Misha the Beast Tamer.

I sat at the desk and opened the bag and pushed the bag down so I could see the droppings. It was dark, and looked a lot like dog droppings, but was filled with fur, small bits of bone and leftover berries. I suspected it was either a wild dog or a fox. I glanced over to where Aqila was sitting, she was studying hers, she had a look of deep concentration on her face.

Erik interrupted my observing of Aqila and said,

"So, Princess do you know what animal your droppings belongs too?"

I nodded and replied

"Yes, I believe my animal is either a wild dog or a fox."

"Well, bring it down and I'll be able to see if you're correct."

I pulled up the bag and took it to Erik. He undid the bag and inspected it.

"Well, it appears you're right. It is in fact Fox poo. Good on you." He dropped the bag and ushered me in closer. I leaned in,

"Well, you've certainly proved Simon wrong. If you keep it up, you'll do just fine here."

My face warmed at his breath as it brushed my face, he was even better looking close up.

"T-t-thank you Erik." I answered

He smiled,

"Anytime, Princess. You can go and sit down and watch gleefully as Simon gets his wrong."

I smiled shyly and turned around, nearly running into Aqila. She let out an annoyed sigh, and went around me.

I returned to my seat and listened to Aqila and Erik talk.

"My droppings belong to a horse Erik." Aqila said.

Erik smiled and nodded,

"You're right, you can go and sit down Aqila."

I waited for Simon to take his turn and as Erik promised Simon failed miserably. Erik added insult to injury by saying.

"Geez, Simon. Even the Princess got her droppings right. Go back to your seat."

Simon looked up at me and he was angry that he'd been beaten by me, a pampered Princess, in his eyes anyway. I smiled triumphantly as he stormed back to his seat.

That night after dinner I was sitting at my desk studying the book on Tracking and trapping. Studying the pages of drawings of animal droppings. I was deep in study that I didn't even hear the curtains open. My study was interrupted by Aqila's voice

" You need to watch yourself around Erik. He has caused girl's to leave the academy. I'm warning you now, as it seems he has taken a liking to you and the younger the better in his eyes."

My face burnt, Erik was too nice and handsome to be like that.

"He's good looking enough to find a woman his own age. Why would he be interested in me?"

"I'm just warning you that's all. Just be careful, okay. Also, Congratulations on showing up Simon. He needed to be put in his place. Good work, Misha." Aqila replied.

Before I could say anything, Aqila had closed the curtains and returned to her studies.

Even two weeks later, Simon had not gotten over the fact that I beat him in poo class. Every time he laid eyes on me, his face would darken and I sensed malice in him. To be honest, I was scared of him.

It all came to pass with another night of me rushing into the baths to beat everyone else. What happened next confirmed that my fear of him was not paranoia but my instincts telling me to be wary.

I thought I was safe going to the baths alone. I was naïve and stupid. I didn't even listen to my gut telling me that something was not right. I entered the baths, it was eerie and every tiny noise would echo through the room. I put my foot into the water and it was warm. I stripped off my gown and let the warmth seep through my bones. The baths were naturally warmed by the earth, and the steam is vented through vents in the roof. The walls were natural stone, the roof was glass and you could see the stars as you bathed. It was the prettiest part of the academy building.

I was relaxed, nearly drifting off to sleep when a loud creak and footsteps echoed around me. My senses were immediately on edge, adrenaline pumped through me and my skin tingled.

"W-who's there?" No reply, the footsteps had stopped and the room was quiet again. I did not like this. I quickly got out of the bath and wrapped my robe around me. I hadn't even dried myself. Water dripped down my legs and my robe clung to me. The water dripped on the stone floor. I reached the door and thought I was safe as I reached for the door handle. A hand stopped me, I stepped back, Simon and his friends showed themselves and surrounded me, twisted smiles on their faces, their eyes as cold as the stone floor under my feet. I knew this was going to end badly.

"Well boys, what do we have here? A Princess. Good evening your highness"

Simon said, a twisted smirk on his face.

"See, she's too good to bathe with the other girl's. Such a prissy little Princess, scared she might catch something from the lowly peasant's."

His friends laughed in unison. Evil malicious laughs. I tried to push past Simon, but he blocked me and pushed me back into the circle. They were my predators and I was their weak and vulnerable prey. I held back tears, I was scared. I had no escape, hardly any clothes on and in a room surrounded by boys, who hated me. I held my robe tight and hid as much of my exposed flesh that the wet robe had clung too.

"Why hide yourself Princess, we've already seen you naked tonight. And we got a good view of you when you ran into us, do you remember that Princess? The first time I laid eyes on you, and you were in nothing but a robe, the light shone through it and showed us the outline of your supple body Princess."

I couldn't hold the tears back, and they slipped down my cheek. Simon saw them and his smile widened.

He approached me, I was sobbing now. I still clutched onto my robe and hid my body from him. He leaned in close, wiped the tears from my eyes and whispered,

"Don't worry Princess, I'll stop you from crying. You won't be able to cry when your mouth is full of my dick and my friends will continue on when I'm done." He smiled wickedly again. He stood up and motioned for his friends to come in close. I was sobbing uncontrollably at this point, my body shook. Simon nodded his head and his friends grabbed my arms and pulled them apart. My robe also opened when my arms were pulled apart.

Exposing everything I had tried to hide. My arms were then pulled behind my back and tied with a rope or belt. I was forced to my knees, I couldn't even look up. I was embarrassed, scared and ashamed that I hadn't fought them off. Simon did not appreciate me not looking at him. He came in close and forced my head up.

" When you suck my cock, Your Highness. I want you to suck it like you would suck Erik's cock. You want his dick, don't you. I bet you've fantasised about sucking it haven't you, Princess? Dirty little Princess, wants the Pedo's cock. Too bad I got to you first. And you're so plump and juicy, ready to be harvested. He'll be so disappointed when you don't bleed when he fucks you."

Simon stood up and undid his pants, my face was covered in tears, my chest rose and fell as my breathing quickened. I begged for him to stop, he laughed and taunted me. He was so close to my mouth when the door flew open and I heard a familiar voice echo around me.

"What the fuck are you doing Simon?" He tucked himself back into his pants and turned.

"This does not concern you Aqila. You can join us, we all know you want a piece of this plump and juicy fruit, Aqila. Or are you gonna harvest it and keep it all to yourself. Fuck off! " He yelled.

When she was close enough to see what they were doing I looked up and saw her face. She was angry, she punched Simon in the face. There was a scuffle and she pulled a dagger on him.

"How about you and your disgusting sub-human friends fuck off, instead? Oh! and the headmaster will definitely know of what you've done tonight, pigs."

They ran off like cowards, Aqila rushed over and undid my binds. I quickly covered myself with the robe again.

"Misha, please tell me you're okay. Please say they didn't do anything to you. Please..."

There was panic and urgency in Aqila's voice.

"N---no! You saved me just in time." I stuttered through tears. I felt weak, Aqila helped me up.

"We're going to see the academy's Doctor and get a check over. Then we'll tell the head master first thing in the morning." Aqila said reassuringly.

She walked me to the Doctor, she never left my side, not even once. Even as I slept out of pure exhaustion, she left the curtains open and checked on me. Even when I muttered or cried in my sleep, I swear I felt her hand holding mine. I was grateful for her. She saved my life and protected my honour, like a noble knight from the fairy tale stories written for little girls.