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Chapter 2 – Pleiades
Naomi, Yoriko & Miruko were invited, or forced rather (by their father of course) to attend the annual get-together, Pleiades, of the 7 neighboring kingdom 2 years ago. That year's party was to be held in Maia, the kingdom right next to Electra. The journey to Maia could take 2 weeks of travel by sea. This certain year was special – special for some that is. Take Princess Naomi for example. She met her 'special' someone that night Her parents, Queen Inoue in particular, arranged their engagement.
~~~ Naomi's POV ~~~ I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. I heard my name being called together with my sisters'. I slowly walked down the stairs especially designed for tonight's occasion, this year's Pleiades. The Pleiades is specially meant for 7 royal families of the 7 kingdoms to mingle. From what I've heard, this is how my parents met. My partner, as I was told, would be the Prince of Maia, and sure enough, he was at the foot of the stairs waiting. I did my courtesy and danced, letting him do the steering. I was pre-occupied in watching my sisters that I forgot all about my partner. Miruko and Yoriko are certainly having a good time. Miruko is dancing with her partner, the Prince of Alcyone while Yoriko is talking with one of the Princes of Taygete. "Is something wrong, Your Highness?" someone asked softly. I quickly turned around and found him staring at me. I smiled and replied, "No, nothing, Prince Suboshi." "That's good." He stated nodding not looking away. "You're sisters seem to be having a good time. I'm wondering if you are too." "Yes, I certainly am." I smiled looking deep into his amethyst eyes. He smiled and said, "Let me show you something, Princess." I nodded and followed him out the hall and to the palace garden. The cold evening breeze stung me. He took off his coat and placed it on my shoulder. I wrapped it around me and leaned close to him. Much better. I closed my eyes and felt his arms around me. Startled, I sharply turned around and lost my balance. I expected to land on my butt but strong arms caught me by the waist and pulled me up. Our faces were so close I could feel his breath on my face. "Thanks." I said in almost a whisper. "You're very much welcome, Your Highness." He replied leaning closer. I wanted to close my eyes but I knew I couldn't. He was looking at me directly my gaze was locked on him. And then... he closed that small little space that remained between us. Our first kiss is unforgettable. It's something unexplainable. Something too much for words. I was like as if my world would end if he breaks it. It was filled with something more than passion, more than wanton. He was gentle yet I could feel an inferno blazing. But I was smart enough to know it wouldn't last. We both broke away, gasping for air. Taking a deep breath he said, "We better go back inside, Princess Naomi. You're sisters must be looking for you. And the Banquet Hall should be finished setting up for dinner." Without a word, I nodded and he led me back to the hall.
Later that night, before the clock struck twelve (A/N: ...before Cinderella turned into a pumpkin... o.o;; just kidding) there was a siege attack. That night a bloodbath happened right there and then. The palace guards were ready for a siege defense, but the power of the attackers were too great to overcome. Everything was a blur to me. Next thing I knew, Suboshi was lying next to me... dead & covered in blood. I passed out and after almost a year woke up to find myself beside my sisters and my weeping mother. Only then did I realize what had happened. Only then did everything that happened that night became clear. The symbol of the Wyvern, a two-legged dragon, was etched into my mind ever since. The crest I saw on Suboshi's attacker's shoulder...
TBC...
A/N: Please review! Comments and suggestions are always welcomed. Thanks! ^_^v
Chapter 2 – Pleiades
Naomi, Yoriko & Miruko were invited, or forced rather (by their father of course) to attend the annual get-together, Pleiades, of the 7 neighboring kingdom 2 years ago. That year's party was to be held in Maia, the kingdom right next to Electra. The journey to Maia could take 2 weeks of travel by sea. This certain year was special – special for some that is. Take Princess Naomi for example. She met her 'special' someone that night Her parents, Queen Inoue in particular, arranged their engagement.
~~~ Naomi's POV ~~~ I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. I heard my name being called together with my sisters'. I slowly walked down the stairs especially designed for tonight's occasion, this year's Pleiades. The Pleiades is specially meant for 7 royal families of the 7 kingdoms to mingle. From what I've heard, this is how my parents met. My partner, as I was told, would be the Prince of Maia, and sure enough, he was at the foot of the stairs waiting. I did my courtesy and danced, letting him do the steering. I was pre-occupied in watching my sisters that I forgot all about my partner. Miruko and Yoriko are certainly having a good time. Miruko is dancing with her partner, the Prince of Alcyone while Yoriko is talking with one of the Princes of Taygete. "Is something wrong, Your Highness?" someone asked softly. I quickly turned around and found him staring at me. I smiled and replied, "No, nothing, Prince Suboshi." "That's good." He stated nodding not looking away. "You're sisters seem to be having a good time. I'm wondering if you are too." "Yes, I certainly am." I smiled looking deep into his amethyst eyes. He smiled and said, "Let me show you something, Princess." I nodded and followed him out the hall and to the palace garden. The cold evening breeze stung me. He took off his coat and placed it on my shoulder. I wrapped it around me and leaned close to him. Much better. I closed my eyes and felt his arms around me. Startled, I sharply turned around and lost my balance. I expected to land on my butt but strong arms caught me by the waist and pulled me up. Our faces were so close I could feel his breath on my face. "Thanks." I said in almost a whisper. "You're very much welcome, Your Highness." He replied leaning closer. I wanted to close my eyes but I knew I couldn't. He was looking at me directly my gaze was locked on him. And then... he closed that small little space that remained between us. Our first kiss is unforgettable. It's something unexplainable. Something too much for words. I was like as if my world would end if he breaks it. It was filled with something more than passion, more than wanton. He was gentle yet I could feel an inferno blazing. But I was smart enough to know it wouldn't last. We both broke away, gasping for air. Taking a deep breath he said, "We better go back inside, Princess Naomi. You're sisters must be looking for you. And the Banquet Hall should be finished setting up for dinner." Without a word, I nodded and he led me back to the hall.
Later that night, before the clock struck twelve (A/N: ...before Cinderella turned into a pumpkin... o.o;; just kidding) there was a siege attack. That night a bloodbath happened right there and then. The palace guards were ready for a siege defense, but the power of the attackers were too great to overcome. Everything was a blur to me. Next thing I knew, Suboshi was lying next to me... dead & covered in blood. I passed out and after almost a year woke up to find myself beside my sisters and my weeping mother. Only then did I realize what had happened. Only then did everything that happened that night became clear. The symbol of the Wyvern, a two-legged dragon, was etched into my mind ever since. The crest I saw on Suboshi's attacker's shoulder...
TBC...
A/N: Please review! Comments and suggestions are always welcomed. Thanks! ^_^v
