Disclaimer: I don't own Cinderella or any Fruits Basket characters.
'…' character thinking
"…" character talking
Story title: If Cinderella was not what she seemed…
Author: Krystale
It was a morning like all mornings, a pretty boring morning. The king was, like always, complaining about how his son would not want to marry the princesses he presented to him. This son didn't like company, especially feminine one, talking with a girl was always a sign of marriage to his father. Because the king very busy, Kyo was just talking with his mentor, the only one that he enjoyed to be with. His master had taught him martial arts and some sword tricks. Very arrogant and rebel, Kyo never did what his father wanted him to do.
Like every boring mornings, Kyo was in his room, seeking some peace. He was practicing the new sword technique his master had showed him.
'Why does he always want me to choose a wife? I still have time, it's not like I'm too old or somethin'. Oh God, all these capricious little princesses make me go nuts. Always the same thing, they only want me for my cash… Love is for idiots.' Kyo thought bitterly.
His master knocked on his door :
"Kyo? Still here? Well, it's not like you would be elsewhere but still, I'm being polite…"
"You don't need to ask permission to enter my room, you know it, Master. You do it every day, and I say the same thing each time!" Kyo answered, laughing.
"As my prince, I need to pay you some respect, Kyo. And here's a letter from your father, he…"
"Didn't have time to come to see me, I know… Always the same excuse as well… And if I'm guessing right, in this envelope there should be a letter explaining that if I don't find myself a wife, my father will do it for me…"
"I guess you know him by now" his master sighed.
"And now, I'm sure he's talking with his advisor. Then he will think he has the idea of the century, come see me and tell me that there will be a ball. The worst is that, each time, he thinks that it's a new idea… I hate going to these balls. The girls are boring, the music is boring and the party is boring. What's left? Drinkin'!" Kyo exclaimed.
"Funny how mornings start the same way each new day…" his master replied with a smile.
"So, we'll go see father in an hour or two." Kyo answered.
"Training time" His master winked.
An hour later, they came to see the king.
"My son! I'm so happy you came!" The king said happily.
"Well, you should be accustomed to it, the same as every morning father." Kyo replied, bored as hell.
"I have great news for you, as you know you need to find a wife and..."
"Cut the crap, I know it, you'll organize a ball."
The king didn't correct Kyo, he was right, he'll organize a ball.