Rurouni Kenshin Fan Fiction ❯ Fairen Destiny ❯ Chapter 12

“How very touching.” A woman sneered, her green painted lips twisting into an arctic grin while watching Kenshin leave Kaoru's room through a sphere of liquid like a crystal ball. The woman had red tinted brown hair pulled into a bun and dark violet eyes like glaciers. She wore the barest necessity of a red narrow skirt and top, scarcely covering herself and showing practically all pale, near white skin and curve that contrasted sharply with Betroe wings colored black as pitch like a raven.

 

She lowered the liquid sphere back into a bubbling cauldron with a refined wave of her hand. The only light in the room came from a lone torch and the cauldron before her, casting a strange glow on her pale skin and an eerie light on the rest of the stone carved chamber. The image of Kenshin walking down the corridor melted away, replaced with one of him going through the agonizing growth of his wings instead. That cold grin never left her face.

 

“The Battousai. I wonder how powerful you really are. Will you be able to find your precious princess?” Her mocking, icy laughter filled the darkened chamber. What is your strength? You're weakness? Is there any way to use you? Her musing was interrupted as the door opened and dim light filled the chamber. She instantly turned invisible before the person on the other side could enter.

 

“Lady Yumi? Lady Yumi, are you in here?” a young girl's head poked through the doorway before stepping inside completely. Tsubame Sanjou was young, no more than thirteen. She had wide hazel eyes, like a doe's, and short brown hair just above her shoulders, wearing a simple pink dress with purple hemming. Four dark blue, near black, wings folded behind her. An Iten. She had a charming, meek demeanor and was peering inside, unsure she was allowed in here.

 

Yumi's eyes narrowed slightly, head tilted in a haughty manner as if considering whether or not to answer. The young woman kept her smile standing there patiently. Yumi was full aware that the girl knew she was there and wouldn't leave until she was answered. Stubborn child. “What do you want Tsubame?” She reappeared and crossed her arms, making sure to look thoroughly annoyed.

 

Tsubame smiled meekly though it quickly slid off her face at Yumi's look. “Master Takeda Kanryuu is waiting here for you Lady Yumi. He said you called for him. And I also need to get some potion ingredients if it's all right Lady Yumi.” She stood waiting for Yumi to answer. She looked so innocent but Yumi knew better.

 

“Hurry it up.” Potions. Hmph. Makes her seem a witch instead of a fairen. Still they can be useful. She looked over to the cauldron with the replaying image. Tsubame crept over to a wall lined with shelves of bottles and jars. Taking what she needed, Tsubame was making her way out the door before stopping to watch the images in the cauldron and flinching. It was once again showing Kenshin getting his wings. “Um do I send Master Kanryuu in?”

 

 

“Yes of course. Tell him to hurry.” Tsubame nodded and walked out the room, quickly returning with a man in white clothing. He had slicked dark hair and beady eyes. He was a Betroe with gray wings and an oily look to him.

 

“Good day Miss Komagata. I hate to rush this but I was in the middle of a meeting when you called. If I'm gone to long they might leave before negotiations are finished. You understand don't you Miss Komagata?”

 

“I don't care about your petty drug dealings Kanryuu. I advice you not to be so formal with me. Now you're a noble in Telrunya correct? I want you to arrange it so I can meet this Battousai. I think the Telrunian ball would be a good time to do so. Tsabame and Yahiko will be joining you as well.” She left no room for negotiation.

 

Tsubame looked at her, bewildered. “Lady Yumi, not that I don't wan to but may I ask why I'm going? I don't normally help in things like this.”

 

“You're going in order to make sure this lout and his little pet don't mess anything up.” It was Kanyruu's turn to gawk. “Miss…er Lady Yumi, what makes you think I'd mess this up? I deal with lords and lady's all the time without error. This Battousai is nothing but an exalted peasant. He'll be easy to manipulate. I'm sure I can arrange him to help-”

 

“I have no intention of using his `help' as you have in mind. He will do as he meant to do without hindrance. I merely wish to meet him in person to see if he will be a later threat. You are now dismissed Kanryuu. Please tell Yahiko of this before you leave.” Kanryuu clenched his teeth as he stormed out and disappeared.

 

“I already heard it. I don't want to go. Send Soujiro instead.” Yahiko Moujin. A Doren stood in the doorway, leaning slightly against the door as Kanryuu made his exit. A young boy around Tsubame's age with brown-black hair and dark pride-filled chocolate eyes and pale wings, wearing a casual yellow tunic and green breeches. He was currently glaring absolute hatred towards Yumi. She smiled deeper at him just to see the look of disgust mix with anger and loathing. He was stubborn and rebellious, as he could get a way with, and the only two he showed respect towards was Tsubame and his half brother.

 

“Hello to you too, Yahiko. I see you're looking well.” Sarcasm laced her every word and revulsion dripped off his. “And I see you look like a whore as always. I told you, have Soujiro do it. I don't want to and he's better for that.”

 

“You'll do as I say brat. Soujiro can go if he likes, I don't care what he does, but I gave you an order and you'd best do as I say.” Her frozen expression pierced him like a winter's chill. “And I said I'm not going to do it you ugly old-”

 

“Now, now Yahiko, it's not polite to speak to a lady like that. I am sorry for his language Lady Yumi. He'll go of course and I think I might as well. I haven't left here in quite a while. It should be fun.” A young Betroe with speckled black and white feathered wings, he had black hair and blank blue eyes and a constant smile. He wore a hand woven blue tunic and white breeches and the only one with a sword in the whole room. Soujiro Seta was Yahiko Moujin's half brother but they were practically opposite in every way possible.

 

“So you're sending everyone to a ball Lady Yumi? Who is so important that it requires so many?” He smiled politely at her, but his eyes stayed blank. “It wouldn't take so many if everyone would stop barging in. I have been told to meet Battousai so I am arranging it. Do you really plan on going as well?”

 

“Sure. I'd like to meet the Battousai myself. Unless I need another reason to go. In that case I suppose I could go to insure he doesn't try to attack you.” Yumi glared mockingly at him. “I am perfectly able to take of myself Soujiro. Though I do appreciate your willingness to do as told. If only your brother was so compliant.” That earned a rude gesture from Yahiko. Soujiro placed his hand on hi shoulder to stop from saying anything to Yumi.

 

“Or at least half as respectful.” She narrowed her eyes and Yahiko doubled over in pain. Tsubame, who had been quietly standing in the corner, rushed over to him. Soujiro merely looked down at him, wearing an I told you so expression though she knew there was nothing mean behind it.

 

It was Yumi's turn to glare at Yahiko, who this time, despite the pain, smirked at her. “You would do well to learn your place brat.” A pulsation ran through her and halted her punishment on Yahiko. The pulsation happened again and bowed her head slightly, concentrating on the meaning of the pulsations. Yahiko eyed her with suspicion as he stood up with Soujiro and Tsubame's help, unable to believe she would show this much mercy no matter how petty the reason to be angry.

 

She lifted her head and spread her black wings in show, twisted mirth lighting her pale face. “Our conversation is over now. You all may leave. He wants me right now and I'll not keep him waiting.” She paused a moment to watch the change in their expressions.

 

All three knew who she was talking of without saying his name. Irregardless, the hatred in Yahiko's eyes more than doubled, and Tsubame cast her gaze downward, barely containing a shudder. Soujiro's normally blank eyes sparked with admiration. Three very different expressions and feelings towards her lord. She left the room in a flash of red light, leaving behind Soujiro nodding at something Tsubame said and Yahiko curling his mouth in a snarl at where Yumi had been and shaking his head.

 

She reappeared in another room with nothing but a door in it. She was glowing slightly, being the only source of light. She could scarcely see the door but she knew exactly where it was and what it looked like, even without light. The door was intricately carved with gems outlining the interlaced design. Behind it was her lord.

 

“Lord Shishio.” Yumi felt the pulsation through her again as she extended her hand toward the door in front of her causing it to open. Inside the doorway was even darker than the room she was in. The darkness seeped out into the room, pressing in on the faint light she gave off. It formed a vague pitch black hand, beckoning her inside.

 

“You're late Yumi.” A deep voice caressed her from the dark. “Only a few moments my Lord.” She smiled seductively, her eyes and voice taking on an alluring spark. “Next time don't.” Sinister amusement lined the bodiless voice. She took the pitch black hand, allowing it to lead her inside the darkness. “As you wish my Lord Shishio.” Anything to please you. Ecstasy filled her arctic and seductive laugh as Yumi stepped into the blackness, the door closing behind her.

 

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Izu took each small hand from her, that she had the strength to was a miracle. “There's nothing he can do. I will die Ru, but you'll see me again. You'll see both of us again. Go with him. You must live. You must. Goodbye Ru.” Hiko took hold of Ru, who was wailing and arms flailing, trying got get back to Izu. “No Please! You can't die! You can't! Mother! You and Father can't leave me!”

 

Tears flowed Izu's eyes silently, replacing the blood that couldn't flow any longer. Ru had kept her alive this long but now she had to die. She wasn't afraid of death. Neither was Koijirou. Ru and Hiko turned a corner but she felt Ru could still hear her last breath and whisper. “You'll finish this and live Ru. You will finish and live. Kaoru.”

 

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Kaoru shot up, panting. That bloody dream again! Why did she keep dreaming that? It made no sense. She still couldn't remember the faces though she remembered something that wasn't so distinct before. Blood. So much blood this time. And it seemed more real as well. She shook her head, trying to forget. Flashes of images still remained though. Damn.

 

A shiver ran though her and Kaoru wrapped her blankets around herself. She could hear echoing thunder outside in the distance. It must have been raining though see didn't hear that. Guess someone set up a barrier or something. She shrugged it off, not really caring. It was unimportant anyway.

 

She lay back down, trying to fall back to sleep. She didn't have a chance however as a servant walked in, carrying a tray laden with food and set it down on a table by the couch, and strode quickly to the window to throw back the curtains causing light to flood her room. Kaoru shielded her eyes and turned over to block out the light. “What are you doing? I'm trying to sleep.”

 

“I'm sorry Milady” Kaoru glared sourly at the title. The servant quickly curtsied in apology “Sorry again. But Lady Kimiko said you are to be awoken if not so already. She said you are to be fitted for a gown today.” Kaoru's head shot up, eyes wide, and stared at the servant girl.

 

“Gowns? Today? Does she mean measuring or actually trying on dresses? Doesn't matter. Tell her I was gone when you came here and that I'm not in the castle.” She leaped out of the bed and made for the door but it shut close before she was halfway there. “Open the door.”

 

“Lady Kimiko already told me I am only to follow her orders. And those are to keep you here until she arrives with the gown for you. I am sorry Lady Kaoru.” She curtsied again and Kaoru glared at her for calling her `lady' again.

 

I can't be mad at her for following orders. But does she have to use `lady'? I hate it when everyone calls me that. Her shoulders slumped and she went to sit on the couch in front of the fire place and began eating. “You don't have to stand there the hall time. You can sit down.” The servant girl complied, hesitantly sitting on the carpeted floor. Kaoru sighed knowing that would be the best she could do. The servants were more formal then she was.

 

Soon after she had finished eating Lady Kimiko came and the servant girl took the food tray before again curtsying and leaving. Lady Kimiko stood waiting patiently as the servant girl left, giving her a polite smile as she did.

 

Closing the door behind the girl, Kimiko beamed at Kaoru who immediately began thinking of some excuse to get out of this. “Did you sleep well? Good. I need to have you measured.” Kaoru groaned and slumped further into the couch. “You wouldn't have to if you dressed properly. Now after that I have some gowns for you to try on.”

 

“Lady Kimiko we go through this every year. I don't dress like a lady because I do not act like one and do not want to. And-” Kimiko held up a hand, silencing her. “And do we have to go though with this? Let me guess, you already have plans? I checked with Misao and Megumi and they're both busy helping Kenshin today. This will go much faster if you just do as I say and try on the gowns. You'll end up wearing one of them anyway whether you like it or not. Now-” She pointed towards the bed where a pile of gowns and dresses appeared then at the door to open it. A seamstress stood outside waiting to come in.

 

She carried a basket of sewing supplies and a stool for Kaoru to stand on. She did so and felt her legs freeze in place and looked up to see Kimiko smiling at her. Evil. Kaoru groaned inwardly and stuck her tongue out at her foster mother when she wasn't looking.

 

The seamstress began taking measures and busying herself with the gowns while Kaoru attempted burning holes through the wall with her glare. It wasn't working too well. Kimiko was good-naturedly watching the whole thing. This is going to take a while…

 

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I think I actually moved along in the plot. O-o Wow….amazing lol. I added evilness to it! Yay! -is happy- or at least hinted that there are bad guys to this hehe. I don't think I really have anything else to say than that….

 

I know I'll repeat myself. Please read the new prologue! Just because I know ya'all love reading this n-n lol. Ok, so next chapter: Kenshin learns to fly! I know he'll love that -evil laughter- now to figure out who's gonna tortue-I mean teach- him lol I'm just kidding. The wing growth thing was enough torturing him….for now. Lol n-n.

 

I need to Hurry and upload this so `til chapter 13 by for now! n-n

 

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