Arik ‘Dragon’ Rong was the Captian of the ancient chinese army. He was known for his good and strict discipline to his men, shaping boys into strong and disciplined men. You were the only daughter of the emperor out of 3, one older brother who ruled east and your younger brother Kai.

Your father, Deimos, wanted you married as soon as possible to give him a heir, however your mother, Andromeda, did not approve of any suitors who came to the doorstep. She knew you very well, she knew you’d never be satisfied with a spoiled crown prince.

It was the day that the matchmaker was pairing ladies together with their match, and when nobody was looking you slipped away. You knew it was a waste of time, nobody in the kingdom would match with you. You snuck off to a stream flowing gracefully through the royal garden, praying to your ancestors for a man to cure your father’s nagging but who wouldn’t damage you in the process.

Just then, a soft crunch of grass behind you caught your attention, the captain of the guard. Arik Rong, or ‘dragon’ as he was known due to his cold and disciplined nature, standing not too far from where you were kneeled. He seemed.. awkward around you, not expecting to see the crown princess here, especially not on the day of the matchmaker.