*~YUME~*
~*~
BOTAN'S POV :
Everything was so different, well, different from home. But. there was something about the place that made me feel as if I was home.
Remembering home, I brushed away the thought, shaking my head in disbelief and in anger, unspeakable anger.
All I saw was luxury, as if I was a real princess, which I hated. But there was something about this room that. that I enjoyed.
White, pure satin sheets, the white, thin kimono that covered by body, the countless various dresses and outfits in the closet, and wooden dressers with a mirror near the door.
I was lost for words that I almost forgot about the maid at the door. In truth, she didn't look like a maid, compared to me, and seemed nice, since she didn't care if I ignored her.
Her hair was a fiery red, her eyes a brilliant brown. Though she said she was a maid, her outfit was clean and spotless, very casual too.
She, Hinageshi, as she introduced, seemed nice, and trust me, I would know.
As my fists became unraveled, my heart knowing that I could trust her, she walked amiably to my bedside and sat down beside me, reminding me of my older sister, Arisu.
Again with the family and memories; I had to forget about them and when I remembered them once more I instantly put my hand on the hanging golden locket around my bare neck.
How I missed mother, 'kaa-chan, and all of my family. How I would get revenge!
The young maid's voice snapped me out of my anger, and I immediately put on a curious face, one that she smiled at.
"So." she said slowly. "You must be the young girl the Prince was rambling about!" Instantly, I blushed and she giggled at my action. I was never thought that highly of!
"Please. Call me Botan," I replied. "And. does this prince talk about me that much?"
Hinageshi laughed at my question, smiling, a trait I loved to see. "Yes, Botan-chan. He talks about you all the time! She this and she that! I know the prince well and I'll tell you that he never talks about a girl this much!"
I blushed again; once I meet this prince, I'll be sure to make him not talk about me that way!
"Well, anyway about the silly ole prince; we have work to do!" I looked curiously at my new friend.
"Work?"
"Oh! That's right; you just woke up. To put it in simple terms, there's a celebration ball tonight in your honor, thanks to the prince." Hinagashi said casually.
"For. me?" I squeaked.
She laughed at my shy attitude. "Yes, a ball and we have to get you ready."
"But. matte."
"No buts! Let's get to work! More work, less talk! And after that, we'll take a tour of the castle."
As she dragged my hand and me out of bed, I went along, not knowing what else to do. A ball! For me! Maybe this prince wasn't that bad after all.
"Hinagashi-san."
She looked behind her, turning to me with curious, large eyes. "Nani?"
"I was just wondering. What's the prince like?"
"Do you remember anything at all?"
I shook my head, knowing that I was lying. I knew almost everything, but I didn't need others to get involved to only suffer.
"I. I only remember red, lots of it too. And. and that's all." I recalled.
She smiled. "That's the prince. To tell you the truth, I used to adore him and all girls do, whether princesses or maids."
I sat back down on the bed, as she took a seat in a nearby chair, intently listening to her tale, just like a fairy myth.
"He's charming, wise, yet sometimes temperamental. The prince has long red hair and soft emerald eyes. He's a real knight in shining armor, if you know what I mean."
I smiled. I loved romantic tales, and everyday I wish my knight would come for me.
"Do you like him?" Hinagashi blushed and turned away.
"No way! There's another that I like, probably better than the Prince!" I grin broadened. Girls who have a huge crush always think that their love was the best.
"So who is he?"
Hinagashi ignored my question. "Come on! We're behind schedule so LET"S GO!"
"Demo."
Without finishing my comment she once again pulled me up and straightened my posture, then left for an outfit and matching accessories.
With my curiosity taking over, I leaned over to have a better view of Hinagashi's work but before I could catch a glimpse, she rushed back, getting ready to do her work.
"I promise I'll make you the belle of the ball, Botan-chan!" she said with a sly grin.
I smiled back with a watery smile; I didn't like the way she looked at me and I only hoped I would survive this royal treatment.
~*~
NORMAL POV: WITH KURAMA
~*~
He don't know why he did it.
Kurama didn't even know why he even bothered to set up a ball for a strange girl, or a celebration in her honor.
His mother thought it was fine, as well as his father but it wasn't that.
It was her.
Kurama knew nothing of her; she was stranger he just picked up.
He knew she was not from this kingdom, since he didn't recognize her, her clothes different from their own.
She was a puzzle, one Kurama needed to solve.
Everything about her was strange, different from what he knew.
Her delicate complexture, but her messy features.
Her rag-tag outfit that contrasted with her beauty.
Such a delicate creature with a temper of fire.
Graceful when sleeping but careful in every way.
Truly, every aspect of her was a secret.
And in his heart, something told him to protect her.
Keep her safe.
To understand and comfort her.
He shook my head; girls were all puzzles to him, how they swoon, and how they are so peppy and perky, trying to win your affection.
That girl was probably the same, the same as any girl he had ever met.
Girls: the things he hated the most. His mother always reminded him to find the right girl and just marry for the kingdom.
But Kurama believed in true love.
And he hadn't found it yet.
As he was lost in his own thoughts, Kurama didn't even notice his visitor, who stepped lightly out from the shadows.
"Having trouble, Ouji-sama?" the voice questioned with a teasing tone.
Kurama didn't even turn his gaze. "What do you want, Hiei?"
Hiei smiled as his presence was detected. He was a short yet powerful person, the General of the Army, in charge of all military offers and businesses.
He was a demon, yes, and a fire demon. But the kingdom accepted him for who he was, just like they knew Kurama's secret.
"Touchy, aren't we, Ouji-sama?" Hiei retorted.
"I don't have time for games. And don't call me that, you know a prefer Kurama."
"Of course, kitsune."
Kurama rolled his eyes in annoyance. "Have you just come to tease me or did you bring a message?"
Hiei smirked. "Perceptive as usual, kitsune. Yes, I do have two messages. The Queen says to be ready for the ball in a matter of time."
Kurama already knew that; he didn't need his mother to send another person to remind him.
"Don't retort your mother, kitsune." Kurama smiled; Hiei and his clever telepathy.
"And the girl has awakened." Kurama immediately listened, his mind fully awake.
Hiei smirked at the Prince's quick reaction. "Quite interested in her, ne?"
"It is none of your concern. Just worry about Hinagashi."
Hiei frowned. "Hn," he replied gruffly and then left with swiftness no human could achieve.
As soon as Kurama was sure he left, the young prince, pondered back in to his thoughts, sighing heavily before travelling to the ball room.
'This is going to be a very interesting night.'
~*~
"Is it ready?" Botan asked curiously.
"No." Hinagashi answered.
"How about now?"
"No."
"How about. now?"
"No."
"Now?"
"NO!!!!" Hinagashi screamed. Botan backed away a little bit scared by the outburst.
"Gomen." Botan apologized quietly. Hinagashi, realizing what she had done, immediately smiled.
"It's alright and. It's done! Voila!"
Botan walked up to the mirror, gasping at her reflection in the glass, as Hinagashi grinned at her masterpiece.
"So. do you like it?"
Botan's candy eyes watered at the sight she saw before her, lost for words.
She was a goddess. Her perfect figure was absolutely clean, covered by a silk seafoam green dress that flowed down to her ankles.
Being almost sleeveless, with comfortable frills, the dress revealed her true self.
To match her wonderful dress, Botan's baby blue hair was tied up, a single shining ribbon in her hair to keep it together.
Her dainty feet had perfect glass shoes, diamond earrings sparking in the setting sun.
And upon her bare neck was the locket, the same locket her mother had given to her before the incident, glimmering in all its secretive state.
Botan was thrilled.
"I. I don't know what to say, Hinagashi." Botan managed. Hinagashi smiled, laughing.
"Please, don't say anything. It's my pleasure." Turning around, the red- haired girl walked away.
"Matte! Where are you going?" Botan yelled.
"I'll be right back. I have to get ready myself if I'm going to escort you! Just walk around and explore!" Hinagashi called back and waving, she disappeared down the hall.
The blue-haired girl sighed as she watched her new friend leave, her new enthusiasm disappearing just as Hinagashi did.
"How am I supposed to explore if I don't even know where to go?"
~*~
Botan walked cautiously and slowly down the endless hallway, observing everything she saw.
She had no idea where she was going but she was sure she was going to the garden, her real destination.
Sure enough, at the end of the hallway, was a large amount of golden light and Botan stepped lightly into it, engulfed in its warmth.
Opening her candy eyes, she smiled at the sight before her.
It was like a forest, full of flowers and exotic plants. She loved them, ever since she was child, playing among the trees and the animals there.
Home.
Home was always this pretty, Botan thought and remembered.
Before she could think of another thought, a voice interrupted her mind.
"And who might you be?" a husky voice asked.
Immediately, Botan spun around, her hair flying behind her and her eyes became full of disbelief.
In front of her was a young, red-haired, handsome boy, smiling at her gently.
It was none other than the Prince Kurama.
~*~
Here's the update! Sorry for being delayed!
Please forgive and review!
I'm update sooner, promise!
Love,
Aya-chan
~*~
BOTAN'S POV :
Everything was so different, well, different from home. But. there was something about the place that made me feel as if I was home.
Remembering home, I brushed away the thought, shaking my head in disbelief and in anger, unspeakable anger.
All I saw was luxury, as if I was a real princess, which I hated. But there was something about this room that. that I enjoyed.
White, pure satin sheets, the white, thin kimono that covered by body, the countless various dresses and outfits in the closet, and wooden dressers with a mirror near the door.
I was lost for words that I almost forgot about the maid at the door. In truth, she didn't look like a maid, compared to me, and seemed nice, since she didn't care if I ignored her.
Her hair was a fiery red, her eyes a brilliant brown. Though she said she was a maid, her outfit was clean and spotless, very casual too.
She, Hinageshi, as she introduced, seemed nice, and trust me, I would know.
As my fists became unraveled, my heart knowing that I could trust her, she walked amiably to my bedside and sat down beside me, reminding me of my older sister, Arisu.
Again with the family and memories; I had to forget about them and when I remembered them once more I instantly put my hand on the hanging golden locket around my bare neck.
How I missed mother, 'kaa-chan, and all of my family. How I would get revenge!
The young maid's voice snapped me out of my anger, and I immediately put on a curious face, one that she smiled at.
"So." she said slowly. "You must be the young girl the Prince was rambling about!" Instantly, I blushed and she giggled at my action. I was never thought that highly of!
"Please. Call me Botan," I replied. "And. does this prince talk about me that much?"
Hinageshi laughed at my question, smiling, a trait I loved to see. "Yes, Botan-chan. He talks about you all the time! She this and she that! I know the prince well and I'll tell you that he never talks about a girl this much!"
I blushed again; once I meet this prince, I'll be sure to make him not talk about me that way!
"Well, anyway about the silly ole prince; we have work to do!" I looked curiously at my new friend.
"Work?"
"Oh! That's right; you just woke up. To put it in simple terms, there's a celebration ball tonight in your honor, thanks to the prince." Hinagashi said casually.
"For. me?" I squeaked.
She laughed at my shy attitude. "Yes, a ball and we have to get you ready."
"But. matte."
"No buts! Let's get to work! More work, less talk! And after that, we'll take a tour of the castle."
As she dragged my hand and me out of bed, I went along, not knowing what else to do. A ball! For me! Maybe this prince wasn't that bad after all.
"Hinagashi-san."
She looked behind her, turning to me with curious, large eyes. "Nani?"
"I was just wondering. What's the prince like?"
"Do you remember anything at all?"
I shook my head, knowing that I was lying. I knew almost everything, but I didn't need others to get involved to only suffer.
"I. I only remember red, lots of it too. And. and that's all." I recalled.
She smiled. "That's the prince. To tell you the truth, I used to adore him and all girls do, whether princesses or maids."
I sat back down on the bed, as she took a seat in a nearby chair, intently listening to her tale, just like a fairy myth.
"He's charming, wise, yet sometimes temperamental. The prince has long red hair and soft emerald eyes. He's a real knight in shining armor, if you know what I mean."
I smiled. I loved romantic tales, and everyday I wish my knight would come for me.
"Do you like him?" Hinagashi blushed and turned away.
"No way! There's another that I like, probably better than the Prince!" I grin broadened. Girls who have a huge crush always think that their love was the best.
"So who is he?"
Hinagashi ignored my question. "Come on! We're behind schedule so LET"S GO!"
"Demo."
Without finishing my comment she once again pulled me up and straightened my posture, then left for an outfit and matching accessories.
With my curiosity taking over, I leaned over to have a better view of Hinagashi's work but before I could catch a glimpse, she rushed back, getting ready to do her work.
"I promise I'll make you the belle of the ball, Botan-chan!" she said with a sly grin.
I smiled back with a watery smile; I didn't like the way she looked at me and I only hoped I would survive this royal treatment.
~*~
NORMAL POV: WITH KURAMA
~*~
He don't know why he did it.
Kurama didn't even know why he even bothered to set up a ball for a strange girl, or a celebration in her honor.
His mother thought it was fine, as well as his father but it wasn't that.
It was her.
Kurama knew nothing of her; she was stranger he just picked up.
He knew she was not from this kingdom, since he didn't recognize her, her clothes different from their own.
She was a puzzle, one Kurama needed to solve.
Everything about her was strange, different from what he knew.
Her delicate complexture, but her messy features.
Her rag-tag outfit that contrasted with her beauty.
Such a delicate creature with a temper of fire.
Graceful when sleeping but careful in every way.
Truly, every aspect of her was a secret.
And in his heart, something told him to protect her.
Keep her safe.
To understand and comfort her.
He shook my head; girls were all puzzles to him, how they swoon, and how they are so peppy and perky, trying to win your affection.
That girl was probably the same, the same as any girl he had ever met.
Girls: the things he hated the most. His mother always reminded him to find the right girl and just marry for the kingdom.
But Kurama believed in true love.
And he hadn't found it yet.
As he was lost in his own thoughts, Kurama didn't even notice his visitor, who stepped lightly out from the shadows.
"Having trouble, Ouji-sama?" the voice questioned with a teasing tone.
Kurama didn't even turn his gaze. "What do you want, Hiei?"
Hiei smiled as his presence was detected. He was a short yet powerful person, the General of the Army, in charge of all military offers and businesses.
He was a demon, yes, and a fire demon. But the kingdom accepted him for who he was, just like they knew Kurama's secret.
"Touchy, aren't we, Ouji-sama?" Hiei retorted.
"I don't have time for games. And don't call me that, you know a prefer Kurama."
"Of course, kitsune."
Kurama rolled his eyes in annoyance. "Have you just come to tease me or did you bring a message?"
Hiei smirked. "Perceptive as usual, kitsune. Yes, I do have two messages. The Queen says to be ready for the ball in a matter of time."
Kurama already knew that; he didn't need his mother to send another person to remind him.
"Don't retort your mother, kitsune." Kurama smiled; Hiei and his clever telepathy.
"And the girl has awakened." Kurama immediately listened, his mind fully awake.
Hiei smirked at the Prince's quick reaction. "Quite interested in her, ne?"
"It is none of your concern. Just worry about Hinagashi."
Hiei frowned. "Hn," he replied gruffly and then left with swiftness no human could achieve.
As soon as Kurama was sure he left, the young prince, pondered back in to his thoughts, sighing heavily before travelling to the ball room.
'This is going to be a very interesting night.'
~*~
"Is it ready?" Botan asked curiously.
"No." Hinagashi answered.
"How about now?"
"No."
"How about. now?"
"No."
"Now?"
"NO!!!!" Hinagashi screamed. Botan backed away a little bit scared by the outburst.
"Gomen." Botan apologized quietly. Hinagashi, realizing what she had done, immediately smiled.
"It's alright and. It's done! Voila!"
Botan walked up to the mirror, gasping at her reflection in the glass, as Hinagashi grinned at her masterpiece.
"So. do you like it?"
Botan's candy eyes watered at the sight she saw before her, lost for words.
She was a goddess. Her perfect figure was absolutely clean, covered by a silk seafoam green dress that flowed down to her ankles.
Being almost sleeveless, with comfortable frills, the dress revealed her true self.
To match her wonderful dress, Botan's baby blue hair was tied up, a single shining ribbon in her hair to keep it together.
Her dainty feet had perfect glass shoes, diamond earrings sparking in the setting sun.
And upon her bare neck was the locket, the same locket her mother had given to her before the incident, glimmering in all its secretive state.
Botan was thrilled.
"I. I don't know what to say, Hinagashi." Botan managed. Hinagashi smiled, laughing.
"Please, don't say anything. It's my pleasure." Turning around, the red- haired girl walked away.
"Matte! Where are you going?" Botan yelled.
"I'll be right back. I have to get ready myself if I'm going to escort you! Just walk around and explore!" Hinagashi called back and waving, she disappeared down the hall.
The blue-haired girl sighed as she watched her new friend leave, her new enthusiasm disappearing just as Hinagashi did.
"How am I supposed to explore if I don't even know where to go?"
~*~
Botan walked cautiously and slowly down the endless hallway, observing everything she saw.
She had no idea where she was going but she was sure she was going to the garden, her real destination.
Sure enough, at the end of the hallway, was a large amount of golden light and Botan stepped lightly into it, engulfed in its warmth.
Opening her candy eyes, she smiled at the sight before her.
It was like a forest, full of flowers and exotic plants. She loved them, ever since she was child, playing among the trees and the animals there.
Home.
Home was always this pretty, Botan thought and remembered.
Before she could think of another thought, a voice interrupted her mind.
"And who might you be?" a husky voice asked.
Immediately, Botan spun around, her hair flying behind her and her eyes became full of disbelief.
In front of her was a young, red-haired, handsome boy, smiling at her gently.
It was none other than the Prince Kurama.
~*~
Here's the update! Sorry for being delayed!
Please forgive and review!
I'm update sooner, promise!
Love,
Aya-chan