My Forbidden Love
Chapter 1: Meeting You at Last
If you looked at me now, you wouldn't think of me as a former empress to be. Right now, I'm just an ordinary human being. And yet, I have sinned, for I have lied and hidden who I truly am, and only he could see me for what I truly was. Only he knew me by heart. My fellow friends only knew what I was, but they never truly knew my heart. My story I guess you could say is rather tragic. The pain I feel is one faced by very few. You could say it was an altered version of Romeo and Juliet. But I was willing to die, to find him, to be with him, forever.
"Monica, what are you doing over there?" called out a tall graceful woman with long red hair, her purple eyes looked at her daughter with gentle amusement.
"Oh mother, the lake is so wonderful when the moon shines. I just want to sit here and stare at it forever!" exclaimed the maroon-haired, burgundy-eyed five year old, spinning around with joy, laughing like there was no tomorrow.
"Lively as ever our little Monica," came a deep soothing voice.
"Father!" Monica cried with joy as she ran up to a handsome demon who had black hair and warm brown eyes, black fox ears perched at the top of his head, and a black tail to match, swishing from side to side.
"Monica is much too mature for her age. She must get it from you Natsumi. I always was the prankster at her age."
"I guess she does, but all that energy must have come from you Hiroto," Natsumi chuckled as she watched the young half-demon run into the lake, splashing around playfully. "She'll grow up to be a wonderful person, even if she is a half-demon. I'm sure everyone will just love her. She is the most sweetest thing you've ever seen."
"Mother! Come play with me!" Monica called out. Natsumi smiled and went to join her daughter in the lake.
'Definitely,' the regal looking lady thought to herself.
"So Monica, I heard you were going to meet you soon to be betrothed soon."
"He's not my betrothed Sayuri. I don't even know the guy. Plus, I don't really like guys."
"Come on Monica!" whined Sayuri. Monica sighed at the dark blue haired girl as she looked into her brown eyes with frustration.
"Sayuri! Why do you always bug me about this stuff?"
"Oh come on Monica! You're smart for your age, cute, and now you got a guy who can't cheat on you when you grow up. I heard he was dreamy for a 6 year old."
"You sound obsessed," muttered the half-demon.
"Not only that, you're the heir to the northern lands! You must be the luckiest demon alive!"
"Half, half-demon. Not demon. My mother is a human oracle in case you've forgotten."
"Oh, right, but that doesn't matter. I'm a half-demon too! Anyways, when you meet the guy, try to at least show some interest. He's supposed to be the cutest boy you'll ever meet."
"Fine, but I won't guarantee that I like him," replied Monica. Sayuri squealed with joy and hugged her friend.
"Monica, it's time to go," called out Natsumi as she watched her daughter splash in the lake once more. The young heiress' eyes brightened as she stopped and ran toward her mother, hugging her affectionately.
"Do I have to marry this guy?" asked Monica, pouting innocently at her mother.
"Well, not really, but I know you'll fall in love with him eventually," replied Natsumi.
"How do you know?"
"I'm an oracle remember? And oracles can see into the future."
"But it won't guarantee that the future can't change mother," murmured Monica, sighing as she followed in her mother's footsteps. Lady Natsumi smiled.
'You'll see my daughter, you'll see."
"Lord Hiroto! It's good to see you again old friend!" came a booming voice from the shadows.
"Kichiro! It's been a long time," laughed the Lord of the Northern lands as he spotted the silver-haired, golden-eyed kitsune, standing there before them.
"So this is your new mate and child. My, I can't say it was wise to choose a human mate, but an oracle would be a wise choice. And the child, she is lovely! No doubt Yoko will take a liking to her instantly. He always loved showing off around pretty girls." Monica groaned inwardly at this statement. "Come, my clan awaits you!" beckoned the noble demon as he led them into a large clearing. Monica gasped at the sight.
There, stood many demons awaiting their arrival. At the sight of the royal family, they bowed deeply to their lord in respect. Among them, was a boy with long silver hair and deep golden eyes that reminded Monica of the beautiful sun. He bowed low and gracefully, his silver ears twitching, his twin silver tails swishing from side to side. Unexpectedly, he glanced up at her, and their eyes met. Maroon clashed with golden as they stared silently at each other.
All of a sudden, Kichiro stopped and looked at the boy. "Rise Yoko and greet your soon to be betrothed, Monica Akimi." Monica gasped.
'This is my betrothed?'