[fanfic] I Love You, LIAR Chapter 1
Title: I Love You, LIAR
Author: ran_jiru
Pairing(s): akame, ryoda
Rating: PG_13
Genre: Fluff, Humor
Summary: Just to cover his real identity, Jin committed the biggest LIE. He made Kazuya believed that they were BROTHERS. So what will happen if Kazuya’s memory comes back and find out that he’s the Crown Prince of Japan and his supposedly “Onii-chan” is the most wanted thief. Can their love conquers all even if it started with a lie?
Beta by: Un-betaed
Author's Note: This is my second fic after the Consequence of Being a Superhero. Hope you will also like this one. And forgive me again for my bad English.
CHAPTER 1
Breaking news…
“We’re here at the Narita Airport to witness the arrival of our beloved Crown Prince. He came back from England after his four years studying in abroad. And tomorrow, for his 21st birthday, the Emperor will finally announce that he’ll be the next in line to inherit the throne, together with the public viewing of the controversial Illusions of Eve heirloom… Oh my God!!!! Here he is… welcome back…. Prince Kazuya!!”. The reporter stated. Everyone was agitated to get a glimpse of the Crown Prince, cameras were flashing everywhere. The media covering the news were shown at the whole Japan.
Prince Kazuya wore his best smile because of the warm welcome he received. Before he gets inside the exclusive car, he waved at everyone. No words were spoken.
-------
“So he’s our Crown Prince.. the next Emperor of Japan. But don’t you think he’s too young for that title?” Ryo asked his bestfriend who’s sitting beside him while watching the TV. But Jin just remained silent and focus his attention on the news.
‘What a lucky man… He doesn’t have to think about his daily needs.. he had this personal servant who’s gonna do every word he says.. and most importantly.. he gets everything he wants.. the world revolves around him..” Ryo continues, munching his food.
“But something is wrong in those eyes.. it’s like he’s hiding or suffering inside.. I don’t know how to explain about it.” Jin says.
“There you go again.. that BakaInstinct of yours.. Can you stop being an ass for a while? It didn’t make any sense.” Ryo said irritably. “Anyway.. once we have the Illusions of Eve in our hands, I’m gonna live my life to the fullest.”
That thing could change their lives from dangerous thieves to rich bastards. But the said item has a curse, a curse that whoever touch it… they won’t be able to experience love and be loved.
The Illusions of Eve is now in the hands of the Kamenashi Clan as the descendents of Emperor Tsuyoshi Kamenashi. According to the history, the Illusions of Eve was given by the King of France to Emperor Tsuyoshi last 1754. It is a black diamond necklace, embedded with small white diamonds around it.. Before the late King of France handed the necklace to the Emperor, he warned him to not touch the Illusions of Eve or the curse will begin.
And the first curse happened to Emperor Tsuyoshi himself. He found out that his Empress had an affair with the Minister, whom he trusted the most. The Emperor killed his wife before he took his own life. Their only son inherits the throne. Unknown to them, the Empress disobeyed the warning. He wore the necklace to see if it looks good on her. That’s why the tragedy occurred.
The next incident happened to another Emperor. His queen had an incurable disease, after he gave the Illusions of Eve as a gift. Not long after, she died. The Emperor didn’t took his life like what Emperor Tsuyoshi did. But he lived his life in grief, he was doomed in sadness.
Last 1876, Japan had a Civil War. Prince Irumi was at war that time. But before he left, he vowed to his fiancée that he’ll be back and they will get married. When the chaos ended, he went straight to his beloved. But he was startled to see his fiancée swam in her own blood. She was a victim of a despicable war. Prince Irumi kept his fiancée in his arms gently for the last time, weeping.. he lost the other half of his life.. Then Prince Irumi noticed that she’s holding something in her hand. It’s the Illusions of Eve. He gave the necklace to her as a symbol of their undying love. But he didn’t expected that the curse was true… and it’s the one who took her life. Since then, Prince Irumi, who later became the Emperor forbids everyone to had a glimpse of the heirloom. He kept it on the box made of pure gold and remained untouch.. until now. Only the King have the right to hide the Illusions of Eve.
-------
“Hey Jin… You know what to do, right?!” Ryo asked, cutting Jin’s train of thoughts.
“Hai! Hai! Don’t worry about it.” Jin replied positively.
“I just hope we won’t get in any trouble because of your bakaness.” Ryo mocks his friend.
“Hey!!! Stop acting like you always do your job perfectly!” Jin retorted back.
“Stop those stupid arguments.. Baka One and Baka Two!” It’s Yamapi.
Yamapi or Pi is the other member of the troop. He’s the spearhead of all their jobs. He’s wit, handsome and dangerous. He seemed so cold outside but behind his mask.. is a kind-hearted man.
“I’ve already talked to Bishop.. He will pay us 10 billion bucks for the Illusions of Eve.. So all we have to do is execute the plan perfectly.” Pi exclaims.
“Wow!! That’s so much money for that heirloom! I can finally live like a prince!!” Ryo stated happily.
“Where’s Meisa by the way?” Pi asked.
“Ah… Don’t mind her.. She’s probably enjoying herself in shopping right now. It’s our last day in Tokyo anyway.. so she might as well enjoy her last stay here.” Ryo answered.
Meisa is the only female of the troop. Her innocent face can easily fool everyone of who she really is. A fierce women, like a “material diva” and she’ll get everything she wants no matter what.
The four of them were keen swindlers and cunning thieves. They robbed wealthy people and gave more than half of what they’ve got to the charity. It’s safe to say that they were the modern day Robinhood. Ryo, Pi, Jin and Meisa all grew up in orphanage. Since then, they were inseparable. They treat each other more than a siblings. Through all these years and their experiences, their bond strengthens.
Jin keeps thinking on what’s gonna happen to them tomorrow night after their last job. Whether if they will succeed or they will all end up in jail.
--------
At the Palace, in Prince Kazuya’s Room.
After a very long and tiring day. Prince Kazuya can finally have his deserved rest. Ever since he came back, everyone wants to see him. Even if he wanted to tell them that he’s tired and he doesn’t want any disturbance.. he couldn’t do it. As the next Emperor of Japan, he should have a perfect image of a Prince. He has to obey the rules. In his entire life, it was run by those rules. From how he dresses, what food he should eat and the way he show his self to everyone was one of them. They even forbid him to have some friends. He was suffocated of what they want him to be.
FREEDOM. That’s the only thing he ever wanted in his life. If only he could change or choose on how to live his life… If only…
“Why are you so quiet?! Tired?!” Ueda Tatsuya asked. He was Prince Kazuya’s personal butler and most of all.. his only true friend. They’ve known each other since they were a kid. When Tatsuya noticed that the Prince was spacing out and it seems like he’s staring at nothing in particular, he knows that the Price Kazuya is not feeling well. There’s something that bothers him.
“I’m Okay.. Tat-chan…” Prince Kazuya had a deep sigh.”You do know what I really want, right?! I want to die even just for a day. It’s my only way to be free.” Prince Kazuya smiled while he said those words. But weariness was evident in his eyes.
“What are you talking about, my highness??!!” Tatsuya was so shocked to hear that from Prince Kazuya.He tried not to raised his voice because of that stupid idea. He was just so worried about him and it’s so sad that he can’t do anything to cheer him up.
“I always had this questions in me… what if I was born to an ordinary family like you and not a Prince?? And I really envy you for what you are.” Then Prince Kazuya stood up from his seat and went infront of a huge canvass of his own. He pushed a button beside it, then the portrait ascended slowly. Behind the portrait is a vault. He pressed some numbers and the vault opened. Inside is a box made of pure gold where the Illusions of Eve was hidden. When the Prince was about to open the box, Tatsuya stops him.
“Please don’t dare to open it Prince Kazuya.. You do know what’s gonna happen to you.” Tatsuya pleaded.
“Don’t worry Tat-chan. It won’t change anything even if I touch it. I’m not allowed to fall in love and be loved either.. So there’s no point to be afraid of the curse. Happiness is just like an illusion for someone like me.” Prince Kazuya said in a sad tone.
“It’s not true.. Don’t think that way.” Tatsuya replied.
Prince Kazuya faces Tatsuya and held his hands. “I’m glad your always here to support me, and thank you very much for that. If given a chance.. I want to live my life the way I chose to.. And If there’s someone out there who will take me away from here.. I won’t hesistate to go with him.. I just hope I’m making any sense here.” The Prince smiled to hide his sadness, but he couldn’t hold back those tears on his gorgeous face.
--------
“Is he stupid? Why would he risk to lose everything he had just to have an ordinary life?!” Jin kept thinking while he’s looking at the monitor of his laptop. A few months ago, Ryo disguised as a servant in the Palace to plant those hidden cameras and one of them was placed on the Prince room.
Jin stared at the Prince while the latter was asleep the whole night. Calmness and serenity adorning his face hides his true feelings. Until a single tear shed on him while his eyes was closed. Jin couldn’t figure out what’s that feeling stirred up in his heart. If it’s just a sympathy or something much deeper than that.. But when he saw him crying..he knows that he should do something to help the Prince.
-------
February 23rd….
The Palace was very busy for the two event that night.. Prince Kazuya’s 21st birthday and the public viewing of Illusions of Eve. Delegates from different countries, politicians, members of the Royal Family, and other important people of the society came. They were all dress in glit and glamour.
“Mr. and Mrs. Ishida, welcome to the Palace. Please enjoy yourself.” The Palace official bowed down to greet the visitors.
“Thank you very much.” Mrs. Ishida replied, smiling so sweetly. She was clinging on his husband’s arms after he handed the invitation card.
“Has anyone ever told you, your so lovely tonight, sweety?” Mr. Ishida teases his wife.
“I know it ever since that I’m this gorgeous, my love.. How about you, who told you to disguise yourself as an old man.. Jin?!” She replied.
“It’s Ryo’s idea..Actually I’m not comfortable with what they’ve put on me.. Ryo must prepare something on what I’m gonna do to him after this..”The couple giggling and whispering to each other.
Meisa wore an elegant black dress, off-shoulder with a thigh-high slit. She was stunning in that look. While Jin was wearing a white tuxedo with a bow-tie. They’ve put a prosthetics on his face and hands to make him look like an old man He also had a white wig and eyeglass to make his disguise more convincing.They’ve planned this job finically for so long, that’s why there’s no room for any mistakes.
Everyone was indulging themselves to the party when the event host showed up to introduce the Royal Family.
“Ladies and Gentlemen.. We were all glad you attended this important event to celebrate with us. And now, I want to introduce to all of you Our Beloved Emperor and Empress.. Hiroto-sama and Natsuki-sama” The host announces and all the guest gave a round of a applause.
“How are you doing my beloved guests??! Enjoying the party?? I personally want to thank all of you who attended this party.. My only son is celebrating his 21st birthday.. it’s also an important event because.. we will all going to show you the Kamenashi family sacred heirloom.. isn’t it exciting?? Well we don’t wanna make you wait for so long… This is the moment we’ve all been waiting for.. Let me introduce to you.. My only son.. Our next Emperor.. Prince Kazuya.” Emperor Hiroto stated.
Prince Kazuya showed up at the grand staircase, stepping down elegantly in the red carpet. Everyone was mesmerized with the beauty infront of them. He was wearing a suit, with slightly messy hair. His expressive eyes, that cute crook on his nose, pouty red lips and a perfectly slim body emits the perfect image of a prince. He captures everyone’s heart, especially a certain Akanishi Jin. His beauty is breath taking that left Jin in gasped.
Then the Prince stood up in a huge curtain. He snapped his fingers, then the curtain opened widely, revealing the Illusions of Eve. All the guests were astonished with the forbidden heirloom. It’s the first time that the Palace allowed to showed it to the public the biggest diamond. It got a positive responds to everyone except for Jin’s eyes who was glued to the Prince.
“Poor idiots… They were easily get fooled with that piece of shit. They couldn’t even recognize the real Illusions to an imitation”. Ryo mocks on his speaker phone. Meisa, Jin and Pi heard him through their wireless headset attached to their ears. It’s their gadget to communicate with each other secretly. “Oi ”Jin, I’m in the control room now. Thanks to Meisa’s sleeping pills., the guards here are sound asleep. We only have 15 minutes to get the heirloom. I’ll make your path clear now so that you won’t be seen in the cameras. Move, now!” Ryo orders him.
Meisa gripped his arms with her meaningful look. Jin made his way to get the job done. He sneaks carefully so that no one will notice his real motives. Meisa remained at the party so that she can report if something happened.
When he was already infront of the Prince room, he turned the knob. He went directly to the canvass.
“Pi I’m in.” Jin said on his speaker phone. He removed his prosthetics because it really bothers him and then he put it in his pocket.
“Press the button beside it.” Jin glanced at the portrait before he followed Pi’s instructions.
“What’s the combination?” Jin asked.
“It’s Emperor Tsuyoshi’s birthday. 04291719.” Pi answered.
Prince Kazuya suddenly felt dizzy so he massaged his pounding temples.
“My majesty, what’s wrong?!!” Tatsuya asked.
“My head hurts. I felt giddy.”
“Come on my majesty.. I’ll accompany you to your room.”
“No. Stay here. If Father asks where am I, tell him I’m in my room to take some rest.” The Prince answered right away before he leaves.
“Where is he going?” Meisa muttered when she noticed Prince Kazuya leaving.
---------
After he opened the vault, Jin took the golden box. He was first reluctant to hold the heirloom in his barehands because of the curse. But they we’re all in a hurry… so he immediately get the necklace then he placed it in a small pouch.
“Jin hurry up!! Someone is coming!!” Ryo warned him on the line.. but it was too late.
“Who are you?! What are you doing in my room? A thief……….” Before the Prince had a chance to call for some help, someone hit his head with a gun and he passed out. It was Meisa.
“Jin! Move! We have to get out of here!” Meisa called his attention.
Jin immediately brought back the vault and the canvass in its original place. Before he left the room, he glanced at the prince who was still unconscious. Meisa pulled his arms. They walked along the hallway normally to avoid any suspicions.
When they were almost at the back door, one of the guards stares at them. Jin pushed Meisa on the wall unexpectedly and kissed her lips. Meisa widened her eyes because of what Jin did.
“Hey.. let’s go.” Jin whispered to her when the guard left. Her mind was still in haze because she couldn’t believe it happened. So Jin just dragged her to their car where Pi awaits them.
And as for Ryo, when he was sure that Jin and Meisa had the heirloom.. he also left the control room without any trace.
“Good job guys…” Pi congratulates them. “We have to leave Tokyo now. Meisa ride in that car with Jin while Ryo and I will use this one. Let’s meet at Osaka tomorrow morning.. you know the exact location right, Meisa?”
“Hai.”
“Good. Now let’s move.” Pi orders them.
But something occupied Jin’s mind. “Meisa go with Pi and Ryo. And tell them to leave first. I forgot something inside.” Jin runs fast as he could, leaving everyone dumdfounded.
Jin went back to Prince Kazuya’s room where the latter was still lying on the floor. He carried the Prince on his back then he dashed out carefully so no one will catch them.
“WHAT THE FUCK JIN!!!! What’s the meaning of this??!” Ryo bursts out.
“Shut up Ryo!! I’ll explain it tomorrow.” Jin retorted back. He placed the Prince at front seat. Then he started the engine, following his friend’s car.
They were on their way when Prince Kazuya woke up. His head still throbs in pain. He tried to look around until he saw someone beside him. He became hysterical when he remembered what happened.
“Oh God!!! You!! Stop this car!!!!! Bring me back to the Palace!!” Prince Kazuya yelled at Jin but the latter ignores him. When Jin didn’t responds, he hit Jin’s body. “I said stop this car, Idiot!!!” The Prince kept shouting.
Jin tried to avoid the Prince beating but he didn’t intend to pushed him hard and it only made things worst. It infuriates Prince Kazuya until he grabbed the steering wheel from Jin so suddenly and it was too late that they didn’t noticed they crashed on the cliff’s railings. The car tumbled down. Jin get off the car even in his dizzy state. He opened the other door to move the Prince out. Jin was so shocked when he saw blood in the latter’s head.. Suddenly, there’s an explosion.
“JIN!” His friends we’re horrified when they saw it.
-------
At the Palace…
Everyone was worried because the Prince was missing.
“Your Highness.. We couldn’t find Prince Kazuya anywhere.” One of the servants reported to the Emperor.
“Then search for him everywhere in this country!! Do everything to bring back Kazuya and the heirloom as soon as possible… And I don’t want the media to get their hands on this one.. I don’t want them to discover that Kazuya escaped. Understand??! Then go!!” Emperor Hiroto commanded.
--------
After 12 hours..
“Now.. Explain!! Why did you bring him? Are you nuts??!” Ryo asked his friend Jin, disbelievingly. Before the explosion, Jin brought Kazuya out of the car. And Ryo was making a fuss about it now.
“He saw me!! If I left him then he wakes up.. He can easily point us to the police!!” Jin reasoned out.
“And then what now?? What are YOU going to do to HIM??!” Ryo questioned him.
“He’ll be with us until his wounds heal.” Jin answered.
“WHAT???! We are THIEVES!! Not KIDNAPERS!! Jesus Christ!! You put us all in danger, bakanishi!!” Ryo shouts at him.
Jin just remained silent to avoid any undesirable arguments, it’s his fault anyway. He keeps thinking about their current situation. Prince Kazuya was still unconscious and had some bandage on his head.
“Jin was right.” Pi speaks out. “We can’t let that happen. It’s his words against us. We’ll stick to our original plan.. But our deal with Bishop was cancelled. We will fly to Fukouka tonight. End of discussions.”
The following weeks, Jin stays beside the Prince all day and night. He attended all his needs. Even when the Prince was in deep slumber, Jin always tells him a story.
Until one day, Prince Kazuya finally opens his eyes.
“Where am I??!” The first question Kazuya asks.
Jin wavered to go beside the Prince when he heard that. “Do you want something? Water? Uhhmm.. Are you hungry?” Jin keeps on asking.
“Who are you? What happened?” Prince Kazuya asked who was still weak.
“You don’t remember anything??! What really happened??”
Prince Kazuya just nodded. And his next question caught Jin off guard.
“Who am I ??!!”
“You ‘re Kazuya and I am Jin… I am.. I’m your Onii-chan.” Jin answered with a trembling voice.
------TBC-----
Author: ran_jiru
Pairing(s): akame, ryoda
Rating: PG_13
Genre: Fluff, Humor
Summary: Just to cover his real identity, Jin committed the biggest LIE. He made Kazuya believed that they were BROTHERS. So what will happen if Kazuya’s memory comes back and find out that he’s the Crown Prince of Japan and his supposedly “Onii-chan” is the most wanted thief. Can their love conquers all even if it started with a lie?
Beta by: Un-betaed
Author's Note: This is my second fic after the Consequence of Being a Superhero. Hope you will also like this one. And forgive me again for my bad English.
CHAPTER 1
Breaking news…
“We’re here at the Narita Airport to witness the arrival of our beloved Crown Prince. He came back from England after his four years studying in abroad. And tomorrow, for his 21st birthday, the Emperor will finally announce that he’ll be the next in line to inherit the throne, together with the public viewing of the controversial Illusions of Eve heirloom… Oh my God!!!! Here he is… welcome back…. Prince Kazuya!!”. The reporter stated. Everyone was agitated to get a glimpse of the Crown Prince, cameras were flashing everywhere. The media covering the news were shown at the whole Japan.
Prince Kazuya wore his best smile because of the warm welcome he received. Before he gets inside the exclusive car, he waved at everyone. No words were spoken.
-------
“So he’s our Crown Prince.. the next Emperor of Japan. But don’t you think he’s too young for that title?” Ryo asked his bestfriend who’s sitting beside him while watching the TV. But Jin just remained silent and focus his attention on the news.
‘What a lucky man… He doesn’t have to think about his daily needs.. he had this personal servant who’s gonna do every word he says.. and most importantly.. he gets everything he wants.. the world revolves around him..” Ryo continues, munching his food.
“But something is wrong in those eyes.. it’s like he’s hiding or suffering inside.. I don’t know how to explain about it.” Jin says.
“There you go again.. that BakaInstinct of yours.. Can you stop being an ass for a while? It didn’t make any sense.” Ryo said irritably. “Anyway.. once we have the Illusions of Eve in our hands, I’m gonna live my life to the fullest.”
That thing could change their lives from dangerous thieves to rich bastards. But the said item has a curse, a curse that whoever touch it… they won’t be able to experience love and be loved.
The Illusions of Eve is now in the hands of the Kamenashi Clan as the descendents of Emperor Tsuyoshi Kamenashi. According to the history, the Illusions of Eve was given by the King of France to Emperor Tsuyoshi last 1754. It is a black diamond necklace, embedded with small white diamonds around it.. Before the late King of France handed the necklace to the Emperor, he warned him to not touch the Illusions of Eve or the curse will begin.
And the first curse happened to Emperor Tsuyoshi himself. He found out that his Empress had an affair with the Minister, whom he trusted the most. The Emperor killed his wife before he took his own life. Their only son inherits the throne. Unknown to them, the Empress disobeyed the warning. He wore the necklace to see if it looks good on her. That’s why the tragedy occurred.
The next incident happened to another Emperor. His queen had an incurable disease, after he gave the Illusions of Eve as a gift. Not long after, she died. The Emperor didn’t took his life like what Emperor Tsuyoshi did. But he lived his life in grief, he was doomed in sadness.
Last 1876, Japan had a Civil War. Prince Irumi was at war that time. But before he left, he vowed to his fiancée that he’ll be back and they will get married. When the chaos ended, he went straight to his beloved. But he was startled to see his fiancée swam in her own blood. She was a victim of a despicable war. Prince Irumi kept his fiancée in his arms gently for the last time, weeping.. he lost the other half of his life.. Then Prince Irumi noticed that she’s holding something in her hand. It’s the Illusions of Eve. He gave the necklace to her as a symbol of their undying love. But he didn’t expected that the curse was true… and it’s the one who took her life. Since then, Prince Irumi, who later became the Emperor forbids everyone to had a glimpse of the heirloom. He kept it on the box made of pure gold and remained untouch.. until now. Only the King have the right to hide the Illusions of Eve.
-------
“Hey Jin… You know what to do, right?!” Ryo asked, cutting Jin’s train of thoughts.
“Hai! Hai! Don’t worry about it.” Jin replied positively.
“I just hope we won’t get in any trouble because of your bakaness.” Ryo mocks his friend.
“Hey!!! Stop acting like you always do your job perfectly!” Jin retorted back.
“Stop those stupid arguments.. Baka One and Baka Two!” It’s Yamapi.
Yamapi or Pi is the other member of the troop. He’s the spearhead of all their jobs. He’s wit, handsome and dangerous. He seemed so cold outside but behind his mask.. is a kind-hearted man.
“I’ve already talked to Bishop.. He will pay us 10 billion bucks for the Illusions of Eve.. So all we have to do is execute the plan perfectly.” Pi exclaims.
“Wow!! That’s so much money for that heirloom! I can finally live like a prince!!” Ryo stated happily.
“Where’s Meisa by the way?” Pi asked.
“Ah… Don’t mind her.. She’s probably enjoying herself in shopping right now. It’s our last day in Tokyo anyway.. so she might as well enjoy her last stay here.” Ryo answered.
Meisa is the only female of the troop. Her innocent face can easily fool everyone of who she really is. A fierce women, like a “material diva” and she’ll get everything she wants no matter what.
The four of them were keen swindlers and cunning thieves. They robbed wealthy people and gave more than half of what they’ve got to the charity. It’s safe to say that they were the modern day Robinhood. Ryo, Pi, Jin and Meisa all grew up in orphanage. Since then, they were inseparable. They treat each other more than a siblings. Through all these years and their experiences, their bond strengthens.
Jin keeps thinking on what’s gonna happen to them tomorrow night after their last job. Whether if they will succeed or they will all end up in jail.
--------
At the Palace, in Prince Kazuya’s Room.
After a very long and tiring day. Prince Kazuya can finally have his deserved rest. Ever since he came back, everyone wants to see him. Even if he wanted to tell them that he’s tired and he doesn’t want any disturbance.. he couldn’t do it. As the next Emperor of Japan, he should have a perfect image of a Prince. He has to obey the rules. In his entire life, it was run by those rules. From how he dresses, what food he should eat and the way he show his self to everyone was one of them. They even forbid him to have some friends. He was suffocated of what they want him to be.
FREEDOM. That’s the only thing he ever wanted in his life. If only he could change or choose on how to live his life… If only…
“Why are you so quiet?! Tired?!” Ueda Tatsuya asked. He was Prince Kazuya’s personal butler and most of all.. his only true friend. They’ve known each other since they were a kid. When Tatsuya noticed that the Prince was spacing out and it seems like he’s staring at nothing in particular, he knows that the Price Kazuya is not feeling well. There’s something that bothers him.
“I’m Okay.. Tat-chan…” Prince Kazuya had a deep sigh.”You do know what I really want, right?! I want to die even just for a day. It’s my only way to be free.” Prince Kazuya smiled while he said those words. But weariness was evident in his eyes.
“What are you talking about, my highness??!!” Tatsuya was so shocked to hear that from Prince Kazuya.He tried not to raised his voice because of that stupid idea. He was just so worried about him and it’s so sad that he can’t do anything to cheer him up.
“I always had this questions in me… what if I was born to an ordinary family like you and not a Prince?? And I really envy you for what you are.” Then Prince Kazuya stood up from his seat and went infront of a huge canvass of his own. He pushed a button beside it, then the portrait ascended slowly. Behind the portrait is a vault. He pressed some numbers and the vault opened. Inside is a box made of pure gold where the Illusions of Eve was hidden. When the Prince was about to open the box, Tatsuya stops him.
“Please don’t dare to open it Prince Kazuya.. You do know what’s gonna happen to you.” Tatsuya pleaded.
“Don’t worry Tat-chan. It won’t change anything even if I touch it. I’m not allowed to fall in love and be loved either.. So there’s no point to be afraid of the curse. Happiness is just like an illusion for someone like me.” Prince Kazuya said in a sad tone.
“It’s not true.. Don’t think that way.” Tatsuya replied.
Prince Kazuya faces Tatsuya and held his hands. “I’m glad your always here to support me, and thank you very much for that. If given a chance.. I want to live my life the way I chose to.. And If there’s someone out there who will take me away from here.. I won’t hesistate to go with him.. I just hope I’m making any sense here.” The Prince smiled to hide his sadness, but he couldn’t hold back those tears on his gorgeous face.
--------
“Is he stupid? Why would he risk to lose everything he had just to have an ordinary life?!” Jin kept thinking while he’s looking at the monitor of his laptop. A few months ago, Ryo disguised as a servant in the Palace to plant those hidden cameras and one of them was placed on the Prince room.
Jin stared at the Prince while the latter was asleep the whole night. Calmness and serenity adorning his face hides his true feelings. Until a single tear shed on him while his eyes was closed. Jin couldn’t figure out what’s that feeling stirred up in his heart. If it’s just a sympathy or something much deeper than that.. But when he saw him crying..he knows that he should do something to help the Prince.
-------
February 23rd….
The Palace was very busy for the two event that night.. Prince Kazuya’s 21st birthday and the public viewing of Illusions of Eve. Delegates from different countries, politicians, members of the Royal Family, and other important people of the society came. They were all dress in glit and glamour.
“Mr. and Mrs. Ishida, welcome to the Palace. Please enjoy yourself.” The Palace official bowed down to greet the visitors.
“Thank you very much.” Mrs. Ishida replied, smiling so sweetly. She was clinging on his husband’s arms after he handed the invitation card.
“Has anyone ever told you, your so lovely tonight, sweety?” Mr. Ishida teases his wife.
“I know it ever since that I’m this gorgeous, my love.. How about you, who told you to disguise yourself as an old man.. Jin?!” She replied.
“It’s Ryo’s idea..Actually I’m not comfortable with what they’ve put on me.. Ryo must prepare something on what I’m gonna do to him after this..”The couple giggling and whispering to each other.
Meisa wore an elegant black dress, off-shoulder with a thigh-high slit. She was stunning in that look. While Jin was wearing a white tuxedo with a bow-tie. They’ve put a prosthetics on his face and hands to make him look like an old man He also had a white wig and eyeglass to make his disguise more convincing.They’ve planned this job finically for so long, that’s why there’s no room for any mistakes.
Everyone was indulging themselves to the party when the event host showed up to introduce the Royal Family.
“Ladies and Gentlemen.. We were all glad you attended this important event to celebrate with us. And now, I want to introduce to all of you Our Beloved Emperor and Empress.. Hiroto-sama and Natsuki-sama” The host announces and all the guest gave a round of a applause.
“How are you doing my beloved guests??! Enjoying the party?? I personally want to thank all of you who attended this party.. My only son is celebrating his 21st birthday.. it’s also an important event because.. we will all going to show you the Kamenashi family sacred heirloom.. isn’t it exciting?? Well we don’t wanna make you wait for so long… This is the moment we’ve all been waiting for.. Let me introduce to you.. My only son.. Our next Emperor.. Prince Kazuya.” Emperor Hiroto stated.
Prince Kazuya showed up at the grand staircase, stepping down elegantly in the red carpet. Everyone was mesmerized with the beauty infront of them. He was wearing a suit, with slightly messy hair. His expressive eyes, that cute crook on his nose, pouty red lips and a perfectly slim body emits the perfect image of a prince. He captures everyone’s heart, especially a certain Akanishi Jin. His beauty is breath taking that left Jin in gasped.
Then the Prince stood up in a huge curtain. He snapped his fingers, then the curtain opened widely, revealing the Illusions of Eve. All the guests were astonished with the forbidden heirloom. It’s the first time that the Palace allowed to showed it to the public the biggest diamond. It got a positive responds to everyone except for Jin’s eyes who was glued to the Prince.
“Poor idiots… They were easily get fooled with that piece of shit. They couldn’t even recognize the real Illusions to an imitation”. Ryo mocks on his speaker phone. Meisa, Jin and Pi heard him through their wireless headset attached to their ears. It’s their gadget to communicate with each other secretly. “Oi ”Jin, I’m in the control room now. Thanks to Meisa’s sleeping pills., the guards here are sound asleep. We only have 15 minutes to get the heirloom. I’ll make your path clear now so that you won’t be seen in the cameras. Move, now!” Ryo orders him.
Meisa gripped his arms with her meaningful look. Jin made his way to get the job done. He sneaks carefully so that no one will notice his real motives. Meisa remained at the party so that she can report if something happened.
When he was already infront of the Prince room, he turned the knob. He went directly to the canvass.
“Pi I’m in.” Jin said on his speaker phone. He removed his prosthetics because it really bothers him and then he put it in his pocket.
“Press the button beside it.” Jin glanced at the portrait before he followed Pi’s instructions.
“What’s the combination?” Jin asked.
“It’s Emperor Tsuyoshi’s birthday. 04291719.” Pi answered.
Prince Kazuya suddenly felt dizzy so he massaged his pounding temples.
“My majesty, what’s wrong?!!” Tatsuya asked.
“My head hurts. I felt giddy.”
“Come on my majesty.. I’ll accompany you to your room.”
“No. Stay here. If Father asks where am I, tell him I’m in my room to take some rest.” The Prince answered right away before he leaves.
“Where is he going?” Meisa muttered when she noticed Prince Kazuya leaving.
---------
After he opened the vault, Jin took the golden box. He was first reluctant to hold the heirloom in his barehands because of the curse. But they we’re all in a hurry… so he immediately get the necklace then he placed it in a small pouch.
“Jin hurry up!! Someone is coming!!” Ryo warned him on the line.. but it was too late.
“Who are you?! What are you doing in my room? A thief……….” Before the Prince had a chance to call for some help, someone hit his head with a gun and he passed out. It was Meisa.
“Jin! Move! We have to get out of here!” Meisa called his attention.
Jin immediately brought back the vault and the canvass in its original place. Before he left the room, he glanced at the prince who was still unconscious. Meisa pulled his arms. They walked along the hallway normally to avoid any suspicions.
When they were almost at the back door, one of the guards stares at them. Jin pushed Meisa on the wall unexpectedly and kissed her lips. Meisa widened her eyes because of what Jin did.
“Hey.. let’s go.” Jin whispered to her when the guard left. Her mind was still in haze because she couldn’t believe it happened. So Jin just dragged her to their car where Pi awaits them.
And as for Ryo, when he was sure that Jin and Meisa had the heirloom.. he also left the control room without any trace.
“Good job guys…” Pi congratulates them. “We have to leave Tokyo now. Meisa ride in that car with Jin while Ryo and I will use this one. Let’s meet at Osaka tomorrow morning.. you know the exact location right, Meisa?”
“Hai.”
“Good. Now let’s move.” Pi orders them.
But something occupied Jin’s mind. “Meisa go with Pi and Ryo. And tell them to leave first. I forgot something inside.” Jin runs fast as he could, leaving everyone dumdfounded.
Jin went back to Prince Kazuya’s room where the latter was still lying on the floor. He carried the Prince on his back then he dashed out carefully so no one will catch them.
“WHAT THE FUCK JIN!!!! What’s the meaning of this??!” Ryo bursts out.
“Shut up Ryo!! I’ll explain it tomorrow.” Jin retorted back. He placed the Prince at front seat. Then he started the engine, following his friend’s car.
They were on their way when Prince Kazuya woke up. His head still throbs in pain. He tried to look around until he saw someone beside him. He became hysterical when he remembered what happened.
“Oh God!!! You!! Stop this car!!!!! Bring me back to the Palace!!” Prince Kazuya yelled at Jin but the latter ignores him. When Jin didn’t responds, he hit Jin’s body. “I said stop this car, Idiot!!!” The Prince kept shouting.
Jin tried to avoid the Prince beating but he didn’t intend to pushed him hard and it only made things worst. It infuriates Prince Kazuya until he grabbed the steering wheel from Jin so suddenly and it was too late that they didn’t noticed they crashed on the cliff’s railings. The car tumbled down. Jin get off the car even in his dizzy state. He opened the other door to move the Prince out. Jin was so shocked when he saw blood in the latter’s head.. Suddenly, there’s an explosion.
“JIN!” His friends we’re horrified when they saw it.
-------
At the Palace…
Everyone was worried because the Prince was missing.
“Your Highness.. We couldn’t find Prince Kazuya anywhere.” One of the servants reported to the Emperor.
“Then search for him everywhere in this country!! Do everything to bring back Kazuya and the heirloom as soon as possible… And I don’t want the media to get their hands on this one.. I don’t want them to discover that Kazuya escaped. Understand??! Then go!!” Emperor Hiroto commanded.
--------
After 12 hours..
“Now.. Explain!! Why did you bring him? Are you nuts??!” Ryo asked his friend Jin, disbelievingly. Before the explosion, Jin brought Kazuya out of the car. And Ryo was making a fuss about it now.
“He saw me!! If I left him then he wakes up.. He can easily point us to the police!!” Jin reasoned out.
“And then what now?? What are YOU going to do to HIM??!” Ryo questioned him.
“He’ll be with us until his wounds heal.” Jin answered.
“WHAT???! We are THIEVES!! Not KIDNAPERS!! Jesus Christ!! You put us all in danger, bakanishi!!” Ryo shouts at him.
Jin just remained silent to avoid any undesirable arguments, it’s his fault anyway. He keeps thinking about their current situation. Prince Kazuya was still unconscious and had some bandage on his head.
“Jin was right.” Pi speaks out. “We can’t let that happen. It’s his words against us. We’ll stick to our original plan.. But our deal with Bishop was cancelled. We will fly to Fukouka tonight. End of discussions.”
The following weeks, Jin stays beside the Prince all day and night. He attended all his needs. Even when the Prince was in deep slumber, Jin always tells him a story.
Until one day, Prince Kazuya finally opens his eyes.
“Where am I??!” The first question Kazuya asks.
Jin wavered to go beside the Prince when he heard that. “Do you want something? Water? Uhhmm.. Are you hungry?” Jin keeps on asking.
“Who are you? What happened?” Prince Kazuya asked who was still weak.
“You don’t remember anything??! What really happened??”
Prince Kazuya just nodded. And his next question caught Jin off guard.
“Who am I ??!!”
“You ‘re Kazuya and I am Jin… I am.. I’m your Onii-chan.” Jin answered with a trembling voice.
------TBC-----