An Arranged Marriage

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A/N: I think it's safe to say that I'm going to return now. The reason why is because I was re-reading comments and the things some of you guys had said warmed my heart. All I can do is apologize for being gone for so long, I'm so sorry. I'll try my hardest to update as often as I can. 

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You panted and hissed a string of colorful words under your breath as the maids began to heal your wounds. You closed your eye in pain at the sharp stinging sensation coming from it, you were sure that was going to leave a scar and as one of the maids tsked it was clear she knew it too. She muttered an apology under her breath as she pressed a cloth onto her eye, "that's going to leave a nasty scar."

You resisted the urge to roll your eyes and let yourself zone out only to wince a couple of times as they worked on healing your injuries. After that battle with the dungeon monster, they had moved to the infirmary in the castle to tend to your injuries and much progress hadn't been made. You didn't blame them as you were slammed into a pillar more than once, not to mention his trunks. 

At the sound of a door opening, you quickly sat up as the maids scrambled to make you look decent. You turned to see four men enter and with the way the maids looked nervous you'd have to guess they were important. Your eyes widened at the sight of two of them, they resembled animals. One looked like a lion while the other resembled a dragon. 

"H-Hello," you greeted, slightly nervous. 

The man that looked like a lion kneeled down, "please excuse us, princess. My name is Kokuton-" he gestured to his comrades while saying their names- "that is En Shou, Ri Seishuu, and Gaku Kin. We wanted to congratulate you on your victory and offer our services," he said politely as the rest of them kneeled. 

"We are part Prince Kouen's household," said Seishuu. 

You smiled, "thank you. It is very nice to meet you all, I am princess Y/N," you greeted, placing a hand on your chest, "what do you mean by offering your services?" You asked. 

Kin was the first one to stand and take out his spear, he rested it in front of you. "Phenex," he said, as soon as he did a small pink glow began to surround you. You felt all your injuries heal themselves and you quickly felt better than before, once the glow disappeared you looked pushed up your sleeves to see all the bruises gone. 

You grabbed his hand, "thank you so much," you said with a smile. 

He smiled with slight arrogance towards his comrades as they glared at him. You coughed causing them to all turn to you, "if you don't mind me asking," you hesitated, "why do you look like that?" You asked, mostly pointing your gaze to Shou, Kokuton, and Kin. 

Shou stood up to answer your question, "when your djinn chooses your household members, they choose it based on the strong connections you have with people. The user can choose to assimilate with their household vessel when their connection is strong enough," he explained, "we did this by choice."

Kin nodded and wrapped an arm around Seishuu, "yeah, but this little guy hasn't assimilated with his yet," he said with a chuckle as Seishuu shoved his arm away. 

"Quit it!" He yelled with a blush tainting his cheeks. 

You giggled and decided to give him a piece of advice, "I find that meditation can help with your connections towards djinn. I know many have it's impossible but I've tried talking to them before," you explained with a small embarrassed blush. Their eyes widened and were about to say something until a servant came in, saying that Kouen had requested them. 

They bid you goodbye and you smiled at them as they left.

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Kouen looked at the door of his study to finally see his household come in. "Where were you four?" He asked, they were supposed to report back to him after the fight and they were late.