Made For Each Other
Disclaimer: I don't own Shadow Hearts
"Dammit!" Yuri Hyuga slammed his fists on the table and glared at his parents. "What the hell? You can't be serious!"
"I'm sorry, son. It's time you shape up and take responsibility as the heir of the Hyuga family." Ben Hyuga said.
"So I'm supposed to sacrifice my future for the family, huh?" Yuri raged.
"Of course not, honey. Your father and I have thought about this long and hard. We know about your womanizing history all too well. Now it is finally time for you to settle down and commit to the important things in life." Anne Hyuga replied softly.
"Mom, dad, I don't want to get married. I'm having the time of my life and getting hitch is definitely not on my list of must-dos." He struggled to convince his parents otherwise.
"No, Yuri. The decision is final. You will marry Elliot's daughter whether you like it or not. Just remember, we're doing this for your benefit." Ben stated.
"Ya right! Like I'm supposed to believe that!" He muttered and stormed out, knowing there's no use speaking anymore.
"Oh dear. I hope he's going to be okay."
"Don't worry, Anne. He might not like it at first, but he'll see it our way eventually."
Yuri stepped on the gas hard and let cold wind in to try to cool off his anger. He can't believe his parents actually wanted him to get married. Like anyone was good enough to catch up with him.
Yuri is a master fighter. He excels in all type of physical discipline, ranging from tae kwan do, karate, kickboxing etc. The Hyuga family has been known to be the master of all types of hand-to-hand combat. Yuri is one of the finest practitioners produced in the history of the Hyuga. At the age of 26, he has won numerous grand slam championships, and with that came stardom and self-arrogance.
Well, he thought to himself, at least he's marrying Karin, his childhood friend. It's not like she's completely out of his league. Karin is a fashion model and she's currently finishing a world fashion tour. It's been two years since they met but Yuri still remembers her well. With fiery red hair and a body made to kill, she's hardly a girl that goes unnoticed. She was sexy, seductive and practically all over him. Well, can't really blame her since it's his fault for being so irresistible.
Yuri chuckled softly and thought to himself. I swear there's not a woman on earth who can resist my charm.
"I don't believe it! Is it true? Tell me it's not a dream, mom." Karin Koenig danced and smiled to herself. I can't believe it! I'm marrying Yuri, one of the hottest and not to mention one of the richest men I have ever met! This is too good to be true!
"Yes baby, you heard me. Your father and I have arranged a marriage between our family and the Hyuga's. They think it's time for Yuri to settle down and they chose you as their daughter-in-law." Mrs. Elliot delighted. "The wedding will take place next month so be sure to come home as soon as possible. I mean you are finished in France, right?"
"You got it, mom. I'm hopping on the next plane so expect me home soon. Tell dad that I'm finished with this tour and I'll be home in a day or two. Love you!" Karin hung up and let happiness wash all over her. In a month I'll be Mrs. Yuri Hyuga. Oh, thanks you God for this blessed union!
"Honey, I've just revealed it to Karin. She said she's coming home as soon as possible so there's no need to wait for her. We should start planning now." Wyanna Elliot patted her husband fondly.
"Oh, I see…Wyanna; I can't help but feel we should ask Alice about this as well. She is after all part of this family, right?" Morris Elliot asked.
Wyanna's face darkened. She had almost forgotten about her stepdaughter. Well, I will not let a simple girl ruin my daughter's life. There's no way I'm going to let Alice take Yuri away from my Karin!
"Oh dear, of course I didn't forget about Alice. But you know her…she won't make Yuri a good wife. Their personality is, well, too different. I'm sure Karin is the better choice."
Morris sighed. His wife did make a good point. Alice has been separated from him for almost 18 years. Even since his late wife passed away, Alice was sent to Koudelka Iasant, her mother's best friend's home in Wales. Though he visits twice every year, it's not enough to cover the distance that has grown between father and daughter. He wanted his daughter to be with him but Alice just didn't connect with Wyanna and Karin. So he was forced to leave her in Koudelka's care.
But he remembers Alice as a quiet child with pale moonlight hair and blue eyes that shines like the azure ocean. She was delicate and sensitive. Now she has blossomed into a beautiful young woman of 24, and with the soul of a musician. Alice decided to pursue the path of a harpist and she's making quite a name of herself these few years in Europe.
"Morris, are you listening to me?" Wyanna gently shook her husband.
"Oh, yes…I'm sorry. What were you saying?" He snapped out of the past.
"I said you should phone Alice and tell her the good news. She is part of the family after all. Ask her to come back to Japan."
"Of course, let me get the phone right this minute."
"Ah, this place sure has changed since the last time I was here." Alice Elliot looked around curiously. It's been a week since her father urged her to come home. Now stepping into the airport, it's bringing back so many bittersweet memories of her parents and of her childhood.
Alice walked slowly out of the gate, glancing left and right for Carla to pick her up. Carla was her nanny. She loved Alice as if she's her own daughter. When Alice lost her mother, it was Carla who comforted her and looked after her. Even when she moved to Aunt Koudelka's home in Wales, Carla accompanied her to Europe and stayed with her until she was old enough to take care of herself. By then her nanny was physically too weak to do anymore for her so Alice asked Carla to return to Japan where the old woman felt more comfortable in the Elliot estate. Just thinking about her old nanny makes Alice feel all warm inside.
Then she thought about her stepmother and older stepsister. From what she could remember, they were very active and outgoing. Even though she has only met them a few times in her life. Wyanna seemed to care deeply for her father, so Alice was thankful to her companionship to her father. Karin, on the other hand, was the complete opposite of Alice. She's like the raging fire while Alice was like the flowing stream. Because of that, they have never shared a sisterly bond.
Alice gave a small sigh when she heard a familiar voice called out to her. "Alice!" She turned to the side and saw Carla's sweet old face. Alice dropped her bags and ran into Carla's arms.
"Oh Carla, it's so good to see you again." Alice hugged the woman tight.
"Young Miss, let me take a look at you. My, my, you look so beautiful, just like your mother." Alice dropped her eyes and felt a bit depressed at hearing about her mother.
"Oh me and my mouth, forget what I said. Now come on, I'm sure Mr. Elliot is eager to see you as well." Carla rushed Alice while taking some of her luggage.
"How's father? Is he well?" Alice asked when they sat in the car.
"He's fine. The only thing missing in his life is you, Alice. He misses you very much, my dear." Carla patted Alice. "But now that you're back, you should claim your rightful place in the Elliot estate. That'll show that woman and her daughter, always prancing around like they really own the place." Carla pouted.
"Oh Carla, they are my stepmother and stepsister and they do own the place. You should talk about them like that. I've been selfish to leave father all these years. Guess I should thank them for taking care of him."
"Young Miss, don't forget you are the real Elliot daughter. That woman may be Mrs. Elliot now but her daughter is not. She did after all keep her father's name. Moreover, they stole Young Master Hyuga away from you!"
Alice looked surprised at Carla's outburst. "Don't be silly. They didn't steal anything from me. I mean Karin and Yuri Hyuga are childhood friends so I'm sure they have a mutual understanding between them." Alice can't believe Carla actually believed that she and Yuri belonged together. Sure, they've met before, but that was years ago when she was but a little child. Her memories of him were extremely vague. The only thing she could remember was a stuck up boy with sandy brown color hair.
"I'm telling you this young man is the catch and the both of you are a match made in heaven." Carla concluded stubbornly.
Alice only smiled and said nothing.
Thirty minutes later, the car pulled into the Elliot estate. Before she got out of the car, Alice caught a glimpse of a man's attention before he drove off in his convertible. Dark crimson eyes met with her. From the short exchange, she felt her heart quickened by those angry features of the strange man.
Wait! What am I thinking? I don't even know who he is. Alice shook her head a little and stepped out of the car.
Please R&R. This is my first fanfic so any constructive criticism is much appreciated!