"Princess Kari, it is time to rise," Kari's maid softly said.
"Let me sleep please?" Kari begged.
"I'm sorry Princess, but your mother wishes to see you," the maid replied a
little more bravely.
"Alright, tell her I'm coming," Kari, said getting out of bed.
Kari walked out of the shower and wore her pink sleeveless dress that went down to her feet. As she quickly brushed her hair, she observed herself. She wasn't too thin, although her mother said she was, in fact, Kari thought that she was perfect. Her hair was brown and her eyes were hazel. She was 17 and she personally didn't like any color that much. She really didn't have much to worry about; she was smart, beautiful, and extremely good at fighting. Yet, her eyes showed that she was worried to go meet her mother. Since she turned 17, her mother's been trying to get her married to someone, and Kari just doesn't want that. Once she was done, she thought, 'Let's get this over with', and left her room to go talk with her mother.
~~~~~In the grand dining room~~~~~
"Hello sweetheart," Kari's mother said. "Good morning mother," Kari curtsied. "Kari dear, I know that you don't want to marry but." "Mother." Kari started to protest. "I've got your marriage arranged with the second prince of the Ishida kingdom. You will be accompanying me tomorrow to their kingdom so you can meet the prince and become friends." "WHAT!?" Kari exclaimed. "I'm sorry honey. but you've rejected too many suitors, it's not your choice anymore." Her mother said flatly. Kari knew that nothing could be down, so she decided against defying her mother and ran up to her room.
~~~~In Kari's room~~~~ 'I guess, I should pack' Kari thought. 'This isn't fair.' Kari thought and before she knew, she started crying.
Somewhere in the Ishida Kingdom. sat a distressed Prince.
~~~~In the Ishida family's palace garden~~~~ 'Why do I have to marry? I never did anything wrong.those princesses they sent to me were horrible and I get punished for driving them away. I hate this!' Prince Takeru thought. "I should run away," he said to himself thoughtfully. "I wouldn't advice that little brother," TK's brother Matt said. "Oh hey Matt," TK mumbled. "Now TK, listen, I know Tai Kamiya, and he's a great friend and very loyal, and if you're going to marry his sister I know that she won't be like the girls you have met." Matt said. "I'm going to meet her tomorrow for your sake but if she turns out like the others, I'm running away." TK said bluntly. "That's a good deal. I promise not to tell if you run away after you meet her but if you don't give her the chance, I'll tell mom and dad." Matt replied. "Now come in TK, it's going to rain soon." Matt said. So TK and Matt went in, with TK having a very smug expression on his face.
~~~~ The next day outside the palace~~~~
Announcer: Presenting. the Queen of the Kamiya Kingdom and her daughter Princess Kari.
TK winced as the fanfare started and his mother started walking forward. Kari wasn't too happy either. 'Here goes nothing', TK and Kari thought at the same time. "Takeru, come here and meet Princess Kari", TK's mother said.
When Kari looked up, she saw a boy of 17 who had blonde hair. 'He looks. cute', Kari said to herself. When he looked up, she saw that he had bright blue eyes. For a second it looked like he was giving her a death glare but then she realized that the boy was actually taken aback.
When TK looked up, he saw a girl with shoulder length brown hair and hazel eyes. 'Gosh. she's beautiful.' TK thought. 'I don't think I can hold against this girl unless she turns out to be a total pest', TK thought to himself.
The Prince and the Princess looked down immediately. The parents took that as their cue and they told TK to show Kari around and they went in. TK looked up and saw that Kari wasn't very comfortable with the situation either. "um. Princess?" TK asked unsure. Kari looked up, and saw that the crystal blue eyes of TK were on her. "Y-yes?" Kari asked. "C'mon. this palace is big. There's a lot to cover." "Oh. alright." So Kari followed TK and looked back to see her brother Tai talk to a boy who looked like TK. She immediately realized that the boy must be Tai's friend Matt. She remembered the conversation from the day before.
~~~~Flashback to Kari's room the day before~~~~ "I hate this. I'm going to run away" Kari said to herself. "Kari, we need to talk," Tai said walking into his sister's room. "No we don't. I'm running away," Kari replied flatly. "Give TK a chance Kari. Trust me, I know his brother and he's a really sportive guy. Just give the younger guy a chance. I'm sure he's not like the guys you've met before" Tai said. Kari looked into her brother's brown eyes and knew that he'd support her decision if she found out that TK was like the other princes. "Fine," Kari whispered. ~~~~End of Flashback~~~~
"This is the royal garden. Over there's the lake." TK said leading Kari. 'I never thought I'd be a tour guide' He thought to himself bitterly. Kari meanwhile, didn't pay attention until she heard the word lunch. "Huh?" Kari asked confused. "I asked if we could go in and eat lunch now," TK said flatly. "Sure," Kari managed to smile. "Let's go" TK said. He led her back to the castle.
~~~~ That night in TK's room~~~~ Matt was in the chair by the fire. He watched TK sit on his bed and sigh. Then he asked TK what he thought of Kari. "So TK, how was your day?" "Matt, I hate her. I know she's not like the other princesses but she's worse. I mean, she spaced out the whole time I wasted taking her around the palace. Even after lunch, she totally ignored my questions and walked around the garden beside me." "C'mon TK, don't tell me you're scared of a girl." "I'm not scared of her Matt. I just don't like her. She creeps me out."0_o Isn't that the same thing? "Alright TK, if you want you can run away. Though I suggest you stay till something's finalized." "Okay, I'll stay till the marriage is settled, but after that, I'm leaving"
Meanwhile. ~~~~In Kari's guest room~~~~ Tai saw Kari pace up and down for a long time and then finally sit down in the chair by the fireplace. From her bed, he could see that the expression on her face showed that she really wasn't enjoying her stay. "Hey Kari, say something." "I don't like him Tai. At least he didn't go crazy over me like the other suitors but he scares me Tai. He's blunt and mean." "You're kidding right? I mean, that kid seemed extremely well behaved at the table." "Yeah well he probably knows his table manners." Tai heard the bitterness in her voice. He knew that he couldn't convince her to give TK a second chance, so he gave in. "Alright Kari, you have my permission to take whatever decision you want to take. Just wait till some date is fixed alright?" "Okay Tai. I'll wait." "I'm going to my room Kari. Get some sleep tonight and I'll see you tomorrow. Good night" "Good night Tai."
~~~~The next morning~~~~
Kari walked out of her room sleepy and still in her nightgown. It was only 5 in the morning so she figured that no one would be awake to comment on her attire. But she was wrong. TK walked out of his room, still in his pajamas, because he knew that his family didn't wake up till seven so he could walk around in whatever he wanted. He then saw a girl with a flowing amethyst dress that just fit her perfectly. He first blinked, rubbed his eyes, and then pinched himself. He knew that he was awake, but he didn't realize who the girl was. A second later, it hit him that the dress was a nightgown and that the girl was Kari. 'God she's so pretty,' He thought. 'Get a grip TK, looks aren't everything' his mind said. TK followed Kari because he didn't know why she was up so early. Kari walked down the stairs and into the royal kitchen. She knew that no one was there, so she decided to make herself some breakfast. Just then, she felt like someone was watching her. "Come out, whoever you are. I know someone is here," Kari spoke. "Relax it's only me," TK replied. 'Man, this girl's got a good sixth sense. Or maybe she does that all the time and it just worked this time' He thought. Kari stared at TK. 'Oh gosh. he looks so adorable in his pajamas. Man, I wish he were nicer. I'd totally agree to marry him if he were nicer.' Kari thought. Kari then started to giggle. "What's so funny?" TK asked. "Well. you look like a little kid in those pajamas." "Is that a compliment?" "If you're trying to be hard headed and a man, then it's an insult. If you're trying to be yourself, I'd say it's a compliment." "You're weird." "You should be speaking." "Yeah well this is my house." "May I remind you that I'm you're guest?" "What are you doing up this early anyways?" "What are YOU doing up?" "I couldn't sleep" TK replied mad. "Well, I couldn't either," Kari mumbled. She was holding her bitterness back. "Listen, I know that you're probably hungry, so do you want anything to eat?" Kari asked nicely. "Are you looking to poison me?" TK replied. "Oh dear, it would be such a shame if you died." Kari replied sarcastically. TK almost slapped hergasp! TK. how could you o_0? but Kari had fast reflexes. She caught hold of his hand before it hit her face. TK was giving her a death glare and Kari curtly said, "I'm a really good combater TK, I've beaten most of my suitors. I hurt the other ones in other ways." "Really? Well I'm one of the best too. How about we have a face-off?" TK asked in amusement. "Sure, name the place and time," Kari said. "How about in the dojo, tonight at 7?" "Fine with me," Kari agreed. TK was about to leave when called his name. "TK?" "What?" "Don't you want breakfast?" TK turned around. Kari was looking at him and grinning. He could help smile. "Alright Kari. But I'll help you," He replied. "Sure," Kari said. So they started on their breakfast. When the made their breakfast and started eating it Kari just had one thing to say to TK. "Um. TK?" "Yeah?" "Uh. just keep smiling alright? Frowning doesn't suit you" "Sure. I guess."
After breakfast, they went on their ways so they could go change.
Kari went back to bed, and slept dreaming of blue.
~~~~~~*~~~~~~ When she woke up, Kari realized that it was 9 and she took a shower and dressed hastily. Luckily she already had her dress for the day, so she picked it up and wore it immediately. When she walked out of her room, she saw that TK was already making his way downstairs. Kari was wearing a half- sleeve white blouse with a blue skirt. Kari liked bright colors more than dark colors because they reflected her mood. When she saw TK she saw that he was wearing a navy blue, body hugging, polo shirt let's say they existed back then.
When she got downstairs, her mother said, "Kari dear, we have to talk" "Sure mother." "Follow me dear." When they got to her mother's room, Kari saw that it was big enough for her dad and mom and 4 other families. Her mother turned around and said, "Kari, you seem to have some interest in Takeru." "No mother, I don't. In fact I think that he's extremely rude and insensitive." "Did you get in a fight dear?" "I've only known him for a day mom. no I didn't get in a fight. I just don't like him alright?" "If you say so dear." "Is that all mother?" "Uh. no dear. Since we're visiting the Ishida Kingdom, I thought that you could learn a little more about the place, so I decided to enroll you with a teacher." "WHAT?! So I'll be studying here too?" "That's the plan honey." "Alright, but if I don't like it." "Then you can tell me and we'll cancel it alright?" "Okay" "Now go get something to eat." "Uh. right mother, I'll go get something to eat. Good day" "Have a nice day my dear"
~~~~In the dining room~~~~ As Kari walked in, she saw that only TK was there. When he saw her he got up and walked over to her.
TK asked, "Did you hear about the learning plan?" "Yeah, why do you ask?" "Well, here's your schedule. I have to learn everything along with you. So we have double history in the morning, my kingdom's and then your kingdom's history." "Oh how wonderful," Kari said sarcastically. "Well, come on. You don't to be late do you?" "Alright, coming."
~~~~The walk to the classroom~~~~ "Um. TK?" Kari said. He looked like he was preoccupied and she just remembered something that she wanted to ask. "Yeah Kari?" "W-Where is the Dojo?" Kari asked blushing. TK started laughing immediately. He stopped when he saw that she was blushing embarrassed. 'Wow, she's even more pretty when she's mad and blushing.' "I'll talk you there at lunch Kari. Actually, it's pretty close to our classroom so I'll just show it to you when class is over okay?" "Yeah. sure," Kari answered half-heartedly. 'He must think I'm pretty stupid right about now,' she thought, 'Wait a minute, why do I care what he thinks? This is so confusing.' "Hey Kari. sorry about laughing at you alright. Don't feel bad, it's just that it caught me off guard and you should have seen your face, it was. never mind." "No, go on, I want to know what you were going to say," Kari said her temper rising. "Well. um. you looked way better when you were embarrassed," TK said with blush starting to creep up to his cheeks. "*Gasp* is that blush I see on your cheeks Prince Takeru?" Kari said laughing. "Hey!" "Sorry *chuckle* it was just *chuckle*. alright, how about we have a truce?" Kari said laughing non-stop. 'He said I looked better. If I hadn't known better, I would have said that he had feelings for me.' "Just until 7 tonight," TK grinned. 'I'm glad she didn't pick up on what I said. That was such a slipup. I want to slap myself but she right next to me.' "You got a deal Prince." "Race you to the classroom." "But I don't know the way." "Follow me." TK started running after saying that but Kari was fast to react and she caught up to him in no time and they ran to class.
~~~~7 PM, at the dojo~~~~ Sorry, but I had to speed things up.
TK waited patiently for Kari to show up. He knew that she would be good, but what he didn't know was that she was second best to her brother in the Kamiya Kingdom. When Kari finally showed up, she looked like she was determined and ready to win. "Ready to be defeated Kari?" TK asked grinning. "We'll see who's going to be defeated TK." And so they started to fight. Kari made the first move by trying a form of agility and then attacking. TK dodged that and went for Kari's ribcage with the stickerr. I don't know what it's called. Kari back flipped out of the way and then attacked again. They kept fighting but ½ hr last, a royal guard appeared and said, "Princess Kari and Prince TK, dinner will be served and I have special orders to ask you to present yourselves at dinner promptly at 8." "Alright, we'll be there guard," TK said. "Good day Prince," the guard said. Then he left the two standing there panting and trying to catch their breath. "That was a pretty good fight Kari. You're almost as good as me," TK said grinning. "Almost?" Kari questioned raising an eyebrow. "Well, maybe you're as good as me but you can't prove it because we have to stop now," TK said. "Why?!" Kari yelled. 'She looks so cute when she's confused,' TK admitted to himself. "Well because our parents have told us to be ready for dinner so I have to go, shower, and get to dinner in half an hour. I don't think I would want to present myself sweaty and dirty." "Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!" Kari whined, "No fair!" "C'mon Kari, I'm leaving," TK said at the door, "Are you coming or not?" "Alright, I'm coming," Kari said reluctantly.
~~~~At Dinner~~~~ "So Kari," Tai whispered to his sister, "How'd the duel go?" "Fine till we were called to dinner," Kari mumbled. Just then, the kings of the Kamiya Kingdom and Ishida Kingdom rose up from their seats at the front, and everyone became quiet to listen to them. I don't know their first names so bear with me The Ishida King said, "We hope that everyone in the Kamiya family has had a nice stay in our palace and we hope that they know that they are welcome any time." Kari said quietly to Tai, "Tai what are they talking about? Are we leaving?" "Well, yea. I thought you knew. Something's turned up so dad wants us back home incase there's an attack or something." "." "Ooh. Kari, what? Did you start to LIKE Takeru?" "No, we're.er. good friends now" "Suure" Just then the dishes arrived and everyone focused on eating.
~~~~After Dinner~~~~ Kari walked out into the garden and looked up at the stars. *sigh* 'well it's been nice in this place,' Kari thought. She walked down to the fountain and sat and the edge of the fountain and looked down at the fishes. The full moon light illuminated the garden so it looked magical. Meanwhile, TK was having an internal battle with himself over what to give Kari when she was leaving the next day. One part of him wanted to give her something that would tell her how he felt about her and the other part wanted to give just a plain simple token of friendship. 'That really is what we have between us, if there's something between us,' TK tried to convince himself. But somewhere something nagged at him that he never really became friends with any other princess with the exception of Yolie who was supposed to marry his friend Ken the next summer. TK looked up at the sky and the way the moon illuminated it and sighed. 'Okay, this bench is a very bad place to think. I know! I'll go talk to the fishes at the fountain,' He thought and got up to go. sowwie, I couldn't really think of anything else about why he would go to the fountain -@*_*@- ~~~~*~~~~ When TK got to the fountain, he saw Kari sitting there quietly humming to herself. He wanted to scare her so he tried to tiptoe behind her but then Kari heard the twig under TK's foot snap she looked up and saw him there. Their eyes locked for a second and then Kari snapped out of the daze and turned toward the fountain again. What? Didja think I was gonna say, "and as their gazes locked their faces came closer and closer and then they kissed" well, if ya want a scene like that just tell moi and I'll arrange that "So TK, what brings you out here and this hour," Kari asked quietly and politely. "Um. I didn't know someone else was here. Actually, I uh.*anime sweatdrop* um. well you won't believe me so just forget it," TK said. "Aw c'mon, try me," Kari said with her puppy-dog eyes. 'Whoa Takeru grab a hold of yourself. Just tell her the truth,' TK thought. "Well, um see, I didn't think anyone was around so I wanted to come to this fountain and." "And?" Kari questioned him. *sitting down*"And well. I just wanted to sort out my thoughts" Kari gaped at TK for a second. 'Did he just say he wanted to sort out his thoughts? I never thought that he had that side to him too' "Uh.Kari*waves hand frantically in front of Kari*?" "Huh? Oh sorry about that," Kari apologized. "It's okay I was just a little worried when you spaced out like that," TK said quietly. "You're not that bad TK. I mean, and first I thought you had a serious attitude problem but now I think that you're just cold to people you don't know" "You think? I mean no offence Kari but I've had so many princesses who ran totally crazy with my looks and didn't even bother to find out if I liked them or not. I ended up hating most girls and didn't bother with them and the princesses were chased away. Then when you came along I thought that you were just like them so I didn't really want to act friendly, just scare you away too" "But the truth is." Kari and TK said at the same time. And then Kari giggled and told TK to go first. Then TK said ladies frist and told Kari to go first. Then they both thought that they were going to go first and they said at the same time, "Want to be my friend?" Kari giggled and then said, "Alright TK, but only if you'll be my friend too." "Why not?", TK said quietly. Then the two got into a long conversation about how they scare the other princes and princesses away. At around midnight Kari and TK realized the time and they said hasty goodbyes and went back in the castle.; _ ; *sob* mai story is soooo bad. well. let's see. hmm. *tapping head* OOOOOOH! See. they even have moondials along with sundials ^_^
~~~~~*~~~~~ Meanwhile, Tai and Matt watched as they saw their siblings fall for each other. and they started to make plans for matchmaker case #1.
~~~~~In Kari's room~~~~~ Kari felt sad as she made her gift to give TK. She really started to like him. but now she probably would never get to know him. Before she went to bed, Kari wrote a little note on the gift. It said,
Kari walked out of the shower and wore her pink sleeveless dress that went down to her feet. As she quickly brushed her hair, she observed herself. She wasn't too thin, although her mother said she was, in fact, Kari thought that she was perfect. Her hair was brown and her eyes were hazel. She was 17 and she personally didn't like any color that much. She really didn't have much to worry about; she was smart, beautiful, and extremely good at fighting. Yet, her eyes showed that she was worried to go meet her mother. Since she turned 17, her mother's been trying to get her married to someone, and Kari just doesn't want that. Once she was done, she thought, 'Let's get this over with', and left her room to go talk with her mother.
~~~~~In the grand dining room~~~~~
"Hello sweetheart," Kari's mother said. "Good morning mother," Kari curtsied. "Kari dear, I know that you don't want to marry but." "Mother." Kari started to protest. "I've got your marriage arranged with the second prince of the Ishida kingdom. You will be accompanying me tomorrow to their kingdom so you can meet the prince and become friends." "WHAT!?" Kari exclaimed. "I'm sorry honey. but you've rejected too many suitors, it's not your choice anymore." Her mother said flatly. Kari knew that nothing could be down, so she decided against defying her mother and ran up to her room.
~~~~In Kari's room~~~~ 'I guess, I should pack' Kari thought. 'This isn't fair.' Kari thought and before she knew, she started crying.
Somewhere in the Ishida Kingdom. sat a distressed Prince.
~~~~In the Ishida family's palace garden~~~~ 'Why do I have to marry? I never did anything wrong.those princesses they sent to me were horrible and I get punished for driving them away. I hate this!' Prince Takeru thought. "I should run away," he said to himself thoughtfully. "I wouldn't advice that little brother," TK's brother Matt said. "Oh hey Matt," TK mumbled. "Now TK, listen, I know Tai Kamiya, and he's a great friend and very loyal, and if you're going to marry his sister I know that she won't be like the girls you have met." Matt said. "I'm going to meet her tomorrow for your sake but if she turns out like the others, I'm running away." TK said bluntly. "That's a good deal. I promise not to tell if you run away after you meet her but if you don't give her the chance, I'll tell mom and dad." Matt replied. "Now come in TK, it's going to rain soon." Matt said. So TK and Matt went in, with TK having a very smug expression on his face.
~~~~ The next day outside the palace~~~~
Announcer: Presenting. the Queen of the Kamiya Kingdom and her daughter Princess Kari.
TK winced as the fanfare started and his mother started walking forward. Kari wasn't too happy either. 'Here goes nothing', TK and Kari thought at the same time. "Takeru, come here and meet Princess Kari", TK's mother said.
When Kari looked up, she saw a boy of 17 who had blonde hair. 'He looks. cute', Kari said to herself. When he looked up, she saw that he had bright blue eyes. For a second it looked like he was giving her a death glare but then she realized that the boy was actually taken aback.
When TK looked up, he saw a girl with shoulder length brown hair and hazel eyes. 'Gosh. she's beautiful.' TK thought. 'I don't think I can hold against this girl unless she turns out to be a total pest', TK thought to himself.
The Prince and the Princess looked down immediately. The parents took that as their cue and they told TK to show Kari around and they went in. TK looked up and saw that Kari wasn't very comfortable with the situation either. "um. Princess?" TK asked unsure. Kari looked up, and saw that the crystal blue eyes of TK were on her. "Y-yes?" Kari asked. "C'mon. this palace is big. There's a lot to cover." "Oh. alright." So Kari followed TK and looked back to see her brother Tai talk to a boy who looked like TK. She immediately realized that the boy must be Tai's friend Matt. She remembered the conversation from the day before.
~~~~Flashback to Kari's room the day before~~~~ "I hate this. I'm going to run away" Kari said to herself. "Kari, we need to talk," Tai said walking into his sister's room. "No we don't. I'm running away," Kari replied flatly. "Give TK a chance Kari. Trust me, I know his brother and he's a really sportive guy. Just give the younger guy a chance. I'm sure he's not like the guys you've met before" Tai said. Kari looked into her brother's brown eyes and knew that he'd support her decision if she found out that TK was like the other princes. "Fine," Kari whispered. ~~~~End of Flashback~~~~
"This is the royal garden. Over there's the lake." TK said leading Kari. 'I never thought I'd be a tour guide' He thought to himself bitterly. Kari meanwhile, didn't pay attention until she heard the word lunch. "Huh?" Kari asked confused. "I asked if we could go in and eat lunch now," TK said flatly. "Sure," Kari managed to smile. "Let's go" TK said. He led her back to the castle.
~~~~ That night in TK's room~~~~ Matt was in the chair by the fire. He watched TK sit on his bed and sigh. Then he asked TK what he thought of Kari. "So TK, how was your day?" "Matt, I hate her. I know she's not like the other princesses but she's worse. I mean, she spaced out the whole time I wasted taking her around the palace. Even after lunch, she totally ignored my questions and walked around the garden beside me." "C'mon TK, don't tell me you're scared of a girl." "I'm not scared of her Matt. I just don't like her. She creeps me out."0_o Isn't that the same thing? "Alright TK, if you want you can run away. Though I suggest you stay till something's finalized." "Okay, I'll stay till the marriage is settled, but after that, I'm leaving"
Meanwhile. ~~~~In Kari's guest room~~~~ Tai saw Kari pace up and down for a long time and then finally sit down in the chair by the fireplace. From her bed, he could see that the expression on her face showed that she really wasn't enjoying her stay. "Hey Kari, say something." "I don't like him Tai. At least he didn't go crazy over me like the other suitors but he scares me Tai. He's blunt and mean." "You're kidding right? I mean, that kid seemed extremely well behaved at the table." "Yeah well he probably knows his table manners." Tai heard the bitterness in her voice. He knew that he couldn't convince her to give TK a second chance, so he gave in. "Alright Kari, you have my permission to take whatever decision you want to take. Just wait till some date is fixed alright?" "Okay Tai. I'll wait." "I'm going to my room Kari. Get some sleep tonight and I'll see you tomorrow. Good night" "Good night Tai."
~~~~The next morning~~~~
Kari walked out of her room sleepy and still in her nightgown. It was only 5 in the morning so she figured that no one would be awake to comment on her attire. But she was wrong. TK walked out of his room, still in his pajamas, because he knew that his family didn't wake up till seven so he could walk around in whatever he wanted. He then saw a girl with a flowing amethyst dress that just fit her perfectly. He first blinked, rubbed his eyes, and then pinched himself. He knew that he was awake, but he didn't realize who the girl was. A second later, it hit him that the dress was a nightgown and that the girl was Kari. 'God she's so pretty,' He thought. 'Get a grip TK, looks aren't everything' his mind said. TK followed Kari because he didn't know why she was up so early. Kari walked down the stairs and into the royal kitchen. She knew that no one was there, so she decided to make herself some breakfast. Just then, she felt like someone was watching her. "Come out, whoever you are. I know someone is here," Kari spoke. "Relax it's only me," TK replied. 'Man, this girl's got a good sixth sense. Or maybe she does that all the time and it just worked this time' He thought. Kari stared at TK. 'Oh gosh. he looks so adorable in his pajamas. Man, I wish he were nicer. I'd totally agree to marry him if he were nicer.' Kari thought. Kari then started to giggle. "What's so funny?" TK asked. "Well. you look like a little kid in those pajamas." "Is that a compliment?" "If you're trying to be hard headed and a man, then it's an insult. If you're trying to be yourself, I'd say it's a compliment." "You're weird." "You should be speaking." "Yeah well this is my house." "May I remind you that I'm you're guest?" "What are you doing up this early anyways?" "What are YOU doing up?" "I couldn't sleep" TK replied mad. "Well, I couldn't either," Kari mumbled. She was holding her bitterness back. "Listen, I know that you're probably hungry, so do you want anything to eat?" Kari asked nicely. "Are you looking to poison me?" TK replied. "Oh dear, it would be such a shame if you died." Kari replied sarcastically. TK almost slapped hergasp! TK. how could you o_0? but Kari had fast reflexes. She caught hold of his hand before it hit her face. TK was giving her a death glare and Kari curtly said, "I'm a really good combater TK, I've beaten most of my suitors. I hurt the other ones in other ways." "Really? Well I'm one of the best too. How about we have a face-off?" TK asked in amusement. "Sure, name the place and time," Kari said. "How about in the dojo, tonight at 7?" "Fine with me," Kari agreed. TK was about to leave when called his name. "TK?" "What?" "Don't you want breakfast?" TK turned around. Kari was looking at him and grinning. He could help smile. "Alright Kari. But I'll help you," He replied. "Sure," Kari said. So they started on their breakfast. When the made their breakfast and started eating it Kari just had one thing to say to TK. "Um. TK?" "Yeah?" "Uh. just keep smiling alright? Frowning doesn't suit you" "Sure. I guess."
After breakfast, they went on their ways so they could go change.
Kari went back to bed, and slept dreaming of blue.
~~~~~~*~~~~~~ When she woke up, Kari realized that it was 9 and she took a shower and dressed hastily. Luckily she already had her dress for the day, so she picked it up and wore it immediately. When she walked out of her room, she saw that TK was already making his way downstairs. Kari was wearing a half- sleeve white blouse with a blue skirt. Kari liked bright colors more than dark colors because they reflected her mood. When she saw TK she saw that he was wearing a navy blue, body hugging, polo shirt let's say they existed back then.
When she got downstairs, her mother said, "Kari dear, we have to talk" "Sure mother." "Follow me dear." When they got to her mother's room, Kari saw that it was big enough for her dad and mom and 4 other families. Her mother turned around and said, "Kari, you seem to have some interest in Takeru." "No mother, I don't. In fact I think that he's extremely rude and insensitive." "Did you get in a fight dear?" "I've only known him for a day mom. no I didn't get in a fight. I just don't like him alright?" "If you say so dear." "Is that all mother?" "Uh. no dear. Since we're visiting the Ishida Kingdom, I thought that you could learn a little more about the place, so I decided to enroll you with a teacher." "WHAT?! So I'll be studying here too?" "That's the plan honey." "Alright, but if I don't like it." "Then you can tell me and we'll cancel it alright?" "Okay" "Now go get something to eat." "Uh. right mother, I'll go get something to eat. Good day" "Have a nice day my dear"
~~~~In the dining room~~~~ As Kari walked in, she saw that only TK was there. When he saw her he got up and walked over to her.
TK asked, "Did you hear about the learning plan?" "Yeah, why do you ask?" "Well, here's your schedule. I have to learn everything along with you. So we have double history in the morning, my kingdom's and then your kingdom's history." "Oh how wonderful," Kari said sarcastically. "Well, come on. You don't to be late do you?" "Alright, coming."
~~~~The walk to the classroom~~~~ "Um. TK?" Kari said. He looked like he was preoccupied and she just remembered something that she wanted to ask. "Yeah Kari?" "W-Where is the Dojo?" Kari asked blushing. TK started laughing immediately. He stopped when he saw that she was blushing embarrassed. 'Wow, she's even more pretty when she's mad and blushing.' "I'll talk you there at lunch Kari. Actually, it's pretty close to our classroom so I'll just show it to you when class is over okay?" "Yeah. sure," Kari answered half-heartedly. 'He must think I'm pretty stupid right about now,' she thought, 'Wait a minute, why do I care what he thinks? This is so confusing.' "Hey Kari. sorry about laughing at you alright. Don't feel bad, it's just that it caught me off guard and you should have seen your face, it was. never mind." "No, go on, I want to know what you were going to say," Kari said her temper rising. "Well. um. you looked way better when you were embarrassed," TK said with blush starting to creep up to his cheeks. "*Gasp* is that blush I see on your cheeks Prince Takeru?" Kari said laughing. "Hey!" "Sorry *chuckle* it was just *chuckle*. alright, how about we have a truce?" Kari said laughing non-stop. 'He said I looked better. If I hadn't known better, I would have said that he had feelings for me.' "Just until 7 tonight," TK grinned. 'I'm glad she didn't pick up on what I said. That was such a slipup. I want to slap myself but she right next to me.' "You got a deal Prince." "Race you to the classroom." "But I don't know the way." "Follow me." TK started running after saying that but Kari was fast to react and she caught up to him in no time and they ran to class.
~~~~7 PM, at the dojo~~~~ Sorry, but I had to speed things up.
TK waited patiently for Kari to show up. He knew that she would be good, but what he didn't know was that she was second best to her brother in the Kamiya Kingdom. When Kari finally showed up, she looked like she was determined and ready to win. "Ready to be defeated Kari?" TK asked grinning. "We'll see who's going to be defeated TK." And so they started to fight. Kari made the first move by trying a form of agility and then attacking. TK dodged that and went for Kari's ribcage with the stickerr. I don't know what it's called. Kari back flipped out of the way and then attacked again. They kept fighting but ½ hr last, a royal guard appeared and said, "Princess Kari and Prince TK, dinner will be served and I have special orders to ask you to present yourselves at dinner promptly at 8." "Alright, we'll be there guard," TK said. "Good day Prince," the guard said. Then he left the two standing there panting and trying to catch their breath. "That was a pretty good fight Kari. You're almost as good as me," TK said grinning. "Almost?" Kari questioned raising an eyebrow. "Well, maybe you're as good as me but you can't prove it because we have to stop now," TK said. "Why?!" Kari yelled. 'She looks so cute when she's confused,' TK admitted to himself. "Well because our parents have told us to be ready for dinner so I have to go, shower, and get to dinner in half an hour. I don't think I would want to present myself sweaty and dirty." "Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!" Kari whined, "No fair!" "C'mon Kari, I'm leaving," TK said at the door, "Are you coming or not?" "Alright, I'm coming," Kari said reluctantly.
~~~~At Dinner~~~~ "So Kari," Tai whispered to his sister, "How'd the duel go?" "Fine till we were called to dinner," Kari mumbled. Just then, the kings of the Kamiya Kingdom and Ishida Kingdom rose up from their seats at the front, and everyone became quiet to listen to them. I don't know their first names so bear with me The Ishida King said, "We hope that everyone in the Kamiya family has had a nice stay in our palace and we hope that they know that they are welcome any time." Kari said quietly to Tai, "Tai what are they talking about? Are we leaving?" "Well, yea. I thought you knew. Something's turned up so dad wants us back home incase there's an attack or something." "." "Ooh. Kari, what? Did you start to LIKE Takeru?" "No, we're.er. good friends now" "Suure" Just then the dishes arrived and everyone focused on eating.
~~~~After Dinner~~~~ Kari walked out into the garden and looked up at the stars. *sigh* 'well it's been nice in this place,' Kari thought. She walked down to the fountain and sat and the edge of the fountain and looked down at the fishes. The full moon light illuminated the garden so it looked magical. Meanwhile, TK was having an internal battle with himself over what to give Kari when she was leaving the next day. One part of him wanted to give her something that would tell her how he felt about her and the other part wanted to give just a plain simple token of friendship. 'That really is what we have between us, if there's something between us,' TK tried to convince himself. But somewhere something nagged at him that he never really became friends with any other princess with the exception of Yolie who was supposed to marry his friend Ken the next summer. TK looked up at the sky and the way the moon illuminated it and sighed. 'Okay, this bench is a very bad place to think. I know! I'll go talk to the fishes at the fountain,' He thought and got up to go. sowwie, I couldn't really think of anything else about why he would go to the fountain -@*_*@- ~~~~*~~~~ When TK got to the fountain, he saw Kari sitting there quietly humming to herself. He wanted to scare her so he tried to tiptoe behind her but then Kari heard the twig under TK's foot snap she looked up and saw him there. Their eyes locked for a second and then Kari snapped out of the daze and turned toward the fountain again. What? Didja think I was gonna say, "and as their gazes locked their faces came closer and closer and then they kissed" well, if ya want a scene like that just tell moi and I'll arrange that "So TK, what brings you out here and this hour," Kari asked quietly and politely. "Um. I didn't know someone else was here. Actually, I uh.*anime sweatdrop* um. well you won't believe me so just forget it," TK said. "Aw c'mon, try me," Kari said with her puppy-dog eyes. 'Whoa Takeru grab a hold of yourself. Just tell her the truth,' TK thought. "Well, um see, I didn't think anyone was around so I wanted to come to this fountain and." "And?" Kari questioned him. *sitting down*"And well. I just wanted to sort out my thoughts" Kari gaped at TK for a second. 'Did he just say he wanted to sort out his thoughts? I never thought that he had that side to him too' "Uh.Kari*waves hand frantically in front of Kari*?" "Huh? Oh sorry about that," Kari apologized. "It's okay I was just a little worried when you spaced out like that," TK said quietly. "You're not that bad TK. I mean, and first I thought you had a serious attitude problem but now I think that you're just cold to people you don't know" "You think? I mean no offence Kari but I've had so many princesses who ran totally crazy with my looks and didn't even bother to find out if I liked them or not. I ended up hating most girls and didn't bother with them and the princesses were chased away. Then when you came along I thought that you were just like them so I didn't really want to act friendly, just scare you away too" "But the truth is." Kari and TK said at the same time. And then Kari giggled and told TK to go first. Then TK said ladies frist and told Kari to go first. Then they both thought that they were going to go first and they said at the same time, "Want to be my friend?" Kari giggled and then said, "Alright TK, but only if you'll be my friend too." "Why not?", TK said quietly. Then the two got into a long conversation about how they scare the other princes and princesses away. At around midnight Kari and TK realized the time and they said hasty goodbyes and went back in the castle.; _ ; *sob* mai story is soooo bad. well. let's see. hmm. *tapping head* OOOOOOH! See. they even have moondials along with sundials ^_^
~~~~~*~~~~~ Meanwhile, Tai and Matt watched as they saw their siblings fall for each other. and they started to make plans for matchmaker case #1.
~~~~~In Kari's room~~~~~ Kari felt sad as she made her gift to give TK. She really started to like him. but now she probably would never get to know him. Before she went to bed, Kari wrote a little note on the gift. It said,