Rise of the Malactric Heir

"You are really difficult to deal with at times, you know that already though, well, since we're getting along better now, yeah, I'm pretty sure I can protect them, anything else?" He inquired.

"Oh? Are you willing to go the extra mile?" She asked, and he laughed before she smiled.

"No, that's it; take care of yourself as well, and I'll take care of your brother," she said.

"I'll do my part, you guys come back alive, take care, and good night princess," he replied.

"Good night," she said before hanging up and looking at the shadow.

"Are you all right?" it questioned, and she took a deep breath.

"Yeah, I am fine," she responded.

"Good, I am glad," it said.

"Well, I will just seal you for a bit, I am going to freshen up," she said.

"OK," it replied, and she smiled before closing the seal and going to freshen up.

After the girl finished freshening up, she got changed into her nightgown, placed her hair in a braid then opened the seal back and the shadow smirked.

"You look cute," it said, and she smiled when she heard Alix playing music at a low volume.

"Would you like to go to him?" it asked, and her cheeks flushed as she locked the balcony door, adjusted the curtains, and climbed into bed, and it chuckled.

"This is so cute," it said, and she sighed before turning off the lights.

"You dream a little too much despite being sealed, silly demon, planning to start a harem when you're out?" she inquired.

"I hadn't considered it, but maybe," it replied.

"Good night, be quiet," she said as she closed her eyes.

"Good night princess," it replied while looking over her, and after a little while the girl fell asleep and the shadow smiled, feeling pleased.

The next morning when Adora woke up, she yawned and stretched off.

"Good morning," it said and she smiled.

"Good morning," she replied.

"Did you sleep well?" it inquired, and she smiled.

"It was not bad, I might be having worse nightmares now, I just hope it..." she responded and it sighed.

"I apologize; I wish I could have helped you with your nightmares," it said.

"You don't have to worry about that, and thank you for keeping an eye on me," she replied.

"You don't need to thank me for that, it's fine," it said as she yawned and got out of bed.

"Are you still sleepy?" it asked.

"Not quite, we have to start packing for our trip tomorrow, and the kingdom where we're going is also a problem, damn," she replied.

"You guys will turn gray before you get old," it said, and she chuckled.

"You're probably right, mind if I seal you now?" she inquired.

"Go ahead, have fun, and be careful, Adora," it said.

"Thank you silly demon," she replied, then closed the seal, sighed and went to freshen up and do her morning routine.

After finishing her morning routine, the girl changed into her clothes, combed and braided her hair, and went downstairs.

"Good morning, guys," she said as she entered the living room, where the others usually hang out before breakfast or when they have nothing to do during the day.

"Good morning, you look pretty," Nina said, and Adora smiled before going to sit next to Kyris, who also smiled.

"Braid looks great on you," he said and she smirked.

"Thank you," she replied as Alix looked at her and she winked at him to which he smiled.

"You don't usually braid your hair, but you look prettier," Eliza said as she sat next to Adora and wrapped her arm around the young lady's waist as the king and queen entered the living room.

"Good morning kids," the queen said and Zack came in after them.

"Good morning, guys," he said.

"Good morning to you all, slept well, Zack?" Adora inquired, and he smiled.

"Yeah, Adora, I slept well, nice hairstyle, you are not one to be seen in that so take the compliment," he replied, and she grinned.

"Thank you, also I wanted to ask, are you coming with us too?" she asked.

"Yeah, I talked to my parents last night, I will be going home to get my things in a few," he responded and Adora lowered her head.

"I'll be fine," he assured her.

"That's not it, you are going to keep your distance from Vellon if we happen to run into him there, don't engage in a fight with him, he'll hurt you if he's truly on their side," she replied, and he smiled.

"I understand, and I promise not to," he said, and she breathed a sigh of relief.

"Good, can I rely on you guys as well?" she asked, and they exchanged glances before smiling.

"Of course, you can, we won't get involved, he is yours to deal with," Alix responded.

"Same here, he is yours, deal with him in the way you seem fit," Kyris said.

"You deserve answers even if you have to beat it out of him," Alix said and she chuckled.

"You are right, I think something is off about his story and if I am wrong, then I will get rid of Vellon for good," she replied and Nina glanced at her.

"Do you think you'll be able to do it, sweetheart?" Kyllan asked, and Yan smiled and patted Nina on the head.

"Don't worry, I can handle myself, though here is a warning, if he is truly evil now, don't underestimate Vellon, he is strong, and has a monstrous ability," she said and the queen sighed.

"My heart is telling me to chain you all up and lock you in the dungeons so you don't get out and endanger yourselves," the queen said, and they laughed.

"Niya will not be going mother, don't worry so much though we can't say that right now," Zavis said.

"Why can't I go? I'm going as well," Niya said.

"Shut up, you are not going, and there's nothing you can do about it," Zavis replied, and Niya pouted.

"I am going," she said.

"No, you can't, I'm sorry Niya, but this is for the best, please understand," Adora said, followed by a sigh from Niya.

"I understand," she replied softly knowing that it was dangerous and she was not like them and will not be able to defend herself so it was best for her to stay behind.