: : Caged Fate : :
: By : Akikazu :
: : Chapter Eleven : : Caged Fate : :
Princess, Princess,
Why do you cry?
In a forest painted by the setting sunI made a promise to a demon boy,
That when the full moon ascends in the sky in ten
I'll become his bride.
Princess, Princess,
Why do you laugh?
Behind a veil of bamboo blinds,
The minister explains that
He'll hide and protect me,
Just as clouds do the moon in a hazy sky.
Princess, Princess,
Why are you scared?
In the far-off reaches of the highest mountains,
I hear the cries of a demon boy,
That if women are truly as fickle as the phases of the moon,
Then surely I shall capture and devour her.
The voices rang out in the room. Mitsuru stood in front of Mahiru ready for any threats. In the far corner of the room a bright light exploded from Mahiru's forgotten bag. The lights shifted in form shaping into two figures. The light dimmed to the point that the only light was radiating off the two figures, but Mitsuru and Mahiru couldn't make out the features of the figures.
"Who are you?" Mitsuru demanded.
There was no answer but the light dimmed further and the figures came into focus. One was a guy long, shaggy, pale hair crowned with twisting horns. Eyes looked at them and them were familiar to Mahiru. The second figure was a human woman with long, silky, black hair. Dark eyes shine down at them with pride.
"It's our ancestors Mitsuru," Mahiru whispered.
"But they're dead," Mitsuru argued.
We are.
They looked at the glowing figures across the room. They woman was smiling serenely and the guy looked nonchalant.
"What are you doing here?" Mitsuru demanded.
We came to congratulate you for having what we never did. We wish you every joy.
"Where'd you come from?" Mahiru questioned.
The Teardrops. You will take them to the moon palace and claim your rightful places on the throne.
"Why should we?"
The Lunar Race dies under the hands of the false 'Emperor' you will return.
"Mitsuru we can't let countless numbers of the Lunar Race die because of your stubbornness."
Listen to your mate descendent."Fine."
Good we will depart then.
"Bye."
"Good riddens."
The two glowing figures disappeared and Mahiru slapped Mitsuru's arm.
"That's not nice Mitsuru," she scolded.
He huffed and crossed the room to grab the bag that held the Teardrops of the Moon. Mitsuru tied them to his belt then turned to Mahiru.
"Ready to head back to the Moonshine?" He asked.
"Yup!"
Mahiru walked to Mitsuru and hugged his waist. Mitsuru took a deep breath and started to channel the wind lifting them off the ground and speeding them down the passage. With in seconds they were out of the building and flying on the wind to the bar.
No one was outside when they arrived but after they touched down Sano threw open the door and ran to her. Mahiru and Mitsuru crashed to the ground under the impact.
"Nee-chan! No one hurt you did they, if they did me and big brother will beat them up! Where are the people that hurt you? Let me at them!" Sano shouted.
Akira Katsura lifted him off the couple and set him on the ground. Nozomu was watching them with amusement.
"What's going on here. Did you two get closer?" Nozomu asked suggestively.
Akira dashed out of the bar and pulled Mahiru off the ground and into a tight hug. After squeezing the air out of her he let her go and pounced on Mitsuru who was getting off the ground.
"Thank you soooo much for saving, Mitsuru!" He cheered.
"Is Mitsuru going to marry you big sister?" Sano asked innocently.
Mahiru turned red and thankfully Mitsuru was too busy trying to pry Akira off him to hear Sano. Unfortunate Nozomu heard.
"A wedding! I knew there was something going on." Nozomu sighed dramatically. "I never stood a chance in winning the heart of the fair Mahiru."
Mahiru blushed harder. Sano took exception to the comment and Nozomu's sleeve burst into flames while several chunks of ice appeared inside his shirt.
"You baka vampire you stay away from my big sister."
Sano jumped away from Mahiru and started kicking Nozomu's shin. Misoka stood in the doorway with Oboro watching the scene with amusement. Katsura appeared behind them with a tray with drinks.
"Get off of me Akira," Mitsuru shouted.
"Ow!" Nozomu glared at Sano.
Sano went wide eye at the glare and ran back to Mahiru, Nozomu hot on his tail.
"Help me, the bad man wants to suck my blood!" Sano screamed.
"Akira off, NOW!" Mitsuru demanded.
"But Mitsuru, I wuv you," Akira whined.
"OFF!"
"Big sister save me!"
"Get back here you little brat!"
"Ahh!"
Finally getting Akira off of him, Mitsuru walked to stand besides Mahiru, slipping an arm around her waist. She leaned into him smiling at the chaos around them.
In an attempt to escape Nozomu, Sano ran behind Misoka and Oboro, but Nozomu followed and crashed into Katsura causing the drinks to fly up in the air and wet Misoka and Nozomu. Sano ran away from them laughing.
"Sorry Mr. Short Person," he called back.
Insulted Misoka lost this control and joined Nozomu in chasing Sano. Oboro tripped as did Katsura. Akira looked at everything happening and tackled Misoka and Nozomu giving their face a slimy lick. The he bounded off with Sano.
"Dog drool!" Nozomu shouted.
"Akira!" Misoka added.
They were up again and once again went after the two boys.
Mahiru laughed with Mitsuru on the sidelines. Cheerfully looking up at him.
"I guess reclaiming the throne will have to wait," she commented.
"Guess so," Mitsuru replied.
Mahiru grinned looking at her new family and home. She was still locked in a cage, but this cage was full of laughter and love. Never getting to see the world or reach the blue sky was a small price to pay for being happy. She would rather be stuck here than be wandering around with nowhere to go. In the cage of Mitsuru's arms she would always be content.
: : End Chapter : :
: : Author's Note : :
Happy New Year's everyone!
Any one got a good resolution?
Anyway…
I like this chapter, I love the chaos so much going on, but sadly this story is almost over.
Only an Epilogue left to go.
Can't really think of anything to talk about…
Kejie's mad at me…
He is not speaking to me…
Later.
: : Next Time : :
-Like I'm gonna tell you, it the epilogue people, I don't want you to know yet.-