Thread: Arranged Happiness (Kira & Christian)

Alani watched before covering her giggles with her mouth. Though she blinked blushing a bit behind the veil before a smile crease her lips. I thank you Hanba it is more comfortable to address you in this way. I am like you and very close to the people of my mother and father's land. I tend to know almost all the people on a first name basis. Though I did not wish to offend you since I heard how your culture prefers to have people called by their surname or I suppose family name before first. She said before seeing the guards and bowed a bit to them as well. She stood back up proeperly before hearing they would get his things move before going into Hanba's room. I did have a spot for luggage to be put. She said as she moved one of the screens in the room to reveal an alcove large enough for a statue to fit in. The other one on the other side of the room has a small shrine for prayer if you do not wish to join us at our own religious practices. She said before moving so the men could get things moving. And yes the dinner should be done if not at least close to it. She said before she seen one of the maids coming down the hall. Evening Miss Alani. She said before she curtsied she stood back up before smiling rather sweetly. I was told to come and check to see if you or the young men needed any help. Alani grinned before turning to the men there. Gentlemen this is Celeste she is one of the only other three females in the castle other than my mother. Most would consider her my hand maiden or nurse maid a servant assigned to only myself. However she is much more than that. She said with a small grin as Celeste blushed prettily. Oh no my lady I am nothing so special. Alani giggled to the maids reaction. Come now Celeste don't be so humble. She said before shaking her head. There is nothing I require though. Gentlemen is there anything you would request? Celeste could find practically anything. She said as Celeste did glance over to the men. She seemed innocent enough but that didn't mean anything. Alani wasn't kidding though Celeste was Alani's spy and protector under the guise of a maid. Even now she had weapons on her but were small enough to not matter to anyone in full armor but it was more for if assassin's decided to try and attack the princess. When the maid appeared nanashi artfully put himself between his lord and Celeste.hideyoshi locked eyes with her and could tell he was in love nanashi took his halberd and put it in front of hideyoshi. Don't even think about it hideyoshi or your wife gonna have a fit. Hideyoshi just smiled let's forget my wife and let's go.... Suddenly a blade was at hideyoshi throat forget who darling? A woman wearing a sexy ninja outfit said looking pissed. Holding two blades to hideyoshi neck.hideyoshi nene! Suddenly hideyoshi was on the ground apologizing profusely. Nene smiled hanba your such a good boy in comparison to him. Thanks for looking after him. You too nanashi. Hanba smiled and blushed. Hideyoshi move hanba things now nene ordered hideyoshi instantly got to work the guards chuckling as they went to help. Hanna chuckled I'm well Celeste tho I can tell your no ordinary maid. He smiled. Well I will change for dinner Alani. I do hope we get along as a married couple. Celeste watched and giggled a little as he watched Hideyoshi's wife appear out of seemingly no wear. Sir Hideyoshi you really should be more observant she has been there for quite some time. I had noticed her taking a look around the ground but did not move to move against her I had seen her arrive with The Young emperor. She said as she smiled. And do not worry Miss I wouldn't dare go for one already bonded to another. She said before her eyes moved to nanashi. Though ... those not bound are fair game. She said with a rather sweet smile before she bowed to Hanba and Nanashi. I am glad that you noticed though seeing as you have your own female guard I would expect you to know However my lady you need to get moving as well dinner is going to be ready soon and you need to be changed as well. She said as Alani blinked.Oh she is quite right we should both be off. I would however keep an eye on that one though. She said as she grinned pointing to Hideyoshi. I suspect he will be bruised from the wife he has. She said with a giggle before hearing him. I am sure that we will. She said as celeste grinned. Farewell gentleman see you at dinner. She said with a wave guiding Alani away before muttering about how Handsome the tall Nanshi was. hanba smiled as he waved and bowed as alani and celeste left. hanba soon started going throw his cloths looking for something to wear for dinner as he was setting out robes. nanashi it seems that maid is smitten with you. he giggled as he held up one his father wore. when he was hanba's age,having his family crest on the back and arms the symbol of the cherry blossoms with petals dancing to the ground. the robes where a wonderful white with blossoms dancing around it also had a picture of a beautiful woman some say was based on hanba's mother as she played a flute instrument. hanba decided on wearing that robe. nene and some other girls started helping him dress. after getting all cleaned up and ready for dinner hanba looked himself in the mirror yosh. i think im ready. nanshi smiled dont worry my lord im sure you will do well. just believe in yourself. we are behind you all the way. nene and hideyoshi also voiced their agreements and encouragements. dont worry my lord. we got you. as your father use to say the people... hanba cut in are my castle my ramparts my moat and i know the value of each and every one and the burdens they bare for my sake. hanba smiled a little sadly so i must strive to make the burden easy and the yoke light and do everything i can to protect them just as they do to me. hanba sighed. hideyoshi seemed to worry he had upset his lord by bring up his recently deceased father. but hanba looked himself in the mirror and then at hideyoshi and hugged the ashigaru captain. thanks hideyoshi. i needed to hear that. well shall we go? yes my lord. nanashi said as they put the final touches on hanba and began walked towards the dinning hall hideyoshi also accompanying them as nene and the other guards relaxed and began their cooking and eating supper. not realizing a crazed rival for hanba's hand would soon appear. As the emperor and his group got ready Alani was taken to her own room and changed into much simpler clothing she was still cleaned up and made up properly before she was dressed in something almost unfit for a princess but she had that freedom some princesses wanted. She learned the ways of a princess and also of a prince being an only child made that possible. Her mother couldn't have any more children form an accident but that was something she wouldn't think about now. She wore a form fitting shirt with a plain corset and a loose skirt that wouldn't restrict her movement. A circlet before adding a small veil hooked onto the circlet with several shimmering chains. She slipped on a pair of flat shoes before her sword was tied to her hip. She sighed before turning and looking to her hand maiden. well then shall we retrieve the gentleman before heading to dinner? Yes my lady. She said before they stepped out into the hall almost walking right into the group. Oh my I apologize. She said before seeing nanashi and Hanba and smiled. Well it seems they came to get us my lady. She said before Alani stepped out and grinning behind the veil. I see well then It seems we shall be heading to dinner together. hanba blushed at alani clothing choice the two styles seem to clash. ah i hope we arn't crossing any lines by escorting you nanashi seemed also slightly concerned. are you sure that.... nanashi started to say but then shut his mouth. hideyoshi tho just smiled. his sword at his hip while his spear was over one shoulder. your gonna make a fine wife for my lord my lady hideyoshi chuckled. well shall we be off? hideyoshi said. hanba smiled yes shall we? as alani was by his side they started walking towards the dinning hall with hideyoshi leading the way with celest. nanashi bringing up the rear hanba was most impressed by the table set and the dishes prepared. most impressive you done your homework i see hanba commented. hideyoshi also seemed impressed. as he admired the food. nanashi seemed unfazed by this as he led his lord to his seat. hanba sat down bowng in thanks. im honored to join you for dinner. hideyoshi also bent down. resting one knee on the gorund and spear at his side pointing up. next to his lord. nanashi stood at attention his grip on his halberd tight and ready for anything. hanba smiled nanashi relax i doubt anything gonna happen while we are here nanashi was about to speak. but again remained silent as he too sat down next to he lord. hanba thanked them for food after some idle chit chat started eating. As dinner commence the many people around the table talked Celeste seeming to be rather relaxed but she could sense something was off. She didn't know what yet but she gripped the chains around her wrist a bit. Alani had been careful about letting her face show as was tradition. Though Kyojiro growled under her breath as he came crashing through one of the large stain glassed windows. Alani having stood and turned quickly pulling her sword. OH my Such a saucy little princess isn't she Hanba. She said with a bite to her voice before she grinned laughing. And yet she doesn't show her face. She said as she moved walking over the table closer to the princess before squatting in front of her. Though Kyojiro moved quick to strike the woman only to be a little surprised at the blade between her knife and the princesses flesh. Sorry but this is a private dinner party I request you leave before we must make you leave by force miss...