-1Can't Rain All The Time
Chapter 4
Shendowx
By
Bulma
-½ A Universe Away!-
A lively party of the universes greatest men were gather in a rather large dinner room. All sat next to each other around an expensive, elegant black mirror polished table. They were to honor a beautiful Empress. She had a lovely face, creamy skin, soft amber eyes, a set of elegant lips, and a perfect body that even the beautiful of goddess's would envy. She screamed Royalty! She was dressed in the finest white silk kimono and flowing black hair tied in a delicate bun. Yet appearances can be deceiving.
She was a lovely creature but she had a dark, tainted soul. Out of all the powerful and wealthy persons in this dinner celebration, she, by far, had the most power. She smiled adoringly at the guests who had come to honor her. They were to celebrate her empire's success. Nothing went on in this universe without her knowledge and approval. Those who went against or defied her, ended up in a place worse than hell itself. She had the universe in the palm of her hand and she was the ring leader in the universe of pure evil. Yet, glancing at this party and her appearance one could never suspect her of heinous crimes.
A man raised his glass, "To the success of Shendowx! Long may it reign for another 15 years!" he proclaimed half drunk. In turn everyone agreed and raised their glasses to that so they may drown their drinks. The woman smiled at her empire's name in praise. She stood up and clapped her hands happily. The talking ceased and all gazed upon the lovely creature. " I want to thank you all for coming. Without you, Shendowx would not be what it is today. However, I would not be who I am today without my little Hybrid. You must thank him for making all of this possible." she smiled.
The men in the room nodded and agreed to this. "Empress, it is us who should be thanking you. You have better our lives. We owe you the most gratitude." One of the men told her. The Empress smiled. "Please my name is O-Ren. But feel free to enjoy the rest of the evening. I am afraid I am rather tired and must get some rest." she spoke sweetly. She gracefully rose from the table and bowed before her guests. She then made her way to the door.
Her servants closed the door softly behind her as she walked through the elegant hall, atoned to her gracious personality. As she turned a corner to lead into another hallway in which she must cross to go to her chambers, she heard footsteps rushing up behind her. She turned around and looked to see who would dare disrespect her hall and much less her rules.
It was a messenger who ran before her and bowed. "Empress, I have an urgent message!" "Sir, you will take care to remember to walk in my halls! We are elegant ladies and gentlemen. We have class on my base and if you must get to me urgently, you will make a fast stride, not run! Do well to remember your manners in my presence!" The Empress narrowed her eyes angrily at the messenger who began to tremble in her angered presence.
"Forgive me Empress O-Ren. This news is very urgent." He sincerely apologized. He looked up and handed her a note. She opened it and began to read. She read it once, then twice, even a third time in disbelief. "My, my…very well. I shall take care of it. You are dismissed." she softly spoke to him numbly. "Yes, very well Empress. Good-night." he bowed once more. Then he turned to leave.
Once he left, O-Ren clapped her hands loudly and it echoed in the empty, lonely hall. Not even a fraction of a second later a young man around the age of 20 appeared with lavender locks and royal, saffire eyes appeared in front of the Empress and bowed respectfully. "Your Highness?" he asked still bowed before her. " I have another mission for you. On the Planet Earth, there are 2 prisoners who are in need of being relocated here. Is that understood?" she asked him. "Yes Empress." the young man replied. "Go and do this immediately. I shall take care of them in the morning. So put them in the cells when you arrive back here. Now, I must retire. Come to me once this task is complete." O-Ren told him and walked past to head to her chambers as the young man disappeared.
AN: I would love, love, absolutely love to thank those reviewers out there! A special thanks to Bellatrixred,Vladegurl,skolli.and NairobiDawn