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The castle had loomed in the distance for what seemed like hours, its towers jutting surreptitiously above the protective evergreens. Rio had been chasing it since it was little more than a strange freshness from the monotony of the surrounding forest, but it was evading her. As a the land dipped into a tangled hollow, just below a tall rise, the castle disappeared from view, obscured. For a fleeting moment, she considered that the castle was just a figment of her wild imagination, visible only to her fanciful mind. She continued.l The young woman wanted nothing more than to see wondrous castle explore within those ancient walls, to experience its magic. She wanted this so desperately that it was physical ache in the core of her body.
Full of energy, though her pink tongue lolled to ease the heat, Rio sprinted up the slope of the rise. Ahead was more forest, through which she raced with abandon. Trees and brush whirred past in shaded color and suddenly, the forest broke. Ahead was a sandy plain and, nestled against rocky ground, the castle stood. The young woman slowed to a complete cease and gazed at the spectacle . The castle was as real as the grass beneath her feet. Her small smile was of triumph and glee as she crossed the fields, the sable-furred wolfess slowly making an arc around the intimidating yet beautiful structure. What kinds of lovely things had lived inside? The castle was home to romantic secrets that she could only ever imagine.
There was a mighty archway that rested upon the shoulders of a wooden door, hanging slightly ajar. Curious, the girl pushed the great door open with feeble hand, stepping into the sunny courtyard. Her jaw parted softly in surprise. There was a beautiful thing waiting inside, she thought in hapiness. Her sister stood, beautiful bronze fur highlighted by the clouded sun. Mati, she called, the smile gracing her voice, eyes, and lips alike.
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