Chapter 3






She pulled her arm away from Dimitri who had grabbed it.


"Do not touch me you evil beast!" He smirked.


"I hope you know the General won't put up with any lip from you. Woman or not. He'd ever raise a hand to his own wife if he ever had one." She just ignored him as they continued walking. The rain still continued to fall against her cold body. She inched further away, hoping he wouldn't notice. He smirked.


"Don't even think about it or else your lover dies."


"Lover?" she asked raising an eye brow. He smirked.


"I'm not stupid. I know why Seifer would want to be alone with a girl like you---"


"Do not enlighten me on that subject."


"So, do you know what the Princess looks like? I'm thinking if we capture her, we could use her as bait. What do you think?"


"She ran away and no, I do not know what she looks like." He smirked.


"What ever you say." She turned to him.


"You ask for my opinion and yet you do not believe me. What kind of person are you?"


"Pure evil." She wrapped her arms around herself and then she stopped as they opened large wooden gates. Dimitri pushed her forward only to have her move away from him.


"Do not touch me." They continued walking until they were inside where the large gate was quickly closed. Dimitri noticed blood on her shoulder and hit his hand to his head.


"You were the person I hit. Damn it! Damn it! Damn it!" She pushed him hard enough for him to fall down in the mud.


"No cursing." He looked up at her and blinked his eyes.


"You did not just push me down." She started laughing.


"You are completely crazy!" He picked himself up out of the mud and looked down at her.


"I should throw you in the mud."


"You should but---" She suddenly started falling. She quickly grabbed him and pulled him with her. She pushed him off her and sat up.


"You are so heavy."


"I'm not as heavy as Seifer. I don't see why you'd be complaining." She glared at him and got to her feet.


"What? Did I say something wrong?"


"You do not know of what you speak. If we were lovers, it would have been none of your business!" Seifer smirked.


She is a tough girl. I like the way she defends herself but, why would she be defending me? Shouldn't she care about herself first?


"What's all this talk about?" Dimitri turned and bowed before the man. Makoto looked and took in his description. Dark brown hair pulled back, and piercing emerald eyes. He was taller then her but, a little bit shorter than Seifer. He suddenly looked up at her and then back to Dimitri.


"Get her cleaned up and take Seifer to the torture room. I'll deal with the both of them later tonight.


"Yes master," said Dimitri. He had two men take Seifer away and then grabbed Makoto, making her eyes leave the man that seemed so firmiliar.


I know him but, how? Hmmmmm. Do I not have a brother? Oh yes! I do have a brother but, he left me when I was eleven. I have not seen him since. When will I ever see him again?


She noticed that she was brought into a room where Dimitri slouch in a wooden chair and looked at her.


"Come on. Give me your clothes." Her eyes widened.


"What?"


"They have to get washed you know. How else are you going to wear them? There's a bathroom right there. You can take a shower while I take your clothes." She walked into the bathroom and quickly shut the door.


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She sat on the bed in a large over sized shirt that went to her knees. Dimitri was just lounging in the chair. He had also changed his clothes as well. Her eyes were getting heavier and heavier but, she wouldn't let them fall.


I am bored. I am bored. I am bored. Well, I am tired as well. I want to go to sleep but, I do not trust him. When is that man going to get in here? Geez. I would rather get it over with instead of just sitting here with nothing to do. I could use some practice with my sword. Stupid me. I did not bring it!


Suddenly, the door opened which made her jump. Dimitri laughed but received a glare.


"Leave us," came a deep voice. Dimitri quickly left as that same man walked into the room. He took a seat in the same chair Dimitri had just left.


"Come to me." She slowly walked toward him but, stopped at a safe distance.


"Come closer." He patted his knee and gently pulled her to take a seat. His hand gently pushed her hair away from her face.


"You remind me of a little girl I use to watch over. She was timid just like you are when you first saw me. Do you think you could help me find that little girl once more?"


"Why do you need to find her?"


"I want to watch over her once more. I left her seven years ago. She should be at least eighteen like you. Beautiful as always with eyes just like yours and hair like yours as well." Her eyes searched for a moment, going back through lost memories but, nothing seemed to come.


"I do not know of whom you are talking about." Dimitri suddenly entered the room.


"Sorry to disrupt you but, Seifer isn't speaking. You won't tell us where the princess is."


"I'll be there in a minute." Dimitri closed the door as he looked back to her.


"If you know where this girl is, I want you to let me be the first to know." She moved off him and stood. He then left her, shutting the door behind himself. She let out a sigh.


So, that is all they are after. I cannot believe it! I will make sure that they do not find me. I have to get myself as well as Seifer out of this place. But first, a plan so that I am not caught for a while.


An evil smile spread over her face as she quickly placed her plan into action.


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"Tell me where the Princess is," said Dimitri. Seifer just smirked.


"Wouldn't you like to know. Jealous? Think I got to her first, before you?" he laughed. He was pushed into the wall, hard with a sword to his neck.


"Tell me where she is!" He just smirked the way her always did. That look in his eyes like he knew something but was never going to say a word.


"Calm down Dimitri. We will find out in good time. I have that girl eating out of the palm of my hand. They're both from the same camp and should know if the Princess ever did stop by. Pour some whisky over his wounds and leave him. We have other matters to attend to."


"Yes master Tanaka." He bowed and quickly grabbed some whiskey. Her poured it all over Seifer's bloody face.


"That feels so good," smirked Seifer. Dimitri threw the bottle on the ground and let it shatter.


"Get back to watching the girl," demanded Tanaka and then they both left. Makoto looked around until she found a door. Quickly, she opened it and walked it. She pulled out a pick and started in on Seifer's chains.


"Leave me. You need to get out of here," said Seifer. She smiled.


"I am not going to leave my commanding officer." One chain was gently placed down to make no noise. She quickly went over to the other one and started in on it.


"How'd you get out of the room?" he asked. She smiled.


"I let the hot water run, making it look like I was taking a shower as the steam filled the room. Then I climbed out the window and looked around until I found you."


"Nice." She put the chain down gently and grabbed his hand.


"Let us leave this place." She quickly lead him out of room toward a wall. She started feeling it, and counting to herself until they stopped. She pulled him down to her where her lips were right next to his ear.


"We must crawl through this hole. Do not worry. We will be long gone before it hits them."


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The whole entire palace was in an uproar. Clothes were being packed, swords ready, guards packing, and King Jupiter was pacing across the floor.


What is taking so long? I have to find her and soon! She is the last heir to the throne and I am not going to let anything happen to her. Her mother would never forgive me. I know that. It should only take three days for us to there. It really is not that far. I just hope that they have spotted my daughter...


"Your majesty, everything should be ready within the hour. Your Chancellor has just arrived from his trip."


"Bring him in." Tomas entered after a while.


"What is wrong your majesty?" he asked.


"My daughter has ran away. I do not know where she is and this is going to kill me. Did you know that she said she decrowned herself? She cannot do that. Only I can! Have you seen her at all?" he asked.


"I am sorry your majesty but, I have not."


"We are leaving to a fort that is three days away. I would like you to come. The General there has not yet sent his letter if he has or has not seen my daughter. I will pay him a visit."


"Who is this General your majesty?"


"General Seifer Almasy."







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