Loyal Protector

Story by fawkesish on SoFurry

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After how much people liked the "relieving the guard" serries I've decided to write the story serries which that was originally going to be. So there will be a lot of similarities, the main difference though is I'm writing this to actually have a story as opposed to "relieving the guard" which primarily focused on the smut.

This story will hopefully have some "aww" in it, and a healthy amount of smut. But like all good entertainers, it starts with a tease. Hope you enjoy


In a land of scorching heat and swirling sand, there stood a magnificent palace, towering above the dunes like a fortress of gold. Surrounded by the desert city sprawl, It was home to the royal family, rulers of the desert nation, benevolent leaders whom guided the growth and prosperity of their land with a firm but just hand.

In the heart of the palace lived the young prince, Ashan. A boy with a mane of raven-black hair and eyes as bright as the stars. He was born into a life of luxury and privilege, but he was well groomed by his advisors to be fair. When the prince was still a toddler, a rare and precious dragon egg was gifted to him by his father. The egg hatched a few years later, revealing a magnificent creature with scales of silver and gold, a dragoness unlike any other. While the King had wished for a male dragon as to be a strong noble steed that represented their families power and might in the region, The colors of the dragon's scales did match the family crest and when he saw how much joy it brought his son, He was content to let his son keep it.

As the prince and his dragoness grew up playing hide-and-seek in the vast halls of the palace, they became inseparable. The prince named his dragoness Aurelia, and she became his most loyal companion. As the prince matured, his parents, began to teach him the ways of the world. They knew that one day he would be the ruler of the kingdom, and they wanted to ensure he was prepared for the responsibilities that came with the position.

At the same time, a team of dragon handlers, led by a man named Lucien, was brought in to train Aurelia to be obedient and protective of the prince. Lucien was a stern taskmaster, and although Ashan knew she did not enjoy her training sessions, he knew they were necessary. She would eventually become big enough to ride and it was important that she had some manners if she was to be in the palace. Over time, the prince learned about diplomacy, economics, and the laws of the land, and the history not just of his own kingdom but the ones around his. He took his role seriously, knowing that the welfare of his people would eventually rest on his shoulders.

Meanwhile, Aurelia grew stronger and more agile under the guidance of Lucien and his team. They taught her to obey the prince's commands without hesitation and to protect him at all costs. As the years went by, the prince and Aurelia became more and more skilled, and they developed a deep bond of trust and understanding.

As Prince Ashan and Aurelia walked down the corridors he couldn't help but marvel at how much she had grown, he had memories of her being a tiny hatchling stealing treats from the kitchen staff but now she was a dragoness the size of a small pony, instead of round and plump like a horse, she was as graceful and elegant as ever, her body toned and tight. Her scales were a shimmering combination of silver with lines of gold going down her cheeks and neck. Her eyes were a sharp lilac as she scanned the corridors for threats.

Whenever the prince was in the presence of nobles or the public, Aurelia was always a few paces behind him, watching and protecting him. Her presence commanded respect, and those who saw her couldn't help but feel a sense of awe. Her mere presence was enough to deter any would-be attackers, and her fierce protectiveness made her a valuable asset to the prince's security team. As the prince grew more involved in the affairs of the kingdom, he found himself attending more and more public events. Aurelia accompanied him to each one, her majestic form a symbol of the prince's power and authority.

Despite her size, Aurelia moved with the grace of a dancer, her movements as fluid as the sands of the desert. She had become an expert at navigating tight spaces, twisting and turning with ease to avoid bumping into anything or anyone. When the Princes security detail were around she would often fall into their ranks effortlessly ready to assist as trained.

However when they were not in the presence of the public or nobles she would often turn into a bit of a prankster, Often stealing a sock while he was getting dressed causing him to chase after her around the room, Or a subtle nudge causing him to stumble when they had just left an event. For the Prince, all day he would meet people and attend functions and events, play mediator in negotiations he always felt alone with the exception of Aurelia who would always be there for him. Often between engagements he would spend time with her on the palace lawns, talking to her about his problems.

As she grew older, the cost of maintaining her health and appearance was never an issue for the wealthy royal family. The King and Queen spared no expense in ensuring that their sons beloved dragoness was well taken care of, and that she lived a life of luxury befitting her status as a rare and valuable creature. For dragons possessed a unique trait which meant that their scales would leech minerals out off metals, the more precious the metal the better for their scales. Dragons in the wild would often fight over metal rich caves to nest in, causing havoc to miners. It was a symbol of status not just in the dragon world but also amongst the elite that their dragon was shinier, or more vibrant than someone else's. While the Prince did not care for the rivalries amongst the nobles and their dragons, he enjoyed making sure that his Aurelia was well looked after.

The prince's bedroom was one of the largest rooms in the palace, with a vaulted ceiling and walls adorned with intricate carvings and murals. The centerpiece of the room was a massive four-poster bed, easily the size of most people's entire bedrooms, with silk sheets and fluffy pillows. She had a bed next to his which the sheets were made out of gold thread, every few months they would begin to tarnish and would be replaced by the palace staff.

Aurelia had been trained not to sleep on the prince's bed, as it was considered improper for a dragon to share a human's sleeping quarters. But despite her training, she had developed a habit of sneaking into the prince's room at night, waiting until everyone was asleep before making her way onto the bed. The prince knew of her nightly visits, of course, but he never made a fuss about it. In fact, he enjoyed her company, relishing the warmth of her body against his as they lay there in the darkness, talking softly or simply enjoying the quiet comfort of each other's presence.

The palace staff knew but did not say anything, To them, the Prince was happy and the dragon was healthy and doing its job. They replaced his sheets with ones of gold thread too and would make up excuses as to why sections of it would seem to tarnish, reusing the fabric for pillows or other haberdashery around the palace.

One spring morning, the prince woke up to find Aurelia curled up next to him, her breathing shallow and labored. He could tell immediately that something was wrong, as she had been restless throughout the night, tossing and turning and panting softly. As he rolled over to face her, he could see that she was cleaning herself between her hind legs vigorously, making small grunts and trills as she did. Worried, he reached out to stroke her neck, hoping to comfort her and ease her distress.

To his surprise, Aurelia leaned into his touch, purring softly as he ran his fingers through her silvery-golden scales. The prince smiled, feeling a sense of closeness and intimacy with his dragoness that he had never experienced before. He continued to stroke her neck and back, marveling at how soft and supple her scales were under his fingers. As he did, he could feel her tension begin to ease, and her breathing become more regular and relaxed. She pulled her head up and looked at him licking her lips, fluid dripping off her chin, she kept a hind leg in the air for him to see and he could tell that something was not right. The line of her vent which was normally indistinguishable from the rest of her scales was puffy and swollen, covered in her saliva. The prince pulled the covers off him and rolled onto his knees to take a closer look. As he ran his fingers across her thigh and tail she shuddered violently. Concerned he moved his fingers closer to her vent to see what was troubling her. Using a finger he gently pulled onside of her vent and could see that her vagina was a ruby red color and looked inflamed. She trilled loudly when he used his other finger to spread her a little bit. She pushed her hips up into his hands a few times, but he didn't understand what was wrong. He leaned back when she craned her neck around and started to lick herself again, he noticed her tongue go deep inside her as she cleaned herself. Suddenly, she let out a low growl, a sound that he had never heard before, it seemed that what she was trying to reach with her tongue was too deep, he gently used his hands to spread her so her tongue could go deeper. As he did, he could feel the heat emanating from her body, and he could see the intensity in her eyes. He watched in awe as she continued to groom herself, her movements becoming more frenzied and intense. And as she did, the growls became louder and more urgent, echoing through the room like a primal force of nature.

Aurelia suddenly stopped cleaning herself with a huff and looked at the prince, her eyes pleading with him to understand. The prince could see the desperation in her eyes, and he knew that he had to do something to help her.

"Okay, Aurelia," he said gently, placing a hand on her neck. "I'll take you to the physician. He'll know what to do."

Aurelia let out a sigh of relief and nuzzled her head against his hand. The prince smiled, and then quickly put on some clothes.

Aurelia followed closely behind the prince as they made their way to the physician's quarters, he could tell her gait was off as whatever was troubling her was affecting her from walking properly. When they arrived, the physician greeted them warmly and listened carefully as the prince explained Aurelia's symptoms. The physician commanded her to get onto the table and she did without hesitation, he ran his hands down her neck, lifted her jowls to inspect her teeth, she shivered as he ran his hands down her flank and her tail automatically lifted.

"Ah, I think I know what is happening. " said the physician. A quick glance under her tail confirmed his suspicions "It seems your young dragon is growing up Sire. She is starting to go through her first heat. Its entirely natural but unfortunately will make her unable to perform her guard duties."

"Please, is there anything you can do to help her? she is clearly uncomfortable" the prince asked as he stroked her neck, she buried her snout into his chest and he held it there.

"Well, If she was older I would suggest finding her a suitable boyfriend. But she is still too small to lay an egg, so I recommend you keep her away from other dragons. I do know of a strictly medical procedure which would provide temporary relief . But, my prince, the details are a bit vulgar for a young man like you. You need not worry yourself with such things."

"How long does it take?" the Prince asked.

"Leave her with me Sire and by the time you have breakfast she will be her happy self once again" the Physician said with a chuckle.

The prince felt a bit embarrassed as he felt he was not getting the joke. But he trusted the physician's judgment. He decided to leave Aurelia with the physician and return to his chambers to have breakfast.

He ate his meal in silence, the prince couldn't help but worry about Aurelia. He hoped that the physician's remedy would work and that she would be feeling better soon. One of the palace staff delivered a scroll outlining today's activities and he could tell that he was going to have a busy day ahead of him. The idea of going to all these events without his dragon scared him, she had always been his shadow and he felt exposed without her. After finishing his breakfast, he made his way back to the physician's quarters to retrieve his beloved dragoness.

As the prince approached the physician's office, he could hear a strange sound coming from within. It was a long, drawn-out yowl, filled with pleasure and need. He knew that sound well - it was the same sound his dragoness made when she was particularly happy. He felt a twinge of uncertainty, but he knew that he had to trust the physician. He waited outside the office, fidgeting nervously as the yowls continued. They seemed to go on forever, and the prince could feel his face growing warm with embarrassment as he waited outside the door.

At last, the physician emerged from the office, looking slightly disheveled but otherwise composed. "Ah, there you are, Your Highness," he said, smiling warmly. "Your dragoness is feeling much better now, I assure you. But like I said this is only temporary, if she starts to develop the same symptoms please bring her back."

The prince nodded, feeling slightly relieved. As he stepped inside the physician's office and found his dragoness lying on a pile of cushions, looking much happier than before. She seemed to be in a state of bliss, her eyes half-closed and a small smile on her face. As the prince approached, she slowly got up and nuzzled him affectionately, rubbing her head against his chest. He could feel the heat emanating from her body, and he knew that she was still in the throes of her heat. But he also knew that she was feeling much better now, and that was a relief.

"Are you feeling better now?" he asked her softly, stroking her head. She purred in response, pressing her body closer to his.

The physician smiled at them both. "I told you she would be fine," he said. "Just remember she is not to be near male dragons."

The prince nodded, feeling grateful for the physician's help. For now, though, he was just glad to have his beloved companion back to her old self again.

She followed him back to his room so he could get ready for the day, He had to cut his shower short and hastily put on official clothes, The prince knew that he had a busy schedule for the day. He was expected to attend a council meeting and then go over some military reports. However, he couldn't help but notice that his dragoness seemed to be distracted. Every time he turned around, he found her staring at him with her big, beautiful eyes.

As he went about his duties he was finding it hard to focus, but he couldn't help but feel a little unnerved by her gaze. Finally, during a break in the council meeting, he decided to take a walk in the palace gardens with her. As they walked, he noticed that she kept getting closer and closer to him, and he could feel her hot breath on his neck.

"Is everything okay, Aurelia?" he asked, turning to face her.

She nuzzled his hand and then turned her head away, seeming almost embarrassed. The prince couldn't help but chuckle at her shyness.

"Don't worry, girl," he said, patting her on the head. "We'll be done with this meeting soon and then we can spend some time together."

The rest of the day goes without incident other than she is unusually protective of him. Even to the point of intercepting a palace staff member from delivering lunch to the Prince. Ashan made a joke about her being hungry and gave her a stern look. She held his gaze and sat down next to him with a huff.

As they enter the bedroom, the prince notices that Aurelia is still staring at him with a deep intensity. He can feel her gaze on him even as he moves around the room, taking off his clothes and getting ready for bed. It's almost as if she is trying to tell him something, but he can't quite figure out what it is. As he climbs into bed, Aurelia curls up next to him, her warm body providing a comforting presence. But he can sense that something is still bothering her. He strokes her scales gently, trying to calm her down.

Suddenly, she shifts her position and nudges his hand with her nose. He looks down and sees that she has pushed a small object towards him - it's a dragon scale, shimmering in the lamplight. The prince is puzzled - he has never seen Aurelia behave like this before. He picks up the scale and examines it closely, turning it over in his hand. It seems to be in perfect condition, with no signs of wear or damage.

As he studies the scale, Aurelia lets out a low, rumbling growl, almost as if she is urging him to do something. The prince gets a sudden flash of insight - he realizes that she wants him to keep the scale.

"Well aren't you sweet" he says as he wraps an arm around her and pulls her close. She closes her eyes as he gives her a kiss on the top of her head, then wiggles contently getting comfortable against him. Reaching behind him he carefully places the scale on his bedside table. Aurelia lets out a satisfied sigh, and curls up even closer to him. The prince falls asleep with a sense of deep contentment, feeling more connected to his dragoness than ever before