Ahhhh....you probably thought I fell down some stairs, died, and this story
would never be continued. But worry not, Chapter 3 is finally here!
"....we would rather bear the ill we have than fly to others we know not of." Shakespeare from Hamlet
from Chapter 2 "We have been told to clean you up and make you suitable. You can either make this easy or difficult for yourself." I looked at the maid and decided she was serious, so I told myself I may as well make the best of it.
Chapter 3 Reluctant Curiosity
I may have met the most intimidating person I have ever met. Scarier than a 6 foot warrior is the head servant, Lady Mihn.
I was thoroughly scrubbed raw and ordered about like a child. I look in the mirror after they are finished and don't recognize myself. The beautiful purple dress fits me well, but I feel pretty self-conscious because I am used to the baggy, unrevealing clothes I usually wear.
"There, now it is time for you to go to the dining room."
I join Karou's parents and her brother at the table and look down at my plate. Karou makes the introductions to her parents who have already been informed about the unusual circumstances surrounding my arrival. They look at me a little curiously but warmly, and refrain from asking many questions.
Karou continues to hold a conversation, "....and since Misao and me have gotten along pretty well so far i think that she-should-stay-and-be-my- bodyguard" We all look up in stunned silence at her statement. I couldn't help my mouth from dropping.
Karou continued, "I need some female companionship or I will die! Misao beat both guards in sparring earlier and I can't take living like a prisoner any longer!."
I saw Aoshi glance over at me and immediately closed it and gave him a quick challenging glare before I looked away."
Karou's parents checked the facts with the guards and they reluctantly told them that I was a good fighter. They eventually agreed to Karou's idea.
"Hold up on second. I'm sorry Karou, but I like you but I can't completely change my life. I don't think this is a good idea."
Karou's mother spoke up, "I understand your reservations but my daughter seems to sincerely want you here so think of it as a new adventure and challenge. You will be able to try many new things and we will pay you a decent amount of money so if you choose to leave, which you will be free to do at any time, you will have something to support you for awhile."
I couldn't find any fault with her logic and agreed with the feeling that I really didn't know what I was getting into but couldn't help the instinctive curiosity that I had always had since I was a child.
Aoshi was silent the whole time and I couldn't read his expression, but he for sure wasn't jumping for joy at me staying here.
Finally everybody left and I was shown to my new room which was amazing. On my way back to the room from wandering the halls a little I ran into Aoshi.
I thought he was just going to pass me without acknowledging me but he stopped right in front of me.
His eyes pierced mine like he was trying to figure out who I really was, I thought I saw a brief flash of curiosity but it was quickly covered up with apathy.
"As long as you realize you position and don't get in the way, you will do fine here."
I couldn't believe the jerk just said that to me. I mean I knew he might not have liked me at first but his sister did and at least he could be polite and tactful.
"Well you know what? I think you should go jump in the lake and catch a cold and die. I don't really care if you don't like me here, but you could at least be polite. I never have done anything to you, and you can't say the same. If you really think about it it's your fault that I am here, so you should be mad at yourself."
"Hmmm, it's not that I find your company unpleasant, just rather annoying. I'm with a little effort we can avoid each other most of the time. Good night."
Before I could even get a last word in, he turned and was gone. I would have to think of something to show him up. Ahhhhh, the possibilities are endless!
Well, I hope you liked it! Thanks for reading it! i'll hopefully update the next chapter a lot sooner. Please review or email me and tell me what you think!
"....we would rather bear the ill we have than fly to others we know not of." Shakespeare from Hamlet
from Chapter 2 "We have been told to clean you up and make you suitable. You can either make this easy or difficult for yourself." I looked at the maid and decided she was serious, so I told myself I may as well make the best of it.
Chapter 3 Reluctant Curiosity
I may have met the most intimidating person I have ever met. Scarier than a 6 foot warrior is the head servant, Lady Mihn.
I was thoroughly scrubbed raw and ordered about like a child. I look in the mirror after they are finished and don't recognize myself. The beautiful purple dress fits me well, but I feel pretty self-conscious because I am used to the baggy, unrevealing clothes I usually wear.
"There, now it is time for you to go to the dining room."
I join Karou's parents and her brother at the table and look down at my plate. Karou makes the introductions to her parents who have already been informed about the unusual circumstances surrounding my arrival. They look at me a little curiously but warmly, and refrain from asking many questions.
Karou continues to hold a conversation, "....and since Misao and me have gotten along pretty well so far i think that she-should-stay-and-be-my- bodyguard" We all look up in stunned silence at her statement. I couldn't help my mouth from dropping.
Karou continued, "I need some female companionship or I will die! Misao beat both guards in sparring earlier and I can't take living like a prisoner any longer!."
I saw Aoshi glance over at me and immediately closed it and gave him a quick challenging glare before I looked away."
Karou's parents checked the facts with the guards and they reluctantly told them that I was a good fighter. They eventually agreed to Karou's idea.
"Hold up on second. I'm sorry Karou, but I like you but I can't completely change my life. I don't think this is a good idea."
Karou's mother spoke up, "I understand your reservations but my daughter seems to sincerely want you here so think of it as a new adventure and challenge. You will be able to try many new things and we will pay you a decent amount of money so if you choose to leave, which you will be free to do at any time, you will have something to support you for awhile."
I couldn't find any fault with her logic and agreed with the feeling that I really didn't know what I was getting into but couldn't help the instinctive curiosity that I had always had since I was a child.
Aoshi was silent the whole time and I couldn't read his expression, but he for sure wasn't jumping for joy at me staying here.
Finally everybody left and I was shown to my new room which was amazing. On my way back to the room from wandering the halls a little I ran into Aoshi.
I thought he was just going to pass me without acknowledging me but he stopped right in front of me.
His eyes pierced mine like he was trying to figure out who I really was, I thought I saw a brief flash of curiosity but it was quickly covered up with apathy.
"As long as you realize you position and don't get in the way, you will do fine here."
I couldn't believe the jerk just said that to me. I mean I knew he might not have liked me at first but his sister did and at least he could be polite and tactful.
"Well you know what? I think you should go jump in the lake and catch a cold and die. I don't really care if you don't like me here, but you could at least be polite. I never have done anything to you, and you can't say the same. If you really think about it it's your fault that I am here, so you should be mad at yourself."
"Hmmm, it's not that I find your company unpleasant, just rather annoying. I'm with a little effort we can avoid each other most of the time. Good night."
Before I could even get a last word in, he turned and was gone. I would have to think of something to show him up. Ahhhhh, the possibilities are endless!
Well, I hope you liked it! Thanks for reading it! i'll hopefully update the next chapter a lot sooner. Please review or email me and tell me what you think!