Authors Useless commentary: WHEEE! I'm wondering if anyone remembers the spell on Kenshin... HEHE!
Disclaimer: HEY DUDE! YOU THINK I'D OWN RUROUNI KENSHIN? IF I DID, THIS WOULDN'T BE CALLED A 'FAN-FICTION!'
Full summary: The Kaoru's bored with only Kenshin doing chores, Yahiko giving Kaoru no respect, Kaoru teaching him kendo, Sanosuke asking for-- basically bored of her daily life. So she decides to throw a party! She invites Sanosuke, Megumi, Tae, Tsubame, Saitou and and Tokio, The Chief, and Gensai-Sensei and his granddaughters. The gang (and Saito, Tokio and The Chief) somehow gets Kenshin to tells them a story about a young Princess and her love for a servant! (Oh yeah, I added the Oniwabanshuu!)
Fantasy
Chapter 3: The Royal Dinner-An Unexpected Party
LAST TIME ON FANTASY:
"I'm sorry..." I whispered lowly. "For not being there for you" I added mentally.
For the rest of the night we were like that. And soon Kaoru-sama fell asleep. I took the blanket and covered it on Kaoru-sama and me. And soon after that, I fell asleep... dreaming of... something unspeakable.
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Normal POV
Kaoru didn't want to open her eyes, feeling to relaxed in her current position. She murmured something in a low voice and sleepily fluttered her eyes open. Kaoru slowly woke up in two strong warm arms the held her very protectively. Kaoru's vision was still extremely blurry, but she could make out some things. She saw pink, and white, also red. The suddenly all the memories from last night came to her. She tried to make Kenshin let go of her but he wouldn't budge -- as if he's protecting something special.
Then Kenshin shifted his head to another side and slowly --but surely-- opened his eyes. He was slightly dazed but then his eyes widened completely. "KAORU-SAMA! GOMEN NASAI! SESSHA WAS UNCONTIOUS! AND LAST NIGHT WHEN KAORU-SAMA--"Kenshin tried to apologize but then was cut of but Kaoru. "Iie. Kenshin, you didn't do anything wrong. I should be apologizing for disturbing you sleep!" exclaimed Kaoru slightly ashamed.
Kenshin gave Kaoru his famous rurouni smile and said "Iie Kaoru-sama. It was aright. It was... fun... last night." softly. kaoru smiled at Kenshin making Kensin blush slightly. "Okay. Well, it's early. I think I can get started with the day's daily things. See ya Kenshin."
Kenshin was left in his room to his thoughts. "Kao-chan..." He thought. "You're no longer the hime-chan that I left so long ago. " He continued.
---Later at around lunch---
It was around lunch and the afternoon scenery was lovely. "Kao-chan?" asked Misao, deep in her thoughts. Kaoru turned her head to face her sitting friend. "Yeah Mi-chan?" she whispered, totally unaware of the question Misao was going to ask. "How do you know when you're in love?" asked Misao in a clam even tone. Kaoru froze and questioned "WHA? WHY DID YOU ASK ME? WHY DON'T YOU ASK MEGUMI OR SOMETHING? I SUCK AT THESE THINGS!" Misao just turned to face Kaoru and stared at her with no emotion that could be easily detected. "Because... You were once in love. I want to know how you know when you're in love. And I'm asking you because, You're my best friend." Replied Misao with the same emotionless even toned voice. Kaoru was slightly shocked but answered slowly, beginning to think of how she felt with Shinto. "Well, you know when you're in love when, you start doing things you usually don't. And when you're shy or you blush when you see your lover. And when your heart aches when ever you think of him... and..." Kaoru paused feeling an ache in her heart but continued. "...and when ever you see him with another, you want to yell and scream. And also when you have butterflies in your stomach. That's about it."
"I see." commented Misao with love in her voice. "Thank you." She said with a smile.
Kaoru was happy to see her friends smiling and whispered "You're welcome."
--A little before the Royal Dinner---
Kaoru had slipped into the kimono that her friends helped pick and whispered "Why Shinto?" Then slowly murmured "Why?"
--Dinner--
Kenshin was at the dinner, standing by one of the many balcony entrances, of course. Kenshin was anxious to see Kaoru in her special-made Kimono, and was fidgeting in the corner. Sanosuke noticed Kenshin and sneaked up behind Kenshin.
"BOO!"
"ORORO!"
"Heh heh!" Snickered Sanosuke. "Sorry, but what's up with the fidgeting?" asked Sanosuke. Kenshin stayed silent and muttered "Kaoru-sama..." Sanosuke smirked. "Oh I see! HEEHEE!" said Sanosuke in a mischievous sing-song voice.
"Sanosuke-sama--"
"NO HONORIFIC!"
"GOMEN!"
"'aright"
"Sanosuke, you're up to something. Aren't you?"
Sanosuke laughed nervously. "Maybe..." He replied slowly. Kenshin stared at him annoyed.
Sanosuke glanced at his beautiful surroundings. The golden Royal Party room was always beautiful, but today it was enchanting! The golden walls and ceiling were decorated with metallic blue fabric that hung from the ceiling to the walls to the floor and was tied together with gold ribbons that was adorned by exotic flowers. In the middle of the ceiling hung a chandler, that had a number of arms that stretched out with lit candles at the middle and tip of the limbs. It had a glass bowl-like object at the base of the chandler decorated with a smaller metallic blue fabric, like the bigger ones, but did not have the gold and was the centre of the fabric. The area around the floor was adorned with vine-like plants, that twisted and turned but always stayed in order. There were many plants around the party room, but they were all not as eye catching as the one that was next to the band. It was a tree; a Japanese Lantern tree to be exact. The Lantern-like flowers were a very bright orange and yellow colour, with a touch of peachy-white.
"Oi Kenshin?" asked Sanosuke dreamily. Kenshin turned his head away from his 'staring into the nothingness of space' look. "Hai?" He whispered, giving Sanosuke his utmost attention. "Who did the decorating?" wondered Sanosuke in a stupid tone. "I believe it was Tae-dono and Sae-dono. They are very good at decorating." Kenshin replied with the famous rurouni smile.
Then suddenly, the giant main doors opened to reveal an angelic Kaoru. She was wearing the traditional royal kimono, with long sleeves, and the bottom part of the kimono was bunched up on the floor, making it look like the bottom part of a wedding dress. The collar was a bit wider then the normal royal kimono and the bottom half of the kimono was loosely wrapped, so it showed Kaoru's right leg, there were 3 other layers but they only covered her left leg. The 3 other layers were orange, yellow and the traditional white. The whole kimono was a blood red colour with sacker trees with golden outlines decorated on it. The obi was a nice green one with a floral design with a touch of gold, pink, orange, red and yellow, that was tied into a elaborate design and was draped to the floor. Kaoru's hair was done into 3 buns that were connected with 2 chopsticks and was decorated with thin golden string-like chains, that draped over her head.
Everyone was silenced by the beauty before them. Kenshin --over in the corner-- was shell shocked. Kaoru walked to a comfortable range and announced "Welcome to my home. Please, enjoy yourself, and if anything is wrong, please tell me."
A moment after Kaoru's arriving, the sounds of a royal party was turned on again.
Kaoru smiled at everything around her; it was almost perfect. "Kaoru-sama?" came a soft male voice.
"Kenshin?"
Kenshin smiled sweetly. "K-Kaoru-sa-sama, w-would you care t-to jo-join me in a-a da-dance?" Kenshin asked slowly with slight shutters in each word. Kaoru blushed slightly. "...yes... I would love to join you in a dance." she replied with a smile. Kenshin took Kaoru's hand that was offered and leaded her on to the dance floor. People started staring at them wide-eyed, for two reasons. One: They were the first ones' on the dance floor. And two: Kaoru was dancing with a servant.
Both Kenshin and Kaoru started to blush uncontrollably. "Kaoru-sama. Sessha is sorry for causing you such embarrassment. Sessha will leave if Kaoru-sama wishes." apologized Kenshin blushing deeper. "No! It's alright. It's slightly embarrassing, but it's fine!" exclaimed Kaoru, almost hating Kenshin for even thinking of leaving her like that. They stayed quiet, dancing to the music, relaxing.
"...Kimi in forum m.o.
Tomerarenai yo
Diked akirametaku we nai
Chippokena yucca demo
Itsuka honto no
Tsuyosa ni nareru naraba
Chiisana chou de sae
Umi wo koeteyukeru
"Itsuka, kitto" sonna kotoba shika
Ienai jibun ga kuyashii kedo
Shinjite ii yo niji wa yattekuru
Kimi no tsuma saki e
Shinjite ii yo kimi no toki ga kuru
Mousugu atarashii kaze no naka
Sou sa kanarazu yume wa yattekuru
Sono mune wo hiroge
Kitto namida wa sore wo shitte iru
Oshie ni kitan dayo ashita kar
Shinjite iiyo yume wa yatte kuru
Kimi no tame dake ni
Naite mo iiyo donna kanashimimo
Tsubasa ni kawaru no sa sono mune de"
The song ended slowly with couples clapping for the band.
"We arn't the only ones on the dance floor now, are we?" Asked Kaoru with a grin. Kenshin gave Kaoru a stupid smile and shrugged.
"EXCUSE ME NOBLEWOMEN AND NOBLEMEN!" Interrupted a loud voice, that came from behind them. Everyone tuned around.
"YES! They aren't late!" Exclaimed Kaoru in a low voice.
"Oro?" Squeaked Kenshin.
"Yeah thanks for the attention!" Sanosuke began. He cleared his throat. "GET IT ON!" Shouted Yahiko. "OI! I WAS GETTING READY!" Argued Sanosuke. "Well--"
Sanosuke and Yahiko started arguing and fighting one another. Everyone sweat dropped.
"Well, as the prince was saying..." Began Megumi, who was finishing Sano's speech. "We are all here to be your entertainment! So band, you can rest! Your on again at 11:30."
The band shrugged at each other and stopped playing.
--11:59 PM--
Kaoru was sitting on a chair talking to Kenshin, who was standing.
"Wow, Rooster and everyone can really entertain, especially Aoshi!" commented Kaoru amazed. "Hai! WOW! Aoshi! I didn't know you had it in you!" exclaimed Kenshin wide-eyed.
"Okay, this is the end of the 'Crazy Humour People' show!" ended Tae. "And it was Sanosuke-sama's idea for the tittle." informed Tsubame.
The room of people clapped and the 'Crazy Humour people' bowed.
They packed their stuff and went to Kaoru as the band people started playing again.
"Kaoru-sama, is there any comments?" asked Aoshi slightly annoyed. Kaoru stared at them with wide eyes. "Wow! TSUBAME, you were so brave! Megumi, OH MY GOSH! Misao, Tae, Sae, WOW! You got Aoshi to sing! Sanosuke, Yahiko, Oh MY GOD! YOU TWO DIDN'T ARGUE FOR THE WHOLE PERFORMANCE! Aoshi, YOU SANG!" reviewed Kaoru.
Misao grinned and everyone smiled (except Aoshi). "YEAH! The weasel and twins got Ice-Block to sing!" Exclaimed Yahiko happily.
"What did you say... Yahiko-chan?" Asked Misao, emphasizing the 'chan' part. "DON'T CALL MYAAA!" screamed Yahiko so everyone could hear, but was attacked by Misao.
"Heehee!" snickered Sanosuke. "HEY YOU! YOU SAY SOMETHING?" asked Misao and Yahiko in unsion. "GET IN HERE!" They pulled Sanosuke into the fight angrily.
"Kaoru-sama?" came a gentle --yet harsh-- male voice. Kaour turned her attention to this voice. "Enishi-kun?" wondered Kaoru aloud. Enishi smiled a saddend dark smile.
"My my... what have we here? Yukoshiro Enishi the Big Bastard." came the sarcastic voice of Misao Makimchi.
"That's Yukoshiro Enishi the Jewel Barrer." corrected Enishi, annoyed.
"Yeah yeah! What ya want White-Hair?" asked Sanosuke with a glare.
"A dance with Kaoru-sama. I wanted the first dance, but some servant stole it from me." answered Enishi, as Kenshin blushed slightly. "Well, fine. But it will be a short one. The party ends in 10 minutes, and we have to start cleaning up in 5. And I promised to help Tae and Sae with the kitchen clean up." agreed Kaoru. Enishi nodded with the same dark smile. They walked to the dance floor and started dancing.
Kenshin felt a raging fire burn in the pit of his stomach and he wanted to scream at the world for letting this man touch Kaoru in ways that were not very polite or appropriate. His eyes started swirling with colours. Amber and violet mixed and looked as if they were fighting a battle. But golden amber prevailed. Kenshin's eyes were brightly shining with a bright colour of amber that glowed furriously. Kenshin --then and there-- looked like a demon, about to devour a small bloody creature.
Sanosuke and Aoshi stole a glance at Kenshin and noticed a deep anger from the red-head's aura and eyes. They took a step backwards, slightly afraid of Kenshin.
"Ai risuru hito wo mamoru tame ni kitto
Otoko wa umarete kita yo
Ai ga nakerya tsuyoku nakerya
Yasashiku wa narenai"
"Who is that man?" asked Kenshin who was totally out of the picture untill now. Everyone stared at Kenshin because he was
" Don't break your dream
Smile once again"
"He's Yukoshiro Enishi! The bastard that's engaged to Kaoru. She don't even like the ass-whipe!" Began Misao angrily. "And he's also an arrogant he-bitch that had a bitch sister named Tomoe that ran away some dude and Enishi's been all upset 'bout it. I don't care! He's been ploting a secret revenge that he's told everyone! Gahh!" continued Sanosuke annoyed. "He's very ignorrant!" whispered Tae. "And is mischivious." murmmered Sae. "If you ask me, he's just plain stupid." muttered Megumi.
"Zubunure ni naru koto ga wakatte ite mo
Tamerawazu ame no naka ni Saa tobikomou"
"He looks fimilliar..." Kenshin whispered..
"Kaze ga sugita ato no
Kagayaku niji no you ni
Kanashimi ni makenai asa
Yume no doa ga hiraku
Ai risuru hito wo mamoru tame ni kitto
Otoko wa umarete kita yo
Kimi no namida nuguu yubi
Sukoshi ranbou demo
Kokoro no itami nakanaru made zutto
Otoko wa tatakau darou
Ai ga nakerya tsuyoku nakerya
Yasashiku wa narenai"
"Oh really?" wondered the 'Crazy Humour People' wondered aloud.
"Don't break your dream
Smile once again
Tsumibukai omoide wo umi ni shizumete
Hito wa mata hateshinai tabi ni deru no sa
Hageshii kaze ga fuite
Egao ga tobasarete mo
Yuuki sae mune ni areba
Itsuka yume ni aeru"
"Hai... I wonder where..." whispered Kenshin.
"Ai risuru hito wo mamoru tame ni kitto
Otoko wa umarete kita yo
Ai ga nakerya tsuyoku nakerya
Yasashiku wa narenai
Don't break your dream
Smile once again"
"Yes... where?" Asked the 'Crazy Humour People' together, as if they had one mind.
"I don't know..." Replied Kenshin in deep thought.
"Ai risuru hito wo mamoru tame ni kitto
Otoko wa umarete kita yo
Kimi no namida nuguu yubi
Sukoshi ranbou demo
Kokoro no itami nakanaru made zutto
Otoko wa tatakau darou
Ai ga nakerya tsuyoku nakerya
Yasashiku wa narenai"
"Crazy Humour dudes?" Hollered a familliar voice.
"Kaoru!" exclaimed Misao happily, as she jumped onto Kaoru to hug her best friend. "Did that bad man hurt you?" asked Misao cuddling Kaoru even tighter. Kaoru giggled slightly and replyed "No! We have to get cleaning! Lets go!"
"Kaoru-sama?" asked Megumi in a soft voice as they carried the finished food in the kitchen. Kaoru only whispered "Hai?" and smiled. "What do think of lost love?"
Kaoru took her time to answer this. "Well... lost love is painful. Sad... lonely... and chaotic. Like when Shinta had to leave, I was tottally dangerous. No one could come into my room, and I didn't eat or sleep... nothing. It's depressing. You feel like an empty shell that someone had kicked. It's very lonesome too. With no one to keep the shell warm. It's very sad..."explained Kaoru with a sad smile. Megumi looked sad and stared at the nothingness. "I see." murmered Megumi. "I wondered how you even got over him..." wondered Megumi in a low voice so Kaoru wouldn't hear her.
The evening went slowly and eventless. Other then the usual chatter of the castle and soft sounds of nature, Kaoru's castle life was getting more boring.
To be continued...
Authors notes: Pls. R&R, I would like to know what you think the spell is about! I love it when people try to guess things! Arrigatou! I'm eating a dragon fruit and white chocolate ice-cream cone! That has nothing to do with this fic. but saying "This fic is crappy" does!