''Wake up!! Wake up! Selling day! Everyone up!'' Nova was pulled up to her feet, as the giant man next to her stood.
They're a pair, both Fanali's. Both under the control of one single weak man ''gladiators! Come to the front!'' The Fanalis man by the name of Giant lead them to the front
Their chains were clipped onto a line. One guard led them out of the hull of the boat, and down to the dock. Where men of a different country stood waiting for them ''These are the gladiators? One is a child''
''That child is a Fanalis, like the man standing next to her. Do you want them or not?'' They exchanged money
''Bring out the children'' moments later, a line of 20 children was led out. The soldiers looked them up and down ''We'll take them also''
The boat master chuckled taking his money and sailing the boat away. The children were clipped in front of the gladiators, leading the way toward a great palace of blue and silver.
Through the halls, passed happy maids, into a courtyard. Where two, men stood there, dressed in sky blue
''Emperor Hakutoku we have them'' Emperor Hakutoku turned, his face covered by the shadow of the sun
''Split them up'' They'll split between children and gladiators, then boys and girls. Their chains removed
''You are now in the Kou Empire. I am Emperor Hakutoku, you will address me as Emperor Hakutoku. This is my brother Prince Koutoku, you'll also address him as Prince Koutoku... In the Kou Empire, you are free to do what you like, but you must serve the Empire. You cannot leave the boards or the Kou or your District if you are giving one'' The Emperor looked toward the gladiators
''You gladiators have only two options as to what you shall do in the Kou. Become a soldier under a general, or become a trainer of the new recruits'' One woman held up her stub of a hand ''What if you can neither fight nor train''
''You will become a maid. I'm sure they can find something in your field''
''What about Nova Empire Hakutoku?'' She touched Nova's shoulders ''She's just a girl. I wish for her not to fight in a war''
''She is a gladiator, she fights'' Prince Koutoku snapped at her ''Prince Koutoku with all respect, a girl shouldn't be fighting another's man war. Fighting for your life in the coliseum is much too different from war''
''Agreed. She will become a maid with you if you wish'' ''thank you Emperor Hakutoku'' Royo bowled with Nova ''Maids'' The Emperor waved the maids over ''take them'' Different groups of maids took different groups away
Nova was thrown in a bath ''Make it quick girls! We don't have much time until the prince and princess wake'' Royo scrubbed down Nova, then herself ''Wear this'' the 6 girls throw on thin white kimono
''We are severe Prince Koutoku sons. You two will take the youngest prince, Kouha. You two, prince Koumei. And us three will take the oldest Kouen'' Royo took Nova's hand, leading the way out as they collect cleaning equipment
Before the maid open the door, she smiled at the one who ''I didn't catch your names'' ''Royo and Nova'' ''Aki... Prince Kouen, are you awake?'' ''Come in'' Aki opened the door, seeing the prince with skinny red hair step out of the bed
''Would you like anything done'' ''Just the bed... You have new maids Aki?'' ''Yes, we got them this morning'' Kouen nodded with acknowledgment to the girls walking into the bathroom ''Nova give this to Prince Kouen. They're his clean clothes. Knock before your enter''
Nova took the clean light blue clothes and knocked on the bathroom door ''Yes?'' Kouen asked from the bath looking over to the door ''Your clothes Prince Kouen'' Royo spoke for Nova ''Come in'' Nova opened the door, stepping in
He was only a few years older than her, but the difference in looks was so vast. She stood smaller than an average size of a girl, while Kouen was taller than most maids. Her body was covered in light scars, bruises, and scarabs. Kouen, not a singel mark
''Place them over their'' But the major difference was their education. Being a prince, he had to learn everything. Every language, culture, and race. Nova being a slave never got taught how to speak, or read
Nova kept her eyes down, walking over to the bath table that held soaps. Nova placed the clothes down
''There are towels in the lower space, get me one'' Kouen pointed to a large cupboard. Nova grabbed the softest one she found, placing it on the cloths
She stared at him for a minute, asking if that was all ''What was your name?'' Nova was silent ''Can you speak?'' She shook her head ''Go then'' Nova shut the door after her ''Nova, daring, run to the kitchen and fetch this thing''
Nova took the paper ''Stephen! Take Nova to the kitchen'' The guard took Nova's small hand. Nova took notice of everyone in the palace as they passed. They looked happy, enjoying the work, chatting with their friends
She remembers when no one talked. They weren't allowed to talk ''Say, Nova, the woman with you Royo'' Nova nodded ''Is she seeing someone?'' Nova stopped the guard, pointing to a new soldier in new armour
''Him?'' Nova nodded ''Ohh'' Nova patted his hand holding her's. Stephen lead her the rest of the way
''I must go, Nova, can you do the rest?'' She nodded, knocking before entering the kitchen ''What do you want girl?'' One of the chiefs asked, rushing around to gather breakfast for the royal family
Nova followed after her, passing the note ''Who is this for?'' Nova looked down ''A prince?'' Nova snapped her head up and down ''The oldest boy? He loves dragon fruit... Yes?'' The chief moved a girl out of the way getting Nova her stuff
''Girl'' She shoved the foot in her arms ''Now scrum'' Nova with a few stops and wrong turns ended up at Kouen's room somehow ''Nova, good your back'' Aki prepared the food, as Royo cleaned the dust ''Nova, open the windows''
Soon Kouen was out of the bath ''Royo can you?'' ''Is everything done?'' Kouen asked ''Yes, Royo just needs to do the bathroom'' Kouen waved for Aki and Nova to follow ''Head to the mess hall after your are done, Royo''
Kouen took them to the Dining Hall, sitting next to his brothers. On the other side of the table, were his cousins. Hakuyuu, Hakuren, Hakuei, Hakuryuu, their mother Gyokuen, then the Emperor ''Kouen where has your father gone?''
''I do not know'' There was silence for a bit until the food was brought out. They started to talk over the food and the new maids ''We eat at dinner. I'm moving Royo over to the night shift... Nova, what are you?'' Aki stared at her with intense blue eyes
''I see it on the tip of your tongue don't lie'' Nova looked toward her feet ''Tell me before I force it out'' Aki got down into her face. Nova grabbed her hand, leading her out. Nova with excellent skills lead her to the training yard
She sniffed twisting before she was off again. The Fanalis man held out his great scared hand to Nova. Nova took it tugging him down. He bent down ''ᛋᚻᛖ ᚹᚪᚾᛏᛋ ᛏᚩ ᚾᚩᚹ ᚹᚻᚪᛏ ᛁ ᚪᛘ'' The man smiled, standing
''She is a Fanalis'' ''What does she speak?'' ''Her language'' he spat ''Come, Nova, we have work to do'' Nova stayed still ''ᛁ×ᛘ ᛋᛏᚪᛁᛁᛝ'' ''She'll come back at dinner'' ''I want her now'' ''She is free to do what she wants, correct? She is no longer a slave''
''She severe's the Kou'' ''She will be with me. She'll pack up the mess after I teach the soldiers'' Aki growled walking away
''What happen?'' Winter asked ''ᛋᚻᛖ ᛁᛋ ᛋᚳᚪᚱᛁ'' ''You're afraid of her, but not death?'' Nova puffed air out of her nose, making him chuckle
''Come. I'll find someone to teach you how to speak their language''
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Innocent Until Stolen
Fanfiction"She was once Innocent until she was thrown into a pit. Stolen from her homeland" - Ugo Guardian Of The Sacred Palace Working to your hands bleed gives you resistance against the cure world. The world is full of war and hate. Climbing the ran...
