Legend of the condor lovers

A/N: After watching Koihime Musou, I had an idea that I could make a fanfic like that as well, where females are the main lead and men are worthless wimps, alas, I intend to make Tate a bit reliable (he was reliable in the manga) although I really hate him and Mai is better off as a lesbian (maybe I'll make her have an affair XD).

Chapter 3: Life at Lotus Island.

Life with the Yuuichi family was comfortable if somewhat unpleasant for Natsuki. The Yuuichi's lived in a beautiful island that was owned by Mai's father, a legendary martial artist who was currently on a journey of self-discovery with one of his students. The island was blessed with beautiful flora and rivers and waterfalls flowed. At the central of the island was a big mansion where the Yuuichi family lived. Life was however unpleasant for Natsuki because of the sole daughter of the Yuuichi family and her two companions, 2 students of Mai. They enjoyed belittling the orphan.

'Come with me Natsuki, I will teach you how to read and write.' Mai addressed Natsuki gently and called her into the study room.

'Yes, Mai-san.'

Although Natsuki was in her early teens, she did not know how to read and write. Mai being the more cultured one than her spouse volunteered to teach Natsuki. Because Natsuki was such a quick learner, she managed to grasp it quickly.

'Kaa-san~'

A shrill voice could be heard from a distance. Natsuki made an annoyed face and tried to ignore the sound of the girl she knew would be coming. Mai lightly ruffled Natsuki's hair and chuckled. Footsteps could be heard approaching quickly and soon the door was pushed open loudly.

'Nina, why are you here? You're supposed to be training with Arika and Erstin.'

'Well, we got bored training without you. You spend so much time with Natsuki.' Nina shot a glare at Natsuki who ignored Nina.

'Nina-chan, where are you?'

'Nina!'

Outside, voices calling Nina could be heard and soon enough, two girls entered the room. The one with hair tied in ponytails glomped the dark haired girl and they both fell to the ground.

'Arika! You're heavy…'

'Ehehehe…'

The other girl with blonde hair helped Nina up while blushing slightly.

'Are you fine, Nina-chan?'

'Yes, thank you Ers-chan.'

'Girls, what a ruckus you are making, you'll disturb Natsuki.' Mai attempted to scold the girls.

'Kaa-san favors Natsuki too much, she can learn well no matter how noisy it is.'

'You are right Nina, you're existence are like ants to me. Pun not intended Arika, Hahaha.' Natsuki retorted quickly.

'Mou, Natsuki-chan.' Arika pouted slightly. Nina continued to glare at Natsuki who glared back just as furiously. Sparks could be seen from where they were gazes met.

'There, there girls. I'll join you soon, so practice without me.' Mai attempted to lighten the atmosphere.

Nina gave in to her mother's orders and went out with her friends. Natsuki smirked and went back to reading. Mai laughed softly and ruffled Natsuki's hair again.

'You two are so strong-willed that you will always get into a fight whenever you meet. You really resemble you're mother as does Nina to me. Saeko and I would always get into fights when we were children..

'Where did you meet my mother, Mai-san?' Natsuki was interested to listen to more about her mother as her mother seldom told Natsuki about herself.

'We met at Galderobe, a female only martial arts schools. We met when we were your age. She was really like you.'

Mai smiled sadly remembering her old friend. Natsuki stared at Mai who seemed to become lost in old memories.

'Mai-san?'

'Ah, sorry. I seemed to have become distracted, have you finished writing out that page Natsuki?'

'Yes, I have. I will read it to you'

Natsuki read the page out loudly. Mai stared at Natsuki with amazement.

She is such a quick learner, it's barely 2 weeks since she's come here and she can already read well. She is amazing.

'How was that?'

'Very good.'

'Mai-san, will you teach me martial arts as well?'

Mai was caught off-guard by Natsuki's question.

'Why do you want to learn martial arts Natsuki?'

'No reason actually. Nina and the rest are learning it; it looks like fun, so I want to join in with them.'

'You want to be friends with them right?'

'Not…really…' Natsuki blushed slightly. The face of the blushing Natsuki was very cute that Mai smiled.

'If you want to learn with them, I can teach you. After you're done writing a few more pages, we can join them. So, hurry and finish up.'

'YES!' Natsuki answered enthusiastically.

Natsuki rushed writing the remaining pages and read it out loud before Mai decided to stop for the day and lead her to the lawn where Nina and the rest were practicing. Nina was surprised when her mother informed them that Natsuki would be learning with them as well.

'This girl is slowly taking all of Kaa-san's attention. I don't like her, I'll show her.'

Nina formed her hands into a fist and gripped tightly.

To be continued…

A/N: If this story gets good reviews, I may be motivated to write more, so please review^^.