Disclaimer: I'm not claiming anything.
A/N: AU alert, ne? Of course, my first Hikago fic. Yoroshiku onegaishimasu.
Pairings: This will be AkiHika though there will be Sai+Hikaru/Waya+Hikaru/IsuWaya. Oh yes, it isn't entirely impossible for this to have OgaHikaAki. No not really a triangle but I think Ogata chasing the young ones is fairly cute. ^_^ Anyway, Akira-kun won't share Hikaru for anyone. Yep, silently possessive is the way to go.... or Go.
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Having You
by Hirame
In a faraway land lies the kingdom of Aries that practically radiates wealth, power and above all, prestige. But despite all the things that it was famous for, it was known for it's main entertainment, Go. Perhaps 'entertainment' was such a light word. No, Go playing was very much far from being taken lightly. People who exercise such a 'sport' and deals with the game very well were considered highly in society, and even in some foreign lands. Such is the graveness of the seemingly harmless pastime. Go during this era meant happiness, honor and dignity to most people and while there were still some kingdoms that practice other traditional contests and royal exhibitions of archery and jousting, Go became quite a steady replacement. Even in gambling.
The kingdom of Aries is actually renowned for breeding excellent numbers of Go players all around the continent. More fitting to know that none other than Touya Meijin rules the prosperous kingdom. His reputation was famous, even to unfamiliar people. He was said to be the epitome of greatness with such overwhelming talent and skill in playing Go that the current sages speak of him as nearest to discovering The Hand of God.
However, that has been long put into the background with the arrival of his only son, Touya Akira. Touya Meijin seems pleased with the development of the prince as well and lived on the hope that his son would claim greater honor far more rewarding than he did in his lifetime.
Touya Akira, now 18 years of age, stood by the balcony of his room where his personal Goban sat on the tea table. Indeed, time did nothing but praise his being. White, perfectly carved face held a usual stoic and indifferent expression as piercing blue green eyes stared into the vastness of the kingdom and pink lips slightly pursed. Straight, soft dark green locks usually hiding his oval shaped face blew back as the wind caressed his whole figure, high cheek bones flushing a tinge of red on the process. With a small sigh, he flipped aside his royal blue robe and walked back to the Go board as he initially planned on going back on his kifu studying when a slight knock made itself heard. Narrow eyes regarded the door as it opened slowly after he gave his approval of entry. It was his mother.
"Mother." It was a brief acknowledgement of the woman who just entered however, she did not miss the slight loving tone in the remark and it was enough for her as she made way to her son and sat opposite of him.
"Akira..."
"I know, mother."
Brief pause.
"*sigh* Then does your father have your word that within two weeks... you'd have chosen already...?"
"... Of course. That is better than me forced to someone that does not have even the smallest bit of my consent."
" Gomenasai, Akira..."
"Mou ii yo." Smile. "I know father's intent is not to hurt me. It just has to be done for the welfare of the kingdom, ne?"
"..."
"... It'll be alright. I promise."
"Then... I hope that you make use of the time wisely, Akira. May you be happy with your decision."
"..."
Pushing back his chair, he nodded and escorted her to the door, closing it after a small kiss of goodbye. Weary blue green eyes made their way back to the scenery before the conversation started.
"It just has to be done huh?"
Yes, the whole situation was presented the day he was born as prince of Aries. On his 18 years of age, he would be required to choose his lifetime companion. A mate as you call it that was supposed to have the qualities fitting for an Aries royalty: beautiful, compassionate, just, has sense of self and of course, good at playing Go. Akira supposed that it wasn't very hard to spot someone with those qualities within the boundaries of the kingdom. However, the only problem is that he'd met all the people before as an audience, mainly female ones, and didn't feel an attraction to any of them. Much more is his wariness over their loyalties for he had seen countless women, and even some men, throw themselves at his feet for his position. Not because of...well... him.
No. It is true that his life revolved in Go and he was one who never thought of things such as marriage and his overall love life, mush less getting all leisurely sociable. But he did have tastes mind you. And while he's at it, he wanted someone who can understand him, relate, love him for who he is.
Oh. Let's not forget play Go.
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