A/N: Sorry, Sorry, Sorry for the wait! Kate went home for the weekend- and well- Kate has been having problems as of late. Why are you men so hard to understand?

This is what I understand so far of the male language- correct me if I am wrong guys- (and don't be offended- I'm babbling now- it's what I do…)

Yes = no

No= yes

I'll call you = you call me

That and the fact that Kate is at a loss with another guy… seriously people- they are coming out of the woodwork when you least expect it- or want it… but here's a question for all you readers out there- do you go for a guy your friend likes? He's been hitting on me left and right- but I know she has a crush on him- and then she won't even try to talk to the guy!!! Kate has problems! I'm going with forget about the guy *Kate's shoulder angel appears and pats her head*… but he is cute!!! * Shoulder devil appears and grins* Ok you two- duke it out! The winner takes all!

Ok- I've bothered you all for long enough- Kate will shut up now!

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Chapter 6

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Sora watched sadly as the blue haired man left. Even if he couldn't ever be Aki, she felt strangely at ease with him around. And he knew medicine… 'I could get to enjoy it here… wait! What am I thinking? Since when do I enjoy being forced to live here?' She asked herself.

"Joe's a really nice guy." Mimi sighed.

Sora picked up on the sadness in her eyes.

"What's wrong?" Sora asked. This Mimi person seemed to always be happy, but not now.

"Oh it's nothing." Mimi quickly brushed it off. Helping Sora out of her cloths and into the tub, Mimi took her mind off her troubles.

After a long time of silence Sora spoke up again.

"How far along are you?"

"Hum? Oh you mean this?" She asked placing a hand on the bulge in her womb. "About six or seven months." Mimi replied.

"You should really be taking it easier on yourself then." Sora added meekly. She wanted to get to know this woman who looked after her- but she didn't want to get too close- since she hopefully would be leaving soon.

"Everyone says that, but I just can't. I don't want to lay around all day… when I do my mind wanders… and I see what my life truly is." Mimi said sounding glum.

"And what is that?" Sora continued for some reason. She wanted to help this woman out if she could.

"My marriage… it feels so empty now… for a time… for a few years it was magical. I loved Matt, I truly did…"

"Matt? Oh that guy." Sora's eyes darkened.

"So he went after you too? Ever since I ballooned out this large, he's been looking for mistresses."

"That guy is a creep… no offense." She said looking at the woman sitting next to the tub. "Um… Mimi, can I ask you why… why you married him in the first place?"

"Well, to be totally honest, it really wasn't my idea. My father and his arranged it. Political reasons, I guess. I thought he was cute at first, but then… I found I truly did love him. And I wanted to give him this, because he loves me too… or at least he did at the time." She said holding her belly.

Sora's head rested on the rim of the tub as she listened to Mimi's story. The sadness Mimi felt now- would that happen to her?

'No,' she told herself. 'I won't let it happen to me!' Sora vowed.

"Oh honey- I totally forgot." Mimi noticed the worried look on Sora's face. At least she knew Matt before getting married to him… but Sora- the poor thing looked like a lost child. "Sora- Taichi isn't like that!" Mimi tried to comfort the girl. "Prince Tai would never do that. I can tell by the look in his eyes that he loves you… and you'll grow to love him too. You'll see." Mimi tried to reassure her.

But Sora didn't move- she was horrified. Where should she go? 'I can't return to father- they'd be there instantly… well then it was to the East and across the ocean then. They wouldn't chase her that far…' She thought as she shivered slightly due to the water's decreasing temperature. She was suddenly broken from her thoughts by a voice in the other room.

"That must be him now- he's been worried sick about you. It's so cute." Mimi smiled as she set a towel on the stool and went to see the prince in the other room.

Hearing their voices begin a conversation, Sora decided to get out of the bath water.

Wrapping the large towel around her as she stood, she tried to maneuver out of the tubs high walls. Stepping one foot out of the water and on to the tiled floor became a difficult task. In an instant her foot slipped on the tile and down she went out of the tub.

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"How is she?" Taichi asked worriedly.

"Well, she actually talked to me and Joe for a while but she's scared. Taichi, I don't know what to tell you. Just give her time to get over her losses and get to know you better."

"Thanks Mimi, I…" But before they could finish their conversation a loud crash sounded from the bathroom.

They both ran into the bathroom to find Sora still wrapped in her towel rubbing her head.

"Sora! Are you ok?" Mimi asked worriedly as she knelt at Sora's side.

"Yeah- I think…" She cringed at the pain in her side and now head. "I guess I slipped." She tried to smile looking up at Mimi's worried face.

"Sweetie, look at all your bruises!" Mimi noticed her small cuts and bumps on her legs. Sora noticed another figure standing by the door. Looking up towards him, her smile faded as she saw one of the men who was responsible for everything.

"What happened dear?"

"War happened." Sora said coldly as she tightened her towel around herself. Mimi noticed Sora's cold expression towards Taichi.

"Tai- why don't you wait in the other room while I help Sora get dressed. I know you two are going to need to talk about things."

"I have nothing to say to murderers." Sora said turning her face away from him. Tai was angry now, but Mimi shooed him into the bedroom and helped Sora into a loose fitting nightgown.

"Sora, you could be a bit nicer to him… I mean get to know him better. You're lucky, Tai's a very nice guy."

"But he and him men were the ones who killed my brothers and destroyed my home. Not to mention forcing me here…"

"You're not the only one being forced into anything. Taichi is in a similar situation and you're not helping him any. He's been nothing but nice and concerned about you…"

Sora didn't make a reply. Her head was throbbing more and more now.

"I have to take care of some things. I'll be back later tonight… just talk to him, ok?" Mimi asked as she exited the bathroom leaving Sora to follow into the other room.

Tai stood near the balcony looking out onto the gardens. He had especially requested this room be hers since the view here was the best. On the table he had brought several bouquets of flowers to brighten the room.

Sora was silent as she watched him staring out upon the beautiful vista. Something about him told Sora he wasn't as bloodthirsty as she had assumed. He also was more handsome than she had first noticed. 'What are you thinking Sora? Handsome? Him? NO!' She mentally kicked herself.

Tai noticed she was standing at him. Out of the corner of his eye he had been staring at her. From the first moment he had seen her he had thought she was beautiful. Something seemed to draw him to her. Even if she hadn't been the mayor's daughter- he wouldn't have allowed Matt to claim her. One so pure and beautiful deserved to be worshiped. And he wanted to be the one to do that.

"So how are you feeling?" Came his voice- it ripped Sora from her thoughts.

"Huh?"

"Your wounds- are you feeling any better?" He asked turning to look at her.

"I'm as good as can be expected." She mumbled holding tightly to her mother's necklace for strength.

"That's a pretty necklace. I saw your father give it to you- it must be awfully special."

"It was my mother's." She answered without even thinking.

"She must have been very beautiful."

"I wouldn't know. I never met her. She died while having me," she answered looking down on the jewel.

"Oh, I'm sorry."

"I don't need pity." She bit back.

"I wasn't pitying you… I just know how it feels to loose a loved one."

"And how would someone like you know about that since you so easily passes it on to others?"

"I know because I too lost my mother… look I know you've been through a great deal in the past few days but… I'm trying to look on the bright side of things and you're not helping any." he replied coldly. He should have stopped there but anger got the best of him. "It's not like I wanted to marry a snotty little brat like you anyways. I just wanted to know if you were up to talk about this wedding… but I should have had put you in the stocks for all the disrespectful things you've done- but I was trying to be nice. I was worried about you for three days! But now I see I was a fool to care for a selfish brat like you!"

"A selfish brat? Me? Look at you!"

"What about me?" "Well you can't stand up for yourself that's for one- little Mr. I'll do what ever my father tells me to! Stand up for yourself!"

Tai was so caught up in the moment that he grabbed Sora's arm and pulled her to look at him.

"You're hurting me." She cried out.

"What would a stupid girl know about anything when she comes from a stupid flea infested hole like you did! And let's get one thing clear- I don't love you! How could anyone love a two bit…. Wench like you?" He said without thinking.

Sora saw red as his grip on her arm tightened. Her hand rose to strike him- but it was stopped when he beat her to it and he struck her. "Never strike your lord! I am about you!"

Sora didn't know what to do or think. She was more determined than ever to get out of here now. Especially after seeing this side of the prince.

She could feel tears in her eyes start to form- but was determined to not cry in front of the likes of him. So instead she twisted her arm free from his grasp.

"Don't you touch me!" She slapped him back and ran into eh bathroom, slamming the door shut.

Tai was both furious and a little ashamed at his actions. Never before had he hit a woman… walking up to he bathroom door Taichi decided to apologize. No matter how it hurt his pride, he couldn't excuse what he had just done.

Knocking on the door he tried to enter but found it locked. Knocking again he sucked in his breath.

"Look, I'm…"

"Just GO AWAY!" He heard her sob.

"No, I can't…"

"And why not? Your father didn't teach you how?"

"Fine then- be that way- stay locked up in this room forever then! I don't care."

"Good!"

"Alright!" He said as he turned and walked out the door.

After hearing the door slam- Sora picked herself up off the floor, dried her tears and decided- 'I'm leaving here now! Tonight I'm gone.'

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Mimi heard the shouting through the walls. She didn't understand how they could fight over such things. They are just too similar, she mused. They're perfect for each other- if they ever give one another the chance.

"Taichi, please… what happened? She won't even talk to me anymore." Mimi said breaking Tai's moping session. "Tell me what's wrong."

"What's wrong? Well besides the fact she's selfish, rude, unladylike, ill-mannered, conceded, arrogant and … utterly breathtaking when her eyes light with such fury." he sighed and placed his head in his hands. "What am I going to do? She hates me even more now, even I hate me now…"

"Come on Taichi, its not all that bad." Mimi tried to reassure him now.

"Mimi has a good point." Joe added.

"But you don't understand! I hit her- now she'll be not only hating me, but now she'll be afraid of me."

"What do you recommend doing?" Joe started to think. "How about you get some rest and clear things up with a romantic breakfast in bed?"

"Yeah, she'll be swept off her feet and down that isle in no time." Mimi smiled.

"Hopefully. The sooner the better- father has already began the preparations for the wedding… you're right. I need rest. I'll apologize in the morning when we're both cooled off." Tai said as he left the room.

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The sun went down over the horizon as Sora sat on the balcony. She was decided then- she was leaving. Her things were packed in her bag and she was once again wearing her pants instead of the gown they had given her.

'I will not allow myself to be forced into an abusive relationship… especially with him! Oh, he makes me so mad!' She told herself as she stood and gathered her bag.

Leaving a note to the kind woman she had only begun to know, Sora made sure the room was exactly as it was before she was ever there.

Going into the bathroom and opening the servant's entrance she made her way down the stairs and to the castle's exit. Ducking past the two drowsy guards she was free to the dark countryside.

"Alright!" She said. "You're on your own- you CAN do this… just get going."

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A/N:

Ok- that was a good chapter- right? Am I forgiven for making you wait??? Hopefully! Anyway thanks for the reviews! And I'll talk to you later- Ja Ne!