I can chill for a bit~! It's the weekend~! I'm surprised...
this was pretty fast lol... I hope you guys like it!
Oh and I do rely heavily on what you guys think so if you have anything you want to be done or you think would fit, if you like a character or you don't... do speak up~ i don't bite... much...
just kidding~
but really~:shy2:
So anyways... onward~!
In Love With Royalty Chapter 6
When Rena awoke the next morning, she looked out the window to see that it was still dark. She sighed and got out of bed to wash her face in the basin nearby the window.
"No point in staying in bed…"
After washing her face, she went to put on a light teal dress and she put on a coat over it to keep her warm in the early morning. She stepped outside and made her way to the garden once again. It was something like a safe haven for her when Jurina wasn't there. She could just sit on a bench or under the gazebo for hours, listening to the birds sing, the leaves rustle, and the water run down the small stream. As she got outside and sat down, she looked at the water that still reflected the little moonlight from the fast disappearing moon. She moved her gaze to the east as a slow but steady orange tinge began to form.
"My my… you're up early."
Rena turned around after hearing the somewhat familiar voice. There, once again, stood Shi-chan. Her arms were crossed once again and her eyes held the same look. Cold and bored. However, today she wore a regular white noble's tunic with black pants and hunting boots. Her hair was let loose and it stayed straight right down to the middle of her back. Her bangs partially covered her left eye which seemed to have a marking on it but Rena couldn't make out what.
"Ah! Shi-chan! Good morning! You're up early too!"
"I couldn't sleep so I was taking a stroll."
"Ah… I just woke up… but did you sleep at all?"
"No. I had to finish up some… work. Do you enjoy the moon and the sunrise? You seem to like to be out here."
"I just… like this garden. It's so peaceful and… nice."
"Hm… I'm glad you like it. It took a while to design it."
"What do you mean?"
"I designed this. With Jurina's mother. It was the last thing I did with her before the attacks. But I'm glad you like it."
"Ah… I never knew… sorry."
"Don't be. There is nothing to be sorry about. Now then… let's head in. I think everyone has awoken and is now getting ready for breakfast."
Rena didn't realize it had been quite some time. The sun had already appeared and the slight mist was clearing away. Rena stood up and got ready to leave until she saw Shi-chan was once again waiting for her. This time, Shi-chan had her arm out and offered it to the girl. Rena smiled and lightly grabbed onto the arm. But right when Rena did, a shiver ran down her spine. Shi-chan was cold. Deathly cold… as if all the warmth in her being was drained out.
"Sorry… I'm a bit… cold."
"Oh… no. It's okay. I was just surprised."
Shi-chan then led the way to the dining hall and once they entered, Rena found two people already sitting there. One was Anna and the other was an unfamiliar face.
"Rena-chan! Good morning~!"
"Good morning Anna-chan! And good morning ma'am!"
"Ah Matsui-san… this is Group Major Mari. She was on the mission with me. Mari, this is Matsui Rena-san."
"Pleasure, Matsui-san!"
"Nice to meet you Group Major!"
As everyone sat down, the maids brought out their breakfast and everyone began to eat. Silence filled the room as everyone was lost in their own world until a thought hit Rena. She turned to Shi-chan who sat next to her sipping orange juice.
"Ne… Shi-chan… if you don't mind me asking… what is your position in the army…?
"Brigadier General."
"Ah… so you were the ones on the 3 month long mission…"
"Yes… we just returned to take a rest before we went back to it… we have to find as many as we can as soon as possible."
Silence once again filled the room. As everyone finished eating, a messenger ran in, holding a piece of paper.
"Shi-sama! Shi-sama! A letter from the prince!"
Shi-chan immediately stood up and grabbed the letter. She opened it and read it before dismissing the messenger. She turned to Mari and whispered something to her. Whatever it was, Mari immediately ran out of the room and out of view.
"Jurina is returning today. But…"
"But…?"
"Kumi is severely injured and Jurina has quite a nasty gash on her arm."
They both heard a loud gasp and they both turned to see Anna had her hands over her mouth, her eyes wide. Shi-chan quickly walked up and placed a hand on her back, rubbing it lightly.
"She's going to be fine. The medics have confirmed that her condition is stable. Once they're back, Yuko will treat her and she will be as good as new. I told Mari to go tell Yuko about it so we're prepared."
Anna calmed down for a bit before Shi-chan led her to sit in the chair. She then dismissed herself and she made her way towards one of the studies. Rena stayed with Anna and asked a maid to bring them some water.
"Anna-chan… Kumi-chan will be fine… don't worry."
"But… severely…"
"She's in stable condition…"
"I know but… I can't help but worry… what if something goes wrong? What if I never get to tell her… how I feel...?"
"You will… you should tell her when she gets back… so she can recover faster and be with you!"
"I… I guess you're right…"
Rena smiled and for the rest of the day, they both stayed outside in front of the main entrance. They watched the distance and by them time midday rolled around, a black smudge was seen. It was them. The two girls were lit with joy and once they were half-way across the stretch that separated them and the castle, Mari, Shi-chan, Haruna, and Yuko joined them.
"Well… they're almost here… Nyan nyan... can you round up the staff? We have to get to her quickly."
"Hai Yuko~"
"Thank you love."
They watched for a bit longer before Yuko, herself, went in but not before telling the guards where to bring Kumi. The arrival of the small force was thunderous even in their small numbers and leading them was none other than Jurina. However, this time, she wasn't tall and proud. She was slumped over and her left arm hung limp at her side. Once they got up to the steps, Rena quickly ran down to where the prince was, helping her get down from her steed. Anna quickly ran up to where they were pulling a stretcher out of a carriage. She had tears rolling down her face as she saw the actual condition Kumi was in. It seemed a blade went horizontally across her back and deep, but small cuts marred her front. The bandages around her torso were all bloody and her face was pale and sweaty. Rena held onto Jurina as she staggered while looking at Rena.
"R-rena-chan… h-hey… how are you…?"
"Don't hey me Jurina-chan… are you okay…? How is your arm?"
"Painful."
"Of course… come… let's take you to the infirmary and have it treated."
"No I have to—"
"No. Let's go."
"But…"
Rena pouted at Jurina and kissed her lightly on the cheek. She lightly pulled the armored prince up the steps while still pouting.
"Please…?"
"Oh alright…"