19th Century, a time were vampires lived among humans.
The blood thirsting creatures inherited beauty, charisma and elegance, it's almost the perfect person for the prey, human. Of course, the humans feel threatened by this beasts, and start attacking them. That's the time when humans created a wall around themselves, trying to keep those creatures out. But one night can change everything. The night when a rich girl and a ancient vampire meets each other, and are willing to break down those walls of threatening and start a new future. Death cannot stop them, because they have a Royal Love, a love that will last forever...
Chapter One – Meeting
When I close my eyes, I feel inner peace washing over my body, like the feeling of warm water of the ocean meeting fine sand. It makes me clean, and drove me out of the world I know.
When I open my eyes, I'm enveloped by a party in the mansion. I see 'flesh' moving in the most beautiful clothes and the most expensive jewelery, grabbing the most delicious food and looking at my old father with small, dastardly eyes. My father is a strong man, with a sharp eye and broad shoulders. When he is angry, his roaring voice is hard enough to make it look like an earthquake. A lot of people fear him, but I know him as my sweet father, with his thin black strands and cold blue eyes, which almost looks scary, but not to me. He lived alone with me, seeing me grow up as a lady. Where my mother is? She is death, right after I was born. She never saw me then.. I can't remember much of my mother's death, except her appearance. We have a huge painting of her, which stands in the corridor. Every time when I come home, I see my mother greet me. She was a beautiful woman, a smooth-looking skin that covers her whole body. Stunning peach-colored eyes and wavy blond strands which almost looked like gold. O, I had such a beautiful mother! I'm sure my father was happy with a woman like that, not only because of her appearance. She was gentle and cared a lot about father, that's what the servants told me. That's why my father's behaviour changed when I was born. He didn't show his happy feelings to strangers, even not the servants and the butler! He only cared about me, the fruit of his love, and watched me growing up. He is definitely my sweet father..
Now we sit here, my father on his chair and I stood next to him, my left hand waving at everyone. I noticed he was looking at me from the corner of his icy blue eyes, just 'checking' if I was still enjoying the party. I wasn't, but I faked a kind smile. Then we disconnected our contact and continued looking at the 'flesh' before us. They have fun and you always could hear laughter from every corner, but most of them looked at us and gossiped about my father or me. I was disgusted by this creatures, rich 'friends' of my father. The only thing they think about is themselves, and if they have the change, destroying other people's life's. But I didn't waist my time on them and smiled like a stuffed doll, behaving like the daughter of a rich man should behave.
Minutes of silence between us passed, until my father faced me. He gently picked up my hand and pierced his sharp eyes in mine.
''Dear child, please go out and enjoy yourself. Your smiling at our guests as always, and I know you hate it. Search for a partner and dance with him.''
My father almost begged. I hesitated and softly bit my lower lip.
''But father, I must keep our guests happy and greet them..''
I sighed. I knew my father wished that I talked with a handsome nobleman, but all the men I meet are always acting like the superior and that's irritating. Besides, they only think about themselves, and I don't need such men.
''The guests are already satisfied with your greetings. Just go, I only need your presence at the end of the party.''
He petted my head and pushed me in the crowd. I became a little bit scared at the thought of those eyes looking dangerously at me. Like I was a lamb in a lion cave (sorry! Didn't know the exact translation of 'Leeuwenhol'..). I bowed my head and rushed to the balcony. When I finally reached my destination, I sighed and walked to the stone railing that surrounded the balcony. The silver moon shone and made everything more beautiful. The beauty of the night resembles to my mother. A silent beauty. How often I've wished I would look like her? Instead of wavy golden locks, I have black hair and instead of the perfect mixed skin my mother possessed, I have a pale skin, almost resembling my snow white ruffled dress decorated with a tight pink bow around my slender waist. The only thing what I got from my mother, were the sparkling peach-colored eyes, which shone like the most beautiful stars. It's a inheritance I cherish, I never want to lose my eyes.
I inhaled the cold air. It was a lovely night. Behind me, I heard the happy music of the party, while night animals cried before me. When I looked down, I saw the fountain that stood for the mansion. I grinned and kicked my heels off and climbed on the railing. When I was ready, I jumped of the balcony and elegantly landed on the ground, making my tight dress rip a little bit. I stood up and felt my heart thumping and I tried to control my breathing. O, how I enjoyed to do reckless things. When I was young, I wished I was an adventurer, doing the most dangerous and impressive things. With a loud thump I sat on the railing of the fountain, playing with the cold water. I ignored the ripping sounds of my dress and dipped my feet in the water. I giggled childishly at the feeling. The water tickled my toes and I quickly raised my feet out of it so I wouldn't burst into laughter. I sighed and looked at my surroundings. Things were still like they were, so I decided to return to the party again. Lucky for me I wore a long dress reaching the ground, so no one would notice I wasn't wearing my shoes. Then I heard a whispering sound behind my back and I quickly turned around. I saw nothing, thinking my ears just deceived me, but then I saw a person walking from the shadows. I blinked a few times and stared incredulously at the creature in the front of me, who was slowly turning in a handsome man. His eyes had the color of burnt sienna, which were resting on my appearance. His skin had a pale complex and, to my surprise, I truly loved it. His wavy dark brown strands framed his fine face beautifully. He wore a black tailcoat with a delicate shirt made of muslin. Over the shirt he wore a linen roll collar vest. He also wore black pants and a pair of leather shoes. He was definitely rich and delicate-looking. My mouth hung open when I compared his appearance with my simple-fashioned dress. He was in one word: inhumanly perfect, but I promised myself I wouldn't be cursed by beauty. I firmly walked to the man and looked him straight in the eye.
''Sir, can I do something for you?''
My peach-coloured eyes met his burnt sienna orbs. We were connected for a short time, and I enjoyed every single second of it. Then he broke the bond and looked over my head, which wasn't that difficult, since I was a rather small girl.
''..I believe I'm late..'' He spoke, more to himself then to me, but his voice only sounded like music. He looked at me again.
''You are an inhabitant of this mansion right, my lady?'' He asked in his enchanting voice. I gasped. How did he know that? I don't know him and he shouldn't know me. Slowly I took a few steps back. Who knows what kind of person he was. Maybe a pervert dressed in beauty.. ?
''Are you a friend of my father?'' I demanded rather roughly. I frowned at my behaviour and softened my eyes. ''..And yes, I live here, sir..''
The man was silent for a while, but then his mouth turned in a kind smile. He crouched fore me and gently took my hand. The feeling of his hand touching mine was overwhelming. It was so soft and so warm it made me shiver. Was this man that perfect? He looked nice, nicer then all those other arrogant nobles. Before I noticed, the man planted a kiss on the back of my hand. His eyes never left my blushing face and when I looked down, our eyes met again. O, I thought this man was the most beautiful creature on earth, with his stunning eyes. I could drown in those orbs, and I wouldn't mind. Then he suddenly let go of my hand and broke the 'spell'. The way he stood up and left me was a knockout for me. I bit my lip out of frustration. Why am I suddenly so attracted to this man? He was really handsome, am I really cursed by his beauty? With a swift movement i grabbed his sleeve, which made him look down at me. Now I have to say something, otherwise he'll think I'm an idiot.
''S- Sir, I'm sorry but.. may I know your name?'' I questioned. The man looked amused and gently tore himself away from my grip. He turned around.
''Kuran Kaname is my name..'' He continued walking away. I felt my cheeks burning like fire and for the last time I opened my mouth.
''My name is Kotomai, Shino Kotomai sir!''
With that last sentence that came out of my throat, the last glance of his eye and the last smile of the night, he nodded and mouthed a 'pleasure to meet you'. My eyes lightened up and I searched for the man, but he was already gone, enveloped by my father's party. I narrowed by peach-colored eyes and looked at the dancing 'flesh' where that man should be walking. I sighed and thought about him. I felt drained and yet full of energy. I gently cupped my blushing cheek and giggled.
I, Shino Kotomai, am totally enveloped by Kaname Kuran's presence..
Let's have a Royal Love..
Irisa Satomi
Phieeeuw finished! A new story, Royal Love, where I use my new OC. Her name is Shinju Kotomai, and she is the daughter of a rich family. This story takes place in the 19th century.
For the ones who didn't know, Shino Kotomai means: Shino (bamboo stalk) Koto (harp) Mai (brightness), Bamboo stalk Bright Harp XD
I don't know.. this beginning isn't really.. you know, good :3
Oh! For the ones who didn't knew, this is the English version of the story 'Royale Liefde'. Thank you MidnightVampire-san! So I'm continuing with the English version...
