Chapter 1
The Mask She Wears
The Mask She Wears2
Verana walked toward her class silently. She was deep in thought. Today was the anniversary of her child's death and she fought the tears that threatened to come
A tall girl with straight black hair seemed to just bump into her on purpose.
"What was that for?"
The girl just looked back at her, snorted and continued walking.
She walked toward her and pushed her down.
The girl slapped her. "How dare you!?"
She pushed her away. "You started it bitch."
"IF you can't hold it, just leave!"
She walked passed her. "Find the stick up your ass and pull it out."
The other girl grabbed her hair and pulled hard.
She cried out.
"What is going on here?!" One of the teachers said coming up
"She had attacked me first..."
"That's not true. She did."
"given that there are no witnesses you both will stay after school for an hour. now go to your classes this school is for refined ladies not animals."
The girl looked upset and glared at her.
She looked at her coldly and walked away.
It's people like her who make this world terrible
She made it to her class.
She sat down
The girl from before came into the room, and glared, obviously upset that she was there.
She ignored her
The teacher started the class.
She started to take notes
She heard whispers in the back.
She listened
"What a bitch!" she heard in a harsh whisper.
"She thinks she owns the place..."
She looked masking the fact she was looking to see who they were talking about.
The girls talking were pointing over towards her.
She sighed and ignored them not surprised. She hated this girl who was turning others against her
"She doesn't belong here...she belongs on the streets..."
She focused on taking her notes
All of the talk continued til the end of the class.
She began to pack her things ready to go to her next class
The girl from before bumped into her too.
She tried to move away from her not happy with being near her
"Watch it..."
She ignored her continuing on her way
She saw the girl and her friends head towards a shy looking girl. (Sya)
She watched
The 'bitch' gave her books to the girl.
She glared not liking that.
She saw the girl drop the book and the snob yell at her.
She had enough and headed over
Kelsa headed toward her first class looking forward to starting another day.
A short girl skipped up to her. "Hi..."
"Hi..."She said shyly
"What's your name?"
"Kelsa...and you?"
"Nimi..." the girl said.
"Nice to meet you..."
"YOu too Kelsa...so who are your parents?"
"Lady Lodona and Lord Venry."
"Really? Oh my...they are so nice..."
"They are very nice."
Nimi nodded. "My parents talk about them all the time..."
"do they say good things?"
"Yes...of course....!" Nimi said with a smile.
She smiled happily. "Who are your parents?"
"Lord Doyu and Lady Mi...."
"Oh wow...isn't lady Mi related to the queen distantly?"
Nimi nodded. "Yep... that just means we get to go to some great parties..."
"Oh wow....do you get to go to the palace?"
"I've been there a few times..." she said with a smile.
"Is it nice?"
"It's gorgeous....th
e marble tiles....the fountains...and gardens...."
She sighed wishing she could see it
"What's wrong?"
"I've never been..."
"Oh... come with me next time..."
She blushed., "Really?!"
"Yes...you're my friend..."
She smiled. "Really? Oh thank you!"
Nimi smiled greatly. "I know we just met but I want to be a good friend of yours....'
"I would love that.' She said with a smile
Nimi hugged her.
"Thank you."
"You're welcome my friend...."
She smiled
She hugged an arm with her and headed to class.
She went to her class too
Nimi sat down beside her, smiling.
She smiled too and sat down. "Thank you for being my friend."
"And thank you for being mine, Kelsa..."
She nodded
Nimi hugged her, and then class started.
She took out her things and began to take notes
Nimi passed a note to her.
She looked at it
~You want to go looking around the market after classes~
~Why?~
~I don't know...to hang out....~ Kelsa wrote back.
~Then come with me~ Nimi then wrote.
Kelsa followed
Satsuki sat in her room, finally able to sit up after all that had gone on the night before.
Her master brought food in and sat it down next to her. "I have a special job for you."
"Yes Master....what can I do for you, Master...?" She asked looking up at him.
"There is an elite all girls school. I want you to observe the most attractive girls you can and pass them these invites to a ball being hosted at the Sharzia Inn." He said handing her the invites. "Tell them the ball is reserved for special young ladies."
"School?" she whispered, looking up at him. "A real school, Master....yes, Master I will do as you wish Master....always Master..." Satsuki bowed.
"Good." He instructed her enough for her to keep the persona and be convincing.
Satsuki nodded, wishing to do her Master proud.
He kissed her forehead
Satsuki smiled softly up at her Master. "Master...."
"Yes?"
"Thank you Master for trusting this to me...." she said smiling up at him.
"You better return."
"Always Master...." she said with a small smile.
He nodded and left her to eat
Satsuki looked down at her food, and slowly picked away at the food. A school.... I wonder what it will be like.... When she was done with her food, Satsuki moved to the wardrobe in the room and started to get dressed nicely.
She noticed a new dress was laid out for her
Satsuki blushed at the new dress, but then started to change into the dress, and then looked down at herself in the dress, her long silvery hair washing over her shoulders.
The blue dress made her look even more charming. there were also some jewelry pieces and a new brush
"Master..." she whispered, running a hand over the jewelry and the brush. She had never thought he would give her such things. She started to put on the jewelry and then started to brush out her long hair.
She felt like he did it to make her look good for appearance sake
Satsuki headed to see if her master would approve of her appearance now. "Master..."
He turned and smiled. "Exquisite."
Satsuki blushed. "Thank you master, I am happy to please you..."
"Here is the paperwork you need to take to the headmaster."
Satsuki took the papers. "Should I go now, Master?" she asked.
"Yes."
Satsuki bowed to her master, and then swiftly left the manor, climbing into the coach that waited for her. As she rode, she looked down on at the papers, but didn't understand any of it. When they arrived at the school, she got down and headed straight for the office.
She noticed someone setting at the desk
"Hello..." she said very politely. "I need to speak with the headmaster..."
"I am he." He said with a smile
She handed over her papers.
he looked them over and smiled. "Welcome to the academy. Here is a list of your classes and take this to the bookstore.' He said handing her a slip of paper
She nodded, and then asked, "Where is the bookstore?"
He handed her a map showing her
"Thank you sir...." she said with a bow, and then headed to find the bookstore.
She found it
"I need to buy books....sir..."
"Alright do you have your list?"
Satsuki handed over her book list.
He looked it over and began putting the books that she needed on the desk. "There you are. Your first class should be in room 2C."
Satsuki bowed to the man as she took the books. "Thank you sir..." She then headed to find the room.
She saw Sya and the others, it looked like trouble
Satsuki hugged her books. She didn't like the trouble, but she didn't want to do something her master wouldn't like.
The girls were all pretty
Miyagi rode on her family's wagon with her father and mother, and her friend and pet, Eros, as large white-yellow dog. Her father was driving the wagon, and Miyagi was sitting near the back of the wagon, their supplies and instrument separating them. Her four brothers were riding on their horses, two on either side of the wagon. Miyagi's family wasn't your normal travel bard family. They had saved money from performances, and they had been given a large home by her mother's father who was a nobleman. He had broken her grandfather's heart that her mother had married her father, but when her oldest brother was born, he somewhat got over he's dislike of her father for his grandchildren. They were currently heading to that home to rest for a while from their travels, and because Miyagi's grandfather had asked that Miyagi go to the local school. Miyagi was excited.
They saw the home coming up
When they got there, Miyagi helped to unpack their supplies and instruments. When that was done, Miyagi headed up to her bedroom with Eros at her side. She laid back on the bed, deep in thought over the new experiences she would be having the next day.
She heard a knock
Miyagi headed to her door, answering it. "Yes?"
Her grandfather stood there and smiled he opened his arms for a hug
Miyagi smiled and went to him, hugging him. "Grandfather... oh grandfather...."
"Hello my little one. Are you ready for school soon?"
"Oh yes grandfather, I'm so excited..."
He smiled. "Do you have the paperwork?"
Miyagi hurried over to her bed, and grabbed up the papers. "Right here grandfather..."
He smiled. "Now I need you to listen closely...there have been some recent disappearances at the school...so please be very careful and watch who you trust."
"Disappearances?" she said worriedly.
"Some girls...so be careful."
"Yes grandfather..."
He hugged her
"Tomorrow, right?"
"Yes but we need to take the paperwork to the school today."
She nodded. "Alright grandfather..."
"Where are your parents?"
"They should be in their room...."
He nodded. "Well I will let you get settled, in an hour we need to head to the school to get you registered."
"I'll be ready then, grandfather..." Miyagi said with a smile.
He nodded and left
Miyagi went and took a quick bath before getting fixed up a bit.
She was finally ready
Miyagi went to go find her grandfather.
He was talking to her father and mother
Miyagi walked into the room, smiling at them. "Hi...."
They smiled. "Ready?"
Miyagi nodded. "I am... I am ready...."
They headed toward the school with her
She happily followed, read to learn.
They got to the school
"The office should be this way....from the looks of it..." Miyagi said.
She got there with her parents and grandfather
"Sir...I'm looking to enroll..." she said when they got to the front desk.
Sya walked toward the school with a skip
"Sya...!"
She looked and smiled. "Hi!" She said bouncing up and down.
She handed off her books to Sya. "Here....carry these Sya..."
"Ok. How was your class?" She said bouncing. One of the books slid and fell to the floor she scrambled to pick it up. "Oopsy...I am so sorry.
"Watch it!" Brit said at her. "I don't want my books to be ruined.
"I'm sowwy Brit. "She said making puppy eyes.
Verana had had enough and came over. "You shouldn't treat her so badly. She agreed to carry your things and she is already carrying her things. It was an accident."
Sya looked over at her and smiled. "Ohh...another friend?"
"Sya, she is not another friend....she is a very rude person, butting into other people's business..."
Sya looked between them. "Oh...:
"You are the one who purposely bumped into me earlier." She replied going over to Sya she took Brit's books and shoved them into her hands. "Carry your own books."
Sya looked worried. "Umm..."
Brit glared at Verana. "Who the hell do you think you are!? Sya come on, we have to go..."
"she doesn't have to go with you. She should be able to do as she pleases without you making her a mule.
"I...umm...it's payment....for being friends."
"True friends don't ask a price."
Sya looked between them not sure what to do
"Sya...come on we have classes....remember all the fun we've had..."
Satsuki walked up. "Ah...what's going on over here?"
"Those girls are controlling this girl and she doesn't realize it."
Sya took a step closer to Brit and her friends.
"How?" Satsuki asked.
Brit looked at Satsuki. "What are you? New!? You're new...you have no room to speak here...."
"That is your problem you treat others like dirt!" Verana said and gently grabbed Sya's hand
Brit grabbed Sya's other hand. "She is my friend.... go away, bitch..." she growled.
Satsuki just looked taken aback by all of this.
Sya winced. "Ouch..."
"You're hurting your "friend" and you are the bitch!"
Sya whimpered scared and in pain. "P...please...can't we get along?"
"Sya.... she wants to take you away from your friends...."
Sya looked torn
Satsuki looked like she didn't know what to do.
Brit wrapped an arm around Sya's waist. "Come on..."
Verana gently released her. "Just try to think for yourself..." She said hurrying to her class.
Sya blushed a little and looked at Brit. "Who was she?"
"Just a bitch..." Brit looked over at Satsuki. "Beat it!"
Satsuki hurried off, now after Verana.
Sya looked after her. "She didn't do anything..."
"She was just staring...it was creepy..."
"Maybe she was worried..."
"About what?"
"Umm...me?"
"You...? Why? You have your friends....remember?" Brit said with a smile to her.
"I know...sowwy Brit." She said hugging her and bouncing back to her bubbly self. "Britty witty? Do you have any jobby wobbies for me? It's beeny whenny a while." She said with a cute smile. ((she acts like a child to combat her emotions^-^))
"I have one....Go down to the the storage shed...and you'll know what the job is..."
"Ok. should I go nowwy wowy?"
"Yes....go!"
She hurried that way
When she got there, there was a guy waiting for her.
She smiled. Inside she was sad, knowing what he would want of her. "hello."
The guy went up to her, smiling. "Hey cutey...." He grabbed her pulling her closer, and forcefully kissed her, sending a hand down between her legs..."
She moaned going with it
He quickly had his manhood out, and entered her.
She gasped and moved with it
He cummed.
She moaned in pleasure
the guy then just got dressed, and dropped the money into her hands, and left.
She cleaned up and went to find Brit
"Well?"
She handed the money over.
"Very good...very good..."
She smiled as they walked, they spotted another girl and a girl dressed like a guy. "I thought dresses were required..."Sya said curiously
"They are..." brit growled. "Who does that girl think she is...?"
Shara walked with Dyaca close to the group as she studied the school.
Sya bit her lip afraid a fight was going to start
Brit stalked over to them. "WHat do you think you are doing?"
Shara looked confused. "Walking."
Dyaca looked at the girl.
"No! Your not wearing a dress...!" Brit said angrily.
"So? I hate dresses."
"It is against the rule!"
"What rule?"
"Dresses are required for all female students!"
"You know this whole school is made up of female students. I however view myself as a male, Is being a snob another requirement or do you just enjoy pretending you are better than everyone else?"
Dyaca grabbed Shara's hand worriedly, looking at Brit.
Brit smacked Shara. "Bitch!"
She grabbed her arm and twisted there was cracking sound as she broke Brit's arm
Sya looked scared.
Brit screamed.
Miyagi's eyes widen with she and Claria got there.
Kelsa got there. ((Sabra... this is your Fire Demon girl))
Claria's eyes widened.
"Think before you attack someone." Shara said
Brit spit at her, holding her arm.
Satuski walked up, holding the flyers.
Shara dodged
Dyaca looked worried. "Don't fight....please..."
"What are you doing?" said Miyagi.
"This girl attacked me so I defended myself."
"I was talking to the snob...." Miyagi said softly.
"I'm not a snob!"
"Hmmm could have fooled everyone."
Sya looked uneasy
Brit grabbed Sya and started to pull her away.
Sya yelped a little
Miyagi looked worried.
Satsuki looked scared.
Dyaca looked at Brit. "A lady doesn't act like that...."
"Shut up...bitch!" Brit said and pushed Dyaca to the ground.
Shara slugged Brit across the face
Brit screamed. "You Bitch!"
Verana sighed angry at how weak the one girl had been
Satsuki hurried up to her. "Hello..."
She looked. "Oh..hello."
Satsuki bowed slightly to her, and held out one of the flyers. "I was....asked to hand these out..."
She took it and looked. "Oh...thank you. I've never heard of this before, but thank you very much."
Satsuki felt a pull to the girl and felt guilty
"I...." Satsuki nodded. "It's new...." she said softly. What....am I feeling...? Why?
She smiled. "My name is Verana."
"I...I am Satsuki...."
She hesitated and gently kissed her
Satsuki kissed back right away, not thinking that it was strange. She had always been kissed by her master's clients.
"I..feel something for you."
"Feel? I...feel....something...." Satsuki was so confused, and scared.
she hugged her gently. "I love you.'
"Love?"
She explained
She still looked confused. "I..." Satsuki looked down sadly.
"What's wrong?"
"I still don't understand...." she whispered.
she gently hugged her
She leaned against her, holding her papers to her chest.
Verana stroked her hair
"I...I have to....pass these out....to....others..." she whispered.
"Maybe I can help?"
"I....really?"
"If you want. More fliers would get out that way."
"I was told to invite beautiful girls....to this event....and you're...beautiful..." she said softly.
She blushed. "Why just beautiful girls?"
"It's what I was told...." Satsuki said softly.
"Ok."
Satsuki nodded. "I....thank you to helping with the flyers...."
She kissed her
Satsuki kissed right back without a second thought.
"I love you."
"I....lov...." Satsuki stopped. Her master would hurt her, or even this girl. "I....I have to get these handed out or I'll be in trouble..."
She gently hugged her. "Ok...I will take the left wing you take the right ok?"
Satsuki nodded. "Thank you..."
she kissed her and headed off
Satsuki headed off to find more beautiful girls as her master told her to.
She saw the large group of girls
Shara sighed heading to her class
"What's wrong?" came a soft voice.
"I'm stuck wearing this stupid dress!" She said looking to see who was talking
She saw a young girl about her age with long wavy light brown hair that was left down. She was wearing a long white dress with silver accents. She had soft kind eyes. "I think it looks pretty...." she said softly.
She looked down at it in distaste. "I don't...I'd rather wear pants..."
"May I say something....?" the girl asked softly.
"Yes?"
"I think you'd look cute in male clothing...cuter..." she whispered.
She looked at her in surprise. "Hmm..." She tore of her dress. Underneath she wore pants and a shirt. "I prefer this look."
The girl blushed. "much cuter..." she heard her whisper.
She blushed. "Really?"
The girl nodded. "Yes..." she said softly. "It...suits you...."
She smiled and kissed the girl.
The girl blushed, shocked for a second before kissing back.
"You're adorable too."
"I am? You really think so?" she asked softly, blushing.
She nodded
"My....my name is Dyaca...."
"Shara."
"It's nice to..." she blushed. "meet you..."
"Same here."
"Was that the dress you wore to please your parents?"
"Not exactly..."
"Oh..."
"So...are you new?"
"Yes....though I've been here for a bit...."
"She smiled. "I am new."
Dyaca smiled. "I'll....be your friend....."
"Really?"
She nodded blushing. "Yes....really..."
She hugged her happily
She hugged back.
"Thank you."
Dyaca kissed her again.
She kissed back
Dyaca smiled, blushing. "Feeling happier?" she asked.
"Yes."
"I'm glad..." she said with a smile.
"Can you show me around?"
Dyaca nodded, shyly. "Yes...I can...I'd love too...."
"Thank you."
Dyaca started to show her around the school.
She smiled and followed
Dyaca was blushing the whole time as she showed her around.
~I don't know...to hang out....~ Kelsa wrote back.
~Then come with me~ Nimi then wrote.
~Really?~
Nimi looked at Kelsa, nodding and smiling.
She blushed and nodded
Nimi smiled, and passed the note back. ~Great! ^_^ ~
She blushed and smiled
Soon class was over. Nimi smiled. "I hope it doesn't rain before we go to the market..."
"Is it suppossed to rain?"
"I don't know.... it feels like rain..." she giggled.
"I hope not."
"Me too me too, Kelsa....what's your next class?"
"Art."
"Really? You're an artist?"
"I want to be."
"I would love to see some of your art some time."
she smiled. "Oh...really?"
"Yes..." she smiled.
"I will be happy to show you some."
She smiled. "Wonderful..."
she smiled
"I'll walk to your class, then I have to run..."
"alright."
When they made it to the classroom, Nimi smiled, hugged her, and ran off.
She went into her class
The teacher smiled at her. "Take a seat, miss..."
She sat down taking her things out
The teacher started to show them different ways to drawing the same picture.
She worked on the assignments
She was excelling quickly.
She did the best she could
Soon the class was let out.
She packed her things up and started to leave
She saw Brit and them, and the fight.
She sighed heading over
She got there with her parents and grandfather
"Sir...I'm looking to enroll..." she said when they got to the front desk.
"ahh I see, and you are?"
"Miyagi...sir..."
"Ahh yes. I heard you were enrolling. You have the paperwork?"
"Yes sir...here you are..." She handed over the paper.
he looked it over and signed the papers handing her her book list and class schedule. "Welcome to the academy."
Miyagi bowed her head. "Thank you sir...."
"Good luck."
"Thank you sir" she said with a smile. She walked with her family to go get her books. "Thank you again mom...dad....for allowing me this chance..."
"Of course. Just be careful."
"I will..." she said with a smile, as they headed in to the bookstore to get her books for classes.
Claria walked toward the school
As she got closer to the school, she noticed a young woman with very long hair, bright eyes, and a beautiful smile walking with some people that must have been her family.
She blushed and followed at a slight distance
They went into the bookstore.
She followed.
"Can I help you?" The worker asked her and her parents
"Yes I need to get these books for my classes..." Miyagi said with a smile, handing over her list.
He took it and handed her the books.
"Can I help you?'
Claria shook her head. "S...sorry...."
Miyagi looked at Claria then blushed.
She blushed, "Umm...I was just trying to find my new class room...class c..."
The book store worker gave her directions. "Thank you..."
She started to leave
Miyagi looked at her class list. "I'm going to check out my class room locations...." she said quickly and hurried up to her. She smiled. "Hi...my name is Miyagi...
She blushed. "Claria."
"It's nice to meet you... you're in class c...?"
"Yes."
"I'm heading that way too..." she smiled.
"Really?"
Miyagi nodded, and showed her schedule. "See...?"
"Ok."
"I'm new to the school...I've been traveling with my family...."
"Oh...I could show you around if you want..."
"Really?" Miyagi said with a smiled. "Oh thank you Claria..."
She smiled and nodded with a blush
Miyagi smiled kindly. "Where to first?"
She smiled and started showing her around
Miyagi smiled, listening to Claria talk about the school and as she was shown around.
"Oh...looks like trouble..."She said seeing Brit and the others
"We should stop it..." Miyagi said worriedly.
She nodded taking her hand and heading over
Stumble!