C8 Don’t Stand In The Cold..

''This is really amazing.''

My hair was covered in tiny, white snowflakes.

In a hot summer, surrounded by sand and rocks, a snowy winter came to give them a visit.

''Wow, is it actually snowing?''

''Is this real?''

''I wish it could snow every single day!''

''This is so refreshing.''

All kinds of emotions have been expressed, people were excited to see snowflakes for the first time in their lives. Maybe for some it wasn't their first time, but it still felt magical.

''Mirai, do you think the Dragon will appear?''

''I'm not sure.''

I looked a bit gloomy, but it was actually snowing, there was no time to feel sad. ''I'm definitely going to see him, it can't snow without his power.’’

A loud music started to play, someone was singing, but the language was unfamiliar to people from the Preto kingdom.

This voice was calm and beautiful, it could make anyone feel at peace.

People seemed to be pleased, the crowd's loud noise stopped and their gazes were focused on the girl standing on the black moving stage.

The singing girl's shiny white dress made her stand out on the dark black stage. Her hair was dark in the back, but in the front was white like snow.

Her blue eyes looked like stars in the night sky. This was the first time I've met someone with the same eye colour as mine.

Her long eyelashes were white, it seemed almost like it was covered in snow, her eyes were almond shaped, but big and her face was small. She had small lips, but it perfectly suited her face. Her nose was small and cute, at some point her look reminded me of a small white cat.

She was tall and really skinny, her arms looked thin, but no one could dare to say that she looked weak. Her strong aura made her stand out in front of this lowly crowd.

I came closer to the stage to get a better look at her and her dress looked even more beautiful from here.. I was pretty sure it was covered in snow, it was long and thin, at some point it looked like a bodysuit, but its ends were loose.

White flowers were tagged on her back and sparkly little snowflakes that almost looked like diamonds were on the top of her chest.

It was not made of snow, it's an illusion probably made by magic?

While I was observing this Goddess - looking singer, it started to snow again and a loud roar appeared from up in the sky.

''No way!!!!''

''A dragon !!!!''

Everyone was in deep shock and out of excitement they started shouting, meanwhile my gaze was not on the Dragon, but who was behind it?

A tall man was sitting on it. I didn't get a good glimpse at him, but I was pretty sure his hair was silver.

The dragon looked fearless and it made me feel like it could kill in seconds, this type of creature was making me experience fear five thousand times more than Axel could ever. Just the existence of the dragon could make me feel frightened, but I was also excited.. Just this type of view gives me a little bit of hope to finally see them all.

While I was looking up in the sky, Mirai was nowhere to be seen, I'm pretty sure that she was blown away somewhere else with the rest of the crowd.

This massive white dragon was still flying over the sky, it looked like it was waiting for something?

''Maybe the other three should show up any time soon?'' For some reason, butterflies were in my stomach, I felt nervous and excited, I was looking forward to seeing them all together.

I was deep in my thoughts,when another sharp and loud, very uncomfortable and severe roar appeared in the sky. It was very hard to describe this roar, my ears felt in pain while he was roaring in the sky. It felt stingy and poignant at the same time.

''Aaaa !!! Another dragon!! I wonder which one is going to be now''?

The sun was brightly shining into my eyes, while blocking the view, so it was hard to see the colour at first, but when the black shadow appeared and covered up the sunlight, it was finally easy to see which dragon it was.

''The black dragon. What is he doing here? I hope he's not here to look for his sword? Please, don't let me die today.’’ I panicked in my head.

The black dragon and the white dragon started to fly around each other, they were basically circling in the sky making one big massive ring above us.

It looked like white and black were colliding with each other, it was amazing.. It wasn't only me who was excited, but this whole kingdom's eyes were focused on them.

This black colour started to disappear and white colour became more clear, then all of a sudden a massive amount of snow fell from the sky.

While we were all amazed by the snow, the singer who was still standing on the stage began to speak in her soft angelic voice. This time we were able to understand what she was saying.

''I, Skyla the princess of the Winter kingdom, my brother Kaiden and the Winter dragon are happy to be Welcomed in Pretto's kingdom.''

When she finished talking an awkward silence filled the crowd.

Then after a few seconds the crowd began to talk again.

''No wonder, she's so beautiful.. She's from the Winter's Kingdom'' Someone said.

''Now it all makes sense, why her hair had white colour in it.'' Another added.

I looked one more time in the sky and both of the dragons were gone. ''Wow, they wasted no time.'' I thought and looked back at the princess. ''Ah, no wonder she looks perfect.'' My confidence level dropped again. It would be hard to compete with this Goddess of beauty.

This snow that they've produced started to melt. I put my palm straight and tried to catch the last falling snowflakes. ''So magical.'' I thought and looked behind my shoulder.

Mirai was standing behind me with a very displeased look on her face. Her hands were crossed and one of her legs was tapping on the ground.

''Heheh, I guess I'm in trouble, because I forgot to look for you.'' I said with a sarcastic look on my face.

''You think so?''

We both were staring at each other, almost like having a staring contest, when someone from behind grabbed my arm.

I looked behind me and it was River. ''Really, is this the time you want to appear right now?'' I thought.

''Did you enjoy the show? He asked me.

''You liar!!!''

''Huh?''

''You said there will be no dragons today!!!!''

''Oh, I've forgotten about this white lizard.''.

''How can you say that out loud???'' I asked him furiously.

''I've never liked the white lizard, so I've never considered him as a dragon, but Kaiden is cool.''

''Wait, do you know them?'' Mirai asked him in a surprised voice.

''Yeah, Kaiden is my childhood friend.''

''You are friends with the Winter dragon?!''

Mirai and I shouted together, what was actually going on here? This man was full of surprises.

''Are soldiers allowed to be friends with them?'' I asked him.

''Nnooo, I meaan..'' He was stuttering. ''I was in charge of the black dragon's security back then, so we all grew up together haha''

Me and Mirai looked a little bit suspicious, but what us commoners could know about the royal life? He probably wouldn't tell us anything personal about them anyway.

''So what is he like?'' I asked him.

''He? What do you mean?

''I mean, well.. Obviously, prince Kaiden?''

River looked a little bit upset that I was asking about Kaiden.

''What about the black dragon? Were you two not impressed?’’

''I didn't ask about the black, we see him all the time.'' I sighed.

River looked at my gloomy face and before he got to say anything back, a crowd of soldiers started to push people back.

They were escorting the Winter princess Skyla.

She was surrounded by so many white armour wearing soldiers. If she was as tiny as me, you wouldn't be able to see her, but the princess was tall, she didn't disappear anywhere. You could clearly see her gracious body walking slowly and waving to people, she looked kind and confident, her smile was very welcoming and warm.

People seemed to like her, I mean not every day you get to see people from Winter.

While I was still fighting with River, she passed through and stopped next to us. Her soldiers pushed me back and I fell on the ground. ''Really, what a jerk!!'' I thought.

River gave his hand to help me stand up. I took it, I didn't want to refuse his help every single time, but I probably looked a little bit pathetic in front of him again. '' He probably thinks that I'm hopeless.''

When I stood up, River didn't say anything, but his cheeks looked a little bit redder than usual. ''You better not say anything, you jerk.''

Skyla was standing in front of me and River, Mirai was behind my back. She looked at River and with a funny smile turned to me. She looked up and down, it felt almost like she was judging me.

She stared at me for a good minute, it made me feel uncomfortable. ''Jesh, should I feel honoured that the Winter's princess keeps staring at?''

Skyla was way taller than me, but shorter than River. I actually looked like a midget in front of them, when suddenly her look changed and her bright blue eyes seemed very insensitive.

Her skin was white and a very cold steam was coming out of her body. It felt really chilled standing next to her.

It made me feel like I was covered with snow or drowning in frozen water. I was pretty sure that I looked frosty next to her.

Her aura was dominant, I felt like a mouse trapped in a cat's paws. ''I look pitiful.'' I wanted to say something back, but it was considered rude to talk to royal people if your rank is lower than the nobility's.

River looked at Skyla and I saw his dark red eyes cut through hers, she seemed a little bit scared.

She turned her face away from me and began to walk forwards as if I didn't exist, River grabbed my hand and asked.

''Are you feeling okay?’’

I was a bit shocked, of course.. Not every day you get situations where you feel like a prey to someone, I felt so small and fragile in front of her. I wanted to admire her strong aura, but at the same time I was a little bit scared of her, you never know what she might do to me?

''Yeah, I'm just a little bit tired today.''

''You sure? I could take you to my house if you want to rest?''

''Yeah, right.. I learn from my mistakes, you moron.'' It was something that I said in my head.

''No, it's fine. Me and Mirai can walk back home.''

I looked at Mirai and she was obviously confused as hell. I was pretty sure that she was still thinking of what just happened with the princess and she didn't hear a single word I was saying.

''Right, Mirai?'' I asked her one more time.

Mirai looked at River's face and with an annoyed look gave him a sign that she didn't want to go home yet.

''I'm pretty sure it would be the best if River would take you home instead of me, I wanna look around a little bit more.''

River's face looked filled with a lot of joy, while I was feeling betrayed.. I was speechless. ''Seriously, after this we're going to have another conversation about your loyalty, Mirai.''

''Let me walk you home, my lady.''

I was annoyed, but after receiving a cold gaze from the Winter's princess, I was too tired to talk back, you never know when I might receive another counter attack.

''You better not do anything stupid.'' I answered.