Chapter 7 head on collisions

When Malina awakened again her bandages were gone and a small tray was lying on a table wither her clothes, looking like new, were lying above it. She got out of bed, and noticed on the tray was some food. Malina slipped off her kimono and back into her normal clothes as a small note fell by her foot,

"Hu, what's this?"

Malina bent down and picked up the note and read it softly to herself,

Malina,though we didn't meet in the best situations I have noticed that I have fallen in love with you. I hope you will someday return my feelings and when you do I want you for my wife.

Hotohori

Malina stared at the letter blankly never before had she ever been told something like that,

, Ok first I get caught by guards and get saved by my older twin brother and now the emperor is saying he's in love with me ok getting weird mutch,

She slipped the note into her pocket and walked out into the hallway. Malina passed by many rooms and was fascinated by how wonderful they all were.

SMACK!

Pain rushed to Malina's head like a horse from a loud sound, she slowly looked up at a young man with red hair and brown eyes.

Tasuki is very courageous, adventurous, and loves stepping up to a challenge. Endowed with a fiery temper, Tasuki never hesitates to tell things like they are, though his smart mouth occasionally gets him into trouble. Tasuki is extremely open, and definitely stands up for what he believes in. Never hesitant to spring to the defense of someone he cares about; Tasuki is protective and never gives up. Though rough on the surface, and slightly rude with a smart-aleck attitude, Tasuki is very kind and loyal to his friends. Because of his quick spark of a temper, Tasuki can at times be a little insensitive, but is redeemed through his inner honesty and straightforwardness. Fun-loving at all times, Tasuki is always ready with a quick comment or sly joke to cheer others up.

Tasuki claims to dislike women of all kinds, though his actions prove otherwise. Rather, it seems that Tasuki is such a gentleman that women always get him into trouble. His dislike of women may have also stemmed from his upbringing. Tasuki possesses a sharp wit, and constantly colors his language with fine examples of foul language. Smart and speedy, Tasuki maintains a wild freedom, and is used to getting his own way, but takes his responsibilities seriously and never steps down from a duty. Rather, he boldly accepts obstacles with self-confidence, and emerges triumphant in his successes. Though Tasuki often covers up his feelings with his smooth, sly attitude, he is also unafraid to show his true feelings to those he knows are friends. Despite being tough, Tasuki is a deep young man who feels deeply.

Tasuki grew up with five older sisters, each as short-tempered and smooth-mouthed as he is. Constantly under the torture of holding his own in a crowded house of women, Tasuki left at fifteen in order to become a bandit, already harboring his "dislike" of females. Tasuki quickly became a favorite of the bandits' leader, and rapidly moved up in rank. Tasuki soon gained possession of the treasured Tessen, a formidable weapon that with the words "Rekka Shinen", would throw flames,

"Cripes, can't you watch wear you're going!"

"You're the one who ran into me!"

Tasuki then grabbed Malina by the sleeve accidentally ripping it revealing her symbol,

"Hey watch it you jerk!"

"Hold on a minuet that mark on your arm."

"Yea so what?"

Tasuki raised up his sleeve revealing a mark on his lower arm,

"The name's Tasuki I'm also a member of the Suzaku seven."

Malina just walked off down the hall.

"Hey get back here!"