Mewhaven

"Alright, here we go."
The young ten-year-old started to lift his bow. From a distance, him and his two siblings would have easily been mistaken for peasants, but in reality, they were the children of the influential Marquis of Carabas. They were to the right of the bridge that seemed to divide half of the town. Jude, the oldest, was leaning against the side a building that faced the west. Carlos, the second oldest, was aiming his bow towards the tree by the river, and Isabelle, the youngest, was standing just in front of the tree on her tiptoes, a shiny red apple on her head.

"You sure this is a good idea, Carlos?" Jude said to his brother, clearly annoyed. His arms were crossed, and his face was serious.
"Why of course, Jude," Carlos started, not seeming concerned like his brother. "It'll be a great way to practice my shooting. And besides, Issie and i already made a bet that she can't flinch or run away, or else i'll admit to the town that she's a coward."
"THAT WON'T HAPPEN AGAIN!!!" the yong girl shouted, a determined and angry look on her face. She started to back towards the tree, and wrapped her arms around the bark, preventing herself from running away.

Meanwhile, Mornalee started to ride her horse towards the direction of the castle. The bridge where the children were located was a short distance away.

"Alright." Jude said to his brother. "But if that arrow goes through my sister's head, you'll be the most troublesome boy in Faecleir."
"Shut your mouth. Youre messing me up." the blonde haired boy said. He closed his one eye, and stuck out a bit of his tongue. He focused on the space between Isabelle and the tip of his arrow. The young girl started to feel the pressure, and sweat started to drip down her forehead.

"Alright Issie, when i count to three." Issie nervously nodded at Carlos.
"One," Isabelle's face turned pale.
"Two," She started to tremble.
"Thr...."
"EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK!" and before Carlos had a chance to shoot the arrow, Isabelle took off into the street, the red apple flying off of her head.
Carlos became furious and threw the bow on the ground, but Jude payed attention to where Isabelle was running. In the distance, he could see a white horse approaching his sister. To make matters worse, the girl tripped right in the middle of the road, the bridge right behind her.
"WATCH OUT!!!!!" Jude shouted. He shouted to both Isabelle, and the woman on the horse.
Issie tensed up and started to scream. However, the woman on the horse heard Jude's warning, and stopped her horse just in time.
All three children seemed to close their eyes. Not hearing any trampling sounds, the three started to open their eyes slowly.
Although Issie's eyes were wide as they looked up at Mornalee, Jude's eyes were even wider.
"It can't be....." he mumbled silently to himself.
"M-Miss..Sk-..." Jude started to approach the white horse.
"Youre...."
"Yes, I'm Skylar of the Sword." Mornalee said, looking down at the boy.
"Wha-what are you doing here?" Jude said, his words becoming louder. A smile crept on his face.
Skylar jumped off her horse, and stood in front of Sumas. She looked down at the boy with her sharp gaze.
"I'm here to look for someone. Someone of great importance."
"We know people of great importance!" Carlos said as he jumped into the conversation. Isabelle was still on the ground, staring up at the mysterious woman.
"Carlos you can't just....." Jude was about to say.
"Do you know our father? He's known around here as the Marquis of Carabas! We live in that big castle all the way over there!"
Carlos pointed to the castle in the distance. Jude simply facepalmed with a grave expression.
Mornalee's eyes widened. "Well this must be fate, because i'm looking for the legendary puss in boots. Has your father ever told you about him?"
"Oh yeah! his tabby cat stays at our castle! he's simply amazing!" Carlos exclaimed.
"KITTY!!!" the little girl shouted. She started to pick herself up off of her feet.
"If you want, we can take you there. I think it's about time we headed home anyway." Jude said as he looked at his two siblings, as well as the vigilante in front of him.
"That would be wonderful. Pleased to make your acquaintance..."
"Jude." he replied, shaking her hand. "That's Carlos, and that's Issie over there." he said, motioning over to his siblings.

The pair of four headed over to the castle, Skylar on her horse, and the three children quickly walking next to her. She had offered them a ride, but Jude refused, saying that she was of greater importance. Carlos was confused, as his brother had never spoken so much in his life.
Mornalee found a stable to keep her horse, and once they were all ready, they entered through the gates of the castle.