New Family

The hall glistened with velvet curtains with golden dragons. The hall was littered with the noblest people of Dracolong court and all of the guests who had been invited by Queen Melody and her father. Queen Melody took to her throne like a duck to water. She had her right leg crossed over to the left as her back leaned against the red part. Tonight was the night when Melody would see her future stepbrothers for the first time. The guests were gathered around a large marble table with random pink shapes and silver patterns. They all bowed down to The Queen before she asked them all to sat back down to their chairs.

King Lee was sitting next to her, and the royal couple showed subtle affection by gently holding onto each other's hands. Kei had not yet arrived, and it was making Melody anxious; everyone could see it, but King Lee felt it.

Melody shrugged. "My father's marrying some woman from one of the magical islands." She turned to her husband. "What are they like?"

"It's a kingdom based on corruption and violence," Lee responded. His cold response gave Melody a chilling reminder of what her father had told her. She thought about it and became worried about her father. Was he losing his way? A lot of his friends passed away before she was born, and with his wife and son dead and being separated from his daughter, he had lived an empty life for the past ten years. Melody didn't know what else to say in the matter.

Kei had finally arrived in the main hall with Nancy by his side. Behind them were Nancy's two sons: Coral and Yannis. When Nancy divorced her first husband, Lord Ishida took custody of Yannis whilst Nancy took Coral under her wing. Both of the boys had blonde hair and looked a lot like their mother.

"Father!" Melody jumped off her seat and forced herself to smile. She seemed to be older than Kei, much older. Kei was only five years older than Lee, and The King was just 25. It was shocking to see "So is this Nancy, Coral and Yannis?"

Nancy and her sons bowed before Queen Melody, and in unison, they lifted their head and smiled at them. Lee gazed at the family suspiciously and did not attempt to hide his lack of optimism towards them. The three of them really stood out with their green clothes.

"Indeed," Kei responded.

"Welcome to court, sorcerers…" Melody announced. "I was wondering when my father would remarry. Do you know anything else? I really look forward to seeing your magic could help make dragons feel at peace. I want dragons and humans to live as one society? Well, I hope you enjoy yourself and may the marriage be long and prosperous."

"Thank you, Your Majesty," Nancy said. "And may I say I hope your reign is just as long and golden."

"There's a myth back home that says that the reason why dragons jump out is that they want to thank people. I'm sure that dragons and we have helped each other and enriched the world since ancient times. These precious memories have been engraved in the heart of our history! So, I want dragons and people to get closer and closer! I hope you sorcerers will join us too."

"I think it will be a great way to promote peace in this world," Coral announced.

Melody smiled. She felt a lot more relaxed as her shoulders lost tension. At first, she was worried that Nancy and her sons would be really unpleasant looking and sound pretentious and up themselves, but they all seemed to be very kind and brave people. It reminded her of the time when she had to introduce herself to her in-laws.

"To my new family," Melody raised a glass in the air, and everyone with drinks also raised their hands with her. The sound of glasses joined together chimed as everyone applauded Kei for his newfound happiness.

Meanwhile, Terrance Werewolf, who appeared from the side of the room, twirled into the room and threw his knees before Melody' feet. "Would you dance with me?" he asked boldly. The Queen gasped, but gladly let out her hand as Terrance twisted her to the dance floor. She found herself flabbergasted by the instant attention that she was receiving. She had heard about Terrance Werewolf, but this was the first time she had met him face to face. Every eye was upon them both as they threw themselves carelessly to the music and succumbed to each other.

Queen Melody found herself in a fit of giggles. "You must be Terrance Werewolf."

"I am," Terrance said. He waved his arm and wrapped his thumb around The Queen's little finger. "It's a pleasure to be dancing with The Queen."

"An even greater pleasure to have someone like you in court. You are welcome to my castles anytime."

"I'm greatly honoured." Terrance winked at his brothers who sat in the corner of the room.