Bit furthermore than the far reachs of my memories.
Of most prominent occurrences.
The distilled crisp taps from my hard lacquered soles.
Followed by a accompaning pair behind.
Juxtaposed against the slight ambience.
What felt like a long hallway.
Brimly adorned with several potraits and landscapes.
Paintings of dignified men and gothic depictions of war.
Historical dynastys and heritage on grand display.
A marvel to witness by itself.
The much late dawning sky outside.
From the light corresponding to the wall.
Much freshness to the unfamiliar scene.
And slight stiffness I do feel.
Welling in my chest, imo pectore.
A trace of coffee incense.
The passing guards.
The ticking of the grandfather clock.
While striding across the corridor.
A somewhat light dress that felt fluttering through the air.
Sense of the gentle warmth of my clothes.
It was certainly ironed prior.
Mixed feeling; terrified and excitement.
Inferiority and wonder.
What will come after this?
Accompanied by an undescribable guilt.
Down right Gullible.
and a slight brash pride of prior victor.
Swayed by rash thought.
Disturbing thought dispelled.
All that to conclude in rational apathy.
Humility and the more floor like self esteem
And down it all goes to the drain.
Till it only cycle once more.
The only plumber that forget to tighten his pipes.
Anti social?
And then it all halts, and thus truly began.
The end of my dazed daydream.
For as in front of me was the royal dining gates.
The handle; obviously substantiated by heavy gold and silver
Polished well; my slight trembling face reflecting off it
My hands rested on those two bars
I catch my breath for a moment....
A pause....
Perhaps one a bit too long...
"Shiiori-sama?"
Sudden interjection
Brief conviction
False grip
Actual grip
False turn
False turn, my body refuses
Dissonance among my hands and mind
As I gather both will and strength
Pushing both gates open
A little less regard on what to come later
I mean it's not like a giant will pop right?
"As I told you that this nate..."
As I thoughts came both in cynical giggles and astonishment
I should have learned how not to raise flags long ago
Though admittedly I haven't known the kingdom long enough
Mostly from conversation striked up in the tavern home
A man towering past me three times over
Near 3 meters and a half
Well built body, defined muscles that could be hinted
Under the formal attire he don
A image of an old grandpa with a sudden joyous expression
Almost no sign of whither within him, a vigorous persona
Ironically polar to the young listful me?
Well, I do have a couple decades on me or so
I guess people hold within them all sorts of surprises
A tight spring indeed.
As he comes to me in a quick haste and quickness
Much lightness to his foot work, an near obvious indication of military wit
He kneed down to my face,
Places his large, overwhelming hand on my shoulder
And made a good look at my face
I imagine distinguishing my eyes, nose, mouth, and the holistic part of my face
I've seen things, these old eyes of mine
Sorry to disappoint, I suggest these dead beat eyes are not exactly a pleaser,
Aren't they?
I'll try my best to be a cheerful spirit
A slight smile will do
"Hello there young' un"
"How was your trip here?"
"Must be a long journey"
"Is this the benefactor of my my niece see?"
*Tries to place a smile
"Yes.."
"Thank you for your concern and high praise"
"I'm very hono-"
*As he suddenly places his hands under my arm
*And proceeds to lift me up a near two meter as he stands up
*Swinging me around like an inertia wheel
*I pretty much gave up the cheerful persona for a rather more horid one
*And why not go all the way, in which he did
*Throwing me up the air and to catch me again and again
*I'm rather speechless by now....
Smile.....smile
Remember to smile
"It's been such joyous moment for me to finally meet you!"
"Come! Rejoice!"
"Uncle"
"It's not fine for you to treat our guess as such"
"Please remain calm"
*Places me down
"Oh ho ho"
"Here you go"
"Excuse my uncle's behavior"
"He looks forward to our dinner tonight"
I recognize that face
He's the chess opponent I played against,
during our stay at the library
2nd Prince Nathaniel Malcalester Campbell
I quickly remembered my formalities etiquette
*A curtsey on display
"Your Royal highness"
"Sir Prince John and Second Crown Prince Nathaniel"
"I introduce my name as Niizuma Shiiori"
"Pleasure to be of acquaintances"
"Like wise"
*Two men bowing
"Sir Prince John"
"And Prince Nathaniel"
"This is the child I have been talking about"
"She's a unpolished gem"
"Oh ho"
"I've heard great stories from you"
"Forgive me of my slight discourtesy on my part"
"As woman tend to frown such matters"
"May I ask how old are you?"
*Chuckle a little
I supposed I never really realized my age till then huh
"A little over 10 years old"
*I'm lying really. We're about the same stage of life.
*Does his back hurt? Mine certainly would.
"My my, isn't this a surprise?"
"But you do look very young"
*Prince Nathaniel having placed a great scrutiny on my face
"Seems true enough"
"Raw talent"
"Just like I said, an in polished gem"
"Uncle, I've seen it with my two eyes"
"Do you remember my offering back at that library?"
"Yes"
"A position as your right wing"
"I..... still haven't decided yet"
"I'll grant you an education"
"But that position"
"That'll be a great shame if refused"
"Adoption"
""Huh?""
The aged man sparked the proposal
He told so with a such gleam in his eyes
With a clear and distinct click emanating throughout the room
Passionate man indeed
"I am adopting you as my child"
"But"
"I've heard about you a bit"
"You're from the slums aren't you?"
"Tudor street"
"?"
"I've heard from the Amelia maids"
"Not to mention..."
*As he kneed down on the floor, his face close to mine
"I recognize this face"
"Your name somewhere"
"You frequent the city library don't you?"
"Yes"
"I've seen you before, a glance"
"You surely have already read difficult books prior, haven't"
"A book I was looking was at your hands once"
"You've always never rented a book, placed the book back on the same day"
"...ok"
"I'm not taking a no for your answer"
"If your father and mother disagree, it's very much understandable"
"I'll be their Godfather instead"
"....."
"I have no father... Nor a mother"
"I have been living with a benefactor, my old man Gaius"
"Helped worked at the Bearded axe"
"That brothel?"
Nathaniel interject
"A tavern..... And also a brothel"
"Hmmmm"
"I see"
"Why not just buy her out right?"
"Silly, she has no residental parents, is she an immigrant?"
"Taking hold with an informal establishment, that's a illegal"
"Oh please, never mind him"
"We're not those sort of people are we"
"Hmmmm"
"Here..... take this"
He took a out necklace out from his inner vest jacket
And chants a small mantra on to it
Before fixing it on my neck, adjusted to be hidden rather than seen
It was a metallic pendant with a royal crest on to it
I could sense a magical aura hidden in it
"This?"
I questioned instinctively
"Keep it safe"
"Are You serious uncle?"
"You can't undo this you know"
*Nathaniel obviously a little stunned
"Exactly"
"You know I bring this everywhere; Nathaniel, and so be it"
"I've been waiting for this occasion for a long time"
*Places a extraordinary grin
*Dudump dudump
My heart jumped a beat didn't?
What's that?
As soon as that necklace was fixed on me,
I felt an indescribable feeling with it
I can't exactly place a finger to it but....
...
....
...
*Door opening
A young man and a boy child on his back
They seem jolly close
He seems in his early 20s while the younger boy seems about my age
A slight sorrowful face the young lad has
"Ahh, we've sure been beaten early haven't we?"
"C'mon Brutus, if only you walked faster"
"...."
"Hmmm"
"Yes"
"Ahh what a pleasant surprise, third and fourth prince"
"So glad that you've made it"
"Third Prince"
"Brother"
"It seems that you're getting along well with our half brother"
"Don't go overboard"
"Charles"
".... Nat's doing that thing with his eyes again"
"He'll grow old faster that way"
"Old, old, old like Uncle John"
"Big Brutus, please put me down"
*Sigh
"Oh boy"
"..."
"Never mind, best behavior; we have a guest"
*I gave them too; a curtsey
"Your Royal highness"
"Sir Prince Brutus and Prince Charles"
"I introduce my name as Niizuma Shiiori"
"Pleasure to be of acquaintances"
"Nice to meet you too!"
"You're about my age"
"I like your hair, can I touch it later?"
*Smiles widely as he gave his hand
"Perhaps another time"
This was Prince Charles huh....
He's indeed about my age...
Then the quiet lad came foward with a gentle bow
"Third crown prince, Brutus"
*As he patted my head
Jeez.... Is these people just tall or is it I whoese just short?
Perhaps both?
"Nice to, meet you"
"Have protected my sister"
"Good friend, good"
"Yup"
I gave my slight wryly face as as I nodded.
I tried my best not to undo myself to apathy
He's a bit on the quiet side I suppose
But he's mighty handsome, I'm sure he's popular with the girls.
Mysterious guy.
"Take care"
"Ah hmm, yup"
"Thank you"
...
....
...
We had a few more minutes before dinner is ready.
I haven't yet seen the Amelia-nee, but I'd get to acquaint myself with the men.... And boys.
Again I would remind myself I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for Lybra-san translation skills....
All that's left is for the king himself to grace us with his presence.
By the way, I haven't delve into politics much, or civics in anyway so I'm learning.
Talking with them I have gotten to learn the royal family tree, so this was interesting indeed.
First..... I just want to blurt out polygamy, since it is what first comes to mind.
Well I guess extra mistresses were common whenever there's a strong influential man.
Though I guess the reason was obvious after hearing my elaboration.
The current ruler of the Kingdom was King August Macalester, he's the person we're waiting for. I've been told he's just finishing up from his office.
His first 'significant other' was Queen Julia, she was from the Campbell noble household.
Predetermined from the start I supposed. But she lacked the fertility a noble blood line need.
Having failed from five miscarriages she finally had a child. But unfortunately she died during that final childbirth, leaving him with only Princess Amelia.
His second wife; the Second Queen, emerged from the midst of that frustration. Her name was Queen Iris from the Heyner house hold. She successfully bore 4 children, three prior from Princess Amelia's birth.
And with that the male heir problem was resolved in a unsuspected manner.
Oh and one more.
He has an younger brother name Sir Prince John Macalester.
The person who swung me around.
He's the king personal advisor, and by effect the army's executive general.
Not too concerned in ruling per say, he did fled once to become an adventurer.
Now he's retired and happy, though his only regret is to failed at getting woman and thus children.
He's planning to adopt me from the get go....
Oh boy.... Talk about opportunity, even on my side.
*Sounds of footsteps
Then suddenly my ears picked up something.
It's only me who noticed, vampire hearing afterall.
It'll be awhile later till they'll notice
Is that the king's footsteps perhaps?
"I think the king is coming"
"What did you say Shiiori-chan?"
"I think...."
I got up from the chair went up to check.
*Sound of the grandfather clock chiming
*The door swings open.
*A man could be seen passing through the large doors, parking two guards a front the room.
*And behind him was a two woman, she was the second Queen and Amelia-nee.
*Amelia gave me a wink
"Good evening everyone"
"Brother John, it's nice to see you here"
Uncle John greeted him and followed by the rest.
"Your majesty"
""""Father"""""
"Now who is she here?"
I quickly did my pose and introduced myself
"An honor to meet you, your majesty"
"Niizuma Shiiori, invited to receive audience"
"Ahh the beneficiary"
"We'll talk over supper then"
...
....
...
The dinner table was a fairly large rectangular table, able to support about 10 people easy.
I was seated next to king;to his left, who was at the end of the table.
In front of me was the Second Queen.
Uncle John was next to the Queen.
Or perhaps easier said, on the king's right side was the Queen Iris, Uncle John, and Princess Amelia.
On his left was me, the second prince, third, and fourth.
Agghhhh why does Amelia-nee have to be so far away.
I've been to several overseas dinners before to European countries as a well known ambassador for my company. Social dining etiquette was indeed in my repertoire.
And this was indeed not a formal meal as the seating order was rather off.
This was a private dinner.
Oh boy....
It wasn't long after we were seated, food was served.
The chief seam great at what he does, as seen from the nice smell of the meal and plating of the food.
The maids kept on delivering food untill the table was fairly full with the banquet.
The king initiate the meal, and everyone followed.
Appetizers, then opening, middle, closing, dessert.
It's just like a novel plot.
"Ikitakimasu"
"A prayer?"
The king asked me.
"Speak freely, this dinner is informal"
"No... Not really"
"It's more of a thanksgiving from where I'm from"
"I See"
"Where are you from?"
"I came from a foreign country far away"
"But my memories there are but fragments"
"Nippon , land of the rising sun"
"Well I haven't heard such a nation"
"I'm at doubts you're from such a place"
"So you're not of my subject?"
"I've made this place my home, and to that I am your subject"
"You are indeed my King"
"How long have you been staying in the city?"
"It's have been about a year"
"A vampire?"
"How rare"
"Though not unheard of, they're a dying species"
"Of the demon tribes"
"Certainly anyone of you're race should been in the recorded, yet you have none?"
"I have taken shelter under wing from someone in the downtown district"
"I'm not from the residential area"
"I'm a bit known in the slums"
Then the Queen chimed in
"Oh my.... The slums"
"But you act not of a ruffian"
"You're a mysterious one indeed"
"You have good manners dispite coming from the underground"
"Who taught you etiquettes?"
"I have not been taught, yet I learn from the maids..."
"And perhaps it is also of good sense to be respectful and honorable"
"The common courtesy"
"Yes"
"Ha ha you are amusing"
"I find you very amusing"
"Nihon; you say this is the land of your birth"
"With whom you departed from Nihon Niizuma-san?"
".... From a foreign country"
"I fled there alone"
"Alone?"
".....Alone, I have no knowledge of my parents"
"Hmmm'
As he took a slip of wine.
"You seem rather clever for a child"
"Or are your fooling me with your appearance?"
"Hmmm"
"....I would like to say I am, but unfortunately I'm physically around 10 years old"
"...."
"You don't act like one"
"Your dead beat eyes and actions are not of a child's"
"Well.... Nothing gets passed your majesty eyes"
"Indeed I think not like a child"
"I've been through things"
"Isn't failure, life's greatest teacher?"
"Life is full of them, life that changes children to adults"
"Hmmm"
"Wise words for a child"
"Please I'm not worthy of such flattery"
"I merely passing on the words what others told me"
Nathaniel placed down his cup.
"Father, this child has a brilliant mind"
"Least on that, I can assure"
"Well well look at that, Niizuma-san"
"Looks like you have someone's support already "
"Perhaps she do well as an official"
"But I'm not sure if she be willing"
"Though she is of young age to start"
*Nathaniel clings on my shoulder and grips rather firmly
"If it is of your majesty interest, I shall do"
"But I do have to pay my respects first"
Uncle John stepped in
"I'm proposing already tht she'll be my daughter in law"
"She's mine"
"Well it just occurred to me so"
"Consider also the child's valiant act and contribution to protect the royal family's name"
*Glances over at Amelia-nee at a moment
"It is only just that I give you something in return"
"A reward"
"A reward?"
"A reward of your bravery"
"In exchange you do not speak of the incident that happened on that alley"
"If it is within my power, I'll can grant you wealth, position of power, education"
"And even sexual endeavors, though I believe with someone your age,
this is of more irrelevant"
"Adoption"
Uncle John reminded
"Brother don't forget the adoption"
"So eager are you with this child"
*Trace my necklace from my neck
"Did my brother give that necklace to you?"
Slightly shamed but
"...yes"
*A frown is drawn a bit on his majesty face
"Well I can't say anything about it then"
"But"
"Frankly I'm a bit reluctant to bring this up"
"....."
"As you can see I'm in a hard position"
"How about you become my brother's child?"
"A potential ally of to the throne is well within a position of power"
"A roof over your head and a education"
"If it is your Majesty's...."
"And Prince John's will, I'll be grateful to accept the offer"
"If only I could pay my respects to those in the slums from time to time"
"Well.... great then"
"With that settled, and all things considered"
"Your wish has been granted"
"Welcome to the royal family"
And initiated by Uncle John
Ehm.... I mean father John
"To Niizuma-san"
To the sour few that clapped
I'm so sorry.
As the dinner continues and the night draws on.
It was a nice meal, roasted bird and beef, mashed potatoes, soup, and some baked sweets as well.
Too bad I have a small stomach after all, but I was wise enough to eat what I enjoy and had more time with the conversation.
After that, everyone went back to their room.
Uncle John's residence was just beyond the road nearby.
But I didn't follow him, instead I was taken back by
Or borrowed by Amelia-nee.
I will be with her I suppose.
I'll catch up with my sudden father later?
New arrangements were made.
A crazy day for me and I suppose for everyone.
It turn out that I'll be living in Uncle... Ehm I mean Father John's residence from now.
But that day would be later, and as for today I'm exhausted.
Un expectedly I'm invited to sleep at Amelia-nee place.
I'll be sleeping at Amelia-nee room.... And bed.
I'll be sleeping with a girl?
I mean I know I have done so before, but I was unconscious at the time.
Things like this still terrifies me.
To go be fair, I'm a girl indeed.
As I gaze my self at the mirror.
"Shiiori-sama?"
As my maid Toela ask; concerned
"Oh nevermind"
"You can leave us now'
"Then if that's so, I bid my return till tommorow"
"Hope you have a nice rest Shiiori-sama"
"So how was your day Shiiori-chan?"
"Well... I didn't bring up the fact that Niizuma was my last name"
"It was an exhaustion"
"I'm tired"
"Well bare with me awhile, we still need to clean you up before bed"
"I'll be sleeping with Amelia-nee?"
"You don't want to?"
"No, I mean should I?"
"Oh please, don't be too shy, it's not good to cover yourself too much"
"Here I'll help you undress if you help with mine"
"I'll wipe off the sweet before heading to bed"
*We're at the room's commons, the bathroom
A bit hesitant but I did what I had to do.
Though I'm in a female body and having the female ratios of hormones courseing through me
I still feel a bit guilty by my mind, the memory of being a man.
She has beautiful skin, I'll say
As I undo her clothes, her drapes placed in another place.
Her face and hair still eminate youth.
Plush lips and cheeks.
Slight freckles are a charm in their own way.
Her chest are at full view.
Perks of her two mounts perk up in a way that'll delight any man, lest he be neutered.
Breasts that'll make even the stoic of knights blush.
Clear skin.
Child bearing waists.
A clean and visible sexual mounds visible.
Hair barely noticeable.
Bottom in ideal proportion.
Clitoris un erected, in provoked
The loose skin is little of mention.
Sacred place of a bed play drama.
All in view.
You can see why I'm feel guilty as I do now.
"Your turn"
"Ehh?"
"C'mon it'll be a sec"
As she quickly undo my clothes and starts to clean me up with a wet towel.
"Your hand up"
"...yes"
As she diligently clean up my face, neck, pits, and the rest.
The cold wet sensation from the towel as it adventures around my skin.
Slightly embarrassed and stimulated, given it's her.
"I'm grateful that you did what you did"
"It was brave of you"
"Eh?"
*Her words snaped be aback
"I remember others looking the other way"
"Oh..."
"It's not a big deal honestly"
"It was the right thing to do"
*I felt a slight pitch on my cheek
"That was reckless of you"
"You could've hurt yourself"
"But luckily I did no?"
"You're the princess"
"I'm just a child on the side"
"An besides.... I think I can say the same to you too Amelia-nee"
"You cheeky brat"
*As she kissed me in the cheek
"Those words make me very happy"
"If only you were a boy my age, wouldn't that be nice"
"To bad I'm not a knight in a shining armor"
"Hehe"
"I heard woman are most pleased with flattery and chivalry"
*As she wiped up the last of me
*I do have faint knowledge of woman myself
"I guess I would"
"But I still want to enjoy myself still"
"Perhaps when the time comes I might have myself a husband"
"And you too, aren't you a girl too Shiiori-chan?"
*As she came closed to sniff me
"You smell nice, and you're cute as a button"
"I'm happy to happy to have a little sister as cute as you"
"I'll might feel rather jealous of your future husband"
"Having someone like you to accompany"
"Aha...."
*I kinda am iffy on that subject
"I'm kinda the lone girl within the family, so I guess it was inevitable I became boyish in nature"
"Though I do have my noble friends, I guess it's not the same?"
"You seem beautiful yourself"
*My honest remark
"You can sure flatter, thank you"
"Here; it's my turn, can you wipe my back for me?"
*As I help wipe her back
*After I'm finished, she continued on for her body and also her girl talk
"You know, im a bit lonely without my mother"
"Never knew her much"
"Died from having me"
"Yeah"
"So I guess I take more on my father"
"Queen Iris and I are just too distant I suppose"
"Not to blame her, she have her own kids to worry about"
"Your step brothers?"
"You can say that, only Brutus is the one that really pay attention to me"
"I mean I'm considered as her little sister after all, along with little Charles"
"Hehe"
"You're about the same age as him"
*As she draw me closer, my face plunging into her breast
*My face begins to redden
*As she soothes my hair and face
"It's just that I feel like I'm a stranger within my own households most of times"
"Alien"
"But I'm happy as I am"
*Slight tears from her
*I hug her out of pity
*You can say I momentary forget that she's naked and all but
*This kind of loneliness I knew all too well.
"You should have a good husband yourself"
"There's a possibility for me having a political marriage with the neighboring kingdom"
"Like the first prince?"
*I remember about the parade that happened
"Yeah"
"Let's get ready to head to bed"
"Um"
*As wrapped our selves with towels and head to her room.
...
....
...
We arrived at her room.
As we worn our night drapes before bed.
"Do you feel comfortable?"
"Or is it a bit too cold?"
*As I touch my night dress.
Its really soft to touch, and or right size
Buts it really revealing though. My back and is rather exposed.
Though I must say, the cloth is similar to satin silk.
Really nice.....
"It's a bit exposing..."
"Don't worry, it only during the hot season"
"You'll be comfortable"
"Besides there's the bed sheet to cover with so you'll might heat up with regular drapes"
"Or perhaps you prefer bare?"
"It does get really hot next month so you might consider it"
*My face reddens.
I mean during when I was at the bearded axe I did considered going bare naked during the hot nights.
I had several encounters waking up bathed in sweat.
I never did it in regular, I guess I'm still used to the pajamas paradigm.
Air conditioning was a thing in modern day Japan.
As I saw her wear the same.
Covering her chest but her back bare.
The clothes we both worn was rather translucent,
you can see both her and mine figure if you look closely enough.
Frilly cloths and a dainty panties.
Oh how girls can easily provoke men....
It's a very provoking lingerie to the inexperienced eye.
I have said pair of inexperienced eyes.
I mean I wasn't to invested in sexual fantasy to begin with in my younger days.
I was a brainic in a way.
Though I reckon the internet back on earth have a plethora of video gratifying the male desires.
I guess I rather late to the trend?
We both wear white dress, though it's really like lingerie.
Panties too.
I wonder?
I had a sip of blood and milk while she had her glass of water.
...
....
...
On the bed, we talked what you will consider a girl's talk.
About the boys, about the future, places recommend I go see, and per say her habit of escaping her castle, methods I mean.
We get to know each other well.
I talked about esoteric parts of my life in Japan and my anecdotes of life.
Several things till we tire ourselves to sleep.
The bed was soft, the pillows too.
There's a body pillow for two but in all honesty I bet she have plans on using me as one.
Like that one night.
Not that I mind too much...?
As the night grew late
Silence a more.
We slept an innocent night (I promise)
A rest.
Leaving today, a past, a memory
To await the day, tommorow, a present.
A gift to come.
Sela~
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By : Joshua J. Susanto
July 2nd, 2020
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Author's note :
Super sorry that I was late, very late to update.
Anyway hope you enjoyed my work.
Bty, I'm planning a sub chapter 14.5 so be on the look out!
I usually update 2-3 chapters every 6 months(which is long), but I'll try to change that.
Thank you for your support as always!