"Well I'll make sure that the guards at the castle treat him like a king" Tori giggled and looked at Leon and then back at River. "Although I should warn you about my father. He doesn't really like hybrids, or any animals for that matter" Tori stated quietly, half hopping at River didn't hear. She was afraid that if her father wouldn't let Leon stay in the castle, then River would leave. She had never really had any friends, due to her time being taken up by lessons from private tutors and castle duties. She smiled as the castle came into view, meaning that they would soon find out if River was staying of leaving.

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River nodded slightly, Leon was the only king in her eyes. He was the only one who had been there for her through all the years of her life. There was no way that she would choose someone she didn't know over her best friend. River looked back up to the women, "I think you already know that the lion comes with, if he does not then I will help myself to go back were I came from." River spoke, although she wanted to fulfill the opportunity. Leon began to slow to a stop as they approached the walls, waiting for what was to come next. Her body was tense, ready to react if needed, Leon ready as well. A small low grumble left the lions chest as they waited.

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Tori nodded at what River had said. She then gently hopped off of Leon's back and approached the huge gates. She said a quick greeting to the guards at the front gate and stated that River and Leon were with her. The guards then let them all in, giving Leon and River a few glances. And then they were in. Sure it was beautiful and all from the outside. But from the inside? It was amazing! The castle looked bigger than before, and it was peaceful all at once. Tori smiled, happy to be home. She glanced at River and Leon, making sure that they weren't overwhelmed.

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River watched as the women slid off the large lion, he crouched slightly, allowing the jump to be a little smaller. His ears perked up as they both watched as she spoke with the guards briefly. River was stiff as she walked towards and through the opened gates. The place was very beautiful, but she couldn’t help but feel sick. After seeing how some people lived outside the walls it was almost ridiculous how lively these people lived inside the walls. She steadied herself by holding onto Leon’s mane. She shook her thoughts as she walked through the new seen grounds. Letting her eyes meet Toris with a soft nod before looking elsewhere.

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"You ok?" Tori asked River. The woman looked a bit unwell, and Tori wanted to know if she didn't want to go through with the plan. Bluejay fluttered around, taking in the scent of the castle after such a long time away. Tori knew that Bluejay missed the castle. The maid treated her like a princess after all, and Bluejay enjoyed acting like royalty. The tiny hybrid then fluttered up to Leon, and say down on the bigger cat's back. She had learned to like the big hybrid, and Tori was glad that at least the two hybrids wouldn't fight with each other. Tori led River and Leon into the castle, Bluejay trailing behind. This was it. the moment of truth. Will her father allow Leon and River to stay?

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