Corpse continent series book two: Rise of the Arcane kingdom

The first born son older by about two minutes to his twin brother Magnus, Orion grew up watching both his parents as they managed to rule a kingdom and raise six children when he and Magnus turned ten they received their tattoos granting them magic Orion's personal favourite form of magic was lightning using it enhance his speed making on of the fastest people alive and making his parents very grateful they didn't give him his power at any younger age When they were fifteen Orion and Magnus joined their fathers police as young rookies working under veteran officers while their sister Dominique was going through training to become an officer herself but before she could get the chance or her brothers could make a name for themselves the shapeless would leave a lasting scar on the Arcane kingdom with a great cataclysm that left many dead and the rest broken After the cataclysm Orion and Magnus immediately joined their fathers side as he their mother and their allies from the other kingdoms got to work on salvaging what remains, joining search and rescue operations to find and help the survivors of the cataclysm Orion and Magnus were seen as saviours to those they pulled from the rubble of the destroyed cities After ensuring they collecting the survivors from every destroyed city they were brought to the gap between Allura and Rahara once the spot where the war between the Arcane and Anarchist once took place now it was turned into a camp for rehabilitation and poured their own efforts along side everyone else into turning the growing camp into the city of Astraea Right by his fathers side Orion stood watching, listening and learning from him and even helping him in decision making taking the reigns on certain issues slowing becoming more and more accustomed to the duties of a king and not long after becoming his father assistant Orion had become known properly as prince Orion eldest son and heir to King Dragon and Queen Hela On one of the few days he gets to rest Orion would sit down and talk with his brother Magnus about recent events and joke around Orion: So how have been officer Magnus? Magnus: Been good so far how are you prince Orion? Orion: I've been fine dark hair just tired most days Magnus: I can imagine blue eyes help dad manage kingdom would be exhausting thank the titans I wasn't the first born Orion shares a laugh with his brother before asking: Do wish you were? Magnus noticing his brothers serious expression: Accept the things you can't change have the courage to change the things you can and be wise enough to tell the difference Orion: What does that even mean? Magnus: It means this is the reality we live in and I wouldn't want things in any other way Afterwards their conversation had turned towards potential partners Orion explained he didn't have much time on his hands for things like that where Magnus revealed he had been seeing someone for the past few weeks Orion was curious and demanded to meet her Magnus introduced his brother to Skylar Greywood former member of the huntsmen now officer under the king along with her was her cousin and last member of her family Charlotte Goldmane The four of them talked about random topics for hours Orion thought Skylar was a wonderful person perfect for his brother, who kept interrupting when he tried to embarrass him with childhood stories, and as for Charlotte she shared a lot of similar interest with Orion and the two of them had agreed they should meet again. Whenever Orion had the free time he would spend it getting to know Charlotte Who lost her parents in the cataclysm which wasn't a great surprise but still devastating to hear and has been living with her cousin for the past few years and not wanting to sit around doing nothing found work within the restaurant the Queens kitchen where she quite enjoyed it both the food and bringing it to people and seeing their smile Of course there were complaints Charlotte complained about how her feet hurt after a long shift and Orion listened sincerely and when he complained about his duties as prince mentioning how sometimes he would read a ridiculous suggestion like how they should make street benches as uncomfortable as possible to stop drunkards from sleeping on them after a night out, they would sleep on any thing, As time went on the two of them got closer Orion introduced her to his family they began wearing each others colours and even started living together after two years into their relationship Orion at last proposed and Charlotte reaction was one of disappointment because she wanted to be the one to propose first the two of them shared a laugh at that and the wedding planning had began After months of planning and decision making it was time for a wedding no big ceremony no massive amount of attendees just Charlotte her cousin and her closest friends walking down the isle in a dress of pure white with a sky blue veil right towards her future husband Orion in a suit of bright yellow with tints of green with his entire family watching and his father ready to officiate it, Dragon began Dragon: Friends, family we know why we are gathered here to witness the union between prince Orion heir to Arcane kingdom and lady Charlotte Goldmane. If any object to this union speak now or forever hold your peace [Of course no one said anything] Dragon: Now then do you Orion take this woman to be your wife to love and respect for as long as you will live [Orion was too emotional to speak and just shook his head yes] and do you Charlotte. . . Charlotte: Yes I do Dragon: by the power vested in me I now pronounce husband and wife you may kiss the bride The two kissed and everyone celebrated and during the after party the two danced everyone danced and after the wedding the two went on to enjoy their honeymoon afterwards