Chapter 1 - Lyn (2/2)
After walking around for a while, Lyn found a quiet spot. Red and yellow leaves scattered on the ground due to the large tree in the center. A sea of red and yellow representing the autumn weather. She looked up and appreciated the beauty of the tree. How mysterious, when it's spring - it's cherry blossoms, but when it's Autumn, it becomes a different type of flower.
A few minutes passed, and Lyn started to practice. For somebody who has not trained with a blade before, her movements were swift, and she even held a hint of grace despite the powerful moves.
Though she just said she wouldn't think about it, Lyn felt very puzzled. They assigned her a beautiful place in the palace, good protection and even a suitable marriage partner - the wind Kingdom's King. The main reason for the latter was due to this mark in her hand, but even then it doesn't change the fact that Allen is someone of the highest status. Such strange parents, giving such good things towards a daughter they supposedly don't need.
Her thoughts broke off when she heard laughter. Lyn raised her blade and looked around with caution, did she just imagine that? Lyn continued with her practice and murmured, ”Stupid Allen,” when she heard the laughter again, ”Hahaha, Ha,” This time around Lyn knew she didn't hear things.
She carefully followed the trace of the voice and then it came to her. Lyn shot a look at the large tree which she had been training under because it was Autumn, the usual pink blossoms replaced by red and yellow. Earlier when she looked, she was too busy appreciating the beauty. But now, Lyn could make out a figure there.
A lone man sat in one of the highest branches of the tree, a cup of sake in his hands and a bottle beside him. Lyn frowned, not recognizing the man's garments, ”Who are you?”
The man laughed, ”You only just noticed me, Princess?” His tone as he called her princess contained mockery.
Lyn suddenly felt irritated, while her parents may neglect her. It does not change her status in this kingdom, this was the first time somebody dares to treat her with such disrespect, ”Outsiders cant enter here,” Lyn told him, ignoring his previous words. From his strange garments and rude behavior, Lyn deduced he was a man from the sound kingdom. She heard from the General that the ban from the sound kingdom was lifted; and how a group will arrive within this week. She didn't expect to see one so soon.
The man sipped on his sake, ”But I wanted to meet with you, Princess Lyn.”
”..Who are you? State your name first.”
”Me? Let's see…” the man drawled on his words, he placed the cup of sake down, and he leaped down. It happened all too quickly for her; one moment he was drinking sake on the top of the tree. In a flash, his face was inches away from hers and - the next he was kissing her.