Disclaimer : Nope still don't own Love Hina
It's Good to be King
Chapter 2
The Pieces are Played
There was no reception waiting on him at the airport, he had thought that maybe that is where they would be waiting on him. He was standing in the terminal looking around for them, when his first brush celebrity had hit him. A couple were sitting and waiting for their flight when the girlfriend had poked her companion and pointed his way. Keitaro thought maybe his fly was undone or something, but continued to walk to the exit, with a bit more haste in his step. The man following behind him was carrying his luggage, had noticed it as well, as he hurried up and got next to him, "Don't worry sir if we get separated I will make sure your luggage gets home." With that Keitaro turned to ask him "what?", but before any response was able to be given a group of children had noticed him and one had cried out, "Look its that Urashima guy from television!"
The aide that had been carrying his luggage, took it as a signal, bolting away leaving Keitaro to fend for himself. It seemed that the entire terminal had frozen as heads turned towards him. "ACK!" Was all Keitaro could say, as a forming mass of humanity was about to collide with him.
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Five hours earlier...
King Su's normal expression was one of happiness, but right now the look on his face could kill. Flipping through the notebooks, reading the pages, he looks up at his youngest daughter, "So how long have you planning this?"
Kaolla was now flanked by her sister and brother, "Since I was fifteen, but I knew the moment I met him."
"You know you are enacting some laws that are centuries old, and what about the others that will be involved in this as well?" The King asked as he rubbed his temples.
"There might be some initial reservations, and maybe some open hostility, but if I wasn't sure, I wouldn't have gone forward with it." Kaolla said.
The King looking at the others, "Were they involved as well?" he asked.
"Not directly, I did manipulate a few events, like delaying brother's flight, and giving something to sister and telling her that brother was in a certain hallway, but nothing that would change or alter his personality." Kaolla's head lowered as her sister and brother each turned and looked at her. The King stood up and walked over to his daughter, he sat down in front of her, taking her hands in his, and looking straight into her eyes.
"Is this what you want? You know once I pick up that phone, there is no turning back." His eyes were searching into hers, looking for her answer.
"Yes father its what I want." Kaolla said with some authority in her voice. The King just held her hand for a few moments peering deeply into her green eyes as her eyes reflected nothing but the determination. He sighed, stood up and walked to his phone, picking it up and dialing a few numbers.
"Yes, I need three Molmol constitutional lawyers, one ancient law historian from the university, the Japanese Ambassador, the Chief Justice, and two Japanese Constitutional lawyers. When you get them here bring them to the main conference room, and put me through to the Royal guard." The King waited for a few minutes as phone lines switched over.
"We have a "Lost Lamb" situation."
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Keitaro's mad dash through the airport, had caused security more than a few problems. As the word had spread into other terminals and outside the airport, reporters and tourists alike wanted to get a few moments with him. He had managed to escape into one of the restrooms. Where he was currently hiding, in a rear stall, holding in his hands the answer to his questions, one of several newspapers that had his face washed across the front page.
"You gotta be kidding me? When did I say that?..." as he read the article in fear of being discovered.
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Three hours earlier...
Naru was the last of the group to wake up, as her eyes blinked and came into focus, she could see the others girls threatening Kaolla. As Naru was getting up with the help of Mutsumi, she could hear...
"Su where is my sword? And what's going on?"
"AAAAUUUUUU! Someone changed my clothes!"
"Where's my Oni-san Su!"
"You spiked my sake!"
Mutsumi helped Naru into a sitting position as she looked around the room, It was a half circle with beds lining the curved wall, the other side of the room was flat with two large screens framing a center pedestal that Su was sitting on. Between the beds and the wall was a large curved couch. Everyone had gathered around the pedestal and was yelling at Su.
Kaolla noticed Naru standing up, and she held out a hand in a stopping motion, and said, "Now that everyone is awake I will start to explain. I only ask that you allow me the chance to explain all before you ask any questions. So if you will all take a seat on the couch." As the girls sat down hesitantly on the couch they all looked at Su. "First I should tell you that it's Friday afternoon. All of you have been asleep since yesterday, I slipped something into your drinks once we arrived here, and had you brought here."
"WHAT?" was the twin reaction of Motoko and Kanako as they rose, both looking like they were about to attack.
Kaolla spoke softly, "Let me fully explain, then you can hurt me if you want, but I am sure that once I'm done you will be thanking me." She waited until both sat back down. "First I'm going to show you the video and some recent news broadcasts from yesterday." Kaolla hit a button and the scenes flickered to life as they started to show the signing of the "Todai Pact".
Elsewhere in the Palace at the same time...
Two guards were standing post outside the main conference room, as another aide was pushing a cart filled books towards the door. As the first opened the door to let him through, he got a quick glance of what was happening inside. The arguing and debating had broken into three groups, the first had the King, Japanese Ambassador, and a well dressed Molmolian conversing. The second had two well dressed men arguing one was Japanese and the other was Molmolian, and the last group consisted of everyone else who kept flipping through pages of the books that were increasing in volume.
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Two Hours had past since the last page, or messenger had entered the conference room. The nine men present inside were sitting around open books, and faxed documents. A few times Prince Lamba or Princess Amalla, had been called inside for a quick interview, along with members of Princess Kaolla's private guard. The King sat there finally understanding the depth his youngest daughter had gone in putting this together on her own. Settling in to hear the last arguments he opened the floor.
"The time has come for us to settle this matter. Let's start with the Japanese side of the table. Mr. Ambassador if you would please." The King stated.
The Japanese Ambassador bowed to the King and motioned for the two constitutional lawyers forward. The first one started. "Your Majesty and your Eminence. From my research and my team's back in Tokyo we find nothing preventing this." He bowed and stepped back to his chair, as the other lawyer stepped forward with a large stack of papers in his hand, and placed them in front of the ambassador, "These are the relative laws in place that we could find to backup and support the claims presented from the Molmol government. Our team wasn't successful either in finding anything to prevent this from moving forward." With this he also stepped back and seated himself.
The Japanese Ambassador turned to the King, "The Japanese Government stands ready to assist the Molmol government if they require us." The King then looked to his own experts, "Ok now for our side of the table, Ancient Law and Constitutional law reviewers please first." Both gentlemen stood and presented themselves to the King.
"Your Majesty, we both have traced the older laws from their origin to present day. Where they have not be enforced, they have also not been repealed at the same time. So they are still infect and could be argued in our courts if pressed." The King nodded his head and the first of the constitutional lawyers sat, leaving the older law expert still standing. He was joined by the second lawyer as he pulled a blackboard with him.
"Your Majesty, Through the research into such arrangements we found several supporting facts or duties to be preformed by one in question. In interviewing these we find that all have been fulfilled, in addition they were preformed on our soil." Both men sat down, and the last lawyer stood and went forward.
"Your Majesty, in researching this from a legal since. The list provided to us, is fully correct. Deleting the names from the list that either are too young, or not allowed. The names on the list as long as they themselves give proper testimony, then we have no other option than to grant the request." He bowed and stepped back to his seat.
The Chief Justice bent forward looking down the table to his old friend the King and said, "Well, your Majesty, I have reviewed everything presented and found it fully legal. In the research the last such incident like this took place over two hundred years and with a lesser member of the family, however pending the interviews with the others, I would say that this is legitimate, and we should retrieve the other, before anything happens to him." He paused then added, "Also I would recommend starting legislation on both sides of the fence here, to prevent this from happening in the future, but that is only my opinion." The King nodded, and waved to one of the pages inside the room, he brought a cordless phone with him. The King spoke into the phone, "bring back the lost lamb". Then looking at the page, "Start bring the girls up here one at a time, and get someone to clean up this mess"
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Down in the basement the girls were still listening to Kaolla who was trying her best to stretch out the first part of her confession. After the recorded signing and the interviews that took about an hour, then she showed some of the commentary that was offered by various reporters, and even handed out copies of several papers to the others. Luckily she was showing the award presentation when a knock came to the door. She bounced up and over to the door, and opened it. Two royal guards and Amalla stood outside only briefly, as the guards came in followed by Amalla.
"Oh thank the spirits you're here, lets us out." Said Motoko to the elder sister, as she walked towards the door, only to have one of the guards step forward and stop her. Amalla stepped forward and lowered the guards arm, speaking to the whole group but looking at Motoko as she did, "I don't know what Kaolla has said to you yet, but right now it is important that you cooperate for only a few more hours and then all will be revealed to you. I'm terribly sorry about how you were treated, and I will make sure that you are granted everything dictated by your 'position', "saying this she looked at Kaolla, who understood immediately smiling ear to ear. "There are some questions that we would like each of you to answer, because we are sure that some of you might be nervous or set back by the questions, we are taking one at time. Now since you seem anxious to be the first to leave, Motoko will you please follow me, you too Kaolla."
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Back to the present...
The mass of reporters outside Hinatasou were waiting for a peak at any of the residents or even that of Dr. Urashima. The news had spread quickly that the man of the moment was in fact, not only a now renowned archeologist, but was the owner and former manager of an all girls dorm, which had the tabloids already watering at the mouth. Because of the sheer number of photographers and other media personal, the local police had been called and had set up a few barricades to keep them off the grounds. In the distance two military helicopters were approaching from the mountain side of the estate, scanning for any person that was attempting to intrude from that direction, and searching for something else. In several other parts of Tokyo the police presence had grown somewhat, mainly along the route towards the property. At the airport several dark suited gentlemen took over the surveillance room, as they started to review video.
A taxi was following a large black van, both seemed headed towards the Hinatasou, the passenger a thin man, was worried about the man he had arrived with. He didn't want to leave him alone, but his charge was to deliver the luggage not the person to his residence. As they approached the estate, there was several television satellite trucks parked along the road, and the taxi was stopped by a police officer at a road block. The taxi driver rolled down his window to speak to the officer.
"Excuse me, but I gotta drop this guy about two blocks up. Is there anywhere closer?" The police officer thinking the guy was yet another reporter stepped closer and leaned down to look inside the cab.
"You wouldn't be headed to Hinatasou would you?" asked the officer.
"Actually, yes." The driver answered. The police officer motioned for another to come over with his dog. Then opening the back door and motioning the passenger to come out.
"Pay the taxi and walk the rest of the way, all you reporters have given us enough trouble." The passenger a bit confused at tilted his head and leaned into the officer.
The officer was curious who this man was to dare try and whisper some threat to him, but what he heard floored him. "Actually, I'm not with press officer. I'm charged by the Government of Molmol to deliver Dr. Urashima's luggage to his home." The office opened his eyes and finally saw the three crest of Molmol on the man's jacket.
In the security office, at the airport, a very intimidating looking man walked back and forth looking at the rows of screens as past logs played, he was peering at one of the monitors as images flashed by. "Stop! Back to the third camera." He watched for a moment. "There he is!" He picked up his walkie talkie "Terminal four, west men's restroom!"
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In the main conference room, Motoko was sitting next to Kaolla, after she had answered the questions of those sitting in front of her. She waited for a minute and then spoke, "I don't know why you have asked these questions to me, I find them embarrassing and rather personal. I would like to know RIGHT NOW what's going on." The King walked over to her, sitting down next to her, and whispered something into her ear.
"I'M WHAT?" She stood up like a bolt, looked around the room, and then fainted dead away. Kaolla giggled and said, "Well she took that better than I thought, hey pops should I get the next one?"
The luggagecarrier was thrown unceremoniously into the back of a black van, along with the baggage, as four heavily armed men followed suit. The carrier looked around, and said, "I have to deliver these! Where are you taking me?" One of the paramilitary dressed men answered him back, "You are headed back to Molmol, with the doctor, he will need a change of clothes." The lights and siren on the van came on as it sped away from Hinatasou back towards the airport. Inside the driver grabbed the radio and spoke, "We have the carrier, he said he lost the 'lamb' in the airport." The radio crackled back, "Roger that, head to the diplomatic terminal, you have priority at the moment." With that van sped onto the highway weaving in and out of traffic.
The door opened and Amalla entered the room again, and asked Mutsumi to come with her. Naru and Kanako both jumped up and went to Amalla. "We want to know what's going on right now!" Amalla looked at both women, and softly stated, "When I come back, I will make sure that one of you goes next, I'll let you decide which." She turned and left the room. Kanako grabbed the handle after the door closed and it was still locked.
The terminal was cleared quietly by security, as the last of the civilians left. A team of paramilitary dressed assault team gathered outside of the rest room. "Blue leader to Blue command, we are ready to proceed." one of the men said into his throat mic. "Remember he is a friendly! Don't incapacitate unless necessary.", the return came. The the leader of the group nodded at they went in.
The King had just told Mutsumi the news, when she turned and looked at him with her brown eyes, "Really? Your not joking?" The King shook his head and replied, "No we are not joking." Mutsumi then hugged the King, she turned to Kaolla giving her a disproving look them swept her up in her arms and hugged her also.
The police van pulled onto the tarmac next to the diplomatic jet from Molmol. As the back doors opened and the swat team leapt out, the jet's engines began to churn as they started up. The co-pilot walked over and took the luggage away from one of the officers, and went aboard followed by a very confused carrier. The team reentered the van and drove off, as the jet started to roll towards the runway.
As the door opened once again, Kanako stood up still amused she had gotten the girl to play paper, rock and scissors, which everyone in the house knew Naru couldn't play. Not knowing what she was facing Kanako lead the way out of the room, hoping that she would get some answers and maybe see her oni-san.
The swat team entered the bathroom slowly, the team leader spoke out, "Dr. Urashima are you in here sir?" A ruffle of paper was heard towards the back. They spread out covering the last stall. "Dr. Urashima, we are the police. We are here to help you, if you could come out please." One of the swat members positioned himself on the blind side of the door as they heard the latch turn. Keitaro stuck his head out, and was unceremoniously grabbed and pulled out. The team leader spoke into his mic, "We have him and are checking him now for injury." The team leader was looking at him as the medic was searching the doctor for any injuries, with a nod from the medic, the team leader spoke again, "He's one hundred percent, except for his clothes." The radio squawked back, "Extraction is outside of terminal, clothes waiting." The team leader looked at Keitaro and said, "Sir, if you come with us, we'll get you out of here."
Kanako's eyes were bigger than saucers, as tears of sheer joy were streaking down her cheeks, under her breath she keep muttering "oni-san...oni-san" then it changed to "Kei-kun...Kei-kun" and her usual dark demeanor had changed radically and she giggled.
The locked door opened once again, this time it was Mitsune that stepped forward, since she and Naru had spoken to each other and had decided that she should stay with Shinobu and protect her in case anything was to happen. "Ok sweetie" she said to one of the guards as she passed him, and soon only two were left in the room.
The trip down and outside through the terminal was at least safe, Keitaro had thought. Never before had five heavily armed men surrounded him and casually walked him out. Once they opened the door, a small delegation had met him. First was man holding a olive drab jumpsuit asking him to put it on, followed by a some other gear that was added to the top of it, and finally handing him a helmet. The next man, dressed in a finely made dark suit shook his hand and told him that next time he came through the airport that they would be better prepared. The last man, an elder looking gentlemen, was wearing a sport shirt and a jacket that had the national symbol of Molmol on it. "Dr. Urashima, you will excuse us if you would. You are requested to fly back to Molmol immediately something very important has come up." Just then the roaring noise of a jet engine came around the corner and Keitaro's eyes almost popped out of his head as a set of F-18's rolled up. "You will excuse the transportation, but the Americans were happy to help us out, and we need to get you there as soon as possible."
He was taken up to one of the fighter jets as the canopy was opened and he climbed inside. The 'back seater' he was replacing was making sure he was buckled in properly and gave the 'thumbs up' to him. Jumping down and away from the aircraft the soldier saluted the pair of fighters as they started to roll away. "Don't worry Dr. Urashima, what we lack in comfort, we make up in speed." a voice came over his headset, "Just sit back and relax and don't touch that red handle on your right." He laughed. "We are much faster than your pig airliners, we'll be in Molmol airspace in two hours" As the fighter sped down the runway and streaked into the sky, the people on the ground could almost hear a scream, but they thought it must be the engines.
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Naru was the last in the conference room, she sat down next to Kaolla facing a table of seven men. The one in the middle was wearing a gold band around his head, she figured he must be Su's father. The other people at the table looked like that have had a long day.
The one on the far end stood up and addressed her, "You are Naru Narusegawa?"
"Yes."
The same man, "And you reside at Hinatasou with Princess Kaolla Su?
"Yes"
"On your last visit to our country you were twenty years old?"
"Yes I believe. Now what does this have to do with all of us being imprisoned and where's Keitaro?"
"All will be answer in just a minute, please. Just a few more questions.", he paused, "On your last visit, we have heard testimony that you fell out of one of our airships, and Dr. Urashima leapt after you to save your life. Is this true?"
"Yes, he stupidly jumped after me.", she said starting to get angry.
"You entered the Todai temple during a red moon?"
"Yes"
The King then stood up and walked over to her, and sat down next to her. She could see that there was a warmth in his eyes, as she looked into themIn a hushed voice he said, "I understand how you might feel about this next question, is why I'm here sitting next to you. This is the most important question anyone will ever ask you, and I need an honest answer, let your brain find the information, but let your heart answer, ok?" She was taken aback by this remark, she swallowed and nodded to him to continue. "Have you confessed your love to Keitaro, and if you did, do you love him unconditionally?" She was shocked at the question, she took a few moments to answer then she did.
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The Fighter jet had just completed a barrel roll, and Keitaro was smiling ear to ear. Over the last two hours the two jets had performed several maneuvers from rolls, to dives, and loops. Keitaro being used to sudden acceleration and high altitudes was at home inside the jet. The chatter between aircraft had been friendly, as each pilot found the their sudden new orders more enjoyable than they first thought. The aircraft had maintained a consent Mach 1.5 speed for the entire trip. As the Molmol flight tower had crackled into the radio, and the airport came into view, Keitaro's heart began to race some, as he didn't know what he was going to face, but it had to be an emergency. Walking away from the aircraft, he was greeted by a dark sedan, and two motorcycles. The car stopping in front, and the rear door opened, he got in without question, and the three vehicles rushed away.
All seven girls were now outside in a private bath. The news had shook their worlds, and they now were facing their new reality, but there were two groups chatting away. The first group consisted of Mitsune, Shinobu, Kanako, Mutsumi, and Kaolla every now and then, they would start laughing and Shinobu would turn beet red. Even Mitsune turned a few shades red after a comment from Kanako, and Mutsumi just laughed and said, "That sounds like fun."
In the other group was Naru and Motoko, they weren't talking only staring at the others as they laughed and clapped at something humorous. It was Motoko that felt she needed to say something to Naru. "Naru-sempai, I don't know what to say, this has come as a shock to us all. Though I think others are handling it better than we are." She motions towards the girls on the other side of the bath. Naru, looked at Motoko, "I know Motoko, but when I see that pervert...", her nuckles cracked as she made a fist.
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Keitaro was rushed into the conference room, still wearing the flightsuit. He was facing the same table as the girls had before. The difference was that by now they had broken for a recess and they were looking sharper now. There was a whiteboard to one side of the table with the names of all the girls on it that were currently living at the apartments. Lamba and Amalla were there as well speaking to their father, when he came in they both turned and looked at him, he couldn't comprehend the looks, a mixture of sadness, seriousness, hope, and amusement.
Amalla walked over to him and gave him a big hug, and a pinch on his rear, and whispered in his ear, "Looks like hunting season is going to get interesting." Then she took one of the seats that faced the table. Lamba came over to him and gave him a bear like hug and then sat next to Amalla. Another door opened and from it came Kaolla who ran up to Keitaro and also hugged him, but gave him a very chaste kiss on the cheek before she sat down. The somewhat dazed Keitaro, was led to his chair.
The King stood up and introduced everyone in the room, including the two lawyers from Japan that were sitting in the corner. With a wave of his hand, the doors closed and two guards took their places in front of them. The Japanese Ambassador then stood and started to ask questions about his birthplace, age, current occupation, and the titles he has been awarded. To be honest Keitaro didn't know what was going on, his first thoughts was that there was some kind of trouble with the excavation, or with the agreement. After he had answered the questions with the ambassador, and everything was verified, the ambassador bowed and thanked the King. He walked up to Keitaro and shook his hand and bowed to him, before leaving the room entirely.
The next person to stand and address Keitaro was an elderly fellow, wearing what looked like a borrowed suit. He repeated his name and his position with the National University as the Chief Archivist of Written Law in the kingdom. He pulled out a leather bound folder and addressed Keitaro.
"Dr. Urashima, I'm going to be asking to verify a few things that have been reported to us, not all of these have been witnessed, so please answer truthfully."
Keitaro who always told the truth or tried to said, "Of course."
"Most of these questions have to deal with the last time you were in Molmol, over three years ago." Keitaro nodded in acknowledgment.
"First question, Did you travel from the western jungle to the city of Todai, on foot?"
"Yes, Seta, Haruka, Sara, Naru and myself did." With this one of the gentlemen right side of the table made a note.
"During your rescue attempt of Miss Narusegawa, aboard the blimp, did you fight and defeat one named Motoko Aoyama?"
"Yes, only because she used to beat me up, and I had learned how she approached in certain attacks." Again notes were taken.
"After you were released from the kitchen refrigerator, did you kiss one Miss Maehara?"
"Yes, but it wasn't passionate or anything, I mean it was an innocent kiss."
"Did Princess Kaolla kiss you while either on the blimp or before you entered the Todai Temple?"
"Yes, to both." Keitaro was trying to figure out what was going on, his mind was thinking he was in trouble, and it was sounding some alarm bells, but he couldn't nor wouldn't lie.
"While on the blimp, did you leapt out of it to rescue Miss Narusegawa?"
"Of course, she didn't have a parachute and would have died."
"Did you enter the Temple under a red moon?"
"Yes"
"Now for some more recent events, if you please. You were camped at the temple grounds for over six weeks?"
"Yes"
"You invited Prince Lamba to a banquet, and according to our reports you served him some kind of desert. Is this true?"
"Yes, I invited him, it would have been rude not to, and I served everyone that night. It was my thank you."
"Upon your return to the palace, you presented the Royal Family with what you found in the desert, did you keep any item hidden, or unreported?"
"No, all items were cataloged and presented." Keitaro was a little angered at this question, thinking that they suspected him of stealing.
"Did the Princess Amalla...um...come on to you?"
Keitaro was blushing, and not to mention that Lamba was sitting next to him, he took a breath and answered, "She thought that I was Prince Lamba." and he quickly added, "And nothing happened."
"You were awarded the Red Moon of Molmol, correct?"
"Yes"
"And Princess Kaolla awarded the medal to you?"
"Yes"
"I understand your modesty on the next question, but please. You had the original idea to share the artifacts with other museums?"
"Yes, it looked like an easy answer to all the arguments"
"And only four more questions Dr. Urashima. This might seem ultra personal, but answer them please. The following girls; Miss Narusegawa, Princess Su, Miss Aoyama, Miss Urashima, Miss Konno, Miss Maehara, and Miss Otohime. Have they in one way or another professed their love to you before or during your visit to our counrty and before you entered the temple?"
Keitaro had to think about this some before answering, "Naru, Motoko, Mutsumi, and Kanako did for sure. Kaolla, Mitsune, and Shinobu have in their own ways. So I would say yes they have."
"Did the before mentioned women, stand inside the temple with you during the red moon?"
"Yes"
"Is Miss Kanako Urashima, a blood relative?"
"She is my adopted sister, so no not blood."
"And the last question Dr, Urashima. You care deeply for these girls, and we have read from statements that you have done just about everything you can for them, so one can say you love them, correct?"
"Well of course"
"Thank you Dr. Urashima." The elder man then addressed the King, "My questions are complete. Good day your Majesty." He bowed and left the room. Then one of the well dressed men to the right stood, and address Keitaro. "I have only one question Dr. Urashima. When you received the Red Moon of Molmol, you were also awarded full citizenship to our country. Do accept this citizenship and the laws of our country?"
Keitaro was a bit startled about this, but answered from his heart, "I was honored to receive such an award, and in that honor I do accept those responibilities as they were given." With that the two Japanese lawyers stood bowed to the table and left, along with the other man. Only four people remained at the table now, as each left after their questions. The two other well dressed men were going over some papers in front of them, chatting in hushed tones, when the King cleared his throat and they both stood.
The first looked over to the King and said, "All requirements were met under the law, your Majesty." The other said the exact same thing and they both left the room. The King looked down at the left end of the table, in a questioning look. The other looked back and sighed and nodded, he stood up shook the King's hand. Before leaving the room, he stopped in front of Keitaro and said, "No matter what happens understand that as long as you lead with your heart, you will make no mistakes." He shook Keitaro's hand and left. The room now only held the Royal family of Su and Keitaro. The King rose up and walked around the table, and looked at Keitaro, who sat a bit nervous. He pulled a chair over and placed it in front of Keitaro. He took a long look at him, then addressed him.
"Dr. Urashima, would you mind if I called you Keitaro?" The nervous young man only swallowed, as sweat began to form on his forehead. He looked at the King and shook as he answered, "Um..I guess so..your highness..it wo..would be fine." The stern features on the King softened, and he smile warmly at Keitaro, "Good", he said, "I don't like being so formal with my son-in-law."
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