Chapter 2 is up! Sorry that it took so long to update ... I really thank all of those who review.

Chapter 2 – The ball and the secret garden

Riku forced herself to smile as ANOTHER guy approached her for a dance. Of course she rejected him. She sighed for the tenth time after the person finally walked away. Riku had hidden herself at a corner of the grand hall, hoping that nobody would notice her but luck was not on her side as they seemed to flock to her like bees after honey.

Everyone was enjoying especially her twin sister, Risa who had the most attention. She and Risa were totally different. For an example, Risa being the prettiest, with long silky hair loved to dress up but Riku hated it and prefer to wear pants even though it was against the rule of a royal family.

Risa was dancing with their childhood friend, Daisuke and his face was as red as his own hair. Riku could not help feeling envy at her sister. She had loved Daisuke since she was young but it was obvious to everyone that he loved Risa. He would glance at her whenever she was not looking or blushed like crazy as he was now. Risa was too dense to see it. Riku wished that she could take Risa's place and danced with the man she loved.

Her thoughts were interrupted by a deep voice.

"Care for a dance?"

Riku turned to him. He had dark unruly hair and was wearing a white buggy shirt and a tight pant. He had a mystery aura that surrounded him. His dark purple eyes were the ones that caught her attention. She found that she had seen them before but she could not remember where. The stranger noticed her stare and grinned.

"Like my eyes?"

Riku blushed and looked away.

"I'm not interested in dancing." Thinking that the stranger would leave her alone, she continued staring at Daisuke.

"It's not normal for a lady to not to dance on her special day."

"And it is rude for a guy to force someone to do something that she does not like," Riku shot back and walked away. But the stranger caught her hand.

"Come on, it won't hurt to have a dance." He pulled Riku into the centre before she could say anything and danced. Slow music started to play. Riku ignored the feeling of his warm hand on her waist which was pulling closer each step. She could feel his eyes burning through her. Riku looked away before she got lost in them. The stranger bent his head lower and whispered to her ear. Riku held her breath.

"I'm Dark Mousy. I believe the people call me the phantom thief."

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As soon as he said it, the lights went off and shouting and screaming could be heard. Suddenly, the lights were on just as they were off. Riku found herself alone and the stranger, Dark was gone.

Riku was alone at her secret garden, left by her mother. It was used to be a wonderful place but since nobody came to visit here since her mother's death, weeds were growing everywhere. But for some reasons, Riku wanted to come here where nobody could disturbed her so that she could clear some thoughts. The event yesterday had caused a big fuse as their royal treasure; the sword of light was stolen by the phantom thief. Riku knew who exactly had done it but something prevented her from telling her father.

Riku groaned. Here she was trying to protect a stranger who happened to be the phantom thief and causing troubles to her people. Something must be very wrong with her.

"So you are here."

Riku gave a shout when she heard it and turned around to find Dark Mousy standing at the entrance of the garden.

"What are you doing here and how did you get in?" she replied dryly.

"I'm the phantom thief," he stated, as if it was obvious.

"Go away and return back our family's sword." Riku demanded.

"What if I don't?"

"I will shout and …"

She had not finished her sentence when something unexpected happened. Dark went forward and kissed her. Riku was too shocked to respond it. It lasted for a while and Dark broke the kiss.

He smirked, "This will shut you up."

SLAP!

"PREVERTTTTT!"

Footsteps and voices could be heard.

"Well, it's seems that they were coming. See you again, Riku!"

Riku did not know how he knew her name but was shocked to see black wings appeared from his back. In a flash, he was gone, leaving behind dark feathers.

Yay! Finished chapter 2! Some things I need to explain: Dark had magic and Dark and Daisuke were two different people.

Sorry if there are grammars mistakes. But I will try to work this out.

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