It was a typical, dark day in the castle. Everyone was getting ready for, yet another, banquet that Irvin was throwing. Miyu sat in her room dreading the night. She would have to dress in a manner that she never would on her own accord, unless her father insisted. Irvin would, of course, insist because there would be many suitors present at the banquet, trying to win her hand. She found none of this appealing.
Miyu longed for the time when life was much simpler. She just wanted to be outside, and be able to run around in the sunlight, like she had when she was a small child. Being a Vampire, sunlight was a very special privilege that she enjoyed. Miyu was a half breed. Not everyone in the castle was happy about her heritage, but most people kept their feelings quiet, no one would dare risk Irvine's displeasure.
Her father had fallen in love with a human woman, and soon after, Miyu was born. After her mother died unexpectedly, Miyu was forced to play the role of a princess. Tonight would be no different, she would be expected to dress up, and dance with every guest that asked her. The only element that set tonight apart from the rest, was that there would be humans at the banquet. There was a war coming; The humans and Vampires had become allies. So, to show that they were happy to have such great warriors, as the humans were, fighting with them, they invited their new allies to one of the great banquets.
Miyu sat in her room contemplating what it would like to be free of bothersome obligations. Silver, her small pet dragon, sat in her lap. She patted him, finally able to break her own thoughts. Now she wondered when her chamber maid would come in, and what kind of ridicules costume she would dress Miyu in.
"Princess Miyu, why are you playing with that dragon, when you should be getting ready?" The chamber maid said as she came into the room.
"You know very well that where ever I go, Silver goes too." Miyu snapped back
"I just wish you were more like other girls."
"Get use it, because I am not changing for anyone."
"And that is why I love being your chamber maid"
The maid got out a long white gown one that Miyu actually did think was beautiful. The maid laid it out on the bed so it wouldn't be disturbed while she was busy pulling the shoes, and stockings she would need to dress Miyu. It took four hours the get ready, and Miyu was getting impatient. She was tired of having her hair pulled in every which way, only to have it straitened into small braid, placed on the top of her head, to keep her hair out of her eyes.
She was a very beautiful girl, standing 5'6, with long black hair, and a small slender body. She looked like her father, but had most of her mothers features. Many suitors had asked for her hand but she turned down all of them refusing to marry unless she was in love.
"You look stunning my dear." The chamber maid said.
"Do you really think so Mel?" Miyu asked.
"You look just like your mother bless her soul."
"For being a vampire, you have a soft heart."
"That is just how I am. Now, get down to the party before your father has a fit." Mel said smiling
"I guess I should go. Come on Silver." Miyu said as the small dragon flew up on her head.
"Miyu! you know your father doesn't like it when you do that."
"I really don't care, you know he's going to follow me, so he might as well stay on my head." Miyu explained on her way out of the room.
She walked slowly to the hall, knowing that most of the guests would be there already. She looked over the railing, and saw that there was indeed many people there, human and vampire alike. She scanned the room for her father, so she could tell him she was there. She saw him talking to a young boy who looked no older then she was. He was tall with short, dark-brown hair. Miyu walked down the stairs, and approached her father to greeting him first, so he wouldn't complain.
"Miyu, how many times must I tell you to leave that dragon in your room?" Irvin said glaring at her.
"You know just as well as I do, he was going to follow me here anyway's so why not let him ride on my head like he always does." Miyu said patting Silver
"Never mind that. This is Jin, he is the son of the humans' leader." Irvin said introducing the young man.
"Its very nice to meet you." Miyu said, bowing her head slightly