1 The castle

I live in a golden castle nestled on a cliff were the land meets the sea wave crash regularly on the cliff side. The water a clear sky blue, only turning dark during storms. The castle has hundreds of acres of forests, valleys, and tiny villages scattered around it as far was the eye can see.

I live with my mother the queen. We're a high class of beast people, the cheetah race. We're fast, cunning, and the most beautiful. There's many other races as well. We have many servants on other races here. The lion race for guards, plump sheep people for cooks, maids are sweet little fox girls. We have to many to list.

I stand at my balcony overlooking the sea, i gaze into the distance. My long golden hair swaying in the breeze, my elegant lanky but robust figure leaning against the railing. My eyes, blue as the sea glaze over in a day dream.

I picture the handsome gaurd i like, he's a panther. Standing a foot taller than me, long black hair, piercing golden brown eyes like pieces of chocolate... delicious.

Leaning there in my day dream i didn't hear the slight cracking sounds.

Next thing i know i hear a big crack....

I snap out of my daze and back up slowly. I hear a voice behind me, "princess... don't move!"

I turn my head slightly it was him my knight!

"I'm not."

I whispered back

It took him two steps too grab my waist pull me back and fall to the floor of my room, me on top of him for part of the balcony to crack and fall into the sea below.

Me exhilarated, breathing heavily still on top of him mind you, Whisper.

" thank you"

he blushes and proceeds to stand up and help me up in the process.

" no problem princess, i came to escort you to the throne room the queen has requested Your presence"

he looked proud in that moment

My cheeks redend at that moment

"Thank goodness you came or I'd be fish food."

he bowed slightly and motioned towards the door.

"Yes my princess, shall we?"

I coursteyed slightly, "we shall."

Off down the hall we strolled.