Forbidden Phase
by Uenki
Me no own RK.
First Day: Part One
She brushed a lock of hair away from her face, as endless train of thoughts crossed a mind. She touched her arm gently; wanting to focus on it yet was so far away. Her flesh… was soft, and blood was pumping. Her whole body feels cold. Her slender fingers touched her face, and traced it up onto her forehead. She saw her reflection in the mirror.
Pale skin, a sickly color. Refined features, yet no creases on her face. She placed a hand on the wall to support herself, and gave a sigh. Sometimes, she really wondered what she was. She remembered, ever since Megumi was born, she had been there, watching the nurse to grow up. Getting taller and prettier everyday. Till now, Megumi was almost the same age as her.
Megumi… always told her that human grow old, to go through puberty, and to go through frustrating problems like having pimples on the face. Yet, why did she not grow old? She really wanted to cry. She crouched down and curled up into a ball, leaning by the wall, with her face huddled into her lap.
She wanted to get sick. She wanted to age. She wanted to die. She wanted to be a human, yet isn't she one now? There was blood pumping throughout her body, and she can dream, feel, and hope. She has emotions. She experienced sadness, loneliness, happiness and love.
Love for friends,
Love for siblings,
Love for her master.
She has experienced it all. She do not want to be forever young, it was like a curse. Yet she must live on, for she must obey her master without fail. Fourteen days… and this was the first day. To take the stranger's heart. That was what her master wanted her to do.
So simple… Yet so hard.
She left the house, and crossed the hill down to Megumi's clinic. A place where she could find a source of comfort, and to fulfill her task. Trudging on the lush greenery, she saw that the kids were smiling, playing with laughter and joy under the sun. Unconsciously, she smiled. Her lips formed an unnoticeable curl, and something warm touched her heart.
Right… she almost forgot her heart. She still has a heart.
As she crossed the hill, she saw the long lake that shines beautifully. It was irresistible as she always came down to this lake, sitting at the edge under the tree in the shade. It was her favorite pastime after all.
The world… is very beautiful. When she was sitting in the corner in her master's house, her gaze was held outside of the window. Something sparkles outside, something so green. That something tempted her joy and passion for freedom. Her master… knew what she was thinking, and offered her a deal. To live on… in exchange for freedom. That was his words and she promised it without haste.
As she sat by the lake, she laughed bitterly. Such acts… She would rather be back into the corner of the room. She has no choice, because she promised. Standing up, she decided to go to the clinic… to find her prey as she must live on.
The girl with undying beauty,
have no choice in matters…
Her master was cruel,
And that matters.
All she wanted to undying freedom,
with happiness,
with joy.
Not with a scar,
in her forlorn heart.
Such clothes, she noticed. The man was different. Burgundy red hair, the clothing he wore was different from them. She remembered… the first time he met this man, she noticed that he had a beautiful eyes. Amber eyes. Cold and harsh amber eyes yet with a tinge of gentleness. It's weird, very weird.
She went towards the man, softly, silently like a cat. She rose up her hands, and encircled her icy fingers onto his neck. He did not stirred, he just laid there, on the bed, unmoving. His breathing was slow and heavy. Unnoticed to her, the door behind her slid open and Megumi was standing there, with her arms folded. Her piercing eyesight was fixed onto her, unnerving.
"Kaoru." A short word, a name. Yet something cold runs down to her spine. In an instant, those fingers moved away from his neck, and she turned around. Long, sleek black hair, with blinding sunlight shining through.
Their gaze met, and Megumi was demanding for an answer. Cold sweat formed into beads and rolled down from her forehead. She clenched the cloth of her kimono tightly. She was scared. She doesn't want to lose Megumi.
Not now, not ever.
She closed her eyes tightly and lone tears fell. She went towards Megumi, grabbed her wrists and pulled her off. Away from the man, away from her conscience. The door closed with a click, and the red headed man sat up from the bed. Amber eyes closed with anxiety and confusion. He picked up his sword by the bedside, and followed them closely.
Those emotions, were indescribable when her icy fingers curled around his neck. It was scaring, and soothing. Dying in her hands, dying in his beloved hands.
Author's Note: Waaaaai! Sorry this chapter took quite a few days to be out. I have a holiday camp, and I got blocked halfway in the chapter! Scroll down and read the replies, you darling reviewees! And tell this unworthy one, how was the story?
Quite disappointing that some said it was confusing… T.T Still, I thank you. And I have explanations! Also, I apologies for not replying you darlings who reviewed or the first chappie!
Replies for the first and second chapters:
Half-breed-demon-fox: Wow! It had been so long! I remember you! I am really happy that you're still alive! L.L Yep, and the plot are twisting around… U.U I have da ending in my mind, but I am just lazy to type them out.
Kenshinnohk: Is it? I am not sure though… This is my first time writing a 'supernatural' story… It is not based on a fairytale or some sort. And it certainly does not have a knight in shining armor. 'Uenki smiles'
Ariel: Well, just make it simple. There isn't two Kaoru, and Kenshin seemed to be teleported into that village, all of a sudden… After drinking the gypsy's potion. When I meant, 'To fulfil his wildest desires', it meant that his wildest desires is to have Kaoru alive. So… In chapter one, Kaoru is alive, thus explaining the shock he had.
Kaede-Rukawa-ice-prince: Whores? Where? O.ox Thank you for your compliment! 'Smiles'
Scarlet Rayne: Joyce-oneesama! Uenki says a huge thank you for reviewing, and thank you for your encouraging words. Yay! I am back, the all so cheery Uenki! 'Smiles' :D Aishiteru!
CherryBlossom: Thank you, I will update!
AmoriGoddessOfTheEarth:Thanks:D
Aya45: She was 22 that time, since I referred her as a 'woman' most of the time. Even though I wrote 'girl' in the poem. 'Whistles' And please read on! I love you too! (In exchanging for you saying you love my story!) :P
Xia xue: Xue-sama:D It had been such a long time, ne? Sorry for not posting on, because I have writer's block and some hurtful words in the FF community. But I have recovered! And thank you! Ja ne! Take care too!
Sagitarious Devil:Waaa… thank you for liking my story. You even say my story is 'unique'! I am so touched! I am sure that you won't be confused later on, because the plot will be turning… and if you know what my poems in every chapter means, it holds an important key to the story. Don't be confused, life is beautiful :D
Nilnil: Errr… Okay. The story goes like this, Kenshin, as a child, found this 'figure' in the chambers of his master household. Slowly, he began to fall in love with the sleeping 'figure'. Because of her beauty, and somehow, he could understand her. Without words, without communication of any sort. Still, while running an errand for his master, he met this gypsy, who gave him a bottle of potion, saying that it could fulfil his wildest desires. His wildest desires are to meet Kaoru alive, and his wish got granted somehow. He landed into a village, and Kaoru was standing in front of him. Alive. That is the basic plot of chapter one. :D
Lady Dark Angel: Yes, 'shudders' I know the master was creepy. He was intended to be creepy though. 'Laughs' Yep, and I will leave this big cliffie for you guys to fall off from:P
ALY (Always Loving You),
Your Uenki.