To Save The World From Destruction

tearose66: I do not own any of the R.K. characters.

tearose66: Enjoy this chapter. I would like to thank curlesofserenity for the advice.

Chapter 3: The Ball

The past two days went by in a blur for Kaoru. Already it was they night of the ball and her mother was fussing over Kaoru.

Kaoru's Mother: Kaoru hold still while I put this last strand of hair in place.

Kaoru: But mother you are hurting me.

Kaoru's Mother: I am sorry dear it's just that I want you to look perfect for your first ball.

Kaoru's heart thundered in her chest at the thought of going to the ball. She felt her palms start to feel sweaty.

Kaoru: Are you sure you can not come?

Kaoru's Mother: Yes dear I am sure. I have things to do and I am to old to be going to balls. Just go and have a good time and remember to come home right away when the ball ends unless the guests are invited to stay because of how late it is. If that happens I want you to send us a message so we know okay.

Kaoru: Yes mother.

With one last look at her mother Kaoru got into the carriage that was waiting for her and left for the ball. The entire way she tried not to panic. She took deep breaths and tried to still her pounding heart. When she arrived and walked into the palace she gasped. She had never seen anything as magnificent as the palace in her entire life. She felt so out of place there. All she wanted to do was turn around and run away as fast as she could. But instead she gathered up her courage and entered the ballroom.
Kenshin was looking around the room to see what his choice for this year was. He saw a few girls her recognized from past balls and few he did not. Then he saw her. She was beautiful. Her hair was done up in an elaborate hairstyle, and the kimono she wore hugged her curves just right. Kenshin just drunk the sight of her in. He was so busy staring at her he did not hear his father the king tell him it was time for Kenshin to go mingle and get to know some of the girls. Kenshin glared at his father. He hated these balls that were meant to help him find a bride. Most of the girls he knew would never love him and he would never love them. They just wanted the social standing that he would provide. Kenshin sighed and went to go do what his father told him to do. By the time supper was called he was about ready to run away from there. But before Kenshin could enter the dinning hall he had to pick an escort to dine with him. All the ladies held their breath waiting to see whom the prince would choose to dine with. Kenshin walked around the room glancing at each of the girls hoping to be picked. He walked around until her noticed her. She was standing kind of in the corner fidgeting like she was nervous. He walked up to her and smiled.

Kenshin: Will you please join me for dinner.

Kaoru's eyes widened in surprise.

Kaoru: Umm.. Umm. Yes I would love to.

Kenshin: Great lets go Kenshin led Kaoru to dinner. As they walked by all the other girls gave Kaoru glares because Kenshin picked her over them. But instead of trying to make herself smaller Kaoru stood tall and glared right back at them.

Kenshin: What is your name?

Kaoru: My name is Kaoru. Kamiya Kaoru my majesty.

Kenshin: Please just call me Kenshin. Everyone else does.

Kaoru gave Kenshin a grand smile all the while trying to clam her pounding heart. She felt giddy and excited for no reason. It was like her heart was trying to call out to his; but that is impossible. Kaoru has never felt any type of emotion towards any guy or much of any one before. Supper was a subdued affair everyone made small talk since everyone was anxious for the dancing to start so they could find out whom the prince would choose to marry. At last supper was done and everyone filed into the ballroom ready to dance. Every young eligible lady would get the chance to dance with the prince. So the countless waltzes and songs began and Kenshin danced with almost every girl except one. Kaoru. He had not seen her since supper and after the dance was done he went in search of her. Kaoru who had spent most of her time staring at the prince was getting ready to leave. After seeing all the beautiful girls Kenshin had been dancing with she felt a little discouraged so she was getting ready to leave.

Kenshin: Where are you going? You have not yet danced with me. Please come back in for just one dance.

Kaoru looked at him and seemed to think about it for a minuet then nodded yes. Kenshin led her back into the ballroom and they started to dance. Through the entire dance Kaoru felt as though she belonged in his arms. As if she was made just for him. She shook her head at these thoughts. He would never pick her over all of these beautiful young ladies. She was just a poor girl who really did not have a clue who she was. After the dance ended Kaoru started to move away so she could leave but Kenshin grabbed her hand and held her in place. He looked at her as if he could see right through her. A look that made her wants to melt.

Kenshin: Wait I have an announcement to make and I need you present for it.

Kaoru looked at him surprised and stayed where she was. Why in the world would he want her present to find out who he would marry unless.... No it could not be, he was not going to pick her was he.

Kenshin: Everybody I have come to a decision. The girl I am going to marry is Kamiya Kaoru.

All the girls gasped and turned to look at Kaoru with glares full of hatred. Some even started to cry. Kaoru just stood there trying to believe what Kenshin just said. He picked her out of all these girls. Kaoru finally snapped out of her thoughts looked up at kenshin and asked if she could send a message to her mother telling her the news. Kenshin nodded and called for a servant to show her where she could write her message and who she could send it with. So with a dazed look on her face Kaoru went to write her message as everybody else left to go home. Her message said:

Dear mother and father,
I will not be returning home this night. I have been chosen by the prince to be his bride. If you can make please come to the palace tomorrow. I love you both very much.
Sincerely,
Kaoru

Kaoru sent off her letter and a servant led her to the room in which the royal family waited for her.

King: Well my girl I am pleased to welcome you to our family. I think my son made a fine choice.

Kaoru: Thank you my king I am honored that he chose one such as me.

Queen: Why do you sound so surprised that he picked you.

Kaoru: Well I guess it is because there was so many beautiful girls and he could have picked anyone of them why did he pick me.

Kenshin: I picked you because since the first time I saw you when you entered the room I completely focussed on you. You are the one that caught my eye and you do not seem like one of those lazy girls that think they are superior to everyone and all they want is to have a great title. You intrigue me.

Queen: Enough talk this girl has a lot to deal with in the next few weeks and she needs to think on this. So off to bed with you dear girl and get a goodnights rest.

Kaoru: Think you my lady.

And with that Kaoru was off to bed where she could think about the events of the night. As she lay there she thought about how she felt around the prince. At how he made her feel as if she were the only girl in the whole world and he did not even know her. Kaoru started to panic. Why was she feeling like this? With her heart pounding Kaoru got up and got dressed. She quietly left her room and and found her way outside. Once there she went to the stables and grabbed a horse. She needed to get away and sort out why she was feeling like this. With that last thought she got on the horse and rode away not knowing that come morning the prince in an uproar because he could not find her would follow her until her found her.