20 Kisses
Chapter Seven: I am Yours
By: Eviltiger
Author's Note: To the people who reviewed, especially Justice333 and Obsidian Buterfly, I must express my deepest gratitude! THANK YOU! I fixed the little problem in chapter two about the Omake, and here is the next chapter. THIS IS FOR THE KUROMOYO REQUESTS!
VAMOOOOOOOOOOOOS!
Shirasaki Castle was not quiet and dark, as it normally was. Soft light illuminated the palace, the silver moon silently observing from above. Inside the lord of a large province sat in a candlelit room, accompanied by his two best servants. Across from him sat the ruler of all Japan and the dream-seer for Shirasaki Castle. A few servants kneeled behind the two women as well, while a lone ninja stood in the corner of the room, his blood red eyes observing the meeting. Another ninja with jet black hair guarded the room outside; making sure no intruders could enter.
Not everyone was at ease however, even with the meeting going smoothly and calmly. Tomoyo was irritated. While the Tsukiyomi did not show it on the outside, maintaining her calm façade, inside the raven haired girl was frowning unhappily. Her sister had brought her here to allow the short girl to tell the lord of the future she had foreseen for the man's province. Now that her part was done however, not a single word of the discussion entered the normally observant girl's ears. She was too busy observing the female servant whom Lord Kanazawa had brought along.
The girl was certainly very pretty. She was tall and slim with gentle curves, and a soft smile adorned her soft pink lips. What was most unusual about her however, was her hair that appeared to be spun gold, shimmering in the light when her head moved. Furthermore, her eyes were the exact color of a clear sky with no clouds. Indeed, the girl was very pretty. She was also attempting to catch Kurogane's eye.
Every so often when during the discussion the girl would glance over to where Tomoyo's loyal ninja stood, batting her eyes at him, or smiling beguilingly. When given a task the girl always managed to walk right past where the tall man was, her clothes touching his feet ever so slightly. It bothered Tomoyo to no ends. Discomfort as sharp as needles dug into her chest as the girl looked over at the ninja again. Tomoyo prayed to the gods that the meeting would soon be over.
"Lord Kanazawa, I implore you to stay the night. It would be dangerous to travel right now. I will have your quarters prepared immediately." Amaterasu said.
The lord bowed graciously. "Thank you, your highness. I am greatly honored."
Amaterasu rose, and Tomoyo stood up as well, relieved that it was finally over.
"Thus our meeting has been concluded. I bid you good night. Come Tsukiyomi." Tomoyo's sister said, her sharp eyes observing the man before her. With that the sisters headed towards the door. Kurogane began to head towards the door as well, and a small sense of relief and satisfaction swirled in Tomoyo's chest like a soothing balm.
Her peace of mind, however, did not last. Upon leaving the room Tomoyo turned slightly to see Kurogane leave the room as well, only to be beckoned however, by the blonde-haired servant girl. Anger and hurt welled up in Tomoyo as Kurogane turned to follow the woman after making sure that Soma would accompany Tomoyo and her sister to their quarters. So he liked woman like that did he? Fine! Bidding her sister good night Tomoyo quickly rushed to her room, her hands forming into small fists beneath the many folds of her ceremonial robe.
After changing out of the robe and into a normal robe the princess looked out the window of her room, trying to quell her anger and frustration. Having such emotions could cloud seeing ability, she had to purge them. Taking a deep breath the girl let the cool night breeze caress her face and gently tousle her hair, slowly trying to erase her emotions.
"You're not making my job easy for me Tomoyo."
Dark lavender eyes widened in surprise, before Tomoyo slowly turned around. Kurogane stood in the doorway, leaning against the wall with his eyes narrowed.
"Your head sticking out of the window is the golden opportunity for assassins."
Somehow those words angered Tomoyo once more, even though she knew the dark haired ninja was only telling the truth.
"Oh yes, you're quite right. Bodyguards can go after pretty little servants, ignoring their duty, while I can't even open my window." While the girl had spoken in a soft voice with a polite smile anyone could hear the iciness in those words.
Instead of getting mad or denying anything however, the ninja simply sighed. Walking over to the princess the man gently closed the window, and turned to stare at her with piercing red eyes.
"Are you stupid?" He said, with almost a faintly annoyed tone in his voice. "You were safe with Soma all along. Also," The man said, his voice dropping lower, his eyes never leaving her gaze, "didn't I already tell you that I belong to no one but you?"
"Then what were you doing with that pretty little servant?" Tomoyo asked, a frown pulling on her features slightly. "She obviously had taken a liking to you."
Kurogane grunted. "I told her, ninja are not allowed to have emotional ties." His eyes falling on the girl he smirked, "unless the mistress allows it of course."
Tomoyo blushed, looking away for a few moments. When she looked up again however, there was a mischievous twinkle in her eyes. "Would you make that vow again?" The girl asked, looking up at her protector.
Kurogane's eyebrows rose. "That vow?" He echoed, although from the look in his eyes he already knew which vow it was.
Tomoyo looked up at him, smiling deviously. "Yes. The one you gave me on your 17th birthday."
The tall warrior tched before obliging. Going down on one knee Kurogane bowed his head and gently took Tomoyo's right hand. His words came out rough, but inside there was a gentle feel.
"Everything I am, I am for you. Even if you need me no longer, I will remain. Even if you are not mine, I will remain. I am eternally bound to you… I am yours." Holding Tomoyo's hand, the tall warrior pressed his mouth to her hand, before withdrawing in an instant. Tomoyo smiled with a twinkle in her eye when it was over.
"You know I was teasing you, you didn't have to say it again." She said lightly.
Kurogane's face colored before he looked away. "Hurry up and sleep you troublesome princess!" The man barked, before walking out the door and shutting it behind him quickly. Tomoyo watched him go with a warm smile adorning her face. Her mood considerably lighter and all the evil emotions gone the girl immediately began to feel drowsy. Settling down in her futon the princess closed her eyes. Opening them one last time the girl looked at the door to her room, before finally closing her eyes to sleep.
"You are mine… and I am yours."
End of Chappie Seven
This one's a little longer… And Kurogane seemed a lot more patient while Tomoyo a lot different. Kinda OOC here I guess…. Sorry, Kuromoyo is new for me… Could you review and tell me feedback? Please?
Omake:
Tomoyo wasn't the only one who became jealous at times. The many suitors that had attempted to beguile Japan's greatest Tsukiyomi seemingly vanished into thin air when they tried to come too close to the female. The lucky ones that returned were never quite the same however: all of them seemed to speak of a ferocious demon with blood red eyes, but could say nothing more.
End
