The Vampire Prince

Things are only just starting

After creating a suitable living space for Ryoma Nanako had to go back to the castle before the council noticed. If she didn't the outcome could go one of two ways; the council will not care and try to run things on their own acting as if she was there, or they will send out a search party alerting the public which could cause a scandal.

Either outcome is not preferable and may cause a rift in Ryoma's plan he supposedly has. Nanako couldn't help but question the princes motives. Ever since the rebellion he has been different. She wanted to help, but Ryoma wouldn't let her. He wont even tell her the plan. She worries, yes she is the stand-in Queen and has a responsibility to the people but she is Ryoma's cousin first. That sounds backwards but she was not raised to rule the people, she was raised to be Ryoma's support, his right-hand.

It didn't matter anymore anyway, she cannot change the past. Still she couldn't help but imagine the world as if the king and Queen never died. Would Ryoma still be this cold, calculating individual. Would he still keep everything to himself as if the world were on his shoulders. Would he still have to deal with this many responsibilities. Would he still have that reputation the council forced him into. She would never know, and imagining things will not bring her aunt and uncle back nor would it do the present situation any good. She could only trust and blindly follow Ryoma.

She could only tell herself that he is the King in everything but title, he knows what he is doing.

Still...

Nanako shook her head of her thoughts, now was not the time. She took a deep breath, put on a blank face, and opened the doors to the throne room. Seeing no one inside she relaxed a bit but still did not let her guard down, she couldn't afford to, not with the council.

She flinched when she heard a cough behind her. Nanako turned around and relaxed again when she saw only the throne room guard. Of course how could she forget he was there.

The guard bowed only his head and address her politely. "My lady."

Nanako nodded and walked up to the throne to sit down, she was tired from her duties the last few months and wanted to sit. With each day of Ryoma's vacation the council grows bolder in their decisions. It was making it difficult for Nanako to keep them within her limited control.

The guard spoke up again. "A messenger was looking for you earlier but could not find you. The council sent him to one of the spare rooms until you were located. Shall I send for them?"

"The messenger yes, not the council. Lets not bother them with needless things. Unless they bring news of upmost importance I will not disturb the council members."

The guard nodded his head. "As you wish my lady." and then left to fetch the messenger.

Nanako smiled, if it was who she thought it was then it was almost time.

When the guard walked back in there was a young boy along with him. Nanako stood up and walked over to the boy. "Welcome back,  I heard you bring me news?"

The boy smiled "Yes, my lady. As you had asked of me I bring back news of the first day beginning. The finals are set to start tomorrow."

Nanako smiled brighter, it was as she had expected. "Thank-you Thomas. As promised I will bring you your reward tomorrow. As for now, you may stay in the spare room for the night. You must be tired from coming back by yourself."

The boy nodded and skipped out of the throne room. The guard watched him leave with confusion. "My lady, you know the boy?"

"Ah yes in fact I do. Don't worry all will be revealed soon. I believe it is time to fetch the council though, if you may."