Chapter 2 ~
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That afternoon , Kaoru and Kenshin were taking a walk in the castle.
"Will you like me to show you around here?," Kaoru ask excitedly.
"Of course if you don't think I'm bothering you," Kenshin replied with his usual smile.
"No. I'll show you around," Kaoru said as she lead Kenshin along the corridor.
"These are all guests room," Kaoru said pointing towards all the rooms along the corridor.
Kenshin stared at them all in wide eyes. It was at least 100 of rooms along the corridor.
"Do you stayed here alone?," he asked curiously.
Her expression turned grim at once. Slowly she nodded her head in response. Seeing her response , he question no further although his mind were full of questions.
"Here is the kitchen. Madam Yuki work in here with some other servants," she said with a smile as she pointed at the room with large high door.
He nodded as they continue walking.
"Don't you have any friend live here with you?," he asked a moment later.
"Yes. There's one named Misao. She's not here right now. She's out in town with Soujiro," she replied with a smile.
"Soujiro?," he asked again.
"He's Misao's ....mmm could be considered boyfriend although she never admit it," she replied with a giggle.
"What about your parents?," he asked curiously.
"They died already," she replied as a single tear slid down her cheek.
"I'm sorry. Really sorry. I shouldn't have reminded you of your sad memories," Kenshin said in a grim tone.
His hands itched to wipe away her tears but he restrained himself from doing so. It's rude to touch a lady you barely known.
"No. It's okay," she said with a smile as she wipe her tears away.
They continue walking and talking.
"It's been a long time since she last smile that happily," Madam Yuki said with a sad smile to a girl around 15.
"Yes. It's true. I hope he'll be able to help her," the girl Tsubame replied.
"Her time is running short. I hope she'll be fine," Madam Yuki said sadly.
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"What's in upstairs?," Kenshin asked when they passed by a flight of stairs with red carpet.
"It's our mistress's room. Please don't go up there. It's dangerous," Kaoru replied in a nervous tone.
He nodded mutely. However deep inside him were flooding with questions. Who was that white hair maiden? Why wouldn't she come out in the day.
"Now will you please excuse me. I'm tired. I'll be going back to my room to have some rest," Kaoru said with a weak smile.
"Are you alright?," Kenshin ask worriedly.
"I'll be fine," she replied with a smile and left him.
He stared at her retreating back worriedly. She doesn't look fine at all. She had turned pale but he chose to ignore it. Who was he to question her?
Just as Kaoru rounded the corner , she leaned on the wall for support. Hand on her chest and her face were pale. She had tried her bast to hide her discomfort until she was at her limit and it was then she decided to excuse herself form Kenshin.
"Are you alright My Lady?," a servant asked worriedly as she approached her.
Kaoru just smile and left towards a room by the end of the corridor. It was the opposite end of Kenshin's room.
She entered it. It was dark the only light was by a dimly lit candle. She turn a candle on the table and a door was opened leading her towards a flight of secret stairs. She walked into the door and headed upstairs.
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Meanwhile , Kenshin was heading towards the kitchen. Since he was free , he had decided to help in the kitchen. He entered it with a smile. There were about 15 servants and Madam Yuki was in the far corner of the kitchen stirring on something in the pot he assume was soup.
"Can I help?," Kenshin ask with a polite smile.
"Oh Madam Yuki," a servant call out.
Madam Yuki approached them with a smile.
"Yes?," she asked.
"He wanted to help," the servant said.
"You?," madam Yuki asked with a raised eyebrow.
"I do know how to cook," Kenshin said with a smile.
Just then , a burning smell fill the air.
"Oh no , my soup," Madam Yuki said as she rushed towards the stove.
It was all burned and so she threw it all away with a frown.
"Let me help you make tonight's dinner. Accept it as a appreciation gift," he said with a smile.
"Alright," Madam Yuki said with a smile.
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It was about dinner time that Kaoru came out of her room. She had gotten better after a rest. She headed towards the dining hall.
"Are you feeling better now?," Kenshin ask as he came into the dining hall holding a tray of food.
Kaoru look at him in a puzzled expression and nodded as she took a seat.
"Did you cook this?," she asked as she gestured to him to sit down with her.
He nodded and do as she said.
She tasted the soup and her eyes widen in shock.
"Is it bad?," he asked.
"No. It's even better than my cooking," she said with a sheepish grin.
He fell on the floor with a thud.
So the dinner went on with their laughters.
It was then the sun had started to set.
"It's beautiful isn't it?," he said as he stared out the large see through wall with dark red velvet curtain. The sky was a dark orange with birds flying towards the setting sun.
Her eyes widen in shock as she got up from her seat quickly.
"What's wrong?," he asked worriedly.
"Excuse me I have to go," she said and started to run out of the dining hall.
"Wait , Kaoru," he said as he started to chase after her but was stop by Madam Yuki.
"Leave Lady alone please," she pleaded.
"But why?," he asked.
She simply shook her head in response and he obeyed without further questions.
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It was during midnight that Kenshin awoke. He couldn't sleep after that so he decided to take a walk. He look out the window and saw the beautiful silver moon high on the sky.
"Kaoru , I wish I know more about you," Kenshin whispered.
Then he headed out of his room and walked silently along the corridor. It was actually quite a peaceful and silent night until slashing sound was heard.
He headed towards the sound's location. It was coming from a room with large door too. Curiously , he pushed opened the door.
His eyes widen at what he saw. The white haired maiden were in the middle of a hotspring wearing nothing. Her eyes pierced into his amethyst's one.
Thank god the room was clouded with mist from the hot spring or she would have seen his face that was as red as his hair.
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kasshin ~ I'm so sorry I left it there...but I have no choice it was suppose to
be only in 6 or 7 pages per chapter but I have extended it to 10 pages
just to stop right here...hehehehe I'm so bad right???
But I promise I'll update sooner....perhaps on Monday or Tuesday..
OtterMoon ~ Thanks for your comment. You're my first reviewer...
Claudia ~ There you are the nest chapter but with such an ending.hehhehehe
Ginny-cry ~ It's so cute thanks...( ^ - ^x)
nee-chan ~ heheheheh about your question , you'll just have to read and find out.
thanks for your comment..and sorry bout my english..
liz ~ Here you are the next chapter...read and tell em what you think..
Tsugoi Kakarlena ~ I'll try to update as fast as possible but you must understand.
I have another 3 more story in process...
Miyuki Nagizumi ~ Thanks for your comment..I'm really really happy with ur
comment...*muack* giv u a good nite kiss..
Nigihayami Haruko ~ Okay I'll never stop and I do enjoy writing this story..
At first I really don't know how to continue on..but
Just when I started typing the first sentence , my idea came flowing.
just me ~ yeah..you're right..i took it from the beauty and the beast because
I love that fairytale...
PoPlAr ~ Thanks..mmm actually , I never think about who cursed Kaoru.
Hehehhee..i'll think about it later...
goldmund ~ you'll know about the curse sooner.but I think it's quite obvious..
^ ^ ~ thank you for reading all my stories..*muack*
(kasshin said with a deep bow)
kasshin ~ hehehehehhe I know I'm bad but please do review and tell me
what you think k??? I might make me update sooner you know???
*grin wickedly*
kaoru ~ hey how could you ??? that's BLACKMAIL!!!!!!
(began smacking kasshin's head with a bokken)
kasshin ~ ouch ouch..kenshin help me!!!!!!
kenshin ~ maa maa kaoru-dono calm down
( holding kaoru back from killing kasshin)
kaoru ~ how could you help her?
kenshin ~ because I enjoy filming in her stories...*grin*
kaoru ~ *blushes...*
Meanwhile , kasshin started running away...
kaoru ~ hey you come back HERE!!!!!!!!
In the author's room....
kasshin ~ Phew...she sure is scary...
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That afternoon , Kaoru and Kenshin were taking a walk in the castle.
"Will you like me to show you around here?," Kaoru ask excitedly.
"Of course if you don't think I'm bothering you," Kenshin replied with his usual smile.
"No. I'll show you around," Kaoru said as she lead Kenshin along the corridor.
"These are all guests room," Kaoru said pointing towards all the rooms along the corridor.
Kenshin stared at them all in wide eyes. It was at least 100 of rooms along the corridor.
"Do you stayed here alone?," he asked curiously.
Her expression turned grim at once. Slowly she nodded her head in response. Seeing her response , he question no further although his mind were full of questions.
"Here is the kitchen. Madam Yuki work in here with some other servants," she said with a smile as she pointed at the room with large high door.
He nodded as they continue walking.
"Don't you have any friend live here with you?," he asked a moment later.
"Yes. There's one named Misao. She's not here right now. She's out in town with Soujiro," she replied with a smile.
"Soujiro?," he asked again.
"He's Misao's ....mmm could be considered boyfriend although she never admit it," she replied with a giggle.
"What about your parents?," he asked curiously.
"They died already," she replied as a single tear slid down her cheek.
"I'm sorry. Really sorry. I shouldn't have reminded you of your sad memories," Kenshin said in a grim tone.
His hands itched to wipe away her tears but he restrained himself from doing so. It's rude to touch a lady you barely known.
"No. It's okay," she said with a smile as she wipe her tears away.
They continue walking and talking.
"It's been a long time since she last smile that happily," Madam Yuki said with a sad smile to a girl around 15.
"Yes. It's true. I hope he'll be able to help her," the girl Tsubame replied.
"Her time is running short. I hope she'll be fine," Madam Yuki said sadly.
***********
"What's in upstairs?," Kenshin asked when they passed by a flight of stairs with red carpet.
"It's our mistress's room. Please don't go up there. It's dangerous," Kaoru replied in a nervous tone.
He nodded mutely. However deep inside him were flooding with questions. Who was that white hair maiden? Why wouldn't she come out in the day.
"Now will you please excuse me. I'm tired. I'll be going back to my room to have some rest," Kaoru said with a weak smile.
"Are you alright?," Kenshin ask worriedly.
"I'll be fine," she replied with a smile and left him.
He stared at her retreating back worriedly. She doesn't look fine at all. She had turned pale but he chose to ignore it. Who was he to question her?
Just as Kaoru rounded the corner , she leaned on the wall for support. Hand on her chest and her face were pale. She had tried her bast to hide her discomfort until she was at her limit and it was then she decided to excuse herself form Kenshin.
"Are you alright My Lady?," a servant asked worriedly as she approached her.
Kaoru just smile and left towards a room by the end of the corridor. It was the opposite end of Kenshin's room.
She entered it. It was dark the only light was by a dimly lit candle. She turn a candle on the table and a door was opened leading her towards a flight of secret stairs. She walked into the door and headed upstairs.
**********
Meanwhile , Kenshin was heading towards the kitchen. Since he was free , he had decided to help in the kitchen. He entered it with a smile. There were about 15 servants and Madam Yuki was in the far corner of the kitchen stirring on something in the pot he assume was soup.
"Can I help?," Kenshin ask with a polite smile.
"Oh Madam Yuki," a servant call out.
Madam Yuki approached them with a smile.
"Yes?," she asked.
"He wanted to help," the servant said.
"You?," madam Yuki asked with a raised eyebrow.
"I do know how to cook," Kenshin said with a smile.
Just then , a burning smell fill the air.
"Oh no , my soup," Madam Yuki said as she rushed towards the stove.
It was all burned and so she threw it all away with a frown.
"Let me help you make tonight's dinner. Accept it as a appreciation gift," he said with a smile.
"Alright," Madam Yuki said with a smile.
**********
It was about dinner time that Kaoru came out of her room. She had gotten better after a rest. She headed towards the dining hall.
"Are you feeling better now?," Kenshin ask as he came into the dining hall holding a tray of food.
Kaoru look at him in a puzzled expression and nodded as she took a seat.
"Did you cook this?," she asked as she gestured to him to sit down with her.
He nodded and do as she said.
She tasted the soup and her eyes widen in shock.
"Is it bad?," he asked.
"No. It's even better than my cooking," she said with a sheepish grin.
He fell on the floor with a thud.
So the dinner went on with their laughters.
It was then the sun had started to set.
"It's beautiful isn't it?," he said as he stared out the large see through wall with dark red velvet curtain. The sky was a dark orange with birds flying towards the setting sun.
Her eyes widen in shock as she got up from her seat quickly.
"What's wrong?," he asked worriedly.
"Excuse me I have to go," she said and started to run out of the dining hall.
"Wait , Kaoru," he said as he started to chase after her but was stop by Madam Yuki.
"Leave Lady alone please," she pleaded.
"But why?," he asked.
She simply shook her head in response and he obeyed without further questions.
**********
It was during midnight that Kenshin awoke. He couldn't sleep after that so he decided to take a walk. He look out the window and saw the beautiful silver moon high on the sky.
"Kaoru , I wish I know more about you," Kenshin whispered.
Then he headed out of his room and walked silently along the corridor. It was actually quite a peaceful and silent night until slashing sound was heard.
He headed towards the sound's location. It was coming from a room with large door too. Curiously , he pushed opened the door.
His eyes widen at what he saw. The white haired maiden were in the middle of a hotspring wearing nothing. Her eyes pierced into his amethyst's one.
Thank god the room was clouded with mist from the hot spring or she would have seen his face that was as red as his hair.
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kasshin ~ I'm so sorry I left it there...but I have no choice it was suppose to
be only in 6 or 7 pages per chapter but I have extended it to 10 pages
just to stop right here...hehehehe I'm so bad right???
But I promise I'll update sooner....perhaps on Monday or Tuesday..
OtterMoon ~ Thanks for your comment. You're my first reviewer...
Claudia ~ There you are the nest chapter but with such an ending.hehhehehe
Ginny-cry ~ It's so cute thanks...( ^ - ^x)
nee-chan ~ heheheheh about your question , you'll just have to read and find out.
thanks for your comment..and sorry bout my english..
liz ~ Here you are the next chapter...read and tell em what you think..
Tsugoi Kakarlena ~ I'll try to update as fast as possible but you must understand.
I have another 3 more story in process...
Miyuki Nagizumi ~ Thanks for your comment..I'm really really happy with ur
comment...*muack* giv u a good nite kiss..
Nigihayami Haruko ~ Okay I'll never stop and I do enjoy writing this story..
At first I really don't know how to continue on..but
Just when I started typing the first sentence , my idea came flowing.
just me ~ yeah..you're right..i took it from the beauty and the beast because
I love that fairytale...
PoPlAr ~ Thanks..mmm actually , I never think about who cursed Kaoru.
Hehehhee..i'll think about it later...
goldmund ~ you'll know about the curse sooner.but I think it's quite obvious..
^ ^ ~ thank you for reading all my stories..*muack*
(kasshin said with a deep bow)
kasshin ~ hehehehehhe I know I'm bad but please do review and tell me
what you think k??? I might make me update sooner you know???
*grin wickedly*
kaoru ~ hey how could you ??? that's BLACKMAIL!!!!!!
(began smacking kasshin's head with a bokken)
kasshin ~ ouch ouch..kenshin help me!!!!!!
kenshin ~ maa maa kaoru-dono calm down
( holding kaoru back from killing kasshin)
kaoru ~ how could you help her?
kenshin ~ because I enjoy filming in her stories...*grin*
kaoru ~ *blushes...*
Meanwhile , kasshin started running away...
kaoru ~ hey you come back HERE!!!!!!!!
In the author's room....
kasshin ~ Phew...she sure is scary...