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Author's note: Gomen nasai! __ Sorry for keeping all of you guys in suspense. I haven't been able to keep updating my fics because I'm now a VERY, EXTREMELY BUSY PERSON! Also I've been having what we call "Writer's Block". But now that I'm back, I think I'll be able to continue my fics. Here's chapter 8 of your favourite fairy tale! ENJOY!
~ Can You Keep A Secret? ~
The crows cleared their throats, unruffled their wings before assuming an important air about themselves. With beaks lifted and chest out, Youhei began in a deep undertone:
"Before I begin I must warn you that I'm risking my life to tell you this secret, for after this I'll be turned to stone. It is against the enchantment that we should tell anyone of this. Do you understand me?"
"I understand, but WHY do you have to this?"
"It's because our King can sometimes be very hard headed to tell anyone about his enchantment. He's afraid and shy, and this is the first time he has fallen in love with a man and so it makes things difficult for him. But enough of this, let me begin."
The other crows looked very grave for they do not want Youhei to sacrifice himself like that, but they knew that to help their king, he must do something, and fast!
"Have you ever heard of the Golden Lion from your part of the kingdom?" began Youhei.
"Yes, but I thought it was just a myth, a legend, just a tale told by old folks by the fire to their children."
"It is no fairy tale. The legend is as real as you and I."
"But how can that be! The legend is about a hundred years old!"
"True, but enchantments can last longer than that. Now, let me get straight to the point. You are in the part where the legend began. The Golden Lion resides within the forest beyond the castle as well as within the castle. It's in the forest by day and it rest in this castle by night. You must have noticed a young man here every night, right?"
He paused, taking in breath and the sight of an attentive Kaede. Sapphire eyes were wide and alert. Skin was as pale as snow; black hair ruffling in the gentle breeze. He continued:
"Many years ago, that young man was a king of a kingdom. He provoked a fairy and now he's serving his life sentence as king of the beast. His enchantment can only be broken when love draws passion out from his heart. But that is only the beginning. The one he loves must also love him back with the same intensity, as he's love. That is the only way the enchantment can be broken."
"That can't be hard. I love him with all my heart!" answered Kaede.
"It must be done willingly and a kiss is the key to break it all. But there is a catch. They who kiss him will also arouse the beast within him, and he may kill them before they can even hold him. Why do you think they have all died!"
With this, Kaede froze with fright. He now knows. The one he loves is a golden lion from legend, and he is capable of killing even those he loves. He was frightened, yet he did not clearly showed it.
Without warning, a sudden flash of blue light blinded everyone in the room, and Youhei's voice boomed out of it:
"I've told you what you need to know now. The rest is all up to you to figure it out. My dear comrades, can you all keep this secret from the king? He must not know this or else he will grieve for my death. Farewell!"
And with that, he turned into a solid rock of marble.
The other crows grieved for their comrade, for now they're without a leader other than the king himself. They carried him towards a mantle piece below a picture of beautiful golden scenery of autumn and place him there. They turned back to Kaede.
"Now that you have heard of it with your own ears, do not tarry longer than you should. Do not let Youhei's sacrifice be in vain. Help our king! Save him!"
"I will. With all my heart."
"Oh.and one more thing. Remember to KEEP THE SECRET!"
They flutter off, leaving poor Kaede to think it over. What can he do to save their king? HIS beloved KING!
Author's note: Well, how do you like it! I think I might have lost my touch being busy for a very long time. Please give me your ideas so that I may improve my fic to your perfection. Gomen nasai and Sumimasen once again for being late in updating it! Ja ne!
Author's note: Gomen nasai! __ Sorry for keeping all of you guys in suspense. I haven't been able to keep updating my fics because I'm now a VERY, EXTREMELY BUSY PERSON! Also I've been having what we call "Writer's Block". But now that I'm back, I think I'll be able to continue my fics. Here's chapter 8 of your favourite fairy tale! ENJOY!
~ Can You Keep A Secret? ~
The crows cleared their throats, unruffled their wings before assuming an important air about themselves. With beaks lifted and chest out, Youhei began in a deep undertone:
"Before I begin I must warn you that I'm risking my life to tell you this secret, for after this I'll be turned to stone. It is against the enchantment that we should tell anyone of this. Do you understand me?"
"I understand, but WHY do you have to this?"
"It's because our King can sometimes be very hard headed to tell anyone about his enchantment. He's afraid and shy, and this is the first time he has fallen in love with a man and so it makes things difficult for him. But enough of this, let me begin."
The other crows looked very grave for they do not want Youhei to sacrifice himself like that, but they knew that to help their king, he must do something, and fast!
"Have you ever heard of the Golden Lion from your part of the kingdom?" began Youhei.
"Yes, but I thought it was just a myth, a legend, just a tale told by old folks by the fire to their children."
"It is no fairy tale. The legend is as real as you and I."
"But how can that be! The legend is about a hundred years old!"
"True, but enchantments can last longer than that. Now, let me get straight to the point. You are in the part where the legend began. The Golden Lion resides within the forest beyond the castle as well as within the castle. It's in the forest by day and it rest in this castle by night. You must have noticed a young man here every night, right?"
He paused, taking in breath and the sight of an attentive Kaede. Sapphire eyes were wide and alert. Skin was as pale as snow; black hair ruffling in the gentle breeze. He continued:
"Many years ago, that young man was a king of a kingdom. He provoked a fairy and now he's serving his life sentence as king of the beast. His enchantment can only be broken when love draws passion out from his heart. But that is only the beginning. The one he loves must also love him back with the same intensity, as he's love. That is the only way the enchantment can be broken."
"That can't be hard. I love him with all my heart!" answered Kaede.
"It must be done willingly and a kiss is the key to break it all. But there is a catch. They who kiss him will also arouse the beast within him, and he may kill them before they can even hold him. Why do you think they have all died!"
With this, Kaede froze with fright. He now knows. The one he loves is a golden lion from legend, and he is capable of killing even those he loves. He was frightened, yet he did not clearly showed it.
Without warning, a sudden flash of blue light blinded everyone in the room, and Youhei's voice boomed out of it:
"I've told you what you need to know now. The rest is all up to you to figure it out. My dear comrades, can you all keep this secret from the king? He must not know this or else he will grieve for my death. Farewell!"
And with that, he turned into a solid rock of marble.
The other crows grieved for their comrade, for now they're without a leader other than the king himself. They carried him towards a mantle piece below a picture of beautiful golden scenery of autumn and place him there. They turned back to Kaede.
"Now that you have heard of it with your own ears, do not tarry longer than you should. Do not let Youhei's sacrifice be in vain. Help our king! Save him!"
"I will. With all my heart."
"Oh.and one more thing. Remember to KEEP THE SECRET!"
They flutter off, leaving poor Kaede to think it over. What can he do to save their king? HIS beloved KING!
Author's note: Well, how do you like it! I think I might have lost my touch being busy for a very long time. Please give me your ideas so that I may improve my fic to your perfection. Gomen nasai and Sumimasen once again for being late in updating it! Ja ne!