(Music recommendation: Hurts So Good by Astrid S)
Soft footsteps echoed in the halls as Naomi, accompanied by two women behind her moved forward in brisk but steady steps.
It was very early in the morning; when the sun was yet to peek out, yet the moon had gone down hours ago.
Everyone was still alseep- the Kitsunes had been so kind and hospitable to let their 'guests' stay over, but they will all be heading back by morning when the sun was out.
The woman standing on the left side of the princess was Acella, the current, oldest Kitsune of all. She was given the responsibility of leading Kitsune while Naomi was absent.
The other woman who looked far younger than Acella was Axle, who would be travelling back to Naomi's home with her. She was given the responsibility of being the handmaiden of the princess and guide her when it came to using her powers.
