Fantasy getaway
Summary:AU (HxK)… Kurama is a stressed and tense romance novelist, which was force to go on vacation by his coworkers. On the beautiful island, he met his perfect fantasy hero, but could this person have too much in common with his pirate ancestors?...
Disclaimer: None of the characters are mine. I just borrowed them. This plot is actually from a book, which
I read a long time ago and I can remember some favorite lines from it. It just kinda fits the pairing. I will try to make the story and words to fit the characters, so there should be some changes. So here goes. Sorry if it's no good, this is of course my first fic.
Prologue
"No, definitely not. You can't make me get on that plane. I will not go." Kurama braced himself in his chair and glared at the two women across from him. Behind him, the glass panes of the airport lounge window vibrated as the jets roared past on the runway, then climbed into the clouds of New York skies. "There are laws against this sort of thing. This is like kidnapping, impressments or something of that sort. You can't do it."
"Save the drama for your next book, Kurama. You are so going to board that plane in fifteen minutes." said Keiko, Kurama's coworker, and one of his close friends, while checking her watch on her wrist. She was a sweet girl, but can be pretty authoritative if she wants. "Botan and I discussed the matter thoroughly and we both agree that you need a vacation. Your doctor has told you need a vacation. Even " Your " agent said it might not be a bad idea and you know things are bad when Koenma thinks you should take time of work."
"It's true, Kurama. You should know how devoted he is about work." Botan said with a sigh. She then gave Kurama a concern look. "You're much too tense and edgy lately. You've even said that you're not even sleeping well. And take a look at yourself, you're not even eating right. Look how much weight you lost, with just living on coffee and crackers. I'm surprise that your plants are still alive. It's the stress. You've got to do something about it."
Kurama frown. "So what if I'm a little stressed? I've just come back from a ten-day, ten-city book promotion tour. What do you expect? I'm tired, that's all really."
"It's more than that." Keiko said. "It's been building up from sometime now. Kurama, you've become a workaholic and if you don't take care of yourself, you're going to pay the price.
"What's wrong with being a workaholic? I love my work. You know I do. I'm not happy unless I'm writing. I'll go nuts if I don't write."
"There's nothing wrong with enjoying writing." Botan assured him. "Keiko and I love writing, too. That's not the point."
"Well, what is the point?" Kurama demanded feeling concerned. "I'm happy just the way I am, I tell you. HAPPY, do you hear me?." He said outright. "I've never been so dammed happy."
"The point is that you need to start leading a more balanced life," Keiko announced. "You've been going at a hundred-fifty-mile-an-hour pace for far too long. Since your last break-up, in fact. You need a break and now that Ocean of roses is safely on the stands, you can afford the time to take one. Trust me on this, Kurama. During the years, I saw plenty of examples of what overwork and stress can do to people. Not a pretty sight." She then handed Kurama his ticket from her handbag. "You need to learn how to take time out to relax and enjoy life."
"And Amethyst Island sounds like the perfect place for you to do just that," Botan announced happily. "Keiko and I have even looked into this thoroughly. The place has a wonderful first-class luxury resort and beautiful sceneries everywhere."
"But-" Kurama started.
"No buts, it's perfect." Keiko said before Kurama can finish. She glanced at her watch again and announced "Time to head for the departure lounge." They then dragged Kurama to the lounge while singing "You're on your way to paradise" happily over and over.
Just outside the lounge, "I know you guys mean well, but…" Kurama said still with uncertainties. Keiko then looked at Botan, asking if they should use their secret weapon. Botan silently communicate her approval.
"Well, just think what is waiting for you, my friend. You're heading for a genuine pirate territory. The real thing. Just like the setting from one of your books. Botan did a research and says that Amethyst Island actually has an old castle left over from the days when a real live pirate lived there," Keiko when on cheerfully.
"A castle?" Kurama said in awe, unknowing he was falling into their trap. "This island has a castle on it?"
"That's right. And a history of violence and lust. Just think, Kurama, you're going to be able to explore a genuine pirate hideaway. No telling what sorts of bloody deeds were done there in the last century. Think of the atmosphere you'll soak up."
"What is this about lust?" Kurama asked curiously.
Botan waved an airy hand. "Oh, there's some legend about a pirate king who lived on the island went back to England, kidnapped his bride and took her away with him to the seas. I don't know all the details. I write contemporary romance, not historical romance, remember?"
"He kidnapped the bride?" Clutching his ticket more tightly. "What pirate? Which legend? I never heard of any stories about Amethyst Island. In fact, I never even heard of Amethyst Island."
Keiko smiled and impulsively hugged her friend farewell. "It's part of a small chain of in the South Pacific called the Jewel Islands. You'll have plenty of time to find out all the places. Have a wonderful time, Kurama. When you come back, you'll feel like a new person."
"Wait! What's this about lots of time? When am I exactly coming back?" Kurama said filled with alarmed as Botan was having her turn hugging him.
"Oh, you've got reservations for a month at the resort on the island," Botan answered as she pushed him through the doorway. "Send us postcards too."
"A month?. Good grief, that long? I'll be bored to death and scratching the furniture. I'll be a basket case by the time I get back. And it'll cost a fortune. Neither of you can afford sending my away from a month." Kurama wailed.
"We put everything on your bank charges card." Keiko assured him loudly as he was force to board by a stewardess.
"Oh, Lord, talk about stress." He managed to reply as he boarded.
Back at the departure lounge, Keiko frowned with concerned. "I hope we did the right thing."
"We did," Botan said with certainty as they both turned to walk back through the bustling terminal. "I have a feeling about that island. As soon as I found out about it from the travel agent, I knew it was the right place to send Kurama."
They passed along a couple of stalls along the way and on one of the stall's rack was a book which had the cover featured a powerful, good looking man dressed in a wide sleeved shirt that was opened to display an impressive body. He had dark gorgeous hair. A lethal looking sword was thrust into his belt. Too bad, his face was covered with a shadow. On the cover was the title "Ocean of roses" and stampedacross the bottom of the book in bold script was Kurama's name.
As they passed, Keiko noticed the book and turned to Botan. "You think he'll ever find his dream guy?" she asked Botan. Sure she and Botan had no problem with Kurama's sexual preference. Hell, they even had double dates with him. They we're just happy that he's happy, eventhough that all the guys he dated were jerks and assholes.
"Maybe. I don't like him to be with anymore jerks. Especially, that last guy." Botan said with sadness and disgust. All the guys he dated are only interested in Kurama's beautiful appearance or his fortune he made with his books. She shuddered at the horrible thought. Kurama deserves better.
"You know what will make the perfect vacation for Kurama?" Keiko asked suddenly with a smile, snapping Botan out of her thoughts.
"What?" Botan replied.
"Finding himself a real life pirate and having himself a nice little adventure." Keiko answered.
"I wish."Botan said. "But, don't hold your breath Keiko. He's no more likely to encounter the man of his dreams than we are. We three may write about romance and adventure for a living, but we live in the real world."
"I know." Keiko shook her head thoughtfully. "Even if he did happen along Kurama, he'd have heck of a job on his hands just getting Kurama's attention. The only men Kurama really sees these days are the ones he puts in his book." And with that, they both left the airport and wished the best for Kurama.
Unfortunately, Kurama's going to have a streak of bad luck upon his arrival for a while.