Chapter 2! Just a note, quite a few of the scenes in this story will probably be scenes from pv's of the Daughter of Evil series, so...yeah! Also, although present time Rin and Len are reading these events from 'Rin Kagimine's' journal, the actual story will be in third person pov. Just so people don't get confused. Also, most of the story is told with 'Rin' being the main focus. However, there will probably be times when the focus shifts to the other characters. So...enjoy!
A long, long time ago, in a foreign land, there was an evil kingdom that no person dared to face. Ruling at the throne, was a little princess who was no more than fourteen. Being a princess, she was spoiled with a life of luxury, and now even more so by her ever loyal servant who bore a strange resemblance with her. He would do anything and everything she would ask of him without fail. He even carried out her order to slay the commander of the royal guard who had been smuggling food out to the townspeople. Of course, the servant had returned to his princess, his black cloak soaked in the blood of the guards he had kill in order to get to the commander. Now, here he was, at the Princess' side carrying the head of his target.
"Very good, Len." The princess said with a wave of her fan. Then, pointing to a guard at the door to the throne room, she commanded, "Now, bring in the ex-commander's daughter!"
With a salute, the guard opened the door and in came two other guards dragging a brown haired woman in red between them. They paused in before the throne and then, taking the woman by the hair, threw her down on the floor. The woman was badly beaten and didn't seem to have the strength to even push herself up from the ground. The Princess huffed as she fanned herself and then motioned to her servant. Nodding, Len tossed the commander's head down on the floor near the woman's head. The woman moved her head slightly so she could see what had been thrown to her, and immediately her eyes widened.
"There. Take this as a warning not to take what isn't yours."
The woman simply stared horrified at the sight of her father's head before her. Then, finally, she let out a shriek and found the strength to stand. She charged at the Princess but was quickly stopped by the two guards at her side.
"Throw her out. She's a broken girl, not a threat at all." The guards nodded and began dragging the woman out of the throne room. However, as they took her away, she yelled, "You murderer! I swear...I swear I'll kill you!"
The woman's cries were soon silenced once the large throne room doors closed behind her. The Princess sighed. "How troublesome."
"Would you like a snack to help you relax from this encounter, lady Rin?"
"Not right now, Len. I have to get ready for when Prince Kaito of the Blue country drops by for a visit. If I remember, my advisers arranged for us to meet so that we could discuss and alliance." Rin stood up from her throne and headed towards her quarters with Len following close behind. "Honestly, Len, I don't see the point in such a thing. My country is already quite powerful, I don't think anyone would dare attempt an invasion."
"Well, Princess, I'm sure it's simply a precaution."
Rin sighed as she entered her bedroom. "I know, but still." Walking behind a curtain in the corner of her room, she found the cream colored dress she used for when significant guests came to visit folded over a small table. As she changed, she called out to Len who stood guard. "Len, when is Prince Kaito due to arrive?"
"I believe that he should arrive around noon, Princess."
"I see. Any minute then." Rin emerged from behind the curtain and spun around for Len to see.
"You look beautiful." Rin smiled proudly and then headed for her window. Outside she could see a carriage driving down the long path towards the Castle doors.
"Ah, it seems our guest is arriving now. I suppose we shouldn't keep him waiting." Rin hurried down to the door to greet her guest. In all honesty, Rin would have rather stayed up in her room or gone out to the rose garden instead of waiting by the door to greet the Prince, however, she knew that her advisers would make her sit through a lengthy lecture after. So, to save her the extra grief, Rin stood patiently outside the castle doors as the carriage pulled up in front of her. Then, the Prince of the Blue stepped out of the carriage and Rin almost gasped. The Prince was a handsome young man with blue hair and eyes that looked at her with gentleness and care. Instantly, the Princess was dumbstruck by the feelings that grew in her heart.
The Prince approached her and, taking her hand, kissed it with a courteous bow. "Good afternoon, Lady Rin. I am Prince Kaito."
"I-I see. So you are the Prince of the county of Blue." Rin said with a nervous curtsy. "Ah, p-please, come in. Lunch should be waiting for us in the dining hall."
"Of course." Prince Kaito followed Rin in through the large castle doors and made a quick note of what he saw. Although the room they were in at the moment was only the foyer, it was very big and extravagantly decorated with ornaments and much furniture. Hm, already I'm starting to wonder if the state of this country is due to simple poverty or something else...
Once they entered the dining hall, Kaito found that it was almost exactly the same as the foyer. It was quite enchanting yet at the same time, disappointing to Kaito as he could only connect such luxuries to the suffering people of the Yellow kingdom. Despite his grim thoughts, Kaito kept smiling as him and Rin began their meal. The two engaged in small talk but midway through the meal, Rin suddenly changed to more serious business.
"So, Prince Kaito, I wonder if you know the reason why you're here."
Kaito chuckled. "Is there a reason as to why I'm here other than to visit?"
"Yes." Rin answered with a giggle. "I am to ask you if you are interested in becoming allies. You will come to our aid when it is needed, and we will come to yours."
"An alliance? Well, Princess, that does sound like a good proposal, but I have to ask, why in the world do you want an alliance? Your country is quite powerful as it is, I imagine that it would be quite difficult for anyone to conquer it."
"I agree with that but my advisers have convinced me that arranging for an alliance will help protect my kingdom as well as the people."
Kaito paused. Was I wrong? Perhaps she really does care about her people. "Well...I'm sorry Princess, but I'm afraid that I'll have to think about it. It might take me a while to make a decision so I will send a messenger with my answer."
"Oh, I see. That's fine I suppose. Now then, after lunch is over, I must give you a tour of the castle." Surely enough, after the two had finished their meal, Rin gave Kaito a lengthy tour of the castle, subtly grabbing every opportunity to grab onto his arm to 'rush him to the next area'. However, the day had passed by very quickly and Kaito now stood at the door, ready to leave.
"Prince, do you really have to go now? You could spend the night here if you wish."
"I'll have to turn down that offer. I am off to the country of Green to visit an old friend there. Forgive me."
Rin frowned, clearly disappointed. "No, it's quite alright. Please, have a safe journey!"
"Thank you, Princess." With another bow, Kaito exited the castle and stepped into his carriage. Then, he was gone. Rin sighed and returned to her quarters with Len tagging behind her once again.
"Len! This Prince is amazing! He is so handsome and kind and carefree! I think I'm in love him!"
"Princess, you've only known him for a day."
"Love comes when you least expect it, Len." Rin responded quickly, just a bit annoyed by her servant's comment. Rin stepped behind the curtain in her room once again and quickly changed into her night gown. Flopping down on her large bed, she sighed. "It's too bad he couldn't stay. Perhaps I should go to the country of Green myself and surprise him! A chance encounter!" Rin giggled mischievously.
"Princess, I know it's not my place to say so, but I must ask you not to do such a thing."
"Now why is that, Len?" Rin said with a pout.
"For one, you are the ruler of a powerful country. If you get careless, someone may try to harm or kidnap you to get to the throne. Also, it is a foreign country that you're going to. You may get lost or into trouble."
Rin tapped her chin for a moment. "That is true. Well, then, since I can't resist going to see my Prince, I will take precautionary measures. I will wear a disguise so no one will know that I am the Princess of the Yellow kingdom, and I'll have you come with me."
Len thought for a moment, considering the Princess' precautions. "Those conditions are fine." he finally said.
"Very well then! Tomorrow, you and I will head to the country of Green!" Rin exclaimed with excitement.
"Rin!"
"Yeah, I know! I guess that explains why these two journals have our names on it. They were the names of the Princess and her servant!"
"Wait, that means I was serving you? Man, I would have hated to be me."
Rin glared at her brother. "Y'know, I'm gonna let that one slide since this Princess really is horrible. I mean, did you hear what she did to that woman and her father? She had her father killed and then threw his head to her! That's just wrong!"
"I know. But, I wonder what's going to happen to Kaito."
"Kaito? Oh, that's right! The Prince's name was Kaito! I hope he doesn't fall for her. She's just acting all nice and lying to him so that he can fall in love with her." Rin said with disgust.
"Well, keep reading Rin! I want to know what happened when the Princess and the servant go to the country of Green." Len urged.
"Okay, okay." Rin cleared her throat and turned the page.