Chapter 3: The dinner that led to More!
The three of them sat at a long table. Aoga sat at one end while Ura sat at the other end; Shizune sat in the very middle of the table and had a good view of the two of them. "So Mr. Ura---" "Just call me Ura." Ura said interrupting Aoga. "So Ura...how are things going in demon territory?" Aoga asked. "Actually, it's been going pretty well. Forgive me for switching subjects, but Ms. Shizune is quite lovely." Ura replied. Aoga looked over at Shizune with a smile and a thumbs up. "See? Another compliment." he said to his sister. "Hmph..."
Shizune turned her head after blushing a light shade of red. Ura just gently smiled. "Tell me Ura, is it true that you also want this war to end?" Aoga asked being curious. "Of course, it's gone on for way too long. I think it's time to put it to rest...just like my father's remains." Ura said joking around. Shizune just gave Ura a sarcastic look and stood up. Aoga looked at his sister. "Shizune...where are you going?" he whined out into a question. "To take a bath...and go to bed." she replied walking towards him and kissing his cheek. "See ya big bro'." she said walking out the room and down the hall. Ura looked at Aoga and was starting to be full of jelousy. "So Ms. Shizune is your siter?" he asked looking at the door. "Yes. She's all I have now that father is deceased." Aoga said with a smile.
-------The Bathroom-------
Shizune's clothes were removed from her body and she slid her slinder figure into the hot water. A sigh came from her mouth as she rested back. "I gotta get this damn make-up off!" she complained. She splashed water in her face and the colors began to fade away. "Much better..." she sighed out. "I just don't understand that Ura guy. It was like he was flirting with me! I thought he was here to negotiate with my brother...not make googoo eyes at his sister!" she thought while sinking into the water. Her raven hair was now down and floated across the water's surface.
-----4 hours later----
Shizune was out of the bathroom and had a light scent of peaches that would follow her. She walked down the halls in her bed-robes searching for Aoga. Aoga was busy escorting Ura out of the castle. Shizune watched the two of them talk as the walked from corridor to corridor. "You sister is following us..." Ura announced the Aoga silently. "Shizune! Aren't you supposed to be in bed?" Aoga asked not turning around. "I couldn't sleep...you were laughing too hard with that loud mouth of yours." she said sarcasticly. Giants pulse marks began appearing on Aoga's head but suddenly disappeared. "I decided that I would help you escort Mr. Ura out tonight." she admitted.
Ura became delited from her statement and gave her a smile. But many things were passing through out his mind. After Ura was escorted to his caraige and left, Shizune went back inside with her arms behind her head. "Night brother!" she yelled walking inside.
------ 2:52 am -----
Shizune was asleep in her room and Aoga was asleep in his. You would think that the guards would be standing watch, but they're were actually playing a game of poker in the far corner of the castle. So it would be easy for someone to sneak inside. There was a loud thump and Shizune woke up from her sleep. "Probably the cat..." she moaned out still sleepy. She slowly started going back to sleep and heard foot steps coming her direction. She sat up annoyed and peeked her head out of the door. She looked around and didn't find anyone. "Oh well..." she sighed out. She closed the door and turned around only to find a tall man with his hair in a braid; his eyes glowed in the darkness. She went to let out a scream but he quickly covered her mouth. His face was hidden, so she couldn't tell who he was. He took his hand off of her and caressed her cheek gently. He leaned towards her and she franticly scooted back into the door. "Your beauty shines like the moon roses of the night...may you always stay as gently as the petal." he whispered in her ear. He walked towards her window and jumped out. She sat there shocked and turning red with embarrasment. "AOGA!!!!!" she screamed.
Aoga rushed out of his room and into hers with a knife in his hand. "Shizune?" he asked sleeply. "What is it? Did you have a nightmare?" Shizune looked at her brother with a petrified look. "Th-there was a-a man...in m-my room." she studdered. "I've never seen her like this...she seems so helpless." he thought looking at his sister worried. She walked over to her and held her tightly. "Don't worry, I'll protect you Shizune." he said softly. He stroked her hair and kissed her forehead. She hugged him and started to calm down. "Who was that man? And what does he want with me?" she thought.