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I filled out another boring document and attempted to stay focused. I tried to keep (Name) out of my mind so I could finish my work, but my thoughts kept drifting back to her. I wondered what she was doing. She was probably bored too. Staying in a bed all day must be boring. I hit my face against the table hoping to wake myself up. Instead I felt even more tired as my head rested there. Lately, I had so much work to do I had been having to stay up late to get it done. Then I sat up and motivated myself to get my work done as fast as I could to see (Name) sooner. The image of her covered in blood crossed my mind and I felt a grin spread across my face. I decided to take a break to have lunch with her, MY precious (Name). I ordered Jinjin, JunJun, and Reirei to bring lunch to my room for me and (Name). Then I got up and prepared myself to leave.

Soon I was outside my bedroom door. I reached my arm out to open my door when Junjun popped out through it. She looked worried.

"P-Prince Kouha!" She gasped out, "Um, well... She-she's gone!"

It took me a while to process the information. I pulled open the doors and rushed in to see that (Name) was gone. It felt like all the blood in my body was drained.

"(N-name)..." There was no answer, "(Name)!"

I looked at the ropes that lay on the bed. They looked like they had been cut. Someone helped her escape. I grit my teeth. (Name) was gone, but I was going to get her back. She was mine and I wasn't going to lose something that belonged to me. I would find her.

"Jinjin."

"Yes, Prince Kouha?"

"Gather my squadron together."

"Yes, Prince Kouha." She hurried out of the room. I walked over to the bed where (Name)'s blood had dried. I slowly got on the bed and curled up where she had been before. I rubbed my hand against the bloodstain.

"(Name), I will get you back, and once I have you I will never let you get away again."

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You finally reached the mansion. You gasped for breath and struggled to the servant entrance. You made it and pushed the door open, and staggered towards the kitchen. You saw Chiyo at the end of the hall running around cleaning. With in seconds she saw you and ran over to see if you were okay.

"What happened?!" She asked as she supported you up.

You couldn't find the energy to reply as you nearly collapsed onto her. She helped you all the way to your old bed. It seemed they hadn't found a replacement for you yet. She laid you down and immediately you passed out.

When you woke up it was dark out the window. You noticed your bandages had been changed and your cuts already felt much better. You looked around you to see other girls asleep. It must have been around midnight. You laid there staring up at the ceiling. Just as you were about to fall asleep again you heard footsteps then voices outside the door.

"We'll just check for her in here." Your whole body became tense. Could they be looking for you? You flipped yourself off the bed and slid underneath it. You heard the door open and 2 pairs of feet enter. They walked around a little then you saw them leave and heard the door click shut. You peeked out from under the bed then got back on it. They probably wouldn't come back after they had confirmed whoever they were looking for wasn't in the room. However, you tried to stay awake a bit longer incase anything were to happen, but ended up falling asleep after a little while.

You were woken up by the yelling to wake up and the movement of every other girl getting ready just like when you had stayed here before. Soon, everyone had left. You laid there for a while then pushed yourself up. Your cuts ached a little but felt nothing like they had before. Chiyo entered the room then looked at you and perked up.

"Ah! You're finally awake!"

"How long was I asleep?"

"It's been 2 days!" Then she exclaimed, "Oh, you must be hungry I'll get you some food!" She turned around and ran out the door. She was still just as energetic as ever.

You sighed, "2 days..." You wondered which night those men had come into the room. Maybe destiny had been on your side and woken you up just in time. You rested you head back onto the pillow just as Chiyo entered the room again with a small loaf of bread.

"Chiyo, can I ask you something?"

She walked over to you. "Sure thing (Name), what do you need?"

"Please, I need to get out of this city." You didn't know whether she would help you or not, after all you had only just met her.

"Sure, I can help you."

You turned your head to her with a surprised look on your face. You felt your eyes fill with tears. You felt them fill to the brim then fall down your cold cheeks. You tried to hide your face with your hands. "Thank you so much," You wept.

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"You still haven't found her yet?" I asked Reirei anxiously. She just shook her head. I clenched my fists, (Name) was far away from me. Maybe she was dying on the streets or worse what if horrible men were around her? I seethed with anger then looked over to Reirei. "Have a reward put out for her capture, ALIVE!"

"Yes Prince Kouha." She said as she exited the room. I was becoming desperate. I should have went to look for her. If I had maybe she would have been found.

"(Name), I won't ever let you get lost again." I muttered with my face up against my desk. Without her with me I felt like anything I did was pointless. I had to find her and I would find her even if I had to destroy the whole world to get her back. No matter what happened I would return her to my arms.

"Junjun, I'm going out to personally watch the city gates." I said as I got up, I refused to let her leave this city.