Behold my dexterity as I present before you another chapter from my pot of crazy ideas.
Thank you all who reviewed and favourited and/or following the story.
By the way, I would like to have a moment with one of my regular readers…
lifesgreywolves: Yo! I had no idea you were also into this anime. Anyways, thanks for reviewing my work. I was starting to miss your 'thesis'. Lol! I know I know the characters are a LOT OOC but please please don't let that bug you. It is to go with the story. Man I LOVED that 'kicking the family jewels' comment XD. I was literally ROFLing. I was so tempted to include that in this chapter but nah I controlled myself O.O And NO Usui is not on morphein (lol you surely get crazy ideas). He was feeling every single strike but Usui being (as Misaki politely puts it) a perverted outer space alien, stood rooted to his spot…but I did make him wince and drop on a knee when the dose doubled. *shrugs* I hope you will continue to read my story and shower me with your ideas…Oh a special request! Please pm me whenever u put up your story…I wanna be the first one to review it! Ok? :P
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"Stop!"
All eyes instantly shifted to the new voice that dared to interrupt the 'punishment'. The crowd was about to make an uproar when the executioner quickly bowed down before the new presence.
"Your highness" he quickly greeted.
"You may stop now." The voice calmly stated. "I believe that is enough for now."
"But y-your Highness-" the executioner was immediately silenced by the glare that was shot at him.
Then quickly eyeing the young male in pain, it silently added, "Stubborn as ever."
The figure then turned towards the 'audience' before continuing in a composed tone.
"As you all know by now, this slave has committed a rather unforgivable crime. But I, Erika, princess of the Myabigaoka Estates desire to give him a second chance, for my merciful heart cannot witness such agony." Erika struck a dramatic pose.
The female was greeted with a round of applause from the crowd. She huffed but then clenched her jaw when the bleeding male behind her scoffed.
All this while, Misaki was struggling against Honoka's hold. Who knew this lady had such strong grip!?
"Misaki you cannot go up there! Do not forget who you are." Honoka whispered in her ears.
Misaki groaned before taking in the performance of this new female as her mind screamed FAKE. She watched how her red eyes, hidden behind a single loose curl of her auburn hair, twinkled with malevolence. Her train of thought was brought to a sudden halt as Erika continued.
"I wish to put this slave up for sale. If he is sold then I leave his fate on the hands of his new owner and if he is not..." she smirked as she eyed the annoyed expression on his face, "…then he shall be 'dealt with' in my kingdom."
Misaki cringed at this. She knew very well what sort of dealings Erika was implying.
"Do not fret-" Erika continued as she slowly slid a finger along his face. "- he is very good at his job."
"So let the bidding begin!" Erika shouted.
She smirked as silence stretched before her. 'Just as I had expected' she mused.
Slowly bending down to his ear, Erika whispered, "What had you said? Wasn't it something along the line 'I can land up with another job whenever I desire'? I'm afraid the scene playing before us is slightly different, ne?"
The male growled as she giggled before rising up.
Sighing dramatically, Erika began "Oh dear! Anyone? No one? That's sad. What a waste of good stuff!" she pouted.
Misaki gritted her teeth as this lady was really getting on her nerves. How much she wanted her bow and arrows now.
"If God himself is unwilling to have mercy on this poor soul, who am I to go against his wish."
"Satoshi chain him up and drag him back to the palace." Erika commanded her bodyguard as she started to climb gracefully down the rostrum.
Her order was about to be carried out when someone piped in.
"Fifty gold coins."
Erika almost tumbled over the steps at this new interruption.
"Wh-what?" she choked out.
The crowd slowly made way as Erika soon found herself looking at deep amber eyes.
"I offer you fifty gold coins to spare his life." Misaki repeated in a calm voice.
Honoka quickly came up behind her, worry etched in her eyes.
Erika sputtered as she continued, "Are you jesting with me? You are offering fifty gold coins? Fifty!? An average slave comes in no less than a hundred. You seem new at this lady."
The crowd broke out into laughter as Misaki narrowed her eyes in annoyance.
"I want at least five for this fine fellow. He might be charged with a serious allegation but that does not lessen his price whatsoever."
'Five hundred!' Misaki gasped. 'I do not have that much amount with me at the moment.'
Erika smirked as she saw her reaction but her breath caught in her throat as her eyes caught something shiny.
Devastated of not being able to save another life, Misaki turned to leave when Erika's voice quickly piped.
"But I think I can compromise this one time…"
Misaki's eyes lit with new found hope.
"If only you hand over that." Erika pointed at her form.
Misaki furrowed her eyebrows in confusion as she followed to where the finger pointed.
The smile that had once brightened her face was quickly wiped out as she found herself staring at the pendant that hung around her neck.
Her eyes widened as her mind screamed 'NO!'
Misaki's hands reflexively clutched the object as her tears welled up in her eyes. Tearing her eyes away from the shimmering object, she glanced at the hurting male who was now fighting tooth and nail to remain conscious as blood continued to ooze out from the cuts. Misaki felt her heart reach out to this young male as she saw those innocent emerald orbs gazing at her with amazement and perhaps…hope?
Her decision was made.
Shutting her eyes to fight back the tears that were threatening to fall, Misaki slowly unhooked the pendant before handing it over to Erika whose eyes twinkled with anticipation.
"Misaki?" Honoka gasped.
She was returned with a sad smile.
"Mother used to say that life is precious and everyday should be cherished."
"Even more precious than your mother's only souvenir?"
"Mother will always be alive in my heart and memories."
Resting a comforting hand on her head, Honoka replied, "Your mother should be truly proud of you today."
Greedily grabbing the jewelry from Misaki's hand and appreciating its craftwork, Erika quickly ordered her men to release the lad who was then roughly thrown down the raised platform.
The crowd quickly cleared out and only the three remained rooted to their spots.
Misaki quickly helped the man to rise on his feet but he jerked out of her hold. This sudden movement made her fingers brush against his cuts and he cursed out loud in pain.
"I-I-I am sorry." Misaki quickly apologized. "Are you alr-"
"Why?" he asked in a hoarse voice.
"Excuse me?"
"Why save me?"
"No body deserves such brutality."
"So to save me from a hostile death, you decided to enslave me. How kind of you." He teased.
Misaki's face flushed with anger and embarrassment as she crossed her hands before her chest.
"Well excuse me for saving you" she pouted.
Honoka who had all along been watching this interaction with mild interest, quickly piped in, "Princess, can we leave now please?"
"Hai!"
'She is a princess!?' Emerald eyes widened in surprise.
He was about to comment but winced as the pain was starting to take a toll on him.
"Hey are you okay mister…mister? What is your name?" Misaki asked, her voice drenched in concern.
'The princess wants to know my name?' None of his owners had asked him his name but she…she was different.
"N-name?" he choked out.
"Yeah? Why sound so surprised? You don't have one?" she giggled.
'She is different' he smiled at the thought.
"T-Takumi Usui..."
"Usui!"
Worried amber eyes were the last thing he remembered seeing before darkness overcame him and he blacked out from the world.
A/N: Soooo how many of you had thought that Misaki was the one screaming? LOL! XD
Anyways,once again I am really sorry for making the characters so OOC but they have to be such to fit in with the plot. You don't find very many princesses juggling boys like bowling pins now do you? :P So PLEASE bear with my insanity and don't forget to leave your reviews!