Immortal Queen
Chapter 4
"Taliyah…" The said Princess heard a voice and looked up to see Kaname smiling at her. He gave her a bouquet of roses. But they were not just any roses; there were 8 colours.
"Red roses like your beautiful eyes filled with courage. White roses are the innocence which is what your name means and heavenly like your voice. Dark pink like how you used to blush when we were children. Light pink like the grace you portray tonight. Yellow roses to welcome you back. The range roses are like the enthusiasm in your bright personality. Peach roses show appreciation, the appreciation which I am showing of growing up with you. Lavender roses signify enchantment and you are magical." He murmured to her.
She grinned with a giggle as she accepted the bouquet of beautiful roses. She smelt them and sighed with delight.
"Kaname, these are…you did not have to, you know that?" She stated.
"But I must, I want to show how much I love you." He said whilst placing a sweet kiss on her forehead.
Zero and Yuki watched on and the silver haired young man twisted his face with disgust and anger.
"He's your fiancé yet he's giving roses to Taliyah." Zero stated and she turned to him; she's heard that tone before.
"Are you jealous? Do you like her?" Yuki asked and he did not look at her. He just stared at Taliyah walking around greeting vampires with Kaname by her side.
"I do like her as a…" He went quiet as he thought about how they danced together and stared into each other's eyes. He gulped and answered, "…A friend."
"Are you jealous?" She repeated.
"Tch, no!" He said whilst walking away with his hands in his pockets. Yuki placed her hands on her heart and sighed.
"I'm still in love with Zero yet I love Kaname too. But they're both interested in Taliyah. What is so special about her anyway? She is just an ordinary Pureblood. I have to do something though…" She said to herself.
Taliyah and Kaname went to see every vampire. He held her hand tightly and stared at her with a smile on his face. When he stroked her hair lovingly it sent shivers down her spine.
"Princess Taliyah." She heard a cold voice and they turned around. They saw a man who looked 30 or 40. He had blonde hair and icy blue eyes which could pierce through anyone's soul. He walked up to them and bowed down. She bowed too and blinked; who was this man. "I am head of the Vampire Council."
"How are you, Asato?" Kaname asked.
"I am fine." He answered.
The head of the Vampire Council started talking about the situation here with the rise of Level E vampires. He also was also talking about the responsibilities of Taliyah which she listened closely to.
As she nodded and listened to him, she saw Zero smirking at her with a little nod and wink. She furrowed her eyebrows together and gulped whilst shaking her head curtly. She looked at Asato and pretended to look tired. She closed her eyes and yawned. He managed to notice this and thought it was rude of her.
"Excuse me, but I am incredibly tired from the flight; it was more than 12 hours. My head is hurting and I am incredibly drowsy as well as sore from the jet lag." She stated.
"You should go home, Taliyah." Kaname said whilst placing his hand on her face. She nodded and he kissed her forehead.
"Goodnight Kaname." She whispered.
"Goodnight, my Taliyah." He murmured. She turned to Asato and bowed down apologising again.
She walked out of the building and on the way there, she said goodbye to the vampires and to the vampire hunters.
Taliyah ran to the driver of the carriage and smiled at him.
"Ready to go home, Princess Taliyah?" Warren asked.
"Warren, I know you have a family at home and as a Princess I command you to go home and get some rest." She said quietly and he looked confused.
"But Your Highness…" She held his hands and frowned.
"Please, Warren…." Taliyah smiled and Warren sighed with defeat.
"Very well, Princess Taliyah." He stated.
"Thank you and please do not tell Kaname or he will worry." He nodded and got onto the carriage.
"Be careful out there, Farewell." She nodded and waved as he rode the horses away.
She started running and went around the building. She went to the garden and saw Zero near the swing.
Taliyah crossed the bridge and took her shoes off. Zero turned around. She also took her hairband off and let her hair free to dance in the wind. His lavender eyes widened and he felt his heart escalade. She joined him and smiled at him.
"Finally, I got away from that boring man. He gave me the creeps!" She exclaimed and he chuckled. He took her hand and they ran from the building to avoid being seen.
They got to the town which was full of life. There were many people walking around, in and out of shops and visting restaurants and stalls. She was amazed to see all of this at 9 in the evening. People stared at them and asked them if they were a couple. Both blushed and corrected them saying they were only friends.
Suddenly, her stomach rumbled loudly and she laughed nervously. Zero turned to her with a smirk.
"Someone's hungry." He stated.
"I am so hungry; I can finish all the food in a restaurant!" She exclaimed.
"What do you fancy, Italian, Chinese, English?" He asked and she twisted her face of disgust.
"Lord no! Please no English food it is disgusting!" She said. "I have not had Japanese food in years though. Will you take me?" She asked with sparkling eyes and he smiled.
"Of course and I know just the place." He led her around the town. She made sure she held his hand type to avoid getting lost.
They entered this small Japanese Ramen shop which had this traditional feel to it. It was empty and there a man behind the kitchen who looked up with a friendly smile. He was a friendly middle aged man.
"Zero!" He exclaimed.
"Mr Yamamoto." He smiled and the chef noticed Taliyah who smiled at him.
"Why you brought a friend!" He stated and Zero sat at the table.
"Good evening, my name is Taliyah. Nice to meet you." She said and bowed with respect, he bowed down too.
"Good evening, Taliyah. Sit, sit!" She sat down. "So you are English?" He asked but she shook her head.
"I have lived most of my life in England but I was born here." She answered.
"Ah you must've not had Japanese food in a very long time!" Mr Yamamoto said and gave her a menu. "Zero, the usual?" He asked and the young man nodded. The chef then turned around and started cooking.
Taliyah opened the menu and gasped to see so much food. She looked around and did not know what to choose. But she knew that she wanted to eat a lot. She refused to eat food on the plane as it was not nice and wanted to eat in Japan.
"So many things I want to try!" She stated.
"Get whatever you want and as much as you want. I won't judge." He said and she looked at him with a smile.
"Are you sure? I eat a lot!" She noted and he nodded whilst smiling. Mr Yamamoto turned around. "Mr Yamamoto, I will have; fried chilli squid, chicken grilled yakitori, seafood tempura, prawn dumplings, seafood ramen and green tea!"
Mr Yamamoto stared at her and so did Zero. The chef then smiled brightly with so much happiness.
"Excellent!" He exclaimed and she turned to Zero with a grin.
"You are sharing nearly all the food I have ordered." She commanded and he smiled at this.
After a few minutes, the food was prepared and they were both served. She was amazed from the smell of food and how delicious it looked. They clapped and kept their hands together with a smile on their faces.
"Itadakimasu!" They exclaimed.
They began eating. They started talking about things and he made her laugh. She fed him the many appetisers she had and stuffed his mouth whilst giggling and he laughed. Mr Yamamoto saw this and smiled to him; they were an adorable couple and it was the first time he saw his frequent customer laugh. The chef served some Sake and the trio clinked cups and drank.
Zero and Taliyah finished their food and sighed with delight. They turned to each other and noticed that they had some food on the side of their mouths. They got tissues and wiped them off each other's faces. She giggled and blushed. After some quarrelling on who was going to pay, they split the cheque. They said goodnight to the chef, thanked him for the meal and left.
They started walking through the town again and Taliyah saw a crepes stall. She smiled; it was one of her favourite things to eat.
"Hey Zero, have you had crepes?" She asked and he turned to her with a blank face.
"No." He said as he shook his head.
"Oh you have to try it; it is so delicious. You will love it!" She took his hand and he followed her to the stall. "Hi, can we have two crepes with strawberries, cream and chocolate please?" She asked the vendor.
The vendor prepared the crepes freshly and put the toppings. She paid him and they got two crepes in polystyrene containers with plastic forks and knives.
Taliyah and Zero sat on a bench and started eating. She looked at Zero eating it wholeheartedly.
"Do you like it?" She asked curiously.
"This is delicious." He stated whilst looking up at her. The brunette Pureblood smiled at this. "So you have this in London?" He asked and she nodded.
"Yes my adoptive brother made me try it." She said and he raised his eyebrow.
"Kaname?" He questioned confused.
"No, my adoptive brother from London. Silly!" She smacked his shoulder and he glared at her. She crossed her arms with a smirk. "Your glare does not scare me, Mr Zero Kiryu." They stood up and started walking home.
"You're the first, Miss Taliyah Kuran." He stated.
"I think the glare is adorable." She said whilst laughing and he smirked with a raised eyebrow.
"Oh so you think that's funny, huh?" He questioned and she nodded. "Well you won't be laughing when I'm finished with you!" Taliyah's eyes widened and she giggled whilst running off. He chased after her and caught her. The silver haired vampire hunter started tickling her and she laughed so much. He lifted her up and she shrieked as he swung her over his shoulder.
"Put me down, Zero!" She giggled.
"What's the magical word?" He asked and she huffed.
"Pleeeeease?" She asked and he put her down.
They were walking together and Taliyah shivered in the cold. Zero noticed this and took off his blazer. She felt something on her shoulders. The Pureblood found her friend's blazer on her shoulders and looked up at him with a smile.
"Thank you…" She mumbled and he nodded.
They reached the Kuran mansion and Taliyah stared at it. She thought about her childhood with Kaname and her family. A tear fell down her cheeks and she sighed. The boy next to her saw this and wiped her face. She turned to him and he pulled her into a hug. Taliyah could not help but hug him back and sigh. He rubbed her back and she looked up at him. He leaned closer and their noses touched as they closed their eyes.
"You need to go…" She whispered. "Before someone sees you."
He pulled away from her and she kissed his cheek.
"Thanks for tonight; I had a lovely time." She said.
"Anytime, Taliyah. Welcome back." He stated and she nodded.
Taliyah walked to the door and opened it. But she turned around with the sweetest of smiles.
"Goodnight, Zero." She mumbled.
"Goodnight, Taliyah, sweet dreams." The hunter said and she blushed.