"Goshujin-sama, it is time to wake up," the young maid called to the sleeping man as she opened the curtains to let the sun shine through.
"Later, Luka. I'm still tired from last night," the man grumbled under the covers.
The maid sighed, grabbed a strand of his purple hair and yanked it.
"Ow! Fine, I'll wake up," the master heaved and glanced to his right. "Did Sakine already leave?" he asked.
"Yes, I escorted her out as soon as she woke up. While you are still awake, today's breakfast is a tomato soufflé with seasoned cilantro. Would you like some tea today, milord?"
"Earl Grey"
"As you wish," the pink haired maid bowed and pulled the rope hanging from the bed twice. "Milord, I already prepared your wardrobe today. Do not forget, you are meeting with Sir Shion from the other side of town," the maid reminded as she put on his jacket and trousers.
Luka Megurine was the family maid as long as Lord Gakupo Kamui remembers. With a heart shaped face, long pink hair up to her waist, delicate fingers, a stern yet sweet manner, bright blue eyes, a black eye patch covered her right eye, and a large chest, she was the head maid of the estate. About 20 years old now, she vowed to Gakupo's parents that she would serve them until she dies.
Gakupo Kamui, the heir of the family. With broad shoulders, silky purple hair, and matching violet eyes, he constantly charms women. Leaving dear Luka to escort the lucky women out of his room the very next day. His younger sister, Megumi, died at a young age. And his parents were mysteriously murdered on a night out to town. He was left alone with the maids and butlers in the empty mansion. Some of the previous servants passed away due to old age. Including Luka, there are 4 attendants in the whole mansion.
"Len, why do I have to carry the food out?" a young girl with short blond hair complained.
"Because I don't trust you carrying the tea," a similar boy responded.
"Guys, quiet down or Luka's going to yell at you!" another girl with teal twin tails hushed.
"Or maybe I'm just going to yell at all of you," Luka came down smiling.
"I'm sorry, Luka!" apologized the teal girl.
"You know I'm only joking, Miku. Everyone, will you please bring out the food for milord?"
"On it!" went the blond twins.
"Rin, you almost made me spill the tea!" scolded the boy.
"I'm sorry"
Rin and Len Kagamine were twins taken in by the Kamui family when they were babies to be become their servants. Rin, who had choppy blond hair to her shoulders and always wearing a white bow, was loud and stubborn and in charge of cleaning the household. Len, that had messy blond hair tied in a ponytail, was more calm and quiet and did most of the cooking. Now 14, they serve Lord Kamui.
Miku Hatsune, now 16, always looked up to Luka. With very, very long teal hair down to her ankles, she always tied them up in pigtails in case of tripping in the garden where she attends.
"Please enjoy the meal, Milord," the four of them bowed.
"Luka, please stay behind. I would like to talk to you," Gakupo said calmly.
"Yes, Milord"
When Gakupo finally finished sipping his tea, he questioned the maid. "Luka, as my maid, you are to do whatever I tell you, is that correct?"
"Yes, Milord"
"And to stay by my side until you or I die"
"Yes, Milord"
"Then do not give yourself to Shion"
"What is wrong with Sir Shion? Shall I dispose of him?"
"No, this is none of your concern, Luka. Please run a bath for me"
"As you wish, Milord," Luka said as she headed out to the bathroom.
Luka stood in the corner of the bathroom with a sponge in her hands as the lord stripped down and climbed in. She didn't even blush at the sight of the nude heir. This puzzled Gakupo a lot.
"Luka,"
"Yes, Milord?"
"Why do you keep a straight face when you bathe me?"
"Because I have watch you grow. And it is my duty to not think vulgar things when serving Milord. Now, please lean back so I can wash your hair," answered Luka.
After fastening the last button, Luka went down to greet the guest. "Milord will be waiting in the billiard room," bowed the maid.
"So what happened to Hiyama? He usually comes to our little competitions," stated Gakupo.
"…He couldn't come. Anyway, I didn't come here just for the entertainment. I want to make you an offer," the blue haired man replied.
"State your deal"
"I would give you half of the town…for your pink haired maid"
"No thank you"
Shion smirked. "You still don't know about little Luka?"
"Know about what?"
"Oh, nothing. At least Hiyama is not going to have her…" Kaito Shion sighed moving his knight.
"Tell me this instant! What is so special about Luka?" demanded Gakupo.
"To be honest with you, I have no idea. But I do know that your Luka is different than any other maid," Kaito gritted through his teeth.
"If there is no reason why, I will not give you Luka," Gakupo plainly stated.
"…Checkmate. I've won," Kaito smiled down at the chessboard.
"Milord, is there anything you want?" Luka asked peering in the doorway.
"Ah, yes" Gakupo nodded beckoning her to come over. Luka knelt down to Gakupo's level and nodded.
Kaito watched hungrily as Luka left the billiard room.
"Oh, in this game, I believe I have won," Gakupo whispered in a tone not to be heard.
Luka sighed as she continued to cut up the vegetables. Her master's brutal request floated in her head. He still has a lot to learn, Luka thought.
"Luka, are the carrots ready?" Miku asked stirring the pot.
"Huh? Oh, yeah, they're almost done," replied Luka.
"This is a lovely dining arrangement," commented Kaito.
"Thank you. Miku planned it," Gakupo said in an icy tone. He was getting more furious at his guest ever since he offered a trade for Luka. "Rin, would you please pour some wine for our guest?"
"Yes, Sir!" saluted Rin. The other 3 servants exchanged nervous looks. They all know that Rin was energetic and couldn't keep still. Badly enough, she was serving red wine on a white tablecloth. Rin was pouring the wine until it was about to overflow. With a sudden instinct, Luka rushed out and swiped the tablecloth underneath. Everything remained in place as the wine was dripping down from the table.
Luka placed her hand on Rin's shoulder. "Rin, that's enough," she said calmly which caused the girl to stop.
"Oh my god, I am so sorry!" she exclaimed realizing she poured too much.
"It's alright, Rin. We need to get rid of that bottle of wine anyway," Luka smiled as she escorted her out of the dining room.
"That's one reason I want Luka," Kaito explained.
"She lets you spill wine?"
"No, Kamui. Your Luka has mighty fast reflexes. Which is key"
"I'm sorry, I couldn't hear you," shouted Gakupo from all the way on the other side of the dining table.
The two men finished dinner and made their way back to the billiard room.
"For the last time, I will not give Luka to you," stated Gakupo in an annoyed tone.
"I can see there is no way," Kaito answered. "Excuse me while I go make a phone call"
Kaito walked out of the room and stared down the hall. "Where the hell do they keep the telephone?" Kaito mumbled.
"Is there something wrong?" Luka asked behind him.
"Oh! Where is the telephone?"
"Follow me," Luka said.
The pair climbed down numerous flights of stairs where they reached the room. "The phone is right inside"
As Kaito walked in the strange room, the door slammed behind him. It was a small room, with no décor or anything and no phone.
"Where the hell am I!" screamed Kaito. The small panel on the door slid open. He could see the maid's shining blue eye.
"My guest," Luka said calmly, "you are in the incinerator"
Kaito's eyes widen. "WHAT! Let me out of here! Are you crazy! Are you just going to let me die? Get me out of here! HEEEEELP!"
Luka just stood there, as the man's screams became muffled sounds. She still couldn't believe that she killed him in her Master's wishes. However, she has to obey her master. But doing something so sinister like committing homicide over something so little. Sighing, she returned back to her master.
"Luka, you got rid of him?" Gakupo asked when she returned.
"Yes, Milord. I sent him to the incinerator"
"I'm sorry to make you do something like that, Luka. But I cannot hand you over to him. And I know he won't give up until he gets what he wants. Therefore, we have to eliminate Sir Shion," he explained.
"Yes, Milord"
"Luka, before you go to sleep, I want to ask you something"
"What is it, Milord?" Luka questioned.
"How fast is your reflex?"
"You'll just have to find out," Luka turned.
Smiling, Gakupo picked up a dart and shot it at his maid. Catching the dart with her index and middle finger in her white satin gloves, Luka spun at her heel and threw the dart back only to land on the bull's eye.
"Apparently that fast," Gakupo laughed.
"Good night, Milord," Luka smiled as she headed out to her room.
"Good night, Luka," Gakupo whispered the door closed.