Ok I finished this chap b4...but wen I was checking it for spellings and typos word processor crashed…lost it…so I'll try to retype everything again….Lol it took me 7 chappies to finally say it is like Anastasia. But I'll try to change it somehow neways enjoy the ficcie :)
Disclaimer: I do not own ccs or the Anastasia plot.
Chapter 7: Close to You
"Nakuru! Tosha! Hayaku!" (I think it's hayaku for hurry me if im wrong:) ) Eriol yelled. They were running late because it took awhile to wake up Nakuru and more time waiting for her dressing up. Tosha and Nakuru was running behind Eriol while trying not to hit people around them with their belongings.
"Naku-chan!I don't have Suppi-chan!" Tosha worriedly yelled at Nakuru.
"Don't worry I have him! Keep running!" Eriol yelled back.
The trio continued running. Just when Tosha thought she couldn't run any longer, Eriol stopped and she bumped into him hard, causing her to lose her balance. However before she hits the ground, Eriol catches her in time. This made her blush but still thanked him in the end.
"Well we're here now." Eriol announced. Tosha's eyes scanned the elegant ship. The Lady Magdela ship. She knew that Eriol paid a lot to get a place in it.
xxxxx Flashback xxxxx
"Are you insane!" Nakuru bellowed, this woke up the peaceful slumber of the raven feline.
"We'll be boarding the Lady Magdela ship? She costs a lot Eriol! You know we don't have much money left! What were you thinking buying those tickets! And what, they're first class tickets too!" Nakuru doesn't know what to think. She started pacing the room.
"I know Nakuru, but trust me on this…"
"Trust you? That's what you always say. If I trust you on this, French people pick us from their squatter area." she fired at Eriol.
"I have my reasons for doing this Nakuru."
"Oh really? Ok why don't you tell me your reasons?" she sarcastically replied.
"You'll find out soon."
The two relatives were unaware that someone was watching them through a slightly opened door.
xxxxx End of Flashback xxxxx
"She's a stunner yeah?" Nakuru smiled at Tosha who's still looking at the magnificent ship.
"She's beautiful…" Tosha replied.
"Ne…Naku-chan, have you been in a ship before?" she asked Nakuru politely.
"Oh of course not. This is my first time. That's why I dressed up for it. Hehe what about you Tosha-chan?"
"No."
Eriol turned around and looked at Tosha, he had heard her reply. His cousin was also surprised. Tosha has a very different expression in her face.
"So this is not your first time in a ship?" Nakuru asked looking intently at Tosha.
"Yup. Before Papa died, we went to Britain, he had a meeting with the Queen. I remembered being sea sick in the Lady Bea-Bianca ship." Tosha flashed them a bright smile. She almost looked different.
"NANI! THE LADY BEA-BIANCA SHIP? SHE'S ONE OF THE MOST SOUGHT AFTER SHIP FOR HIGH RANKING PEOPLE IN SOCIETY!" Nakuru was so surprised she shouted.
"Nakuru put your volume down!" Eriol snapped. Tosha flinched when Eriol snapped at Nakuru. It was as if cold water was poured down on her.
"Ano…nani…erm"
"Sooo Tosha-chan how was the ride? Is she really pretty?" Nakuru was so intrigued.
"What's pretty? What are you talking about Naku-chan?" Tosha looked at Nakuru blankly.
"You said you've been on a ship and tha-"
"I haven't been on a ship. This will be my first time I think…Oww I'm getting a headache."
"Don't worry Tosha we'll be inside the ship soon. It's too hot here." And with that Eriol gave Nakuru a look that says: shut-your-mouth-now-don't-you-dare-say-any-thing-else-got-it.
Lady Magdela was indeed a stunner. Even the staffs were friendly. A female staff ushered them to their first class room. It was decorated with red and gold heavy velvet curtains. Gold silk cloths covered thetables. Their room consists of 3 bedrooms, a lounge room and a bathroom. They all chose their rooms and got dressed in a more comfortable attire. Tosha wore a white silk halter dress and she let her hair out. She wanted to explore the ship, she was so overtaken by its beauty.
"I'm just gonna explore a little oki?" She told the two other occupants of the room.
"Ok just don't get lost or anything." Eriol replied while trying to takehis tie off.
"Here let me help you." She offered.
"I never liked this thing."
"Well why did you wear it then?" She asked smiling while untying his tie.
"To impress you." he sexily replied. Tosha's breath was caught in her throat. She know she shouldn't look at his eyes but she couldn't help herself.
'Oh god you look so handsome.'
"Tosha can you help me!" Nakuru yelled from the other room. This broke the spell between the two.
"O-oki…hang on." Tosha left his room and Eriol heavily sat down on the edge of his bed. After they heard the door shut, Nakuru ran to his room.
"Oh my god! Eriol I think you are right! She IS Tomoyo! Did you hear how this is not her second time on the ship and you know I read her visit to the Queen of Britain in a newspaper before. Oh my god! And I figured out now why you paid a lot to get in this ship." she excitedly rambled on.
"Really?" he blankly replied.
"Yes! You chose this ship so she'll learn how to interact with high class people. Like honing her skills without her knowing!"
"Wow congratulations Nakuru." another flat reply.
"Did I ever told you you're a genius? From now on I'll trust you and I'll keep my mouth shut!"
"Thanks…"
"Wha-why aren't you happy? This will make your plan flow smoothly. No flaws. Nada. So why are you sulking?" Nakuru got tired of standing and she sat on the spot next to her younger cousin.
"I dunno Nakuru."
"What do you mean 'I dunno' you cant always say 'I dunno'. Come on spill it…" she presses on.
"I don't seem to want to continue this plan." he honestly told her.
"But she IS the princess. I thought you want the reward?"
"It's not about the money anymore…"
"But I thought you want her to return to her mother?"
"I do but…"
"Don't tell me you want to keep her?" she turned her cousin so he's forced to face her. However the ground seems more interesting at the moment.
"Yes."
"You want to keep her?" she asked astounded.
"Yes."
"But why?"
"Because I'm falling for her…I want her Nakuru…" at his confession Nakuru was so shocked. But she couldn't help but feel sorry for her younger cousin. He looked so torn apart.
"You do know that if you keep her, you're depriving her of her right to see her mother."
"I know…"
"That's a very selfish thing to do Eriol but aww I dunno…" She couldn't offer any advice. It was as if seeing a 6 year old Eriol again who lost his pet when they were young. He look so sad and she couldn't do anything but hug her dear cousin…
Tosha was enjoying the afternoon breeze. The wind was playing with her raven locks. After a little while she decided to go to the banquet. Joyful music welcomed her and an old guy asked her to dance. She was having fun waltzing but she decided to have a break and get a drink.
"Oh dear you look amazing!" a old lady gushed at a red headed woman.
"Don't I always?" the red head replied. Tosha couldn't help but overhear them as they were talking so loud. She took her glass of red wine and sat at the nearest table. She was starting to relax, watching theballroom dancers.
"Look someone stole our seat." the old lady told the red head.
"How dare she. But don't you worry, let me handle this." The red head sashayed her way to Tosha.
"How dare you steal our seats?" the red headed woman demanded.
"Oh…Ano, did you reserved this seat?" she politely asked the lady.
"No bu-" the lady was interrupted by Tosha.
"Well there you go then. Sorry but I'm pretty tired from dancing. Besides there are a lot of empty tables around. Or unless you want to seat with me, it's ok." she offered smiling. The red head got infuriated and took Tosha's glass and spilled the contents on Tosha's face. Her white silk dress was now stained with the red wine. She was shocked and unable to move.
Nakuru was dragging Eriol to the banquet. She was starving but also worried about her cousin so she dragged him even though he tried to convince her he's fine.
"Mmmmm I can smell the food from here…." she said closing her eyes and sniffing the air.
"Go eat now then. Eat the air." he replied.
"Very funny. Oh look there's something happening over there." The small circle of people caught Nakuru's eyes.
"Leave them alone. I thought you're hungry? Just eat and stop being nosy."
"Naw come on let's just check it out." Eriol couldn't do anything, Nakuru's grip on his wrist was pretty tight. Finally Nakuru catches a glimpse of the victim.
"Eriol! It's Tosha and I see blood!" at the mention of Tosha's name and blood, Eriol quickly freed himself from Nakuru's grasp and runs to the circle. He saw Tosha holding her stomach which is stained with red, so is the top part of her dress.
"TOSHA! Are you oki? Are you hurting? Where are you hurt?" he was so worried he doesn't know what to do, instead he hugged the girl.
"E-Eriol. I'm fine…." she faintly replied.
"Oh thank god. Are you sure? What's this red stain?"
"It's wine…"
"Yes it's wine. What a coincidence seeing you here Hiiragizawa. You don't know how much I've looked for you!But at leastI found you at last!" the red headed woman purred . She was about to hug Eriol when he replied with his voice full of venom.
"Stay away from me Kaho. I don't work for you anymore. Don't you dare go near me or Tosha or my cousin if you still want to see the sun shine against your fake made up face." he glares at her red eyes. This caused whisperings.
"My, oh my is that a threat Hiiragizawa?" the girl named Kaho challenges him.
"Want to find out?" he replied darkly. There was a look of pure hatred in his eyes which scared Kaho. She retreated with her slave, the old lady and more whisperings were exchanged around the small crowd.
"I'm taking you back to your room and I'll just ask them to deliver your dinner ok?" his sudden changed of tone, which is now, soft and full of concern, warmed Tosha's heart.
"Oki. Thank you Eri-" before she could finish, Eriol lifted her in his arms.
"Hey! You don't have to carry me. I can walk!" she protested.
"Stop moving too much or I might drop you or we might both fall down and hurt ourselves." there was nothing much that she could do. She then surrendered and wrapped her handsaroundhis neck.
'This is bad. I'm enjoying being in your arms again…Oh Eriol if you only knew I ………'
Eriol readjusted his hold on Tosha so she'll be closer to him. To his luck, she fell asleep and leaned her head in between his neck and shoulder. He looks at his sleeping angel.
'Nakuru's right. What I'm thinking of is very selfish. Sorry Tosha I just couldn't help wanting you andwanting to keep you forever. But your happiness will be my happiness.'
He then tucked in the sleeping girl and kissed her forehead. He was about to leave her room when he turned around. He couldn't bear to leave her so he sat beside the bed and took her hand. After a little while to too fell asleep.
Tsuzuku
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now that was not anastasia-ish isn't it:) hehehe
This is slightly changed since the original wasn't saved but this one is better…
i used "she" when they were talking about the ship coa thats what thety so. the marines... like Queen Elizabeth ship. i dunno yeha they always use the pronouns for female when they talk about ships thats why i decided to use that too..
Awwwwww I wish someone will carry me too :(
Well anyways hoped you enjoyed the chap and don't forget to Reviewwww
Who is Kaho in Eriol's life? OoooOOOOOoooo
Stay tuned and find outttttttt :)
Yours
-ushi no hime