AUTHOR: Well Happy Independence Day everyone :D here's the next part! Enjoy :P
CHAPTER 15
As Ren tried and tried to get up, he ended up wasting his last remaining healing strength. Howling he managed to sit up and began to attempt to use his hind legs. Collapsing on the ground he breathed out heavily, right before sleep over took him Elena and Melodia came to his aid, telling him something he couldn't hear. The two sisters gave Ren healing aid; it would take a few hours before he got back on his feet, er paws… Silica and Amy were in the library looking for any evidence that could be used against Saena; like an old locket. Something connected to her, special, and that will be damaging. Coming up empty, Amy read the book.
"Sil this book its, it's of dark ancient magic!" she said alarmed as her older sister walked forward.
Walking over to the pedestal where the book was placed, she read. Yes a dark magic book lost and now it was in the hands of a magic wielder, the spell that the lowly snake was going to use; was a sleep spell. But it was not the one for eternal slumber, a spell that could never be broken, and the victim would wither in their sleep never feeling hungry. A truly dangerous spell, however that spell was of old. Now it is the era of new, old unbreakable spells were given loopholes.
"It will be fine, that cursed spell has been burned ages ago, and left behind a weaker one." Silica looked to Amy, "My gift should apply to this spell as well, but we should keep an eye on this… thing."
BACK TO THE PARTY!
Lights, magnificent lights decorating the ball room, and colors swirling around. People, dancing and laughing, having a wonderful time, Royalty and peasants alike dancing together without a care in the world, and the royal family smiling upon their friends' joy and kingdoms' happiness. Princess' being asked to dance by princes, and being whisked away!
The castle held laughters and cheers of all and from a distance one could say that the castle itself was shining brightly with joy. As the coward danced, Prince Kuon stepped up to Kyoko from the side.
"Oh beautiful fair maiden, would you honor me with a dance?" raising his hand Kuon smiled as she accepted. Walking down the throne steps they approached the dance floor, and much like when the queen and king are going to dance, the coward made a pathway for them. A slow waltz began, and once Kyoko and Kuon moved everything around them vanished. It was only them and the music, and they could only see each other. Resting her head on his chest, Kyoko heard how quickly and strong Kuon's heart was beating, as he rested his head on hers. Once the song came to a stop the two were brought back from their world.
Blushing they bowed and curtsied to each other, and laughed sheepishly. The last dance, a traditional dance, where everyone dances with everyone. Kyoko and Kuon were separated a number of times, but kept eyes contact, until the princess' next partner.
Losing sight of his Kyoko, Kuon began to panic but remembered that it was a party. Relaxing a bit and he danced with unknown persons. Minutes passed and no sign of Kyoko, even at the end when Kuon stood alone. Looking at the thrones he didn't see the queen either. Walking up to the king he asked in the calmest voice he could.
"Your majesty, have you seen your wife or daughter?" frowning the king shook his head.
Running still injured Ren appeared before the king and Kuon. His wounds reopened and Melodia complained, not caring for his injuries he explained what he heard and saw. King Tarkio not believing his daughter's protector at first, thought of the possibilities.
"Sniff her out Ren, she is not my real love and I want my daughter safe." The party was stopped as every guard, plus Ren and Kuon, searched the grounds for their beloved princess.
Kyoko's POV (with Saena)
"Step mother why do you bring me here? Shouldn't we tend to the guests?" I asked Saena as she followed. Looking at her back my body shivered.
Run, this woman is no good! You must run Kyoko! RUN!
"Yes that is what we are doing, I forgot something at the ball room…" her voice is cold.
We arrived at the room, but no one was there, "Oh they must have gone to the dining room…"
Kyoko listen, you can hear me right? Don't answer just listen, run that thing is no good. Kyoko please run!
I know this voice but who? It's a woman's... Mom's?
As I thought of the voice, I didn't see Saena reach out for a flower.
KYOKO!
I looked up and my hand was in my step mother's grip, and in her other hand was a… red rose with thorns!
"No let me go, Saena! RELEASE ME!" I panicked and struggled to take my arm out of her grasp. She chuckled evilly, what is she planning?
KYOKO! PLEASE OH! I will get your father, dear. Keep fighting!
We struggled and struggled, and the doors opened; Kuon, Ren! Staring in relief I relaxed, and forgot what was happening. And that witch pricked my finger on the thorn… darkness.
The last thing I saw was Kuon and Ren running to me, shouting… I couldn't hear.
End of Kyoko's POV…
"No! Kyoko wake up! Please, love, wake up!" shouted a frantic prince…
Le gasp! Tragedy strikes! D: what is to happen to dear Kyoko?
Stick around, and you might find out =3