What is it to be queen in a land where none has ever been, it is nothing. We returned with much fanfare, as everyone thought us dead. The masses were glad of our return, but had also developed a new found fear. The fear was good, it brought obeidence and order. My Mother arrived several days after our return with Father in tow. The court that Glorian and I had, had to be put into function, the villages named, order set, laws written, and so forth and so on. Most important, I had to be publicly crowned.

Three months had past since we arrived home changed. The day I was crowned was the bringing of spring, it was warm and beautiful. But of course it was my parents who controlled the very weather. We left what was now known as Oakhaven Keep before dawn. It was a half days ride to the castle, Orlaith Castle, golden home of the golden dragon queen. It all happened so fast, I hardly remember, never have.

It seemed everyone in the world was there for the event. I stood on the lawn, face to face with my people and was crowned, Dreya the Dragon queen. Appointments and honors were given out to many, all were happy it was a great day of celebration. A day many still honor though most know not the real reason why.

And so the day came and went with as much festivities as possible. The next day was a sad day with much kissing and hugging and weeping. For Mother Willow, Father Oak, and Ash would return home to Oakhaven, while Glorian and I remained here to rule. So what started out as a good thing, ended very sadly. Glorian tried to cheer me but it was not to be done. For days I mourned, and wallowed in self pity, until finally Mother brought me a gift, well a few gifts.

She came to visit a week after Mother Willow had left and brought with her my Balzar. Oh, how happy I was, falling down on the floor and tickling him, which Mother immediately announced was not very regal. I paid her no mind, and Balzar and I settled in on the floor while he told me all the things that had been going on since my move. I was very happy at that point, and Balzar and I spent the day snuggling and talking.

Of course Glorian ruined it. That night as I sat with my maid brushing my hair, he entered my chamber. “I’ll finish that Mora, you may turn in” he announced as he slowly walked over to me. “So beautiful” he whispered as he stroked my hair. He bent kissing my neck “You smell like the finest wine, intoxicating, I love the smell of you, the taste of you.” with that he picked me up and carried me to the bed. There he loved me most fully all night.

I woke to find mesmerizing green eyes gazing down at me, like a rolling meadow. “I must leave you my love, It is time for me to make MY way in the world”. I closed my eyes and turned my head. “Merctalon keep is complete, I leave after my men and I break our fast”. I turned my back to him and sobbed into my pillow, without another word, he left me.