This is my first fanfic to put on here. Please review and tell me if I should continue.

This story is based of a character that I used when I wrote a story on her and her life. I just changed her name and the tiger's, for reason's I do not wish to say.

I edited the story, those who already read my mistakes before, might want to see what other mistakes I have, if any at all.

Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters. I only own Kalita and her tiger, Rajani. Nothing in this story really belongs to me, only those two characters, and the plot.

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The Tiger Lady

Chapter 1

It was a cool day on the beach of the Pirates Swoop. The wind was calm, and the waves seemed to reach out to anyone who came near. The afternoon sun beat heavily on the sand. Daine walked down the beach, with Numair by her side, holding his hand. They just walked quietly, enjoying each other's company. Daine looked up at Numair and smiled. Numair saw this and looked down at his love. "Yes, dear? Is there something on your mind?"

Daine giggled and shook her head, "No, I just want to look at you."

"Why is that?" He said teasingly.

"No reason. It's hard not to look at you."

Numair smiled and put his arm around Daine, pulling her closer to him as they walked along the beach. Daine sighed happily, and looked forward. It was then she noticed a young girl and a tiger, sitting on the beach, watching the waves. Daine found it strange that a girl would be with a tiger. A tiger is not a normal pet. She looked back at Numair.

"Numair! Look there!" Daine said while pointing at the girl. Numair looked at the girl, and is also shocked to find tiger with a girl.

"Come along then," Numair said, "Let's go see her. I'm curious to why she has a tiger."

Daine nodded and they both walked toward the girl. As they neared the girl, the tiger noticed them first and growled at them, a warning to stay back. The girl looked up, startled by her tiger's behavior. Numair smiled and said gently. "Hello, there, a nice day for relaxing on the beach, eh?"

The girl scowled at him. "Kind sir, I am just here because there's no where else to go."

Numair was taken aback at what the girl said. "What is your name?"

"Kalita."

"And the tiger's name?"

"Rajani."

"Well, it's nice to meet you, the both of you. I am Numair Salmalin, and this is Veralidaine Salmalin, my wife," Numair said as he gripped a hand on his wife's shoulder.

Daine smiled and asked Kalita, "Where did you come from?"

"I don't remember. I remember living in a forest when I was young, with my mother and father," Kalita replied with a pained look on her face.

Daine looked at Numair with a confused look and sighed. She turned her attention to Rajani, the tiger, speaking to him silently. ~Dear tiger. What's the matter with your mistress? ~

~I am not one to tell you, she'll tell you when she's ready, ~ was the grouchy reply.

Daine sighed and looked at Kalita, "Come now. We'll take you to Pirate Swoop, you can get some rest and food."

Kalita nodded and tried to get up, but her knees buckled and Numair caught her when she started to fall. "Are you alright?"

"No. I haven't sleep in days, and I haven't had a decent meal."

"Why?"

"I choose not to tell you." Kalita snapped.

Numair sighed and looked at her. "Well, if you can't walk, then I'll have to carry you. Is that all right?" Daine looked at him, almost displeased that he would offer to hold someone besides her. Numair sees the displeased look in her eyes and chuckles. "Don't worry sweet pea, I'll always love you and no one will take that from me." His words seem to put her at ease and she nodded.

"Well, if you're going to take me, then do so!" Kalita said impatiently.

Numair sighed and picked up the girl with ease. He let her lean against his chest and then he walked to the Pirate's Swoop. Daine followed after telling the tiger that nothing will come to harm his mistress. Eventually before the humans are out a view, Rajani caught up to them.