The landscape was replaced by a beautiful garden filled with statues. Whipping his head to the side, he looked up at the high walls of Tadamichi’s castle. This was the same castle his twin brother had banished him from in the past. The wind blew through the garden caressing his hair and senses, bringing with it Kyoko’s scent.
Reluctantly turning away from the castle walls, he saw Kyoko standing beneath a tall tree with an expression of confusion crossing her lovely face. Narrowing his eyes, Hyakuhei purposely strode toward her. How was it that she was here of all places? How was she even aware of its existence?
So intent on reaching Kyoko, Hyakuhei failed to completely notice his surroundings. One of the statues suddenly moved and grabbed him by the throat, pulling him back so he was loo
