• **The story will be in a format where those who are talking will be color coded to names in the description. Enjoy this day by day adventure!**

    STORY WILL ALWAYS BE TOLD FROM LYCIS EYE UNLESS SAID OTHER WISE AT TOP OF PAGE

    I stayed at the camp with my people because I wanted to show I was like them, and just because I was royal didn’t mean I was above any of them. Today was the day of war and all of us Tortugans were getting ready. We put on war paint made from berries of the earth and mud. I put my daggers to my sides and pulled my hair back in a ponytail. Never had I actually had to fight before but I am almost certain I should be okay. I looked in the reflection of the water and saw the tribal designs from the berries seemed to compliment my light brown skin and light brown eyes. My hair was also brown but dark with sun-kissed streaks. I could just be a brown mess but... I like o consider myself like honey. I am honey brown with a hint of vanilla. Two guards motioned for me two make my way to them and I did as advised.

    "Princess, It's time we carried out our plan and head to the Wolfies territory."

    I nodded in agreement and encouraged them to have the rest of the troop ready by night fall. they headed off barking orders to those around and I loked to the sky and knew i didn't have much time.

    Our boundaries are so different it's obvious where one kingdom starts and another ends. The Tortugans live an island type life style of palm trees, sunshine, ocean views and lots of sand. Our native flowers consisted of plumeria and hibiscus. We were pretty tropical. The Wolfies on the other hand preferred a mysterious life. I never could tell what was out there and if anything their land scared me from the strange noises I would hear occasionally. Their kingdom was a elevation monstrosity. Mountains, cliffs, pine trees, waterfalls and rivers. in the winter it would even snow. Life seemed harsh in those woods.

    My people and troop began to gather at the base of where we stayed and seemed to be all waiting on me. It was time to go.

    We made a long trek to the edge of the forest where the borders met and deep within we could hear the Wolfies recklessly running through the woods getting closer and closer to us. Wolfies were always reckless and constantly was in a rush to see who could get to the finish line first.

    Knots built up in my stomach I almost wished to be home at the palace where I would be safe but I knew I had to do this! Deep breathes......

    “CHARGE!!!”

    I pulled out my daggers and ran into the dark forest of unfamiliar territory towards the deafening noises of Wolfies running to greet us. The Tortugans followed alongside. Running in an orderly fashion as planned.

    As the two sides clashed it was chaos all around. Bodies dropping to the ground, people calling out, clashes and clangs. the smell of blood filled the air and stained the dirt. You really had to mind your step. It was impossible to see what side was truly winning. I looked around hoping to find a familiar face, I was beginning to panic what did i bring myself into, I don't know what I'm doing!?

    Overwhelmed by all the noise and people I recklessly swung my blade around trying to protect myself. I was on defense not offense. I backed up and away from danger and the screams and came to a stand still. I closed my eyes and just hoped the fighting would come to an end. I opened my eyes and the sight was horrifying.

    Both sides began to cry out and scatter and still caught in the moment I couldn’t understand why! Smoke began to fill the air and oxygen began the thin out. It was hard to make out where to walk. I aimlessly wandered around coughing and calling out in hope that someone would hear me through the thick smoke and the crackling of fire. Walking began to get harder and I slowed down a ton.... I was giving out! My eyes burned so bad from the smoke I couldn’t open them all the way. Out of nowhere I felt a tug on my arm and I was being led. I couldn’t tell if my savior was a Wolfie or a Tortugan but at this point I didn’t care. Once out of the fire and away from the smoke I heard a soothing voice tell me that I was alright and that I was safe if I stayed where I was at. Still not being able to open my eyes and get all the smoke out of my lungs... whoever this guy was had me lay down. He said he would be back. When I heard his footsteps get faint I decided just to be extra safe I would escape... so I felt my way around trying to figure a way out of where ever the heck I was. But I didn’t make it very far though because then I heard an annoyed voice tell me to lay down. So I got down. Then I felt someone sloppily place a cold wet rag over my eyes and felt cold water trickle into my mouth.

    Within hours the swelling around my eyes and the burning stopped. I removed the rag and looked around. I was still in the forest but was concealed deep with- in a cave. I was on top of a whole bunch of blankets made from animal skins (I think) Beside me under the same blanket but feet away lay a sleeping guy whom was dressed in dark clothing. He was a Wolfie! What is so dangerous about these Wolfies anyway? Around his left arm was a tribal tattoo in red and from the way he was laying he didn't seem that much taller than I.

    So what do I do? I could kill him? But I don’t have it in me to do that... I could run away?... but the blankets are so warm! I can hold him hostage!!!? But he helped me.... but why??? I had so many thoughts running through my head my over thinker brain was running out of control!! I moved the blanket down just a smudge to see more of what he looked like. He had short black hair, a cute nose, nice lashes, a good looking jaw and ohhh my goodness... don’t even get me started on his adorable ears! How could a Wolfie be so handsome! His skin was also a similar tone to mine. My heart was melting. I knew I had to get back to my people... they needed me. and if I stayed when this guy wakes up who knows what might happen! As he slept I silently tip toed out of the cave to get a better look of where I was. This was unfamiliar territory. How the heck am I supposed to find my way out of here. Not too far away I head a pack of wolves. Their growls got louder and louder till finally I was surrounded by at least 4... I looked at all their pelts and knew none of them were an alpha based off their markings... where could it be?! I backed up towards the cave and bumped into something or someone. It was the sleeping guy from the cave. He effortlessly raised his hand up and yawned as he waved at the wolves and they all bowed down. Was he the alpha?? I tried to make up a dumb excuse that I had to pee but he just gave me this amused eyebrow lifted look like “really, is that what you’re doing now hmm?” He leads me back into the cave and told me his name was Jaimeny but then turned around and mentioned how I could call him Jaime. He didn’t say much about who he was or why he was in a cave. He was kind of mysterious! He packed up his stuff and set it back further into the cave. supposedly this was his secret hide out and because of the wolves’ no one ever goes looking for him. I told him my name, and who I was. I guess I’m an open book.

    After a while Jaime led me back to the border a secret way and told me if ever I wanted to escape reality I could come visit his cave. He then gave me a necklace with a wolf tooth and told me to wear it when he adding through so the wolves don’t attack. HE WAS SO COOL! But I kept my cool. I wasn’t going to show any emotion. But I was polite and kind. In a way... maybe a little feisty...We turned and went our ways.

    I went to the castle where my family was freaking out over me on how they told me I shouldn’t have gone, but they were glad I was safe! No freaking way was I about to tell them of the Wolfie boy in the woods... I went to my room later on my super soft bed and wondered what Jaime was up to with his wolves. Why can't all wolfies be like him?

    **meanwhile Jaime heads back to his castle. He is next in line to become king. Jaimeny goes to his room and lays on his bed. He thinks of Lyci. Never had he shared that cave with anyone, but now that he is... it’s with a Tortugan.
    Will they meet again??