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DragonBorn Prologue
I turned around and dashed for the crowd. Trying to run in chains wasn't in the very least comfortable. I fell a couple of times before I reached the edge of the dais but strong arms caught me. I wrestled and shook uncontrollably but they didn't let me go. They would definitely burn me alive now. I gazed at the people and my eyes caught sight of something --someone. I went wholly still. Orien! He came like he said he would. He was wearing a black hood and I noticed a couple of others as well. His eyes locked on mine and I shook my head in a silent message. "Don't." He frowned as if to say, "I'll never leave you here and you know it."I shook my head again and jerked it towards the roof, towards the guards that surrounded the crowd. "You'll die." He didn't seem to want to listen so I stopped struggling and let them take me back to the center of the dais. The two guards dropped me roughly on the floor and their hands went straight to the lock of hair that covered my ears and t
DragonBorn Chapter 1: The Showcase
"Aye, Nara, you are out early today!"Sir Gilbert shouted above the din of the market. I blinked, only hearing him after a few heartbeats."Yes, Sir Gilbert. The entrance examination is in two days. I will have to work extra." I said and gave the merchant the brightest smile I could. "What?! I did not hear you, Nara!" Sir Gilbert shouted leaning forward. Poor Gilbert. Caducity was wearing his ears out. If I could make extra coins today or even one Silver coin, I would get him a hearing aid. Getting a Silver coin would be too much to ask. It was like getting blood from a turnip. In Astros, Gold coins were the highest denominations that only the Nobles possessed. By Nobles, I mean the higher-ups. Then the Silver coins which Nobles and Merchants possessed. Then the Copper coins, which the lower Nobles had. The lower nobles were different from the Nobles as they were not as rich as the Nobles or Merchants. Last of all was the brass coins. We, the Peasants worked a whole day to ea
DragonBorn Chapter 2: The Proposal
Evanara "Nara!" Kevan threw his arms around me as soon as he saw me by the old termite-infested door. He smelt like smoke and vinegar and I resisted the urge to cough as the smell of the smoke was stronger. I ignored it and patted his bare back. He released me and gave me a radiant smile. His brown eyes glowed with happiness as he gazed at me. He must have thought I had gotten the money. How was I going to break it to him that I could not even get a coin today? "Come Nara. I made some soup." He said. His voice had a melody to it today and it made me feel even guiltier. "Come on." He said pulling me inside the hut. We lived in a hut. When father died, everything was taken from us. Our home, our farms, our food...our name. Father used to be a Merchant too. Merchant Adolf. A few months after mother died, he took ill. Physicians said it was a mysterious disease that could not be cured. I was but a child then. A few months older than seven. Kevan was only a month old. I
DragonBorn Chapter 3: In the Tavern, With The Emperor
Evanara I walked quickly to the tavern. There was another showcase today and so I could not dance at the Circle. So rather than go back home empty handed, I went to a few inns and danced. I was lucky to get thirty coins and a silver coin. I had sixty more to go and with that,I could get Kevan some new clothes. The Narva Tavern was the biggest and most influential of them all. Peasants were not allowed in the tavern. It was a place high nobles frequented and on rare occasions, the Emperor as well. I had come here in the early hours of the morning and the owner had told me to try back in the evening as there were a few dancers performing there. Well,there I was. I pushed the door open and the strong odour of alcohol and sweat hit me. I let the door go and turned around, eager to drink in as much air as I could. When I was sure i was fine,I went back inside. Anything for Kevan. Anything. I repeated those words to myself as I walked in. I noticed the owner flirti
DragonBorn Chapter 4: The Panicked Emperor
Evanara I sat there for a long time,holding the remaining pieces of my shredded gown together. Tears rolled down my cheeks as I stared in front of me. He pulled on his clothes glancing back at me every once in a while,his face wearing an expression I refused to accept as remorse. I felt different. There was a sudden silence to my soul; I was like fallen leaves under frost. I felt the chill in my blood and coldness that brought the synapses of my brain to a stand still. Part of it was a pain, yet one I felt i could endure, one I felt i could sleep through night after night without the anaesthesia of false hope. I felt...void. Empty...Dead. All I could think about was Adrienne. What would he think of me? How would I ever face him after this? How would i break to him that his bride he considered pure was broken? That i defiled by the Emperor? Would he take my word for it? I looked down at my pretty blue gown that had blood stains on them. Adrienne had bought me this dress on
DragonBorn Chapter 5: The smooth lie
EvanaraThe showcase was over but I did not call in for work. I could not face anyone. Not even my own reflection in the mirror. I did not feel like myself. I felt scared. Ashamed. Terrified. I feared that the news might have spread like fire across Avalor by now. I was already used to being called a witch but I would not be able to bear being called a courtesan or being tossed into the pit of fire for something that I could not even control. There was a sudden knock on the door and I felt my heart jump. Who was it? Could it be him? Did he come here to find me? My mind was thrown into chaos once more and I felt my hands tremble as I stood slowly. I took a stick that stood beside the wall and held it firmly as I approached the door on my toes. I felt my heart thud against my chest violently. "Who is it?" I waited for seconds. There was no reply. My hand tremor increased and i almost dropped the stick. Holding it in one hand,I unbolted the door and resumed holding the stick
DragonBorn Chapter 6: With Child
Evanara Hours had gone by,hours that turned to long dreadful days,days that turned to wicked weeks. It had been two weeks since the incident. Two weeks of hell for me. I had not stopped seeing him. I feared going outside for I would be considered mad if I had another episode. It had been two weeks since I looked myself in the mirror. I was scared of my own reflection. No one came by to see me...not that I wanted them to. Adrienne would normally come to visit but after my episode that day, he promised to give me some time to myself. Thankfully, my marriage to Adrienne was set to the end of the month. I hoped by then,I would be fine. I twirled around carefully so as not to trip myself. The other girls were dancing beside me but in their own different manner. No one had dropped any coin in my tin today. They did not as much as look at me. Perhaps, they knew I was not pure anymore. I could hear them laughing in my face but I ignored them and continued dancing. The coin did not matte
DragonBorn Chapter 7: Caught
Evanara I ran out, embracing my exposed flesh. My corset was visible and the swell of my breasts were exposed. "Nara! Wait Nara!" Sir Gilbert shouted as he ran after me. The passersby on the street stopped and watched as I ran. It was not everyday you saw a woman in a shredded gown running on the streets of Adarlan. "Nara...please!" Sir Gilbert shouted somewhere behind me. I stopped dead in my tracks and turned around.He panted on reaching my side. He handed me a woolen sweater and my hands trembled as I took it from him and put it on to cover my nakedness. "Words can not describe how sorry I am for what Adrienne has done. If there is anyway I can atone for his mistakes, please let me know." He said with joined hands.I placed my hands on his and dropped it. "There is one thing though..." I was saying before the sound of bells filled the air and my fear grew. The Keepers. They knew and they'd found me. "I don't know what will happen to me now,Sir Gilbert. Take c
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