The lords and lady are OCs except for the Southern lord. The southern lord is Princess' father. I didn't want to use actual powerpuff girl characters as the girls' parents. Since they didn't have birth parents in the show, I thought it would be nice to give them parents, but the way I pictured them.
In the North people were gathering around everywhere at the news wall, where all wanted posters and events were posted. In the middle of the crowd stood a court adviser. His face was full of remorse. He opened the scroll to read while servants pasted a copy on the wall.
" Lady Tama will be executed today in the palace courtyard by poison this afternoon by order of Lord Asai. The lords of the South and West want to take her life and is willing to wage war. Reasons as to why they want her life shall not be revealed to the public... " the adviser was interrupted by a man before he could finish reading the decree,
" Why would those pathetic excuses for lords want our precious Lady's life?! Why won't you tell us?! Is Lord Asai seriously going to kill her for his own benefits?! Is he really that much of a coward?!'' Other people nodded their heads and some started to yell and insult the lord. The adviser was getting very angry at the citizens for insulting their lord.
"SILENCE! Lady Tama has decided to sacrifice herself for the sake of the citizens of the north! The Lord did not wish for this, but he has no choice! So please do not insult the lord when you are ignorant to the actual truth. He is the one who is hurting the most right now!"
" M'lord! It seems that the demon fox will be executed this afternoon by order of the Northern Lord!" yelled a panting servant.
"What?! I thought he loved that beast! We were going to go out and kill her ourselves! What in the world happened?!" yelled the Southern Lord. The servant had finally calmed his breathing,
" He is doing it for the sake of his people."The Lord's face changed from shocked to curiosity.
" Hmmmm. Where did you hear this?"
"The rumors have been spreading since dawn and your sleuth sent a message yesterday night. They found out about your plan. It seems that for peace between the lands, the Lady had sacrificed herself to stop the dispute, the Western lord has heard the news and wants to stop the upcoming battle." A loud sinister chuckle erupted from him,
"That animal actually had some common sense so the Northern Lord will never get to 'take' her. Pftt. And you know I was hoping to use this battle as an excuse to take over the Northern land too. Maybe some time in the future. Just you wait Asai, I will take everything you've earned."
12:00 noon
Almost everyone from the village came to see Tama's death. Many of them were crying and yelling. Guards were having trouble keeping them back.
"M'lord! Please reconsider!"
"M'lord! YOU are the most powerful of the four lords! Fight back!"
"Why are you acting like a coward!"
The Lord didn't move. He remained silent looking at the person on the platform with a sad face.
On a platform sat Tama wearing all white. She was facing the Lord and was smiling at him.
Minutes pass and suddenly a man with a red mask that covered the bottom half of his face came in with a the tray was a bottle with a label 'X' and a small dish-like bowl. He set the tray in front of her and she smiled at him too. He reached for the bottle and poured a black liquid into the bowl and placed it back. Then he slowly backed away. Even he was crying, wetting his red mask.
As she reached for the bowl, all the cries amplified tenfold. Bowl in hand she looked at all of her citizens and smiled at them. She whispered her last words to everyone,
"I shall return. Please don't get too upset while I'm gone."No one caught it except for Asai.
She drank every last drop from the bowl. Within seconds the bowl fell from her fingers and smashed on the floor. Her once white kimono had been stained with a crimson color and she fell off of her chair. Time seemed to have stop. All of the villagers were wide eyed-paralyzed. No one moved... No one except the lord.
He immediately ran to her side and held her dearly. Her face was in his chest, staining his on clothes with blood. He had tears running down his face. He stood up carrying Tama bridal style and spoke,
"Lady Tama's last wish was to have everyone indoors by sundown. She wanted to be remembered in silence. Guards, move the villagers out of the courtyard and close all of the gates and entries. No one is to enter without my consult. Do you understand?"
"YES SIR!"
The day went by pretty slowly after that. All of the villagers were upset. When sunset came everyone went home sulking. Even the Eastern Lord had to go home.
The Eastern Lord has been away from his own home for far too long and now it time was for him to depart. His horse carriage was large and built for luxury. He had many servants and guards with him. One maid seemed too be a lot closer than the rest though.
" I can't believe it... Lady Tama... was a very great actress!" Spoke the Eastern lord, Asai nodded his head in agreement. Tama was in the servants outfit and was standing next to him. Tama blushed out of embarrassment,
"You two were some great actors too. Eastern lord cried when he gave me the 'poison' , and honey you looked like you were actually mourning for my loss." Tama was wearing a servant uniform so no one would recognize her.
"Well I am losing you. You have to leave with the Eastern Lord in his horse carriage and you will be taken to a secluded house near his land." Eastern lord immediately read the mood and went onto the carriage. Tama looked at him straight in the eye,
" Remember, I will return. And when I do, you have to keep your promises. ( the promise will be told later)" she hugged him tightly.
" I will assure your return. I am going to take the South down. Go. There is a surprise waiting for you at your new house." They share their last kiss and she boarded on to leave him.
On their way to to the Eastern Lord's land there were many bandits hoping to raid him . They wanted his valuables and female servants. Although Tama didn't have to, she joined the battle and harmed many of the men, fighting alongside the Eastern Lord. There were some casualties.
" Tama, you didn't have to fight..."
" I don't care anymore about the bloodshed. It is useless for me to be human now that I have left Asai."
3 Days later
Tama had finally arrived at her new was located in a Forrest nearby a village. Tama's new home was pretty small compared to her old home,but It was still large for just one person...
" Tama, I will have to leave you here, but do not worry I will come visit you." Tama nodded and smiled,
" Don't waste your time here. You have to go to your pregnant wife. Send her my greatest regards. Although its too early to tell, I hope that she gives birth to a healthy heir."
" Thank you. I will make sure that you meet my child." And with that he was gone.
Tama was touring her new home when she decided to go to the garden. There sitting on a bench sat a beautiful woman with short brown hair and purple eyes. The moment their eyes met the woman broke into tears.
"EEEEEEEEEP! WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE!?WHY AREN'T YOU WITH YOUR HUSBAND !?"
