Summer vs. Dark Court
Alice's POV
"Hey Alice can you get table number 3 for me please!" Runo exclaimed.
"Sure," I replied as I headed to table three and got there order.
It's been currently one week since my whole world got flipped upside down. Soon I started to get used to some things, but not all as now I see a lot of Fay come into the café without their Glamour and mess with the costumers. They didn't know I could see, but there would be a few times they would mess with me and I'd have to pretend I couldn't see. I got used to it though; I just never knew how annoying and carefree they can be. I noticed though that with each Fay I see, some looked different than others. It probably depended on the court they came from.
"Hey Runo, I'm going to head out for a little while and go a see Shun." I explained and then she looked at me with a grin on her face as she nudged me.
"Another date with Shun?" Runo teased as I blushed and shook my head.
"We're only friends Runo, and you know that!" I exclaimed as she laughed.
"Please whether you know it or not you two act like a couple. I mean you guys are so touchy touchy with each other. I notice it even when you think I don't." Runo explained as I sighed.
It's not like what Runo thinks . . . Shun needs skin contact because of him being Fay and I help him with that part when he needs it. Still I sometimes wonder is he reads my emotions or feeds off it. Thinking of that just made me blush as I headed out the Misaki café only to run into someone. As soon as I realize who it was that I ran into I almost screamed, until he covered my mouth and grinned.
"I didn't come here to scare you my dear. I just came here to talk to you." Luke said as he slowly moved his hand away.
"What do you want!?" I exclaimed as he laughed.
"I only came to talk with you truthfully. No funny business I promise."
"Well what is it that you want to talk to me about?" I questioned as he looked around and then took one step closer to me leaning into my ear.
"Not here, it's not safe." He whispered.
I took a step back to see his expression change on his face. He looked more serious than usual and he didn't grin as much as he said those words to me. I looked around and remember Shun mentioning to me that some Fay's were to watch over me. Although I couldn't see them in sight I knew they were around. I turned my attention back to Luke and spoke.
"Give me one good reason I should even consider talking to you." I questioned.
"Because I'm not the bad guy here. I tried to show you the truth remember when Shun wanted to keep this all a secret to you. I was trying to help you, not trick you. Besides you and I both know who you are and what you possess. We wouldn't want information like that to slip out now would we?" He replied as I frowned at him.
"You're trying to blackmail me!"
"Not blackmail, just persuading you. Besides I'd like to show you my court and there you'll see you'll have nothing to fear about me. I am a gentleman of my word Alice, I truly mean no harm." Luke grinned.
Although I didn't want to go with Luke at all, I also didn't want to risk him telling people or other Fay what he knows about me. I noticed his eyes glowing more than usual, giving off a radiant glow toward me. Without any other option I nodded my head to him and let him led me to his court.
Shun's POV
"I'm sure she'll be here any minute Shun, just relax." Mira spoke, but I ignored her and kept pacing back and forth.
"You're worry over nothing Shun, besides you know how slow woman can be." Alex spoke as Mira threw something at Alex as Travis gave a small laugh.
I looked to the clock and noticed Alice was five minutes late. I checked my phone, but nothing. Today we were supposed to teach her more about her powers and for her to learn to control it. Where on Earth could she be?
Alice's POV
Once we arrive to Luke's Court I was breathless. I couldn't believe how beautiful and radiant the place was. Everywhere I looked I could see the colors yellow, orange, red, and a hint of pink around the place. It was like walking up to a big mansion full of people prancing around without a care in the world. I saw a lot of girls giggling as Luke returned home to them as he would smile and wave to them. Outside it was beautiful as there were a forest in the back ground and flowers of all kind everywhere. It looked like a beautiful garden. Soon Luke turned to me and I stopped in my tracks as he grinned to me.
Suddenly I noticed he was starting to shut down his glamour as I bright and radiant light blind my eyes for a few seconds. As I looked at him again my eyes widen to a see a radiant man stand before me with his body and eyes glowing more than anyone I had ever seen before. I noticed his as he moved toward me he also left a small trail that reminded me of Summer. He truly was the Summer King. As he grinned at me, I was completely speechless by his appearance. I felt like if it wasn't for my gift, I probably would have felt drawn to him like so many. He then offered his hand to me to help me up the stairs to which I slowly took it as he continued to show me the inside of the house.
Once I took a step inside my heart nearly stopped as I looked around the rooms. They looked very old like a Victorian styled look to it. There were some Fay inside continuing to stare at me, but soon one came over to me as Luke introduced me to him.
"Alice please meet my advisor Leo." Luke introduced.
"It's a pleasure to meet your acquaintance." Leo greeted as he bowed to me by my surprise.
"The pleasure is all mine," I greeted back giving a small curtsey back.
"Leo hear will lead you to the dressing room, where you will change so we can continue our tour." Luke explained as I stared at him a little offended.
"What's wrong with the way I look?' I questioned, but he gave a warm smile.
"Nothing, but you are in Summer Court now and I don't want you to draw to much attention to my people. You are still mortal and it's very rare for me to bring someone like you here with me. I promise you that you have nothing to worry about, so please let Leo escort you to the dressing room where you can change into something that suits Summer." Luke explained.
I looked to Leo who then began to led me away from Luke as he watched me go up the stairs and into a room. Leo then proceeded to open the door for me and then speak.
"There are some clothes in that dresser or closet. Please feel free to choose whatever you outfit that suits you. I shall wait outside, until you are done. Feel free to call me if you need me." Leo explained to me.
Leo had lime green eyes, with chocolate brown hair, and wore long silk sleeve open chest green shirt with black pants and shoes. His glamour was also down as he gave that summer glow like Luke, only he wasn't as radiant as Luke. I nodded to Leo as he shut the door leaving me with a room full of clothes. I couldn't believe I actually came here after; I had tried to avoid meeting Luke again. Still at the same time, I still couldn't figure out if he's a friend or foe. I slowly opened the dresser and closet and was amazed by the choice of clothing I had to choose from. This was going to take a little while.
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Soon I knocked on the door and Leo then opened it and then looked at me and gave a small smile to me as he bowed. He then proceeded to led me downstairs where I thought Luke would be waiting. Instead Leo continued to led me outside in the backyard where I noticed a there was a huge rose bush maze that led to the forest at the end. However, in front of the rose bush maze was Luke sitting at a table with assorted cakes and tea. I noticed a grin appear on his face as he saw me coming toward him and stood up to offer a hand to me. I slowly reached for his hand and when my hand was in his, he leaned over to me and whispered something into my ear as Leo pulled out a seat for me.
"You look very beautiful Alice. You remind of Summer," Luke complemented as I blushed madly while sitting down in the chair Leo had pulled out for me.
I was wearing a yelled dress that was long in the back, but a little short in the front with a brown belt around my waist with brown high heel sandals. Luke then proceeded back to his chair as I thanked Leo for helping me as he left Luke and me alone. I noticed no Fay around anymore as I looked around the scenery outside and noticed how beautiful it was.
"I sent the Summer Girls away to give us some time to talk. They can be a bit ditsy, frivolous, and quiet amorous." Luke explained.
"Why bring me here Luke? What isn't you have to talk to me about that we couldn't talk anywhere else?" I asked as he smiled to me and poured some tea for me.
"There's something I wanted to tell you about that I believe you might have the answer I'm looking for Alice." He replied as I lifted an eyebrow to him.
"Well as you know, you're a very powerful person with the certain gifts that you have. How much do you know about the upcoming war?" Luke asked me, but I frowned and shook my head.
"Nothing, only that she whoever she is will want me if they discover my gift. In fact if anyone finds out my gift, they would want me." I explained and then my eyes widen as I looked to Luke who grinned.
"Luke if you're here to ask me about joining your court or to help you with the upcoming war, I'm afraid I can't help you. I mean I haven't even really practiced my gifts at all. I'm practically useless!" I exclaimed as he continued to grin.
"Not if you practice. Besides practice makes perfect right?" Luke said and then I noticed he was putting on his glamour on as his eyes only started to glow.
"Try seeing past my glamour." He said as I looked at him confused.
"How? I mean what am I supposed to do?" I questioned.
"Don't think, just feel. You have six sense that allows you to feel when something is coming for you. I know you felt it when we first met as I was indeed looking for you. Try using those senses to see past my glamour and revealing my true form." Luke instructed.
I didn't see a point in this, but I did need practice on owning my gifts. Slowly I closed my eyes and took a deep breathe. I didn't think just like Luke said and just felt. Soon I felt a wind blow through my hair as I slowly opened my eyes and soon I noticed Luke's true form right in front of me.
"Whoa . . ." I breathed as he grinned.
"You can see right through it can't you. I knew you were truly amazing." Luke grinned as I blushed, but then he spoke again.
"In truth I brought you here to show you my court hoping I could convince you to stay here. I need your gift to help my court with the upcoming war. However, that not all why I also brought you here." Luke explained.
"Why else did you bring me here for then?" I questioned.
I watched as he slowly brought something up from besides his chair. He then laid a glass container containing a blue icy rose. I looked at in wonder as it gave that winter look to it. I looked to Luke who stared down at it in sadness and began to speak.
"This rose was left behind from the previous Summer Queen, my mother. After my mother and father had died I was left in charge of the Summer Court, but without a queen. For years I've been searching for the right girl to become Summer Queen and each time I fall in love with who I think is the right girl to become Summer Queen, she ends up caring Winter's touch. The rose chooses who becomes Summer Queen to rule beside me, or else the carry Winter's touch, until the next candidate." Luke continued.
"Ok?" I questioned and then he looked to me and spoke.
"I believe you maybe the girl I've been looking for." He spoke shocking me as my eyes widen.
"In fact I'm certain of it. With the powers you possess and the way Summer suits you, it only makes sense." Luke said, as I stood up from my chair.
"Luke as flattering as this all seems, I cannot and will not stay here and become your queen! Besides how do you know that it's even me, what if your wrong and I end up carrying Winter's touch!" I exclaimed as he stood up as well.
"It's a risk I'm willing to take for my court. My court like the other courts are becoming unbalanced and in disorder. Without a queen, my court is too weak to go against her. I need someone to help me with my court and I'm running out of time. I need your powers and you becoming my queen to help me."
"Luke look I don't think you're a bad guy anymore, but I can't just give up everything to be a stranger I had only just met about a month or so ago. Although I am sorry for your court, I will not leave Shun or my new friends to be with you. I'm sorry, but you're going to have to find someone else as I cannot give you what you need." I explained and then started to walk away, until he stood in front of me and took his hand in mine and used his other hand to wrap around my waist making me blush as I gazed into his green eyes and saw a hint of sadness within them.
"I do need you Alice and I can give what you need as well. Like protection from the High Queen and the other courts before they know about your unique gift. Look the moment I saw you working at that little café, I instantly felt a string connection between us just by one look. It was like love at first sight as I stared at a beautiful girl that reminded me of summer itself." Luke proclaimed as I blushed even more, unsure of what to say.
"I've fallen for you Alice and soon you'll see you'll need me, just like I need you." Luke explained, but before I could say anything I heard someone laughing from behind me.
I turned to see that I was in front of the Dark King himself as he started to laugh and clap his hands at Luke and I. I quickly moved out of Luke's arms and took a step back from both of them as the Dark King came toward Luke with a grin on his face.
"Fang," Luke greeted coldly.
"Kingly," Fang replied as Luke frowned.
"What brings the almighty Dark King himself here, when I'm busy talking business?" Luke replied as Fang gave a small laugh.
"Business? Is that what you call business? Proclaiming your so called love for a girl who is wanted by everyone else. You've got guts trying to convince her, but in the end you fail just like you fail to support your court."
"Like you're doing a good job yourself Fang. At least my court still has some balance, unlike yours. From what I hear, you've been in disorder longer than anyone else so far. Balancing another court while your own court is in chaos, I feel sorry for those in your court who have to go through the suffering, since you can't help them."
"Actually Kingly, we invite suffering, hate, anger, and lust into our court. Unlike yours where you only feed off only from passion and pleasure."
"What is it you came here for Fang?" Luke asked getting to the point as the Dark Court pointed at me by my surprise.
"I'm in debt to a friend and have been asked to watch over the girl for him under my protection." Fang replied.
"My court can offer her better protection then the likes of your court." Luke replied.
I watched as the two bickered back and forth as I was just caught in the middle of all this unsure of what to do. However, I think I over stayed my welcome here at the Summer Court much too long. Plus I needed to go and see Shun as he's probably worried about me.
"Luke, I have to go now." I replied as Luke turned to me with sad eyes.
"Thank you for letting me see your beautiful court, but I have to get back to Shun as he's probably worried about me. I'm sorry," I continued.
Luke said nothing for a while, but then he took a deep breath and then gave a small smile to me. I watched as he lifted his hand to the rose bush. My eyes widen as I watched a yellow rose begin to emerge from a bud to a fully bloomed rose. It was like magic how it was able to grow that fast. I watched as it glowed a little as Luke plucked the beautiful flower from the bush and handed gently to me. As I took the flower from his hand, I stared at it in awe as it truly was beautiful just like this place. Suddenly I felt Luke then grab my hand and kissed the top of it making me blush mad as he then looked up to me and grinned.
"Until we meet again Alice. My court is always open to you if you ever need to talk or if you reconsider." Luke said as he let go of my hand.
I then turned to Fang who started to walk away as I followed behind. I looked back to see a sad looking Luke wave good-bye to me as he watched me leave his court.
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As I followed behind the Dark King, I felt a little uncomfortable being with him. The fact that I had never talked to him before or even introduced myself, it just felt a little weird. I looked down to the ground and just wondered how worried Shun must be. I hope he wouldn't be too mad at me after today.
"Would you please not stand behind me?" The Dark King suddenly spoke to me.
"I don't like when people stand behind me. I'd rather you stand beside me where I can actually see you." He continued.
"I'm sorry," I replied as I started to move next to him as we walked.
I noticed though he stopped and then I stopped as he looked at the sign. He smiled a litte and went inside as I followed like a lost little duck. Once we were inside I looked around and was a little surprised as we seemed to be in some gothic store. Without fit I was wearing I looked so out of place.
"I can't take you to my court looking like that so we need to find you an outfit here that makes you blend in more with my court." Fang said as he browsed through the clothes.
Almost immediately after he said that, I saw a grin flash on his face as he pulled out something for me to wear. He then tossed it to me as I quickly caught it and told me to try it on as he found some shoes for me to wear with it. I looked around to find a dressing room and when I did it was like a complete pig stein of clothes lying around and a lot of lingerie making me a bit uncomfortable. Soon as I changed out of the old dress and into the new one, I couldn't help but feel a little uncomfortable in it. It was a short tight black dress with lace sleeves, but it fit me well to my surprise. I decided to tie my hair up as I thought it would look better that way and it did. After I stepped out, I saw Fang standing there waiting for me with a grin on his face.
"Better, but it's still missing something." He spoke as I looked to him confused as he held a pair of high heeled black shoes in his hands and some jewelry.
He instructed me to sit down and when I did I was surprised that he bent down and grabbed my foot and slowly placed the shoe on my foot. It was a perfect fit and I saw him then look to me and grinned.
"A perfect fit," He replied making me blush a little.
Soon Fang paid for the clothes and we were out of that freaky store. However, as soon as we arrived at his court, my eyes widen in shock. The place looked a little freaky especially since it was dark now, but what scared me more was the Fay that looked or glared at me. I felt myself shaking a little as we stepped inside the Dark Kings court. It was a lot bigger compared to Summer Court, but it also had that same style of Victorian furniture around us. The place did a look a little creepy and old, but also gave that mysterious look to it that made me look at everything in wonder.
"Raye will show you to my private quarter as I deal with some business right now. I'll join you shortly," Fang said to me before leaving with some Fay to do something.
"Please follow me," A fay said appearing in front of me making me flinch back a little.
This must be Raye . . . She looked so beautiful with her black raven hair and her violet eyes. She wore a black dress as well, but hers wasn't tight like mine. As she led me up the stairs I noticed she didn't exactly glow like Fang and the Dark Court fay either. She gave a dark aura though when she walked leaving behind black smoke like Fang did. Soon as we reached the room, I noticed it was a bedroom and that it was probably Fang's as the room was huge enough that it had a little living room area.
"Is there anything you need Miss?" Raye spoke, but I shook my head and introduced myself.
"No and my name is Alice by the way." I replied as she gave a small smile.
"My name is Raye, please feel free to explore the room and I will be just outside the room if you need me." Raye spoke and suddenly two people stumbled in the room falling to the floor.
They were both Fay and drunk. They notice us and came over to us in super lightening speed making my flinch back a little as they laughed.
"One mortal and one Fay . . ." One guy spoke as the other grinned.
"Must be our lucky day," The other guy grinned.
Soon one had their hands on Raye who tried to push him off as the other tried to touch me, until I moved out of the way trying to avoid there touch. Right when I thought I was about to be touched again, I saw a hand grab the guy's arm stopping him from getting any closer to me as I fell to the ground in shock and fear. I saw the Dark King glaring down at the two guys with his eyes glowing red.
"Who allowed you into my room without my permission?" He glared as the other let go of Raye and they looked scared at him.
"We had no idea these two belonged to you my king." One spoke as Fang laughed.
"Mercy won't do you good here boys. We welcome that fear you have inside as it feeds my people. Guards take them to the cages." Fang ordered and then suddenly guards came in taking them away as they screamed in fear and in pain as they called for help, until Raye closed the door and I couldn't hear them anymore.
I felt myself still shaking not only by what almost happened, but also because I got to see a glimpse of what the Dark King is really like and how scary he can be. He offered a hand to me to which I took and ordered Raye to stay outside.
"Aren't you going to see if she's ok? I mean she is part of your court." I asked, but he grinned.
"She may be part of my court, but she isn't of my concern like you are. Speaking of which, I have called Shun and he will be he shortly to pick you up." Fang said to me as I sighed in relief.
"Thank you, I'm truly grateful." I replied with a smile as he grinned and then pulled my chin suddenly closer to his face.
"If you're really grateful then you wouldn't mind giving me something in return." He spoke scary like as his eyes began to glow even brighter the usual.
"W-What is it that you want?" I asked trying not to sound scared as he gave a small laugh.
"I can taste it you know . . . Your emotions inside you. I taste fear, lioness, confusion, and etc." He spoke making me want to run, but as soon as I tried I felt him grab me and push me on to the bed with him on top of me.
I tried so hard not to look for scared and cry for help, but I could hear him laughing make me feel completely scared. I felt him hold my arms and legs down as he stared down at me with his red eyes. I felt him place a hand on my face and I couldn't help, but flinch by his cold touch as he continued to grin.
"I didn't exactly care at first about who you are, but now I'm very interested in you. First I thought you were just one of Shun's mortal friends, but then there was more to you that I didn't realize, until I touched you back at the shop. You're a very interesting girl Alice; I mean you've got Shun and his Solitary friends and the Summer King wanting you. Now you've also caught my attention." Fang spoke as he leaned closer to my neck and I could feel his raspy breath on me as I was shaking, but then I spoke up.
"You won't hurt me . . ." I spoke sheepishly as I heard him laugh a little in my ear and then whisper to me in my ear.
"Why do you say that?" He whispered.
"You made a promise to Shun and he told me that'd you'd protect me. So you don't scare me." I replied as he then slowly leaned back to stare down at me frowning.
"I'd say you're lying the fact that I can taste your fear."
"But, you still won't hurt me. You made a promise to Shun that you wouldn't let anyone hurt me. I believe that if Shun trusted you that much for a task like that, then I can also trust you too. I don't think Shun would rely on a person he didn't like or hate, so I know that I can trust you." I replied without a hint of fear.
I watched as he stared at me for a while, before finally laughing making me very surprised by his action. I blinked a few times, before he looked down at me and spoke.
"You really are an interesting girl." He smiled making me sigh in relief, but then I felt his hand around my neck making me look at him a little shocked.
"Don't get me wrong though . . . I may have promised Shun there would be no harm done to you, but that doesn't mean I still won't hurt you. I am the Dark King after all and I will put my needs first before anyone else." Fang grinned and then suddenly getting off me making me take some deep breathes, before suddenly someone barged through the door and I saw Shun!
"Shun!" I exclaimed as he turned to me and sighed in relief before running toward me in lighting speed and sitting on the bed with me as he place a hand on my face as he smiled.
"Alice, thank god you're ok! I thought something happened to you after you didn't show up!" He exclaimed as I placed my hand on his hand that touched my cheek and gave a warm smile.
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make you worry. Just something came up." I replied to him.
"Seeing the Summer King isn't exactly some thing." Fang spoke as Shun turned to him and then me looking at me concerned.
"Why would you go and see the Summer King?" Shun questioned me.
"I didn't at first, until he came by the café just when I was about to leave and insist that I go with him. He kind of blackmailed me with my whole secret and all and well . . . I just didn't want to risk it." I explained.
Shun stared at me for a while as I tried to reassure him that everything is fine now. He only sighed and then widen his eyes as if he realized something.
"Alice why exactly are you on Fang's bed?" Shun asked making me blush.
That was all it took before Shun was not in front of Fang glaring at him has Fang grinned to him.
"What did you do to her?" Shun glared, but it was me that defended Fang.
"He didn't do anything Shun, I promise please let's just leave so we can talk more. I promise to tell you everything ok?" I spoke and he turned to me, but then back at Fang who grinned, but then Shun looked away.
"Let's go Alice," Shun replied opening the door for me as I walked over to him.
"No thank you, I mean I did just save her from Kingly." Fang smirked, but Shun said nothing.
Just when I was about to walk out the door, I turned back to Fang and spoke.
"Thank you for taking me to your Court and calling Shun. It was very kind of you." I spoke as he stared at me and gave a small grin and nodded to me before I stepped outside his room.
Soon Shun guided me down the hallway and when I looked back I saw Fang talking with Raye. Fang looked concern, until she said something that made him feel better and smile at her. Maybe Fang isn't as cruel and dark as he says he is. Still one thing for sure is that he can be truly mysterious.