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Queen Rei stood there at the balcony looking on at the garden. The festival of her birthday was only in a few days. But now, the festival of her birth and her daughters had become one in the same. Since the little princess was born on the 16th of the very same month. She sighed, running her fingers through her long black silken hair. ::It's been so very long:: she thought to herself. And I feel so very lonely now, she said to herself, sighing a little bit. The soft wind began to blow around her body. Adding just a little more comfort to herself. Rei wrapped her arms around herself. The two tendrils of red silk on her shoulders softly blowing in the wind with her hair. br
My Queen? A voice asked behind her. He stood their tall, in a black tuxedo. the guests..they're waiting. he added.br
Rei took in a deep breath and exhaled again. I understand she said solemnly, closing her eyes and bowing her head. br
He walked up to her. His gentle and yet strong hands placed upon her shoulders. Besides, you are still not completely ready. An-br
I know. Queen Rei said sharply, opening her eyes again glaring out to the garden filled with orange and red flowers of all kinds. Leave me be. I will arrive to the party soon she said to himbr
He stopped his words as he backed away a little, bowing slightly to her. As you wish, my Queen he said. At that, he turned around and walked back into the palace, once agian leaving the Queen by herself and her thoughts.br
Immediately Queen Rei loosened her hands in a quick movement. Moving her right hand to her forhead, as she steadied herself with her left on the banister. I've lost two loves already.. perhaps I am a curse. Rei clutched her hand harder onto the banister as she took in many deep breaths. br
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The little girl was running frantically about her royal room. She was already dressed up in her princess attire. The crimson red dress had sleeves that ended at her shoulders. A gold clasp in either shoulder with a small ruby on each one. The dress rippled down, a dark indigo ribbon seemed to be entwined on the sides. She pulled back some of her dark blue green hair to behind her ears as she searched through her dresser. Where could it be! she whined in a child-like voice. This being something very normal for a person only at the age of 5. br
The little girl cursed the only way she could. By stomping her foot and saying gods wail! it was her own curse phrase that she had come up with ever since her mother, Queen Rei, heard her say gods damn all'. She started towards another drawer as she heard a soft knock on her door. Just a minute! she said hastily trying for one more desperate attempt at finding the precious jeweled tiara.br
A small snicker came from the door as it opened up. A small boy stood in the doorway. He appeared to be no older than a year more than the little princess. He was wearing a small dark red, almost black, tuxedo. Hello Princess leena-CHAN he said laughing a little bit. br
Leena turned and glared at him. She put her small hands on her hips as she made the maddest face that she possibly could. she said. Then she glanced at what was in his hands. My Tiara! she exclaimed.br
Kyo smiled a little darkly as he twirled the tiara in his hands. Oh you mean this thing here? he asked her.br
She let out an aggravated sigh as she stomped up to him. She quickly tore it from his little hands. You baka! she proclaimed. I've been looking everywhere for this! Now I find out that YOU took it. she lets out a small laugh. I should have known it was you. You steal all my stuff all the time. she spoke accusingly.br
Kyo slumped his small shoulders over as he lowered his head. I'm sorry Princess. I won't do that again. he said.br
Leena said. She pulled her eloquent head band from her head as she walked over to her dresser. There, she took a hold of her brush and slowly stroked her silky locks. Kyo looked on in admiration. She asked the boy. But Leena didn't turn away from her mirror in the dresser. br
he said smiling a little. I just don't understand how girl's take so long to get ready. he said, leaning his little body up against the door frame.br
Leena ignored the comment as she finished brushing her hair. Then, she placed the tiara in her hair. It came to a central point but was almost webbed' gold instead of solid. some portions where two parts of the webbings came together, there was either a diamond or a ruby. In the center was a dark indigo jewel, representing Leena herself. She cleared her throat a little as she held her head high. Then, she walked up to Kyo, waiting forr him move aside.br
A small smile came across Kyo's face as he looked at Leena. ::she is really pretty..for a girl that is.:: then he looked at the tiara on her head. br
Will you move?! She insisted to him.br
huh? Oh, yeah. he said nodding. Then he stood back up and backed away; bowing a little as she passes. He sighed to himself as he watch Leena walk down the hallway. ::I never stole your tiara Leena..:: he thought to himself. ::I found it hidden in the garden.. in one of your favorite hiding spots::. At that he sighed and followed the princess of Mars down the hallway.br
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Queen Rei finally turned away from her viewpoint. From there, she walked into the lavish room. The walls were simply decorated as she continued to walk. Not a word escaped her lips, and not a thought crossed her mind as she walked up to the golden and silvered table. She looked at the Solid god crown on it as she place her right hand nearby to it. Rei just looked at it as she turned her head away. Fit to be a queen. She said to herself, in a scoffing-like mannor. At this she looked back at the Crown and picked it up. I just pray that Serenity is right. she commented to herself. br
Then, she placed the crown on her head, the dark crimson ruby on the center gleaming by the bright candlelight. Taking one last glance outside Rei sighed. The sunsets.. they're so beautiful here on Mars.. she said. At that she turned and headed towards the door. Ready for themany guests and the announcement banquet.br
Rei walked down the long hallway, pasisng by room after room. About this time, she spotted her daughter, Leena, up ahead. she said said sharply, seeing her run in her heals. br
Leena stopped as Kyo sped by her. Skidding to a stop he turned around. What is it? he asked. Then he saw Queen Rei. Immediately he got down on one knee as he bowed his head. Your Highness. he said in resepct. even for a six year old, he had been trained to respect all royalty, since he himself was royalty as well. br
Leena cringed as she saw her mom walk up. I'm sorry mother. she said, taking ahold of the sides of her dress she pulled them away and curtsied, bowing her head. Unfortuntely, her Tiara tried to slip off as well. Leena said as she quickly stood up, holding the Tiara in place.br
Rei covered her mouth and held back a laugh. Oh Leena, she said between a giggle, you must try to be a little more careful next time! she urged her. br
The little girl nodded. I will momma I will. At that, the two began to walk together down the hallway. Rei lectured her daughter on the fundamentals of being a polite little princess. And that respect and honor came above all. The young Kyo just walked along behind them. His head bowed low and his hands infront of him, like a child walking up to their first communion. br
Leena finally asked. What is this for anyway? I thought that the festivals aren't until a few more days.br
the Queen tried to explain the best she could. Before you can turn six, Leena, I as Queen have to decide who you wil be betrothed to. This is that festival. It has been difficult trying to find someone who is worthy of you. She glanced back at Kyo, then looked forward. But I'm sure I've found someone. Rei said, smiling down to the girl. br
Leena nodded, some of her dark blue-green hair swishing a little. Well I know you wouldn't chose any baka boy! she said laughing a little bit. br
Rei nodded and smiled. But of course I wouldn't! she exclaimed. Queen Rei stopped as she looked up to see the large cherry wood door. We're here. she said quietly. br
Leena yelled as she ran to the door, immediatly it opened for her as she almost ran into the room. But she stopped, remembering what he mother had said about being a good little princess. Leena held her head high as she walked into the room.br
Rei shook her head, looking on at her daughter. She is a good girl. But sometimes.. I wonder about her. Don't you, Kyo? he asked the little boy.br
Kyo turned a little red as he shuffled his feet a bit. Well a little, yeah I guess. br
she said simply. You'll make a fine husband for her then. then, at that she walked into the room, leaving a stunned Kyo standing by himself. br
the child's lips gasped out.