Amu ran. She didn't care who knew, all world could know, she just ran. Branches whipped her bare skin and caught onto her gown. Smudges could already be seen on the white fabric. Blood on her feet didn't stop her, nothing could. The feeling of wind in her hair was too good to be stopped. But the tight feeling in her chest only got more pronounced the further she went. And that puzzled her.
She went flying past the fence and past the paths, further and further into the woods. It was not a moment later when she passed another dirt road that she collided with something. The figure that ran into her went flying back and hit a tree, instantly passing out.
Amu got up and brushed herself off, her rage and uneasiness leaving her for the moment. She never before met somebody this deep in the forest. She stepped closer to the person and examined them, her eyes catching even the smallest details.
It was a girl dressed in an expensive dress that could belong to only those of noble status. She studied the girl. Her honey blonde hair was long and wavy, probably reaching her calves, if not the ground. Her skin was milky and clear, and make-up was done lightly. The girl was petite looking and probably a foot and a half shorter than Amu. Like a doll, Amu noted. There were some smudges of dirt on her dress and high-heels, and leaves in her hair.
The girl steered slowly and opened her eyes. Soft brown eyes found themselves staring at a pair of feral golden ones. The girl screamed and reeled back from the unknown girl that was in her face.
Rima stood up and looked the girl over, noticing her white, dirty nightgown and bare feet. The hair of the girl was pink and her eyes golden, glinting with something she couldn't recognize. She pulled herself higher and put on her cold mask. Lifting her nose she steeled her gaze.
„ Who are you peasant?" The girl only looked at her curiously and shifted slightly on her feet. Rima felt anger burning inside her. Nobody who knew who she was dared disrespect her, and everybody in these lands knew her. And those who didn't always wavered under her gaze.
„ Do you not know who I am peasant, I am of Mashiro house and I order you to take me to the closest village."
„Now." She almost growled out, but held her regal stature.
The pink-haired girl looked thoughtful for a moment then burst out laughing and almost fell to the mud when she clutched her stomach. To Rima that laugh sounded crazy more than anything.
„How dare you, I will make sure you are hanged for your disrespect." And the laughs got only louder and louder. Rima not knowing what to do in the situation she found herself in, as everybody usually covered with fear by now, shook of the leaves from her hair and made to walk past the crazy girl and onto the dirt path. Her legs would kill her before she got where she wanted to but she needed to continue.
The pinkette finally stopped shaking with laughter and turned to catch up with the short girl.
„Oi you, Rima right?" The blonde just continued walking even when the strange girl walked beside her.
„I'm talking to you Rima." She suddenly turned towards the pinkette and Amu could see she was fuming.
„Who are you to talk to me so familiarly?!" Amu shrugged.
„I like you." Rima stopped to stare.
„What?"
„Yeah, I mean it's obvious that you're not really that mean."
„Wha?" Amu sighed.
„You heard what I said."
„Who are you to tell me what I am and what I'm not?!" Amu shrugged.
She gave up and started walking again. Amu stopped her suddenly and pointed the other way.
„Your manor is the other way." Rima pushed her hand off herself.
„I know it is."
„And you're still walking the other way?"
„Yes."
„Why?"
„Because."
„Because why?"
„Because I'm tired of all the damn things that are expected of me!" And with that Amu got quiet. Suddenly she got that feeling in her chest and realized she was going to choke if she didn't get close to the castle soon.
„Well, hope you don't get killed Rima." And with that the pink-haired girl turned back towards the forest. A chill passed through Rima. She turned to the pinkette.
„Wait, who are you?"
„Amu, Hinamori Amu." And with that Amu vanished into the forest.
Hinamori Hinamori Amu Amu echoed through her head as she realized who she threatened with hanging. Almost slumping to the ground again she continued walking.
No wonder they say the princess's crazy.
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„MY KING, MY KING, AGAIN...he...cough...he did it...cough...again." And the king looked worriedly down at the heavily armored man.
„Who are you talking about?" The man almost collapsed at the king's feet. He was fairly young with light brown hair and dark eyes. He wasn't that tall and was of fairly lithe built. It was no wonder he was heaving under the heavy armor if he ran all the way from his post in the dungeons.
„Kimochi Imawa, my lord." The man shifted.
„He killed and maimed all of his cellmates...the man gulped...and we have reason to believe he raped them all first." The man and the king both shuddered.
Kimochi was probably the worst prisoner they had, and while hanging him would be great it wasn't an option due to some political reasons, at least if it was not an accident. They had already tried to make some accidents happen. They put him in a cell with several other murderers, hoping to get rid of him, but it seems the plan failed. Well if the guy could kill five adult men, killers, without a weapon, maybe he could other things too. Yes, revenge would be sweet and his kingdom still safe, it would be an accident. The king almost smiled.
„Put him in the cell with our latest guest." The guard looked up at the king and nodded his head. He wasn't really sure if it was a good idea but who was he to oppose the king.
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Laughs could be heard as several guards escorted the burly man into his new cell. The man was large and bulky with strong arms and torso but rather thinner legs. Dressed in garbs that hanged of his form you could see black hairs covering his arms. His hair was black, curly and messy, slightly longish and his beard tangled. His eyes were also dark with some wrinkles to frame them. Heavy eyebrows hanged low over his eyes. He was about forty.
„You really think this will be different? I tell you, the species doesn't matter." He almost shook with mirth. The soldiers said nothing as they shoved him into the cell, along with his chains. They ran when they heard a growl coming from the back of the cell.
The man turned around, smirking, expecting to see a vile and dumb creature. He was surprised to see a boy with kitty ears and tail. His bewildered expression turned back to an evil smirk as he began unbuckling his pants.
„Here kitty kitty."
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Guards all had to cover their ears as unhuman shrieks and screams echoed from the cell. They were almost positive it was the beast that was meeting it's end. No matter how they looked at it, the beast was still very boyish looking and rather small when compared to the big criminal.
When the screams finally stopped they decided to go down and inspect the damage the prisoner had done to the little demon. Directing their torches they were instantly repulsed by the sight. Blood and intestines covered the walls and the floor, unrecognizable parts scattered around the cell.
They saw a form lying in a big puddle of blood, in the middle of the cell and they instantly recognized the back of the small monster. His hair, although soaked with blood was still somewhat bluish. They could not see his limbs and were sure he was done with. Trying to find the one they brought in, not even three hours ago, they realized he wasn't in the cell. Eyes widening they inspected the doors.
„He couldn't have escaped!"
„Impossible."
„Find him immediately!"
And just as they were about to run away to find the criminal the body lying in the cell steered. Several of the man screamed, expecting to see a body without limbs move to rip them apart. What they saw stunned them into silence.
The boy uncurled and they realized he was still intact. Sitting on the floor, his tail curled behind him and he brought up a hand to lick some blood of it, much like a cat would.
And they couldn't move as those dark blue eyes regarded them almost lazily. It was then that they realized the pieces of flesh and bones scattered around the cell were indeed a man of two hundred pounds.
Shaking they locked back the cell and walked slowly back to their posts. One being send to inform the king. They didn't notice the eyes that followed their every step. One more lick and he lay down back into the puddle of blood.
That's what you get for calling me kitty.
Aaaaaaand done. This is by far the longest chapter I have ever written so I have an excuse for not updating earlier. I think it came out rather well and it finally started showing why it's rated M and not T like before. And I decided to put in Rima. But don't worry, I think that all cannon characters will come up in the story eventually and sorry for the oc but he isn't really important...Hope you liked the chapter and don't forget no reviews=no updates so please R&R and say what you think.
And please I beg of you, I need some starter ideas on why should Amu go to the dungeons and I'm really sorry I didn't make them meet each other just yet. So please, any ideas are welcome...
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