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Prince of Shadows
Prequel
I looked at him figuring in my head if he could be the one, this mere child, which I have been told to search for. Defeated I took my Revealing Glass away from my eye, as I sighed How was I supposed to find the prince, when I can't even find my own glasses?' I moaned, flinging myself onto my warm, cozy brown couch and grazed my hand through my coffee brown hair coming upon a cold, metal object, " Aha!" I exclaimed as I pulled the object away from my hair. I had found my glasses and all along, they had been on top of my head. " Now if only finding the so-called 'Prince' would be that easy to find. I wonder what he'll be like," I mused, "Oh, probably like all the other snooty, rich kids. Afraid of risk and money being a necessity. Oi! I can just imagine how he'll rule." Muttering on and on about the rule of our prince, if I ever do find him that is, I dozed off into dreamland.
Suddenly, I became aware of a ringing noise from my kitchen, groaning about stupid noises keeping me from my rightful station on the couch. I sat up, strolling lazily into the kitchen. The noise now blaring out at me I wondered what it could be. Still wondering a voice came to life,
" Yuki? I know you are there. Yuki!! Pick up the phone!" the voice yelled steadily becoming rather frustrated. " Oh come on. Don't tell me you're asleep. Wait, you can't because you are asleep. Well, never mind, when you get this message report down to."
" What is it, Yumiko?" I interrupted him, now aware whom it was.
"Oh! You're there. I thought, well, I thought you were asleep again." the voice stammered nervously.
"Well, looks like you were wrong," I lied trying to keep my demeanor demanding and mature. " So, what were you saying before. About me, reporting downstairs? Arg, if it's another one of those measly check-ups," I warned.
"No, don't worry," he reassured me. " My fa. the Head Chancellor wants to talk to you and me about our new case. Now, remember, it's the chancellor, so act appropriate, and dress.erm. respectfully, you know, make sure you look mature. I really don't want a repeat of last time. Dende, I wasn't able to show my face in the Lounge for over a month. So, please dress adequately and be polite," he pleaded. My face was getting redder as I clamed myself; this wasn't the time to become enraged at him. No, I'll make him suffer.
" Mwahahahahahaha." I laughed insanely, not knowing I was doing so.
"Umm.. Yuki. You do realize that you just."
"I know Yumiko, now get off the phone so I can get on some more decent clothes," I screeched into the phone, slamming it down.Err. How much I despised him,' I thought as I marched into my room, still fuming.
Later on, as I came out of my room, dressed 'appropriately' in a dark, claret turtleneck and black dress slacks I snatched my emerald green sweater from my chair and tied it around my waist.
"Venio1" I said as my shoes flew towards me, 'Ah, the power of magic,' I thought as I rushed down stairs. Seeing that I probably wouldn't' t get any exer4cise today I decided I would run to the main hall downstairs. I was doing pretty good, until I got to the stairs, while I was running down them I failed to notice a tiny crack in the rock; thus, I tripped. I went flailing all the way down the stairs until I landed rather ungracefully on all fours.
Suddenly, I became aware at the number of people who had just witnessed my little performance and I could feel the heat rising into my cheeks, 'Darn, I just had to blush.' I started to slowly walk away with my hand s behind my=y back as I began to run.
That's when I noticed Yumiko looking at me, no, glaring at me. He had his arms crossed over his chest and he was wearing . blood red pants and a black dress shirt that matched his obsidian eyes and black hair. Jeez, I thought my outfit was nice enough, but of course no one. Can measure up to Yumiko's standards.' Then, I noticed he wasn't looking at me, but looking behind me. Therefore, I followed his gaze to the top of the same stairs I had just fallen from, my face once again getting red at the memory. Then I noticed exactly who he was glaring at: the Head Chancellor.
The chancellor strode down the stairs and passed me with an air of royalty, his eyes on Yumiko. 'And all along I thought I was the director of this case.'
" Yumiko. m'boy, how is that case coming along, eh? Retrieving the Prince, now that's a big case, only for the best, eh?" the Chancellor said placing a bulky hand on Yumiko's shoulder. " But, you being who you are, won't have much of a problem with it, will you m'boy?' he smirked, waiting for a reply, as one didn't come his eyes became hard and cold, boring into his soul. Then, the Chancellor bent forward, whispering something into his ear. Then, I heard a low growl as the Chancellor bowed before Yumiko. At that same moment, the Chancellor signaled to someone with his hand, making sure that Yumiko couldn't see what he was doing.
I saw three guards sneak out of the corner, one of them with a weapon, and then it clicked, the Chancellor was setting Yumiko up, but what for. As the guards advanced, I knew I didn't have time to wonder,
"Yumiko!" I exclaimed, " Run!" While I leaped towards the guards, ready to fight. I growled, showing them, that I meant business.
"Miss, please remove yourself from the location in front of us," the smaller and perhaps braver guard announced as he started to take out his weapon, while the tallest one readied a spell, the last guard who was between the two in height already had a staff out ready to strike. I stood my ground, daring them to come. And I smirked.
The guard who had started a spell recited the incantation, he was fighting first. I readied myself, whispering my powerful incantation as he flung his towards me. then, out of nowhere Yumiko jumped next to me and grinned,
" I thought you might need some help"
"Thanks," I replied weakly as I shot my incantation towards the guard. It blasted through his spell diminishing it as it still flew towards the guard, the guards face became paler as it pushed him back towards the wall, knocking him out immediately.
Yumiko glanced at me and smiled as the smallest guard took a blade out, this was his specialty as he too pulled a sword out and leered. he ran towards the guard as the guard swung, he ducked. It went on, accelerating with energy spewing out of their very souls. Then as Yumiko was about to finish him off, the last gaur smirked since Yumiko was only paying attention towards his attacker. He took his staff and flew towards him.
"Rapio!" I screamed, launching a defense attack that snatched his staff away flying towards my outstretched hand. he gasped, and became enraged running towards me, thinking he could hurt me only by fighting. I sneered at him when Yumiko jumped in front of me and swiftly punched the guard immediately knocking him out. I growled, I could have done that,
" Hey Yuki, just thought I'd stop by," he smiled as I growled again, " Jeesh, didn't think you'd be that mad. Well, it looks like we're done." I looked around noticing that he was right, all of the guards were knocked unconscious, but I had this nagging feeling in the pit of my stomach, why was I so nervous, the guards weren't here anymore and why were they after Yumiko anyway,
"Oh, Yumiko, by the way, why were those guards after you? I mean I know the Chancellor signaled them, but why?" I questioned as his face became ashen he looked down at his feet, kicking the ground softly with his shoe and muttered something.
"What?" I asked. Again, he became pale.
"I just said that the High Chancellor, or my so-called father, told me what I was to do, don't worry, it was something to do with the government that just irritated me," He explained. I nodded my head,
"But, Wait! What do you mean by 'so-called father'?" I asked.
"Oh that, well ya see, he's actually me father. Did I forget to tell you?" he asked turning his head to the side to ponder on this. As I sighed, I swear, sometimes I didn't think that anyone could be so stupid, and then Yumiko comes along and totally blows off that little theory.
"Okay, okay. well, you did forget that 'little' detail, but why 'so- called'?" I asked trying to get an answer from that incredibly thick head.
" Oh that, well he was just explaining to me how important his position was, or in his words, ' Now listen boy, you know I hold my position in office very close to my heart. In addition, if anyone found out that you were disobeying me, in any aspect, the higher Powers would think very little of me. And that wouldn't be very becoming, would it? Especially, if I wanted to keep my rank in office. So, boy, you listen good, and I mean good. I expect to keep this title for a very long time. I have worked far too hard for this. So, shut up about your little inquiries, especially about your heritage. Now, do you understand me?'" Yumiko said, and mimicked the Chancellor's voice with ease.
" Wait, what I don't get is why he sent a bunch of guards after you?" I interrogated. Oi! Yumiko was just too confusing.
" don't worry, I'm getting to that. Well, on with the story, like I said, he told me not to question my heritage so I didn't, 'Ok, fine,' I said, ' I won't ask about my heritage, but, I only have one question left, why did you kidnap me?' the chancellor stood speechless and then said, ' Why, m'boy, would you ever think that.' 'Maybe because I know , I know that I am the rightful heir to the throne,' I said, as the chancellor gasped, ' how did you find out?' 'Easily,' I said, ' You didn't cover your tracks very well because with everything you have taught me about finding clues, and so forth, I just put two and two together. So, am I the Prince or not?' I inquired. ' You are the Prince. but not for long,' he smirked and bowed, ' Your majesty.' So that's what happened" he finished like it was a fairy tale, 'The End', and now we go on with our lives happily and peacefully.
"But, wait. I don't understand. Are you telling me that the prince, who we have been sent to find and retrieve,' I said calmly, " WAS YOU ALL ALONG?" I shrieked. Oi! like I said , he's crazy, nuts, wacko. I have been sitting at home flipping through file after file, for TWO months and suddenly he tells me that he is the Prince.
"Hehe, Yep. You're not mad. Are you?" he asked.
"Not mad, oh, not mad," I started, and then stopped. Ranting wouldn't get me anywhere. "No, I'm not mad. We've found the Prince. Well, you have, and now you can meet your real mother and father. And live, sadly top say, happily ever after," I stated.
" Yeah, I guess so," he said, looking almost sad. And just as we thought everything was over, we heard laughter.
" Good job, m'boy, but now I must finish," a voice blasted from behind me as an arm slithered around my neck, "But, now, since you have told this girl," he sneered as I tried to growl, but his grip tightened around my neck, " looks like I must finish her off!!" he laughed insanely. His grip tightened around my throat, cutting any possible way of breathing away from me. Yumiko snarled, stepping forward,
"No,no,no," the chancellor smiled. " one more step, and she'll be gone, sadly in Hell," as he smirked, "But, then, either way she dies." As he squeezed my neck. Now, I knew my eyes were bugging out of my head. I gasped for air, clawing his arm, all while he laughed. I tried to gulp once more, as everything went black.
"Hello, Ma'm. And how are you?" a cheerful voice asked me, " Oh, I'm sorry, you can't be feeling well. Now, let me direct you to these stairs. Please, head up these stairs, and then turn towards your right. You should see a gate and a huge man sitting at a desk next to the gate," she continued as I rubbed my eyes and took in my surroundings. Hmm. it sure was pretty. Gold and white clouds swirled under my feet.
"Excuse me, Miss/ please listen carefully. Now, as I was saying. Please state your name and the last time you had been alive," she cheerfully stated turning towards the stairs, as I looked at her back. Wow, she had pretty wings.
" Whoa, wings. wait, but. the last time I was alive???" A/N: Well, right about now, all of you are probably wondering why this story is in the DragonBallZ fanfiction section. The reason is that this is the prelude and the next couple chapters you will undertstand why it is here. If anyone can figure out where and what the magic means put that in your review and if you get it right you'll get a cookie and an update on what more chapters will be about, that is if my AOL will be nice and let me on. I love to get critized, so I can improve. So, if you have any suggestions just put that in a review. Arigatou and Ja'ne.
Next Chapter: Two suprises in one day. How exciting can a story get. | | | | | | /\
Prince of Shadows
Prequel
I looked at him figuring in my head if he could be the one, this mere child, which I have been told to search for. Defeated I took my Revealing Glass away from my eye, as I sighed How was I supposed to find the prince, when I can't even find my own glasses?' I moaned, flinging myself onto my warm, cozy brown couch and grazed my hand through my coffee brown hair coming upon a cold, metal object, " Aha!" I exclaimed as I pulled the object away from my hair. I had found my glasses and all along, they had been on top of my head. " Now if only finding the so-called 'Prince' would be that easy to find. I wonder what he'll be like," I mused, "Oh, probably like all the other snooty, rich kids. Afraid of risk and money being a necessity. Oi! I can just imagine how he'll rule." Muttering on and on about the rule of our prince, if I ever do find him that is, I dozed off into dreamland.
Suddenly, I became aware of a ringing noise from my kitchen, groaning about stupid noises keeping me from my rightful station on the couch. I sat up, strolling lazily into the kitchen. The noise now blaring out at me I wondered what it could be. Still wondering a voice came to life,
" Yuki? I know you are there. Yuki!! Pick up the phone!" the voice yelled steadily becoming rather frustrated. " Oh come on. Don't tell me you're asleep. Wait, you can't because you are asleep. Well, never mind, when you get this message report down to."
" What is it, Yumiko?" I interrupted him, now aware whom it was.
"Oh! You're there. I thought, well, I thought you were asleep again." the voice stammered nervously.
"Well, looks like you were wrong," I lied trying to keep my demeanor demanding and mature. " So, what were you saying before. About me, reporting downstairs? Arg, if it's another one of those measly check-ups," I warned.
"No, don't worry," he reassured me. " My fa. the Head Chancellor wants to talk to you and me about our new case. Now, remember, it's the chancellor, so act appropriate, and dress.erm. respectfully, you know, make sure you look mature. I really don't want a repeat of last time. Dende, I wasn't able to show my face in the Lounge for over a month. So, please dress adequately and be polite," he pleaded. My face was getting redder as I clamed myself; this wasn't the time to become enraged at him. No, I'll make him suffer.
" Mwahahahahahaha." I laughed insanely, not knowing I was doing so.
"Umm.. Yuki. You do realize that you just."
"I know Yumiko, now get off the phone so I can get on some more decent clothes," I screeched into the phone, slamming it down.Err. How much I despised him,' I thought as I marched into my room, still fuming.
Later on, as I came out of my room, dressed 'appropriately' in a dark, claret turtleneck and black dress slacks I snatched my emerald green sweater from my chair and tied it around my waist.
"Venio1" I said as my shoes flew towards me, 'Ah, the power of magic,' I thought as I rushed down stairs. Seeing that I probably wouldn't' t get any exer4cise today I decided I would run to the main hall downstairs. I was doing pretty good, until I got to the stairs, while I was running down them I failed to notice a tiny crack in the rock; thus, I tripped. I went flailing all the way down the stairs until I landed rather ungracefully on all fours.
Suddenly, I became aware at the number of people who had just witnessed my little performance and I could feel the heat rising into my cheeks, 'Darn, I just had to blush.' I started to slowly walk away with my hand s behind my=y back as I began to run.
That's when I noticed Yumiko looking at me, no, glaring at me. He had his arms crossed over his chest and he was wearing . blood red pants and a black dress shirt that matched his obsidian eyes and black hair. Jeez, I thought my outfit was nice enough, but of course no one. Can measure up to Yumiko's standards.' Then, I noticed he wasn't looking at me, but looking behind me. Therefore, I followed his gaze to the top of the same stairs I had just fallen from, my face once again getting red at the memory. Then I noticed exactly who he was glaring at: the Head Chancellor.
The chancellor strode down the stairs and passed me with an air of royalty, his eyes on Yumiko. 'And all along I thought I was the director of this case.'
" Yumiko. m'boy, how is that case coming along, eh? Retrieving the Prince, now that's a big case, only for the best, eh?" the Chancellor said placing a bulky hand on Yumiko's shoulder. " But, you being who you are, won't have much of a problem with it, will you m'boy?' he smirked, waiting for a reply, as one didn't come his eyes became hard and cold, boring into his soul. Then, the Chancellor bent forward, whispering something into his ear. Then, I heard a low growl as the Chancellor bowed before Yumiko. At that same moment, the Chancellor signaled to someone with his hand, making sure that Yumiko couldn't see what he was doing.
I saw three guards sneak out of the corner, one of them with a weapon, and then it clicked, the Chancellor was setting Yumiko up, but what for. As the guards advanced, I knew I didn't have time to wonder,
"Yumiko!" I exclaimed, " Run!" While I leaped towards the guards, ready to fight. I growled, showing them, that I meant business.
"Miss, please remove yourself from the location in front of us," the smaller and perhaps braver guard announced as he started to take out his weapon, while the tallest one readied a spell, the last guard who was between the two in height already had a staff out ready to strike. I stood my ground, daring them to come. And I smirked.
The guard who had started a spell recited the incantation, he was fighting first. I readied myself, whispering my powerful incantation as he flung his towards me. then, out of nowhere Yumiko jumped next to me and grinned,
" I thought you might need some help"
"Thanks," I replied weakly as I shot my incantation towards the guard. It blasted through his spell diminishing it as it still flew towards the guard, the guards face became paler as it pushed him back towards the wall, knocking him out immediately.
Yumiko glanced at me and smiled as the smallest guard took a blade out, this was his specialty as he too pulled a sword out and leered. he ran towards the guard as the guard swung, he ducked. It went on, accelerating with energy spewing out of their very souls. Then as Yumiko was about to finish him off, the last gaur smirked since Yumiko was only paying attention towards his attacker. He took his staff and flew towards him.
"Rapio!" I screamed, launching a defense attack that snatched his staff away flying towards my outstretched hand. he gasped, and became enraged running towards me, thinking he could hurt me only by fighting. I sneered at him when Yumiko jumped in front of me and swiftly punched the guard immediately knocking him out. I growled, I could have done that,
" Hey Yuki, just thought I'd stop by," he smiled as I growled again, " Jeesh, didn't think you'd be that mad. Well, it looks like we're done." I looked around noticing that he was right, all of the guards were knocked unconscious, but I had this nagging feeling in the pit of my stomach, why was I so nervous, the guards weren't here anymore and why were they after Yumiko anyway,
"Oh, Yumiko, by the way, why were those guards after you? I mean I know the Chancellor signaled them, but why?" I questioned as his face became ashen he looked down at his feet, kicking the ground softly with his shoe and muttered something.
"What?" I asked. Again, he became pale.
"I just said that the High Chancellor, or my so-called father, told me what I was to do, don't worry, it was something to do with the government that just irritated me," He explained. I nodded my head,
"But, Wait! What do you mean by 'so-called father'?" I asked.
"Oh that, well ya see, he's actually me father. Did I forget to tell you?" he asked turning his head to the side to ponder on this. As I sighed, I swear, sometimes I didn't think that anyone could be so stupid, and then Yumiko comes along and totally blows off that little theory.
"Okay, okay. well, you did forget that 'little' detail, but why 'so- called'?" I asked trying to get an answer from that incredibly thick head.
" Oh that, well he was just explaining to me how important his position was, or in his words, ' Now listen boy, you know I hold my position in office very close to my heart. In addition, if anyone found out that you were disobeying me, in any aspect, the higher Powers would think very little of me. And that wouldn't be very becoming, would it? Especially, if I wanted to keep my rank in office. So, boy, you listen good, and I mean good. I expect to keep this title for a very long time. I have worked far too hard for this. So, shut up about your little inquiries, especially about your heritage. Now, do you understand me?'" Yumiko said, and mimicked the Chancellor's voice with ease.
" Wait, what I don't get is why he sent a bunch of guards after you?" I interrogated. Oi! Yumiko was just too confusing.
" don't worry, I'm getting to that. Well, on with the story, like I said, he told me not to question my heritage so I didn't, 'Ok, fine,' I said, ' I won't ask about my heritage, but, I only have one question left, why did you kidnap me?' the chancellor stood speechless and then said, ' Why, m'boy, would you ever think that.' 'Maybe because I know , I know that I am the rightful heir to the throne,' I said, as the chancellor gasped, ' how did you find out?' 'Easily,' I said, ' You didn't cover your tracks very well because with everything you have taught me about finding clues, and so forth, I just put two and two together. So, am I the Prince or not?' I inquired. ' You are the Prince. but not for long,' he smirked and bowed, ' Your majesty.' So that's what happened" he finished like it was a fairy tale, 'The End', and now we go on with our lives happily and peacefully.
"But, wait. I don't understand. Are you telling me that the prince, who we have been sent to find and retrieve,' I said calmly, " WAS YOU ALL ALONG?" I shrieked. Oi! like I said , he's crazy, nuts, wacko. I have been sitting at home flipping through file after file, for TWO months and suddenly he tells me that he is the Prince.
"Hehe, Yep. You're not mad. Are you?" he asked.
"Not mad, oh, not mad," I started, and then stopped. Ranting wouldn't get me anywhere. "No, I'm not mad. We've found the Prince. Well, you have, and now you can meet your real mother and father. And live, sadly top say, happily ever after," I stated.
" Yeah, I guess so," he said, looking almost sad. And just as we thought everything was over, we heard laughter.
" Good job, m'boy, but now I must finish," a voice blasted from behind me as an arm slithered around my neck, "But, now, since you have told this girl," he sneered as I tried to growl, but his grip tightened around my neck, " looks like I must finish her off!!" he laughed insanely. His grip tightened around my throat, cutting any possible way of breathing away from me. Yumiko snarled, stepping forward,
"No,no,no," the chancellor smiled. " one more step, and she'll be gone, sadly in Hell," as he smirked, "But, then, either way she dies." As he squeezed my neck. Now, I knew my eyes were bugging out of my head. I gasped for air, clawing his arm, all while he laughed. I tried to gulp once more, as everything went black.
"Hello, Ma'm. And how are you?" a cheerful voice asked me, " Oh, I'm sorry, you can't be feeling well. Now, let me direct you to these stairs. Please, head up these stairs, and then turn towards your right. You should see a gate and a huge man sitting at a desk next to the gate," she continued as I rubbed my eyes and took in my surroundings. Hmm. it sure was pretty. Gold and white clouds swirled under my feet.
"Excuse me, Miss/ please listen carefully. Now, as I was saying. Please state your name and the last time you had been alive," she cheerfully stated turning towards the stairs, as I looked at her back. Wow, she had pretty wings.
" Whoa, wings. wait, but. the last time I was alive???" A/N: Well, right about now, all of you are probably wondering why this story is in the DragonBallZ fanfiction section. The reason is that this is the prelude and the next couple chapters you will undertstand why it is here. If anyone can figure out where and what the magic means put that in your review and if you get it right you'll get a cookie and an update on what more chapters will be about, that is if my AOL will be nice and let me on. I love to get critized, so I can improve. So, if you have any suggestions just put that in a review. Arigatou and Ja'ne.
Next Chapter: Two suprises in one day. How exciting can a story get. | | | | | | /\