Soon enough the Master, imperial doctor, arrived. He also had been waiting at the door for too long. He had paced in front of the doors a little, put his ears against them for a while then sensing something was a miss, he had ordered the soldiers to immediately barge in.

The chaos that followed was very much indescribable. Everybody was too shocked and scared at what greeted them.

"Wherever did the queen go? What are we supposed to do? " Came a panicked wail from a lady in waiting.

"The king will not keep any of us alive. Scatter around. Look for anything. Anything that might let us know what happened. " exclaimed another with her hands over her head.

The Master, however, silently looked around the room for some times. He went about touching the bed the queen was on and sniffed what he touched repeatedly. He then went about touching and sniffing several other items and then with a very serious look, stormed out of the room. He went straight towards the ministers' residential quaters. He barged in without permission inside the chief minister's office.

"Master, Master, you can't come in like this. Let us ask for permission… " The guards were desperately but respectfully trying to stop him, but he came face to face with the minister attending a meeting, nevertheless.

The chief minister looked up and immediately dismissed the guard and the other officials, after seeing the look on Masters face.

"What happened Master? " He immediately asked him as soon as they were alone.

"The king needs to return right now. " He announced urgently.

"Why? What happened? Word was sent, if you are worried about the queen's condition.But you know he takes his own time and decision. " The minister tried explaining.

"His child might be in danger. " The Master said a little louder this time.

"What? Is her condition that bad? " The minister asked worried.

"The queen is missing, " The Master turned to reply.

"What? The queen what? " The Minister felt like the earth under his feet was gone, " What do you even mean? "

"I think she did it on purpose. This brings to light another serious issue. There is a blood thirsty imposter ,right inside the Royal palace . "

The Master said with his brows raised.

The minister looked at him one last time and then hurried inside his back office. He unlocked the treasure chest there and quickly brought out the ancient telecommunication mirror. It was a magical mirror that let dragons communicate face to face from any distance. But it's use was limited as it drew power from the Blue Moon.

The minister right away tried connecting with Draco. After a few failed attempts, the perfectly sculpted face of their king immerged infront of them. He was what seemed like , in the middle of a training ground.

"What made you use the telecommunication mirror at this time, Minister? " Draco called out.

"Hail the dragon Lord, I dared not disturb you my lord. But Master here had something important to say. " He turned the mirror towards the Master.

"My greetings Master" Draco bowed before him, " I thought you were in meditation. What happened? " Draco asked. He had practically grown up under Master. He regarded him as nothing less than a father figure. Their bond was something enviable.

" Draco, you need to come over right now. " The Master literally ordered, without even bothering to give an explanation. " We can't replenish this mirror's power at our will , so i will explain everything once you are here. I will meet you at the north-easthern entrance to your castle. Be there on time. Hail the dragon Lord. " The Master wrapped the mirror and handed it over to the minister . He then left the place in as much hurry as he had come in with.

Draco knew something huge was up back at the palace. He had been married to his queen the last season. He was actually very reluctant with his marriage. His only focus in life, had been to perfect himself and his skills. He hardly ever had to or thought to give anything other than self perfection any room or space in his daily routine. But he had to marry in the last season if he wanted to keep his throne. He had been a king and single for decades . His family had left no stone unturned to persuade him to get a bride. But he never felt like he wanted to share his life with another. However, the high priest had suddenly called for an urgent meeting with the Royal descendants.

"Listen carefully, o! remnants of the great dragon bloodline. " He had warned them from his trance-like state, " A mighty calamity is about to be ushered in this blessed realm.

If the progeny of this pure bloodline is not secured, there hovers a terrible uncertainty over its future. Listen, loud and clear, o! protectors of the mighty dragon clan, protect the threshold of your homes before the last season is past. "

His warning had left no other option for Draco to either marry before the last season was gone or to abandon his throne and hand it over to any of the others in waiting, so that they could be a ruler with progeny, to guard the realm from the upcoming turmoil.

So Draco had finally agreed to the nuptials. He hadn't even bothered to meet or know about the girl that was going to be his mate. For him, it was another one of those difficult missions that needed to be done with.

Even the pregnancy of his wife and the eventual birthing process of his first child, were all part of the game of thrones for him. He was happy, really happy, when he had first heard the news. Not because he was going to be a father. Not because it felt so special. But because it was a seal. A seal that marked the invincibility of his kinghood. A seal that meant there would never ever again be a dispute about who the authority belonged to, as long as he was alive.

So naturally when he was sent the news about his wife's difficult labour, he hadn't paid much attention, thinking it was the women's and doctor's department. He had other important works at hand that he needed to tend to. His heart didn't even flinch once out of concern for the to-be mother of his child. However, now that the Master had called him back, he knew something grave was happening back at the castle. He wasted no time briefing his subordinates at the borders, before heading right back to his appointed place.

"There should be no room for even a minute's hindrance to our honourable plans. My absence, rebounds your responsibilities. Every general should report back right on time. And every subordinate must report back to me on their regular basis. Is that understood? " He roared.

"Yes my Lord. Hail to the dragon kingdom. " Echoed across the grounds as Draco blasted off, into the clouds, towards his destination.

Liana's eyes rapidly battered as she came back to her senses. Her instinctive response , the moment she came around, was to start looking for Damian.

"Damian, Damian, " She was screaming as she tried to get up.

"Sssshhhhhh, " A warm but strong hand slapped her on the forehead.

"Ouch! " She immediately fell back on the ground, reeling in pain.

"Look at you, wriggling like a snake on the ground in pain but still trying to save a dragon child in that condition. Hilarious. " the loud and husky voice smirked and laughed as Liana's blood trickled down her forehead. She touched her head to wipe the blood away. As she touched her head, she found her head was wrapped in cloth, as if bandaged to stop it from bleeding. She looked up at the towering figure standing right infront of her. He was still smiling and laughing as if her weakness amused him.

As Liana looked carefully, her eyes clearing up a bit, she found it was the same inhuman creature that was giving her a death chase a few moments ago.

Or was it just a few moments? She looked around. It still seemed pretty dark all around. How long had she passed out? Liana had no clue.

She looked up at the creature, thinking if she could ask him about it. But instead something else caught her eyes.

"Isn't that the same fabric I am wearing, " She thought looking at the very floral fabric, wrapped around the creature's waist, to look like a miniskirt, just about enough to cover his private part.

The realization made her look at her own dress. She was wearing a floral maxi gown for the evening. It now just reached the length of her thighs.

"Did you? Did you just tear off my dress and wrap it around your…, " She erupted in rage but paused to bring herself to articulate the word penis and butt. However she could not and ended up saying, " Did you just uncover me to cover yourself? "

"Wow! " The creature exclaimed as if amused. "You even have rage? In this body? " He pulled her hands up and threw them back again as if she was a rag doll. He then turned around laughing as if he had heard the funniest joke ever.

"Hey you! " Liana yelled this time, too furious to control her temper. " What do you think you are doing? Turn around and look at me like a man. " She could hardly keep standing as the blood still dripped down her forehead and her eyes started blacking out from time to time. She held onto the tree trunk beside which she was standing and kept looking at him with anger.

The creature turned slowly towards her.

"Hey! " Liana yelled again. But before she could utter the next word , the creature ran towards her as if it were a bullet shot from a gun. She was almost about to lose her balance, bedazzled, her eyes blinking at a super awkward speed. But before she could fall to the ground, her body collided with his strong and hard muscles. She looked up, only to get her eyes locked in his emerald wonders. His eyes were ,however, fixed on her forehead.

" Don't move, " He leaned forward over her, before she could even move after his warning. He opened his moist mouth and started licking the blood away from Liana's face, as if he was a mother to some wild pup.

It took Liana a few moments to realise what was happening to her. She pushed him away with all her might , but he didn't seem to budge even a millimeter. He was thick like a rock.

"There.That's nicely done. I should have done this before. That cloth was useless to begin with. It would have been better for me to keep it on me instead. " He tapped Liana's head again and shook it hard as if checking a bottle for leak.

"Ouch! You are hurting me. Just stop already, " Liana pushed him again. This time he moved. But was it voluntarily or had Liana's force increased, she couldn't tell. She looked at her own hands, wondering, when she suddenly remembered about Damian.

"Where is my boy? Where is Damian? " She stood up this time with absolutely no problem.

"Damian? My boy? What are you even talking about? " He distorted her words like a kindergarteners, repeating them.

"Do you even know him? " He aimed his hands towards the tree Liana was standing by. From the branches, came down her baby boy, still wrapped warm and tight, sleeping without a worry in the world. She ran towards him and pulled him down on her lap and started kissing him frantically. The baby smiled as he slept, as if dreaming.

"You even smile, you little brat. " The creature retorted as Damian smiled. "You are such an actor. "

Liana looked up at him, with eyes filled with anger, wonder and confusion.

He definitely sensed that and began, " Human, do you have any idea who you are dealing with right now? Do you? Of course you don't. I am the king and lord of the mighty Dragon realm. The one and only ruler of the blessed dynasty, the robust and fearsome, Draco. "

He said that with an air of drum rolling in the background and trumpets blowing all around. He stood there like that for a few moments with an air full of grandeur, waiting for Liana to perhaps collapse with shame. But she kept staring at him without batting an eyelid, while still cuddling and hugging Damian.

He seemed very annoyed with her nonchalance. He walked up to her slowly and pulled her up so she was staring right into his eyes, with her feet hanging above the ground.

" You don't get it. Do you? I am the Dragon king. And this, " He said, pointing at Damian in her arms, " is my one and only son. "

This time Liana reacted. Her eyes grew wider and her lips parted, leaving her mouth wide open. There was visible signs of wonder with shock in them.

Liana's mind instantly traveled back to the time when she had first found her adopted son, her life, her Damian -

Liana was sitting by the window, gazing at the bright red moon.It wasn't very often that one got to catch a glimpse of the crimson ball.The sky was crispy clear too. It looked magical from every angle.She had found herself drawn to another dimension, simply by staring at it.

Things weren't very good at home either. She had just hung up after yet another heated argument with her mother. Ever since her father died, her mother had been a totally different person. She had left Liana in the care of workers and set off, wanting to make a fortune for herself. She sure was successful in multiplying the wealth her father had left behind. But she had no room or space for Liana in her world anymore. Liana was just another liability for her. The only time she had for Liana was to sign her monthly allowance cheque. At first it deeply disturbed Liana. She was very close with her father as it was. His death had shattered her from within. It was the perfect time for her mother to fill in , but she chose to abandon her right at that point when she needed her the most. Over time, Liana didn't actually care about it anymore. She got herself busy in her own world. However things turned a little different after she joined college. Ever since she moved into her new home, her mother wouldn't let her be. She would often try to interrupt Liana's plan of actions . She would interfere in Liana's social life. She interfered with Liana's position in her college with lump sum donations. She would even get Liana followed by bodyguards sometimes. Liana was getting frustrated with her mother's sudden overflow of concerns. This led to the two often arguing whether in person or over the phone.

It wasn't that Liana didn't want her mother to be present in her life. In fact that was what she had always wanted. But the fact that she was always judgemental without giving Liana a chance to explain herself, drove Liana crazy. She had grown to be self dependent over time after her mother had left. Now she suddenly wants to control everything in Liana's world.This made the rift between the two, even wider.

Liana had put on her jacket and decided to go for a walk. Walks were excellent for clearing her mind. She had taken some energy bars in her pocket. Put the music on loud in her headphones. Pulled the hoodie over her head and started walking. It was like she was invisible to the world. Neither did she notice anybody nor did anybody register her.

A few miles down the road, she had found the perfect view to sit and admire. The mountains had met the ocean with its head bowed down in submission. It was a picture of perfect union between the high and the low, the rugged with the lively.

She had sat there for a while, hanging her legs down the cliff, dangling it to the beat of the ocean splashing its water against the walls of those mountains. She was so engrossed in grooving, she hadn't even noticed what the time was or that the bright moon was already shadowed by huge clouds. It wasn't till a few drops had fallen on her that she had noticed the overcast over her head.

She remembered looking up at the sky.At that moment she had seen something glittery and shiny move right past her like a shooting star,and fall somewhere across the horizon.But it wasn't exactly like a shooting star. It was much smaller and less bright. The place it fell on hadn't seem very far from where she was. But before she could have pondered more over it, a few more drops had drizzled over her eyes and face.

"Shit, " She had closed the zipper of her coat and started running towards her home. By the time she reached, it was already raining quite heavily. She herself was drenched too. So without wasting any time she had to run to the washroom to get cleaned and changed.

"The rain sure felt refreshing, " She had thought to herself looking for something to eat while towel drying her hair.

Suddenly, she was distracted by some strange howling of the dogs. It wasn't that strange though. They would often fight late in the hours of the night while scavenging for food. It was due to their over breeding in the area . Liana hadn't paid much attention and got back to looking for her food.

"Here, what do I have here? Oh, eggs.And, bread? No bread, Damn. " She remembered closing the fridge with a bang and continuing towards the kitchen, " Instant ramen to the rescue, then. "

She had happily hummed as the food got prepared. Her mood seemed to have been lifted.

"Wneeeeeeeeeeeeeeee" a sudden cry like shriek had caught Liana's attention.

"Are those cats fighting again, " she had thought.

Then it had happened again. It was a combination of the crying and the howling of dogs. And it was getting more and more intense. Liana had immediately looked out of her window. There sure was something going on in the waste bin area. She had the thought that it was none of her business, but curiosity had got the better of her and she had hurried outside, tossing over her raincoat. She had taken a walking stick along too.

The nearer she had gone the more human like the cry had seemed. She had to hurry and run towards the bin, keeping those dogs at bay with her stick. Liana had to strain her head inside and immediately had taken a few steps backwards.

There sure was a baby inside. As white as milk. Unclothed, with dirt all over its perfect little body.

At first Liana couldn't react. She didn't know how exactly she should have reacted. But the child's cry had brought her back to reality. As soon as the child cried the dogs had started going rabid yet again.

Liana had to quickly gather her wits and had picked the baby up. She had it covered with both her hands and had run inside.

Strangely enough, the dogs hadn't followed her. She was expecting a full chase but none of the canines had budged from their places. Liana had closed the door behind her,after taking one last look at the dogs who were standing in perfect silence, staring in her direction.