Ryuu
Ryuu is the son of Lord Yuu and heir to the Dragon Territories. Though over four hundred years old by dragon standards, he appears roughly sixteen in human years due to the slow aging of dragonkind.
With pale skin, deep blue eyes, pointed ears, and small horns crowning his head, Ryuu carries the unmistakable beauty and presence of the dragon line. Unlike his father’s overwhelming stillness, however, Ryuu moves through the world with warmth, curiosity, and emotional openness that many dragons consider unusual.
He laughs easily.
Feels deeply.
And loves without restraint.
The Lonely Prince
Despite being raised in one of the most powerful courts in yokai society, Ryuu grew up painfully lonely.
Dragon heirs are not raised like ordinary children. They are protected, observed, and isolated long before they understand why.
Ryuu hated it.
He wanted:
- siblings
- noise
- companionship
- someone who stayed because they wanted to, not because they were ordered to
And then—
he met Luna Sano.
Big Sister
To Ryuu, Luna became family almost immediately.
Not because she spoke often.
Not because she was powerful.
But because she protected him without hesitation.
Again.
And again.
And again.
When Ryuu was a child, Luna once carried him across an entire estate with two broken ribs after saving him from bullies. Another time, she contained a magical disaster caused by reckless young dragons only days after enduring severe injuries herself.
Ryuu never forgot these things.
And he never stopped loving her for them.
The Blood Bond Ritual
Desperate to make their connection permanent, Ryuu attempted an ancient blood bond ritual with Luna during childhood—a forbidden dragon ceremony meant to bind souls as family.
The ritual failed catastrophically.
Luna had to be forcibly removed from his body before the bond consumed them both.
But something remained.
From that day forward—
Ryuu could feel Luna’s emotions.
Always.
Not her thoughts.
Not her memories.
Just:
- sadness
- fear
- exhaustion
- loneliness
- the rare moments of peace
The connection never disappeared.
“Luna’s Emotions”
Among certain circles of the dragon court, Ryuu became quietly known as:
“Luna’s Emotions.”
Because while Luna hides nearly everything from the world—
Ryuu cannot escape feeling it.
Personality
Ryuu differs greatly from many dragons of noble blood.
He is:
- affectionate
- emotionally impulsive
- protective
- deeply loyal
He lacks the cold political instincts common among ancient dragon houses, but makes up for it with sincerity fierce enough to rival devotion.
And when Luna is threatened—
that sincerity becomes terrifying.
Relationship with Tyr Moon
Ryuu initially viewed Tyr Moon with suspicion because of his growing attachment to Luna.
Over time, however, Ryuu came to respect Tyr deeply after:
- formally seeking permission to court Luna
- standing before the dragon court without fear
- accepting the dragons’ warnings without arrogance
Ryuu now views Tyr less as a rival—
and more as someone attempting to join their strange little family.
Relationship with Lord Yuu
Ryuu adores his father and inherited much of his moral center from him. Though Yuu rules with terrifying authority, Ryuu remains one of the few beings capable of softening the Dragon King’s demeanor simply by existing.
Together with Luna, they form an unusual family unit within dragon territory:
- the ancient king
- the emotional prince
- the silent miko girl who somehow became both of theirs
The Truth About Ryuu
People often mistake Ryuu’s warmth for softness.
That is a dangerous mistake.
Because Ryuu feels everything intensely.
And creatures who love that deeply—
can become catastrophic when they lose what they love.
Final Note
Ryuu was born a dragon prince.
But the role that truly defines him is much simpler than that.
He is the boy who looked at a lonely little girl—
and decided:
“You are my big sister now.”