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Chapter 18: Butterfly Effect
The King's room was usually lavishly decorated, it was the most prized room in the whole Golden Palace, however in the long years of Kise's stay in that room, he had never imagine a single flower would make it look so beautiful. He had never imagine that a single flower would make this room that reminded him of the heavy duty he have for the Kingdom feel so comfortable. A single yellow flower, Kise felt a tugged in his heart whenever he looked at it, and the familiar sensation in his neck lingered there, that person's warm fingertips against it, and those beautiful navy blue eyes that looked like the never ending midnight sky. The image of his face flashed in his mind as his voice echoed in his mind. For years people celebrated his birthday without knowing it, however Aomine made a difference for the first time for being the first person who isn't blood related to him to actually know this fact. A single flower…there were hundreds, thousands of gifts that was sent to him every single day, to please him, to gain his favour, gifts like jewerlies, rare gems, silks and alike—however none of them made Kise want to look at it every single waking day. The king looked at the lone flower in a steep and narrow glass vase that stood in his desk. It looked beautiful under the sun, it didn't mind bathing in the warmth.
To think, this is also Aomine's first gift to him. It was also the first time he greeted him on his birthday. It almost seemed as if his birthday never really came until today, until someone actually went out to remember it. For some it may be a trivial matter but for Kise, he knows it isnt. Of all people, Kise is one of the few who knows that the fourth prince of Teiko had a huge difficulty with remembering details about people whom he rarely sees or spoke to, to be remembered, for those things for him to remember even after being so far from each other for so long…it must have been something. It made the blonde happy and slightly anxious. What is it in him for Aomine? It was frightening to trust his heart again with things like this, for so long that he has not found interest in anyone and see someone who had caotured his eyes once, it was a bit confusing. What if he is only assuming, basing conclusion from his heart yet again. What good has it brought him again?
He wanted to let him in, but it was frightening. Just…how much does Aomine think of him?
Or could it be that he was only assuming that he hold a deeper feelings for him?
Kise involuntary reached for the side of his neck as he was reminded of Aomine's words—
"I like seeing your face unhidden…"
"I like seeing your face…"
Kise felt his face flushed, like is quite an overly abused word however…Aomineisnt the kind of person who would casually use them. Knowing the fourth prince, his uncouth behaviour, scrupulous and wild nature never gave in to simply spoke of those things. And the fact made Kise's heart skip a beat, to be privileged to be told to by the fourth prince of Teiko who loved himself over everything and only saw the fifth prince worthy of his attention. Aomine had always been a mystery to Kise, that was why he always wanted to follow him, he didn't quickly like him, never spoke to him with those fake formalities, it was the first time someone looked at him as an equal—as yet a simple human.
Knock
Kise's train of thoughts was suddenly cut when a knock resounded in the door of his room, "What it is?" Kise asked trying to sound as calm and natural as possible, it could be Aomine for all he knows and the other as from experienced loves to rile him up when he shows he is affected—which he knows himself that concealing the fact that he indeed is affected is a much difficult task.
"Its me, Kasamatsu, Heika…Lady Leia is with us and is requesting for an audience."
The name made Kise's eyes widen, his hands suddenly shook. How can he ever forget?...How dare he even forget.
"I-I'll be there soon."
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Furihata was starting to think that the day he met with Kuroko had been a pure luck, the prince never showed any affiliation with the outside world and had seemed to stay in the palace assisting in matters of the state inside his own court, however, today told him he was wrong. Kuroko goes out of the palace at random times, and to Furihata's utter surprise the prince even leaves without anyone guarding him. The prince suddenly cut their lectures on herbal medicines upon Mebuchi's arrival in his court with a scroll in hand. After the prince read the contents he nodded and told Furihata to change in something that wouldn't stand out too much, it wasn't really difficult as the brunette whatever he wears or do probably wouldn't stand out. However that puzzeled him, what was the prince intends to do? The question was answered as soon as Kuroko instructed him to wait in the outer court, in a few more moments Furihata was escoreted by a few of Kuroko's attendants towards the back of the outer court, a secret door stood there and he was told never to tell anyone of it. When the door opened and the brunette stepped out, he found himself…well alone.
"Furihata-kun."
Furihata gasped in surprised as he heard the cold monotonous voice calling his name, turning he found the teal haired prince standing there, however what surprised the brunette was the simplicity of the other's clothes. It had been a normal sight to see Kuroko wearing the most beautifully designed clothes, however today he wore a simple kimono the hem were dark blue that slowly fades into white as it reached the waist, a simple black obi tied the whole thing, Though the kimono is simple it still didn't fail to make the prince look like a live doll. The clothes however was topped with a black hooded cloak. "W-What a-am I supposed to do…uhm…denka?" Furihata asked nervously. The prince nodded and gestured for him to follow. "I-Is it alright that uhm w-we leave the palace?"
"You are with me there isn't anything to be scared about Furihata-kun. Also…for the duration of our trip…I'd rather not hear you call me that."
"EH! B-But w-what am I supposed to call Your Majesty?" Furihata exclaimed, "A-And its not my safety that I-I am worried, how about you denka I-I mean if something happens I-I'm no good at fighting! I-If something is to happen shujo would have my head in a platter!"
Kuroko stopped and looked back at Furihata, "Hm…but didn't you save the Emperor once, I'm sure you're capable to do the same for him or is it…especially for my brother?" Furihata's face suddenly exploeded in red as the prince's implied words, however before the other could even retort the prince looked at the other with a fake frown, "I'm jealous of Furihata-kun's attention to my brother, had you two gotten closer already?"
"N-NOT A-AT ALL!" Furihata exclaimed, "I-I mean t-that's just impossible I-I'm merely a servant such thing shouldn't exist between us, a-and my devotion is in my duty a-as you gave Kuroko-denka."
Kuroko smirked, "Don't be hard on yourself now, Furihata-kun." The prince looked at Furihata's flustered face, the other really is meek…just so different from his older brother. He wondered if he had noticed Akashi's special treatment to him, Kuroko had never seen Akashi so interested and fond of especially a commoner—not that Akashi knew the truth. Well Furihata is a bit naïve and Akashi is a bit all over the places when things like these come, it is possible that both don't realize this. Furihata had gotten close to Akashi, well it isnt a surprise anymore. Kuroko knew someone like Furihata is what his brother need, someone who could make the young emperor feel…more lax. Furihata generally is the exact opposite of his brother, average and meek, while Akashi was everything in perfection and pride. Akashi needed to learn about the commoners, the simplicity of their thoughts, needs and emotions, while Furihata needed to learn to stand with pride, to believe in his own capacity. As Kuroko continued walking and leading the way Furihata remained quiet. The boy had always been a good and obedient follower, maybe it was also why Akashi didn't mind having him, despite all his clumsiness he is quiet when it counts, he speaks when needed, he agrees when he think it is right, he opposes when he doesn't like it. Furihata…is genuine.
"Say, Furihata-kun, what is your brother like?"
The question took the former prince by surprise, "E-Eh…uh…well didn't denkamet with him…I-I mean…I heard he came to talk with Aka—shujo I mean. I-I do hope…he didn't do anything reckless though."
Kuroko found himself smiling at the thought, did…Furihata almost slipped Akashi's name? Shrugging the thoughts the prince nodded, "He did went…and I did met with him that was why I am asking what kind of person he is."
Furihata quietly thought on how to describe the older male, "Well…Aniue…he's kinda reckless at times, he's a bit of a worrywart at random times and he's kinda loud. But he's really strong you know, he went to train with different people in different places, he's good with the sword and he cooks too!"
"Your brother…cooks?"
"Yes, hard to believe but Aniue cooks! And he's really good!"
The thought made Kuroko chuckle which surprised the brunette…why does Kuroko looks so genuinely happy? Thinking about it since the morning Kuroko did look quite different, he didn't know what is different until now—he's…smiling. Did he and Kagami…just how much have they had spoke to each other? "I never thought Kagami-kun would have such talent." Kuroko said in almost a whispering manner. "Did you learn to cook from him as well?"
Furihata nodded, "Uh he taught me."
"Why would you learn such feminine task?"
Furihata smiled, "Father always told us that it doesn't mean that we were born royalties we'd be royalties forever, we need to learn to live like normal people as well, so we learn trivial tasks as well. That was why we help around the palace as well, like laundry and we clean our own rooms too." He said proudly.
Kuroko hummed in agreement, "Your Father is a very wise man."
"Eh?" Furihata blinked, Kuroko was the first person who said that, Minister Hyuuga always commented on how their father's brain must have been in his foot or it had gone somewhere else. "How could you say so denka?"
"Doing task just like everybody commoners would make you understand their feelings and thoughts, also it would gravely instill discipline. It is a very wise idea. If I had my own family I would—" Kuroko suddenly stopped midway making the brunette turn to him in confusion, however what Furihata saw in Kuroko's face surprised the servant. The fifth prince, the ever expressionless fifth prince is blushing to the tips of his ears to boot!
"A-Are you alright denka?"
"Y-Yes…I just…"
Furihata blinked and waited for Kuroko to continue, "Furihata…-kun…would you…you see the truth is…the truth is your brother…to me…your brother…I mean…I…think I am inlove with him."
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"EEEH!"
Furihata's eyes widen in shock, this beautiful creature, the embodiment of grace and beauty…IN LOVE WITH HIS BROTHER? Furihata backed away trying to think of all the possible cases, it would make sense that Kagami would fall in love with Kuroko, however Kuroko returning the sentiment would be…is that even possible, it could it be that kuroko had mistaken his brother for someone else? Looking at the prince he thought he would fall for someone more like in Akashi's calibre, smart, graceful, with manners and composed—and that was totally what his brother isn't. well true that Kagami is a fine warrior, however since when did the prince actually had been fond of those types of people? Seeing how he speaks of Aomine-denka the fourth prince whom as he heard is great warrior, with scrupulous and wild personality—almost like his brother—he assumed that the likes of him would be Kuroko's least interested in. However looking back at Kuroko the former prince couldn't believe the way Kuroko's face lits up, he really does likeKagami. Well…there really isnt anything to be done yes?
"I-I guess well I'm just surprised I-I mean I thought denka would go for someone like shujo."
"I am surprised as well…I didn't think I'd…see Kagami-kun this way but…"Kuroko trailed nervously as he looked up at furihata, "W-Would you…a-allow me…to like your brother?"
"EEH?!"Furihata exclaimed again, "W-Why are you asking my permission?"
"Well you see you are his brother after all."
"I have no rights to tell anyone to stop liking Aniue." Furihata replied with a smile, "I believe in him, that he would make the right decision for himself. Its for him to decided."
Kuroko raised his head with eyes widen for a moment, "I…Then…would you…permit me…to…in the future perhaps…carry your…brother's name?"
Furihata's eyes widen again, could it be that, "Did…are you and my brother already—"
"N-Not yet…we…we haven't told anyone and I…haven't answered yet…I'm not sure if I am fit for it."
"Are you uhm…already…lovers?"
Kuroko's flush darkened at the mention of the word, "I-I'm not sure if w-we are already a-at that. However I do…I do like Kagami-kun that way."
Furihata found himself smiling…eh, does his brother knows how deeply kuroko thinks of him? Lucky. "Has Aniue…perhaps had asked you?" Kuroko nodded and which only made the brunette smile wider. "Then there wouldn't be anything you should be worried of, my brother may not have much of experience with romance you see…for all I know all he had in his up till now is becoming a strong fighter just like our Father, but as his brother I know Aniue will never say words he doesn't mean. If Aniue had confessed his feelings already, then rest assured. However…uh…please don't tell him I am here in Teiko. Going back to Seirin is just…"
"Ah…I also want to tell you that—he intends to take over the throne."
Furihata smiled, "I knew he would, the throne is for someone with lots of potential like him, powerful like Aniue."
Kuroko shook his head this time, "Though I do support Kagami-kun taking the throne instead of waging a war with Teiko, I must disagree with you with your notion. If you think it is power that makes a good leader…then Furihata-kun you are wrong."
"What do you mean?"
Kuroko looked at Furihata straight in the eyes, "I must say I feel blessed that you were not the one who took over Seirin's throne, and instead you came here in the court and left your rights for the throne…because if it was you who came in in the Crimson Palace and told us you were displeased with a matter with the same look Kagami-kun had then…I would have killed you the moment you turned your back." Furihata's eyes widen at the revelation the prince told him, however the way he looked at him straight in the eyes told the brunette he isn't bluffing and he meant every single bit of that statement. "In the short span we spent together I realized the danger of someone like Furihata-kun. If Furihata-kun was the one who ascended and inherited the throne I would have instantly want to kill you…that's just how dangerous you are."
"W-What are you saying I-I mean…I cant be, I'm just…I'm no good like my brother n-not even worth killing for I can't even give you a good fight with swords or anything."
Kuroko looked at FurihataKouki, this is one of the reason why he was thankful that he never ascended to the throne—he doesn't know how great he could have been if ever he was the one who inherited the throne—"You do not understand Furihata-kun, you see great leaders, Kings and conquerors as those who possess power and strength."
"Why isnt that how it is usually is?"
"I am truly glad that you are in our side…if shujo had met you in a different manner I know he'd think the same as I." Kuroko said, "The thing is, you would have exceeded my brother as a leader if you have been a King and that would entail us a huge fright, someone who doesn't need to use force to make people subdue. My brother enforces fear that brings out loyalty and commitment to people however your ways is different, you are kind and that makes people want to follow you and that is how you are able to get them to your side. I know you are not aware of this, and for that too I am thankful."
Kuroko watched as Furihata's face contort in confusion, Kagami was a force to be reckoned with because of his physical and emotional stability, he is quick with his emotions and physically capable of protecting his Kingdom. He instil loyalty through example, he shows people how it is done by being one himself. However Furihata is a different story, despite lacking his physical capabilities, Furihata has e very strong heart, he is simple and for that people would easily understand him, people would be able to empathize with him and he would be able to do the same for them. His kind heart would make anyone succumb in his will. The brunette perhaps didn't understand the golden rule in the battlefield—
The most powerful conqueror are those who doesn't need to use force to be followed
He would have been the most dangerous King they would have ever met if they met him in a different circumstances.
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"Lady Leia?"
A petite figure stood her back facing the blonde King, her beautiful copper hair that was endowed with waves and a crown of pink flowers and pearls, her beautiful western gown suited her figure perfectly. Lady Leia, the first daughter of a very influential man noble in Kaijo, a close relative of the royal adviser Kasamatsu Yukio, and the King's to be wife. The woman turned to the King with her eyes green as the mint leaves, with a meek and humble smile she greeted the King, "I hope I didn't disturb you Your Royal Highness." She said with a graceful smile. Kise didn't want to be wed to her however…
"No, not at all." The King replied with a smile, "I do hope I didn't make you wait."
She shook her head and wait for the King to settle in with her in a seat in the garden. Leia is a woman of grace and wisdom, she was sent to the west to study by her parents who had the money to do so. Many had tried to offer their hearts to her but she never accepted any, her parents never let anyone close to their daughter, except for the King. They practically offered her to him right in a banquet when the issue of Kise's marriage was brought up, unable to say no, the King didn't have much of a choice. However unlike other women, Leia never pushed herself to the King. She stayed in quite a distance and rarely even visisted unless it was a formal occasion, it almost made the King forget he actually had promised to have taken this woman's hand. This…is reality, huh? Fate has really some cruel ways of reminding of the things he ought to forget.
"I was late for the festival, I hope you forgive me." Leia said as she sat back on her seat. Leia always looked peaceful and quiet. She was always proper making the King ever self-conscious.
"There is no need to ask for apologies," Kise replied, "I am sure you are quite busy yourself."
"Then…heika, allow me to speak."
"Go on. Is there anything you need?"
Leia looked up at Kise, as if he was reading his soul, reaching for it through his amber eyes. Silence quickly fell between them asKisepatiently waited for her to continue. Her eyes were serious and it almost Kise frightened, would she be asking him for the wedding to be quickly arranged? The hands in his lap trembled with the thought, maybe…maybe it was time for him to ask Aomine to go…he was here for the signing of a treaty for his approval, right…maybe it would be best to let go of him now before he knows anything that he shouldn't. Kise blinked as he found Leia chuckling, looking at her he found the woman smiling at him…rather sadly. "I-Is there s-something I said?" Kise asked fearing hemght have accidentally said those out loud. Leia shook her head, standing the lady took a seat next to the King, quietly she scoot his hand and quietly cradle it in her soft palms. Quietly she traced the outline of his palms.
"Heika…have such rough hands even though he's a King." She said in a low voice almost whispering.
"I-I well…" Kise found himself chuckling failing to find any excuses.
"You were thinking of…someone else weren't you?" Kise's eyes widen…averting his eyes he found himself unable to deny those accusation. Leia stopped tracing his palm and held it between her hands, with gentle eyes she looked at the King, "I knew it…that with Kise-sama…I can't. I…back away with the marriage."
Shock with the woman's words Kise found himself standing up, "What? W-Why?"Kise asked in confusion.
"Kise-sama its not…we can't."
"B-But—"
"You don't love me."
"I-I'll learn, Lady Leia isn't difficult to love its—"
Leia stood and cut the King with a finger pressed to his lips, "No…You cannot." She said as she pulled away, "Because it has been so long, I know even then…even back then, when we first met that you love someone else. How can you love me when you have already given your heart to someone else? Its empty Kise-sama…even if you try it won't mean a thing."
"I…I'm sorry I-I'll forget about that person Lady Leia I—"
"I am in love with someone else as well."
Kise's eyes widen at the lady's confession, she smiled at Kise placing a hand in her chest, "You see…I can't give you my devotion as well, I have love someone else. And I plan to go with him."
"But if you do that…your parents will…"
Leia nodded, she understood the risk, the man she loves is nothing like the King, or any rich noble. A meek and humble soul, a theatre actor, however…
"I know…but I am willing to leave everything for him Kise-sama…I wish you understand this."
"You…are willing to leave…everything for him?"
"Yes." She said, "Aren't you the same, don't you feel the same?"
Was he…willing to leave Kaijo for Aomine? Can he discard everything for him? "I don't know…I'm not sure." Kise said in a trembling voice.
"We're on the same boat," Leia said, "Though I do not have much of a responsibility as you do, maybe that is why it is so easy for me to speak of leaving, however…Kise-sama hasn't it not been too long to be kept concealed. Until how long will you let others direct you?"
Kise was silent. It was true, it was easy for others to speak of running away and it was difficult for him. It was just different. "It is due to that person, isn't it?" Leia asked shocking the King, the blonde's shoulder tensed, it was a yes. Leia doesn't know who it was, who occupied the mind of the King when they were together, who occupied his mind when they spoke, who he thinks about, whose face he searches in the crowd in a banquet, however she realized one thing, Kise's hands were rough, they were calloused even if he was a King who didn't need to pick up a sword. And it occurred to him, he couldn't remove the habit, he couldn't step away from it just like the way he couldn't get off his eyes from that invisible figure. It was due to that person. "Was that person the reason why you still practice in secret? Was it the reason why you hold a sword?"
There was no answer however Leia didn't need it, it was a rhetorical question. It was already given,Kise would never forget whoever that is. Even if they were to be married, what would good would it have brought them both? What could have been of Kise? They will be entrapped in a marriage, a cage for both of them.
"I didn't study all the way to the west to be entrapped in a marriage without love Kise-sama." She said a hand in the King's shoulder, "You cannot serve this people alongside someone you barely know, with someone who means little to none to you."
"That's not true Lady Leia is—"
"To you I am no more than a woman forced to be wed to you, a normal citizen." Leia said, "I know it when I look at you, you look at me the same way you look at everyone else. That's not love. I know."The woman slowly backed away from Kise, "Thank you for taking care of me, thank you for being a very responsible and a gentleman. However we both know this isn't it Kise-sama. Take your heart and ask yourself…is this really what you want? You don't have to rush, its not your responsibility to have a family to be married, your responsibility is to serve Kaijo and the people—you can do that even without a woman, even without me. However if you wish to love anyone, it is also alright, Kaijo has no right to tell you about what you should feel. Kise-sama…is human too."
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"Heika!"Kasamatsu called as he stormed in the throne room holding a letter he asked to be brought to Aomine. The letter inside shocked Kasamatsu, he knew it would happen, he knew what deep inside the man feel but still—it was a bit abrupt. Opening the door to the throne room, Kasamatsu stepped in without hesitation, he needs to hear Kise's reason for this, he needs to know if he isn't simply doing this out of whim. However what Kasamatsu saw inside the throne surprised him more.
The letter in his hand fell to the floor soundlessly and his eyes widen, his body shook—
"HEIKA!"
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"Takao-sama?"
Takao blinked and turned his head around, it was the usual hallways of the Emerald Palace. However something strange drummed into his chest like it was suddenly punched, "Did you…heard something?" he asked the female attendants, however they all just gave him a strange look. Takao reached up to his chest and soothed the part there, he could feel the loud and wild beating of his heart as if something…happened.
"No." One of them answered looking worried as Takao's face suddenly drained in color, "S-Should we call Midorima-denka?"
Takao's eyes felt suddenly filled with flashing images, copper…hair, a dagger…blonde strands and—
"B-Blood."
Takao's attendants all gasped as they heard Takao whispered the word. Suddenly Takao staggered back making them all worry for the cheerful royal adviser, three of them raced to his side, helping him back to his feet. "C-Call Midorima-denka fast!"
Takao bit his lip, for some reason he could feel something in his shoulder, a pain as if he was been stabbed, and he could see flashes of images of what seems like a room, a wide room with carpeted floor, it was as if he was seeing through the eyes of someone who was lying down in his side. He didn't know why but his breathing felt difficult, ragged and he could hear someone speaking…thoughts?
Ao…Blue? Why blue? What is blue for?
"Heika!"
Takao cringed, someone's talking, someone…came? Someone…he could see the images of a someone's foot running to him, he knelt and he was stalking but the sound was now muffled and his ears were filled with static sounds. It was starting to be difficult to focus at all, his eyes were filled with vision from others and the static sounds filled his ears. Takao could feel his head pulsing as well.
"Takao!"
The voice sliced through the noise in his head and momentarily calmed everything down, a hand gripped his upper arm forcing the hawk child to look at the emerald haired prince's eyes, "Oi, Takao!" Midorima called again. Takao found the other's eyes looking right at his silver blue ones, like a forest embracing a summer rain. His eyebrows were knitted in worry. "Takao, what's happening here?"
"S-Shin…chan…"
"Yes, it is me, what's happening her—Oi!" Midorima's eyes widen as Takao fell forward, thankfully the prince was fast enough to catch the hawk child before he fell flat on his face to the floor. Gathering the other's limp body in his arms, Midorima tried waking the other to no avail. He looked at the attendants with slight anger bubbling in his system, "What happened? What's wrong here someone tell me!"
"T-Takao-sama suddenly s-stopped a-and asked us i-if we heard something then he started t-turning pale! W-We d-don't know what to do s-so we called Midorima-denka."
Looking down at Takao's unconscious form made some uncomfortable feeling within the emerald eyed prince, "Call a doctor quickly, send it to his room!"
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