The Tale Of Troubled Waters, The Princess - Part One

     Once upon a time, there was a princess born in a castle, a small castle, but a castle nevertheless.  Bats flew in and out of the windows, in tens.  The princess and her mother shivered in fear, as the king was really an evil wizard. 
     "We will have to try our best to stay together, for we can be a strength to each other," said the queen to the princess.  The princess agreed, and though she was only small, she seemed to understand.  There were many dangers.  Seemingly helpful people had designs on the little princess and wanted to take her away from her mother.
      The princess was named Troubled Waters.  Her mother took her almost everywhere with her and they became very close.  (She rarely left her with anyone else.)

TO BE CONTINUED