Story of Evil

by cyberbubble99

Rin is the Princess of her country, and rules then without a care in the world. Getting whatever she wants, she doesn't realise how much she is hurting her people. When everyone rises against her, what will happen? And how does everyone else see it?

2. 2 Servant of Evil

Chapter 2: Servant of Evil

Len laughed as Rin splashed water onto his face. "Len, look! I found a shell!" Len smiled. "It's pretty. If you find lots more, I'll make a necklace for you." Rin's eyes lit up. "Oh yes Len! That would be wonderful!" Rin ran off to go find some more shells. Len lay down on the sand, looking up at the clouds. Every now and then, Rin would put some shells in a little pile beside him. Len closed his eyes. Rin poked him. "Len? What's wrong?" He opened them, and smiled faintly. "Nothing. I'm just..." he sat up. "Happy." Rin looked puzzled. "Well yeah it's a nice day and all but, I think there are better reasons to be happy." She said, looking at him sincerely. Now it was Len's turn to be puzzled. "Like what?" Rin smiled softly. "I would be really happy if..." She looked up at Len.

"If you would stay with me forever."

Len smiled. "I would like that too." Len closed his eyes and grabbed Rin's hand. "We will be together forever. Always equal, always the same." Rin nodded, and gripped Len's hand tightly. "We can stay together forever. That is my only wish. Nothing will ever separate us, or change us."

Little did the twins know, their wish was not to be.

xx~Servant of Evil~xx

Len woke up with a feeling of sadness in his heart. He always felt like that when he thought about the past. About the times when he and Rin could play together without fear of being reprimanded. Times when they were equal. But things had changed. On their 8th birthday, the twins had been separated, taken off to be 'trained' as the grown-ups had put it. Len had been taken to the servant quarters, and taught how to serve. This had gone on for 4 years. He had not seen Rin for 4 whole years. Yet, he was not lonely. He had many other servants to keep him company, and although he longed to see his beloved Rin, he was not lonely. Luka, and older servant had been like a mother to him, and he had always appreciated her.

4 years after that, Rin came back. Len was overjoyed to see her, but she had changed. This was not the Rin he remembered. This Rin was cold and cruel and calculating. As disheartened Len was at discovering this, he still loved his Rin. And even though not in the same way as before, he could tell that Rin loved him back. And so he became the main servant of Princess Rin.

xx~Servant of Evil~xx

Len rushed into the throne room, his lady sitting there with a sadistic smile on her face. Len bowed to her. "I am here milady." she looked at her nails. "Len. Please remind this pea- um, dear guest of the penalty for not paying the taxes." Len bowed. "Yes milady." Len took a step towards the girl. "The penalty for not paying taxes is," He lowered his eyes. "Death."

The girl was crying now. Len didn't look up. He felt sorry for her, and, in another time, in another place he would have saved her from what was definitely coming. But he would not, could not defy his lady. "Well then? Finish her off." Len bowed his head, and pulled his sword out of its sheath. The girl was wailing now, loud screams echoing around the large room. She frowned "Hurry up Len, her screaming is bothersome." Len walked towards the girl now quietly crying.

"I'm sorry."

He whispered it quietly, so that his lady wouldn't hear it. The girl looked up, a tiny flicker of hope in her honey-coloured eyes. She smiled. Just a little bit, as if she had forgiven him, but only a little. She closed her eyes and bowed her head.

Silence now filled the large room. Rin smiled, satisfied. "Thank you dear Len." He bowed. "Now, clean this up! I can't have blood in front of my throne now can I?"

xx~Servant of Evil~xx

Len blinked up at the important-looking grown-ups sitting in front of him and Len. They smiled a sickeningly sweet smile, which gave Len shivers. He didn't like the look of these people. "Now children, I know this may come as a shock to you, but you are going to be separated." Len's eyes widened. "Rin is coming with us, so she can learn to be a proper princess, and Len," she looked behind her "You are going with her." She indicated a young lady with long pink hair. Rin's eyes widened in protest. "B-but you can't take my Len away! He is of royal blood too! That woman is a servant! He cannot go with her!" Len nodded. The grown-ups tried to calm them down. "It has been decided by the officials. You do not have a choice in the matter. So now you will-" Rin jumped up, her eyes flashing. "No! As a royal I order you to let Len stay here!" But the grown-ups were insistent. Len quietly agreed with them. Rin was furious. "How could you Len? What about your promise to stay with me!" She was crying now. "I, I don't want you to go." Len closed his eyes, he was crying as well. "Me neither. But they might hurt you if we don't agree. And I can't let anything happen to you." Rin gasped and nodded. "I-I but... I guess so. I don't want them to hurt you either."

The grown-ups grabbed Rin's hands and led her away. The pink-haired woman came to stand next to Len. "Come on." She said gently, taking his hand. Len reluctantly followed her in the opposite direction. He took one last look over his shoulder.

'Goodbye Rin!'

xx~Servant of Evil~xx

Len stepped out of the carriage and into the fresh land of Green. It was a fertile country, with many farms and forests adorning the edges of the town. The air was fresh, and the breeze was cool. The people wandering around the town seemed to be happy. Len didn't fit in. He looked unhappy. He was not here for a holiday, as much as he wished. His lady had ordered him to investigate some rumours about her beloved 'Prince of Blue'. She simply would not shut up about him. Even though he didn't show it, Len was unhappy about it. He didn't like it when his lady mooned over the Prince of Blue. But he would not deny her no matter what he thought, so here he was, trying to confirm a stupid rumour.

Len wandered through the large, bustling market, with commoners everywhere. It was nothing like the palace of his lady yet; he still felt at home amongst the common people, they reminded him of all of the other servants that he liked to spend time with, back at home.

He finally wandered into a large courtyard, with big willow trees at the corners, and a large, intricate fountain in the centre. He looked around idly. How was he supposed to carry out this mission, exactly? His lady had told him to confirm or deny the rumours. She did not tell him how he was to go about this. He sat down at the edge of the fountain deep in thought. He was so busy thinking that he did not notice the young girl who sat next to him. "Hello?" Len jumped up, surprised. He looked up at the pretty girl who stood before him.

She was very pretty. Her long green hair was pulled up into pigtails on either side of her head. She was small, with a slight figure, and slim legs. Her face was small and perfectly sculpted, with small, pink lips, and tiny nose and the most beautiful eyes. They were vivid and green, and shone like pearls.

"Excuse me?" She smiled at Len. "I have lost my bag, could you help me find it? I am sure I placed it here somewhere, and I would very much like to get it back." Len stared at her. There was a strange feeling in his chest. Something he was not familiar with. His heart was beating faster than usual. The girl waved a hand in front of his face. "Hello?" Len started. "Oh I'm sorry. Of course I'll help you find your bag." She smiled at him again. Len blushed a little. He was surprised with himself. He didn't blush often.

"Oh! I forgot to tell you. My name is Miku."

She gave Len a small, elegant curtsey. Len smiled. "And my name is Len." He bowed. Miku's eyes widened in slight surprise. "Len? That is the same name as the Yellow Princess's servant!" Len smiled uncomfortably. "Yes. What a, coincidence." He looked away awkwardly. "So, let's look for your bag!" Miku nodded, and the two set off together, walking around town.

The wandered for a while, talking and chatting, getting quite familiar with each other until they finally reached the port of the town. Miku sighed suddenly and sat down. Len looked concerned. "Are you alright Miku?" he said, sitting beside her. Miku looked up, looking, ashamed almost. "Um, you see, the truth is..." Len tilted his head to one side. "The truth?" She blushed. "I didn't lose my bag at all." Len gasped. "What? Then why did you ask me to help you look for it?" Miku blushed even more heavily. "I-I can explain." She took a deep breath. "Ok. So I was walking through town quite upset, because I am supposed to try and seduce the Prince of Blue so that he doesn't marry the Yellow Princess, but I think that it's a stupid idea, because he is most certainly not interested in her. You can tell just by looking at him that he's not her type. Anyway, I was walking along, when I spot a handsome boy sitting at the edge of a fountain, and he looks nice, and perhaps he could cheer me up. So I think to myself; 'I can't just go and try to talk to him randomly, I had better think of an excuse.' So I pretended I had lost my bag, and went to talk to you."

Len stared at her, amazed. "What did you say?" Miku looked down. "I know, I'm horrible taking up your time for my own selfish reasons. I'm sorry." Len shook his head. "Not that, before. About the Prince of Blue?" Miku looked up at him. "Well I am supposed to court him, to stop him from marrying the Yellow Princess." Len looked at her, as small pain in his chest. He did not know what it was. Miku continued. "But I do not want to. As handsome as he is, he is thick. Almost, and pardon me for saying this, stupid. I wish to live my own life freely. I want to fall in love on my own." At this, Len felt relieved. Why was he relieved? It was not as if he loved Miku or anything. She was just a friend.

Miku sighed and got up. Len got up too. "Len. Thank you for your time with me. It really cheered me up." Miku smiled at him and blushed lightly. Len blushed too. "It has been a pleasure spending time with you, My lady Miku. And, I was not bothered. You really saved me from a lot of boredom. Thank you for an interesting day." Len bowed to her. Miku blushed harder. "Thanks Len. And as thanks,"

Miku leaned forward and kissed Len's cheek.

"I'll give you that." Miku turned and walked off, leaving Len blushing heavily as he stared after her. Miku turned around "How about we meet at the fountain tomorrow! At noon ok?" Len nodded as she ran off, to wherever she lived. He shook his head. I think, I have finally realised my feelings. It was unfamiliar to him, and he was embarrassed at just the thought of it. Despite that, he still managed to grasp his true feelings.

I love you, Miku.

xx~Servant of Evil~xx

Over the next two days, Miku and Len spent the afternoon together, laughing and talking and chatting. Each morning, Len would look out his hotel window to see Miku walking past with the Prince of Blue. It made him jealous to see them like that, happy, in love. He found comfort in the fact that Miku did not truly love him. It was but a mere act to stop the marriage of his lady and the Prince of Blue. He did not completely support the idea. He wished for his lady to be happy, and if marrying the Prince of Blue made her happy, then he wanted her to marry the Prince of Blue. Yet, he did not want to see Miku with the Prince of Blue. He felt protective of her, possessive, and surprised himself with desire, with how much he wished to be with Miku.

That afternoon, Len met up with Miku again.

"Hello Len!" Miku waved as she hurried over to him. "Let's go to the market today!" Len blushed at her appearance, her smile was radiant. "Yes but, I have to leave a little earlier today." Len looked down, a forlorn expression on his face. "Len what's wrong? You seem upset." Miku touched his arm gently. Len sighed. "The thing is, I'm leaving for my home town first thing in the morning." Miku gasped. "So soon? I mean, I know you don't live here and all but..." she blushed. "I don't want you to leave." Len looked up at her. "I don't want to go either but mila- uh, I have to." Miku frowned. "I guess so." She smiled at him. "Well then let's enjoy our last day while we can!" Len nodded. "Ok."

They wandered through the market, chatting happily. Len enjoyed every last minute of it. He remembered back at their first trip through the market, Miku had pointed out her favourite objects from the stalls. But her favourite was the pretty pearl necklace from the jewellery stall. It was elegant, with a big pearl in the centre, and smaller ones around it. But it was expensive. Miku couldn't have afforded it. Len could tell she was poor.

"I have to go to the bathroom, please excuse me." Miku hurried off in the direction of the toilets. "Meet me at the fountain." She called over her shoulder as she walked off. Len nodded absently. Now was his chance. He ran to the jewellery stall. The advantage of serving royalty was money. Rin had handed him a large amount of cash before sending him off. "Just in case you need it." Is what she had said.

Len quickly paid for the necklace and hurried to the fountain. He shoved it into his pocket and looked around for Miku. She came hurrying from the direction of the market. "Sorry if I made you wait." Len shook his head. "Not at all." He blushed a tiny bit. "Well you see, since I probably won't see you for a while, I guess I'll give you a goodbye present." He looked down. "To, you know, remember me." Miku blushed. "Oh no! You don't have to..." she looked down. "It's not like I'd forget you anyway..." Len blushed heavily. "Um well here you go!" He thrust the necklace in her face and stepped back. He only looked up when he heard Miku gasp. "Do you like it?" Miku's eyes were as round as the moon. "Do I like it? Of course I do! Len how did you know! But it was so expensive! How much money do you have?" She quietened down when she saw Len's face. "Len? Are you ok?" He looked up at her. "Um, I well you see, I've been trying to say for a while but uh..." his face was bright red. "What?" Miku looked at him with concern. Len looked Miku right in the eye.

"I love you Miku."

Miku gasped. "L-len, I don't know what to say." Len looked down quickly. "It's ok if you don't like me now. I'll understand." Miku shook her head, eyes wide. "Of course no Len, you're one of the nicest guys I've met. And I really like- no I love you as well. I guess I would rather be with you then Kaito... not to be offensive to him." Miku smiled at him and blushed. Len was amazed at the feeling coursing through his body. As if on impulse he leaned towards Miku. He could feel her breath on his face. She closed her eyes, and smiled. Len leant closer and closed his eyes. He kissed her softly at first, but he couldn't resist her soft lips. It was a sweet kiss, the sort reserved for really special people, and Len know he would remember it forever. He pulled back suddenly, blushing a lot. "I'm sorry, I just..." Miku shushed him and smiled at him warmly.

"Goodbye Len. I'll never forget you."

xx~Servant of Evil~xx

Len could tell that his Lady was angry. Furious, in fact. The way she stormed around the palace. She got angry at little things, like how long everyone was taking to prepare her luggage. They were to return to the green country again. "So soon milady?" Rin frowned down at him. "Of course Len! I must see this at once!" Len looked down. "Do you not trust me milady?" Rin scowled. "No, but you might be mistaken. I have to be sure. Now stop asking questions, it's giving me a headache!" Len bowed to her and hurried away. They were to return to the country of green in two days. Len was nervous. I wonder if I will see Miku again... I would like to but... If she finds out that I serve milady, she'll hate me, for sure. Len couldn't wait to go, but at the same time he didn't want to. He knew that his lady was prone to killing people in the way of her goals, and Miku seemed to be in the way of her 'goal' of marrying the Prince of Blue. He didn't want Miku to die. He really loved her, and as much as he loved his lady, he didn't like the idea of death. And Miku especially. Len felt torn. Torn between two wonderful people. A Princess, whom he was loyal to, and related to. A maiden, who he was in love with. He wished to please both but knew that it was impossible.

I suppose I will just have to see what will happen.

xx~Servant of Evil~xx

"Len!" Rin shouted. Len flinched and turned to face her. "Yes milady?" he said, a vacant expression on his face. He was thinking about Miku. Rin frowned at him. "Len, daydreaming isn't like you. What on earth were you looking at that would make you ignore me?" Len bowed his head. "N-nothing milady. I'm sorry. I was just thinking." Rin looked at him questioningly "Very well. If you say so. But next time, make sure to pay attention." Len bowed his head in response. He didn't mean it. But Miku was standing only a few metres away, and Len couldn't help but look at her. He was hoping she wouldn't notice him, but at the same time wished she would.

The next day Rin caught him staring again. "Len! Did I not tell you not to daydream like that?" Len didn't answer. He was busy staring at Miku. She was with the Prince of Blue again today. It saddened him to see her with another man. He wished that the stupid Prince of Blue would just marry his lady. Then he could be together with Miku. But, his lady would never allow it.

That night Rin confronted Len. He was so busy thinking about how his life was different that he wasn't paying attention to his lady. He was angry at himself. Never had he neglected her so. He had always vowed to protect her, to be by her side forever. He had never ignored her, not for another woman. But he couldn't ignore Miku either. His feelings raged inside him until he thought they would rip him apart. "It seems that the rumours are true." Rin interrupted his train of thought. "My Prince of Blue is courting a Maiden of Green. This cannot happen. He belongs to me and me alone. That woman you were looking at today." Len looked up at her, fear evident on his face. No, no, please no...

"I would like you," Rin said, smirking "To kill her."

Len's eyes widened in protest. No! "B-but milady..." he trailed off 'She hasn't done anything! There is no need to..." he lowered his head "Kill her." Rin scowled "No. She is guilty of taking my Prince from me. She must die because she stole the one I love from me." She looked down. "In more ways than one." Len looked up, confused. He wasn't sure what she meant. But he had to obey his lady. Her words were his law. "I... Yes milady." He lowered his head. "It shall be done by morning." Rin smiled. "Good boy. Now, off you go." Len stood up and left the room, his head bowed.

I'm sorry Miku.

xx~Servant of Evil~xx

Len crept into Miku's garden, holding back his sadness. His lady had somehow found out where she lived and sent him off. He was tempted to turn and run away. Or to run off with Miku. Perhaps he should just kill himself. But no, he would not disobey his lady. His emotions raged inside him, threatening to make him collapse. He was at the end of his line. Miku, Miku I'm so sorry! He didn't want to do this. He didn't want to disobey his lady. To paths to choose, both of them appealing to Len.

"Miku?" he called softly from the back window. A green head appeared in the misty panel. "Len?" Miku said, peering through the panes. Len blushed. "Yes it's me. Come outside! Quickly!" Miku frowned at him. "I-if you say so, but why are you here so-" Len cut her off "I'll explain later. Just hurry. Please! I'll wait at the old well." Len hurried off to a place that Miku had shown him on their second day together. "This is the old well. I don't go here often, but it a nice place to spend some quiet time." Is what she had said. Len smiled at the memory, something to think of before his gruesome task later on.

He waited at the well, dread in his heart. Miku appeared from behind a tree. She was as beautiful as ever. Her long green hair was out, and she was wearing her night robe, but she was still gorgeous. "Len? What is it? Why are you here again so soon? Why did you call me out in the middle of the night? Couldn't it have waited?" Len looked down, tears gathering at the corners of his eyes. "I'm sorry." He said softly. Miku looked at him, puzzled. "Len? Are you ok? Is something wrong?"

Len took a deep breath. "I'm sorry I didn't tell you this before but, I actually work for mil- I mean the Yellow Princess." Miku's eyes widened. "D-does that mean..." she looked down, fear in her eyes. "The reason you called me out here tonight... I heard rumours that the Yellow Princess killed anyone in her way – or sent her servant to do it." Len looked up at her, immense sorrow evident on his handsome face. "I'm sorry Miku. I'm sorry. I'm really sorry. I don't want you to die. I can't kill you. Maybe we should run away. But I can't defy milady either. I promised to her that I would be with her forever..." Miku touched his arm gently. "I-it's ok. It is my destiny to die like this." Len looked at her, surprised. "What do you mean? Isn't it your dream to live freely?" Miku sighed. "My dream, yes. My destiny, no. I was made to court the Prince of Blue by my father. He thought that a marriage between the Yellow Princess and him would be disastrous. If I courted him, the Yellow Princess, with the temper she has, would fly into a rage, kill me and make the Blue Prince her enemy. Then perhaps a revolution would be possible." Miku frowned. "Why am I telling you this? Because I know you won't reveal it." Len stared at her, shocked. "B-but Miku, I, I..." Miku smiled softly at him. "It's ok. If I died I wouldn't mind if it was by you. I want to spend my last moments with the person I love." Len blushed, and gave Miku one final kiss.

"Miku, I'm sorry. And... I love you."

xx~Servant of Evil~xx

Len sat on his bed, covered in blood. It's wasn't so much Miku's blood as his own. By strange, unfortunate coincidence, the Prince of Blue had been walking out by the old well, and had witnessed Miku's death. He had attacked Len, screaming revenge threats to his lady. Len still hadn't cried, but he was close. He was so overcome by grief that he didn't notice his lady enter the room. He heard a small gasp and looked up to see his lady, shock plastered all over her face. She probably hadn't expected so much blood. Len looked up at her and smiled. 'I'm sorry, did I scare you?' He said softly. Rin shook her head, eyes wide. Len's feelings were threatening to overcome him until they finally overflowed.

A single tear rolled down his cheek.

Len knew that he never cried. He hadn't cried even since he was separated from his lady as a child. He was loathe to show such an ungainly side of himself in front of her, but he couldn't stop himself. As if one tear was a ticket to the rest, the tears began flowing. He sobbed and wailed and writhed around on his bed like a mad thing, covering it with blood. 'Why!' he wailed 'Why! I obeyed my princess, I did what she wished!' Len sat up and looked up at his lady, a horrified expression on her face.

'So why won't my tears stop?'

xx~Servant of Evil~xx

Len couldn't sleep that night. His mind was filled with Miku. Everything he had done with her, from the first meeting right down to the last moment were replayed over and over in his mind. Her beautiful face, her soft green hair, her slight figure, bright deep eyes, gentle lips, wonderful personality. Everything was vivid in his mind. He cried so much that he had no tears left in him in the morning. He stayed in his room for three days, reliving his time with Miku all the while. On the morning of the fourth day he pulled himself together. Milady needs me. I must act indifferent. Why should her death be any different to another? Len acted as normal as he could in front of his lady, but it was hard. He was still upset.

I will do this for my lady.

xx~Servant of Evil~xx

Len rushed through the hallways. Len burst through the door of his lady, panicking. "Milady, they are coming, the villagers! Led by the Prince of Blue and the Daughter of Red, they are coming." His lady tilted her head to one side "And?" Len took a deep breath and closed his eyes.

"They are coming to kill you milady."

Rin's eyes widened in shock, she obviously didn't want to accept it. "No, I am in charge of them, they can't do that! Escape Len. I will deal with this." Len shook his head. "I am afraid that I cannot do that milady."

I have to do this.

He unbuttoned his breeches and took off his clothes until he was standing in his underwear. His lady stared at him, surprised. She was probably disgusted by his openness, but he had not choice. Rin gawked at him."What on earth are you doing?" Len sighed and went to her wardrobe, it was really big. He got out one of the finest gowns – her favourite. It was pale yellow with a silk bodice and full skirt, edged with lace. "Milady, put on my clothes. Escape while you can, and run away as far as you can, where they will never find you." She gasped. "Surely you don't mean to..." she trailed off. Len smiled at her "We are twins, surely, no-one will notice the difference." He slipped on the gown, and pulled on some of her slippers. They were slightly too small, and hurt his feet.

"No, Len, you can't do that..." She said, but Len knew she wouldn't resist as he helped her into his clothes. They had switched places.

"Len!" Rin cried grabbing his arm. "Len you cannot do this! I am the one that deserves to die! I am the evil one!" Len smiled at her gently. Sorry milady. "Surely if you are evil then so am I. The very same blood runs through our veins. The villagers want a death, I will give them that, and milady will be safe and happy to live on."

He guided Rin to the cupboard, and gently pushed her inside. She was so small and helpless. She screamed and cried for him to let go. But Len was strong, and overpowered her easily. "Len, no!" she cried, tears pouring down her face. "Y-you cannot do this! You are too special!" Len gently touched her cheek. "But milady is more important and special than anyone." He smiled at her in his special way, while Rin stood there crying. He took her face in his hands and gently kissed her forehead. "It has been a pleasure to serve you milady." He said, bowing to her one final time. As he closed the cupboard door he smiled sadly to himself, praying for her good health.

"Goodbye, Rin."

Len hurried into the room where his lady so often had tea. A previous snack lady there, untouched. He sat down in the large comfortable armchair, running his hand over the smooth, yellow silk. He breathed deeply, preparing himself for what was to come. He could hear the villagers loud footsteps resounding through the large hall. He sat up straight and composed himself. He had to act like a lady. A Princess. As the villagers burst through the door and seized him, he made no resistance. He only said one thing, fitting of a Princess.

"You insolent man!"

xx~Servant of Evil~xx

Len looked into the crowd of people, cheering, happy. It was upsetting to know how much they hated his lady. But he knew it already. He caught her staring at him, grief, terror and regret on her face. Len smiled at her, hoping to cheer her up and knowing that he wouldn't. My sweet darling Rin, I love you and it has been a pleasure to serve you. You do not know the happiness you have brought me. Even if our relationship was riddled with holes, I know that you still loved me. Thankyou Rin. The people forced Len onto his knees, and roughly shoved his head into the guillotine.

"3 o'clock, tea time!"

Len called out, loud enough so that Rin would hear. He closed his eyes as the people prepared for the execution. He smiled softly, praying not for his own wellbeing, but for Rin's. He wished that she would live a happy and peaceful life. As she blade fell, he heard Rin scream. He bowed his head and in his final moments, still thought of his lady.

Be safe, my darling Rin.

xx~Servant of Evil~xx

So how was it? I know it took me forever to update, but I had writers block. Len's story ended up being a lot longer that Rin's... oh well I hope you like it. So sad... *cries*

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