Ch. 10
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Suddenly, I remembered where I was. 'Father would be ashamed if he saw my loss of control,' I thought, feeling a little guilty as I dropped the old man. My clothes changed and flickered to a different style. I was now wearing a white and red kimono with black knee high boots and a white fur cape swung out behind me. Feeling something different, I swung around and looked at my reflection in the pond. My eyes widened and tears started to fill them. My hand shook as I lifted it and gently touched the black streaks and the dark blue crescent moon centered on my forehead. The tears overflowed and spilled out of my eyes, streaking down my face. I had locked off my emotions temporarily but I couldn't hold it back when I saw the markings showing that my parents were dead and I was crowned the heir to the throne.
Feeling a hand on my shoulder, I turned and locked eyes with Severus, who was looking at me with soft, onyx eyes. I couldn't take it anymore. I threw myself into his embrace, sobbing into his chest as he wrapped his arms around me comfortingly. He was silent, not knowing what upset me but not pushing. After a few minutes of composing myself, I stepped back after kissing his cheek. I turned to look at the old man sitting on the ground rubbing his throat. ''I will leave now. If anything, happens to Severus while I'm gone. You will die a very painful death by my hand,'' I snarled in warning, flashing my fangs. He looked up at me with fear filled eyes, nodding rapidly. Sighing quietly, I closed my eyes and took a moment to compose myself. My emotions were running wild because of the news and all I wanted to do was curl up in my bed and cry. I didn't want to deal with any of this. I had yearned to be the ruler when I was younger but I didn't want any of it now, none of it. I wanted to curl up and cry or I wanted to hunt down the person who murdered my family.
Opening my eyes, I turned and started to walk down the hall, going towards my room. I heard footsteps behind me and knew it was Severus following me silently. Opening the door, I waited for Severus to step in behind me before closing it. I moved over to the bed and waved my hand. A small suitcase appeared and packed itself, floating over to me neatly. I caught it and it shrunk, becoming a charm that I hooked onto my right bracelet. I slowly turned arpund to look at Severus. Dark blue with gold flecks locked with his onyx orbs. '' What is all this about Ryu?,'' he asked, his voice soft as he watched me. ''My parents just died and I am their heir. I have to leave to fight for my throne,'' I answered, my voice just above a whisper. ''I don't want to, but I have to,'' I whispered, fearing his reaction to what I was going to say next. '' I don't want to leave you. I love you, Severus,'' I confessed and bowed my head as silence consumed the room. Then a hand gently grabbed my chin, lifting it. My eyes were closed but they shot open when I felt a pair of lips lock with mine. My eyes widened as I saw Severus, very close to me and gently locking lips with mine. Slowly my eyes closed and I kissed him back.
After a few minutes, we pulled back and he pulled me in close. I rested my head on his chest, closing my eyes as I heard him whisper,'' I love you too, Ryu.'' Leaning back, I stepped back and looked up at him. ''I promise I'll be back, Severus,'' I promised, my voice strong with determination. He nodded, smiling. He reached into his pocket and took something out. My eyes widened and I looked up at him as I saw it was a small white box. ''When you come back, will you marry me?,'' he asked, opening the box and looking at me nervously. I nodded, speechless as he stepped closer and slipped the ring on my finger. I looked down at it with wide eyes and a big smile. It was a simple silver ring with an emerald and a moonstone set in the center with a vine design around it. I laughed, throwing my arms around Severus's neck and hugging him tightly. ''You better come back,'' Severus whispered and I nodded. '' I will, I swear,'' I answered, hugging him again. I kissed him gently again before pulling back and stepping away. ''Goodbye for now, Severus,'' I called, smiling and waving once before I disappeared.