'This man is really dumb, he still hasn't figured it out.'
'Hus…band you introduce us then.'
"Let me introduce you two, Raphael this is Queen Yumaria of Virtus et Caeruleus Viridi and my wife."
"Yumaria this is the Raphael son of Duke Reinel Sanguis and Arthur elder brother."
Raphael had a stupefied look on his face.
'Derick can you come in and show him the image of my first fight with his little brother and explain a bit about it.'
Derick came in and showed him the footage.
Raphael looked at it "This was 3 months ago, she only had woken up an hour after a week of deep slumber. And she hadn't awakened any stage at that time."
'To be fair her I asked him to prove he was a vampire, but that doesn't justify him to bite me and suck my blood.'
Derick showed him the second footage "This was when she turned in to a five year old for unknown reason and she still beat up your brother because he was harassing Dante. And again she hadn't awaken a single stage."
"Let me also notify you she had a sparring match with Master that lasted for more than 4 hours, and she still hadn't awakened a single stage."
'You still want to teach me my place?'
Raphael got agitated. This women… not only did she beat up his younger brother, but she was now making a fool out of him. Is what went through his mind.
Marika picked up on his agitation and upend her guard.
"How dare you! Make a fool out of me?"
'Ohh how dare I?'
'Easy… you are nothing but a sh*tty little Duke's son who is in status way lower than me. If anything you have been very disrespectful to me the Queen of Virtus et Caeruleus Viridi and let me add to it that you also have been pretty rude to King Richard Lunam.'
Raphael started to threatening Marika "You're going to regret this…"
Marika stood up and grabbed Raphael by the collar and threw him through a closed window.
The sound was so load that Lenis heard it and asked Luca what that was.
"Ohh my sister is home and taking out the trash."
Lenis looked out of the window and saw Raphael on the ground and Marika jumping from the window and landed on Raphael.
Marika noticed Lenis, she smiled and waved at him.
"Don't we need to help her?"
"No we don't, she is pretty capable of handling trash on her own, you should know that very well."
"But what if he drinks blood…if what Arthur had told me about his brother is true he always carry around a bottle of blood with him."
"Even then she is still capable to handle him."
"Relax, even if he wounds her, her body will heal itself, so just enjoy watching the show."
Marika drew her sword 'I think you're the one who is going to regret everything you said and did.'
Raphael smirked at her and drew a bottle from his pocked.
'Ohh before you drink that you should listen to the Moon Kings words'
'DEAR!!!!'
"What is it sweetheart?"
'What did you tell me about him and his strength again?'
"Raphael at full strength should be around 25% of my full strength and if he gets a chance to drink blood he will be at 75%"
'But I calculate that it would take me roughly an hour to take him down if he drank blood. But those calculation were made before I was fully awakened. Now my calculation aren't valet anymore because I'm now a full awakened dragon.'
Marika smirked at Raphael 'Go ahead drink it… because you'll lose to me one way or the other.'
'Darling could you do me a favor? Could you please record this and send it to King Caedis and Duke Sanguis with the message, one more attack or incident regarding me and I'll whip that whole Kingdom out of existence.'
"As you wish my love!"
Raphael drank the bottle empty and charged at Marika who was still in her human form and block his every strike. She just stood in on spot and while blocking everything she yawned.
'This is so boring.'
'Dear… how do you call this 75% of your full strength?'
"Ohh did I make a mistake?"
'Yes this is only 15% of your full strength.'
"Then that means that I have become stronger then the last time I fought him."
Raphael stepped a few steps back and drank another bottle of blood.
Marika laughed 'That won't increase your strength stupid! Because you're output is so low you can't put out any more strength then there is.'
'You really bore me' as she looked at him bored and cold.
'I don't even need my 7th stage for you.'
Marika started to attack Raphael and cut him over and over. She knew his wounds would heal because he drank blood but this would eventually stop.
She kept slicing him, cutting him and left no room for him to block any of her attacks.
Everybody knew this was and has been from the start a one sided battle, and Marika would be the one who would win it.
After half an hour, Raphael couldn't heal his wounds fast enough and Marika head already noticed that. She kept going until Raphael fell to the ground.
Marika dropped her swords and changed in to her 7th stage and grabbed him by the throat.
'Didn't I already warned you to let a sleeping dragon lay.'
'You disgust me…your greed is the same as your fathers, did you really think you can make me your play thing and queen? Did you really think I was a weak women?'
'You're so stupid… your incompetent and your intelligent is nothing. Your pathetic in every sense of the word. Get out of my sight and pray you never come across me ever again because it's the last sight you'll ever see.'
Marika called for William to open a portal to the close to a city within the Blood Kingdom.
She threw in through the portal and William closed it.
'And now I want a god damn vacation.'
Richard walked over to her an hugged her. "Well consider what has happened and how much you had to deal with you should go."
'Well I wish I could go right now but I can't…'
"Why?"
'Because I still have something to do, so I leave after that.'
Marika suddenly felt a little sleepy and started to get unstable on her feet.
Lenis came down running and yelled to call Genus.
Marika fell through her legs and to the ground.
"Marika! Marika! Whatever you do don't fall asleep!"
Marika nodded 'Then talk to me, anything is good.'
"I just came from Luca's room and he said I'm getting better, and that my respiratory infection is almost gone."
'That's good, what else have you been doing?'
"I start to draw, and I made a few designs."
'Do you have them with you? I like to see them.'
Lenis pulled a few pieces of paper from his pocked and showed it to her, and she smiled.
'You're so talented they all look beautiful.'
'Lenis can you do something for me? It may not be designing cloth's but I know that you can do this.'
"What is it?"
'Could you draw up 3 designs of a small temple or shrine and as for the theme dragon's and the color is black and Azure.'
"Leave it to me Marika, I'll draw up 3 beautiful designs that will make you feel proud."
Marika ruffled his hair. 'Your such a sweet child.'
Khai, Regina and Nova were close by the whole time but they saw her struggle to stay awake and came over to help Lenis to keep their mother awake.
"Mommy!"
'Ah my cute little babies are also here. What have you guys been up to?'
'We taught Nova how to flay, and I can now use an attack spell.'
Marika smiled 'Good girl.'
'What about you Khai?'
"Well…"
'Ohh just show it to her I bet she will love it.'
Khai transformed in to a human form around the age of a 7 year old boy.
Marika let Lenis know she wanted to sit up.
She looked at her son with teary eyes. 'Come here and give your mother a hug.'
'I'm so proud of you, your growing so fast. And you're so hansom.'
'Nova what did you learn?'
Nova flew a few rounds and then landed.
'Show mommy what else you can do' Regina pushed him a bit.
Nova then casted a spell that function as a shield but could also fire an attack.
Marika told Nova and Regina to come over and she hugged all three of them.
'I'm so very proud of you three, remember don't rush anything everything need's time to grow.'
"Yes mommy!" They all said in sync
Genus arrived and looked at Marika "Really what is it with you and sedatives lately?"
'How should I know…Lenis told me I couldn't fall asleep so I'm trying my damn hardest to stay awake here.'
"Well that was a good call on his part." Genus found a small needle stuck in her leg.
"Alright, if you fall asleep now you'll die. If you turn in to your final form you can sleep it off but you'll be out until tomorrow morning."
'Can I go to Mystic Cave? It's warm there and I will be save there.'
"Sounds like a good idea. I'll talk to your brother so he can be on standby if something happens during the night." Genus said to her.
'Lenis listen to my brother Luca and if you need inspiration go to Ignis Kingdom and ask Canus or Cinis to bring you to the mountain behind the temple.'
"I will Marika, have a good rest."
Richard transformed in to a dragon and with some help she climbed up his back.
Khai, Regina and Nova were going with them to keep her awake during the flight.
Marika and Richard walked in to the cave and when they were in the cavern Marika walked to the tree that was standing in the middle.
Solis and Caelum had noticed their presence and came down to see what was going on.
"Father why are you two here?" Solis asked.
"A vampire gave your mother a dragon anesthetic while in her human form."
'Well since poison isn't an option than a sedative would be the best choice.'
"She can't sleep it off in her human form, and since it's warm here and the space is big enough to hold a dragon in its final form we came here so she can sleep it off in her final form."
Marika transformed in her final form 'Good night everybody see you all tomorrow.'
Marika laid down and fell asleep instantly.
"Khai could you come over her for a minutes. Regina and Nova you stay with your mommy and take a nap."
"Khai can you show your brothers what you showed mommy?"
Khai transformed in to a 7 year old boy, but Solis was not impressed.
"Brother you better show me the real transformation age."
"Ahha… I really can't fool you brother Solis."
Khai adjusted himself and looked like a 16 year old.
"But how? You're not fully grown yet." Richard was surprised.
"Khai I have one question, when did you split of your soul and put half of your soul in mother?" Solis asked.
"I think it happened when I healed mommy in Ignis Kingdom the night she was wounded, but I didn't do it on purpose."
"And I only realized it when mommy left for home and I stayed in The Forest of Eternal Night."
"It felt like a part of you left you." Richard said.
Khai nodded.
Richard patted his head "Well that's explains a lot."
"But shouldn't we let her take Khai soul out her body and give it back to him?"
"We can't do that for now." Solis said to Richard.
"That's because Khai's soul will be an anchor for her in the future, without that she won't be able to return here how hard she may try."
"But now that a part of his soul is in mother he is growing faster than Regina. Even Nova should be able to transform in to a human before he is full grown."
"Because his soul has reach an adult age in his first life." Richard answered.
Solis nodded.
"You're not mad at me right?" Khai asked Richard.
"No, how can I be mad at you for something that wil help your mommy in the future."
Khai hugged his father and transformed back, "Can I go take a nap now with mommy and the others?"
Richard nodded.
"Father why don't you go to over to mother and take a rest too. We keep an eye on mother and the others."
"Alright I'll take a nap too then."
Richard walked over to Marika and joined the others for a nap.
Solis told Caelum to stay here while he would get a blanked for Richard and some food for later.
After half an hour Solis returned with everything and covered his father.
After a little while Khai, Regina and Nova woken up from their nap and started to train under the watchful eye of Solis.
Solis noticed that their father had woken up but saw him smile at the three of them and went back to sleep.
Half way through the night Solis and Caelum noticed an unpleasant presence.
"Brother…"
"I know, but this barrier was made by father so for the time being were good. Wake up our siblings and tell them to prepare for uninvited guest."
"What about father?"
"No worries, as soon as they will hammer on the barrier it will wake him up."
Caelum woke up Khai, Regina and Nova.
All 5 of them were on their guard and hoping they would pass by, but unfortunately this would not happen
As the intruders hammered down on the barrier and it woke up Richard.
Solis asked the 3 dragon "How long can you 3 last in an adult form?"
"30 minutes brother, but when that time is up we are depleted from energy." Nova said.
"Well 30 minutes is plenty of time" Richard said with an annoyance in his voice and looked agitate.
"If it come to it, Caelum and Khai can draw energy from mommy, I can support Regina and Nova, But Solis you need time to absorb energy from your surroundings, If that happens let Regina and Nova protect you since the both can cast barrier's."
Solis nodded.
"How long will this barrier hold dad?" Caelum asked.
"Not long, maybe 5 minutes at most." Richard looked at Marika.
"Then quickly eat something because you haven't eaten anything and we can't lose you because of fatigue."
Richard nodded and quickly eat and drank something, as soon as he was done the barrier broke down.
Richard casted a spell and pulled a sword from it, it was the sword Richard got from Marika as present.
A group of vampires came in to the cavern and there leader was none other than Raphael.
"Ohh…so being beaten up by her wasn't enough? And now you are here because you think she is defenseless?"
"With the anesthetic I gave her she will be out till morning and taking you all down won't be much of a problem, I have the numbers and the time." Raphael smirked.
"Well as I see it there are 4 dragons here and 2 phoenixes, not to mention there is a whole tribe above us, who would probably turn hostile if they get wind, that you hurt the Queen of the country, not to mention all the wolf tribes."
"Maybe I should get the Black Dragon Clan also involved. And believe me if I send out a message I need help they all will be here in mere minutes."
"Your bluffing"
"Noir! Agito!"
Noir and Agito appeared
"What can we do for you?"
"Noir I want you to get your clan here and protect Marika. Agito you find Luna and get her clan here as well."
Richard then whistled for Agrius and Ferox and the both appeared.
"Agrius I want you to run as fast as you can and get your clan here, your guardian is in danger."
"Ferox find and wake up Dante, Kevin and Luca at the mansion."
"You still think he is bluffing?" suddenly a voice spoke.
Richard smirked, "When it comes to battles and blood you're the only one who can be woken up at any time of the night."
"You can let the wolfs sleep for now. I can handle half of his forces on my own now."
"Ohh how over confidant…"
"No I'm not, because I got some special training from my sister and my current time is 3 hour straight up sparring with her."
Richard smiled, "Seems she found you worthy of investing her time in you."
"Ohh its not only me she invested time in training and coaching."
A group of soldiers appeared as well.
"Don't forget us too brother in law." Dante said to Richard.
Even Derick appeared, "I may be a bit rusty but I never failed my daily practice after my sparring match with my daughter."
Everybody formed a protective wall in front of her and Luca checked on Marika's condition but got the scare of his life when Marika's eyes flew open and were full of rage and blood lust.
"Everybody move out of the way, she is going berserk!!!"
Everybody moved and made way for her, and she charge at the Raphael.
"This is bad…she hasn't slept off all of the anesthetic and her sleep got disturb."
"Worst case scenario she will turn on us too." Luca said to everybody.
"I doubted she will… Because there are 5 children here who she will never hurt." Richard said calmly.
Marika swept her tail to ward of the soldiers and had Raphael trap in her jaws biting down on him.
She trampled soldiers who were too close to her and she then dropped Raphael from her jaws.
She then looked at Raphael and crushed his legs. She then picked him up by an arm and threw him in to a wall.
'With all your broken bones and eternal organs damaged you are so lucky your alive.'
'Leave this place and never set foot here again! Next time I trample on your whole county and whip it away without any mercy!'
The soldiers who were still standing gather there fallen comrades and Raphael and left.
Marika turned around and saw everybody standing who were there to protect her.
She instantly laid down on her side showing them there was nothing to worry about and she wouldn't do a thing.
"Seems she is alright and recognizes us." Luca said.
"Alright sis! Come over here!"
Marika slowly walked over and laid back down under the tree were she was sleeping before. She yawned and her eyes were getting heavy.
'Canus can you take Lenis before you go…'
And after those word she fell in a deep sleep again.
"Alright sister, sleep well."
Everybody moved out of the cave and returned to the mansion for the time being.
Just before Luca and Derick left Marika in her dragon form shrunk in size. She was now roughly as tall as Richard in his human from.
"What the…." Luca looked shocked.
"It's probably the same as when she is in her normal form. Where she changes to a child after she is mentally or physically stressed to the point she can't coop or needs to recover." Richard said.
"Let's hope that is the case. I'll let Genus know of this event and the after math."
Luca and Derick left the cave and Richard laid down next to Marika and fell asleep.
Solis covered his father and mother with the blanked and then they all hurdled around them and fell asleep.
[Next day]
Richard was awoken by the sound of a child's laughter. Richard looked up and saw a 5 year old Marika was playing with Agrius and Ferox and her kids.
Marika noticed Richard had woken up and she ran over to him and pounced on him.
'let's go home.'
"Alright sweetie, but fist I need to place a new barrier around this place."
'Why? Did something destroyed the one that was already placed here.'
"Yes…something unpleasant came here while you were asleep."
'Oke.'
Richard placed a new barrier and said goodbye to Solis and Caelum.
Marika hugged Solis and Caelum and said 'I only see you when I'm in danger come and visit me just for no reason and have some tea.'
Marika and the other left the cave and went down the mountain.
'So what was that unpleasant thing that came by when I was sleeping?'
"Raphael."
'Ohh…'
"You don't remember, you went berserk and almost killed him?"
'I thought that was only a dream.'
"Well it wasn't a dream sweetie."
Marika started to laugh 'At least he isn't able to move for a while if he even survived what I did to him.'
Richard started to laugh, "Well you did chew on him and the broke his legs and threw him in to a wall."
Marika now changed in her adult form.
'Well he didn't learn the first time apparently , so isn't this a better way of showing he should stay away from me.'
'Well next time he is dead… no more chances.'
Luca came out and slapped Marika on the back of her head.
'Au… What the hell did I do to you, to deserve this?'
"That's for almost trampling your brother."
'Huh…'
"Luca calm down."
"Sis!"
Marika saw a lot of people… and didn't understand what was going on.
"I came to visit little Nova, and these guys wanted to stay in Faber Village for a while."
Canus and the soldiers already noticed her confusion.
"We heard you have soldiers who are now ex war prisoners and a few who almost committed treason. We would like to help out in defenses so they the current squad can focus on training the trouble makers and help adjust the new soldiers."
Marika smiled. 'Sure that would be a great help.'
While Marika was talking to the soldiers Nova saw Canus and flew up to him.
"Uncle Canus!"
Canus saw Nova flying up to him "Did your brother Khai and sister Regina teach you how to fly?"
"Yes! And I can also cast a spell."
"Can you show it to me?"
"Yes, but first we need to go to training grounds."
"Alright, let's go then."
'I'll go with you guys!'
"Regina!" Richard said in a firm voice and shook his head.
'But dad…Nova is still young and….'
"Sister stop being so pushy and selfish, yes he may be born a few days ago but that doesn't make him weak. Did you forgot what mom told us yesterday? She said; don't rush anything, everything need's time to grow."
"And Canus came to visit Nova, you should learn that there will be times we do things on our own."
'Mommy!'
Marika heard everything 'Your brother Khai is right, your being over protective of Nova.'
'Canus and your dad both helped so Nova could be born, and because of that Nova and Canus share a special bond. And it's something you shouldn't force yourself to be standing in-between.'
"Nova is very save with Canus, even if somebody would come and attack he will protect Nova with his life, just like he did with your mother when she was stuck in a 3 year old body." Richard said to her.
'But mommy!'
'That's enough now! Regina you spend the day with your father at The Moon Castle!'
'I'll tell Nova he is spending the day in Ignis, and Khai your spending the day with me.'
Marika stood up and walked towards the training grounds.
When she arrived she smiled at what she saw.
'Nova! Canus!'
They both looked up after they heard Marika call out to them and rushed over.
"What is it sister?"
'Nova would you like to spend the day with your uncle Canus in Ignis?'
"Can I really go there?"
'If you want to sure why not.'
Nova looked at Canus "Won't I be a bother to you uncle?"
Canus laughed "No on the contrary you will be the perfect excuse for me to have a day off."
Marika placed a collar with a stone that containing Richard energy around Nova.
'This is energy from your dad, the other half can be given to you by uncle Canus.'
'Listen to Canus and stay close to him alright?'
"Yes mommy."
'And most important, have a lot of fun! Now go say goodbye to your father.'
Nova flew off to Richard.
"So why do you send him with me for the day?"
Marika sighted 'His sister Regina is to over protective of him and in order for her to learn that her brothers do just fine on their own I send her with Richard to The Moon Castle and Khai spends the day with me.'
Marika then gave Canus a stone, 'If for some reason Nova starts to get depressed or misses me just play this.'
Canus nodded.
Canus and Marika picked up Lenis from Luca's room since he was there for an extra checkup before he went to Ignis.
'Brother are you done?'
"Come in."
Marika and Canus went in to the room 'Let me introduce, this is His Highness Canus, but I don't think you need to be so formal with him or the Prince Cinis.'
"Hi Lenis! Just call me Canus, I hate formalities so just treat me as a friend."
'Yes this goofball doesn't take anything serious unless it involves blood and battles.'
Lenis started to laugh "It's nice to meet you Canus."
'So are you ready to go on the trip to Ignis?'
"Yes, I have enough medicine for two day's"
'Ohh by the way if the kitchen staff is going to be difficult just tell them that you will call for princess Mari. I think that will shut them up.'
Marika, Canus and Lenis came out side and heard Regina was being difficult.
'Why can't I go with him?'
'Re…gi…na! ENOUG ALREADY!'
Marika was angry at her because, because she didn't listen to what she had told her and it seemed Richard wasn't helping either.
Marika walked over and called for William.
William appeared in mere second's
"What can I do for your?"
'Portal to The Moon Castle NOW!
Marika picked up Regina and pushed her in to Richards arms and then pushed them through the portal.
'Regina you reflect on you spoiled behavior, and Richard you should learn to be more firm with her.'
William fallowed them through the portal and closed it.
William looked at Richard, "Last time I saw her this angry was when Arthur was harassing Dante and she was stuck in her 5 year old body."
Richard sighed.
"What did you both do to warned her anger like this?"
"Well you heard her right, what else could there be."
William busted in to laughing "Well then you two should do what she has told you to do and start reflecting."
"Master let me take this little one with me for a bit."
"Alright."
'Why? I don't want to go with William, I want to be with you daddy.'
"Regina when are you going to stop being so selfish and spoiled? Mommy send us here for a reason, stop ignoring your mothers word and start listening to them."
"Now you go with William and maybe you'll learn something."
'Yes daddy.' Regina looked a little dejected.
William took Regina to the training grounds where the captain and a few a group of soldiers were training.
'Why are we here?'
"You'll see."
"Captain! Round your man up and come over here."
The captain did so end when they all gathered at William the saluted him.
"You guys this is Regina she is one of the 6 adopted children of our king and Queen Yumaria."
"It's an honor to meet you princess Regina."
Regina looked at them a bit shy. She didn't know what to make of the current situation.
"Could you guys tell her how you perceive her mother Queen Yumaria."
"Kind hearted."
"Friendly"
"Great teacher"
"Patience."
A few soldiers said.
"In my opinion she is a selfless person." The captain said.
"You know little Regina, me and my men made a mistake not long ago towards your mother, but that doesn't mean she is selfish and won't forgive if you apologize to her. When we were aware of our mistake and apologized to her she forgave us and gave us another chance."
"Yes, two days ago your mother was depressed by something she heard and she ran away to the training grounds."
"And because we didn't know what was bothering her we came to cheer her up by sparring with her, even though we knew we were no ware near her level she accepted a gesture anyway."
"And instead of sparring she was even so kind to teach a few training tips so we can get stronger and support her and your father."
All the soldiers smiled.
The captain saw Regina's dejected expression and asked "So what is bothering our little Regina? Maybe we can help."
Regina started to cry a little and told them what was bothering her.
'I'm frustrated… my brother Khai is stronger than me and can even change in to a human form.'
'My other brother Nova who was born little less than a week ago can already use offensive and defensive magic.'
'Even though me and Khai taught Nova how to fly and we train together, I'm the only one who is slow and falling behind.'
'But I thought because Nova was born not long ago he was weak, and I insisted on going with him to Ignis, because I believed he need's my protection.'
'I ignored mommy's words and now she is mad at me and send me here.'
All the soldiers looked at each other and nodded.
"Well why don't you stay here for a few hours and train with us? William can come and pick you up later, how does that sounds?" The captain asked Regina.
'Can I?' as she looked at William.
"Sure, but you have to listen to the captain, he is in charge here understand?"
Regina nodded.
"Alright then I see you in a few hours, after that there is one more person you need to visit."
"Good luck little Regina."
William went up to Richard's study and knocked on the door.
"Enter"
William walked in and gave Richard some paper work.
"Where is Regina?"
"I left her with the captain and soldiers at the training grounds."
"Surprisingly she opened up to them after she heard how they viewed Marika as a person."
"Well she is kind of straight forward."
"It seems she is frustrated and feels left behind by her brothers in terms of growth."
"But letting her train with the soldiers may be a good thing for her as well." Richard said.