‘Draegon! where have you been?'

A woman with red hair so smooth that it shined in the sunlight ran towards him. She was dressed in a green dress that caressed the ground, her sleeves were puffed at the shoulders, framing her small face with big doe eyes crystal clear and full of life yet etched with concern as she ran towards the little boy.

The boy was no more than 10 years old, with red hair like his mother's but curly, plopped on the stone floor outside the castle, his curls shook as he turned at his mother’s voice, eyes immediately pooling with tears before he squinted his eyes and cried out.

Elena quickened her pace as she quickly carried him in her arms before running her hand on his back soothingly, whispering sweet mumbles as she tried to calm the child who had now buried his face to the side of her neck, tears streaming down his eyes.

''Shhhh it’s alright. Moms here now, stop crying my love'

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Hearing the comforting words and the warm embrace Draegon slowly calmed down, only letting out occasional sniffles.

With the child still resting in her arms she turned to a handsome young boy with black sleek hair that reached his eyes, his eyes had a sharp edge to it, yet nested soft affection as he gazed at the mother and son with his dark blue eyes. His features were refined, a sharp jaw and lean features almost cunning and devilish, as he carried a sheathed sword in his hand.

'Where did you find him Lucieon?' She asked the young man adorned in black, a coat buttoned all the way to his neck  paired with black trousers and boots.

' He was caught in a trap, set by some villagers in the outskirts of the forest, Mother' he replied.

'Oh, my poor little boy' she said as she searched the now asleep boy's hands and legs for any signs of injury as they walked into the castle.

'Well, he deserves it for running around in the forest without any guards.'

' You brat' Elena turned around and poked her finger on his son’s forehead. But smiled when he hissed as if in pain, knowing fully well the antics of these 2 brothers.

Seeing his mother smiling Lucieon simply grinned as he followed her through the hallways.