The Two mighty palace stood in front of each other, Miles away with a line making it's path through the dense forest distributing the two territories.
The White Palace was occupied by Katarhan Family for years, a species of white birds with golden feathers at their heads.
The Black Palace belonged to werewolves, who never made a move because they were sworn enemies of Katarhan's family .
The thin line where even a butterfly who crossed the line was struck with a sword was the border between the two Kingdoms.
A horse galloped with big strides from the white crafted Gate to the border. The snorting of horse and heavy pounding could be heard at a distance. It was a response to the bell at the border.
A half iron and half gold bell hanged near the border for years. It was used for the exchange of messages between two kingdoms. But only one person from each kingdom was allowed to meet at the border.
The Man on the horse had long white hair with golden stripes from the top of his head which fluttered in the air. His hairs even golden eyebrows and eyelashes had tiniest white beads on them. The red and soft lips of him were covered with the sweat , the hot summer wind hit his face as the horse travelled through the tall green trees in the darkness. His white cloak reflected moonlight of the full moon as it fluttered in the air.
"Chah! Chah!" The horse slowed down and stopped in front of an ancient tree with a huge trunk, that looked around two hundred years old.
The man stepped down, while his eyes were fixed on the black cloaked person, standing on his back towards him.
" This is Rawin the Crown Prince of Katarhan's Kingdom, may I ask why you rang the bell?" Husky voice of the man in white cloak echoed in the forest.
The person in black cloak turned around, " I am Milan, Luna of werewolf kingdom. We seek help from Katarhan's kingdom."
She had deep long eyes with a captivating gaze. Her well lined lips wore stiffness and her white milky skin glowed more in the moonlight.
The curve in Rawin's eyebrows disappeared, " State."
" Our elder is about to pass away in the middle of the Alpha's marriage. He needs to pass his powers on the day of wedding night to the Male Alpha. We want Katarhan's to help to increase his days of life so that he can accomplish his mission." She looked at Rawin's face.
" But you would have to head to Katarhan's Palace to get the help. If you are willing to you can come with me"
" But without any notice my family....."
" Don't you want help?" he interrupted.
It's okay this mission is more important right now. She thought and frowned, " Lead the way."
She climbed her horse that was tied to a nearby tree and followed the Crown Prince horse to the White Palace.
She looked at the face of the Crown Prince, I shouldn't believe anything he says. Then her eyes became round and her cheeks flushed with redness. He is so handsome.
The crown prince looked at her and she looked away. She doesn't know that males of Katarhan's family can sense others desires for themselves. A faint smile appeared at his face and he looked ahead, "Chah!".
Hooves pounding echoed in the silence. Finally they reached the White Palace gate. The crown prince jumped off and placed his locket that had a bird shape with golden colour on the side of the door and it opened.
A man and a woman who looked around their seventies stood in front of the door with a lot of guards surrounding them. All of them were white haired and had golden eyebrows and eyelashes. They stared at Milan like they would swallow her alive.
The crown prince bowed at a ninety angle, placing his right hand in front of his chest as his index finger met his thumb, ring finger and pinky finger folded , while middle finger stood straight, Father! Mother! They seek help"
Milan bowed and explained.
" What do we get from helping you?" Keller the father of Rawin and The king of Katarhan's asked walking towards her.
"We can offer three lessons for fighting tactics. I believe that's a huge gain for Katarhan's family who lacks at power," Her expressions remained stiff.
Everyone including crown prince glared at her. The Crown Prince walked to her with curved eyebrows, " But we have more supernatural powers that you werewolves don't dare to attack regardless having strength."
"Rawin!", Keller's voice prompted Rawin to back down. " Alright, it's a deal but we refuse to trust at you. While we send our people for help to your place you stay here and give the lessons."
She glanced at them and looked back at the old man, " Sure, but send the help right now."
" Gragin!" Keller called.
" Yes," a guard responded as he walked forward.
" Take Physician Marut with some guards to Black Palace," he instructed and walked to the crown prince, " Take her to the guesthouse."
" At your command Your Majesty"
" At Your command Father"
They said in a unison.
Rawin walked ahead Milan following his footsteps with a steady pace. She noticed a lot of guards surrounding the building they were about to enter. She looked ahead at Rawin who stopped in front of a wooden door.
" This is your room," he pointed to his left, " There are washroom and bathroom."
" So when do I need to give lessons," she asked wearing a frown looking around at the wooden building that looked so different from all the cemented buildings with gold carvings.
" Guesthouse my foot , there is no way it's a guesthouse", She thought as she glanced back at him.
" I will guide you in the morning," He took four steps away and turned around, " Aren't you working too hard for someone who is about to get married."
She glanced at her bracelet that was given to only brides to be and turned to him, " You know about this too?, Well same goes for you. Aren't you too high of a position to handle such a trivial matters by yourself."
The Crown Prince Rawin turned around and started humming while walking away, " Leaves dancing, buds popping
Keep your eyes open
Black gowned , Guest around
Don't make, suspicious sounds"
" Tsk," she turned around, entered the room , removed her cloak to reveal her beautiful figure wrapped in a leather frock. She placed her hands on her butts and felt the presence of knives and sat down on the bed. She leaned on the wall and closed her eyes.