-All dressed in an armor-

Gomenasai Minna-san~! Please don't pelt me with… whatever they used to throw in the renaissance to people they dislike ^^"

I can honestly say, it was not entirely my fault for prolonging this chapter! See there are evil wizards called teachers where I go to school and they cast a spell on us making us do all their dirty work and make us do our own homework

:o

Horrible right? Well right now, I'm free from that spell-for now- but im using as much as free time I can to finish this chappy

-Determined Knight Pose-

So I hope you enjoy~

I am totally hooked up in Kuroshitsuji 3

So just telling you guys that I'll be writing a Inuyasha fanfic and Kuroshitsuji chapter very soon~

To those who lovethese animes as well, just a heads up ;D

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.:Recap:.

Kahoko's POV

In the middle of them all was a grand piano. And on its bench was the queen I'm guessing. Her back was facing us, but from what I can tell she had hair that compared to the sun's color which reached all the way to her waist and was also wearing a green gown.

The last note of the song hovered and she slowly stood up and turned to look at us.

"Welcome…"

…..

Kahoko's POV

The woman was the definition of a goddess. So close up, I can actually believe that her hair was made of the finest golden silk. Her attire was a gown with the same color as her hair. Her voice was even melodic as she spoke to us.

"Lili informed me we had interesting looking visitors."

Len and I both looked down on our own clothing. It was still a bit wet, and dirty.

"Don't worry, I'll make sure the maids will get you to a more comfortable attire."

I heard faint laughter, and when I turned my head I saw the maids giggling a bit as they were lookng at Len. I raised a brow and frowned.

Len must have felt uncomfortable as well, for he asked the queen, "So, your highness… Lili had informed us that you needed our assistance for something?"

The queen smiled. "Ah yes~! Well let's talk while we feed you two, you must be really hungry and tired of those dreary outfits. "

The queen clapped her hands twice. "Mei. Yuri. Please escort them to the guest chamber so they may change. Len and I looked at each other and our cheeks turned a deep red.

"I-im sorry, did you say chamber? As in singular? One room?" I stuttered out.

"Why yes~! I'm sorry are you those kind of couples who don't like to sleep in the same bed or room?"

I swear my whole skin tone turned to scarlet.

Before I could reply, Len stuttered out, "W-w-we're not a couple y-your highness!" Len coughed in his hand.

The queen put her hand to her mouth in a sign of awe. "Ah really? But Lili told me you two were."

Simutaneously, Len and I turned our heads to Lili with a scowl on our faces. Lili sweatdropped.

Lili was stuttering something out, but before we could hear exactly what he was saying the queen clapped her hands once more.

"Well it's only for changing so I suppose I will get you to separate rooms. " The queen winked and the maids ushered us out of the room.

…..

Lili's POV

I was still stuttering as Len and Kaho-chan left. When the door closed I turned to the queen.

"Moooee~! Why did you tell them that incrudulous lie!" I blurted out, forgetting I was talking to her majesty, but we're such great friends anyways. She laughed at me.

"Now now. I'm sure they won't hold a grudge on you. I'm just thinking ahead."

"What do you mean?"

"You know. After I tell them what I am in need of, I'm sure they'll still be more angry at you than me heehee~!"

"…." 'Ladies and Gentlemen, the queen -.-'

"What's with that face Lili?"

"Iie…nondemonai." (English: It's nothing)

…..

Len's POV

How annoying these maids are. They wouldn't stop smiling as they shoved me to a room. I stared at them icily. When I got to our room, all the maids crowded with me. Meaning Kaho was alone to dress herself. The girls, Mei and Yuri, were holding my clothing. I frowned and without thinking I spoke out.

"Hey! Excuse me but didn't her highness tell you to help us dress?" I said with the emphasis on 'us.'

"Oh yes, but see it would be…" started Mei.

"…to help you since…" continued Yuri.

"…you're much dirtier than her," they ended simultaneously.

I raised a brow and tried to make more sense of my words but all the maids started to eye me like I was some prey. I could care less if what I was wearing was filthy. If I had to pick whether to be dress by those people or dress dirty clothing all day, it would be the second choice. So without hesitating I ran away from the maid through the door ignoring their cries at me while I was running and turning through the halls.

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Kahoko's POV

I stared at the closed door and sighed. The two girls Mei and Yuri threw my new clothes at me and just shut the door. I didn't bother pondering over why the quick rush to get out of my changing room. It's obvious they were more interested in Len than in me. Who wouldn't?

I blushed and shook my head. I lifted the dress in front of me. Er… how do I put this on?

"Please allow us." I turned my head at the sound of sync voices.

Two girls were at the entrance. One with short tan-ish hair, and the other with jet-black hair. As for their eyes, they looked so familiar. Where have I…

I gasped.

"Mio-chan! Nao-chan! What are you doing here?"

The two girls looked at each other with astonishment on their faces.

"Erm, miss." The girl who looks like Nao started. "We don't know who Mio and Nao are, but my name is Natsumi and this is Meiyuki." She gestured to the girl who looked like Mio.

"We heard the ruckus and came to see just in time to see Mei and Yuri throw your clothes at you and left you hear all alone to dress yourself up. So we got an extra and came to help."

The two smiled warmly at me.

Even though they weren't my two best friends, there were still the familiar and amiable traits in them. So I smiled back.

"Well then Natsumi and Meiyuki-chan~, how the heck do you put this on, as I lifted the clothing once more."

They giggled and came forward to help me.

…..

"…and finished!" They said to me. I turned around and they smiled even wider. I'm guessing they're really satisfied with their results.

"Wow, you guys are astounding! Without you that would have took at least an hour! And here you are finished dressing me up in 5 minutes?"

We laughed again.

"Well here take a look at yourself now Kaho-chan!"

While dressing, I told them my name and to call me by that nickname. Formalities, schmoralities.

Natsumi and Meiyuki dragged me to a mirror that was as tall as I and I looked at the woman in the mirror.

I could have sworn that my mouth was opened.

I haven't even noticed that they fixed my hair! And the dress was the most gorgeous dress I've ever seen!

Around my neck was a slim choker, but those elegant looking ones. Not the ones those people wear with spikes or the ones so tight back at my world. The elegant choker was a shade of blue that was light. As for my dress, there were no straps, but there were some white frills covering my breast and shoulders and frills on my sleeves as well. My dress almost looked like a corset. The design was close to the looking of the queen's, but my dress was the shade of aquamarine.

I turned back to them and hugged them both.

"You guys outdid yourselves! Thanks so much~!"

They giggled. "Not a problem Kaho-chan!"

"Yeah what friends are for!"

Then suddenly I heard bell chimes. "Ah that must be the queen." Meiyuki sighed.

"Well we'll see you later neh Kaho-chan? Ja~!" Natsumi said.

With that they left my room while I waved to them.

I turned back to admire their work on myself in the mirror once more.

A few minutes passed and suddenly I heard loud footsteps.

SLAM!

I turned to see Len breathing in and out heavily.

"Len!"

I started towards him without noticing I just called him by his first name because of the sudden moment.

He looked at me with fatigue in his eyes. But then his eyes got wider.

He didn't say a thing as I walked toward him in a fast pace.

"Are you alright?"

Len closed his eyes and sighed. Then he slumped to the floor still sitting down by the door.

"Just." He sighed. "Fine."

I tilted my head. "Doesn't look like it Tsukimori-kun. Why are you still in your own clothes? Weren't the maids there to help with that?"

His eyes slitted for a moment when I mentioned the maids.

"Trust me, they didn't help at all. Though you seem to have manage."

I blushed for what seemed to be the hundredth time for today and managed a soft 'thank you.'

I could have sworn I saw a smirk.

"Well c-cmon. I think I saw a spare of some men's attire in the closet. Why don't you pick one out and put it on."

He nodded and went in the vast closet.

A few minutes past and Len emerged from the closet. I smiled a bit.

Len's attire almost looked like those in those fairy tales that had princes in them. White shoulder pads, black slacks, navy boots, and his top-

I started to laugh to myself.

He raised a brow. "May I ask why you're snickering Hino-san?"

I laughed a little out loud and answered, "You didn't put your buttons on your top right. It looks sloppy Tsukikmori-kun."

He looked down and sighed. "It's my first time so please do lighten up on me." He said as he unbuttoned the buttons.

I tilted my head. "Your first time? You've never dressed yourself up before?"

He shook his head. "I've always worn shirts that were already buttoned up for me or have no buttons at all. Or the servants would dress me."

It was my turn to shake my head. I got up as I saw him fiddle with his buttons on his shirt. The shirt had the same shade of blue as my dress.

I started buttoning up the buttons as Len watched in awe. When I finished he took a look in the mirror. "…Thank you..Hino." I smiled at the gratitude he was showing. It wasn't everyday that Len Tsukimori says his thanks.

Someone knocked on the door and when we both turned I saw the other two maids from before. Mei and Yuri.

"Oh, you've figured how to put it on sir~" Mei said.

"You look rather dashing~" Yuri added.

I snorted quietly at their failed attempts to make Len like them a bit more.

"So when are we going to meet the queen for dinner? We do have some matters to talk about don't we?" I said quickly to save Len some trouble with them.

They looked at me displeased that I must have ruined a 'moment.'

"Ah yes, well that's why we actually came here. To inform you two that the queen is awaiting your arrival." They both said.

Len and I nodded and exited the door ignoring the two maids' stares.

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Len's POV

We passed the dining hall which confused me a little. Were we not having dinner? Yuri and Mei led us out through twin mosaic doors that seemed to led out to the back of the castle. There we saw the queen sitting in the very end of a not so long table, but fit for royalty.

"Ah welcome Len and Kahoko-san~!" The queen said while standing up and spreading her arms to us. "Please sit."

We took our seats with Len and I facing each other.

"Tonight for dinner, the chefs had arranged oden for us."

(A/N: Oden is a traditional Japanese food/soup)

The aroma that emanated from the oden was truly exquisite. Kaho was also eying the dish that was in front of her. If I didn't know better, I would say she was drooling.

"Thank you very much your highness." We both said while bowing slightly with our heads.

"Ah no need to say thanks~! And by the way, call me Setsuna. 'Your highness' or 'Your majesty' are names that tire me so much." She giggled to herself. "Ittadakimasu!"

"Ittadakimasu." Kaho and I repeated.

We ate in comfortable silence, and when we all finished, Setsuna dabbed her mouth with a napkin and folded her hands on the table.

"Now on to serious business." She said as the servants quickly cleaned the table then left the three of us alone. Well now the four of us. As when the servants left, Lili entered and sat on Setsuna's shoulder.

"Now hearing that both of you are violinists, you're sure to have heard about the legend of the violin romance correct?"

At the words 'violin romance,' I immediately remembered Amou Nami. I growled in my head. That girl wouldn't stop making rumors or trying to take photos of him or Kaho or both him and Kaho. Then she would make news about the violin romance.

"Er… what of it Setsuna-san?" Kaho asked.

"Well what can you tell me about it?"

Kaho looked like she was thinking very hard. "Isn't it about two people who play violins and somehow feel a romantic connection with one another?"

"Hmm, that's only part of the legend."

I tilted my head. "The legend? I think I've heard of the story before. My mother used to read that story to me and my little cousins when they came to visit."

Kaho looked at me in awe. "A legend huh?" She looked back at Setsuna. "But what does a legend have to do with your kingdom and us?"

"It has everything to do with the kingdom and you two." Setsuna replied with a smile. "I'm going to tell you the story then since you don't seem to be familiar with it."

(A/N: I was going to end it here, buuuut, I figured I should reward my readers for waiting so long ;3 )

The Legend of the Violin Romance

(I will be telling the story, but keep in mind Setsuna is telling Kahoko and Len the story

A/N: Yes I made this story up, so forgive me if it's not up to par ^^")

The world was indeed beautiful. Foliage everywhere. The water was clear and there were plenty for humans and animals. Everything was in order except one thing. Humans did not feel satisfied with their quiet and boring surroundings. Nor did the animals. Then, there were these two humans. One a woman, the other a man. They had enough of the boring silence so they asked for Mother Nature's permission for wood so they may make instruments. Instruments was a word they came up with themselves. It was a tool used to make music- a word they made that described the sound they imagined making. Mother Nature sensed their pure intentions and gave them the wood they desired. By day and night they worked together to make the first ever made instruments. The violin was made. The wood Mother Nature gave to them was made as the base. And with the help of Mother Nature and the sun's rays, they were able to make golden strings. With the extra wood and strings, they made the bow.

Now to test it. Both slid the bow through the strings ever so softly and made a soft tune. They smiled at each other knowing that they will make myriads of melodies with these instruments.

As time passed their music became known to all animals and humans. But there was one particular creature who hated the violin and the two human beings. The creature's name was Siren. She used to be the most loved creature on the planet. With her voice able to capture any man's heart. And the beauty to make woman jealous and fawn over her. Ever since the two humans made music with the violin, all has forgotten about her existence. So what she did was turn to Chaos and Chaos was able to aid Siren in her wish.

One day, as the two humans were walking through the gardens, a storm suddenly had befallen the two. Before they can react, lightining had struck the ground making it crack. The bolt had hit in the middle of the two and had cause them to crash opposite ways. As the ground cracked and cracked, the land began to form into two. They cried each other's names as they were being separated.

"Ruby!"

"Sapphire!"

They screamed until they can no longer see or hear each other.

For days, both Ruby and Sapphire wept at the loss of the other. All they had to remember each other was the violin they held in their hands.

The land that Ruby lived alone, was named Isle Ruby, where Spring and Summer occurred. The land that Sapphire lived alone, was named Isle Sapphire, where Fall and Winter occurred.

Both isles floated in the ocean for what seemed to be in an eternity. They couldn't cry any longer. So what they did to make the pain in their hearts hurt less was to play a song they did not play in public ever but only to one another.

Ave Maria~

They each played their own parts, still hearing the other by memory. They played by day and night and never got tired.

Then one day, they each heard something. They opened their eyes and all they can see was a very heavy fog. They swore they heard something so they began to play once more and somehow the fog became to lighten up.

A miracle happened. Ruby and Sapphire somehow could see each other in their own islands. How it happened they do not know. But they were so thrilled they could have cared less of the logic. They continued to play Ave Maria and when it was the end, they began to glow and somehow ended up to their original land. They embraced each other and promised to never let go of the other.

Mother Nature saw their journey and knew they deserved to be much more than humans. So she granted them immortal lives so they can live with the other for eternity with Mother Nature in the heavens watching over the creatures of the earth. As for Siren, no one has ever seen her face again, for she seems to have vanished out of thin air.

The island was named Afikumi. Meaning bright history. It had happened so long ago, and even when the situation was dim and dark, they somehow managed to keep the fire in their hearts glowing.

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Kahoko's POV

I was sniffling a bit at the end of Setsuna's story of Ruby and Sapphire.

"That was such a wonderful story Setsuna-san. Thank you so much of sharing it with us."

"I agree, it was nice to hear the story once again. Much thanks Setsuna-san." Len said with a small smile.

"I'm glad you two loved it."

"But it still doesn't answer my question Setsuna-san. What does this legend have to do with your kingdom and us?"

"The kingdom you are now on, the Afikumi Kingdom itself. The island from the story."

Len and I gasped.

"Something has gone terribly wrong. The seasons act in such a different manor. One moment it's so sunny and breezy, then the next it's too hot! When you think it's a cool weather and you would like to have a stroll outside, hail falls out of nowhere! Not only the seasons have been acting strange, but the people themselves. We've been informed of many cases that involved instruments breaking, vandalism through music stores, and the killing of people who play an instrument."

Setsuna covered her mouth as a tear fell from the corner of her eye.

We continued to listen intently.

"A year ago, a message was sent to me."

"What did the message contain?" Len asked.

"The message was, 'If you do not want your kingdom to be demolished, ban music in your kingdom and become disloyal to Mother Nature.' I ofcourse declined and paid no heed to this threath, until all of this happened."

"But what can we do Setsuna-san?" I asked.

"Lili has informed me of a violinist he has been teaching and another who was a prodigy. Both talented, both gifted, and both have the power to stop the madness in this kingdom. Mother Nature has informed me once I have my two bests to help aid us, she told me to give the instructions of sending them to the Isle of Ruby and the Isle of Sapphire that are still around. There, there will be a test you must accomplish in order to bring peace to the Afikumi Kingdom. To enter, you must have an instrument, but seeing as most of the instruments here are gone and people who do play are either scared or killed, you are our only hope. So please I beg you to aid us."

Setsuna began weeping so she covered her face with both hands and hunched over. Lili patting her on the back and trying to comfort her.

Len and I looked at each other. Determination was in his eyes. And I was sure my eyes were ablaze with hope to bring peace to this kingdom.

"We accept."

We don't know how, but somehow we were standing up being hugged by Setsuna.

"Arigato-gozaimasu, Arigato-gozaimasu, Arigato-gozaimasu, Arigato-gozaimasu!"

…..

Lili led us to our chamber after dinner. Setsuna was so exhausted from crying that she decided to retire early tonight. In our chambers, were everything we needed to satisfy our necessities and tastes. There were two queen beds on each side. Probably it was the queen's doing since she figures it would be uncomfortable for us to sleep together.

"Well here you two are~! The room you will have for as long as you stay here. In that big closet over there will have both Tsukimori kun's and Kaho chan's clothes you will need for every occasional including for night time. You may wake up late tomorrow since you two had a long day today. Good night now~!"

As Lili was about to close the door I shouted out to him, "Ah wait a moment Lili!"

"Yes?"

"Er… see, I was wondering how we'll be able to get home or if our family and friends are missing us."

Len nodded. "Yes, we've been gone for an awfully long time. They might have already notified the authorities."

"Oh no no! No need to worry! See while you're here in my world, no time at all has passed in the other world."

"Ah really!" I exclaimed.

"Yup~! So don't worry! As for going home, you may go back whenever you like. The only this is both of you have to leave, and both of you have to come back. That's how it works really."Lili smiled. "Alright, now good night."

"Oyasumi Nasai." Len and I said to Lili.

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Third Person's POV

After Len and Kahoko dressed up in their night apparel in their own bathrooms, they turned off the lights to the room and got on their beds. Len turned the lamp by his bed off and was about to lie down when he saw Kahoko's lamp still on and her sitting up hugging her pillow. He sighed and turned his lamp back on.

"Hino-san, daijobu?"

Hino looked up at Len as he mentioned her name. "Mmm. I would be lying if I said everything was fine. But it isn't is it?"

"Not everything in the world can be in a perfect state forever."

"I suppose you're right."

"So why do you still seem scared?"

"Scared is such a feeble word for what I'm feeling right now Tsukimori-kun."

Len never saw Kaho in such a fragile position. She looked like a frightened child who had just lost her mother in a store. Len got up from his bed and sat on the edge of Kaho's bed. He continued to look at her while she was closing her eyes and hugging her pillow tight.

"Are you like this because of what we promised to do for the queen?"

Kahoko raised her head a little and met his eyes. "I'm glad I'm able to do something like this. It's not everyday you go through another world, meet a queen, and save her kingdom. It's just a lot of pressure. Not to mention I miss everyone back home."

Len listened to her small rant and looked away as she finished it. Len saw something gleam and smiled. He got off the bed and came back a few seconds later.

"Hino…"

Kahoko turned her head to Len's voice and saw he was holding her violin and his vioilin. "Lili must have retrieved this and put it here since he knew about our arrival. Perhaps playing the violin should ease your tensions?"

Kaho smiled as Len was trying to comfort her. She stood up and Len handed her her violin. "Any songs you would like to play?" Len asked her.

Kaho smiled. "Ave Maria?"

Len nodded with his usual stoic face, but in the inside he felt warm at the request of the song.

"One…" Len raised his bow.

"Two…" Kahoko raised her bow.

"Three~" They both said as they played the first note of their parts.

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The final note ended and Kahoko put her arms down. "That was very relaxing… even though I must have made a few mistakes on my part neh Len?" She giggled but then put her hand to her mouth. "I-I apologize! I didn't mean to call you by your first name."

Len raised his hand before she could say anything else." It's fine Hino-san. You may call me that if you would like." He said as he put his violin by his bed as Kaho did the same after he did.

"Alright then~! And you have to call me by my first name too just to be fair!" She laughed to herself. Len's back was to Kahoko, so she did not see his smile. "Alright then…Kaho."

Len felt two arms wrapped around his waist. When he looked back he saw Kaho with closed eyes and her arms around his waist.

"Thanks so much Len…for comforting me tonight."

"It was not a problem." He patted her head. "Now go to sleep, it's not healthy to stay up so late."

Kaho went back to her bed and turned off her lamp as did Len.

"Oyasumi-nasai." They said to each other.

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Kahoko's POV

I can't believe we're on a first name basis now! Also that I hugged him and he did not turn away! I screamed in my head. Can Len be warming up to me now? Or is he only doing this so I would sleep well and not be so bothersome for him tomorrow? Kahoko's smile turned to a straight line. She sighed silently. I hope things do go well from here on out…

Kahoko then fell asleep.

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Len's POV

Why did I allow her to call me by my first name? Only my family was able to call me by that, and some of the teachers…

Well I am glad I can finnaly calll her my her first name. It's much more beautiful than her last name…

Hm. Can the ice prince be actually thawing out because of a mere girl? I shook my head. I cannot let my emotions get in the way of my goals. First I will help out the queen then it's off to Vienna for me when I come back.

Strange… my heart hurted a bit there.

Will I miss Kaho? Why did I comfort her in the first place this night?

As Len was thinking endless questions that he knew that weren't going to be answered, he fell asleep.

YES FINISHED! ^^

I think that was my longest chapter written (for now)

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