In the Tears and Pain [Grace]

[Renekke Yourvori]

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[atrb=background,http://i52.tinypic.com/23h5bw5.gif] The White Tiger let her blue gaze settle on the palace courtyard in front of her. How did she get here? It was a beautiful place, and she'd never been to the legendary palace before. Her mother had only told her stories about when she used to serve the royal family. Mother. . . Renekke sighed and took in a breath. She would get over this in time. Right? It's only been days since her mother's death, and that male sent her here. She was alone now. To finish her mother's job, to face the wrath of the royal family. What would happen if she didn't have the will like her mother? The patience. Ren sat on her haunches, tail curling around her front paws as she watched the bustling around her. What was she supposed to do now? The male that had brought her here said she was to replace her mother, but she knew of nothing to do. How could she replace her mother anyway? Her mother was a legendary tiger; someone who could never be replaced. Ren lowered her crown, looking at the dewed grass as it was morning. Her eyes grew watery, and she couldn't help but try and hold back her pain. The others would find this vulnerable, and use it against her. Ren blinked, pushing back the tears and squinted, trying to notice the far city wall. What were they trying to keep in, or out? She wanted to escape, and someday she would. Ren let a smile hang on her lips as she lifted her eyes. The courtyard was half-empty now, hardly anyone there, and noticing her. Of course, that's what you must get when you're a slave, other than looks of disgust and orders. She sighed and stood on her paws, taking a few steps forward. Where should she go now? ________________________________________________________ Words; 309 Notes;