Hooray! Another story! Ok its not that impressive since I've had this one fornearly two years now but still...Hooray!If any of you remember a story a lot like this one andI was the author, then you'll be happy to know that this is the same story only with a different name. Anyways I just wanted to post this story again and see if anyone still likes it. If they do then I'll continue updating (I have the whole story finished but its not totally perfect yet). Oh yeah, if you find the name Keyda in there somewhere let me know and I'll change it. K, thank you!
Here's how you pronouce her name,
Keomae: Key-o-may
Princess Keomae
Chapter One
There is a castle that is owned by the great and powerful Boris, he has only a daughter and many men. He rules over all the land and soon his daughter would take over that job. Everyone in that region hates him though, because he's mean and uncaring and want him dead as well as his daughter. There are many groups of people out there waiting for the perfect time to kill them. On with the story.
Her father called Keomae, so the young 15 year old was headed for his throne room at this time. She wore a tight black dress and her long blonde hair was hanging loosely over her shoulders. She hated it when he called for her because it always meant something bad was going to happen.
She pushed open the huge wooden door and walked right up to her father's throne. She bowed low and said, "Hello father. What is it you wanted me for?" Her father looked down at her and said, "I just wanted to inform you of the ball tomorrow. I want you to go with one of my soldiers, in fact I want you to go with Tyson."
Keomae gasped, she hated Tyson, he always tried to flirt with her and kiss her, and he was so perverted and rude. She couldn't stand him and her father knew it. "Is something wrong?" Her father asked. Keomae shook her head, "No father. I shall be going now." He nodded and pointed to the door. Keomae bowed once more then walked out the door.
Keomae marched into her room and fell onto her bed and muttered angrily, "My father is so dumb. He knows I hate Tyson and yet he's making me go with him to the ball. I hate him!" There was a low chuckle from the back of her room, "If your father heard that he'd have your head."
Keomae sat up and glared at her bodyguard, Tala, "You'd feel the same way if you were me. Besides you don't even know the real Tyson, the gross perverted one." Tala walked over to her and said, "Well, I don't think I want to know that side of him." Keomae grunted, "You should be glad then. Uh…I need a shower, Tala you can leave now." Tala bowed low, "Yes your majesty."
Keomae glared harshly at him so he quickly walked out of the room chuckling as he went. Keomae didn't want to be queen so when people called her stuff like that she got all ticked off. She stormed into the bathroom and started to fill up the tub, she suddenly had an idea. She went back into her room and pulled all the sheets off her bed and tied them together. She walked back into the bathroom and tied one end to the faucet, and the other end she threw out the window.
She smiled, she was going to get out and away if it was the last thing she ever did. She tore off her dress revealing a white tube top, long white gloves that went all the way to her elbow, and short white shorts. She grabbed the sheets and climbed down the castle wall. Once she was down she ran for the trees and took off along the path. She had made it, that's what made her feel so alive. She sprinted for another 3 minutes then she started walking.
She stopped suddenly when she heard something in the trees above her. She jumped sideways just as a sword was thrown into the ground right where she was standing. Suddenly about 6 people jumped down from the trees and surrounded her. She put up her arms to defend herself but she soon put them down when no one attacked her. "Well, well, well. I never thought you'd dodge that attack. That was pretty impressive for a little girl." Said the red head.
Keomae looked down at him and said, "You know, you're smaller then I am. Plus I could hear it coming so it wasn't like I just dodged it because I felt like it." The red head growled then a black head put a hand on his shoulder and said, "Calm down. I too was impressed, not too many people have made it passed that attack." Keomae didn't like the look of all these people but she didn't show it.
She was about to say something but one of the blonde heads with a golden mask said, "She did dodge the attack so I think she disserves to pass but not just yet. First I want to know who you are." Keomae looked at him and said, "I'll tell you but I want to know who you all are first." A red headed girl stepped forward, "You're not easily tricked are you. You're pretty smart for a civilian. My name's Hilary." Keomae nodded then the other blonde haired guy said, "I'm Max."
Soon everyone was giving his or her names. The black haired guy was Ray, the little red haired guy was Daichi, the other blonde haired guy was Mystel, the little brown haired boy was Kenny, and the quiet one with gray hair was known as Kai. She nodded then said, "I'm Keomae." Hilary gasped, "The princess has that name, you wouldn't happen to be the princess would you?" Keome wasn't sure if she should tell them or not but then she nodded, "Yes I am the princess."
Some of the guys put their hands on their swords but then the guy named Kai stepped forward, "That's not something you should be admitting to. If you really are the princess then why are you out here and not in you're castle with your father?" "I'm not asking you to believe me but I really am the princess and I don't care who knows all I want is to get as far away from here as I can." Keomae answered. "But why?" Kai asked. Keomae sighed, "Because I am being forced to do something I don't want to do plus being a princess sucks."
Mystel laughed, "So royalty isn't that great then is it?" Keomae shook her head, "No. Now I have to get going before the palace guards find me." Ray and Max jumped up onto a low branch making an opening for her to leave through. Keomae smiled then started walking for it. Max and Daichi called after her, "Bye princess." Keomae smiled but kept going. The entire gang smiled at her back, she didn't know it but that gang was on of the many gangs that are set on killing the princess.
After awhile she soon realized she was being followed. She turned around suddenly and soon found herself looking at someone's chest. She looked up quickly into the eyes of Kai. She stepped back and asked, "What do you want?" He shook his head, "You know, you're never gonna out run the guards if you don't even run." Keomae sighed, "Look, I was running before I was ambushed by you and your friends. Now I'm too tired to run."
Kai smiled wickedly then suddenly stepped forward and lifted her up in a bridal fashion. "Uh hey! What do you think you're doing?" She demanded. He took off in a quick walk then started sprinting. He looked down at her and said, "I'm helping you get away, what does it look like I'm doing?" She glared at him, "It looks like you're trying to kidnap me." He laughed, "Look princess, I have no use to kidnap you. I just want to help." Keomae softened, "Okay, I'll trust you."
He looked ahead of him and thought, 'great the plan is already on its way. I get her to trust me then I lead her to another ambush and the others kill her. Is that what I really want though?' Kai suddenly stopped and set Keomae on her feet. Keomae looked around, "Where are we?" Kai looked behind him then he replied, "We're in the outskirts of the city. I live around here. We should be well away from any nosy guards."
Suddenly Kai turned around and glared, he knew someone was out there. "Kai? What's wrong?" Keomae asked. He grabbed her around the waist and said, "Shhhh, someone's coming." He jumped onto a nearby branch and started jumping higher and higher. He stopped and kneeled down and looked towards the ground. Keomae huddled up next to him for protection, she stuck out like a sore thumb but he was hardly noticeable. He blushed faintly; he had never been so close to a girl before.
Suddenly three men appeared below them. Two of them were in armor but the middle one was just in normal clothes, he had blue hair and wore a hat. Keomae gasped and her eyes went wide. Kai noticed and asked, "Hey, what's wrong?" Keomae looked up at him and said, "The blue haired guy is Tyson. He's the reason why I ran away from home. If he sees me here with you, I'll be taken back home and you'll be killed." Kai clenched his teeth together then smiled at her, "I doubt he'll be able to take me."
Tyson suddenly turned his horse around and looked at the other men. "I don't see her but I want Miguel to check the trees and Rick to help me on the ground. Search the entire area, we can't go back without her." He told them. They both nodded and went in different directions. Tyson looked around and thought, 'Why on earth would my princess run away? Is it because of me? Nah, I doubt that.' The blonde haired guy known as Megel was off his horse and climbing tree after tree looking for Keomae.
Keomae held Kai tighter as he neared the tree they were in. Kai couldn't escape or move because if he did he'd be seen. He growled softly then Miguel climbed the tree next to them making him be quiet again. Miguel didn't find anyone so he jumped down and went to the next tree, the tree where Keomae and Kai were in. He climbed higher and higher soon he was only a few branches below them making Keomae tremble with fright.
Suddenly Tyson blew a whistle and Miguel jumped down. Keomae and Kai both let out sigh in relief. Now noticing they had both been holding their breath in nervousness. The group got on their horses and starting trotting back towards the castle, but right before they were too far away Tyson looked back towards the trees. Keomae held her breath but Kai just winked knowing he couldn't see them. Tyson really couldn't see them so he sighed and trotted off after the others.
Keomae blew out another sigh of relief then looked up at Kai and whispered, "Thanks, he probably would have found me if he weren't for you." Kai smiled, "No problem. Come on let's get out of this tree." Keomae nodded as he held her against him and jumped down the tree. He set her down then they walked in the opposite direction of Tyson and his men. It soon got dark and Keomae was getting sleepy.
Kai was also a bit tired but he knew they were getting close to a safe and comfortable place to sleep for he had built it when he was younger with some friends. He looked at the trees and smiled, they were there. He grabbed Keomae's hand and pulled her towards the trees. "Kai, what's wrong?" Keomae asked. He looked back at her, "We're here." She looked confused but he'd explain it later. He stopped at a huge oak tree and let go of her hand. He pointed up the tree and there were boards and planks across the branches.
"This is where my friends and I stay when we come this way. We built this place when I was younger, it still can hold anyone up, it's pretty reliable too." He pointed out. Keomae smiled, "I'm so glad, I thought we were going to have to sleep on the ground tonight." Kai nodded then punched the tree trunk. A rope fell down from the trees above and hung low enough for them to grab onto it. Keomae wasn't sure about climbing up a slippery rope but Kai was perfectly ok with it. He grabbed it then held out his other hand to Keomae, "Take my hand, I won't let go. I promise."
Keomae stepped forward and nodded, she grabbed his hand and he pulled her against him. He kicked the tree and the rope slowly rose with them holding onto it. Keomae was blushing slightly for she had never been so close to a guy before. Kai noticed her blushing making him blush too. He wouldn't admit it to anyone but he really liked being close to a girl. He knew he wasn't supposed to like the princess because it would affect his mission but he couldn't help it, every time he even touched her hand his heart started beating faster and faster.
The rope stopped moving so Kai swung and jumped onto the platform with Keomae in hand. He let go of her hand and led the way to the door. He pushed it open and said, "Welcome to Fort Alfa. One of the best so far, we'll stay here tonight. Pick any cot you want, we're the only one's here anyways so I'm sure the others won't mind." Keomae nodded and walked over to one in the middle and sat on it while Kai walked over to a hammock type one that was next to her's and laid in it. "Kai?" Keomae asked.
Kai opened one eye and looked at her, "Yeah?" "Are you sure no one will find us up here? We were almost found a little bit ago in a tree." She asked. He smiled, "Believe me, no one will find us up here. I built this thing and no adult or anyone who doesn't know about it will ever find this place. You're perfectly safe." Keomae blew out a sigh of relief, "I'm glad."
She lay down and closed her eyes, "Thanks Kai, for everything." She whispered. Kai looked over at her with surprise then smiled at her when he realized she was asleep. He yawned and rolled onto his side and soon fell asleep with already knowing about the little spies at the window.
Daichi and Kenny jumped down to the others and reported, "I'm a little worried. Kai is getting to attached to her; it's affecting his mission. I've never seen him so smiley and embarrassed since he first went off to help her out. I think we'd better put our plan into action now before its too late." Said Kenny.
Hilary shook her head, "Not yet, Kai isn't going to desert us for that princess. He's still our friend and he's still loyal, don't you ever forget that Kenny. Come on; let's go back to our fortress. Kai will bring the girl to us in a few days. That's when we put our plan into action." Everyone nodded and ran away into the night.
Tyson lay on his back on his bed and stared at the ceiling. His thoughts were on Keomae. He was confused, he thought that Keomae liked him and liked being a princess. He couldn't figure out why she had run away but he did know he would find her even if it took an entire lifetime. Suddenly there was a knock on his door. He sighed and sat up, "Come in." He said loudly.
The door opened and Tala walked in. He bowed and said, "I came to ask you for your forgiveness. Please Sir, I never thought she'd run away. That isn't like her at all. It's all my fault, please forgive me." Tyson smiled slightly and said, "I forgive you but I do have a few questions. Tell me, did Keomae ever say anything to you about me?" Tala looked at him and nodded, "Yes." Tyson looked at him closely and demanded, "Well?" Tala jumped back then said, "She uh said that you were perverted and sick minded." Tyson looked down at the floor sadly, he hadn't meant for her to think that of him, it was an accident. "It would seem she was never very fond of you I'm afraid." Tala said calmly.
Tyson nodded then said, "Its actually my fault she ran away then. She's right to think that about me though. I did do a lot of stuff that would make her think that and I did it only because I wanted her to like me. Maybe I should have just been nice to her. Hm…if she ever comes back I swear I'll act differently towards her. I'll never do anything to her that she doesn't want me too ever again." Tala bowed and said, "I think that would be wise of you sir. I'll be going now, tomorrow the patrol shall continue with even more men." Tyson nodded then waved him off. Tala left then Tyson lay back down and thought, 'Keomae…I'm so sorry.'
Ok that's it for the first chapter. If you liked it then by all means, continue reading. If you didn't like it then stop right here. Eitherway thanks for reading!