Aurora’s guide to becoming queen

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= Aurora's guide to becoming queen =
== epilogue (around 1600 years before events of the lost continent) ==
Aurora could hear screams in the distance. That was irrelevant. Everything she's come to know has gone down in flames. That's also irrelevant. She could die. That wasn't irrelevant, but she didn't have time to think it through, she didn't have time to die, too many dragons depended on her. 
Aurora might have been injured but she couldn't tell. “Come on.” a shallow voice teased, it echoed through the entire castle which was now full of dragons fighting. “Is that the best you can do?” it snarled, directly in her ear. Aurora spun around to emptiness. Laughter echoed around her.
Out of the corner of her eye she could see a tail move outside the door. Aurora fought through the crowd, quite literally. Talons grabbed her “we need to get to safety. You can't die. We need you, I need you.” she heard. “I'm sorry.” Aurora whispered before pulling away and running out the door. 
Laughter filled the corridor. Aurora followed the sound, turning the corner, leaving the battle and her friends- no family behind her. “Well?” the voice said, the echoes had stopped and aurora was now facing  her rival.
“Give up yet?” she heard. Months ago aurora would have bowed down and handed over her throne with no hesitation. she wasnt that dragon anymore. Aurora opened her eyes, “never.” she snarled back, receiving an evil smile from her rival. Aurora straightened her crown, standing up a bit straighter, ready to fight for her life, more importantly, her people. “Suit yourself,” was the last thing she heard before the fight broke out.
== chapter 1. the letter (several months before epilogue) ==
Aurora could feel the cold snow against her talons. It was a normal day in the small town of Frozen Bay. Frozen Bay was a nice town, and home to a lot of third circle icewings. Aurora was not one of those. She was in fifth class and she and her snow (snowowl) worked for a resident of the town. Her family wasn't rich so everybody had to do their part.
Aurora and Snow cleaned and cooked for an old dragon named Mrs.holly. Of course they only cleaned every other week, after school. Mrs.holly was a very kind woman, she inherited a huge family mansion from her father, but lived in it alone due to never marrying. In return for helping her do house-work such as cleaning, cooking, and hunting, she let Aurora and her family stay in the extra rooms. 
Today Aurora had walked into the kitchen to find mrs.holly and snow baking cookies (mrs.holly had the best recipe in all of phyria). “Oh! Aurora, you frightened me!” the elderly dragon had laughed, adjusting her glasses. “I apologize ma'am.” I said, bowing my head respectfully. The old lady just smiled. “It's ok dear, I was just showing your sister how to make cookies.” Mrs.Holly told her. Judging by the batter all over the room and flowers on Snow's face, it didn't seem to be going so well. “Would you by any chance be able to go get the mail?” Mrs.Holly asked her. “Of course!” she had responded.
And that is how Aurora ended up walking through the crowded streets of Frozen Bay. next to her, a group of third circle female dragonets stood around a wall, laughing and gossiping. They seemed to be looking at a flyer that Aurora couldn't see. One girl gasped loudly “we need to go SHOPPING so when we get picked we can look THE BEST!” The others all seemed to agree and the group scattered off. Aurora went over and read the sign.
Attention to female dragon(et)s ages 6-8
As you should know by now, there is currently no heir to the icewing throne. Queen khione would like to retire from queen this year, there needs to be an heir. Queen khione has no sisters or daughters, only a son. After her husband died 6 years ago all chances of having a daughter are gone. To make sure the icewing royal bloodline doesn't die out, the queen is holding a competition. Prince Frostbite (who recently turned 8) will be choosing a wife to become queen and continue the royal bloodline. 100 dragons will be randomly chosen throughout the kingdom to compete for the throne. If you receive a letter and want to compete then you will come to the palace on the next full moon. Each recipient who chooses to compete, will be ranked up to 3rd circle along with her family (unless they are higher in which case it wouldn't change)
Good luck to all our contestants, letters will be sent out shortly. 
Aurora finished reading the poster. She didn't completely understand, but what she learned was that a bunch of self-absorbed icewing females were going to compete for the prince, therefore obtaining the throne. Aurora snorted how pathetic. She continued walking through the snow. 
She reached the post stand and rang the bell. A short, happy, dragon stood up. “Aurora!” he said cheerfully “it's so great to see you. How are you? How's Holly?” he asked. Aurora smiled at the friendly postal worker, and despite not knowing his name she considered him one of her friends. “I'm good, she's good too. I'm here to pick up the mail.” Aurora answered. He smiled and handed her 2 letters. She smiled “thank you.” and walked off. 
Back at the mansion, it was about dinner time. Aurora's mother and sister sat side by side with mrs.holly across from them. “Aurora, your back! We thought something happened!” Snow said, standing up and wrapping her wings around her sister. “Sorry I got a little sidetracked but here's the mail.” She handed it to mrs.holly. She opened the first letter. “Oh it's just an advertisement for new dining tables.” she tossed it back. “So where's father?” Aurora asked. Her mother answered “working late again.” 
Slowly she opened the other scroll. “Hmmm.” She adjusted her glasses to read. “Oh! Aurora, it's for you.” the old lady held out the scroll for aurora to grab. Hesitantly aurora took the scroll and read it to herself. Aurora couldn't believe what she saw. “Well? What does it say?” her mother asked, leaning forward. Snow snatched it from auroras talons. She gasped “uh! Oh my…!!” her younger sisters said practically shaking with excitement. Their mother leaned over and read it too.
Mrs.Holly stood up and went over to read the letter also. “The queen wants you to be at the palace for a competition…. For the throne?” mrs.holly read aloud. For a while the 4 dragons sat in silence. “I think you should do it.” Snow said. “What! Are you crazy!” Aurora snapped. “GIRLS!” their mother yelled. “It is time for you to sleep, we will discuss this tomorrow.” mrs.holly nodded her head in agreement. “Then I guess that settles it” Aurora said and walked out. 
== chapter 2. the mission ==
The thing is, everything that happened that day was only part of it. Yes, Aurora got invited to the competition but that isn't the whole truth. Nobody knows it, not her mother, not Snow, and not Mrs.Holly, but Aurora has trained her whole life for this mission. 
A secret organization of young dragons worked as spies for the royal family. They were trained to fight, survive, and end any sort of threat to the icewing tribe. Every few nights they would meet up right outside the palace grounds. 
Aurora flew quickly, the wind hitting against her face. She landed by a bunch of other dragonets her age and younger. Commander Silver stood in front of the crowd. There were about 30 dragonets in the organization. “As you all should know by now, the queen is holding a competition for the prince. Now what you don't know is that we have confirmation that the nightwings are planning to send an assassin to kill the queen and prince.” the crowd gasped. 
“One of you has been selected to find the assassin and stop them. Aurora. You should have received your letter.” “Yes, commander.” Aurora answered. “And you will go undercover to the competition and find the assassin.” Aurora hesitated “yes.. Yes commander..” “Good come see me in my office, along with blizzard. 
Blizzard was a kind dragonet in the organization, aurora didn't really know her. Aurora walked to Silver's office, wondering why she was chosen for this mission. This by far could be the biggest mission she's ever been on, and her chance to prove herself (being one of the 7 female dragonets in the organization) but why her. 
“Aurora, blizzard. You will both be going to the palace.” the commander said, in their office. “Excuse me sir… I mean ma’am… I mean commander, I didn't get a letter.” blizzard stumbled. “You will be going as Aurora's maid.” the commander informed her. “What if I get out of the competition before I find the assassin?” Aurora asked, her wings aching with stress. 
“The queen already guaranteed you will stay until the case is solved. That doesn't mean don't try, prince frostbite isn't aware of this and you want to make sure he thinks it's his decision on who stays.” the commander smiled reassuringly. “And… if I fail?” Aurora asked. “Then the royal family will die and the kingdom will be in panik. Any more questions?”  Aurora and Blizzard both shook their heads and left the office. 
Aurora looked at blizzard. “so… umm… What's your backstory?” she said, trying to make small talk with the dragonet she is going to be trusting her life in. “Well like all spys, I did well in school (and fighting) and got recognition for it. I got recruited not long after my fourth birthday. You?” Blizzard asked
“I did.. Good enough at school.. I was better at some classes then others, definitely. What really got me in was one day for a village festival everyone went out hunting. It was winter so most animals were in hybraytion. I didn't like dragons eating and chasing animals for entertainment, so I would go and take all of their prey and hide them. One second they would have a rabbit in their talons, they would look up to show their friend but it would already be gone, safe.`` Aurora told her. 
“Did you get caught?” blizzard asked, with wide eyes. “Eventually, but not by my village. A few days after the hunt, I went to let all the animals out, and the commander was there, in the cave waiting for me. She said she had.. A place for me to go.. I was nearly two, ever since i've trained for a mission like this.'' Aurora said. 
“Are you at all interested in marrying the prince?” blizzard asked, giggling like a mad-girl. “EW! Becoming queen, maybe. But not like this. I am not competing for some ignorant male!” Aurora said, making a gagging gesture. Blizzard smiled, “ok whatever you say your majesty, but if you're competing for some ignorant male you could surely do worse than this one.” “yeah whatever snowbrain.” Aurora rolled her eyes. “Plus don't call me ‘your majesty’” “if you get to call me snowbrain, i'll call you whatever i want, your majesty” blizzard teased, nudging aurora with her wing.
Aurora rolled her eyes, again, then looked up at the sun. “THE SUN!” Aurora yelled. “What are you a vampire or somethin?” Blizzard smiled.`` `no. I just need to get back. Soon.” Aurora said, taking off to fly. “Ok see you at the competition, your majesty, your future husband will be waiting.” blizzard said, holding back laughter. “Ok, snowbrain, but I'm not gonna be friends with you if you dont stop fangirling. the two dragonets exchanged smiles an flew off into the night sky
== chapter 3. goodbyes ==
Aurora's talons hit the cold hard ground. She quietly opened the door of the family mansion. “Where were you?” Aurora spun around, ready to attack, when she saw her mothers strict frowning face glaring down at you. “I went for a fly, mother, it helps me clear my thoughts. And surely we can both agree that I had a lot to think about, right mother?”  Aurora asked, tilting her head. 
Aurora and her mother fought a lot. They didn't really fight because it scared snow but they did have their disagreements. A challenge of wits as you may.Her mother often forgot that although aurora was young she was just as smart and she was. They argued over small things, like curfew, and what dragonets aurora does and does not talk to. But there are big things too, like whether or not they should tell Snow about the real reason none of them have seen their father in nearly 2 years.
“Hmm. yes. Sit down. Breakfast is almost ready and we have a lot to discuss.” her mother said and like that both dragons went and sat down. “Good morning!” Aurora's 4 year old sister said, drenching her pancakes with a lot of syrup. “Are you trying to drown them?!” Mrs.Holly said, taking the bottle of her hands. “Good morning.” Aurora said politely, adding syrup to her own pancakes.
Mrs.holly turned towards aurora “Listen. I know you were against it last night, but the letter. Have you thought about it at all? Because I feel that-``'' I'm going to do it.`` Aurora interrupted. Her family stared at her in shock. “What?” her mother said after a while. “The competition. I feel that it's a great opportunity, not just for me but for all of us. Think about it, even if i don't win we will all be ranked up to third circle, and therefore that means better education for snow, right?” Aurora stopped and glanced around the room. 
“Good choice. For once you're not only thinking about you.” her mother said. “We should leave soon, the full moon is tonight and it's a long flight to the palace.” Aurora nodded in agreement. “I'll be packing.” Aurora walked off down the hallway into her small room. 
Looking through her closet, she found her only bag, it had a big hole ripped in the bottom. “Oh icicles!” Aurora whined. “I have a bag.” Aurora heard the voice of snow behind her. Her sister was clutching a bag in her talons, there was dirt smudged on her beautiful face. “Thank you.” Aurora smiled, she grabbed her sister's bag and packed her favorite scrolls. “I'm pretty sure it's for jewelry not scrolls.” Snow laughed. 
“I only really have any jewelry other than this necklace.” Aurora gestured to the one she wears every day, hanging around her neck. “The one dad gave you?” Snow asked. Aurora nodded.“When will we see dad again? He's at work all the time, I don't even remember what he looks like anymore.” Snow pressed her talons against her face. “I-i don't know.” Aurora said, feeling guilty having to lie to her sister.  
== chapter 4. the palace ==
Aurora arrived at the palace early. She saw blizzard standing outside waiting, along with two guards standing at the door. “Hello miss. I assume you are aurora?” blizzard said curtsying. “Yes. Thank you. Where will I be attending at the moment?” Aurora asked. “First I will show you to your room, and there you can get ready for the opening ceremony tonight.” Blizzard told her. 
They walked in silence for a while until they reached a door. “Ok this is your room, i will go look for… suspicious behavior. You can get ready. I don't see you as the kind of dragon that needs a maid to pick your outfits for you?” blizzard suggested. “Goodness no. go ahead.” Aurora said, cringing at the idea.
Her room was breathtaking. Huge and fancy. Aurora walked over to her wardrobe. It was filled with jewelry (most had weapons hidden). Aurora picked up a small note sitting right inside the wardrobe. Here's the jewelry I found for you. Most of them are blue because it's the prince's favorite color. Of course the others dont know that. If you lift up the hideous pink hat it will open a secret drawer with all your weapons. -snowbrain. 
Aurora laughed at her friend and slipped on a nice blue necklace that matched her storm blue eyes. Then she put on a few bracelets, and slipped a small weapon between her spikes. Perfect. She decided to explore the castle. Walking outside she bumped into something causing them both to slip.
“Sorry,” said the voice of a male dragon. “It's fine.” Aurora said, standing up. In front of her stood an icewing, he was a little taller than her and his scales were a light blue. “I'm really sorry, are you ok, miss?” he asked, putting out his talons for her to take. “It's ok, seriously I'm fine.” Aurora smiled.
He smiled “good. So, may I ask, what's your name?” he asked politely, and they both started walking. “Aurora. I'm here for the competition.`` Aurora told him, suddenly wanting to leave this conversation. “Oh? You're early, although I guess that's a good thing.” he responded. “Aurora is a nice name.” he complimented. “Thank you, and what, may I ask, is yours?” Aurora said, trying to walk more elegantly. “It is frost,” he told her.
“So the competition? Do you have an interest in the prince?” Frost asked aurora. “Not really, I've never met the guy, so I guess it's too soon to say.” Aurora admitted. “Oh so like you're just here for the crown?” he said, a little coldy. “Oh no! Of course not! I'm here because it's a good opportunity. With all honesty I'm probably not going to win. By participating your whole family gets ranked up to 3rd circle, right now we're all in 5th. Usually I don't care about rankings but if it means a better life for my sister then it's all worth it.” Aurora explained. 
“Aurora, you're different then most dragons i meet, most of them only want power or what's best for themself.” frost complemented. “Thank you. So frost, why are you here?” Aurora asked, politely. “Well I live here,” he responded. “Oh?” Aurora was about to say more when a dragon came running down the hall. 
“Your majesty.” he bowed. “Your mother needs to speak with you.” “thank you, icetail, i will be there in a minute” frost responded smiling. Icetail ran off. “Well, it was a pleasure meeting you, Aurora, I hope we talk again soon.” Frost said, bowing his head. “Wait, you're prince frostbite?” Aurora must've looked very shocked because frostbite just laughed. He nodded his head. “Oh- oh my- i'm sorry your majesty i didn't recognize you.” Aurora said, bowing. 
“It's alright, plus there's no need to bow.” the prince laughed. “I will see you at the ball tonight, if not sooner.” frostbite said. “Yes. I will see you later, prince frostbite.`` Aurora said, bowing her head respectfully. The prince smiled again (it was starting to get annoying but Aurora wouldn't dare say that.) “Just call me Frost,” he insisted. “Goodbye frost,” Aurora smiled. head respectfully. The prince smiled again (it was starting to get annoying but Aurora wouldn't dare say that.) “Just call me Frost,” he insisted. “Goodbye frost,” Aurora smiled.
head respectfully. The prince smiled again (it was starting to get annoying but Aurora wouldn't dare say that.) “Just call me Frost,” he insisted. “Goodbye frost,” Aurora smiled.
As the prince walked off, Aurora turned around and smacked her head against the wall. Way to go idiot! Her brain told her great first impression. Aurora opened the door, walking back to her room. That's when she realized it wasn't her room. Another female dragonet shrieked. 
“I-i- im so sorry.” Aurora apologized. Way to mess up again! Her brain said shut up, brain she thought back. “No no, it's ok! You just startled me. My names december.” she said. “Aurora.” Aurora smiled, it would be nice to have another friend, if she hasn't already missed her chance. 
For a while Aurora and December talked about their families and their interests, eventually it was time for the ball. “Come on, we're going to be late!” December said as the two of them raced through the empty halls. They reached a door that was open inside stood prince frostbite, queen khione, a few guards and maids, and 94 girls. (Aurora counted, she was trained to count and analyze quickly.) they seemed to be the last to arrive, frost gestured for them to get in line with the other girls so they did. The queen sooke up “Great it looks like everybody is here. Shall we begin?”
== chapter 5. the ball ==
“Now. Let's see. Oh yes. The prince will now choose his partner for the first dance of the evening.” Khione said, regally “Before you do so, would you like to say anything to our guest?” the prince nodded. “Yes mother. Hello everyone. For anyone who hasn't met me, i am prince frostbite, now i gather that you are all here for the.. Competition? Yes, well, I wish you all luck in that i guess. I honestly don't know how I feel about a hundred girls competing for me-” with that he laughed. A few nervous laughs filled the floor.
“Anyway.  Right now I guess I'll pick someone to dance with.” he shrugged his wings. Frost then walked down the row, shaking talons and introducing himself to all of them. Finally he reached aurora and december. “Hello, prince frostbite, nice to meet you.” he said, shaking decembers talons. “December.” December chirped.
 “Hello,” he said, stopping at aurora. “I believe we met.”  “I don't know, I meet a lot of dragons.” Aurora shrugged, teasing. Frost laughed and managed, offering her his talons. “Would you like to dance?” “I guess I can fit that into my schedule.” Aurora said, taking them, and the two dragons flew over to the dance floor. 
Like most dances they flew around each other. During the dance he asked her about her family and she asked about his. They laughed, talking about all the boring dragons he had to meet in the court. Eventually the song ended, both dragons landed gracefully at the dance floor and bowed. “Talk later.” Frost whispered. Aurora nodded, and he walked off to dance with some more dragons.
Aurora looked at the other girls, who were still standing in a line. Most of them looked at her with absolute disgust as if to say eww he picked HER over ME THAT IS VERY MUCH ILLEGAL! Some of them just didn't look at her at all. Then there was blizzard, staring into her soul, mouthing the words ‘nice dance your majesty’ at that aurora just had to roll her eyes. 
Aurora sat down next to December, and began shoving her face with whatever food her talons could reach. She wanted to look for suspicious behavior but she couldn't because of the loud noise next to her.  It seemed as if December had perfected her fangirl scream. “What-” Aurora asked. “Nothing except HE TOTALLY CHOSE YOU FOR THE FIRST DANCE AND THAT MEANS YOUR SOULMATES AND EVERYTHING IS DESTINY AND YOU WILL BE QUEEN AND I WILL BE IN YOUR COURT CUZ IM YOUR BEST FRIEND!!!!!!!” another fangirl scream, dragons started to look at them. 
“Hold up. We just danced, that's IT.” Aurora protested. “The first dance is a big deal.” December told her “it means you made the best first impression.” aurora snorted. “She is right, your majesty.” She spun around to see blizzard carrying a tray of really gross looking bread. “See, even the servants think you're going to be queen.” December pointed out.
“December, this is blizzard, blizzard this is december.” Aurora introduced. “Do I get an introduction?” a voice said behind her. Aurora spun around reaching for a dagger that wasn't there. “Ah. frost you startled me.” Aurora said. “These are my best friends, Blizzard and december. This is prince frostbite, or frost.” 
The prince smiled. “Nice to meet you both.” he said. “You too, your majesty.” Blizzard said, holding in a laugh. December was silent, Aurora could tell she was struggling. “Can she talk?” Frost asked Aurora, gesturing and december. “Yep. she's just holding her breath.” Aurora explained. “Why…” he asked, confused. “I'll show you. December. Breath.” Aurora commanded
“OMG I AM TALKING TO MY BEST FRIENDS FUTURE HUSBAND WHO HAPPENS TO BE THE PRINCE OF THE ENTIRE ICE KINGDOM! HOW THE SNOW AM I SUPPOSED TO BREATH?!” December yelled, and then took a few breaths. “Sorry…” she apologized. Frostbite looked at her, confused. “Ummm… ok..” he said.
“So Aurora, would you like to dance again?” the prince asked, politely. “I would say yes but honestly I'd rather not. Just because I flew all the way here this morning from my village and i'm tired.`` Aurora explained. “Fair enough.” he shrugged. Blizzard raised an eyebrow at Aurora as if to say told you so, your majesty. Aurora rolled her eyes at her friend. 
She heard footsteps and looked up to see queen khione walking their way. “Hello your majesty.” Aurora said, bowing. December and blizzard followed. “Hello. You must be aurora?” the queen asked. “Yes your majesty.” Aurora responded, standing up. “Wait- mother how did you know that?” Frost asked the queen. The queen knew because Aurora was the spy she hired but frost couldn't know that, at least not yet. “I informed her of Aurora's name, I thought she would like to know since she was the first dance.” blizzard said, making it up.
“Yes. and thank you for that blizzard.” the queen said. “Aurora, may I speak with you in the hall real quick, I can barely hear anything in this crowded ballroom.” “Of course. I will see you later, prince frostbite, december, blizzard.`` Aurora said, bowing her head respectfully, and then she followed the queen out the door.
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