Chapter 9
HELLO! Kate has fixed her Internet connection!!! I'm happy! And I bet you all are ready to get on with this story! A LOT has happened in the past month I've been "away." Gen con was GREAT! I had so much fun that I just had to get in line to go to another convention this summer- so since I live in MN the closest con was Anime Iowa… I know what you're thinking… Iowa? What does Iowa have- well Anime! And that's the excuse I'm using to get in my tracker and head South with a few friends :)
Anyway- boy troubles still abound… but I'll get to the story and talk about it in future chapters-
Oh well, I just want to say SORRY! I never meant to leave you hanging this long- so if my Internet continues to behave *fingers crossed*- you'll have the end of the story shortly…
Anyway- on to the story!!!
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Sora fidgeted in her chair as Mimi and several servants fussed around her. Her hair was intricately braided and pinned up, exposing her regal shoulders and neckline. An immaculate white gown made of pure silk adorned her slender body. It was a formfitting bodes and a long flowing skirt and train flowed to the ground and then some.
Sora's mother's jewel hung around her neck creating a perfect looking bride.
"Mimi… I don't think I can do this…" Sora said as they made their way towards the chapel.
"Yes you can- you're just nervous." Mimi reasoned with her. "You know you two are perfect for each other."
"But it's so sudden… I...I'm not ready to be a queen… I mean what do I do?" Sora asked with lost looking eyes.
"You don't have to do anything more than be yourself. Tai loves you very much, he and everyone else knows you'll be a prefect queen."
"Thanks Mimi."
"And you know what Sora?"
"What?"
"I think you know deep down you'll be a good one too and that you love Tai as much a he loves you." Sora hugged her friend and waited for her cue to enter the cathedral.
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Tai was dressed in his best uniform made of dark fabric. From his shoulders hung a long kingly cape. Turning as the music started he could have sworn he saw a goddess enter the room. She practically floated up the room's center. He had wanted to invite people from her town, but his father already planned the dignitaries to invite and the place was packed. But all the people there and who they were al went out the window the second Sora stepped near him.
Out stretching his hand he helped her up the few steps to be right at his side.
His whole body felt tingly and he was light headed as he lifted her veil to show him her beautiful face. To his surprise she gave him a heart-warming smile. Before the priest began the rites that would bind them together he mouthed three simple words to her while squeezing her hand.
"I love you."
The ceremony, thou lavish and extravagant seemed like a blur. Until it came to the vows. Tai had promised her his heart for now and forever. He would keep her safe, honor her, and do anything to make her happy because he loved her. She knew her heart was being won over by his smile
Placing a ring on her finger Sora's breath caught in her throat. This would be only their third real kiss. She thought as the priest drew nearer to the part where they would be officially… married. Their first kiss was a quick secret kiss he had taken while she was half asleep after returning from the ordeal. The second was a very meek at first during one of their horse riding outings. They had set things out and it was just the two of them. One thing led to another and they were suddenly close and her eyes slowly went closed like they were now… and their lips met.
A loud cheer of congratulations broke out as the kiss extended longer than a simple 'seal the deal' kiss.
Tai took Sora's hand in his won and lead her over towards the two ornate thrones. Tai was proclaimed king of the entire Kamiya kingdom and acquired lands. An intricate crown was placed on his head as he stood up. Turning to his bride, Tai picked up a smaller crown and placed it on her bowed head.
The reception was, as Kingly affairs did, very grand and elegant. Sora and Tai danced and chatted all night.
Long after the guest left Mimi helped Sora out of her wedding gown and took down her hair.
"Sora, relax… Tai won't force you to do anything you're not ready to…"
"But it's our marriage bed, doesn't it usually happen tonight… it hurt so much the…"
"Sora… what Matt did to you was not love. Not even a bit of it was anything like it'll be with Taichi… because Taichi loves you." Mimi looked at time. "I best be off… I'll see you tomorrow." Mimi said hugging her friend.
"Goodnight." Sora called as the door closed. She had a feeling deep inside that she was truly falling in love with him… but she just wasn't ready for this.
She waited at her nightstand in their large bedroom. All her and Tai's things had been moved into the room the day before. Getting tired she finally fell asleep still waiting for her husband.
The next morning gentle rays of sun beckoned her to arise. Slowly her eyes opened and she saw a figure pulling back the large ornate curtains.
Groaning a little she rolled over and tried to pull the covers over her head.
"Oh no sleepy head. We've got to get you up." Came the voice of her now husband. He came over to their bed and lay down next to her.
"I have a surprise for you… but you'll have to wake up first." He coaxed placing a kiss to her head.
Sora slowly sat up and was greeted with a tray set before her. On it was an abundance of breakfast foods.
"I didn't know what you wanted, so I kind of made everything…" He smiled.
"Taichi… where were you last night? I tried to wait for you… but I must of fell asleep." She said not knowing if she wanted an answer or not. Feeling still not ready to fully commit to the marriage, but wondering all the same she waited for an answer from the form sitting on the bed.
Tai turned towards her. Looking into her eyes he cupped her cheek. "Sora, I'm not going to force anything on you. I'll wait until I've fully won your heart. I can tell you're unsure of things, and I know you need time after… after what you've been through…. So I'm not going to force you to do anything you don't want to or you're not comfortable with."
"But… I mean, where did you sleep?" She asked quietly.
"Don't worry about me love. I was in my old room."
"Yes, but what will everyone say when they find out you're not… here?" She wondered out loud. She knew she wasn't ready for such intimacy a married couple shared, but she also knew it was his marriage bed as well.
"Let them talk if they will. When you're ready to accept my love, I'll be waiting. But I' not going to force it." He said as he drew nearer to her. As if silently asking he hesitated before claiming her lips.
Seeing his hesitation, Sora moved and lightly brushed her lips to his. Giving him the permission, Tai began to slowly caress her lips with his. With one hand still on her cheek, the other came and ran through her hair at the back of her head.
Tai fought a raging sea of emotions. Keeping himself in check, he kissed her gently and lovingly. His male urges told him repeatedly to take her then and there. As she allowed his kisses to increase in passion and length, his body yearned for more. Trailing his lips from her mouth to her ear, neck and then down to the exposed skin of her shoulders. Her eyes went wide as she felt him lowering her back down on the bed.
Tai felt her sudden uneasiness. Ripping him and his wanting body off of her, he quickly got off the bed.
"I'm sorry." He said as he walked to the balcony to cool off.
Sora didn't know what to think. There was a part of her that was glad he backed off and yet a sadness was there too. Trying to forget the awkward silence, Sora began to eat some of the food he had brought for her.
"This is good." She said, still not knowing what to say. Tai turned and wearily came back and sat at the foot of the bed.
"Don't you want some?" She asked as she held up a piece of a pancake. Kneeling on the bed, she picked up the tray and brought it closer to him. "It's really good. " She offered as she held the fork full of it up.
He was surprised when she didn't give him the fork- but he couldn't help but smile as she fed him the syrupy treat.
"You've got some syrup on your cheek," she laughed as the brown gel ran down the corner of his mouth. "Here." she said as she took her napkin after he tried to clean it with his tongue. "Didn't your mother teach you how to eat your food?"
"Why would she need to do that when I have a beautiful and caring goddess for a wife?"
Sora couldn't help but smile at the compliment.
"How is your father doing?" She asked while on the topic of parents.
"They say he has a few weeks. His heart isn't holding up to well." Taichi sighed. Sora knew his pain, for she loved her father as well. Trying to offer her sympathy she came closer. Resting her head on his shoulder she let out a sigh.
"You know, as your husband, it's my responsibility to keep you happy." He smiled as he nudged her.
"Really?" She asked sarcastically.
"And I know exactly the thing." He said.
"And what is that?" Sora questioned rubbing his back with her small hands.
"For our honeymoon, let's go on a tour of the kingdom." He suggested turning to look at Sora.
Her eyes held hope that she could see her father.
"Could we…"
"What?" Tai asked, knowing all to well what her request would be. "What does my wife desire? Name it and I will grant your wish."
"Can we visit my father?" She asked pleadingly.
"It is our first stop." He smiled as she hugged him tightly.
"Thank you!" She smiled at him.
"But first my new bride needs to dress and prepare. I shall return in an hour and we'll depart to Takenou."
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Sora was ready to leave before Tai came to get her. Grabbing her bag and taking her hand, he helped her into the carriage. They were off in no time for her hometown.
He couldn't believe she had been gone from her home for only three months. But the smile on her face told him she was truly happy to be going home, if only for a visit.
As they neared her village she kept getting anxious. Sora couldn't sit still. Tai could only laugh at his wife as she burst out of the carriage as they stopped near the mayor's residence.
Her father limped on a cane, but when he saw his only daughter the man's face light up. He dropped his cane and forgetting his injuries ran to meet her.
Tai felt horrible as he watched the reunion. Sora lover her father so much… and they had forced her to leave.
"Daddy!" She cried as she clung to her father. His strong arms wanted to crush her to him and never let go. Both were in tears as they embraced one another.
A large group of villagers had gathered to see what was going on by now. The moment they saw Sora everyone seemed to flock towards her. She was showered by hugs and kisses. It seemed like everyone knew and loved her as much as he did.
Seeing her smile was worth everything though. Tai thought as he himself began to smile. It was infectious with this girl, he mused to himself.
Sora motioned for Tai to come and join the group of people.
"There's no need for that." Tai said as people began to bow in front of him. "As long as we're here we're just ordinary people."
Sora went off to visit her old friends and to help with the ill while Tai and her father were left to talk.
"I thank you, young King, for making my daughter happy."
"I love her. I will always strive to keep her content all of my days… she really does miss this place…" He sighed.
"Come inside. We will prepare you a room in my house. It will be good to have people in it once again." It wasn't that long till Sora returned to her father's home.
"Your leg should be better, are you getting care for it?" She questioned as she tried to take a look at his injury.
"It is fine. I'm just old and things take longer to heal." He replied not letting her worry about it. Tai was content to just sit and listen to them talking the rest of the day.
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A/N: OK- thanks for not abandoning me… as always I'm happy to hear your reviews!
Ja Ne!
HELLO! Kate has fixed her Internet connection!!! I'm happy! And I bet you all are ready to get on with this story! A LOT has happened in the past month I've been "away." Gen con was GREAT! I had so much fun that I just had to get in line to go to another convention this summer- so since I live in MN the closest con was Anime Iowa… I know what you're thinking… Iowa? What does Iowa have- well Anime! And that's the excuse I'm using to get in my tracker and head South with a few friends :)
Anyway- boy troubles still abound… but I'll get to the story and talk about it in future chapters-
Oh well, I just want to say SORRY! I never meant to leave you hanging this long- so if my Internet continues to behave *fingers crossed*- you'll have the end of the story shortly…
Anyway- on to the story!!!
-
Sora fidgeted in her chair as Mimi and several servants fussed around her. Her hair was intricately braided and pinned up, exposing her regal shoulders and neckline. An immaculate white gown made of pure silk adorned her slender body. It was a formfitting bodes and a long flowing skirt and train flowed to the ground and then some.
Sora's mother's jewel hung around her neck creating a perfect looking bride.
"Mimi… I don't think I can do this…" Sora said as they made their way towards the chapel.
"Yes you can- you're just nervous." Mimi reasoned with her. "You know you two are perfect for each other."
"But it's so sudden… I...I'm not ready to be a queen… I mean what do I do?" Sora asked with lost looking eyes.
"You don't have to do anything more than be yourself. Tai loves you very much, he and everyone else knows you'll be a prefect queen."
"Thanks Mimi."
"And you know what Sora?"
"What?"
"I think you know deep down you'll be a good one too and that you love Tai as much a he loves you." Sora hugged her friend and waited for her cue to enter the cathedral.
-
Tai was dressed in his best uniform made of dark fabric. From his shoulders hung a long kingly cape. Turning as the music started he could have sworn he saw a goddess enter the room. She practically floated up the room's center. He had wanted to invite people from her town, but his father already planned the dignitaries to invite and the place was packed. But all the people there and who they were al went out the window the second Sora stepped near him.
Out stretching his hand he helped her up the few steps to be right at his side.
His whole body felt tingly and he was light headed as he lifted her veil to show him her beautiful face. To his surprise she gave him a heart-warming smile. Before the priest began the rites that would bind them together he mouthed three simple words to her while squeezing her hand.
"I love you."
The ceremony, thou lavish and extravagant seemed like a blur. Until it came to the vows. Tai had promised her his heart for now and forever. He would keep her safe, honor her, and do anything to make her happy because he loved her. She knew her heart was being won over by his smile
Placing a ring on her finger Sora's breath caught in her throat. This would be only their third real kiss. She thought as the priest drew nearer to the part where they would be officially… married. Their first kiss was a quick secret kiss he had taken while she was half asleep after returning from the ordeal. The second was a very meek at first during one of their horse riding outings. They had set things out and it was just the two of them. One thing led to another and they were suddenly close and her eyes slowly went closed like they were now… and their lips met.
A loud cheer of congratulations broke out as the kiss extended longer than a simple 'seal the deal' kiss.
Tai took Sora's hand in his won and lead her over towards the two ornate thrones. Tai was proclaimed king of the entire Kamiya kingdom and acquired lands. An intricate crown was placed on his head as he stood up. Turning to his bride, Tai picked up a smaller crown and placed it on her bowed head.
The reception was, as Kingly affairs did, very grand and elegant. Sora and Tai danced and chatted all night.
Long after the guest left Mimi helped Sora out of her wedding gown and took down her hair.
"Sora, relax… Tai won't force you to do anything you're not ready to…"
"But it's our marriage bed, doesn't it usually happen tonight… it hurt so much the…"
"Sora… what Matt did to you was not love. Not even a bit of it was anything like it'll be with Taichi… because Taichi loves you." Mimi looked at time. "I best be off… I'll see you tomorrow." Mimi said hugging her friend.
"Goodnight." Sora called as the door closed. She had a feeling deep inside that she was truly falling in love with him… but she just wasn't ready for this.
She waited at her nightstand in their large bedroom. All her and Tai's things had been moved into the room the day before. Getting tired she finally fell asleep still waiting for her husband.
The next morning gentle rays of sun beckoned her to arise. Slowly her eyes opened and she saw a figure pulling back the large ornate curtains.
Groaning a little she rolled over and tried to pull the covers over her head.
"Oh no sleepy head. We've got to get you up." Came the voice of her now husband. He came over to their bed and lay down next to her.
"I have a surprise for you… but you'll have to wake up first." He coaxed placing a kiss to her head.
Sora slowly sat up and was greeted with a tray set before her. On it was an abundance of breakfast foods.
"I didn't know what you wanted, so I kind of made everything…" He smiled.
"Taichi… where were you last night? I tried to wait for you… but I must of fell asleep." She said not knowing if she wanted an answer or not. Feeling still not ready to fully commit to the marriage, but wondering all the same she waited for an answer from the form sitting on the bed.
Tai turned towards her. Looking into her eyes he cupped her cheek. "Sora, I'm not going to force anything on you. I'll wait until I've fully won your heart. I can tell you're unsure of things, and I know you need time after… after what you've been through…. So I'm not going to force you to do anything you don't want to or you're not comfortable with."
"But… I mean, where did you sleep?" She asked quietly.
"Don't worry about me love. I was in my old room."
"Yes, but what will everyone say when they find out you're not… here?" She wondered out loud. She knew she wasn't ready for such intimacy a married couple shared, but she also knew it was his marriage bed as well.
"Let them talk if they will. When you're ready to accept my love, I'll be waiting. But I' not going to force it." He said as he drew nearer to her. As if silently asking he hesitated before claiming her lips.
Seeing his hesitation, Sora moved and lightly brushed her lips to his. Giving him the permission, Tai began to slowly caress her lips with his. With one hand still on her cheek, the other came and ran through her hair at the back of her head.
Tai fought a raging sea of emotions. Keeping himself in check, he kissed her gently and lovingly. His male urges told him repeatedly to take her then and there. As she allowed his kisses to increase in passion and length, his body yearned for more. Trailing his lips from her mouth to her ear, neck and then down to the exposed skin of her shoulders. Her eyes went wide as she felt him lowering her back down on the bed.
Tai felt her sudden uneasiness. Ripping him and his wanting body off of her, he quickly got off the bed.
"I'm sorry." He said as he walked to the balcony to cool off.
Sora didn't know what to think. There was a part of her that was glad he backed off and yet a sadness was there too. Trying to forget the awkward silence, Sora began to eat some of the food he had brought for her.
"This is good." She said, still not knowing what to say. Tai turned and wearily came back and sat at the foot of the bed.
"Don't you want some?" She asked as she held up a piece of a pancake. Kneeling on the bed, she picked up the tray and brought it closer to him. "It's really good. " She offered as she held the fork full of it up.
He was surprised when she didn't give him the fork- but he couldn't help but smile as she fed him the syrupy treat.
"You've got some syrup on your cheek," she laughed as the brown gel ran down the corner of his mouth. "Here." she said as she took her napkin after he tried to clean it with his tongue. "Didn't your mother teach you how to eat your food?"
"Why would she need to do that when I have a beautiful and caring goddess for a wife?"
Sora couldn't help but smile at the compliment.
"How is your father doing?" She asked while on the topic of parents.
"They say he has a few weeks. His heart isn't holding up to well." Taichi sighed. Sora knew his pain, for she loved her father as well. Trying to offer her sympathy she came closer. Resting her head on his shoulder she let out a sigh.
"You know, as your husband, it's my responsibility to keep you happy." He smiled as he nudged her.
"Really?" She asked sarcastically.
"And I know exactly the thing." He said.
"And what is that?" Sora questioned rubbing his back with her small hands.
"For our honeymoon, let's go on a tour of the kingdom." He suggested turning to look at Sora.
Her eyes held hope that she could see her father.
"Could we…"
"What?" Tai asked, knowing all to well what her request would be. "What does my wife desire? Name it and I will grant your wish."
"Can we visit my father?" She asked pleadingly.
"It is our first stop." He smiled as she hugged him tightly.
"Thank you!" She smiled at him.
"But first my new bride needs to dress and prepare. I shall return in an hour and we'll depart to Takenou."
-
Sora was ready to leave before Tai came to get her. Grabbing her bag and taking her hand, he helped her into the carriage. They were off in no time for her hometown.
He couldn't believe she had been gone from her home for only three months. But the smile on her face told him she was truly happy to be going home, if only for a visit.
As they neared her village she kept getting anxious. Sora couldn't sit still. Tai could only laugh at his wife as she burst out of the carriage as they stopped near the mayor's residence.
Her father limped on a cane, but when he saw his only daughter the man's face light up. He dropped his cane and forgetting his injuries ran to meet her.
Tai felt horrible as he watched the reunion. Sora lover her father so much… and they had forced her to leave.
"Daddy!" She cried as she clung to her father. His strong arms wanted to crush her to him and never let go. Both were in tears as they embraced one another.
A large group of villagers had gathered to see what was going on by now. The moment they saw Sora everyone seemed to flock towards her. She was showered by hugs and kisses. It seemed like everyone knew and loved her as much as he did.
Seeing her smile was worth everything though. Tai thought as he himself began to smile. It was infectious with this girl, he mused to himself.
Sora motioned for Tai to come and join the group of people.
"There's no need for that." Tai said as people began to bow in front of him. "As long as we're here we're just ordinary people."
Sora went off to visit her old friends and to help with the ill while Tai and her father were left to talk.
"I thank you, young King, for making my daughter happy."
"I love her. I will always strive to keep her content all of my days… she really does miss this place…" He sighed.
"Come inside. We will prepare you a room in my house. It will be good to have people in it once again." It wasn't that long till Sora returned to her father's home.
"Your leg should be better, are you getting care for it?" She questioned as she tried to take a look at his injury.
"It is fine. I'm just old and things take longer to heal." He replied not letting her worry about it. Tai was content to just sit and listen to them talking the rest of the day.
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A/N: OK- thanks for not abandoning me… as always I'm happy to hear your reviews!
Ja Ne!
