Ekichi had grew up in the villiage. He was a strong boy in both mind and body. His family was one that was rather poor, so even normal villagers would look down upon him and his father as they worked the soil to bring food home. Though through the breaking dawn, he would lay back and watched the sun rise, the soft touch of the morning air upon his face. It was something he could sit an enjoy everyday. Today though, was a speciall occation. It was the princess's birthday and the whole town moved to make themselves useful. "Ekichi! Come help me." His father called, loading food into the small cart that they built. They were taking food for the dinner tonight. Princes from all over were coming to win the princess's hand. Ekichi had only seen her a few times as she rode though the town, but oh was she beautiful. This was probably the only time that he would get to see her closer. He dressed in a white shirt and black pants. The nicest clothes he had. His father sniffed at him, calling him an idiot for such action. After all, he was going to get dirty.
When they arrived at the castle, he hopped off the horse that pulled the wagon. His father had stayed home after hurting his knee again. Ekichi moved to unload, but servents swarmed around and began to unpack it for him. The though of exploring a little bit flickered into his mind. And before the consequences had set in, he was off into the back garden of the castle.
