First of all, I want to say SORRY. I promised to make a story entitled 'An Immortal Enemy' but I wasn't able to finish it. I am done with the first two chapters but it seems that I can't bring myself to continue writing it. I don't know why I can't carry on it, so I just decided on turning it down. Again, I am very sorry guys.
And in replacement, I bring you my new story entitled
'A Night of Heaven!'
I hope that you will enjoy reading my new story!
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(Disclaimer: I do not own Princess Resurrection)
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It's just a normal day at Sasanaki City. People were busy with their own businesses, children were playing outside, some boys are hanging out and some girls are having fun. But, they say that there is always an exemption to the rule and that goes for someone named Hiro Hiyorimi who hasn't had a normal life since he met Hime. She came from the Kingdom of Monsters and proclaimed herself as the Daughter of the King.
Hime is a one stunning lady, the kind of woman that should be served and protected. She is always calm no matter what kind of obstacle she faced. She never let fear overcome her and that was a great advantage to defeat all enemies that she faced. Hime is the one responsible for reviving and bringing Hiro back from the dead. She knew that she needed someone like him; trustworthy, loyal, and faithful. Luckily, he was able to meet her expectation.
And right at this very day, Hiro will be experiencing one of his most unforgettable day.
Sherwood and her servants just arrived at Hime's mansion. She immediately surveyed the surroundings to find Hime. Her eyes were glinting with happiness when she spotted her standing in the second floor balcony with a cup on her hand. "Onee-sama!" Sherwood blurted out the word when she laid her eyes on her sister.
"Oh, Sherwood…" Hime on the other hand was rather surprised to see Sherwood. She notifies Hime whenever she is coming over, but not today.
Sawawa who was sweeping the front lawn halted when she noticed the princess. She smiled, "Ohayo Sherwood-chan! You look lovely today!"
"Of course I do! I always look lovely." Sherwood was feeling so proud of herself, receiving a compliment.
"I'll prepare your tea right away. Do you want me to accompany you going to Oujo-sama?" Sawawa said as she flashed her smile.
"No, I'll be fine. Come on Francesca." The little princess continued her way going the balcony.
Upon seeing her sister, she was immediately greeted with the phrase, "What brings you here Sherwood?" Hime was already sitting on the chair on Sherwood had found her.
"You're so mean Onee-sama. That's not the right way to greet your adorable sister. I just came here to visit because it's a bit boring. And I want to see how Hiro is doing." Her eyes practically turned to hearts.
Sherwood's sentimental moment was interrupted with the creaking sound coming from the wheels of a cart. It was being pushed by Hiro. "Good Morning Sherwood-Hime. I've brought you tea and some cakes-"
"Hirooooooo!" Sherwood jumped off her feet and started clinging onto Hiro's arm.
Hime glanced at them and her crimson eyes narrowed upon seeing the scenario before her. She felt something heavy forming inside her chest. 'What is this uneasy feeling?' is what the princess thought of at that moment. That awkward feeling that she is having continued while she watches them as Sherwood adhere to the arm of her servant. Her thinking was then interrupted as another person showed up to join them.
"Oh, it's Sherwood-Hime. Ohayo" Riza just finished her training session. She noticed the cakes in the tray. "Hey! Can I have some of these?"
"Help yourself." Hime said as she took a sip of her tea. Riza relentlessly grabbed her part and she started munching on it.
"Dog doesn't really know how to behave. Good morning Hime-sama, Sherwood-Hime."
"Shut up bitch. And what the hell are you doing in here? Shouldn't you be sleeping in that coffin of yours?" Riza snorted; well we cannot blame her since Reiri is a vampire.
"I'm just here to enjoy myself so don't spoil the mood, territorial dog." Reiri made her way to the table and she took her seat.
"Why you-" Riza changed to her werewolf form and was ready to give a fatal blow when Hime ceased the tension going between the two.
"Stop it you two." the two of them went silent after. "Sherwood, what's your real business here? You did not come just to visit, do you?" she smiled, knowing that her little sister is plotting something on her mind.
"It seems like my cover has been blown, Francesca."
"Fuga" the gynoid pulled out the bottle that she was carrying with her.
"A bottle?" They all said in unison.
"What are you going to do with a bottle Princess Sherwood?" Hiro asked.
"Isn't it obvious? We're going to play Spin the Bottle!" she blurted out loud, with her hands up in the air.
"And where did you get the idea of playing that game?" Hime asked as she looked at her sister.
"Well you see, I happen to see it on TV the other day and it looks like fun. That's why I decided to pay a visit and play!"
"I'm in." Riza made a fist and punched it to her palm.
"Since the dog is playing, I'll play too. I won't lose to a mongrel in a simple game like that." responded Reiri.
"Hiro you'll play too, right?" Sherwood looked at Hiro.
"Eh? B-but…" he can't refuse. If he'll do that, Ryu-Ryu would surely beat him up. He sighed in defeat "Fine, I'll play too."
"Then everything is set!" Sherwood exclaimed in her excitement.
Hime stood from her seat and she flipped her hair. She smirked. "I'll play."
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They all headed to the living room where the game will commence. As for Hiro, he headed to the kitchen to ask her sister bring some snacks. 'How did I end up playing this game? And to think that Princess Sherwood was the one who came up with this idea, surely this will be something scary." He sighed, thinking how he will become if he refused; Ryu-Ryu's punching bag.
He found his sister making some tea. "Onee-san, Hime asked you to bring some more snacks at the living room because Hime and the rest will play spin the bottle."
"I'd like to play too! Hiro, can you ask Oujo-sama to wait for me so I could join in?" Hiro tried to pull up a smile. 'Oh no! Even Onee-san will join! I'm doomed!'
"Y-yeah, sure. I'll tell them to wait for you."
"Tell them that I'll be there in a minute!" Sawawa said cheerfully.
Hiro was heading back to the living room when Reiri suddenly appeared beside him. Hiro felt that a something cold ran up his spine that made him jerk. "W-what are you doing here Reiri-san! You scared me!"
"Hiro, you are such a naughty boy. You looked so lovey-dovey with Sherwood-Hime earlier." Said Reiri
"P-princess Sherwood came before you so how did you-?"
"I was there the whole time, just watching." She said while closing the gap between them.
"You know, it's not what you-"
"And to think that you did that in front of her…Hime-sama wouldn't be pleased by that; seeing her one and only blood warrior acting so lovey-dovey with another royalty." She observed him for a moment before speaking again. "Hiro? Did you see Hime-sama's eyes right at that moment?" Reiri asked as the two of them were about to approach the door leading to the living room where everybody is waiting. "One could tell that she feels jealous at that time."
Hiro let the words fill his head slowly. 'That won't happen, right? Hime would never feel jealous. Never'
"Do you know the classic way to play Spin the Bottle, Hiro?" Reiri spoke and he was freed from the trance.
"What do you mean 'classic way'?" Hiro looked at her.
Reiri's index finger was pointed right to her chin. "You see, Spin the Bottle is a kissing game. The classic way to play is to kiss the person to which the bottle points."
Both of his hands found their way to the sides of his head. "A-A Kissing Game you say?" As though it is the only thing that could keep him from being insane.
"That's the classical way, but that game itself can be a catalyst for more interesting activities, just like Truth or Dare games are. So, the rules will be depending on Sherwood-Hime." So, there is still some hope for Hiro. To think that he has gotten himself to join one of the most terrible games.
"I knew it! I should have refused Princess Sherwood! Being Ryu-Ryu's punching bag will be better than playing that cursed game!" Hiro then began shaking his head.
The vampire neared her face to Hiro's and she ran her index finger along his jaw down to his chin. "Do you remember the time when you attempted to kiss Hime-sama in the alley?"
Hiro stopped the motion of his head, his eyes widened in Reiri's unexpected question. Of course he could remember it well. It was right after the battle between Hime and her brother, Severin. She was standing on top of the steps; her eyes were closed and her dress and her hair kept undulating along with the wind. She looked so beautiful, the perfect image of a refined and graceful woman. That was also the moment when Hiro realized his feeling for his master. He slowly approached her as he look at her with pleasure. Everything about Hime was perfect; her eyes, her nose, and her enticing lips. His face was close enough to kiss her, but he was then greeted with a slap.
He shook his head when he remembered the slap. 'Hime's slap hurts. It sent me flying back down the stairs!'
"You might have the chance to kiss her again since Hime-sama is joining this game. A kiss is a common occurrence in this game."
"Y-yeah, you're right Reiri-san" Hiro unconsciously muttered these words, while thinking about the possibility of kissing his master.
Reiri and Hiro's hand were both in the handle of the door and was ready to open it. "You still want to kiss her right? Those luscious lips of hers. Just imagine how soft they might be. " Reiri asked one more time.
Streaks of red hue were forming in his cheeks as he answered softly. "Y-yeah, I-I want to kiss her." He tried to answer Reiri in the lowest voice that he could but…
"Who is the person that you wanted to kiss Hiro?"
He assumed that it is still Reiri asking him, he answered, "It's H-Hime."
"Is that so? Then open that door so we could play. Who knows, you might be lucky enough to have that opportunity to kiss me."
Reiri and Hiro's body froze. They both turned to their back, hoping that it's not her. Beads of cold sweat were running profusely from their foreheads. It's the end for the both of them.
'Crap.'
Anyone of them could listen to Hiro and Reiri's conversation, anyone but her. Both of them turned their head hoping not to see Hime. But unluckily, she was the one standing right behind them.
Both of them w ere nervous, it will be their end if she heard everything. "Hime-sama? How long have you b-been standing there?"
She ignored the question; and all that they received is a smirk from her. "Open the door Hiro, everyone is waiting."
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"Since everyone is here already, let's start!" Sherwood called out. There were a total of six people participating in this game: Hime, Hiro, Reiri, Riza, Sherwood, and lastly Sawawa who joined before the game started while Flandre, Francesca, and Ryu-Ryu were standing just beside them. They were already sitting in a circle. "I'll explain the mechanics of this game…" Sherwood began by pointing her finger in the air and she draws a circle figure. "…Firstly, Players sit in a circle and place a bottle in the center. One player spins the bottle to start. The thin end of the bottle is the pointer. What happens when the pointed one is up to the players…" she paused for a bit and called for her gynoid. "Francesca," the gynoid stepped forward and presented two small boxes. The box on her right hand was labeled 'Truth' and on the left was 'Dare'. Francesca placed it in front of her master. "…I decided on playing Truth or Dare. The pointed person will pick a paper from his or her chosen box; answer a question if it is 'Truth' and do the dare if you chose 'Dare'. Spinning the bottle also keeps players from picking on one particular player, or from playing favorites. The random selection by the bottle adds a bit of anticipatory excitement. There is no actual winner or loser to this game, although players may individually consider themselves winners or losers as the game goes on. I'll be the first one to spin the bottle, so the person who was pointed will be the next one and so on. Oh! And one more thing! If the bottle pointed to the person who happened to spin the bottle, that person should repeat the spinning. So, game?"
Sherwood grabbed the dark-green colored bottle and placed it on the middle. She then turned her hand in a clockwise motion causing the bottle to gyrate in the floor.
Hiro, on the other hand, was silently praying while his knees were trembling with nervousness. 'Here it goes! Please, not me! Oh God help me!' Everyone was watching whirling motion of the glass container as it slowly reduces its speed. It piqued everyone's curiosity to find out who is the first lucky person.
Sawawa let out a light giggle before speaking, "Come on, show us who will be the first person to try 'Truth or Dare'!" The thin end of the bottle pointed at Reiri.
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Please watch out for the next chapter! .