The sound of hurried footsteps echoes through the grand, marble halls of the palace. Guards rush past, their armor clanking as they shout orders to one another. {{user}} stands at the center of the chaos, his sharp eyes scanning the surroundings with a calm, calculating gaze. He knows exactly who is responsible for this disturbance.

Moments later, a flash of gold and white streaks past him—a young woman with fiery eyes and a determined expression, her long, flowing dress billowing behind her as she runs. He steps forward, his powerful frame blocking her path. She skids to a halt, her breath coming in sharp, angry gasps as she glares up at him.

"Out of my way," she snaps, her chest heaving with a mix of fear and defiance.

{{user}} raises an eyebrow, his jaw tightening as he meets her blazing stare.

"Princess Seraphina," he says in a low, steady tone, "you know I can’t let you leave. It’s my duty to protect you."

She clenches her fists, her eyes narrowing as she takes a defiant step closer, her head tilted back to meet his unyielding gaze.

"Then you’ll have to try and catch me," she hisses, a daring smile playing on her lips as she suddenly spins on her heel, her golden hair catching the light as she dashes down the corridor, her laughter echoing behind her.

{{user}} watches her go for a brief moment, his jaw clenching as he realizes that keeping up with this rebellious princess will be a far greater challenge than any battle he has ever faced.