Chapter 3
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"Grandson?"
"Hm? Yes grandfather?" Mayonaka asked as he turned to look at his mother's father curiously.
"I have someone whom I'd like you to meet," Kuro said with an odd smile. "This is Princess Zeitaku, Princess this is my grandson, Prince Mayonaka."
Mayonaka got a dumb look at his face as he raised an eye brow toward his grandfather. He has to be joking right? He thought then his orbs following the vixen as she walked around Kuro and up to him. Her eyes locking with his as he just stared, not speaking.
"He is very handsome, Milord." Zeitaku said in a soft voice as she up closer toward Mayonaka, resting her hand on his chest she leaned up a bit and stopped.
"Eh,"
"Ah, yes. I will leave you two alone so you can get to know one another." Kuro said and smirked as he took one last glance at Zeitaku and Mayonaka. She is an inu demon and I am sure she will try her feminine charm on him, maybe he'll choose her to mate. He thought as he shut the door behind him.
"PrincessZeitaku, I'm sorry but I have thinks I need to do." Mayonaka said and pushed her back a bit then started to walk past her. A sigh escaping his lips as he did. He wasn't use to females just practically throwing themselves at him.
"Aw, Mayonaka . Let's get to know one another," Zeitaku said in a soft tone as she reached and wrapped her arm around his and pulled her body up close to him. "I don't bite," She said and showed her fangs a bit as she smiled up at him.
Oh boy, He thought and sighed then turned enough to get her to let go of his arm. "I don't want to sound rude Zeitaku but I don't have time to get acquainted with you right now." He said and just stared at her for a moment.
"Well we don't have to get acquainted. We...can just play." She said as she slowly rose up on her toes and touched her lips to his, giggling a bit at the shocked expression on his face.
"Excuse me," Mayonaka said as he pushed her away from him then turned and headed for the door. Damn you grandfather! He thought as he barely made it to the door then felt someone grab his hand. "Zeita-" Mayonaka started to say as he turned but was cut short as the Princess wrapped her arms up around his neck and pressed her lips to his, her fangs brushed against his lower lip a bit at the force she used.
"Mayona-"
No...
"Oh hello there, who are you?" Zeitaku asked as she broke the kiss and stared at Kirei, a cocky grin on her lips as she kept herself close to Mayonaka.
"I...I mean..." Kiteri stuttered as she lowered her gaze down toward the floor. Her bangs covered her eyes a bit showing her sadness and also embarrassment.
He didn't know what to say. He didn't know why he felt so guilty for knowing Kiteri had saw him kissing Zeitaku.
"I'm sorry!" Kiteri said and turned on her heel and ran out of the room. Since she herself had forgot what she was going to say at the sight of Mayonaka in the arms of another female, more than that a Princess.
"Kiteri!" Mayonaka yelled after her and started to run after her but was stopped by Zeitaku. "Damnit woman let go of my arm!" He growled out before he knew he had.
Zeitaku just stared in complete shock at how angry Mayonaka had got at her showing affections toward him. "Mayo-"
"Stupid I don't care if you like me or not! Leave me alone!" He yelled as his full angry from all the confusion finally was let loose. "Now leave me the hell alone!"
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"I'm so stupid," Kirei whimpered as she cried. A few tears falling from her cheeks as she walked out in the garden. One place she felt safe and knew she could be by herself, or so she thought.
He's a Prince, I never really thought of him like one but he is. Karana is a Princess and my parents aren't royal so that makes me... She thought then sighed. "Nothing."
Slowly Kirei turned when she heard a sound of heavy breathing. "Huh?" She breathed out then her eyes widened when she saw Mayonaka standing behind her, a few beads of sweat on his face showing he had been running. "Ma-Mayonaka?"
"Kirei," He said softly and walked over to her. His eyes seemed to finally show his true emotion. One that he himself hadn't understood until now.
"What happened?" She asked confused and gestured toward the castle. "Did she leave or something?" Kirei asked and just stared at him confused since he wasn't answering her. "Mayonaka is something wrong?" She asked confused and tilted her head a bit as she looked up at him.
"Kirei, I'm sorry."
"Sorry? For what Mayonaka?" Kirei asked confused and still just stared, her confusion showing clearly on her features.
"For not noticing the truth. For not seeing what my heart was telling me the whole time." He said as if he was whispering.
Kirei made a soft sound as Mayonaka laced his arm around her waist and pulled her body up close to his. "Mayonaka," She whispered and stared up into his eyes. "Wh-what are you doing?"
"What I should have done a long time ago, when I first had this feeling for you." Mayonaka said and smiled gently as he leaned down closer to her face and had to just smile as a pale pink blush flushed over her cheeks.
Oh no! Is he going to...to kiss me? She thought as her eyes widened and she just stared. Unable to move any part of her body as if she was in a complete state of fear.
"I-I love you, Kirei." He spoke gently against her lips, then he closed the gap and pulled her up close.
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"You mean Kirei likes Mayonaka?" Kuronue asked a bit confused. He put his hand up to his chin for a minute then shook his head.
"Yes she does," Fitaria said with a smile as she leaned over against Kuronue's shoulder. Laying her head gently against his shoulder as she relaxed.
"Why Mayonaka, why Rimu's son?"
"Kuronue," She said in confusion as she shot back up and just stared at her mate. "He may be Rimu's son be he is nothing like that bastard was. He is kind hearted, sweet and an all out wonderful male for Kirei to be with. I thought you would be happy that she would most likely choose him." Fitaria said a bit worried.
She knew how much Kuronue loved their daughter and how much he wanted her happiness above all else. But she also know how much hatred everyone had, had for Rimu. And since Mayonaka had taken on so much of his father's colorings he almost looked identical to the fox bastard.
"But we do not know if he could one day follow in his father's foot steps and become just as he was. I know Karana and Youko raised him, but that doesn't change the fact of his lineage." Kuronue said and shook his head and sighed.
"You won't say anything to either will you?" Fitaria asked a bit worried as she stared over at him.
"No, I won't say anything to them. But I will keep my eyes on Mayonaka."
"But Kuron-"
"No buts Fitaria, you know how horrible Rimu was to Karana. Would you want Kirei to endure a life with someone like him?" Kuronue asked and turned his intense gaze upon his mate, Fitaria.
She stared at him for a moment then slowly diverted her gaze, a lone sigh escaping her lips as she did. "No," She mumbled softly.
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Am I dreaming again? Or is this reality? Kirei thought in a slight panic as her mind seemed to race with so many thoughts she got dizzy. Slowly she brought her hands up and placed them up on Mayonaka's chest and pushed him back, breaking the kiss. "Mayonaka," She spoke meekly.
Mayonaka just stared at her for a moment then sighed. Thinking he had done something wrong he backed away from her for a minute. "I'm sorry, I must have been wrong."
Her eyes darted quickly up to his face, his sadness hurt her deeply. She knew what her heart was trying to tell her but...but she didn't want to listen to it. She was fearful that if she let that feeling take her over and she felt love toward Mayonaka she would loose the friendship they had, had all the years of their childhood.
"No, I'm sorry." She said softly and stared down toward the ground. "I have just been some much in thought lately I must have not noticed how I was acting around you."
I feel so stupid now. I just spilled my heart out to her and she is rejecting me...I should have known she wouldn't care for me the same as I do for her. His heart felt like it had just been hit with a hammer. Like his whole world had just been tore apart. "I-I'm sorry Kirei, forget what just happened; And what I said." He said softly and took one last glance at her before turning and starting slowly back toward the castle. His tail lowered along with his ears.
Kirei just stared, her vocals were frozen. He wants me to forget that...that kiss. And what he said? Her mind rushed back to his words, soft and caring.
"I-I love you, Kirei."
She stared at his retreating back and sighed. She couldn't forget, no matter how hard she wanted too. Her gaze studied him for a moment a weak, gentle smile approached her lips. He was in one of his moods that sort of made him seem like a pouting puppy. His ears lowered to his head and his tail just laying, lifelessly behind him. Swaying gently as he walked.
I-I love you too...Mayonaka. I love you so much. But...but you deserve something far greater than me. She thought then sniffed back a tear, trying to escape from the edge of her eye. Her heart skipped a beat as she slowly turned and walked off in a different direction as Mayonaka. Her heart now filled with an emptiness. An emptiness that was his love, that was Mayonaka's love.
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A eery wind blew restlessly throughout the forest and the ground started to tremble. As if the air itself knew something was about to happen, but what?
Just as the ground had finally eased to its normal self a cracking sound echoed and a clawed hand shot up from the dirt, claws showing on each finger.
Slowly the figure pulled himself from the earth tomb he had been in for so long. His long black hair dirty and slightly shorter from before but his eyes still a shimmering mirror of evil. As he stood up his black foxtails swished, knocking small amounts of dust and dirt away from his body and his black fox ears twitched. Taking in the every sound of the forest.
Slowly the figure's gaze turned to stare in a direction. The direction of Lord Kuro's castle, and a sinister grin appeared upon his lips. "So I am the father to twins." His voice was cold and emotionless as he turned and slowly started his way to where he could scent his children, Murasaki and Mayonaka.
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Karana stopped and stared up at the sky. Her gaze narrowed as a disturbing breeze blew, a breeze that seemed to announce the arrival of something unwanted. Something she seemed to remember from long ago.
"Is something the matter, Karana?" Youko asked as he stopped as well and just watched her.
She slowly stared at Youko for a moment then smiled warmly. "No, nothing is the matter. I'm fine."
"Ok," Youko replied and returned her smile as they both turned and continue toward the banquet hall.
Something is coming. I feel so uneasy, something isn't right. Karana thought as she walked. Her mind racing with thoughts. Maybe it is my imagination, but this seems so real. This aura isn't an imagination. She shook her head trying to get the thoughts to dismiss themselves as Youko's voice jarred her back to reality. "Yes?"
"I was asking if we should let Gin come with us to the banquet this time." He repeated then just stared at her. "Are you sure nothing is wrong? You seem a bit spaced."
"Yes, I'm sure Youko." She answered and smiled at him, her smile forced on her lips. "I think Gin would love to go to the banquet this time." Karana said quickly trying to convert the conversation from herself back to their daughter, Gin.
Youko just stared at his mate curiously. Over the years he found he could tell when something was bothering her and this was one time he knew for sure something was bothering her. Just by the worried glare in her eyes. Something wasn't right and he would find out what it was.
Even if he had to return to being sneaking and his best ability, trickery.
AN: It's finally here, lol the next chapter! I hope you enjoy it and I will have the next chapter up soon.
