This is the second version of WOACH chapter 2! Looking back, I'm unsatisfied with the original so I decided to remake it! Now, if you hadn't read the original version before I updated it to a new version, it's just like this chapter...Misaki getting renamed except, it was more of paragraphs and paragraphs than dialogue and interesting stuff...It was literally the shortest chapter of 5k words...

Also, if you are starting to think the characters are OOC...it's probably because of the formal language. I'm making the way they speak as close to the medieval times yet modern as possible...but uhm, yea.

Moving on, please enjoy! And do leave a review!


~II~


"Sire?!" Cedric blurted, almost staring wide-eyed in amazement.

"What?" Takumi replied, his smile disappeared before Cedric could process anything. Takumi looked completely oblivious to the news that he just smiled for the first time in 4 years.

"It's nothing." Cedric answered after a few seconds.

Takumi cocked his head to the side and then looked around him at the villagers, who looked away nearly instantly, their faces were in shame. He looked back at the queen who stood there, her eyes furrowed.

"There's alot of attention." Misaki murmured, looking around. "You can rise."

Takumi heard shuffling from the villagers. They slowly got off their knees and continued staying silently, bowing their heads. Approaching Misaki and Cedric, he says, "Seems so. I believe we shall take the the rest back at the castle?"

Misaki frowned and reminded him, "I don't believe I am very welcomed there. I was just leaving the kingdom."

"I believe I am king...I'll be the judge of that." Takumi says again, passing Misaki and heading for the carriage. "And come now, the trip back to Seiyuama is nearly a 3 weeks trip."

"Says the man who made me feel unwelcome in the first place." Misaki says, crossing her arms as she stared after Takumi's back.

"Well..." Takumi started, looking back at her, "You are at fault for angering me."

"Hardly." Misaki huffed, then her gaze hardened. "I'll have to excuse myself. I prefer not be in the same carriage as a man who slapped me."

"And?" Takumi asked. "Where are you going to go then?"

"I have many places. I merely chose this kingdom for its great title, thinking I'll at least be treated somewhat fairly." Misaki said, turning around and began to walk away, her long dark locks flying along with the wind.

Takumi sighed. "Cedric."

"Excuse me, your highness." Cedric murmured, lightly grabbing Misaki by her arm.

"Hey!" Misaki growled at Cedric. "Let go of me! I told you no, I don't want to go back! I'm going elsewhere!"

"My apologies...but my King commands it." Cedric apologizes and then started to lightly pull Misaki by the arm, following Takumi who walked to the carriage casually.

Takumi stole a glance back at Misaki who was angrily and reluctantly getting pulled towards the carriage. Takumi looked back at the carriage, somehow amusement took him by surprise. Was he really amused by this?

As they came to the carriage, the footman came up and opened the door for him. Takumi swiftly hoped in and took a seat at the back.

"I'm not going in." Misaki grumbled at Cedric. Takumi noticed Cedric's anxious expression and spoke in.

"Come now." Takumi rolled his eyes from inside. "Will it hurt your pride that badly to come in?"

Misaki's eyes fell hard. "Yes! I do not want to be with a man who slapped me, as I said a few moments ago! You're very rude!"

"I only wish to apologize for my rudeness this morning." Takumi explained. "It's much too troublesome to do so here with a large crowd."

Misaki tapped her foot and sighed. "Fine. If it's only to apologize then I do not mind but after you do so, I am taking my immediate leave."

Takumi shrugged and watched Cedric gesture for Misaki to come in. A little bit more willingly, Misaki took the footman's hand to help her in. As she stepped in, her back crouched, Takumi couldn't help but notice the sweet scent of roses filling the carriage space immediately.

It was...a soothing scent.

Misaki took her seat and then before Cedric could come in himself, Takumi spoke, "Cedric, you can ride up front with the coachman. I want to talk to her privately for the ride back."

Cedric nodded and shutted the door, leaving silence between the Queen and the King who had an unfortunate first impression of each other.

As soon as the carriage began moving, Misaki closed her eyes and sighed.

Takumi raised an eyebrow. "Are you okay?"

"I'm fine." Misaki said back and narrowed her eyes. "I'm just uncomfortable here for some reason."

"Perhaps it's me." Takumi shrugged.

"That's an understatement." Misaki muttered. "It is you." She hissed. "I hope this will be quick."

Takumi cocked his head, surprised by how blunt she is to say these things to him. "I hear Seiyuama is known for kindness...How is it that the Queen is the opposite?"

"Are you mocking me?" Misaki scoffed. "I am kind. Only, I'm rude to those I'm not fond of."

"Even to the most powerful King?" Takumi asked, leaning his cheek against his hand, giving off a curious and powerful aura.

Misaki seemed to be annoyed by it though. She kept her head held high and then she gave a scoff. "What's with that self-centered statement? Status doesn't matter to me."

"It's true though." Takumi shrugged.

"But you're not the most powerful in nature." Misaki smirked. "The reason why I am so bluntly rude to you alone is because of your personality. It disgusts me. You need to be straightened up."

Takumi didn't know how to feel by that. Was he supposed to be angry? It didn't seem so because he was only curious and amused.

He said nothing, only continued to stare at Misaki as she looked out the window. Takumi blinked once, closing his eyes to hear the sound of nothingness. When he opened his emerald eyes, he was met by amber ones, staring at him.

"What?"

"How is this an apology?" Misaki asked. "Aren't you supposed to apologize to me?"

"I didn't say in the carriage. I meant when we get back to the castle and have a nice tea." Takumi explained. "I'm sure you haven't ate. I haven't either."

"Then what did you want to speak to me privately about?" She asked, her head cocking slightly.

"Right." Takumi sighed, sitting up straight again and then slouched back, crossing his legs. "I suppose it's about why you're here."

She looked down at her shoes for a long second before looking up again, her eyes softening a little bit. "Why?"

"Curiosity?" Takumi answers. "While you're here, I should know your situation."

"There's no reason. I'm leaving after our little tea and chat."

Takumi frowned. "And what if I decide that you should just stay here instead of going through the trouble and leaving to travel a long distance to find another kingdom?"

"Because I can not stand you." Misaki answered simply. "I can not stay in the same castle as you, a king of the Jerks."

Takumi's eyes widened. The King of Jerks...a name for him? Misaki looked away, her expression emotionless.

Takumi sighed, sitting up. "Is your past so bad that you can't tell me the reason why you're here? Or, are you here to kill me?"

"Kill you?" Misaki exclaimed, almost jumping off her seat. "How did you come to that conclusion?"

Takumi shrugged. "I have alot of enemies and people who just don't like me."

"I don't like you but killing you is out of the question as long as I'm in the position I'm in right now." Misaki sighed in disbelief. Takumi nodded in reason.

"So will you tell me now?" He asked.

Misaki shifted awkwardly as an anxious and sad expression started to clearly form on her face. "All I can really tell you is I'm running from someone."

There was a long tine of silence before Takumi broke it. "I see."

"I-It's all I can tell you at the moment." Misaki murmured. "The rest of the story is pointless. The main thing is that I'm running away from marriage."

"So it's marriage." Takumi sighed. "It's never a good thing is it? I suppose it's to be predicted...but to run away...is it that bad?"

"I know him. He's my childhood friend but I don't want to marry him." Misaki closed her eyes. She was clearly still hiding something crucial. "My mother is allowing me to leave since this guy is so persistent to marry me."

"Hm...can't your mother just call the marriage off?" He asks.

Misaki shook her head. "It's not that simple. This was my father's choice and he would be upset if he knew that I didn't want to marry." Takumi could hear a lie in her words.

"So?" Takumi murmured. "You decided to run into hiding?"

Misaki looked up at him. "I suppose. When I found out by rumors of a kingdom of snow...I thought of this place immediately when I began to run away."

"Snow of all the weather?" Takumi asked, something tingled in his heart. "Wouldn't you rather a warmer weather? A more...stable kingdom?"

Misaki shrugged. "I don't know exactly why I love snow but if I had to choose reason...is because that snow is neither cold or warm...something just, brought me here."

"What?"

Misaki glared at him for ruining her moment but then look away and continued. "The feeling from touch is cold but the feelings behind it and the way it looks so delicate...is warm."

Takumi blinked. He really didn't understand her. Snow...the snow that he's known was coldness and darkness not the warmth she thought of. He cocked his head and took a second glance at Misaki.

He really never noticed the beauty she had. Taking a closer look at her, she beautiful, long silk hair and her gorgeous golden eyes that had a story behind it. Her sharp jawline that really defined her beauty and strong composure. The faint rosy color in her cheeks complimented her fair, white skin.

He'd admit. There are probably alot of beautiful ladies that could overpower her. There was something different about her though.

"I can't believe I just told you personal stuff..." Misaki grumbled loudly, clenching her fist.

"What's wrong with that?" Takumi asked and then he took a breath. "Now that I know the reason why you are here, I'll let you stay here."

"Stay?"

"As in, stay in the castle."

Misaki scoffed. "Were you not listening to anything I said? I said, I'm leaving! I'm not staying in a place with someone I don't like!"

"First impressions are usually wrong though." Takumi said. "Like how I got you wrong and look at how quickly your image changed...a lowly maiden to a high classed queen."

"And?" Misaki muttered. "You went from being a cold king of jerks...to a cold king of jerks."

"That's not much of a differ-"

"Precisely." Misaki chuckled. "First impressions can certainly be right!"

Takumi didn't say anything, he just looked out the window and closed his eyes, listening to the sound of rattling carriage wheels. When he opened his eyes he looked over at Misaki and said, "Don't leave."

Misaki gave him a disgusted look. "Are you a love sick girl? What does that mean?"

"I mean, you should stay at the castle if you don't want to your fiance to find you. Like you were doing, you can put on a fake name and live under it so people will not be able to find you. Stay at the castle and provide you protection."

Misaki leaned her head aside and sighed. "I'm not so sure if I should."

"Why is that?"

"How can I trust you?" She asked firmly. "My first impression of you was not as welcoming. How can I trust you with my identity and safety? Why are you doing this?"

"It's true. But you, as a member of the Royal Blood society, you can be sure that I will stay loyal to people like me." Takumi vows. "So long as you're in my castle, I'll be sure no one comes in without my permission or touches any of my servants."

He paused. Everything he just said was probably nonsense. He did not care for any other Royal people besides his own family. So why was he doing this? Why did he offer to help this girl? He glanced at her confused expression.

"And me...?" Misaki asks.

"A servant, of course."

"Excuse me...?" Misaki glared at him. "A servant...you called me?"

"It's what Satsuki hired you as...right?" Takumi shrugged. "How are you going to keep your identity a secret if you're living in my castle as a Queen...?"

"..." Misaki looked away sheepishly. "I'll go somewhere else."

"But that's troublesome." Takumi sighed. "It's easier to stay here since I already know your situation correct? It'll be difficult to go through this again."

"I don't like you." Misaki stated after a moment of silence from her as she gave everything a quick thought. "But I'll give it a try."

"Good then." Takumi nodded and relaxed back in his seat. "While we're on the topic, you will be a new stay-in maid from Seiyuama. Misaki Koyuki."

"Koyuki?"

"Since you did not bother to think of a surname...I thought of something." Takumi shrugged. "The name Ayuzawa is revealing, yes? I thought Koyuki was a good fit."

"You're being too generous right now." Misaki narrowed her eyes. "Are you scheming something?"

Takumi shook his head. "You are a very interesting Queen. I wouldn't mind getting to know you, that's all."

Misaki stared at him for a few moments and then glared at him. "So you are doing this out of pure curiosity and interest."

Takumi nodded.

"Fine. So long as I have protection from who I'm running from, I suppose I can disguise myself a Seika maid...if you'll have me." Misaki smiled a little.

"It'll be a pleasure." Takumi bowed his head slightly and then silently to himself, he thought, Things will be a bit more interesting around here.

"Then, Misaki Koyuki, at your service." Misaki smiled politely.

"Keep in mind that you are now a maid under the Walker castle that I rule...you are to do everything I command." Takumi said, somehow, a small smirk formed on his lips in amusement.

He watched Misaki's smile turned into a frown of regret. "I look forward to it."


So yes, orginally, this chapter is always short since it's only introducing Misaki and a little of her past. It's also just a small rename for her if you hadn't read the original second chapter of WOACH. Anyways. Hope you enjoyed.

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~WhiteAngel83


"..." Takumi stared at her.

"What?"

"Your expression doesn't match with your words."

"My words isn't the only thing that wont match once you feel my fist on your face."

"Is that a threat?"

"Is throwing me in your cell to rot, a threat?"

"Yes."

"Then yes, I'm threatening you."