"Your majesty your father will like to see you." One of the servants said as they took leave of the young masters training hall. "Father. I thought that he did not want to see me." The young prince breathed as the prince placed her sword down.
It had been about six months since the incident with the foreigners and father and daughter have not spoken since. It really was such a piety argument.
The palace halls were filled with autumn colored flowers and scents. Harvest time was all most upon them and their people were filled with a new sense of pride since the birth of a new monarch was rapidly approaching. Yes the Queen was six months pregnant and she was expecting a baby boy. The real heir to the throne, yet the prince was still not allowed to come clean with his secret. The only secret that lead to the incident with the foreigners.
The young prince stopped in front of the throne room allowing the guards to open the doors. And there atop of the stairs sat the current King, the proud man, l that had yet to speak with his daughter because nether one wanted to yield to one another. "Father." The prince spoke eloquently "Is something the matter? Is my royal mother okay? Did something happen to the…" The King lifted his hand and gestured for the prince to seize. "Finn, my son, no my daughter. Nothing is wrong with your mother and your brother are doing fine. I just wanted to speak with you."
Daughter? Finn thought as a small smile crept up on her face. "Father?" "Do you remember what happened six months ago?" The prince nodded silently. "Well," the king continued, "I have done some thinking and have decided that you are allowed to go and search for your fiancée on your own."
"What? Seriously Father?" Finn exclaimed as she saw the king nod his head. "But I will only give you one chance. So do not blow it."
"Yes father." Finn calmly said. This is my once chance to see Ryuu again. She thought as the King interrupted her thought. "But I am only giving you until the end of the year. If I remember correctly six months ago you said that there is someone that you like. So if that person likes you back then there is not problem."
"Thank you father. For giving me this opportunity, I promise that I will not fail you." Finn stated as she bowed before the king. " I just have one condition if you are heading to Japan you will have until the end of the harvest festival and you are not allowed to let anyone know or uncover your secret. Do I make my self clear?"
"Yes Father." She said as she walked out of the throne room and started packing.
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It has been about six months or so since the incident with royal family and the SA have finally come to terms with it. The new years has stared with a lot of changes. Kei has just recently asked Hikari to marry him and she has yet to give him a proper answer. He has also started working in his grandfather company. Jun's music is starting to sway hearts of many, especially Sakura's. Megumi has made her first debut with a music producer. Tadashi well he's just be Tadashi. Akira is still skillfully cooking for everyone and terrorizing Tadashi. Ryuu well since the twins are busy with their own he has started working with in this family business. So everyone in the SA have there own agendas but they are still together.
"I can't believe that demon, Kei. How dare he try to propose to my sweet beloved angle Hikari." Yelled a furious Akira. As she hug Hikari making sure that Kei keeps his distance from them.
"So." Jun question, "What did you say?" As every eye in the greenhouse aim towards the girl in question. She nervously responded, "I haven't given him my answer, but.." Hikari blushed, "I will tell him when I finally defeat him." She seems very happy in saying that only Kei understood the meaning, everyone else just smiled at the girl.
"It looks like everyone finally got someone." Akira said as she glances around the room. Just about everyone in the greenhouse had found or is currently trying to begin a relationship with someone.
"Akari said something mean again." Tadashi finished before Akira had right hooked him. Letting the poor boy fly outside of the greenhouse. "What are you talking about you jerk? Since when do I say something mean?" She huffed as the guys just looked at her.
"Ryuu." Jun whispered as he and Megumi notice him walking out of the Green house. Ryuu the green headed teen walk silently trying to keep a calm composer. "Finn" he breathed as he stopped in front of a tree. This tree was very special to the boy since it was the place he befriended the young prince.
"Ryuu." A voice called out to the green-headed teen as he stood standing. "Megumi and Jun are worried about you." Kei said. "I know." Ryuu replied "But… I don't mean to make them worry." Both boys stood in silence just allowing the small breeze play with them. "If you want to take about something them I'm all ears." Kei breathed, "That is what friends are for right."
"It's not important. So don't worry yourself, Kei." Ryuu said. "I can't change the past, you know. I've been working really hard to forget about her. But I can't."
"Then don't" another voice said as both males noticed Tadashi lying on the floor. "I don't really know what you guys are talking about but don't forget. I sure that's what Kei is trying to say. Besides the only way to forget is to either occupy yourself with something or get a girlfriend." Tadashi finished as he stood up dusting his off his pants. Both Kei and Ryuu smiled at him as he walked off. "I'll let everyone else known that you guys are heading to work okay." Tadashi waved, as his retreating back was no longer seen. "He sometime give good advice doesn't he Kei?" Ryuu asked as Kei nodded. "Later Kei." "Later Ryuu."
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Ryuu's POV
"Ryuu you should go out and get yourself a girlfriend." Hm. That's what they told me, not in those words but in definition. It was not the first time that someone had mentions it to me and it would probably not be the last. It's quite funny actually. All of my friends have someone that they care for. Even. I unconsciously grabbed an old photo of us three. Megumi. Jun. It's quite pathetic actually. My existence revolved around you guys, your needs, your health, and even your happiness. But now you grown to become very independent form me. I cannot help but smile as I place the picture down.
"Girlfriend, huh" I repeated out loud. My chest hurts. Every time I think about that phrase I cannot help but think about her; her smile, her face, the way that she would cry when Kei would stop her advances with Hikari but I especially miss when she was able to read my emotions. She could easily tell that something was wrong with me just with one glance. I miss the warmth of her smile a smile that would make my soul my very existence tremble. I miss being able to hold her in my arms, protecting her, consoling her but definitely just loving her. Damn.
This isn't helping. I need to distract myself from these thoughts. From her. I looked down at the documents my father gave me. Ever since the incident six months ago I've been occupying myself, creating some type of excuse not to think about her. Not to see the happy couples that my friends have. But I can't. I am I not allowed to fall in love. I slammed my fist on the desk. "Sir?" I heard the secretary say as I regained my calm composure. "Yes." "Miss Alisa is here to see you." She continued. "Let her in." I said as I quickly grabbed the same documents again. At least now I'll be able to distract myself.
Alisa is truly a beautiful, kind, adorable girl that any man would kill to be with, too bad that I am not that man. "Ryuu." She smiled, "have you forgotten that you promised to eat dinner with me, today." She has a very lovely smile but not as warm or charming as hers. "I haven't forgotten" I replied as I place the papers in the folder. Her smiled grew wider and her eyes light up brightly. I smiled back as we headed towards the door. Ever since that day Alisa has been there for me, she never left my side. Even thou she's not you Finn. I promise that I'll make her happy.
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6 Months Ago:
The incident at the Royal Palace
"I forbid it." Finn's father bellowed, "Sorry father but this is part of the condition." Finn said as she walked out of the throne room. She going to tell them I panicked. She is going to tell everyone her secret. Did I not protect it? Did I fail her is that the reason? "Finn." I whispered as she exited the room. I had never seen her look so beautiful in my entire life. She so filled with confidence and arrogance that she was literally glowing. I guess that's what you call the air of royalty.
We were trying to catch up to her. Finn as a prince she acts completely different almost as if her prince side is the owner of her thoughts and movements. Finn so there is someone that she likes. Lucky bastard. Who ever he is I really detest him.
I didn't realize but Hikari had already launched her self at Finn. But Finn for the first time skillfully dodged. "Finn." I said, "Why?" She sighed, "This is all I can do for you guys. So please get ready the plane will be departing at 6."
"What do you mean?" I grabbed her arm. She wouldn't look at me at first it took all I had to not hold her that very second. I'm pretty sure Kei found this awkward but I didn't care. I love this girl and I'd whether have her be happy with another man then see her sad. "My secret was reviled and my father found out." She continued. "But how?" I looked at her for an answer but she gave me none. "It doesn't matter how all that matter is that you guy get home safe and sound. So please get everyone ready."
Hikari was about to protest but Kei interfered. "Okay. We'll get everyone ready. So we'll see you in the front of the palace then." I look at Kei and gave me that stare you'll explain everything later. I nodded as he and Hikari left. I know he'd probably get the answers from her. "Finn." I replied again only to be surprised this time for she was hugging me. "You are a very important friend to me Ryuu, so please I want you to be happy. " She broke free form our hug smiling the way that only she could. "Thank you for everything you have done for me. For all the good times, for helping me with my problems for not giving up on me, for protecting me and my secret, but thank you for being my one true lo… no my best friend. I will always hold on to these memories." My chest hurts. I continued to stare at her. She seems to be fighting with her tears. My hand moved on it's own as I wiped the falling tears of her face. "Ryuu" she said through her tears "I lo… Alisa likes you so please make her happy." With all that said she smiled and walked away.
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Ryuu's POV
"Alisa likes you so please make her happy." That's what you said Finn. At that time I didn't understand why, I knew you liked me, I could tell yet why did you say that? Was it that I was not good enough? Did I do anything wrong? "Ryuu, thank you." Alisa interrupted as she smiled towards me. She really looks beautiful. "No problems." I responded as she held my arm we had continued to walk towards the park to watch the sun set. It felt nice to be need again.
Our time together is always peaceful, I can always relax when I with her. It took me six months to forget about Finn, or at least I'm still trying to. But I don't feel like I'm ready yet. I don't … "Ryuu is in it happiness when you gain important things..." Alisa began as we watched the sun set. Why is that quote so familiar? "I mean over the pass year I have gain a lot of important people and had a lot of wonderful experiences. Because I was engaged to Kei I was able to meet you."
I didn't reply, I couldn't. "If it wasn't for that day that you saw me sitting on the bench I would have never realized what it means to like a person." Like? Was this a confession? "You may not know this Ryuu but I feel in love with you that day." "Alisa." Was I could say because she kissed me a soft sweet kiss like butterflies. It wasn't first time I was kiss but the kiss felt different she was nervous really nervous. Not like Finn's the first time she kissed me I was surprised "When I saw your face I felt like doing something." Finn. No I must stop thinking about you. "Ryuu…"Alisa shyly said, "please become my boyfriend." Maybe I can learn to love again. "Only if you'll have me." I smiled. She was so fluster that she hugged me, burying her head in my chest.
It was perfect. The timing, being alone at the park, it was as if the heavens wanted us to be together as if her heart had called out to mine. I think that I will be able to learn to love you, Alisa. Nothing could ruin this moment. I heard some branches rustle as lifted my eyes from Alisa embrace I saw Finn. Finn? I wanted to escape from this embrace, I wanted to go check it out but I couldn't. "Ryuu?" Alisa asked worry shown on her face, "what's wrong?" I looked back at her and then back to the tree as if I expected to see something. But there was nothing except for a squirrel scurrying around. I guess it must have been my imagination. Because Finn's not here she'll never be able to come back. "Nothing." I replied with a smile, "Lets get going it's getting late and I promised to get you home on time." "Right." She smiled as she held on to my arm. Looked back to make sure that I was just seeing thing and there was nothing. I sigh with relief as we walked out of the park.
Because there is no way that Finn would be able to come back.
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