Broken Apart

Stuttered Words

   Ahh, the village of Pikoro, holds millions of people, lead by a king and queen and their five sons Makoto the eldest, Rin the second eldest, Rei, Haruka, and Nagisa the youngest. But tensions were high with the villagers of Pikoro and the royal family. the village wanted equal rights and clean clothes and more food, although they had houses they didn't have much food, water or even clothes! I know, sad.. but let's continue. Atsouko a young woman about the age of seventeen has worked her hardest to help her family and the village by raising enough money to buy food from merchants and traders that come from different villages. Her mom was ill so she had to do jobs for her and cook, Atsouko didn't mind working all day, she would sacrifice for her family and village if it's the last thing she does. "Hi! I am back! There was a new merchant with meat and potatoes so I decided to buy some for us and the village!" She explained while panting heavily due to her running around the village to passing out food. " Oh thank you dear" said her mother, " I need to help Mrs. Ama with her kids. Be back soon!" She told her family. "Goodbye sweetie!" Atsouko's father waved goodbye and she was already out the door. She was speeding through the village until.. "Oh no I might be lat- KYAAA!!!" Atsouko yelped while she fell to the ground. "Oh my, I am so sorry miss, here let me help you.." offered and gentle, yet manly voice, She looked up a tall young man in a buttoned up white shirt and black pants. She just stared at him for what seemed like ages until he said "Um, are you okay? Your not hurt are you?" asked the mysterious man, "Oh, sorry n-no I just b-blanked out.." Atsouko took his hand and heat went up her cheeks and into a deep blush. "Makoto Tachibana, one of the eldest sons in the Pikoro kingdom" He kisses her hand lightly and now Atsouko's cheeks turned from pale pink to ruby rose. " A-Atsouko H-Himada, one of the people from the v-village." She replies as she gives a quick bow. " I have heard of you before, people keep talking about you and how caring you are." He smiles and a blush goes upon his face. " Oh really?" She starts to get flustered and her heart races like the speed of lightning. " I have to be somewhere right now goodbye!" She runs off and Makoto gives a sigh. " Heh, what a cutie.." They both mumble.