This is the first story that I've posted that will (hopefully) have multiple chapters. I haven't watch Ouran in a while so sorry if anyone seems OOC. :X please R&R!
"Did you hear? Prince Tamaki is visiting the castle today!"
Despite the obvious excitement in Renge's voice, Haruhi remained indifferent to the news and continued sweeping the floor, "Is that so?"
For some reason this caused the blonde woman to flare up in outrage, "What do you mean? That's been the best news this month!" Her temper simmered down as she thought of the rumored gorgeous monarch. She sighed in content, sculpting the perfect man in her mind.
Her vision was stopped short by another one of her friend's apathetic remarks, "I just don't see what the big deal is."
Carelessly, Renge swatted her feather duster at the picture frame on the wall behind her, "Oh, Haruhi, you just don't get it. Do you not keep up with the latest gossip around the castle?" Before waiting for the other maid to reply, she went of in a discourse on the kingdom's recent scandals and secrets.
As the chatty woman rambled on about persons and places, Haruhi tuned her out for she was caught up in her own thoughts. Earlier, the brunette had noticed giggling workers setting up the formal dining table with a different number of plates, wine glasses, and silverware than usual. She figured the whole prince thing explained why every laborer on the castle grounds was busy with a job.
The sound of glass shattering rang throughout the upper floors causing the two maids to jump in shock.
"You've ruined it, you ignorant peasant!"
It also explained the princess's foul mood.
Several guards went rushing past the working maids towards the origin of the shriek. Moments later, the armed men drug out a feeble looking man whose face twisted in fear. As the poor man was escorted out of the halls, a fair-skinned woman with a ridiculously decorative dress came out of the offending room. Pointing a finger, she shouted, "Take him away! As low as he can go in the dungeon," and stormed back inside the room.
Haruhi noticed when the princess turned around a large reddish spot stained the lower half of her pure white ensemble.
"Oh, poor Éclair," Renge sighed sympathetically. Haruhi crouched down to collect the bits of dirt into the dustpan. What did she mean "poor Éclair"? The royal always acted overly emotional. However, today those emotions were more on the angry side.
"You!" A finger from across the hall pointed at the long-haired maid who looked up at the motion. "Come help us fix the princess's gown."
Squealing with excitement, Renge hurried down to the room. She gave a goodbye to her friend, waving her duster. Sighing, Haruhi left to get rid of the trash and made her way down to the main floor.
The girl nearly dropped the pan with surprise from the clanging of bells that suddenly went off. Those bells were only used when special visitors arrived on the castle grounds. The other servants were also shocked but immediately turned to peep through the spotless glass windows. Gasps of awe and amazement came from the cluster of working men and women. Harhui emptied her pan into the trash before going to take a look herself. Curiosity had definitely grasped the young maid.
She could barely make anything out through the crowd but it appeared as though the figure approaching the manor was riding atop a pure white steed. It must have been the prince. Although she hadn't must interest in the man earlier, she decided to stick around just to catch a glimpse of the said handsome royal. Just a glimpse then she'd be on her way.
As the large castle doors opened with the help of two guards, a swirl of red blasted through the hall and drifted slowly to the floor.
'Rose petals?' Haruhi raised a brow. 'How cheesy.'
Rapid clicks tapped along the stairway as the princess rushed to the opening doors. She patted at her newly styled pompadour making sure no curl was out of place. Éclair's crystal blue eyes squinted as she frowned.
"Don't you people have something better to do? Move along!" Haruhi, along with the other workers paid her no mind for they couldn't hear her over their own clamor. She growled under her breath. Before another threat could leave her vicious mouth, a hand rested upon her shoulder. She looked up to see none other than the ruler of the castle.
"Father, tell them to-"
"Worry not, princess, the servants do no harm." He motioned towards the crowd. Éclair bit her tongue, she really couldn't force them to leave since there was no more work left to be done.
A knight by the doors caught everyone's attention by clearing his throat. "Now presenting Ouran Kingdom's one and only Prince Tamaki."
The brightest hue of blue caught the brunette's eyes. The rumors Renge had heard were true. Tamaki was a very handsome man. Blonde bangs rested along his forehead bringing out the sharp definition of his face. He wore all white, the color of royals, it fit him perfectly. Abruptly, the maiden averted her eyes. Who cared if he was glowing with beauty? It all came down to what was on the inside.
Éclair's mouth fell agape as she admired the man before her. Noticing how ridiculous she might have been looking, the princess straightened up and placed a smile on her face. The monarch before her bowed before her.
"Enchantée, my princess," A rose was delicately held between his fingers as he gazed up at Éclair with a warm grin. The royal's face was quickly turning red and she took the rose and held it in awe.
"Oh, thank you, prince Tamaki." She couldn't take her eyes of him. To think that such a nice looking gentlemen would soon be hers and hers alone.
Haruhi squinted in annoyance from the rose, 'Super cheesy', she thought. She didn't want to see anymore of this guy's overly romantic gestures and decided to take her leave back upstairs. However, she couldn't help but take one more look at the blond before disappearing. Suddenly, blue eyes met with her own. She jumped after realizing he had caught her staring. Her fright caused her to clumsily slip down the steps with very audible thumps as all eyes were on her. When the maid reached the bottom step she was greeted by a figure hovering over her.
"Are you okay, miss?" A hand outstretched to help her up but she didn't take notice in her frantic hurry to stand up. Those same shimmering blue orbs gazed down at her with concern. But that worried look changed into something different.
"You know you remind me of a tanuki," The prince randomly spouted.
The girl mentally facepalmed, 'He's stupid!'
The prince vanished from her view all of a sudden. Éclair had her hands possessively wrapped around an arm of the royal. But her eyes were dead set on Haruhi. "Don't pay attention to that oafish girl, prince. Come with me, the cooks are preparing a feast."
"Alright," he spoke with a hint of reluctantly in his voice and the pair left down the main hall, followed by the King and other onlookers. He couldn't help but take a glance back at the cute little maid who returned the notion.
