Yes, yes I realize that I have been a miserable author for not uploading lately and I have no excuse. Well I do but it's a bad excuse. I became madly addicted to a new online multiplayer game, any guesses? Anyway I'm back with a new chapter! Oh! I almost forgot , to make up for my absence I have drawn a picture of Mikado in his lovely little gown and for those of you that want to see it the link is right at my profile, but for those with an imagination and whom might not like to see, well simple don't see. Simple okay onwards to the story!
Disclaimer: I don't own Durarara
Chapter 4
Mikado groaned in pain as he slowly opened his eyes. Parts of his body were in stiff and sore, but then he recalled the events that took place and he shot up from his bed.
"Ah! Shizuo!" It was then that he noticed that he was on the streets any longer. He was sitting upright in the comfort of a bedroom and a soft bed and that was also when a sharp pain shot up his back. "Argh.."
"Mikado! You're awake!"
Mikado stared at Shinra, who walked into the room with a tray of food.
"Shinra! What happened? Where am I? What happened to Shizuo!" Immediately asked a concerned Mikado.
"Calm down Mikado. Shizuo is in perfect condition, not a scratch on his pretty little head. If it makes you feel better he's been pining over your condition for the past three days."
"I've been out for three days?"
"You sure have! The whole town has been talking about the incident. Body guard for hire saves the Princess from harm's way by catching her as she nearly falls to her death!" Putting the tray down Shinra picked up an old newspaper and hands it to Mikado, "Here read it for yourself. The story made first page!"
Glancing down Mikado read the bold printed words.
Body guard for hire saves the Princess from harm's way by catching her as she nearly falls to her death!
The Princess was in town that day to visit a dear friend, but a fight between the town rivals broke out in the same vicinity as the Princess! As the fighting was going, the Princess stood at a window watching the chaos as it erupted. She demanded for the fight to stop immediately, but through her heated determination the Princess trips on her gown and went sailing down the third story window.
Most townsfolk thought that their beloved Princess was doomed, but just in the nick of time the body guard for hire, Shizuo Heiwajima stopped his battle and dashed a mad dash to save the Princess from her fall. Mr. Heiwajima was highly successful! He jumped right as the Princess was about to hit the ground and caught her! The two tumbled for what seemed a great distance before finally stopping, but just as they stopped Mr. Heiwajima got up and was making another mad run while holding the Princess bridal style to the doctor.
It has been stated that the Princess only from a minor bump to the head and is resting now in the castle.
Shizuo Heiwajima has now become a town hero! The King and Queen thank him but honorably dubbing Mr. Heiwajima as a personal Knight to the Princess!
Astonished, Mikado gapped openly at the small article. 'Shizuo saved me?'
"Would you like to have a little talk with your new Knight?"
Mikado's face grew warm. "T-that would be fine."
Shinra just smiled, "I'll go get him. You just eat up."
Mikado was in the middle of finishing his cup of tea when Shizuo came in. The older man didn't make eye contact and awkwardly stood at the door.
Smiling Mikado signaled for Shizuo to come forward, "Please come in."
Shizuo slowly made his way to Mikado's bed post. He stood at the foot of the bed, still not making eye contact. Mikado noticed Shizuo's reluctance,
"Please won't you sit down? I would love to thank you properly."
"I'm fine right here."
"I see."
Disappointment was heard in Mikado's voice and this caused Shizuo to do what he didn't want to do in the beginning. Look at Mikado. Their eyes briefly met, Shizuo felt as if explosives were planted in his stomach. To him this was far worse than when he ate Celty's cooking and lied to her that it was good. She offered seconds, he couldn't refuse, and Shizuo had food poisoning and was bed rested for a week because of that. He didn't understand this emotion at all. Was Mikado something like food poisoning?
'That's a stupid accusation.' Once more did his eyes return to the blue crystal orbs, they stressed worry and concern. 'Dammit.' Where was a smoke when Shizuo needed it the most?
"I heard you were honored by the King and Que- I mean my mother and father."
Shizuo could feel his face heat up and his head was becoming light headed. "Y-yeah it was no big deal."
"Are you okay? Would you like a glass of water?" Mikado was half way to his night stand for a glass, but Shizuo lifted a hand in refusal.
"It's fine. Is that all you wanted to tell me?" Shizuo wanted to leave. He was becoming fainter as he kept sneaking peaks at Mikado. He closed his eyes hoping it would help, but it only caused Mikado to more concerned on the older male's well-being, thinking that it was he who causes Shizuo to feel sick because of what happened. Mikado got out from under the heavy covers and crawled over to the foot of the bed where Shizuo was standing and placed a hand on Shizuo's forehead.
Shizuo's eyes shot open and was now staring dead straight at Mikado's face.
"Your forehead is burning! I should go call Shinra."
"Don't! Shinra shouldn't be tru…." With one last ounce of energy Shizuo reached out for Mikado's hand before he could go get Shinra, but his light headedness got the better of him and he collapsed on top of Mikado.
"Eh? Shizuo, Shizuo!"
Trying as hard as he could, Mikado attempted to push the older man off, but to no avail. He was too heavy and Mikado was too weak.
Before he could call out for help, Shinra peaked through the doorway, "Mikado? Have you finished-"Shinra stared blankly at the scene before him. "Maybe I should leave..."
"Wait!" Mikado called out completely embarrassed. "Shizuo fainted! He must be sick! Please help!"
"Oh is that what happened? I was about to say. I never knew Shizuo swung that way, but you know I wouldn't be surprised either, I mean he never even asked any girl out, then again he is pretty scar-"
"Shinra please! This isn't that time for that!" Pleaded Mikado.
"Oh right!"
Mikado was quickly pacing back and forth behind the wooden doors until Shinra came out.
"You don't have to worry. He just caught a minor case of the cold. It's quite common around this time of year. If you'd like you could go inside and see him, but don't get too close, we wouldn't want the Princess to be sick." With that Shinra left. Mikado eagerly opened the door into the bedroom Shizuo now occupied.
Shizuo looked over to Mikado.
"How are you feeling?"
"I've had better days." Shizuo replied coughing slightly.
Shizuo heart still picked up its pace every time he looked over to Mikado, but at least now it was as worse as passing out on the poor thing. Shizuo blocked all those thoughts out of his mind, even if he was dubbed to be the Princess's knight. Mikado was still royalty. A Princess and a Knight only living happily ever after was only meant as fairy tales.
Shizuo's thoughts were interrupted when Shinra and Celty came rushing into the room. Both seeming out of breathe.
"This isn't good."
"What happened?" asked Mikado.
Shinra was too out of breath to continue, so Celty took over writing, [The King and Queen have left the Kingdom oversea to expand the city's territory.]
"And how is that a problem? Mikado will rule the town until they return." Shizuo asked raising and eyebrow.
[Mikado is a Princess. Not a Queen…]
"So..."
"In order for Mikado to rule this town until her parents come home, he er she needs to be wed to a Prince!" Shinra finally managed to blurt out.
"EH!" Shizuo and Mikado both said in unison.
"That's not the worst part the King and Queen have already selected quite a few numbers of suitors to meet the Princess tomorrow!"
"EH!" Once again they both repeated, but now Mikado felt like fainting. 'Why me?'
TBC.
Cliffhanger, I'm so cruel. Can any guess who the suitors might be? Don't be scared to think outside the box on this one.