" Princess...Please wake up "
She was gradually brought back to consciousness by a voice. This voice was unfamiliar and it was speaking very close to her ears. All she wanted to do at the moment was fall back asleep because her entire body felt sore. But the more she tried to ignore the annoying voice the more it called out to her. Who the hell was this princess?
Kira opened her eyes slowly and was almost blinded by the bright light that streamed through an open window. It took her a while before her eyes adjusted to the brightness. The first thing she saw was a bed canopy, The fabric was a bright gold colour and it seemed to have been made with the most expensive material. Kira had no idea where it had come from, because she simply never owned a bed Canopy before, she especially couldn't afford one like this.
This was weird. This wasn't her room nor did it seem to be a hospital ward. She remembered getting struck by lightning when she went out in the rain to throw away Dae's plant. It was already a miracle that she wasn't dead, but why was she in a luxurious bed instead of a hospital room?
" Princess, you are awake " Kira finally turned to look at the owner of the voice who had woken her from her sleep. There, by her bedside was one of the most beautiful girl she had ever seen. She wears a pretty blue dress with golden designs, like tiny butterflies. The dress flows gracefully, showing hints of another layer underneath. Her black hair is held in place by a beautiful jade pin with a phoenix on it, and silk tassels swing as she moves.
Her face is like smooth white porcelain, with a bit of pink on her cheeks. Her eyes are shaped like almonds, deep and dark, and her eyebrows arch just right. She has a gentle smile, like a blooming lotus, and her lips are tinted with a peachy color.
The first thing that came to Kira's mind was that either she was dead and the girl standing beside her bed was an Angel, or that she was still asleep and this was all a dream, a very realistic dream. She couldn't help reaching out a hand to touch the beautiful girl. The girl quickly reaches out to hold her hand, as if afraid she might hurt herself by moving. This doesn't feel like a dream. She can feel the soft skin against her own, the hands are a bit too strong.
" What's going on? "
" Princess, tell me, how do you feel? Should I get the doctor to check up on you? He already came earlier and he said that apart from feeling a bit sore, there shouldn't be anything wrong with you. You had a nasty fall, but thank God you are alright "
" What are you even talking about? " Kira asked in confusion. She looked around the room to make sure that there were just the two of them, and this beautiful girl wasn't talking to someone else " Who are you calling princess? And where the hell is this place? Is this a movie set? Did Dae set this up?"
She wouldn't put it past that bastard to try pulling off something like this. Maybe he had heard of her getting struck by lightning and instead of taking her to a hospital to heal, he had decided to pull a prank on her. It had to be it! Kira quickly pulled her hand away from the girl's grip and glared at her, she was Dae's accomplish and therefore couldn't be trusted.
" Princess " The girl looked stunned at the sudden glare " What's wrong? "
" Why don't you tell me!? Do you think this is funny? I almost died, yet instead of taking me to a hospital you decide to pull a stunt like this. Do you think I won't go the the police to file a report against you and Dae?! "
" I...I think I will go get the Doctor now!"
" Oh, so now you know I need medical attention. Well let me tell you miss, I will still call the police!!"
" Miss?"
" Move aside " Kira pushed herself from the bed and got to her feet, her legs shook a bit and she almost tumbled to the ground if it wasn't for the other woman who steadied her. Kira pushed her away again and headed straight for the door. She didn't even have time to admire the luxurious yet ancient decor of the room, all she wanted was to get out of there and file a police report
" Princess! Please come back, you have not healed properly yet "
" Fuck off!"
Kira pushed the door open and stepped outside. She blinked at the view she saw. It was a garden, trees, like in a fairy tale, make cool shapes. A foggy mist hangs around, covering bright flowers like peonies and lotus. Worn-out paths lead to a little pond reflecting the colors of the evening sky. Long branches of willow trees touch the wind, feeling really old. It was like something you would see in those ancient Korean dramas, Kira had watched enough of those to recognize it. She was even more convinced now that this was a movie set. Unfortunately, she didn't see any Camera crew, there was no one in sight. Maybe they were hiding.
" You can all come out now!" She yelled at the top of her voice as she walked forward, peeking behind the bushes." you've got me! It's a very good prank. Dae you bastard! I've had enough of you, I don't fucking care if you are a celebrity anymore! I hate you so much! Come out right now!"
Kira was breathing heavily by the time she was done ranting, but there was still no one in sight. Even the woman whom she had seen when she woke up was nowhere to be found. It was like she had been left alone in the world. Kira was about to yell again when the sky suddenly went dark above her. The enormous golden dragon gleamed in the sunlight, its scales shimmering like molten gold. Its wings spanned wide, catching the light as they extended majestically.
Descended from the sky, its immense form cast a shadow over her. As the dragon gracefully landed, a handsome man dressed in flowing white robes sat on it's back, the Dragon was hunched over so Kira could make out his features clearly. The handsome man possessed an air of timeless elegance. His features were finely sculpted, with grey Phoenix eyes that sparkled with a hint of mystery. Flowing black hair framed his face, and his attire, adorned in intricate silks and embroidered patterns, reflected a regal grace.
He stares at her like she was a bug beneath his feet, and how could Kira not recognize that look? Even if his hair was longer, even if he was dressed differently, she would never mistake him for anyone.
" Dae-Soon!!"
Her boss was riding a freaking dragon! Was this the dream her mind had conjured? What kind of imagination was this?
The man who was looking at her coldly smirked, his thin lip tilting up in mock amusement. " Caterpillar. You're alive. How unfortunate " Kira looks at him stunned. Did he want her to die? Was that why he had sent her out that night so she would get struck by lightning? Does he hate her that much?
Dae does something with his hand that she can't see, and Kira watches in horror as the dragon leans towards her, engulfing her in it's shadows, and lets out a terrifying roar that leaves her collapsing to the ground in fear.
" Princess! " A voice screamed. Kira can hear footsteps rushing towards her, but she barely pays any attention, she gives in to the lull of darkness and her eyes roll back as she loses consciousness
* * *
Kira learns later that day that she hadn't dreamt the whole thing, and she wasn't in heaven either. Everything she had seen was real.
" Princess, I have no idea why you keep tolerating him. Dae has done nothing but make things difficult for you. Why do you still choose to cling to him, just because of his good looks "
Kira looks at the lady beside her and she doesn't know what to say. She was back in the room she had woken up in, and this time she dared not go outside for fear of encountering Dae and his dragon again. " Tolerate?"
" I'm not judging you, the princess is always right. However, you need to punish him. It would teach him to not overuse his privileges "
" Punish him? I can do that?"
" Of course you can. You are the Sovereign princess, he is just a man who is in your favor"
Kira had no idea what this lady was talking about. The thing that caught her attention however was the idea of punishing Dae. The one man who had made her life miserable for as long as she could remember. Her only goal in life was to find a way to repay him for all his evil, she never thought she would be able to do that. But if there was a way, then she would grab the chance.
" Miss, how do I do that?"
The lady frowns at her, and Kira is afraid that she has said something wrong. " Anyway you see fit. But why do you keep calling me that?"
" What?"
" Miss? I am a man "
" Huh?" Kira watches the woman intently, she looks down at the flat chest and then back at the beautiful face. " No way "
" Do you want me to show you?" The lady...or not lady grinned, pushing her layers of robs aside to reveal a flat chest.
Kira faints once more