Pumpkin's POV:
Oh shoot! I've woke up late, third time this week, i was supposed to be putting every guard on their certain patrols, about probably an hour ago now. I'll just blame Vanilla even though it's not her fault, wait. "WOAH!" Vanilla's just blinking at me, i bet shes been awake for hours and hasn't bothered waking me. "You close enough there?" For some reason I'm in her bed instead of mine curled up infront of her, how bizarre, she seems unfazed though. "Why didn't you wake me?"
"You get mad when i do and mad when i don't, i cant win either way Pumpkin, plus you looked so cute and snuggly like that. OOF." I'd slapped my tail right across her face, full force. Okay, stay focused, I'M LATE. I leapt up, forgetting personal hygiene for a second and sped downstairs, full power mode. The last thing i was expecting to see was everyone doing their jobs already. "Morning, your highness." Rupert! Of course, such a smart, reliable gentleman. "Oh Rupert you're a life saver! It's so strange without a second in command."
"I know, you should appoint someone else soon, it's been a week now. Please dont pick me though." Sometimes i forget to be professional and forget i'm in charge. "Oh heavens yes! I will consider candidates tonight, wait, wait here a moment please." I noticed Vanilla just hanging back awkwardly, scuffing at the ground. "Vanilla, you should thank Rupert whilst hes here." She cocked her head. "Uh hello, for saving you." She cocked her head even more. "Oh my glob i forgot you were knocked out, he carried you back."
"Emeralds brother carried me back after his sister tried to kill me."
"Yes, yes he did, without him the injury would've spread more and bled out more and-"
"WHY DIDNT YOU TELL ME."
"I just did didnt i?"
Vanilla's POV:
I always thought why did the story never line up, how did Pumpkin do that to Emerald AND get me back on time, well now i know, she had help and hes not even been thanked once, i feel terrible now. Time to show him my appreciation, Vanilla style. He was not going to understand what was about to happen but it's okay, i'm used to being confusing. "Rupert, i forever owe you for your great deed you mighty steed." I press my head to his, either hes a small dragon or i'm a big tiger because normally i would have to reach up on my top toes to do this. "Erm, it was nothing really but you're welcome." He pulled away quite quickly, mouthing help to Pumpkin. "It is my way of showing you my gratitude, duh."
"Sorry, it's just weird seeing you all in one piece. I have got something for you and her highness though." He produced a book from thin air or thats what it looked like to me. "Thank you but i'm back to duties tomorrow, this won't cure my boredom."
"No, look at the front."
"History of the striped ones. Oh dear, that's a terrible drawing of a tiger." Pumpkin joined by my side to see what the fuss was about. Her eyes glimmered, "A book about us."
"What? But we've only known each other a week, that's not possible."
"No! It's a book about tiger history and origin. Thank you Rupert, you're a true soldier, we will tell you if it was of any use later." He bowed before Pumpkin and nodded before returning to his duties. "Well Vanilla lets use this day to research."
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Pumpkin's Rein
FanfictionCome join pumpkin and her friends on a journey of self discovery and new relationships. Read as they humble themselves into their best versions of each other and realise their purposes in life!
