Hi! This is CrystalKitteN-MeW (Crys for short) and I'm presenting my third Prince of Tennis story!
IMPORTANT NOTE: This story was first posted in my other account, Aquamarine Crystalline but since I've decided to post one-shots only there, I've deleted the story there and re-posted it here. I've changed the title too and I edited the story a bit so to those who've read it before in there ought to read it again here.
You know, I've always been fascinated about the concept of the Blue Moon. I know it's a really rare and mystical occurrence. And just like the rare love in this story so I thought it would fit. Plus, the Blue Moon has something to do with the characters here so it's not just for the title.
Well, this has been an experiment for me if whether I can make a female Ryoma story. To avoid OC-ness, I made the female Ryoma like some of my own characteristics so I can sync with the story better. Well, it is still THRILL PAIR, which you can see if you squinted at the summary and focused on the capitalized words.
SUMMARY: Ryoma is a bratty orphaned heiress bored of her life. Will she feel THRILLING LOVE, as rare as the Blue Moon, in getting kidnapped by a charming blue-eyed kidnapper[AU, female Ryoma
There you have it. So, I hope you enjoy the story!
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Oh yeah, I have to add that I'm currently busy with schoolwork so updates won't happen very often… But I try to update once a week, specifically Friday or Saturday so check those days out.
Unya, just so you know, to all those who reviewed, messages for you from me will always be found at the end of the chapter, in my ending author's note! Thanks to all reviewers!
Note: I watched the whole Prince of Tennis series on a Japanese-dubbed, English-subtitled DVD so please bear with me if I accidentally add Japanese honorifics to the characters' names.
Bold- English
Italics- Flashback
'Dialogue'- Thoughts
"Dialogue"- Spoken Dialogue
Underline- Codename
Disclaimer: I don't own Prince of Tennis.
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Once in a Blue Moon
CHAPTER 1: Intro Action
The name 'Echizen' was famous because the family was the richest in Tokyo, Japan. It was often gossiped about. Today, however, in the majestic Echizen mansion, the name seems to be repeated more than usual.
Want to take a peek?
"Echizen-sama."
"…"
"Echizen-sama.."
"…"
"ECHIZEN-SAMA!"
A pocketbook with the title "The Evening News" by Arthur Hailey (A/N: It's my book report but I don't own it) dropped down, revealing a pouting short green-haired girl reclined on a lush and majestic bed decorated with sky blue hangings. Her golden eyes clearly showed annoyance to whoever was calling (or shouting, for want of a better word) her name.
"What now?"
A stiff but tall, young-looking butler stood before her. He was wearing a black suit with white undershirt. He bowed low then he stood up straight, his short neat brown hair along with his sea green eyes emanating an authoritative effect. "I'm sorry for yelling Echizen-sama but it was the only way to get your attention. Tonight, you'll be dining with another of your deceased father's business partner and his family so I urge you to prepare yourself."
"That again," Echizen scowled as she closed the book she was reading. "Akira, how many times do I have to tell you that I hate those stupid dinners? All they talk about are business and the past. So boring… And I think I've told you a thousand times that I hate wearing gowns?"
"But Echizen-sama," the butler named Akira's face faltered, "it's a way to deal with your parents' passing. You might come under an emotional breakdown if you don't interact with other people."
"I'm eighteen! I'm not a child," Echizen complained.
"Then try acting…" Akira started to say but Echizen cut him off.
"Like a proper lady? Again? No way in hell," she said before burying her face in her pocketbook.
"ECHIZEN-SAMA!" Akira yelled again.
Then the door opened and in came a maid with long auburn hair. She looked as young as the butler. Her clear cerulean eyes scanned the room.
"Oh, what's the commotion in here? Ryoma-chan, let me guess. Akira was lecturing you again, wasn't he?"
Akira looked incredulously at the maid. "Toshi-san, you call Echizen-sama by her first name? Show some respect!"
"Akira! I've already told you to call me Yuuki! And I don't have a problem calling the mistress by her first name! She doesn't have a problem either!"
The pocketbook dropped down again and Ryoma looked at the maid. "Oh, hi Yuuki. Thanks for the save."
Yuuki smiled. "No problem. Just call for me if he starts lecturing you again. We all know that his lectures can be very demanding, very long and very boring it can put an insomniac to sleep." She winked.
Akira coughed. "Ahem. As I was saying Echizen-sama…"
"Yuuki…" Ryoma started to say.
"I'm on it, Ryoma-chan!" she said as she dragged the butler by his collar (Hey, what are you doing, Toshi-san?) and out into the room.
As she closed the door, she shouted, "Don't forget to come down to dinner, Ryoma-chan! Don't worry, those business guys won't be here because I'll kick them out before they can enter the mansion! See ya!"
Silence.
Ryoma smiled. Ever since her parents died a month ago, Ayashi Akira, the faithful family butler, and Toshi Yuuki, a maid as loyal as Ayashi, took really good care of her. She wasn't depressed because of them. Akira was just being overly worried that she'd undergo an emotional breakdown. Honestly, he can be a motherhen sometimes…
Yuuki, on the other hand, was the one whom Ryoma really gets along with. She always helps her escape Akira's tedious reminders. Despite the way Yuuki treats him, she's never seen Akira fight back. Those two were really quite close. After all, they applied to work for the mansion at the same time, which was two years ago. Akira was older though since he was now 26 years old and Yuuki was a year younger.
Meanwhile, her thoughts turned to her parents again. Last month, they had gone on a short vacation trip and on the way back their plane crashed and they died. Ryoma did cry a bit but she didn't really become hysterical. Becoming crazy because of such a reason won't do her any good, she knew.
But really, life can be boring sometimes. It was always the same routine. 'Will I ever experience the thrill of life?'
She continued to read her book until she fell asleep.
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In a remote part of town, a man is seating on a large chair in a dark room. A young guy stood in front of him.
The man handed out a photo to the young guy. "Your assignment. Do it tonight at your usual time. Go with your partner, he's driving."
The young guy stared at the photo with sharp blue eyes. Then he asked, "Who is she?"
"Echizen Ryoma. Heiress of the richest family in Tokyo."
"I see. Instant cash for you, huh?"
"It's not easy because of a complicated will. There's more to it. Now stop asking questions and do it. And who knows, I might decide to tell you why I want her if you do this quickly. But due to security reasons, you are to stay on hold for a week before the meeting. Do not worry; everything you need is sent to your location. Is that clear?"
"Yes."
"Now, you might get some unexpected help from me. Do it at your own pace. Do whatever you can. Now, go and prepare."
"I will. I'll get the Princess for sure," the young guy said as he left the dark room.
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"Ryoma-chan…"
"Hmm…"
"Ryoma-chan…"
"H-huh?"
"Ryoma-chan, wake up, it's dinner time!"
Ryoma slowly opened her golden eyes. Yuuki's face with her clear cerulean eyes swam in view. She sat up and rubbed her eyes. "Yuuki?" She said sleepily.
"Yup, it's me! Now go and put on that gown!" she pointed at an elegant green gown hanged in front of Ryoma's wardrobe.
That got Ryoma awake and alert almost instantly. "G-gown? W-what the? Why should I wear it? I thought you're going to kick out those guests?"
"Ehehehe…" Yuuki laughed nervously, "Ah… well, I couldn't… So you have to go down there…"
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!! No way!" shouted Ryoma as she quickly exited the room and went outside.
Only to be greeted by the sight of Akira bowing to a man in his mid-40s. And she, Echizen Ryoma, was only wearing a plain sky blue T-shirt and very short white shorts. Wow, was she so embarrassed as the visitor and Akira stared, no gaped, at her.
Yuuki came out after 5 seconds and yelped at the fact that Ryoma had come out and shown herself to a visitor in her home clothes and not in proper attire.
Ryoma blushed. "Ah… I'm sorry. I'll… I'll go change."
The man smiled. "Ah, no need. You might be uncomfortable. It's all right with me."
"Erm… Okay." Ryoma went down the stairs, followed by Yuuki.
The man bowed. "It's nice to meet you, Echizen Ryoma. I'm Kuro Ryoru, one of your father's business partners."
"Ah. Um… Nice to meet you…" Ryoma actually didn't know what to say; good thing Yuuki was coaching her from behind.
Akira smacked his head. Ryoma was always bad at this. Then he bowed repeatedly to Kuro, "I'm sorry in behalf of Echizen-sama. It's embarrassing for you to see her like this."
"It's no problem. I'm pleased to make her acquaintance."
"Thank you for your kind understanding. Now, please, make yourself at home before dinner," Akira led Kuro into the living room.
Ryoma followed suit. Inside the very spacious living room, Kuro sat down on the couch. She did the same. Then he asked, "How have you been, Echizen-san? It must be quite difficult for you, seeing as your parents died just a month ago."
"Well, I'm… just fine. Thank you. Um… Why are you alone? I thought you were coming with your family?"
"Oh, you see, well they told me that they couldn't come. Too busy or maybe they wanted to do something else. I'm really sorry they couldn't come."
They were both distracted by a knock on the door followed by Yuuki's voice, "Excuse me, I came to bring some tea."
"Ah, Yuuki. Come in." Ryoma raised her voice.
The door slowly opened and in came Yuuki, carrying a tray. She set tea cups down on the table and poured the tea. Then she bowed.
Kuro took one of the cups. "Ah, thank you." Then he sipped on his tea.
Ryoma, however, didn't touch hers. 'I don't really like drinking tea…'
Yuuki smiled and bowed. But as she approached the door, one of the windows suddenly sprang open and a person came in. Before any of them could react, gas filled up the room.
They all began coughing. Yuuki shouted as she covered her nose to prevent inhaling the smoke, "Ryoma-chan! Ryoma-chan, where are you?"
"Y-yuuki!" Ryoma called in between coughs.
"Ryoma-chan!"
Suddenly the door burst open, allowing some of the gas to escape. Akira's voice was heard over the commotion. "What's going on in here? Echizen-sama! Kuro-sama! Toshi-san! Where are you?"
Yuuki yelled, "Akira!"
Ryoma dropped down from her seat, coughing. 'What's happening?' Then she felt her body tremble and her head felt heavy. 'Why do I feel dizzy…?'
She could barely hear Yuuki's voice calling her name. Her consciousness was slowly slipping away.
However, she was still conscious enough to feel herself being carried bridal style by someone and carried out of the window.
'Who… Why… is someone carrying me?' Then she heard a faint sound of an engine. 'A… car…?'
She looked up slowly at the person carrying her. She could barely see anything as it was dark and her vision was dimming. However, something caught her attention immediately.
Blue eyes…
But they were unlike Yuuki's clear cerulean eyes. These blue eyes were sort of clouded and seemed to be hiding… sadness? However, before she could comprehend further, Ryoma succumbed to the darkness.
The person smiled, "Good night, Princess."
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Meanwhile, back in the Echizen mansion, the gas in the living room had completely disappeared.
Yuuki was the first to notice the disappearance of a certain person. "Where's Ryoma-chan?"
Kuro got up from the floor, where he appeared to have fallen down during the upheaval. He looked around. "Where is Echizen-san? Don't tell me she was…"
Akira looked beyond hysterical. "Oh no! This is terrible! I've got to call the police!" He dashed off, nearly smashing the door in his hurry, rather than opening it.
Tears started to fall from Yuuki's eyes. 'Ryoma-chan… please be safe.'
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Ryoma slowly opened her golden eyes. Darkness greeted her. She felt that she was lying on a sofa, her head on the couch's arm. She looked briefly from side to side. 'A room?'
Then she looked up. And saw a dark figure. She couldn't tell who it is. However, the figure slowly opened blue eyes in a very scary way. "Looks like you're awake, Princess."
Ryoma screamed.
To be continued…
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Ah-ha! There! So how was it?
Well, I think I might post the very long second chapter that I've been writing on paper soon enough.
Thanks for reading and reviewing the story!
See ya in the next chapter!
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