Vienna didn't hate her mother, she was her mother after all, and she did feed her and put a roof over her head, a big roof, but at the same time, she didn't love her. She didn't care about the wealth, she just wanted her love and attention.
She sighed, watching out her bedroom window, as her mother left with a group of men, not that it mattered if she was home or not. On the very few occasions that she was home, she'd tell Vienna to go play with her friends, but what her mother didn't know was that she didn't have any. All of the kids were afraid of her for one simple reason: her mother was the famous Celestial Wizard of Blue Pegasus, Karen Lilica. She didn't like her, but she loved what she did. All of her spirits loved her, and she loved them, but there was one in particular that Vienna didn't think she could live without.
She sighed again. If he wasn't there by now, she figured he wouldn't make it at all. Vienna left her room, and headed downstairs. As she walked into the living room, she squealed with delight.
"Leo!" On the couch sat a man with thick, reddish-orange hair, like a mane, and golden eyes. He was her mother's Celestial Spirit, Leo of the Lion Palace, but more importantly, he was her special spirit. He smiled a warm smile, got off the couch, and crouched, arms open. She ran up to him, and threw her arms around his neck. He laughed, and returned her hug.
"Now Vienna, you didn't think I'd let a ten year old stay here all alone, did you? Who else would keep you company?" he asked. She grinned.
"I knew you wouldn't leave me alone!" He laughed again.
"Just remember, your mother can't-"
"Mother can't know that you opened your gate, I know, I know. Let's go outside now!" she said, tugging him. Since he hadn't yet stood up, he almost fell over, but he caught himself. "Sorry," she said with a giggle.
"No harm done," he said good naturedly, standing up.
"Now come on!" she exclaimed, tugging him again.
"Alright, alright!" he said chuckling. He scooped her up, and put her on his shoulders, then he went out to her backyard, and put her down under her favorite tree, a huge willow. He sat next to her, and she smiled.
"Watch what I can do Leo! I've been practicing just for you!" Vienna said excitedly.
"Alright, lets see then." She focused her energy into the palm of her hand, and slowly, but surely, a small diamond figure formed. When she finished, a diamond statue in the shape of a lion rested in her hand.
"That's amazing Vienna!" Leo said encouragingly. She held it out to him.
"Here, it's for you, in case you're ever lonely." He looked surprised for a moment, then took it with a soft smile. He pulled her into his lap, and ruffled her hair.
"I may be the actual lion, but you Vienna, are the one with a lion's heart," he stated. They
watched the rest of the day go by, savoring every moment of it.