A Kyoko Cinderella Story

The Fuwa Mansion

RING RING "KKKKYYYYYYOOOOOKKKOOOOOO!" yelled Sho from his specially made gold rimmed four poster bed. Leaning with his arm on one of his many pillows he continued to pull the rope that was conveniently positioned next to a vent that led straight to the kitchen in which Kyoko was bustling about.

"Where's my breakfast!" Yelled Sho still pulling the rope.

"I'm really sorry Sho!" Kyoko yelled from the kitchen. "It's almost done!"

Sho sighed and stop pulling the bell momentarily. "Well hurry it up!" Annoying woman. He thought to himself.

Kyoko rushed in almost tipping the tray full of food she was carrying. She appeared to be desprately trying to keep the tray from falling on the red velvate carpet which was of course custom made. Kyoko carefully layed the tray down on the edge of his bed so it wouldn't fall.

With a worried look Kyoko said quietly, "I'm really really sorry Sho. The stove broke so I had to fix it. That's why your breakfast is late." She twisted her fingers in her apron expecting an angry reply.

"Nevermind just give it here. Jezz you're a mess. Go clean up or something." Sho said lazily. She handed Sho his tray and began rubbing the blackish-gray smears on her face with her sleeve.

"Ugh! Not in here!" yelled Sho with a mouth full of food.

"Sorry," mumbled Kyoko as she flinched at his irritated tone. She left the room thinking to herself. He never used to be this angry. I wonder what's got him so irritated...oh well it doesn't matter. She smiled. Shotaro had been her best friend and prince ever since they were children. And I'm his princess. She fell dramaticly to the ground. But for now I'm just like Cinderella I just have to wait until my fairy god mother makes me beautiful and then I'll get whisked away by my prince. She smiled in pure bliss as her thoughts of Sho and her Happily Ever After took her away to a magical place that is Kyoko's imagination. RINNNG! POP! Kyoko's Happy Ever After popped and floated away as a loud annoying bell rung out. "Nooo! My Happy Ever After!" She reached out to the invisable dream as if she could grab it. She shook her head. Later, she thought, and sprung up.

"Comming Sho!" she lifted her heavy skirts and ran off into the direction of the sound. When she reached the old oak door frame and looked in her childhood friend was just slipping a white silk shirt over his head. Kyoko being the inocent type, blushed furiously.

"Kyoko can you go pick up a few things for me? I need you to restock on food and such ok?" Sho asked with his back turned.

"Um yeah I can do that." Kyoko smiled sweetly. "Bye Sho!"

Sho just narrowed his eyes at her and said "Whatever. Just hurry back so you can clean this place up it's a mess in here..."

Her smile faded a bit. "Ok bye Sho," she said as she slowly walked out of the room.

Market Place

Kyoko walked quickly past the sweet smelling bakery fearing that if she stayed too long she would be tempted to buy somthing. I remember when we first came to the Fuwa Mansion. He was so sweet then. His parents own a huge piece of land back west where they have their own mansion and a very successful farming company. My mother abandoned me when I was ten but Sho's parents were kind enough to take me in. We grew up together but Sho didn't want to inherit his father's company and marry a country bumkin so he ran away and he asked me to go with him...and I said yes. Ah. I miss those days when he would smile at me sweetly and say how our lives would be just like a fairy tale. If only... Her thoughts were suddenly interupted with shouts and a horse wildly thrashing. Then before she could sort out what was going on she was sent flying landing flat on her back in the mud. She groaned as she tried to sit on her back which was throbbing in protest at the attempt.

A slightly blurry older man dressed heavily in white flowing ruffles rushed off the horse and held her shoulders tightly. "Young lady are you alright? Does it hurt anywhere?" He shook her softly.

As Kyoko's vision returned to normal she saw the face of a handsome older gentleman peering at her face concern edged into his features. "Um yes but my back hurts a bit."

He helped her stand up and said still holding her hand, "I'm terribly sorry for this incident madam." He kissed her hand and introduced himself, "It's been a pleasure meeting you madam you may call me Lory if you wish and," he pointed to a dark skinned man with a white silk turban wrapped around his head that was dismounting his horse, "this is my friend Sebastian."

Sebastian walked slowly over, "Are you alright?" he asked bluntly.

His bluntness made Kyoko a bit nervous so she just nodded in response and then realized she hadn't properly introduced herself yet and quickly bowed. "I'm sorry for being rude my name is Kyoko Mogami you may call me Kyoko though."

Lory grinned, "So Miss Kyoko where are you heading to and if possible may we give you a ride as a way to make up for almost running you over?"

"U-um I don't think..." Kyoko stammered

Lory immediately drooped and gave Kyoko the most pitiful sad puppy dog look. "Please help ease my guilt or I don't think I'll ever be able to sleep at night."

Kyoko didn't want to upset anyone so she hesitently agreed. "Alright I suppose."

Lory's saddness deflated instantly and he waved her towards a beautifuly decorated white carriage. Kyoko stared in amazment.

It's just like Cinderella's carriage. She beamed gleefully.

"Are you comming...princess Kyoko?" He stretched out his hand while he held the door open for her.

As if caught up in a dream she took Lory's hand and carefully stepped up the tiny white stairs and leaned into the carriage. She looked around her as she sat down. It was white all over the inside too. The seats were white leather and the ground was covered in some kind of white fur. She ran her hands along the bumps of the leather.

"Just like a fairy tale," she whispers happily. And somewhere deep inside her heart a very small part of her was actually a bit relieved Sho wasn't there to ruin this perfect moment.

To Be Continued

Who is this mysterious Lory?

What will happen next between Sho and Kyoko?

Is Sho ment to be her prince or will someone else cut into the picture?

Remember to RandR! :D Till next time UPPP UPPP AND AWAYYY!