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Chapter Three
Karl wondered the streets until he found himself at the village pub. Felling a sudden need for a drink he made his way in only to come face to face with his brother, Amshel. Taking one look at his black haired brother the aristicrat stood from his spot and sontered over to investigat the problem.
"Aw brother, what seens to be the problem? You delivered those pieces of music to dear Miss. Saya did you not?" When Karl nodded a wide smirk spread over his poised face. "And?" He inquirred know that there was more detail to the story.
"I kissed her." He heard his brother say and a sudden laugh startled Karl from his thoughts. The bigger man let out a rope of laughter that sounded more like a kackle.
"That's my brother! How did she feel? Soft I asume?" When Karl didn't reply he took a closer look at him and his eyes widened in shock. A blue bruise was starting to form on his face. A bigger hand then Saya could ever have. Instantly rage ran through Amshel and he started towards the door. "How dare that lunitic touch my little brother! He will pay!" At this outburst everyone stared at the man who that called their superior. Amshel ignored all of their shocked looks and headed for the door. When Karl relised what he was doing he instantly grabbed his brothers sleeve.
"Wait brother I already have an idea of how to deal with my Saya's brother!" He called spicking his brothers interest. Stopping in his tracks Amshel looked to his younger brother and motioned for him to follow him. Sitting in a booth in the back away from the prying ears and eyes of the villagers Amshel leaned into his brother and draped an arm over his shoulder.
"Now about your plan my dear brother?" He asked pationtly.
"Well, Kai always enters a contest ever year in a town about... three villages over." He began. "I was thinking we could forge a letter saying that the contest was tomorrow. He would have to leave immediately therefor leaving Saya all by herself." A sickening smile spread across Amshels face as he listened. "We can say that we have news of her brothers death because he got into an accident that was fatel. That's when we strick. She will be heartbroken that she couldn't possibly say no... right?" Karl looked up at his brother with worry.
"Dear Karl... I must say... I've never been more proud of you in my life." Amshel said proudly. "This plan is perfect." Standing he turned to walk away but not before saying, "Just leave everything to big brother. You go home and get ready for your bride." And with that he left leaving Karl to ravel in his thoughts. Little did either man see a patch of blond hair sitting next to them, listening to everything that they had said.
"Brother! Brother! Where are you!" Saya came rushing into the house cluching a letter in her hands. Kai pocked his head out from the kitchen to assece his sister and make sure that she was alright. When he could spot no harm he quorcked an eyebrow.
"Yes Saya?" He asked. She handed him the letter and watched his face become panicked as he read it. "What! The contest is tomorrow! Quick, Saya, help me pack my things!" For the next two hours brother and sister worked to get everything packed and on the horse, George, and his carrage. When everything was done and ready Kai gave his sister a peck on the cheek.
"Kai can you get me something while you're there?" Saya asked shyly.
"Of course Saya. You don't have to ask." Kai laughed at his little sister who brightened.
"Can you please get me a blue rose?" She asked and Kai smiled.
"I'll do my best but they are quite rare." She nodded and waved him off hoping he would have a safe journey. Turning back to the house Saya made herself a light dinner and went straight to her room to change for bed. When she was snug in her bed she grabbed her book and started reading it contence. Not long after, sleep claimed her small form.
Kai to the rays of the moon and found that he was still riding George. Looking up he saw that he was in front of a grand castle. The looks of which was that of a gothic feel. Gargoyles stared at you with their teeth bared in an eternal growl. Dead grass littered the grounds but it was the castle itself that looked haunting. Stone worn and pale like a sickness with dark windows and church like doors. It definitly was a sight to see yet he couldn't help but notice a faint glow of blue in one of the upper windows. Curiocity won over as Kai jumped from the horses back and let him through the rusting gates.
"Stay here George. I'm going to check this out." Kai whispered to the horse and with a nod he walked towards the large oak doors of the front entrance. Opening them was a bit of a challenge but when he managed to step foot in the front entrance his jaw dropped. Inside was like its own fairytail and Kai wished he could wake up from this weird dream already. Searching the entrance and coridor he came across a parlor that held a grand staircase that lead in separat directions. Choosing to go left he made his way up the faded red velvet stairs and when he met with the landing he began to hear voices. Two male to be presice.
"How could you unlock the door Nathan! You know that the master hates guests and to have a human even step foot on the grounds is dangerous! Besides he's not even a girl so what is the point of helping him if he can't help us!" A frantic voice shouted at someone from a room to Kai's right. Looking in he didn't see anyone whick he found odd.
"Don't get your nickers in a twist David. The boy looked curious so I thought I'd let him look around. And what the master doesn't know wont hurt him in the first place anyway." Came the calm voice of the other. Opening the door wider what greeted Kai made his eyes widen in shock. There on a nearby table was a talking clock and candler. Turning at the sound of the door hitting the wall their expressions matched Kai's in shock.
"Y-you talked!" He stammered. Pointed an acusing finger at the suppost to be normal house hold items.
"Yes, yes we did." Said the candler in the same calm voice he had used to talk to the clock. "My name is Nathan, and this here is my friend David." He pointed to the sour faced clock and held out his handle for Kai to shake. Tentavly Kai shock hands with the Nathan and gave a nod to David who just kept looking at him suspicously.
"Why are you not afraid of us human?" David asked.
"Because my sister told me about things like you in her books. I was just shocked to see that they were real. That you're real." He said calmer then before. Thinking of his sister made him sad because he always had to leave her behind whenever he went to the fair.
"Sister? What's her name?" They asked intreged.
"Saya. She's really beautiful. Taking after our mother with her black hair and looks. But she got her eyes from our dad. Her favorite things in the world to do are play her cello and read. Though many frown opon the reading I think its just an outlet for her to get away from the world with." He smiled remembering his sisters smile as she read him a story from one of her many books. She looked so happy, so alive, unlike many months before where she would just sit in her room and cry or just stare at the wall until she fell asleep. Looking back to the house hold objects thay had a small smile on their lips as they listened to the details of my sister.
"She sounds wonderful, your sister." Nathan said. David just nodded. Suddenly a loud bag sounded causing all of them to freeze.
"What was that?!" Kai asked looking into the hallway.
"Nothing, just the master." David said. Looking up he saw that Kai was no longer there. Both left the room and stared after the brunett as he ran at full speed down the hallway to their masters room.
"Wait boy! What are you doing!" Nathan yelled watching Kai running to the masters room.
"Someone might be hurt!" He called back running even faster. It was in his nature to help anyone in need no matter what. Reaching a ajared door he stepped inside trying to see if anyone was in there. "Hello!" He called out. "Hello is anyone in here! Are you hurt!" There came no answer which make Kai worry even more. Moving through a mound of rubble he came across a balcony conpletely clean with no trace of dirt or mess in or around it. Slowly, he moved forward and what he saw left him in aw. There, in a crystal glass dome, rested a perfect blue rose in bloom. A calming glow emitted from the flower that was almost hypnotic. Reaching out to touch the glass it felt cool beneath his finger tips.
"Who are you and what are you doing in my castle." Came a growling voice behind him. Turning Kai yelped as he caught sight of the thing before him. It looked as if it were a mutated bat that was turning into a human. Its skin was a sickly grey and eyes beady red as it watched him with a set glare. "I said..." It paused, "Who are you pessent!" It yelled at Kai.
"I-I am Ka-Kai Sir." He stamered out. His knees starting to shake a little as he stared into the monsters bloody eyes. "W-Who are yo-you?" Kai asked scared of the answer.
"My name is Prince Haji. I am the master here." The beast announced. "And you, Kai, are tress passing on my land. For that you are now my prisioner." Great bat wings emerged from his back and within seconds he had Kai in his clawed grasp. They flew from the balcony to the world outside were the moon hadn't even rose to its peak in the sky. From its position it was somewhere around 10:30.
Claws dug into Kai arm making a scream rip from his throat involonary. Looking down he saw that George was looking up at them. "George! Leave! Run!" Kai screamed to the horse. Bowing it's head the horse took off running back from which it came.
"That horse of yours is smart to run. Yet it's master isn't as lucky." The beast spat as he watched the animal vanish into the line of trees. They flew to the highest tower were Haji through Kai threw the small window causing him to hit his shoulder of one of the edges ripping both his shirt and the skin. Landing on his other shoulder Kai sat up as best he could to look at the monster in front of him. Fear in his eyes. "You will stay here." Was all Haji said before he flew off to have a talk with his servents about their new guest.
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