Keiko: ;; Gomen Nasai minna-san! I'm so sorry I haven't updated this in a while. .. My computer has been acting up and… just blame laziness! Here's the fourth chapter! Hope you like it. :D
Just My Luck
Written by Keeper of Yoh and Strawberry Promises
Anna is thrown into a marriage lottery where spouses are chosen by chance. The Prince, her husband-to-be, is abusive so Anna flees. He captures her but not before she meets someone she thought a commoner: his younger brother!
Chapter 4: So it seems
His expression saddened. What Hao done to her? What evil scheme was he up to? Yoh walked to the carriage and saw the Prince smirking.
Hao saw a familiar face through the trees. He made sure it was who he thought it was. Opening the door after he had gone into the castle, he laughed. "Ah, Yoh! So great to see you!" the prince said happily. "I missed you, young one"
The other one glared coldly. "Don't give me that. What are you planning to do with Lady Anna?"
Laughing again, Hao wrapped an arm around the boy and grinned, whispering in his ear. "I'm just having a some fun"
Yoh's eyes widened at that. "N-No! I won't let you do what did to Lady Jeanne!"
The prince smirked, lifting a hand gently to Yoh's face. "It looks like you have taken an interest in her, too. Of course we can share-"
Smack!
"Stop treating her like an object, you monster! Mark my words, Hao. You won't get away with this again!" And with that, he got on his horse and left.
Hao laughed. "Say what you want. I will make her mine. That's a promise… little brother." He got back in side and told the butler to ready Anna's room.
Meanwhile, our heroine ran through the village. Trying to find somewhere to go. But there was nowhere to run. Her parents wouldn't take her back in and Tamao was probably auctioned off.
This was just perfect. What had she done to deserve this? Sure the prince had got her. But he's not exactly the most charming person you'll ever meet. Why couldn't she at least gotten with a decent person? "Like that commoner…" She reached inside her pocket and held the crest she had received earlier.
Who was he? He was so kind. And so… well let's say challenged to put it in a nice way. He wouldn't run away now. She hadn't even given Hao a chance. "Egh.. Who would want to?" But in the long run, she should at least try.
With that being said, she got up and started to walk to the palace.
When she had reached her destination and opened the door, there were balloons and confetti everywhere. A long haired brunette jumped up in front of her. "Welcome back Anna-chan!"
She almost had a heart attack. Out of instinct she got a random umbrella and hit him with it.
This wasn't a pleasing reaction to get. "Ow!" The young prince rubbed his forehead. "My head…"
Anna let out a sigh of relief. "What was that for?" Hao looked at her blankly. "I should be asking you that question."
Glaring at him until he answered, Anna wanted to know why he almost killed her due to shock. Hao gave up the staring contest and decided to answer. "It was a surprise. Meaning you were supposed to enjoy it"
"Well I didn't. So don't do it again." She calmly ordered. Hao shrugged and smiled. "Alright then, miss" Anna yawned.
"Tired?" Hao asked, smiling innocently. Anna nodded. She was feeling a little drowsy. Smirking now, Hao lead Anna to her room.
Anna held her head. Why was she feeling do faint? Hao was being generous when he was looking concerned about her. When she had reached her bed, she fell to it; he conscience leaving her.
His lips curving into a devious shape, Hao laughed quietly. "Good night my little princess to be…"
He was generous and kind… or so it seems…
Keiko: ; . ; Gomen for such a small chapter. I'm very busy now X3;; Ichigo-chii's turn is next!
I was also thinking… would you (as in minna) like me to draw scenes from this story? I'll run a poll until Saturday or Sunday.