Disclaimer: I do not own 12 kingdoms, fuyumi ono does.
AN: Nicole is hikari's real name but hikari is what she prefers to be called and kotori is her last name.
"The Kingdom of Han had recently lost its King and the whole land was in turmoil as is all kingdoms without its anchor. The former King lost the way when he lost the will to fight his weakness and went mad. He started to banish the people who were in his view, ugly and it got worse the past last few years to the point he was executing his citizens. Then his Kirin, Hanrin fell ill to the sitsudou and King Han made the decision to climb Hohzan and relinquish his title and thus Hanrin was freed from the vain King and saved from sitsudou. She and the Vain King had ruled for a little over 300 years and now it was up to Hanrin to find her new master. But to do that she would have to travel all the way to Wa. This is their story." -The golden jewel book of Han
Chapter Three: Capture and Release
In the Kingdom of Kei, four people sit in a room waiting impatiently. One had ruby red hair and emerald eye's, her name is Yoko or Sekishi, the Empress of Kei. The man who sat behind her with ice blue eyes, was her Kirin Keiki, his normally stoic face, now shows extreme worry. Next to Keiki sitting on a table is a golden haired Kirin, by the name of Enki. Sitting across from yoko is a man by the name of shoryu, the king of En.
Yoko breaks the long silence, "When Hanrin told us she was going to find a king in Japan, she requested us to me her here today at noon, and still she hasn't come with her king. She told us that if she was late, we were to assume that something has happened. So what should we do now?"
Shoryu replies with a voice that was edged with unease, "Rokuta, would you send some shirei to look for them?"
"No I will look for nee-san (?), with them. Keiki, will you help me out?"
"If Her Majesty permits." Said Keiki with his stoic mask back on.
"Of course, as long as you keep me updated once in a while." Replied Yoko with a nod.
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Of all things that happened so far in her life this was the least expected. Ryuuki had his shirei attack her and her master, and then they were separated but at least, Hikari hadn't been captured. Ryuuki did this apparently on his master's orders, but he also sealed her horn. This method of sealing is unusual. The seal is a necklace like head piece that goes her horn and forces her to keep her human form but seals all her abilities including her ability to speak. Her hands were tied to a tree.
Ryuuki is a curly blonde haired kirin, and as he walks over to her she turns her face towards the setting sun. "Forgive me Hanrin, but my master order me to do this." He said as he turned her face toward him.
Taiho, two others approach us. Said a voice from the ground near Ryuuki's feet.
"Who are they?" demands Ryuuki.
Taiho, they-, but the sirei was interrupted by two long haired figures approach.
"What the hell are you doing to Hanrin?" Shouted the golden haired, Enki.
"That's none of your concern, do not interfere." Ryuuki stated.
"I am sorry I cannot comply my Mistress ordered me to recue Hanrin and bring her to mistress, at any cost." Said Keiki.
*Scene Break*
Looking at the shore for what feels like the millionth time, I notice a dark shape closer to the ocean. As I near the object it turns out to be unconscious person from my school. He is the most popular person at the school, not only that, he is smart and athletic.
"Wake up, Kuran-san!" I yelled as I shook him hard.
His eyes open, then blinks and he says, "What happened, Kotori-chan?"
"You remembered me? Call me Hikari, as to what happened, we were swept up in a storm and I don't know where we are, but we must find someone and ask."
"Alright." Kuran pauses while I help him to his feet. Kuran continues, "Which direction should we head?"
"We should probably head north east and stop in that village at that far cliff over there or the first village we find.' I responded and grab his hand, dragging him behind.