((It was the spell to make her Kei's slave again.))

Toshiko smiled softly as Kei wrapped his arm around her waist. Leaning against him gently she recieved a kiss on the head greatfullt before looking the special slave over again. "Really? What a shame... I don't wish to punish her, but I know it needs to be done." She said logically and looked over the blonde girl. She suddenly felt her chest squeeze as she did and was confused by the feeling, even if she didn't show it. "I am glad you and father brought me back to normal... How about I cook some food for lunch? Would you like to stay for lunch father?" The once mistress said to the king of her people as she looked up at him with her moss green eyes. Though around Miryoku they always turned a lighter more inviting green. But with her memories locked away she wouldn't have that kind of impact again on the elven female.

(like the collar spell thing?)

Miryoku gripped the collar though as she did she had to let out a slight whimper when it shocked her. She then looked up shocked when she heard that her mother had been his fathers slave... she never knew that... she didn't know anything about her past at all. "Y-you're su-such a l-liar!" she hissed a bit at Kei but then cried out as she was shocked harshly by the collar and nearly passed out.

"I don't mind staying... and you just got back, why don't you let the servants cook for us." Her father said softly to her then glared at Miryoku when he heard her and knew that she would need to be beaten harshly for not doing what Kei told her.

Toshiko watched the poor girl being shocked by the collar and the other smaller one trembling in a corner. Knowing that sometimes kindness was to be given to have slaves work well she stepped away from Kei. "Come you two. I will show you to the kitchen and assist in getting the tea started." She said smoothly and the small neko seemed to readily trust her. Hurrying over to the mistress Etta's ears stayed flat on her head as she stayed close to Toshiko's side. Even going so far as to take the edge of her kimono in her small hand the girl looked over at Miryoku worriedly. Once she was moving to follow, they both went with the mistress to the wonderful modern kitchen. "This is the kitchen. Now if you two act professionally and are swift then there will be no need to punish you. I'm not fond of hurting anyone. Ecpecially girls such as yourselves, so please do well to heed what we order." Toshiko said with little emotion.

Kalistor grinned as the girls left and clapped Kei upon the shoulder. "This is wonderful my boy! You have your woman back and I have my daughter back." He said and led Kei into the living room. "Now I give this house to you two, so you may live in it as husband and wife. I wish for you to propose soon. The less time she has thinking about what she can't remember the more she will not remember." the father warned and looked to Kei. "Do you have her mother's ring?"

((Yes that's it))

Miryoku fallowed Toshiko without fuss then looked at her when they were at the kitchen and felt as though she were about to cry. "Toshiko... you don't remember anything?... please, please, look deep inside, this isn't how things should be... you hated Kei... you dispised men and your father... in fact he gave you a long scare on your side that will never go away... Please trust me." she nearly begged when they were finally away from Kei and the collar didn't really react to what she was saying.

(Miryoku's not going to fallow the rules very well XD )

Shocked as the little hybrid looked as if she was to cry, the elven female wasn't sure what to do. Though the things that were spoken surprised the raven haired woman. "Scar? Hate men?" She said incredulously. All this little one said just didn't add up. "I have never gotten a scar from battle... And my father giving it to me? He would never do such a thing. He has a temper but I'm the only family left, he wouldn't dare hurt the heir to the throne." She said logically. Her chest squeezed at the sight of Miryoku though, and instinctively wanted to go comfort her, but that wasn't her place. The girl would never respect her then. "I'm sorry but I don't understand what you're saying." She said though her head hurt, as if her mind was trying to find something she lost.

"Please Toshiko... I'm not lying... there is a scar... I've seen it many times. I am your personal servant and partner. I've protected you from Kei before... but this time I couldn't..." Miroyku said softly hoping the other woman would believe her.

Toshiko frowned seeing the pleading look in her servant's beautiful blue eyes. Her chest hurt at this point and instinctively the elven mistress put a hand over her heart. "I'm sorry. I obviously forgot many things with the magic taking my memories because I lost control of a spell. But I just don't understand how something could happen how you say." she explained gently and then reached out and touched the girl's hand gently. The shock from the touch made her recoil in shock. "I don't understand, but just give me time. I'm sure I will understand soon and regain my memories."

"But you won't I don't think... that tiara has a spell on it to make you Kei's slave. I only know two ways of showing you I'm telling the truth and one is for you to see or feel your scar." Miroyku said softly and honestly.

Tilting her head slightly the mistress reached up and brushed her tiara. "I've always worn my tiara... I never take it off. I would know if a spell was on it." She said firmly and then shook her head. "Please prepare the steak meal with potatoes and salads. I also wish for tea soon so I may serve it to my father. Thank you." She said curtly and walked back out towards Kei and her father. Smiling slowly she went to Kei's side again and sighed softly. "Those slaves are very different." She said gently as she looked up at Kei.

Miryoku felt pain in every fiber of her being as Toshiko denied everything she said then walked away. She slowly went and prepared the food and Toshiko's special tea... just the way she liked it. She didn't really realize that only Toshiko herself and the servants of her house knew how to make the tea right. She took the food to the dining room though didn't know what to do after that... where had Etta gone? She hadn't been with Toshiko and her... she only could worry at what might happen to the younger female.

"Who was bathing you my dear? I'll easily take care of anything that bothers you." Kei said softly as he looked at Toshiko already having a feeling he knew who... that dumb girl just couldn't keep her mouth shut could she? He would teach her a lesson soon that she would never forget.

Toshiko smiled at Kei and embraced him reassuringly. "No one was nothing me... I just realized how odd your helpers are, that's all." She said reassuringly and then watched as her father sat across from her and Kei at the table. As the meal was served with the tea, the elven female was shocked. This was her special blend, she had invented it, and only she knew how to create this tea. The men didn't seem to notice, but she did. Looking over st Miryku with surprise in her eyes, she knew that she would have to speak with the girl again sometime, soon.

Miroyku didn't look around... she just leaned off the wall and lurched towards the kitchen again to see if there was anything she could help wash the dishes and such. Even though she hated being here she had to do something to keep her head up or she would end up dead... just like Kei wanted.

Toshiko smiled and then her father nudged Kei. Now was good. She needed to be asked to marry Kei so then their family would be one once again. Kalistor knew his daughter could break the enchantment upon the tiara if she truely desired to. But if she was kept bush by wedding plans, she wouldn't seek out those memories she couldn't remember. Then she would truely be back to who she had been before she had uncovered the ugly truth about him and his ways of punishment. About his treatment of the people and the men's way of truely treating the women. But now she remembered none of it.

Kei smiled and nodded getting out of his seat and getting down on one knee with the small black box in his hand as he took one of Toshiko's hands. "Toshiko, my dear, will you do me the great honor of being my bride?" he asked though almost as soon as he said the last word you could hear a crash of plates and silverwear in the kitchen. Miryoku stood there in the middle of the broken plates and cups shocked and angry, so angry that her form shifted but this time it wasn't the cute patiete little mythic that she had been before... it was something larger... something that looked like a lion with stripes and wings and a rather spiky tail. Her kind was very teritorial of their 'mates' even if they were of the same gender and not of the same race. She stormed into the dining room her eyes locked on Kei filled with anger and hatred. A low snarl passed her lips staring at him... the only problem was was that she couldn't control herself... and the only one that could probably calm her didn't remember her.

Kalistor watched in satisfaction as Kei went down on one knee like all gentlemen and took his daughter's hand. This moment was perfect. Toshiko had been utterly shocked as Kei had gone down on one knee. The boy she had known all her life had grown up strong and handsome. And with that time her love for him had grown as well. Smiling softly she nodded slowly, trying to untie her tongue. "Yes, I will Kei." She said with happiness but jumped to her feet hearing the crash. Etta ran over and trembled as she kept away from Miryoku. Never having seen her close friend not respond and be in this new form scared the little neko tremendously. Kalistor was furious as the female came towards his daughter, but Toshiko looked unaffair. Coolly approaching the servant that had changed forms, she reached out and ran a hand over her cheek and down her arm slowly and with a soft grace. "Miryoku. Please relax. Everything is alright." The female elf said with a grace and understanding that it would soothe almost any savage beast. "Calm down please. No one needs to be hurt. Everything is fine." She said and gently embraced the female. The mistress seemed to understand that the blonde responded best to her, but why she did, Toshiko didn't fully understand.

"But everything is not fine. Toshiko they put a spell on you, I know it sounds crazy but they did. A few weeks ago Kei came to our home and took us both away, he did horrible things to us both but Etta came to save us. He's a monster! and has always been. Honestly, Toshiko do you remember anything of the last few years? What year is it? How old are you? Because you are quite a few years over 100." Miryoku said her eyes staying on Kei but her voice was mostly soft as she spoke to the woman that she loved dearly

(what do you think of Miryoku's outburst so far from her normal quiet nature?)

(( I'm liking it! XD though I can only imagine how much Kei is gonna beat the crap out of her for it.))

Toshiko was surprised hearing Miryoku's words to her. More then 100? She had just turned 100, or at least it was one of the memories she remembered. Listening to the hybrid silently, the raven haired female began to wonder if these words were true. They seemed too unrealistic to be simply made up. About to say something Kalistor growled and moved swiftly. "Get away from my daughter you lying bitch! You will pay for trying to fill her head with nonsense!" He snapped and went to strike the servant but Toshiko on instinct stepped in front of her and took the blow. Her usually extremely pale cheek was now a bright angry red. Shocked Kalistor backed up. "Toshiko! I'm so sorry!" He gasped and reached out to her, but she stepped away slowly. "I think I need rest... I will see you again father." She said in a even voice as she felt her cheek throbbing from such a strong impact. Had she been thinking right she could have deflected his attack, but she hasn't even realized she had moved to take the blow until it hit her. Looking to Kei, she nodded and sighed to herself. "I will be cleaning up if you need me." She said and began walking towards the stairs. She had a feeling the blonde servant would follow her.

Miryoku snarled at the two men and glared at them letting Toshiko walk out of the room before she said anything. "I swear if either of you touch her I will kill you! You have no right to harm her or control her and even if it's the last thing I do I will make sure that neither of you are happy and ruin Toshiko's life!" she warned menacingly having to look down on the males a bit since her form she was in now was a bit taller then them. She then went to go make sure Toshiko was okay her form growing a little smaller to the size of maybe a normal sized lion or tiger. She walked up beside Toshiko looking up at her wondering if he was okay but wasn't sure what to say at all at the moment other then two quiet words 'I'm sorry' that were meant both for startling her with the new rather large form and her getting hurt.

(yeah when she finally calms down and turns back to normal XD )

Kalistor glared at the abomination angering and then growled as she left. Turning to Kei he grit his teeth together. "Punish her siverely." He snapped and headed towards the door. "I will visit in a few days." He said and disappeared in a flash of darkness.

Toshiko was heading towards the area she hoped were bedrooms. Opening the door to one, she found a bathroom. Sighing she kept walking and opened the next door. This room was a spare bedroom, it looked as if no one had ever used it. Her head throbbed in a sivere headache and she knew it was from the slap. Feeling herself being followed she smiled hearing the soft words from the blonde. She didn't know why but she seemed to feel warmed and happier with the servant around. Maybe that's why Kei kept her, because she felt safe beside her? "It's alright. I'm trying to find the large soak tub or if I'm lucky, it will have a spring." The raven haired mistress said and Etta peaked out from around the corner. "It's over here." The cute little neko said and the mistress followed her inside. Entering the mistress smiled loving the feel of warmth. "Would you two care to bathe with me?" the elf asked as she began gathering the things she would need.

Miryoku trotted along beside her mistress quietly then mentally sighed a bit when she kept coming up to the wrong rooms and knew that she would need to talk to her again. She then nodded easily trying to calm her nerves enough that she could shift back to normal and soon felt the snapping and changing of bones and was soon back to normal. "N-no thank you." Etta blushed brightly before leaving. It wasn't so much that she wouldn't have minded bathing with Toshiko... it's that she had see how Miryoku acted when she thought someone was trying to take her lover and didn't want to anger her or anything. Miryoku was rather quiet right now contemplating what she would say to her mistress and lover... she knew how to remind her that she didn't belong there... she would see as soon as she removed her clothes for there was one scar that no matter what it would never go away... the long angry looking mark from Toshiko's 100th birthday.

Toshiko nodded and gave a soft smile to Miryoku as Etta respectfully declined. Even if the blonde didn't say it, the raven haired woman felt as though she would undoubtably bathe with her. Moving to begin taking off her clothing, the elven woman seemed to be taking care, as she felt a bit tender on her side. Unable to comprehend what she was feeling exactly the elven mistress dropped the kimono to the floor and gasped in shock as she saw the horrific scar. Tremblign hands ran down the scar in shock as her wide moss green eyes looked over the damage that had been done. "W-what is this?.... I-is this some kind of prank?....." the elven woman breathed, her eyes glued to the horendious scar.

"I'm afraid not my lady, it's as real as everything I have been trying to tell you." Miroyku said softly as she stepped a little closer to her lover and softly brushed the scar with a warm feathery touch. "Toshiko... I know it's hard to beleive but I am your lover... We have been together for the last several months... And... And if you marry Kei he will kill me and Etta... Or at least me..." she said softly before letting her hand fall softly though did look up into her lovers eyes with slight sadness in hers.

Toshiko looked up at the blonde and found a soft blush invading her cheeks.Why couldn't she remeber suchthings? All these things sounded so important, but she couldn't even bring up a memory at all. Looking into those hurt eyes, her body moved again without a thought. Looking at the blonde she reached out and cupped her cheek. "I'm sorry I can't remember anything..." shebreathed and trembling with the overwhelming need to be in her arms. Leaning against her soft body, the black haired elf frowned to herself. It wasn't right to be witha girl, but her body longed to be in the blonde's arms. "PLease bathe with me... I want to hear more about us... Maybe my memories will come back."

Miryoku looked at Toshiko softly and hugged her warmly as she felt the woman lean on her and nodded slipping off her kimono then carefully removing hers and her mistress' undergarments and leading her over to the spring so they could get in and relax. "Well... tell me what you think you know and what you want to know more about... I will tell you whatever I can." she said softly and carefully.

Toshiko allowed the hybrid to help her out of her undergarments. Feeling more and more as ease around the girl she walked out to the springs. Sighing as she sunk in the water happily, the elf closed her eyes. "I-I remember it being close to my 100th birthday... Coming back from a hunting trip and then nothing..." She explained softly. Looking at the blonde she then sighed softly and felt the scar on her body again.