Love’s Tragedy
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Disclaimer – Don’t own the characters, never have, never will..you get the point :P
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Daisuke Motomiya bowed before the violet haired man before him, for he was a lowly guard, great in battle, but hated the life of just guarding the castle. He had been put at the gate, watching over it and the people who entered and left. Nobody could get past him without him seeing.
"Good afternoon, Lord Ken." He said, trying to keep his eyes to the ground. Out of all the people in the castle, Ken had to be the most beautiful, and he never ceased to make Daisuke blush.
Ken waved a hand. "Please, Daisuke, call me Ken! You don’t have to be so formal around me. I am no person of high respect, just a mere normal friend of the Prince. You no need to call me Lord."
Daisuke stood, feeling a slight blush cross his cheeks. "Sorry, Lord Ken. I guess I’ve grown used to it. Are you here to visit Prince Yamato again today?"
"Actually, I’ve heard he’s having dinner with his Lady tonight, so I don’t want to disturb him. Besides, I never came here to see him tonight anyway."
Daisuke raised a brow. "Then whatever reason are you here for?"
Ken looked at the dirt ground beneath his feet. "Could I talk to you alone, Daisuke?"
Another blush came across Daisuke’s face, and he nodded, turning to his partner who was not that far away.
"Jun, could you please keep watch while I am away? Lord Ken wishes to speak to me in private."
The older girl nodded, letting her comrade walk off and leave her to herself. She was one of the first girls to ever be guards, but she had gotten her place by fighting by the King’s side. She was a warrior, just as Daisuke was, and had been given the task of watching over the gate as did he.
They had only been gone for a few moments when the sound of horses and carriage made their way through the air, and Jun recognized it was the imperial carriage, the one that was usually used for royalty. She didn’t hesitate to let them enter the castle grounds, knowing that the carriage held the new Queen-to-be.
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Yamato Ishida watched the new arrivals from his bedroom window, watching intently as a guard of theirs helped each individual out of the carriage. The first to get out was a man, about in his forties, and wasted no time in looking around the surrounding premises. Must be Lady Hikari’s father...the respected priest of our town. How lucky are we to have someone in the name of God stay at our castle.
The second to get out was a lady, much more timid than her husband, and looked like with one touch, she would break. Mrs. Yagami, I’d say. She’s so frail looking...
And last, at least what Yamato thought so, was a young girl, probably a year younger than him, dressed from head to toe in pink fancy clothes. She looked just as timid as her mother, and it even looked like she was scared. Scared? I would be too. She’s nothing like I expected. Sure, she’s pretty and all, but does Father really expect me to fall in love at first sight? That I can’t do, and I don’t know if I can go through with this...
Yamato was surprised when a fourth member of the party stepped out of the carriage and into the glowing afternoon sun. His bushy brown hair was the first thing that caught Yamato’s attention, and next was the glowing eyes. Even from a distance, Yamato could see his deep chocolate eyes, and as they flicked up to meet his, his heart leapt in his chest and he backed away from the window slightly.
Who is he? There’s something about him that I can’t just explain...something that draws me to him. I must meet him! Is he a friend of Hikari’s? I haven’t been informed that a friend was to join us...could he be part of the family, maybe? Father never told me that Hikari had a brother...
With these thoughts in mind, Yamato made his way down to meet his guests.
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Taichi frowned, stepping out of the carriage and into the setting sun, warily looking around at his surroundings. He watched as his father smiled, shaking hands with their almighty King, a hidden sly smile on his face. His wife, Taichi’s mother, stood behind his father, standing silently as she was told to.
Taichi frowned. Even before they had reached the castle grounds, his father had laid down strict rules on what to do and not. Although most of these were for Hikari, in her best interest in this marriage, he, too, had been given rules. One of these rules was not to speak unless spoken too, and to remain silent at all times. His mother had to share this rule too, and so she was quietly awaiting the chance to speak, which never came.
"You, my boy, will keep your mouth shut unless spoken to, do you understand?"
Sorry father, I can’t do that, especially for you. Not after what you’ve done to both my sister and me. He thought, angrily biting his lips and looking at the massive castle. It was a lot larger and beautiful up close, but still had the captive walls surrounding it, that would soon hold his sister.
For a sudden, a strange shiver shot through him, and his eyes shot up to an open window, where a young boy was watching him. The boy backed away, having been caught, and Taichi lowered his gaze, having more important things to worry about.
"Welcome to my humble home," King Ishida bowed slightly, smiling at Hikari, who stood in front of him, "I hope you enjoy it here. The rooms are fine and full of silks and satins, and there’s many places for you to visit. Are you into books? We have a great library.."
Hikari piped up at the sound of it, and Taichi couldn’t help but smile. She never could resist a good book...
"A library?" She exclaimed, "I just love to read!"
Taichi watched as the King led his sister towards to castle, his father and mother following behind. Sighing, he hung his head and followed also. No matter what he tried, or how he felt, this was going to go ahead, and quiet possibly turn for the worst. May as well put on a good show....be the good son my father never had. At least, for now...
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"Prince Yamato! Please stand still!" Cried Sora, trying her best to calm her Prince.
"How can I do that when our guests have arrived? I’m about to meet the person I have to spend the rest of my life with, and I don’t even love her!" He exclaimed, trying his best to stop his nervous pacing. "I don’t know why I went along with Father in the first place.."
Sora smiled softly, laying a comforting hand on her Prince’s shoulder. "Because you love him, and you want to please him in any way that you can."
Yamato sighed, nodding slowly. "You’re right, Lady Sora. I guess I brought this upon myself. I’ve been trying too hard to please my Father, and to follow in his footsteps. I should be making my own footsteps to follow. Do you know that I’ve never once set foot out of the castle? I’ve never been free to do anything on my own."
Sora gave him a sympathetic look. "It must be hard. Even I, your dear cousin, have been permitted outside the castle gates. The world is so big, and the land is so small.."
Yamato sighed again before leaning against the wall. "I never even had a chance to find true love...and now I’m forced to marry. I’m beginning to think that there’s no such thing."
"Prince Yamato! Don’t say such things!" Started Sora, shocked, "There are so! You just never found the right person!"
"And now I won’t have the chance.."
They were interrupted by a knock on the door, and Sora quickly headed over to open it. She was greeted by her pink-headed beauty, Mimi Tachikawa, who immediately blushed. Sora smiled at her, a small blush also making its way across her face
"Sorry to disturb you Sora, but the King wishes for Yamato to make his grand entrance."
Sora nodded, turning back to the Prince. "Prince Yamato –"
He waved her off, an edge in his voice."Yeah, I heard."
With that, he left the room and the two ladies behind, who stared after him.
"He seems very upset." Murmured Mimi, watching him disappear down the hall.
"He has a good reason to."
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Yamato slowly made his way down the steps, trying to stall for as much time as he could. He was about to come face to face with the Lady Hikari, and would have to act his best for a first impression. Of course he would be his gentlemanly self, but only to please his father, and his new wife-to-be.
His Father smiled at him as Yamato entered the room, stepping back to reveal Hikari, who tried her best to smile and look pretty. He stepped up to her, bowing so that he stood on one knee, and took her hand.
"It’s a pleasure to meet you, Lady Hikari." He stated, slowly planting a kiss on her hand.
It was the movement that caught his eye, and he looked up to see the boy he had seen earlier frowning down at him. Such pretty eyes..... Smiling, he stood and bowed to the rest of the family.
"I’m Prince Yamato, as you already know."
The old man nodded, holding out his hand to shake his. "Mr. Yagami, Hikari’s father."
Prince Yamato nodded, turning to the lady standing next to him. "Mrs. Yagami, I assume?"
She smiled faintly. "Yes, please to meet you." She held out her hand, and Yamato kissed it as well.
It was then that Yamato stepped towards Taichi, eager to meet the young handsome boy, and the other boy watched him approach cautiously, as though Yamato were dangerous. Anything but, my dear boy, he thought as he held out a hand in greetings. "I don’t believe we’ve met..."
The boy stared uncomfortably at Yamato’s hand for a minute, but slowly outstretched his own and shook Yamato’s, his gaze turned away. "I’m Hikari’s older brother, Taichi Yagami."
Yamato nodded, still shaking the other boy’s hand. "I didn’t know that Hikari had an older brother.." Its such a wonderful name...He thought silently.
"Yeah, well..its not much of an age difference..just a year." Stated Taichi, staring at his hand.
"Oh. Well, its nice to meet you, Taichi. I hope to get to know both you and your sister better."
Yamato watched as Taichi’s eyes flared at the sound of ‘sister’, and smiled silently to himself and finally letting go of the other boy’s hand, which he had held far too long for people whom had just met. Its funny how he’s so tense...but has such soft and delicate hands...
Those thoughts in mind, he turned back to the others. "Dinner should be ready," He started, putting an arm around Hikari’s shoulders and secretly noting the glare he received from her brother. "Shall we eat?"
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Away from the night’s activities, two lovers sat side by side, gazing at the early stars that were starting to appear in the sky above them. The pink haired girl sighed, laying her head on her love’s shoulder, which pulled her closer in a warm and loving hug.
"Sora, shall things always be like this?" She asked dreamily, smiling at the night sky.
"You mean me and you?", questioned Sora, "Of course. We’ll be together forever and always, and nobody shall break us apart. We were destined to be, and now that we’re together, I promise you that I’ll never let you go."
Mimi looked up at her love, whom was smiling at her, and couldn’t help but kiss her softly. Together...forever..
When the kiss finally ended, they sat there silently, once again watching the stars.
"I hope that Lady Hikari finds the one she’s looking for in Prince Yamato. If not, she’ll never know what true love is." Sighed Mimi, thinking back on the past day’s activities.
"Lady Hikari? She’s the one whom will be marrying Prince Yamato, isn’t she?" Asked Sora.
Mimi nodded. "I helped dress and do her hair today. She doesn’t seem very happy over the whole marriage thing, and I can’t blame her. The poor girl never even had a chance at true love. Her father doesn’t seem okay either, he wasn’t even there while I got her ready. Most parents wouldn’t leave their daughter’s side if –" She trailed off.
"She was about to be married off to a Prince." Finished Sora, and she smiled at Mimi. "Prince Yamato’s has begun to feel the same way. He was willing to do this for his father, but he’s having second thoughts. If you ask me, sixteen is too young for our Prince to be married. And as he said, he has yet to step foot outside the castle walls."
Mimi cuddled closer, glad to be where she belonged. "Its times like these I’m glad I found you, before it was too late. You could have been married to some...some guy you don’t even know!"
Sora once again hugged her closer, comforting her. "Shh, it’s alright. You found me, and I’m not leaving, no matter what."
They once again found each other’s lips, but this time they were interrupted by a cough behind them. Immediately turning around to see who had caught them, they both let out a sigh of relief when they realized who it was. A girl about a year younger than them stood with her hand over her mouth, apologizing away.
Mimi waved it off. "Its okay Miyako, no need to apologize."
The younger girl sighed in relief, and immediately turned red after what she had just seen. "You two must really love each other, defying the bible and all," She shook her head, "But I guess that you can’t rely on it to tell you where your heart is, right?"
Sora’s smile widened. "You’ve been taught well, Miyako."
She blushed again. "I learned it from you too. Anyway, I came to see if you’d like something before I go downstairs to serve the guests. King Ishida chose me to serve tonight’s dinner, but I’m not sure if I’ll be able to do it without tripping up in my own feet."
It was true, Miyako was clumsy, but still a servant for the King. She dusted, moped, served, and did everything else, but she was happy where she was, having a warm bed to sleep in, and three meals a day. It was a living, and one that she’d been living since she was ten years old.
"I’m sure you’ll do fine, Miyako." Mimi encouraged, flashing her a smile also. "But I’d hurry and get down there, the guests have arrived and are probably already awaiting their dinners."
Miyako’s eyes widened. "You’re right! They’re probably already awaiting my service!" She quickly turned, heading out of the room and for the kitchen. "Oh! King Ishida will have my head if I’m late again!"
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Hikari sighed mentally as one of the many servants pulled out a chair for her, and gently made sure she was sitting comfortably. So far she wasn’t all that impressed. Sure, Prince Yamato was the perfect gentleman, but there was something in his touch – something that told her he wasn’t sure what he was doing, just as she felt.
She looked to her left, and naturally saw her brother sit next to her, even though the table was huge and there was lots more room to sit. Taichi-chan...always knows when I need someone, she smiled. Especially now..when everything’s so awkward. Her gaze followed the table and rested on the blond-headed Prince, who was busily staring at something else.
"Sorry I’m late!" Cried a voice, and Hikari turned to see a girl her age running through the door that they had just entered and run through another into the kitchen, her long hair flowing behind her.
"What was all that about?" Taichi questioned quietly, his voice just below a whisper, but it seemed the King had heard him anyway.
"That’s Miyako. She’s a servant...but she has a reputation for being late." He sighed. "Maybe one of these days she’ll be on time.
"It’s quiet all right," Mr. Yagami smiled. "I’m sure she’ll grow out of it sooner or later."
The conversation continued, but Hikari couldn’t seem to move her eyes away from the door, as if her life depended on it. That girl..Miyako was her name? There’s something... Her thoughts were interrupted as the girl returned, followed by two more servants carrying dishes full of food, and at the very sight of her, Hikari’s heart stopped.
She’s so beautiful..like nothing I’ve ever seen.
Her heart once again started beating, only this time a lot faster.
Its just like Mimi said it would be...I can’t keep my eyes off of her, and my heart is beating like a wild horse...this brings a new meaning to love at first sight...
Smiling, Hikari watched as her food was placed before her, and the smile never left her face until the purple haired girl returned to the kitchen, and Hikari could no longer see her.
And so concludes Chapter two :P Waha....I’m evil. Yeah, yeah..I know Jyou and Koushirou haven’t been introduced yet, but there’s the whole next chapter to do that :P As for Ken and Daisuke, we’ll be seeing much more of them too, along with more...everything :P The story has only begun, and I’m just starting to really get into it >D
Chapter Two
By Crow Skywalker
Author’s Notes – Already said the important stuff, so if you don’t know, read the author’s notes of Chapter One. Anyway, I’m trying to focus this story on Taichi/Yamato, because that was the point in the first place...I wanted to do one helluva Taito/Yamachi fic. Of course, as you’ve seen, there’s more couples in between, and we’ll be seeing more of them as the story goes on :P
Pairings/Warnings – Feh...if you’re this far, then you should already know that this fic has yaoi and yuri. The pairings are: Taito, Kensuke, Mira, Jyoshirou, Kensuke, Takori (Note: Takori, not, I repeat, not Takari), and Hiyako. And flaming is for idiots....so why bother? ^_^