How did you guys like Aoi-kun being older than Misaki? I personally like his older version better because I have trouble writing child characters ….. not that I hate kids.

Chapter 2: It begins

Misaki POV

"That pervert" I muttered again for the 10nth time a dark blush still evident on my cheeks. Did I really just give him permission to meet me again that pervert that stole my first kiss? And his lips were so …. Nice and Cold? I wonder why? What is our relationship anyway? What does he feel towards me? Am I just another one of his 'catches' or is he serious about me? …. Most importantly why am I thinking like this? Do I like him? No that's impossible.

Alright stop thinking about this already I have a bigger problem to worry about and that is dealing with the punishment I'll get for sneaking out of the castle I wonder what Mother has in store for me this time? Maybe having to copy down one hundred pages of being a lady? I internally groaned for that my groan only became audible when I saw the castle in view.

I silently landed in the castle garden and it's … quiet too quiet I know that most of the magicians and officials went away to prepare for 2 days since then will be an important day for me I will be crowned Queen and lead my people just as my parents did I felt like all my training to be the heir will be accomplished I will lead them I will rule this kingdom, of course I wasn't expecting to become Queen so soon but my parents sudden illness was clear that I have to stand in. A sad smile touched my lips, I walked through the empty garden feeling a bit lonely where were the guards?

Then I felt my chest cleave in my smile fading my eyebrows knitted together. Why are all the windows open and all the rooms are dark? My stomach pulled in a knot this feeling like something just happened something terrible.

The air is thick and tense I decided to take Sparks with me in the castle keeping him close even though I was supposed to feel safe here like I always do I have the feeling that tonight it's not so safe I was expecting things to be lively and people ready to dash out looking for me but there's nothing not even a sound.

I heard some rustling in the bushes and jumped ….. ok I am just so paranoid right now.

I looked at the huge double doors with carved dragon symbols on it to my surprise Sparks started growling at the door. That is the entrance to my castle …. My home that now is screaming at me to not open the door. And Sparks's sudden act doesn't help this. I gulped.

I took a deep breath in I didn't even know I was holding my breath, everyone must just be asleep yeah that's right Erica must be waiting impatiently as always just behind this door ready to scream at me for my late return. I opened the castle doors and what I saw made my heart stop.

"No no no NOOOOoo!"

This can't be happening. The bitter metallic stench that welcomed my nose only proved that what I see now is true. Fear slowly crept into my heart my legs were numb I forced myself to walk through the great hall and everything was red. Red the color of my loss, red took everything away from me in a single moment a single glance.

The color that painted the very bodies of my parents in front of me and the hundreds of guards bodies lying in rubble and pool of blood but my parents death oh how could I even look.

"You can't be dead ….. Mother …. Father …..Suzu" I fell in sobs my breath hitched my screams could be heard a miles away and the picture of my parents heads stuck through spears supported by the throne has broken my heart.

I stared at the wall it had a symbol drawn in blood. It was Briranad's symbol with a note that said 'A present for the princess's coronation'.

"why?" My body shook from the sobs and my legs finally gave way. "What has our family ever done? Why did you do this!" My cries could hardly be heard now I lost my voice. Sparks let out a mournful shriek at the sight.

"Freaking Terrorists" I muttered under my breath.

"Sister?" I heard a small voice said. I looked to my right and I saw a figure crept out from behind the pillar. Oh god thank god …..

"Suzuna?" I wanted to break out crying again. "your alive, thank god!" as much as I am happy to see her alive what worried me the most is she looked almost dead her eyes had lost light to them she limped towards me her legs shaking but she didn't look injured or anything her chest too shaking from the sobs then it hit me. She saw everything ….. the poor girl witnessed how mother and father were killed.

She collapsed in front of me unable to stand anymore I pulled her in my embrace hugged her tight I gently stroked her hair. "It's going to be alright Suzu I will protect you" I whispered reassuring words to her. I didn't know what came over me. She hugged me back weakly.

'Revenge.' Screamed at my mind. All my fear has now disappeared I want nothing more than to kill the bastards who murdered my parents and caused this unbearable pain in our hearts.

"Sister th ….. they" her voice shook, Suzuna now looked up at me her face emotionless her eyes tired and tears still flowed freely she looks so broken.

"what …. what is it?" I asked as gently as I could I tried to sound comforting but I had a feeling that I am just making things worst since we are surrounded by dead bodies nothing I could do now was reassuring.

She clenched my robes still weakly hugging me I tried to steady her even though I need steadying of my own.

"They killed everyone" her voice said still shaking. "they knew that the magicians will be gone to prepare for your coronation .. th … there… was noth…ing I cou..ld do but watch"

I couldn't answer her she had it harder than I did. 'Suzuna I swear, they will pay, they will wish they were never even born they will regret taking every life they took tonight" I said and with that Suzuna fell unconscious the poor girl has been through enough. Right now she is all the family I have left.

Takumi POV

I stirred a bit in my sleep and opened my eyes to be greeted by a screaming alarm clock. I just ignored it and turned around covering my head with the silky blanket but the annoying ring in my ears was killing me so I reached out repeatedly smashing the alarm clock until the sound stopped. I broke an alarm clock everyday so this is just my usual routine I sat up my eyes still closed and stifled a long yawn.

I reluctantly got up from bed and headed to the balcony and stepped out, it snowed last night I swept off the ice on the railing with my bare hand and here I am standing on ice only in my shorts. A normal person would have froze to death but not me for some reason the cold never bothered me and the Heat could never bring any warmth, I was born like this with special powers or should I call it magic since I am a magician and there are only a few special people in the world who can use magic other than that you should be normal. Sometimes I wonder what warmth feels like? Others say its feeling hot but what does hot feel like I can never know.

"I still don't get how you can stand so idly outside like that" a voice said behind me.

I turned around and was met to a similar pare of emerald eyes as my own. "Gerard" I said.

"Yes yes good morning brother of mine" He said sitting down on my bed. I walked back in leaving the balcony doors open much to Gerard's annoyance since he could feel the cold.

"You mind closing the door? The heat is escaping!" he said hugging himself as if it would help to keep warm.

"It will make you leave quicker" I said not quite in the mood for him in the morning and the quicker he left the quicker I could go on.

"How cold but I came here to ask you for a favor" He had this gleam in his eyes that whatever he said I had to no choice but to be dragged along.

"What is it this time?"

"Oh I think you will like this you see dear brother my illness is getting worse by the day and I am unable to attend the princess of Cerakith's coronation in a few days time I want you to go in my place. This is a very special event for our neighboring country so I expect you to be at your best behavior" Gerard briefly explained as if he was my father considering that our parents died some time ago he has become King and well has treated me extra special even though we were weren't really related by blood.

"The dragon country?" I asked. Is he really sending me out so far he usually would restrain me to only this kingdom and sometimes only the castle.

"Yes Takumi you heard me Cerakith the kingdom whos royals are Dragon Tamers that our Parents have warned us to stay away from because of terrorists and yadda yadda"

"no that's not what I meant why must I attend their princess's coronation? Aren't we enemies on the verge of war?" he must be out of his mind.

"I know our history Takumi but times have changed don't you also wish for peace? That's why I want you to show that we mean no harm and attend the princesses coronation she will be the future Queen we will have to get along with her anyway" I couldn't argue with him I even I am tired of this conflict what are we achieving even if we acused them of Murder of or parents we still don't have solid evidence except that they left the Cerakith symbol behind. The same has also happened to them finding our Kingdoms's symbol at the place of death.

I was adopted by the King and Queen when I was very young I hardly remember my childhood it seems to be locked away out of my grasps but I was treated differently by everyone since I was a Magician and had strange powers I vividly remember people throwing rocks at me and calling me a monster for being different and there came the King and Queen they saved me from that life I even seem to not be able to control my power sometimes but in time I have learnt to keep it at bay and not let emotions get the best of me and for my sake it was kept secret from the kingdom.

"Fine I'll go I too wish for this to end and you …. you just drag your sick self back to bed and stay there until I come back" I said lightly smacking him on the back and pushing him out of my room.

I found that he has arranged to leave immediately after breakfast. I dressed according to Cerakith's weather which is supposedly HOT as others say but I can't feel the difference at all and with that I set out on a ship to Cerakith.

I arrived the next day at Cerakith's docks by night the coronation was to be held 2 days later and the country is currently holding their yearly Rider's festival.

"Takumi-sama?" Cedric, Gerard's trusted butler said with his same old unreadable face, his face is almost more stoic than my own.

"What is it Cedric?" I said. I am kind of surprised he would leave Gerards side but he said it was orders to look after me.

"It shall be a long time until the Coronation why not enjoy yourself tonight at Cerakith's Riders festival?" He said almost hesitantly. I thought about it for a moment.

"Yeah why not then" I said ready to jump out the ship.

"Wait Takumi-sama you need this" he threw me an obeject I caught it then studied it. It seems to be a green mask. I raised an Eyebrow at him.

"For you to mix in better, tonight everyone will be wearing a mask." He explained. I nodded in return and made my way to town.

This kingdom is definitely more lively in culture than Briranad. I came to a gathering in the centre of town then music filled the air everyone started dancing and I was eventually pulled into the motion but there was this one girl that caught my attention she wore a Maroon Robe the hood up and a Gold mask on her face. She was pulled in to dance too but she danced in sync almost as if the Music was made for her. It was our turn to swap I danced with her but noticed that we were now the centre of attention then I focused my gaze on her she has these beautiful Amber eyes that burnt with fire and was lively not like the usual hearts I see in other girls' eyes. Her hood now came off her head she has shoulder length raven hair but she pulled it up again when the music stopped and everyone cheered.

I can tell she didn't notice that we were the main tonight and blushed slightly at the realization. Damn She's cute.

"Your pretty good"

"Your not so bad yourself" She said smiling. Her smile seemed so unfazed by the world's heavy influence as if she was he own person. "well I have to go it's been fun" She said but I held her hand stopping her from walking away.

"wait' I said. She turned to face me and raised her eyebrow.

"What?"

"what is your name?" I asked. For some reason she seemed hesitant as if telling me her name would end the world then she came to a decision and said. "Misa"

I chuckled. "I am Takumi Usui" I left out the Walker part to conceal the fact that I am a royal I don't want her acting different towards just because of status so I used my mother's maiden name.

"Let me go" She growled, I couldn't help but smile …. She's feisty. I let her hand go and she walked away like a bullet ok normally a girl would flock around me not ignore me she really was interesting.

"Why are you following me?" She asked. Glaring at me.

"Because you caught my interest, will you let me buy you a drink?" ok not the best choice for words she seemed really irritated now so I flashed her a smile that made all the other girls around except for her sigh longingly that hasn't happened before which only made me more interested in her.

"Look here pretty boy I am not an ordinary girl who would fan girl over your pretty boy face so I suggest you give up and find another girl to get drunk with" It was the first time a girl has so blatantly refused me then I thought she is really something.

"Misa" I whispered to myself.

I met her later that night again being chased by a guy that looks could literally kill so I pulled her with me into the dark alley to hide. She struggled but recognized my voice and calmed down. That moment that I held her body close to mine I didn't want to let go. She protested of course so I reluctantly let her go it worried me when she limped.

I had her sit down so I can cast a healing spell on her injury but the only problem was will she freak out like all the other who have seen my power? Or will she accept me? I was really hoping for the latter.

Once her sprain was healed I looked her in the eyes searching for any discomfort or rejection I was ready for it. But to my surprise she had a more respectful look on her face than a loathing one then I was certain she is different.

'You're a mage" She finally said my eyes widened with surprise how does she know that?

I tried not to look too surprised and simply said "you know about us?" she seemed to think of what to say I took this time to think of how she would react if she was in my country surely she probably won't like the cold like Gerard considering she come from a hot place.

I looked her in the eyes for a while then she said. "yeah you aren't from around here are you?" my breath got caught in my throat She is reading my mind I thought but that's hopefully not true.

When we were done with our little chat I offered her my hand and she accepted it to stand but I pulled her in a hug I found the way she blushes too cute!

We both heard a loud growl dashing towards us. And its not like I never saw one but a dragon came rushing towards us wild and angry these creature never liked me for some reason so I took position to protect Misa but she ran out in front of me and held her hand out towards the monster I could have sworn her eyes glowed when she told the beast to 'stop'.

I was about to ask what happened when a guy that's looked around my age came up talking familiarly to Misa they seemed to be talking really intimately. Is this guy her boyfriend? I cleared my throat causing both of them to turn their heads toward me. Misa introduced us it seems this guy is her childhood friend but somehow it seems to be more than that I studied his face I didn't know what that big grin on his face meant.

"so even Misaki-chi has good taste in men?" this guy named Aoi said playfully which caused Misa to Blush really hard. "Aoi! Its not like that" she roared.

"oh really nothing? What were you guys doing in a dark alley alone?"

"we didn't do anything!" Her face if possible got even redder like the cutest Tomato I have ever seen.

"Yeah yeah keep telling yourself that" then he took another glance at me I was now confused. He gave me a nod as if to say 'take care of her'. I am starting to like this guy.

But Misaki is in a hurry now she is going to be late for home or something she jumped onto the black scaly beast which too had glowing amber eyes just like hers. Before she could leave I made sure to pull her in for a deep kiss to my surprise she kissed me back but for only a moment before the beast ran off breaking our kiss. In that short moment I finally knew what warmth felt like. I smiled to myself I have found my light.

Normal POV

The next morning Takumi was dreaming of a certain raven haired girl but woke up to the sound of running feat in the ship and the banging on his door. He groaned internally.

"Takumi-sama! Open up its an emergency!" Cedric banged against his door again.

"Coming I am coming!" Takumi briskly got up 'this better be important' he thought. He opened up the door to a rare moment a rare moment that anyone would pay for and that is for cedric to actually have lost his stoic face plastered with a new serious and pale face which really doesn't suite him.

"whats wrong?" Takumi asked.

"Its the Cerakith royal family! It has been reported that the King and Queen have been murdered and that Briranad's Symbol has been left behind. The future queen Misaki Ayuzawa and her sister princess Suzuna have survived. Takumi-sama! I suggest that you …. Takumi-sama are you listening?" Cedric went on but Takumi but in a trance.

'Misaki Ayuzawa?' he was thinking of how the name sounded so familiar to Misa he met last night the Women who made him feel warmth the his mind pictured back to what Aoi had called Misa was is Misaki-chi? Could Misa be the future queen? Her Parents were murdered?

Yeah I am going to stop there I don't want to write too much down so what do you think? Pls R+R and tell me what you think. I will be writing this and Space Wars but will only update Space Wars next because I will be busy attending a funeral …. Yes I am sad here ok! T_T

-Yuki98