Heart Shaped Locket
Author's Note : Alright this is my first story so from an early point I wish that you would tell me your insights about the story and the way I write because I prefer to actually improve my writing skills rather than being flattered and still do the same thing.
Oh in case you're wondering .. the first chapter is based on the manga. "The Hausen House " chapter, I suggest you read the entire collection.
Oh its also a flashback,the entire chapter is a flashback.
Chapter 1: Prologue
Teito held the picture frame, examining every bit of the image. It was a beautiful scenery... The trees were in full bloom, the flower petals and falling leaves danced around the background , the sky was a perfect shade of blue , and the sun was invisible from the picture but you can see its rays gracing down.
You may say that it may be the most beautiful image of nature you've ever seen, but Teito paid no attention to the background.. His eyes were focused on the centerpiece of the image.
In the middle of the image gracefully sat a beautiful lady that looked like she's was in her teenage years. She wore a long baby pink & white Victorian dress that had laces, and a baby pink ribbon in her collar and one in her stomach. She had blue black hair that was held up high with a ponytail. She had a pair of beautiful crimson eyes that was just shining. She also had a beautiful porcelain skin and rosy pink cheeks (you can guess that she's blushing) and her smile .. To Teito she looked like a goddess.
"I see you noticed young-master's dear beloved. "Seilan said , referring to the beautiful lady in the picture.
" His beloved? " Teito said , curiosity evident in his voice.
Seilan nodded "Young-master had always loved her… she was his princess."
Teito looked at the picture again and said "Could you tell me more about her." He was blushing , this girl was so beautiful its even making Teito blush.
Seilan cleared his voice " Perhaps we should talk about this somewhere else," Teito simply nodded.
The Hausen house butler led Teito back into his late master's workroom."The princess and her grandmother, the queen, would always come visit us and stay for the entire summer…."
Flashback…
In the entrance of the Hausen house stood the former 12th head of the house along with his dear wife , welcoming the arrival of the queen. There stood a carriage , and coming out of it was the princess , a gentleman offered his hand to her,yet he never looked up , helping her down the carriage .
As soon as the princess stepped on the ground, her head perked up after she heard a familiar voice. " Welcome princess , it's nice to see you again."He looked up her face with a smile gracing his face. The adults looked only to see the princess hugging the gentleman , and he hugged back with a smile on his face.
She pulled out from the hug yet her hands remained wrapped around his neck "Xing-lu – sama !" The young lady happily exclaimed . The said man chuckled "It's nice to see you too.." He said while his arms still rested on her waist.
"Young-master would always find ways to spend time with her , since his time with her was limited to the end of summer." Seilan said " They would always be seen together , neither wanting to be far from one another." Seilan said as a smile crept into his face.
Under Xing-lu's birthday tree sat the two couple , the lady was giggling and blushing at the same time, while the man simply smiled. " Hey Amy…I've got something special for you.." He said , her expression went from giggling to a hint of surprised " Xing-lu – sama you didn't have to" She said silently.
He chuckled "I know you don't want me spending something for you..but you can't stop me from giving you something you deserve ." He said as he pulled a small velvet box " Xing-lu – sama … " she whispered upon seeing the small box.
He slowly opened the box, her eyes brightened at the sight of such beautiful jewelry . Inside the box laid a beautiful golden heart locket. In the middle of the locket was the 'Fest' mark. It looked simple but it was VERY expensive.
He took out the necklace and placed it her neck. Right after he finished placing the jewelry , she held it and admired the beautiful piece."Arigato .. Xing-lu – sama… " She said as she began tearing up . He cupped her face and smiled "You look cute when you cry .. " he said as his nose brushed upon hers . " I promise that I'll take care of you , I will protect you , I will always love you .. I will love you , forever.."
"Xing-lu – sama .." She said in between sniffles. He chuckled since she looked so cute, then slowly his lips came closer to hers .. slowly closing the distance .. just a little closer.
"Young-master, Its-" Seilan immediately stopped after noticing the scene unfolding in front of him , he blushed a bright red. From here you can feel his master's anger toward his butler.
"Seilan ….." he said angrily,while he still held his beloved's chin. " Uhmm.. Your father is looking for you." Seilan said and left quickly , not wanting to get beaten up by his master. Amy gracefully laughed at the sight of her lover getting angry at his butler.
"Leave me alone ! You're the reason I'm not meeting my father's expectations , you're bringing me down . I already told you stay away from me , yet you disobey me and bother Razette ! " He screamed at her angrily .Razette who was victimized tried to speak in Amy's defense, to say Amy only came by to give the mermaid a nice bracelet , but she couldn't, she was mute.
Amy, who was shaken in fear in front of her outraged lover , couldn't say a single thing. She cried and fell to the ground at the shock of her lover slamming the door infront of her .
She was helpless .. weak .. useless , That was what she felt.
It was already the end of summer , it means only one thing .. it's time for her to go home.
Xing-lu was leaning at a wall waiting for his 'lover' to come out of his house and go home. She came out the door with her head down obviously not wanting to make eye contact.
"Xing-lu – sama .. " She called out his name. The said man slowly approached her.
He was shocked , she had given him back his gift , the locket. She remained quiet, she didn't say anything .
It was his turn to lower his head after understanding what she meant. "Don't worry , Amy.." She looked up at him at the mention of her name. " When you come back next year , I promise.. I will make you wear this again.." He said while looking at her, he wore a smile,but regret and sadness is what he was feeling.
She smiled at him, giving him a look which meant that she'll be waiting for it.
"WHAT?!" He said, worry and shock evident in his voice.
It was already winter, it's been months since he last saw her. It was cold , and it made him shake more after hearing what his father had just told him, the princess' kingdom was ambushed. "I'm sorry , Xing –lu … She went missing , possibly dead." He said silently , not wanting to hurt his son even more.
He couldn't believe it , his heart ached at the thought of his 'lover' leaving him forever … It was too much to bear..
He missed her , her scent , her touch , her presence and her smile that made his soul happy.
End of Flashback..
"Young-master wanted his princess back, he wanted to apologize , he wanted to hold her hand again… he died never seeing her again.." Seilan said to Teito sadly.
"Castor-sama … " Teito thought to himself.
End Of Chapter.
Author's Note : What'cha think ? should I go futher ? :(