"The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed."
Chapter 21: Evil intentions.
2 Days after the Coronation...!
"You have to earn Kyoko's trust Mimori." Sho told her.
"But why Sho-sama?" She questioned with a pout, "Why not just forget about her."
Sho glared at her, "I don't give a damn about that woman." He sneered, "I want back what's mine and she's mine along with the rest of her kingdom."
Mimori huffed in annoyance, and slumped back into the couch. "She is not that important, even without her you have enough wealth and power so why are you playing with fire."
"Enough, I don't have to explain anything to you." He yelled and started pacing, "Now if you're not going to help me then leave."
Mimori thought for a moment and then nodded, she was not happy with all of this neither did she agree to it but Fuwa Sho was her lord, her first love so in order to help him she would do anything.
If only i was a princess instead of a maid, I would give you my life lord Fuwa.
Sho smirked as if he had already gotten what he wanted.. "Soon Kyoko..!" He laughed out.
2 months later...
"Must we attend this ball Kuon? We just came back from our honeymoon." Kyoko whined sitting at the edge of the bed.
Kuon sat beside her and held her hand, gently stoking it he replied. "I know love but its important, this ball is especially held by Duke Kijima for us. We cannot not go."
Kyoko sighed and inhaled at the same time, "I don't want to." She said pouting.
Kuon smiled at his wife's childish antics, "Kyoko dear but we must attend or else it would seem disrespectful." He calmly stated.
Kyoko sighed again and laid back on the bed, Kuon came above her and started playing with her hair. She brushed her hand against his cheek and whispered, "Do we really have to go?"
"I'm afraid so..." Kuon told her.
Kyoko nodded, "When is the ball?"
"Tonight." He answered, "One more thing my Queen-" she blushed and averted her gaze making Kuon chuckle, "-there you might come in contact with Fuwa Sho but remain passive, he won't be able to do anything to you."
Kyoko frowned at the mention of him and got a little scared remembering everything that had happened the last time, but calmed down when she gazed into Kuon's eyes. Yes she trusted him and he loved her so he wouldn't let anything happen to her.
Kyoko smiled and kissed his cheek, "I understand my emperor of the night." She whispered slightly blushing. This was the title she had given him on their honeymoon and she loved what it did to him.
"You're doing this on purpose Kyoko..." He growled nuzzling her neck.
She giggled and feigned ignorance, "Doing what Kuon?" All of a sudden something inside her stirred and she felt like throwing up everything inside her stomach. Quickly she pushed Kuon off of her and rushed inside the bathroom.
Kuon laid their on the bed extremely confused. What just happened? Worry kicked into his system, he quickly got up on his feet and ran inside the bathroom behind Kyoko.
She was bending over the sink, and throwing up. Kuon got behind her, picking her hair he gently rubbed her back to soothe her.
"Are you alright love?" He asked worriedly as she rinsed her mouth with clean water.
"I'm fine." She replied with a smile.
"Are you sure you don't need someone to check if anything's wrong.?" He questioned.
She just smiled and shook her head. "Kuon I'm okay relax. We should get ready for the ball."
He nodded in understanding and kissed her forehead. "Take care of yourself."
Kyoko stepped off the carriage feeling horrible, since this morning she felt strange. She felt tired and annoyed, the only reassurance was that Kuon was beside her.
"Announcing the King and Queen Hizuri!" Someone yelled.
Everyone present in the hall turned around to greet them and offer pleasantries, Kyoko smiled as they walked down the carpeted stairs into the ballroom.
She grabbed a glass of juice feeling thirsty and took a sip, she barely stopped herself from choking on it. "Ewwh! This tastes horrible." Kyoko commented making Kuon stifle his laughs.
"So I'm sure you're not too fond of wine?" He asked amused.
Kyoko made a funny face at his question which nearly had him laughing out loud but he composed himself. "Now Kyoko dear we should probably keep up appearances." He whispered.
Kyoko acted as though she was thinking, lightly tapping her chin she grinned and nodded. Kuon smiled and kissed her forehead.
They talked to many people and enjoyed each others company, with Kuon beside her she was not bored of such public gathering instead she started liking them.
Lord Kijima came beside them and greeted. "We are having a short gathering in the main hall so if you're highness would join us." He said gesturing for Kuon to come.
He nodded and turned towards Kyoko, "I'll be back quickly!" he promised.
Now that she was all alone, Kyoko stared to get bored and it was getting difficult to deal with all the man fawning over her. She took in a deep breath to relax.
Why do I feel so tired since this morning? She thought getting a little bit sleepy.
"You're highness!" She saw a maid bow before her, "King Kuon asked for your company."
Kyoko was happy to hear about Kuon but slightly confused as to why would he call her? Why was he not here? it's almost been half an hour since he left.
Kyoko nodded and followed him through the hall. Something didn't feel right but she just couldn't understand what it was. They stopped in front of a room and the maid opened it gesturing for Kyoko to enter.
Kyoko entered the room and looked around to find Kuon, the room was only lit with some candles not providing much light but she could see someone standing in the room. "Kuon?" She warily called out.
The man turned...
Kyoko took a step back and whispered, "Shoutaro!"
Sho smiled, "It's nice to see you too Kyoko."
"Why am I here?" she demanded. "and where is Kuon?"
"He's not here, I was the one who called for you." He smiled that cold arrogant smile of his, making Kyoko shiver.
"Why lie?"
"You wouldn't have come the other way..." He replied coolly.
Narrowing her eyes she turned around and tried opening the door. Oh no the doors locked. She thought turning the knob harder.
"Let me leave." Kyoko hissed.
"What if I don't want you to leave?" Sho retorted with a smug grin.
Kyoko felt a hand touch her neck and she cringed, slapping the hand away. "Don't you dare touch me." She snapped. Her blood felt ice cold and her heart was pounding so hard it could probably echo in the room.
Why is this happening again... No stop it.
Kyoko felt herself back into the door. "Stay away or else Kuon will kill you." She yelled.
He just laughed evilly and came closer.
I would not let the same thing happen again, I'm not so weak or fragile to let him corrupt me.
Quickly thinking of some sort of plan she came up with an idea, as Sho came closer Kyoko pulled a pin out of her hair and stabbed his arm with it, making him curse in pain.
He stumbled back due to the pain, Kyoko took advantage of that and pushed him so he would fall down. She rushed towards the window and opened it, relief washed over her finding that they were on the ground floor, she jumped out of the window.
She ran as fast she could towards the main hall, ignoring her blurring vision or people calling for her. She only wanted to see Kuon at the moment.
"Kuon!" she screamed unable to stand properly anymore. "Kuon!"
She heard a commotion and saw Kuon rushing towards her. Kyoko smiled and cried in relied as his arms came around her.
"That bastard..." Kuon spit out as he helped Kyoko up. "I want that Fuwa bastard in front of me now." He roared as the guards scattered around to look for him.
"I swear..." Kuon said icily, "I'll kill you Fuwa!"
"K-Kuon..."
"Kyoko!" He called. Her vision was darkening and the last thing she saw was Kuon calling out for her and his worried expression. She smiled now safe to be in his arms and let herself drown in the darkness.
Kyoko felt her consciousness slowly return. She heard voices talking, familiar voices.
"So much happened and you never told us anything Kuon?"
"This is a very serious matter which needs to be taken care of soon."
"For now just take care of kyoko and we will take care of the rest, she and the baby need you."
Baby? Whose baby?
She heard feet shuffling and the door close. It was now complete silence around her, Kyoko tried opening her eyes. Slowly she opened them and saw Kuon sitting beside her on the bed, kissing her fingers.
She smiled and hoarsely whispered, "Kuon...!"
Hearing her voice his head snapped up and she could see that he had unshed tears in his eyes. Kyoko frowned and raising her hand rubbed her thumb over his cheek, "What happened?"
"I'm sorry...I'm so sorry." he Whispered kissing her hand. She tilted her head in confusion, "Why are you sorry? Its not your fault."
"I should have never left you alone." Kuon told her.
Kyoko smiled and reassured him, "I'm fine Kuon." She held his cheek and looked him in the eyes. "I'm alright."
Unable to hold back he hugged her and whispered in a broken voice, "What would I have done if he had done something to you or the baby Kyoko."
Kyoko frowned and moved away to look at him. "Whose baby Kuon? What are you saying." She asked him.
She saw the light return to his eyes and his features soften. A bright smile made its way on his lips as he told her, "Our child Kyoko... You're carrying our child."
Kyoko's eyes widened at the news. He hands snapped up in front of her open mouth, tears of happiness in her eyes as he whispered, "Our baby?"
"Yes Kyoko. You're carrying our child." Kuon told her happily.
"Oh my Gosh!" She yelled happily placing a hand on her stomach. Kuon also placed his hand over hers. "I thank god that you and the baby are safe. Never again will I let any harm befall you." He promised.
"I am overjoyed." Kyoko announced happily, "Are you Kuon?"
Kuon smiled at his innocent yet lovely wife and nodded, "I'm beyond happy."
A knock sounded on the door and seconds later, everyone entered the room gushing with happiness.
"Oh darling I'm so happy... We're finally going to become grandparents." She grinned hugging Kyoko.
"You sure are fast huh Kuon." Yukihito said chuckling.
The shy girl only blushed as everyone commented on her pregnancy. Kuu came and sat beside her, gently holding her head and kissing her forehead he said, "I heard what happened today and at the Coronation ceremony, but rest assured now he won't come close to my daughter."
Kyoko sniffed hearing his words and hugged him, "Thank you so much father." Everyone else watched as the two of them conversed and smiled.
"Now we should leave and let Kyoko rest." Julie announced and all of them made their way outside.
"oh and Kyoko dear," Julie said turning around "We have hired a new maid that would personally help you with anything you or Kuon require. I'll tell Ruka to teach her everything."
Kyoko nodded, "Thank you mother."
After a while Ruka entered the room with a tray in her hands, another person closely following behind her... "My lady, are you alright?" Ruka asked setting the tray down.
Kyoko smiled and answered, "I'm fine just a little tired."
Ruka turned toward the other maid with an eyebrow raised, "Where are your manners Mimori?"
The girl named Mimori immediately bowed down and greeted, "How is my lady."
"I'm fine, who are you?" She asked.
"My lady she will be assisting you with anything you need. Her name is Mimori." Ruka introduced.
Kyoko smiled, "Nice to meet you Mimori."
Mimori didn't reply as her eyes were set on Kuon but he didn't pay much attention to her.
"Well my hands are going to be full." Ruka complained shaking her head, and poured the herbal medicine into a bowl. "Make sure to keep yourself and the baby healthy." She winked.
Over the course of time Ruka and Kyoko had become close just like friends so there were less formalities among them. Kyoko also needed a friend so she got one as Ruka and no one seemed to mind that.
Kyoko smiled and replied, "Now along with us you have to take care of Kuon too." At this Kuon pouted making Kyoko giggle.
"Don't worry, Your highness!" Mimori chimed in. "I'll help take care of the King so you can get plenty of rest."
Everyone was stunned by her sudden outburst and for some reason Kyoko did not have a good feeling and she didn't like Mimori anymore.
"Silence" Ruka snapped. "You may leave until the Queen needs your assistance."
"But the King-..."
"Now..!" Ruka told her through gritted teeth.
She huffed and stormed out of the room. "Sorry... I reassure you such a wild outburst will never happen again. " Ruka said bowing down.
Kyoko nodded and replied, "Take care of her." Unable to hide the irritation in her voice, Ruka understood the hidden meaning and left the room.
After everyone left she snuggled back in the blankets and Kuon pulled them up to her chin. Kissing her forehead he murmured "I love you."
Kyoko smiled shyly and blushed. "I love you too Kuon."
He stripped off his shirt and laid down beside her, Kuon slung a protective arm around her and pulled up the blankets. Feeling comforting in his arms she glanced up at him and kissing his chin told him. "Thank you."
"Come on just sleep.. I want you to rest tonight." He whispered, "Don't provoke the emperor of the night."
She giggled at his comment and shifting closer, she closed her eyes and in a few moments fell asleep.
"Good night love...!" He said kissing the top of her head as he pulled her closer.
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