The Dragon Bond: Heirs of Lyra

By wilsonsoftball

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Now that King Alan and Queen Ariana's three children are all grown up, it's time for them to make their own a... More

Prologue
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Part 2:
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
Chapter 41
Chapter 42
Chapter 43
Chapter 44
Chapter 45
Chapter 46
Chapter 47
Chapter 48
Chapter 49
Chapter 50
Chapter 51
Chapter 52
Chapter 53
Chapter 54
Chapter 55
Chapter 56
Chapter 57
Chapter 58
Chapter 59
Chapter 60
Chapter 61
Chapter 62
Chapter 63
Chapter 64
Chapter 65
Chapter 66
Chapter 67
Chapter 68
Chapter 69
Chapter 70
Chapter 71
Chapter 72
Chapter 73
Chapter 74
Chapter 75
Chapter 76
Chapter 77
Chapter 78
Chapter 79
Chapter 80
Chapter 81
Chapter 82
Chapter 83
Chapter 84
Chapter 85
Chapter 86
Chapter 87
Chapter 88
Chapter 89
Chapter 90
Chapter 91
Chapter 92
Chapter 93
Chapter 94
Chapter 95
Part 3
Chapter 96
Chapter 97
Chapter 98
Chapter 99
Chapter 100
Chapter 103
Chapter 102
Chapter 101
Chapter 104
Chapter 105

Chapter 23

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Henry's arms were sore from the training he did with Miles earlier this morning. Both young men were working hard to increase their ability to wield two weapons at once. Henry was excellent with a sword, but two swords at once was a lot harder than he anticipated. Although Henry was far better than Miles at the task, he still struggled in his own way.

Two-handed combat required an immense amount of strength and stamina. It appeared as though Henry needed a lot of practice if he wished to exceed in the skill.

After eating a hearty lunch--compliments of the irritable and insulting Sirey--Henry and Miles moved on to their next task of the day. Such a task required the Prince and his friend to walk all the way over to the military base. Rather than walk the entire distance, Henry chose to ride his horse over there.

Once Henry dismounted, he scanned the area before him. Almost a hundred young and strong men stood before him, ready for their training to begin. Then, to Henry's distaste, he caught sight of his father walking around the perimeter with the commander of the Lyran army. Henry still couldn't remember the man's name...

For the next three hours Henry worked hard performing drills and giving out commands to his men. Together, Henry, Miles, and all the men in training went for a ten mile run around the base grounds.

Already sore from the morning's weapon-wielding, Henry was now close to exhaustion. He found it hard to keep his eyes open, let alone shout out drills to his men. Although Miles was also tired and weary, he graciously took over for Henry, allowing the prince to take a brief break.

Henry trudged over to the covered area on the left, a spot that was used for the military's lunches. Dozens of wooden picnic tables filled the area and Henry took a seat on the closest one.

The prince barely noticed when a large pitcher of water was placed before him. Whoever placed the pitcher there then began to pour Henry a glass of water.

"You should drink more water," the voice of Henry's father said. "Dehydration is the enemy."

Henry groaned and lifted his head groggily. "I thought Niebla was the enemy."

King Alan took a seat next to his son and poured himself a glass. "I know I'm the last person you want to talk to right now."

"Why do you say that?" Henry muttered sarcastically.

"I trouble you with all these tasks and expect you to make important decisions. I burden you with the kingdom's safety and I know that it can be overbearing at times."

"What exactly did you want to talk about?" Henry asked, wanting his father to get to the point already. Henry was already irritable, tired, and impatient.

King Alan looked sad and disheartened by his son's mood. "I just wanted to tell you that you're doing a good job."

"With what?" Henry asked bitterly, thinking his father had to be joking. King Alan was never satisfied with his son's efforts.

"With everything," King Alan replied. "Building the wall, bettering your skills with the sword, training the army. I know it's hard and long work. Ruling a kingdom takes a lot out of a person, trust me, I know. So I came here to suggest that you take it easy now. You've earned yourself some down time. I don't have any more major tasks left for you and if any come along, I'll do them myself per usual."

King Alan finished his drink and then stood up. "You have a beautiful young lady eager to know more about you. I suggest you go back to the castle, get some rest, clean yourself up, and do something nice for Princess Karolina before she gives up on you."

At first Henry was pleasantly surprised by his father's suggestion to take it easy. But then, after King Alan was gone, Henry felt the prickles of anger arise. He finally realized the subtle suggestion from his father. King Alan only wanted him to relax so he could spend more time with Princess Karolina. Princess Karolina's happiness was the only thing ensuring Lyra and Copia's military agreement.

Seething, Henry rode back to the castle and took his frustrations out on the walls of the stable.

He then took a steaming hot bath and then waited for his bride-to-be to return.

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