His Queen

Out of Curiosity

Isabella woke up early for the day. There is nothing much to do in your schedule the whole day and decided to stay in your room for few hours in the morning before taking a walk around the garden. Kira just delivered your morning tea and initiated to fix your hair after bath. You don't not have any problem taking your assistant's service but you always felt that little things such as grooming yourself should be done by her only. But since Kira is incredibly persistent in doing so, you agreed. As Kira begin to stroke the comb through your long black curly hair, you can't help but think of what your father brought up to you last night. They have already named her future husband- Tobirama Senju. Your father gave you few information about him. With that, you learned that he belongs to a really powerful clan that led their village's prosperous development throughout their reign. He also gave you a copy of his qualifications, including his photo. Surely you have seen a lot of handsome man going in and out of the palace's premises but you cannot compare them to this man you just knew. With just a picture, he managed to create a stirring feeling in you, as if you were a teenager looking at the photograph of someone you adore so much. You bit your lower lip to prevent a deeper thought. Kira noticed that you were lost in your own mind and started a conversation with you.

"Something seems to be bothering you, my Lady," she said sympathetically. Her tone resonates worry over your display of melancholy. You are hesitant to tell her your true feelings at this moment, afraid that she might not understand you. "Well, just last night my father talked to me about the upcoming marriage I am about to take. They have already chose a man and he gave me his qualifications, all of his what-abouts and gave me this photograph," you said continuously and handed her over the photo. Kira was shocked to see the photo and overreacted with her eyes almost went round as a tennis ball and her mouth dropped. You almost laughed right away seeing her like that, in the same state of shock as you were last night upon seeing that photo. "See, that is what bothers me. I don't know if I am going to thank my father in his excellent choice for marriage or I will just keep this all to myself as I don't want to look petty. But since I trusted you that much, I really need to spill this out or else Ill be out of my mind."

Kira, blushing and holding her cheek with her left hand looked at you and said, " This is Lord Tobirama Senju! He is quite familiar within the empire lands. I did not know he looks this gorgeous." You can't help but gave your forehead a slight scratch. It seems that her assistant is fangirling over Tobirama right now but she cant blame her for that. You stood up and move near the window, feeling the fresh morning breeze, then sat up by the window pane with your arms crossed on your chest. You pouted your lips before talking to Kira again. "Is he really that handsome in person? And even if he is, is he a good person? I don't want to spoil your mood right now but with that gorgeous face he has, I believe he has made a lot of women cry over him." You sounded bitter for no probable reason, you think. Kira moved towards you and sat by your side. "My Lady, I think you can tell what he really is time. Besides, his brother, the current Hokage of the Hidden leaf has sent a message to your father requesting you to be at their village for a given period. This will allow both of you to properly know each other better. I'm sure he's not that bad as you think," she said smiling. 

"Yeah, I know that. It's just that I am feeling a little nervous with the invitation, not with a threat but on how I will face him and approach him. I do not know him that much. Though my father assured me he is a good man, how will I possibly know that's for real? You know my father always see other people as good ones, that is why mother and I have to interfere with every summit he has to attend to avoid unwanted decisions and treaties." Kira gave a soft laugh about your comment on your father. Yes, he is a great emperor but without your mother, he will be easily swayed by the greediness of the council of dukes and other lords of the empire. Their greediness over power, wealth and political grasp were so strong that your mother has to use her power to restraint them. Lady Astrid is a direct descendant of the Otsutsuki clan that holds the power to create and wipe out lands if triggered. She is the very reason why the empire stood unyielded over years before her birth. Though being born with powerful genes, Isabella still cannot wield power like her mother that is why her father has no other choice but to raise her battle ready. In the life she possess, trusting people is the most crucial thing to decide.

"You still have a week to prepare for your state visit, my Lady. I am certain your father will ask me to join you in this venture," uttered Kira. You gave her a nod, approving her company for the visit. Besides, you will be needing someone trustworthy while being away outside the walls of the palace.

(At Konoha)

As Hashirama and Tobirama are busy preparing for the upcoming thanksgiving feast, Mito was instructed to lead the preparation of the Senju mansion for the visit of Lady Isabella. Tobirama personally asked her to manage the mansion maids, ensuring that the place will make the guest comfortable for her stay. It is really unusual for her brother-in-law to ask her such favor but since Hashirama has really no idea on doing things like that, he does the right thing. She rarely know anything about the princess that is why she, and the maids are having a hard time working out on designing the interior of the mansion. The house is really enormous so decorating it will take two to three days before finishing up. Good thing they still got more than a week to prepare. Knowing Tobirama is such a meticulous person, she wanted to make sure that the new interior design will please her brother-in-law.

As she made her way to the main lounge, she instructed the maids to hang on the newly sewed elegant curtains they have ordered since last week. The colors complimented the walls of the mansion, reflecting an elegant ambiance. She also made sure that the flowers around the function hall as well as on the other rooms are changed daily for a fresher ambiance. The room where the princess will stay in her entire visit was first to be finished. She wanted everything to look all nice, comfortable and perfect. She wanted the princess to have a good impression of her brother-in-law as well as their family.