Chapter 11
Kagura stepped back from the younger girl infront of her, a smiling broadly. Tohru sat in awe at her appearance, her large eyes growing ever larger. Wavy tresses fell onto her shoulder, gently framing her delicate face, and bringing out her high cheekbones. "You look like a lady of noble blood, that died out a long time ago, Tohru." said Kagura, pulling a silver necklace from a plain jewery box, and placing it around her neck. "No, it's the prince's, not mine!" exclaimed Tohru, blushing furiously, trying to take it off. Kagura stopped her, her eyes serious."He would not have given it unless you were special to him in some way, this will show the queen how special." explained Kagura, gently prying Tohru's fingers off the clasp. Tohru's hand fell limply into her lap, her fingers trembled.
Kagura opened the door, ushering Tohru out and into the main bedroom. A blond woman sat silently on the bed, her body facing toward a floor to ceiling window. "Uo look, isn't Tohru lovely!" exclaimed Kagura, pushing her into the room. The woman turned, her sharp blue eyes staring at her, scanning her. She stood, qiuckly crossing the room, her long burgandy dress sweeping the floor. "Tohru, it is you!" said Uo, clasping her friend in a hug. Tohru stood there stunned into silence. 'She's beautiful!' thought Tohru, as Uo hugged her tightly. Uo's dress rested on her shoulders, her sleeves only tight around the cuffs, it did not pool around her, but, just fell about her floating not one inche from the floor, the neck was cut into a V-shape, lined with gold, a thin golden chain dangling from her neck. "You look spectacular, Tohru!" yelled Uo, loosening her embrace. Tohru smiled lamely, gingerly sitting on the bed. "You look great too." said Tohru, taking a breath.
A
knock sounded at the door, cauious and courtious. "Come in Alexander."
called Kagura, pulling an orange dress from a drawer. Alex poked his
head into the room, before stepping in."Are you ready?" asked Alex,
impatiently tapping his foot. Kagura looked at him, anger flaring in
her eyes. Alex returned her stare, a sly smile crossing his face.
"No,
Alexander, we are not ready!" said Kagura, frustation slipping onto her
calm appearance. Alex chuckled, smoothing back his long black hair.
Tohru and Uo looked at him, their eyes awe filled at his appearance. He
wore a black linen tunic and pants, his hands had black leather
gantlets, and around his neck was a sapphire tear drop, held by a plain
silver thread. "You two look like ladies of the Realm." said Alex,
seating himself on a wooden that sat at a beautifully carved desk.
Tohru blushed, placing her hand on her heated cheek. Uo just grunted,
returning to the window. Kagura joined them shortly, wearing a burnt
orange dress that had a simple train and trimed with a delicate ribbon
of gold; she wore her hair in a bun held by two golden tea roses, two
ringlets cascading down her shoulders, and the dress had a circle
collar, and at her neck she wore a amber tear drop necklace, held by a
plain golden thread.
"Kagura, you look beautiful!" exclaimed Tohru, clapping her hands and jumping up and down. Kagura smiled, delicately crossing the room to the small group. Alex stood, bowing slightly in mock chivalry. Kagura knocked him over the head, making the man stumble slightly. "That was cruel." said Alex, reaching for her hand. Kagura held it out for him, sighing as he kissed it gently."You were mocking me." said Kagura, cooly. Alex just chuckled, standing and holding out his arm to her. Kagura smiled, accepting it. "Are you two ready?" asked Kagura, though her eyes strayed to Alex. Tohru nodded, following behind the couple. Uo just grunted, following suit. As they exited the house, a carriage pulled by two white horses, stopped infront of them. "Are you ready to see the queen?"asked the horseman, pulling the horese to a halt. Kagura nodded, as the horseman opened the door for them. Stepping inside Tohru gasped. The seats were made of soft white leather, the windows were outlined in mother of pearl, and the blanket that lay between them was forest green velvet."It's beautiful." Tohru breathed, seating herself opposite of Alex and Kagura. Kagura smiled, snuggling closely to Alex, as the carriage drove on the smooth grante road.
Soon the carriage stopped, jolting back slightly."Why did we stop?"asked Uo, looking around the carriage. Kagura sighed, standing from her seat, and opening the door. The horseman, sat on his seat, his back straight and his gaze staring ahead."The palace is straight ahead, the gate is opening."said the horseman, his eyes never leaving the horizon. Once Kagura returned to her seat the carriage began it's journey through the gate.