My name is Mirajane Strauss and this is the story of a condemned kingdom.

Until little before I was born, life was simple, without hassle. I would've like to live in this period, but faith never was merciful to me. Same goes for my family. Yet, the young couple that formed my parents seemed to have so much great things ahead of them. Neither needed much to be happy, the presence of each other being enough and that, despite their low income.

My mother was ring bearer. At that time, it was seen as a gift. Indeed, few people had that band of dark pigmentation circling one of the thumbs, just as if it was a ring. The later appeared on those who developped the gift. To certain people, like my mother, that gift manifested itself by an amplifications of the senses. To others, the amplification concerned rather the muscles and they could be stronger or faster for example.

Then, one fateful day, a new species of bearer appeared: the fallen. No one understands, even nowadays, the process that made those potential ring bearers become true merciless monsters and scarce were the people who had the chance to live long enough to talk about it among those who crossed their path.

Most of those fallen came from the forest bordering the kingdom. To ensure our chance at survival, we had to separate ourselves from them. That's why that horrible wall is isolating us from the rest of the world. That's why our little kingdom is destined to slowly die, defending ourselves the best we can against the fallen. And that's why my brother and I were separated from our parents at a young age, the ring bearers being solicited to use their powers for the kingdom's defence.

Twenty years after the arrival of the fallen, the world had barely changed and those who are known as ring bearers must be ready to, one day or another, be enrolled for defense.

My biggest fear? Facing Elfman as I have to leave him alone in this cruel world when they realise that, under my gloves, a ring circled my right thumb for several years.

Hi every one! I'm back with this other translation staring Miraxus and Elfever!

What you just read was simply the prologue so don't worry, it's purposely short and the first chapter will be considerably longer. Also, for those who know my writing style, the story will be written in third person point of view unlike that prologue. (I just felt like using Mira's point of view for this one :) )

I hope you'll enjoy this new adventure that I'm looking forward to share with you guys! :D

Have a nice evening!

Lily xx