Waking Up

Kitsune would never, could never ask her mother for special treatment. As a Princess of Ashen, she knew that sometimes she had to be careful what she asked for. So this rank that her heart craved, was something she would fight for. She would train and prove herself, and be worthy of it. Anything less would crumble her confidence.

It was clear that Venom and Plague both considered her worthy of the position. As she spoke her piece, her mothers affectionate voice told her she had already proven herself. She almost vibrated with sudden relief and excitement. She broke decorum for a moment and leaped forward, kissing her mothers cheek. “Mumma, thank you” [b] she whispered. [b] “It’s not… it’s not because I’m a Princess?” she whispered for her mothers ears only. She had to know.


"Speech"