Author Notes
As an apology I decided to write the longest chapter I ever wrote for you. I did not sleep at all. Its 6:30 in the morning as I writes this author note after finished the story. The outfits and stuff are on my page which I will link at the very bottom. I edit with a 3 hours sleep and note I am very tire.
16th Century
France's POV
"Hello my dear brother, my lady." The girl with green dress said with a smile and did steep curtsey which the girl in blue gives us a nod follows with a curtsey.
"Well my lady, shall I introduces my sisters for you or rather wait for them to do so themselves?" The young lord with a sarcastic joke looking at his young sisters to get his hint telling them to introduces themselves which they did looking at each other and stare straight at me with a smile.
"Hello hello, my name is Jacqueline and I am the young maiden of the Bisset family." Said the young girl with her long blonde hair in an up do for her small flat sun hat.
"Good afternoon, my name is Josephine and I am also the young maiden of the Bisset family." Said the girl though instead of blonde hair she has brown hair which is a bit darker than mine. Instead of the matching deep blue eyes the two siblings had, she had hazel eyes. She also looks a year or two younger than the blonde child.
"Oh I am almost forgot, what a gentleman I am to forget to introduces myself!" The young lord said in an exaggerating voice which made the girls giggles.
"Oh dear brother, since when were you a gentleman?" Jacqueline joke after hearing her brother exaggerating statement making all the girls into laughter and the maids giggles making the young lord faking clearing his throat loudly.
"Well my lady, my name is Henry. I am the heir of the Bisset family." He said doing a bow.
"Hey Lady, what's your name? Tell us your name!" Jacqueline asks with an excitement making Josephine scolded her for her lack of manners.
"My name? I have given many names, which one do you want to know?" I said with a smile though I am sure my eyes show sadness noticing their pity expression.
"Then what would you like to be call then?" Josephine suggests lightening up the mood.
"Frances, I would like to be calls Francoise of Eduoard." I said with a smile.
"Oh but why?" Jacqueline asks with a curious face though Josephine covers her mouth and apologizes for her and I just stand there and smile.
"Now now, since we finish our introductions so let have some tea. Now everyone sit down." Henry said gesturing us to sit down which we did allowing the maid to know that it is the right time to pour the hot tea and set each small plate of a blueberry scone and placed another for Jacqueline who already munching on her second scone. The tea set was beautiful. Each individual tea cup was elegantly decorated with pink flowers.
I slowly rise my tea cup after a long look at the beautiful designs on the teacup and slowly inhale the tea gentle fragrance and took a small sip. "What a gentle fragrances but a strong flavor of lavender. Though was it not blue rose?" I said lowering my tea cup.
"Oh but it is. If you look closely at full bloom lavender is appearances is quite similar to a rose and then the blue is perfection. My family has a tea house so we decided to name our lavender flower tea "blue rose" which I believe fit the flowers perfectly." Henry said taking the tea and slowly drinking it. You could tell he was rise in a well off family. His posture was perfect, and the way is drink was quiet and elegant. I know such posture all my life so I notices his moments was full of manner and perfection.
"My lord, the lavender looks more like purple lilies rather than a blue rose. Though I must say I enjoys it unique flavors." I said taking another drink of it the tea which have gone warm through the passing time.
"I'm glad you enjoy it, though I know you would." Henry said looking through his table area and notices the untouched scone and pick up a fork and start eating it.
"The tea have became cool…Elizabeth can you give me another?" Josephine ask and came a young maid with blue eyes and brown hair took her cup and replaced with another which were filled newly made tea which is still steaming with that Josephine nodded a thank you.
"Brother dear did you have a date for tonight's masquerade ball? The ball requires a date for all who is older than 20s." Jacqueline asks who is most likely munching on her 10th scone and not planning to stop.
"No, I don't think I can go then. I could never find a date at such a short time." Henry sighed thinking all the complaints he will receives if he does not go.
"Can't you just ask Claudia? I'm sure she will drop all things and start charging here for you" Jacqueline said continue to stuff herself with scones which all seem to think her actions is totally normal.
"No, no way I could ever ask Claudia, she is insanely crazy. How could I ever survive a whole night with her?" Henry reply to Jacqueline putting all in deep thought and silence. The only thing that were preventing for complete silences was the noise of the new made tea pouring into my nearly empty cup, I mouth thank you to Elizabeth afraid to break the silences allowing Elizabeth to return a smile.
"How about you take Frances as your date? You guys look great together and she is kind and gentle who you described that's the kind of woman you wanted to be with." Josephine said while slowly and quietly drinking her tea.
"Oh that is a good idea! Frances is the perfect person! You could tell! Her manners, her postures, her speech, her actions, her appearances and everything about are of a noble." Jacqueline declares with excitement with her fork high.
"Excuse me? You must be joking." I said with shock and confusion not knowing what to say or do.
"Oh please Frances! Think of it as a payment from you to me." Henry begs with his head down and hand on the table.
"Ok, I understand though I don't have a dress..." I said with an I'm sorry voice.
"YAY! SHOPPING! LET'S GO!" Jacqueline starts screaming excitedly and start jumping around.
"Well alright, I still have a lot of my allowances left beside I could put a tab on Father's name. So let gets going." Josephine said pushing herself from the table and elegantly goes to Jacqueline to calm her older sister down.
"I understand." I let out a sigh and start getting up but I couldn't. My dress were torn between the chairs elegant designs.
"Are you alright? Let me help you." Henry said walking closer to me and start pulling my dress gently which making me lose my balance allowing me to rest my hand on his shoulder. I decided to look up and saw Jacqueline grinning and Josephine smiling with the rest of the servants making me lower my head in embarrassments and notices Henry was nearly finish removing pieces of my dress away from the chair.
"Thank you so much and I'm so sorry about the dress." I said looking at the rip areas with quilt.
"That's alright. It was my mother old dress; she has a few hundred of them here so we can just get you another one. She wouldn't even notice." Henry said with a smile.
"Is it alright if my new dress were simpler? I do not want the diamonds or such." I said hoping it's not much to ask for.
"Something simpler. Mother never wore such thing. I do not believe such thing exists here except the servant's uniform." Henry said trying to find a way to get the dress.
"Actually I may have the thing that would work. It made from great quality materials. I have been saving it for the future but you can have it." Elizabeth said with a smile.
"Oh no, I could never. I'm sure you work hard to get your hand on such dress." I said out of respect.
"Actually it was a gift and beside just thinks of it as a favor. You owe me one." Elizabeth said with a smile.
"Thank you Elizabeth! You are my favorite best friend!" Henry said giving her a hug only receives a "shoos" from Elizabeth.
"Alright, come on I'll dress you. I have a feeling you can't dress yourself." Elizabeth said making me blush of embarrassment.
21th century
The entire crew finally arrived in France. I, Naru and Lin rode the plane and everything. Now we are staying in a humongous castle which was the same one I used to spend my times in the past. It is now a home for someone, I heard they are the descendants of my old pals. I am in old room I used to stay in which is ironic. The room structure is the same but it is very modern designs. A flat screen TV, a walk in closet which is full of clothes and rows of shoes which is my sizes. This castle is mine but no one truly knows, only the governments. There is a secret passage way from this room to the outside world. I also realized someone might recognize me so I decided to dye my hair to a darker brown and also add a darker brown contact. I am much taller than before. I am now 5'6 though I am still shorter than Naru who have also grown as tall as Lin who is 6'0. My body was no longer a body of a boy. I now possess the body of a model but instead of having pitiful chest, I am 32 C cup. I realized it is almost for the group's meeting, so I went into the restroom and rinses of the black dye that covers my hair. After done my hair were no longer chocolate brown but more rather brown but so dark that it could be black at some times. I put on my clothes; tie my hair into a short pony tails that would be soon down to my hip. After the meeting, I plan to go get some extensions done. Though before all that, I walk into the meeting hall as it were nothing though I bet that at least the monk and miko got lost.
"Hey guys! I'm back!" I enter the rooms and saw that everyone was here except the monk and the miko of course.
"MAI YOUR HAIR!—AND YOUR EYES!" Ayako yells when she notices my changes.
"Hey Ayako, what's up?" I said with a smile. 'Speak of the devil'
"Don't what's up me! Tell me why did you do such a thing?" She said—no she screamed out like a stubborn child.
"Because I wanted to do some changes and dyed my hair and plans to add extensions at 4:30pm at a salon that I made an appointment at, as for the contacts I needed one to see and I don't want to wear glasses and light brown eyes don't match my hair so I decided to order dark brown eyes color prescript contacts." I explain to her because she really needs to shut up.
"Monk, how long do you think it will take to plans all the place measurement, land layout and everything?" Naru ask looking at Monk without an expression.
"It would at least take a few weeks; there are a few hundred rooms here." Monk said and starts to think a plan layout.
"I see; we will start tomorrow see those 2 current stability it is the best idea." Naru said stating the two who are dead pales from the plane ride. Masako was more pales than she usual is and lying on John's lap with a wet handkerchief over eyes along with Yasu who is lying on his side also with a handkerchief over his eyes.
"Naru, I'm going out. I'll buy some tea leaves and same medicines for them. I'll be also getting a phone just in case." I said grapping my purse and walk out the door but were stop by Naru's voice.
"Mai, I hope you are realized we are in France, not Japan." Naru said to make sure I'm not digging my own grave.
"Yes Naru, I know. I been to France a few times before with my parents and I still remember how to speak French and I even went to the bank and swatch some cash for the state's currency." I said and left bidding farewell and blow a kiss to Naru.
I decided to go get my extensions done first and it took 2 hours and it was only 6:30 and decided to take care of the errands and do some detours. I went to a famous bakery and manage to buy to some éclairs, cupcakes, strawberry shortcakes, macaroons, croissant and some cannolies for the group.
"Hey guys, I'm back. Sorry I'm late." I yell out to the team. The family left leaving 5 maids for us as they are too scared to stay any longer.
"Mai, you are late." Naru who is still sitting in the same place but reading a book with many books surrounding him.
"Here, your phone. I was late because I went into a bakery and bought a phone for everyone. The entire phone also has the entire group member's numbers." I handed him his phone that was a black Iphone 5 with a thin black hard case.
"You actually got some work done." He said taking the phone and putting it in his pocket. I decided to lean in and gave him a whisper and kiss on the cheek. "I got some pastries and many type of tea leaves for you. Wait a little and I'll get it ready." Which he reply with a nod.
(A/N: muhehehe not giving anymore hint. You got to stay to find out.)
"Masako, here some medicines, and your phone. John this is yours." I said handing Masako a Japanese pink smart phone with a matching black one for John.
"How did you know I wanted this one?" Masako ask looking at the pink phone that just came out.
"When I was at the mall the other day I saw you staring at it." I said with a smile.
"Thanks," Masako said with a smile and rest her head on John's shoulder.
"John let Yasu and Masako drink these 3 medicines after each meal. They should be fine after that and let them drink these 10 minutes before they eat anything. They should get better in a few days." I said handed John the bags of medicines.
"Thanks, it would be a great help." John said with a smile.
"Here Yasu, your phone." I said handing the latest Japanese flip phone, who just sleeps there hugging his new phones.
"Monk! Ayako! I got your phones." I know they are up to naughty things so I'm going to give them a warning because I'm too young to die.
"HEY KIDDO! What's up?" Monk ask with Ayako across the bed looking at a few photographs books that look quiet old but I'm not going to ask.
"Your phones for the state, I think we are going to be here for a while." I said handing Ayako a red Iphone 5 with a diamond red case and a HTC one for monk with a white case.
"Mai, these look great. Thanks." Ayako said with a smile.
"You're welcome, well excuse me I'll go make some tea and set up dinner." I said going down stair to the kitchen.
I decided to make some black tea and pour it into the cups and adding some sprinkle of lavenders tea bud. I put decided to put the sweets into individual plate. I decided that Ayako and Masako get the short cakes, Yasu some macaroons, John a cupcakes, Lin some éclairs and Naru a special one piece bitter sweet chocolate cake. I put all of these thinks with extra newly made tea on the maid's pusher and start doing the delivery, giving Naru last.
"Here, sorry for the long wait. I did a mixture tea to match the environment, I hope you like it." I said with a smile.
"It's fine." He said taking another sip of the tea making me smile.
"Alright, I'll get dinner ready. It should be ready in a few hours. Call me if you need more tea." I said going back into the kitchen making bake casseroles, parmesan cheese bread and a side of salad. After a while, I put everything in the oven with a time ready and finish setting the table. Everything is finish now so I'll join Naru with tea.
"Here, I made more tea." I said putting the pot on the maid's cart. I decided to pour one for me and grab one of the strawberry short cakes and sat next to beside Naru. I notice his cup is empty so I grab the tea pot and pour more for him.
"Mai, relax. You have been moving too much." Naru whispers to me when I pour his tea covering his face with the book he was reading so I spend the rest of my time quietly drinking my tea and the short cake until the timer rings.
I was in the kitchen placing all the food ready and was washing my hand until I notice the temperature drop and when I turn around I saw a knife flying to my way.
"KYYAAAAAAAAA" I scream out as the knifes come closer making me stumble to the side of the cabinet and notices everyone start running in and saw me trembling with the knife stuck to the cabinet door next to me. Though all I could do is stare into space not realizing Naru came toward me and carry me to my room which I froze there until I lost consciousness.
Naru's POV
Mai's tea flavors are as gentle and kind as all the tea she made. As I were reading a book about the family's history and notices that Ms. Hara stood up noticing that she is sensing something then come a loud scream that I could recognizes anywhere.
"MAI!" everyone screams and start running to her noticing her on the floor with a knife pierce through a cabinet door leaving her froze in fear. Monk started to do his chanting and the temperature rose back to its original temperature. I went closer to her and pick me up though she just stay with the same expression, I decided to carry her back into her room and did not leave until woke up.
16th century
I was in Elizabeth is room that she share with another maid who is named Lily who is most likely getting all her chores done. Elizabeth took of my dress and tightens my corset and dresses me. She decided to put my hair up and it is easier to travels with. The mistress of the castle doesn't have many simple things so she gave me a white silk sum umbrella that covers the silk fabric with lace and a simple fan for the hot summer days. The dress was beautiful wallpaper green dress decorated with ruffles with the same color shoes.
"Alright, Miss. Frances you are done." Elizabeth said leading me back to the garden.
"Oh wow Frances, you look great." Henry said putting his hand around my waist and led me into the carriage. Josephine and Jacqueline were already inside. Henry nearly got in but Jacqueline declares it is ladies only and said he take cares of her mask and the party planning.
Jacqueline and Josephine took me too many different stores and we finally decided on it which is full with sparkles and jewels. The dress is very detail so I am sure it is very expensive though she paid it with only her allowances. The sun is already setting so the maids drench us in soap water and wash us as quickly as they can and dry us. They dresses as rather slowly because the dress took a lot of times as there're a lot of steps but we still manage to finish in time with time to spare. Jacqueline and Josephine wore the same designs of the dress but different color. A sparking blue for Jacqueline and A sparkling pink white dress for Josephine. The both already have their mask on. I am currently waiting for Henry to give me my mask.
"France everything you wears look greats on you." Henry pop out from behind the carriage fully dressed with his mask and another in his hand. He slowly come closer to me and put on the mask for me tying the ribbon right behind my head.
"Alright Romeo, let's go." Jacqueline said pulling Henry in the carriage with Josephine pushing me from behind.
We the rode the carriage with laughter, even though it is dark and the only thing that light our way through the darkness was 4 lamps on the carriage.
"We are here! Let's go Josephine! I want to say hi to everyone!" Jacqueline said pulling on to Josephine hand and hurry inside while me and Henry walk arm to arm linked to each other.
"Shall we dance my lady?" Henry asks taking my hand before I could reply and start spinning me.
"How a gentleman you are. Asked me to dance but didn't even willing to wait for a reply." I chuckle as a twirls around the dance floor with him. Before I knew it, I have danced nearly the whole night with him. We decided to take a breath and walk on the porch with his arms around my waist staring into each other's eyes. He slowly put his hand on my cheek and move closer to my face and we kissed over and over again. It was sweet and gentle at first but it became passionate and he starts kissing and licking my neck making me nearly moan. I put my fingers on his lips signaling him to stop. He finally realized what he done and blushed and let go of me but I didn't let go. I hug him, telling him I have no regrets and I could feel him smile.
"Shall I get you something to drink?" Henry asks pulling onto my hand leading my back inside.
"Oh yes pleases." I said with a smile with that he left to go grab some champagne. I start to stares at the rest of the dancers and I recognize a golden butterfly mask with wings on it left eye and that dress. It has to be her. As the song end I start running to her calling her name making her stops and turns around. I noticed her eyes were filled with tears when she saw me. Before I could get to her, she start running and hug me repeatedly saying "I'm sorry" "I miss you" and "I love you."
The End
Author Notes
SOO? How did you like it? Please review! Follow! And favorite! I'm doing more 16th century because I want to catch up with the peasant times so I'm putting all the 16th century story line first. The story has the outfit picture and everything on my site which is down below. If it doesn't work try my profile. There isn't many Lin scene because I am block for him. He just research and research on his computer! A very boring scene and I maybe came up idea for him. Let add some spice and flares on him!
pages/Kumiko-Masa/397467373678982
IMPORTANT: I did not forget about Mai's revenge on Naru! I would like them to have some cute moments since it IS their pairing.
