Snivelling Dragon and the Wolf Spirit {cont.R&M}

[Rainbowfountain]

Riiya only chuckled at his father's words, "Comes from the man that was always beat by Mom." He chuckled and his eyes seemed to shine, "That was a beautiful training session." He grinned over at Mitsu, "It's alright hon, I'm just joking with you. You should have met Mom though, she would be laughing and telling you how many kids we should have, 'Maybe 6 or..or even 8!' Like she always used to say." He sighed, and for a moment he sounded and looked just like his father.
"Mitsu...I'm trying to keep you safe. Who said I was going to fight anyway, what good I am of training my little sister anyway? We have different styles, and I might be too rough on her. Besides, even I know that I am in no condition to move around. It's a miracle that I can talk to you at this moment. There are ten thousand shinobi guarding this place, each of them having years of experience under there belts. I know this because Mom taught them well." Riiya didn't raise his voice, and didn't want to hurt her. He listened to what Hotaru had to say about this aswell,
"*Sigh* Fine, Dad sure spoiled you well. Okay, if you want Mitsu to train you, then let her heal for at least ten days, then I'll let you to train, alright?" Riiya placed a fork in his meal and began to eat slowly.
"You know, it pains me to even look at you now Taru-nee, you just remind me of mom so much." He chuckled a bit, and even began to laugh lightly at his sister's embarassed babble about the knight. Then Hotaru said the word, the word that sent his sister complex down to the pits of hell and his pride and emotions went along with it. Selfish?! Riiya seemed to have crumpled up like a dying spider in his seat. Gloom fell upon him.
"I scare them away because those creeps with loli-complexes ((LOLI= guys who like little girls to a creepy extent, usually forcing them to call them 'big brother' or some type of affectionate term. When ever they act cute they...get..*ahem*))always breathed down your neck! I always took the place of Daddy because he was too busy with Mommy and work, so I took it upon myself to protect you when no one else could!" Riiya got off his spazz box and watched his sister leavea angrily from the table. A flicker of his dad appeared in him once again,
"*Sigh* She's getting to old for me to manipulate now. I should stop babying her too." He continued to eat his meal until the knight came over. Politely, Riiya placed his silverware down and looked up at the knight kindly.
"Hello there sir, it's a honor to meet you. I want to thank you for taking care of my sister all this time. OH, and ignore my look, I'm just really tired." He reached out to shake Kei's hand.
"I'm sorry for glaring at you earlier, I'l just worried about my sister and the guys around her. Please, take good care of her as you have always done." His red, but still beautiful eyes seemed to glimmer like Alu's as he talked to him. I can't tell how old he is! Is he at least 19? d**n, I can't ask him either...Taru will hate me forever!

Samus and Wind couldn't help but to crack up at Riiya's behavior. "Kawaii~! I haven't seen this side of him for along time!!!" Other than the sounds of the staff of the castle eating and dishes being served, there were loud banging noises going on behind the kitchen double doors. (YOU EVIL CONIVING *bleep*! Other person: YOU UGLY LITTLE MONGRLE!(sp?) Girl: *holding Tatsou close to her chest*: :'D)

[Animebella]

Ryuu raised his eyebrow at Riiya, "Beat her up ehh? I think you have it backwards. She was the one always training and pushing me." He shook his head with a small grin not that he ever minded, she was the one who always motivated him and made him feel better. "She did go on about the kids though, kind of glad that never happened, not that I would have hated to have 6 or 8 kids, but seriously?" He shivered but smiled, "But heck, she could fight. Strongest girl I'd ever met. She brought me back from the dark side, something drew me into her and I never let go." He thought back to that day they'd met, it was just perfect, he was about to off and leave again when something latched on to him and he was hooked for life. Weird, he wasn't the best back then, such a rebel. Not when she showed up though, he turned sweet, protective, better off.

He broke off when he noticed Hotaru had brought over one of the knights/guards and was still hanging onto him somewhat. "Yes, Kei. Hotaru's personal guard, least one of them. I see she has taken a liking to you." He smiled at his daughter, "So long as you take good care of her I have no complaints." He said still sort of in his Alu world.
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Mitsu looked to Riiya once more, "I know, however I am an elf I don't take half as long as humans do to heal. Only I know how you are and I suppose I should rest. However I don't think I need ten days to rest, who knows when she will attack next. She's more powerful than you think you know." She said that all knowingly and instantly wanted to take it back. "I..I'm sorry.. I'm sore on the matter, I should know my place." She looked around the table and set down her napkin, food barely touched. "Please excuse me, I'm going to lay down for a bit." She said standing and curtseying best she could before she walked off with the help of the maid and her cane. She truely didn't want to leave, but it'd be best to wig out somewhere else, specially not before the King and all. He had already seemed quite suspicious of her. She sighed lightly while the maid fussed about her and they made it back to a spare room. Mitsu walked over to the bed and sat down. "I guess royal life isn't all that it's cracked up to be." She mumbled as the maid smiled at her, "No honey, but we try correct?" Mitsu nodded, "I guess so."

Hotaru blushed, "Onii-chan stop, can you not pester him! He's been taking over your place since you left and he's done quite a job with it!" She said a bit heated, she was tensing in her spot. Standing besides a really cute and good looking guy and across from her brother who had been babbling about something or other and now was appologizing for sending him a look, she rolled her eyes, "Riiya please. Just hear me out alright?" She asked in a more begging but cute tone.

Kei was still a bit red in the face from embarasment but took it upon himself to smile at the King who had pretty much given his consent for him to stay with her, so long as the Prince was alright with that. He figured he'd test it now... with that thought he slide from Hotaru's grasp and pulled her into him so that her back was on his chest, his arms wrapped around her waist or so. Hotaru jumped from this as she felt him manipulate her and tilted her head back to look up at him, "K...Kei?" She questioned lightly. He looked down at her as she blushed and had to look away from his grin.
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(Haa haa, no way poor Tatsou!! Kero's lost it for the comment! Meeeep *runs to hide*)

[Rainbowfountain]

((Lol you have it backwards Bells, Riiya said that Ryuu was the one who was beat up and Alu if Alu was there, she would be talking about Riiya and Mitsu having sextuplets. xD))
Riiya sadly watched Mitsu go, "W-wait!" He couldn't grab enough strength to get to his feet, and his arm was still extened out for Kei. He was stuck between his obviously upset girlfriend, and his PO'd sister. Riiya gave up, the didn't feel like going through all of this drama at the moment.
"I brought all of this upon myself." He watched and didn't even flinch when Kei placed his arms around his sister.. then again now that you think about it, why should Riiya put so much drama in his sister's love life anyway?
"Like I said before, it's a pleasure to meet you, and I hope that you will continue to take good care of my sister." Riiya glared playfully at his sister, "See! See! Why are you being so sour to your brother all of the sudden? I was being kind, not pestering him! I didn't ask him about his age or anything! Nor did I send him a message through telepathy!" Riiya looked hurt for a moment on top of stress, fatigue, and pain.
"I'm even hearing you out for once, and of course I know that he's been protecting you this whole time." Riiya lost his appetite,
"Well, I'm going to check on Mitsu. I've already screwed up enough as you can see." A nurse came walking over to assist Riiya, he struggled to get up, and a guard quickly placed a wheelchair before him.
The two helped him in and pushed him away.
"Jane~ (see you)"
Samus sighed, "Well, time for us to take our leave as well. See you Kei-kun~!" Wind nodded as well and the twosome pushed away from their seats and walked off.

[Animebella]

(O.o how in the world did I miss that? Lol that must have been me.. lol Like I said I was out of it yesterday, I must have read it wrong ^^)

Ryuu shook his head as he watched the two before reaching down for his newspaper and flipping through it once. He kept a close eye on Kei but another on Riiya, "You know, I think Hotaru needs a man in her life. Riiya, I know you've been there for her well forever but think how she feels about it." He grinned once at Kei before refolding the paper and watching Riiya somewhat walk off. He sighed, "He's more of a handful now than he ever has been, I hope this girl of his will help calm him down." He said mostly to himself but would have been heard by anyone else. "I suppose I should get back to work." He stood up and placed a somewhat firm hand on Kei's shoulder, "Just take good care of her, she's very fragile and I assume you know what will happen shall you step out of line." He said gruffly as he picked up his things and left the room, leaving as the maids started to clean up and everyone started to leave back to their posts.

Hotaru blushed more so but watched her brother walk off. "Poor onii-chan. I think I was too hard on him. He seems to be having a hard time." She rolled her eyes, "What else is new." She found herself leaning her head back on Kei's chest, without even realizing it. She could feel his warmth, hear his heart beating in his chest and feel his chest rising and falling with each breath he took.

Kei looked down at her and had to smile, "I'm sure Prince Riiya will be just fine, however you look like you are.." he paused at the King's touch, froizen slightly with his words as he nodded, "Yes sir." He said in his strong unwavering voice of his. Ryuu nodded and left the two of them. "Shall we take a walk in the gardens Princess Hotaru?" He asked curiously as he found her hands and slipped one of his own into hers. She nodded dumbly as they walked out of the dinning room and towards the front doors.

Mitsu sat on her bed, waving her feet around a bit as the maid brought her a glass of water, "You should rest hun. I can turn away any visitors, you know Prince Riiya would have liked to see you in better shape no?" She asked as Mitsu sighed but nodded, "Perhaps, I just wish there was more I could do, I don't want to be a burdon, but I don't want to stay in bed all restless and take advantage of everyone here. It's not my style, I guess Riiya has just opted to see past that matter." She frowned a slight frown as she pulled her feet into her, a bit stiff from sitting too much already, as well as still a bit sore. She started to prod at her feet then paused for another small sigh as the maid frowned.

[Rainbowfountain]

Riiya held his head in one hand, and leaned against the arm rest of the wheel chair.
"Ms.Tanaka," The maid who was pushing Riiya in his wheel chair smiled and answered, "Yes your majesty?"
"What is love like for a woman? Is it that important to them? Are they that devastated when us men break up with them. Is there a reason for them to be pissed off at us just because we are *K.Y at some moments?"
((*K.Y is a teenage term that means a man who can't read romantic atmosphere. Example: Girl goes out with boyfriend and sees purse in window. She asks if the purse will look good with her outfit. Man bluntly replies as if he wasn't paying attention. Turns out instead of looking at the purse, he was staring at himself in the mirror.)) The maid grew silent, she could tell Riiya was troubled with the situation between his girlfriend and his sister.
"...Well...um...Riiya-san, wouldn't it be better if you talk to your father about this? He knows how to--"
"No he doesn't," Riiya cut in, "sorry for interrupting, but Dad only went out with one woman and that was Mom. She was only one type, and she had him whipped anyway." The maid froze up and tried her best to hold back laughter.
"So blunt master Riiya!" Riiya sighed sadly, "I know, I'm a bad son."

The maid continued her walk down the hallway with Riiya in the wheelchair.
"Well," she started after an awkward silence. "In my opinion, your sister is probably tired of you babying her Master Riiya. She wants to prove to you that she is a grown teenager and that she can be free willing like her mother, and like you. For us women, having our first relationship with a man is a big deal. This is natural, since we women grow faster than men."
The maid continued her little explanation, and Riiya listened intently.
"Of course, of course, I see." He nodded and leaned back in the seat.
"About your girlfriend, I believe she is also going through what the princess is going through.. though in a different way. She wants to show you that she is not a burden, and also wants your approval about herself. Lady Mitsu seems to carry a burden on her shoulders and is very uncomfortable..." Hearing these words, Riiya sank in his seat a bit; his face filled with worry.
"She does have a burden, though I don't know what it truly is. I have a good guess about it however."
"She simply yearns for your love and comfort, she is also like you master Riiya in this way: a wild and carefree spirit who wishes not to be restrained."
"Hard-headed too." Riiya mumbled, "Then again so am I and my father." The maid giggled,
"Could this be a trait of his passed down to you?"
Riiya grinned to himself, "Yes, Mom's trait too. No wonder why I'm like this." Riiya thought of Alu for a moment, "I wonder if Mom was like this in her kid days..."
The maid sighed, "Aye, I wonder too. Oh! Here is Lady Mitsu's room. Would you like to enter?"

Riiya looked at the door nervously, "I..I..don't know. I--" The maid bent over and whispered in Riiya's fox ear : "We women like the strong, honest type that will do anything...and I mean anything that would make us feel better." Riiya looked up at the maid, filled with nervousness and fear. The maid blush and looked away, It's hard to believe this is a full grown man here! Surely he can't be twenty-one...right? He's so cute!
"Go on, Riiya-san, you two are the couple that has the ability to kiss and make up in a matter of seconds." Riiya looked nervous again, "You really think so?"
"Hai.(Yes)"
"Alright then, let's go." The maid smiled and giggled a bit, she walked over to the door and knocked.
"Excuse the intrusion, but master Riiya would like to pay a visit to lady Mitsu. Does the Lady accept or refuse company?"
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Kero had her little paws on the edge of the cooks neck (she was tying to strangle her but failed miserably because the neck is too large).
"Give it up chew toy!" barked the cleavage baring chef.
"Never--ugh!" Kero release her paws from the chef's neck and grabbed her wounded stomach.
"*bleep* You better be glad that I'm injured. I would so kick your *bleep* My boyfriend Tatsou won't be able to hold me back either." She huffed and puffed, sweat rolling down her plush like face. The chef only smirked, "Heh, oh really?"
The maid was still holding Tatsou close to her chest, smiling and holding him as she squeed in admiration. Another girl was watching the fight amused.

Silence filled the kitchen, it was just Kero floating, and the Chef laughing.

[Animebella]

Mitsu frowned as she found her body was still sore from the sitting and the past few days. She stiffled a small yawn as the maid had perked up upon hearing a knock at the door. A voice eminating from the opposite side making Mitsu tilt her head to hear what was being said. The maid looked back at Mitsu, "Prince Riiya requests to speak with you, Miss Mitsu." Mitsu blinked looking away for a moment before sighing, "Running away failed me several times before, allow him in. I'm no good in this state, but failing to meet him and my problems head on will only make matters worse." She said softly as the maid nodded and walked over to open the door for the two. "Miss Mistu will see you, however I'm sure she wishes to be alone so be quick about it." She said not in a mean tone just in a tone that meant she was certain she wished not to be bothered, but would allow it to happen. She then backed out of the way for them to enter, looking worriedly over at Mistu who was faced the opposite way, having brought her feet up to the side of her, curled somewhat beneath her.

Hotaru and Kei made their way out to the garden and were now sitting on a bench hidden within all of the beautiful looking and smelling flowers. Hotaru was pink in the cheeks as the guard insisted to sit together as their legs ouched just slightly, hands still clasped together between the two. "So, beautiful day out here." Hotaru started as Kei grinned, "Nothing can accomplish the level of beauty that you are on M'lady Hotaru." He said and as he did so he brought her hand to his mouth and kissed the back of it lightly, making Hotaru look over to reveal her bright red blush. "Ye.. yes... well.." She whispered, as she wasn't sure if she could trust her voice, afraid of squeaking. Kei smiled as he ruffled her hair lightly, "Lighten up Hotaru, nothing's really changed you know." Hotaru blinked but nodded sheepishly. (If you wanna control Kei your welcome to it, it's tough to keep a relationshiped couple alone ^^ up to you though.)
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Tatsou sighed as he watched Kero trying to strangle the chef but was failing quite miserably. he was hanging limp in the maid's arms however when Kero pulled back to hold her stomach he stirred. "Kero easy." He barked at her as he squirmed a bit more, shrinking his size to slip out of the maid's arms and fell onto the floor on his butt. He stood up, his claws clacking around on the floor as he padded over to where Kero floated. "Come Kero. I shall find us food elsewhere." He barked looking up at her, "Your still wounded, overdoing it will get you no where." He added after a moment, almost glad to know the rest of the kitchen were unable to understand him. "It's not worth it really." He had to grin at the mention of his title of boyfriend however, it was warming to hear Kero say it outloud.

[Kero]

(lol my mom is on the computer that allows me to log in)
Ms.Tanaka nodded, "Oh, he'll be quick." She opened the door and pushed-which she used all her strength into doing-Riiya into the room, making him slam into the bed. She slapped her hands together as if she just finished finished taking out the trash, "Well then, I'll be out in the hallway your majesty." Riiya's head was in the covers, he mumbled, "Okay."

Once the room was empty, Riiya pulled himself up and leaned back once again in the wheelchair.
"I'm sorry," Riiya whispered, "I didn't mean to put you on blast...or push you away like that. I just...want the best for you. I'd always put my girl before my own health...that's all. I'm sorry if I offended or abused your pride, I had no intentions on doing that to you."
Riiya bowed his head slightly, afraid that he would tip over if he bowed any deeper.
"Forgive me Mitsu?" He looked away and blushed slightly, "I don't want you to be mad at me." So pathetic. Such a clutz! Crap....
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Kero huffed and puffed, "You're right," Kero scoffed, she landed lightly on the ground next to Tatsou, "There's a whole nother kitchen on the east wing of this place." She saddled up on Tatsou.
"Later~"
The chef sizzled, "YOU BETTER RUN!"
"I'm sorry about that Tatsou, girl's like her tick me off...really bad."

[Animebella]

(Lol go figure ^^)

Hotaru frowned slightly but did nod, "Of course not. However you have a bigger job than normal, but I still think your drive will overcome and help you out." Kei looked over at her with questioning eyes, "M'lady?" He questioned as Hotaru giggled, "You'll have to be my number one protector now that you are in love with me silly." She grinned her cute little grin making Kei blush a bit but he nodded, "I suppose you are correct. I will need to protect you more fiercely now that I love you." He winked at her making her blush bright cherry red. He had said it, those four words she had waited a lifetime to hear from someone besides her family. She somehow managed to lauch herself at him, knocking the two of them off of the bench as she landed ontop of him on the ground, he stared curiously up at her as she looked down at him. "Pri... Princess Hotaru?" He blinked as Hotaru moved her bangs behind her ears and leaned down to kiss him full on the lips. He froze, but instead of leaving her hanging he joined in, breaking it after a few moments and sitting up, pulling her back into his lap once more. Hotaru had taken the liberty of hiding her face in his chest.

The maid took one last look at Mitsu before she too walked out of the room closing the door behind her and walking away, not too far, but just enough to be in good earshot of the door. Mitsu sat on the bed still curled up slightly as she waited to see what would happen, however she couldn't help looking over as Riiya entered, well sort of anyways. Landing on the bed and making it shake a bit as he was more or less thrown in. Her eyes widened but she turned as he was able to help himself back into a wheelchair that he had been accompanied with. Something tugged at her heart and she cringed as he spoke. She looked back over, needing to move her legs from beneath her as they grew numb and very uncomfortable. She took in a deep breath and let it out slowly, he had appologized for something that was her own fault in the first place, she hung her head, "Riiya, don't apologize to me when all of this was my own fault, my own problem. Something i should have seen coming. It was my fault that all of this has happened, if I hadn't been around to meet Maria, if I had only been dead she would have never been able to acheive any of this."

She paused to wrap her arms around her legs as she pulled them into her chest. Fresh tears coursed down her cheeks as she hid her face in her knees. "I...I'm so...sorry." She chocked out inbetween her tears as her body shook. All she ever wanted was a normal life, one in which she could live out her every dream, being in love, living out a normal, peaceful and long life. No... she was bound to her past, her destructive past that has come back to haunt her. She just wished for all of it to disappear, to go away never to return again s she would be normal once more.. however had she ever really been normal? She doubted it. Now she was draging in one of her best friends, not to mention a boy she loved very much into the disaster. "Riiya, jus..just..." She couldn't spit it out, she wanted to be loved, to be cuddled in his arms sleeping the day away. No, she wanted more, but for now all she needed was him.
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Tatsou grinned as he felt her jump onto his back, "Well then shall we?" He bolted for the door once more and down the hallway at full speed. "Don't worry about it Kero, I can understand the matter. I mean she did disrespect you, she had no right to call you names." He shook his head, "And that maid had no rights to call me cute either..." He had to laugh, "How silly of me.. now where is that second kitchen you spoke of?" He asked as he sort of slowed his pace to be sure he was going in the right direction. Sure he knew the castle, but he knew the older one best of all.

[Rainbowfountain]

Riiya couldn't bare seeing Mitsu cry. He couldn't help but to chuckle though, "We both feel guilty don't we? We have alot in common(sp? I'm so off today D;)." With all his might, Riiya wheeled over toward Mitsu, he was about to pass out since he was already burnt out and is still forcing himself to move. Slowly, he reached out and placed his hand on Mitsu's cheek.
"Stop saying sorry, so I can stop too. You're fine Mitsu, nothing will happen because of you. And if you were dead, I would have never met such a beautiful woman such as you. I love you, Mitsu."
Ms.Tanaka opened the door, "Mr. Riiya, would you like assitance?" Riiya blushed, "Eh?"
"I'll help you to bed sir." Ms.Tanaka walked over, pulled Riiya away, and wheeled him over to the other side of the bed. Then, she scooped Riiya up which made his face go scarlet.
"W-wait!" Ms.Tanaka simply smiled and dropped him next to Mitsu.
"I'll take my leave." Then with that, she curtseyed and exited the room.

Riiya sighed, "I feel so pathetic now." He grinned over at Mitsu and kissed her lips.
"Let's rest...okay?"
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A guard walked by in the garden, noticing Kei and the Princess making out.
"Like Mother like Daughter." said the guard simply, remembering Alu and her ways with the King back in the day before Riiya was even in the picture.
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Kero giggled, "Follow this!" She flicked her tail, and a hollographic arrow appeared, pointing to the direction of the east wing kitchen.

[Animebella]

(Ahh yes, I have those days often, quite annoying aren't they?)

Kei chuckled, "Ahh but Princess why are you hiding that beautiful face of yours?" He asked lightly as he placed his hand beneath her chin, making her look up at him with her cute, bright red blush. "I... I... uhmm..." She tried to advert her eyes but found she could only look up at him regardless. Kei smiled and kissed her forhead lightly, "First time ehh? Of course it is. Your too precious for anyone else anyways, my soul duty has been to protect you. Don't think what we are now will change any of that. I love you Princess." He said moving his hand and squeezing her lightly as Hotaru heated up even more so. "Kei... I... love you too." She said in more or less of a whisper as she hugged him back, feeling more than safe in his arms, almost as safe as she did in Riiya's. She sighed lightly as she took it all in not even noticing the matter of them being watched.
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Mitsu didn't look up when she heard Riiya chuckle, but once he mentioned the loving her part she couldn't help but look over at him. Allowing him to bring his hand to her cheek making her blush a light pink. "Riiya I don't think the full extent has hit you yet. You know that I was there when this whole thing started. I have or rather had something that Maria wants or wanted... I still have no idea what that was or is... or whatever." She shook her head to escape her confused state. However if she were to get whatever that is or was, well it may happen all over again, you need to understand I'm just trouble. I..I can't be here and around you anymore, I'm afraid I'll hurt you. Riiya I don't want that to happen. I wa...."

She was stopped mid sentence as the maid came in and practically threw Riiya on the bed beside her, "Riiya... I..." She started once she had left but soon ended as he leaned in to kiss her. Her cheeks grew a bright red as she could do nothing but close her eyes and allow it to happen. Tear stains were still left on her cheeks as he pulled away. She looked away, "Riiya, I really think this cannot be good. I know your tired and worn out and everything else, but really. Just give it more of a thought okay?" She asked in a small voice as she moved from him to curl up on the bed, her back facing Riiya.
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Tatsou's eyes widened, "Heh, talented girl you are." He grinned as he chased after the arrow, feeling like a kid again wanting to paw at it even. He laughed at himself as he raced through the hallways, spooking a maid here or there. He jumped up and down a bit as he bounded faster and faster.

[Rainbowfountain]

"Baby, you act like I don't know these things already. You're staying here, I don't want to get you even more hurt then you are already either." He looked weakly over at Mitsu, being on this heavenly bed was wearing him away by the second.
"Don't worry about us, Maria may be hecka strong, but we can become stronger. Just believe in us, we'll make it through. You are not a burden to any of us, so don't think of yourself that way. Alright? Now rest like I said okay?" Riiya couldn't help but to get annoyed at Mitsu, whining and going on about putting them in danger and all. He felt a little sad, seeing her this way as she turned her back towards him on the bed.
"Don't worry, I'll think about it." With this, he closed his eyes and fell into a deep sleep.
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Kero giggled at Tatsou being all childish. Suddenly, a presence touch Kero. She drew in a quick gasp in shock, and then tugged on Tatsou, "Stop. Tatsou please stop." Kero looked up her small head jerking right to left frantic.
"K-kisime? she called out. The feeling subsided, "He's nearby."
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Kero's fur immediately stood on end, she tensed up and lurched over to grab her injured abdomen.
"W-why?" she whispered.
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Meanwhile, Kisime was searching for Husky once more. There was no luck. He sniffed the air and pawed the ground in anger.
"That b****. So domineering she is! If only I could break away from her." Her yelped in pain as Maria stabbed him in the back through the droplets in the air.
"Alright Siren..." he hissed. Slowly he turned into a human, making his way into civilization.
Husky Lavadier however, was swimming as fast as he could to the newly rebuilt Amoira.
(Feel free to add characters )

[Animebella]

(Omg I just had a sweet plan. It will hurt Hotaru in the end but it may just be worth it. I'll tell you this now because I have to go after but here's what I am thinking. What if Kei is actually a spy? One of Maria's minions sent in to get inside and get closer to Hotaru in order to kill her or even steal her away for Maria? Even if Riiya or Kero finds out, it will hurt Hotaru because she won't believe it until she sees it or something of the matter?

Tell me what you think and worse comes to worse I can make up someone else, but i may make Kei when I return or whatever ^^

I'd post but we are going for lunch, I should be back later on today to post to this one though. I'll try my best ^^)

[Rainbowfountain]

((Good Idea Bells Poor Hotaru.))

[Animebella]

((I know but I got the idea randomly when you said to add in charries. I can add in a few more minions for her if you'd like then. I need to make up Kei after I post.. I may not finish him but I'll get the basic outline for him down anyways. I always spend too long looking for the right pic lol. I'd be best to draw him out like you do. Anyways all just an idea that can grow into sweetness as he tries to get in touch with Maria and gets caught, or what not. ^^))

Mitsu only sighed from her position as Riiya tried to reason with her, for some reason she just wouldn't have it. However deep down she was feeling the hurt, she seemed to be reminding herself of everything Riiya was, never slowing to smell the flowers, rushing into something pushing past everyone else because she thought she was invincible.. in reality she knew she wasn't. Only her good sense of behavior was acting up in a way that told her she needed to do this alone because it was her fault in the beginning. That being said and known, well Riiya seemed to have a different idea and approach on the matter, he wanted to help and was telling her that she didn't need to worry about it all on her own like she so wished to.

Maybe he was right though, maybe she wasn't alone... it sure seemed like he wanted to help and was willing enough to go through the pain that had been felt by the attack so long ago. Perhaps that pain was carried in herself for so long that just until now she began showing signs of it. Sure she still had no idea what happened play by play back then, but she was still curious, knowing the matter that she was being controlled and by the time she realized it, it was far too late to do anything about it. Not her fault, but in a sense it was... her being so easy to control and all.. even though she really had no say over the matter as she was only following her father and whatnot.

She paused her thinking and looked over to Riiya who had closed his eyes, the look of worry and concern still plastered all over his face. Looking only a tad bit of relief from the ability to sleep. She bit her lip and rolled over closer, situating herself so that she was cuddled against him. "I'm sorry, Riiya." She whispered, "I'm such a fool at times." She added after a moment before kissing his cheek and falling asleep being as best in his arms as she could be.
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Hotaru had started to close her eyes after a small yawn of contempt, snuggling into his warm, strong chest and completely relaxing her position. Kei smiled, kissing the top of her head once more, "Rest my Princess." He whispered as he looked up wondering if he should dispose of her now or keep her going for more information. Such a pity really, I was actually beginning to warm up to her. M'lady Maria is much more of importance however. She must be followed out in order for her to rule once more like she should. He had to grin to himself as the Princess sat in his lap not even knowing one bit of his treachery, as a few other guards and maids around the castle, the cloaking device was working wonders as everyone was tested, shielding the important things from the King's brain. The way it should be. He took one last look at the Princess before he stood up with her in his arms and brought her back to her room.
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Tatsou was having his fun all until he came to a screeching halt. Well sort of anyways, his claws had no grip on the tiled floor as he somewhat skidded to a stop and looked around. "Kero?" He whispered turning his head just in time to see her clutch at her sides, "Kisime? What about him? Are you alright?" He asked all in one hushed but hurried breath. He calmed himself as he lay down to make her more comfortable.

[Kero]

Husky Lavadier arose from the little stream that trickled throughout the massive garden. He was exhausted and noticed the couple over in the corner loving each other. He grimaced, he knew that guy. Kei Husky continued on, not knowing that the poor victim was the princess of the kingdom.
Why is Maria sending one of her fine assassins here? Whatever the reason, he is sure slacking off. I have to warn the King.
Suddenly, a guard stepped before the dripping wet Husky.
"E-Excuse me sir, just who are you and why are you in the royal garden?"
"I'm Husky Lavadier, Duke of the Lavadier family which of oversees foreign policies of the Dragonian Kingdom." The guard quickly went to the attention stance.
"Oh! Such an honor to meet you sir, please, continue on. Though, I would advise for you to dry off. The floors are mighty fragile and unique."
Husky only scoffed, "Oh really? Don't worry about me," He continued on down the passageway leading to the elevator that leads to he main hallway.
"I have to hurry, I'm wasting time. Everything will be on my head if I don't."
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Kero only looked worriedly at Tatsou, "It was Kisime, I can't tell where or when or how, but he was nearby somewhere. I could feel him breathe all his hatred down my back. His menacing growl sent chills and cold sweat down my spine. He's really serious about this." Kero caught her breath and mounted back on Tatsou.
"Don't worry hon, it's over now." She looked sadden for a moment but then cheered up, "Thank you for worrying about me. I love you."
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Samus met Husky a few turns away, "Oh, I found you. Please, come this way." Husky nodded, he was a bit antsy, "Why is it so calm and pleasant here? Shouldn't the castle be on guard and armed?!" Samus looked back seriously at Husky, "I know, I feel the same way, but we can't help but to be so laid back. We are not that big and mighty like we used to be, but we can still boast strength and quick thinking."
"I heard the queen was a great master and leader of this kingdom."
"She was, and so is her husband to a certain extent." Husky sighed even deeper, his palm to his forehead, "I have alot to explain."

The twosome entered the throne room, Samus bowed, and Husky bowed as well.
"Greetings your majesty."