Chapter 4: Lessons of Being Emperor
Miyako handed Sakaki the scroll of what he was to know about being an emperor.
" I can't read this it's written in old Japanese," Sakaki said, " Gee wiz."
" It's the same as you speak Taiyou-sama," she said
" Why do I have to know this?" Sakaki asked
" Because you are the rightful heir to the throne," Miyako said
Sakaki sighed and looked at it and Miyako began to read it to him. It was day in and out that he learned these lessons. She looked at him as Sakaki just sat there and listened to her. Karasuma came over and watched him change from a smart ass to a proper speaking gentleman.
" You rise when a lady enters the room, but she is to bow first before you bow," Miyako said, " Commoners are to make appointments with you not bust in unannounced."
Miyako looked at Karasuma and Karasuma returned the look. Sakaki sighed as he became very bored with these lessons.
" You are well versed in the sword as you should be. Your father taught you and my father often trained you," Miyako said
In the evenings Sakaki was informed about what was happening at the STN-J and how everyone was worried about him.
" What did you tell them?" he asked
" That you were ill and bedridden," Karasuma said, " Hunts have been on a low so we do nothing."
Sakaki looked at Karasuma as they stood on the balcony.
" Your hair is longer Haruto," she said
" I haven't cut it," Sakaki replied, " I just don't have the time."
" You are getting into this whole emperor thing," Karasuma said
Sakaki turned and stared at her as the wind ripped through their hair.
" Haruto," she whispered
He looked at her and saw tears fall from her face and she turned to him.
" I don't want you to go," she whispered
" I have no choice," Sakaki said
" You do have a choice," Karasuma said
Sakaki turned away and said, " No, I don't. I have chosen what I must do. I can't pretend."
Karasuma grabbed his hand and Sakaki looked up and then turned to her. She got closer to him and reached up and kissed him. Sakaki wrapped his arms around her and kissed her back.
" Stay with me," she whispered, " You don't have to become an emperor."
Sakaki kissed her and she ran her hands through his hair. Sakaki kissed her more and then walked her inside. The two continued to kiss one another as they undress each other, leaving a trail of clothing to Sakaki's room. He locked the door and took Karasuma into his arms and laid her down.
" Don't wait anymore," she whispered
Sakaki kissed her and took her into his arms, she stroked his body as he stroked hers. Sounds of passion escaped their lips as they made love, not caring about anything else in the world. Lust had gotten the best of the two, but it did not matter.
Miyako walked in and saw the trail of clothing leading towards Sakaki's room. He heard the sounds of passion through the door and she sighed.
" He is allowed to do as he please, I do not stop him," she said
She went to the other room and covered her ears to shut out the sounds. She did not very much care for the woman Sakaki had intimate feelings for. In fact she was jealous that Karasuma had won Sakaki's compassion.
" Oh, Taiyou-sama," she whispered
By the early morning Sakaki and Karasuma nestled together under the cool sheets. Sakaki stroked her back and kissed her head. He closed his eyes and leaned his head on hers.
By 12, Karasuma opened her eyes and saw Sakaki staring at her.
" Did his highness have a nice sleep?" Karasuma teased
" I did," said
He kissed her head and she sat up a little.
" You look refreshed," Karasuma said
" I think you're the one who helped me become refreshed," Sakaki replied
She smiled and leaned over him a little, then kissed him. Sakaki pulled her to him and looked at her. Her fair complexion matched her beautiful brown eyes which read into his soul. Her thick, medium length brown hair made her fair complexion shine. Karasuma sat up all the way and Sakaki looked at her upper body.
" I want you," he whispered, " I don't want to let you go."
" But you have to, your not suppose to be here Haruto," she whispered
Karasuma got up and straddled over him and Sakaki put his hands on her hips. He looked at her and gently stroked her lower body.
" I will always think of you Haruto Sakaki," she said
Sakaki stroked her legs and looked at her. He sat up and kissed her passionately and pulled her to him.
Later, Sakaki listened to Miyako as she explained to him the codes he had to follow. He was taught table manners, and Karasuma watched him as he ate. Miyako looked over at Karasuma.
" Commoners don't eat at the same table as their emperor," Miyako said
" Well, if I see a commoner sitting at the table I'll make sure they know," Karasuma said
" I guess I should in form you that the emperor's whores don't speak at all while he eats," Miyako said
Karasuma looked at Miyako and narrowed her eyes.
" Whore? Is that what you called me, you uncivilized ,ill manner bitch?" Karasuma said
" Yes, that is what I called you," Miyako said
Sakaki looked at the two women, it was obvious that Miyako had feelings for him as well.
" That's enough," Sakaki growled
Miyako lowered her head and Karasuma looked at him.
" Miho, please excuse me I wish to talk to Miyako alone," Sakaki said
Karasuma stood up and walked off and Miyako continued to have her head lowered.
" I am sick of you treating Miho as though she is not suppose to associate with me. As far as I see it, she and I are the same rank," Sakaki said, " You said I did the same for you when we were younger, so how is Miho different?"
" She is not of the time we come from Highness, she is a common day to day person here. I believe she does not understand that she does not suit a noble prince as yourself. You should chose a courtesan from your courts Highness," Miyako said
" How can I chose if I do not know them," Sakaki said, " We're in the 21st century and your talking about old traditions."
Miyako looked at Sakaki and he stood up and walked to the window.
" I'm sorry Highness," she said, " I do not know these new customs. I only know my time's customs."
" I guess it should not matter if you know them or not it's only time that you will return to your time with me," Sakaki said
Sakaki looked out and sighed knowing this sight he saw now would never exist in the time he was to proceed too.
As the evening hours came Karasuma and Sakaki stayed close to each other. Miyako watched in jealousy as the one she loved, fooled around with another woman. Karasuma wrapped her arms around Sakaki and held him tight.
" I don't want us to be apart," Karasuma whispered, " Why is it that I have realize feelings when someone is about to leave?"
" If it's meant to be, fate will have us together," Sakaki said
He kissed Karasuma deeply and Karasuma wrapped her arms around him. They held each other then and through the night.
2 weeks later
Sakaki looked at Karasuma and kissed her passionately and Miyako looked at them.
" It's time my lord," she said
" I'll love you until the end of my days," Sakaki whispered
" I love you Haruto," Karasuma said
Sakaki kissed her and said, " I'll be in the stars just look up."
Karasuma wrapped her arms around him and he kissed her head.
" My lord," Miyako said
Sakaki nodded and walked towards Miyako, he looked at Karasuma and then he vanished. Karasuma turned away and walked to her car, where she cried most the day.
" He's arrive, his highness has come back to us!" a servant boy shouted down the foyer.
" The young prince has arrived," the courtesans chattered
The gates opened to the palace and two guards bowed to Miyako and then Sakaki walked into the court and all were on the ground bowing. He looked at Miyako and she smiled at him. He walked towards the palace and Miyako announced that the prince had arrived at long last. The throne room doors opened and Miyako came to her knees and bowed.
" Empress Rinako, I have news that your son has returned from the other time," she said
" Taiyou," she said
" Yes, my lady," Miyako said, " Prince Taiyou."
Sakaki walked in and looked at the empress as she stood there. He came to one knee and bowed.
" Empress," he whispered
Rinako did not hesitate to greet her long lost son. She walked over to him and knelt down, then wrapped her arms around him.
" Oh, Taiyou. My sweet young prince. We have waited 11 years for your arrival," she whispered
" Mother," he whispered and hugged Rinako