Engaged

Chapter 7

Notes:

This chapter is dedicated to YulinG, jinleigh slanzar, Haruka's Knight, naraku93, and blue bloaterz, thank you so much for the reviews and support.

(The next day)

Haruka was sat down behind his desk, reading a book that placed on the desk, while Michiru stood beside him, changing the bandage on his arm.

As minutes passed, Michiru became curious of what Haruka was reading, sometimes, she took a peek at the book "What are you reading? You seemed to be drifted into your own world"

"Ah, sorry. This book is so interesting; it's about the art of fighting in war. The writer wrote it so nicely that it is not boring to be read."

Michiru's brow frowned a bit when she heard that "Are we going to have a war?"

"I don't know. Who can guess when a war will be happened? I just have to prepare myself for the time."

"I think you're right." She tied the bandage on his hand and admired her own work "There, all done"

"Thank you."

"You are welcome. I think I will go to my own room now"

"Sure" Haruka smiled a bit at her and looked down again to the book in front of him. Just as Michiru who was followed by Honoka wanted to go out from the room, a guard stormed in and kneeled in front of Haruka's desk.

"Forgive me master, but the King asks you to meet him in main chamber! There was an emergency situation now!"

"Huh? Emergency situation? It was unusual…" Although confused, but Haruka still stood up and walked to the door "Take me to my father"

"Yes, master. Lady Michiru, the King also asks you to come there."

"Me?" Michiru looked at Honoka who showed that she also don't know what happened. The King never invited Michiru into a meeting before because she wasn't come from the kingdom. But she decided to follow the guard; she had a bad feeling about all of it.

(In the main chamber)

Other than Haruka and Michiru, other important persons in the Kingdom were already there. The prime minister and other minister seemed to be in serious discussion each other when Haruka and Michiru arrived there.

"Excuse us. We are really sorry that we late" they bowed at them and sat down in empty seats.

"Well, since everyone have been gathered. I shall begin our discussion today. I gathered all of you today because I receive an emergency request from Maizuru Kingdom. A guard just brought it to me this morning. What was written in the letter is that Maizuru Kingdom was under attack…"

Michiru's heart flinched when she heard that, sweats formed at her temple and she tried to hold back her tears. Noticing that, Haruka who sat beside her, grabbed her hand and squeezed it lightly.

"… it appears they were under attack since yesterday morning by Xian and Delzeba. Maizuru is very lack of forces right now, they can hold on, but forced back by the two kingdoms. I want us to help Maizuru but I also want to ask for your support, what do you think?"

The prime minister and all of the ministers looked each other and bowed at their king while answered in union "We will support your decision"

"Thank you." Yoshimitsu scanned their faces and clasped his hands "Now, who will be the leader for our army?"

Suddenly Haruka stood up and kneeled in front of him "Father, I know I never had any experience in a real war, but I want you to let me lead them"

"Haruka? You? I trust your ability, but what about the others?"

The prime minister approached Yoshimitsu and also kneeled beside Haruka "My lord, it's true that Prince Haruka is lack of experience, but he was very talented in fighting and leading troops. His skills are very shown in the training; I think we should give him a chance. I am sure the others will support him, and if the prince leading the army himself, it will surely raise the army spirit." He turned to look at the ministers who nodded at him.

Yoshimitsu seemed to be thinking for a moment and then he also nodded in approval at what was said "Alright then, we will send 15 million pioneers, 10 million cavalries, and 5 million chariots. I think that should be enough to support Maizuru. Well then, prepare all of the needs and the armies immediately. I want us to send support there today, before it's too late"

"Yes, my lord." All of them bowed at Yoshimitsu and leaved the room.

When Haruka saw Michiru in trance, he grabbed Michiru's hand and took her with him to leave the room. "Are you alright?"

"I, I am fine. It's just…, I worried about my parents…"

"Don't worry, they will be fine. I will help them, don't worry."

"Alright…"

"Now excuse me, I got some preparations to do"

"Haruka?"

"Yes?"

"Uh, nothing…"

"Strange girl" Haruka messed her hair a little and then ran to his room while Michiru watching him intently with worried eyes.

(At the noon)

The troops have been prepared; all of them are being lined up in front of the castle. Meanwhile, Haruka was preparing himself. Kanbei was also in the room, helping Haruka to wear his equipments. He just wore his armor when there was a knock on the door. "Come in"

The door opened, revealing Michiru who smiled slightly at him. Kanbei looked at her and then at his master, he bowed to excuse himself out from the room. Leaving the two persons alone.

"Is something wrong?"

"No, well, actually there is something…"

"Yes?"

"Haruka, do you really need to go? I mean, you don't have to lead the army yourself don't you? Just send other man to substitute you and…"

Hearing that, he approached her and grabbed her shoulders to look into her eyes "Michiru, look at me" when she did, she saw the tears in her eyes and sighed "Michiru, I went there to save your Kingdom, to save your father and mother."

"I know, it's just… I have a bad feeling about all of this, I can't stand it if I have to lose my parents…, and you…"

"Michi, I promised you I will come back safely. I will come back to you, so trust me and pray for me. Okay?" he wiped her tears with his thumb "Now, don't cry and smile for me." he smiled when he saw a smile in her face.

Still looking into her eyes, he bend little by little until their lips met in a sweet kiss, tasted salty a bit because of the tears, but they saved the moment in their hearts. When their lips parted, he hugged her tightly and whispered in her ears. Whispering words of love and promise that he will marry her when he returned from the battle.

After he finished his preparations, Haruka leaved his room with Michiru by his side to the field where his army gathered. As soon his father finished gave his speech, Haruka hopped onto his horse and lead his army to Maizuru where the battle will be settled down.

TBC

Author Notes:

Ah, this chapter is shorter than the previous one. Am sorry, but I will write the next chapter as soon as I can. This chapter having a long time delays because I just don't have enough spirit to continue. But thanks to the supports that some people have gave me, this chapter finally done. Thank you so much for all the supports, I really appreciate it. Also, thank you for reading and don't forget to review.

Ah, no flame please, a constructive review are welcomed, but please don't flame me. Thank you.