The dragons unidentified Mate

A pale young girl lay restlessly on the bed, her face furrowed with pain as flashes of blood, knives, and a speeding car filled her mind.

Her eyes flew open as she gasped for air, her breath raspy. Her icy blue eyes greyed out devoid of light and stared into nothingness. Sweat had glued her black and white hair to her skin.

Ariella rubbed her forehead and sighed. These flashes from her past life came and went, occasionally recurring in dreams.

She could remember when she first arrived in this world- a helpless blind baby, dropped in the abyssal forest and left for the abyssal monsters that roam this world.

Avernon- a world where abyssal beasts, Dragons, and humans coexist.

"Ariella! Get up, it's time for the test." A voice called from outside the door.

Ariella's ears twitched toward the sound. Through her unique vision, she saw a human-shaped energy outline standing outside the door.

Seeing the aura- the only thing could perceive with her eyes- she responded calmly, already used to her friend's hasty nature.

"There's no rush. Even if we get there on time, the noble girls will go first, '' Ariella said as she stood up, feeling for her cane.

She found her clothes and her pale fingers traced the buttons as she fastened her top.

Her steps were confident as she left the room, fully familiar with the orphanage's layout.

She saw the greenish human-shaped aura brighten and knew Mary was excited for the big day.

To Ariella, it felt like just another day. She hoped her peaceful life wouldn't change.

She had promised herself, after surviving the bombing accident in her past life, that she would never return to her former profession as a killer.

She was very grateful to whatever powers made that possible.

"I will guide. We need to hurry," Mary said anxiously, clearly worried that if Ariella didn't walk faster, they might miss the event.

Mary was desperate to be selected for Dragon energy resistance. The alternative- joining the soldiers in the war against beasts- terrified her. She hopes to be picked for Dragon resistance energy. She doesn't want to join the soldiers in war against the abyssal beasts.

The sound of horse hooves and seller loud bargains filled the air, and sounds and scents from different directions flooded into Ariella's mind.

She could feel the liveliness in the atmosphere. Different aura colors fluttered about. Even the grass emitted beneath her feet.

She wasn't bothered by her blindness, her sight before brought her only pain and indifference.

As far as there was life in anything, she could see their aura whether good or bad.

She was dragged to the square, girls with of different, bodies, sizes, and ages. Gathered in a line, each spotting degrees of excitement and nervousness.

Today was a turning point for some and a disappointment for some.

In front of the queen was placed a large gray crystal, a castle guard stood beside the crystal and called for the girls to place their hands

"Next!" The guard shouted for the next person when the crystal didn't react. The girl begged to have another try but was removed forcefully from the square.

This process continued, reaching their turn, Mary's hand turned sweaty, Ariella sensed it and patted her hands in comfort.

"We are up next." Mary's tone sounded in a whisper. Holding Ariella's hand tightly.

"Ella, I am scared what if-" Mary's shaking voice was caught shut by the glance of the guard.