The Princess in Distress

Digitally Dark WingZ

Pg-13

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A/N:

DDWz: Ohayou minna-chan! {feeling hyper} I finished my final yr examination! Whee~ well that means I would try my best to update at least every fortnight, ne? First thing first, I would like to apologize for nv updating this fic of mine {gomen} anyway; I'm on artist {authors} block these past few days. I'm planning on drawing a fan art of Ruki-chan for this fic. {trust me and my drawing} I will try and upload it somewhere if you are interested {lol}

so as promised this is the 5th installment of Princess in Distress. And reminders to readers, this is going to be a Ryo/ Ruki/ Jenrya love triangle and a Jurato fic. At the last few chapters I would post a poll to decide whether it's going to be a Ryuki or Henrika fic, so keep those reviews coming.

My target of reviews is: 45 Saa, if it reaches then for uploading this chapter, I would add a bonus for the next, the bonus is a mystery though. Happy guessing!

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"Hey! Could you be gentler with that nasty zipper, you're going to rip my skin!! Ouch!" Cried Ruki as Jeri zipped up her petite gown.

Both are excited for the upcoming ball, well make that one. Ruki is more excited debating which way to escape the horrendous ball. To claim that she ate something nasty. Or better yet, pretend to faint from the sight of all those overly arrogant knights and princes. Sighing, Ruki stepped in front of her full length silver embroided mirror. Soulful lavender orbs framed with silky soft fiery locks, a full strawberry mouth and a oval face with a touch of lilac face paints over her high cheekbones and eye lashes stared back at her. These entire charming look was completed with a much stunning gown. A silk gown with a much elaborated petticoat and a low neck line dyed with the shades of purple clung to her curves. A thin plain gold chain hung on her slender neck finished the touch.

"Oh gods!! My lady, you look absolutely stunning! You would be a gem in the ball tonight! I can see it in my minds! Everyone would be so stunned they don't know what had hit them! Oh I hope for the best! The queen would be so proud to have such a darling little daughter as you, Princess!" cried Juri, before feigning a faint. Her hair was neatly done as a bun with a colorful array of flowers framing it. Her gown not as fabulous as Ruki's but still a beauty indeed. A forest green satin material draped over her small figure, showing her curves and a petticoat which ranges from light to dark green covered her lover half of body.

"We'll see. That is before I collapsed halfway on my journey to the grand hall, from the lack of air with this awful dress. How could one wear this and still plaster a dazzling smile and move around, I think I could not even swallow a thing during the dinner afraid of bursting this delicate piece of cloth!" grumbles Ruki.

Ruki slipped on her golden tiara with an emblem of a fox onto her head and ordered Renamon, who has been hiding behind the shadows, to come along with her but without anyone's notice. {A/N: wad I meant is that thing that Renamon does. You know she can like disappear to thin air, yeah something like that} with that, Lady Juri dragged the reluctant Princess Ruki through the corridors of the very much alive Makino castle, and into the grand hall.

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The grand hall was very grandly decorated with the Makino's color, which is a shade of purple and gold. There was a chandelier made of lilac candles crowned with a golden flame. On the walls hung the coat of Makino, a lavender ground with a silhouette of a golden fox and a double glaive across it. The Queen, Rumiko and her mother sat on their thrones with a satisfied smile. {A/N: in this story, Ruki also doesn't have a father, I do not know wad to do w/ him XD} It was almost time for their daughter, Princess Ruki to enter. The hall was also swarming with charming princes and gallant knights. But a lad in royal blue tunic with golden trim and midnight blue breeches caught Rumiko's eyes, as he bowed in front of her. He lift up his head a introduced himself as the prince of the Akiyama, Prince Ryo. Queen Rumiko searched through her memory and recognized him.

"Ah! I remember you, are you having a great time, my dear? My daughter would be here any moment now. I hope she doesn't run away again." Queen Rumiko said with a frown.

"Do not worry my Queen, I'm sure Princess Ruki would be enjoying herself and wouldn't think to do so, with my company." He replied.

Queen Rumiko smiled and started to like Prince Ryo, hoping her daughter would do so. 'He's charming and capable. Well if Ruki doesn't make the first move, I guess I can be a matchmaker for them, which would be fun' thought Rumiko as a sly grin spread over her face.

"Oh I'm sure she would, ohohoho. You are a perfect man for my daughter! You got the looks and everything! Would you like to know Ruki's personality or what about her baby pictures, she was so adorable then!" rambled the Queen.

Ryo who intended to win some favourism from the Queen started to think twice for his action as he saw the Queen grin like a Cheshire cat and started talking like that, giving him goose bumps. He didn't know that the Queen can be so. manipulative sorts, so he edged away slowly into the background. Trying his best to merge with the crowd. When he did succeed, he gave a loud sigh. He bumped onto Jenrya accidentally and mumbled an apology. Jenrya smiled and said "May the best man wins her heart then" and with that he left.

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Princess Ruki walked down the banister nervously as she could feel stares from the grand hall. She put up a brave front and a confident face and continued her way walking down the stairs. She glimpse through the crowds to searching, hoping for a few familiar faces. She saw the arrogant Jerk aka Prince Ryo with his dazzling grin. She had to admit, he does look handsome. Their eyes made contact for a second but she broke it. When she saw a group of girls clung unto him ungracefully trying to get his attention. She shuddered with disgust 'Ladies men" she thought. She glanced through the crowds again when she felt a tingling feeling at the back of her head and turned to her left. That is when she saw him. He stood away from the crowd. He wore a black tunic and breeches and a grey robe. Though simple as it sounds, it suited him. His gaze was fixed on hers. Ruki felt heat rose up her cheeks. She had never seen someone who would look like that to her. He walked elegantly towards her and as soon as she reached the grand hall, he took her hand and gave the back of her hand a slight kiss.

"May I be honored to escort milady to her seat?" His soft but commanding voice made her blush more.

Ruki accepted his offer and let him guide them to her seat beside her mother, The Queen. He was about to leave when-

"May I know who you might be, sir?" Ruki surprised herself when she heard herself asking.

"I am Lee, Sir Lee Jenrya, The Kingdom of Lee's Champion, and I am pleased to meet you my Princess" He answered.

Ruki blushed and let him seat next her as Juri sat next to Takato across the table to Ryo's right. That was how she noticed Ryo's presence the second time that night. She looked away before he could start any conversation with her. Instead she turned her attention to Jenrya and chatted happily with him through dinner. 'At least he is not some arrogant Mr. Perfect,' concluded Ruki.

Unnoticed by her, Ryo was green with envy. He ate his dinner with silence ignoring the 'minxes' on his left who keeps on clutching his arm. He shook their irritating hands away from his arm and glared at them. 'Just my luck, but I will win her! Watch my words Lee!' he thought bitterly as Ryo sulkily ate his dinner, blocking the blaring squeals and cries of the minxes beside him.

And in the corner of the table, two lonely knight was oblivious to the tension of all the above. Kenta and Kazu were simply too busy stuffing with food. Well they claimed that being a knight doesn't mean that they're always full.

While in other parts, Juri and Takato was also in their own world, too busy talking to each other and getting each other better to notice Ryo's dilemma. Takato blushed when Juri spoon feed him with a piece of meat. Saying that he's much too thin and needs more nourishment to digibattle. Love can be sweet, if it ain't a triangle.

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A/N: Done! What do you think? Some Jenrya/ Ruki time XD well R&R Next in line is the dance!! Whee~ its going to be fun then, some Ryo/ Ruki time then and a pinch of Jurato. And some new characters to spice things up. Like one of the Ryo's minx {smirk} Yukimi aka the {bitch} lol well, may meet Alice in the next few chapters too.