Well, in my fanfic 'Pride', I gave a short synopsis of the third fanfic I was thinking of writing. This is a revised version of the first fanfic which I had abandoned but there are major changes to the plot. Thanks to the reviewers who asked me to try this story. Your encouragement is a real great help. On to the story……
The Fragrance Teahouse lies in the outskirts of the town, hidden deep within the woods from the public view. Few in the society knew of its existence and even fewer were on the invitation list to enjoy the pleasure it offered. The name was often whispered among the men in the absence of their wives. To them, it was the fantasy among their dreams to be invited. The place offered them a world of beauty and taste which no brothel could offer. The ladies were handpicked by the master of the teahouse and the mistress taught them the various techniques that were ever known since the birth of the world that would make the blood of the men filled with lust. They came from all parts of the world and backgrounds but were all chosen for one common goal – to capture the desire in the men and the money in their wallet. Not only does this place offer girls to satisfy the men's passions, they also provided exotic food to satisfy their tastes and stomach. Twenty chefs were hired to do the task and it was overseen by the mistress herself. With such a rare combination, the owners were easily the most influential people among the rich as many would go to the extent of begging them to be allowed in.
In the study, the master narrowed his eyes on the young man across him. The walls were soundproof, keeping the conversation within the room. In a low voice, he spoke,
"I have heard from my circle of acquaintances that you are the best among the best although I don't think that your exterior reflect that. I suppose the phrase 'Do not judge the book by its appearance' made some sense after all. Your speed is said to be god-like and your victims did not know what hit them when you snap their backbone from behind in a flash. I guess your credentials are enough for me to trust you with this task. It has come to my knowledge that the town darling priestesses, the Tendos, far surpassed my definition of beauty within this place. Although there are three of them, the one who captured my interest is the youngest Tendo, Akane. She is a high-spirited girl and had a fierce temper. A delightful combination I must say."
"If that's the case, this task is not within my scope. If you want her in your possession, you have to hire a kidnapper, not a killer. I do not keep my victims or any witnesses alive as that would harm my position."
"I am sure this task would send your bloodlust coursed through your veins. Of course I do not want Akane to come in harm's way. She is the untouchable prize I must have. However I anticipated that many useless obstacles would come in the way and they would serve as a practice for you since you have a reputation of keeping witnesses six feet under. Bring her to me and you will be duly rewarded."
"I could not believe that the most powerful man could not get what he wanted. This Akane must be one rare diamond if many would risk their lives for her. It would be a thrill to see their face when they heard that their darling priestess has been captured. It is a deal." The young man smiled, his steely blue eyes shone with anticipation.
The master smiled as he stroked the petal of the rose on his antique vase.
"To reach to the most beautiful flower, you must climb up its thorns one by one. And then.."
He crushed the rose in his hand and laughed.
Author's note: I did some changes to the story. Instead of killing Akane, I preferred kidnapping. I wrote it short because I want to check how many would be interested in this story. It is RA of course. I am a Ranma and Akane fan so there would be a lot of waffy scene. I'm not sure whether I want to include the other girls. For the reviewers of Pride, pls do not worry. Chapter 12 will be posted very soon within this week or Monday next week. Reviews please…………..If you have any comments regarding the story or some suggestion. Pls post it or email me at