Ok guys I am really sorry about not updating I had no internet connection for some reason AND THAT SUCKED! But thank god that's all settled now. I hope I haven't lost my readers because of this but I have been doing a lot of thinking and came up with some pretty good ideas so ENJOY!

Chapter 4: Discussions

Misaki was sitting comfortably in the library, sipping her cup of coffee and reading over her speech lines for tonight as Grant sat opposite of her. He took the time to help her memorize her lines although she was more than capable of doing this simple task by herself but Misaki knew he wanted to talk to her about something else. She groaned at the thought that he was going to press the topic of her strange behavior yesterday.

"Uncle Grant?" Misaki asked, its what she called Grant when there wasn't anyone around since he was practically family to her. She thought back to the days when her parents were still alive, when everyone was still there happy selves but after the incident a couple of days ago not only the royal family but the citizens were also affected by this for her parents ruled with Justice and the kindness any kingdom could ever need and she was going to make sure that their hard work will not go to waste yes she will become queen and rule just like her parents have, at this thought she found herself smiling genuinely for the first time since the incident.

This act didn't slip Grants observing eyes, Misaki noticed and quickly continued her with her stoic expression.

"what is it? Boyfriend troubles?" He said with a joking tone and trying to lighten the mood.

Misaki snorted. "I guess you could say that"

"what? Are you serious? I forbid you to date young lady even if you will be the Queen tonight you are still too young" Grant seemed to be taken aback a lot nowadays by Misaki.

Misaki resisted the urge to roll her eyes. "oh please, I will be 18 tonight you know, and this is none of your business I can date whoever I want I am not a child anymore I know there are guys after my title but he doesn't know I am the Queen"

"not yet he doesn't I can't help but think once this man knows about you he will only pursue you for your title"

Misaki did feel a little hurt by her uncle's observation but why? She grew a bit angry both with her uncle and herself. But she couldn't help but think that Takumi was a bit different thatn all the other men, yes he did seem like a big flirt but he did save her and she felt power radiate off him as if he stood with much pride just as much as any other king that has approached her in the past.

"Oh I know that look but be sure you introduce the man to me ….. and we still have to talk about you sneaking out at night but I will let it go this time since it saved your life and let you meet someone that has your fancy"

Misaki blushed but quickly covered it up with her fan, 'how did he know that?' she thought, the blush didn't go unnoticed by Grant.

Grant cleared his throat and raised an eyebrow at her holding a fan indoors.

"oh ...ah..hahaha silly me hahaha" she tried to laugh it off then she put the fan away when she was sure her blush was gone.

"Who is he Misaki? A man hasn't been able to move you, I was getting worried that I would need to send you to the matchmaker since you don't seem to like any of the nobles me and your father have presented to you oh how much you have grown" he emphasized it by putting his hand over his heart. "And by the looks of it he must be pretty skilled with magic." He said observing the mark on her hand.

Misaki was saved when someone knocked on the door. She inwardly blessed the person in thanks.

She let out a breath of relief then raised an eyebrow towards the giant clock at the back of the large library that seemed to take up half a wall, she noticed that she stayed a little longer than she intended to.

"Come in"

"My lady?" Erica walked through the double doors and bowed to Misaki and then to Elder Grant seemingly aware of her lady's new position she will take up tonight.

"what's wrong Erica? There is no need to be so formal around me I told you to treat me like everyone else" Misaki frowned at Erica's strange behavior. Usually she would start lecturing her as soon as she came in.

Erica shook her head. "I cannot My lady, you are now the Queen there shouldn't be a reason for me to oppose your actions now"

"And I am telling you its ok to call me just Misaki when we are alone and besides I am not Queen yet until tonight, no one is going to punish you, you're my friend they would have to get through me first" she said grinning a bit.

Erica smiled then nodded, in all her years Misaki never ceased to amaze her, she is different than other stuck up noble women who only cared about money and fame and tended to be rather sadistic to their servants. And more than anything else she is fortunate enough to only serve Misaki not them.

Grant watched Misaki's interaction with her servant, eyes full of amusement. 'I am proud of her, she will be a fine Queen' he thought.

"Very well Misaki as you wish" she said giving in.

"by the way you seem to have recovered well" Misaki said giving Erica a look over.

Erica gave her a small smile. "yes I have been doing better these days, all thanks to you for lightening my work load"

"I see ….. so is there anything that needs my attention?"

Erica's face fell remembering why she had actually came here. Misaki saw her mixed emotions in her eyes, disgust and hatred were clear but Erica still somehow kept a straight face in front of her.

"The prince of Briranad has arrived" Erica said, trying to hide it but the bitterness in her voice gave it all away, Erica for one truly believed that Briranad was responsible for the constant deaths and resented them for it but knew that Misaki thought different on this.

"The prince? but I thought the King was coming"

"Apparently he couldn't make it and sent his younger brother in his place"

"oh, he's here now?" Misaki wasn't expecting them to arrive so early.

"Yes Misaki, he is waiting with general Tybalt and the Twins"

"where?" she asked

"The throne room" Misaki's eyes widened. She wasn't ready yet to step into the room that her parents died in.

"Misaki are you ok?" Erica was worried now that Misaki paled slightly.

Misaki cleared her throat and forced a smile "yes I am fine tell them I will be there shortly" its now or never she thought. A determined look replaced the fear in her eyes, not because she could easily push her fear to the back of her mind, its because now she will be facing the person that may or may not be responsible for the murder of her parents and in the same room her parents died in, she was going to see this person for herself and make sure that he wasn't going to cause trouble tonight or ever again for her kingdom.

"See you later uncle Grant"

"Yes Misaki see you later, we will continue this talk another time" he said with a gleam in his eye, waving her off. Misaki inwardly groaned.

Erica nodded and walked out and Misaki followed her out towards the throne room where she will meet the prince.

Takumi's POV

I stood before the double doors of the castle, it has black and gold dragon carvings and patterns all over I am really starting to like the craftsmanship they display, I salute the talented man …. Or women that made them.

We walked through the doors, Tybalt was leading and the twins were tailing me and Cedric from behind, ok I know they are cautious but there really isn't much of a need for the guns they are pointing at me from behind I really wouldn't do anything, my brother would have my head if I caused a huge uproar here.

I turned my head to them. "Is that really necessary?"

They just shrugged. "Just a precaution we wouldn't want you getting any ideas around our soon-to-be-Queen" they said in unison.

My only problem now is convincing Misaki to agree to my brother's peace arrangements, I don't know how she will react to our terms but I hope for the sake of everyone that she agrees. I want to see her again. But I am sure if she is still that girl I met that night then she would want the best for everyone too and agree to this. Memories of our kiss have played over and over in my dreams and I can't help but feel like we have known each other before and this is the first time I have felt this way towards any women before. She is like a breath of fresh air from all the other women who only stared at me with lust in their eyes. And sooner or later I want to make her mine but I would have set our misunderstandings right first I know that once she sees who I am she would be very shocked I know I was when I found out that the raven haired beauty I kissed was the queen of our rivaling kingdom.

"The princess will see you shortly" the guard's voice broke me out of my thoughts. I blinked a few times before I nodded my head.

I observed the room it was of course huge, the two golden throne seats at the end of the large hall is what caught my attention. A thought crept into my mind of me sitting on the throne next to her. 'If she is willing maybe one day she would be my Queen' I smiled at the thought.

The ceiling was supported by stone pillars that also had dragon carvings though it looks a little worn out.

"Cedric do you have the scroll?" I asked.

"I wouldn't dream of not having it" He took the scroll out of his backpack and handed it to me.

This scroll contained the peace terms and agreements, all Misaki would have to do is seal the deal off with the royal stamp of Cerakith along with ours then everything will go as planned. The doors opened again, my eyes widened and I think my jaw almost hit the floor ….. a fairy walked in no .. a goddess?

I snapped out of it and I quickly composed myself before I dropped the scroll.

She looks so different from when I last saw her which was in a baggy hooded maroon cloak, she wore a black dressy back slit dress it seemed to also have celtic patterns running downwards just below her knees and was bit as the side showing her thigh at the side, her corset also showed off her figure that was hidden from me on our meeting night I am pretty sure my eye turned a shade darker, her hair was tied up in a medieval look and curls were let loose at the front to frame her face.

And then suddenly her regal smile disappeared when she saw me and was replaced with an expression of utter shock then replaced with a death glare that would've had anyone running if it wasn't me I just tried to keep my stoic expression but I couldn't help but smile a little she was just so cute.

"you …" her voice mirrored her expression.

I swallowed the lump in my throat ….. 'here it comes.' I thought

Sorry I left you guys on a cliffhanger again but I promise the next chapter will come sooner I will be working on finishing Space Wars first which will be finished in 3 more chapters but tell me if you want that story to be longer since there are still some unanswered questions.

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-Yuki98