CHAPTER 12
Kyoko's POV…
'Corn, are you going to get married to that princess? The one that is very pretty, but isn't very nice?' an eight years old me asked the handsome boy wringing out his wet shirt.
'Mimori, that's her name… but no I don't want to. If anything I'd want to marry a girl like you.' He stated her name.
'Don't tease me; the magic boys that my aunties teach don't even look at me… I'm not pretty at all…' I blushed looking away, not just because Corn was shirtless he had that look in his eyes again.
'Kyoko-chan… you're right.'
'See even you agree… I shouldn't show my face!' burying my face in my hands, I heard footsteps walking to me.
Pulling my hands away from my face, he looked in my eyes and said,' Kyoko-chan you aren't pretty… because you're beautiful.'
And I woke up… a dream? No a memory… yes a sweet memory, of Corn… er Kuon. I can't say that I'm not shocked, I'd be lying. Of course I knew that he was a prince of some kind, and his father was feared for an odd reason. But I didn't know he was his son, King Kuu, I heard about him from my aunties' discussions. I also knew that Sir Kuu was the one who cursed me, but I can't find it in me to be angry with him or hate him. The one who I was angry with was my Corn, he lied . I'm sure he had his reason, but he could have told me slowly. But it's okay part of loving someone dearly is to forgive and trust. Today is the day. The day I turn sixteen, now I bet my dad thinks Shotaro will be the "one" to break the curse. Talking about Sho, I need to see him; he's the only one I haven't said hi to, but first I must get dressed.
"Nothing too fancy, that can wait for the party, so let's see…" I pondered in my closet," Ah, yes that one is lovely, just right for working today!" a nice long sleeved dress-ish gown, more like a coat with nice pants with a floral pattern on the side of the thighs. Perfect and it feels nice too.
Walking down the hall I see Sho, but just before I could call out to him I hear a high pitched overly sugared voice call out. Princess Mimori, the girl that was going to steal my Kuon! I watched from behind one of the guards, who I apologized to for his discomfort, as she approached Sho. Talking about something Sho just smiled, oh silly girl Shotaro does not like sweet thing. Then I saw Ren walking in their direction, and Sho kind of glaring daggers at him. Of course he didn't care; Ren had better things to do than play with Sho. Just before Shotaro could do something stupid, I ran up to my "puppy".
"Ren!" I giggle as he lifted me up, he just turned twenty a few hours ago, "Happy Belated Birthday, did you go see your parents?" smiling he gave me a little hug before setting me down.
"Yes I did, I received many hugs and kisses." He gave me a doggish grin," And presents, too."
"Oh that sounds like a lot of fun!" I smiled back, ignoring Sho's stare, "I have a present for you, too." Taking a small box out of my pocket and handing it to Ren.
Taking it with a grin he opened it impatiently, inside was lightly sugared doggy muffins with bacon scent and favor; it's really hard making them. Looking at them hungrily, Ren gave me a big hug before biting into one. As my guard dog ate his gift I turned to my brotherly friend.
"Good morning Sho, and Mimori. Today looks to be in good moods." I said politely.
"Ya… anyways, Kyoko, about our engagement…" he began, Mimori glared at me.
"Oh yes, that was planned. What about it, Shotaro?" I asked pretending not to notice his worry and her arm wrapped tightly around his.
Looking very uncomfortable, I chuckled a little and told him, "I know Sho, that our fathers planned for us to get married and join the Light and Elemental Kingdoms. But, in all honesty, I don't see us being together in that away… is that what you wanted to say?" nodding and giving a short thank you hug, before his overjoyed fiancé pulled him away. Going back to Ren, he had his famous sad puppy face on…
He finished his muffins. "Oh silly Ren, it's okay I made more for you as a Christmas present, but you have to behave."
If he was in his dog form his tail would be waging uncontrollably… laughing we went to see if the party preparations were going will…
End Kyoko's POV…
... From behind the curtains thick curls of darkness seeped, in the shadows an evil presence stood with a smile of pure wickedness. And from that cloak of shade, new Queen and step-mother Saena, watched as Kyoko walked with Ren.
"Laugh while you can foolish princess…" she hissed silently, "laugh and be merry, because soon, dear light princess, you won't."
Chuckling evilly Saena walked towards the grand hall, plotting Kyoko's doom…
Mm did someone say evil queen? Oh wait, that was me.