Adrien ran down an alleyway, quickly glancing to see if he lost his pursuers. He had not.

Finally a break from castle life and he messed it all up by stopping to pet a cat. A cat that ran right past the guards patrolling the city. Guards who recognized Prince Adrien of Pari.

Adrien darted out of the alley and into the crowd of people, slowing his pace to blend with the traffic. He darted down another side street, and turned to see the guards wandering the crowds, confused at his disappearance. Adrien smiled and continued down the side street.

Finally free, he couldn't decide what he should do first. Maybe go to the theater, or a bakery. He checked the change he had in his pocket. Just enough for something at a bakery, if he could find one.

His nose quickly did as it detected the smell of freshly baked bread down a street. He smiled as he followed his nose.

"Hey, watch where you are going old man!" Adrien turned to see a guard move past an old man that had fallen down. Adrien quickly rushed over.

"Are you alright sir?" Adrien extended a hand to help the man up.

"Yes, thank you." Adrien smiled as he picked up the cane, returning it to the gentleman.

"Found you!" Adrien stiffen as he felt a hand grip his shoulder.

"Come along your highness," the guard led Adrien away, leaving the old man smiling at the boy's kindness.


Yes, I know these are short and could have been one chapter total.