The Six Heavens of Mishna Chapter 11 (Two days later) “Why the hell do I have to marry someone I don’t know?” A seventeen years old guy grumbled. He had long silver hair and gold eyes. “My prince please, you have to behave, you cannot disgrace your parents. This is for the good of your Kingdom.” A guy with long red hair and fiery red eyes. “What about me? Don’t I have a say in this? Some parents I have.” The first guy said. “Well, think about it this way, Koji. She might be the girl of your dreams...what any guy would want in a woman. If the rumors are true then that’s exactly what you will get.” Another guy said. He had blue medium hair length and dark eyes that sparkle playfully. “Shinjoku, is that all you think of women? Beauty? I never even met her! I don’t know her age, her name, what she likes, I don’t like this at all. How am I suppose to propose to someone I haven’t met? I want to marry out of love not because of my people.” Koji sighed as he looked at a small velvet box in his hands. ‘I don’t want to do this.’ “It will turn out fine.” The second one with red hair said convincingly “I hope so, Kei. I really hope so.” Koji murmured. “She’s probably hating this too, you know. She probably has a man that she really loves but has to dump him for your sorry ass and..... Ow!” Kei bashing him over his head cut off Shinjoku. “Oh thanks...that made me feel much better.” Koji sarcastically said “We are here Koji-sama.” A different male’s voice announced; he had long white hair and blue eyes. “Thank you Akira.” Koji said dreadfully. As they reached the palace doors they saw a beautiful blonde with white wings and a handsome man also with wings but they were black. “You must be prince Koji from the Kingdom of Celeste?” Midi asked as she spotted them and curtsey while Oshio bowed. “Yes, I am.” Koji faked a smile as he stood in front of them. “The queen awaits you.” Midi said with a smile. ‘He’s not bad.’ “Follow us.” Oshio commanded as he glared at Midi, he did not like the way she was looking at him but all he received back was an innocent smile. ‘I suggest you leave him alone.’ He said through his mind to Midi ‘Are you jealous, Oshio?’ Midi replied back ‘No, I just don’t want to see you get in trouble.’ ‘Don’t worry, he’s not my type anyway. The princess can have him even though she doesn’t want anything to do with him.’ ‘Is that what she told you?’ ‘Yes, she made it quite clear too.’ They passed the training grounds where the rest of the Heavens where practicing, Koji and his guardians all had the look of awe on their face as they saw a little girl no older that eleven repelled a muscular sandy-blonde guy away with water, that came out of no where. They then past a room that was opened and a beautiful raven girl that captured Koji’s eyes was on her bed reading. ‘I wonder who she is?’ He asked himself. Then they came to the throne room and dread filled back in Koji’s heart. Inside they say a divine lady in blue and a golden crown on her ebony long hair, waiting for them with a warm serene smile. “My queen.” Midi and Oshio bowed in front of Sinjiku followed by Koji and his men. “We have brought Prince Koji from the Kingdom of Celeste and his men. “ Oshio announced as they straightened up. “It is a an honor, Queen Sinjiku to finally meet you.” Koji said. “Let me introduce myself, please. I am the first and only child of Ranka and Kinshi. I’m the heir of the throne of Celeste.” He moved aside “ these are my guardians and close friends, Shinjoku Kenji, Kei, Korume, and Akira Shentaru.” Each men bowed as their named were called. “Your majesty, I will get the princess.” Oshio offered ‘No not yet!’ Koji’s mind screamed “Thank you Oshio.” With that Oshio left and Midi went to stand by her queen’s side. “Let me introduce you, while we wait. This here is Songshi Midi a white angel, one of the protectors of my first-born. The man that just left was Kenjuki Oshio a dark angel another of the guardians.” Sinjiku introduced. Midi curtsey again, “it is a pleasure prince Koji.” She said gracefully. Koji smiled and bowed, “I believe the pleasure is all mine Midi-san.” Koji replied. The door opened and Reiko came in the room, she wore her best dress and her long raven hair was flowing behind her and her small golden crown sat on her head. Koji immediately recognize her ‘she was the one on the bed.’ he thought as he watched her walk gracefully in the room with a serene smile on her face. Koji and his guard then noticed four other people they saw on the training ground and Oshio behind them. Koji and his guards watched as Reiko walked closer to them with admiration, all the rumors that they had heard about her was all true. Her beauty was amazing and she had so much grace in her steps that she might even had surpass the queen. Shinjoku had to literally bit his lip from whistling. “Mother you called?” Reiko asked. ‘Please tell me he is not that prince Kuji...or ...whatever his name is.’ “Yes, my daughter, I would like you to meet the prince.” ‘Nooo!’ her mind screamed as she looked back at Satoki, wanting to run in his arms. They could both see the hurt in each other’s eyes as well as the others in the room. Reiko’s filled with tears, she saw Satoki shake his head no and mouth the word ‘be strong.’ She slightly nodded as she pushed the tears away. ‘I don't want to marry him!’ her mind screamed and she fought the urge to run out of the room. The other guardians and the queen felt sorry for them some even turned their heads away, while they wished they could do something. Koji and his guardians felt really bad, after what they saw they knew the princess was going out or was in love with the blonde guy. Reiko managed to put herself back together and curtsey in front of her soon to be husband. “Excuse me my prince, for my improper behavior.” She looked at him and forced a smile that actually seemed real. ‘At least he’s not an old goat or an ugly one.’ She thought dryly. “Don’t worry about it.” Koji said as he bowed to her. “I see the rumors about you are true, princess.” “Oh and what’s that?” She asked slightly annoyed. “That you are one of the most beautiful and grace full woman in all the kingdoms.” Koji replied Reiko, who was taken back by the compliment blushed and said, “T-thank you.” “You are truly welcome. Let me introduced myself, princess. I am prince Koji of the Empire of Celeste and heir to the throne. I am the first and only born child of Queen Ranka and King Kinshi. I’m seventeen years old and will do anything in my power to make you happy if you except my proposal.” He announced. “These are my guardians Shinjoku Kenji, Key Korume, and Akira Shentaru.” Reiko curtsey yet another time, “it’s my pleasure to meet you all.” “The pleasure really belongs to us princess. “ The men said at once. Reiko smiled a little, “I am Princess Reiko, heir to the throne and first born of the Queen Sinjiku. I’m sixteen years old. These are my guards: Midi Songshi and Oshio Kenjuki, my outside guardians. Kera Hiroshima, Hiroshi Hiroku, Susaki Minoshi and Satoki Seijiko.” Each nodded in respect when their names were called. “My inside guardians.” “Now that everyone is introduced, Rei-chan and Susaki-chan could you please show these gentlemen to their rooms?” Sinjiku asked. “Yes, mother.” “Yes, my queen.” They both said at the same time. “Please follow us.” Reiko said as she and Susaki turned around. Reiko looked at Satoki who was smiling at her confidently even though it was killing him. She walked out of the room with Susaki by her side and the guys behind her. “So what are you going to do, Reiko-chan?” Susaki whispered. “I don’t know Suki-chan. I truly don’t know.” Reiko replied as she sighed sadly. “You can’t say he isn’t cute.” Susaki whispered with a light smirk. “And not to mention charming.” Reiko looked back at Koji discreetly, and sighed. ‘Is that all he has, charms? He could be just faking it. I don’t want to marry him. Why is mother doing this to me?’ “Hey you know I could switch with you.” Susaki said. Reiko looked back at her for a moment and began to laugh softly and was quickly joined by Susaki. The men looked at them and wondered on what they were laughing about. Susaki abruptly stopped laughing as her senses were brought up. She stretched her arms horizontal to stop Reiko from going any farther as she narrowed her eyes and scanned the place. The men stopped walking and looked at the kid in front of them who had turned serious and alert. The four men snapped their heads up as they sensed something evil. “Shutan.... ILLUSION!” Susaki surrounded them in an ice/water shield as arrows come shooting out of nowhere towards them. Out of instinct Koji covered Reiko with his body in case the shield wouldn’t last that long. At this movement Reiko was surprised that Koji had put her life before his. As the arrows stopped, Susaki waited another minute before taking down the shield. As soon as she did an ice spearheaded straight for Reiko’s back. Koji seeing this yelled “Shanti...” electricity cracked and snaked around him. “Thunder...” He held out his arms in front of him as lighting began to play around his hands as it gathered in them. “STORM!” The lightning centered on the palms and exploded around him before circling back into a ball in front of him and erupting into a storm and strikes the ice spear dead on melting it. Before anyone could do anything a figure in the shadows grabbed Reiko. She screamed in surprise getting the attention of the others. “Rei-chan!” Susaki yelled, as she was about to run to her. “STOP...right there, Susaki-chan.” A deep voice called out of the shadows. Reiko’s eyes widen with disbelieve as her tears filled her eyes. ‘Brother.’ “Shimori what are you doing?” Susaki asked in disbelieve “What I should have done a long time ago. “Shimori said as he stepped out of the shadows with Shimiru along side him. “Shimiru!” Susaki gasped Shimiru snickered. “Surprise to see me, Suki-chan?” “Don’t call me that!” Susaki sneered. “What the hell do you think you’re doing? Release the princess, now!” She ordered with no emotions towards the twins, surprising Koji and his men who were completely lost. “Why...why are you doing this to me...?” Reiko asked as the tears fell from her eyes. “Because...dear Reiko...you have taking all that is mine, and I will not stand for it anymore.” Shimiru’s voice was dripping with venom. “Let her go now! I will not repeat myself again!” Susaki yelled enraged. Everyone gasped except the twins. Susaki had her aura shining brightly around her. “And what are you going to do child?” Shimori asked mockingly. “Big mistake, asshole.” Susaki growled. Her aura turned into water. “Rei-chan, do you remember what I thought you at practice yesterday?” “Yes,” Reiko said getting the idea. “Can you do it again?” Reiko nodded. “When I say ‘now’ do it.” Susaki’s dress stripped off of her and was replaced by a sea armor. It was blue and black. Her under garment was black. Her knee high boots; elbow length cuffs were blue and shaped like fins at the end of her elbows. A breastplate appeared on her chest and reached her belly button, in front were small spikes. A gold plate circled her forehead with a blue bird carved from a gem in the middle. Susaki took the water that surrounded her into her hands that was left after the transformation, over her head in the process. “NOW!” She yelled. Reiko closed her eyes and her aura grew bigger by the minute, until exploded into fire. “Ahh!” Shimori yelled as the fire burned his skin. He let her go immediately. Reiko ran behind Susaki as the fire died down. Susaki brought her hands down facing the twins. “Shutan heavens...WATER!” A powerful gush of water shot out of her hands slammed the twins into the wall behind them. Tearing their skin apart. That’s when everyone else came in, Reiko ran into Satoki’s arms. After the water ceased the twins fell to the ground, looking torn up. The girls turned their heads away thinking they would throw up. “Ugh...we’ll be back...” Shimori said. “Reiko...watch your back.” They both vanished in streaks of light. “Rei-chan, are you okay?” Satoki asked deeply concerned. Everyone faced Reiko who had buried her face in Satoki’s shoulder. Reiko nodded. “Suki-chan, what are you wearing?” Midi asked. Susaki had a look clearly saying she was confused. “What are you talking about?” Before anyone could reply, Susaki looked down. “Cool! I don’t know where I got it but I hope I can keep it.” Acting like total kid jumping up and down, “this is so cool!” Everyone laughed with her as she giggled. “Can any of you explain what happened?” Kera asked. Susaki stopped joking around and had a serious face. “We were walking down the hall and we got under attack by arrows. I managed to block them. I think it was an ice spear... it headed for Reiko but Koji protected her and destroyed it. That’s when Shimori and Shimiru attacked us. Shimori grabbed on to Reiko and we defeated them. Nothing to brag about.” Susaki said. “What did Shimori and Shimiru want with Reiko?” Satoki asked quite annoyed and mad. “To put it short they wanted to kill her.” Susaki said angrily. “Your highness...if you don’t mind me asking...who are Shimiru and Shimori?” Kei asked. “Shimiru and Shimori are twins...” Sinjiku started, “and they are my children.” “But that means...Reiko-sama is their older sister.” Shinjoku said a bit surprised. “Why would they want to harm their sister?” Akira asked. “Shimiru is jealous of Reiko-chan and hates her because she would be the next queen and not her, and for Shimori...we don’t exactly know why.” Oshio answered. “Your majesty can I have the permission to take Reiko to her room, please?” Satoki asked as he picked up the sleepy Reiko in his arms. Sinjiku bit her lips hesitantly as she looked back and forth between Koji and him. She sighed and nodded. Satoki bowed as best he could and left with Reiko sleeping in his arms. “They are in love aren’t they?” Koji asked as he watched Reiko and Satoki disappeared at the corner. “Well yes.... They have been a couple for five years;” Susaki bit her lips when she saw Koji wince. “Maybe, I shouldn’t have come. We will be leaving in the morning.” He announced “No! You’ll remain here.” Sinjiku ordered firmly, surprising everyone. ’I’m sorry Rei-chan but if this wedding does not happen, there will be a war.’ “But...” “No buts, prince Koji. You will remain here and I talked to your parents so don’t worry about them. Is that understood?” “Yes.” ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ (Two years past) Reiko and Satoki had broken their relationship in the years that had past, so Reiko would marry Koji. It was hard for both of them but they knew they had to do it. Reiko never gave Koji a chance; she didn’t want him to be close to her. She was angry at him for coming and breaking her and Satoki up, and at her mother for allowing it to happen. Satoki and Susaki had become good friends and were trying to get Reiko to give Koji a chance that she needed to do it because of her kingdom. Even though she had not wanted to listen to them it had gotten to her and she knew she had to go through it. She did not want her kingdom to suffer because of her selfish reasons. It was nighttime and Reiko got out of her room and walked to Koji’s room, which was down the hall. She hesitated before she entered. “Don’t you know how to...” Koji stopped when he turned around and faced a nervous Reiko, surprised. “Reiko.” “I’m sorry...about everything. I know I’ve been a bitch to you and never gave you a chance and I wanted to say I’m sorry.” Reiko whispered as she lowered her head. “ It’s just that when mother told me I was suppose to marry someone I didn’t know and forced to let go of Satoki I...well, I’m sorry and I’ll be more kind to you from now on.” She turned to leave but a hand caught her right hand and turned her around. Reiko looked shocked at a smiling Koji. “I don’t blame you Reiko-hime. I thought the same way when I was told, but it changed when I saw you. I have to admit you did act the way you said and I felt jealous every time you were with Satoki-kun.” He confessed as he looked at his wife to be. “You only like me because of the way I look.” “At first, yes but who wouldn’t? When I saw you with your friends you showed me the real you and that’s when I really liked you. If you’ll be mine, I’ll never let anything happen to you.” He promised and looked a her cheery-red lips. “But I...don’t know...I don’t know you.” “Then lets get to know each other.” He leaned towards her and captures her lips with his. He kissed her short yet sweet. He locked eyes with her for a minute before leaning again and this time he kissed her long and passionate. Reiko’s eyes were wide in shock, but slowly she kissed him back at first hesitantly. Gradually she would deep in it more. She wrapped her arms around his neck while he wrapped her in his arms pulling her closer to him until their bodies touched. After a while deep in the kiss Reiko sense came back to her and she broke it. “I better go.” She detached herself from him and left. Koji looked at the door as he raise left hand to his lips and smiled. Outside, the room Reiko leaned on the door and raised her right hand to her lips and smiled. She stepped away from the door and walked down the hall and into her room. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ (Four years past) During the four years, Susaki had spend more time with Satoki since Reiko and the others were busy, while they spend time with each they found more of the others dislikes and likes and slowly fell for each other. Koji and Reiko had tried to figure out what the kiss meant, in the process they tried to stay way from each other. As they slowly began to understand each other they found out that they had a lot in common, and became very good friends. That lead into something serious, at the same time, Koji’s guardians became close to Reiko and considered her a little sister. “Koji wait!” A twenty-two year old Reiko yelled Koji (23) turned around and smiled at Reiko, he could see Satoki who was the same age as Reiko and Susaki who was (18) with her. He opened his arms and Reiko ran into them as she did she captured Koji’s lips with hers. Koji’s guardians who were behind them smiled at them. “Ahem.” Susaki cleared her throat. “Get a room guys.” She rolled her eyes “What’s wrong in kissing in public?” Satoki asked. “It’s not right.” Susaki a little annoyed. “So it’s not right if I do this?” Satoki yanked Susaki towards him and laid his lips on hers. Which surprised her big time, but quickly got over it and kissed him back. “Well, isn’t this a ‘lovely’ atmosphere?” Shinjoku sarcastically said. “I swear Reiko used to hate Koji.” “Nah...she was in denial.” Susaki spoke as she broke the kiss. “Ohhh...” All three guys said. “Won’t they ever come out for air?” Satoki and Kei asked. “We are now.” Koji answered as he broke the kiss. “Ku-chan, there’s going to be a ball tomorrow night. Mother wants you and your guardians there.” Reiko announced “We’ll be there then.” Koji said. “Um...Reiko-chan, where did you get Ku-chan from?” Shinjoku asked confused. “You idiot!” Akira smacked his forehead. “She got it from his last name. Remember Kunlu equals Ku-chan.” “Hey, you didn’t have to smack me that hard!” “Oh, I’m sorry. I forgot your brain isn’t stable.” Akira smirked Reiko and Susaki giggled as the others rolled their eyes. “Oh, I almost forgot...you guys could bring guest if you like.” Reiko told the guardians. “You don’t have to worry about Shinjoku in that category .” “And what’s that suppose to mean, Akira?” “That the girls would rather die than go out with you.” Akira smirked wickedly Before Shinjoku could lunge at Akira, Kei put himself between them and gave them both warning gazes. “Thank you, princess.” Kei said as he bowed. “Please Kei-kun, you don’t have to be so formal around me and you are welcome.” Reiko smiled. “I’ll try Princess.” “Old stiff head here will never learn.” Shinjoku sighed in a teasing manner. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ (The Ball) Hand in hand Reiko and Koji walked inside the ballroom, where they were announced. The Orchestra stopped playing to give respect for there princess. The guest stopped dancing and talking to see who was the gentleman with their princess. They made room for Reiko and Koji to walk through. “Rei-chan are they always like this?” Koji whispered to her in a low voice “Nerve breaking huh? Only when, something special is going on.” She whispered back. Reiko was happy for the grand welcome for Koji yet she couldn’t help feeling something was not right. Like someone was watching her. Koji on the other hand, was so nervous of what to say or do in front of more than half of the Kingdom. Even though he is a prince he never liked it when this would happen. At the other side of the room Koji could see Hiroshi with Kera, Susaki with Satoki, Midi with Oshio talking, Kei and Akira discussing something and Shinjoku charming a woman by the drinks table. Koji glanced at Reiko. ‘At least she’s happy.’ The queen smiled and stood up from her throne. “Ladies and gentlemen! Now that the real guest are here let the festivities begin!” Everything went back to normal and Koji sighed in relief. They both rushed over to their friends and Reiko went to Midi, Kera, and Susaki and they began to chatter of all things and giggle. Koji ran his left hand through his silver hair as he walked towards the guys. “Have you asked her yet?” Akira asked curiously, unheard by Reiko and the other girls. “You were with her all last night, this morning and afternoon. We want details...exact details. Come on man spill it.” “Actually, I...I...I didn’t ask her yet.” Koji answered in the softest voice he could manage. “I guess, I’m finding the right time to ask her. It’s a big step and I don’t know how to say it.” “In other words you chocked?” Shinjoku asked incredulously. “Come on man, just ask her already! You have to sooner or later.” “Yeah, we can’t stand you pacing around all the time. Your nervousness is killing us guys! So suck it up and go!” Satoki said. Koji reflected on both of what Satoki and Shinjoku said. ‘I have been waiting a long time for this. Four years out of the six years I have known her. I can’t quit now and it’s not like I have a choice either.’ Before Koji could reply to Satoki and Shinjoku’s words, Reiko was shoved into his arms by Susaki and Midi. Blushing she stepped back and turned to glare at the girls who smiled innocently, sighing she turned back at Koji, “You want to dance Koji?” Koji realizing it was the best time to ask her since their favorite song was playing. He took her hand and brought it to his lips. “I’ll be honored, my princess.” He wrapped his other arm around her waist and held her other hand in his. Reiko placed her free hand on his chest and they started dancing. Everyone in the ball was amazed on how they could dance with such grace that they left the dance floor to watch them. In the middle of the song Koji stopped and stared at Reiko. Intrigued by the sudden stop everyone locked eyes on the couple. ‘Here we go.’ He reached for his pocket and grabbed something. “Ku-chan, what’s wrong?” Reiko asked worriedly. Koji bent down on one knee and continue to look at Reiko in the eyes. She stared back at him with a complete blank face, not knowing of the question Koji will ask. Koji still looking at her, removed his hand from his pocket, clutching something, and smiled. “Rei-chan, the first time I was told that I was to marry the princess of Mishna, I was furious because, I didn’t love or know her. I knew nothing of her and my parents still forced me into the marriage.” He said starting his speech. “ I heard that the princess of Mishna was one of the most beautiful woman in all kingdom and that made me dislike you more, because all the princess I had ever met were all selfish, and didn’t care of anyone but themselves. They were arrogant and spent to much time looking at the mirror, but all that changed when I met you. I fell in love with you the moment you walked in that door, but your heart belonged to someone else. Time past and I slowly collected your love and kindness. Reiko, you are my other soul that was missing for so long and I wish to have you by my side...” Koji opened his hand in front of Reiko, it was a small red velvet box. Without hesitation he opened the box. Reiko let out a gasp of surprise as the tears swam in her eyes. “And with this I ask you...will you grant me all the happiness in the world and marry me, Rei-chan?” The room stood in silence, the music stopped, people stopped doing whatever they were doing as they heard Koji’s announcement. Kera dropped her glass of red wine. Midi with bewilderment, looked at them with round opened eyes. Susaki almost shouted in surprise and amazement. The guys locked their eyes on Reiko waiting for her answer. In front of Reiko was a diamond ring engraved with a heart shape. It was glittering brightly that it was almost blinding. She completely speechless, She didn’t know what to say. Tears fell one by one from her eyes, her feelings was mixed up of amazement, surprise, disbelieve and shock. The most dominant was love. She knew this day would come but she didn’t expect it now. She helped Koji up, never removing her eyes from his. Koji wasn’t quite sure of what Reiko would say. ‘Will she marry me? Of course she will, she have too. But I don’t want to force her.’ “Rei-chan, if you need more time, I’ll be glad to wait for you.” Koji said Reiko smiled and shook her head. “No.” Koji and everyone else looked at her in surprise and sorrow thinking that it her answer. “No, you don’t have to wait because my answer is y...” “You’ve done it again sister.” A voice boomed Shimiru steeped in front of the crowed across from Koji, Reiko, the queen, and the other guardians. She was back to normal and more beautiful than before. She had an evil look on her face and more hatred radiated from her eyes for Reiko. She waited until Reiko gave her attention along with the others before she continued. “Go on tell him no, Reiko.” Reiko looked at Shimiru with shock; she had not seen her for over six years. “What? Can’t speak?” Shimiru smirked. “You don’t deserve a man like Koji. I have been watching you and you made me sick every minute I saw you.” She took a step forward. Seeing Reiko move back made her laugh. “Afraid I see...well you should be. My power has grown Reiko, they surpass yours.” She took another step forward. “You are pathetic, Reiko. You truly disgust me. You pathetic, stupid, crybaby of a princess. Do you always need someone to take care of you all the time?” She sneered. She was now ten feet from Reiko who was fuming inside. As the people in the room whispered. “You stole my throne,” Shimiru took another steep. “You stole my love.” She took another step. “You stupid bitch.” She slapped Reiko hard that she almost fell. She was bent over to her left side. “Reiko!” Her guardians and friends yelled Koji turned to Shimiru angrily. “What do you think you’re doing?” Shimiru looked at him as he stepped closer to her. Reiko slowly rose back up, her eyes blazing with fire. She looked dead in the eyes of Shimiru and in the blink of an eye she slapped her twice as hard making her fall to the ground. “YOU are the disgusting one! You poor excuse for a sister.” Reiko sneered. Koji stepped back knowing better not to stay in between both girls. “Go Reiko!” Susaki cheered for her “Yea teach her a lesson.” Kera added while the others also cheered for her inside. Reiko kicked Shimiru in the stomach hard making her roll over. She didn’t care that people were watching, or about the protocol or anything like that anymore. She had kept everything that her siblings had ever gave her and she was beyond enraged. “You are pathetic, betrayer, backstabbing, vindictive princess! You are not even worthy of that title!” She stepped closer to Shimiru. “I have taken every beating you have thrown at me silently... wondering why MY sister hates me so much. I never wanted to fight you, but now...” Reiko’s aura blazed from her. She picked up Shimiru by the neck and began to strangle her. “I should kill you for what misery you have put me through! All those times we were kids; you teased and tormented me. Turning everyone against me. You are the selfish one!” Reiko growled. Shimiru looked at her sister with fear as she was gagging. “You’re the one that always took everything from me! You always wanted things your way and I’d give it to you no matter what the sacrifice was!” Reiko threw her across the room with amazing strength, everyone cleared the way as she flew back and hit the wall with great force. She fell on her hands and knees gasping for air. Reiko closer to Shimiru as her aura burst into flames. She laughed bitterly, “not.... Anymore. I’m not stepping down from what is rightfully mine. The throne belongs to me just like mother said. Koji belongs to me, because I will marry him. I love him and nobody in this damn world will change that! Do you understand me?” Reiko brought up her hand and a fireball appeared in them. “You’ll be the first to know never mess with me.” She sneered. Reiko brought her hand back and was about to throw it when she felt something heading for her. She leapt out of the way and a laser like beam passed by her. “Don’t you touch her Reiko.” A deep voice called out. Everyone turned to see whom it was, at the door of the room Shimori stood there leaning on the doorpost lazily with his index finger pointing at Reiko. He grinned a little and vanished only to reappear in front of Reiko and Shimiru. “Sorry sister, I can’t let you kill her. Don’t get me wrong I love you but I also love her, can’t let you guys die now can I?” “Shimori? Where have you been? I’ve been worried.” She smiled and the fire around her cool down and vanished. Her brother meant the world to her. She would gladly give up her life for him. Shimori smiled an evil smile as he approach her. Before she knew what was going on he grabbed her by the waist pulling her to him, without warning he laid his lips on hers crushingly and kissed. Reiko at first was to shock to do anything as she gotten back to her senses she tried to get away. The crowed was shocked at Shimori’s actions and whispered among them. Sinjiku looked at the scene with disbelieve while all the guardians and Koji fell enrage, and shocked as well. “What the hell are you doing?” Koji yelled.” Let her GO!” Shimori still kissing his sister harshly opened an eye and looked at Koji. He broke the kiss and leaned towards her ear. “Next time I’ll get you, and no one will help you like last time... watch your back Reiko.” He whispered and let go of her. He vanished to appear in front of Shimiro, he picked her up and smiled evilly one time before vanishing. Reiko collapse in shock on the ground, her mother, friends and Koji ran to her as the crowed whispered among them. They gathered around her asking if she was ok. Koji went to hug her but she pushed him away, standing up she ran out of the room with her hand covering her mouth. “Reiko!” Koji ran after her with the rest of the guardians. The queen wiped her tears from her face as she raised from the ground. “Ladies and Gentlemen, I am deeply sorry for tonight. The ball will end now, please go home safely and I hope you’ll forget about tonight. Goodnight.” The Queen announced. She watched as everyone bowed and curtsey and left. A bright light bathed the room and Sinjiku was forced to cover her eyes. When the light dimmed a lady was standing in front of her. The woman was garnished in pure lavender. A tiara was on her forehead; her lips were painted in peach color lipstick. She had three bracelets on each wrist and an ankle bracelet on her left ankle. She wore a ring on her middle finger. The ring had a dragon face on it. She held a silver staff with a touch of gold. Her raven hair was flowing around her like a cape, and her eyes, were the mixture of green and gray that radiated wisdom. “Hello, Sinjiku.” The woman greeted “Kaishiaru...what are you doing here? I mean hello.” Sinjiku stumbled with her words. “I’m here to tell you that the danger we both feared is coming.” Kaishiaru said grimly. “But...I thought it wouldn’t happen.” Sinjiku spoke with a great deal of fear. Kaishiaru shook her head. “I’m sorry, it will happen.” “But why? I tried everything to avoid it...please you have to help me.” She spoke pleadingly. “I’m sorry.... I cannot change destiny.” Kaishiaru said regretfully as she saw the tears in Sinjiku’s eyes. “I can only tell you this...It will happen on a joyous occasion, Reiko, Koji, Mishna, Susaki, Satoki, and Ryka will be the targets.” “Wait, who are Mishna and Ryka?” Sinjiku asked puzzled Kaishiaru smiled a mystery smile as she began to fade. “You’ll see sister you’ll see.” (Just for the people who didn’t get it. Kaishiaru is the woman who said the prophecy in the beginning.) ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Well? E-mail!