Threats from the past

Summary:

At her wedding day, Nakiri Erina is surprised by a very unpleasant presence.

CHAPTER 1- Unpleasant visit.

Nakiri Erina traveled carefully her beautiful ametist eyes searching imperfections at her bride's gown. Every pearl and every lace seemed to be in its place. Being a perfectionist, as she was, she could not allow any flaws. She let her right hand, the one who carried the impressive Tifanny's engagement ring, explore the softness of the silk. Her voluptuous body was elegantly wrapped in the most beautiful of the dresses ever seen. It was not as extravagant as Alice's, but she had all the details that reminded her haughty and confident personality.

Her blonde hair was in a loose bun with some locks wild free along with a tiaria worth of a real queen. Definitely the contrast that defines her. A rebellious queen. One last look at the mirror and she could see, in all of her figure, the methodical but also fierce Nakiri Erina. She let a smile adorned her lovely face. Behind her she could hear one of her bridesmaid's sob.

-Mou Megumi- chan! Don't start to cry now! You going to ruin your make up and we don't want this right?

-Sorry Alice- chan! It's just…Erina- chan looks like a real princess.

Erina flushed hardly at the praise of one of her dearest friends.

-Finally, this day has arrived! Well at least at weddings I can say I beat you, cousin. Thought there was a time back at our high school days that I thought you would definitely marry first.

-Miss Alice, would you please stop teasing Erina-sama at her special day. – Arato Hisako, being the maid of honor, was obviously concern about the direction this conversation was going.

-That's ok Hisako, let her have her fun. Nothing in the world is going to bring me down today.

- OH MY GOD! Who are you and what you did to my dearest cousin?

The girls in the room shared a giggle before one of them bring an important topic to the table.

-So I believe everything is settle, right?

-Yes, Erina – sama. We just need to put on your veil.

-Rigth.

-Wait a minute! – The white haired Nakiri notice something was off.

-W..What is it Alice-chan? – Megumi's voice seemed tremble.

-Well, you know, when I was traveling with Ryo-kun in our Honeymoon at the UK we heard about a wedding tradition to bring good luck to the newlyweds. And well it wouldn't hurt anybody if we try it, right?

-Miss Alice, I believe we don't have time to waste on such th..

-Wait Hisako!- Erina stopped her bestfriend from give her best "Don't bullshit me, Alice" speech and motioned her head for her cousin to continue.

-As I was saying, there is this old saying which says that every bride has to have with her "Something old, something blue…Something borrowed and something new". So technically you just have the new…which is your dress and tiara. You still need something, old, something blue and something borrowed."

Erina frowned. She usually would just wave it off and follow her schedule. But something about this day and the wish to finally be happily ever after with her special someone…something about that deep fear of losing him that hunted her every now and then…the anxiety of life itself and this new path that she opted to follow …something in her urged to have this random tradition done.

And after some considerations she gave her answer with a timid smile adoring her lips -Let's get this done!

-Well said Erin…WHAT?! ERINA-SAMA, ARE YOU FEELING WELL? DO YOU HAVE A FEVER? - Hisako almost lost it. Her mistress was probably going crazy due to the proximity with the red eyed Nakiri.

- Of course not Hisako is just…- The heiress blushed and looked away. Her eyes sparkled as she gazed at her engagement ring. She didn't have to say another word. Hisako took a deep breath and started to assign tasks.

-Let's do it! Megumi -chan and Alice -sama!

-YES! - both the bridesmaids cheered which made Erina's smile grown wider. She truly was grateful to have such amazing friends.

- So, we need something blue...hm…well I guess we can add some blue hydrangeas from the Mansion's garden to your bouquet. I'll go get it.

-Yeah… leave it to the specialist in medicinal herbs to take care of plants!

Hisako glared at the married Nakiri and choose to ignore her.

-We still need the something old and the something borrowed…- At this the girls started to planned how would they get it done and at the same time organized to not delay the wedding. The groom surely would have a heart attack if her bride took too long.

The always sweet and shy Megumi closed her eyes and started to visualize her friends who soon would turn up to be husband and wife. Her experience with shoujou manga and her romantic soul helped her to finally come with the borrowed item idea.

-Hm…Erina -chan…I believe I have the perfect borrowed item for you. But I'll have to go get it.

-And what is it Megumi -chan? - Even though Hisako trusted Megumi with all of her heart. She wouldn't let any random item to be add to her bestfriend's gown.

- Hm..well is just a little something that reminds a lot about their relationship…But I'm sure it's going to fit perfectly with your dress Erina-chan. If I bring It here you can have a look Hisako-chan…but I am ultimately confident about it. - The Nakiri girls and Hisako were a little taken aback with the convincing tone of her voice and the determined look the brunette shared.

-Say no more Megumi-chan. I absolutely trust you - Erina gave her a nod and a smile. She understood how her romantic mind acted. It was just like watch one of her favorite shoujou manga coming to life. She shared this bond with her timid friend.

-Mou…so I guess I stay with the old item. Well I could take something from the old jewelry box of our family. I'm sure grandpa still have some of our grandmother bracelets or necklaces.

-So, everything is settle then. Let's go get this for once so we can make it on time- Hisako gave to her best friend and mistress a reassuring smile and follow her friends to find the missing items.

When they all left Erina focused on her image in the mirror again. It was the first time she was left alone that day. She could feel butterflies at her stomach. More like epileptic butterflies to be precise. A feeling that reminds her the first time she realized she had fallen for him. The same relentless feeling that she got used every time she found herself in his presence. And when the shared their first kiss…Erina reminded of her delicate arms wrapped herself in his shoulders like if they were a lifeboat while she was sinking.

Once more a beautiful smile adorned her face. He reminded her of what it was like to smile and she never forgot how to do it again.

It was then that she heard the door being locked. Still smiling she turn waiting to see her bridesmaids and maid of honor. However, they were nowhere to be found.

-Well that was pretty fast g..- Words died halfway. Her eyes meet dark and cruel ones.

She started to breath heavily…as if all the oxygen in the room had just disappear.

Erina saw an evil smile form at his lips as he greets her as if nothing had happened. As if she was still his to be controlled.

-Hello Erina- His deep and cold voice echoed through the room.

and with all the strength that still held her her up together...she manages to address him.

-F..Father..

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Hi there! So I'm new here! I've been writting fanfics in another website and it's the first time I try to write something for this amazing Anime that is Shokugeki no Soma. Also, is my first attempt to write something non scientific related in english. My mother language is portuguese so I would like to apologize in advance if I mess up something. This is a real challenge for me to write something in english and I will try to update as soon as my confidence in write something in a foreing language let me know what you all think about it?! who is the groom/or who do you want to be the groom? What Erina is going to do? Please review it so I can improve my english and also give you all an amazing story.

And to the people who understand a little bit of portuguese (mostly brazilian portuguese), do not worry! I'll make sure to post this one in portuguese as well.

P.S: Is always good to remind everyone that I DO NOT OWN SHOKUGEKI NO SOMA. This story is a mix of a challenge and a getaway from all of my scientific reports.