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Chapter13-The Southern Lands
So for my crappy readers (referring to Cass and Kyle) and all those other nice people that read my story I have taken some time out from my prepping for my vacation to Canada to write up Ch.13. So please appreciate all my damn time I put into this crap! Oh and that dog that my character has in chapter 8 I think well lets pretend he kind of disappears or something cause I don’t want to put him in my story anymore.
Anyways on with my wonderful story ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~
There was a loud applaud from the crowd as they all cheered for their soon-to-be queen. Brian smiled proudly and placed a feather-like kiss on Breanne’s hand. Breanne blushed slightly as Brian slipped the ring onto her finger and rose back up to look her in the eye.
“We shall get married in 6th months Breanne. Until then my fiancé my love will be with you.” He placed another kiss aiming for her lips but she turned her head quickly so instead he kissed her cheek.
Breanne just nodded not really knowing what to say before turning around and following the rest of the crew. ‘Did I do the right thing. Or will this be a mistake I’ll regret for the rest of my life. Oh sister why aren’t you here to help me now?’ she then imagined a black-haired girl just a bit taller than her with the same cerulean blue eyes. She smiled at Breanne and cupped her cheek “All will be fine soon enough.” She said in a light voice before suddenly fading out of her mind.
Breanne sighed ‘Oh Ashley why did you have to die from the plague’ was her last thought as she stepped upon the Iron Maiden.
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Kyle just walked in a daze. He couldn’t believe what just happened. He didn’t know if he was angry or depressed. But there was one feeling he knew he had. Fear. Fear that he would lose her forever; fear that Brian had really won this time, fear that he could never be able to love again… Brian proposed to Breanne and she accepted. The images kept running through his head as if it still was going on.
Brian swept down on one knee, kneeling before Breanne. He took her hand in his and pulled out a velvet box containing a pink jewel placed upon a silver band. They were talking, but Kyle hadn’t heard exactly what they said. He didn’t need to know; he already knew what Brian was asking. He kept telling himself she would deny him but in the end he saw her mouth the word ‘yes’. And then suddenly everyone was cheering as Brian slipped the ring onto her finger.
With this action his heart was torn apart and crushed. To see Breanne smile and blush at Brian while wearing his ring made his heart and mind cry out to her. He gave his heart to her and she threw it away for, for someone who could never love her the way he did. The emotions running through him were unbearable. And every time he saw those images run through his head again. His emotions grew more intense. Hate, love, sadness, pain, fear, rejected. Why did she have to leave him? She promised never to. She promised. But then some promises are meant to be broken. And maybe this was one of them. He knew he had lost her but there was still a chance a slim chance that she would come back to him. She would love him and stay by his side forever. She who was taken by someone else. She who loved him through the good and bad. She who accepted and stood by his side no matter what.
Breanne…
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The crew was silent, as they got ready to leave the dock. They didn’t know whether to congratulate Breanne or to pity her. She was engaged to one of the most powerful men in the world. Yet they could see in her eyes she did not love him. She loved a certain captain of the Iron Maiden. It was a wonder why she even accepted when she knew her love was for another.
Kyle…
How could he let her do this? They saw his intense feelings for her. Yet he let her slip right through his hands into those of another. Another that was his arch rival yet alliance.
Michelle sighed. She had been so happy to be going back to the Iron Maiden and then suddenly everything was gloomy again because Brian proposed to Breanne. ‘Maybe if I could take her mind off of it for awhile then everybody would be a little brighter.’
“Well ummmm everybody. I don’t suppose that lunch is going to fix itself so ummmm Breanne would you like to help me cook?” Michelle asked hopefully trying to lighten the mood of the poor girl.
Breanne sighed knowing that Michelle was just trying to take her mind off of the engagement. It was a nice effort but right then she didn’t feel to happy about doing anything. Well she couldn’t mope around all day or the crew might as well throw her overboard. But Kyle wouldn’t allow that. She then felt guilt swell up in her heart. Kyle had been so loyal to her but she then winced as she reminisced the memory of all the times he had spent with Tori. And especially when they had shared that kiss in the garden. But still he had look so hurt when they were heading back to the Iron Maiden. But now he just faced the sea his hands gripping the steering wheel. (Ok it’s that steering wheel thingy on ships dunno what it’s called but now it’s a steering wheel LoL) He just watched the sea intently never taking his eyes off of it. You could tell he was in deep thought and was trying to avoid a certain blue-eyed beauty.
She sighed but picked herself up from where she was sitting and smiled at Michelle. “That would be great Michelle. Let’s head for the galley.” Michelle hesitated wondering if this was such a good idea but nonetheless she headed towards the galley with Breanne trailing behind her.
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Brian looked ahead where a shadow sat in his desk. “So the girl agreed to your engagement am I right?” the shadow asked in an icy voice.
Brian nodded “Yes my lord we shall wed in 6 months. 2 months prior I shall have her stay with me to get the wedding arrangements set.” He said in a monotone voice.
The figure nodded and stood up gliding past Brian. He stopped before the door. “Make sure that captain does not interfere. Then we shall carry out our plan and you will receive your profit.” The shadow slipped out the door silently and Brian just let out a breath he didn’t even know he was holding.
‘I’m sorry Breanne, but it’s the only way I can save myself from any cruel fate that may be headed my way. We must carry out our plan for my sake.’
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Michelle smiled throwing random ingredients into a pot full of boiling broth as Breanne just sweat dropped. “Michelle do you know what you’re doing?” Breanne asked hesitantly as she peered into the pot of boiling food.
“Of course. After you live by yourself without anyone to care for you, for a couple of years you gotta learn how to take care of yourself you know what I mean?” Michelle said happily while throwing in some more ingredients.
Breanne just nodded she couldn’t really said she fully understood the girl. She had never been alone. She had had her parents, sister, Kyle, Emily, and Cass. There was never really a moment when she was truly alone. Her heart went out for the girl. While she had a nearly perfect childhood this girl had to raise herself.
Michelle smiled as she chopped up some meat. Breanne stirred the soup while looking at the meat Michelle was currently working on. “Errrmmm… Michelle are you sure there’s suppose to be green stuff on the meat?” Breanne inquired as she inspected the green spotted meat.
“I’m sure. It will just make it slightly bitter that’s all!” Michelle said happily throwing the diced up meat into the bubbling pot.
‘Ok just make sure that I don’t eat the meat and I’ll be fine’ Breanne noted to herself as she continued stirring the soup.
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The crew just stared at the food not knowing what to do with it. Michelle and Breanne just stood on the sidelines waiting for one of them to try their food and compliment or criticize their work.
Kyle then poked Mitchel “I dare you to try it first,” he said with a smirk. “Dude no way! I don’t want to die of food poisoning!” he yelled back while Rebecca, Cass, and Tim had to refrain from laughing. They all knew that Kyle was just tricking the poor dimwitted Mitchel.
Because of his little outburst Michelle and Breanne both came over and whacked him on the side of his head. “Eat it now…” growled Michelle, as she looked ready to whack him again if he tried to refuse.
He gulped and looked down at his soup then to Michelle then back to his soup then to Kyle and so on. Breanne’s eye twitched as Mitchel tried stalling. She punched the side of his head “Eat it NOW!!!” she shouted.
Mitchel instantly took a spoonful of the soup into his mouth then stopped as he realized what he just did. It took a moment for him to register the fact that he should swallow the soup but he eventually did. Everyone looked at him waiting for his reaction. He then smiled “Hey this stuff is actually really good!” he said and continued eating the warm soup.
Everyone else just looked down at his or her soup deciding whether or not to believe him but in the end everyone ended up chowing down the soup.
Tim sighed happily as he leaned back in his chair patting his full stomach. “Man that was good. What did you guys put in there anyways?” he asked.
Michelle was definitely quick to answer “Oh you know carrots, peas, corn, seasoning, chicken broth, spinach, paprika, curry powder, moldy beef, radish, pepper, green bea-“
She was cut off when Kyle suddenly stood up from his chair. “M-moldy beef!? You’re just kidding right?” he asked suddenly looking a sickly green color.
“Nope nope. Well it had a couple of green blotches on it but that’s al-“ and then suddenly everyone was lunging at her. She screamed and got up running up the stairs trying to escape the angry mob. The mob just followed her up the stairs too yelling nasty profanities along the way.
Breanne just sighed ‘It’s a wonder how that girl survived by herself for so long. With a brain like her’s you’d expect her to get killed her first day alone.’
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“Ahhh… Home sweet home!” Kyle said happily as they docked the ship. He was happy that they could finally take a break and he could relax and take his mind off of…certain matters.
“Wow, Kyle this is a nice place you’ve got here.” Breanne exclaimed as she stared at the sight before her. Kyle just nodded trying to refrain from saying anything to her. Ever since the proposal they had grown apart. They only spoke when needed but rather than that they kept their distance.
In front of them was a stone castle stretched over 7 acres of land (yes a lot of land). The castle had vines weaving around it giving it a Victorian styled look. It had various balconies spread out along the 2-storied castle. In front of the castle was a water fountain resembling a wolf with its head tilted back and water spraying from its mouth. The wolf was the symbol of the Southern lands resembling them as loyal and strong as an individual and allied with others. They depend on their brute strength in battles earning them a good reputation. For the Western land’s their mascot was the tiger. Fierce and quick, their warriors are well known for their speed in combat along with stealth ness. And last but not least was the Northern land, which was recently taken over by a young prince that went by the name of Charles. They represented the dragon as wise yet skilled. They depended on their knowledge in battle carefully thinking out attack strategies and weaknesses.
The fountain (back to describing the oh-so wonderful castle) was accentuated by various blue and white flowers circled around the base of the wolf. A road starting at the gates went around the fountain and ended by merging with the beginning. It served as a place for carriages to come and drop off guests at the entrance. The entrance seemed just as stunning as the castle itself. 4 stone pillars held up a balcony type roof that went over the 2 mahogany doors. There was a blue carpet that was outlined with silver satin that ran down the stairs of the entranceway. On the left side of the castle was the entrance to a bonsai garden. You could see the waterfall and lily pads and alongside was a stone pathway lined up with roses and other various flowers. There were many benches placed around the area along with a few bridges going over the pond filled with colorful fish and frogs. There was a mahogany colored gazebo with vines weaving in and out of the cracks and holes. Little purple flowers sprouted from the gazebo giving it a peaceful look.
On the other side of the castle was a stable most likely filled with horses. And beyond that you could see a giant field and among the grass were tiny white flowers scattered everywhere. There were many slopes and hills throughout the field and to the very far right you could see a training area with many targets lined up. In the distance you could see a forest with a path winding through it. All in all it was a kickass castle.
The crew entered the castle quickly letting the servants gather their bags and other accessories. “Wow… This is a nice place. So who did you kill to get this castle Kyle?” Michelle inquired, as she was tempted to touch an overly expensive vase. Kyle’s eye twitched as he hit her on the side of the head. “Owww…” she whined holding her soon-to-be aching head. “The castle was passed down to me within my family thank you very much!” he growled crossing his arms.
Breanne just giggled and he turned a bright red from embarrassment. He then turned “Come on I’ll show you guys your rooms.” He said roughly and began ascending the large staircase. The bottom floor consisted of a giant diamond chandelier with a giant staircase right in the middle of the hall. To the left was a mahogany door leading to the ballroom/banquet area and right next to that door was a plain wooden door leading to the kitchen. On the right side was servants quarters and a spiraling staircase leading down to the dungeons.
The second floor consisted mainly of corridors and rooms. There was a main room to the west wing where they supposed Kyle stayed and there were other various rooms there for relatives and close friends. On the east wing were guest rooms and a lounge with a balcony looking out into the fields. The corridors were decorated with many painting of the family generations and the latest one was of Kyle standing proud with the fields behind him. There were also many valuable artifacts that Kyle made sure Cass and Michelle understood that they should never ever touch them.
Kyle led them into the east wing showing the crew of less importance their rooms and headed for the west wing where Kyle, Breanne, Cass, Tim, Mitchel, Rebecca, and Michelle stayed. Breanne’s room was right across from Kyle who’s was on the right. Cass and Michelle shared a room with two queen-sized beds and Rebecca took the adjoining room, which was right next to Breanne. Right across from them was another adjoining room taken by Mitchel and Tim, Mitchel being in the room closest to Kyle.
Breanne gasped when she entered her room. There was a king size bed with a light blue comforter. A silvery curtain went around her bed and her curtains were also made of a similar fabric. To the far right was a lounge area with a chase, loveseat, and plush chair with a low glass table in the middle. Next to that was a fireplace right in the middle of the wall and to the left of the fireplace was a balcony looking out into the gardens. Above the fireplace was a picture of a beautiful young woman with sparkling brown eyes. Breanne smiled at the familiar face, it was Kyle’s mother. The balcony doors were made of glass with a satin-like curtain flowing out along the sides. On the wall next to the balcony was a door leading to the bathroom. The entire bathroom was made of pure white marble. She also had a desk with fresh candles sitting in the corner of it. There was a walk-in closet next to the bathroom. And last but not least was a vanity mirror right across from her bed. The mirror had a silver rim encrusted with diamonds and sapphires.
Breanne smiled and twirled around letting her dress flow freely as she threw her head back and laughed. Yep she was definitely going to like it here. There was only one problem. She would only be staying here for 4 months. She would have to leave 2 months prior to the wedding to plan it out. She let a frown grace her features. She liked it here, she felt right at home. If she had a choice she’d want to stay here forever. And with that thought she let herself fall backwards onto the plush comforters of her bed. She smiled and looked up at the ceiling. ‘Might as well enjoy it while I’m here.’ And finally she let sleep takeover her body and mind.
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Kyle smiled as he leaned against Breanne’s door. He had heard her gasp and quickly rushed over to her room to see what’s wrong. Instead he saw Breanne looking around her room in awe. Then after surveying where she would stay for the next couple of months she had twirled around and laughed. This had made Kyle feel happy inside, if she was happy he was happy. He closed the door softly as he heard her stop twirling and plop down onto her bed drifting off to sleep.
He walked over to his room running his hand through his reddish-brown hair. He couldn’t avoid her forever. At some time he would have to talk to her again. He couldn’t stand being away from her and feeling so distant. He let out a soft sigh as he sat down on his deep blue comforter. He would talk to her tomorrow and see what had really happened back in England. He laid down on his bed with his arms serving as his pillow. He closed his eyes grimacing as he reminisced the memories of their last hour in England.
Finally exhaustion took over his body and he fell into the land of dreams along with another blue-eyed girl in the room right across from his.
~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~*~*~**~ BLAH so I finished this chappie right before my vacation to Canada whoopee…. Anyways I want you guys to give me some critiques on my story. Like things I should improve on or get rid of OK? But that doesn’t me you can’t compliment me rofl ! OK and to clear things up, back in ch. ummmm can't remember but the part where the whole vampire seduction thingy its drew getting seducted by the vampire not kyle DREW!!! ok well ummmm leave a comment?
Oh and on the character page which is labeled under the date of 4/01/06 there are some anime pics up, of what characters are kinda suppose to look like. I'm sorry if I jacked some pics off of other anime but its hard trying to find original work.
Until the next chappie
Michelle
rockr_chic · Sat Jul 22, 2006 @ 12:04am · 8 Comments |
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