Rise of the Malactric Heir

"I am not sure if it's anger or what this time, but I have to be careful or I might end up hurting those I don't want to,' Adora thought as she went to her room to get her things.

After everyone had gathered their belongings, they took them to the cars, got in, and drove off, heading to the castle, where Adora's family was waiting for her arrival, even though it was almost night.

"She doesn't want to go does she?" Kyllan asked and Nina looked at him.

"No, let's not bother her; I think it's best to leave her alone with her thoughts," Nina replied, and Kyllan sighed.

"Your highness," Alix said, her brows twitching.

"Who are you talking to?" she asked.

"You are the only your highness here," he replied, scowling.

"I am going to kill you," she said, and Nina smiled, knowing Alix was saying it to distract her, even if it meant picking a fight.

"Go ahead, vent your frustrations; I won't mind," he replied, and Adora scoffed.

"That would be a waste of time," she said as she took her headphone from her bag, put it on, and turned up the volume.

"Great, she's now ignoring me," Alix grumbled.

"It's fine, Alix, let her be," Kyllan said, smiling as the car came to a halt and Alix noticed they were already at the castle.

"Hey, we are here," "Alix said as he tapped Adora on the shoulder and she removed her headphones.

"What is it?" she questioned.

"We are here," he responded and she sighed as the car drove into the castle yard then parked.

"Woah, it's exactly like I remembered it, well, in a few ways," Adora said as she stepped out of the car and looked at the fountain in the middle of the lawn, then at the waterfall streaming down beside the castle.

"I think there's something in the water below," Alix said as he looked down and noticed something moving in the water.

Just when the sunset the water began to bubble and something huge flew out of it.

"Woah," they exclaimed, gazing at its slender green scaly body and horns on its head.

"It's a water dragon, be careful they are extremely territorial," Kyris said.

"Is it tamed? Is it going to take our lives?" Sarah questioned as the dragon glared at Alix, then at Adora, whose eyes glowed red, and the dragon approached her, at which point she smiled and placed her head against its head.

"Do you know that dragon?" Alix questioned.

"Yeah, she was younger when I came her last, and I was younger as well, but a dragon never forgets," she replied.

"Come over here, show her you are not a threat," she said, and they all went over to Adora.

"Alix, gently place your hand on her head," Adora instructed.

"It will be your fault if it tries to kill me," Alix said as the dragon growled at him, but after he placed his hand against her head, she calmed down and Alix smiled.

"Her name is Jade," Adora said, and they all touched her, making her realize they weren't a threat.

"Your highness," someone said, and when they turned around, a butler emerged from the castle and bowed to them.

"There is no need for you to bow," she said and the old man smiled.

"You have grown, my lady; follow me," he said.

"Come on guys," Adora said as she walked away, and they followed her into the castle, which was just as fancy and modern as they expected.

"Take a seat, and the maids will take your things to your rooms; your aunt and uncle will be here in a few minutes," the butler said, and they all sat down in the living room.

"Your highness," the butler said, looking at her clenched fists.

"Yes?" she said.

"How are you doing?" "I know it's not my place to ask, but I can't help myself," he said and she smiled.

"I am not like the rest of my family; you can ask me anything; I will not treat you the same way; I am fine, thank you for asking," she replied softly, and Nina sighed in relief.

"How are you, Nicholas?" she questioned.

"I have been fine, my lady, and I apologize for everything," he replied.

"It's okay, it's been years," she explained.

"You are right about that sweetheart, it has been years," a woman in a long green, silky dress with a slim body, fair skin, and short black hair said as she entered the living room and the butler bowed his head.

"Your Majesty," he stated.

"Aunt," Adora said, and Alix along with the others bowed their heads.

"You have grown so much, Adora, what's with the mask?" the queen questioned.

"Fashion," she responded.

"I see; are you guys prepared for the finals?" the champions will be difficult to beat," the queen said.

"I am confident we can take them," Alix said, and Kyris smiled.

"We will see when the final comes, I don't think you guys can do it, you're just a bunch of newbies, I don't mean to be mean but it's a fact," the queen said as the king entered.

"By the way, who exactly are you?" the queen questioned, and the king sighed as she stared at Alix and he clenched his fists.

"Aunt, if I were you, I wouldn't look down on them," Adora said, glaring at the woman, while Nina grabbed Yan's arm.

"That's enough, Hi Adora," the king said, scowling at the queen.

"Uncle, hello," she replied, and he smiled as she stood up and he hugged her tightly, to which Adora frowned but hugged him back.

"Nice to see you again, kid," the king said.

'"Likewise, uncle," she replied, and he smiled before rising from Adora and she looked away.

'I don't know how much longer I can do this, I have held onto being strong a long time but I can feel the rage growing within me Mom,' Adora thought, feeling a burning sensation within her.