Chapter 8 Late night visits

Arinna Temporary Shrine(Place they are staying)

Yu Ling's POV

Hmm…I don't think it was such a good idea to let them know I set out the horses; while the others acknowledged it was just a mere accident, the two princes think otherwise. But! It was only to help them! Wait! Why did I help them? I can't change the course of history! But, if I remember correctly, the Hittite was set out on their campaign with the Kaskas since many years. Even way before Suppiluliuma I took throne, so what I did wouldn't matter right? I've never heard of the city of Arinna being overtaken by the Kaskans, so the victory was meant to be. But, the leaked information was not meant to be; I thought as I changed out of the gown and into a simple tunic and threw myself on the bed, entangling the linen sheets between my legs.

*Knock Knock*

Turning around, "Who is it?" I said.

"Um… Lady Yu Ling, you...uh-" stammered a voice behind the doors.

"Oh, it's you Lyes, come in." I replied back.

Instead of seeing Lyes, I saw two princes emerging from the doors, with Lyes cowering in the back. His face was red, ah, I get it, two men visiting a woman in the middle of the night. No wonder he would misunderstand, poor child.

"Lyes honey. I think it's about time for you to sleep." I said sweetly to him. Aw. He's so adorable to tease.

"-Uh…But—"he said, looking suspiciously at the princes.

"Good children should sleep earlier." I said, with that sweet voice again. He hesitantly left the room awhile saying sorry.

I turned my attention to two princes that decided to give me a late-night visit.

"So, how can I help you, Your Highnesses." I said, getting out of the bed and giving a slight bow.

I see Prince Zannanza's face slightly red as he peered at me through his fingers that covered his face. Prince KaiI avoided looking at me.

I looked down to see what he was seeing.

Ah! I was only clad in a loose see-through tunic and my underwear! I quickly pulled down my shirt, only to have my buttocks be showcased instead. "-Um...Excuse me" I said as I quickly grabbed the linen sheet on the bed and threw it over myself, wrapping my body tightly.

Prince Kail smirked at my behaviour. I now looked like a child wrapped in its' favourite blanket!

Sigh. Enough of that. "I again thank you for graciously taking me in during my time of need in this foreign land. I said, bowing again.

"Ah, not at all, Yu Ling, besides, you are the incarnation of the goddess, Arinniti." Said Prince Zannanza.

Instinctively, "Please do not call me by something other than my full name. It is disrespectful." I shot back coldly. Wait! What did I just say! Who is the one disrespectful now!

"Ah! I-uh. Didn't mean that. It's just…in my country; it's disrespectful to not call someone's full name if you are not of close relations with them!" I stammered nervously.

"Ah! Haha! I am sorry, it seems I have angered the goddess!' replied Prince Zannanza laughingly.

"Ah! Not at all!" I replied, feeling my cheeks slightly burning. Why did I find his laughter so warm? I thought.

"Eh, hum." Said a voice that belonged to Prince Kail.

"If you two are done with your…idle chit-chat, I'd like to discuss some other matters." He replied curtly. Hm...I wonder what was pissing him off?

"Oh, of course Brother Kail. Let us begin." Said Zannanza as he and Kail sat on the chairs placed in the room.

"As I've said, about your sudden occurrence from the spring…my brother and I have concluded that you've came here to our world by the means of magic, more precisely by a certain Queen Dowager.

What? I've got the coming here by magic part down, but by a Queen? What is she?

"Huh? So, what is she, this queen, a witch?" I asked, shocked by the means of actual sorcery here.

"Hah. I you are talking about our Mother Queen, then sure, a witch would suit her perfectly.' Laughed Zannanza coldly.

"Hmm… royal family troubles? Well, it isn't odd, but it wasn't written down in history…" I said, trailing off.

Well of course not, why would they write down stuff about royal family scandals? I thought to myself.

"We believe you have been sent here as part of the Queen's infamous schemes. She may want you…dead." Said Prince Kail.

"Oh, okay. Just another person that wants me dead I guess." I said with a smile. Sigh. Even here, someone wants me dead. Am I that threatening?

The two princes, surprised by my reply, "Why would you say that Miss Zhou Yu Ling?" asked Prince Zannanza, remembering to use my full name.

I grinned, "No, it's just that, I'm used to people seeing me as a threat, therefore, would like to end my life..." I said with a dry sense of humor.

"Never mind that, even though it is not of my concern, but wasn't there a mishap of information down at the battlefield earlier today?" I said slyly.

Shocked, the princes eyed me suspiciously. I spotted Prince Kail placing his hand on his sword.

"Hey. Now hold your horses. It wasn't me. But, I would be interested in knowing who it was." I said, smiling.

Letting out a breath, Prince Kail released his hand from the sword, "Yes. There was information being leaked out, and I am already investigating on this matter. But, all thanks to you, we were able to swiftly take out the Kaskas." He said, grinning slightly.

"Ah. Haha. As I've said before, it was only a mistake that the horses were let out." I replied with an uneasy voice.

"Hm...Really." Kail replied, unconvinced.

"Anyways, back to the matter, the Queen may be taking your life, so my Brother Kail and I have decided that you will accompany us to Hattusa." Prince Zannanza said suddenly, cutting us off.

"Really?! I'll be going to Hattusa?!" I replied ecstatically. Yes! I'll be going to Hattusa! The capital of the Hittites! I wonder how it will look compared to modern times. I thought while jumping around excitedly.

"Happy dance! Happy dance!" I said, even grabbing ahold of a surprised Prince Zannanza's hands and jumping up and down.

Flustered, the prince said, "Well, um…it's getting late, Brother Kail and I wouldn't want to keep a goddess up in the middle of the night…so.."

"Yes, it's getting late. We should leave." Said Kail, while eyeing Zannanza.

Hmm…I wonder what happened to them. Yawn. Oh, well. I'm sleepy. Better get to bed. Nighty night.

Prince Zannanza's POV

What's wrong with me! I feel so twitchy, and hot! She looked so cute, upon hearing the news; she even grabbed my hands jumping up and down, while singing some kind of off-beat tune. Adorable! Was she always this cute? Speaking of it, why did Brother Kail stare at me so oddly? And, why was Yu Ling so persistent to say she was not the person that released the horses? Any general would blindly claim that as their own to gain

Prince Kail's POV

Why am I so pissed? I felt so uneasy when I saw Yu Ling grab Zannanza's hand while singing ecstatically. Why? What is she to me? I only feel a need to protect her from Nakia's clutches, that's all, right? But, when I saw her all calmly bowing to us when we first entered the room, then looking down at her dress, and then pulling down her shirt, face flushed, it was so cute! I can see when she becomes mature, solemn, and calm, but then she can suddenly turn all abashed, and foolish, revealing her true age, it's captivating!

Later that night…

Yu Ling, in dreamland, "Ah, I still want one more bowl of beef noodles…ah...no...I don't care if it's commoner food...no...Gimme…Yay…"said Yu Ling, sleep talking. She was drooling as well.

"Is this the girl? Are you sure? She looks like any other girl…" said a gruff voice.

"Yes, it is. Quick, take her before they notice." Said another voice.

"Hm…?" said Yu Ling, stirred by the voices, just as she was about to open her eyes, Oomph! One of the men punched her in the gut, making her fall unconscious.

"Tsk, good one. We can't have her making a fuss." Said another voice, as they slipped out of the room.

The two men disappeared from the room, taking an unconscious Yu Ling in tow.

Hum…Pretty obvious as to who are Yu Ling's kidnappers right?

I don't know I feel as if Yu Ling's strong demeanor seems so weak these few chapters…

Jafc: Thanks: D About your other question before, AU means Alternative Universe.

Ex.:'Did you read that part of the story where Harry Potter's parents didn't die? Yeah, that was definitely an AU.'

Nakami Wata: thanksies~ Haha badass, I know, so I don't really want to bore you guys with following the manga storyline either…