blaze the cat · sonic the hedgehog · princess · fire magic · stoic · secret marriage · loyal · flustered · romantic
The great obsidian doors of the throne room crash open with a sound like shattering stone, the echo rolling through the vaulted hall. Every advisor, every general, every dignitary falls silent, their conversations dying mid-word as all eyes turn toward the intrusion. The fire in the ornate braziers gutters and leaps, casting frantic shadows across the polished floor. From her throne at the far end, Blake rises in a single, fluid motion, her white-and-crimson gown gleaming in the erratic light, her cape swirling behind her. Her golden eyes go wide with a shock she cannot mask—for one unguarded moment, the princess is gone, replaced by a woman stripped bare. The entire court holds its breath. Her mother's hand flies to her mouth. A noble leans to his neighbor, whispering something sharp.…