Title: Innocent Scandals
Inspiration(s): Les Liaisons Dangereuses
Author: Miss Rei Faun
Anime: Ronin Warriors
Type of Fanfic: Alternative Universe; set in the late Heian Era
Genre: Drama
Couple(s): I'll give you a hint, they're het couples and NO romances with OCs are involved! (for the most part)
Yaoi Yuri or Het: Het
Original Characters: A few.
Notes/Warnings: Thanks, Inda for the comments! I'm sorry to say, but the man Kayura was with is not Rowen (he's not even in it...), but an original character, but that relationship will end soon...
Mia will definitely be in this! (Damn I just gave that away...)
I don't NOT know how Coming of Age ceremonies work...so...
I thought the city was Heian, but it was really Heian-kyo. (Present day Kyoto)
Anyway, what will happen here will basically change the whole course of this story...
Rating: R/NC-17 for lemon, angst, one off-screen rape scene, treachery, and death...basically anything that's considered not for kids...
Chapter Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: RW belongs to Sunrise/Bandai; and Les Liaisons Dangereuses and the movies belong to their respected owners.
Few Days Later...
Tonight would be the Coming of Age Ceremony for young Suzunagi. Everything was ready.
But for now, she was being taught another shamisen lesson from Yuli. Now she was becoming a fast learner at the instrument; Yuli was impressed at that...
...Plus, the sooner she learns all this, the sooner he can get the hell out of here...
Not that he didn't like her at all. In fact, sometimes, he considers his pupil as a good friend.
How does Suzunagi feel?
Well, she considered him as a friend from day one...
"That was very good, but we need get you through that high note, Miss Suzunagi."
"How is she doing?" The two turned to see Lady Satsuma and a smiling Lady Kayura.
"She's doing well, milady."
"Wonderful. Well the lessons over for today. Suzunagi must get ready."
"Milady," Yuli bowed before he left. The little girl didn't want him to go.
"You were wonderful, dearest," Kayura smiled at the girl and they hugged.
"Suzunagi, we'll be right back," Lady Satsuma said as the two women left.
As soon as they left, Suzunagi ran out of the room when the guard wasn't looking. Through the halls she saw Yuli heading for the doors.
"Mr. Yuli?"
The young man turned to see Suzunagi, surprised that she's actually talking to him. "Yes?"
"I wish you could come to my ceremony," she smiled sweetly with hope.
That pained Yuli so. "I can't, Miss Suzunagi. They don't invite people like me."
"How come?" She asked.
Yuli sighed, realizing the kid doesn't know a thing between a noble and a commoner. Damn aristocrats always shelter their children too much...but that was why he can't really put his anger at her, though. Only her mother.
So he said, "They just don't."
Her eyes brightened. "I know! I'll ask mother! She'll have to agree!"
"Um...I don't think that'll work out. Besides, you better head back. They may be worried about you."
Her face saddened.
Yuli realized that this was their first real conversation...and maybe their only... "Tell you what," And then he got out something and a piece of paper. He began writing down something and then he handed it to her.
"What is it?" She asked, curious.
"Since we can't talk to each other all the time, maybe we can write. This is where you can send me a letter."
She gasped. "Really!"
"If you want to talk to me about something you can. And don't worry. I'll write back!" Yuli smiled with a wink. He may be a commoner (really a son of a merchant but still...) but he's NOT illiterate.
"Oh thank you, Mr. Yuli!" She grinned.
He bowed and smiled. "It's been a good one, Miss Suzunagi." And at that he left.
Little did he know, that made the girl blush just a little...
Night...
Many care to the ceremony, including distant members of the imperial family themselves!
Someone else would be there...the man Suzunagi would marry.
The girl herself was very nervous with her "adult" robe. With her was Lady Kayura.
"You'll be fine, dear."
"There's lots of people out there." She stared in awe.
"Don't worry, you'll do great!"
Suzunagi became even more worried. "Mother said that the person I'm going to marry is here as well."
"That's what she said. Well, I must leave, now."
"But—"
"You'll do wonderful," Kayura gave her a sweet smile before she left.
"Juri," Kayura began, "Just who is her fiancé?"
"Suzunagi? Well, I'm glad you asked," Lady Satsuma answered. "He's at the main hall as we speak."
"Oh wonderful! I'd really love to see the lucky man."
They arrived at the main hall, where everyone else is sitting or talking.
"Ahh! There he is!" Lady Satsuma said. She tapped him on the shoulder and he turned around to face them.
It was at that very moment when Lady Kayura's world completely shattered.
"Lord Takuyama!" Kayura said.
You see, Lord Takuyama was the very same man Kayura was with nights earlier!
"Lady," Lord Takuyama simply replied. Though he didn't show it, he was shocked to see her.
Lady Satsuma looked at them. "I see you two know each other, then?"
"Yes," Lady Kayura answered, whose smile had disappeared.
"Well, I have to introduce him to some other guests, Kayura," Lady Satsuma continued. "You just enjoy yourself."
Kayura never kept her eyes off of him...
Minutes later, everyone watched as young Suzunagi performed in the ceremony. She was nervous, but looking at the smiling Lady Kayura gave her confidence.
She sure wished Yuli was there as well...
Among the audience was Lord Takuyama. Kayura saw him and smiled and decided to sit by him.
They never said a thing for a moment. She finally broke the silence.
"Oh she is adorable, isn't she, Takuyama?" she asked warmly, staring at Suzunagi. "You couldn't have picked a better choice for your bride."
"Um...yes..." he answered.
"Now you take good care of her, Lord Takuyama."
"Of course."
And then she faced him and said, "And have a wonderful life with your bride." And at that, she got up and left.
After the ceremony was done, everyone applauded at the girl. Suzunagi tried to find Lady Kayura to talk to her, but couldn't find her.
Lady Kayura was gone...
Later, at Kayura's home...
A man jumped walked up to the place, greeted a servant, and went inside. He went up to the main hall, where Kayura was sitting. She turned around and her face brightened. "Anubis!"
"All right, Kayura. I'm here, now what is it that I have to come all the way here for?"
"I have some exciting news!" She took his hand and he sat down with her.
"Well, what is it?"
Kayura took a deep breath and smiled again. "You remember my little cousin Suzunagi?"
"That girl you were with at the theater? Yeah. Why?"
"Well she's supposed to be married, soon."
"And?"
"Guess who chose her to be his bride?"
"I give."
She sighed. "Lord Takuyama."
Anubis's eyes widened. Then he snickered and before long he was laughing! "THAT man!"
"Anubis! It's not funny!" Kayura pouted.
"Yes it is! He dumped you for a CHILD!" And he went on laughing.
"Well, they say 'men are fascinated by virgins'...I don't know why..."
"Well," Anubis calmed down, "I still don't see where I come in, Kayura."
Kayura then sighed sadly. "I don't like hurting people, but now I just have to hurt him!" She then looked up at Anubis. "And you're the only one who can help me!"
"So you want me to duel him or whatever..."
Kayura giggled. "Oh Anubis, darling! You're a terrible duelist. Besides...for what I have in mind, I need you very much alive..."
"Go on."
Kayura sighed yet again and got up to walk. "You see, Suzunagi reminds me of myself when I was her age. So full of life and wonder..."
Anubis smirked. "You're still full of life, if you know what I mean..."
She smirked back. "Oh shut up!" She then continued to look away. "Suzu-chan...oh, she's just so innocent and virginal, so free from corruption, so...pure..." She trailed off looking at the wall, as if she may actually break...
Anubis, sensing something was wrong, spoke. "Kayura...are you okay?"
She tuned to him, and she looked very different. She smile was gone, and her eyes were no longer bright, but dark.
Her dark eyes were full of iciness, making her face emotionless. "I want you to end it all."
"Excuse me."
She walked back to him. "I want you to take Suzunagi's virginity." And then she sat down next to him. "Because I want Takuyama to see, on their wedding night, that someone beat him to it."
Kayura's lips began to curl into a dark and evil grin.
"I want to make Takyuama the laughingstock of Heian-kyo."
((A/N: Stay tuned.))