Regina: Fallen Angel

Chapter 2 - Punishment

I nervously sit at the kitchen table. Daybi, Makoto's manager and lifelong friend, sets dinner on the table in front of me. Makoto looks at me from across the table in anticipation. I stare at the food curiously. It didn't look like beans on toast, or just beans, or just toast. Burnt toast might I add.

I look up at Daybi and smile. She smiles back. "It's called roast dinner. Beef with Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, carrots and tomatoes with gravy. It's good! One of Makoto's favourite meals."

I nod my head and decide to try the beef first. I lift up my fork and stab the beef with it. Makoto hands me a knife and I look at her. "Here, it's easier when it's in smaller pieces. Do you need me to show you how to cut?"
She smiles at me and I nod my head, then blush slightly out of embarrassment.
If only she knew who I really was..

Makoto proceeds to show me how to cut, and I copy her motions with my knife.
"There you go! You're getting the hang of it!" The idol says with a smile.
I blush.

Finally, it was time to try the beef. My first real food. I place the small piece into my mouth and start to chew.

Oh. My. Gosh. This is actually amazing! I quickly take another bite of the beef. Makoto and Daybi both giggle slightly.
I look at them slightly confused. The idol across me simply smiles. "I apologise, I just find it cute. It's like you know nothing of this world. Even your clothing. It gives me the sense you're foreign."

I almost choke on my food. Quick Regina! Think of something!
"I.. came from a small village in C-China.."
Please say that worked. Please.
"I see... either way, wouldn't you know I'm a massive pop star? It seemed to me you just appeared out of nowhere. I have sensors on the road leading up to this house, and none the sensors went off. Except for one, which was by the gate." Makoto retorts with a slight frown, which sent a wave of fear through me.

"Are you from Splendoria?" Daybi suddenly asks.
I stare at her in surprise and fear. Who were these people?! I've never met them before!
"That face says it all... but what part? Can't have been Trump Kingdom, as that's where King Mercanere appeared and where the invasion started."

I feel my blood run cold. My plan of making friends here was going to be run into the ground. I hope I can turn things around.
"I um- y-yes I'm from T-Trump Kingdom— I went through the mirror to get here— I looked for my family for d-days. Weeks. I couldn't find them anywhere... then when I was exploring the castle, an old man with grey hair started chasing me. I ran through the mirror, but I think he broke it as I went through—!"

Makoto's expression changes. It changes from slight anger, to sadness. She places a hand on my shoulder.
"Don't worry... We'll restore Splendoria to its former glory."
I smile and sigh deeply. My head throbbed from the sudden stress.

I finish my dinner, which was absolutely amazing, then sigh. Dad would want me home now otherwise he'd send the three morons to check on me. I don't want them to hurt Makoto or Daybi.
I feel somebody put their hand on my shoulder. I turn and smile to see Makoto smiling at me.
"Guessing you have to head home? Or do you not have a place to stay? Because you can always stay here.. you're a friend now."
I look down and blush. I could stay here? I mean - who wouldn't want to stay with Makoto? Also she called me her friend...

I start playing with a few locks of my hair and then look up at the purple-haired girl in front of me.
"I-I'd love to stay." I quickly reply.
Makoto's smile turns into a grin, and she wraps her arms around me. I look at her confused.
"Don't worry I'm not gonna snatch you.. it's just a hug." She mumbles in the crack of my neck.