stopping here for lunch and we are to feed them. He wants to give them the very best of what we have to show our loyalty and support. Now let's get out there and help your father."
As mom and I go outside I feel a wave of sorts roll through my body. I told mom about it when it first started six months ago. She said it was normal. That all dragon shifters felt it for a while before our dragon actually emerged. I can't wait to meet my dragon. I am hoping she is a beautiful gold like mom's dragon. But I would be okay with a red dragon like dad's as well. What would be even cooler is if my dragon was a mix of both colors. I wonder if that can even happen. Well we will see in six months time.
Once we reach dad we can hear him mumbling to himself. After a minute he looks up getting ready to yell for us. We just smile at him and mom asks where he wants us and what are we looking for. He shows us a perfectly yellow ear of corn as well as some nice sized squash and zucchini. He has mom look for the corn and tells me to find twelve more of each of these in this size or bigger. Since it is early in the season still it's going to make finding large ones a bit hard but I look for both. After mom and dad finish collecting the corn they come help me find the squash and zucchini. After a while We finally found enough. Then mom and I go inside to cook the vegetable while dad works on the boar he has been roasting since last night.
An hour later I see a cloud of dust in the distance. I tap mom's shoulder and point. She looks up and sees it to. She has me go get dad while she starts bringing things out of the house. Once I come back I help her get the rest of the things out of the house. We have two pic Nik tables put together to make sure there is room for everyone. Mom and I stand by the tables as dad greets them. Once he introduces us everyone from the delegation sits down. Mom and I pour lemonade for everyone since its a hot day. As I make my way to the Kings I look at both of them. Mom says they are twins but they don't look alike. They are both very cute. The one dad pointed out as Darius is tall maybe six feet or so with gold green eyes long black hair down to his shoulders and muscles everywhere. The other king Gregory is also around six feet tall but he has long blondish red hair that goes to the center of his back. His eyes are a blueish gold in color and he has a scar on his left cheek. I wonder how it happened? I carefully fill their cups when Darius sits bolt upright. He leans closer to me a sniffs. I look at him with a frown on my face. Do I smell bad? I notice Gregory doing the same thing. I look up at my parents and they have a shocked look on their faces. I finish filling the cup and move away. I go over and stand by mom as dad sits down with the group. Mom and I go inside to get the food ready.
"Mom what was all that about? Do I smell bad or something?"
"No honey you don't smell bad. As a matter of fact I think to the Kings you smell really good. Honey I think you might be their mate."
"No way mom I can't be both their mate. And if I am why didn't they say anything about it?"
"Because honey your only seventeen. You don't have your Dragon yet. You would not know until she comes out. If you are their mate they will proceed slowly so you feel comfortable with them."
"Oh so how do we find out for sure if I am or not? And if I am what happens next?"
"Well honey they will tell your dad for sure then they will ask to take you back with them if you are their mate. Honey you might very well be leaving us today. But I always knew this day would come so we will face it with our head held high. If you are mated to the Kings that means you will be the queen on your birthday. You must have your Dragon to become the queen."
"Um okay so do I pack or should we wait for dad to verify your thoughts?"
"Let's wait for him to verify my thoughts until then just act normal. Now help me take out the snacks."
So mom and I take out the pastries and other delicate items for everyone to snack on. As I put saucers near the king Darius touches my hand. I feel a spark shoot up my hand. He smiles at me and accepts the plate. I then turn and give one to Gregory, the exact same thing happened. After he smiles at me I move down the table handing out the plates. being careful not to touch anyone else.
Once mom and I go back inside I tell mom about the tingling. She smiles and tells my that I am in fact mated to the dragon kings.
After the men are done talking dad comes in and says," Its time for lunch. And you both will be joining us. There are things we need to discuss."
So we take out the. plates and silverware first. Then mom and I come back in for the vegetables and rolls. Dad and one of the Kings guards bring over the roasted boar. Once the food is handed out mom has me sit across from the Kings. Mom and dad carry on light conversation with the Kings until Darius says," Bella you will be coming back to the palace with us. We want you to pack your things and get ready to go."
"Please can I help my mom clea up first. It's not right to leave her with all the work Then I will go pack."
"You know what we will all help you mother clean up. But we must get back before dark. So we need to hurry."
It took everyone twenty minutes to clean up and me to go pack. Then I said good bye to my parents and we went to the palace.