"Princess, you're getting late already! Please hurry!" A voice called out to the 17 year old girl on the other side of the door. The Princess had already been in her chamber for more than an hour, and yet still not ready preparing for the ball. Usually, she would just use about 15 minutes. "Michiru!" This time, she was called by her name, Kaiou Michiru, which was given to her by her late mother.
"Hai, hai, Maria-san!" The aquamarine hair Princess replied as she tightened the mini bow which tied the back of her hair into a tiny ponytail, making her look cute as ever. "Beautiful…" She whispered under her breath. Taking one last look into the mirror before her, she took in a deep breath and turned the golden doorknob, revealing her personal maid, Maria.
"What took you so long this time, princess?" The old lady asked as she escorted Michiru to the ball room. Maria had been taking care of her ever since she turned 5, well… It was actually a request from her mother before she passed away, her last request; that is for Michiru to grow healthily and married to a handsome, young chap.
"I myself don't know, Maria… It's like I will meet someone special tonight… I'm not sure…" She paused for a moment. "It's just a feeling though…" She smiled weakly to the shorter figure.
"Perhaps your soul mate?" This was what you get from discussing the 'love topic' with Maria. She would get back to her younger days, talking about love at first sight, soul mates and all those stuff. Michiru, on the other hand, don't believe in those things. Michiru had been in love, puppy love, as people would call that, with Lord Redserviose. Who could blame her? She was only 10 at that time and knew nothing about love. Ever since that day Lord Redserviose humiliated her in front of all her friends, she had hated him since; he was the reason her friends left her, and she thought they were loyal friends… They stick to her only for her family's wealth. For some reason, Lord Redserviose seemed to be the one going after her after that incident, silly, right?
"Come on, Maria… You've got to stop thinking about those things! It doesn't exists at all trust me!"
"My dear… You haven't been in love doesn't mean that doesn't exists at all… Just give it time. I'm certain yours will come sooner or later…" Maria flashed her the smile again; the innocent smile. Michiru breathed out a heavy sigh and walked through the door which had been opened for her.
"Presenting Princess Kaiou Michiru." Everyone locked their gazes at her just when she was introduced. She hated being the center of attention. Their gazes, their looks, it was too much for her to handle. The ball room silenced immediately just when she walked down the stairs. All were watching her in awe. All she could do was blush even harder.
"Michiru! Come here, my Princess." A commanding deep voice broke the silence. Michiru could recognize the voice anywhere. It belonged to the person she respected the most… Her father, the King… Slowly, she made her way to her father, who was with a group of boring politicians. Obviously, her father was bragging about her again, trying to find a good man for her. Unfortunately, she had been given the title of The-hardest-to-get-a-date-with-Princess as every man who stepped up to her would be rejected without even starting a conversation.
"Good evening, father." She greeted as usual.
"Good evening to you, Michiru." He smiled. "Michiru, this is Lord Triton Harris, son of Duke Kingston Harris." The young gentleman before her kissed her hand as her father introduced them. "Lord Triton, this is my daughter, Princess Michiru." Triton looked into her deep sea blue eyes, giving her a charming smile.
"I've heard much about you, Princess Michiru." He said with a heavy British accent.
"He a good man, Michiru. You might want to consider him." King Kaiou Ryuhei whispered into his daughter's ears, only to receive a cold glare from her. Michiru dragged her father to one side, leaving Triton aside.
"I'm sorry, please excuse us." She said in a hurry. When they were in a corner, where no one was around, Michiru started her scolding again. Sure she respected her father, but he really deserved these scolding. "Father, how many times have I told you not to invite all these Lord or something? They're just going after your wealth! Remember Lord Redserviose?" King Ryuhei finally came back to his senses. Sometimes just finding a good man for his daughter had made him think of nothing except 'a good man'.
"I'm sorry, Michiru… I won't do that again, promise…"
"You've said that many times before, father…" She shook her head. "You really can't help it, can you?" Her father shook his head in a quick reply. "Ok, father. I promise to find a good man before my 18th birthday… That is, if you don't interfere with my love life anymore… Deal?"
"Sigh… Deal…" Michiru smiled at the power she sometimes could control over her father.
"Father, I think your Lord Triton is still there waiting for you… I think you better head back now, I'll help myself with a cup of cocktail." With that said, she headed to the drink counter.
"Hey, Michiru… Didn't expect me to be here too, did you?!" Michiru froze in her steps. That voice…
"What are you doing here, Redserviose?" She snarled without turning back to face her black haired 'friend'.
"Well… I was wondering…" He pulled Michiru into his arms, trying to close the gap between them. Before he succeeded, a crash could be heard from the other end of the room. There were shattered glasses everywhere as the bomb exploded. "What's happening?" Redserviose quickly ran away, clutching his bottoms.
Michiru walked towards the forward, trying to figure out what was happening. She had always been the curious type. "Michiru! Get back here!" Her father shouted as guards rushed into her directions. The Princess's eyes widen as the smoke subsided, revealing a tall blonde in a black, long coat, with the King's goods. He was wearing a silver mask which covered only his eyes. Michiru looked behind, knowing the fact that he couldn't be alone in this. Who is the world would dare to steal the King's goods?
"Guards! Get them!" King Ryuhei ordered.
One of the guards rushed from his group and tried to stop the blonde, but he was too fast, as fast as the wind, if one would describe it. "Princess! Get away!" The low-ranked guard shouted. The tall blonde smirked at Michiru.
"Hey, boss! Hurry up, or else he would find out!" One of his followers reminded him from behind.
"See you again, Princess." He said to the Princess, with his charming deep voice.
"H-Hai…" All she could do was blush. See you again… My Prince…
Ok, that's was really short.. I admit.. But hey, can't blame me though... I wrote this in classm not home! lolz... Anyways, let me know what you think!