Morning had broken into the sky and the sun shone its' rays throughout Fiore. The sunshine found the way into the bedroom of the Princess. Princess Lucy woke up with a yawn and rubbed her eyes

"Good morning"

The cat opened his eyes and yawned "Good morning fair princess."

Lucy smiled happily as she patted her cat. The princess began her morning rituals and then with her furry companion proceeded to the dining room

"Good Morning Mother, Father" she curtsied upon entering the room

"Good Morning Lucy." they greeted

"Good morning Your Highness" the cat bowed to the King and went to the Queen "And Good Morning to you beautiful Queen." he licked her hand making the latter giggle and pet the cat

The royal family and their royal pet settled to breakfast. The cat insisted on sitting with them but the King would not allow it saying pets should just eat on the floor. He frowned at that as he lapped up his cream but brightened up when his mistress sneaked him a piece of meat to enjoy. It was better than the sardines he was served. However the cat was disappointed to hear that Princess Lucy would be busy with lessons for the day.

"Don't worry, we'll play later. I have a surprise for you." she whispered and planted a kiss on his head before leaving

The cat purred happily at that and had to tolerate being entertained by the servants. He had to admit they were not fun to be around with since they just left him cat toys to play with and paid him no mind. And what was worse the maids tried dressing him up. He was clearly male so why would they dress him up in skirts and a bunny outfit? He managed to escape from their clutches and hide himself.

"I wonder where my beautiful Princess is." He crept about slowly hiding behind plants in case those maids bothered to look for him. Soon he heard the alluring sound of a harp playing, he followed the sound and came onto the music room. There he saw his beloved royal mistress playing the folk harp

He purred at the sight, his princess looked so tranquil and beautiful just like a maiden in fairy tales. He sneaked in wanting to get closer to her.

Lucia stopped playing to take a breather when she heard a meow. She turned and saw her cat smiling at her "Hey what are you doing here?" she moved a bit to allow her cat to jump onto the seat

The cat was happy to accept her offer "I was bored and I just escaped from crazy maids wanting to dress me up like a doll." he frowned upon hearing her snicker "Ha, ha, I'm glad you're amused."

"I'm sorry." she tittered happily as she patted him bringing a smile to his face

"So where is my surprise?"

"Later. I won't be finished with lessons until 4 o' clock."

"That long?!" he yowled and drooped his head looking depressed "I'll be so lonely and no one wants to play with me."

Lucy just sighed "I'm sorry, that's how my life always been. It's not easy but I have a duty."

"Well yes" the cat rested on her lap "But what if it doesn't always has to be about work?"

Lucy looked down at her cat intrigued at where he was going with his statement

"What if someone managed to act as your guide and help you see the world? Go on trips to explore and have fun."

Lucy contemplated about that. She pictured seeing all the sites that she learned through geography and picture books. She finally flashed a smile "That would be nice."

"Princess" a butler came in "It is time for dancing lessons" he picked up the cat "And it's time for you to go play somewhere else and not bother her Highness."

The cat growled at him for accusing him of being a nuisance which he clearly was not. He brightened up when he felt Lucy tickle his chin bringing a smile to his face "I'll see you soon, I promise."

It seemed that time flies quicker than we think or want to as the day was now noon time. The cat was relaxing in his makeshift bed, he decided to occupy himself with Lucy's ball. He could see why the princess favored it, it was fun. He made sure not to use his claws fearing that he might pop it and he did not to get kicked out for bad behavior. The door opened and Princess Lucy came in heaving a heavy sigh obviously burned out.

"Princess!" the cat dashed in a flash and leaped into her chest nearly sending down to the ground "I missed you!"

Lucy had to smile and laugh, no one was ever that glad to see her "Okay, okay, I missed you too." she patted him before placing him on the bed "Close your eyes for me."

The cat complied and waited for his surprise. He felt something wrap around his neck, it felt comfortable.

"Okay, open them"

He looked his eyes and looked to see that he was wearing a green collar with an emerald identification tag with the letter 'L' inscribed into it

"Do you like it?"

"Yes I do." he beamed with joy, it was so much better than skirts and bunny outfits "It matches my eyes don't you think?"

"I thought so."

He looked at his identification tag "What does the L stand for?"

"Leo. I decided to call you Leo."

"Leo" the cat grinned to himself "I like it."

"I'm glad" she patted him "Come on, let's get ready for supper."

Leo the cat was now content with this life; he received a name, a beautiful collar and the love of his mistress. He could not want anything more than this. Actually he did want something more. He stared at Lucy as she slept peacefully.

"I believe you're the one I searched." he whispered as he came closer to her being careful not to wake her up. He leaned down and planted a kiss on her cheek "I hope someday I will make your dreams come through."