The Only One In My Heart

Chapter 1 – An Interesting Stranger

It was after the event in Tanburn both Zen and Shirayuki were busy with their daily activities. Shirayuki was busy with her job as an aparentice pharmacist and Zen was busy with the paperwork in his office. Both of them didn't know the trial that they were about to face. This trial was another test for their love..

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"Shirayuki" little boy who was writing on the parchment called out to the red haired pharmacist. His eyes never left the paper, "Have you delivered the medicine to the local pharmacist shop in town?"

Shirayuki turned her head from book rack "Not yet Ryu, After arranging the book I shall go right away"

Ryu nodded without even glanced at her, Shirayuki smiled gently as she continued her duties. It was usual for her to see Ryu's behavior. Ryu was always so serious about his study and it made Shirayuki wanted to try her best to keep up with him.

"Okay, I will deliver the medicine example now" sadi Shirayuki after finishing her task. She took the basket filled with medicine and the parchment contained the medicine information along with her bag.

"Is Obi going to go with you too?" asked Ryu, finally turned his head from the parchment to face the girl.

"No, Obi has a job to do from Zen" Answered Shirayuki casually as she walked to the door.

Ryu stared at her back, worry painted clearly on his eyes. He had heard the event in Tanburn where Shirayuki was kidnapped and Ryu was worried that without Obi by Shirayuki's side, The red haired girl would meet another trouble.

"Shirayuki" Ryu called out to the girl when she reached the door knob.

"Yes?" Shirayuki turned her head to face the little boy.

Silence filled the room for a short moment before Ryu opened his mouth to speak "Be careful Okay?"

Shirayuki gave him her best smile that always captivated Ryu, "Okay!" she replied "I am going Ryu" with the words, Shirayuki left the room.

"..I hope nothing happen.." Ryu mumbled alone. He knew from Obi that Shirayuki's hair had caused Shirayuki many troubles. Obi said it was because the beauty of the hair, people and especially men were drawn to it. Ryu noticed the longing face Obi had when he said the words and knew right away that Obi also was drawn to Shirayuki's beauty.

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A guy with long golden hair that reached to his shoulder walked on the alley, he looked like a person who tried to sneak his way out. Wearing a normal clothes just like a travelling swordman, he looked around before smirking in satisfaction "Heh, Looks like I can get away just fine"

"Well, time to play around a little b—"

"kyaa!"

The guy bumped someone when he was about to walked out of the alley. He turned his head and a girl wearing a hood was sitting on the ground. "Oh, sorry" the guy said as he offered his hand to the girl "Are you okay?"

The girl was none other than Shirayuki, she nodded and took the hand. "I am fine" she replied while dusting her clothes. "You might want to watch carefully when you walk.."

The guy raised his eyebrow, for a girl especially commoner to speak that way to him was rare. Not to mention this girl did not even react to his face nor his golden hair. Usually women blushed the moment they laid eyes on him.

"Yeah, sorry about that" he muttered, staring at the girl who glanced into the basket, checking if the medicine examples were broken or not.

Shirayuki faced the guy "Well, I have to be on my way.. Excuse me" she smiled softly and continued her way to the pharmacy.

"Wait!" said the guy, grabbing her arm to stop her. "Let me carry the basket for you.."

"Eh? No It's okay" said Shirayuki

"No!" he said taking the basket off her hand "It's rude for a guy not to help a girl after he bumped her"

Shirayuki frowned slightly, this guy's stubborn character was just like Zen. Sighing softly, Shirayuki smiled a little "Well then, shall we?"

"What is this? Medicine?" The guy asked as they walked together. "Are you a healer?"

"I am a pharmacist, still an aparentice though" Shirayuki replied. "Oh My name is Shirayuki, I am an aparentice royal pharmacist"

'Royal?' the guy thought 'That means she works in the palace?'

"Heee, My name is Re-..Ray.. yeah.. Ray, you can call me that" The guy stated his name, at least the name which his attendant always called him. "I am a traveling swordman"

"Nice to meet you then, Ray" said Shirayuki, smiling at the guy.

"Nice to meet you too, Shirayuki" Ray smiled at her then frowned "But I wonder why do you have to wear a hood? Don't you feel hot?"

Shirayuki smiled sheepishly "W-Well.. there is a reason for that, Let's just say.. It's more easier for me to walk around town like this"

"Hmmm" Ray only gave that as a response to her words. He wondered what was the reason for her to do such thing, it was not like she was a fugitive. She was working at the palace after all.

Both of them finally entered the town pharmacy. Shirayuki gave the parchments to the pharmacist man and Ray gave put the basket on the counter as the man checked on the examples while reading the details Ryu had written. Shirayuki moved her hood as it revealed her red hair. Ray was surprised, "..You hair.."

"Hmm?" Shirayuki faced him and realized that she had revealed her hair. "ahh, well this is the reason why I hide it.." she said with a smile filled with irony "Having this kind of hair.. is troublesome sometimes"

Ray finally understood the reason why she was wearing the hood. Mostlikely because the hair was so beautiful, all the more beautiful due to the beauty of her face. A goddess.. One could call her like that. Ray wondered what was it like when it became longer and what it felt like to trail his hand along the beautiful red hair.

"Well, Now I know the reason" Ray grinned but his grin faded when he glanced outside. It was one of his retainers, it seemed his dissapearence was found.

"Anyway, I have to go" Ray said as he leaned closer to give a kiss on Shirayuki's cheek. It was a sudden and it gave Shirayuki a shock. "See you later Shirayuki" he winked and hurriedly exitted the shop, running toward the opposite direction.

Shirayuki just stood there, blinking before she shouted to the door "Don't kiss me like that!" she said in annoyance.

'seriously! How rude that guy is!' Shirayuki thought 'If Zen knows about this, he will get angry..'

Ray.. What an interesting stranger he was..

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Inside the inn at the palace town of Clarines, Ray entered one of the room. A guy with brown hair was waiting, his arms were crossed on his chest while his finger tapped repeatedly. His face showed how annoyed he was at Ray.

"Oh, Yue" said Ray in friendly manner "long time no see~"

"What do you mean 'Long time no see' ?! Have you listened to my words at all?!" asked Yue.

"aww, don't be so angry Yue.. I just want to take a walk leisurely" Answered Ray.

"This is not Your Kingdom, Your majesty! Have you forgotten the reason why we come to this kingdom?!"

Ray laughed softly while walking toward the window "Of course not, Yue.." he replied to the tall man. "..We come to Clarines for a mission after all.. and.." he smiled evilly when he saw a hodded girl walked on the street.

"I have found an interesting thing along the way" he muttered.

"Interesting thing?" Yue asked, clearly confused.

Ray's evil smile became wider "..Tomorrow we are going to officially visit the palace, prepare everything.. I want to meet someone there, as the real me.. As Reinhart Thorian, The King of Ruthergent Kingdom.."

"Yes, Your majesty" Yue bowed slightly.

'I wonder what kind of face Shirayuki will make' Ray mused 'I guess we shall see.. right, Shirayuki?'

Note : Okay, this is the first time I write a fan finction. I need review and opinion, not haters though.. XDD I want to be a better writer so please support me! :D