Chapter 2: The Princess Is Back?

Tohru opened her eyes. She looked at Yuki who was still unconscious and was still in her arms. All she can see are tall green trees and grass.

'Where are we? What is this place? I… I'm… scared.'

Tohru buried her face in her hands as she cried. Tears into Yuki's face which woke him up.

"T-Tohru… Wh-why are you c-crying?" He asked her with his voice trembling because of the pain. Tohru looked at him with a very scared face. She saw Yuki's hand with traces of blood from underneath his white shirt.

"Yuki, you're hurt! Sorry, I was really scared but I did my best to reach for the window." Tohru was still in tears as she tried to look at his' wound.

"It's alright. I know you did your best…" he said trying not to make his voice tremble again. "Listen, I need you to be strong. Don't be scared. You are strong, so don't cry." Yuki was trying to be more serious this time. Tohru smiled.

"Tohru, can we split up for a moment to look for help? Then we can meet here again."

"Y-Yuki I... Okay."

"Good." Yuki brushed his hand against her hair. "I know you can do it. If you don't find any house or people, just go back here."

"Umm… okay."

They both stood up and went the opposite ways.

Tohru walked as fast as she can. She was still scared.

All of a sudden, someone grabbed her and covered her mouth. She was sure it was a knight or a soldier because the hand was covered in metal armor.

She tried to break away from the strong grip on her. She was then thrown to the grass. She looked around and saw a bunch of men in metal armor circling around her. She even got more scared when one of them pointed his sword on her, almost touching her face. She wanted to scream Yuki's name but she can't put him in another danger.

"Who are you and why are you here!" One of the soldiers asked.

"And why are you wearing that small piece of cloth!" Another wondered for in that time

girls wear long gowns and Tohru was only wearing a red long sleeve, light blue miniskirt, knee-high socks and blue rubber shoes.

"Let me through!" one said, entering the small crowd. Tohru looked up. It was Shigure.

Tohru stood up." Shigure! You're here! Please help us, Yuki and-"

"How did you know my name? Are you a spy? Come on, tell me before you get punished!" Shigure was now giving her a straight face.

'Punished?', Tohru thought.' But I didn't do anything.'

"Do you have company?" he continued, scanning the place. "Say anything!"

"I- I don't have anyone with me." Tohru was trying to be brave like what Yuki said.

"Take her to the castle," he said as he turned to walk. Two soldiers grabbed Tohru and

followed Shigure.

As they were walking, Yuki jumped in front of them out of nowhere.

"Let her go." He demanded.

"Yuki!" Tohru shouted.

"Lady, you lied to me." Shigure said as he swung his sword to Yuki who easily blocked the attack. They continued fighting until Yuki cornered him in one of the tall trees.

"Yuki no!" Tohru shouted "That's Shigure!"

Yuki's eyes widened at this. 'It's…. Shigure? Why is he here? How did he learn to fight like this?'

Shigure didn't waste his time and grabbed Yuki's hand (the one that is hurt) and twisted it at his back. Yuki winced in pain, almost screaming in pain. Shigure positioned himself at Yuki's back and his sword placed on his neck.

"Yuki!" All Tohru can do now is shout.

"We'll take them to the castle. You bring that lady I'll take care of this one."

"Commander Shigure! That is princess Sayou!" One shouted.

Shigure was stunned. ' What? The princess fight good! Oh, you fool!'

"Why didn't you say it earlier? You fool! I'll kill you!" Shigure was now embarrassed and was now starting to sound more like Shigure himself. Tohru and Yuki was shocked.

'Yuki is a princess! How could that be!' Tohru thought.

"I apologize, your highness." Shigure let go of Yuki who was still in a state of shock. " Prince Haru will surely be happy upon hearing about you. I mean, where were you all this time, your highness? We've been strolling different kingdoms for you but you were nowhere to be found…"

"I- I'm not the-"

"By the way, your highness, who's the other girl?"

"No. I'm not the-"

"You don't know her! Then she must be a spy from Amarna. Oh, we'll take her to the castle as well."

"Wait! You don't understand. I'm not the princess you are looking for and I'm a boy!"

Yuki tried to explain.

"Oh boy, she doesn't know what she's saying. Let's take them to the castle."