The rainy season had only just started in Gensokyo. Even though it was quite early in the afternoon, a gray-colored sky fills the entire atmosphere, with droplets of water falling almost translucently to a putter-patter on the soft soil. There was a noticeable aroma of moisture lingering in the air. The sound was rather light, meaning the rain was nothing more than a drizzle or light shower. The mist surrounding the security of Misty Lake grew thicker, and flowers from gardens collected the tiny droplets that would later glisten beautifully when the sun managed to peek through the clouds. Such weather would not be bothersome to most of the residents. However, it leaves a certain young mistress at a dead end, for rain was not exactly her cup of tea.
There sat the proclaimed Lord of the Night, Remilia amidst her small, but spacey balcony. Just yet accompanied by her loyal maid, Sakuya, she handed her daily cup of tea, that was perfectly tinted scarlet.
"Here you are, milady. Your tea is ready." said Sakuya as she politely bowed. "Is there anything else you need?"
"Thank you, Sakuya. That's all for now. You may return to your normal obligations." Remilia nodded and spoke calmly.
Sakuya bowed once again and gave a confirming smile before turning around and heading back inside, closing the door behind herself. Remilia however, had her gazed fixed on the rather depressing sky in front of her. Her tea would be left untouched for quite some minutes before she reached down to take a small sip. She sank deeper into thought, pondering to herself. It wasn't long before her tea grew colder by the chilly wind that had blown briefly. Noticing this, she quickly gulped it down. She sighs and lowers her head.
"Hmm... it's been awfully boring lately... I mean. The outside walks on sunny days, and the peaceful conversation with that maid are nice but... something's missing." Remilia eyed over the table with a glazed look in her eyes.
"There's no action either. There hasn't been an incident for over 6 months, now. Not that I necessarily want that to occur, but still. Everything has been the same. Life seems to be lacking color.. it's all black and white." Remilia's face contorts to something mixed with frustration and gloom.
"Well... I suppose there's only one more thing I can do. It's been eating away at my mind for years now. And today's the day where I'm going to confront it. However, I'll talk it over with Sakuya first, the least she can do is listen and offer some insight." Remilia says this as she stands up and heads back inside. The rain had finally stopped, and rays of sunshine were pushing through the thick clouds like knives through a blanket.
Once inside, she returns to her nonchalant composure, and folds her arms across her chest. Walking down a small corridor, among the countless ones in the mansion, she enters the huge living room and entrance lobby. The mistress tidied up her dress before sitting down in a small chair with a clear glass table in front of her. She smirks slightly and picked up a silver bell, shaking it lightly. It chimed rhythmically, and echoed throughout the entire room. She did not ring the bell to hear the monotonous jingle, but she was indeed calling her loyal maid. Without a moment's notice, the silvery-haired manipulator of time and space appeared in front of her mistress to provide her with the best of care.
Edit 1/16/2013 21:08 - Sorry guys I'm taking a long while to update some chapters. ;~; Let's just say... School is rather difficult and time consuming. The next chapter (Chapter 5) should be coming soon. Don't you worry!