I woke up, the middle of a dense forest. Crap, I fell asleep on the ground again. One of these days, I was going to get eaten by something. I shook my head, clearing the groggy-ness. A cold, wet nose snuffled my palm.
"I'm up, I'm up!" I groaned, sitting up. My little, black wolf cub jumped into my lap. I gave a small "oof!" Looking down at her happy little face, I sighed. "You're getting to big for that... huh?" I pulled a paper out of her mouth. "What's this?" I opened it, reading:
Dear Zoey,
I will not waste your time with pointless messages. It is a simple as this, Atalia is in danger, and we need your help. Please come and assist us in our quest to save Atalia. I will explain everything to you once you arrive.
Sincerely,
Your prince.
"From the prince, eh? Well, I don't see why he would want me..." I looked at the puppy, who had her head tilted to the side cutely. "Heh, I guess we are pretty good fighters." I said. She gave a happy bark. Interpreting this as a "yeah! Let's go!" I stood up, and took off at top speed, with the little black fluff on my shoulders.
Trees whizzed quickly by. My tough skin refused to be broken by small branches and twigs. My simple clothes were designed to avoid tear. By midday, we had reached town. I heard people talk as I whizzed by, wondering why I had returned. I purposely avoided familiar areas, taking a longer route. Finally, I reached the castle. Some guards stopped me.
"Hault! Who are you?" They asked, looking me up and down. I almost smacked one who let his eyes linger.
"My name is Zoey. I was asked to come by the prince, see?" They looked at the doggy-slobber covered letter. They noted the royal seal, and let me by.
"Just watch your dog!" They called.
"Wolf!" I corrected, walking on. As I walked into the throne room, the prince and a faerie girl sat on the two thrones. A man also stood there. By smell, he was a powerful demon. Tsuki whined softly at the smell, but I hushed her.
"You called?" I asked. At that point in time, I realized how strange I looked in the royal room. A girl in black clothes, wild hair, a bit dirty, and leaves and twigs stuck in her hair, plus a wolf on her shoulders.
I pulled Tsuki down, and held her in my arms.
~Zoey
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