Dauntless Identity - Chapter 1

"She said WHAT?" Prince Zen yells, his voice echoing the castle halls with a dark vibration. He grits his teeth whilst pacing back and forth, his white cape reflecting the light of the sunset glowing through the grand windows. Obi sluggishly walks over to the wooden writing desk by the window and carelessly props himself on the edge of it. He yawns and rubs the back of his neck.

"I'm afraid so Master, it seems Miss Shirayuki has a hot dinner date tomorrow evening." Obi says with a smirk on his face. Meanwhile Mitsuhide and Kiki stand side by side and carefully analyse the Prince's reaction.

"I will not allow it, she can't go!" Zen yells. Obi laughs, and Zen shoots a deadly look in his direction. Obi gulps and laughs nervously.

"I-I didn't mean it like that Master, I mean, She is your girlfriend and all, so I understand why this might make you upset." Obi says. Mitsuhide and Kiki stare at Obi in disbelief. Girlfriend!? Zen stops pacing and turns towards the three faces that stare at him. He breathes for a moment.

"Where is she?" Zen demands.

" Miss Shirayuki has gone into town to collect some items missing from the herbalist storage room." Kiki replies in her usual flat and honest tone. Kiki, Mitsuhide and Obi all watch as the Prince storms out of his office.

"Funny, I didn't think he was the jealous type. How sweet." Obi says in a tiered voice. Kiki's mouth becomes a straight flat line.

"You know, you should be careful what you say around Zen. I don't think he's in the mood to laugh right now." She warns Obi. Mitsuhide walks towards the door with a worried expression on his face.

"Well, maybe the word "Date" was a little strong, I'll admit that." Obi says whilst shrugging.

"But at the end of the day-" Obi continues courageously,

"She's never gone on a dinner date with the Master. So why all of a sudden is she interested in going out with this…uh, what's his name again?"

"Abriel Makto." Kiki answers simply.

"Oh yeah, that's right!" Obi exclaims. Pushing himself off the desk, Obi and Kiki follow after Mitsuhide. Without saying a word, all 3 know where they are going:

To follow Zen to the town.