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Once Upon a time: Chapter 14
by white seraph
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Kaoru plucked up her courage and followed the guards to wherever they would take her, she only hoped it would be to see his cold hearted, stupid highness. 'That jerk' I'm not going to let him do anything to me without giving him a piece of my mind' Kaoru fumed silently, preparing a long soliloquy in her head. 'What exactly are you up to you JERK? I mnea hello? Are you a man?' no..thats to informal. "I demand an explanation to my trial, this is not the way a gentleman with such dignity should act." ..hm no that's too.so subtle. How about "fuck you, your cold hearted idiotic, moronic, highness"? ah no because I don't exactly want to fuck him, and I don't like to dispose myself to profanity. Kaoru's mind jumped here and there, thinking of something appropriate to say, and little did she know she was nearly there, at her destination.
The two men bowed curtly before they left her in the large room that seemed so familiar.the neatly stacked books on the shelves, the large windows, the table and oh. The person she most wanted to talk to but least wanted to see sat there, sipping something from glassware.
He smiled, but she couldn't tell if it was a malicious or genuine one. Kaoru stared hard, trying hard not to look as if she was afraid of him, which in actual fact, she was. Very. It wasn't as easy as she expected it would be. To throw away her fear and face this man who everyone called a tyrant. 'Kaoru, you're probably already signed dead, and nothing would change that fact now, so why do you care? Go beat him up, tell how you hate him!" a small voice inside her chastised.
But before she could make up her mind, she spluttered out "Are you going to have me executed?!" Her hands involuntarily clapped her mouth.
However, the man's response shocked her; or rather, surprised her. Indeed she expected him to say yes and herself to get angry, and him to have her dragged off to be skinned and her body to be thrown down some filthy pits.or at least something along those lines.
He chuckled lightly and said "How about I trade your execution for a kiss." He stood and walked towards her. He had no intention in taking this young girl's life whatsoever, never did, never will... no wait, where did that come from? She wasn't different was she? This girl was only playing hard to get. Yes indeed she was. But it amused him immensely, how she would jump to conclusions so quickly, how she would be frantic whilst he was in control. And now, he was going to make her kiss him. He was going to make her bend, this girl, wasn't going to be leading the game anymore, no he wasn't going to let her play it anymore, his patience was wearing out. He liked this girl's game initially for it was fresh and new to him, however, it was time for her to surrender, like the rest. Yes it was time.
But he never knew, never expected, this girl, was more than a poor servant who wanted to play hard to get, nor did he ever think this girl was not just a mere girl who wanted his attention, who wanted some fame, wealth and perhaps even a title. No. Kaoru didn't need his stupid money, not if she knew it was taken from the diligent peasants, she didn't want a title and fame of notoriety, she didn't want the attention of this tyrant. No no no. What she wanted right now was some dignity, some pride, and some virtue. She knew she would never regret this, because she would die an honorable death, she would die, proud and dignified.
And so, she smiled, and replied. "No, your majesty." Her voice was calm, and truthful. "I would rather accept the trial, for it is the punishment I deserve. I will not lie. I admit, I attacked you the other night because I didn't want you to be near me. I tried to hide the following day because I wanted to escape. I admit it but I'm not sorry because I hate you." She took a deep breath, she was proud of herself, it was an excellent speech!
The authoritive man stopped, standing still he looked at her calmly, though inside, he was shocked and surprised. He and underestimated this woman's will and power. She was the opposite of what he expected in every extent! Her voice was smooth and calm, and the way her eyes looked straight into his eyes, he knew, he just knew, that she meant what she just said. He never anticipated *that* no, he never did! So he was wrong; because she was different from the rest.
Luckily, he never really stated what sort of trial was there, ready for this girl. He could make one up right now, one that will ruin her virtue, step on her dignity, and dampen her pride. "Good, then", he quickly pinned her to the wall before she had time to protest. "Your innocence is the price you will pay" He whispered huskily into her ear as his lips trailed down the side of her neck. Recalling every single detail of that night. He nearly had her, he nearly did.
If Kaoru surprised him, then he surprised her even more. First thing, that he had not taken her that night after all, and second thing that *this* was her punishment. "Wait" She protested, her arms trying hard to push him away. "What.Is.Wasn't..Weren't.Weren't you supposed to have me executed?" She immediately regret the refusal of his offer a few moments ago. "I'd .I'd rather take up your offer, I'd rather kiss you!" She told him frantically, as her arms gave in from pushing him away, but instead, defending herself by wrapping them around her body covering her chest.
She stared at him with her enchanting blue eyes beggingly. But if she thought he would sympathize her, then she was wrong. He wasn't going to let her win the game that easily. So he released her from his tight, enthusiastic embrace, and smiled. "Ah the offer? No, you declined it, and so naturally, it no longer exists."
"N..No longer exist?" Kaoru choked in shock. "But I don't want to give YOU my body! Give me another offer then! Anything that does not consist of giving you myself!" She demanded, glaring hard at him.
He raised a brow, looking up, thinking of something good. He really didn't intend to take her if she was so unwilling about it, but he couldn't just wait for her forever..ah yes. A simple yet demanding offer. "Alright, I will not press on this topic anymore if you throw away your hatred for me." He had no idea why he just said this, but it would definitely be fun if he could tame this wild creature. And after the game was over, he would decide what to do with her..He chuckled at his plan.
The clock struck eleven in the morning. Time for the daily imperial conference. He didn't wait for her answer, but he knew he wanted to have a talk with her later.
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And so, Kaoru was sent back to her room, this time escorted. It was all strange, she was left abruptly in the room, they didn't even finish conversing! But oh well, the sooner she left, the better, at least she wouldn't have to suffer from his presence. Kaoru was excited, she must tell Soujiro the news! Not only was she alive and kicking, she did not receive *any* punishment for what she did! Well, only for now at least. His cold hearted, stupid majesty only said he wouldn't press on it anymore, if she could stop hating him, which isn't really an offer. Maybe he just said it to keep her mouth shut.oh well, she couldn't care any less, procrastination was one of her several other weaknesses, there's more time to care about that one later.
The first thing she asked for after she was back in her own chamber was to have lunch. Missing breakfast was awful, and now her stomach was rumbling with hunger. Natsume of course had lunch served immediately, though it wasn't anything special, but just normal food served during lunch hours for nobles around the Castle, but it satisfied Kaoru readily.
Now that she had her food, it was time to find her friend. She was looking forward too those kendo lessons Soujiro promised her!
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Yumi looked very grouchy, His royal highness did not call for her for a week now, and she knew it was all because of the arrival of that GIRL god look at her immaturity! How could she win! How could he choose that wench over her?! And after what her friend, Ami told her about last night, she was sure this one had used witchery to blind his royal highness. Yes, how dare she snatch away his attention! She had already warned that wench the other day, the first day of her arrival in fact. Fine. If she liked it that way, so be it.
It had taken Yumi years to slowly crawl up the ladder in the harem, until she finally reached to become a favourite mistress. She was only one step away from the crown, one step away from being the queen, nothing will stop her, not this wench.
Her lips crocked into a wicked smile, as her mind started devising a plan to eradicate this new barrier.
Once Upon a time: Chapter 14
by white seraph
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Kaoru plucked up her courage and followed the guards to wherever they would take her, she only hoped it would be to see his cold hearted, stupid highness. 'That jerk' I'm not going to let him do anything to me without giving him a piece of my mind' Kaoru fumed silently, preparing a long soliloquy in her head. 'What exactly are you up to you JERK? I mnea hello? Are you a man?' no..thats to informal. "I demand an explanation to my trial, this is not the way a gentleman with such dignity should act." ..hm no that's too.so subtle. How about "fuck you, your cold hearted idiotic, moronic, highness"? ah no because I don't exactly want to fuck him, and I don't like to dispose myself to profanity. Kaoru's mind jumped here and there, thinking of something appropriate to say, and little did she know she was nearly there, at her destination.
The two men bowed curtly before they left her in the large room that seemed so familiar.the neatly stacked books on the shelves, the large windows, the table and oh. The person she most wanted to talk to but least wanted to see sat there, sipping something from glassware.
He smiled, but she couldn't tell if it was a malicious or genuine one. Kaoru stared hard, trying hard not to look as if she was afraid of him, which in actual fact, she was. Very. It wasn't as easy as she expected it would be. To throw away her fear and face this man who everyone called a tyrant. 'Kaoru, you're probably already signed dead, and nothing would change that fact now, so why do you care? Go beat him up, tell how you hate him!" a small voice inside her chastised.
But before she could make up her mind, she spluttered out "Are you going to have me executed?!" Her hands involuntarily clapped her mouth.
However, the man's response shocked her; or rather, surprised her. Indeed she expected him to say yes and herself to get angry, and him to have her dragged off to be skinned and her body to be thrown down some filthy pits.or at least something along those lines.
He chuckled lightly and said "How about I trade your execution for a kiss." He stood and walked towards her. He had no intention in taking this young girl's life whatsoever, never did, never will... no wait, where did that come from? She wasn't different was she? This girl was only playing hard to get. Yes indeed she was. But it amused him immensely, how she would jump to conclusions so quickly, how she would be frantic whilst he was in control. And now, he was going to make her kiss him. He was going to make her bend, this girl, wasn't going to be leading the game anymore, no he wasn't going to let her play it anymore, his patience was wearing out. He liked this girl's game initially for it was fresh and new to him, however, it was time for her to surrender, like the rest. Yes it was time.
But he never knew, never expected, this girl, was more than a poor servant who wanted to play hard to get, nor did he ever think this girl was not just a mere girl who wanted his attention, who wanted some fame, wealth and perhaps even a title. No. Kaoru didn't need his stupid money, not if she knew it was taken from the diligent peasants, she didn't want a title and fame of notoriety, she didn't want the attention of this tyrant. No no no. What she wanted right now was some dignity, some pride, and some virtue. She knew she would never regret this, because she would die an honorable death, she would die, proud and dignified.
And so, she smiled, and replied. "No, your majesty." Her voice was calm, and truthful. "I would rather accept the trial, for it is the punishment I deserve. I will not lie. I admit, I attacked you the other night because I didn't want you to be near me. I tried to hide the following day because I wanted to escape. I admit it but I'm not sorry because I hate you." She took a deep breath, she was proud of herself, it was an excellent speech!
The authoritive man stopped, standing still he looked at her calmly, though inside, he was shocked and surprised. He and underestimated this woman's will and power. She was the opposite of what he expected in every extent! Her voice was smooth and calm, and the way her eyes looked straight into his eyes, he knew, he just knew, that she meant what she just said. He never anticipated *that* no, he never did! So he was wrong; because she was different from the rest.
Luckily, he never really stated what sort of trial was there, ready for this girl. He could make one up right now, one that will ruin her virtue, step on her dignity, and dampen her pride. "Good, then", he quickly pinned her to the wall before she had time to protest. "Your innocence is the price you will pay" He whispered huskily into her ear as his lips trailed down the side of her neck. Recalling every single detail of that night. He nearly had her, he nearly did.
If Kaoru surprised him, then he surprised her even more. First thing, that he had not taken her that night after all, and second thing that *this* was her punishment. "Wait" She protested, her arms trying hard to push him away. "What.Is.Wasn't..Weren't.Weren't you supposed to have me executed?" She immediately regret the refusal of his offer a few moments ago. "I'd .I'd rather take up your offer, I'd rather kiss you!" She told him frantically, as her arms gave in from pushing him away, but instead, defending herself by wrapping them around her body covering her chest.
She stared at him with her enchanting blue eyes beggingly. But if she thought he would sympathize her, then she was wrong. He wasn't going to let her win the game that easily. So he released her from his tight, enthusiastic embrace, and smiled. "Ah the offer? No, you declined it, and so naturally, it no longer exists."
"N..No longer exist?" Kaoru choked in shock. "But I don't want to give YOU my body! Give me another offer then! Anything that does not consist of giving you myself!" She demanded, glaring hard at him.
He raised a brow, looking up, thinking of something good. He really didn't intend to take her if she was so unwilling about it, but he couldn't just wait for her forever..ah yes. A simple yet demanding offer. "Alright, I will not press on this topic anymore if you throw away your hatred for me." He had no idea why he just said this, but it would definitely be fun if he could tame this wild creature. And after the game was over, he would decide what to do with her..He chuckled at his plan.
The clock struck eleven in the morning. Time for the daily imperial conference. He didn't wait for her answer, but he knew he wanted to have a talk with her later.
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And so, Kaoru was sent back to her room, this time escorted. It was all strange, she was left abruptly in the room, they didn't even finish conversing! But oh well, the sooner she left, the better, at least she wouldn't have to suffer from his presence. Kaoru was excited, she must tell Soujiro the news! Not only was she alive and kicking, she did not receive *any* punishment for what she did! Well, only for now at least. His cold hearted, stupid majesty only said he wouldn't press on it anymore, if she could stop hating him, which isn't really an offer. Maybe he just said it to keep her mouth shut.oh well, she couldn't care any less, procrastination was one of her several other weaknesses, there's more time to care about that one later.
The first thing she asked for after she was back in her own chamber was to have lunch. Missing breakfast was awful, and now her stomach was rumbling with hunger. Natsume of course had lunch served immediately, though it wasn't anything special, but just normal food served during lunch hours for nobles around the Castle, but it satisfied Kaoru readily.
Now that she had her food, it was time to find her friend. She was looking forward too those kendo lessons Soujiro promised her!
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Yumi looked very grouchy, His royal highness did not call for her for a week now, and she knew it was all because of the arrival of that GIRL god look at her immaturity! How could she win! How could he choose that wench over her?! And after what her friend, Ami told her about last night, she was sure this one had used witchery to blind his royal highness. Yes, how dare she snatch away his attention! She had already warned that wench the other day, the first day of her arrival in fact. Fine. If she liked it that way, so be it.
It had taken Yumi years to slowly crawl up the ladder in the harem, until she finally reached to become a favourite mistress. She was only one step away from the crown, one step away from being the queen, nothing will stop her, not this wench.
Her lips crocked into a wicked smile, as her mind started devising a plan to eradicate this new barrier.