Bodyguard
By: Urooj
Just a reminder that this is AU story. It's like an advance version of silver millennium
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Chapter 2: The Princess Meets her Match
The dinning hall was spacious and well decorated with seashells. "Neptune really knows how to give a sea impression." Haruka chuckled to herself and sat down. She wore navy blue and yellow armor, with a sword on her back secured by a cloth that went in front of her chest. The king sat down, chatted with his advisor.
Suddenly the trumpet blew. All attentions were gathered towards the entrance, and an entrancing Princess Neptune made her way towards the entrance.
"And now, presenting: PRINCESS NEPTUNE!" A man yelled from one side. Michiru carried herself gracefully down, making slow small steps.
Haruka cocked an eyebrow. It was that same girl who was arguing with the guard. Even more, when the queen had entered or the king, there were no announcement. Finally she looked around and spotted the maid that showed her around. She gestured her to come towards her.
"Yes, master Haruka?"
"Why did the trumpet sound when, the princess had entered?"
"The princess wishes to make a grand entrance and also allow everyone to know of her presence." The maid replied.
Suddenly Michiru yelled loosing the calm aura she had created.
"You there! How dare you talk while I walk down the entrance? Have you no shame?"
Haruka looked up at the princess. One could be entrance by those blue eyes that were so cold. Her beauty was enchanting but her attitude was a real turn off. "Bummer"Haruka thought
The maid started blabbering excuses, when Haruka stood up and intervened on the maid's behalf.
"I don't see anything wrong in whispering during your grand entry Miss Kaioh, unless you can't concentrate because you're too busy trying to eavesdrop on our conversation." Haruka said unwavering. She looked the princess right in the eye, and never lost eye contact with her.
Everyone gasped. The king smirked, trying his best to hold off his laughter. His daughter looked hit. Finally, someone shut that mouth of hers. But when he looked closely, there was another expression on her face. She looked awed or lost.
Michiru couldn't stop starring at this scoundrel who dared to insult her. He – no she was amazing. The teal eyes that were distant, but right now stern. Then it hit her again, this blond had made fun of her. She exploded.
"Guards! Put her in the cell!" A few guard walked towards Haruka. The king didn't stop them he wanted to see Haruka's skill. Before any one could blink, the guards were all on the floor, clutching their stomachs, and Haruka was standing there, five meters apart from the Neptunian princess. Haruka stared down Michiru and with a click; Haruka's sword was safely back inside her sheath.
"The next time, you call the guards on me princess, consider your own safety." The blonde warrior walked away. "And also your own importance. That is, if you're worth anything." Calmly she took her seat. Michiru looked angered. Her face all red, at the same time she felt this overwhelming feeling for the warrior. Did she start developing feelings for this blunt blonde? Or was she angry and hormones were getting the best of her?
Her thoughts were interrupted when the king of Neptune got up and clapped. Haruka paused and looked at the king, confused.
"Marvelous show Haruka! You truly are fit to be a princess's bodyguard." Haruka started at the king in disbelief.
"WHAT????" Haruka jumped and Michiru yelled.
She pointed at Michiru. "You mean her??? I'm protecting her life???" She asked, confused evident on her face. The king nodded sheepishly.
"Father, you must reconsider! This disrespectful woman isn't capable of protecting royalty and delicacy!" Michiru protested.
Haruka looked at her with annoyance.
"Hah! Who would wanna protect someone as miserable as you anyways?" Haruka replied sarcastically.
Michiru winced. Ouch. Haruka had hit something sensitive inside of Michiru. The Neptune princess stared at her with wide eyes, and then she slowly regained her composure.
"You're an insolent warrior who needs to learn manners." Michiru said, walking past by Haruka.
"You're an ignorant princess, who is incapable of showing love and compassion." Haruka muttered. No one heard except Michiru though. The Neptunian princess tried holding back her tears - with success. Haruka once again took her seat.
The Neptune King smiled. "This is going to be interesting"
Dinner went quite well – according to King Neptune. Michiru was quite this dinner. The king noticed that his daughter kept glancing towards Haruka, and watched her carefully. He nudged his wife, smiled and winked.
Haruka felt nervous though she refused to show it. She needed to be composed. She had to be! The reason of her nervousness was because she felt the Neptunian princess watching her. Eyeing her every curve under that armor and intently memorizing that boyish face. She really would like the aqua –haired, if she had manners. Haruka sighed and ate another spoon of rice. She smiled. If Michiru was worth it, she might help her change and make her a better person – hopefully.
Michiru couldn't stop staring at Haruka. There was something about that boyish face that attracted her. Innocent, yet not so innocent. She felt like running to the blonde, hugging her and kissing her cheeks all over. "Ugh Michiru! Stop lusting over your bodyguard.FOR GOD'S SAKE IT'S A GIRL!!! Remember its lust – not love. So stop! Before you loose every inch of sanity left in this body. "
She looked up and saw Haruka looking at her with half curious eyes and half sultry eyes. Her breath shortened. "Oh shit, I think the last bit of sanity has just flown off to Jupiter! Crap, I'm making a fool outta myself right now! Eh? Since when did I care about how people thought of me? Get a hold yourself Michiru! Get a grip for goodness sake! She wants you weak, she wants you lost, but hah! I refuse to lose this battle to a nothing – worth- breath-taking warrior."
The dinner indeed was intense. The atmosphere though was calm though for the rest who sat at the table. Despite their worries, the Kaioh family enjoyed a very peaceful dinner.
Michiru paced around in her room. "Who the hell does that Haruka kid think she is? Insulting me. Messing with me. If she wasn't so strong, she'd be on her knees begging for mercy!"
Michiru sighed and fell back on her bed. She looked up towards the ceiling and saw Haruka's face. A light blush brushed upon the bridge of her nose.
"Do I like her?" She shook her head. "What the hell is wrong with me? Snap out of it! Snap out of it!"
There was a knock on Michiru's door. She straightened. "Come in." She called out.
"Princess, it is time for your violin practice." The maid politely said.
"I don't need to be reminded I know! God people can be so nosy!" Michiru said with utmost coldness she could muster. She was failing miserably at the job she was infamous for – being cruel, rude and just plain mean.
"Whatever that Haruka did, she's going to pay for it!" Michiru muttered as she stormed off to the violin room.
Author's note: I hope to update more often, maybe every week or so before school starts. Thank you all for the reviews!