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"Yuki..."

"Yoko..."

Yoko was surprised to see Yuki in the palace when she arrived. She is mainly happy to atleast see a familiar face into this unbelievable turn of events.

"I'm glad that you landed safely. I was so worried about you." Yuki was expecting Yoko since the other day, when Princess receive the information that the acquitance that she knows is related to her.

"What is happening? I feel like we are being held kidnapped here." There is fear in her tone.

Yuki nods. She knows exactly what Yoko is feeling right now.

"Don't worry. I will do everything in my power so you can go home soon." Yuki said.

"Yoko... my daughter." An old man in military uniform appeared.

Both Yoko and Yuki turn their heads to the owner of the voice. Yuki automatically bowed to the man while Yo is unsure what to do.

Aki bow to Yuki as an acknowldegement. Then, he return his gaze to his daughter.

"Yoko, I'm sorry." That is the first sentence he utter as he slowly kneels down.

Yuki was speechless, royals should never kneel down but her Uncle is on his knees and bowed down to Yoko. This act is the highest form of showing repentance and grievance.

"I never imagined that this incident would happen. I'm so sorry."

Yoko's pent up anger and frustration unleashed when she heard the man's apology.

"Why do you have to put us in registry? We never heard from you for 20 fucking years, we did not even heard from you when Nine died... and all of the sudden we are getting drag to your family's mess?" Yoko can not help it but to vent out.

Aki bow his head even more. Now, with tears and sobs.

"I did not intend to bother you thats why I never showed your face to public. I continued serving for our family and I vow to never force you to face the same fate as I had." His voice is low but firm. Then, he look up and face the anger of his daughter's eyes. "I have dedicated my life to the monarch. I sacrifice my everything for this, and the only thing I want is for my children to be acknowldge and to be taken care of once I'm gone."

Yoko suddenly felt the sincerity of this man's words.

Is this the reason why Mom never said anything bad towards our father?

"I did not know that this fall out will happen. None of us expected this. My only intention is for you to get whatever benefit you must have as my daughter thats why I put your name on the registry. I believe you have every right to be in that list."

"But what if I say that I don't want to be acknowledge as your daughter? I believe I have a right to disown a father like you." Yoko said firmly.

Aki look up to her. He looks defeated and devastated.

Yo avoided her father's eyes, she wants to hold her ground and be firm.

"C-Can you please remove my name to the registry? I don't want this kind of life. I want to go home." Now her voice broke down, it sounded fear and discourage.

"Y-Yes, I can." There is pain in his eyes but still he nods to agree. "But I cannot do it now. I can work on it later once the emergency is reverted." He said and look at Yuki as he stood up.

"I will keep it on records that her name will be deleted once we are back to normal." Yuki said to acknowledge her Royal duty.

"Thank you." Aki once again, bowed down to Yuki.

***

In Thailand,

Faye is eagerly watching the news. She saw that Yoko landed to Japan and was escorted to palace together with other Japanese Royal. She's been trying to reach out but everything is blocked. She just assume that maybe that is security protocol like she heard of the last time they talk so she rely on the news to get some information regarding her beloved.

"We booked you a flight to Japan but that will not gurantee that you can meet Yoko if she is in the palace. They are on high aleart."

"It's okay. I'll take the risk. When is my flight?"

"Two days from now..."

Faye nods and grip her hands tighter. She is so damn scared right now but she have to be strong. She can only imagine how scary it would be for Yoko right now.

"I'll be there soon." She wisphers.

***

Japan Royals chaotic situation continues the next couple of days. Faye landed safely and all she wants is to have a quick glance to Yoko but it seems impossible as she does not have any contact with her Yo. There was a glimpse of hope when the news announce that they will present the 'strong family line of Royals' to the public, Faye was hoping to see Yoko there.

The day of Royal public announcement..

Faye is one of the crowd. She is on the side road waiting for the parade of royals. She just wants a glimpse....she's been dying everyday without seeing her Yo.

The parade started and the crowd chase after Princess Yuki carriage but Faye stood still and look around.

She is waiting for Yoko.

Then, after few more carriages pass by... Aki and Yoko carriage came, they are together to represent the 5th line of royals. Aki is wearing his usual royal military uniform and Yoko is wearing white dress with her tiara that represent their family's palace house.

Everything becomes slow motion to Faye the moment she saw Yoko. She did not even realize that she is tearing up.

Yo... you are beautiful.

Faye cried and shouted, "Yo!!! I'm here!"

She shouted again and again but Yoko did not saw nor hear her. She tried to chase her but the guards drag her away.

"What am I supposed to do now?" She said crying her eyes out as she watch Yoko's carriage moving away from her.

Yoko did not hear her but Aki heard someone calling her daughter's name so it peaked his interest. He look at the poor lady crying and trying to chase their carriage then he look at his daughter.

Who is this mad woman to my daughter's life?

***

Faye is packing her bags already. She stayed for 2 weeks but she only seen Yo once...She tried everything that she could but that is the only event Yo attended. Now, she needs to go back home to finish all her commitments.

While she is in the middle of packing and crying, she heard a knock from her door. She opened it and saw Yoko's father waiting for her.

"I'm Aki, Yoko's father." He introduce himself politely.

Faye bowed awkwardly.

"I'm Faye." She don't know what to say after that so she just look around. "Come in." She said.

They seated face to face each other.

"I'm here to talk to you about my daughter. I know your relationship with Yoko and the relationship you had with Nine. I know everything." Aki calmly said and Faye tried her best not to faint or just to act normal.

"My daughter seems to love you so much. She wants to see you."

Faye relaxed and smile.

"I love her too. I want to see her so much that I'm here now."

Aki nods.

"I know." He smile but then look firmly to Faye's eyes. "But I cannot let you see my daughter now. You are not married yet. We only allow family and direct blood line in the palace."

Faye look up to him, she is confused.

Then, Aki spoke again to clarify his intention.

"Marry her or you can leave now."

***