I thought of this story's characters in English class, with some help from Jing, so this might be a little wacko...... Anyways, don't say I didn't warn you, this will be a sorato and jyoumi. If you don't like the fact of them together, you can still read ahead, I won't stop you, just don't flame me though. On with the fic! Oh yeah, this romance will involve a bit comedy, with me and Jing (to her request) as the narrators. Enjoy your stay!! ^_^
Disclaimer: I do not own Mimi, Jyou, Sora, Yamato, nor Koushiro. Only the story belongs to me, and the city of Raikoden.
~*~
A Tale of Raikoden
Chapter 1
Castle of Raikoden
Jing: Uh-hum. clears throat
> This story will be like Joe and Mimi together, and Yamato and Sora together.
They fall in love, and live happily ever after. Thank you for reading.
bows >
Wings: Jing!! I'm the
author, not you! wacks Jing in the head > Okay, this story takes place
about a thousand years ago or something, so I'll just assume this is a
Renaissance story. I'll try to make the dialogue as old english style
as possible, if it still sounds like how we speak, then here I offer
my humble apologies. Okay? Got me? All right, let's go
on. ^_^
Mimi Tachikawa,
the princess of the peaceful city, Raikoden, spun around in front of her
full-length mirror inside her chamber. She smoothed the soft silk
of her dress, admiring the handiwork. On her body was a fabulous
dress of baby pink, with the top hugging her body and the dress fanning
out, all fluffy and swirly. She loved this shade of pink and the
feeling of the dress itself. After spinning around for a hundred
times, she finally exclaimed, nearly squealing. "Oh Sora dear, I
just love this dress! Do you think you can make me another one quite
like this?"
"Of course,
Princess Mimi. Sora would be glad to." Sora Takenouchi, the close
maid and friend of Mimi, smiled at the beaming princess. She was
glad that Mimi liked her craft, and thought that she looked beautiful in
it. Sora had made this dress for her to wear in the upcoming Christmas
ball.
Wings: I'm not sure if they
have Christmas back in the Renaissance, so...
Jing: Doesn't matter la!
pokes Wings >
Wings: Okay, hey~~!!
chases Jing and leaves the scene >
"Sora!
How many times have I told you this? You need not call me 'Princess'
when there is no others present!" Mimi sighed and told her friend again.
'She just keeps on forgetting...'
"Alright,
Mimi. So are you going to wear this gown at the ball?" Sora smiled
at Mimi again.
"Yes, definitely.
But do you think something is missing in this outfit?" Mimi frowned at
her own image in the mirror.
"Maybe
this will do." Sora stepped up and fastened a diamond necklace around the
princess' neck. "How about now?" she stepped back and took a good
look at Mimi. Yes, she is a striking beauty, with long brown hair
to her waist, large honey brown eyes flashing with pure sincerity, rosy
cheeks and lips, and is fair-skinned. The pink ball gown just made
her beautiful features stand out even more.
"Sora dear,
you are a genius! It is definitely better now!" Mimi giggled and
poked Sora at the waist.
"Mimi!"
The auburn-haired girl forgot all about the customs and played with the
princess freely.
*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~
Yamato Ishida walked around the courtyard, sighing as he thought of his earlier conversation with the king, until he heard a burst of giggles and laughter floating from the direction of the princess' chamber. 'The princess... Why am I involved in all this?' Yamato shook his head and continued his walk absentmindely. Finally, he took a seat on a nearby stone bench, and fell deep into thoughts, recalling once of the conversation...
* flashback *
"Yes, my
king. What is it that your highness want Yamato for?" Yamato bowed
slightly to the king of Raikoden.
"Yamato,
I have called you here for a reason. You have proven your worth of
courage and skills in your past year of knighthood here in Raikoden, and
I decided to reward you with a tremendous gift that any Raikodenian would
dream of." the king spoke swiftly.
"What is
it that your highness wants to reward Yamato?" his curiosity was raised
by the king's words.
"I have
decided to reward you with... a marriage, to my lovely daughter, Princess
Mimi." answered the king.
Jing: Yay! A Mimato!!
Wings: Jing, stop interrupting
the story! And I said that already in the beginning, this is going
to be a sorato and a jyoumi, not a mimato! Me don't like mimato's!
snickers >
Jing: Aw...... Wings, you're
mean! pouts >
Wings: Yep, I'm the meanie,
but I'm the author. Too bad!! rolls her eyes >
"What?!
Sorry, my highness. May Yamato dare something...?" Yamato said slowly,
unsure if he should actually speak his thoughts or not. Angering
the king was not a smart move, but he decided to go with his heart.
"Dare what,
Yamato?"
"Yamato
wishes to refuse this marriage."
"And why
is that?"
"Uh......
Your highness, you must promise not to be angered at Yamato's words."
"Yes, go
on." the king replied hastily, wanting to hear his knight's explanation
at the refusal of marrying his daughter. 'Now why would someone not
want to wed a princess? It means immense fortune and power to the
selected young man.' he thought in wonder.
"Yamato
wishes to marry his heart's real belonger. As Yamato had never met
the princess before, Yamato do not wish to make this decision. If
it turns out out that Yamato does not truly love the princess, it will
be pain to both of us, your higness."
he spoke his true thoughts
out.
"Hmm......
Interesting, indeed. I am not angered at your words, Yamato, for
you have spoken for both you youself and my daughter. But there is
one thing. Since you have never met my daughter before, how would
you know that you will not love her?"
"........"
"Let's
make a pact, Yamato. I shall open up a guest chamber in the castle
for you to live in now, until the Christmas ball. And you shall make
friends with my daughter, and decide that if you love her or not.
There is two whole weeks until the ball, and you will tell me your answer
anytime during that time period. Is this a deal?"
"And if
Yamato still refuses, will Yamato be punished?"
"Of course
not, my good knight."
* end of flashback *
'Make friends
with the princess? God, help me..." Yamato pleaded silently, as he
stared into the blue sky. A gentle breeze swept through his blond
hair. His ocean blue eyes were lost in thought, and he did not notice
her glancing at him as she passed by.
'Who is
he? I never saw him around the castle before. Better not disturb
him though.' Sora thought as she walked quietly towards her own chamber,
which she shared with a friend, who was also a maid. As she almost
reached her destination, she accidentally stumbled on a small rock, causing
her to trip forward. Just as she was about to hit the ground, a strong
hand held her back, and a scent of faint soap made its way to her nose,
tickling her sensation. Sora gasped as she fell back into a firm,
muscular chest. She turned around and saw the handsome man looking
at her with interest.
"You alright,
my lady?"
Sora straightened
herself and looked up into the ocean blue eyes of the Yamato, and replied,
"Yes indeed, my lord."
Yamato
studied her, as she fidgeted slightly under his gaze. Her auburn
hair was twisted up to form two curly piles at the side of her head.
It sparkled under the sun and added a playful look to the face. Yes,
she was a beauty, rosy cheeks, cherry red lips, and her eyes... Her
large crimson eyes seemed kind and thoughtful, but yet held love and passion
at the same time. She was perfect in height, being just two inches
shorter than him. A long white dress complimented her simple beauty.
"Um...
My lord, thank you for the help. I must leave now." she blushed as
she saw him still looking at her.
Yamato
snapped back to reality and answered, "Yes, you are welcome, my lady.
My name is Yamato Ishida." he held out his hand to her.
"And mine
is Sora Takenouchi. Pleasure meeting you, Yamato." Sora slipped her
small hand inside his large ones and shook them.
"And my
pleasure too, Sora. See you later." Yamato nodded, and stepped back.
Sora gave
him a bashful smile and retreated to her chamber, leaving a dazed Yamato
standing there.
Jing: So does it mean that
Yamato had already fallen for Sora?
Wings: I'm not going to tell
the story in advance, Jing! Quit interrupting and you'll find out
soon! Oh, and yes, Jyou and Koushiro are coming up now.
Jing: Great!!!!!!! getting
hyper >
Wings: Oh god...... slaps
her head and moans >
~*~
So, how did you like this?
I think there probably isn't a single Renaissance romance out there, so
I'm just happy that I came up with a true original idea of my own!
Happy happy!! ^^ Today's my 14th birthday! Even more happy
happy!! ^^ Oh yes, and remember to review! Be nice and
no flames!! ^_^