“Now entering Princess Amaris Elita Chandra” A butler announced before my entrance, I looked out into the open banquet hall where everyone was getting ready for what looked like a grand feast.

“Amaris!” A sweet voice yelled, I turned my head to look at Fumika who was currently running towards me. She was in the same outfit as mine but bright red to match her beautiful hair. Her blue eyes glistened as she approached me.

Pulling me out of Aenon’s arms she bear hugged me to the point I thought my eyes would pop out.

“I’ve missed you so much, everyone’s been waiting for you” she cheered while placing me on the ground.

“You’ve gotten big pinky” another voice said which made me turn, it was Ordell, he was wearing silk white pants with blue tribal patterns and a blue shoulder strap.

He had a blue headband with jewels hanging from them, followed by many other jewels around his body.

“PINKY!” A voice yelled, but soon followed by the sound of them being held back, I turned to see Sage who was wearing baggy see through pants with a green scarf wrapped around his waist, he had a green cropped top and wore the same headband in green.

Also followed by many jewels all over his body. I looked to see he was currently holding Chiru who was wearing red baggy pants with a scarf tied to his hip. He had a black, red and gold crop top with a beautiful red fabric draped over his head. Looking closely he had a gold headband with red encrusted gems.

‘Everyone looks so much more prettier than the pictures’

I felt myself warm up inside, this is my family who I shall spend this life with.

‘Protect and love those you hold dear to you’

The words made me flinch. I felt a sting behind my eyes causing me to shut them quickly.

“So you're not going to greet us?” Sage complained while letting go of Chiru.

“My head is still a little fuzzy but I can still remember you all” I apologise, I felt Ordell pick me up, he seems cold but the warmth in his touch made me feel safe.

“It’s okay pinky, we’re just happy your home” he muttered without breaking composure.

I looked around a notice someone is missing,

“He’s just finished getting ready” Fumika smiled while trying to pat my head but failed. I wonder what’s taking him so long, I thought he would want to see me the most.

“Pinky pinky! Come play with me!” Chiru cheers with a bright smile.

“The guest will be arriving soon, my young boy!” Father spoke as he approached us, picking Chiru up and slightly throwing him in the air to get a laugh he continued.

“I’m glad you’ve all seen each other again, Now we must greet the incoming guests” father boommed while walking off towards the exit.

As we all turned to follow we noticed a tall and small figure standing by the door, looking ahead I noticed a knight with long dark brown hair and purple cat like eyes. Looking down I saw he had something like claws.

‘He’s like a demon’

“Cove Hurley Lynn, Ordells best friend and 1st in command knight, half demon, only 17” Sage whispered to me.

“You're like a book” I whisper back which causes him to look dumbfounded.

I looked behind Cove and saw a small boy with white hair.

‘He must be Altan’

I took a step towards him and saw him quickly hide behind Cove, why is he so afraid?

“Altan you won’t hurt your sister anymore, remember she also has a contract now” Father smiles while patting the young boy's head, he hesitantly moved toward me, something in my heart stirred, it’s like my body remembers him.

I notice his ears have a light point like our mothers. I didn’t notice that before in the photos, I smile brightly towards him and give him a small wave, this makes him blush slightly and lower his head.

I took my chance and walked over to him, grabbing his head I placed our foreheads together, he tensed at the touch.

“See I’m fine, please don’t be afraid” I smiled into his green eyes, his blush moved to his ears but a small smile fell onto his beautiful face.

‘Good, I will protect him no matter what’

“OKAY LET'S GET THIS PARTY STARTED!” Father yelled, causing us to laugh.

“Father you're like a child” Ordell mocks, father chuckles and pats his head, a quick smile falls upon his face which was a sight I thought I’d never see.

…..

As we all walked towards the entrance the surge of magical energy ran up and down my body, my skin felt hot as if electricity was cutting me, stopping in my tracks while regaining my breath a hand fell upon my head.

“It’s okay Amaris, you will get used to it” Altan smiled while helping me gain composure, I nodded in response and carried on walking.

Now exiting I noticed the large entrance outside, the floor was stone and there were beautiful waterfalls coming from the palace down and making a stream on the floor. Also the sound of drums and flutes being played all around echoed throughout my body.

“Altan and Amaris come here” father held out his hands which we both took, he lifted us both and held us in his arms.

‘I’m guessing we’re still weak in the presence of other empires’

“Now entering, Emperor Leo Finn Neo Ryuu and Empress Grace Nayana Ryuu of the west empire Youkai”

I watched as a man in more modern wear entered, he had a red and black uniform on followed by a beautiful velvet cape, his hair was somewhat purple and he had deep red eyes that could be seen from miles away, next to him was a beautiful pale women with curly black hair, her eyes shined a gorgeous purple.

‘I should have done research on the empires damn it’.

She was wearing a light purple gown with many jewels embedded on it, she fit the role of royalty, as they approached we all bowed besides our father.

“Well look who it is, my redhead saviour” Emperor Leo chuckled.

“Look who’s talking you red eyed demon” Father pouted while turning his nose up.

‘They’re like children’

“Oh my the twins have grown so beautifully” Empress Grace squeaked like a teenager.

‘my face is probably so dumbfounded at the excitement’

“Now entering first Prince Sky Eos Ryuu”

I looked out and noticed a young boy around Ordells age enter, his purple hair was floppy and straight, his eyes shined purple like his mothers, but for some reason he had such a cold expression on his face.

‘He doesn’t look happy to be here’

“Greeting your majesty” he bowed to my father before walking inside, as he walked past us without making eye contact I felt a weird feeling as if I lost all my breath.

“God that boy is so rude nowadays,” Emperor Leo mumbled.

‘Hmmm I wonder what’s wrong with him’

“Now entering second Prince Chance Magnus Ryuu and accompanied by Heru Felix Charna”

As I moved my focus back to the entrance and forgot about that feeling, my eyes met deep purple eyes, his wavy black hair flopped around in the slight breeze, his long eyelashes moved too as he blinked, as he looked up our eyes met, for a second I thought I could see the future, he was mesmerising.

Suddenly his eyes turned a bright red followed by his face.

‘Oh no, he is shy, but why did his eyes change colour?’

I watched as he awkwardly stood behind another young boy, he had wavy coral hair, his eyes shined a bright teal and I noticed he had a huge smile on his face that didn’t seem to disappear.

‘I wonder who he is’

“Greeting your majesty, I’m not royalty so I’m grateful I was allowed to be in your presence” Heru spoke such polite words.

“Don’t be silly my boy, you're a part of the Ryuu family, so I will treat you as one of my own” father smiled brightly, a hint of pink rose on his cheeks and he smiled brightly.

“Come on Chance, greet the emperor” Emperor Leo mumbles while trying to remove his child from his mother’s back.

“Chance, take a breath and greet the emperor” Empress Grace bluntly spoke, I watched as the shy prince moved to the front, eyes constantly trying to avoid me.

“Greetings your majesty” he stuttered while bowing a little too low to avoid our gaze.

“I see you have your fathers amazing red eyes” father chuckled, this made Chance raise his head.

“Father, does his eyes change colour?” I ask as I still want to learn more.

“Princess Amaris, Chance's eyes change from purple to red when he feels… anxious” Emperor awkwardly smiled, I gestured for my father to let me down, now walking over to the Prince I noticed he moved stiffly.

I placed both hands on his cheeks and made him look at me,

“Amaris, you can’t touch a prince without permission!” Ordell sterly spoke.

“Well if He’s a prince and I’m a princess doesn’t that mean I’m one of the few people who can touch him” I stuck my tongue out towards him.

“I wonder where you got this attitude from?” father muttered awkwardly.

“She’s so cute!!” Empress Grace gasped.

I looked up at this awkwardly red boy and looked into his eyes, I felt the electricity of magic flow out of them, what is this I'm seeing?

“A red dragon?” I said under my breath, his eyes widened at my words, seeming that he was the only one that heard.

“Your eyes are very beautiful” I smiled, now walking back to hold Ordells hand.

My heart was thumping like crazy because of the magic.

“Please follow the servants to your rooms and a change of clothes fitting for the weather will be sent to you, but only if you want to change” father smiled while shaking Emperor Leo’s hand.

“There are always magic casters who will apply a spell for you to be able to deal with the heat” Father smiled.

“Now entering Empress Iclyn Lumi Fuyu, first Prince Blyur Reve Fuyu and first Princess Bellerose Calatrix Fuyu of the northern Empire Kōri”