AUTHOR: Alright! Here's chap 2 , my eyes are hurting so this is the last chap that I'll update for the moment... I might come back later :P
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CHAPTER 2
As the years passed by, the four Pure Beings raised the young princess teaching her about the kingdoms. Kyoko grew up in the Magic Kingdom deep in the forest, where ancient magical creatures lived. She learned of the ancient curses and the dangerous in the forest, but the young girl couldn't help being curious of the dangerous beasts known as the Shadow Dogs. It is said that these carnivorous beasts can travel to the Magic and Dark Kingdoms, and that there are a few whom can go to the Light Kingdom. Over the years Kyoko became familiar with the structure and surroundings of the old castle. Though her aunts gave her permission to wonder about the castle chambers, they did not give her permission to step foot into the Black Forest. The princess would stare longingly at the unexplored area.
"Kyoko... are you paying attention?" Amy asked as she gazed at her niece who in turn was gazing out the window.
"Huh? Oh yes auntie, you were talking about pigments and how they can be used in magic." The girl said smiling.
"Correct..." the third eldest Pure Being praised.
Once Kyoko turned six the sisters received news that the Light Queen Lillian's health was failing, Kyoko's mother was close to death. Not telling their young niece where they were truly going they entrusted her to their eldest workers; the head chef and his wife. While waiting for the return of her aunts Kyoko wandered the castle, until she got the idea of exploring the kitchen; she had never seen it before. Upon entering the grand kitchen the girl was mesmerized by what she saw. Besides the millions of kitchen workers and supplies, there stood the head chef slicing and dicing away at several of fruits and veggies. As she walked closer the head chef turned his gaze towards the approaching figure.
"If you're going to be in here you'll have to work." He said with a deep raspy voice.
Nodding her head Kyoko quickly stood on a stool that the man had kindly placed next to him. Providing his hand for her to keep her balance as she stepped onto the stool, and afterwards he handed her a butter knife. Placing a few loafs of soft bread on one corner of the cutting board he walked and stood behind the girl. Gently gripping her tiny hands in his larger hands, the head chef began guiding the young princess on cutting the bread into even squares.
"Once you cut the breads into squares… place them… on this tray." He said pointing to a tray beside her.
"Yes sir." Kyoko said smiling up to the man as he nod once and began working.
Trying her best to cut the pieces like the chef had done before the girl was finished by the time her aunts had returned. Carrying her nicely done work to the dining room along with the head chef and a few others, Kyoko provided a nice surprise for the Pure Beings. During the course of dinner Kyoko asked her aunts if it was finally alright for her to explore the Black Forest. Glancing to one another the sisters thought of the question and the possibilities of Kyoko getting injured. The young one was well trained in defensive spells, as well as offensive spells.
"You may... but you must take your Pendent of Protection with you. If you get into trouble we'll know right away." Silica ordered.
"Of course Auntie Sil!" Kyoko agreed it was well known that the Black Forest was a dangerous place.
The following morning Kyoko awoke bright and early as she made her way to her closet the princess noticed that her room was oddly cold. Glancing to her window she saw that it was open. Walking over to it Kyoko closed it shut and after she began to walk back to her wardrobe, but not until she caught sight of movement. Turning her attention to her dark play room, Kyoko stepped forward only to have something lounge at her. Attempting to step back, but tripped instead the girl immediately closed her hazel eyes and awaited the impact. There was none. Opening her eyes what the princess saw was a large black dog with semi dark brown eyes, and it was staring back at her. Slowly raising her fragile hand to the dark dog and hesitantly placing it on its nose. She felt the dog sniff her hand, and after a soft growl it licked her. Rubbing its ear, Kyoko motion for it sit while she got dressed.
"Are you a girl dog?" Kyoko asked the patiently waiting wolfish dog. It gave her a low growl, "haha, I guess not."
Barking at her, the boy dog lowered himself and rolled on his back. Giggling Kyoko walked over to the dog and gave him a tummy rub. After a few minutes passed they heard a low growling sound. Staring down at her new friend, Kyoko began to laugh until her stomach growled too. Then it was the dog that started to give a laughing growl. Getting up she guided the dog to the kitchen. As she and he walked Kyoko began looking for a name for him.
"Let's see what your name should be?" she asked looking down at him, and he looked up at her, "How about Quincy?"
Growling and shaking his head 'no' Kyoko laughed. Scratching his ear she thought about his appearance and the way he acted. As she thought about his name they reached the kitchen. Opening the door she walking in and asked Mr. Taishou if the dog could have food. Glancing at the girl then to the dog sniffing the floor, the head chef walked over to a cabinet and pulled out dry meat. Taking his food and hers Kyoko walked with the dog until they got to a nice shady area outside.
"How about Yin?" She asked the black beast and he moved his head side to side again.
Nibbling on some honey bread she thought about more names that would fit her K-9 friend. Looking to her side where the dog was biting at a thick boar bone. Smiling, as he began getting frustrated.
"I know! Ren, do you like that name?" she asked as she beamed at him when he finally nodded in agreement.
After they finished eating the two played together until it got dark and it was time for Ren to go. Getting up Ren whined and gave Kyoko an animalized grin. Kneeling down to him Kyoko gave him a big hug and told him to be careful going home. Letting him go and standing up, the girl looked at him as he looked at her.
"You'll come back... right Ren?" Kyoko asked looking sadly at her now departing friend.
Staring at her for a while, he jumped on her and gave her face a nice long wet lick. Once he was done Ren nuzzled his head against hers, getting his saliva on himself.
"Hahaha, okay I'll see you tomorrow!" the laughing girl said pushing the hyper dog off of her.
Barking an affirmative, Kyoko watched as he ran into the Black Forest and disappeared in a cloud of smoke. Smiling the princess skipped into the castle waving a 'hi' to a stone guard, it waved and bowed. It was going to be a great day tomorrow.
Yes I'm aware that 'animalized' isn't a word... doesn't matter! It was the only word that I could think over that would fit!
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