The Grandchildren of The 2 Great Lords

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Chapter 33

The day of the Annual Autumn Ball had arrived. The organizing team was running up and down doing all the finishing touches for tonight's bacchanal. It is suppose to be a night of absolute bliss yet it didn't feel like it for one Taisho Kameko. Said girl was in her room, with her onmyoji friend and the snow maiden Rikuo had appointed as her new attendant, very much to Kameko's dismay. She decided not to argue with her boyfriend/Sandaime of the Nura Clan, Nura Rikuo. After several attempts of convincing Rikuo that she didn't need a bodyguard, with much insistence, for my peace of mind, stated Rikuo, she agreed.

The three girls decided to get together in her room to prepare for tonight's feast. All three where wearing traditional kimonos. Yuki-Onna being the one of age (which she would never reveal, even though her appearance is that of a teenager) was the only one who could assist them on dressing with such complicated garments. Yuki-Onna insisted that Kameko wore the Uchikake kimono, since she was the date of the Lord of Pandemonium and also was nominated as The Autumn Queen.

"Tsurara," they were already in close personal terms, "I did not ask for this… I'm not going to wear that!" said Kameko with a stern but bored expression.

"But Kameko-sama, you and Rikuo-sama are nominated (and I'm pretty sure you are going to win!), you must wear that as of royalty," insisted Tsurara.

A vein was starting to pop in Kameko's head, "For the hundredth time, Tsurara, don't call me Kameko-sama!"

"But…"

"Hush, Yuki-Onna," said Kameko, already irritated. Yura in a corner sighed.

After Tsurara finished dressing Yura in her beautiful green Homongi kimono, she turned to Kameko, who laid in her bed reading.

"Kameko-sa…" Kameko glared at the Yuki-Onna, "Kameko-chan, please get up so I can dress you and then I can get dressed." The not very excited inu hanyou obliged.

Soon enough, all three where ready: Tsurara wore a Furisode sky blue kimono, which complimented her snowy white complexion and her dark hair. Kameko wore a red and gold Tsukesage and yellow flower arrangements on her black-as-night hair. Tsurara also wore a white flower arrangement on her head. Yura, because of her short do, had to settle for a golden flower headband.

I still think this is too much! Why do I have to wear the most complicated kimono of the three! This is not fair… she sighed. Again, the staring and the whispers and mumbling… I don't want to do this!

All three ladies where walking down the stairs, Yuki-Onna in the front, humming and chirping: I don't know how she can be so happy, thought Kameko. Yura walking in the middle, nervousness emanating from her: she freaking fought against Hagoromo-Gitsune and she's nervous for a stupid ball? Kameko followed, still complaining for having to go and to wear the most elaborate of the kimonos (still a tad relieved she didn't have to wear the wedding one, though she's pretty sure that if Yuki-Onna had her way, she'd made her wear it). Kameko mentally rolled her eyes at such picture.

At the bottom of the stairs, three handsome gentlemen waited for them and Kameko immediately knew was who going with whom. The three had made a promise not to tell which was their date and that they will find out the day of the ball; obviously that wasn't going to work for Kameko, everybody knew how she was going with, which irritated her all the same.

Seiichimaru stepped forward; Yuki-Onna took a step to the side and let Yura take the inu youkai's hand. Kameko was really surprised that her brosin (as Seiichimaru hates her calling) was talking her bestie. She was more surprised to see that Itaku was going with Yuki-Onna. I had no idea they liked each other? Kameko nodded at Itaku, the latter looked away and blushed. She tried to hold her laughter because you rarely see Itaku embarrassed.

Since the boys mostly wear their uniform, gym clothes or regular, it was a nice sight to see all three wearing traditional outfits. Seiichimaru wore a white kimono with dark blue stripes in his haori, a dark red and blue obi in front of his armor (picture a younger version of Toga-sama but the armor has less horns) and black boots. He had his Tokijin strapped to his side. Itaku was wearing his training clothes, with his sickles strapped to his back. On the other side, Rikuo was wearing a white kimono with black and yellow boarders, dark undergarments and his dark blue haori that read FEAR on the back. He also had Nenekirimaru strapped on his waist.

Both Rikuo and Seiichimaru where in awe as they say each other's girlfriend and sister/cousin respectively. Kameko immediately felt self-conscious and wanted to run back up and hide. Her face was showing her embarrassment for it was bright red.

"What do you think?" Kameko asked Rikuo. The latter just gawked and swallowed hard. Kameko blushed even more.

Yuki-Onna was on the corner chuckling at such sight.

Seiichimaru cleared his throat and said, "I believe we should get going."

All followed suit: Seiichimaru leading the way, with Yura holding his arm. Yura really lucked out; she's going with one of the upper class students… people are so going to talk about this, thought Kameko as she walked behind Itaku and Tsurara, whom seemed embarrassed and nervous. Itaku seemed to be looking elsewhere, while Yuki-Onna kept looking for Itaku's face. It was pretty funny when you think about it.

Rikuo seemed awfully quiet as they walked hand in hand towards the cafeteria turned ballroom. Inside, the ballroom was decorated as that of an ancient times palace. Ancient artifacts hanged from the walls and paper lanterns hanged from the ceilings. Most of the students wore the traditional clothes from the different parts of the land they come from; others were clothed as warriors, representing their caste. Many of the female students also wore traditional kimonos; meanwhile others wore ball gowns, with an ancient Japanese touch.

For the first time, Kameko felt really excited. Even though she didn't feel like coming, she knew she would've regretted it later. For a second, she felt as if she was 400 years back, the era where she was born. All her life, she felt like she didn't belong and that she wanted to go back to that time, even though it was dangerous. This era still proved to be less dangerous than in her days. Just to think that she's over 400 years old gives a shudder. She had never talked to Rikuo about it. He sure had some questions about how her mother and father still looked young even though they come from different eras. What she never told him was that she was born a long, long time ago.

Another thing was that, she always felt she had to prove herself living in present times. It was much easier to just be you back in Feudal Era. The existence of youkai was well known and common, she didn't felt embarrassed of being a halfie, as some of her friends from the village used to call her. Sure, there was still prejudice and racism towards her and her family but it was way easier than now. Yet, for the first time, she felt like she belonged, in this school, her friends and with the Nura Clan.

"…and the color suits you well!" she fell out of her trance as one of the girls from her class was talking to her. She nodded thanks and started looking around, for she realized that Rikuo was no longer beside her.

I wonder what is wrong with him? He's never this quiet… he would always have something stupid to say… the baka hasn't even complimented me! You know what? I'm heading back! I don't give a shit about this ball….

Just when she was about to turn around, she heard some call her name, "Kameko-chan?"

She turned towards the voice to see one Hihi Shoei. She had forgotten all about his impressive height. She just stared at him in bewilderment.

"Ah, Shoei-kun! Its good to see you!" Kameko said as she bowed down slightly.

"Its good to see you well, Kameko-chan" said Shoei as he motioned her to follow him. She took his hand as he led her to the drinks table.

Being a school for youkai but also for humans, sake was not allowed. For much dismay of the attending youkai, that where already adults (remember, they are adults by the age of 13); but as usual, somebody had already spiked the sparkling.

Both Kameko and Shoei where laughing and she felt glad for his company.

Fifteen minutes had already passed and Rikuo was a no show. Other members of the Nura Gumi where around talking and dancing with their partners; Kubinashi attended with one of the girls from our class, a blue haired fairy and Kuro was with one of the girls from the archery club.

The bastard better not be doing something he shouldn't or else… her train of thought was interrupted by a "Oi, Shoei!" She knew who that voice belonged to, her anger rising.

"Rikuo-sama!"

Kameko turned around with a, "Where have you being, Rikuo!"

He decided to ignore her and turned to Shoei and said, "Thanks for keeping her company."

"Always ready to serve, Rikuo-sama," said Shoei as he bowed and left.

Kameko, already flustered by her ignored question, left her cup on the table and walked away, with an annoying look on her face. She was already near the back door that led towards the garden that was in between the cafeteria and the school building, also highly decorated. Just then she saw a black smoke appear in front of her. She tried to ignore it as she took a step aside and continued walking.

The crisp breeze of this October night filled her senses, making her feel at ease. As she continued to walk away, Rikuo grabbed her hand and spun her around for her to face him. Her eyes where raging in pure anger, while his read compassion and love. He held the small of her back and pulled her closer to him. Without hesitation, he kissed her. Kameko tried to struggle but she soon gave into the kiss; with the moonlight, as always, as their witness.

After they parted, she cleared her throat and said, "Where did you go?"

"Now is not the time to talk about this, let us enjoy the night"

She wasn't going to let go that easily, "Does this has something to do with the notes? The presence in my room? Something?"

He leaned down to kiss her again but she turned her face away, "Rikuo please, I need to know," she begged.

He sighed, "How about I tell you after the ball? Is that ok?"

She exhaled and said, "Thanks…" she looked at him with much love in her eyes and laid her head on his shoulder, she continued, "Rikuo, I need you to understand that this not only has to do with my safety but also with my family… I need to know how to reverse my father's curse… its eating him up inside, I see it every day and it kills me," she looked up to him again and said, "I am able to defend myself, but my father can't carry on without the need to protect… in that state he isn't able to take care of my mom and me…"

Rikuo, feeling sympathy for the inu hanyou, said, "I'll do everything I can to help you and your father. Me and my clan are going to be there for you…" He leaned down and kisses her; this time she let him.

"But for now, lets go and enjoy the party," he said, flashing his signature smirk. Kameko chuckled and walked inside with him.

You sure can't underestimate err say, control the Nurarihyon ^.^ I felt compelled to update 2 chapters today, and maybe I'll update the next one in a few days! I really want to know what you guys think!

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