Chapter Three: To the Mansion

Tyson briefly came into consciousness at the dorm room. Whispers and shadows filled his ears and eyes. What was going on? A unfamiliar voice hummed. A shadow loomed over him.
"Ah, he looks just like the rest. Same condition: sore muscles and a few cuts and bruises. Nothing to be concerned about. He needs rest. Should be up and walking by the end of a couple days. But I'll tell you, they will think twice before crossing paths with the Lady. If you would please excuse me, I have others to tend to as well. Oh, here is my report on him. Make sure to take that to Lady Utada."
"Thanks again," was the last thing hear before Tyson slipped back into his dreams.

"Look! I think he's coming around." Tyson grunted and opened his eyes to blur. Everything was in unclear shapes of color. On he noticed, was a big, blonde-haired blob one that hovered over him.
"It's about time," said a voice Tyson hadn't heard in a while. But nevertheless, was glad to here it.
"Rei?" cracked Tyson with a voice just waking up. Someone helped him to sit. Slowly, his vision became less blurry.
"Yeah it's me. Nice to see you're up finally," answered Rei who was standing off to the side of the bed. He was dressed in the officers' uniform.
"What happened?"
"You don't remember?" asked Max ready to help him if he needed it while sitting up. Tyson shook his head. It was then, that Tyson noticed another teen in a officers' uniform leaning up against a wall.
"I'll tell you what happened. You touched the rose the wrong way and suffered her poison thorns," stated Kai.
"Wha-" Then it hit him. Her name, Lady Utada, memories of that night, that class, the torture all came flooding into his mind. Oh yes, it was all coming back to him.
"Looks like she did the whole class in too. I don't think many have been out of bed yet. It's been two whole days," said Max.
"TWO WHOLE DAYS!" screeched Tyson. Everyone was a bit taken back by his outburst.
"Calm down Tyson! Everything has been taken care of," said Rei.
"Oh! Guess what! You have been lifted of after school clean up! The headmaster said that since it was your first time here, he's giving you a second chance!" excitedly explained Max. "And the best part is that I am lifted of denetion too!"
"Well, that's a relief!" sighed Tyson. "Didn't want to be stuck with those teachers any more than necessary."
"But that doesn't count the time Lady Utada assigned.... Headmaster was all for it," said Max looking away quickly.
"What!" whimpered Tyson. "That's-that's not fair!"

Lady Utada walked into a cold office of blue. She looked toward a large desk where a man sat behind in a plush chair.
"You wanted to see me sir?" she said quietly.
"Yes, please sit down," said a haunting voice of the older man. He had a stern face and deep lines in his mouth that gave him the impression that he was always unhappy. But, it wasn't far from the truth. His hair was once blue, but was now shades of gray. He had crimson eyes that seemed to pierce through anything. Clad in a vampiric cape, the old man sat back in his chair.
The young girl took a seat in one of the two provided before his desk, waiting for him to continue.
"My dear, you have shown great prestige in everything you do. You are already managing many charities and are the head of one of the biggest new political groups, the Youth League. You make speeches in front of your peers; you have already gone through college when you are of the age of eighteen! My dear, you show extreme promise in becoming a leader." Lady Utada accepted the man's praise.
"Thank you, I'm glad to know that I have been noticed by a man such as yourself Lord Voltaire," said the girl in a emotionless voice. Voltaire was silent for a while, seemingly contemplating his words.
"Do to your many accomplishments, I am inviting you to stay as a honored guest at my son's home. Since I am aware of your family's security status at your current residence. I have consulted this to your parents. They have agreed graciously upon the request, thinking that home right now isn't the best place to stay due to reporters and the media. I am glad to have you as a guest in my family's home. It will be a honor." Lady Utada listened carefully. Her heart stopped at the mention of staying at his son's home. His son was Martello Hiwatari, father of Kai Hiwatari. Kai Hiwatari's home.... this had to be a nightmare.
She was speechless of the first time. She didn't know what to say. All that was once coherent in her head just turned to mush.
"I... I-"
"Ah. A little speechless are we? I hope that is because of excitement. Your things have been sent to your new residence. My grandson is to escort you to your new home today. You may leave." Unknowingly Lady Utada was on her feet and gave a atiff bow before she started to walk to the door. Confusion plagued her mind. Was she really going to live at the Hiwatari's residence?

A slat haired teen waited patiently outside his grandfather's office. He knew what was going on inside. Lady Utada was being cordially invited to stay at his house for who knows how long. Kai wondered why Voltaire was doing this. Lady Utada was already high up in the power chain. All that he could conclude of the situation was that Voltaire wanted to appear humble and caring to the public. Maybe his evil grandfather was devising yet another plan. He could only hope he wasn't. His grandfather brought more bad labels to the name Hiwatari than anyone. But then again, that's how Kai's father was also.
Kai could hear the mumbles of Voltaire's low voice. The teen didn't really know how this whole, "live in the Hiwatari's residence" was exactly going to work out. A few weeks ago, his mother hired works and fashion and room designers to redo a new room that was fairly close to his own and complete it with the most in-fashion wardrobe. He asked his mother about it when he was woken up by hammers banging on the wall, disturbing him from his sleep. Both of his parents kept quiet. It was only today in which Kai learnt that it was for Lady Utada.
The slat haired teen didn't know what to think of it first. When ever Lady Utada was around him or talking to him in the officer's lounge, he felt different. His heart always seemed to jump at the sight of her. This, of course, bothered the hell out of him. The fact that a stupid girl could make him feel so weird gave him no comfort. He liked and hated the feeling. From day one, Kai was taught to always to have no feelings, except that of anger. This girl was making him go against his principles. Damn her.
The door opened and a beautiful girl walked out. Her eyes showed that she was confused and maybe even a little scared. She was looking down, but then noticed that someone was staring at her. Kai felt his heart jump again. He cursed a thousand words into his mind.
"Come on, let's get going," said Kai flatly. She glared at him, but nodded and followed him out the doors.
She started to regain some composer when they were out in the parking lot. But still didn't speak. Her discomfort made Kai uncomfortable as well. They reached a sporty black jaguar. Kai went to the driver's side and unlocked the car. The girl was a little shocked when he didn't open the door for her. But, she had known Kai long enough to know he wasn't exactly a gentleman. So, she ignored it and slid onto the leather seat.
After turning the car on, Kai pushed on of the many buttons that made the roof go down. He was in the mood to feel the air rush in his face. Whether of not his passenger was, wasn't his concern. With a roar of the engine, they were off, air rushing past at eighty miles per hour. He noticed that Lady Utada's was holding her skirt down. She obviously wasn't enjoying the air like she was. He laughed to himself and continued to ride on.
"Um.... Sir Hiwatari...." Said Lady Utada in a meek voice that he could barely heard with the wind roaring in his ears.
"What?" he said in the coldest voice possible.
"Do you know how long I am to stay at your home?" It took him a while to answer.
"No." She sighed and looked out to the car's surroundings. "But I would at least say until it is safer at your own home. The reporters would be hell." She nodded in agreement.

The two arrived at the Hiwatari's residence. Lady Utada tried to suppress a gasp when the mansion came into view. Kai couldn't help but smirk. It was huge. Never in her life had she seen such a huge house. Kai drove up to black gates that had gold carving of H in the middle. Is where Kai Hiwatari lived? His family defiantly had money. When the gates opened he raced up the driveway where a man in a black suit was waiting for him. Kai stopped the car, and turned off the engine.
He got out of the car, shut the door, and started heading up the steps to the main entrance. Lady Utada, not wanting to be left in the car, hurried out and raced up the steps after him. From the back of her eye she could see the man who was waiting hop in the car and take it to, what she guessed, as the private garage.
Inside was richly furnished with maids and butlers hustling this way and that. She was so taken bad by the home's radiance, that she didn't notice Kai walk into another room.
"Um... Mr. Hiwatari?" she looked around frantically. Where did he go? Suddenly-
"Oh! Lady Utada I presume?" said a woman dressed in a head maid uniform.
"Yes, and who are you?"
"I am Lulu Kasawaki, head maid of the Hiwatari residence. Did you drive here yourself?"
"Oh no. Hiwatari drove me here in his car. But, it seems that he's disappeared..." She grumbled to herself and made a mental note to get a little pay-back. No one was going to treat her like this.
"Oh! I'm so sorry! Young Master Kai can be like that," exclaimed the maid obviously distressed. "Let's get you to your room now. I'm sure that you would like to get changed into something else. I have taken the liberty of organizing your room. If something is there that you don't like, feel free to change of dispose of it," said Lulu as she led Lady Utada up the stairs and through a confusing maze of hallways, taking the entire time. When she reached the room, she opened the door and let the young girl go in first. The room was amazing. She saw all her stuff she ever owned in there designed in a way that she had already fallen in love with. She couldn't help but gawk as she saw the effort that went into it.
"Do you like it? If not, we can always change it...."
"No! It's wonderful. Thank you very much. It will do just fine!" replied the excited teen. Lulu smiled, showing her rather big teeth.
"Well, I'll leave you to your room. I'm sure you have things to do. Dinner will be at seven," said the brown haired maid before she closed the door.
The teen looked around the room more, noticing a professional desk, computer, closet, huge bed, game stations, and anything and everything she could have ever wanted. It was amazing. Her mind began to swim with all these new things. She trotted over to her massive bed and collapsed. All the new things were wonderful, but she was going to miss her parents. They were always her support in times of need. But they weren't here. She was going to have to manage on her own somehow. The girl sighed and turned over. She was getting hungry. Might as well get a snack before dinner.

Lady Utada opened her door and looked out in both directions as if crossing a street. No one was in sight. She was so fascinated by the halls appearance and richness that she paid no attention in the way from which she came. She closed the door behind her and tried to guess what way to go. She decided on right. If all else fails, someone would find her wondering the halls and guide her to the kitchen.
She walked down the long halls that now seemed to be dark and haughty. In places where she stepped, the floor would creek. Every time they would do this, she would jump. She never liked strange noises.
After wandering the halls for a good ten minutes, she was sure now that she was lost. No one was in sight and she could feel her heart starting to race. Where was everybody? Panic was edging its way to the surface. She stopped again in the hallway.
"Wait, this looks familiar. I think I'm going in circles!" whimpered Lady Utada. Then something caught her eye. She looked to the side where it came from, but nothing was there. Strange. Another door of the thousands. Wonder what's inside. Her hand grasped the gold knob and twisted. She was glad to find out that the door wasn't locked. She stepped inside. There were lights on.
"Hello? Is anyone there?" No answer.

Kai was walking down the hall back to his room with food in his hand when he saw her. She looked lost and was talking to herself. She must already be going crazy. Wonder if she had been wondering around since he left her. No, that couldn't be. She was in different clothes, a skirt with a sweater. Someone must have lead her to her room. But then, why was she wandering the halls?
He watched her from out of sight as she stepped into a room. Wait, that was his room. Quietly he followed her. When he reached his room she was looking around and touching things on his desk. She didn't know where the heck she was. Nor did she notice him come in the room. He positioned himself right behind her without her noticing.
"What do you think you're doing?" he said suddenly. He grinned in satisfaction when she jumped and quickly turned around.
"Hiwatari?" she looked angry.
"Little girl shouldn't' be wandering the halls by themselves. Might get lost." She was taken aback.
"Little boys should learn to play host and show the little girl around his house so that she doesn't get lost!" Kai grunted and stuffed the rest of his food into his mouth. An awkward silence stood between them that included cold glares from either side. Lady Utada was shocked to see Kai so rude when they weren't at school.
"Well, will you please show me around? I don't exactly fancy getting lost again," asked Lady Utada as politely as she could muster. Her attitude toward him had changed since she came out of Voltaire's office. Kai grunted.
"Whatever. But first, get out of my room." The girl looked around. Well, this could be a boy's room. It had everything a room needed and more. Black and dark blue seemed to be his two major colors. He did no decorating whatsoever. Everything was bland.
"This is your room?" she asked quizzically.
"That's what I said, now get out." This boy was being so rude! What did she ever do to him? Lady Utada greatly wished to put him in line again, but a punch to the face of the son whom is hosting you as an honored guest probably wasn't the best idea. Instead-
"As you wish," said Lady Utada curtsying as she headed toward the door, mocking him with extreme satisfaction. Kai glared at her. She was a feisty one. He could tell she had well-rounded self-control. If she didn't, he knew she could have lashed out on him. But then again, he knew she wasn't that type.
Lady Utada waited out side of the door. She obviously wasn't going to leave until he showed her the way. Kai sighed. This girl might be more trouble than she's worth. He looked at her for a moment, taking in all that he knew about her: elegant, arrogant, beautiful, kind, intelligent, and strict. Stupid girl. Why did she have to live in his house?

Mrs. Hiwatari arrived at the house shortly after her son and their new guest. She was a strict mother. Her face was stern like everyone in the family. Her hair was that of light blue. Her eyes had sleep circles underneath them for sleepless nights and heavy loads of stress.
"Lulu?" asked the woman in a sophisticated voice.
"Yes Madam," replied Lulu systematically, grabbing Mrs. Hiwatari's coat in the process.
"Where is my son? Is the girl here?"
"Young Master Kai was just in the kitchen. I think he is in his room now. The young Lady Utada has arrived."
"Good good. Is everything set?"
"Yes Madam. There rooms are right next to each other and the dinner settings are the same as well. Lord Ivan at the school has assigned them the same classes give and take drill and girl's and boy's PE." Mrs. Hiwatari smirked
"Excellent. Go fetch my son. I want to speak with him."
"Right away Madam."
"Oh, bring the girl as well. I want to meet my future daughter-in- law," smirked Mrs. Hiwatari.
"As you wish." Lulu bowed and hurried out the room.

"This is your room," said Kai as he opened the door. She looked inside in disbelief. But, he wasn't lying. It was her room.
"But... that means I have been going around in circles. And that your room is..."
"Right next door." Lady Utada looked grim. The fact that a only a wall separated the two didn't give her much comfort.
"Young Master Kai?" said a voice now familiar to Lady Utada. Lulu walked up toward the two teens. "Your mother has requested both of your presence." Kai grumbled to himself. What did his mother want now? A better question, what was she up to? Kai couldn't trust anyone in his family. Not even his own mother.
"Sure, whatever," said Kai as he dismissed Lulu. Lady Utada nodded and followed Kai as he headed down the halls. This time she made notes on which direction she was heading. They soon arrived at a large door with a man standing to the side.
"Master Kai, the mistress is making herself presentable. She asked for you to wait in the next room." Kai gave an exasperated sigh. He hated to be told to come and then wait. It was just plain annoying. But, he did as he was told. Not ever once complaining.
Inside the room it was of course, beautiful. To the guess of Lady Utada, this is where they watched TV and read the newspaper, a lounge room for parties. Inside a huge screen TV hung on the wall. It was the newest, largest version of flat screen available. Kai sat down on the couch, crossed his arms, and closed his eyes. She supposed he knew this was going to be a long wait. The young woman was left standing. She didn't know what to do, so she sat down on the farthest side of the couch, deliberately far from Kai. A remote control lay on the coffee table of glass in front of her. Might as well get caught up on the news.
"And today's extra news. Kairi Tomodo, the mysterious new pop idol of today," began a newscaster on the TV as a picture of a teen with bright blue eyes and dark blue hair appeared on screen," has been said to behaving yet another concert. Tickets are being sold everywhere. It is true that the concert will be preformed at the new Globe II Theater that has been recently built in the last five years," a new picture of the Globe II Theater now flashed on," The theaters structure is a new style that will promote better seating and viewing for the audience. At her next concert Kairi Tomodo will be performing her newest song yet to be released. Many people wish that at this concert, more information on where this new singing sensation came from and where she is currently. It is amazing how a singer came become a huge pop idol in only the short amount of time with the total of two concerts so far. Where did this girl come from!? But before we cut off for commercials, here is a preview of her last concert." The newscaster was cut off by flashing scenes of the girl shown before dancing on a glowing stage with colorful lights all around. Her voice rose above the background and was astoundingly enchanting. The voice sang the lyrics Lady Utada herself knew all too well.
The current channel made Lady Utada fidget. She hated watching the news whenever the subject of Kairi Tomodo came on. She looked to the side. Kai's eyes were open and he was staring at the screen, watching the dancing teen on TV closely. Lady Utada quickly turned the channel again to another news station. Kai noted the sudden change of channels.
"The Youth League chamber members have just recently meat with the President of the United States. This group of five included the eighteen year-old leader sensation Lady Utada who is now enrolled for further leadership training at the number one ranking school, Hiwatari Leadership. From a small home in Arizona, Lady Utada has been the first young adult to found a new political group that is taking in more members daily, the Youth League. But what astounds people the most is the unknown source of funds-"
"Master Kai? Lady Utada? The mistress would like to see you know." Kai and Lady Utada looked in the direction of the voice. The young woman quickly turned off the TV and placed the remote back where she found it. Standing up she walked to the door and to the room beside it.

Lady Utada was the first to step into the room followed shortly by Kai. Mrs. Hiwatari was arguing with some maid on how the curtains weren't clean enough and something about dinner. Lady Utada noticed the deep circles under her eyes, yet despite this fact, Mrs. Hiwatari was very beautiful. In her early forties she showed no signs of gray hair or wrinkles. She looked as if she could be in her early thirties instead of forties. Her eyes seemed to brighten up when she lay eyes on Lady Utada.
"Oh my! Lady Utada?" she exclaimed walking briskly over to where the teen stood.
"Hello Mrs. Hiwatari. I want to thank you for inviting me to your home. It is an honor to be here. Your home is very lovely," said Lady Utada in the perfect politeness while she curtsied to Mrs. Hiwatari.
"No Lady Utada, it is an honor to have you at out home. Such a young and beautiful girl as yourself already gripping tight to the power chains of politics, you are quiet remarkable." Kai rolled his eyes. He rather go kill himself then listen to these to jabber on. Mrs. Hiwatari gave a quick glare at her son that could boar holes into metal. She had seen his "rolling of the eyes".
"You are such a beautiful young lady; soft skin, bright eyes, long shiny hair. And I'm not even mentioning your figure, very lovely if I do say so myself. My dear, have you ever taken up modeling? You have all the qualifications," by these last few comments Lady Utada could feel her face turn bright red. Never had she been complemented so much about her looks," Why, my son would be extremely lucky to have such a beautiful and intelligent young woman." Kai's cheeks tinted red. He tried desperately to show no emotion toward this girl, he didn't want his mother to notice. But, she did.
Mrs. Hiwatari smirked. Bingo. He did have some feelings for this girl. She would just have to build up on them in any way she could. So far, her father-on-law's plan was looking good.
"Was there any problem with your room? I hope you didn't get lost in the halls."
"Oh no! The room is beautiful. Thank you very much. You didn't have to go through all that trouble."
"Believe me, I told her that," mumbled Kai under his breath. Lady Utada glared at him.
"It was my pleasure. I haven't been up to see the room myself, but I have heard it is quiet lovely," said Mrs. Hiwatari.
"But I did have some troubles finding my way here," finally admitted Lady Utada. "I was trying to find the kitchen for a snack, but I got lost in the process."
"Kai wasn't there with you?"
"No, not for the part I was lost. He eventually found me, that's when Lulu came to say you wanted to see us." Kai was a little surprised when she didn't mention him being rude to her. Odd little girl.
"Well I'm thankful you were found. My son will be happy to show you more around the house so that you don't find yourself lost again. The halls can be rather confusing I suppose." Mrs. Hiwatari ignored Kai's "no I won't" and turned toward a maid standing beside a far wall. "Lulu, please take Lady Utada to the kitchen for a snack. I would gather that she still is a little hungry." Lulu stepped up and before Lady Utada left, she curtsied to Mrs. Hiwatari. The door closed and glares exchanged.
"What do you think you're doing?! You are of high class and are acting like a child!" yelled Kai's mother. Kai didn't answer. "Well?" Still no verbal answer. However, his eyes were saying something, "I'm on to you." Giving a final look, he left and walked calmly out the door, leaving a placid woman on the outside and raging with fiery flames inside.