Chapter 1

Broken

It's been a couple of months since I received the awful letter that broke my heart into tiny little pieces. I immediately moved to Asami Island to try to forget about him, but it truly didn't help. This island is breathtaking, but I keep thinking about Goemon and I living here together, silly right?

"Anya!" Kei, the eldest priestess called out to me.

I was lost in thought while I watched the crashing waves. "Huh, oh! Right here!"

"I was wondering if you want to join me for dinner tonight," Kei said.

I knew she pitied me… Everyone on this small island felt sorry for me. I thought I would start a new life, but everyone knows everything.

"It's okay. I rather eat alone, but thank you!" I gave her a weak smile.

"Suit yourself, but if you change your mind just stop by!" Kei left me to return to my deep thoughts.

I loved this village so much, but the only thing that drove me crazy was the village women asking me countless questions about Goemon. How well he's good in bed, how he acts around me, how many women he's been with, how strong he is, and plenty other questions.

He's popular on this island, yet no one really knows him at all.

I sighed as I focus my attention back on the waves. Some of my friends would come to visit me here and there, but they know I would rather be by myself… The most who comes to see me is Yamato because my sister and I write letters back and forth. We could easily just send them out ourselves, but Yamato wants to make sure I'm all right. Sakura writes letters to me too! She always apologizes for not visiting me, but since their leader, Hiroko, Osamu, and Goemon are still on that important mission, she has to watch over the Takara Village.

Naomi and Alvah only visit me a couple of times because they are very busy since they are supporting Jun… Oh, wait! I mean, KING Jun! The Shinobu villagers made Jun their king, so the three of them now live in Madoka Village. The villagers even rebuild the mansion, so it was bigger for Jun to live there. I was truly happy for him… I wonder about him sometimes because I haven't seen or heard from him. I only found out about the kingship through the villagers here and from Naomi.

The other people that visit me are Kenichi, my brother, Falitna, and Nobuyuki! I hate it when Nobuyuki comes to visit because he tries to sleep with me, but I always have Kenichi, Yamato, and even Falitna protecting me from him…

*~*~*~*~*Mend My Broken Heart~*~*~*~*

I went back in my little house since it was dinnertime, but as soon as I stepped inside, Nobuyuki was standing there before me! Oh, no! What am I going to do? I don't have anyone to stop him!

"Hello, Anya," he said in a lustful voice.

"Can't you leave me alone?! Don't you have any missions or something?!"

Nobuyuki and my brother, Katashi were finally ranked high-class ninjas. I was happy for my brother, but Nobuyuki, not so much.

"You are going to be my wife, so it's only natural if we have sex!" He grabbed me forcefully and I screamed out.

"LET GO!" I kept screaming, hoping someone would hear me, but it was no use. I'm on my own…

"No one is going to save you this time!" He roughly pulled my sash off my kimono and I was exposed to him!

I tried to cover my body with my hands, but he pushed me hard against the wall! He's going to kiss me until…

"Get off of her," a dark voice spoke from behind. I couldn't see because Nobuyuki's body was blocking my view, but I saw a samurai sword against Nobuyuki's neck.

"Shit," Nobuyuki mumbled and lets go of me.

My eyes widened when I saw Jun standing there with his sword still pressing against Nobuyuki's neck.

"I let go of her!" Nobuyuki whined.

"Step away from her and get the hell out," Jun ordered.

"Okay, okay!" Nobuyuki ran out of my house.

"Jun," I whispered.

Jun's face turned red, but I didn't know why until I looked down at my body!

I'm exposed to him! He can see everything! How embarrassing…

I hurried and tied my kimono together with my sash. "Ugh, sorry…"

"It's been a while, Anya," Jun smirked at me.

*~*~*~*~*Mend My Broken Heart~*~*~*~*

"What's new?" Jun asked as I prepared him and myself some tea.

"Nothing," I answered. What is there to say? I've been trying to escape my feelings from Goemon and it isn't working. I stay up all night wonder what he's doing?!

"You look awful," he commented.

"Geez, thanks!" I rolled my eyes.

"Have you been getting enough sleep?"

"Yeah," I lied.

"Doesn't look like it."

I huffed and brought a tray with a teapot and cups on it. I then set it on the table. "I'll be fine."

"If you say so." He poured himself tea and took a sip.

"So, enough about my boring life… How is everything with you since you're king and all!?"

"It's okay, I guess." Jun shrugged.

"OKAY?! But, you're king! People are praising you and you have a nice mansion… What do you mean okay?" I gasped.

"It's nothing special, Anya. All I do is plan on what to do next to kill my father, so…"

"Is that why I haven't seen you?" I questioned as I poured myself some tea.

"Yeah. I'm sorry." He apologized.

"No, don't worry about it! I totally understand!"

"I heard you didn't even want people visiting you…"

"Did Naomi tell you that?" I asked.

"Yeah."

Oh, Naomi… Always telling my business to the world, so annoying! I do miss having lunch with her every day in Takara Village, but now she's serving Jun while she dates his brother. I hope he proposes to her soon! Speaking of proposes, Jun is probably forced to marry someone since he's king and all. I remember he told me that he doesn't have to marry a princess, but he's king now and I'm sure the villagers of Madoka want him to marry right away.

"What are you thinking about?" He raised a brow at me as he finished his cup of tea.

"Oh, I need to stop spacing out." I laughed in embarrassment. "Are you going to marry?"

Jun's eyes widened. "What kind of question is that?!" He snapped.

"Well, it's only obvious that your people want you to marry so you can have a little prince or something," I explained. Why is he getting so offended?

"I'm not marrying anyone yet. I'm too focused on this war," he answered bluntly.

"Sorry for asking," I muttered.

We were silent after that conversation until Kei let herself in my house. She always does this because she wants to give me her homemade food. I don't want her to pity me, but her food is really good, so I won't complain!

"Anya… OH!" Kei stopped in her tracks and eyed Jun. "Is that King Jun?!"

"Yeah, Jun this is-"

Kei interrupted me. "IT'S AN HONOR TO MEET YOU, YOUR MAJESTY!" Kei immediately fell on her hands and knees, but she dropped her food that she brought me!

"You don't have to bow for me…" Jun's face turned bright red. I guess he's still not used of being praised yet…

"My apologies, but are you staying the night here?! We should throw a banquet!" Kei got up off the ground.

"That won't be necessary," Jun muttered, but I disagree.

"No, let's do it!" I cheered. I'm in the mood to drink, plus I never got to celebrate one of their banquets yet.

"You know I have to stay over if I attend this banquet…" Jun studied me.

"Oh, honey, if she's uncomfortable having you spend the night then I'm sure another woman in this village will take you in!" Kei laughed out loud.

"That is true! They will throw themselves all over you!" I agreed.

"Great…" Jun frowned.

Why did he just frown? Doesn't he want women to be all over him at this banquet? I wonder…

*~*~*~*~*Mend My Broken Heart~*~*~*~*

Kei announced to everyone about Jun being here, so all the villager's began to prepare for the last minute banquet. I was so excited to celebrate Jun being here, but he's been acting a little strange. After Kei left my house, he was hardly talking… Oh, well maybe he'll lighten up once we arrive at the banquet.

"Jun?" I called out to him while I was fixing my hair.

"Yeah?" He came in my room and stared at me.

"Why are you staring at me like that?!" I grew self-conscious.

"You look nice," he whispered harshly.

"Oh, um thanks! Are you ready to go?"

"Yeah."

I looked at myself in the mirror for the last time before leaving my house to go to this banquet. I just realized this would be my first banquet on a beach! I hope this is worthwhile!

*~*~*~*~*Mend My Broken Heart~*~*~*~*

We were all at the beach drinking sake and everyone was throwing themselves at Jun! I couldn't help but to laugh because I can tell Jun was really annoyed! Especially when a lot of women were trying to take him away from the other.

"Anya, can we go somewhere more private?" Jun whispered in my ear.

"But don't you want to find your wife? All the women are really interested!" I slurred. Yep, I was already drunk and we only been here for a couple of hours.

Jun glared at me and rolled his eyes. "Let's just go somewhere… Now!"

"Yes, your majesty!" I giggled.

Jun dragged me away from the villagers, and they kept calling his name over and over to get his attention, but obviously, it wasn't working.

"Jun, it was kind of rude to leave them. They did throw a banquet for you!" I snapped.

He ignored me as we walked alongside the beach. I think Jun is mad at me for bring up about having a wife… I wonder why?

"Jun?"

"What is it, Anya?"

"Why do you get so mean when I mention about you having a wife?" I asked.

"Because I don't want to talk about it!" He groaned.

"Okay, you don't have to snap at me!"

"I'm not snapping at you… You're just too drunk!" He countered.

"Whatever!"

We continued to walk, but I almost kept falling in the waves… Jun had to grab me every time I leaned into the water.

"You're really clumsy," he whispered.

"Yeah…"

"Anya?"

"What?"

Jun stopped walking and grabbed both of my shoulders. "When will you forget about him?"

My eyes widened. Would I ever forget about Goemon? I mean, I'm trying, but I don't think I can. I can't hide my true feelings even if I wanted to. "No, I can't."

"So, you're just going to stay on this island and cry over him for the rest of your life?" He asked bluntly.

When he puts it like that, I think maybe I would, but do I want to worry about him all my life? He's never going to see me again. He doesn't love me anymore… Why should I care for someone when they don't feel the same?

"No, I don't want to," I muttered.

"Then come back to my mansion tomorrow…" He suggested.

"And do what? Look, I want NOTHING to do with this war. I'm over it!"

"You don't have to be involved. I want to help you get over him," he said.

"And how are you going to help me get through it?" I snorted.

"By this." He pressed his lips against mine, and it shocked the hell out of me.

I couldn't pull back because I was melting into his kiss. Why was I enjoying this kiss? Was it because I haven't kissed a man ever since I last saw Goemon, or was it because I felt lonely? Maybe, it was because I do care about Jun and I didn't realize it until this very moment.