the princess and the pink forest

The little princess slowed as her cream and caramel form reached the shade of the blossomed limbs above her. There were no giants in this forest, Redbud trees were small bush like plants to begin with, and the relative youth of the forest made the trees look reachable for a puppy like her. Like she belonged in these woods. It felt comforting to have the low hanging trees above her, used to the night sky above her, she felt safe and sheltered under here.

The green grass tickled her little pink toesies and the spring breeze tousled her soft fur as she entered the grove. Little pink blossoms caught on the gust and sprinkled all around her. The puppy felt like the forest itself was welcoming her as its princess. Her bright blue and lavender eyes could see the magic swirling all around her. She didn’t know of the dangers posed to her, or the harsh realities that hid around every corner. Her innocence clung to her as her dainty little paws carried her forward.

The spell was broken by the sound of a yip behind her though, and Akh knew immediately that she was found out. Lifting her pale paw as she turns her attention back up the path, it's hard to miss Enki racing up to her. Concern written all over his features as he rubbed his side against hers.

”I’m surveying the Kingdom.” The girl replied with confidence instead of a whisper, like she was supposed to be out here. ”What are you doing out here?” The clever girl rounded the question back on him. ”I wasn’t tired.”